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Lot 241 | 1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by D’Ieteren

LOT 229 | 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

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LOT 122 | 1973 Porsche 911 S Coupe

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LOT 146 | 2003 Ferrari Enzo

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Fast Company by Stanley Wanlass
Bronze; mounted on a granite base
Inscribed “Wanlass 89” and numbered 5/40
Executed in 1989 | 21 × 11 × 9 in.
$9,000 – $11,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This inspiring, original, hand-painted polychrome- would finish 2nd overall. The dynamic piece is
over-bronze sculpture depicts Phil Hill and co- executed in full color and features authentic
driver Ritchie Ginther in their legendary Ferrari detailing and finishes. Includes a certificate
340/375 MM (chassis no. 0286 AM) at the of authenticity.
Carrera Panamericana in 1954, where they

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James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder by Stanley Wanlass
Bronze; mounted on a marble base
Inscribed “Wanlass 91” and numbered 39/55
Executed in 1991 | 26 × 11.75 × 9.5 in.
$14,000 – $16,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Finished in a hand-painted patina, this magnificently leather jacket with his duffle bag and cowboy
detailed 550 Spyder is true to the original boots on the seat beside him. Endorsed by
“Little Bastard” Porsche driven by the iconic the J. Dean Foundation, the work comes with
James Dean. Dean zooms off to eternal fame a certificate of authenticity and is mounted
while holding a glass soda bottle in his signature on a marble base.

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1914 Mercer Raceabout
by Melbourne Brindle
Gouache on artist board
Signed by the artist
Circa 1965
Approx. 30 × 24 in.
$5,000 – $7,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Melbourne Brindle was an Australian-American illustrator His artwork even introduced the Thunderbird for Ford in
and painter well-known for his portraits of automobiles. 1955. This painting depicts a 1914 Mercer Raceabout
He was also an antique car collector and restorer. sitting in wait by the checkered flag on a beach as an
His talent and passion for cars were perfectly approaching storm appears on the horizon. It is unclear if
matched for many marketing campaigns, including the Mercer is waiting for fellow competitors to arrive or if
almost every Packard advertisement from 1946– it is quietly lingering after a successful race. The pensive
50 as well as GM’s 1949 Annual Report and their work is neatly framed and features the artist’s signature
Famous GM Cars: A General Motors Family Album. on the lower right corner.

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Shelby 289 Cobra Junior
$20,000 – $30,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This delightful children’s car is finished in traditional


Shelby blue with white racing stripes and is powered by
a 110 cc, single-cylinder engine, pushing the car to speeds
of up to 40 mph. It features a steel chassis and composite glass-
reinforced plastic body, a fully independent suspension, front and rear
disc brakes, and sophisticated steering. The junior Cobra is also equipped with
working headlights, horn, and a convenient electric starter.

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105 1959 FIAT 1200 TV SPIDER

CHASSIS NO. 103G.115 004092 Restored by Bacchelli & Villa


ENGINE NO. 103G.004 541544 Interior restored by well-known Italian firm Lupi
Finished in eye-catching Periwinkle Blue over navy and light blue
$50,000 – $70,000 Retains its matching-numbers engine
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Based on an everyday sedan, Fiat’s second attempt showing the final cost of restoration is available for
at a sports tourer sold very well in Europe and the inspection. The Fiat is fitted with a navy-blue canvas
United States. It was introduced in 1959 as a two-seat top, boot, and carpets. The interior was done by the
cabriolet called the 1200 with a 58 hp four-cylinder well-known Italian firm Lupi as part of the restoration.
engine and as a 1500 S with an 80 hp twin-cam Fiat’s novel swivel buckets seats are also featured.
version of the same basic powerplant. Models were
upgraded to 1500 and 1600 S with more powerful Included are the jack and spare wheel that matches
engines in 1963. Some 43,000 such cars were those on the car. Having been driven just 88,500 km
produced though 1966. The early history of this over its life, the consigner proudly states, “It runs
vehicle is not known, but it is believed to have been and drives like new from the factory.” The Fiat has
brought stateside by a prior owner residing in Nevada. been shown locally, but never on a national level.
It received Best of Show honors at the Festival Italiano
Finished in Periwinkle Blue over a contrasting in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and the Best European
navy-and-light-blue interior, this numbers-matching Car award in Ridgewood, New Jersey, both in 2017.
example was the beneficiary of a documented Along with period-correct wide whitewall tires, this
restoration completed in 2015 by Auto Sport makes for a very striking combination which always
(now Bacchelli & Villa) in Modena, Italy. A receipt elicits admiring comments.

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1989 PORSCHE 911
CARRERA 4 COUPE 106

Driven just 11,417 original miles CHASSIS NO. WP0AB0964KS450540


body design, about 85 percent of the 964’s parts
Finished in the classic color were new. The new 964 generation was the most
combination of White over Beige
slippery air-cooled production 911 yet built. $50,000 – $70,000
An understated and very elegant 964 coupe OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Presented here is one such K-Series Carrera
Bowing in late 1988 for the ’89 model year, the 4 in its original White over Beige leather color
911 Carrera 4 looked much like the most recent combination. In pristine condition throughout, the
911, barring smoother bumpers and side sills. Carrera boasts just over 11,400 miles from new.
The outer shell may have deceived more than According to the CARFAX on file, this 911 was first
usual, as the new 911 has been suggested to be registered in December 1989 in Pennsylvania with
a direct descendant of the unforgettable and quite just 1,000 miles on the odometer. It remained in
remarkable twin-turbocharged 959. The 964 “C4” Pennsylvania for a few decades, with a new owner
was termed by at least one commentator as the reported in 2009. After a 2015 service where four
“people’s 959.” new tires were mounted, and a 2017 maintenance
inspection, both in New Jersey, the Carrera 4 moved
Part of the new-for-1989 K Series program, the Type on to Arizona in 2017.
964 Carrera 4 was presented with all-wheel drive,
four-wheel ABS disc brakes, coil spring suspension, Now reading just 11,417 miles, and still wearing
and numerous aerodynamic improvements its original paint, this 911 Carrera 4 coupe is the
which ushered in the next generation of the 911. perfect option for any Porsche collector to drive
Although Porsche continued with the distinctive and enjoy.

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107 1984 TIGA SC84 SPORTS 2000

CHASSIS NO. 249 Kindly offered from the collection of John and Aimee Oates
Proceeds to benefit the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation

$35,000 – $45,000 In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Restored and race-prepared by Kevin Jeannette and Gunnar Racing

Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only.


In 2020 the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and give back to the ones that we care about.
will mark its 25th year. As it turns out, Rock & Roll Our hope is that the money raised from the sale
Hall of Famer John Oates and his wife, Aimee, are of our race car provides comfort and resources
also celebrating their silver anniversary. In honor of for the individuals and families supported by the
the concours’ 25 years of charitable giving and the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation’s
Oateses’ 25 years together, John and Aimee have charitable giving.”
generously donated their 1984 Tiga SC84, with all
proceeds benefitting the Amelia Island Concours In 1974 Formula 1 drivers Tim Schenken and
d’Elegance Foundation. Howden Ganley founded the race-car manufacturer
Tiga, named after the first two letters of their first
“As Aimee and I approach our 25th anniversary, and last names, respectively. Over the years Tiga
we are reminded of how fortunate we are to found its greatest success in the Sports 2000
have found each other. The holiday giving season series, creating open-cockpit prototypes.
provides a chance to take stock of all that we have

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Developed by John Webb as an affordable form of sports-car the fall of 2017 into the spring of 2018, the car was restored,
racing, in many ways the S2000 class is a sports-car version including an engine rebuild, by Apex Vintage Sports and Racing
of Formula Ford 2000. The key attributes of the class were a Cars of New Hill, North Carolina. John Oates subsequently
body design reminiscent of two-liter Group 6 sports racing cars acquired the SC84 and sent it to Gunnar Racing in West Palm
powered by an inexpensive yet reliable drivetrain—namely, a Beach, Florida, to be fully race prepared for vintage racing.
two-liter “Pinto” overhead-camshaft engine mated to a VW-based At Gunnar Racing a new gearbox, clutch, and bearings were
Hewland Mk 9 transaxle. installed, and the brakes were gone through. Additionally, the
body was removed, repaired back to new, and received a custom
Tiga’s SC84 Sports 2000 won four British, three European, livery by Kevin Jeannette. The Tiga was tested at Palm Beach
and one American championship. The Tiga also scored a win International Raceway in December 2019. After spending a day
at Le Mans and the Group C2 Teams award in the World at the track with John Oates behind the wheel, the SC84 is said
Endurance Championship in 1985 and would go on to win to drive better than when delivered new in 1984. John drove the
at Daytona in 1987 and ’88 as well as the IMSA Camel Lights car 15–20 laps at speed on the track that day.
Championship in 1988.
John and Aimee would like to thank Kevin Jeannette and Gunnar
This 1984 Tiga SC84 raced extensively in the SCCA from 1984 Racing for donating the body and paintwork as a gift to the Amelia
through 1989, finishing well and going to the SCCA Runoffs. From Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation.

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108 1982 BMW ALPINA B7
TURBO COUPE

CHASSIS NO. WBAEA3108C5571324 One of only 153 examples built


SERIAL NO. B7-298 Stunning Alpinweiss with Alpina livery

$80,000 – $100,000 First launched in 1978, the B7 Turbo coupe was Delivered new to its native Germany, the B7 Turbo
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Alpina’s first full conversion for BMW’s 6 Series passed through owners in France and Luxembourg
platform and featured a 300 bhp turbocharged before being acquired by a collector of Alpinas
variant of BMW’s six-cylinder engine sourced and AMG Mercedes-Benzes and exported to
from the 630 CSi. Additional improvements Switzerland from Germany in 2017. Shipped
included upgraded Bilstein suspension, ventilated to the United States in 2019, it has retained
brake discs, and a body kit with signature Alpina all its Alpina accoutrements and presents
multi-spoke wheels. wonderfully throughout.

Bearing Alpina production number 298, this B7 Just 153 B7 Turbo coupes were built, and this
Turbo was completed by Alpina in February 1982. well-cared-for example is a fine illustration of
Build details confirm that it is still sporting its what Alpina has subsequently become famous
original colors and was equipped with Recaro seats, for: blistering performance married to elegant,
a five-speed manual transmission, air-conditioning, understated looks. A gentleman’s supercar, perfect
green heat-protective glass, and a locking rear for high-speed touring across Europe, this is a highly
differential. Its Alpinweiss paintwork and tan interior compelling alternative for someone looking for
are a testament to the love and care bestowed on it 6 Series looks and the performance of something
by previous owners. more special than BMW’s normal offerings.

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2009 ASTON MARTIN DBS
109

Desirable black-over-black color combination CHASSIS NO. SCFAB05D39GE00329


Furthermore, this example features 2+0 seating,
One of only 984 DBS built with a six- saving weight by deleting the rear seats.
speed manual and 2+0 seating
$100,000 – $125,000
Less than 7,000 miles from new According to the accompanying CARFAX, this DBS OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
was delivered new to Florida and remained there
Catapulted into the public spotlight by its until 2012, when it moved west, residing with owners
appearances in both Casino Royale and Quantum in New Mexico and Texas. It was purchased by its
of Solace, Daniel Craig’s first two films as James current owner in 2017 and exported to Switzerland,
Bond, his Aston Martin DBS played a perfect where it has remained for the last three years.
supporting role to the iconic secret agent. Suave In its current ownership, the DBS has been driven
and sophisticated, the DBS boasted supercar less than 100 miles, with its current mileage
performance wrapped in breathtaking coachwork. showing just 7,000 miles from new.
At its heart was a 6.0-liter V-12 pumping out 510
bhp, perfectly tuned for a spirited Sunday drive or An excellent alternative to other late-model,
crossing the Continent in leaps and bounds. twelve-cylinder supercars with manual gearboxes,
such as the Ferrari 599 GTB and the Lamborghini
Finished in Black over a matching Black leather Murciélago LP640, the DBS represents remarkable
interior, this DBS is equipped with the desirable value compared to its Italian competitors. Since
six-speed manual transmission. Of the 2,534 its introduction, the DBS remains one of the most
examples produced by Aston Martin, only 984 were attractive production cars of the 21st century,
equipped as such, accounting for just over one third and it is sure to be highly desirable to enthusiasts
of total production. and collectors alike for years to come.

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110 1997 BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL T

CHASSIS NO. SCBZU22C4VCX53487 One of only 217 examples built in LHD


Less than 13,000 miles from new

$90,000 – $100,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Harkening back to the era of the Bentley Boys,
Bentley introduced the Continental T for the
1996 model year. The development team took
the standard car, which had been styled by John
Heffernan and Ken Greenley—whose pedigree Finished in Black over a two-tone beige interior, this
included the Aston Martin Virage—and shortened it tasteful example presents beautifully throughout.
by four inches to improve handling. Arriving in the United States in late 1997, this
Bentley Continental T was sold new to its first owner
Road & Track magazine described the Continental in Georgia and remained there until at least 2003.
T as “totally over the top.” It was defined by flared Afterwards, the car passed through subsequent
wheel arches fitted with 18-inch wheels, giving owners in New York and Iowa before being
the car a menacing stance. With 400 bhp on tap, purchased by its current owner in 2016 and exported
acceleration from a standstill to 62 mph was quoted to Switzerland. With its current owner, it has been
as six seconds flat, leading to a top speed of 155 driven sparingly and been well preserved. Quickly
mph. Among the buyers were Formula 1 world becoming well regarded as a modern classic, these
champion Nigel Mansell and an Arab crown prince. cars have proven to be excellent grand tourers, and
Another commissioned his own book about the car. this example surely won’t disappoint.

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1998 BENTLEY
TURBO RT MULLINER 111

One of only 55 examples produced; CHASSIS NO. SCBZP25C6WCX66732


Finished in Silver Pearl over a two-tone grey leather
one of 39 in LHD
interior and equipped with the aluminum engine-
Less than 12,700 miles from new
turned dashboard and center console, chrome $100,000 – $120,000
wheels, and vents on the hood and front wings, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
this Turbo RT Mulliner was originally delivered to
California, according to the accompanying CARFAX
Launched in 1998 as a special-order-only car report. After moving east with a new owner in Texas
and Bentley’s flagship, the Turbo RT Mulliner in 2001, the car would remain there for the next 15
was outfitted with the very best specification and years before being purchased by its current owner
options that the engineers at Crewe could offer. and exported to Switzerland. Today it is showing
These cars were identifiable by more aerodynamic less than 12,700 miles from new and remains in
and prominent bumpers, vented bodywork, flared remarkable condition throughout.
wheel arches, and larger 18-inch alloy wheels
clad in lower-profile 255/55 tires. Under the Among the rarest Bentleys of its generation, only 55
hood, a revised turbocharger, a remapped Zytek Turbo RT Mulliner examples were produced, with just
engine management system, and a freer-flowing 39 built to LHD specifications. Equally exhilarating
intake brought total output to 420 bhp alongside as a passenger or from behind the wheel, this Turbo
a gargantuan 861 Nm of torque. The sprint to 62 RT Mulliner presents wonderfully in stately colors,
mph from a standstill is achieved in just six seconds, and with its remarkable performance, it is truly a
leading to a top speed of 168 mph. wolf in sheep’s clothing.

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112 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ
SLR MCLAREN

CHASSIS NO. WDDAJ76F56M000685 Showing only 4,552 kilometers (2,828 miles) from new
feet behind the front bumper, giving the car its
Iconic Crystal Laurite Silver over Silver Arrow Red impressive, long-hooded silhouette. Mated to a
$225,000 – $275,000 five-speed automatic transmission, carbon-ceramic
brakes and an innovative brake-by-wire system
Looking to rekindle the romance from its iconic ensure rapid stopping, even considering the car’s
racing cars of the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz joined touring-ready 3,900 lb curb weight. Gullwing-style
forces with McLaren for the first time outside of doors added a touch of modern flair, giving a stylistic
their Formula 1 relationship to create the SLR nod to its ancestors.
McLaren. Under its hood was a 616 bhp version
of the supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 that Mercedes-
Benz’s AMG division shoehorned into cars such
as the SL 55 and CL 55, albeit highly modified.
The engine was revised to use dry-sump lubrication,
a Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger, and a
pair of intercoolers.

Mercedes-Benz and McLaren chose to utilize a


carbon-fiber monocoque for the chassis, providing
both incredible strength and rigidity while remaining
as lightweight as possible. To optimize weight
distribution, the engine was placed over three

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Testing conducted by Car and Driver magazine proved the SLR leather interior. Built to US specifications, it was delivered new
to be a world-class performer. The 0–60 sprint was over in just to California, according to the accompanying CARFAX report.
3.4 seconds, while an 11.2-second quarter mile was achieved A previous California title on file shows that from 2012 to 2017 it
at a final speed of 130 mph. Given enough room, the Mercedes- remained with an owner in the Golden State until being purchased
McLaren topped out at an impressive 208 mph. by the consignor. At that point, the car was shipped to Switzerland
and remained there ever since, accumulating limited mileage.
Produced in July 2005, this SLR was finished in the iconic It still presents in excellent condition throughout, showing less
color scheme of Crystal Laurite Silver over a Silver Arrow Red than 2,850 miles from new.

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113 2002 BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL R LE MANS SERIES

CHASSIS NO. SCBZB25E52CX01770 One of just 34 examples built


ENGINE NO. L410103287 Less than 5,250 miles from new
Arguably the most desirable variant
$150,000 – $175,000 of the Continental R

Bentley made a triumphant return to Le Mans


in 2001 with its EXP Speed 8 sports prototype,
returning the legendary marque to the Circuit de
la Sarthe for the first time in 71 years. Finishing a
very impressive 3rd overall, Bentley had greater
aspirations and was able to secure an overall win
at Le Mans two years later. That victory in 2003
would be the marque’s sixth, placing Bentley fifth
in overall wins at motor racing’s most grueling
endurance event. quad tailpipes, wider wheel arches, and five-spoke
wheels with red brake calipers. Inside, each car was
The Continental R Le Mans Series was launched outfitted with straight-grain walnut trim, two-tone
to celebrate Bentley’s return to Le Mans. These upholstery with winged B motifs, drilled pedals,
cars are easily recognizable by their “Le Mans unique treadplate plaques, and unique instruments
Series” badging on the front three-quarter panels, finished in dark green.

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This stunning example presents exceptionally well throughout. A US-delivery example, this car was first registered in Virginia
Buyers could choose from three different colors: Silver Storm, in February 2002, according to the accompanying CARFAX.
Black Oriole, and the sporty shade seen here, Le Mans Racing It remained there until 2013, when it was sold to Pennsylvania.
Green. Coupled with a two-tone Green and Beige interior, Having been driven approximately 5,000 miles by 2016,
it exudes British sophistication. Within the realm of the 34 the car was purchased by its current owner and exported to
Continental R Le Mans Series built, this example is one of just Switzerland. Today it shows less than 5,250 miles from new and
19 LHD cars produced in the final year of production and the is surely among the lowest-mileage Le Mans Series Continentals
sixth-from-last Le Mans Series built. in existence.

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2017 PORSCHE
114 911 CARRERA S
ENDURANCE RACING EDITION

CHASSIS NO. WP0AB2A9XHS122842 One of just 73 allocated to the US


The only manual-transmission example delivered new to the US

$150,000 – $175,000 Offered in as-new condition; less than 900 miles


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Documented by a letter from Porsche and original window sticker

Porsche took victory with its Type 919 Hybrid at the The Endurance Racing Edition was based on
24 Hours of Le Mans in 2015 with an unmatched the impressive Carrera S, and while 100 such
tenacity—unmatched, that is, until 2016 and then examples were sent to North America from a
again in 2017. To commemorate the automaker’s total worldwide production of 235 examples, only
impressive 17 wins at the famous French circuit, 73 were earmarked for customers in the United
Porsche invited select enthusiasts to participate States. Of those 73, nearly all were fitted with PDK
in its Exclusive program by acquiring a special transmissions save for this single example. As
version of its 991-generation 911. The 911 Carrera documented by Porsche Cars North America, the car
S Endurance Racing Edition was unveiled at Le offered here has a special commission number and
Mans in the fall of 2016, an appropriate venue, and is the only US-delivery Endurance Racing Edition
it made its consumer debut shortly thereafter at optioned with a seven-speed manual gearbox.
Goodwood. Three colors were offered—red, white,
and black—with a graphics package that ran the The Endurance Racing Edition package cost about
length of the car and spelled out the automaker’s $26,000 originally, and it included not only the
mission: “Porsche Intelligent Performance.” aforementioned livery and Sport exhaust, but also

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the Sport Chrono package, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, from Porsche Cars North America confirming that the car is a
and the PASM Sports Chassis. Inside, carbon-fiber trim provided true one-of-one commission. It has been sparingly used, showing
a clear link to racing materials used in the 919 Hybrid, while the fewer than 900 miles on its digital odometer with all service
red seat belts and bespoke seat stitching and embroidery were records up to date, and presents in as-new condition.
there to make a special car feel just a little more unique.
With so few 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Editions supplied
This example was especially well outfitted, with additional leather to the United States, the chance for any example to become
and carbon fiber added to the interior, black high-gloss Turbo available is unusual. This manual-transmission version, however,
wheels, sunroof, Bose Surround Sound, the Premium Package, captures the spirit of performance unlike any of the other cars and
unique Alcantara seat inserts, black-tinted LED headlights with offers the rare opportunity to acquire a true one-off commission
Dynamic lighting, black badging, and a number of other features. that simply cannot be missed when assembling a world-class
The window sticker is included with the sale, as is documentation sports-car collection.

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115 1989 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE II

CHASSIS NO. SCAZD02A9KCX29026 Offered from its original owner


modern and relevant. The Corniche II, the model’s
Driven just 24,171 miles from new first major revision, was introduced in 1977 and
$60,000 – $80,000 Finished in the beautiful shade of Silver Sand included new rack-and-pinion steering and alloy-
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE One of only 1,226 produced and-rubber bumpers which replaced the earlier
chrome bumpers, along with an oil cooler, aluminum
Arguably the ultimate 1970s and 1980s status radiator, and bi-level air-conditioning system.
symbol of wealth and success, the Rolls-Royce
Corniche was sought after by many, but only the This 1989 Corniche II is a one-owner example, having
fortunate few could afford it. Designed and intended covered just 24,171 miles in 31 years. It is finished
to be enjoyed by their lucky owners in warm-weather in the stunning shade of Silver Sand with subtle
climates, each Corniche took four months to be pinstriping and a beige convertible top. The interior
hand-built, with two weeks spent on the convertible is trimmed in beige leather with contrasting brown
top alone. With a list price of over $200,000, each piping. It features numerous luxurious amenities
Corniche utilized only the finest materials Britain had highlighted by a beautiful wood dashboard which
to offer, including Wilton wool carpeting, Connolly houses an upgraded McIntosh radio unit.
leather, and carefully selected burl walnut veneer.
One of only 1,226 Corniche IIs produced, this
First introduced in 1971, the Corniche remained well-serviced example remains in wonderful
in production for nearly 25 years, during which original condition and is among the most opulent
time they were periodically updated to keep them convertibles of the 1980s.

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1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SLC
116

One of only 1,991 built for 1981 CHASSIS NO. WDBBA25A9BB002161


European-only grey velour interior, the car presents in
Retained by its original owner for over 25 years excellent condition today. The original owner specified
Presented with 57,019 original numerous options, including a sliding roof, Becker $40,000 – $45,000
kilometers (35,351 miles) radio, air-conditioning with climate control, and fog OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Accompanied by full factory documentation, lamps. He would retain the SLC for over 25 years.
tools, and original accessories
One of the most pristine examples available Today the 380 SLC is accompanied with a host of
its original accessories, including its original owner’s
In recent years the feasibility, charm, and prestige manual, maintenance books, delivery booklets, steel
of the classic SL and SLC models have placed them ID plate, and valet key. Furthermore, the car features
as favorable choices with enthusiasts. Without its first-aid kit, original Dambach safety triangle, spare
question, this 1981 380 SLC coupe is one of the most wheel, and tool roll with tools. Most recently, the
immaculate examples available. The car is one of car received a major service, including new fluids,
just 3,789 built worldwide during a short 16-month filters, and spark plugs, on 16 December 2019 to the
production run. Furthermore, it is one of only 1,991 tune of nearly CA$4,500, for which the invoices are
built for 1981. available on file.

Delivered on 27 March 1981 to its first custodian via Offered with 57,019 original kilometers, this 380 SLC
tourist delivery, this spectacular 380 SLC was the presents the opportunity to acquire a highly original
most expensive model offered by Mercedes-Benz at example that would be suited for both touring and
the time. Finished in Black over a rare and unusual MBCA concours events.

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117 1993 TOYOTA SUPRA
TWIN TURBO SPORT ROOF

CHASSIS NO. JT2JA82J1P0001473 Driven less than 10,000 miles


The beautiful styling only added to its appeal as a grand
From the first year of production tourer. The Supra Turbo weighed just 3,300 pounds
$125,000 – $150,000 Desirable six-speed manual transmission and Sport Roof unladen, thanks to the extensive use of aluminum, even
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Exceptionally well preserved and unmodified though it featured the sound deadening, convenience
features, and safety equipment expected of a modern
The fourth-generation Supra that Toyota debuted in coupe. The driver-centric dash was a model of efficiency
1993 was a far cry from the Celica-based original. with its aircraft-like control arrangement.
The car’s curvaceous body was lightly inspired by the
2000GT, though the tall rear spoiler would have been This black-on-black Supra Twin Turbo comes from
unthinkable a few decades prior. The Supra certainly the first year of production. The car was sold new at
followed in its predecessors’ tire tracks in terms of its Liberty Toyota in the dry mountain climate of Colorado
dedication to performance. At the top of the line sat Springs, Colorado, where its turbocharged engine
the Supra Turbo, with its silky twin-turbo straight-six would have delivered thrilling acceleration even at
delivering power to the rear wheels through a high elevations. This example is optioned with leather
six-speed manual gearbox in most configurations. upholstery and is equipped with a removable Sport
In Japan, the car was conservatively rated at 276 Roof targa panel over the passenger compartment.
horsepower in accordance with the well-known,
often defied “gentlemen’s agreement” that restricted Having covered just shy of 10,000 miles, this Supra
power output at home. Overseas, the car boasted 321 is undoubtedly one of the finest extant. The car
hp in American form and a healthy 315 foot-pounds has remained unmodified and stayed with its first
of torque. Performance was staggering, vaulting the owner until being acquired by a prominent private
Supra ahead of cars costing far more. collection last year.

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1965 SUNBEAM TIGER MK I
118

Finished in Code 92 Arctic White with red interior CHASSIS NO. B9473212 LRXFE
Listed in the Tiger registry and documented by Tiger expert Norman Miller BODY NO. JAL 562768

Less than 600 miles since documented, no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration


Three owners from new; odometer displays 27,881 miles $100,000 – $120,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Highly desirable LAT performance options

This 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I was found with also fully restored and meticulously detailed. The car is
only 27,320 miles on the odometer in incredibly accompanied by a tool roll, spare, jack, and restoration
well-preserved condition after being in storage for over pictures in a hardcover book documenting the process.
37 years by its second owner in Texas. To bring this Mark
I Tiger back to its former glory, a no-expense-spared As with other sports cars of the era, aftermarket speed
rotisserie restoration was commissioned. With the paint parts were a popular addition to Sunbeam Tigers,
stripped, a very original body was revealed. It was then specifically those produced by Los Angeles Tiger (LAT).
epoxy-primed and block-sanded to ensure the body was This Mk 1 Tiger was equipped in period with a number
laser straight. The Tiger was then refinished in its original of LAT options which it retains today, including a
shade of Arctic White. According to marque historian performance intake (LAT 1), cast alloy wheels (LAT 9),
Norman Miller, this Tiger is one of only 18 known to exist and a limited-slip differential with 3.54 rear gear ratio
in this factory color combination of Artic White over red. (LAT 50 and 53).

During the restoration the Ford 260 cu. in. V-8 engine, Boasting only three owners from new, equipped
transmission, and rear end were refurbished. Since with desirable LAT options, and the beneficiary of a
the restoration was completed, this Tiger has covered high-quality restoration in stunning and desirable colors,
less than 600 “shake-down” miles, with the odometer this Sunbeam Tiger Mk 1 would be a wonderful entrant
now displaying 27,881 miles. The undercarriage is to any concours d’elegance or vintage rally.

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119 1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SL

CHASSIS NO. WDBBA48D9KA099627 Offered from single-family ownership


as new.In November 2019 the 560 SL underwent a
The final year of the chrome-bumper SL roadster full service, which included replacement of all fluids
$50,000 – $70,000 Presented with less than 18,100 original and filters. Additionally, a brake-fluid flush and spark-
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
kilometers (11,246 miles) plug replacement were completed, all of which is
Features a host of original accessories supported by service receipts available on file.

According to the car’s factory data card, this 560 SL Offered with a full host of original documentation, this
was completed in March 1989. Shortly after, the car 560 SL has been enjoyed and preserved in its original
was sold new via Mercedes-Benz authorized dealer condition. The tool roll, featuring a full set of tools,
Star Weber Motors in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 April has never had its plastic removed, nor has the spare
1989. Its original owner, Mr. Fedele, maintained the ever been used. Further items accompanying the
car for the ensuing 31 years, meticulously caring for car include the original purchase agreement, buyout
his 560 SL and always servicing it accordingly. agreement, service history, original service books with
stamps, vehicle manuals, original blue build sheet,
Presented in its original Signal Red exterior paint, original metal data plate, spare master and valet key,
black soft top, and black leather interior, the roadster clear pouch, roof tool, jack, spare, and first aid kit.
is accompanied by its original matching hardtop.
The paint quality remains near flawless along with Offered with less than 18,100 original kilometers
the superb chrome brightwork and the excellent (11,246 miles), this 560 SL has been maintained
original exterior trim. The undercarriage, suspension, under single-family ownership since new. One would
and engine bay show in like-new condition. Finally, the be hard-pressed to find a more pristine final-year
interior leather is supple, and the wood trim presents 560 SL roadster.

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2004 ACURA NSX-T
120

Showing only 8,898 original miles CHASSIS NO. JH4NA21604T000021


no accident, either. Honda enlisted Ayrton Senna to
Silverstone Metallic over Onyx Black leather develop the NSX, and they incorporated a number of
Attractive covered headlights and removable targa roof changes the Brazilian Formula 1 legend suggested, $120,000 – $150,000
From the penultimate year of production such as significant chassis stiffening. OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Honda cemented its reputation as a reliable engine The NSX was treated to several updates during its
builder by the late 1980s, based largely on its economy initial 15-year run, and the 2004 example here
cars. A gradual shift upmarket saw the Honda launch comes from the second-to-last year of production and
the first dedicated Japanese luxury division when Acura thus benefits from many of those enhancements. Its
debuted. Honda had a lot more in mind than leather- 3.2-liter V-6 boasts 290 horsepower and is paired with
lined sedans and sporty little coupes. Few outside its a six-speed manual gearbox, which featured a new
Tokyo headquarters had any idea just how ambitious its gear lever for 2004. Additionally, Acura specified a new
next project would be, even though a 1984 Pininfarina- gear knob that would be emulated in the later S2000
designed concept provided a major hint. sports roadster.

Honda targeted Ferrari’s mid-engined 328, but the This example is finished in desirable Silverstone
NSX that would debut as an Acura for the American Metallic and, like all late NSXs, boasts a removable
market at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show was far more targa panel as well as fixed headlamps. Its Onyx Black
than a Ferrari competitor. The car was characteristically leather interior features perforated leather-upholstered
Honda in that it was a remarkably approachable sports seats. Having been driven just shy of 9,000
and usable sports car. That it happened to possess miles, this exceptional NSX is ideal for preservation or
almost uncanny balance and precise handling was to be enjoyed exactly as the late Senna would have.

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121 2006 FERRARI SUPERAMERICA

CHASSIS NO. ZFFGT61B000146649 Ferrari Classiche Certified


ENGINE NO. 102314 Retains its original chassis, engine, and gearbox
GEARBOX NO. 00361
Finished in classic Rosso Corsa over Beige
Showing 8,491 kilometers from new
$250,000 – $300,000
Features desirable Fiorano Handling Package
One of just 559 produced worldwide

Ferrari revealed the final version of the front- rear deck lid. Patented by Pininfarina designer
engine 575M in 2005, itself an extension of the Leonardo Fioravanti, the so-called Revochromico
550 Maranello that debuted nine years earlier. roof was punctuated with the use of new
Commemorating the manufacturer’s 50th adjustable-tint technology.
anniversary of selling cars in the United States, the
new model was dubbed simply the Superamerica, This low-mileage Superamerica, showing less
evoking the name used on the vintage 340 than 8,500 kilometers from new, was originally
America and 410 Superamerica models. The most delivered by renowned UK Ferrari dealer H.R.
intriguing feature of the new Superamerica was its Owen in London. Two years later the car was imported
unique convertible design, which consisted of an to the United States, where it was registered
unusual rear-hinged glass roof that rotated 180 by an enthusiast in Connecticut. According to
degrees to an open position, lying flush with the its CARFAX report, the odometer was recorded

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at 7,807 kilometers in July 2018. Shortly after, the Ferrari traveled Of course, no Ferrari is complete without its accessories, and
to Pennsylvania, where it was to be enjoyed by its next owner. as such, this example is accompanied by its owner’s manuals,
tools, spare keys, space-saver spare, and car cover with bag.
Equipped with the desirable Fiorano Handling Package, the Most important, the Superamerica is certified by Ferrari
Superamerica presents in exceptional condition throughout. Classiche, confirming its original production specifications, and is
Scuderia shields along the front fenders accentuate the accompanied with the ever-important “Red Book.”
classic color combination of Rosso Corsa over a Beige leather
interior. Entering the car, the driver is greeted with the requisite Like many of the most collectable supercars, the Superamerica is
Daytona-style seats, followed by the optional yellow tachometer, revered for its all-around ability, equally capable of attacking a lap
indicating a heart-stopping 10,000 rpm. The consignor notes time on a circuit as whisking two occupants plus luggage down the
that the Superamerica has been maintained accordingly Riviera, either top down or top up.
throughout its life.

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122 1973 PORSCHE 911 S COUPE

CHASSIS NO. 9113300120 Highly collectable early 911 S


ENGINE NO. 6330205 Finished in its original combination
GEARBOX NO. 331090
of Irish Green over black
Retains its matching-numbers drivetrain
$160,000 – $190,000 Features desirable optional air-conditioning
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Includes Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

The 1973 Porsche 911 was the last of the classic and 154 foot-pounds of torque at 5,200 rpm.
thin-bumper 911s, and as such, great examples The 911 S powerplant could be identified by its red
are very highly sought after by collectors and fiberglass engine shroud.
enthusiasts today. Second to the 911 Carrera RS,
the 911 S was the top of the model line, with its For 1973 the 911 saw the old Type 901 “dog-leg”
handling benefitting from the extended wheelbase transmission replaced by the stronger Type
introduced in 1969, along with slightly wider Fuchs 915, which utilized a standard H shift pattern.
light-alloy wheels. The 2,300 lb S was also an Contemporary road tests demonstrated that
impressive performer on the highway, delivering the new 911 S was capable of a 0–60 sprint
great throttle response and a thrilling exhaust in just 7.8 seconds. It could cover a standing
note from its 2.4-liter, mechanically fuel-injected quarter mile in 16.3 seconds and top out at 142
engine, which delivered 190 hp at 6,500 rpm miles an hour. This was dazzling performance

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for an otherwise very tractable street car of that period. major service where its correct mechanical fuel-injection system
Befitting its high-performance capability, the ’73 S was was installed, followed by a valve adjustment. In accordance with
equipped with a special front valance to help control the car’s Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, the 911 features
airflow beneath the chassis. its original matching-numbers drivetrain, which has become
crucial to discerning collectors.
In recent years, this 911 S benefitted from a comprehensive
repaint in its correct and original color of Irish Green. The early air-cooled, long-nose 911s are certainly a fan favorite,
The black leather interior remains largely original and which is why this ’73 S presents an excellent opportunity to
features a Blaupunkt cassette radio and, most important, acquire a car which is suitable for PCA rallies, concours events,
its original air-conditioning. Furthermore, the car’s tools and and pleasurable weekend outings.
jack are included. Most recently, the Porsche underwent a

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123 2003 BMW ALPINA ROADSTER V8

CHASSIS NO. WBAEJ13443AH62320 One of just 450 delivered to the US


SERIAL NO. 341/555 Serial number 341 of 555 total examples
Showing only 9,907 original miles
$250,000 – $300,000 Striking Black over Red leather with removable hardtop
Includes original manuals, tools, and first-aid kit

BMW’s relationship with Alpina is more than mere perhaps Henrik Fisker’s finest moment in Munich.
neighborly friendliness, even if the two companies The Z8 was more than an homage to the legendary
are a mere hour’s drive apart through bucolic 507, the car that nearly bankrupted BMW and yet
Bavaria. That hour may go by much quicker in an cemented the automaker as a producer of fine
Alpina-modified BMW, however. Alpina is recognized high-performance cars. With the Z8, Fisker worked
by stringent German officials as a car constructor with exotic materials to craft a relatively lithe 3,500-
rather than a tuner, and the fastidiousness pound roadster with the heart of an M5.
with which its BMW-based cars are created is
highly regarded. Alpina chose not to rework Fisker’s styling.
The only visual cues that separate the Alpina
When it came time to remake the BMW Z8 in its Roadster V8 from its Z8 sibling are its wheels and
distinctive style, Alpina chose to balance luxury subtle badging. Alpina discarded the 18-inch BMW
and performance without diluting the roadster’s wheels in favor of 20-inch wheels that fill the car’s
retro-inspired looks. The Z8 itself, after all, was wheel wells nearly perfectly.

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Inside, the Roadster V8 is draped in softer napa-tanned hides, The car was as much a play for Alpina as it was for BMW’s North
while Alpina-branded instrumentation, framed by the three- American–market dealer network, which had heretofore not been
spoke Alpina-specification steering wheel, serve as a visual able to sell Alpina cars through its outlets. With the automatic
reminder to drivers before they push the ignition button. transmission and more accessible power band, the Roadster V8
Upon doing so, the tuned 4.8-liter V-8 based on the stock M62 was uniquely geared toward American drivers. As a result, the 450
4.6-liter makes its presence known. The Alpina-massaged of the 555 Roadster V8s were earmarked for American dealers.
engine was rated at 375 horsepower and 383 foot-pounds of This black-over-red example is one of them, and it is presented
torque, figures that require more explanation than face value. after having been kept in two private collections. A recent service
The Alpina was intended for high-speed yet relaxed long-distance has been completed in anticipation of the sale, ensuring that the
cruising with effortless power. Accordingly, Alpina fitted an high-performance roadster is ready to be enjoyed.
uprated version of the five-speed automatic gearbox with
paddle shifters that it used in its version of the contemporary In addition, the Roadster V8 is offered with a matching hardtop
E39 M5. The automatic necessitated the bespoke instrument and stand, a tool kit, a first-aid kit, and an owner’s manual. Rarely
cluster and the Alpina steering wheel, as well. do Roadster V8s come up for sale, and even less common is one
in such a striking and dynamic color combination.

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124 1992 PORSCHE 968

CHASSIS NO. WP0AA2965NS820591 Showing less than 8,189 original miles


well as an innovative and continuous valve-adjustment
Presented in excellent condition throughout system called VarioCam. Production began in September
$60,000 – $80,000 Finished in rare and unusual Amethyst Metallic 1991 and would continue until October 1994. After its
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE The final and finest iteration of the transaxle Porsche four-year run, only 2,234 coupes were built.

Includes owner’s manuals, tool kit, and accessories


Among those examples produced, few feature the
rare and highly attractive color combination such as
It was shortly after the 944 S2 production that Porsche’s this 968. The car was originally finished in the striking
engineers began development of the final iteration and unusual shade of Amethyst Metallic over a light
of their perfectly balanced front-engined sports car. grey-and-magenta interior. The interior is unusually
Initially dubbed the “S3,” they soon realized that over trimmed with light grey “Porsche” script fabric that
80 percent of the proposed mechanical improvements features on the front and rear seats as well as across
had either been extremely developed or completely the doors. The seats also feature contrasting magenta
replaced, leaving little of the 944 in the original concept. piping that matches the dash, steering wheel, shift knob,
Furthermore, the styling was to feature design elements and carpeting. Let alone the rare color specification,
from its new upscale sibling, the 993-generation 911. the exterior, interior, and undercarriage all present in
supremely original condition today, culminating in an
Now with its own model number, the new 968 featured extraordinarily attractive and unique 968.
an enlarged 3.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine, which
produced an impressive 236 horsepower and 225 Offered with only 8,189 original miles, this 968 is
foot-pounds of torque. Among further changes, the 968 an exceptional testament to Porsche’s front-engined
featured an all-new six-speed manual transmission, a sports car and would be a fine addition to any
pleasant improvement over the previous five-speed, as collection of Stuttgart’s finest.

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2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
CLUB COUPE 125

One of only 50 examples built; serial no. 39 CHASSIS NO. WP0AB29916S745039


door trim indicating its individual serial number. The Club
Exclusively sold to Porsche Club of America (PCA) members ENGINE NO. 68640596
Coupe was also equipped with the desirable X51 Power GEARBOX NO. 1026977
Believed to be the only example sold to Canada Kit. This option increases output of the Carrera S engine SERIAL NO. 39/50
Features the desirable X51 Carrera Power Kit from 355 to 381 hp and peak torque from 295 to 306

Driven only 3,100 actual miles foot-pounds, making it the most powerful non-turbocharged
$130,000 – $160,000
engine offered in a production 911 for North America at
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Porsche its time of release.
Club of America (PCA), Porsche crafted an exclusive 911
Carrera S Club Coupe for its members. The limited-edition Presented today with only 3,100 miles, serial no. 39 was
model features a distinctive exterior color and unique stored by its first owner in a climate-controlled glass
interior styling, along with commemorative touches and container in its garage that was specifically made for this car.
a more powerful and higher-performing engine. Limited Furthermore, it retains every service record and document
to an exclusive production run of just 50 cars initially since it was ordered new, including the original window
made available to eligible PCA members, the Club Coupe sticker for $151,500, original correspondence from Porsche
was unveiled at PCA’s 50th annual Porsche Parade to the first owner, correspondence with Pfaff Porsche,
in Hershey, Pennsylvania. original agreement, window sticker, Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity, original Club Coupe order guide with selected
The Club Coupe’s most distinguishing feature is the options, and original service invoices from Porsche.
exclusive Azurro California finish. This paint scheme is a
modern interpretation of Azure Blue, made popular on the This exceptionally rare 911 Club Coupe is a must-have
356 sports cars from when the PCA was founded over 50 for any die-hard PCA member. It is presented in as-new
years ago. Stainless-steel doorsills incorporate the 911 Club condition, with limited original mileage, and is surely the
Coupe logo, and each car bears a badge on the drivers’-side finest such example available.

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126 2000 ASTON MARTIN
VANTAGE LE MANS V600

CHASSIS NO. SCFDAM2S9YBL70272 Ordered new by His Excellency Sheikh Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al Thani
ENGINE NO. 590/R/720272/M LM Rear seats and gearshift emblazoned with the Al Thani royal crest
SERIAL NO. 38/40
The 38th of 40 built; one of just 22 left-hand-drive examples
Imported on Show or Display exemption
$375,000 – $425,000
The last of the coachbuilt Aston Martins

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Aston Martin’s DBR1. Inside, the sporting treatment continued,
incredible 1959 victory at Le Mans, the marque built with perforated foot pedals, aluminum gear-lever
just 40 exclusive supercharged versions of their V8 knob, and brushed metal panels replacing the
Vantage. Unveiled next to the race-winning DBR1/2 traditional wood veneers. This exclusive model was
at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, the so-named sold as a spectacularly expensive Works Service
Vantage Le Mans was not just a “paint and trim” conversion post-production to avoid the thorny
special—it was a fully enhanced and upgraded model. issue of homologation.

The Vantage Le Mans specification included a For those who wanted even more out of the Vantage
special front spoiler with larger cooling ducts added Le Mans, the V590 engine could be uprated to V600
to improve downforce. The side vents in the Le Mans specification. With a genuine top speed of 200 mph,
were reshaped, while the fuel caps were redesigned power output of 600 bhp, and a big-bore exhaust,
to look like fuel valves—all elements to hint at the this was the most powerful Aston Martin road-car

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engine until the One-77 arrived. Although most Le Mans were The Le Mans remained in Paris, regularly serviced by Auto
upgraded post-delivery, this Le Mans is one of just a handful Performance Paris, before being sold to a private museum in
upgraded to V600 specification when new. Japan in October 2008. At that time the Le Mans was recorded
as having covered 16,800 kilometers. At the time of entering
Ordered originally by His Excellency Sheikh Abdelaziz bin Khalifa the United States on Show or Display exemption in 2017, the Le
Al Thani, the eldest son of the eighth Emir of Qatar, the Le Mans was recorded as having covered just 18,485 km.
Mans was optioned in Aston Martin Racing Green with special-
order ex-Works interior in trim-to-sample Green and Magnolia, The final model showcasing Aston Martin’s coachbuilding
with Dark Green carpeting. Additionally, the sheikh ordered prowess, this Vantage Le Mans V600 is ideal for the discerning
hand-stitched Al Thani royal family crests emblazoned on the rear collector seeking the perfect marriage of power, speed, and
seats, gearshift, and owner’s manual. After being dispatched luxury, and is fit for royalty, no less.
to the Qatar embassy in Paris in June 2000, the Le Mans was
registered on Qatar plates in December of that year.

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127 2011 FERRARI 599 GTO

CHASSIS NO. ZFF70RCA2B0177175 Ferrari Classiche Certified


ENGINE NO. 166037 Offered with less than 1,330 miles
GEARBOX NO. 00367
Striking Rossa Corsa over Nero leather
One of 599 built; only 125 US-delivery examples
$525,000 – $625,000
Rare example of Ferrari’s modern GTO homage

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6.0-liter V-12, an evolution of the F140B from the Ferrari Enzo,
was even more eye-opening with its astounding 612 hp rating.

To prove that its grand tourer was indeed a true descendent of the
250 GT, a track-only 599XX arrived three years later at the 2009
Geneva Salon. In the same vein as the Enzo and FXX, Ferrari’s
Formula 1 team set to work, trimming weight where possible,
improving its aerodynamics, and uprating its V-12 to a screaming
720 hp using racing fuel. The V-12’s rev limiter crept up to 9,000
rpm, and air quickly and loudly exited via a special exhaust system.
F1-grade carbon-ceramic brakes brought things to a halt.

The 599 GTO announced in the spring of 2010 resurrected


the three most important letters in Ferrari parlance, making it
only the third GTO model after the 250 GTO and the 288 GTO.
Since it was not designed with racing in mind, the 599 GTO was
not merely a homologation version of the 599XX. Instead, it had
performance credentials of its own, earning its revered letters.
Ferrari’s V-12 coupes represent perhaps the most romantic
notion of continental grand touring, but they can also make for Underhood, the 599 GTO featured a 670 hp version of the V-12
impressive track machines. Their basic theme can be traced to the with a 180-degree crankshaft paired to a version of the 599XX’s
250 GT, with its legendary Colombo V-12 power and race-honed single-clutch automated transmission that could fire off shifts in
design. With the 250, Ferrari had both breadth and depth for just 60 milliseconds. The combination was good for a 208 mph
every definition of a performance car. Subsequent twelve-cylinder top speed and a 0–60 mph sprint of 3.35 seconds. The 599
designs ranged the gamut, but Ferrari eventually returned to the GTO also took the best of the HGTE package with a version of
long-nose, front-engined, two-seater form. its magnetorheological automatic-adjusting shocks and added
staggered Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Compared to the
When the 599 GTB debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show Ferrari Enzo, the 599 GTO was more subtle and sophisticated,
as the long-anticipated replacement for the 550 and later 575 yet also faster and sharper. Ferrari at the time called the 599 GTO
Maranello, contemporary press praised its modern design penned its “most extreme sports car,” and the company admitted that it
by Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina. Its naturally aspirated F140C could lap Fiorano a second faster than the Enzo.

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Ferrari built just 599 examples and earmarked a mere 125 for the already violent 6.0-liter V-12 sound even more menacing.
the United States, including the Rosso Corsa example offered The GTO presents in exceptional condition throughout, care
here. Originally delivered by Ferrari of Central Florida to its first of having been driven less than 1,330 miles from new.
owner, the GTO is presented in like-new condition. Without Accompanying the Ferrari is a host of documentation, including
question, the 599 GTO stands out even in the rarefied crowd of a copy of its window sticker, dealership binder, owner’s manuals,
high-performance Ferraris. Its specification is truly amazing, with and Bill of Sale. Furthermore, it is also offered with Ferrari
over $25,000 in options. This includes such options as the use of Classiche certification, confirming that it maintains its original
carbon in the interior, its boot compartment finished in dry carbon, mechanical components, including the engine and transmission,
“elegant” interior trimming, leather upholstery, iPod connectivity, and is presented today just as it left the factory.
aluminum-colored brake calipers, and rear parking sensors.
A staple of any top-quality Ferrari collection, the 599 GTO is
In later years, the car entered the ownership of another Florida truly one of the most remarkable road-going Ferraris of the 21st
enthusiast. Upon acquiring the 599, the owner equipped century, and this example will not disappoint even the most
the car with a performance sports exhaust system, making discerning of collectors.

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128 1989 PORSCHE 911 SPEEDSTER

CHASSIS NO. WP0EB0917KS173128 Single ownership from new; offered


ENGINE NO. 64K05584 with less than 5,100 miles
Special-ordered through Special Wishes
$150,000 – $200,000
with several unique features

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Finished in unique paint-to-sample


Ruby Red over Sandstone
Presented in remarkably original
and unrestored condition
One of just 823 US-specification Speedsters for 1989

In 1989, just prior to the release of the 964 When it was all said and done, a mere 2,065
generation of the 911, Porsche revived the legendary Speedsters were built for 1989, only 823 of which
Speedster model, a name previously reserved for were destined for the United States.
the purest and sportiest 356 variants. The 3.2-liter
Speedster featured design elements that harkened This highly original, one-owner Speedster was
back to the elegant and sleek design of its ancestor. delivered to its faithful recipient via European
The latter was reworked by chief designer Tony Lapine delivery. A Porsche dealer himself, the owner
featuring numerous design cues, such as the “camel sought to specify a truly unique Speedster,
hump” cowlings behind the seats which concealed ensuring that the custom features would only be
the manual top. In keeping with the original essence seen on this car and this car alone. The Speedster
of the Speedster, Porsche described the top as being was ordered in striking paint-to-sample Ruby Red
for “temporary” use only. over a unique interior that was lovingly dressed

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in leather-to-sample Silk Grey with burgundy piping and the Blaupunkt stereo system, inside and outside temperature
matching grey carpeting. All this was provided by the Special gauges, and voltmeter, as built by the factory.
Wishes department at Porsche, a luxury reserved for the
company’s most dedicated clients. The consignor notes that the Offered with less than 5,100 miles since new and wearing its
dash required special approval from Porsche due to the possible original Tourist Delivery license plate, this Speedster would be a
reflection from the specified color. Most notably, the interior supreme candidate for PCA events, rallies, and concours, where
also features a unique custom center console, incorporating it will certainly be the only Speedster like it.

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1987 PORSCHE 959 KOMFORT

CHASSIS NO. WP0ZZZ95ZHS900081 Just 5,822 miles from new


ENGINE NO. 65H00146 Highly desirable Canepa upgraded example
One of a handful of California-legal 959s
$1,000,000 – $1,250,000 Porsche’s first supercar; one of only 337

Please note that this lot is titled as a 1988.

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Aerodynamic stability was a primary consideration in the 959’s
design, and after extensive wind-tunnel studies, Porsche’s
designers achieved a package with near zero body lift and an
amazingly low drag coefficient of 0.31, still an impressive figure
today. There was extensive ducting and venting in the nose to
cool the front brakes and oil radiator. The body’s rear section
was greatly extended and widened, and it, too, was generously
ventilated and topped with a full-width rear wing.

The true brilliance of the 959 lay beneath its svelte body shell.
Its tremendously powerful engine, rear-mounted, was Porsche’s
race-proven “boxer” six, with air-cooled cylinders and four-valve,
The Porsche 959 redefined the sports-car market at the very water-cooled cylinder heads. This engine, displacing 2.85 liters,
high end—where there are no compromises on performance was similar to those used in the brilliant “Moby Dick” IMSA GT
or limitations on cost. Alongside Lamborghini’s Countach and coupe and Porsche’s Indy open-wheel project. Featuring a pair
Ferrari’s F40 and 288 GTO, the 959 was a “poster car” for a of asymmetrical turbochargers, each of them intercooled, this
generation of automotive enthusiasts. engine delivered power in an almost seamless fashion, with a
small turbocharger spinning up almost from idle to establish
The 959’s chassis, on the same 89.4-inch wheelbase as the low-end boost, while the second exhaust-driven turbine came
911 Carrera, was based on the 911’s stamped steel floor pan. into play at 4,500 rpm. At full throttle and maximum boost,
In fact, the cabin’s center section, including its interior, this relatively small engine produced a very impressive 450
was nearly identical to the 911. The front trunk lid and horsepower at 6,500 rpm. Power was fed through a specially
doors were aluminum; the extended nose section with its designed Borg-Warner six-speed transmission, which included an
almost flush headlamps was molded of polyurethane and extremely low first gear for use in the off-road situations the Type
the remainder of the shell from fiberglass-reinforced Kevlar. 961 rally car might encounter.

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Porsche’s Porsche-Steur-Kupplung (PSK) system allowed the and model-specific run-flat tires were created for the 959, and the
driver to vary the 370 foot-pounds of torque between the rear wheels included one of the first automatic pressure-monitoring
and front axles, allowing up to 80 percent to the rear under systems. Large power-assisted, ventilated disc brakes with ABS
hard acceleration, all managed electronically. The 959’s handled stopping chores.
highly advanced suspension was also race derived, with
double wishbones at each corner, coil springs, and double Most 959s were delivered as Komfort models, with a broad array
shocks that could be adjusted by the turn of a knob from of cockpit amenities, including full leather trim, air-conditioning,
the driver’s seat. Both the ride height and shock damping and adjustable suspension. With its ability to put power to
were electronically adjustable, and a full array of instruments the pavement so effectively, the 959 was an amazing performer.
kept the driver in touch with everything going on behind and It could see 60 mph in less than four seconds from a standstill,
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200 mph on a clear road. Without question, the Porsche 959 set The 959 was later imported into the United States, eventually
the standard for high-performance road cars. finding its way into the hands of a Southern California collector
who sent the car to Canepa Design, the world-renowned experts
This attractive 959 left the factory finished in silver with a grey on Porsche 959s. Upgrades included the Canepa Design
leather interior. It was sold through Porsche of Stuttgart to German suspension system, installation of a Sport roll cage wrapped with
racing-car driver Bernd Schwebel of Offenbach, who took delivery custom-ordered graphite grey leather, a Canepa Design wheel/
of the car on 21 April 1988. Options included driver and passenger tire upgrade, HID headlight upgrade, a complete custom audio
Sport seats, each of which featured heat and power height system, a 200 mph speedometer from the 959 Sport, and a Werks
adjustment. It would remain in Germany for a number of years, 1 custom-made steering wheel with an extended hub. A five-point
returning to Stuttgart for service in June 1996 with 892 kilometers harness was also installed, which required custom fabrication
and again in July 2001 with only 1,259 kilometers. for the hole in the seat cushions and mounts in the floor.

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The engine benefitted from the Generation IV Performance It is accompanied by manuals in personalized leather pouch,
upgrade, which included 3rd- and 4th-generation upgrades as tool roll, road hazard kit with jack, and air compressor, as well as
well as a cam timing change, Audi R8 custom wastegate, and a record of the work completed by Canepa Design.
Gen IV Motec software and calibration. The final work at
Canepa was to attain a street-legal status for the 959 in the The Porsche 959 represents the pinnacle of technological
state of California, which it received in January 2012, and advancement and the peak of Group B development. This car, a
it still retains its California State BAR compliance sticker. highly desirable Canepa-upgraded example, represents a unique
In total, over half a million dollars was invested in this 959. opportunity to acquire one of the first supercars, now capable
Today, the Porsche shows just 5,822 miles on the odometer of over 200 mph.
and is one of only a handful of California-legal 959s.

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130 1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
‘FUEL-INJECTED’

CHASSIS NO. E57S104676 One of just 1,040 “Fuelies” built for 1957
option for 1957, with only 716 of those, including the
Comprehensively restored in 2011 example offered here, giving a genuine 283 horsepower.
$80,000 – $100,000 Superbly presented and ready for anything These instant collectibles quickly became favorites of
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE sports-car racers, who recognized that the fuel-injection
For 1953 Chevrolet took a chance and introduced the system provided a precise, surge-free fuel supply during
Corvette, the all-American, two-seater sports car, to competition. Then as now, the fuel-injected variants are
compete with British and European offerings in this limited considered by many to represent the ultimate Corvette
but highly prestigious market segment. Unfortunately, this performance option.
first-generation six-cylinder Corvette was underpowered
and lagged in sales. It would start to hit its stride in One of the few equipped with the impressive 283/283
1956 and ’57 thanks to efforts from the legendary fuel-injected V-8 engine, this superb 1957 Corvette has
Zora Arkus-Duntov. benefitted from a four-year, frame-off restoration completed
in 2011 at Rods by Dutch of Fountain Hills, Arizona. The
The 1957 Corvettes offered buyers more choices than ever Aztec Copper finish is near perfect and looks exceptional
before. New colors, power accessories, creature comforts, against the Corvette’s beige side coves and matching
and most important, high-horsepower, fuel-injected beige vinyl interior. The 283-cubic-inch engine, which is
engines finally made the Corvette “America’s Sports Car.” reportedly original to the car, is mated to a four-speed
Of interest was the new fuel-injected Corvette, which was gearbox, offering the ultimate C1 driving experience.
the fastest American car produced that year. The hottest
variant produced 283 horsepower from 283 cubic inches This 1957 Corvette is an exceptional example of America’s
of displacement. With one horsepower per cubic inch, it fastest and finest sports car of its time. This rare “Fuelie”
was a remarkable figure for a performance car at the time. presents beautifully and offers its next owner a wonderful
Just 1,040 Corvettes were equipped with the “Fuelie” opportunity for proper Corvette show judging.

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1960 AUSTIN-HEALEY
3000 MK I BT7 131

The quintessential British sports car


The Austin-Healey was subsequently sold to renowned
Owned and restored by renowned CHASSIS NO. H-BT7-L/2951
marque expert and restorer Kurt Tanner. Over the
marque expert Kurt Tanner ENGINE NO. 29K-RU-H/3513
course of the following year, Tanner restored the car to BODY NO. 2933
Finished in its original color combination of black over red its gleaming factory condition. Tanner Restorations of
Documented with BMIHT certificate Southern California are nationally recognized for their
and restoration photographs work with Austin-Healeys, becoming a near household $55,000 – $75,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Retains its matching-numbers engine name with the marque. Upon its completion, Tanner
sold the car to a California collector. Four years later it
Introduced in 1959, the British Motor Company launched exchanged hands once more when it was acquired by
the Austin-Healey 3000, which would quickly become the current owner.
the marque’s defining model. Equipped with a 2,912
cc engine rated at 124 horsepower, it was the most Finished in its original factory colors of black over red
powerful “Big Healey.” with a black top, this Mark I BT7 presents the exciting
opportunity to acquire a near pristine example.
According to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Not only does the 3000 feature its matching-numbers
certificate, chassis 2951, a left-hand-drive North American engine, it is accompanied with its owner’s manual,
Export example, was completed between 21 and 22 July workshop manual, new side curtains, and a knockoff
1959. Soon thereafter, the 3000 was dispatched on 30 hammer. Furthermore, the owner notes that the battery
July, where upon it was handled by the Hambro Automotive and fluids have recently been replaced and a new set
Corporation, Austin-Healey’s East Coast importer. of tires installed.
It was delivered soundly to its first owner, a gentleman
of Fort Worth, Texas. Later in 1963 the car was A simply wonderful Austin-Healey, especially in one of its
acquired by another Texas owner with whom it remained most desirable iterations, this 3000 would be a thrilling
until 2011. acquisition to drive and enjoy.

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132 2017 ASTON MARTIN
V12 VANTAGE S ROADSTER

CHASSIS NO. SCFESBFR1HGS22715 Showing just 330 miles from new


One of 100 examples delivered to the US

$200,000 – $240,000 Finished in the exotic color combination of China Gray over Spicy Red
Equipped with the highly desirable seven-speed manual transmission

What could be better than hitting a top speed of Inside, Aston Martin’s luxurious pedigree reigns
nearly 200 mph in a drop-dead gorgeous coupe? supreme. The roadster offered here is kitted out
Maybe doing so without the top. Aston Martin’s in a stunning two-tone Black and Spicy Red leather,
fastest-ever convertible, the V12 Vantage S roadster with black Aston Martin wings embroidered on
is as equally powerful, luxurious, and sporting as its the headrests.
fixed-head sibling and arguably much more exciting.

Announced in 2014, the V12 Vantage S roadster is


loaded with sporting features. On the outside, the
carbon-fiber grille and bonnet vents—optioned in
the car presented here in subtle black mesh—serve
to maximize airflow to the engine. As on the coupe,
it features pronounced bonnet louvers and flared
wheel arches, all of which serve to underscore the
roadster’s sporting capabilities.

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Mechanically, Aston Martin’s well-tuned V-12 engine produces just an extra detail that makes this Aston Martin that much more
an astounding output of 565 bhp, with a top speed of 201 mph special. For serious drivers who want to feel connected with their
with the roof up and nearing that with it down. With a 0–60 mph car, this is the enthusiast’s ideal Aston Martin.
acceleration of 3.9 seconds, the performance is exceptional.
Until 2017, however, the Vantage was only available with a paddle- With mere delivery mileage and finished in an incredible and
shift transmission. Offered on this example is the upgraded unusual color scheme, this manual V12 Vantage S roadster won’t
seven-speed manual transmission, built with a dogleg first gear— be around for long.

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133 1975 LANCIA STRATOS HF
STRADALE COACHWORK BY BERTONE

CHASSIS NO. 829AR0 001976 Radical, advanced design by Marcello Gandini


ENGINE NO. 829A000 001248 Rare production Stradale version; one of just 492
BODY NO. 445
examples built
Known ownership history per Auto Club d’Italia
$500,000 – $600,000 registrations and Estratto Cronologico
Matching-numbers example retaining the
original chassis, engine, and body
Comprehensive two-year restoration completed in 2017
Ideal for event display or entry in vintage rallying events

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on the Stratos Zero concept. Gobbato, a former Ferrari chief,
approved the project on the condition that it would be powered
by a mid-mounted Ferrari V-6 engine and a five-speed manual
gearbox, suggesting a clever use of parts sharing that would keep
down the development costs.

The following year, the orange Stratos HF (High Fidelity) prototype


debuted at the 1971 Turin Auto Show. The Stratos’s stunning
design was again entrusted to Marcello Gandini, and in a nod to
the car’s competition mandate, it featured a large wraparound
front windshield providing enormous outward visibility.
The Stratos is now considered to be the first automobile ever
purposely built for the World Rally Championship.

In 1972 the Lancia team began campaigning the Stratos as


a prototype, but success was not instantaneous. Eventually
earning its first win in 1973, by 1974 the model was on its way to
The Lancia Stratos is undoubtedly one of the most successful supremacy in Group 4 rallying. Entry into that year’s World Rally
rally cars ever devised. In 1970 the Italian carrozzeria Bertone Championship required a homologation of 500 road-legal units,
arrived at the Turin Motor Show with a radical concept called and production commenced in 1973. Only 492 examples were
the Stratos Zero. Resembling a futuristic spaceship, the Zero ever completed, however, as the Group 4 production requirement
stood out not only to throngs of media and show-goers, but also was soon lowered to 400 units.
to Lancia PR director Sandro Fiorio. Fiorio and his son Cesare,
Lancia’s rally team chief, considered how a production version The Stratos was phenomenally successful on the world’s rally
of this radical design could be introduced. Their goal was to stages, securing three WRC Manufacturers’ Championships
invigorate the manufacturer’s relatively staid image and its from 1974 to 1976 and thereby cementing its legendary status.
struggling motorsports division. After its factory campaign was over, the model continued to be
successful in the hands of privateers, helping Sandro Munari to
With a sense of purpose, the Fiorios approached Lancia managing the WRC Drivers’ Championship in 1977 and even winning the
director Ugo Gobbato to propose a Bertone-bodied car based Monte Carlo Rally in 1979.

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Benefitting from a recent restoration to concours standards, chassis Following the cosmetic work, the Stradale was entrusted in 2017 to
no. 001976 is one of the most finely presented examples to be Phil Bagley of Klub Sport Racing in Riviera Beach, Florida, and he
offered in some time. The Lancia was initially registered in Italy in conducted a full mechanical refurbishment, addressing the engine,
October 1975 under the ownership of its first caretaker, Paolo Neri brakes, and suspension. Mr. Bagley has continued to regularly tend
of Livorno, Italy. A year later the Stratos was sold to its second owner, the car as needed, including maintenance as recently as 2019.
fellow Livorno resident Romano Cionini Visani, and he kept the car Though the Stratos remains largely original and period-correct (of
for seven years before briefly relinquishing it in early 1983 only to all major components, only the windshield was replaced), several
buy it back in December. Visani ultimately retained possession for a steps were taken to improve use for touring events, such as installing
further 11 years, selling it to Giuseppe Di Benedetto in 1994. electronic ignition and dual side mirrors.

After a 20-year ownership, Di Benedetto sold the Lancia in October The Lancia has accrued very little mileage since 2015, and the
2015 to the consignor. Though the Stratos was complete and fully odometer currently displays a modest 29,800 kilometers (18,517
usable upon purchase, it was in need of freshening, so the car miles). Retaining its original matching-numbers engine and
was immediately delivered to Richard Grenon of Driving the Best coachwork, this beautifully presented Stratos is documented with
(Au-Temps-Tics-Auto) in Montreal, Canada. It was then treated to Auto Club d’Italia registrations illustrating a 40-year chain of Italian
a cosmetic refurbishment including a quality refinish in blue and ownership, as well as restoration and service invoices. It would make
re-appointment of the interior, and invoices on file demonstrate this a stunning addition to any sporting rally collection, offering a perfect
work cost in excess of $60,000. arrangement of drivability and presentation, just as a Stratos should.

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134 1952 ALLARD J2X

CHASSIS NO. J2X 3062 Offered from the Muckel Collection


One of the most famous racing models of its era

$375,000 – $425,000 Former single-enthusiast ownership for over three decades


Equipped with six-carburetor Cadillac V-8
Well-maintained restoration in classic colors
An ideal mount for any number of vintage rallies

Sidney Allard was a British Ford dealer who, after It combined a cigar-shaped body with cycle
World War II, set to work employing the numerous fenders and, truth be told, not much else, though
available surplus engines into purpose-built sports the J2X did improve over the earlier J2 with
and racing cars. In many ways, he was the UK relocated engine mounts and lengthened footwells
equivalent to Carroll Shelby, recognizing ahead of for better balance and comfort. What it was,
his time the ability of a European-designed chassis though, was successful: Propelled by one of the
when combined with light bodywork and a big new overhead-valve V-8s available from post-war
American mill under the bonnet. American automakers, it had an unbeatable power-
to-weight ratio. The men brave enough to climb
The Allard J2X, its creator’s most famous offering, aboard an Allard generally won their races, and
was memorably described by one wag as the cars developed a legend that has never
“resembling a bucket of bolts, flying in all directions quite died. Few automobiles were, or are, more
along a generally forward course.” entertaining and involving to drive.

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Chassis no. 3062 was one of only 83 original J2Xes produced delivered to the rear wheels by a Lincoln-Zephyr transmission.
between 1951 and 1953. Completed in June 1952, it was, All the remaining running gear reportedly remains original, as do
like many of the cars, shipped to New York less an engine; the all of the original body panels. The body was finished in bright
original owner was to provide a Chrysler Hemi V-8. Historians red with a leather interior and Brooklands windscreens—a classic
have been unable to track its earliest years, but it was acquired appearance for a J2X, for good reason.
in 1969 by Alan Beall of Southern California, later Hawaii, who
would maintain it faithfully for over three decades. He used it Afterward the Allard passed into the hands of a Southern
regularly, noting to the Allard Register, late in his ownership, that California collector who maintained it well until selling it to the
he had it “restored” twice, but “not professionally.” Muckel Collection several years ago. Updated with tan leather
upholstery and correct original gauges, it has continued to
In 2010 that changed when the car was restored by Steve enjoy good care and to be a fun machine to drive. A new
Dennish of Limeworks Speed Shop. Under the hood was owner can well be expected to enjoy it on any number of the
placed a Cadillac 331 cu. in. V-8, another popular period Allard vintage rally events for which it is eligible, not least the
motivator, this one specially built and lightly modified with Colorado Grand and Copperstate 1000 Its menacing, throaty,
forged pistons, custom-ground camshafts, and six Stromberg all-American roar and its distinctive appearance are sure to
97 carburetors, reportedly all good for at least 255 horsepower beat all comers!

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135 1993 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE
VOLANTE ‘WIDE BODY’

CHASSIS NO. SCFDAM2C0PBL60074 Ordered new by Georges Marciano, founder of Guess Jeans
of Beverly Hills. Ordered in red with a white top, the
One of only 20 Virage Volantes sold directly to North America Volante remains in its original colors of Suffolk Red over
$100,000 – $125,000 Finished in attractive Suffolk Red over Parchment Parchment leather with Burgundy piping and a Cream
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Two owners since new; presents extremely well throughout Everflex convertible top. Throughout Mr. Marciano’s
ownership, invoices show minor work performed by
When the first Virage Volante rolled off the line at Newport the authorized dealership in keeping with a rarely
Pagnell in 1992, Aston Martin had just announced the used vehicle, including a battery replacement in
option of a 6.3-liter conversion—available to owners of October 1996.
both the coupes and the convertible Volantes. The new
Virage Volantes would go directly across the road to The current owner purchased the Virage in June 1997,
Works Service, where much of the bodywork was and a statement dating from that time notes the recorded
immediately replaced. mileage at just 1,280 miles. In 2009 the Virage Volante
moved with the owner from Georgia to Florida, and in
Many of these Virage Volantes received the upgraded 12 years the car had done just over 2,000 miles—a
bodywork but retained the original 5.3-liter engine. testament to how carefully it was maintained. The following
They are often referred to as “wide body” Volantes due to decade saw the Virage Volante lovingly preserved, and
the enlarged wheel arches, such as the example offered it now presents in original condition with the odometer
here. Other changes to the bodywork included an enlarged reading 4,700 miles.
front air dam and a mostly aesthetic bolt-on rear spoiler.
Offered with original service invoices and a clean CARFAX
First ordered by Guess Jeans founder Georges Marciano, report, this “wide body” Virage Volante is made even rarer
this Virage Volante was delivered through Rolls-Royce by its North American provenance and original condition.

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1955 PACKARD
CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE 136

Packard’s top-of-the-line model for 1955; one of 500 built CHASSIS NO. 5588-1033
Ontario, Canada, to noted Canadian businessman George
Sold new through James L. Cooke Motors Montegu Black II. While the Packard Caribbean was known
Limited of Toronto, Canada
for its flashy tri-color exterior combinations, it is believed $60,000 – $80,000
Single-family ownership from new; that this car was finished in all-black at the special request OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
retains its original leather interior
of Mr. and Mrs. Black, who favored a more subtle paint
Believed to be a special-request triple-black example scheme. Notably, the data tag only notes one color, “V” for
Onyx. The Caribbean has remained under their ownership
For over 50 years, Packard had been one of America’s from new with just 19,513 miles on the odometer.
top luxury car manufacturers and had held a status
unprecedented among automobiles of the worldwide The Carribean is equipped with a driver mirror, power
elite. Sadly, all of that would end in the late 1950s. The seat, windows, convertible top, steering, and brakes. The
company’s last prestigious, low-production offering was interior retains its original leather and features a clock and
the Caribbean convertible of 1955 and ’56. This top-of- radio. Recent work on the car included a number of items
the-line model was completely redesigned for ’55, and at to make it more reliable and road worthy, highlighted by
$5,932, the Caribbean was breathtaking in more ways a complete engine rebuild, rebuilding of the carburetors,
than one. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a mere 500 examples a new radiator, water pump rebuild, new fuel pump, new
were produced in 1955. power brake unit, front brakes, new tie rod ends, new rear
shocks, and four new tires.
This Caribbean convertible is believed to be the 33rd
built that year. It left the factory finished in triple Onyx A single-family example finished in unusual triple black,
with a white convertible top and boot cover. It was sold this Caribbean is truly a special opportunity to acquire
new through James L. Cooke Motors Limited of Toronto, Packard’s top-of-the-line model for 1955.

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137 2006 FORD GT HERITAGE
Only 2.4 miles registered from
For its 100th birthday, Ford Motor Company could
CHASSIS NO. 1FAFP90S06Y400779
new; one fastidious owner
have simply thrown a little celebration and slapped
Retains original shipping labels and material;
some commemorative special-edition badges on
never received a pre-delivery inspection
$475,000 – $550,000 One of only 343 Gulf-liveried
its cars. To be sure, Ford did do all that. But it also
reimagined what was arguably its most legendary
Heritage Editions for 2006
car. The original GT40 was its Ferrari killer, a
Includes full dossier of documentation and
mid-engined endurance car the likes of which Detroit
accessories, including window stickers
and certificate of authenticity had never seen before. The GT40’s story is legendary
and especially relevant today, given the silver-screen
success of Ford v. Ferrari.

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Power came from a version of Ford’s 5.4-liter Modular V-8, which
featured a special aluminum block as well as dry-sump lubrication
and was force-fed by an Eaton 2300 Lysholm screw-type
supercharger. The engine itself was closely related to that used
in the Mustang SVT Cobra R, though its mid-mounted location in
the GT was integral to the supercar’s impressive handling. Power
output was 550 horsepower and 500 foot-pounds of torque
shifted to the rear wheels through a Ricardo six-speed manual
transmission and a limited-slip differential.

Contemporary reviewers hustled the car to 60 mph in just over


three seconds and noted a 205 mph top speed. The GT was
roundly praised for its tenacious handling, and it was also praised
for its relatively docile in-town demeanor. Clearly, the GT was no
mere badge job, though it had grown into a modern supercar
with classic proportions. Ford built just over 4,000 examples
for only two years, 2005 and 2006, all of which were crafted
at a dedicated section of the automaker’s Wixom, Michigan,
Its peak moment would occur on 19 June 1967, when the three assembly plant. Toward the end of production, Ford used the
Ford GT40s rolled across the finish line in formation at the 24 annual Concorso Italiano show during Monterey Car Week to take
Hours of Le Mans. Not only did the GT40 secure the first Le Mans the wraps off one last hurrah, a version of the GT that honored
victory for an American automaker, it also paved the way forward the automaker’s high-performance past like no model before.
for Ford’s motorsports division.
Certainly the most iconic livery on a Ford GT40 was that of chassis
Thirty-five years later, Ford surprised the world at the 2002 North number 1075, the Gulf Oil–sponsored Ford GT that won Le Mans
American International Auto Show in Detroit with a modern take in 1968 with Pedro Rodriquez and Lucien Bianchi behind the
on the GT shown in concept form. The bigger surprise came when wheel. The same scheme would be driven to victory a year later by
Ford announced that the GT would go into limited production Jacky Ickx, who famously protested the traditional Le Mans start.
beginning with the 2005 model year. The GT was unlike any Ford Naturally, it would serve as inspiration for the 2006 GT Heritage
before; even though its Camilo Pardo–penned styling sampled Edition. Just 343 were built for one year only, representing less
the groundbreaking GT40, it brought the car into the 21st century. than a tenth of overall production.

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The example offered here is undoubtedly the finest extant, as factory shipping Styrofoam blocks are affixed to the driver’s door,
it has been uniquely preserved by its fastidious original owner. and the front and rear hatch seals are still in place.
As such, he made a special request to leave the car entirely “as
delivered” from the factory. It was shipped via enclosed transport This example was well optioned with lightweight forged BBS
to his climate-controlled facility, where the truck was backed up alloy wheels, gray-painted Brembo brake calipers, and, of
to the door and the car was winched off the truck directly into course, the Heritage livery. This exceptional GT is offered
the building and pushed into position. Over the years, the car with its original books and two window stickers, as well as
has been serviced, including the oil changed, as well as started a certificate of authenticity from Ford Motor Company, a set
on a regular basis. Open its distinctive race-style doors, and of uninstalled decals, hardcover Ford GT book (unopened),
the interior appears as though it just left the Wixom plant. The original Bill of Sale, two keys with fobs still in plastic, factory
original plastic still covers its seats, sills, and steering wheel, air compressor, car cover, trickle charger, and tow hook.
and the original warning labels remain intact. Behind the retro- With interest in the Ford GT story continuing to grow, the
style steering wheel sits a digital odometer which reads merely opportunity to acquire what is quite possibly the lowest-mileage
2.4 miles. Outside, production and transport stickers, as well as Heritage Ford GT extant, in factory-delivered condition, is unlikely
the protective plastic, remain affixed to the windshield. Even the to present itself again.

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138 2016 MCLAREN 675LT SPIDER

CHASSIS NO. SBM11SAA3GW067548 One of just 500 675LT spiders built


McLaren learned developing the 650S. Focused on
Track-tuned, ultra-high-performance version track racing, the 675LT upgraded every functional
of McLaren’s second modern supercar
$200,000 – $250,000 item from its 650S sibling. Its upsized carbon-
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Presented in as-new condition;
driven only delivery miles

When automakers talk about taking lessons learned


on a racetrack and applying them to production
cars, few are as serious as McLaren Automotive.
The British manufacturer’s rebirth as a builder
of sports cars stemmed directly from decades of
circuit-racing dominance with the striking 650S that
bowed at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014.

Sharing only its name with the wild McLaren F1 of


two decades prior, the 650S paired a carbon-fiber
chassis with active aerodynamics and a twin-turbo
V-8 engine. A year later, McLaren took an even
bigger step forward with the 675LT, the first McLaren
since the F1 GTR nearly 20 years prior to bear the
“Longtail” nomenclature. The 675LT amplified what

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ceramic brakes bring the car to a halt even faster, while special The 675LT spider offered here is one of 500 examples produced.
10-spoke alloy wheels, weighing almost 1.8 lb less than those Finished in Special MSO Bourbon paintwork and complemented
fitted to the 650S, help reduce unsprung weight. Additional use by Carbon Black upholstery, it is striking to behold. The McLaren
of carbon fiber sliced the curb weight even further. In short, is optioned with $23,468 in MSO touches, including carbon-
McLaren took a scalpel and sharpened it. fiber wipers and mirror arms as well as the exterior and interior
carbon-fiber upgrade pack for $10,690 and $6,270, respectively.
A year after the 675LT debuted, McLaren added an open-top Showing only delivery miles, 60 at the time of cataloguing, it
spider version with a folding hardtop that allowed for sunbaked is truly in as-new condition and ready for top-down, open-road
sprints to 60 mph in under three seconds. motoring at its most exciting.

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139 2008 ALFA ROMEO
8C COMPETIZIONE

CHASSIS NO. ZARJA181280039694 Formerly of Doug Magnon’s Riverside


International Automotive Museum
Attractively optioned; just 3,650 miles from new
$280,000 – $320,000
One of 500 examples, only 83 delivered to the US

The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione spawned a new era The inspiration was derived from such post-war
for Alfa Romeo in the 21st century. Alfa Romeo, who greats as the 33 Stradale and Giulia TZ. The 8C’s
were then manufacturing hatchbacks and sedans, unmistakable grille and badge, accentuated by a
first debuted the 8C concept at the 2003 Frankfurt cluster of beautiful bi-xenon headlights, presents as
Motor Show. After three years of development, the one of the most gorgeous Alfa Romeos produced.
production version made headlines at the 2006
Paris Motor show, answering the calls of every The Alfa Romeo’s attractive looks are further
enthusiast since the golden era of Alfa Romeo. enhanced by its exceptional performance. The
8Cis powered by a Ferrari/Maserati–derived
Wolfgang Egger of the Alfa Romeo Style Center all-aluminum 4.7-liter V-8 engine that produces
designed the 8C with absolute beauty and power 450 hp at 7,000 rpm and 347 foot-pounds of
in mind. The distinctive design remains forward- torque at 4,750 rpm. The engine is mated to the
thinking and offers a glimpse into the design same transmission used in the Ferrari 599 Fiorano,
language of the future while retaining the DNA of known as the “Superfast” gearbox, a computer-
the great Alfa Romeos of the past. controlled six-speed manual transaxle with a

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computer-controlled twin-disc clutch. The transmission is placed condition throughout. Optioned with extremely attractive red
in the rear for better handling, which is complemented by a front metallic paint, red brake calipers, fitted luggage, 8C stitching,
and rear dual-wishbone suspension setup. and full-grain leather, this 8C is an extremely attractive example
and has been carefully maintained over the years. Included
This 8C Competizione was previously in the Riverside International with the car is the window sticker, assorted paperwork, and
Automotive Museum, where it was part of Doug Magnon’s owner’s manuals.
extensive collection of sports and racing cars. While in Magnon’s
collection, it was used occasionally and kept in pristine condition The 8C Competizione is recognized as being one of the
before the collection was sold in 2016. Today the odometer reads best-designed sports cars of its era and looks just as good today
approximately 3,650 miles, and the car remains in excellent as it did in 2008.

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140 2004 PORSCHE CARRERA GT

CHASSIS NO. WP0CA29884L001061 One of 1,270 built worldwide


By any measure, Porsche’s brilliant Carrera GT is
SERIAL NO. 0133 Virtually new condition; only 766 miles one of the greatest sports cars ever offered to the
Annual service performed in October public. On the heels of Porsche’s success with the
$750,000 – $800,000 2019, including clutch reading 911 GT1 at Le Mans, the company’s engineers
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Retains its original tools, manuals, at Weissach focused on a new prototype for the
brochures, spare keys, and car cover LMP98 program. This new design would, rather
Includes optional matching luggage set than employing the familiar 911-based flat-six Turbo
of the GT1, utilize a normally aspirated wide-angle
V-10 that had originally been created secretly for

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of-the-art racing design, with upper and lower stainless-steel
wishbones and inboard-mounted, rocker-arm-operated coil-over
shock absorbers at all four corners. Huge ventilated and cross-
drilled carbon-ceramic disc brakes were managed by multi-piston
rear light-alloy calipers fitted behind forged magnesium-alloy
center-lock road wheels, 19 × 9.5 inches in diameter in front,
and 20 × 12.5 inches in the rear. These hollow-spoked wheels
allowed constant tire-pressure monitoring.

The V-10 engine now had a home. Sized at 5.7 liters in production
form, this marvelous 40-valve powerplant developed an
astonishing 605 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 435 foot-pounds of torque
at 5,750 rpm with advanced Bosch electronic fuel injection and
ignition management. Power was delivered through a six-speed
manual transaxle with limited slip. To keep the car’s center
of gravity as low as possible, the engine employed dry-sump
the stillborn Footwork Arrows Formula 1 project. When the FIA lubrication, and both the flywheel and multi-disc carbon-ceramic
canceled the 1999 Le Mans Prototype class, Porsche needed clutch were barely 6.5 inches in diameter.
a platform with which it could hopefully recoup some of its
considerable investment. The Carrera GT in 5.5-liter prototype The bodywork incorporated large air intake and exhaust vents,
form was unveiled to great acclaim at the Paris Auto Show in 2000. as well as a pair of removable CFP roof panels that could be
stored within, a rear air diffuser, and a stability-enhancing rear
Porsche’s new supercar broke new ground in many ways; it was wing that rose automatically at 75 mph. The leather interior
the company’s first product to utilize an immensely strong but was luxurious, with every amenity, and included a large digital
lightweight monocoque cabin and engine support unit of CFP information screen. The Carrera GT was fitted with numerous
(carbon fiber/reinforced plastic) with steel bracing around the safety systems, including traction control and anti-lock braking,
windshield and passenger compartment. Chassis construction all vital to a machine capable of 0–60 times of three seconds and
was sublet to Italian aerospace component maker ATR a maximum speed of 200 mph, quite remarkable for a normally
Composites. The front and rear suspension was based on state- aspirated road car.

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However, the world economy was slowing, and Porsche was in The Carrera GT left the factory 1 May 2004 and was delivered to
financial straits. The Carrera GT program was shelved. Engineers Suncoast Porsche-Audi in Sarasota, Florida. Carrying an MSRP of
were transferred to a new project—getting the new Cayenne SUV $442,900, it was sold to its first owner that October. Although it
into production. It was a decision that probably saved Porsche. has passed through the hands of several additional enthusiasts
Cayennes sold like hotcakes, and now Porsche had the capital to in the years following, it has recorded a mere 766 miles from new.
resume the Carrera GT effort. It reappeared at Geneva in 2003, The consignor states that the car has been routinely and properly
and deposits poured in. The company announced plans to deliver serviced in all aspects and is supplied with its factory optional
just 1,500 examples beginning in 2004, and US dealers were luggage set, correct tools, a car cover, and original brochures and
allocated only a single unit each. As it turned out, the recession manuals. The Carrera GT was most recently serviced in October
was still being felt, and just 1,270 were sold worldwide before 2019, including an oil change, brake fluid flush, replacement of
production ended in May 2006. Some 644 Carrera GTs went to the front hood shocks, mount and balance of four new tires, and
American buyers. a clutch wear measurement of 30.5 mm.

RM Sotheby’s is pleased to offer one of these early examples, When production ended, Porsche declared the Carrera GT the
finished in its original Silver Metallic, optional black leather most successful supercar in history. This handsome Carrera
interior, and full factory equipment. GT would make a fitting addition to any collection of ultra-high-
performance supercars.

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1992 FERRARI F40

CHASSIS NO. ZFFMN34A3N0092978 Ferrari Classiche Certified


ENGINE NO. 30512 Retains its original chassis, engine, and gearbox
GEARBOX NO. 592
One of only 22 examples built in 1992
The 199th of 213 delivered to the United States
$1,200,000 – $1,400,000
Desirable US specification equipped with catalytic converter and air-conditioning
Minimally driven and fastidiously maintained; currently displaying 12,759 miles
Documented by marque historian Marcel Massini, service invoices, and CARFAX report
An exceptional example of Ferrari’s revered 40th anniversary gift to itself

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To this day, the F40 remains one of Ferrari’s most captivating and suspension, coil-over Koni shock absorbers, and four-caliper
impressively engineered supercars. Originally engineered from ventilated disc brakes. Leonardo Fioravanti’s coachwork design,
the superlative 288 GTO model to be an FIA Group B competitor which was aerodynamically perfected in Pininfarina’s wind
against the likes of the Porsche 959, the F40 continued forward tunnel, was built with paneling woven of Kevlar and carbon
even after the racing class was canceled. Rather than scrap fiber, reducing the 288’s curb weight by approximately 20
the program entirely, Ferrari used the five initial 288 GTO percent, while simultaneously tripling the car’s structural rigidity.
Evoluzione examples as the basis of a new 40th-anniversary The twin-turbocharged V-8 was bored to displace 2.9 liters and
road car, which would be the last supercar devised under Enzo equipped with twin IHI turbochargers and Behr intercoolers, and
Ferrari’s stewardship. married to a five-speed gated-shifter transaxle. The resulting
performance was stunning, with 478 hp and 425 foot-pounds of
The F40 chassis consequently featured a race-developed torque capable oftaking the F40 to 60 mph from standstill in 3.8
tube-frame chassis with four-wheel double-wishbone independent seconds and a top speed of 201 mph.

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Cosmetically, the F40 amply reflected its basis in race-car initially purchased by astute collectors and largely restricted
development, with the low-weight body echoed by numerous to showroom viewing and concours exhibition. Relatively few
interior considerations. Weight was further reduced with the use cars were driven in anger under track conditions, but a handful
of cloth upholstery on plastic-composite racing seats, pull-strap of drivers were lucky enough to experience the F40 under
door openers, drilled pedals, and sliding Perspex windows such conditions. Case in point: Five-time Le Mans champion
(roll-up windows were eventually adopted). Derek Bell was allowed to push the car’s limits during a test
drive for Classic & Sports Car magazine conducted during the
Publicly introduced at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, the mid-2000s. His verdict was “It’s just magnificent…This is a car to
F40 was initially earmarked for a low production of 400 make your hair curl. The power delivery is sensational, and I love
examples, but unexpected customer interest prompted Ferrari the way the turbos come on with such a rush. Very quickly the
to ultimately build 1,315 cars. The commemorative supercar situation changes from neutral understeer to amazing oversteer,
was initially only available in Europe, and early examples were but it’s all superbly predictable.”
built without catalytic converters or adjustable suspensions.
In 1990 a more developed version began taking deliveries in the Despite being the first installment in a long line of commemorative
United States, standard-equipped with air-conditioning and models that includes the F50, the Enzo, and the LaFerrari, the
catalytic converters. By the model’s production conclusion in F40 continues to hold a special place in the heart of Maranello
1992, just 213 examples had been specified and delivered enthusiasts, bearing a closer relationship to FIA race cars while
to North America. having been supervised by Enzo Ferrari himself. Often occupying
a crowning position in marque-focused collections, the F40
Occupying such an important position in Maranello’s supercar has evolved into one of Ferrari’s most celebrated supercars,
lineage, it is hardly surprising that many F40 examples were revered by Maranello purists and hypercar aficionados alike.

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Claiming modest driving use and a short chain of caretakers, this Three years later the F40 passed to a longtime Ferrari Club of
Classiche-certified F40 is one of the finest examples offered in America member who retained possession for ten years while
recent memory. One of the last cars built, chassis no. 92978 is treating the car to two major services that included the important
the 199th of 213 examples specified for the United States and timing-belt replacement. This owner offered the Ferrari at Pebble
one of only 22 built in 1992. Retailed through Cavallino Classics Beach in August 2015, in preparation for which the car was
in Scottsdale, Arizona, the F40 was sold new in May 1992 to serviced again by Wide World Ferrari Maserati in Spring Valley,
an unknown owner who regularly serviced the car. By 2002 the New York. The car was also certified with a Ferrari Classiche Red
F40 was sold to Michael Bruno Jr., a respected Ferrari collector Book, confirming the presence of all the original factory-equipped
residing in Armonk, New York, at which point the odometer matching-numbers equipment.
displayed approximately 7,000 miles.

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Purchased then by the consignor, a respected collector based Currently displaying 12,759 miles, this modestly used and
in Florida, the F40 has continued to enjoy a life of minimal use collector-owned F40 is documented with a history by marque
and fastidious care. In September 2019 the car received an expert Marcel Massini, service invoices, and the Ferrari Classiche
additional evaluation and service by Ferrari Maserati of Ontario, certification, and it is accompanied by tools and owner’s manuals
during which the fuel pumps were rebuilt, the fuel injectors were in the proper leather pouch. It would make a superb addition
flushed and cleaned, the spark plugs were replaced, and the to any sporting collection, ideal for display at regional concours
battery was recharged. d’elegance and marque-focused gatherings or visceral driving use
on the open road.

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142 1984 FERRARI 512 BBi

CHASSIS NO. ZFFJA09B000052817 One of the true last-year 1984 examples


ENGINE NO. 01021 Believed to be the fifth-from-last 512 BBi produced
Attractively finished in its original color combination of full Rosso Corsa over beige
$275,000 – $325,000 Completely restored; approximately 18,850 km from new
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Complete with books, tools, and jack
One of the finest 512 BBis extant

Ferrari charted an entirely new course with its Rarity, of course, translates into collectability, and
Berlinetta Boxer. Gone was the curvaceous front- the 512 BBs from the final year of production,
engined design that had been Ferrari’s signature for 1984, are particularly sought after, as Ferrari only
decades. The BB would change all that and chart produced approximately 144 cars in total. This 512
a new future for Ferrari. The new-age design was BBi is believed to be the fifth-to-last example built
angular, with a sharp nose that almost appeared to and was finished in the highly attractive all–Rosso
be a single line running from the front of the bumper Corsa over beige leather and was imported by
to the top of the windshield. The roofline was brief, Charles Kilmer in California, who sold it to its second
sloping rearward to a truncated tail. The Boxer owner in 1985.
was a lean, high-tech, mid-engined sports car, an
ethos that Ferrari would carry on through the next After passing through a series of owners, and
two decades with their 288 GTO, F40, Testarossa, being subject to a concours restoration, the BBi
and beyond. was acquired by Steve Mraovic of Paradise Valley,

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Arizona, in 2006. He would then show the 512 at the FCA Arizona In 1991 this exact car was offered for sale for $265,000.
Region Concours d’Elegance in 2007. Mr. Mraovic kept the Boxer Considering the appreciation of almost all other iconic Ferrari
through 2014 before it was sold to its former owner based in Los models, the Ferrari 512 BB is thought by many Ferraristi to be
Angeles. In 2017 the BBi received a major engine-out service at incredibly undervalued. This very special 512 BBi is sure to
Ferrari of Newport Beach, with the water pump being rebuilt and provide its new owner with sound investment return and, above
a new set of TRX tires fitted. The detailed history report on file all, great enjoyment, whether on display in one’s collection or
outlines the ownership and sales history of the car and confirms behind the wheel and rocketing down the open road.
the current odometer reading of approximately 18,850 km.
Accompanying the BBi are service records, owner’s manuals, tool
roll, and jack in its bag.

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143 1965 SHELBY GT350

CHASSIS NO. SFM 5S205 One of 562 GT350s built in 1965


Documented by the SAAC Registry

$375,000 – $425,000 Originally used for Shelby public relations purposes


Sold through Hi-Performance Motors in Los Angeles, California

Starting with Ford’s already exceptional “K-code” Chassis number SFM 5S205 was received by
Mustang fastback, Carroll Shelby and his team Shelby American on 20 March 1965; work began
at Shelby American loaded the GT350 with on the car on 29 April 1965 and wrapped up on 7
numerous suspension upgrades and improved May. It was noted that the driveshaft was defective
safety equipment and beefed up the engine, adding upon arrival at Shelby American. Nearly a month
approximately 35 horsepower over the standard after completion, Shelby American also determined
“Hi-Po” 289 V-8. The result was a production that the transmission had a defective shift fork.
class-racing powerhouse that easily met the Shelby proceeded to install a new transmission,
challenge from other cars of the day, including and Ford was invoiced $146. Upon completion the
the Sunbeam Tiger and Jaguar E-Type, as well as GT350 was used by the factory for public relations
Ford’s arch nemesis, the Chevrolet Corvette. Shelby purposes, including demonstrations. When its
American produced only 562 of these tough-and- promotional duties wrapped up, the GT350 was
ready GT350s in 1965, and they are considered shipped to Hi-Performance Motors in Los Angeles,
the most desirable and collectable among all California, on 17 September 1965. The dealership
Shelby Mustangs. was invoiced $3,192.30.

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While original ownership is unknown, the GT350 remained in Goodyear “blue dot” tires. It is powered by a K-code 289 cu. in. V-8
California for most of its life. It was purchased in 1971 by Don engine backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The battery
Burke of Northridge. Under his ownership the car was campaigned has been relocated to the trunk, and power disc brakes bring the
in Solo I and autocross events. In 1980 it was purchased by car to a safe stop. The interior is equipped with bucket seats, three-
Stephen Connor of Simi Valley, California. The car was used at inch lap belts, and the original fiberglass package tray that carries
track events at Willow Springs, Riverside, Ontario, and Laguna a covered full-size spare. Additionally, it features a wood-rimmed
Seca for the ensuing decade. In 1991 the GT350 was restored by steering wheel, radio, and the Shelby tachometer and oil pressure
New Life Shelby & Mustang and would go on to win second place pod. Rubber Shelby floor mats protect the front and rear carpet.
in the concours held at the SAAC-17 in Portland in July 1992.
It was offered for sale through Hemmings in October 2015 and Debuting more than 50 years ago, the GT350 remains a dramatic
purchased by current ownership in early 2016, residing for the and visceral driving experience. There is nothing subtle about the
past few years in Florida. car; it is designed to go fast, handle well, and look good while doing
so. SFM 5S205 is certainly no exception to this long-established
Today the GT350 presents beautifully, finished in the traditional rule. An immaculate, rust-free example, it presents in beautiful
Wimbledon White with Blue Le Mans stripes. It features a driver’s- condition throughout and is the ideal entrant to vintage rallies
side Talbot mirror and rides on Shelby Cragar wheels wrapped in or shows.

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144 1956 JAGUAR
D-TYPE ALLOY REPLICA

CHASSIS NO. 1B 54115 BW Highly detailed re-creation of Jaguar’s iconic D-Type


Beautiful aluminum body over 1965 S-Type architecture

$125,000 – $175,000 Powered by a 3.8-liter straight-six


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Purpose-built race cars are one thing, but the D-Type took with it the tooling necessary to build more
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1965. that Jaguar developed in the early 1950s was as D-Types. The example offered here is believed to
focused as any car had ever been. Taking jet-age have been built in the 1980s and is constructed of
technology to the road, Jaguar’s top engineer, the requisite aluminum body. The underpinnings
William Heynes, created a monocoque composed are based on a 1965 S-Type, which was powered
of lightweight aluminum alloy wrapped into a by a 3.8-liter evolution of the straight-six used in
streamlined shape with a low hood line thanks to its Jaguars since the groundbreaking 1948 XK 120. Its
dry-sump engine. reproduction ASH222 number plate recalls a highly
documented production D-Type that competed
Over the course of the D-Type’s run, Jaguar made to considerable acclaim in Australia in the 1950s
numerous modifications annually as it sought to and 1960s.
perfect the design. Perhaps the most iconic is the
long-nose body, in part because it represented The car was enjoyed early in its life in competition
the automaker’s final year officially campaigning in Australia and New Zealand and was used by
a racing team and because it paved the way for noted Southern California expert Ashton Marshall
the model’s dominance in the 1957 season when in the early 1990s. For the last 25 years, it has
campaigned privately. After 1956, Jaguar reworked been largely preserved in a private collection with
its remaining D-Type inventory into road-going XKSS limited use aside from being started periodically.
cars that could race in sports-car competition. With a fresh mechanical evaluation, this 3.8-liter,
exquisitely detailed example will be ready for
Nostalgia for the D-Type began early on, fueled in enjoyment and would be at home in any collection
part by the Browns Lane fire in February 1957 that of fine competition cars.

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2003 FERRARI 575M MARANELLO
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Finished in gorgeous Grigio Ingrid CHASSIS NO. ZFFBV55A730133420


Records indicate that this 575M was sold new in
Driven only 6,129 miles from new 2003 through Barrett Motor Cars of San Antonio,
Includes clean CARFAX report and service records Texas. In late 2006 the mileage was recorded at just $100,000 – $125,000
Accompanied with owner’s manuals, over 5,800 miles, accounting for most of the travel OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
tools, and air compressor the car shows today. Documentation shows that the
A truly exceptional grand tourer car subsequently spent time in the state of New York,
followed by a stint in Arizona, as well as Oklahoma.
Currently, the 575M shows less than 6,200
Ferrari introduced the 575M Maranello as a original miles. The gorgeous Grigio Ingrid exterior,
replacement for the 550 of the same name at the reminiscent of the famed 375 MM Pinin Farina
2002 Geneva Motor Show. The M simply designated coupe, evokes an aura of pure elegance. More so,
modificata (“modified”), referring to the myriad its lovely tan interior presents in very good condition.
of updates, including a larger and more powerful Of course, no Ferrari is complete without its original
engine. The new 575M benefitted from a 515 accessories, and as such this 575M is accompanied
bhp, 5.75-liter with electronic sequential port fuel with its factory manuals, tools, and air compressor.
injection. The model was also the first production
V-12 Ferrari to feature the F1-style paddle-shift Truly a highly capable 21st-century grand tourer,
electro-hydraulically controlled transmission. The a 575M Maranello driven at speed or leisure will
state-of-the-art gearbox provided lightning-quick never disappoint. Presented in a beautiful color
shifts, helping to accelerate the 575M to 60 mph in combination, this example would be a brilliant
just 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 201 mph. addition to drive and enjoy.

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2003 FERRARI ENZO

CHASSIS NO. ZFFCW56A530132654 Offered from the Lingenfelter Collection


Less than 1,700 miles from new; one of only 399 built

$2,750,000 – $3,000,000 Upgraded with Tubi Extreme exhaust; original included


Accompanied by window sticker, service
records, manuals, tools, and charger

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If one manufacturer can claim to have created the definitive After F50 production concluded in 1998, the die-hard tifosi
mold for a modern evolution of consistently amazing hypercars, dreamt of what exotic machine Maranello would create next—
it must be Ferrari. From the competition-bred 288 GTO and and what form it would take. Speculation was rampant over
F40 of the late 1980s, through the voluptuous F50 of the whether the next model would employ a rear-mounted
1990s, Ferrari combined unparalleled performance and V-8 or V-12, and if the packaging would be spartan and
breathtaking designs to build small batches of impeccable road purposeful like the F40, or luxurious and evocative of vintage
machines for ultraexclusive buyers. These were undeniably the designs like the F50.
most formidable production sports cars of their day.

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In mid-2002, then Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo ended wrapped in a skin extending over the fenders and cockpit.
the wait with the introduction of the forthcoming Ferrari Enzo. Aerodynamically perfected in Pininfarina’s wind tunnel, the
Though the model’s name required no explanation, he reasoned body was composed of panels woven from carbon fiber and
that after Ferrari had named cars for historically important Kevlar. Nineteen-inch alloy wheels, anchored by 15-inch
locales like Maranello and Modena, the time had finally come Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes, and unique scissor doors,
to honor the company’s founder. He also clarified that the new respectively, completed the Enzo’s chassis and cabin, finishing
model would have a strong connection to Formula 1 racing, as a car that was highly technological and endlessly fascinating.
the manufacturer had just won the 1999 and 2000
Manufacturers’ Championship and the 2000 Drivers’ Into this phenomenal marriage of chassis and body a new
Championship Michael Schumacher was, in fact, just getting purpose-built engine was placed behind the driver, continuing
started on his historic dominance of F1, a still unequaled feat of the manufacturer’s long-running configuration for sports
five consecutive championships. prototypes and hypercars. The concurrent 90-degree V-8 was
essentially extended by two cylinders on each side and altered
Formally debuting at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari Enzo in angle, creating the 65-degree Tipo F140B V-12 engine.
delivered on the promise of its design brief. Like a Formula 1 car, Displacing almost six liters, the F140 was the largest engine built
the Enzo utilized futuristic materials to achieve maximum weight by Maranello since the 712 Can-Am race car of the 1970s.
savings, with a foundational chassis tub made of carbon fiber It was packed with racing components such as Nikasil-lined
and Nomex honeycomb weighing just 200 pounds. Aluminum cylinder walls, titanium connecting rods, and a telescoping
subframes were then mounted on the tub, and these laid the intake manifold designed to boost torque, ultimately developing
groundwork for the mounting of Pininfarina’s unique coachwork. 651 horsepower and 485 foot-pounds of torque, earth-shattering
numbers even by today’s standards. The F140’s evolutions
Penned by designer Ken Okuyama, the Enzo’s external design would go on to power the 599 series, the F12berlinetta,
mimicked the shape of an open-wheel race car, though as if and the LaFerrari.

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With power transmitted via a six-speed dual-clutch transaxle that car was sent to Cauley Ferrari in West Bloomfield, Michigan,
was actuated with column-mounted paddle-shifters, the Enzo for a service that included the installation of an upgraded Tubi
reached 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.3 seconds and a top Extreme exhaust, a popular modification among owners. As a
speed of 218 mph. Production was eventually capped at 400 part of the collection, it has been looked after by Lingenfelter
units, so this was a car whose engineering was also matched staff and stored in a climate-controlled building. Today it is
by its rarity. As unique and captivating today as it was in 2002, offered with less than 1,700 miles and is accompanied by a
the Ferrari Enzo continues to hold sway with collectors, window sticker, service records, books, tools, charger, and the
unmistakably carrying the mantle of Maranello’s defining original exhaust.
millennial hypercar, the genetic link between the sensuous F50
and the hybrid LaFerrari. An icon of the Montezemolo era, the Enzo proved to be not only the
benchmark for an industry, but continues to be the benchmark
This Enzo, chassis number 132654, finished in Rosso Corsa for Ferrari itself as the company progresses further into the 21st
over a red leather interior, was originally sold through Wide World century. Standing tall amongst such vaunted brethren as the
of Cars in Spring Valley, New York. The first owner retained the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and now the LaFerrari, the Enzo represents
car for just over a year, covering less than 1,000 miles. In 2004 it the ultimate iteration of the naturally aspirated, limited-edition
was sold through Lake Forest Sportscars to its second owner, an Ferrari hypercar, combining the very best components and
Illinois resident. In the fall of 2005, the Enzo joined the renowned technology the world had to offer. Offered from the prestigious
Lingenfelter Collection. Shortly after joining the collection, the Lingenfelter Collection, this Enzo will surely not disappoint.

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147 2000 BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL R MILLENNIUM EDITION

CHASSIS NO. SCBZB22E6YCX63319 Number nine of ten Millennium Editions built


order, the R Mulliner was produced in a modest quantity
SERIAL NO. 9/10 Built to commemorate the turn of the century of 131 examples.
Showing less than 18,000 original miles
$100,000 – $140,000 Based on the Continental R Mulliner To commemorate the turn of the century, Bentley built
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE ten Continental R Millennium Editions, all of which were
Introduced in 1991, the Continental R was the first delivered to the North American market. The Millennium
Bentley in 26 years to not share a body style with a Edition was based on the Continental R Mulliner and
concurrent Rolls-Royce. The elegant two-door coachwork, featured elegant and elaborate wood trim elements, a
inspired by the highly collectable Continental R-Type green starter button, a stainless-steel laser-cut matrix
of the 1950s, was styled by John Heffernan and Ken grille, and 18-inch chromed alloy wheels. The Millennium
Greenley. Five years later Bentley introduced a short- Edition reportedly cost an additional $20,000 over the
wheelbase version dubbed the Continental T that was price of the Continental R Mulliner.
equipped with an uprated engine developing 420 hp
and an impressive 650 foot-pounds of torque available This Millennium Edition is the penultimate example
at just 2,200 rpm. of the ten built and is attractively finished in Silver
Storm over Cinder leather. Options include a burled
Bentley customers expressed interest in equipping wood dashboard, embroidered Bentley badges on the
the “wide-body” Continental R with the T’s more headrests, heated front seats with memory package, a
powerful engine. The Continental R Mulliner chrome shift knob, wood veneers on the steering wheel,
was thus introduced at the 1999 Geneva Salon. aluminum pedals, and the spare wheel kit. With less
The name was in homage to H. J. Mulliner, the British than 18,000 miles from new, this Millennium Edition is in
coachbuilder responsible for the original R-Type’s well-preserved condition and offers the performance of
breathtaking fastback bodywork. Individually tailored to the Continental R Mulliner with even greater exclusivity.

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1967 CADILLAC
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Single-family ownership; just 15,035 miles from new CHASSIS NO. S7102970
Offered very much in the way it left the factory,
Accompanied by its owner’s manual, the Cadillac prominently features a golden eagle
protection plan book, and Protect-O-Plate
hood ornament in addition to retaining its 1973 $50,000 – $80,000
Notable passengers include Prince Ontario personalized front license plate. Today OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Philip and President Richard Nixon
the limousine’s odometer displays only 15,035
One of only 965 produced for 1967 miles. The chauffeur compartment is finished in
black leather, while the opulent rear passenger
For 1967 the most expensive offering from Cadillac compartment is fitted in grey cloth featuring a pair
was the Fleetwood Series 75 limousine, with a of fold-away jump seats. A privacy divider separates
price tag of $10,571. A total of 4,133 examples the chauffer compartment from the passengers. It
of the Series 75 Fleetwood were manufactured in rides on thin whitewall tires mounted on steel wheels
1967; of those, only 965 were built as luxurious with factory wheel covers. The car is accompanied
four-door limousines. According to a Cadillac by a copy of Cadillac’s build information, its owner’s
production record, this stunning limousine left the manual, protection plan book, Protect-O-Plate, and
factory finished in Sable Black with a grey interior CAA pamphlet.
and optioned with power windows, radio, soft ray
glass, door guards, climate control, license frames, Recent work on the Cadillac included a number
auto level control, and four-ply whitewall tires. The of items to make the car reliable and road worthy,
Cadillac was purchased new by noted Canadian highlighted by the installation of a new brake master
businessman George Montegu Black II of Ontario, cylinder, new front and rear brake components, a
Canada. The car has remained under single-family new heater core and hoses, new fan clutch, new
ownership from new. Distinguished passengers of oil pan gasket, new water pump, new ball joints,
this Series 75 Fleetwood limousine include Prince new A-arm bushings, and the re-chroming of the
Philip and Richard Nixon. front bumper.

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149 1958 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4
MK III

CHASSIS NO. AM300/3/1518 Recorded as a factory demonstrator; first privately owned by Carroll Shelby
ENGINE NO. DBA/1312 Factory left-hand-drive North American export model; one of only 83
Meticulously restored by RM Auto Restoration in the late 1990s
$300,000 – $400,000 Matching-numbers example; presented in its original colors

Please note that this lot is titled as a 1959.

Launched at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show to buoy most owners can only dream of. Beginning life as
the sluggish sales of the Mark II, the Mark III featured a factory demonstrator, the DB2/4 was built as a
a fully redesigned engine. New engineer Tadek left-hand drive and originally fitted with a kilometer
Marek immediately proved himself by stiffening odometer. It is suspected that this was so the car
the crankcase, strengthening the crankshaft, and could be used as David Brown’s personal holiday
adding larger valves. The ultimate development of vehicle on the Continent, though it is recorded as
the W.O. Bentley design that David Brown had first being registered on trade plates.
fallen in love with, the new 2.9-liter engine produced
162 bhp, with optional dual exhausts increasing the In 1958 the Mark III was first privately sold to Carroll
output to 178 bhp. To aid the driver in controlling Shelby, who at the time was driving professionally
this increased power, disc brakes were available as for the David Brown Racing Department.
an option on the front wheels. Correspondence on file notes that Shelby purchased
the Mark III for around half price—$3,500—and the
Perhaps the shining example of Mark IIIs the world build sheet notes that prior to the sale, the engine
over, chassis AM300/3/1518 has the provenance was replaced. After one last service in September,

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and following his hugely successful 1959 season with Aston With the restoration completed in 1999, the Mark III went on to
Martin, including victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in late June, receive several awards at concours around the United States.
Shelby exported the car to his home state of Texas. Shortly after, the Aston Martin was sold on to well-known collector
Judge Joseph Cassini, though Mr. Herrmann was known to say
The DB2/4 resurfaced on the West Coast in the mid-1990s, that the Aston Martin was a favorite of his and he wished he had
owned by a Harold Wayne Simpson of Santa Cruz, California. held on to it longer. Since then, the DB2/4 has passed through a
The car caught the eye of Emmy Award–winning actor Ed short succession of known owners, and today it is in the collection
Herrmann, known throughout the classic car world as the Master of a renowned East Coast collector.
of Ceremonies for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
An avid car collector, Herrmann acquired the Mark III in a state Presented here today in the original colors of Cardinal Grey over
of disrepair and immediately contracted RM Auto Restorations Red leather, the Mark III is still equipped with engine number
to undertake a comprehensive restoration. It was during this DBA/1312 as was fitted in 1958 before its sale to Carroll Shelby.
time that the Carroll Shelby ownership was discovered, exciting The twin exhaust, fitted in early 1959, is still equipped. With a
everyone involved in the project. Mr. Herrmann was able to history file including documents from Carroll Shelby’s son, and
contact Shelby and confirm several aspects of his ownership, and build sheets confirming his ownership, this is the perfect Aston
notes of a telephone conversation between the two are included Martin for those owners who want their car to have a history
in the accompanying history file. worthy of the greatest drivers of the time.

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150 1992 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS

CHASSIS NO. WP0ZZZ99ZNS490876 One of only 1,992 built


ENGINE NO. 62N81460 Matching numbers; highly original and unrestored
GEARBOX NO. 2002921
German-delivery example; includes extensive original documentation
Only two owners from new; showing only 10,887 kilometers
$300,000 – $375,000
Acquired by the consignor and imported to the US in February 2018
Includes original tool set, first-aid kit, spare wheel, jack, and accessories

The first use of the Rennsport suffix was on the immediately began adapting the C2 for competition,
upgraded 550 spyder of the mid-1950s, Porsche’s and thus a new Carrera RS was born. The 964-based
first purpose-built racing car. The next RS was the Carrera RS filled the need for a lighter and more
brilliant 911 Carrera RS 2.7 of 1973, followed by the powerful version of the C2 that could be raced.
911 Carrera 3.0 the following year, both of which Several versions would be offered, all benefitting
were used to homologate full-fledged RSR race from fully welded body-shell seams and other
cars. The J-program 911 Carrera Club Sport of 1988 important structural reinforcements and an uprated
offered many of the same benefits, but it wasn’t suspension with coil springs.
until 1992 that the next true RS appeared.
All 964 RS coupes were fitted with a potent
The all-new 964 platform served as the basis 3,605 cc, normally aspirated, fuel-injected flat-six
of the innovative all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and that produced 250 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 228
soon afterward the rear-drive Carrera 2. Porsche foot-pounds of torque at 4,800 rpm. A five-speed

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manual transaxle with limited slip put power to the ground. Large rock-hard originals, and the speedometer was sent out to repair
ventilated disc brakes all around easily coped with the RS’s a cracked lens. Shortly thereafter, the car was acquired by the
maximum speed of 162 mph. The dry weight was trimmed to less consignor and was subject of the comprehensive inspection and
than 2,700 pounds, and only 1,992 examples were produced. service by Porsche Stuttgart prior to import to the United States.
The Porsche arrived stateside on 19 February 2018 showing
This highly original Carrera RS was ordered new by Georg Stoll of only 10,881 kilometers. It has since been maintained in the
Rickenbach, Germany. Herr Stoll placed the order for a new RS current consignor’s meticulous collection and driven a mere six
in early 1991, specifying it be finished in Grand Prix White with additional kilometers.
a tri-tone grey interior, and formalized the sale on 12 December.
Always properly maintained, Stoll sent the car to Porsche Stuttgart The bodywork and interior appear in exceptional original condition,
for routine servicing on 18 July 2000 with only 4,896 kilometers. and the engine compartment is pristine, retaining its original
The Porsche was eventually unregistered and placed into storage factory labels, belying the total of only 10,887 kilometers recorded
in 2009. In 2013 and 2015, Stoll had the RS appraised for to date. This fine RS is supplied with a detailed file of original
insurance purposes, at which time the car was showing only documentation, its correct manuals, tools, first-aid kit, original
10,838 and 10,867 kilometers, respectively. In 2017 the RS was accessories, and spare wheel. One would be hard-pressed to find
fitted with a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport tires to replace the another example that so exemplifies Porsche’s Rennsport ethos.

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151 1976 PORSCHE 911 TURBO CARRERA

CHASSIS NO. 9306800170 First year for the US-specification 930


ENGINE NO. 6860193 Restored in the original Metallic Silver over black leather with green tartan
GEARBOX NO. 7760194
Retains its numbers-matching engine and transmission
Includes owner’s manuals, tool kit, air compressor, spare wheel, jack
$150,000 – $175,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
By the early 1970s, the Porsche 911 had expanded car with handling that became legendary for its
its performance portfolio far beyond mere unpredictability. The original 911 Carrera RS-based,
performance and grand-touring comfort. The 911 air-cooled 3.0-liter flat-six was rated at 256
had cemented its reputation as a highly competitive horsepower and 243 foot-pounds of torque, figures
track car. It was only natural that Porsche engineers made possible thanks to a hefty KKK turbocharger.
seek to employ turbocharging in their mainstay. Uprated suspension, bigger brakes, and a beefier
FIA Appendix J regulations required that Porsche four-speed manual gearbox helped cope with the
build a street-legal version of cars it intended to extra power.
campaign. This homologation process ensured a
direct connection between what won in competition Porsche specified a massive fixed rear spoiler
and what could be acquired from the showroom floor. to increase downforce and widened the Turbo’s
haunches to accommodate more rubber. Still,
The original 911 Turbo, known internally and to oversteer was inevitable, and the 911 Turbo was a
enthusiasts as the Type 930, was a brutish sports thrill ride at every opportunity.

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This 911 Turbo Carrera, as the model was first dubbed, is
from the first year of American-market importation in 1976.
This example has been meticulously restored in its factory-correct
Silver Metallic over a striking “blackwatch” interior finished in
black leather hides with tartan green inserts, which extend to
the individual back seats and the door panels. The three-spoke
Turbo-style steering wheel is an icon on its own, with its thick
leather-wrapped rim beckoning the driver to hold on tight.

Superbly restored by marque experts at Jakobs Porsche in North


Vancouver, British Columbia, the 911 Turbo presents in excellent
condition. Details begin with the high-performance headlamp
washers that sit on American-market bumpers over separate fog
lights and continue to the unique “turbo Carrera” script on the
rear engine cover. Black Fuchs wheels with polished lips are shod
with vintage-style Pirelli P6000 tires. More than CA$150,000
was spent bringing this rare, early production 930 to the highest
possible standards. Today the car is showing all of 41,630 miles.

The Turbo retains its original numbers-matching turbocharged


flat-six, which features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and, of
course, a massive turbocharger. The rebuilt engine has been
wonderfully detailed with correct labeling throughout. The numbers-
matching, beefed-up G50 four-speed manual transaxle supplies
power rearward. The car is presented with a Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity confirming its original production specification.

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152 2019 PORSCHE 911
GT2 RS WEISSACH

CHASSIS NO. WP0AE2A92KS155199 Offered from new; displays less than 35 miles
Presented in white over black leather and Alcantara trim

$375,000 – $425,000 Highly optioned example, including Wiessach Package


Features full set of factory accessories
The most powerful 911 ever produced

The 911 GT2 RS first appeared to great acclaim in 2010,


to which the 991 generation boasts 80 more horses
and 37 more foot-pounds than its earlier predecessor,
assisted by Porsche’s brilliant VarioCam system that
optimizes timing as engine speed changes. Capable of
sprinting to 60 mph in a vision-blurring 2.8 seconds, the
GT2 RS can cover the standing quarter mile in just 10.5
and doesn’t run out of breath until 211 mph. The 2019
model is equipped with a twin turbo 3.8-liter flat six that
produces a mind-boggling 691 horsepower at 22 pounds
of boost. Torque is massive—553 foot-pounds between
2,500 and 4,500 rpm, all fed to the rear wheels via a
seven-speed PDK twin-clutch transmission and a 3.96
differential with electronically controlled limited-slip.

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The 911 GT2 RS is not only immensely powerful, it is also light, The seat belt outlet trims, door trims, storage compartment lid,
scaling just 3,241 pounds at the curb, thanks to thoughtful use and sun visors are finished in Alcantara. The car is also equipped
of carbon fiber, including the roof panel, front lid—part of the with a leather dashboard, leather center-console tunnel sides,
optional $18,000 Weissach Package—and even its front and rear and leather steering column casing with deviated stitching.
anti-roll bars and their associated linkage. Further, the car features the extended deviated stitching interior
package, window triangle trims in carbon fiber, automatic
This striking example, finished in white over an Alcantara- dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensors, and the chrono
and-leather interior with platinum grey stitching, was package with preparation for lap trigger.
ordered by an Illinois collector. The car is believed to be the
last allocated to the US market. Most notably, the car was The 2019 GT2 RS has been called the flagship of Porsche’s
selected with the highly desirable Weissach package, featuring stable of extreme high-performance road cars. It is believed that
extensive carbon-fiber trim and lightweight components. Porsche intended to manufacture only 1,000 units for 2018
Moreover, the car’s exterior features the stylish light design and 2019, but strong demand pushed that total to about 2,500
package and the extremely practical front-axle lift system. worldwide. Displaying less than 35 miles, this GT2 RS is set to
Further, the car rides on menacing satin black wheels. However, remain a top contender for sports cars in the years to come and
it is the interior that includes nearly every available option. would make a fine addition to any collection.

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153 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ
SLR MCLAREN ROADSTER

CHASSIS NO. WDDAK76F48M001617 Less than 900 miles from new


the car near-perfect weight distribution. Nothing to
Menacing Pure Black over black leather scoff at, the engine produces 617 horsepower at
$300,000 – $350,000 Presented in exceptional condition 6,500 rpm, care of the Lysholm-type twin-screw
supercharger, providing 13 psi of boost pressure.
Sprinting from 0–60 mph takes just 3.8 seconds,

Aspiring to go toe-to-toe with Porsche and Ferrari,


the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was the two
companies’ entry into the supercar world. Jointly
developed by Mercedes-Benz and the McLaren
Technology Centre, the SLR McLaren sought to
bring something slightly different to the supercar
ring. Rather than pursue all-out performance
head-on, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren wanted a
car that could easily outperform its competition as
well as serve as a capable and luxurious high-speed
grand tourer.

Endowing the SLR with exceptional handling,


engineers at Mercedes-Benz and McLaren moved
the V-8 as far back as possible in the chassis, giving

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leading the SLR McLaren to a quarter-mile time of just over Offered here is an incredibly low-mileage example, with just
11 seconds and a top speed of 206 mph. To rein in the speed, 874 miles on the odometer. In the manacing color combination of
the SLR McLaren is equipped with Mercedes-Benz’s Sensotronic non-metallic Pure Black over black leather, this US-specification
“brake by wire” system, along with carbon-ceramic disc brakes SLR McLaren roadster was optioned with extralarge driver
and an automatic air brake. These systems working in unison and passenger seats—ensuring a truly comfortable ride.
can bring the car to a screeching halt from 120 mph in less According to the accompanying CARFAX report, the roadster was
than 240 feet. delivered to the United States in February 2008 in Maryland
before being offered for sale in Illinois. First titled in Louisiana in
Looking to ratchet up the excitement of the SLR even further, early 2009, the car was later registered in Montana in 2013—at
Mercedes-Benz introduced the convertible roadster version. the time it had recorded just 149 miles. Subsequent ownership
Dropping the car’s top takes just 10 seconds after being manually is recorded by CARFAX with limited mileage slowly accruing until
unlatched from the cabin; it folds neatly into a compartment it was acquired by the consignor in 2018 with only 549 miles.
behind the rear seats. Engineers also spent significant time
focusing on structural rigidity in both the coupe and the roadster Presented here in immaculate condition, this SLR McLaren
models of the SLR, and Mercedes claims that the drop-top roadster would be an exciting addition to any collection of modern
chassis is as rigid as its fixed-head companion. supercars, be it Mercedes-Benzes, McLarens, or others.

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154 1993 FERRARI 512 TR

CHASSIS NO. ZFFLG40A8P0096223 Ferrari Classiche Certified


ENGINE NO. 33538 Retains its original chassis, engine, and gearbox
GEARBOX NO. 1465
Well-maintained and minimally driven; currently displaying 10,092 miles
Retains its original factory paint, interior, and tires
$150,000 – $200,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Recent service by Ferrari of Atlanta in late 2018,
including a major engine-out belt service
Documented with service invoices and a CARFAX
Beautifully presented example of the penultimate Testarossa

In 1991 Maranello updated the iconic Testarossa corresponding placement of the engine, resulting in a
with the 512 TR, reverting to the numerical lower overall center of gravity.
nomenclature signifying a 5-liter, 12-cylinder
engine. While the engine’s displacement was Cosmetically, the Testarossa’s coachwork was slightly
identical to the Testarossa, compression was raised modified with a new front end derived from the
with adjusted porting, redesigned inlet plenums, concurrent 348 model, revised sail panels, a louvered
and larger valves. In combination with a revised engine lid, and new five-spoke alloy wheels. Over four
camshaft profile and Bosch Motronic M2.7 fuel years of production, 2,261 examples of the 512 TR were
management, the engine developed an additional built, and the model was the penultimate development
38 hp, good for 421 hp in US specification. Handling of the prodigious Testarossa’s evolution, offering
performance was aided with a lower chassis and greater performance with more restrained styling.

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This mid-production example claims minimal use and regular tanks and installation of new fuel pumps and lines, and repair to
attention while in the ownership of a few dedicated caretakers. the water pump and air-conditioning compressor. The car also
Featuring its original Rosso paint, beige interior, and tires, chassis received a major engine-out service including replacement of all
no. 96223 has been certified by Ferrari Classiche as a matching- belts and a new battery. Documented with a CARFAX and service
numbers example retaining all of its original major mechanical invoices, this beautiful 512 benefits from a life of doting upkeep
components. In 2013, the TR underwent an engine-out service and currently displays 10,092 miles.
that included replacement of the timing belt, while the water
pump and seals were simultaneously addressed. The modestly driven TR is accompanied by owner’s manuals
and offers a superb acquisition for any collector, particularly
Invoices on file reflect an additional bout of maintenance by Ferrari flat-12 enthusiasts. It is ideal for display at local concours
Ferrari of Atlanta in late 2018. Totaling over $33,000, this work d’elegance, Cars & Coffee gatherings, and FCA events, or may be
included installation of a new exhaust system, cleaning of the fuel appreciated on the open road for its rapid performance.

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155 2019 PORSCHE 911
GT2 RS CLUBSPORT

CHASSIS NO. WP0ZZZ99ZKS197083 Fully optimized racing version of the GT2 RS


SERIAL NO. 082/200 Limited production; the 82nd of only 200 examples built
Spares package includes additional wheels, tires, and brake components
$360,000 – $400,000 As-new condition throughout; never raced

Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only.

The 911 GT2 RS Clubsport was unveiled alongside cool the charge air—a first for a production Porsche.
the new 992-generation 911 at the 2018 The PDK transmission is also shared between the
Los Angeles Auto Show. It was the swan song two cars, with drive being channeled instantly to the
for the 991 series and offered as an extremely rear axle and controlled via steering-wheel-mounted
low-production, track-only, fully optimized racing paddle shifters.
version of the road-going 911 GT2 RS. It is also
the most powerful GT customer sports car Porsche Unlike the street-legal GT2 RS, the Clubsport
has ever built and intended as the ultimate turnkey benefits from a freer-flowing, unique exhaust system,
racing car for track days and factory-backed while the entire car is also assembled in Porsche’s
Clubsport events at circuits around the world. dedicated motorsport facility at Flacht alongside
the 911 GT3 Cup, 911 RSR, and, until recently, the
Like the road-going GT2 RS, the engine is a 3.8-liter, Le Mans–winning 919 Hybrid. The chassis therefore
twin-turbocharged, flat six-cylinder producing benefits from being honed and tuned on the
a staggering 700 bhp and 750 Nm of torque. adjacent Weissach test track and features a raft of
It is equipped with an onboard water spray system to improvements over the road car. Perhaps the most

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significant is the use of forged suspension links on both axles and removable carbon racing wheel from the 911 GT3 R, a Cosworth
three-way adjustable dampers, which allow owners to tune the intelligent color display, an onboard data logger, integrated roll
car’s characteristics and handling profile to suit differing circuits cage, and FIA-approved six-point safety harness for the fixed Recaro
and driving styles. bucket seat.

Tipping the scales at just 1,390 kg, the Clubsport is 75 kg This GT2 RS Clubsport has never been used and is presented
lighter than the GT2 RS, the result of a concerted effort to in factory-fresh condition. Included are two additional sets of
remove unnecessary equipment and utilize lightweight materials wheels and tires, spare brake components, and other spare parts
wherever possible. This is most evident in the bodywork, which will come in handy if the buyer chooses to compete in the
where carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is used for the roof, front car. It offers a rare opportunity to acquire a pristine 911 GT2 RS
bonnet, front bumper, doors, tail section, and rear engine cover. Clubsport, one of the finest track cars available today, for either
Even the battery is a featherweight racing unit. The cabin, too, thrilling track use or display in the finest collections of limited-
is a no-frills motorsport affair, fully stripped out and featuring a production Porsches.

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156 2004 FERRARI 360 SPIDER

CHASSIS NO. ZFFYT53A240138805 Barely driven and currently displaying 392 miles
At the 2000 Geneva Salon, Ferrari unveiled a
Single ownership for over 14 years spider version that required minimal structural
$125,000 – $175,000 Well optioned with Scuderia shields, modular reinforcement because of the technologically
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
wheels, red brake calipers, and power seats advanced design and therefore weighed only 130
Accompanied by owner’s manuals, pounds more than the coupe. With the electronically
extra keys, and a car cover administered soft top retracted, the spider lent the
Recently serviced for good running condition design a particularly sleek appearance, and the
open model significantly outsold the coupe variant,
Perhaps no model range is more responsible for firmly becoming one of the most popular Ferraris ever built.
thrusting Ferrari into the 21st century than the 360.
Originally appearing in coupe form as the Modena in This extremely original and barely driven 360 Spider
1999, the 360 featured revolutionary all-aluminum was desirably optioned with Scuderia shields,
construction undertaken in partnership with Alcoa. modular wheels, red brake calipers, and power seats.
Sold new to an enthusiast in Texas, the beautiful
Utilizing Bosch Motronic ME 7.3 fuel management, Ferrari was seldom driven and carefully garaged
the engine developed 400 hp and 275 foot-pounds for almost 15 years. Currently displaying just 392
of torque, capable of propelling the Modena to 60 miles on the odometer, this Spider essentially offers
mph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph. showroom condition and is accompanied by owner’s
The aluminum coachwork styled by Pininfarina was a manuals, extra keys, and a car cover. It would
major departure from earlier designs, eschewing the make an ideal acquisition for any marque collector
classic egg-crate grille for two small radiator inlets, searching for original low-mileage examples of
though it featured rear haunch scoops that recalled important models, ideal for display at local concours
the 250 LM and Dino models. d’elegance and Cars & Coffee gatherings.

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1987 PORSCHE 944 TURBO
157

An amazing time-capsule Type 951 CHASSIS NO. WP0AA2957HN153114


For the 1987 model year, the 944’s Motronic DME
Exceptionally original; only 1,620 was updated, and there were now anti-lock brakes and
original miles from new
airbags. The 944 had become a true high-performance $60,000 – $80,000
Includes owner’s manuals, air car, and as Excellence magazine noted, “…once the OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
compressor, and sunroof cover
boost kicked in, performance was close to or faster than
Recent oil and filter service many of the fastest cars in the world.”

Unlike the 356 and 911, Porsche broke new ground Hardly driven by its first owner, this stunning 1987 944
in the mid-1970s with a new family of “transaxle” Turbo shows barely 1,620 original miles. It is certainly one
cars, with front-mounted, water-cooled engines and a of the lowest-mileage and most original examples extant.
gearbox mounted at the rear axle. This arrangement The original owner’s family explained that each mile put
provided neutral weight distribution, which translated on this car was for a specific purpose, and that the 944
to great balance and very predictable handling. was always carefully stored indoors between short drives.
The first in the series was the 924, which was soon After the owner passed away, the family offered the car,
replaced by the wide-body 944. The normally aspirated having preserved it in its original condition, including,
944 proved very popular, and Porsche developed a incredibly, the original windshield wipers.
version for competition, adding both a turbocharger
and intercooler. Factory-equipped with air-conditioning, sunroof, and
Blaupunkt radio with cassette player, this 944 Turbo
The 944 Turbo, its boosted engine now developing 220 presents nearly as-new in all respects. It has been
horsepower, reached dealers in 1985. Turbos could easily recently serviced and is ready for its next fortunate
be identified by a more aerodynamic front apron with owner to enjoy for its impressive driving dynamics or to
integrated lighting and rear diffuser below the bumper. preserve as one of the most original examples of its kind.

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158 2001 BMW Z8

CHASSIS NO. WBAEJ13471AH60297 Classic BMW styling with state-


of-the-art performance
Topaz Blue over Crema and Black color
$230,000 – $255,000 combination, one of only 37
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Driven only 6,083 miles
Complete with matching hardtop, original
books, tools, and Motorola phone
A superb example of BMW’s limited-
production sports car

Evocative of the stylish BMW 507 of the 1950s, the imported the first year, all topping $130,000 each.
Henrik Fisker–designed Z07 roadster caught the While the car promised performance, there was also
eyes—and imaginations—of sports-car enthusiasts the assurance of boulevard comfort and elegance
at the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show and prompted BMW to in an interior that Car & Driver called “sumptuously
ready it for the 2000 model year. inviting,” with leather seating, logically positioned
instrumentation, and a high-end sound system.
Renamed the Z8, those fortunate enough
to afford and obtain one were treated to the Of the 5,703 examples built through 2003, just
high-performance capabilities of its 390-plus 2,543 were directed stateside. The 2001 model
hp engine and responsive six-speed manual offered here is an immaculate example that was
transmission in an aluminum body. Only 400 were imported in November 2000 and sold by BMW

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of Palm Springs to its first owner. It features a rare Topaz Blue weather and has only needed routine maintenance by certified
exterior with a Crema and Black interior; just 37 were completed BMW technicians. The hardtop stand and cover, a factory tool
in this color combination. The convertible top is tan, and the kit, battery tender, first aid kit, owner’s manual, and requisite
included hardtop is finished in matching Topaz Blue. Motorola mobile phone accompany the car.

In its 17 years, the car has accumulated less than 6,000 miles. This Z8 is a pristine example of BMW’s flagship sports car and is
The consignor reports that the car was never driven in inclement ready to be shown, driven, and appreciated.

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159 1963 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1
FIXED HEAD COUPE CUSTOM

CHASSIS NO. 889293 Built to be the ultimate rally and tour E-Type
Features a balanced and blueprinted 4.2-liter engine

$175,000 – $225,000 Custom-built five-speed manual transmission


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Dozens of upgrades to enhance power and reliability
Over $200,000 in restoration receipts

This sleek first-series fixed-head coupe is reported sourced and rebuilt by well-known and respected
to have spent many hours in competition. It was Jaguar expert and engine builder Tom Curren of
first used for years in club events and then later Florida. He carefully balanced, blueprinted, and
transformed into a V-8–powered drag racer. enhanced the 4.2 to perfection. The engine was
The current owner acquired the E-Type and mated to a custom five-speed manual transmission
proceeded to rebuild it over a four-year period. as well as custom-made stainless-steel exhaust
Ultimately, the goal was to create a very fast and headers to afford sustained high-speed cruising.
very reliable car for rally events as well as exciting Other upgrades include a strengthened frame
and reliable road use. (retained from its drag racing days), a large
aluminum radiator with electric fans, and a modern
A veteran of many long-distance vintage rally and upgraded electrical system. The carefully
events, the very heart of the Jaguar, its engine, was selected upgrades ensure reliability without
addressed first. Originally powered by a 3.8-liter distracting from the original design and character
engine, a later and more powerful 4.2-liter was the E-Type is greatly admired for.

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The Jaguar’s body was removed from the chassis, completely and radial tires finish off the recently completed restoration.
stripped to bare metal, and painted to an extremely high Over $200,000 of restoration receipts is included on file.
level before reassembly. Every aspect of this classic E-Type
has been rebuilt and improved where needed. The curvaceous Powerful and elegant, and restored to perfection with confident
fixed-head coupe is complemented with a comfortable and rallying and touring in mind, this stunning Jaguar is uniquely
sumptuous black leather interior highlighted by a wood steering and expertly built for driving enjoyment as few others have ever
wheel and rebuilt gauges. A new set of Dayton wire wheels been created.

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160 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ
560 SEC AMG 6.0 ‘WIDE-BODY’

CHASSIS NO. WDB1260451A476006 Factory AMG wide-body conversion


standards that were impressed upon the cars when
The most desirable tuner upgrade available they were new. If it were possible to time-travel to
for Mercedes-Benz in the period
$220,000 – $260,000 1989, this 560 SEC AMG 6.0 would be the ultimate
Finished in its original combination of Blue- autobahn cruiser.
Black Metallic over black leather
Original AMG-upgraded 6.0-liter DOHC engine Originally dispatched to Mercedes-Benz’s Hanover,
Germany, distribution center, the 560 SEC began
By the late 1980s, German tuner AMG was a as the flagship coupe of the Mercedes-Benz range,
respected but still independent customizer focused powered by a 5.5-liter M117 V-8 rated in factory
on enhancing the appearance and performance specification at a then-heady 238 horsepower.
of Mercedes-Benz cars. It wouldn’t be until 1990 AMG considerably revised the engine to create a
that Mercedes-Benz and AMG would join forces to dual-overhead-camshaft, bored-out 6.0-liter V-8 with
have the smaller firm’s tuned cars available in the modified cylinder heads good for as much as 385
automaker’s showroom. horsepower. Famously, this engine powered the 188
mph AMG “Hammer” based on the smaller E-Class
Still, the word about AMG was certainly out by the sedan. The 6.0-liter V-8 in this example was recently
time this 560 SEC was commissioned by a Munich- rebuilt by AMG in Germany, where it all began.
based first owner. Embodying a quintessential
late-1980s high-end tuner aesthetic, this coupe Recently treated to a panel-off repaint in its original
was recently refinished to the same exacting Blue-Black Metallic hue, this example has a subtly

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menacing look. Extra attention was paid to refitting the body sports seats reupholstered by AMG in Germany offer tremendous
panels, and new clips were used where necessary. The power adjustment. The refinished burl wood dash houses an astounding
sunroof was rebuilt, while new exterior chrome and Mercedes- number of controls for a car now considered a Classic. Of course,
Benz glass show just how discerning the restorers were. the stock steering wheel was replaced in favor of the distinctive,
Period Monoblock wheels with new tires round out the car’s functional AMG unit, and it frames a refurbished instrument
distinct appearance. cluster. Additional interior work included installation of a rebuilt
Becker Grand Prix cassette player, new climate control vents,
An AMG signature widebody kit includes enlarged fender flares and a new headliner. Accompanied by copies of AMG paperwork
that retain a stock-like appearance as well as a lower ground- documenting its original modifications, this 6.0-liter 560 SEC is
effects kit as functional as it is stylish. Inside, leather Recaro undoubtedly the finest example of the company’s early heyday.

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161 1976 FERRARI 308 GTB
‘VETRORESINA’

CHASSIS NO. 19397 An exceptional early fiberglass-bodied 308


ENGINE NO. 01789 Believed to be the first example
delivered to North America
$150,000 – $180,000 Formerly of the renowned Ming Collection
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Well-documented ownership history;
showing 12,396 miles
Offered with manuals and tool kit

Chassis number 19397 was completed in May 1976 Distributed with three other examples to Algar
and is approximately the 156th example of the Motors, the 308 was sold in December to John
712 fiberglass-bodied 308 GTBs sold worldwide, of Tutterrow of Los Gatos, California. He retained
which just 100 were specified for North America. possession for many years before selling the car
As explained in the Ferrari Market Letter, this car is in 1988 to Chris Springer of San Jose. Mr. Springer
one of the first four examples of the fiberglass 308 eventually conducted a full cosmetic restoration
berlinettas that were exported to the United States. that included repainting the bare fiberglass with
Because of this car’s early chassis number, the a new coat of Rosso Chiaro and re-trimming
lowest of the four, it is often considered the first to the interior in correct beige leather with black
be imported. carpets. During this work the owner opted for a

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full mechanical restoration, and the engine and transmission major engine service by Continental AutoSports in Illinois.
received a complete rebuild by the famed Bob Wallace of The service included a new water pump, thermostat, and cam
Phoenix, Arizona. pulley guides, retuned carburetors, and new belts, rings, and
gaskets. Later in 2017 the car would exchange hands, where it
Mr. Springer showed the restored Ferrari occasionally, including now resides with its current owner.
a class win at the Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance, before
selling it in 2015, when it was acquired by the ever-discerning Currently displaying less than 12,400 miles, this rare fiberglass
Ming Collection. Under the meticulous care of the collection, 308 GTB is accompanied by original tools and manuals, a copy
the 308 would sit alongside other immaculate Ferraris such of the FML articles detailing the Vetroresina chassis sequence,
as an F40 and FXX K. During this time the 308 would undergo and invoices.

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162 1990 NISSAN
300ZX TWIN TURBO

CHASSIS NO. JN1CZ24AXLX000099 From the first year of 300ZX production


Exceptionally well preserved; showing only 2,566 miles

$50,000 – $70,000 Among the first examples built; unusually high specification
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Powered by the impressive 300 hp twin-turbo V-6

When it came time to redesign its legendary Z car the luxurious features that the Z32 would come to
for the 1990s, Nissan kept the basic proportions be known for. This example’s black leather interior
and performance mission of its predecessor while features power adjustable seats wrapped in leather,
taking advantage of numerous technological leaps. contrasted with distinctive fabric trim that flows from
The new 300ZX retained 3.0-liter power, but the the doors to the dash and to the center console.
big headliner was the new twin-turbocharged Controls are largely clustered within convenient
VG30 V-6, which boasted dual overhead camshafts as view and reach of the driver. Interestingly, Nissan
well as variable valve timing. Power output was raised badging is limited to the brake calipers—Nissan
substantially to 300 horsepower, while a version of the wouldn’t boast until a fascia badge was added for the
four-wheel-steering system cribbed from the Skyline 1991 model year.
ensured impressive handling.
This 1990 300ZX comes from the first year of
The redesigned 300ZX was intended to be more production, and its chassis number indicates it was
of a grand touring car than its predecessor, so it one of the first 100 serialized Z32-generation 300ZX
was plusher and far more refined inside. Its sleek cars off the line. Finished in striking silver over a black
shape with integrated bumpers and gorgeous alloy leather interior, the car is equippedwith removable
wheels was revolutionary for a sports car at the time. glass roof panels. Just 2,566 miles are shown on its
The first-year 300ZXs balance purity of design with odometer, a testament to its exceptional preservation.

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2006 DODGE HENNESSEY VENOM
1000 TWIN TURBO CONVERTIBLE 163

The 20th of 24 examples built; one of only six convertibles CHASSIS NO. 1B3JZ65Z96V101538
Astonishing 1,000 hp with six-speed manual SERIAL NO. 20/24
tested the Venom when new, the performance figures
Twice the power and torque of a standard Viper were simply astonishing. Most notable, the Venom
Faster than a Bugatti Veyron to 200 mph bested the Veyron to 200 mph by four seconds. $80,000 – $100,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Driven only 7,678 miles from new
This Venom 1000 Twin Turbo was reportedly first owned by
Well-known performance company Hennessey started NFL football player Mario Williams. It is the 20th of only 24
modifying Dodge Vipers in 1993, but it wasn’t until 2006 examples produced, of which only six were convertibles.
that they introduced the outrageous Venom 1000 Twin The Viper has since been in the current owner’s collection
Turbo. This outlandish interpretation of the Viper offered for the last five years. Finished in menacing Viper Crystal
otherworldly performance. The Venom could sprint from Pearl Grey, it stands out from the run-of-the-mill Vipers,
0–60 in a mere 2.5 seconds and top out at an insane and its performance remains comparable to today’s ultra-
255 mph. The V-10 engine was completely modified horsepower hypercars. It has been driven less than 7,700
with the addition of two massive turbochargers, and the miles since new and has never been tracked by its owner,
suspension and brakes were upgraded to match the a prominent collector based in Georgia.
tremendous power output.
With unbelievable performance and a six-speed manual
The front and rear bodywork of the Venom 1000 transmission, the Venom 1000 Twin Turbo is a true
was modified for improved aerodynamics, and the enthusiast’s supercar. Even after 14 years, it will continue
aggressive extended nose gave the Hennessey a to keep up with anything on the road. This exceptional
distinctive look. Originally priced at $225,000, the Hennessey Venom is in pristine condition and is a beautiful
Venom 1000 was a massive leap above the $87,000 example of what has become a highly collectable Viper in
base price of the standard Viper. When Motor Trend a class of its own.

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164 2009 BENTLEY AZURE

CHASSIS NO. SCBDC47L99CX13607 Less than 11,250 miles from new


ENGINE NO. 201112 One of only 181 LHD examples built for the 2009 model year

$120,000 – $140,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE After a production hiatus of four years, Bentley Since arriving in Switzerland, the car has been
introduced a face-lifted update of the Azure in driven less than 100 miles and remains in
2006. At its heart was Bentley’s tried-and-true 450 exceptional condition throughout. The black original
bhp, 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 mated to a paint presents well, beautifully contrasted by the
six-speed ZF automatic transmission. Despite its dark brown leather interior.
weight of nearly 5,941 lb, the Azure could hit 60
mph in just 5.6 seconds, leading to a top speed of Over a decade since the last Azure left Crewe,
171 mph, hardly a slouch! Bentley did not follow up the Azure with an open-top
offering on the Mulsanne platform, and as such,
According to the accompanying CARFAX report, Azures are still highly desirable today. Stately, stylish,
this Azure was delivered new to Texas in 2009, and perfectly suited for the occasional Sunday
where it spent the following seven years with drive or regular use in a warm-weather climate, the
two owners, accumulating just over 11,000 Azure is Bentley at its very best. This example,
miles. In October 2016 the car was acquired by having traveled less than 11,250 miles from
its current owner and shipped from Houston to new, wouldbe an excellent addition to any
Europe, where it was imported to Switzerland. enthusiast’s collection.

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2009 BENTLEY
ARNAGE T FINAL SERIES 165

One of only 96 Final Series cars built, representing the end of Arnage production CHASSIS NO. SCBLF44J49CX14301
Less than 3,750 miles from new ENGINE NO. 201958

Attractive Royal Ebony over Magnolia color scheme


$60,000 – $80,000
Having been in production for over a decade, Bentley produced in May 2009, and options included the OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

announced in 2008 that Arnage production would Naim premium audio system, a massaging driver’s
come to an end the following year, making way for its seat, reversing camera, wood-and-leather steering
replacement, the Mulsanne. To celebrate the model’s wheel, Sirius satellite radio, an iPod interface, and
role in Bentley’s history, a limited run of Arnage T Final veneered companion mirrors. Shipped to Bentley
Series would be produced. Built for the 2009 model Northbrook of Northbrook, Illinois, upon completion,
year, these cars would also celebrate Bentley’s 90th according to an accompanying CARFAX report, the
anniversary and the 50th anniversary of their V-8 Bentley was registered in Florida but spent most
engine. The Final Series was fully customizable by of its time in New York. Upon being purchased
their clients and identifiable by Final Series badges inside by its current owner, the Arnage was exported to
and out, along with unique 20-inch wheels, dark tinted Switzerland, where it has remained for the last
front grilles, lower front wing vents, and twin exhaust few years.
pipes, among other features. Initially, production
was planned for 150 cars, but no more than 96 Today the car is showing less than 3,750 miles from
were produced. new, and it remains in excellent condition throughout.
Among the last of the Arnages built, these Final Series
This example was earmarked for the United States cars remain among the most desirable of their breed.
and finished in the highly attractive color combination Low-mileage examples are seldom seen, and as such,
of Royal Ebony over a Magnolia interior. It was this Bentley deserves serious consideration.

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LOTS 201–289

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LOT 241 | 1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet

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201
Stirling Performance by J. Paul Nesse
Bronze; mounted on a stone base
Inscribed “Nesse 1987 | Stirling Moss” and numbered AP/4
Executed in 1987 | 34 × 13 × 11.75 in.
$8,500 – $10,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This bronze sculpture vividly depicts the legendary Nesse noted that his “goal in creating this piece
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR that won the 1955 Mille goes beyond simply ‘seeing’ Moss at ten-tenths,
Miglia driven by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson. indeed it is to literally feel that glorious, ragged
This is the second bronze created for J. Paul edge!” This rare artist’s proof includes a certificate
Nesse’s series of “The European Champions.” of authenticity.

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Le Départ du Mans 1962 by J. Paul Nesse
Bronze
Inscribed “Nesse 1988” and numbered 18/39
Executed in 1988 | 31 × 19 × 10.5 in.
$8,500 – $10,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This fine, cold-painted, solid cast bronze sculpture The pair won the GT class comfortably and finished
depicts the Ferrari 250 GTO driven by Jean Guichet 2nd overall on the podium. Includes a certificate of
and Pierre Noblet at the 24 Hours of Le Mans authenticity.
in 1962.

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Porsche 917 Junior
$35,000 – $45,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This sporty children’s car is stylized after the legendary Porsche It is powered by a Yamaha 350 cc four-stroke gasoline engine
917, the prototype race car built to contest the gruelling mated to an automatic clutch with forward, neutral, and reverse
24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship. speed. The body is mounted to a one-of-a-kind custom tubular
The 917 ultimately earned Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 chassis and is finished with the iconic Gulf livery that was
Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. This junior 917 is equipped famously featured in Steve McQueen’s racing film Le Mans. It also
with independent wishbone suspension with coil-over oil-filled features custom coachbuilt aluminum interior panels, working
dampers as well as rack-and-pinion steering. The junior features lights, a limited-production luxury hand-stitched seat, and turn-
a removable roof to accommodate taller drivers as well as a key ignition. This little 917 is ready to be enjoyed by the up-and-
quick-release steering wheel for ease of entry. coming Porsche enthusiast or even the next Steve McQueen.

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Ferrari Perpetual Calendar by G. Cavallari
ca. 1950s | 13.5 × 9.5 in.
$7,000 – $9,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In the 1950s a limited number of perpetual calendars were made


for Ferrari by G. Cavallari of Bologna. This perpetual calendar
features day, date, and month indication that are manually
adjusted by a pair of dials on either side of the calendar.
The simple yet elegant face displays the famous Prancing
Horse above “Modena Ferrari Italia” along with the Italian
tricolore flag bordering the bottom. This difficult-to-find calendar
measures 13.5 × 9.5 in. and would make a rare addition to any
Ferrari collection.

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205 1975 PIAGGIO VESPA 150 SUPER

CHASSIS NO. VBC1T335115 An exceptionally original Vespa; reportedly never fired


on wheels in America, we put automotive transport within
Showing only 35 miles since new, accrued while being pushed the reach of people who never expected to travel that way.”
$10,000 – $15,000 Accompanied by original Yuasa battery and box
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Includes original tools with pouch Propelled by a 7.7 hp, 150 cc single-cylinder two-stroke

The iconic Italian conveyance engine, this Vespa 150 Super is an exceptionally original
example that features the favorable twin-saddle seating
arrangement and turn signals. The consignor reports that
Soon after the end of World War II, Italian industrialist the scooter has never been fired, let alone ridden, though
Enrico Piaggio needed a solution to combat Allied- good compression is noted when the engine is kicked
placed restrictions on his aviation business. In a over. The Vespa was purchased off the Manufacturer’s
stroke of genius, Piaggio entrusted the development Statement of Origin and has never been registered for
of a simple, lightweight scooter to chief designer road use. Notably, it shows less than 40 miles, which the
Corradino d’Ascanio. Well versed in the construction of owner highlights are simply from being pushed to and from
utilizing lightweight materials and innovative technical storage locations over the years. Additionally, the Vespa is
solutions, d’Ascanio created the venerable Vespa. accompanied by its original Yuasa battery and cardboard
It is without question that the Piaggio-built Vespa helped box, the original tools in their plastic pouch, and the
mobilize the whole of Italy upon its introduction in April original license plate hardware, which is still attached to
1946. Practical, fast, and above all, charming, the humble the optional basket.
Vespa exceeded its pragmatic ethos and soon became a
fixture of national culture not just in Italy, but throughout Finished in a lovely shade of red, this Vespa 150 Super
Europe. When asked about the scooter by Newsweek, offers an infinite amount of fun for two, or an incredible
Piaggio responded, “Just like Henry Ford put the workers conversation piece of any Vespa collection.

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1968 FERVES RANGER
206

A wonderful Italian oddity CHASSIS NO. FVS 0428


The Ranger was offered in both two- and four-wheel
One of 50 believed to be remaining drive, enabling it to cover terrain which no other
A delightfully strange and unique off-roader vehicle could hope to traverse, which was aided $40,000 – $50,000
Registered and street legal by a very low gear ratio. In fact, the Ranger can be OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
driven easily at walking speeds. Ferves would go on
to produce just 600 Rangers, ensuring that it would
The Ferves Ranger was first unveiled at the never be a common sight. In fact, it is believed that
1966 Turin Motor Show as an unusual and fewer than 50 such Rangers remain.
distinctly Italian take on the compact off-roader.
The car was designed by Carlo Ferrari, and its This example, a two-wheel-drive model finished
name is derived from the abbreviation of FERrari in the vibrant shade of yellow, presents extremely
VEicoli Speciali (“Ferrari Special Vehicles”). well throughout. It has been under the care of a
The Ranger made use of a combination of elements committed owner, one who has collected several
from both the successful Fiat 500 and Fiat 600, Ferves Rangers over the years. The car presents
with an 18 bhp rear-mounted engine sourced from in good condition throughout and features
the 500 and the all-independent suspension from a rear-mounted spare wheel and collapsible
the Fiat 600D. windscreen. This Ferves Ranger is road registered
and street legal and ready to take on any form of
The open bodywork included a folding windscreen and enjoyable cruising, be it on- or off-road, through
doors, which are easy to remove, and the utilitarian the woods, or to the beach. Wherever this Ranger
little car could comfortably seat four passengers. roams, it will readily do so with total uniqueness.

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207 1904 CRETORS MODEL D
POPCORN WAGON

SERIAL NO. 3692 One of only a few in existence to


life. It was designed for usage with large crowds, hence the
operate using live steam
number of serving windows and double peanut warming
The largest vehicle offered in the
$60,000 – $80,000 Cretors product lineup
bins. In addition, it is likely that it was transported from
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE one location to another aboard a “circus train.”
Exacting restoration to original specifications

Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only. The consignor purchased this popcorn wagon in an
According to Cretors’ company history, “by 1893, Cretors unrestored state in California in 2005, after which
had created a steam powered machine that could roast he began a comprehensive restoration. In order to
12 pounds of peanuts [and] 20 pounds of coffee, pop reproduce in exacting detail the beautiful gold-leaf scroll
corn, and bake chestnuts as well. Charles Cretors took his work and painted pinstriping, the consignor has spent
new popcorn wagon to the Midway of Chicago’s Columbian considerable time researching Cretors archives while
Exposition that year and introduced his new corn product working with a noted artisan (who performs work for
to the public.” The company remains in operation more such important collections as the Smithsonian Institute).
than 120 years later headed by the fifth generation of the The “Roasty-Toasty Man” inside the wagon and a Cretors
Cretors family. advertising symbol are thought to be original from
the early 20th century.
According to the consignor, this special, improved, and
enlarged horse-drawn Model D wagon was the largest The consignor notes that this wagon is restored with
vehicle offered in the Cretors product lineup. It was built complete accuracy and is now one of only a few in
sometime between 1904 and 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, existence that can be operated in the original manner
after which time it is thought to have been shipped to the using live steam in lieu of propane fuel to power the
West Coast of the United States, where it spent most of its roasters and poppers, as originally intended by Cretors.

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1955 SWALLOW
DORETTI 208

Wonderful frame-off restoration CHASSIS NO. 1110


by Bob Carpenter of Caldwell, Idaho, who began
Finished in a delightful color combination ENGINE NO. TS2878E
a well-researched restoration. Accompanying the
One of only 276 built from 1954–55 car is correspondence between Mr. Carpenter and
Dorothy Deen, who was the partial namesake of the $100,000 – $125,000
The Swallow Doretti was produced by the Swallow car and later one of its distributors. OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Side Car Company between 1954 and 1955.


Based largely on the Triumph TR2, the Doretti was A well-maintained older restoration, the car is
constructed on a Reynolds tubular chassis and finished in Shoal Green with a red vinyl convertible
featured a beautiful Italian-inspired aluminum body. top. It rides on blackwall radial tires mounted on
Over the course of its short production, only 276 knock-off chrome wire wheels. The car is equipped
examples were built, making it one of the rarest with dual side-view mirrors and features brake
British roadsters. drums which are painted a shade of red similar to
the top, providing a wonderful contrast. This car
While initial ownership is not known, this 1955 is powered by a later TR3A engine from 1957 and
Swallow Doretti was purchased by a gentleman is fitted with S.U. carburetors and a rare Doretti-
from Boise, Idaho, in 1974. A serviceman, he was branded alloy valve cover. The engine is paired
sent to Vietnam and sadly did not return home. to a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive.
The car was eventually sold to a family friend The interior features black bucket seats with red
who returned the car to road use, driving it on a piping, red door cards, and a black leather-wrapped
regular basis. It would be put back into storage by dash which houses Jaeger instrumentation.
a subsequent owner who is believed to have never A heater provides a more comfortable cockpit in the
driven it. In the mid-1980s, the Doretti was acquired cooler months.

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209 1966 ALLISON
DAYTONA DUNE BUGGY

IDENTIFICATION NO. FLA11608310V Built in Daytona Beach, Florida


fiberglass buggy market with a total of some 600
An incredibly original and unrestored buggy by Allison examples built. Allison’s products were done in the
$40,000 – $60,000 Showing only 4,500 miles, believed original familiar buggy style, but with thicker, higher-quality,
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Documented by the Dune Buggy Archives hand-laid fiberglass compared to their competitors.

The iconic dune buggy of its generation


Please note that this lot is titled as a Volkswagen. The first Allison buggies were the standard short-
If the beach was where the ’60s generation escaped body version as seen here. This Daytona was built
to, the dune buggy was the vehicle of choice to take upon a 1966 Beetle swing-axel chassis shortened
them to their “endless summer.” 15 inches and powered by a Volkswagen 1,600 cc
dual-port engine. Although the original owner is not
The dune buggy craze began on the West Coast— known, the entry in the Dune Buggy Archives registry
popularized by Bruce Meyers rocketing to fame suggests that the buggy was previously owned by
with his record-breaking victory in the inaugural a John Bishop of Utah, who used it primarily for
Baja 1000. On the East Coast, however, there advertising his construction company as well as
were few competitors to be found. In Florida, Ken driving it in local parades. It was then acquired by
Allison, already the owner of a well-known and highly Kelly Foster of Kamas, Utah, who noted that the
regarded paint and fiberglass body shop, turned his buggy remained entirely original and unrestored,
attention to making his own buggies. with just 4,000 original miles.

Allison’s aptly named Daytona buggies were the Now with just 4,500 miles on the odometer, which
product of husband-and-wife team Ken and Arlene, are believed to be original, and painted in a beautiful
with a handful of employees at their Port Orange period green with teal-blue striping, this Allison
facility. They produced about four to five buggies a Daytona is the ideal buggy for those looking to enjoy
week, and Allison enjoyed relative success in the a little fun in the sun.

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1965 TOYOTA
FJ45 LAND CRUISER CUSTOM
BY TLC 4×4 210

Unique custom long-bed FJ45 by TLC 4×4 CHASSIS NO. FJ45-22326


Subtle upgrades for reliable and comfortable driving
Powered by a modern GM 5.7-liter Ram Jet V-8 $40,000 – $60,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Jonathan Ward is well-known in the car world for though FJ enthusiasts will notice the addition of
his Land Cruiser creations by Icon 4×4. Equally Brazilian Bandeirante doors. Otherwise the visual
impressive is his other brand, TLC 4×4, which appearance remains largely stock. The same cannot
focuses on more subtle upgrades to each car to make be said under the hood.
them the best they can be, rather than completely
reimagining them as out-of-this-world off-road Powered by a fuel-injected cast-iron GM 5.7-liter Ram
creations. Focusing on the Toyota Land Cruiser Jet V-8 engine and mated to a Toyota H55F five-speed
platform, TLC 4×4 is dedicated to preservation and transmission, the same unit found in late-model Land
restoration, while also adding modern technology to Cruisers, it certainly outperforms its peers. Modern
enhance each car’s on-road capabilities. upgrades continue throughout the drivetrain with
upgraded driveshafts, front disc brakes, power steering,
This FJ45 long-bed pickup was originally a California- and Old Man EMU suspension. The modifications serve
delivered example and remained in the Sunshine to improve the everyday drivability of the Land Cruiser,
State for its entire life until its most recent ownership. rather than create an off-road monster.
Found and sourced by TLC in 1999, the Land Cruiser
was comprehensively restored and delivered in 2002. For anyone familiar with custom Land Cruisers,
Starting with an original paint example, the body was Jonathan Ward and TLC 4×4 need no introduction.
found to be in excellent condition, highly unusual for Their work represents the best use of modern running
a utilitarian work truck. The goal for the restoration gear while maintaining the original look and feel that
was to keep the outward appearance largely original, adores collectors to vintage Land Cruisers.

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211 1951 SILNES-OFFENHAUSER
TOMSHE INDIANAPOLIS

Entered in the 1951 Indianapolis 500


$125,000 – $150,000 the Milwaukee Mile and also competed at
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Commissioned and campaigned by Chicago Langhorne, Pennsylvania, that year.
mobster George “Babe” Tuffanelli

Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only.


Powered by a 270 cu. in. fuel- Under its long hood sits a 270-cubic-inch
injected Offenhauser engine
Offenhauser fuel-injected engine equipped with
Recent restoration by noted expert Phil Reilly a Joe Hunt magneto that sends power to the
wheels through an Offenhauser two-speed
Car racing hasn’t always attracted the most high-low transmission. A Halibrand quick-change
upstanding characters. For Chicago mobster rear end sends power to original magnesium
George “Babe” Tuffanelli, who kept things in wheels by the same manufacturer. Inside, the car
check, so to speak, for Al Capone on the city’s is predictably spartan, and it retains a desirable
south side, racing was a nice place to tuck away Jones chronometric mechanical tachometer.
some money. The competition was also a thrill for
Tuffanelli, who campaigned nearly half a dozen Following its retirement, the car, which was known
cars on his team at one point. as “Tuffy’s Offy,” has had a storied history of its
own. The car participated in the 2010 Millers at
Tuffanelli commissioned Milwaukee race-car Milwaukee event at the Milwaukee Mile, as well
builder Fred Tomshe to build this 1951 as at the Monterey Historics on three separate
Indianapolis race car, which Ray Knepper used occasions. A recent rebuild by Phil Reilly has left
in his attempt to qualify at the famous 2.5-mile the car in excellent running condition, wearing
speedway. Unfortunately, the car did not qualify for its original #78 livery, and it stands proud to
the big race, but did nearly finish in the top 10 at compete once again.

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1956 ROLLS-ROYCE
SILVER CLOUD I SALOON 212

UK delivery; ordered through famed CHASSIS NO. SYB60


convertible, each built by period coachbuilders.
Jack Barclay dealership
The Silver Cloud I was produced from 1955 to 1958,
Believed to have only two owners from new
over which time 2,238 examples were produced. $40,000 – $60,000
One of 2,238 produced from 1955 to ’58 OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Accompanied by Rolls-Royce build This 1956 Silver Cloud I saloon left the factory
information, tools, jack, and spare finished in Tudor Grey over Shell Grey, separated
by a Tudor Grey body molding with beige pinstripe,
Launched in April 1955, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud color-keyed Rolls-Royce wheel covers, and an interior
and its sibling, the Bentley S1, were recipients of the trimmed in grey leather with grey piping and grey
final iteration of the W.O. Bentley–designed “straight headliner and carpet. The Rolls-Royce was ordered
six.” With 4.9 liters, increased compression, and through the famed Jack Barclay dealership of London
enlarged carburetors and intake valves, power for its first owner, a retired admiral in the British
was said to have increased by 13 percent over its Royal Navy, who owned this stunning Rolls-Royce
4.5-liter predecessor. The engine was paired to until his death.
a GM Hydramatic automatic transmission, which
Rolls-Royce built under license from 1952 to 1967 It was subsequently shipped to Canada for resale
for use in Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. and purchased in 1974 by the current owner. Over
the course of its life, the Silver Cloud has benefitted
For 1956 power steering and air-conditioning from a repaint in its current color configuration.
became available options, along with dual brake Additionally, the transmission has been rebuilt.
master cylinders from April production onward. Presenting beautifully today, the Silver Cloud is
The Silver Cloud I was available through Rolls-Royce accompanied by its Rolls-Royce build information,
as a four-door saloon or as a two-door coupe or tools, jack, and spare.

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213 1970 LOLA T165 CAN-AM

CHASSIS NO. SL165-22 First owned by American racing impresario Carl Haas
Extensive racing history by Jack
Hinkle as well as Paul Newman
$200,000 – $250,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Featured in an article about Jack Hinkle
in Road & Track April 1972

Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only.


Includes SCCA vehicle logbooks from 1972–89
Powered by a 900 hp Chevrolet/Chaparral V-8
Restored by Bruce Canepa in the 1990s

Eric Broadley possessed the rare mind required not Through Can-Am, Broadley’s British Lola firm earned
only to build competitive race cars, but to win with them a deserved reputation for innovation as well as
as well. His first competition design bowed in 1956 to consistent, well-honed designs that the company
considerable acclaim after winning local races in the retained for decades. In Can-Am, Lola prospered
United Kingdom, and by the early 1960s the young thanks to the highly experimental nature of Group
designer was in hot demand. The decade would prove 7 competition. Can-Am was a proving ground not
formative for Broadley at the international level, by just for cutting-edge technology—it was where the
which time his designs had become synonymous with world’s top drivers were encouraged to win and
racing. The 1966 formation of Can-Am racing would then provide their design feedback.
prove fruitful for Broadley’s Lola designs early on.
Sanctioned by organizing bodies in both the United The series hosted such luminaries as Paul Newman
States and Canada, the series initially included races and Jack Hinkle, who were among the drivers to have
on both sides of the border. piloted the well-documented T165 offered here.

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Built to be campaigned for the 1970 Can-Am series, this Lola was The car retains its polished aluminum trim, including, of
the final evolution of the T160 series and was originally owned by course, Jim Hall’s famous West Texas–proven wing towering
legendary Chicago-area racing team owner and financier Carl Haas. over the two-seat cockpit and above the big, authentic
1970 Chevrolet/Chaparral 427 big-block V-8. Rated at more
The T165 was raced extensively by Jack Hinkle from 1972–79, than 900 horsepower, the fire-breathing engine sits just
and it was featured in an April 1972 Road & Track article behind the pilot’s headrest. Lola restructured its Can-Am racer’s
profiling Hinkle. The car was even raced by Paul Newman engine bay to accommodate the big engine in 1969, which
at Heartland in Topeka, Kansas, in 1989. Included with was able to sit an inch lower in the chassis to reduce the
the car are its original SCCA vehicle logbooks documenting center of gravity.
the comprehensive racing history throughout its competitive life.
Ready to be the centerpiece of any vintage competition
The car’s history includes a meticulous restoration at the car collection, this history-laden Lola can be enjoyed in a
hands of Bruce Canepa in the late 1990s, and it appears in number of vintage racing events or simply as a reminder of
this well-preserved state today. The red exterior finish over the Can-Am’s golden years.
fiberglass body is done as a tribute to Hinkle.

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214 1933 LINCOLN MODEL KB

SEVEN-PASSENGER SEDAN

CHASSIS NO. KB 2366 Elegantly styled coachwork in wonderfully subtle colors


restorer, Ed Cobb of Washington Court House, Ohio,
ENGINE NO. KB 2366 Equipped with its correct Beals & Selkirk luggage trunk who performed a body-on restoration of the car in this
Well-maintained older CCCA Senior Premier restoration elegant and subtle two-tone color scheme. Even the
$60,000 – $70,000 Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic trunk is a correct, very rare Beals & Selkirk unit, with
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE four pieces of fitted luggage tucked within.
The 2,269 Lincoln Model KBs built in 1932 and 1933
are widely considered the finest Lincoln automobiles TherestorationwonitsPrimaryFirstprizeinClassicCarClub
ever built. They were powered by the company’s of America judging in 1985, eventually achieving Senior
first V-12, a massive 448 cu. in. mill with fork-and- Premier status by 1995. Yet it was no mere showpiece;
blade connecting rods that was virtually hand-built to Mr. Dunning drove it on the Colonial Coast CARavan in
order and produced 150 horsepower with peerless 1985, and it received the Crosset Award as the finest
smoothness. The Model KB was capable of a top speed automobile on its first CARavan. He would later comment
of 120 mph, a speed comparable to such greats as the of the car, “Edsel Ford’s influence is clearly seen in this
Duesenberg Model J and Marmon Sixteen—making this car; he had a lot of class, and that is clearly reflected
one of the great motor cars of the Classic Era. in the design of the ’33 Lincoln, where the body lines
follow the curve of the running board. The interior is very
This Model KB is a handsome seven-passenger elegant and very understated, same as the body. I think
sedan with factory coachwork featuring beautiful cloth it is the best-looking sedan that Lincoln ever built, even
upholstery on both the front and rear seats and no better than the custom jobs.”
division window in between. It was acquired by renowned
collector Jack Dunning in the early 1980s from the That should stand as the last word on this beautiful,
widow of its longtime owner, who had disassembled well-maintained automobile, which awaits participation
the car for restoration but never completed the work. in its next CARavan with seven happy passengers
The project was brought to Mr. Dunning’s longtime tucked aboard.

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1948 CHRYSLER TOWN AND
COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE 215

AACA First Junior Award winner in 2014 CHASSIS NO. 7407372


World War II interrupted production, and the car was
Attractive restoration in Noel Green BODY NO. 8281
reintroduced in 1946. Five models were to be offered:
that presents beautifully
a four-door sedan, a two-door sedan (Brougham), a
One of 3,309 T&C convertibles produced for 1948 convertible coupe, a two-door hardtop, and a roadster. $80,000 – $100,000
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic The successful wagon of 1941–42 was discontinued. OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Only the convertible coupe and four-door sedan were


In 1939 the Boyertown Body Works of Boyertown, built. The T&C became an immediate status symbol
Pennsylvania, was commissioned by the Chrysler and a favorite of the Hollywood set. Clark Gable, Bob
Corporation to build a few station-wagon bodies using Hope, Cornell Wilde, and Barbara Stanwyck were
Dodge chassis. One of the designs was called the owners, as was Max Factor of cosmetics fame and then
Town and Country. Reportedly, the name was used General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
because the front looked “town” and the rear “country.”
The name stuck in the mind of Chrysler division Finished in Noel Green over a proper matching Bedford
president David A. Wallace, who secretly commissioned Cord and leather interior, this Town and Country
the engineering department at Chrysler’s Highland appears to have retained much of its original wood,
Park plant to build his vision of what the car should suggesting that the car has always been maintained
be. Once completed, the Town and Country was shown throughout its life. The joints remain tight, doors and
to top brass, and it was immediately ordered into trunk fit properly, and the varnish has a mellowed patina
production and introduced in March 1941 as a mid-year that looks just right. It is equipped with Chrysler’s Fluid
model. Dubbed a barrel-back due to its unique design, Drive semi-automatic transmission, dual side-mounted
it was essentially a station wagon available in six- and spotlights, and factory radio, clock, and heater. It was
nine-passenger models. the recipient of its AACA First Junior award in 2014.

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216 1956 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

CHASSIS NO. E56S001195 Comprehensive frame-off restoration


proved to be a massive hit with customers, finally making
Factory two four-barrel carburetor; the Corvette the sports car Chevrolet dreamed it could be.
desirable four-speed transmission
$90,000 – $110,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Includes owner’s manual, spare tire, and jack This stunning Venetian Red Corvette, until recently, was
Previous ownership for over five decades owned by the same collector for over 50 years. The previous
Rare functional WonderBar radio owner conducted a correct and highly detailed, frame-off
restoration completed just five years ago. Options include
Nineteen fifty-six was a big year for the Corvette, as the highly desirable 265-cubic-inch “Turbo-Fire Special”
it heralded the model’s first major design revision V-8 with two four-barrel carburetors and special high-lift
since its inception three years earlier. The styling was camshaft producing 225 horsepower at 5,200 rpm.
reminiscent of the original, but it was modernized inside The engine is rated at 270 foot-pounds of torque at
and out with new fenders, chrome-rimmed headlights, 3,600 rpm. An optional four-speed manual transmission
integrated taillights, and the now iconic side coves. complements the high-performance engine. Additionally,
GM engineers also added a handful of creature comforts, this Corvette is outfitted with a factory WonderBar radio
including wind-up windows, adjustable passenger seat, that is in perfect working order. An owner’s manual, spare
and external door handles—all welcome changes from the tire, and jack accompany the car, as well.
relatively spartan earlier models.
Correctly restored and nicely optioned, this exceptional
Furthermore, customers could choose from a host of 1956 Corvette is ideal for club events, vintage rallies,
options and colors to personalize their new Corvette. touring, or exhibition and would be an exciting addition to
More power was exactly what the doctor ordered, and it any collection of American sports cars.

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1907 CADILLAC
MODEL K LIGHT RUNABOUT 217

Iconic Dewar Trophy model; lovely Tulip-style runabout CHASSIS NO. 22525
New single-cylinder models for 1906 were the K and
Formerly of the Gerald Sichel Collection ENGINE NO. 22525
M, which differed only in wheelbase (the M was two
Discreetly equipped with a concealed electric start inches longer). For 1907 the front fender contour
Ideal for one- and two-cylinder touring was flattened and a factory-installed Victoria top $60,000 – $80,000
was offered. Cadillac’s light runabout is often OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Cadillac introduced a four-cylinder Model D in called “Tulip” because of the shape of the seat.
1905, but their single-cylinder cars were sufficiently
popular that they remained in production through This Cadillac Tulip runabout is an excellent
1908. That year, a team of three Model K Cadillacs older restoration on a complete and original car.
triumphed in the Dewar competition in England, The coachwork is original and in excellent condition,
being disassembled, their parts scrambled with very good paint and correct, good-condition
and reassembled, and then easily started. brass. The top is excellent, and the leather seating
This demonstration of Henry Leland’s precision is in very good condition. The engine is clean and
manufacture earned Cadillac the Dewar Trophy well-detailed and runs well. An extra-high-speed rear
and led to the slogan “the Standard of the World.” axle sprocket makes the car well suited for touring.

However, under-seat engines were becoming It was acquired by the consignor from the noted
passé, so Cadillac disguised the fact by mounting Sichel Collection in 2010 and subsequently serviced
a faux hood over the front axle on 1905 models, and further equipped with a concealed electric start
with a vertical radiator at the front. for convenient and reliable touring.

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218 1957 PONTIAC
BONNEVILLE CONVERTIBLE

CHASSIS NO. P857H36291 One of just 630 produced for 1957


At $5,782, it was $1,000 more than a fuel-injected
Unique model equipped with Rochester Corvette and more than twice the price of a Star Chief
mechanical fuel injection
$140,000 – $180,000 convertible. Power was supplied by a 315 hp, 347
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
An older restoration that presents beautifully cu. in. V-8 with Rochester mechanical fuel injection,
1994 AACA Senior Award winner affording a 0–60 mph time of 8.1 seconds. Only 630
were produced.
For the first time since the 1930s, gone was the
trademark “Silver Streak” hood trim giving Pontiacs a
much cleaner look. Pontiac general manager Semon
E. “Bunkie” Knudsen likened them to suspenders
and ordered them gone immediately after taking
over the Pontiac division of General Motors. It
was Knudsen who coined the phrase “You can
sell an old man a young man’s car, but you can’t sell a
youngmananoldman’scar.”Thedivision’ssalessoared
under his tutelage.

Introduced in January 1957, the new luxury Bonneville


with “Star-Flight” styling became Knudsen’s flagship
model, equipped with every power-operated feature
imaginable at the time, along with a price to match.

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Like all 1957 Bonnevilles, this Kenya Ivory and Bonneville Red While in the possession of the former owner, Jack Denlinger of
convertible is fully optioned, including power steering, brakes, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Bonneville received its AACA First
windows, seat, antenna, signal-seeking radio, and Hydramatic Junior and Senior awards in 1994, along with the Bomgardner
transmission. It is fitted with a correct white convertible roof Award for the most outstanding restoration at the Hershey Fall
and charcoal-and-ivory leather interior as per the trim tag. It is Meet. Denlinger is well-known for his exacting and meticulous
also equipped with a complement of accessories, including a restorations. The consignor describes the car as still being in
tissue dispenser, nail guards, dual spotlights, fender skirts, and excellent condition, though an older restoration. It has been
continental kit. In the possession of the consignor for the last eight regularly exercised but used sparingly and never shown during
years, the Bonneville was restored in the late 1970s/early 1980s by their ownership.
the previous owner who secured the services of a marque expert.

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1933 ROLLS-ROYCE
219 PHANTOM II NEWPORT TOWN CAR
COACHWORK BY BREWSTER

CHASSIS NO. 253AJS Offered from a prominent private collection


ENGINE NO. Y45F Formerly owned by John McMullen; known history since new
BODY NO. 7363
A highly desirable, original U.S.-delivery “AJS” chassis
The handsomest formal body style, immaculately restored
$150,000 – $200,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Numerous awards, including Best of Show at the Lake Mirror Classic
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

Records of the Rolls-Royce Foundation indicate that exists to prove the fact, it is believed that Mrs.
this original American-delivery Phantom II was initially Sturgeon or her former husband had indeed been
ordered as a St. Martin town car. However, the body the Phantom II’s original owner.
style was changed to the more modern and attractive
Newport, with its distinctive angled windshield and In 1946 the Phantom II was sold by Mrs. Sturgeon
“swept cowl,” prior to delivery, as John Webb de to Elmo L. Joseph. After settling in Grosse Pointe,
Campi’s Rolls-Royce in America notes the current Michigan, Mr. Joseph had the restoration of the
coachwork to be the original body for this chassis. car begun, but he passed away in 1994 before
much work had been completed. Longtime Classic
The Foundation’s records note the earliest known Car Club of America member Richard Sahlin then
owner of chassis no. 253AJS as Mrs. John M. purchased the car from the estate and sent it to
Sturgeon III, ex-wife of New York financier and Brian Joseph’s Classic & Exotic Service of Troy,
railroad heir Edwin Gould II. While no documentation Michigan, for a complete restoration.

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In a conversation with RM Sotheby’s Research & Editorial staff, next eight years in his wonderful Michigan stable. Subsequent
Brian Joseph noted that the car remained in very solid condition owners followed in Ontario and Florida. The restoration has been
and required no major mechanical work during the restoration, beautifully maintained and is still show-worthy, as evidenced
as it ran and shifted well with only minor sorting. The body was by the class awards it received in 2016 at the Amelia Island,
stripped and properly refinished in a beautiful, subtle two-tone Hilton Head, and Ault Park Concours d’Elegance, as well as Best
grey with complementary broadcloth upholstery. Such wonderful, of Show at the Lake Mirror Classic. It was also driven on an
charming, and correct original features as a “hidey hole” for an extended, nearly 1,000-mile tour two years ago, where it performed
umbrella under the chauffeur’s seat and attractive Brewster cowl without issue.
work were preserved.
A superb Phantom II with an excellent restoration and outstanding
The freshly completed car was sold by Mr. Sahlin’s estate in known history, this car will undoubtedly continue to have a
1999 to the renowned collector John McMullen and spent the starring role at concours d’elegance for its next proud owners.

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1922 ROLLS-ROYCE
220 SILVER GHOST SEDAN
COACHWORK BY ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOM COACH WORK

CHASSIS NO. 124TG Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. 20227 “The Ghost of Detroit,” originally delivered to
BODY NO. SS150
prominent Detroit businessman J. B. Book
Known ownership history since new; always a resident of the Detroit area
$75,000 – $100,000 Older cosmetic restoration; engine rebuilt by Classic & Exotic Service
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

THE GHOST OF DETROIT

Silver Ghost chassis no. 124TG was delivered on John Mathews acquired the car soon thereafter;
27 October 1922 to J. Burgess Book, developer he subsequently drove it with his family to Seattle,
of Detroit’s renowned Book-Cadillac Hotel and the Washington, and back again to Detroit, with a slight
Book Building, the latter now familiarly known as detour after the car gently turned into a ditch while
the Book Tower for its landmark later addition. After visiting Yellowstone. Wonderful 1940s photographs,
nine years of mostly having been chauffeur-driven, included in the file, show the Mathews family proudly
in 1931 the car was put into storage under a tarp displaying their three Rolls-Royces. However, the
on the Book Building’s 13th floor and remained most exciting photo documentation features this
tucked away there until 1945. It was sold at that car in various stages of its transcontinental journey,
time with only 13,000 actual miles and still wearing including parked at the famed sign that leads into
its original paint. Beverly Hills, California!

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The car passed in 1950 to a woman in Mount Clemens, Michigan, included in the file, along with an article he wrote on the car,
and eventually in the 1960s to longtime Detroit enthusiast Roy additional ownership documentation and correspondence,
Scharfenberg. Mr. Scharfenberg maintained the car for half and a maintenance logbook.Also included are invoices for
a century, during which time it was repainted and partially the considerable mechanical work undertaken during the
reupholstered, leaving much of the rear passenger area original. Naglers’ ownership, including a full rebuild of the engine by Ed
During his long-term ownership, the Ghost saw occasional Linn at Classic & Exotic Service and remanufacturing correct
touring use and participated in RROC regional events. 23-inch wheels.

In the fall of 2002, Todd Nagler, a proud Detroit native Still retaining its original charm and patina, “the Ghost of Detroit”
and lifelong area resident, was thrilled to acquire what he is a memorable one, indeed—a fabulous throwback to the Motor
dubbed “the Ghost of Detroit.” He meticulously recorded City’s glory days, when J. B. Book cruised down Washington
and documented its history; his handwritten notes are Boulevard, “the Fifth Avenue of the Midwest,” in his silent Rolls.

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221 1921 HISPANO-SUIZA H6B
TOURER COACHWORK BY CHAVET

CHASSIS NO. 10150 Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. 300187 Originally owned by Horace Dodge
Only three owners since new; part of the collection since 2004
$300,000 – $375,000 Largely original and beautifully preserved, as the Dodges left it, with 45,500 km
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Winner of the Alec Ulmann Trophy, 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

ONCE UPON A TIME IN DETROIT

After the passing of the two Dodge brothers in show stand, with coachwork by Marcel Chavet of
1920, the brothers’ business interests were sold Neuilly-sur-Seine, and indeed, the factory records
for a then-record price of $174 million, equivalent do note “Dodge” as the original owner. Horace and
to around $2 billion today. Both brothers’ widows his brother John both attended the New York Auto
inherited their wealth and were counted among the Show in January 1920, leading to the belief that this
queens of Detroit society. Horace’s spouse, Anna, was indeed the setting where Horace placed the
fairly ruled Grosse Pointe from her palatial estate, order for his stunning new phaeton. Tragically, both
Rose Terrace, and it was there that this Hispano- Horace and John contracted the flu and pneumonia
Suiza H6B lived. in New York during this exposition, as reported,
which soon claimed the life of John in January and
The story, as it has been passed on, is that this car Horace later in December. While battling his illness,
was ordered by her husband at the Hispano-Suiza it is unlikely that Dodge Sr. ever had a chance

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to enjoy his new purchase, and ultimately it may have been
Horace Jr. who first took delivery and climbed behind the wheel.
Tales are told of the freewheeling young heir using the Hispano to
host backwards driving races around the Rose Terrace grounds—
as you do. A 1932 title in his name remains in the car’s history file.

Horace had not directly inherited any of his father’s wealth, but
he had no problem spending it on great cars, racing boats, and
an “adventurous” lifestyle that oftentimes put him at odds with
law enforcement. In these times of need, Horace Jr. would reach
out to his friend Waino Husko to assist with his legal troubles.
In return, Waino was offered the opportunity to pick a car from
Horace’s stable as repayment, leading to a transfer of ownership
for the Hispano-Suiza to its second owner in 1962, along with
an SS 1 saloon and two twelve-cylinder Packards. Mr. Husko
tucked this one-owner collection away in the proverbial big red
barn in Romeo, Michigan, with the Hispano left much as he had
acquired it, largely complete.

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RESURRECTING A LOST HISPANO-SUIZA

Todd Nagler acquired the car from the Husko heirs in 2004 the Zenith carburetors on a custom manifold, and the second Le
and wasted no time in sympathetically returning it to running Nivex fuel gauge mounted in lieu of a dashboard clock.
order. Remarkably, the engine was free and showed good oil
pressure, and with some fettling the car was running again after Todd Nagler was justifiably proud of his treasure, and he had the
49 years. The body cleaned up beautifully, with the original ability to exhibit it at several CCCA events and select concours—
interior remaining in good, usable condition, apart from some none more select than the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance,
seat cushions that need to be replaced, and with the paint even where it was shown with great pride in 2006, earning the Alec
still holding a shine; the monogram of “H.E.D.” remains on the Ulmann Trophy as the Most Significant Hispano-Suiza. And
doors to this day. The undercarriage has the original, oft-missing significant it is—a priceless piece of immaculate preservation,
belly pan, and the car is still running off its original solid copper maintained and enjoyed still with the fingerprints of former
fuel tank. Given that the car had been left by Mr. Husko as caretakers upon it.
he bought it from Mr. Dodge, the modifications made to it
are original to the first owner—and so the Hispano retains its The Dodge family’s Rose Terrace is long gone, but the Hispano
Duesenberg Model J steering wheel and Ross mechanism (just that once explored it—backwards and at high speed—lives,
as Horace Jr. preferred for his use on Dodge racing boats), happily, to be driven, appreciated, and enjoyed.

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222 1949 DELAHAYE 135 M
CABRIOLET COACHWORK BY CHAPRON

CHASSIS NO. 801355 Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. 801355 Part of the collection since 1972
BODY NO. 6736
Beautiful recent cosmetic restoration in striking colors
Factory triple-carbureted engine and Cotal transmission
$350,000 – $450,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

The Delahaye 135, introduced in Paris in 1935, overall at Le Mans in 1937 and 1st, 2nd, and 4th
straddled both the pre-war and post-war eras. the following year. Outside of Le Mans, Delahaye
It boasted a brand-new chassis with the same 135s also took 1st at the Rallye Monte Carlo in
3.6-liter, six-cylinder engine first seen in the earlier 1937 and 1939.
Type 138, and it proved to be a remarkable car upon
its release. One year later Delahaye introduced the Following the conclusion of the war, production
135 M, which offered a slightly larger engine with of the Type 135 resumed and continued with the
improved horsepower and was offered with a choice same 3.6-liter engine used before the war. By this
of single, dual, or triple carburetors. time the company was nearing its end, as the
French government had placed large taxes on cars
The 135 proved able to more than hold its own with displacement over three liters. Even today, six
in competition, as it swept the top six places at decades after the final Delahaye was produced, the
Marseilles in 1936. In the following years, leading famous 135-series cars remain very highly regarded
up to the beginning of the Second World War, the as some of the most compelling French automobiles
135 further cemented its reputation, taking 2nd ever produced.

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CHASSIS NUMBER 801355: THE DETROIT DELAHAYE

Delahaye chassis number 801355 was acquired by Charles occasionally shown and toured into the early 1990s, then
Nagler for the family collection in 1972 from his fellow Detroit remained largely stowed away until the early 21st century.
businessman and enthusiast Michael Berry. Typical for French In 2016 a cosmetic restoration was completed by 203 Custom
cars in this era, it had long been referred to as a 1938, though Car Works of Ypsilanti, Michigan, with an interior by the
research soon proved it was in fact built in early 1949, with respected craftsman Mark Larder and chrome by Brightworks
the car having been delivered to Chapron for coachwork on of Piqua, Ohio. These efforts were soon recognized by the
22 February and completed sometime in March. It was equipped Concours d’Elegance of America, where Peggy earned a
as a 135 M with the desirable high-performance triple-carbureted Lion award at St. John’s in 2018.
engine and Cotal gearbox, as retained today.

The Naglers exhibited the car at a concours d’elegance


in Toronto in 1973, as well as in that year’s Sports Cars
in Review exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum. Afterward the
family appears to have begun considering further restoration.
The file, which is a fascinating glimpse at international
parts hunting pre-Google, includes numerous pieces of
correspondence with shock-absorber manufacturer Andre
and other French suppliers in sourcing correct parts.
Early Delahaye enthusiasts Andre Surmain and Ed Windfelder
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Accompanying the car is Todd Nagler’s typically detailed research,
correspondence, and maintenance file, as well as numerous
photographs taken over the last five decades and a collection of
books, brochures, and bulletins.

This lovely Delahaye, presented in appropriate colors and finishes


that enhance the subtle and beautifully proportioned features
Chapron is known for, is ready for a new owner to write its next
chapter of touring and concours adventures.

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223 1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I
AVON SEDAN COACHWORK BY BREWSTER

CHASSIS NO. S69PM Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. 20696 Part of the collection and perennial
BODY NO. B7126
tour participant since 1963
Extensive recent restoration work by
$100,000 – $140,000 marque specialist Steve Littin
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Accompanied by comprehensive
history and maintenance file
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

This Rolls-Royce Phantom I, chassis no. S69PM, was The car was acquired by Charles Nagler from
originally used as a demonstrator by the dealership O. Edward Kurt of Detroit, Michigan, in 1963, with
in Philadelphia, after which it was delivered on photos showing that it remained in solid and intact
7 January 1928 to Mrs. Adele Spalding bearing condition when purchased. It was subsequently
a Mayfair town-car body. It was subsequently restored, with the engine rebuilt by Connie Bouchard
remounted in-period with the present body, a and a Frank Cooke stainless-steel exhaust system
handsome and sporting Avon sedan by Brewster, fitted; cosmetic work, in Sheridan Blue with a
originally on chassis no. S362LR. Featuring a fabric- complementary cloth interior, was handled by
covered roofline with blind rear quarters, as well as a other specialists in the Detroit area. It would be
relatively low roofline, the Avon is widely considered occasionally exhibited in Classic Car Club of America
among the most attractive sedan bodies mounted and Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club judging over the next
on the Phantom I. two decades and was also regularly enjoyed.

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Todd Nagler eventually inherited his father’s car and, through At the same time, various improvements were undertaken that
his own investigations, revealed that the body was misaligned included replacing some of the wood in the roof and freshening
to the chassis due to the Avon coachwork having been intended the paint where needed.
for the longer 146.5-inch-wheelbase frame. Accordingly, the car
was brought to noted specialist Steve Littin’s Vintage & Auto Few extant Phantom Is have enjoyed such exhaustive attention
Rebuilds of Chardon, Ohio, in late 2016. The correct proportions by one family for over 55 years; this example looks as good as it
were achieved by repositioning the body and fitting factory drives and is ready for countless new touring experiences.
long-wheelbase springs, driveshaft, and associated components.

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224 1955 CADILLAC SERIES 60
SPECIAL SEDAN COACHWORK BY FISHER

CHASSIS NO. 556055078 Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. 556055078 Part of the collection since 1974
BODY NO. 9327
Originally owned by William A. Fisher of Fisher Body
Accompanied by history and maintenance file
$30,000 – $40,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Less than 68,500 miles recorded

This is a Fisher Cadillac. Taken at face value, it is Build records show that the car had “factory”
one of as many hundreds of thousands of Cadillacs delivery and that it was originally finished in Black
produced since the 1920s that have carried the with an Alabaster roof, as it sits today, and was
famous Fisher carriage badge on their coachwork. equipped with the “Super Hp.” engine ordinarily
specified for Eldorados.
This car, however, is truly a Fisher Cadillac—as
its original owner was William A. Fisher, the last The Cadillac is believed to have been acquired
of the famous Fisher Brothers to join the family from Mr. Fisher by George B. Judson of Palmer
business, onetime president of Fisher Body, and Woods, president of Detroit Wabeek Bank & Trust,
true Motor City royalty. Remaining in the history forerunner of Comerica, and a onetime participant
file is the original Owner Service Policy made in Ford Motor Company’s acquisition of Lincoln
out in the name of W. A. Fisher at the address during the early 1920s. Maintenance receipts
of his palatial home at 1791 Wellesley Drive in on file record the regular work performed during
Detroit, with a delivery date of 8 March 1955. Mr. Fisher’s ownership.

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The Cadillac was then acquired by Charles Nagler in 1974, Still very original and with fewer than 68,500 miles recorded, this
following Mr. Judson’s passing, and has remained in the family genuine “Fisher Cadillac” awaits a new owner who will appreciate
collection now for 45 years. During that time it has enjoyed the and care for it as Todd, Peggy, and their family have. This is a
excellent routine service typical of the Naglers, documented in special automobile that has always been a well-maintained car,
an accompanying logbook, needing very little other than a new enjoyed on the open road.
battery now and then, as well as the occasional tuning.

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1926 ROLLS-ROYCE
225 SILVER GHOST PALL MALL TOURER
COACHWORK BY MERRIMAC

CHASSIS NO. S366RL Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. 22665 One of the most desirable body styles on the Springfield Silver Ghost
BODY NO. M1565
Long-term, known history; original coachwork to this chassis
Reliably used for touring the US and Europe for many years
$225,000 – $275,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

The Pall Mall tourer was one of the most attractive 1959, earning a 1st in Class. In spring of 1963 it
body styles produced for the American “Springfield” added to its laurels the Antique Automobile Club of
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost chassis. Among the cars America’s Foo Dog Trophy for the finest Rolls-Royce
delivered with it was chassis no. S366RL, supplied exhibited during the show year. Afterward, the car
on 30 November 1926, to Mrs. Georgia M. Landa of was retired to a life of exercise on the open road,
Columbus, Ohio, the widow of a wealthy Kansas City winning long-distance driving awards from the RROC
grain broker. Rolls-Royce records indicate that the in 1965 and 1973. A fresh restoration then took
Silver Ghost remained in Columbus for the first 35 place between 1980 and 1981, after which the car
years of its life before passing in 1955 to James G. was sold to Bill and Roxanne Glenn of Manhattan
Easton of Waterloo, Iowa. Beach, California.

Mr. Easton exhibited the Silver Ghost at the Veteran The Glenns fitted turn signals and front disc brakes
Motor Car Club of America’s 22nd Annual Meet in and continued to use the car extensively for touring,

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as did the next owner, Gail Reinggold, who purchased it in 1998 Todd Nagler acquired the Rolls-Royce from Mr. Reinggold, a
and installed a Gear Venders overdrive unit in addition to having longtime friend, in early 2013. It has continued to enjoy the use
minor engine work performed in 2005 by Steve Littin’s Vintage and good care typical of this collection, including display in RROC
& Auto Rebuilds. Mr. Reinggold then drove the car in the Rose and CCCA regional events, as well as participation in occasional
Parade in Pasadena in 1999, chauffeuring Grand Marshals tours. It is offered with an exhaustive history and maintenance
Shirley Temple Black and Buzz Aldrin. The Ghost also went on file, including numerous invoices from the Reinggold ownership,
extended journeys touring both sides of the Atlantic, including a manuals, and various brochures and ephemera. Few Pall Malls
trip to Austria. can claim its outstanding provenance or well-traveled history.

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226
1925 BENTLEY 3-LITRE
SPEED MODEL TOURER
COACHWORK BY VANDEN PLAS

CHASSIS NO. 1108 Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. SR1424 The centerpiece of the collection since 1975
BODY NO. 1172
REGISTRATION NO. YL 747 Driven extensively all over the country by the Nagler family
An authentic Speed Model with its original chassis and coachwork
$300,000 – $400,000 Documented in a detailed report by vintage
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Bentley expert Clare Hay
Extensive, exhaustive history and maintenance file
One of the very best-known, longest-owned examples of its kind

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A veteran of designing RAF aeroengines during World War I, W.O. THE NAGLER 3-LITRE: CHASSIS NUMBER 1108
Bentley next created a sporting motor car unequaled in its era.
The 3-Litre saw production of 1,624 cars in three wheelbase Chassis number 1108 was originally delivered to a J. L. Loftus in
configurations and three performance levels, including the aptly August 1925 equipped with Vanden Plas “sporting four-seater”
named Speed Model with its distinctive red radiator badge, or body no. 1172, as noted in the build records maintained by
“Red Label.” Quality control was peerless; Bentley preferred the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation. Regular services are
customers send their chassis to one of a hundred coachbuilders recorded for the car through 1936. In December 1949 the
approved by the company, and then inspected the finished car Bentley was recorded as being owned by one K. J. Dangerfield,
thoroughly before allowing it to be sold; each 3-Litre carried a followed by A. Terrill, Charles Meredith, and Charles Tudsbury.
five-year guarantee! Mr. Meredith corresponded with the Bentley Drivers Club, who

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informed him of the change to the present correct 3-Litre engine, The Naglers’ typical detailed level of research into correctness
no. SR 1424, and noted that the brakes had been converted and finishes began virtually upon delivery. Skilled local craftsman
to hydraulic specification by Dangerfield. According to vintage and fellow 3-Litre owner Connie Bouchard completed significant
Bentley expert Clare Hay, engine no. SR 1424 was fitted in the mechanical sorting during 1976, including rebuilding the engine
mid- to late 1930s and was a “big sump” version that would with rebabbited pistons and new bearings, rebuilding the
help prepare the Bentley for “competition work.” This is further carburetors and magnetos, and crafting a new exhaust system.
supported by pre-war competition photos taken of the car at Hofmann & Mountfort supplied correct new springs as part of the
Donington adorned in racing number 33. Another note in the file Naglers’ long and methodical process to continually maintain and
indicates that the car was still being driven in a spirited manner upgrade performance using correct and authentic replacement
well after the war, having taken 1st in Class at the Bentley Drivers parts, including the sourcing of its correct original type SU G5
Club Concours in both 1956 and 1957. “sloper” carburetors.

In 1961 the car was purchased by Edward C. Selfe, who retained Indications are that the car was first shown by the family at an
ownership of it for 14 years. In 1975 it became available and, Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada meet in 1977, before
following considerable detailed correspondence between both much of the restoration had been undertaken. The completed
parties, was sold late in the year to Charles Nagler. Thus began car was entered into Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club competition at the
a span of ownership that has continued longer than nearly National Meet in 1992, achieving 92 out of 100 points, with Todd
any other vintage Bentley in the United States—45 years with Nagler showing it for his family. In correspondence to a former
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and bodywork restoration, with only paint and upholstery done by Connie Bouchard and John Hunt’s copious, meticulously detailed
others. British craftsman John Hunt also contributed greatly to handwritten notes regarding the rebuilding of virtually every
the work, helping to source and fabricate numerous rare parts. component. Also included for prospective buyers’ review is a
The car was regularly driven from 500 to 1,000 miles every year detailed report of 1108 by vintage Bentley expert Clare Hay
of the Naglers’ ownership, attending numerous Bentley Drivers documenting this car from its origin to present day.
Club rallies and functions in the Midwest. Most recently it was
exhibited in 2019 at the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club National Meet The 3-Litre Speed Model is a fabulous automobile, and no one
in Troy, Michigan. has known that better than the Nagler family, who have driven this
car many, many thousands of miles. It has been the centerpiece
Accompanying the car is, of course, the highly detailed Nagler and prize of the collection, and it is Peggy Nagler’s sincere hope
history file, including correspondence with owners back to that it continues to cover many miles more, bringing a new owner
the 1950s, and virtually complete records of restoration and the happiness it brought her husband and his family over the
maintenance since the Naglers’ 1975 acquisition, down to last 45 years.

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227 1927 ROLLS-ROYCE
20 HP CABRIOLET COACHWORK BY SEEGERS ET SOHN

CHASSIS NO. GAJ37 Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. B8Y Part of the collection since 1963;
REGISTRATION NO. UPK 650
widely shown and toured
Rare example with unique German coachwork
$50,000 – $60,000 Extensive and fascinating history,
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE restoration, and maintenance file
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

Very few of the 20 HP Rolls-Royce chassis were fitted imported stateside by a dealer in Wisconsin and
with coachwork outside the United Kingdom. Among found its way into the hands of Frederick Hart, a
the exceptions was this car, chassis number GAJ37, Rolls-Royce enthusiast in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
which was coachbuilt by Seegers et Sohn of Leipzig
with what Rolls-Royce build records described as a Perhaps it was inevitable that Charles Nagler and his
“sporting” cabriolet body. The completed car was son Todd would become aware of this “local” Rolls,
delivered to its original owner, Otto Schindler, also and equally inevitable that it would be added to the
of Leipzig, on 9 October 1928. family collection in 1963. Photographs show that the
car remained very complete and intact as acquired.
During World War II, the car remained in Germany, Research followed, including correspondence with
eventually winding up in Hamburg. After time with the library in Leipzig, a former Seegers employee,
several British military officers, it was eventually and the known former owners of the car in England.

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Much of this correspondence and documentation today remains both organizations, as well as at the Meadowbrook Concours
in the car’s history file, including a sketch made from memory by d’Elegance. It continued to be constantly improved, however, with
the Seegers craftsman. the fitment of stainless-steel exhaust in 1977, new upholstery in
1985, and a new Frank Cooke cylinder head in 1986.
Restoration was undertaken in the mid-1960s, utilizing correct
parts acquired from a variety of respected sources, including the In 1990 Charles Nagler wrote, “Over the past 27 years we have
stock of fabled British coachbuilder Rippon and US importer J.S. driven the car thousands of miles while attending hundreds of
Inskip. The Naglers’ typically detailed work included researching car meets and tours. The 20 Horsepower has proven [itself], and
the original design and materials for the coachbuilder’s plaque! will continue to be a joy to have and drive.” That it has, for two
Afterward the car was shown at Expo ’67 in Montreal and in generations now, and over 55 years—a tradition that will now
both CCCA and RROC competition, achieving Senior status with pass to a new caretaker to continue.

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1937 ROLLS-ROYCE
228 25/30 SEDANCA DE VILLE
COACHWORK BY GURNEY NUTTING

CHASSIS NO. GRP18 Offered from the Todd and Peggy Nagler Collection
ENGINE NO. G26Z Originally the dealer demonstrator for H.R. Owen
BODY NO. 1772
REGISTRATION NO. BWH 16 Part of the collection since 1968;
regularly shown and toured

$50,000 – $70,000
Well-maintained older restoration
with extensive history file
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

J. Gurney Nutting of Chelsea boasted almost Upon its completion, GRP18 was delivered as
unequaled skill in creating finely designed and stock to H.R. Owen, the respected longstanding
detailed coachwork on Rolls-Royce chassis. London Rolls-Royce dealer, in the spring of 1938;
They were especially talented with the smaller- delivery was somewhat late, with the chassis being
displacement cars such as the 25/30, for which considered a 1937 by Rolls-Royce. According to
it was not always easy to build well-proportioned, information from Rolls-Royce included in the file, the
sleek coachwork. Gurney Nutting succeeded, as car did not find its first private owner until July 1945,
can be seen in this Sedanca de Ville, chassis no. when it was sold to Mr. F. Roberts of Manchester.
GRP18, a scaled-down version of a similar design Later British owners were Richard Charles Bunn of
used on the Phantom III, with close-coupled Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, who acquired the
lines accentuated by a wide beltline molding and car in 1962, and Walter Brian Carter of Huntingdon,
lowered roof. who purchased it four years later.

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Charles Nagler purchased the Rolls-Royce in good, largely original and private journeys all over the Midwest. As with all the Naglers’
order from Mr. Carter in 1968, and it has now remained in the cars, exceptional records were kept of the car’s operation and
United States, and in the same family, for over half a century. regular maintenance, and these accompany various historical
In early years it was occasionally used by the Naglers for the documents, a handbook, and technical information.
weddings of friends. Following a complete restoration down to the
fitment of a correct electric rear-window blind, GRP18 then took Relatively few 25/30s remain in the United States; fewer still have
to the show circuit, winning the Hooper Trophy from the Rolls- been so well restored and maintained by the same family for so
Royce Owners’ Club and the Formal Town Car award at the CCCA long. According to Peggy, this Rolls-Royce was always one of their
Museum’s Formal Car Experience in 1990. favorite tour cars because it was so enjoyable to drive, and the
front roof section could be opened to enjoy sunny days or closed
Under the ownership of Todd and Peggy Nagler, the car continued just as easily if weather turned. The Naglers considered this car
to collect awards with both organizations in regional competition something special, and now a new caretaker can experience what
as recently as 2004 and was also driven extensively on tours made this Sedanca a cherished treasure from the collection.

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1929 PACKARD
229 DELUXE EIGHT SPORT PHAETON
COACHWORK BY DIETRICH

VEHICLE NO. 169917 One of the most famous Dietrich Packard designs
acquired the car from an estate in Burbank,
CHASSIS NO. 169810 Well-maintained concours restoration
ENGINE NO. 169879 California. The restoration was completed by Adams
BODY NO. 1539-3383 Recipient of numerous awards in 2018 Custom Engines of Sparks, Nevada, a well-known
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) firm operated by a former Harrah’s restorer, and

$200,000 – $240,000
Senior Premier winner had received Senior Premier honors in Classic Car

Among the most beautiful body styles fitted to the


Sixth Series Packard Deluxe Eight chassis was the
dual-cowl sport phaeton, a Raymond Dietrich design
on the 145-inch-wheelbase 645 platform. The sport
phaeton featured almost perfect proportions, with a
relatively low beltline and folded top stack creating
smooth, fleet lines, and has become one of the most
iconic early Full Classics.

The example offered here is believed to retain its


original chassis, engine, and coachwork. It was
acquired by the current owner in Texas, where it
had formerly been owned by Packard collector Cal
C. Banker of Shavano Park. Mr. Banker reportedly

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Club of America judging in 2002, with a score of 99.75 points. radiator mascot, and steerable Pilot Ray driving lights. It is also
In 2018 the Packard enjoyed a very successful concours season, complete with a trunk with three suitcases and a set of side
including an Amelia Award in the American Classic Pre-1930 class curtains. Beautifully detailed and finely presented throughout, it
at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance; a Palmetto Award in its retains a beautiful finish and interior, and would still be ready for
class at Hilton Head; Best in Class at Lake Mirror; and Chairman’s continued concours appearances with its new caretaker.
Choice at Ault Park.
This may be the finest Deluxe Eight sport phaeton presently
The car is equipped with many of the most desirable options and available and certainly one of the most attractively restored.
accessories, including chrome wire wheels, dual side-mounted It is an exceptional Packard in every way and deserving of
spares, a radiator stone guard, the classic “Daphne at the Well” future accolades.

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230 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ
280 SE CABRIOLET

CHASSIS NO. 111.025.12.000622 The ultimate iteration of the classic Mercedes-Benz cabriolet
ENGINE NO. 130.980.12.005177 The final-series, hand-built production model
Only 1,390 examples built during the production run from 1968–71
$175,000 – $225,000 Retains its matching-numbers engine, transmission, and rear axle
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Accompanied with factory data card, owner’s manuals, original service book, and delivery booklets
Marque expert restoration; an exceptional and highly collectable example

Mercedes-Benz’s elegant Paul Bracq–designed favorites of international socialites and celebrities,


W111 made its debut in 1959 and was produced, in and they were frequently seen cruising around the
its many variations, through 1971. Among the most world’s most posh destinations.
desirable variations were the two-door models—the
280 SE cabriolet and coupe—which were expensive, According to factory documents, this 280 SE
virtually hand-built automobiles in the great tradition cabriolet was delivered to its first owner in New
of German craftsmanship. The acres of wood York, New York. A left-hand-drive, U.S. production
trim throughout the interior were all genuine solid example, the car was finished in a tasteful black
hardwood, accented by the gentle use of brightwork; exterior over a Cognac leather interior with a beige
the leather upholstery was thick and comfortable, top. Further, it was optioned with interior leather
and both the ride quality and handling were superb. trim, an automatic transmission, Becker radio,
Perhaps unsurprisingly, these cars rapidly became thin whitewall tires, and heat-absorbing glass.

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Currently, the 280 SE presents beautifully throughout. In recent Showing less than 62,250 original miles and presented with
years it was the recipient of a marque-expert restoration. The car its matching-numbers engine, transmission, and rear axle,
was restored in factory-original colors and now features a black this exceptional example presents the rare opportunity to
Haartz cloth convertible top. Accompanying the cabriolet is a acquire an extremely high-quality cabriolet. It would be a delight
host of original accessories, including the owner’s manuals, to drive for any enthusiast seeking to enjoy top-down motoring
stamped service book, delivery booklets, and copy of the in supreme comfort.
Mercedes-Benz data card.

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231 1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1
3.8-LITRE FIXED HEAD COUPE

CHASSIS NO. 885065 An early production example with flat floors and welded bonnet louvers
ENGINE NO. R 1929-9 Finished in lovely Cream over red leather interior
BODY NO. V 1059
Marque expert restoration; thoroughly documented
Matching-numbers chassis, engine, and body
$175,000 – $210,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Best in Class at the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

According to its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, The Jaguar exchanged hands in the early 1970s to its
chassis 885065 was completed on 3 October 1961, previous owner, an enthusiast in Atlanta, Georgia, and
the 65th Series I fixed-head coupe built. Soon after, remained in his possession until 2011. A year later the
the E-Type was dispatched from Coventry on 12 current owner acquired the E-Type and commissioned
October 1961. Three months later it was sold to a full nut-and-bolt restoration by marque experts.
its first owner, A.S. Flagg of Los Angeles, California, According to the consignor, the engine was rebuilt by
on 15 December via Jaguar Cars of New York. a master Jaguar technician whose skills were founded
Most notably, this example is an early flat-floor fixed- at the Jaguar factory in the 1960s. Of note, the original
head coupe and is one of 51 transitional flat-floor tinted glass was preserved and reinstalled, along with
coupes built by Jaguar immediately after ceasing the rare and correct square back seats which were
production of the outside catch bonnet. Furthermore, sourced from the UK. However, while the body, chassis,
the car is one of only 40 produced with hand-built and engine remained original to the car, the owner
boot and door latches. notes the front subframe was replaced and sourced
from the UK as well as the correct Moss gearbox.

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Three years and $220,000 later, the car completed restoration Accompanying the car is a complete tool roll, bottlenose jack,
in late 2015. Without question, the Jaguar presents beautifully and knock-off hammer. Further, the Jaguar is documented with
today. The owner successfully campaigned it at national and a JDHT certificate, restoration invoices, and photographs.
local concours events of various levels. The car was rewarded Finished in the lovely color combination of Cream over red
with the Lion Award at the Concours of Americas at St. John’s leather, one would be hard-pressed to find a more complete
and Best in Class at the 2017 Hilton Head Motoring Festival. example, considering its current state of condition, accessories,
Most notably, the car also won Best in Class for Jaguar E-Types at and documentation. This outstanding E-Type is an absolute must
the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March 2018. for any Jaguar enthusiast.

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1966 JAGUAR
232 E-TYPE SERIES 1
4.2-LITRE ROADSTER

CHASSIS NO. 1E 12834 Comprehensive restoration ca. 2011


Though the E-Type’s intermediary history is currently
ENGINE NO. 7E 8597-9 Fastidiously maintained under current ownership
GEARBOX NO. EJ 7907 unknown, by 2007 it had come into the care of
BODY NO. 4E 4412 High-quality finish in the original shade of red Roy Fine of Neenah, Wisconsin. More recently acquired
Replete with period-correct details such as by the consignor, a respected collector in Florida,

$100,000 – $125,000
vintage radio and chromed wire wheels the Jaguar was treated to a full restoration around
A reliably performing example that has 2011 that included a high-quality cosmetic refinish in
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
successfully completed numerous events the original color combination. The roadster continues
Accompanied by owner’s manual and to feature a period-correct radio and chromed wire
original factory data plate wheels, which, in combination with the aircraft-
Documented with Jaguar Daimler style switchgear, lend the car a wonderful degree of
Heritage Trust certificate vintage panache.

In 1964 Jaguar upgraded its popular E-Type with a It should be noted that while the Jaguar was affixed
larger version of the highly developed six-cylinder XK with a new data plate upon restoration, the original
engine, now displacing 4.2 liters and developing 265 hp. factory chassis plate is included. Also accompanied
This beautifully restored roadster example typifies the sleek by an owner’s manual in the proper pouch, and
design and nuanced character of these highly celebrated documented with the Jaguar Heritage certificate,
cars. According to a certificate from the Jaguar Daimler this outstanding E-Type is reported to be in exceptional
Heritage Trust, chassis no. 12834 completed assembly in mechanical condition, having completed a number
late March 1966, and roughly two weeks later the car was of driving events. The roadster would make a beautiful
dispatched for retail to the United States. Distributed to the addition to any sporting collection, ideal for use
famed Jaguar Cars New York, the roadster was sold in late in vintage tours or display at local concours d’elegance
May to Michael Hamilton of Chicago, Illinois. and JCNA meets.

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1938 LINCOLN-ZEPHYR
CONVERTIBLE SEDAN 233

Extremely rare and desirable BODY NO. 86H62727


Zephyr convertible sedan
Formerly of the collection of Eugene Beardslee
Eugene Beardslee was a very successful entrepreneur $70,000 – $90,000
Well-preserved older restoration by and businessman. For his second career, he was OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Hibernia Auto Restorations
a renowned collector of Lincolns, with his quest for
Equipped with 273 cu. in. “L-head” V-12 engine perfection epitomized by this Lincoln-Zephyr convertible
sedan. A purist and perfectionist, he enjoyed the hunt
In 1938 the Lincoln-Zephyr was handsomely restyled, for cars to add to his collection, then painstakingly
featuring twin grilles now placed in the forward end of oversaw their restoration, accepting no work that
the “catwalk” section of the fenders. Not merely a styling did not meet his exacting standards. This Lincoln-
gimmick, this change markedly improved engine cooling. Zephyr was meticulously restored by the late Robert
The V-shaped nose was softened, and headlamps were Turnquist’s Hibernia Auto Restorations in New Jersey
made flush with the fender contours. Two new body styles It is handsomely finished in Beetle Green, a 1938-only
were offered: the style 760 three-passenger convertible color, contrasting nicely with the tan top and matching
coupe and the 740 five-passenger convertible sedan. leather interior.
The latter was unusual in that it retained the four-door’s
smooth tail contour, whereas most convertible sedans Having last exchanged hands in March 2012, this
had a bustle at the rear. Both debuted on 23 October Lincoln-Zephyr is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner,
1937 and featured manually operated, spring-assisted as it is undoubtedly one of the most attractive cars of
convertible tops. A five-passenger convertible coupe, its era. After 82 years the Lincoln-Zephyr continues
style 760B, was added later in the year. Total production to have a strong following today, further ensuring its
of the convertible sedan was just 461 cars. collectability for future generations.

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234 1969 CHEVROLET
CORVETTE STINGRAY L89 COUPE

CHASSIS NO. 194379S733382 Highly desirable L89 option with aluminum heads, one of only 390 produced
ENGINE NO. T0702LP 19S733382 Powered by its original 427 cc, 435 hp engine
Factory four-speed transmission and side exhaust
$250,000 – $325,000 Stunning award-winning restoration; NCRS award winner
Documented by its original tank sticker and judging sheets

The most balanced engine for the 1969 Corvette and L89 engines. Only 390 examples rolled off the
was the L89 “big-block,” factory rated at 435 St. Louis factory floor with the L89 option, and those
horsepower. The engine featured a four-bolt main that did represent some of the fastest and most
block topped with a pair of high-flow, lightweight balanced C3s ever made.
aluminum heads. Resting between the heads was
an aluminum tri-power intake manifold with three This handsome Corvette was treated to a
Holley model 2300 carburetors. While the L89 was show-quality restoration to exacting specifications in
rated at the same 435 horsepower as the iron-head 2016. It achieved the much coveted NCRS Duntov
L71, the L89 was known to produce slightly more certification in 2017 with a score of 99.3. Having
power thanks to its larger exhaust valves (1.84 already achieved Bloomington Gold certification
inches compared 1.72 inches). It also weighed and NCRS Top Flight certification, it achieved “Triple
about 75 pounds less, thus reducing weight Diamond” status at the Muscle Car & Corvette
from the front end, enhancing road performance. Nationals in 2016. Triple Diamond Corvette
A transistorized distributor was standard for all L71 candidates are judged on a 1,000-point scale with

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deductions taken for any deviations from how the vehicle left Handsomely finished in Tuxedo Black with a Saddle interior,
the assembly line. A team of highly trained Corvette specialists options include power windows, side-mount exhaust, Soft-Ray
go over every square inch of the vehicle, inside, outside, and tinted glass, audio alarm, Posi-Traction 3:70 differential, and
underneath. They check date codes, part numbers, fit and finish four-speed close-ratio transmission. This exceptional ’69 L89
techniques, and more, to assure that any Corvette to make the presents a rare chance to acquire one of the best of the best
cut is truly one of the world’s best. Corvettes available.

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235 1952 MUNTZ JET

CHASSIS NO. 52M230 Offered from the personal collection of Bill Warner
One of only approximately 198 examples built

$100,000 – $125,000 Finished in striking purple over iguana-skin-patterned white vinyl


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Possibly the finest and fastest-driving example

In 1949 Frank Kurtis started building an aluminum- were built in Glendale, California, and the rest in
bodied two-seater sports car under his own name. Evanston, Illinois. Earl Muntz once claimed that
However, by 1950 he sold the operation to Earl 394 cars were built; however, the Muntz Registry,
Muntz, who made his fortune selling used cars tabulated by Vic Munsen, deduced that less than
to returning servicemen, as well as Kaisers and 200 cars were completed by the time the operation
Frazers and his Muntz television sets. He was known ceased in 1954.
all over Southern California for his outrageous radio
and television ads which earned him the sobriquet Earl Muntz used the services of actor Victor Mature
of “Mad Man.” to sell his Muntz TVs to the movie grips and the
Muntz Jet sports cars to his movie-star friends in
Kurtis made some changes for Muntz, including return for a “spiff.” Celebrity owners of the Jets
extending the wheelbase to 113 inches and adding included Mickey Rooney, Gloria DeHaven, Vic
rear seats. He called them “Muntz Jets” and priced Damone, Clara Bow, Grace Kelly, Josephine Dillon
the cars at $5,500. Muntz later admitted that (a gift from her husband, Clark Gable), Ed Gardner
he lost about $1,000 per car. The first 28 cars (from radio’s Duffy’s Tavern), newscaster Alex Dreier,

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Western star Lash LaRue, and orchestra leader Freddy Martin. The Jet was later reconditioned by Werner Meier’s Master
A Jet can even be seen racing a Jaguar XK 120 in the movie The Works in Troy, Michigan, with a fresh engine built by Gary Johns
Caddy starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Engineering of Hilliard, Florida, and equipped with a triple-
carburetor setup by Bill Jagenow of Brothers Custom in Troy,
The Muntz Jet offered is thought to have been owned by Michigan. The engine was also fitted with very rare Edmunds
Grace Kelly, though those rumors remain unsubstantiated. heads, which took the owner 14 years to find. The Muntz also
The first known owner was Russell Gindlesperger of Levittown, features a removable Carson-type top and a white iguana-skin-
Pennsylvania, who owned the car from 1963 until 1990. patterned vinyl interior with a rare Muntz tape deck. The car is
The car was then acquired by A.F. Long of Mays Landing, New finished in House of Colors purple with just a hint of metallic.
Jersey, who in turn sold it to Ed Malkinski of Carlsbad, California.
The Jet was restored by Malinski in 1991 and sold to Chuck The car has since been shown at the Amelia Island Concours
Swimmer of San Diego in 1999. The current owner acquired d’Elegance as well as the Concours of America at St. John’s in
the Jet from Swimmer in 2001 and has enjoyed it sparingly for Plymouth, Michigan. The car was also shown at the AACA Hershey
the past 19 years. fall meet where it earned a First Junior.

Mural by Chris Dyer

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236 1963 FERRARI 250 GT/L

BERLINETTA LUSSO COACHWORK BY SCAGLIETTI

CHASSIS NO. 5183 Nearly five decades of fastidious care under single ownership
ENGINE NO. 5183 Retains its matching-numbers engine
Recipient of meticulous two-year restoration by the respected Bob Smith Coachworks
$1,300,000 – $1,600,000 Two-time Platinum awardee at the Cavallino Classic
Documented history by marque historian Marcel Massini
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1964.
A beautifully presented and minimally driven example of the ultimate 250 GT road car

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The Ferrari 250 GT/L berlinetta, simply known as the “Lusso,” Mechanically, the type 168 U engine was the ultimate 3-liter
is without a doubt one of the most successful and visually development of the long-running short-block Colombo V-12,
arresting grand touring cars ever built, as the apogee of the featuring the outside-plug ignition and single-cylinder porting
250 GT platform’s mechanical development and claiming a that had proven so successful in the 250 Testa Rossa and
sporting exterior that is aesthetically among the most acclaimed California spider racing variants. This fantastic base was further
designs of all time. Introduced at the 1962 Paris Salon as a bolstered by chassis improvements including four-wheel disc
replacement for the 250 GT coupe, the Lusso (Italian for luxury) brakes, a suspension with coil-over shock absorbers at each
featured an all-new interior arrangement highlighted by a corner, and a rear Watts linkage that had been perfected on the
revised dash panel and leather upholstery throughout the cabin. legendary 250 GTO.

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Scaglietti’s realization of Pininfarina’s body design proved to This matching-numbers mid-production Lusso benefits from 48
be one of the coachbuilder’s most beautiful creations yet, with years of single ownership by one dedicated caretaker, culminating
classic early cues like the egg-crate grille and delicately curved in a boutique restoration that drew Platinum Awards at the Cavallino
fenders giving way to long glass proportions and a fastback Classic on two different occasions. According to the research of
Kamm tail. Originally owned by jet-set luminaries and celebrities, marque expert Marcel Massini, chassis no. 5183 GT is the 152nd
such as Steve McQueen, the Lusso was built in a modest quantity example built and was dispatched to Scaglietti for coachwork in
of just 350 examples over roughly two years of production. September 1963. Originally finished in Verde Scuro (dark green)
The GT/L has since evolved into one of Maranello’s most and appointed with a beige leather interior, the car completed
collectable production models, essentially the final and factory assembly in mid-November specified as a left-hand-drive
most developed evolution of the revered 250 GT lineage. example for the European market with instruments in kilometers.

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The Ferrari was immediately distributed to M. Gastone Crepaldi, The car was then sold to Allan Pray of nearby Minnetonka,
the well-known marque dealer in Milan, and was soon sold to whose family eventually retained possession for a remarkable
an unknown buyer. Sometime over the following seven years, the 48 years.
250 GT was exported to the United States, and by 1970 the
car was owned by Alan Croxford, the owner of a television repair During the late 1970s, Mr. Pray commissioned a repaint and
shop in Hopkins, Minnesota. By this point the car had been re-upholstery of the interior, while the engine was overhauled
refinished in traditional Rosso with a black interior. Mr. Croxford and the suspension was rebuilt. The owner fastidiously
had the brightwork re-chromed and fitted new Dunlop wire wheels, maintained the car while enjoying it on rare occasions, accruing
new brakes, and a new exhaust system before offering the very little mileage.
Lusso for sale in 1972.

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In the late 2000s, Pray commissioned a comprehensive two-year Seca, California, and in January 2019 the car returned to the
refurbishment by the respected Bob Smith of Gainesville, Texas, Cavallino Classic with a number of small corrections to factory
whose restorations have been awarded at prestigious venues standards, resulting in another Platinum Award.
around the world. Mr. Smith completely rebuilt the engine,
gearbox, suspension, brakes, and rear differential, while all the Currently displaying 22,055 kilometers (13,704 miles), this
glass, chrome, and seals were refreshed. The coachwork was stunning Lusso is accompanied by a complete tool kit and
bare-blasted and repainted in a deep finish of medium blue paint, owner’s manuals, and it would make a fantastic complement
and the interior was retrimmed in supple beige leather. to any collection of sporting grand touring cars. The 250 GT
continues to feature its matching-numbers body and type 168
The Ferrari was then presented at a handful of important events, U Colombo V-12 engine. Restored to a very high standard, 5183
starting with the Cavallino Classic in January 2009, where it GT is undoubtedly a superlative example of one of Maranello’s
won a coveted Platinum Award. In August 2011 the Lusso was most acclaimed models, offering driving enjoyment or future
displayed at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna competitive display at top-tier events and marque gatherings.

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237 1937 TALBOT-LAGO T23 CABRIOLET

CHASSIS NO. 93408 The “Baby Talbot,” a superb piece of French pre-war engineering
ENGINE NO. 23544 Beautiful Figoni-designed bodywork with aerodynamic radiator shell
Equipped with Wilson pre-selector transmission
$300,000 – $400,000 High-quality older restoration by Lecoq
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1938. Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

The T23 was one of the first new models introduced bodywork, produced one of the great sporting
after the French manufacturer Talbot of Suresnes automobiles of the pre-war era.
was acquired by Major Anthony “Tony” Lago,
thus giving rise to the appellation Talbot-Lago. The example offered here features the beautiful
Offered in several different lengths of chassis factory-built cabriolet bodywork, reportedly
with X-braced independent front suspension, the designed with the input of famed coachbuilder
so-called “Baby Talbot” was powered by a six-cylinder Joseph Figoni, on the short-wheelbase T23 chassis.
engine of hemispherical head design, with valve Said to have been meticulously restored for a
gear actuated by a low-set camshaft and crossed former owner by the noted Parisian facility of Lecoq,
pushrods acting through long and short rocker arms. it is finished in a rich and elegant midnight blue
with red leather upholstery and is equipped
With twin Solex carburetors, the engine could with the competition-bred Wilson four-speed
produce 140 bhp at 4,200 rpm. It was a sweet little pre-selector gearbox, forerunner of the modern
grand tourer, which, when dressed with attractive paddle-shifted transmission.

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Originally delivered and restored with the traditional flat radiator Well maintained in its present owner’s distinguished private
shell, the car was subsequently upgraded in the modern day collection, this elegant Talbot-Lago is worthy of any collection of
to the smooth, aerodynamic “Figoni” nose and more intricate European coachwork of the Classic Era. It has spectacular lines
bumpers and at the same time outfitted with spun aluminum and smooth performance, both characteristic of the marque,
wheel discs of remarkable design and detailing. The result is a and would be welcomed on any number of CCCA CARavans and
smoother, more striking and dramatic appearance, which is in the various road rallies on either side of the Atlantic.
best tradition of French coachbuilding—and true to the sporting
heritage of the Talbot marque.

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238 1931 PACKARD DELUXE EIGHT
CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA
COACHWORK BY WATERHOUSE

VEHICLE NO. 845-51


Offered from the Muckel Collection Massachusetts coachbuilder Waterhouse existed
CHASSIS NO. 188648
ENGINE NO. 188669 Formerly owned by Otis Chandler; for only four years, from 1928 to 1932, and in that
known history since new time produced roughly only 100 bodies. Their most
$400,000 – $600,000 Beautiful, award-winning, and well- famous offering was the convertible Victoria, a style
maintained restoration that they are widely credited with having popularized

Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic in the United States. Waterhouse’s G. Briggs Weaver
designed a top mechanism which allowed for a
One of the most superb creations
of a great coachbuilder large convertible top that folded flush and low with
the body, while the body itself featured very simple

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to move to Southern California, and the Waterhouse Packard, he
decided, would be just the ticket. He acquired the car and set
off to Los Angeles; he reportedly paused at Earle C. Anthony’s
dealership in Los Angeles long enough to buy his wife a 1932
Packard Dietrich runabout. During this time the car was updated
with the “kit” supplied to Packard dealers to freshen remaining
1931 Eighth Series stock, including the new Ninth Series radiator
shell, headlamps, and front bumper.

Mr. Hayden developed a new career as a contractor, counting


among his largest jobs the plumbing for the US Air Force’s Camp
Logan, for which the Waterhouse was reportedly put into service
as a utility vehicle, with a small cargo box installed in place of
the trunk. It was retired in 1950 and parked until 1952, when
Hayden reinstalled the trunk and sent both family Packards to
Ray’s Top Shop of Santa Barbara to have a new top installed.
After Mrs. Hayden fell ill, the cars were more or less abandoned at
the upholsterer’s, until eventually a mechanic’s lien was placed
on them. When Hayden defaulted, the two cars were bought by
trim and lines, accenting its elegance. Examples were fitted by Jeremy Hass, a local Packard enthusiast, reportedly for $25!
Waterhouse to a variety of the Classic Era’s finest chassis, most
prominently several variations of the Senior Packard. Hass maintained the Waterhouse convertible Victoria in its original
condition until 1993, when well-known Packard collector Don
MR. HAYDEN’S CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA Sears acquired it after nine years of patient pursuit. A painstaking
two-year restoration followed, preserving the car’s original vehicle
Only three 845 Deluxe Eight chassis are known to have been number plate on the firewall and executed with exceptional
delivered with the Waterhouse convertible Victoria body. One attention to detail. The result was debuted at the Pebble Beach
was lost in Europe when nearly new, leaving only two surviving in Concours d’Elegance, winning 1st in Class, an honor repeated at
the hands of collectors. vhvThe example offered was reportedly Meadowbrook; the car also achieved a perfect 100 points in each
acquired at the close of the 1931 New York Auto Salon by Henry of its appearances in CCCA competition, culminating with Senior
H. Hayden, an American mining engineer who had just returned honors. It was also an AACA Grand National First Prize winner
from an extremely profitable time in Manchuria. Hayden intended and won the national Joseph Parkin Award in its division in 1995.

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Around this same time, in the late 1990s, the revered Los and historian Larry Waterhouse. In 2004 it was actually reunited
Angeles Times publisher and avid automobile collector Otis with the original fitted luggage for the trunk, which was restored
Chandler was building his second superb collection of Full and installed—returning the car to exactly its original presentation.
Classics. He had become particularly enamored of convertible
Victorias on Packard chassis, considering them a uniquely special The Packard was sold in 2006 to the Muckel Collection, and in
and American creation. Naturally, the superb 845 Waterhouse their hands it has continued to be superbly maintained—enough
convertible Victoria was a must-have, and in 1997 it was acquired so that it returned to Pebble Beach in 2011 and again claimed
for the Chandler Vintage Museum by Jack Passey. a class award, well over a decade after restoration! It is still a
beautiful, well-sorted machine, and with its combination of
For the next nine years the Packard was one of the highlights of dealer-installed 1932 trim, known history, and fabulous color
the Chandler collection, enjoying approving visits during that time scheme, it is uniquely special and beautiful, even in the rarefied
by both former owner Jeremy Hass and Waterhouse descendant world of Waterhouse coachwork.

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1929 PACKARD
239 DELUXE EIGHT SPORT PHAETON
COACHWORK BY DIETRICH

VEHICLE NO. 174121 Offered from the Muckel Collection


and it has remained continuously on the West Coast
CHASSIS NO. 174121 Well-preserved older restoration
ENGINE NO. 174121 ever since. Following World War II, it was reportedly
by the great Tom Sparks
acquired by early Southern California CCCA member
Shown on the West Coast for decades Sheldon Greenland, who is said to have used it for
$200,000 – $240,000 Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic many years before taking it apart for restoration.

Raymond Dietrich’s dual-cowl sport phaeton


was among the most striking designs offered
on Packard’s longest Sixth Series chassis, the
145-inch-wheelbase 645 Deluxe Eight. Deluxe it
was; Dietrich’s talented pen resulted in a car of
exquisite lines, with a low beltline and a top that
folded nearly flush with the doors, resulting in a
strikingly sporting appearance. Authentic examples
of the style appear in many significant private
collections, and the design is truly one of the most
beautiful dual-cowl phaetons ever drawn.

The sport phaeton offered here is believed to


have been originally sold by the famous Hollywood
dealership of Douglas M. Longyear on 16 April 1929,

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In the late 1970s, still unrestored, the Packard was purchased by reproduction. Mr. Sparks enjoyed showing the Packard, which
the late, respected restorer and longtime Pebble Beach Concours was a class award winner at Pebble Beach in 1984.
d’Elegance judge Tom Sparks for his personal enjoyment. A three-
year restoration, to his usual painstaking standards, followed, It was sold shortly thereafter and was part of the well-known
complete with a beautiful red leather interior and canvas top private collections of Chip Conner and Ray Scherr before joining
installed by the great Tony Nancy. Mr. Sparks later recounted that the Muckel Collection. One of the collection’s longest-term
the car remained in excellent condition, with no rust or significant residents, it still wears its nicely mellowed Sparks restoration,
damage, and was missing only the correct carburetor, which he with his high-quality craftsmanship and presentation clearly
subsequently sourced. Unusually, the car’s chassis and engine evident throughout. It is an ideal choice for continued enjoyment
numbers match verbatim, but the stampings are believed to in many more CCCA events, a wonderful Deluxe Eight that has
be original and this merely a coincidence; the firewall plate is a benefitted from long-term ownership by great enthusiasts.

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1934 PACKARD EIGHT
240 ALL-WEATHER CABRIOLET
COACHWORK BY GLÄSER

VEHICLE NO. 1101-28 Offered from the Muckel Collection


ENGINE NO. 378738 Handsome one-off German coachwork
Formerly owned by Andy Simo
$175,000 – $225,000 Well-maintained, award-winning older
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE restoration in striking colors
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

The Packard Motor Car Company in its prime Mills. A self-made man, Thun built his firm into
enjoyed a worldwide market that would be the envy the largest full-fashioned knitting operation in the
of any modern manufacturer. On every populated world by pioneering the production of low-cost
continent the Packard name meant something, as silk stockings.
the height of conservative engineering excellence—
and wherever one went, the wealthiest family in Thun became an immensely wealthy man and
town usually owned a Packard. enjoyed numerous trips to visit family in his
homeland of Germany. During one of those trips,
Many of the cars exported by the company were he ordered a car that embodied his success story—
delivered as chassis, both for taxation purposes an American Packard with German coachwork
and because overseas buyers often installed by the renowned Dresden concern of Gläser.
bodies by a preferred local coachbuilder. Such The body fit by Gläser to the Thun Packard was
was the case for Frederick Thun, the German- traditionally German, with a robustly constructed
born founder of Pennsylvania’s Berkshire Knitting and well-insulated convertible top; an interior

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swathed in thick leather and rich woods; and rock-solid quality Following completion, it was sold to the late, much-loved
throughout, extending to leather bolsters to support each window enthusiast Andy Simo of Illinois, in whose ownership it was a
as it was lowered into the door. Bosch headlamps and triple class award winner at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in
windshield wipers were fitted, completing the rather Teutonic look. 1998 and was the subject of a cover feature in the fall 2004
issue of The Classic Car. Eventually it achieved Senior Premier
The Packard returned with Thun to the United States and is honors in CCCA National competition.
known to have remained in his ownership for some years; family
histories believe it to have been sold following his passing in The Muckel Collection acquired the Packard from Mr. Simo in
1949. In 1973 it was featured in Hugo Pfau’s The Coachbuilt 2008, and it has now remained well-maintained in the stable for
Packard. It remained unrestored until the early 1990s, when over a decade. It awaits its turn at further concours appearances,
enthusiasts Vince and Jeff Geraci of Michigan acquired it on the whether in Germany or Pennsylvania—two areas that Frederick
West Coast and meticulously restored it to original condition. Thun, the Silk Stocking King, knew well.

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241 1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57

CABRIOLET COACHWORK BY D’IETEREN

CHASSIS NO. 57589 The only example built in the three-seater Aravis- Includes incredible original D’Ieteren
ENGINE NO. 464 inspired body style by D’Ieteren of Belgium photo album featuring period photos
BODY NO. 5219
Beautifully sculpted, distinctive Accompanied by tools and original,
coachwork with unique features unrestored luggage
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000 Retains numerous original components, Properly tended to by several well-
including the engine, chassis, and body known Bugatti specialists
Formerly owned by the renowned Fauvist Cosmetic freshening and mechanical
painter and marque collector André Derain maintenance by Scott Sargent in 2017
Detailed history as researched by Presented at the Pebble Beach, Rétromobile, Techno
Bugatti expert Pierre-Yves Laugier Classica, Villa d’Este, and Audrain Newport concours
Comprehensive documentation including Extremely rare, highly original, exquisitely
factory build sheets, restoration invoices, finished, and mechanically prepared
Swiss permis de circulation, copy of the
French carte grise, and FIVA card

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In 1938 Jean Bugatti and the Molsheim bodywork leader Jean-Joseph D’Ieteren. By the late 19th century, the company
Joseph Walter penned a new open Type 57 dubbed the had become the official supplier of the royal family of the
Aravis, once again in a nod to an Alpine mountain range. Netherlands. In 1897 the carrosserie built its first coachwork
A companion to the more common four-seat cabriolet model for a motor car, which evolved into its principal business, as
the Stelvio, the Aravis was a sleek two-seater with a more the company bodied chassis from over one hundred different
raked windscreen and a dramatically sloped tail that featured marques over the next two decades, including Delahaye, Hispano-
a small central dorsal fin. Suiza, Impéria, Mercedes-Benz, Minerva, Panhard, Peugeot,
and Renault. By the 1930s D’Ieteren was one of just two official
As with the Stelvio, construction of the Aravis bodywork was Bugatti agencies in Belgium.
delegated to Gangloff’s coachworks in Colmar, though very
few examples were comparatively produced. It is believed According to the research of marque expert Pierre-Yves
that no more than 12 examples were built at Colmar, with just Laugier, as well as an extensive file of documentation that
three extant today. Considering, however, that Type 57 includes factory build sheets, restoration invoices, European
models were also sold as rolling chassis to be clothed by the registrations, a D’Ieteren photo album, and entries from the
customer’s coachbuilder of choice, there is little surprise American and International Bugatti Registers, chassis no.
that several more cars were built to specifications very 57589 is one of four Type 57 examples ordered by D’Ieteren
closely resembling the factory-contracted Aravis. Letourneur in 1938. It is also the only such example built in the sleek
et Marchand built as many as six examples of a three-seat three-seat body style. Factory records and the combined data
version (featuring a single rear seat), and D’Ieteren of Belgium of the Bugatti Registers indicate this Type 57 was initially
built a single example in a similar style. completed at Molsheim as a rolling chassis in September 1937.
In March 1938 the chassis was delivered to D’Ieteren on
Originally specializing in chariot wheels, the Brussels-based behalf of a customer named Baggage, with a special notice for
D’Ieteren was founded in 1805 by Dutch coachworker “urgent delivery.”

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Inspired by Letourneur et Marchand’s three-seater chassis The exact history of the car over the following ten years is currently
no. 57826, Albert D’Ieteren set about creating distinctive lost to the fog of war. Sometime after the conclusion of hostilities,
one-off coachwork that benefitted from significant input from the Type 57 resurfaced and was offered by the French government
Monsieur Baggage himself. Notably, Baggage was particularly as a “Vente des Domaines” and sold in late May 1951 to an
tall, resulting in the somewhat stretched cabin proportions. industrial company in Paris.
Featuring roll-up windows and a streamlined folding canvas top
that was particularly low and sleek in either the raised or reclined After passing to two different Parisian magnates, the Bugatti
position, the cabriolet was fabulously realized, conveying an was acquired in early 1952 by marque specialist Gaston Docime
elegant and distinguished character through its beautifully and sold that May to André Derain, the famed Fauvist painter
sculpted singularity. and Bugatti collector. A corresponding Docime maintenance
invoice and insurance paper are included in the car’s copious
Monsieur Baggage enjoyed using the extraordinary Bugatti for documentation. Derain owned as many as 14 important Bugattis
nearly two years before the German invasion of 1940 compelled during his lifetime, and chassis no. 57589 was the last, becoming
him to hide it. his crowning acquisition.

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The Bugatti was sold back to Docime in December 1956, and In September 2015 the Bugatti was acquired by the consignor, a
sometime over the following year the car was purchased by the respected collector based in Florida. He submitted the car to the
well-known Bugatti dealer Jean de Dobbeleer. He exported the renowned Scott Sargent for a survey. Though the consignor was
Type 57 through Gene Cesari for sale to American owner Julian initially inclined to conduct a comprehensive restoration, Mr. Sargent
Sano, a highly regarded Bugatti enthusiast. noted that the Type 57 retained numerous original components
and details, such as the firewall and remnants of original paint on
In 1963 the Bugatti was purchased by Robert Wells of Akron, Ohio, the undercarriage that lent the car a definitive and irreplaceable
and he went on to retain possession for a remarkable period of authenticity. Consequently, to retain the utmost originality, it
35 years, notably presenting the Type 57 at the August 1969 was decided to limit the restoration to cosmetic considerations
meeting of the American Bugatti Club in Painesville. In 1999 the and service of the original mechanical components as needed.
car traveled to Europe for a period of exhibition, being shown at The interior and top were retrimmed, while the unique coachwork
the Rétromobile and the Techno Classica in 2000 and again at was refinished in a very attractive and distinctive two-tone
Rétromobile as well as the Festival Bugatti in Molsheim a year later. scheme of black with maroon details.

In 2004 the Type 57 passed to Alfred Lechter of Jean, Nevada, The Bugatti has been fastidiously maintained during the
and he displayed the car at the 2007 Palos Verdes Concours consignor’s conservatorship while being presented and driven at
d’Elegance. Two years later the Bugatti received expert attention select events over the past few years, including the ABC Maine Fall
by marque specialist Jim Stranberg in Colorado. The cabriolet Rally in September 2016, the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in
was then presented at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance May 2018, and the Audrain Newport Concours in October 2019,
in August 2009 and participated in the Tour d’Elegance before where it won the Bugatti touring class. RM Sotheby’s specialist
being sold in 2010 to Greek collector Theodore Angelopoulos, who Donnie Gould reports that during a recent test drive the car
commissioned regular maintenance by the Swiss firm Pichler GFG performed extremely well, showing no smoke upon ignition and
AG Classic Center over the next five years. bearing a potent exhaust note.

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The Type 57 is precisely dialed in, displaying acute response of
the brakes, throttle, and steering system and overall flawless
running condition.

It should be noted that this extraordinary Bugatti retains most


of its original factory components, including the important
dual-overhead-cam straight-eight engine, the original chassis
frame, and the exquisitely sculpted D’Ieteren one-off coachwork.
Documented with restoration invoices from Jim Stranberg, Pichler,
and Scott Sargent; a Swiss permis de circulation; a copy of the
French carte grise; a D’Ieteren photo album featuring period
images; entries from the American and International Bugatti
Registers; a FIVA card; and a history by marque expert Pierre-
Yves Laugier; and accompanied by tools and original unrestored
luggage, this beautiful Type 57 is one of very few examples built
in the Aravis-inspired three-seat body style, and the only example
clothed by the Belgian coachbuilder D’Ieteren.

Continually maintained by devoted owners, this highly original


Bugatti Type 57 offers a stunning addition to any important
collection and is an ideal candidate for further presentation at
major concours d’elegance and marque events. Also claiming the
important provenance of ownership by the great Fauvist painter
and Bugatti collector André Derain, 57589 would make a prudent
acquisition for the Molsheim completist searching for a rare,
distinctively attractive one-off example of the venerable Type 57.

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242 1957 PORSCHE 356
A 1600 SPEEDSTER COACHWORK BY REUTTER

CHASSIS NO. 83301 Restored in its original red-over-black color combination


ENGINE NO. 65352 Matching-numbers engine and gearbox
GEARBOX NO. 14258
Originally equipped with optional coupe seats
Documented by copy of Kardex and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
$325,000 – $400,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Includes owner’s manual, tool kit, spare key, and tonneau cover

The arrival of Porsche’s spartan 356 Speedster end of the series in 1958 a mere 2,922 examples
revolutionized the world of low-cost, high-reward had been delivered, with the factory making steady
sports cars, which had been previously dominated improvements to the design every year. Speedsters
in the early 1950s by small British roadsters. were not only well engineered and well built, but fun
Seeking entrée to this growing market segment, to drive, and quickly proved to be dominant in their
New York importer Max Hoffman urged Ferdinand amateur racing classes across the country. Today
Porsche to provide him with a price-competitive no serious Porsche collection is complete without a
model, one that he could sell for a base price of just 356 Speedster.
under $3,000.
Offered here is a fine example of a numbers-
The bare-bones Speedster, with its removable matching 356 A 1600 Speedster, whose factory
windshield and pair of thin bucket seats, was exactly Kardex, a copy of which is included on file, informs
what Hoffman had asked for. Production of these that it was completed 9 May 1957. The 356 left the
hand-built gems began in 1954, and through the factory with sealed-beam headlamps—indicating

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that it was built for the US market—and finished in red with a stripped to bare metal and repainted in its original color. It was
black leatherette interior and cloth top, as it appears today. The fitted with a new and correct interior with refinished gauges, the
car was also fitted with 356 coupe seats rather than the standard original chrome was replated, and the wheels were also replaced
Speedster buckets. It is powered by a 70 bhp twin-carb, 1,582 with a set of dated stock wheels. Furthermore, the engine was
cc air-cooled four-cylinder engine, no. 65352, with a four-speed removed, detailed, and the seals replaced, and the gas tank was
manual transmission and drum brakes. also completely restored. It is presented with a highly detailed
engine bay, and the restoration was recently freshened with
Previous owners include Mr. Tom Scott, a national PCA concours new carpeting, a new top, and selectively restored brightwork.
judge, and Mr. Larry Grace, a prominent Denver businessman The consignor states that this fine Speedster is supplied with a
and collector. Under the previous ownership, the Speedster was correct spare wheel, tool kit, owner’s manual, and tonneau cover.

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243 1961 FERRARI 250 GT

CABRIOLET SERIES II COACHWORK BY PININFARINA

CHASSIS NO. 2587 Ferrari Classiche Certified; accompanied by Red Book


ENGINE NO. 2587 Matching-numbers chassis, engine,
GEARBOX NO. 221 E
gearbox, and differential
DIFFERENTIAL NO. 36 CA
Exceptional concours-quality restoration
in striking, rare original colors
$1,400,000 – $1,700,000 Well-known ownership history with
several long-term caretakers
One of seven delivered in Grigio Fumo
over Pelle Beige interior

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modern chassis components in a combination that today’s
collectors can particularly enjoy on vintage touring events.

Chassis no. 2587, the 131st of the 200 examples built, was
completed in July 1961. It was originally finished in Grigio Fumo
over a beige vinyl-and-leather interior, as it appears today, and
was equipped with the overdrive transmission. The cabriolet left
the Pininfarina plant after final assembly in July 1961 and was
sold as a direct sale from the factory to Mr. Daniel Belozlan, a
Frenchman residing in California. Belozlan eventually became
one of the longest-term cabriolet owners, maintaining his car
until 1986, when it was sold through Richard Straman to Richard
W. Gent of Euclid, Ohio.

Mr. Gent had the car restored by Joe Piscazzi in red with a beige
As the 250 GT model line continued to develop at the twilight of interior, and afterwards it was exhibited at the Ferrari Club
1959, Ferrari introduced a second generation of Pinin Farina– of America (FCA) International Concours in 1989 and 1990.
bodied luxury cabriolets, essentially a grand touring version of the A handful of further owners on the East Coast followed, including
concurrent competition-derived 250 California spider. Featuring William Kevin Collins of Louisville and Robert Weis of Pittsburgh,
four-wheel disc brakes and the outside-plug engine developed who exhibited it at several of the Cavallino Classics in West Palm
during the Testa Rossa campaigns, the new cabriolet was the Beach, earning FCA Platinum honors as well as, in 2000, Coppa
most tractably powerful 250 GT to date, claiming both fine road Bella Macchina and Coppa Strada GT.
manners and strong performance.
Around 2004 the cabriolet was acquired by Gary Lilienthal of
Only 200 examples of the second-series cabriolets were Boston, who displayed it at several events in New England.
built, lending the model equal parts rarity and elegance. It was eventually purchased from him by the previous owner,
These mid-production 250 GTs offer the best of both ends of under whose ownership it was completely disassembled down
the spectrum, as their striking open coachwork envelopes more to bare metal and freshly restored to original, factory-correct

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appearance, including the proper original colors and a fresh Pebble Beach judging standards. Work included the installation
leather interior. The matching-numbers drivetrain was fully of a new convertible top, a complete, new exhaust system, the
disassembled and rebuilt; the front and rear suspension were fabrication and installation of a new original-style fuel tank, and
also disassembled and inspected, the generator and dynamo gauges repaired to ensure full functionality. New rubber and
rebuilt, and the transmission was resealed. Then the car was seals were installed, select wiring was replaced, the front and
presented at the Ferrari 70th Anniversary special display at Casa rear disc calipers were rebuilt, the steering box was adjusted,
Ferrari during the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. brake calipers and engine hardware were cad plated, correct-
It was acquired by the current owner, an esteemed private collector, style hose clamps were installed in the engine bay, and lastly,
in August 2018. Most recently, the car won the Excellence in Class all three carburetors were rebuilt and later tuned on the dyno to
award at the 2019 Cavallino Classic Sports Sunday at Mar-a-Lago ensure they were to proper specification.
Concours, in addition to being shown at the 2019 Cincinnati
Concours d’Elegance and the prestigious 2019 Pebble Beach Presented in superb concours-quality condition and complete
Concours d’Elegance. with Ferrari Classiche certification, detailed records, photographs,
promotional materials, owner’s manuals, and tool roll, this is an
Prior to being shown at Pebble Beach, the Ferrari was sent to the utterly outstanding second-series Pininfarina cabriolet sure to
award-winning team at RM Auto Restoration in preparation for impress any and all admirers.

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244 1939 LINCOLN-ZEPHYR COUPE

CHASSIS NO. H 71290 Offered from the collection of Paul Teutul Jr.
keeping Lincoln alive. In 1939, 21,000 were built,
One of 2,500 three-window coupes built for 1939 including 2,500 three-window coupes, like this example,
$140,000 – $180,000 Equipped with factory radio and the first to include hydraulic brakes. Production of the
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Columbia two-speed rear axle Zephyr continued through 1948, though the Zephyr
An older restoration that continues to present beautifully name was dropped in 1947.

Not unlike Packard with its One-Ten and One-Twenty This Zephyr three-window coupe is offered from the
series and Cadillac with the LaSalle, Lincoln introduced collection of Paul Teutul Jr., noted fabricator and
a lower-priced line to help it endure the tough times designer for the American Chopper television series and
following the stock market crash in 1929. Debuting in later his own design firm, Paul Jr. Designs. It is finished in
November 1935 (as a 1936 model), the streamlined stunning black with a tan leather interior and equipped
Zephyr shared its name with the newfangled diesel with a factory radio. Most important, it features
trains on the Burlington Railroad. Helped by Edsel Ford its original Lincoln V-12 engine and the Columbia
and a young designer, Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie, John two-speed rear-end ideal for more relaxed highway
Tjaarda of the Briggs Body Company is credited with cruising. It has been recently freshened, including its
the advanced design. A new 110 hp V-12 derived from mechanical and electrical systems. Underhood, the car
Ford’s flathead V-8 resides underhood. has been comprehensively detailed.

Despite the car’s svelte good looks, the bold Art Deco Teutul, an avid collector of Lincoln-Zephyrs, describes
styling was not for everyone. Ford Motor Company this car as “simply stunning,” stating, “Anyone would be
executives were never happy with sales. Yet, of 18,994 proud to own this Zephyr. It is one of the best examples
Lincolns sold in 1936, 17,715 were Zephyrs, arguably I have ever owned. The car is just fantastic.”

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1939 PACKARD
TWELVE 2/4-PASSENGER COUPE 245

One of nine examples believed to survive CHASSIS NO. 1238-2008


with wheelbases of 134 inches and 139 inches,
Formerly owned by television star Ken Kercheval respectively. Vacuum-assisted brakes and even a
Nicely presented and ready for touring vacuum-assisted clutch made for easy, light operation. $125,000 – $150,000
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic So, while the Packard Twelve offered here is a big, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
grand car in the very finest of tastes, it is surprisingly
pleasant and very enjoyable to drive.
Packard’s legendary twelve-cylinder cars are among
the most respected of all pre-war American Classics. One of only nine known extant 1939 17th Series
From 1916–23, the “Twin Six” established Packard’s Packard Twelve coupes, this example is a 1238 body
leadership in the luxury automobile market, and style built on the 1707 chassis. It is said to have
after a hiatus for the model, a new twelve-cylinder formerly been owned by actor Ken Kercheval, best
Packard returned in 1932, joining Cadillac and known for his work on television’s Dallas. Its features
Lincoln in the multi-cylinder race. For seven years the include the traditional golf-club compartment,
Twelve powered the largest, most powerful machines rumble seat with correct leather armrests, a full set
offered by Packard before finally succumbing to the of personalized luggage in the accessory rear trunk,
Depression-era consumer slump. Even those of rare radio antenna hood mascot, dual side-mount
means sought smaller, more cost-effective options; spare tires, newer wide whitewalls, and numerous
the expensive Twelve was dropped in 1939. Only 446 other elegant touches. It is said to be an absolute
examples left Detroit in the final year. joy to drive, with excellent acceleration and cornering
abilities given its size and age. An ideal vehicle for
For 1939 no fewer than 14 body styles were offered CCCA, AACA, or Packard Club tours and events, this
in the factory catalogue, and the chassis offered exceptional and rare Packard Twelve coupe is a true
in two wheelbase lengths, the 1707 and 1708, must-own for any Packard aficionado.

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246 1934 PACKARD TWELVE
INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM
SPORT PHAETON
VEHICLE NO. 13405229011 COACHWORK IN THE STYLE OF LEBARON
ENGINE NO. 902 242
BODY NO. 3
A stunning re-creation of the amazingly From 1916–23, the “Twin Six” established Packard’s
rare and desirable Packard leadership in the luxury automobile market. After a
$400,000 – $475,000 Built by the legendary restorer Fran Roxas hiatus for the model, a new twelve-cylinder Packard
Beautifully maintained and presented returned in 1932, joining Cadillac and Lincoln in the
multi-cylinder race. The Twelve powered Packard’s
largest, most exclusive machines for seven years
before becoming a fatality of the Depression-era

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capable of speeds in excess of 90 mph and acceleration that
could rival almost anything else on the road.

Easily one of the most dramatic of all the Eleventh Series body
styles, the 1108 sport phaeton was originally designed by the
great Alexis de Sakhnoffsky. Traditionally more conservative
in styling that its competitors, Packard was relatively late in
recognizing styling’s value as a sales tool. It wasn’t until 1932
that president and general manager James Alvan Macauley
finally accepted the idea and appointed a group of expert stylists,
led by Sakhnoffsky, to work with Edward Macauley, Packard’s
in-house styling head. The Murray Body Corporation and LeBaron
were also drafted into the mix, the latter already established
as a leading design firm, but the main outside influence was
Raymond Dietrich.

Dietrich, who had co-founded LeBaron in New York City with


fellow designer Thomas Hibbard in 1920, had later formed
Dietrich Inc. and begun designing custom bodies for Packard,
automobile market in 1939. Many of Packard’s most desirable Lincoln, Marmon, and other manufacturers. One of his most
models, including the truly stunning sport phaeton, come from influential designs was for the 1929 Packard 645 DeLuxe Eight,
this storied period of power, streamlining, and exclusivity. a dramatic concept with a raised beltline, giving the impression of
decreased height and increased length. One of the period’s great
Though all Twelves are highly desirable today, 1934’s Eleventh American automotive designs, it dictated the Packard look all the
Series cars are especially prized for their graceful, streamlined way through the Eleventh Series represented in the 1934 Twelve
coachwork which retained the Packard classic upright body sport phaeton design seen here.
stance and the prominent radiator grille with the iconic tombstone-
shaped shell. Offered on two different chassis lengths and with Working within that famous Packard design aesthetic,
nearly two dozen different body styles, the 1934 Twelves were Sakhnoffsky wrought his own sensational design, leading with
powered by a 160-horsepower, 445.5-cubic-inch V-12 engine Dietrich’s new, taller radiator to his majestic false hood and the
backed by a three-speed synchromesh manual transmission. sculpted ovoid pontoon fenders that were another of his signature
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the beads flowing down from the front fenders and around the
wheel openings were eliminated, and the running boards were
not anchored to the front fenders. From any angle, Sakhnoffsky’s
design is the essence of the sporting phaeton: elegant yet rakish,
elements that are masterfully incorporated in this LeBaron-style
sport phaeton.

At an invoice price of nearly $8,000 each, the sport phaetons were


almost twice the cost of a standard 1934 model. Consequently, it
is believed that only four original LeBaron Model 1108 examples
were produced. Each was a full custom model built to the exacting
tastes of those who ordered it. With the rarity, exclusivity, and
incredibly large price tag, only ultrawealthy luminaries such as
Clark Gable were able to purchase them in the period. All known
examples are featured in prominent, long-term private collections
and museums, and none are likely to enter the market in the
near future. To experience the sport phaeton on the road, a finely
crafted re-creation may be the only available option.

This 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve sport phaeton was handcrafted


by master coachbuilder Fran Roxas of Chicago, Illinois, using
truly exceptional LeBaron-style coachwork. Completed in 1987,
the sport phaeton was finished in stunning blue with matching
leather upholstery and impressive details that include dual
remote spotlights, Pilot Ray driving lights, wind wings, and wide
whitewalls on chromed wire wheels. This is an outstanding way
to experience one of Packard’s rarest and most glamorous
offerings. Built with no expense spared, the car was even shown
at the prestigious Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, where
the judges were so taken by its beauty that it was incredibly
awarded Best of Show. The car has been well maintained since,
underscoring the quality of the work completed by Roxas. A
wonderful tribute to one of Packard’s finest creations, this sport
phaeton remains simply stunning and would be a wonderful
addition to any Packard collection.

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247 1974 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE

CHASSIS NO. 9114400158 One of just 528 examples built for North America
This handsome example was completed in October
ENGINE NO. 6340982 Highly original and in award-winning condition 1973 and delivered in very striking Guards Red over a
Matching-numbers engine; only 40,642 original miles black leatherette interior. The Carrera was originally
$125,000 – $175,000 Known and exceedingly well-documented history optioned with factory air-conditioning, a Blaupunkt
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE stereo radio, front fog lamps, rear spoiler, 15-inch
Extensive original correspondence and detailed records
Fuchs light alloy wheels, as well as stabilizer bars,
Original owner’s manuals, tool kit, and air compressor
and Koni shock absorbers. Today, showing fewer than
41,000 documented original miles, this very desirable
For the 1974 model year Porsche introduced its new Carrera has clearly been very well cared for over its
G-series 911 platform to meet new the American lifetime. The ownership history is documented with
safety standards. These rules mandated more heavily a detailed file of correspondence, comprehensive
reinforced front and rear inner structures to better award history, and records dating back to the original
withstand low-speed impacts. The model was now owner. Interested bidders are encouraged to review the
offered as a base 911, the 911 S, and the top-of-the line extensive history file at the Access the Knowledge desk
911 Carrera. The cars destined for the North American onsite or to refer to an RM Sotheby’s representative
market featured the 2.7-liter Type 911/93 engine with for additional information.
K-Jetronic fuel injection, which produced 175 bhp.
The Carrera boasted widened rear quarters to Most recently the Carrera was serviced prior to the sale
accommodate wider Fuchs alloy wheels and larger and is offered with its original owner’s manuals, tool set
tires. The Carrera also carried the “ducktail” rear and tow hook, air compressor and tire pressure gauge,
spoiler and front air dam introduced on the ’73 RS. spare key, and spare wheel. An exceptionally original
Distinctive “Carrera” graphics were featured along the Porsche, this example is ideal for club shows and
sides of the car. continued preservation.

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One of 633 Mark II Tigers built CHASSIS NO. B382100504 LRXFE


When Sunbeam’s parent company, the Rootes Group,
Finished in its original color of Carnival ENGINE NO. 2056 A22KK
was sold to Chrysler Corporation, the Ford-powered Tiger BODY NO. JAL 700402
Red with accent stripes
was ultimately discontinued from the lineup. Fewer than
Bare-metal, 1,800-hour restoration 7,100 were built, including just 633 Mark IIs.
Only two owners since new $130,000 – $160,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Includes both hardtop and new convertible top The first owner took delivery of this Tiger in Europe,
driving it about the Continent before shipping it home
The Sunbeam Alpine was introduced in 1959. Despite to the United States in Ohio. Family life eventually got
its humble underpinnings of the Hillman Husky and a in the way, and the Sunbeam was put away until the
78 hp, 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine of the Sunbeam consignor acquired the car from the daughter of the
Rapier, the Alpine was blessed with a fashionable original owner six years ago; the odometer read just
finned body penned by Rootes’ own designers. 33,000 miles. The consignor, a restoration shop owner
A more powerful V-8 version, dubbed the Tiger, was who previously restored other Tigers, commenced with
introduced in 1964. an 1,800-hour restoration with authenticity foremost.

Initial cars were fitted with a 164 hp, 260 cu. in. Ford The Tiger was stripped to bare metal and refinished
V-8 and Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed transmission. in its original Carnival Red with accent side stripes
The brainchild of Rootes’ US West Coast sales manager, replicated as built. Both hardtop and a new soft top are
Ian Garrad, the $3,500 car was somewhat of a budget included. Since restoration, it has been driven around
Cobra; in fact, Carroll Shelby did much of the engineering, 3,000 miles. The consignor describes it as fully sorted
including building the prototype. Later Mark II versions, and an excellent performer. It has not since been
built under Chrysler, were treated to Ford’s 210 hp shown, providing the new owner with an outstanding
289 V-8 along with a number of distinct updates. opportunity to showcase this mighty Mark II Tiger.

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1973 FERRARI 365 GTB/4
DAYTONA BERLINETTA
COACHWORK BY SCAGLIETTI

CHASSIS NO. 16109 Finished in its original combination


of Giallo Fly over Nero
Noted as a North American prototype
$500,000 – $575,000 for the 1973 model year
Delivered with factory air-conditioning
and power windows
Documented by marque historian Marcel Massini
A striking example of Maranello’s
famed V-12 grand tourer

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The 365 GTB/4 was introduced at the 1968 Paris Salon as the that the front-engine/rear-drive layout could still produce cutting-
replacement to the legendary 275 GTB/4. It featured dramatic edge performance.
new lines penned by Leonardi Fioravanti at Pininfarina, and it
quickly picked up the nickname Daytona from Ferrari’s dramatic Lurking under the car’s hood was an all-new 4.4-liter V-12 engine
1-2-3 sweep of the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967.While it looked that gave the Daytona more than enough performance to back
remarkably different from the outgoing 275, the design was up its breathtaking looks. The engine was topped with six Weber
nothing short of groundbreaking, and it would set the tone carburetors, allowing for the Daytona to produce 352 horsepower
for Ferrari styling for years to come. At that time, Lamborghini with 315 foot-pounds of torque at 7,500 rpm. Its performance
had already introduced the mid-engined Miura to great acclaim, was incredible, as it could rocket to a top speed of 174 mph
and many believed that all high-performance supercars of after passing 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. That top speed was
the future would be mid-engined. With the introduction of 3 mph faster than the Miura P400, making it the world’s fastest
the Daytona, Ferrari stuck to what made them famous, asserting production car at its unveiling.

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When new, the Daytona was praised by both customers and the The Daytona remained in production through 1973, and 1,284
motoring press alike, and perhaps one of the most well-known examples were produced in total, making it one of the most
quotes about the Daytona’s performance came from noted racing successful models the company had ever produced. Sadly, this
driver and later automotive journalist Paul Frère. After reportedly would be the traditional Ferrari grand tourer for quite some time,
taking the Daytona to 176 mph on the Italian autostrada in 1969, as it was replaced by the 365 GT4 BB, which bore a mid-mounted,
he commented that the radio was useless past 120 mph. He flat 12-cylinder engine.
further noted that “if you go faster, it’s the engine that makes
the music, the finest music of all to the ears of the enthusiast, According to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, chassis 16109
and the music he can enjoy in a well-sprung car, fitted with such was completed by the factory on 12 July 1972. Notably,
amenities as electric window lifters, air-conditioning…and a really Massini reports that this car was a factory prototype for the
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1972. Following its completion, the Daytona was delivered Award at the Ferrari Club of America Concours, no small feat
to official Ferrari dealer Yonge Steeles Motors in Thornhill, considering the standards of what is undoubtedly the world’s
Ontario, Canada, in September 1972, where it was sold to most collectable marque. Following a pleasurable stint with
a Toronto resident, Mr. Bill Popovich. The car was tastefully the same owner from 1999 to 2016, the Daytona wasoffered
finished in Giallo Fly over Nero leather and featured the for sale. At this time the car’s mileage was recorded at just over
desirable optional extras such as air-conditioning and 48,000 miles, 8,000 of which were accrued since restoration.
power windows.
Sporting its original factory colors, chassis 16109 presents the
In the late 1990s, the Ferrari was reported to have benefitted wonderful opportunity to acquire the last true Ferrari model built
from a full nut-and-bolt restoration where it was brought back before the Fiat merger and would be an excellent example to
to factory condition. In 1998 the car was awarded a Platinum drive and enjoy as intended.

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250 1932 DUESENBERG MODEL J

STATIONARY VICTORIA COACHWORK BY ROLLSTON

CHASSIS NO. 2505 A one-off, bespoke, and highly sporting Duesenberg


Rollston was relatively short-lived, as American
ENGINE NO. J-490 Original chassis, firewall, engine, and coachwork
FIREWALL NO. 2505 coachbuilders go—it was established in 1921
BODY NO. 486-A Formerly of the Atwell Family and under new ownership by 1938. In seventeen
Collection for over five decades years, the Queens, New York, firm made a major

$1,200,000 – $1,400,000
Well-known and documented history, with Rollston impression, producing a wide range of bodies on
build records and delivery photographs all the great chassis of the Classic Era. They were
Extensive recent sorting including full engine notable for the consistently well-proportioned and
rebuild by Classic & Exotic Service attractive beauty of their work in a wide variety
Available publicly for the first time in 70 years of styles, from convertibles to formal town cars,

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special rear-seat cabinetry and cloisonné interior hardware,
as well as upholstery in whipcord bound in suede leather.
The trunk was “notched” around the Model J’s standard fuel
filler, an eccentric Rollston touch also seen on the convertible
Victorias of similar line. Remarkably, original photographs of the
car as-new survive, attesting to its finish and trim.

The Rollston records note the original owner of J-490 as a


Mr. Norris, identified further by Duesenberg historian Ray Wolff
as Richard Norris of Chicago; Rollston serviced the completed car
for Mr. Norris in 1934. Shortly thereafter, the car passed to its
second owner, Lewis McComb Herzog, a New York stockbroker,
then to Richard Weil, a member of the Straus family, owners of
Macy’s and Bamberger’s. Later it was sold through the well-known
New York dealer in used Duesenbergs, Louis Hodich, to Gerald W.
Sutcliffe of New York in 1945. Following brief ownership by an
Ed Wordling, the car was purchased by Edward R. Kersh, who had
saved up his army pay from World War II service and spent all of
it on the car he dubbed “my Dusie.”

and for exceptionally high quality. The doors of Rollston bodies


close, to this day, with an especially satisfying, solid click, and
the hardware throughout is of robust strength down to the door
hinges. Simply put, Rollston built some of the very finest American
coachwork ever produced, and their work was seldom better than
when executed on the mighty Duesenberg chassis.

Representing a true one-off commission, chassis number 2505,


with engine number J-490, was the only Duesenberg Model J
delivered with this body style, a fixed-roof or “stationary” version
of Rollston’s famous convertible Victoria. Surviving letters and
build sheets from Rollston’s Rudy Creteur note that the design,
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In 1950, J-490 was acquired from Mr. Kersh by Rodgers Wheeler Following brief ownership by New Jersey restaurateur Herman B.
of Nyack, New York, an early member of the Classic Car Club of Zinn, the Model J passed in 1964 to legendary New York plastic
America. Five years later it passed, via the great Duesenberg surgeon and automobile enthusiast Dr. Samuel Scher. In January
mechanic Jim Hoe, to Max and Cecile Obie, proprietors of Obie’s 1965, J-490 was purchased from Dr. Scher by Robert Atwell of
Autorama of Famous Cars, a sideshow attraction in which Fredericksburg, Texas. Mr. Atwell was carefully assembling a
the couple’s colorful automobiles were exhibited at fairs and well-chosen collection of Full Classics, exhibited to the public in his
carnivals. Not long after purchasing J-490, the Obies brought it Classic Car Showcase museum in Kerrville. Prior to its departure
to the first major meet hosted by the burgeoning Auburn Cord to Texas, the Model J was cosmetically restored for Mr. Atwell
Duesenberg Club in Avon, Pennsylvania. by Gus Reuter, the pioneering automobile coachbuilder-turned-

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restorer of the Reuter Coach Works in the Bronx. Indications are Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Duesenberg historian Don
that the body was not removed from the chassis; to this day the Howell wrote of the Pebble Beach appearance in the ACD Club’s
car has never been fully taken apart. Newsletter, describing J-490 as “my all-time favorite closed-body
Duesenberg on the short chassis.”
The restored Duesenberg achieved Senior status in CCCA
competition, earning its first 100-point score in 1970, and in J-490 and the remainder of the family collection would
1967 was a First Place winner at the ACD Club National Reunion eventually pass into the hands of Bob Atwell’s son, Rich,
in Auburn, Indiana. It would be driven in 1979 on the CCCA’s who has faithfully maintained the cars and continued to
Texas Bluebonnet CARavan, and in 1981 it appeared at the occasionally display them at national concours d’elegance.

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After its Pebble Beach appearance, however, the Duesenberg Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, then driven without fault in
remained on display in the Classic Car Showcase and was not that year’s Duesenberg Tour through the White Mountains of New
exhibited to the public for nearly 35 years. Only in April 2016 was it Hampshire, continuing the Atwell tradition of both showstopping
successfully acquired by the current owner, a longtime enthusiast beauty and driving excellence.
and great admirer of this specific car, for his respected private
collection, thus ending 51 years in the Atwell family’s hands. Few legitimately one-off Duesenbergs have become available in
recent years—fewer still boast the exceptional known, continuous
In its present ownership, J-490’s mellowed restoration has history of this unique Rollston Stationary Victoria, which has
been extensively freshened, with a new top, trunk covering, and benefitted from over 50 years in one of the country’s great Full
pleated brown leather interior fitted by Dan Kirkpatrick, and the Classic collections and more recent extensive mechanical and
engine has been fully rebuilt by noted Duesenberg specialist cosmetic preparation. It is an exceptional Model J, ideal for both
Brian Joseph’s Classic & Exotic Service of Troy, Michigan. showing and enthusiastic driving, both well in the tradition of the
Following this work, the car was exhibited proudly at the 2018 men who have owned and loved it for the last 88 years.

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251 1927 BUGATTI TYPE 38A
GRAND SPORT

CHASSIS NO. 38470 Formerly of the John Rich Collection


ENGINE NO. 209 One of 39 factory supercharged Type 38A models
Originally owned by racing driver L.G. “Batch” Bachelier
$350,000 – $400,000 Well-maintained older restoration by Donald Koleman
Veteran of numerous tours and rallies
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

The Type 38A offered here, chassis no. 38470, Mountain racing handicap in 1931 and in the JCC
was one of reportedly 39 examples built with a High Speed Trial at Brooklands in 1932.
powerful supercharged engine. Fitted with the
factory’s attractive boat-tailed aluminum Grand The car’s subsequent owner was named Child
Sport coachwork, it remained at the factory for over and lived near Rotherham, who in turn sold it to a
a year before it was delivered at a special price to B. Reesof West Hampstead, London. By this time
London dealer Colonel Sorel on 23 October 1928. its chassis and body had been shortened to make
Colonel Sorel, in turn, sold the car to the original a two-seater, and the engine was replaced with the
owner, L.G. “Batch” Bachelier, a well-known racing current unit. In this form the car was exported from
driver of the period, who drove the car in the JCC England in the early 1960s and enjoyed a handful
High Speed trials of July 1929. In the early 1930s of new owners in the USA, including Richard Winer
the car was sold to Denis Evans, who raced it in of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who sold the car to
the British Automobile Racing Club Open Meeting Dr. Terry Bennett of New Hampshire.

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At the dissolution of Dr. Bennett’s collection in 1991, the Bugatti which runs on roller bearings, was prepped for spirited driving
became one of the early acquisitions in the noted collection of with an electric fan and a polished radiator expansion tank, and
John Rich, Sr., in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rich commissioned a 12-volt plug was fitted under the dashboard. The result is an
a full restoration of the car to its original configuration by noted excellent event car, which has reportedly been very reliable on
Bugatti specialist Donald Koleman’s Competition Motors. several tours, including the most recent North American Bugatti
After restoration the car was regularly shown by Mr. Rich, Owners Tour. It is well suited for the same use with a new,
appearing at the 1993 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, at enthusiastic caretaker.
Meadowbrook in 1994, and Amelia Island in 2004.
Please note that the successful buyer of this lot will have right of
The current owner acquired the car from the Rich Collection in first refusal to acquire a period-correct supercharger, no. 008,
2016 and has invested in sorting it for the road, including fitting along with a few other limited spares. Contact an RM Sotheby’s
a custom-made reproduction Bennington Blower. The engine, specialist for additional information.

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252 1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE
SERIES 1 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER

CHASSIS NO. 876338 Highly desirable flat-floor, welded-louver Series 1


ENGINE NO. R 3131-9 Original matching-numbers drivetrain
GEARBOX NO. EB 2283 JS
BODY NO. R 2631 California car for many years
Photo-documented concours restoration
by marque specialists
$240,000 – $280,000 Over $250,000 in itemized receipts
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Includes Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate

Turning the automotive industry on its head upon its color scheme of Opalescent Gunmetal Grey with
introduction in 1961, Jaguar’s E-Type was nothing a red leather interior and black top. One of the
short of the most spectacular car the world had most sought-after and collectable E-Type variants
seen in the post-war era. As so often told, Enzo is an early Series 1 flat-floor car with the welded-
Ferrari declared the E-type “the most beautiful car louver bonnet (as opposed to later cars with louvers
in the world.” Jaguar proved yet again that it was stamped directly into the bonnet). This E-Type is
one of the world’s top manufacturers of sports understood to have been originally delivered in
cars. What was perhaps more impressive was the California and was reportedly in the ownership of the
E-Type’s performance. It boasted a 0–60 mph time famous Alioto’s restaurant family, known for their
of 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph. iconic Fisherman’s Wharf seafood restaurant in San
Francisco. Subsequently, it was owned by Mrs. Alvie
This stunning E-Type is a highly desirable first- Dodd of San Rafael, California, as evidenced by a
series roadster finished elegantly in its original copy of a 1979 title accompanying the car.

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Recently, this E-Type was the recipient of a comprehensive in the UK were fitted. Interior trim is from BAS Heritage of Palm
restoration to show specifications. The exceptional body and Springs, California. The original color scheme was retained and
paintwork were completed by David Ferguson of Images Auto appears today as it did when it left Jaguar in December 1961. A
Body in Campbell, California, a leading West Coast Jaguar tool kit, jack, and handbooks, as well as a Jaguar Heritage Trust
specialist shop. The body was brought down to bare metal, while certificate, accompany the car. As testament to the quality of the
the chassis was media blasted. The remainder of the restoration work performed, the restored E-Type received a medal at the
was completed by Richard Jenkins, a noted Atlanta-area Jaguar 2019 Atlanta Concours d’Elegance.
specialist and longtime Jaguar master technician. The original
engine, gearbox, and rear axle were overhauled and appear in Checking off all the boxes for collectability, authenticity, and
“as-new” condition. The original crankshaft remains in the car at quality, this early Series 1 E-Type roadster with early welded
standard factory specifications. The braking system and wiring louvers and flat floors presents an exciting opportunity to acquire
were completely refurbished, while period tires from Longstone one of the very best examples of Jaguar’s most iconic sports car.

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253 1957 MERCEDES-BENZ
300 SL ROADSTER
CHASSIS NO. 198.042.7500397 A desirable early production 300 SL roadster
While the original Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing”
BODY NO. 198.042.7500325 Formerly of the Dr. Irwin Ginsberg collection coupe was exiting stage left in 1957, its successor,
Engine rebuilt under prior ownership the 300 SL roadster, was debuting at that year’s
$700,000 – $800,000 Accompanied by copy of Mercedes-Benz data card Geneva Salon. The conversion of the 300 SL to
an open car meant redesigning the chassis, which
was strengthened significantly to compensate
for the loss of the roof structure. The headlamps
were changed, the grille was made smaller, and
a chrome molding was added below the doors.

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Production of the roadster continued until early 1963, and with
1,858 built, it proved even more popular than its gull-winged
predecessor, yet it still remained exclusive enough among
the well-to-do. Like the earlier coupe, it was, in its day, the car
in which to see and be seen, and it was favored by celebrities,
racing drivers, and just about anyone who appreciated fine
machinery and who also had the bank account to acquire it.
Today the 300 SL still carries with it an indelible aura of speed,
power, and sophisticated style. It is fast enough for the sports-car
lover yet comfortable enough for those who demand luxury, and
it has remained for nearly 60 years as one of the most desirable
automobiles in the world.

According to its Mercedes-Benz data card, the very early


The famed racing-derived twin-cam, six-cylinder engine produced production roadster offered here, chassis number 7500397, was
some 215 horsepower, and the revised rear suspension now originally delivered finished in Blue (DB 334) with a Cream interior
boasted a compensating spring, which was added to reduce and was equipped with a 3.89:1 rear axle, U.S.-specification
the oversteering tendencies of the Gullwing’s single-jointed swing gauges and equipment, and without turn signals. An original
axle arrangement. U.S.-delivery model, its earliest known history can be tracked
to Buffalo, New York. Among its owners in Buffalo was Dr. Irwin
Enthusiasts who may have worried about the 300 SL going “soft” A. Ginsberg, a renowned otolaryngologist, oenophile, and
had absolutely nothing to concern themselves about. The roadster passionate automobile collector known for his fine Classics that
remained among the fastest automobiles on the road, as it was won awards all over the country, including Best of Show at the
capable of 155 mph, depending on the final drive ratio specified. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1985.

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The car was enjoyed by a succession of other owners in Florida, and accented by color-matched wheels and factory hub caps.
Ohio, California, and Michigan before joining a prominent The interior is similarly well preserved and in excellent order, fitted
private collection in California several years ago. The car’s prior with a dash clock and Becker Mexico radio. As a 1957 model,
owner had its engine, a replacement 1958 unit, rebuilt by the it would be a wonderful and ideal entrant for a wide variety of
respected Mercedes-Benz authority Jim Cosgrove of Oldtimer historic motoring events, including the California Mille, Colorado
Restoration Center in Harvard, Massachusetts, in addition to Grand, or Copperstate 1000.
other mechanical work, including inspection of the rear axle and
transmission. Under current ownership the car has been routinely The 300 SL roadster has become every bit as desirable as its
serviced and enjoyed. famous Gullwing sibling; no enthusiast’s stable is complete
without one. This early example, long treasured by its caretakers,
The 300 SL presents beautifully in Fire Engine Red with a would be an ideal acquisition for the lady or gentleman who thrills
black soft top, equipped with a driver’s-side Talbot-style mirror, in the sport of driving.

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254 1970 ISO GRIFO GL SERIES II
COACHWORK BY BERTONE

CHASSIS NO. GL 050336 1970 Turin Motor Show car; prototype


Following a successful stint at Ferrari, Italian
for the series II Grifo
engineer Giotto Bizzarrini wanted to continue his
One of only 23 examples equipped
$500,000 – $550,000 with the five-speed ZF gearbox
efforts in racing. It was after finding similar-minded
people and the appropriate means that Bizzarrini
Believed to be the personal car of Piero Rivolta
attempted to follow his dream. However, after
Documented in Isorivolta: The Men, the some time it became apparent that his focus was
Machines by Winston Goodfellow
devoted to campaigning the A3/C race car, whereas
Beautifully restored throughout partners Nuccio Bertone and Renzo Rivolta were
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A3/L to be a commercial success. In 1964 plans were put in Chassis number 336, offered here, has a fascinating early
place to develop a more refined version of the A3/L, to be known history. Constructed in October 1970, and fitted with the
as the Iso Grifo GL (Gran Lusso). It was hoped that the car Chevrolet 350/350 engine, highly desirable five-speed ZF
would be produced in greater numbers than the A3 variants—of gearbox, and air-conditioning, it was the prototype Series II.
which only a handful had been made—and would offer genuine The Grifo was then exhibited at the 1970 Turin Motor Show
competition to Ferrari and Maserati. finished in Polo White with a blue leather interior. Notably,
the original build sheet has “SAL. TORINO” inscribed upon
Perhaps inevitably, given their differing motivations, the it, and it is also believed that the car was used for other
collaboration between Bizzarrini and Rivolta came to an end in promotional events and advertising. Furthermore, it was
1965. Thereafter, Bizzarrini continued to produce the models featured in the original Iso Grifo publicity brochure as well as
previously known as the A3/C—now reworked as the Bizzarrini other PR photos, and was the personal car of Piero Rivolta,
5300 Corsa and Strada—while Rivolta pursued production of who had succeeded his father as managing director of the
the Iso Grifo GL independently. company upon his death in 1966.

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As is common with many prototypes, this car has a number of Grifo was reported to have covered just over 87,000 kilometers
distinctive or, in some cases, unique features. It was the first from new. The previous owner had made a point to preserve
Grifo to be supplied with covered headlamps and the first of the car; however, recognizing its significance and anticipating
just 17 “long-nose” cars, known as the Grifo Series II or IR8. the future, the current owner commissioned a full restoration.
While in the custody of Piero Rivolta, the original engine was
damaged—thought to have been caused by insufficient airflow to Mann’s Restoration spent over 28 months and 1,000 hours
the radiator—and revisions were made to the Series I–style front restoring the car to its former glory. Over 400 hours alone were
valance as a result. This revision was then incorporated on later spent on the metal, body, and paintwork. Currently, the car
Series II cars. Chassis 336 was also fitted with a thicker wood rim presents in excellent condition. One would be hard-pressed
steering wheel, apparently in response to Piero Rivolta wanting to find a more pristine example. Sitting on Campagnolo alloy
a more sporting appearance for the motor show car. Finally, wheels, the car is also fitted with a period-correct Becker Mexico
thedashboard is fitted with a distinctive wooden “ISORIVOLTA” radio and even retains the original “Iso” stamped ignition key.
plaque fitted for publicity purposes. This necessitated relocating Further, the car is accompanied with a copy of the original build
some of the dash controls to the panel immediately forward of sheet from Iso, a copy of the owner’s manual, press photos,
the gear lever as a result and is contrary to usual “production” restoration photographs and invoices, and parts catalogue.
Grifo practice.
With total production of just over 400 units, any Iso Grifo is a
The car was imported into the United States in 1982, where its rare beast indeed. As a prototype 1970 Turin Motor Show car and
Californian custodian and founding member of the Iso Bizzarrini personal transport of the managing director, it must surely rank
Owners Club cared for the car until March 2017. By that time the as one of the most significant examples of any Grifo.

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255 1978 JAGUAR
XJS GROUP 44 TRANS-AM

CHASSIS NO. 78-44 Winner of the 1978 Trans-Am Category 1


For 1978 the relationship continued, and the body
ENGINE NO. XJS-003 Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Championship
for the offered car, chassis no. 78-44, received a
Campaigned by the legendary Bob
factory-conducted acid dip to shave weight before
$200,000 – $300,000
Tullius and his Group 44 team
being submitted to Group 44 for race preparation.
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Mechanically restored by a marque
The coachwork was then mounted on a special
expert in the early 2010s
Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only. tube-frame chassis with a 32-gallon fuel cell and
Finished in the original Quaker State–sponsored livery
fitted with a 5.3-liter Jaguar V-12 equipped with six
Rare purpose-built, tube-frame race Weber carburetors. Tullius drove this lighter, more
car; three owners from new
purpose-built car to great success, finishing 2nd at
Documented with FIVA passport and FIA papers Westwood, British Columbia, in early June 1978,
and 3rd at Portland, Oregon, a week later.

In 1976, as Jaguar faced tepid sales for its new XJS On 25 June 1978, the Jaguar roared to its first win,
model, sales VP Michael Dale reached out to Bob emerging triumphant at Mont Tremblant in the first
Tullius, whose Group 44 team made major strides of seven consecutive victories that closed out the
in Trans-Am competition under the Quaker State season. A 1st-place finish at Road America in early
sponsorship. Tullius’s team accepted an XJS for the September sealed another Drivers’ Championship
1977 season, and after significant modifications for Tullius, while a win at the season-ending contest
followed by some keen driving, Tullius emerged with in Mexico City in early November earned the
the Drivers’ Championship for the Category 1 division. Manufacturers’ title.

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After 1978 the prodigious XJS was retired and stored by Tullius The Group 44 Jaguar was acquired by the consignor in 2013,
for three decades before being sold in December 2007 to and the three-owner XJS continues to wear its original 1978
marque collector Gary Bartlett. The new owner commissioned livery, having never been cosmetically restored, as evidenced
Jaguar expert Chris Keith-Lucas in England to mechanically by the gentle patina. Ideal for presentation at major concours
restore the car, including a comprehensive engine rebuild. d’elegance or vintage competition, this superlative Trans-Am
In March 2009 the XJS won the FIVA award at the Amelia Island champion would make a stunning addition to any competition-
Concours d’Elegance, and in August 2011 it was displayed focused collection or show of Jaguars, claiming one of the
at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca. manufacturer’s most indelibly successful racing careers.
Two years later the Jaguar received certification for major events
with an FIA Historic Technical Passport and a FIVA card.

The XJS exits the infield onto turn 1 at Daytona, the final race of the 1978 season.
Courtesy of Bill Warner.

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256 1967 JAGUAR E-TYPE
SERIES 1 4.2-LITRE ROADSTER

CHASSIS NO. 1E 13832 Presented in its original color combination


the car’s Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, the car
ENGINE NO. 7E 10840-9 Documented by its Jaguar Heritage certificate was built on 27 October 1966 and dispatched on
Beneficiary of four-year refurbishment 14 November to the US. There it was sold to its
$160,000 – $190,000 first owner, Mr. Dugan H. Pearce of Farmington,
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE The Jaguar E-Type’s inherent beauty is legendary, New Mexico, on 10 May 1967. The car is reported
and it is one of a few cars to ever be exhibited at to have remained in the state for the subsequent
the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Production four decades, whereupon it was later registered in
began in 1961, and its styling, which was the the state of Oklahoma. The Jaguar subsequently
work of Malcolm Sayer and had been overseen by benefitted from a thorough refurbishment between
company founder Sir William Lyons, evolved from 2006 and 2010. The work included a repaint in its
Jaguar’s Le Mans–winning D-Type race cars. The factory exterior color and a refresh of the interior,
E-Type’s construction was a multi-tube front end as well as installing new Dayton wire wheels and
bolted to a steel body shell. The long, low hood and a replacement of the soft top. Soon after, the car
front fenders were one assembly and hinged at the was entered in the Texas Hill Country Rally and
front for unobstructed engine access. Introduced Bluebonnet Festival. Notably, the car was awarded
in 1964, the up-sized 4.2-liter inline-six had 265 Best in Class at the inaugural Santa Fe concours.
horsepower and could haul the car from 0–60
mph in 7.4 seconds, with a maximum speed of 149 A perfect car for local events, rallies, and the
mph—and in incredible style and comfort. typical Sunday drive, this E-Type awaits its next
discerning owner.
Finished in lovely Primrose over beige, this E-Type
is a fine example through and through. According to

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1973 DE TOMASO PANTERA L
COACHWORK BY GHIA
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Factory test car originally delivered CHASSIS NO. THPNNR05756


to a Ford executive
During the previous ownership, the Pantera was
Showing only 12,180 original miles
mechanically sorted, including re-sleeving the original $130,000 – $160,000
Exceptional, detailed preservation throughout brake master cylinder and rebuilding the brake calipers OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Offered with its original tires, tools, and luggage tray and clutch cylinders, while choosing to leave in place
the Edelbrock intake and Holley carburetor installed by
According to its knowledgeable previous owner, the the original Ford executive owner. Ron Davis Radiators
Pantera L offered here was a Ford Motor Company test car produced a new aluminum radiator, a faithful duplicate
that was subsequently sold to an executive “out the back to replace the original, along with a new aluminum
door.” It later spent many years with two collectors, the last water pump to ensure cool running, plus fresh hoses and
of whom used it very sparingly and only in the summer. belts for turnkey reliability. Period Ziebart undercoating
and winter storage from new had protected the
The Pantera was found to be remarkably and impressively undercarriage, although the previous owner elected to
original, including its Pantera Orange finish, the factory remove the Ziebart application and duplicate its original
interior down to the carpets (protected since new by sisal factory-style satin black finish in the refreshed engine bay.
mats), and even the four original Goodyear Arriva tires. Accompanying the car are its set of original Arriva tires, a
As one of the former owners had scuffed the front end factory tool kit, original books and manuals, spare tire, air
and installed a GTS emblem where it did not belong, canister, and luggage tray.
the decision was made to selectively repaint the nose
and front lid; however, such was the fine condition of Showing only 12,180 original miles, this De Tomaso
the original paint that the new finish blends seamlessly. perfectly balances superb, well-maintained originality
Similarly, a former owner still had the set of original with the subtle late-model improvements knowledgeable
Campagnolo wheels that had come on the car. Pantera owners expect and respect.

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258 2005 FORD GT

CHASSIS NO. 1FAFP90S85Y400351 Offered from the Keith Crain Collection


Acquired new by Mr. Crain; fewer than 415 miles

$275,000 – $325,000 Desirably equipped with all four options


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Accompanied by clean CARFAX Report

Designed and built to celebrate Ford Motor


Company’s 100th anniversary, the GT was an
instant classic the moment it was first unveiled to
the public. Not only did the GT pay homage to the
original GT40 that took the checkered flag at the 24
Hours of Le Mans four years in a row from 1966 to
1969, but it was also a true world-class supercar.

At its heart was Ford’s all-aluminum 5.4-liter V-8


equipped with a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger,
capable of producing 550 hp and 500 foot-pounds
of torque. While Ford was hoping for the car to
compete directly against the Ferrari 360, F430,
Porsche 911 Turbo, and Lamborghini Gallardo,
which it did in terms of list price, the GT was in

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another league altogether in terms of outright performance. this Ford GT remains in pristine original condition, having been
With a top speed of 205 mph and a 0–60 sprint of 3.3 seconds, carefully driven by only one owner since it rolled off the Ford
the GT was a closer competitor to Porsche’s Carrera GT and the assembly line.
Mercedes-McLaren SLR.
Even with the new Ford GT in production, the GT of 2005–06
Finished in Midnight Blue with an Ebony leather interior, this remains highly desirable and has proven to be one of the
handsome GT is equipped with all four available options: painted most collectable cars built in the 21st century. This example is
racing stripes, forged aluminum BBS wheels, red-painted presented in like-new condition and with less than 415 miles on
brake calipers, and the upgraded McIntosh stereo system and its odometer. It can be driven and enjoyed or kept and preserved
subwoofer. It is one of 217 finished in Midnight Blue with full as one of the most significant and exciting cars built by Ford in its
stripes for 2005. Pampered and fastidiously cared for since new, storied 110-year history.

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259 1934 PACKARD TWELVE
CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA

VEHICLE NO. 747-47 Offered from the Keith Crain Collection


The example offered here is believed to have
ENGINE NO. 902538 Formerly of the John McMullen Collection been delivered by the Earle C. Anthony showroom
Well-maintained older concours restoration in San Francisco on 21 July 1934, as noted on its
$350,000 – $400,000 Pebble Beach and Amelia Island Best in Class winner reproduction firewall tag. It eventually passed into
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE the ownership of F. Gooding of Idaho, who began the
Classic Car Club of America Senior First Prize winner
restoration, including having the engine rebuilt by
the late, great twelve-cylinder Packard guru Charlie
Introduced in August 1933, the Eleventh-Series Last. During Mr. Gooding’s ownership, the car was
Packard Twelve reflected a growing influence featured in the updated listings of Edward J. Blend’s
in streamlined design, and today they are The Magnificent Packard Twelve of Nineteen Thirty-
considered some of the most beautifully drawn and Four. Mr. Gooding eventually sold the partially
exquisitely proportioned cars ever built by the firm. restored car to the well-known, longtime collector
Among the roster of available body styles, the and enthusiast Gerald Greenfield, for whom a
Convertible Victoria on the 147-inch-wheelbase complete two-year restoration was performed by
1107 platform stands tall, with its svelte and Murray Motor Car of Monroe, Washington.
elegant lines that, as historian Edward J. Blend
noted, “represented a design high point” for its era. Mr. Greenfield exhibited the car at the concours
Fewer than ten examples remain extant, and the d’elegance at Everett, Washington, and Forest
majority of them are greatly treasured by their owners Grove, Oregon, winning Best of Show at each.
and have remained in their hands for many years. This was followed by an appearance at the 1995

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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it was awarded continued to add awards to its roster, including a Lion Award at
1st in Class, reportedly achieving a perfect score. The following Meadowbrook in 2009; it also made a second appearance
year it was purchased by the respected Michigan collector John at Pebble Beach in 2010. The quality of workmanship is still very
McMullen and would remain in his renowned fleet for a decade. clear throughout, including the subtle silver highlights and blue
Indeed, the Packard was considered one of the centerpieces striping of the ebony bodywork, the supple dove-grey leather
of the McMullen Collection—no small feat in a gathering interior, and the black Haartz cloth top; the fit and finish throughout
that also included a one-off Murphy-bodied Cadillac and a is superb. Additionally, the car is well accessorized, with chromed
Duesenberg. During its time in the collection, the car achieved wire wheels, a single Pilot Ray driving light, Lalique crystal Tete
its Senior First Prize in Classic Car Club of America competition l’Egle mascot, and a rare chrome luggage rack bumper.
and was judged 1st in Class at the Meadowbrook Concours
d’Elegance in 1998. Among the very finest and most frequently honored restored
examples, this superb twelve-cylinder Packard really is
Acquired by Keith Crain from the McMullen Collection in magnificent—a surefire crowd and judges’ favorite wherever it is
2007, the Packard remains in fine overall condition and has to be shown with its next caretaker.

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260 1939 BUGATTI
TYPE 57C STELVIO COACHWORK BY GANGLOFF

CHASSIS NO. 57834 Offered from the Keith Crain Collection


Type 57C chassis no. 57834 was built in July 1939
ENGINE NO. 103C Beautiful late-production Stelvio body style with the desirable late-production specifications
on the supercharged 57C chassis
of Lockheed hydraulic brakes and telescopic
$800,000 – $950,000 Concours restoration by Brian Joseph’s shock absorbers as well as, of course, the potent
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Classic & Exotic Service
supercharged engine, no. 103C. The Stelvio
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic cabriolet body was ordered from Gangloff by the
Bugatti factory in black with a burgundy leather
interior. Delivery was made through the Lyon agent
P. Monestier et Cie to their client, Dr. Robert Perrin.

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Dr. Perrin first registered the car in Lyon as 9141-PG and appears of the car, taken in France in this era, was published in the
later to have moved with it to Grenoble, as noted in the American American Bugatti Register, showing that it remained in excellent
Bugatti Register and Owner Book. Subsequent French caretakers condition and, importantly, looked then much as it does today.
are recorded as Messrs Turk and François Chevalérias. Mr. Pazery had been serious about his desire, and he would keep
the Bugatti for the rest of his life, eventually retiring with it to New
In the late 1950s, Paul Pazery, a French-born diplomat living in Mexico and overseeing a cosmetic restoration in the late 1970s.
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, inquired with Gene Cesari as to the
acquisition of the best possible Type 57 via Cesari’s Parisian Following Mr. Pazery’s passing, his Bugatti passed to collector
contacts. The great Bugatti broker came through with chassis Jeffrey Ozan, from whom it was shortly thereafter acquired by
no. 57834, which was enjoyed in France, still in its original livery, Keith Crain in 2006. Mr. Crain, a discerning enthusiast seeking
before it was shipped to the United States in 1959. A photograph a top-of-the-line concours competitor, submitted the car to Brian

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Joseph’s respected Classic & Exotic Service of Troy, Michigan, Following restoration, the Bugatti was debuted at the 2007
for a complete, fresh restoration. Tim Purrier, Mr. Joseph’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, followed by an appearance
successor, noted that the Type 57 remained in very good, solid at the Meadowbrook Concours in 2008 and at the Concours
condition, including an excellent original interior, and thus was a d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in 2013. It returned to St.
relatively easy restoration. Photographs of the work show that the John’s in 2018, most recently receiving the Otto Rosenbuch Spirit
car received a complete restoration, with the body removed from of the Hobby Award.
the chassis and finished in this elegant black, with rich, deep
red upholstery.

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261 1930 CADILLAC V-16
SPORT PHAETON COACHWORK BY FLEETWOOD

ENGINE NO. 702515 Offered from the Keith Crain Collection


THE SPORT PHAETON
BODY NO. 64 Formerly owned by Joe Runyan and Otis Chandler
Excellent older restoration in the One of the most beautiful bodies mounted to the
$850,000 – $1,000,000 wonderful color of Bottle Green early Cadillac V-16 chassis was the sport phaeton,
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Featured in numerous books and magazine articles body style 4260. A modern update of the traditional
A respected and well-known “dual cowl” phaeton, which provided a second cowl
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1931. example for nearly 70 years and windshield for the rear-seat passengers, it had
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic a windshield mounted directly behind the front
seat. This windshield could be raised and lowered

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ENGINE NO. 702515

The sport phaeton with engine no. 702515 was originally


delivered by the Towell Cadillac Company of Cleveland with
the notation “Tag P.W. Harvey.” Perry Williams Harvey was a
multimillionaire leader in Cleveland business and political circles;
married into the politically prominent Hanna family, he was also
an avid sportsman and collector of rare books. He died in 1932;
thus, his ownership was unfortunately brief.

The car’s next known owner was Bennett Hammond of Brandy


Flip Farm in Nicasio, California, from whom Joseph Runyan of
Pasadena purchased it in 1952. Mr. Runyan would recall later,
with no small amount of bemusement, that he paid $25 for the
car. It had been abandoned on the Hammond property, and the
seller was simply thrilled to have it out of his way. The new owner
set about restoring it. Reportedly he spent $2,500 on the job, a
figure that at the time seemed outrageous for “fixing up” an old
car. The result, complete with a hand-rubbed paint job literally
applied under the Runyans’ backyard shade tree, won numerous
in and out of the seat by means of a small hand crank, thus prizes in West Coast competition.
refining the lines of the car by removing the bulky and awkward
second cowl. Typical of designs for this chassis, it had excellent This was among the first V-16 Cadillacs to be treated as something
proportions thanks to a very long hood and low beltline, and it unique, different, and special—not just an old car, but a collector’s
looked spectacular with the top either up or down. item. As the great Classics began to achieve collectability, the
finest examples were the first to be noticed, and Mr. Runyan had
Only 85 sport phaetons were built for the V-16 chassis in 1930 the best V-16 sport phaeton around. Accordingly, it appeared in
and 1931 combined. Cadillac historians record the existence of the pages of Roy Schneider’s Sixteen Cylinder Motorcars and
seventeen authentic survivors. It is worth noting that one of the in Maurice Hendry’s Cadillac, Standard of the World: A Complete
seventeen represents the V-16 in General Motors’ own corporate History. It was also the subject of a feature article in the October
Heritage Collection—high praise, indeed. 1967 issue of Car Classics.

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THE TREASURED V-16

Mr. Runyan held on to the V-16 for the rest of his life; The car subsequently would become one of the treasured
meticulously restored and maintained, it was famously the sport favorites in the Chandler collection, steadily remaining while
phaeton that was universally desired but could not be bought. multiple other V-16s came and went over the years. Like Joe
He began a fresh restoration in the early 1990s, completed Runyan, Otis Chandler had bought the sport phaeton for keeps.
shortly before his passing in 1995, with the color changed Only after his passing was it acquired, in 2006, by Keith Crain,
to the wonderfully subtle shade of Bottle Green. When the with whom it has now remained for 14 years. Its last appearance
Runyan family decided to part with the Cadillac, legendary at Pebble Beach was in 2009, and thus it is now eligible to be
sportsman and Classic collector Otis Chandler was the first displayed once again by a new caretaker.
to express his interest. Mr. Chandler endeavored to complete
a careful refreshing of the restoration, resulting in a 95.25 The Runyan-Chandler sport phaeton remains what it has always
score and 2nd in Class at the Classic Car Club of America Grand been: a beloved, respected, almost universally known car in V-16
Classic in July 1997. It was later invited to be shown at the circles. It was, after all, one of the cars that started it all—the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, appearing in 1998 and one every enthusiast remembers from the magazines and books
receiving 3rd in Class. of his childhood.

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262 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ
SLR MCLAREN ROADSTER

CHASSIS NO. WDDAK76F59M001854 Offered from the Keith Crain Collection


Single ownership since new; fewer than 260 miles

$300,000 – $375,000 Outstanding original color combination


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Accompanied by a clean CARFAX Report

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was first V-8 that produced a more than capable 617 hp.
unveiled as a concept in 1999. The show car, The hand-built engine was pushed as far back as
dubbed the Vision SLR, borrowed styling cues from possible in the chassis, endowing the SLR with the
Mercedes’ iconic race car, the 300 SLR. Based on unusual distinction of having a front mid-mounted
the automaker’s all-conquering W196, the 300 power-train layout. Fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber
SLR proved to be the top of the class when it was bodywork and massive ceramic brakes, the SLR was
campaigned during the 1955 season. Decades and remains a truly exhilarating driving experience.
later, Mercedes-Benz had honored its racing history
by teaming with McLaren Automotive, one of the In 2007 Mercedes-Benz added even more drama to
world’s most successful Formula 1 teams, to bring the SLR when they introduced the open-top roadster.
the modernized SLR to life. While the roof was removed, the “swing-wing”
doors remained, hinged to the A-pillars rather than
Introduced in 2003, the production model was the roof itself. Not losing an ounce of excitement
powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter aluminum over the original coupe, Mercedes-Benz engineers

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focused on the car’s structural rigidity, for which they claim that to the care of its first and only owner, Keith Crain, and the fact
the drop top is just as rigid as its fixed-head brethren. With a top that this SLR has seen less than 260 actual miles from new!
speed of 206 mph, this was one of the fastest and most exciting
convertibles money could buy. In recent years the supercar has become near commonplace;
however, given this SLR’s distinctive styling and technical
The SLR McLaren offered here is a pristine example of the roadster, standard, especially in rare roadster form, this SLR McLaren
finished in a wonderful Crystal Digenite Blue Metallic over a Sand remains a highly collectable Mercedes-Benz suitable for any
leather interior. It shows extremely well throughout, due in part sports-car collection.

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1930 DUESENBERG
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MODEL J CONVERTIBLE COUPE


COACHWORK BY MURPHY

CHASSIS NO. 2167 Offered from the Keith Crain Collection


FIREWALL NO. 2167 Originally owned by infamous underworld figure Jake “the Barber” Factor
ENGINE NO. J-143
BODY NO. 839 Formerly owned by Joe Kaufmann, Ben Caskey, and S. Ray Miller
Well-maintained older restoration; original chassis, bell housing, and coachwork
$1,400,000 – $1,800,000 Multiple national AACA, CCCA, and ACD Club award winner
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Pictured in Griffith Borgeson’s Errett Lobban Cord
ACD Club Certified Category 1 (D-154)

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The Murphy convertible coupe was justifiably the most popular
single body style constructed on the Duesenberg Model J chassis.
It had smooth, simple, classically elegant lines, with the subtle
beauty that Pasadena coachbuilders Walter M. Murphy were
known for. Today the style remains a true classic, and examples
very seldom become available for sale, in particular ones with the
superb known history of J-143—the “Jake the Barber” Model J, a
car whose history begins in gangland and ends among the great
collectors of the last half century.

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JAKE THE BARBER

One of about 25 Murphy convertible coupes built with prior to trading up to the “disappearing top” torpedo
a conventional folding top, J-143 is believed to have convertible coupe J-249—but they were undoubtedly an
served as a factory branch demonstrator in California exciting few months.
before being sold new on 17 May 1932 to Jake “the
Barber” Factor of California. Half brother of cosmetics The Duesenberg factory branch in Los Angeles resold the car
magnate Max Factor, “the Barber” took his nickname in July 1932 to Mrs. Reginald Parsons III, wife of a Seattle
from his early training in hair care. He found his millions architect, himself a Model J owner. Afterward the car was
not in blush, but in bamboozling, running a stock scam in apparently acquired by a G.I. and driven into the Midwest,
England that ensnared even British royals and netted him where after World War II it was sold by famed Duesenberg
$8 million; afterward he fled to France, rigged the tables dealer John Troka.
at the Monte Carlo casino, and literally broke the bank,
then took his newfound riches home to the United States. After two short-term intervening owners, the Model J
returned to Troka, who sold it in 1951 to Dan Lang of Racine,
Tried in absentia by the UK courts, he arranged a Wisconsin. Lang was an early Duesenberg enthusiast who
“kidnapping” to avoid extradition. The ploy worked, acquired several of the cars and many parts in the immediate
and Factor remained in the US, eventually relocating to post-war era. He maintained the car in partially restored
Las Vegas, where he wound up his, shall we say, “storied” condition until his passing in 1972, after which J-143 was
career running the Stardust for the mob. Jake “the Barber” purchased from his estate by longtime collector Charles
kept the Murphy convertible coupe for only a few months Johnson, who had several Model Js during this period.

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“DOC” DUESENBERG’S COVER GIRL

Johnson shortly traded J-143 to Joe Kaufmann, the famed and “Baby” was sold in 1978, moving to Florida in the hands of Ben
much-loved “Duesenberg Doctor” of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Caskey, himself a highly regarded collector with a small, select
known as the highly skilled mechanical restorer of dozens collection of Full Classics. Caskey, in turn, passed the car in 1983
of Model Js in a career that lasted six decades. Kaufmann to prolific Duesenberg owner Rick Carroll, from whom it was
meticulously restored J-143, installing the engine from J-174 acquired in 1984 by S. Ray Miller of Elkhart, Indiana, inventor of
but retaining the original engine’s bell housing. The completed the crushproof cigarette pack.
Murphy convertible coupe, dubbed “Baby” by its proud owner
and restorer, appeared as the cover feature, “‘Doc’ Duesenberg’s J-143 became the crown jewel of the S. Ray Miller Museum,
Cover Girl,” of the ACD Club Newsletter, No. 9 1977, and as a what was, for two decades, one of the Midwest’s most superb
color plate in Griffith Borgeson’s book Errett Lobban Cord. collections of Full Classics, with a focus on significant Indiana-built

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automobiles.Each automobile in the collection was fully restored,
many by Mr. Miller’s trusted advisors at LaVine Restorations of
nearby Nappanee, with an eye towards making it as correct and
exquisitely finished as possible. Accordingly, J-143 was placed in
the LaVines’ hands in 1993 and emerged in 1995 in its present
dark green livery with tan interior. It then embarked upon a highly
successful show career, receiving several ACD Club awards,
an AACA National First Prize, CCCA Senior First Prize (reaching
Emeritus status), and Best Duesenberg at the Meadowbrook
Concours d’Elegance.

The car remained in the Miller Museum until 2004, when the
collection was sold following its owner’s passing. It was then
acquired by the present owner, in whose own carefully chosen
stable it has remained for the last 16 years. During that time it
has been only occasionally shown, including winning 2nd in Class
at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2006 and appearing
at the Concours d’Elegance of America in 2014 and 2017,
receiving a Lion Award in the latter. The restoration is now older
and mellowed, but still highly attractive and presentable, with
the odometer noting 255 miles since the work was completed.
The owner notes that the engine was repainted by Classic &
Exotic Service shortly following his acquisition.

A respected and well-known example, with the outstanding


provenance of Kaufmann, Caskey, and Miller, the “Jake the
Barber” Model J is a Duesenberg to be treasured. One imagines
it could still outrun just about anything.

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1940 PACKARD CUSTOM
264 SUPER EIGHT ONE EIGHTY
CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA COACHWORK BY DARRIN

VEHICLE NO. 1806-2043 “The Ultimate Darrin,” the 1940 Super Eight
ENGINE NO. CC501951B Formerly owned by Gene Perkins and Henry Petronis
Very well-maintained older restoration
$300,000 – $375,000 Proven veteran of multiple CARavans over three decades
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

Nineteen forty was the last year that the “Packard The Packard Darrin offered was originally sold in
Darrin” was actually built under Howard Darrin’s Columbus, Ohio, on 9 May 1940, as noted on its
design control before the model moved completely firewall tag. Historian Don Figone notes that the car
under the Packard Motor Car Company’s auspices; was acquired in January 1960 by John Kinkead of
this was also the final year for the distinctive suicide- St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Kinkead maintained the
style doors. Two versions were offered, based car for over a quarter-century before selling it to
upon the One Twenty and Custom Super Eight the noted CCCA member and avid Packard collector
One Eighty chassis. The One Eighty offered such Gene Perkins of Indiana, who undertook the
considerably more power and impressive scale comprehensive restoration that the car still wears
that it is inarguably held as “The Ultimate Darrin”— today. In Mr. Perkins’s ownership, the Packard
the car that every collector most wants to own. eventually received Senior Premier status in CCCA
Of the genuine survivors, most are held in long-term judging, scored at 99.25 points at the Indiana Grand
collections and seldom change hands publicly, Classic in 1998. However, it was no trailer queen,
especially those of the quality seen here. being enjoyed on three long-distance CARavans

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over the years. It was featured in Beverly Rae Kimes’ well-known that the cosmetics remain in fine shape after three decades, with
book The Classic Car in 1990. very good black paint and a beautiful camel leather interior. In
preparation for continued touring, it has undergone considerable
In 2014 Mr. Perkins sold his Darrin to another respected collector, sorting by Harbor Auto Restorations, most prominently the fitting
the late Henry Petronis of Easton, Maryland, who also enjoyed of new springs and shocks, as well as radial tires.
touring with it. Since acquiring the car from the Petronis collection,
the current owner has continued the same tradition, using it This is an exceptional example of “The Ultimate Darrin” and
for two more trouble-free CARavans, most recently in 2019. befitting of the finest and most selective collection—similar to
He speaks very highly of the car, noting that it runs superbly and those in which it has spent the last half century.

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265 2001 FERRARI 550 BARCHETTA
PININFARINA PROTOTYPE

CHASSIS NO. ZFFZR52B000121680 Presented by Ferrari at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show
SERIAL NO. 001/44 P3 Rare prototype displaying unusual interior features
Two decades of fastidious care by the original owner
$425,000 – $475,000 Showing only 3,045 kilometers (1,892 miles)
Meticulously serviced every four
years, including the timing belts
Accompanied by racing helmets,
owner’s manuals, and tool kit
Features a $12,000 custom-fabricated top

To honor the 70th anniversary of its long-running gain of structurally reinforced convertibles by
coachbuilding and design partner Pininfarina, eschewing any retractable hardtop. With weather
Ferrari unveiled a limited-edition model at the gear solely consisting of a manual soft top intended
2000 Paris Salon based on the concurrent 550 for emergencies only, the 550 Barchetta achieved
Maranello. The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina harkened the dynamic aesthetic appearance of yesteryear’s
to the tradition of the topless spiders of the 1950s, racing sports cars.
utilizing a redesigned and more steeply raked
windscreen and a pair of rear rollbars to achieve Mechanically a near copy of the coupe model,
modern safety requirements. the new open Ferrari employed the same 5.5-liter
V-12, utilizing light alloy construction for the block,
Fitted with two-piece alloy wheels and an aluminum cylinder heads, and sump, with Nikasil-coated
fuel cap, the new barchetta avoided the weight aluminum wet liners and titanium connecting rods.

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The cylinder heads were equipped with hydraulic tappets and
featured inlet and exhaust runners directly developed from the
company’s Formula 1 cars. A six-speed paddle-shifted gearbox,
Brembo ventilated disc brakes, and a self-adjusting suspension
completed the chassis profile.

The cockpit featured racing-style seats crafted from carbon fiber


and upholstered in leather, while the dashboard and surrounds
were trimmed in carbon fiber and black Lorica finish, which was
also applied to the central transaxle tunnel and rear bulkhead.
The smartly appointed interior was completed with a bespoke
placard underneath the center console that featured each
car’s number in the build sequence and was inscribed with
Sergio Pininfarina’s signature. An instant collectible, the 550
Barchetta Pininfarina was built in a limited quantity of just 448 VIN and is serial number 001, as noted by the console placard.
examples, many of which were sold directly into prominent The show car was purchased new directly by the consignor,
marque collections. an American collector based in Florida, in a transaction arranged
by Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo through the official
This very special example claims extremely important production dealer in Rome.
provenance, being the actual car shown at the Geneva Salon
in 2001 and officially the first of the 448 production examples Benefitting from 20 years of single ownership, this Barchetta
built. Chassis no. 121680 is the second example built by Pininfarina was imported to the United States and federalized

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for legal use on American roadways. To optimally maintain the by a $12,000 custom-made convertible top designed by a
car, the owner regularly submitted it for maintenance every four German technology firm that was specifically engineered to avoid
years, including a timing-belt service. In preparation for its current scuffing to the paint and finish. With this top fitted in place, the
offering, the car recently underwent another such service, ensuring car can comfortably exceed speeds of 100 mph.
ideal running condition for the future caretaker.Currently displaying
just 3,045 original kilometers (1,892 miles), the Ferrari has been Further accompanied by racing helmets, owner’s manuals, and a
exercised approximately 150 kilometers each year. tool kit, this sensational 550 Barchetta is a particularly notable
example of one of Maranello’s most collectable limited-edition
As a very early prototype, serial number 001 features a few supercars of the modern era. It is ideal for display at major events
differences from the more standardized production examples that or enjoyment on the open road, offering a beautiful complement
followed, most conspicuously including a different arrangement to any collection that is particularly suitable for marque purists or
of interior switches. It is worth noting that the car is accompanied aficionados of rare open sports cars.

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1912 PIERCE-ARROW
266 MODEL 66-QQ
FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING
CHASSIS NO. 66500 Offered from enthusiast ownership
ENGINE NO. 66500 for over three decades
The mighty 66, one of the all-time
$500,000 – $700,000
legends in Brass Era motoring
Powered by the largest production
automobile engine of all time
Attractive restoration in beautiful colors
A fit, proven long-distance touring automobile

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propel the massive chassis and typically luxurious, regal
coachwork. For some years this model was recorded by Guinness
World Records as having the largest engine installed in a
production automobile.

Some 1,250 Model 66s were produced between 1910 and 1918.
Almost all of the survivors are held in private collections and
rarely emerge for sale on the public market.

The early example offered here was assembled by longtime Pierce-


Arrow Society member Howard Lane of Massachusetts utilizing a
correct original 66-QQ engine that had been acquired by the great
Henry Austin Clark Jr. The engine was mated with a frame built to
specification by a local craftsman, then fitted with axles from a
Model 48, with the front axle appropriately widened to fit the new
The Model 66 Pierce-Arrow occupies the same position among 66 frame. In this form the project passed to Richard Pettingell,
Brass Era automobiles that the Bugatti Type 41 La Royale does a Brass car collector in Ellenville, New York. Mr. Pettingell fitted
among its Classic Era brethren. It was the largest, grandest, and the car with the current body, a handsome five-passenger touring
most potent thing produced by a manufacturer during its time. constructed in the pattern of original 66-QQ coachwork, including
For collectors of contemporary automobiles, it is, quite simply, appropriate fenders, aprons, hood, top, and ancillary items such
the Holy Grail. as the windshield, coil box, and glove and tool boxes.

The 66 was named for the rated horsepower of its engine, a The current owner acquired the car for his distinguished
massive inline six-cylinder mill that, at its introduction in 1910, collection in the mid-1980s. With an eye toward long-distance
displaced an immense 714 cubic inches. By 1912 the engine touring, it was upgraded with a 12-volt electrical system,
had swelled to nearly 825, and while its name remained the 66, including alternator and starter motor, a Zenith carburetor
its rating had increased to nearly 100 horsepower. Most important, and modern distributor, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.
the long stroke created the prodigious torque necessary to The Pierce was then entered into the 1985 Transcontinental Tour,

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one of the biennial cross-country journeys hosted by exuberant headlamps, and windshield frame, is a rich and sparkling accent.
Florida cigar manufacturer and car aficionado Millard Newman. Pierce cowl lamps are fitted, as are a klaxon horn and Warner
It was driven over 3,500 miles from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Auto-Meter with clock.
Oregon, mainly on Canadian roads, reportedly passing all comers
and climbing hills with ease. This is a truly fabulous machine and would be a superb entrant to
any number of Brass Era tours all over the country, where it could
Most recently, the Pierce-Arrow received a thorough cosmetic continue the tradition happily set by its owner back in 1985. It
restoration, with the bodywork improved for fit and finish and is still capable of abundant performance, all while carrying its
painted two subtle shades of rich maroon, with beautiful passengers majestically high above the road in the largest,
varnished wood wheels, tan leather upholstery, and a tan cloth hottest automobile of its time—the great Pierce 66, a car for
top. The abundant brass trim, including the radiator, jewel-lensed captains of industry and leaders of men, then and now.

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267 1912 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST
TORPEDO PHAETON COACHWORK IN THE STYLE OF BARKER

CHASSIS NO. 2018 Classic example of the “parallel bonnet” Silver Ghost
ENGINE NO. 15G Handsomely restored with coachwork
in the original style
$600,000 – $750,000 A fit veteran of decades of touring all over the world
Wonderful, elegant, and well-detailed
presentation throughout

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In 1957 the car was discovered at Nowra, New South Wales, in
the ownership of one J. Andrew, with the chassis and drivetrain
largely complete but the body beyond salvation. It was acquired
in 1968 by South Australian enthusiast Derek Hartley, who
completed the restoration with a new body along the lines of
the famous Maharaja of Mysore Silver Ghost. Subsequently the
Rolls returned to the United Kingdom and in 1984 was sold
to Peter Harper of Cheshire; it then passed in 1987 to W. K.
Handcock of Northumberland.

In 1991 the Silver Ghost was acquired by a new British


caretaker who decided to have the car restored anew, this
time to its original configuration. Barker design drawings were
employed to recreate the torpedo phaeton body to the original
1912 lines, with the work ably handled by the noted modern
coachbuilding firm of Wilkinson’s, while the chassis and engine
were also freshly restored. Various subtle upgrades were made,
including fitting a larger carburetor and high-compression
pistons, as well as an overdrive, larger rear brakes, and even
power steering.

Chassis no. 2018 is one of the most desirable “parallel bonnet”


Silver Ghosts, produced prior to World War I. It was dispatched
from the factory to Barker, the renowned British coachbuilders
known for their dignified coachwork and long association with
the royal family. Barker outfitted the car with a high-sided torpedo
phaeton body of rather sporting lines, with full front doors to
enclose the driver’s compartment, a very modern touch—styling
similar to the famous example pictured in Melbourne Brindle’s
Twenty Silver Ghosts. It was then shipped to original owner
Dr. Frank Tidswell, a prominent surgeon in Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Tidswell apparently used the car sparingly, with factory
records indicating that he had Rolls-Royce update it with a full
electric starting system in the 1920s.

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Following completion of the work, the Silver Ghost was The Silver Ghost is a model with a rich history of reliable
utilized extensively on tours and rallies, including the 1993 long-distance touring—and this particular example is true
reenactment of the Alpine Trial, and various journeys in locales to that distinctive heritage. It would be a wonderful choice
as far-flung as Norway, Spain, and here in the United States. for any number of events all over the world, including Silver
After its purchase by the current owner, the Rolls-Royce was Ghost Association rallies, as well as the Glidden Tour here in
refinished to the present, highly elegant color scheme, a rich, the United States.
deep blue with button-tufted burgundy leather upholstery.
The polished brightwork serves as a brilliant accent, including The opportunities are endless, and the car is superb,
correct C.A.V. headlamps as described in the original as one of the few of its kind that genuinely represents how it
Rolls-Royce build documentation. Yet this has remained no was delivered new, with coachwork that is a delightful change
trailer queen, with the current owner having driven it over from the typical Roi des Belges.
20,000 miles and happily describing it as “one of the finest
automobiles I have ever owned.”

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268 1947 CHRYSLER
TOWN AND COUNTRY SEDAN

CHASSIS NO. 71002156 One of the finest restored examples available


The heater, roof rack, radio, dual mirrors, dual spotlights,
Best in Class at the 2015 Amelia and fog lights are all original options delivered with this
Island Concours d’Elegance
$80,000 – $120,000 car when it was new, as documented by the original
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Fully optioned with genuine period- sales order.
correct MoPar accessories
Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) In 2013 the car was judged Best Pre-war American
National First Junior award winner
Classic at Radnor Hunt and Best Wood-Bodied Car
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic at the St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance, followed by
Most Elegant Post-war Car at the Elegance at Hershey
This Town and Country sedan was originally delivered in 2014. Finally, in 2015 it received top honors in a
by Kemper Motor Company of St. Paul, Minnesota, to special Town and Country class at the Amelia Island
William G. Kohls. It was refinished in the early 1980s Concours d’Elegance, where it beat out many of the
but otherwise remained original and well preserved other top Town and Countries in the world. The car was
until it was acquired by a former owner in 2013, at which purchased in 2018 by the current owner and has since
time a restoration was commissioned by the Ruozzi resided in a prominent private collection. The car is
brothers of Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. It was restored accompanied by its Chrysler Heritage certificate, build
in the period color of Sumac Red with a correct red sheets, an original invoice, and original handbooks.
leather and taupe Bedford Cord interior. The car was
fitted with a MoPar sun visor, reverse light, Jiffy Jet A CCCA Full Classic, this is one of the finest Town and
windshield washer, exhaust extension, and MoPar Country sedans available anywhere, and it will be a
automatic battery filler. standout in the finest collection of American Classics.

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1924 RENAULT NN TOWN CAR
COACHWORK BY LABOURDETTE
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Popular iteration of the 6 CV CHASSIS NO. NN 18347


The driver’s compartment is open and protected by a nickel-
Delightful town-car coachwork ENGINE NO. 17009
frame windscreen. The passenger compartment is lavishly
Lavishly appointed, including wire wheels decorated with cane-work panels, nickel roof rack, nickel
carriage lamps, and a split divider window that features $50,000 – $75,000
Renault debuted the now famous line of 6 CV in two separate opening panes. The passenger compartment, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

1922, beginning with the KJ type, followed by the MT trimmed in tan fabric, is elegant and comfortable.
and the NN in 1924. The NN proved to be a popular
middle-class family car powered by a four-cylinder The NN presents beautifully, with the older restoration
951 cc side-valve engine. In 1927 an NN piloted performed by Hillcrest Motor Company of Los Angeles
by Lieutenant George Estienne famously drove 18,000 having taken on a moderate patina. It is not over-restored,
kilometers in 36 days across the Sahara and French and the paintwork remains in very good order, with minimal
West Africa, reportedly with only one spare part and blemishes and good-quality detailing. Cane work on the
a can of oil. rear panels is excellent, with no signs of peeling or damage.
The maroon body is accented with black fenders. Most NN
This delightful Renault NN is rather unusual in that it models featured disc wheels; this car is fitted with wire
has been fitted from new with this coachbuilt town-car wheels—presumably selected to better complement the
body by Henri Labourdette of Paris. Labourdette expensive Labourdette coachwork.
bodies were known for their quality and creative
design, and this car is certainly no exception. The rare and finely crafted coachwork make this
The standard Renault “shovel nose” front end is retained, attractive Renault NN a most desirable piece for
but from the scuttle back, it is all Labourdette. any collection.

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1930 CADILLAC
270 V-16 ALL-WEATHER PHAETON
COACHWORK BY FLEETWOOD

ENGINE NO. 700503 Known ownership history from new


According to Cadillac V-16 authorities Jeff and
BODY NO. 41 Documented with copies of its original build sheet Sonny Pearson of Kansas City, this car was sold new
Best in Class at the 2017 Amelia from the Chicago, Illinois, Cadillac distributorship to
$225,000 – $275,000 Island Concours d’Elegance Tiffany’s on 14 March 1930. It remained in Chicago
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic until sometime in the early ’40s, when it was sold to
Eligible for all club events and CARavans Willy Christ. He brought the car to California, where
it remained under his care until his passing in 1988.
The Pearsons’ father, Jim, who had been trying to
Among the most significant announcements buy the car as early as the 1960s, purchased
made in the American automobile industry late the Cadillac at the estate sale. A V-16 expert, he
in 1929 was the letter that Cadillac president knew that the car remained untouched and all
Lawrence Fisher dispatched to his dealers and the components of the car were original.
motoring press on 10 December. A new sixteen-
cylinder Cadillac was to be displayed at the New For reasons unknown, he sold the car to Bud Tinny,
York International Automobile Show on 4 January a Cadillac dealer in Florida. In 1998 Tinny had the
1930. Simultaneously, the car was to appear at the car restored by Lloyd and Jeff Brekke from Bartow,
General Motors Salon in the Hotel Astor and on 57th Florida, keeping it exactly how it was ordered new
Street, just off posh Fifth Avenue, at the Cadillac as documented by the original build sheet, a copy
Salon of Uppercu Cadillac. of which is included. In 1999 the car was sold to

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Dave Lindsay from Manawa, Wisconsin. Under his tutelage, the at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where it completed
car received a Cadillac LaSalle Club Senior badge in Detroit in the Eight Flags Road Tour and received Best in Class honors.
2002 and, later that year, a CCCA Senior First Place badge. In Finished in its original colors of black and crimson, the Cadillac
2015 the car was purchased by Richard Rollins, who sold the car remains in exceptional condition today. Just one in five Cadillacs
to Dave Creak in Ohio and Creak to the consignor. received open coachwork when new; few with original bodies and
major mechanical components intact survive today.
In the winter of 2016–17, the Cadillac was partially disassembled
receiving a refresh, which included selected refinishing, chrome Ready for touring or the concours show field, this well-documented
plating, and a major detailing. In 2017 the Cadillac was shown example is truly “the Standard of the World.”

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271 1937 SS JAGUAR 2½-LITRE TOURER

CHASSIS NO. 19098 One of 105 examples built; only 45 in 1937


ENGINE NO. 251080 One of relatively few fitted with the 2.7-liter OHV engine from the SS 100
GEARBOX NO. 1627
BODY NO. 4497 Thought to be one of only 11 such examples extant
Documented American ownership dating to 1963
$175,000 – $225,000 Restored to the original color scheme in the mid-2010s
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Mechanically freshened under current ownership for reliable driving
Documented with factory build records and 30 years of correspondence

At the 1931 Olympia Motor Show, Sir William In late 1935 engineer Harry Weslake was recruited to
Lyons’s Swallow Sidecars introduced its first develop a better-performing motor, and he reworked
model built from the ground up after nine years the Standard-based 2.5-liter unit into an overhead-
of creating coachwork for down-market brands valve arrangement, raising horsepower by nearly
like Austin and Wolseley. The new SS1 sports 50 percent. These 102 hp engines were installed in
saloon offered aesthetics on par with pedigreed the new line of SS roadsters that appeared in 1936
marques like Bentley and Alvis at a fraction and gradually found their way into the concurrent
of the price. The early SS range was equipped Jaguar touring models. Among these models, the
with a side-valve engine that continued through 2½-Litre tourer was built from 1936 to 1937 in a
the model’s evolution in 1935 to the Jaguar sparing quantity of 105 examples, a handful of which
moniker, for which the brand was renamed received the 2.7-liter OHV engine used in the more
following World War II. powerful SS 100 roadster.

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Chassis no. 19098 is the 98th example of the 105 cars built, Around 2015 the tourer was discovered and treated to a
of which perhaps 32 cars survive today. The tourer was notably substantial refurbishment in the original colors, and it was
equipped with the upgraded Weslake engine, in which form as few subsequently acquired in 2017 by the consignor. He has since
as 11 examples are currently believed to remain extant. Finished in mechanically freshened the car with a complete rewiring of the
suede green with a matching suede-green interior (a color scheme electrical system and service as needed to driving standards.
the car continues to faithfully wear today), the tourer completed
factory assembly in March and was distributed to Henley’s of Retaining its original matching-numbers engine, gearbox, and
London before being sold for retail to Leigh Park Motors in Windsor. body, this beautifully presented 2½-Litre tourer is documented
with a build record, a factory production ledger, a heritage
By 1963 the SS was exported to the United States, and following certificate, an owner’s manual, and 30 years of correspondence.
a minor freshening the car remained dormant for many It would make a stunning addition to any marque gathering or
years, passing through four owners through the mid-2010s. pre-war collection.

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1962 PORSCHE 356 B 1600 S
272 ‘TWIN-GRILLE’ ROADSTER
COACHWORK BY D’IETEREN

CHASSIS NO. 89753 One of just 248 “twin-grille” roadsters built


ENGINE NO. 700369 Finished in tasteful color combination of black over tan
GEARBOX NO. 71823
Retains its matching-numbers 1600 S engine
Includes Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
$300,000 – $350,000
The premier 356 for comfortable touring

The 356 B “twin-grille” roadster ranks among and a flatter hood. With the phase-out of the
the most coveted models sought by Porsche Convertible D, Drauz concentrated on building the
cognoscenti. These extremely rare T-6 roadsters, of new roadster.
which only 248 were built by D’Ieteren, mark the high
point of 356 speedster and roadster development. The T-5 models were produced between September
1959 and August 1961, and the new T-6 design
The Convertible D, built by Drauz in 1959, offered a from September 1961 until roadster production
new, taller, but still removable windshield, wind-up ended in July 1963. The T-5 roadsters built by Drauz
windows, conventional coupe seats rather than have a single ventilation grille on their engine lids,
the speedster’s thin shells, and a more modern while the T-6 cars are easily identified by a flatter
canvas folding top. The Convertible D was replaced hood and the relocation of the gas filler to the top
in 1960 by the roadster. The roadster’s freshened of the right front fender. To clear its assembly lines
body design, designated T-5, featured new front-end for the soon-to-be-launched 356 C, Porsche sent
sheet metal, different doors, improved bumpers, its remaining T-6 roadsters to D’Ieteren, its Belgian

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distributor, for completion. These roadsters can be immediately According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, the D’Ieteren
spotted by their unique twin grilles in the engine lid. roadster was completed on 28 December 1961 and originally
finished in Oslo Blue over a grey leather interior. The 356 was
Research shows this T-6 roadster, chassis 89753, spent most equipped with the desirable 1600 S engine, which it retains today.
of its life in California. Early owners include a Dr. Ralph Harder, Optional equipment included reclining seats, and the car was
followed by Bob Davidson. Later, the car entered the possession fitted with Goodyear tires. In the mid-2000s, the car benefitted
of Brian Burnett, where it later exchanged hands with Neil from a thorough cosmetic refurbishment and was finished in the
McSwain. Documents show that the car passed through noted much more fitting black-over-tan color scheme.
specialists European Collectibles of Costa Mesa, California, and
Classic Showcase in Oceanside. Later ownership history shows As one of just 248 produced, the “twin-grille” 356 has since
the car spent time in the Oldenburg collection before having established itself as a highly collectible Porsche and will be an
exchanged hands in August 2011. ideal example for club-level concours and weekend touring.

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273 1956 JAGUAR XK 140
DROPHEAD COUPE

CHASSIS NO. 819005 Jaguar’s iconic mid-1950s sports car


electrical and/or rebuilt electrical components, and a
ENGINE NO. G 9132-8 Comprehensive restoration; correct wire-wheel example
BODY NO. P 5471 complete reseal of the engine, gearbox, and differential.
Matching-numbers engine block and cylinder head
Finished in attractive Pacific Blue over tan leather Originally finished in Pastel Blue over a red interior, the
$100,000 – $125,000 XK 140 was refinished in a darker and very attractive
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Includes tool roll, owner’s manuals, and JDHT certificate
Pacific Blue over a tan leather interior with matching
First shown at Earls Court in 1954 sporting the graceful dark blue carpeting. All bright trim was either replaced
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1957.
lines of its predecessor, the XK 140 presented several or replated, along with all-new seals and grommets
improvements. Of the XK 140 series, the drophead installed throughout, new windshield glass, all-new
coupe was the elite model, appointed to provide top bows, and wood surrounds. The interior is trimmed
ultimate, luxurious open-air touring with its opulent in sumptuous tan leather accented luxuriously with
wooden dash, comfortable leather seats, roll-up wood that was polished to perfection and clear-coated.
windows, and an all-weather convertible top. A set of seat belts have been installed for safety.
The convertible top, with the correct “pin beading”
This elegant and sporting Jaguar has received a surrounding it, is an elegant dark blue, as is the
complete restoration. The 21-month-long restoration, matching boot cover. Finishing off the restoration is a
documented with receipts, included a media blast of new set of Vredestein Sprint Classic tires mounted on
the body including the engine compartment, a cylinder new wire wheels.
head rebuild, all new and/or rebuilt brake components,
a new high-quality stainless steel exhaust system, Beautifully restored, this XK 140 is both sporting and
porcelain exhaust headers, rebuilt radiator, new wiring comfortable, making it a perfect choice for stylish
harness, new body rubber, new shock absorbers, new touring as well as Jaguar club activities.

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1931 CADILLAC
V-8 CONVERTIBLE COUPE
COACHWORK BY FLEETWOOD 274

2004 AACA Grand National Award winner CHASSIS NO. 8-10655


Documented by a copy of its Cadillac build record ENGINE NO. 810590
BODY NO. 813

With the introduction of its new V-12, Cadillac


become the only car company to offer V-8, V-12, $100,000 – $125,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
and V-16 models. The Standard of the World
was certainly an understatement among luxury
marques with offerings of 134-, 140-, and 143-inch
wheelbases, bodies by Fisher and Fleetwood, three year. All Series 355 Cadillacs rode a new 134-inch
different engine configurations, and the more wheelbase shared with its companion LaSalle—six
moderately priced LaSalle as part of its lineup. inches shorter than 1930 models while giving the
It arguably began a trend that eventually led to cars a more sporting appearance.
Cadillac’s domination of the luxury car field over
rival Packard. This V-8 convertible coupe was originally ordered
through Brogan Cadillac LaSalle Co. in Paterson,
While the flagship V-12 and V-16 gathered all New Jersey. While in the possession of the consignor,
the fanfare, the V-8–powered models like this it has been stored in a climate-controlled facility and
convertible coupe sold in steady numbers, helping regularly exercised. It received its AACA First Junior
Cadillac’s bottom line during difficult economic in 1992, Senior in 1994, Grand National award
times. Cadillac produced a total of 10,717 V-8s, in 2004, and CCCA Premier First Place awards in
5,733 V-12s, and only 363 V-16s for the model 1992, 1993, and 1999.

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1934 HORCH
275 780 B SPORTCABRIOLET
COACHWORK BY GLÄSER

CHASSIS NO. 78380 One of only 83 780 B models produced


ENGINE NO. 50321 A well-engineered German luxury car, very rare in the U.S.
Handsome restoration by German marque specialists
$350,000 – $500,000 Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

Introduced in March 1932, the 700 series models discovered there in 2005 and acquired by marque
by famed German automaker Horch were led by the specialists Horch Classic GmbH. It appears that at
Type 780, designed by Fritz Fiedler with an inline some point in its past, the original coachwork had
4.9-liter engine with an overhead cam. The engine been lost, but evidently a Sportcabriolet body, likely
developed 100 bhp and was sufficient for a top a Gläser creation for a Horch 710, was available.
speed around 125 km/h. Between 1932 and 1934, Given the unusually low top stack and fleetness of
a little over 300 of these supremely elegant cars line of this body, one can understand why Horch
were completed, of which only 83 were the later Classic envisioned it on this 780, which utilizes the
780 B model, differentiated by a 30 mm wider track. same wheelbase.

The car offered here, the third-to-last 780 B chassis The seven-year restoration reportedly involved
constructed, was delivered in 1934 and made its exhaustive research and the use of many correct
way to Belarus at the end of World War II. It was components. Horch Classic noted that the

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body’s inner wooden frame, outer panels, and top bows were Finishing the body is a beautiful Royal Blue, an interior in rich grey
in remarkably good condition and were preserved wherever leather embroidered with the Horch logo, and a grey cloth top.
possible. The frame was carefully cleaned and restored, with the Correct hardware and chrome wire wheels finish the presentation.
portions showing excessive corrosion being carefully replaced. The completed Horch was exhibited at the Jewels in the Park
The engine, front and rear axles, differential, gearbox, and Concours d’Elegance at Classic Days in Schloss Dyck, Germany, in
steering gear were all dismantled and overhauled as necessary; 2013, and received an award for the Best Restoration on exhibit.
the engine was fitted with new bearings, pistons, and modern It is offered here with a file that includes period images of the
radial oil seals. All fuel lines were made of copper and the Horch 710 and 780 models, and photographs of the restoration.
exhaust system of stainless steel. The original transmission was Few examples of the 780 remain extant, and few have been
exchanged for a modern Getrag five-speed unit, making the car finished to this award-winning standard, making this a unique
much easier to drive and enjoy. standout for the Full Classic collector seeking the truly unusual.

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276 1912 OLDSMOBILE
DEFENDER TOURING

CHASSIS NO. 80155 One of 325 Defenders built in 1912


ENGINE NO. 70191 Expert restoration completed in 2013
One of a handful of known survivors
$150,000 – $175,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The years between 1911 and 1914 proved to This 1912 Defender touring was acquired by its
be a renaissance of sorts for Oldsmobile, with a most recent owner in 2011 from a fellow collector
range of exquisitely built, stylish, high-performance of rare, early American automobiles. It subsequently
machines. The mighty six-cylinder, 60-horsepower received a complete, expert restoration, completed
Oldsmobile Limited topped the line, followed by in 2013. Following the restoration, it was enjoyed on
the big four-powered Autocrat, with the smaller tours and in concours events, including appearing
four-cylinder Defender joining the ranks in 1912. at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in 2014.
Powered by a 35-horsepower, 298-cubic-inch
T-head engine, the Defender played the role of The marvelous two-tone grey livery combines with
a sporty young sibling, offered in five body styles. dark red wheels and pinstripes to suit the car’s
Records show that Oldsmobile produced a mere sporting character. It is accented by highly polished
325 Defenders in 1912, of a total production of only nickel and brass details. The cast aluminum cowl
1,075 vehicles. With the Defender, Autocrat, and and sporty cut-down five-passenger touring body
Limited, Oldsmobile enjoyed enviable status in the are very similar in style to the larger Autocrat,
select world of prestige automakers. though scaled down for the smaller Defender

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chassis. Notable differences from a standard Defender include As with the exterior, the interior nickel and brass fittings maintain a
the faired-in electric cowl lamps and the glazed “skylight” cowl mirrorlike finish. The door louvers are a particularly interesting
vent that provides an airier and lighter feeling to the driver’s touch, as they serve as functional fresh-air vents for the front-
compartment. The slash-cut louvers on the hood and doors are a seat occupants. Exquisitely finished woodwork surrounds the
signature feature shared across the Oldsmobile line, contributing cockpit, and the heavy-grain vinyl top includes a fitted boot
to the car’s sporty appearance. Large-diameter artillery wheels for top-down motoring.
and deeply arched fenders give the car an appealing, almost
underslung stance. Having seen careful use in the hands of an avid collector, this
impeccably restored 1912 Oldsmobile Defender Touring is one
The interior is trimmed in gorgeous button-tufted oxblood red of just a handful of known survivors. A breathtaking and highly
leather and fully detailed with period-correct pyramid aluminum collectable motor car, this Defender is a fitting representative of
floorboards and original instruments and controls. Oldsmobile’s Golden Era.

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277 1914 CADILLAC
FOUR FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING

CHASSIS NO. 97943 Offered from the Gernatt Collection


in the late 1960s. According to Hosking’s daughters,
ENGINE NO. 97943 Described as a comfortable and reliable tour car he drove the car sparingly, mostly in parades.
Includes vintage photos, parts book, and owner’s manual They also noted that the car had been used in movies
$100,000 – $120,000 as background in street scenes prior to his purchase.
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE The 1914 Cadillacs were little changed from those Several photos taken during his ownership are
offered in 1913; however, two significant technical included, along with an owner’s card in his name dated
changes took place. The introduction of a two-speed, 22 May 1975.
direct-drive rear axle was offered. By simply flicking
an electric switch on the dash, the driver could switch The Cadillac was purchased from the Hoskings’ estate
from low to high gear. According to Cadillac ads, the by Michael Sullivan of Newbury Park, California. He later
result was a 42 percent boost in speed. Unfortunately, sold the car to Bob Rohrer in September 2005. Rohrer
Cadillac was sued by the Austin Automobile Company claims to have spent nearly $100,000 to restore the
of Grand Rapids, Michigan, for using the feature. It was car, with Steve Bono doing most of the work. He toured
quietly discontinued the following year. Additionally, the car several times a year beginning in 2006 and
most Cadillacs prior to 1914 were produced with right- described it as “a very comfortable tour car and at 102
hand drive. All Cadillacs adopted left-hand drive for years old, quite reliable.”
1914. Lastly, the precursor to today’s tilt steering wheel
was introduced—a hinged steering wheel swung up and The car was acquired by the consignor in June 2016.
out of the way when the driver entered the car. While in the possession of the consignor, the Cadillac
has been stored in a climate-controlled facility and
While little is known of the Cadillac’s earliest history, it has been driven frequently and toured up to and
was purchased by Donald Hosking of Lebanon, Oregon, including this past year.

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1949 CADILLAC SERIES 60
SPECIAL FLEETWOOD SEDAN 278

Formerly of the noted Wayne Davis Collection CHASSIS NO. 496081739


Upgraded with power steering, 12-volt electrics, and air-conditioning ENGINE NO. 496081739
BODY NO. 496034908
Meticulous body-on restoration to show-ready condition

After introducing the world to tailfins in 1948, Cadillac Don Lee Cadillac. The Sixty Special was thoroughly $40,000 – $50,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
debuted an all-new modern overhead-valve V-8 in restored in the late 1990s before joining the noted Wayne
1949. The 331-cubic-inch unit produced a robust 160 Davis Collection in 2012. Prior to Davis’s purchase,
hp, quickly becoming a favorite of hot-rodders and Tired Iron Works of Monrovia, California, refinished
customizers throughout the early 1950s. Motor Trend the car and installed several upgrades, including
honored Cadillac with its first Car of the Year award in power steering, air-conditioning, and 12-volt electrics
1949, which helped Cadillac sell a record 92,554 cars. with its owner at the time spending some $35,000 to
seamlessly integrate these features for added comfort
The Sixty Special was first introduced to the Cadillac and convenience when touring. The car was shown at
lineup in 1938 as a halo model and style leader for the 2011 Winter Park Concours and received a Best in
the luxury car maker. Fast-forward to 1949, when Class award facing considerable competition in a year
Cadillac sold 11,399 of the handsome sedans, nearly when Cadillac was the featured marque.
double that of the previous year. The Sixty Special
retained its exclusive 133-inch wheelbase and was During Davis’s ownership, the entire fuel system was
fittedwith special trim to differentiate it from lesser rebuilt, including a correct fuel pump and new fuel lines
Cadillac models. installed, and the carburetor was rebuilt. Both owner’s
manual and shop manual are included in the sale of this
This example was originally delivered to Edward B. Sr. Cadillac that the consignor describes as “a wonderful
and Kathleen Suddarth through California’s legendary car that is one of the nicest examples in the country.”

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279 1915 LOZIER TYPE 82
SEVEN-PASSENGER TOURING

CHASSIS NO. 9114 Only known example with original body, engine, chassis, and hardware
ENGINE NO. 8671 Three owners in 70 years; part of the Barney Pollard Collection for 40 years
Showing barely 41,000 miles, believed to be original
$250,000 – $300,000 Excellent tour car, AACA National First honors
One of very few Loziers eligible for CCCA events

Henry Abram Lozier was a Cleveland bicycle Ralph Mulford scored Lozier’s first competition
manufacturer. Having sold his company for $4 success in 1907 and rolled up an enviable record of
million, Lozier started development on gasoline wins through 1911, including the 1911 Vanderbilt
engines and set up the Lozier Motor Company at Cup and 2nd in the inaugural Indianapolis 500.
Plattsburgh, New York, to manufacture marine In 1910 and 1911, Loziers won more road races
engines and launches in 1900. By 1902, Lozier and broke more 24-hour records than any other
further experimented with steam and gasoline single make using a combination of ingenuity and
power as it looked to enter the automotive market, legendary durability. Lozier developed a braking
which led to a 30–35 hp four-cylinder tourer being system using pressurized water to cool hollowed
introduced in 1905 with a hefty price tag of $4,500. brake drums, leading to the claim that its brakes
A six-cylinder car debuted in 1908, and sixes soon were “impossible to burn out.”
became the mainstay of the company.

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For a time, Loziers were the most expensive cars in the collector Barney Pollard, it remained in his collection until the
United States, competing with Peerless and Pierce-Arrow and family sold it four decades later, some ten years after his passing.
priced nearly five times what most Cadillacs cost in 1910. A registration certificate found in the seat documents ownership
New management and a Detroit plant in 1910 failed to ignite back to Middletown, New York, in 1923.
sales figures, while a smaller, four-cylinder Cadillac competitor,
the Type 84, did not fare well either. Following a bankruptcy sale Fully restored nearly 20 years ago, it won an AACA National First in
in February 1915, the new owners returned to production of a 2003 and was shown at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
high-performance six-cylinder Type 82 on a 136-inch wheelbase. the following year. It has been on display at the Champlain Valley
Production amounted to some 200 cars and another 153 the Transportation Museum in Plattsburgh, where Lozier originated,
following year. since that time. It is said to start easily, thanks to the original
electric starter, and an electric fuel pump has been unobtrusively
This 1915 Type 82 Lozier is the only example known to have fitted for reliable long-distance travel. An ideal tour car eligible for
survived complete with original body, chassis, engine, and nearly CCCA events, its stately presence and six-cylinder performance is
all its original hardware. Purchased in 1951 by legendary Detroit sure to give its new owner excellent service.

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280 1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429

CHASSIS NO. 0F02Z134616 One of only 500 produced for 1970


Finished in wonderful Calypso Coral over black

$250,000 – $300,000 Accompanied by Deluxe Marti Report and restoration documentation


Widely regarded as the ultimate Ford muscle car

In the late 1960s, facing stiff competition in NASCAR anti-roll bars, power front disc brakes, and fat F60
from Chrysler, Ford developed a new 429-cubic- × 15 tires. Unfortunately, upon initial construction
inch V-8 with all-new free-flowing cylinder heads, of the new Mustang, the new 429 engine simply
an aluminum high-rise intake manifold, a 735 CFM would not fit. Eager to start the production process
Holley carburetor, 11.0:1 compression, header-style and alleviate in-house headaches, Ford entrusted
exhaust manifolds, and a beefy four-bolt main block. the modification work to local ally Kar Kraft. By
It was conservatively rated at 375 horsepower. cutting and relocating the shock towers, as well
as relocating the battery, the new engine barely
When dropped into the Mustang, it formed the Boss fit under the hood. However, in keeping with their
429, a pony car with an abundance of muscle. To hot-rod credo, Kar Kraft were able to shoehorn the
handle the power, the stout “Toploader” four-speed engine into the Mustang.
manual transmission and a 3.91:1 Traction-Lok
rear axle were mandatory options. Other features The Boss 429 was the priciest non-Shelby Mustang
included an engine oil cooler, trunk-mounted to date, at $4,087, and it was available in very
battery, competition suspension with front and rear limited numbers, with fewer than 500 produced for

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the 1970 model year. According to the Deluxe Marti Report, this 2000s, the car was the recipient of a complete restoration by
Boss was originally delivered to certified dealer Mr. Ray Whitfield marque experts Kevin’s Klassics of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. In
Incorporated of Taylor, Michigan. The Mustang was specified recent years the car was also reported to have been judged by
with various optional extras, including power front disc brakes, marque expert Bob Perkins, where it won a Concours Trailed Gold
competition suspension, a front air spoiler, and the drag pack. award from the Mustang Club of America.

Today the car sports its factory colors, striking Calypso Coral over Offered with thorough documentation and in excellent condition,
black, and presents in excellent condition throughout. In the late this Boss 429 is ready to be enjoyed for its prodigious power.

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281 1918 ROAMER
MODEL C-6-54 SPORT TOURER

CHASSIS NO. 22960 The only Roamer Sport touring known to exist
Realizing the significance of the car—this is the only
ENGINE NO. 9N49786 Proven award winner wherever it has appeared Roamer Sport known to exist—a decision was made
Restoration refreshed in 2016 to elevate the car to concours quality. The car was
$75,000 – $100,000 Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic disassembled and repainted; most nickel pieces were
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE re-plated; incorrect wiring was removed and all wiring
Eligible for all club events and CARavans
replaced; the car was mechanically refreshed; and the
The Roamer was built in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from chassis was detailed—all in the shop of the consignor.
1917–29. An assembled car, its most distinctive styling
element was a Rolls-Royce–inspired grille (hence spelling Following its appearance at the AACA National Meet in
the name RoameR). It is estimated that 11,850 cars were Mankato, Minnesota, in 2016, the Roamer received its
produced, including this car, which is powered by a 54 hp, AACA First Junior and a Best in Class at the 10,000 Lakes
303.1 cu. in. inline L-head six-cylinder Continental engine. Concours d’Elegance later that year. In 2017 the car was
honored with the AACA’s W. Emmert Swigart Memorial
According to the consignor, while little is known of Cup; an Amelia Award at the Amelia Island Concours;
its earliest history, the Roamer was purchased by its AACA Senior; Best in Class at both the Concours of
Harold Soulas in 1965 at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in America at St. John’s and the Milwaukee Concours; and
Los Angeles. Sometime during the 1980s, Soulas had 99.75 points out of 100 in judging, garnering a CCCA
the car restored in California. Following his passing in First Place award.
1990, his widow sold the car a few years later at auction.
In 2009 Larry Burns and David Granger of Bradford, Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a rare and
Ontario, Canada, acquired the car, and it was later significant automobile from the Nickel Era that will no doubt
acquired by the consignor in April 2016. be the star of any show or event, wherever it may roam.

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1947 CADILLAC SERIES 62
CONVERTIBLE COUPE 282

Equipped with the Hydramatic ENGINE NO. 8456799


This convertible coupe was originally shipped to Randall
transmission, radio, and heater BODY NO. FW 6338
Cadillac Corporation in Brooklyn, New York, on 17
Restored per the original Cadillac production records
December 1947, as documented by Cadillac build
One of 6,755 Series 62 convertible coupes built for 1947 records. It was eventually purchased by its prior owner $80,000 – $100,000
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic in British Columbia in 1981 in very good condition, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

having been stored and unused for some time. It was


Cadillacs for 1947 were largely carryover from pre-war made roadworthy and used occasionally for the next ten
1942 models except for minor trim and detail changes. years. Once the body-off restoration commenced, every
Like all manufacturers, Cadillac struggled to meet the effort was taken to restore the car to original as per the
pent-up demand of a public hungry for new cars and firewall trim tag. While its owner at the time did
pressed their existing designs into service until all-new some of the work, the car was stripped to bare metal and
models were ready. In fact, Cadillac ended the model finished in its correct Madeira Maroon with a contrasting
year with 96,000 unfilled orders and outsold Packard for tan canvas roof and matching two-tone maroon and
the second time in history. tan leather interior.

As one of a handful of post-war cars recognized by the The car is equipped with the Hydramatic transmission,
Classic Car Club of America, Series 62 Cadillacs are under-seat heater, and radio; also included are four
among the CCCA’s most desirable tour vehicles. One of manuals, a wiring diagram, jack, wrench, and spare tire.
6,755 produced for the model year, this was Cadillac’s It is the recipient of an AACA First Junior award in 2001, a
lone convertible offering. Leather interior trim, power top, Senior award in 2002, a Grand National award in 2004,
and Hydro-electric window lifts were standard, as were and Repeat Preservation in 2014, as well as a CCCA
distinctive “sombrero” wheel covers used for the first time. Premier First award in 2016.

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283 1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 SL

CHASSIS NO. 121.042.10.015341 Exquisitely restored, numbers-matching example


ENGINE NO. 121.921.10.015429 Elegant and desirable original color combination
BODY NO. A121.042.10.01702
Originally delivered to Paris for an
American with dual citizenship
$110,000 – $140,000 Exceptionally well cared for, with only 46,650 miles
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The brainchild of legendary European car importer leather interior, topped with a matching tan canvas
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1960.
Max Hoffman, the first Mercedes-Benz 300 SL convertible soft top. The attractive combination
Roadster was designed to serve as a more lifestyle- personifies class and accentuates the car’s
oriented complement to the high-performance elegant and understated design. The first owner is
300 SL ‘Gullwing’ coupe. Building on the Gullwing’s reported to be an American woman who held dual
racing-oriented, curvaceous shape, both the coupe citizenships, as well as residences, in France and the
and the subsequent roadsters shared in their United States. According to the Mercedes-Benz data
design elements. The six-cylinder 300 SL and card, the roadster was purchased new in Paris on
four-cylinder 190 SL models were both marketed 13 November 1959, but was also factory-equipped
to the well-to-do, but the latter vastly outsold its “big for US specification. The original owner would put
brother,” proving that Hoffman’s knack for success the car’s first miles on the odometer in Paris before
was unparalleled among automobile importers. eventually shipping the car to the States.

This stunning 190 SL is beautifully presented The 190 SL would make its way into a serious
in its original color scheme of black over a tan Mercedes-Benz collection where it and its 300

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SL stablemate were treated to comprehensive, nut-and-bolt Solutions performed a service and proper sorting to ensure
restorations. Since the restoration was completed, the car has continued reliable enjoyment of this classic Mercedes-Benz.
lived a pampered life and has seen very limited use. Today the
roadster is in outstanding condition. The paint and brightwork Exceptional in design, drivability, restoration quality, and collectability,
are impeccable, while the interior and engine bay are equally this charming and elegant Mercedes-Benz roadster presents an
as impressive. Recently, the marque experts at European Auto exciting opportunity to acquire one of the finest 190 SLs available.

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284 1933 CADILLAC V-12 TOWN SEDAN

ENGINE NO. 4000494 One of just 953 V-12s produced for 1933
BODY NO. 101 Documented by a copy of its Cadillac build record

$75,000 – $100,000 The upright, almost carriage-like look of Cadillacs


OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE began to disappear in 1933. A face-lift, simple in
execution but startling in effect, transformed the
1933 Cadillac into a more streamlined automobile.
Both Cadillac and their companion LaSalle received
modern skirted fenders, vee’d radiators, and more
swept-back windshields. Roll-up windows were now 368 cubic inches, the engine produced 135 hp and
commonplace, so Cadillac introduced “No-Draft” 285 foot-pounds of torque and was capable of a top
ventilation in the form of vent wing windows. Just speed of 80+ mph. The town sedan was offered in
6,655 cars among four different models were sold both V-8 and V-12 versions, both on the 140-inch
for 1933, including 953 V-12s and 126 V-16s, the wheelbase with bodies by Fisher.
marque’s lowest output of the decade.
Cadillac build records, a copies of which are
The V-12, first introduced in 1931, afforded included on file, show this town sedan to be restored
lively performance at a cost of about $700 over as originally configured. The car received its AACA
comparable eight-cylinder models. The Twelve was First Junior in 2012 and its Senior award in 2013
nearly the performance equal of the big Sixteen, along with its CCCA Premier First Place award
with strong torque and similar top speed. From its in 2013.

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1962 FIAT 600 JOLLY
COACHWORK BY GHIA
285

The iconic high-society beach car CHASSIS NO. 100D 1207724


doors, and a fringed surrey top, proved so popular that
Finished in a charming color combination ENGINE NO. 100.000 1321095
it was put into limited production by Italian coachbuilder
Equipped with driver mirror and windshield washer Ghia. It was the accessory to have at the world’s most
fashionable resorts. $60,000 – $80,000
When it came to versatility, few automakers of the 1950s OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

and 1960s could compete with Italian manufacturer The majority of Jollys were built on the 500 chassis.
Fiat. The tiny 500 and 600 models were some of the The four-cylinder 600 versions are considerably rarer,
most popular automobiles in Europe, as they were ideal particularly in the United States, and they are fiercely
for economy-minded clients still rebuilding after World sought after by Fiat enthusiasts. This charming
War II, yet they still had a stylish and almost universal 1962 Jolly is finished in a lovely coral shade with a
appeal. Their charming appearance led them to be used matching fringed surrey top. It is equipped with a driver
as the basis for numerous special variations produced side-view mirror and windshield washer. The Fiat rides
by both the Fiat factory and private coachbuilders, and on whitewall tires mounted on steel wheels with factory
they were enjoyed all over the world. wheel covers; a spare is housed in the front trunk.
The Jolly is powered by a rear-mounted four-cylinder
While the Multipla was all about practicality, the Jolly engine fueled by a Weber carburetor; the engine
was meant for all-out fun. It was the brainchild of Fiat is paired to a manual transmission. Wicker seats
chairman Gianni Agnelli, who desired a small car that provide a stylish yet comfortable touch to this iconic
could be carried aboard his 82-foot ketch, Agneta, and beach car.
be easily lowered over the side for local transportation
at various Mediterranean ports of call. Agnelli’s yacht Nearly 60 years later, the Jolly remains the automotive
tender, an open-air 500 with wicker seats, cut-out accessory to be seen in.

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286 1967 AUSTIN-HEALEY

3000 MK III BJ8

CHASSIS NO. H-BJ8-L/41335 Delivered new to a U.S. serviceman


chrome knock-off wire wheels. A full-size spare
ENGINE NO. 29K-RU-H/15907 stationed in Germany
GEARBOX NO. 15487 is stored in the trunk along with a knock-off tool
Finished in its correct, original color scheme
BODY NO. 86221 and hammer. The Mark III is powered by an inline
Highly desirable numbers-matching example six-cylinder engine featuring dual S.U. carburetors

$70,000 – $80,000
Accompanied by BMIHT certificate and paired to a four-speed manual gearbox with
electronic overdrive. The engine and gearbox are
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
This 3000 Mark III was built from 13 April to 10 original to the car.
May 1967. A left-hand-drive example destined for
export, it left the factory finished in attractive Healey The interior is completed in the correct blue leather
Blue over a blue leather interior with matching and features a luxurious cockpit with a beautiful burl
convertible top. Factory equipment included wood dash housing Smiths instrumentation and an
wire wheels, adjustable steering column, blue upgraded Retro Sound AM/FM radio with USB MP3
tonneau cover, kilometers-per-hour speedometer, playback. Two additional seats in the back provide
“roadspeed tyres,” overdrive, rear number plate occupancy for those of smaller stature, perfect
light, and a steering column lock. The car was then for kids. Weather protection is provided by roll-up
shipped to Germany on 16 May 1967. It was sold windows and a blue matching convertible top.
through noted German dealership Auto-Neuser to
a U.S. serviceman stationed in Nuremberg, Louis J. This car is accompanied by an Austin-Healey 3000
Esposito, who took delivery on 6 June 1967. Mark III Driver’s Handbook, German BMC service
book, BMC Service in Europe book, and the car’s
Today the car presents beautifully, having benefitted British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate,
from a high-quality restoration in the 1990s. the latter of which notes the car’s original factory
The exterior features a Secura Sprint Belgium specifications and confirms it to be correctly finished
fender-mounted side-view mirror. The car rides and a matching-numbers example, including the
on Vredestein Sprint S80 radial tires mounted on chassis, engine, gearbox, and body.

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1940 CADILLAC SERIES 90 V-16
SEVEN-PASSENGER FORMAL SEDAN
COACHWORK BY FLEETWOOD 287

Documented ownership history from new ENGINE NO. 5320023


After the war, Rhea bought a new car; the Cadillac
Showing little more than 13,000 BODY NO. 4
remained on blocks without any tires, as they
miles, believed to be original
had been confiscated during the war effort for
All-original interior, with rear compartment desperately needed rubber. Following Rhea’s $60,000 – $80,000
in exceptional condition OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
passing in 1956, the car was put up for sale, and
One of five Series 90 Fleetwood Grey Pierson’s father bought the car and kept it
formal sedans built for 1940
with the family in storage until 2003, still wearing
Final year of production for the its 1957 Wisconsin license plates. Amazingly, after
legendary Cadillac V-16 a lifetime of preservation and limited use from
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic three owners, the V-16 has little more than 13,000
miles from new!
This magnificent V-16 formal sedan came off the
Cadillac assembly lines in November 1939. It was Sympathetically restored, the exterior paint,
sent to the 1940 Chicago Auto Show, where Susan padded leather top, and chrome have been
Hammond Rhea, the daughter of a Wausau insurance renewed to a high level within the past decade.
company executive, bought it “right off the floor,” The consignor, who is just the third custodian from
according to the car’s second owner, Grey Pierson of new, notes that the all-original rear passenger
Wausau, Wisconsin. “She drove it back to her home compartment appears in near mint condition and
in Wisconsin…and enjoyed it for the next two years. features division and intercom. The front driver
But then she had to put it in storage during WWII compartment still retains its original leather
because the huge engine required more gasoline and hardware. Manuals and some spare parts
then her rations coupons allowed,” says Pierson. are included.

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288 1931 AUSTIN
SEVEN ROADSTER COACHWORK BY H. TAYLOR

CHASSIS NO. 131817 Custom coachwork by H. Taylor & Co. of London


He’d sold it to Miss May O’Boyle, who’d exported it
SERIAL NO. 1A38SZ Believed to be one of just three Austin to Texas in 1965, where it reportedly ended up in a
Sevens bodied by the firm
museum. Days later the current owner soon joined the
$25,000 – $30,000 Formerly of the renowned Alfredo Brener Collection discussion, revealing that this special Austin still lived
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Recipient of a nut-and-bolt restoration in Texas, as he had purchased it in 2006 from Alfredo
approximately 10 years ago Brener of Houston. While in Brener’s collection, this car
was in prodigious company amongst rare coachbuilt
The diminutive Austin Seven was Great Britain’s and significant competition Maseratis, as well as other
equivalent to the American Model T Ford, the German European marques.
Volkswagen Beetle, and the French Citroën 2CV. It put
the British motoring public on wheels like no other car Sent as a bare chassis to H. Taylor & Co. of London
that came before it. Production lasted for 16 years, with for custom coachwork, this sporting roadster body
about a quarter million of all types sold. was fitted. With its unique V windshield, Kamm
tail, and suicide doors, it is believed to be one of
Investigation into the early history of this car started three examples of this type bodied by the firm.
when the UK-based Bryan Norfolk posted photos of The beneficiary of a full nut-and-bolt restoration
the roadster with its PL7846 British number plates on commissioned by the consignor about ten years ago,
the Austin Seven Friends Forum, asking if anyone knew this unique Austin comes with the original owner’s
of its fate. His father had come across this car many handbook, a comprehensive shop manual, tuning
years earlier, when it had been shipped to the US in and maintenance book, and a “list of parts” booklet.
1965. An earlier owner, Denis Hopkin, weighed in; the The owner describes it as “a fun little car” that is a
car had been in his possession from 1958 to 1963. crowd favorite everywhere it goes.

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1953 NASH-HEALEY LE MANS COUPE
COACHWORK BY PININ FARINA
289

One of just 62 built for 1953 CHASSIS NO. 3004


Ingeniously converted to a Hydramatic transmission in-period ENGINE NO. LMA277104
BODY NO. 13505
Fully restored in 1994 and beautifully presented
Featuring a one-year-only Pinin Farina design
$70,000 – $90,000
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
After a successful series of appearances at Le original three-speed manual transmission with a floor-
Mans in the early 1950s, including a 3rd overall shift Hydramatic, a conversion which it retains to this
finish in 1952, Nash-Healey introduced a road-going day. Powered by a 252-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder
Le Mans–styled coupe in 1953. Crafted by the engine with a high-compression aluminum head and
legendary Pinin Farina, it was some ten inches longer dual SU carbs, this Le Mans coupe is a unique and
than their more common roadster counterpart. enjoyable automobile to drive on the open road.
With a staggering list price of $6,399, nearly
$3,000 more than a 1953 Corvette, only 62 were Having spent most of its life on the West Coast, the car
produced that year. was fully restored in 1994 with great attention paid
to detail, such as perfectly replicating the leather to
The stunning example offered here was the fifth of the original specification. The Nash-Healey still shows well
62 Le Mans coupes produced in 1953, of which only today and is fully sorted, having traveled over 3,800
around 30 are known to have survived. Incredibly, the miles since the restoration, with the current owner
ownership history is known and documented back to proclaiming it a “fantastic driver.” Offered with a full
its first owner, Glen Sheppard, who was the head of a complement of original service manuals and factory
Cadillac agency in Northern California. Not long after sales brochure, this rare and exciting offering will
taking delivery, Sheppard performed an ingenious make an ideal addition to any serious collection of
conversion to enhance drivability, replacing the unique and unusual sports cars.

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SPECIAL THANK-YOU

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at this or any other RM Auctions, Inc. d.b.a. RM Price, which RMS retains as the Buyers’ Premium for
Sotheby’s (“RMS”) auction. their purchase of each lot (“Buyers’ Premium”) in
accordance with the following clauses:
POST-SALE SETTLEMENT
In the event of a successful bid, our Administration • In the event of a final Hammer Price of $250,000.00
department will e-mail you a copy of your Bill of (USD) and below on all motor car lots, RMS will
Sale and wire transfer instructions following the receive a Buyers’ Premium of twelve percent (12%).
sale. Payment is due in full on or before 5:00 p.m.
of the next business day following the auction, and • In the event of a final Hammer Price above
payment is to be made to RMS. All payments must $250,000.00 (USD) on all motor car lots, RMS will
be in the form of cash or certified funds unless other receive a Buyers’ Premium of twelve percent (12%) on
arrangements have been approved in advance. Cash the first $250,000.00 (USD), and receive a Buyers’
payments will be reported according to U.S. federal Premium of ten percent (10%) on the Hammer Price
government requirements. above $250,000.00 (USD).

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The final bid price does not include the Buyers’ limited to memorabilia, motorcycles, boats, trailers,
Premium or applicable taxes on each lot purchased. jewelry, and clothing, are required to pay RMS a
The Buyer is responsible to pay all city, state, federal, Buyers’ Premium of twenty percent (20%) on the
provincial, territorial, and any and all other taxes Hammer Price of that particular lot.
due for which the Buyer does not qualify as exempt,
subject to RMS certification; proof of exemption is the TITLE TRANSFER
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applicable duty, import tariffs, charges, or any and all or encumbrances, RMS manages the process of title
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CONSIGNORS’ CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
1. Introduction: act as an intermediary between the Consignor and the Other Lot.
Buyer by accepting the purchase price from the Buyer,
1.1. Please ensure that you read and understand these 7.2. The Consignor warrants that the Consignor is the sole
transferring the Motor Car or Any Other Lot to the Buyer,
Conditions of Business (“Conditions”) prior to consigning owner of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot, and that the
and delivering the amounts due to the Consignor under
a Motor Car or Any Other Lot at this or any other RM Consignor has full right and authority to sell the Motor
these Conditions. If the Motor Car or Any Other Lot is
Auctions, Inc. d.b.a. RM Sotheby’s (“RMS”) sale. Car or Any Other Lot (“Ownership”).
sold by RMS during the term of these Conditions, the
1.2. RMS’ contractual relationship with the Consignors is money due to the Consignor shall be disbursed within 20 7.3. The Consignor agrees to provide RMS with a good, clear,
governed by: business days after the sale, provided that the purchase and transferable Title to the Motor Car or Any Other Lot
price, applicable commissions, and fees have been in advance of the auction.
1.2.1. These Conditions; received by RMS, in accordance with the terms of these
Conditions. 7.3.1. If for whatever reason RMS is forced to correct
1.2.2. The Consignment Agreement package; for the any Title defect, the Consignor agrees to first pay
avoidance of doubt, this is the fillable package 5.2. As used in these Conditions, a “sale” occurs between RMS a minimum fee of US$500 and, if the Title
containing the Consignor’s personal information the Consignor and the Buyer when the hammer or defect costs more than US$500 to correct, the
and information regarding the Motor Car or Any equivalent device or mechanism drops on the Hammer Consignor agrees to pay for any and all additional
Other Lot; Price or when the auctioneer awards the Motor Car or reasonable expenses related to correcting such
1.2.3. The Conditions of Business displayed in the Any Other Lot to the highest Bidder. defect (“Title Fees”). The Title Fees will be
auction salesroom; deducted from the Consignor’s proceeds of sale.
5.3. The Consignor authorizes RMS to release the Motor
1.2.4. The Conditions of Business displayed on RMS’ Car or Any Other Lot to the successful Buyer upon RMS 7.3.1.1. In cases where pre-existing Titles
website; and receiving full payment from the Buyer or financing terms do not exist and insurance bonds
as agreed to with RMS. are necessary, the Consignor will be
1.2.5. In each case as amended by any salesroom charged Title Fees on a case-by-case
notice or auctioneer’s announcement at the 5.4. The Consignor agrees to rely solely upon the Buyer for
basis.
auction. payment.
7.4. In order to facilitate and transfer the Title for the Motor
(clauses 1.2 to 1.2.5 together “Contractual Obligations”) 5.5. Before payment of any money due to the Consignor is to
Car or Any Other Lot, the Consignor agrees to sign
be made, the Consignor agrees to provide RMS with the
1.3. As auctioneer, RMS acts as agent for the Consignor, and the Power of Attorney attached to the Consignment
documents necessary to transfer the Ownership (defined
a sales contract is made directly between the Consignor Agreement package.
below) of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot to the Buyer.
and the Buyer. 7.5. The Consignor will indemnify and hold RMS harmless
5.6. If RMS has reason to believe or is notified that the (i)
1.3.1. Occasionally, RMS may own a Motor Car or Any from any claims, demands, losses, expenses, damages,
Consignor’s breach of the Contractual Obligations,
Other Lot (and in such circumstances, acts in a costs, actions, and liabilities, including without limitation
(ii) alleged breach of the Contractual Obligations, (iii)
principal capacity as the Seller) and/or may have to court costs and attorney fees, of whatever kind or
Consignor’s actions could potentially cause RMS liability,
a legal, beneficial, or financial interest in a Motor nature that may or may not occur, whether known or
and/or (iv) Buyer claims material misrepresentation
Car or Any Other Lot as a secured creditor or unknown, on the account of or arising out of all matters
within the Twenty Day Window (defined below) as
otherwise. related to the Ownership and Titles.
outlined in clause 10 (“dispute”), RMS, at its sole
discretion, may withhold payment to the Consignor until 8. Non-Payment by Buyer: In the event of non-payment
2. RMS Receiving Motor Car or Any Other Lot in
the dispute has been resolved; further, RMS may deduct by the Buyer, RMS will endeavor to use reasonable
Trust: Any consigned Motor Car or Any Other Lot is any sums that are due to it from the sum held. efforts to enforce payment from the Buyer; however,
delivered to RMS in trust under the exact terms set forth
RMS shall not be liable to the Consignor for payment.
in these Conditions. RMS agrees to receive the Motor 6. Exclusivity: The Consignor grants to RMS the exclusive
If the Buyer does not pay RMS, then at RMS’ sole
Car or Any Other Lot in trust and agrees not to permit its right and authority to advertise and sell the Motor Car discretion, RMS may cancel the sale and return the
use for any other purposes, other than those contained
or Any Other Lot for a period beginning with the date of Motor Car or Any Other Lot to the Consignor, enforce
in these Conditions, without the express written consent
these Conditions and ending 90 business days following payment by the Buyer, or take other actions permitted
of the Consignor.
the auction. by law. Notwithstanding the preceding sentences, if
3. Services: RMS agrees to act as an agent for the RMS has paid any portion of the purchase price to the
Consignor and to provide auction services, including 6.1. If the Motor Car or Any Other Lot is sold prior to the Consignor, but the purchase price has not been collected
but not limited to, a sales facility, clerks, support staff, auction and RMS has not agreed in writing to this sale, from the Buyer of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot, the
event advertising, and promotion. In connection with the Consignor hereby agrees, simultaneously with such
the Motor Car or Any Other Lot will then be considered
auction, RMS will have absolute discretion with regard payment, to assign to RMS any and all rights that the
“withdrawn” from the auction by the Consignor, and Consignor may have against such Buyers to the extent
to the motor car and any other lot or any RMS auction
as to (a) consulting any expert either before or after the the Consignor agrees to abide by clause 20, Withdrawn of such payment, whether at law, in equity, or under
sale, (b) researching the provenance, (c) grouping and Motor Car or Any Other Lot, of these Conditions. the Contractual Obligations. The Consignor agrees
providing catalogue and other descriptions as may be to execute any documents reasonably necessary to
appropriate, (d) marketing and promotion of the sale, 6.2. If the Motor Car or Any Other Lot does not sell at auction, evidence this assignment, including with respect to the
and (e) any other services required to conduct the sale. the Consignor grants RMS the authority for up to 90 Consignor’s representations, warranties and indemnities
business days after the auction to (a) list the Motor Car as set forth in these Conditions. The Consignor
4. Commissions: If the Motor Car or Any Other Lot is sold, authorizes RMS, at RMS’ sole discretion, to impose on
the Consignor agrees to pay the Sellers’ Commission on or Any Other Lot for sale on RMS’ Private Sales website,
any Buyer, and retain for RMS’ account, a late charge if
the Hammer Price (the last accepted bid is the Hammer (b) advertise, in other media at RMS’ discretion, the payment is not made in accordance with the Contractual
Price (“Hammer Price”)) of the Motor Car or Any Other Motor Car or Any Other Lot for sale, and (c) if there was a Obligations.
Lot to RMS, as indicated in the Commissions section reserve price agreed to between the parties, unilaterally
of the consignment package. Further, the Consignor 9. Motor Car or Any Other Lot Description:
sell the Motor Car or Any Other Lot for an amount equal
acknowledges that RMS will collect a Buyers’ Premium 9.1. The Consignor agrees to accept sole responsibility
from the Buyer of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot in to or greater than the reserve price.
and liability for any representations made by RMS
question, based on the Hammer Price on the Motor Car 7. Title, Registration Documents, and/or Appropriate that accurately repeat the information supplied by
or Any Other Lot. Please note that the Buyers’ Premium the Consignor as to the character, features, condition,
may be subject to change at the discretion of RMS if the Documents Evidencing Chain of Ownership to
correctness, authenticity, or history of the Motor Car or
standard Buyers’ Premium for the auction changes. To Motor Car or Any Other Lot:
Any Other Lot, and also to indemnify, defend, and hold
be clear, the Buyers’ Premium on the Motor Car or Any 7.1. It is the absolute requirement of the Consignor that RMS harmless from any claims that may be made with
Other Lot will not be different from the Buyers’ Premium they provide any and all titles, registration documents, respect to any such representations.
for other motor car lots or any other lots in the auction. or appropriate documents evidencing Ownership and/or
9.2. The Consignor is required to review and approve any
5. Proceeds to Consignor: government registrations (such as Purchase Agreements
and all catalogue descriptions within 2 business days of
and Bills of Sale) (“Titles”) to the Motor Car or Any Other
5.1. As an accommodation to the Consignor, RMS agrees to receiving the catalogue description from RMS’ Research
Lot to RMS prior to the auction of the Motor Car or Any
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request to review within 2 business days, RMS will fee of up to US$30. Other Lot that cannot be reasonably cured;
consider this an approval of the catalogue description
13.5. For the removal of a non-Motor Car lot, including but not 15.7. Government/court actions, orders, injunctions,
and a representation that RMS can rely upon.
limited to memorabilia, jewelry, and clothing, from the regulations, laws, or non-compliance with applicable
10. Twenty Day Window for Rescission of Sale due to auction site, a direct shipping company will contact the rules, regulations, or laws to sell the Motor Car or Any
Material Misrepresentation Claims: Consignor after the sale; please note that a reasonable Other Lot at auction that necessitate a cancellation; or
memorabilia removal and storage fee will apply.
10.1. RMS will review concerns regarding material 15.8. If there are legitimate claims, accusations, notices, or
misrepresentations raised by the Buyer for 20 business 13.6. If the Consignor has not removed their Motor Car or Any similar communications made by the Buyer in regard to
days from the date of the auction. Other Lot from the storage facility within 6 months of the their purchase of a Motor Car or Any Other Lot not being
sale date, RMS has the right to enter the Motor Car or authentic, being misrepresented, having an encumbered
10.2. If it is found that the alleged material misrepresentation Any Other Lot into an auction at no reserve or to sell it via title or registration, having an undisclosed material
(that would not have been reasonably found through the private treaty for fair market value. issue, or having a similar claim, RMS has the right to
Bidder’s due diligence) materially decreases the value or retain the Buyer’s funds on account and be the arbitrator
functionality of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot, RMS will 13.6.1. Once sold, RMS will retain all reasonable
as to the merit of the Buyer’s claims and to cancel the
work with the Buyer to reach a solution. expenses, auction fees if sold via auction, and
sale of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot and reimburse the
if sold via private treaty, a 20% commission;
payment to the Buyer if RMS deems the Buyer’s claims
10.2.1. The Consignor agrees to indemnify, defend, if there are any remaining funds, these will be
to be valid.
and hold RMS harmless from any claims that returned to the Consignor within 30 business
may be made with respect to any Buyer alleged days of the sale. 16. Estimates and Catalogue Descriptions: Any pre-
damages or liability, including but not limited to, sale estimates are intended as guides for prospective
travel expenses, repair expenses, and inspection 13.7. RMS shall have the right to exercise a charge or lien on
the non-sold Motor Car or Any Other Lot or any other Bidders. RMS makes no representation or warranty of
expenses in any way related to actions taken in the anticipated selling price of a Motor Car or Any Other
accordance with clause 10. property belonging to the Consignor in the possession
of RMS if the Consignor owes RMS money, and to apply Lot, and no estimate anywhere by RMS of the selling
(clause 10 to 10.2.1 together “Twenty Day Window”) any money due or to become due to the Consignor to the price of a Motor Car or Any Other Lot may be relied upon
outstanding money the Consignor owes to RMS. as a prediction of the actual selling price. Estimates
11. Motor Car or Any Other Lot Operation: included in catalogues, online, in pre-mailers, in any
14. Cancellation/Rescission of Auction: RMS will use advertisements, or elsewhere are preliminary only, and
11.1. The Consignor warrants that the Motor Car or Any they are subject to revision by RMS from time to time
reasonable efforts to avoid cancellation/rescission;
Other Lot is in a safe, operable condition to be driven at its sole discretion. The Consignor acknowledges that
however, RMS has the sole discretion to cancel/rescind
or moved by RMS’ employees or representatives. The RMS will not be liable for any errors or omissions in the
the auction and will not be liable to the Consignor for
Consignor acknowledges that, should RMS, at RMS’ catalogue or other descriptions of a Motor Car or Any
any losses or damages resulting from the cancellation/
sole discretion, determine that the Motor Car or Any Other Lot, and these descriptions make no guarantees,
rescission if RMS believes the following events have
Other Lot is not safe to operate or move, the Motor Car representations, or warranties whatsoever to the
occurred or have a reasonable probability of occurring:
or Any Other Lot will not be allowed across the block. Consignor with respect to a Motor Car or Any Other
14.1. Force majeure events, including but not limited to: Lot, its attribution, legal title, condition, value, or other
11.2. The Consignor authorizes RMS to perform minor work
on the Motor Car or Any Other Lot to facilitate the 14.1.1. Any natural disaster that, despite reasonable characteristics.
Motor Car or Any Other Lot starting and driving across efforts, restricts RMS from holding the auction;
the auction block or being presentable for sale. The 17. Odometer Statement: The Consignor will provide a
Consignor will hold RMS harmless and indemnify RMS 14.1.2. Structural damage to the auction venue prior duly executed odometer statement on or before the first
from any damage or liability caused by the minor work to the auction that, despite reasonable efforts, day of the auction, and further accepts sole responsibility
performed by RMS’ staff on the Motor Car or Any Other restricts RMS from holding the auction; and for the accuracy or inaccuracy of such statement.
Lot. 14.1.3. A terrorist event that, despite reasonable efforts, 18. Reserve:
restricts RMS from holding the auction.
12. Drivers: The Consignor acknowledges and grants 18.1. A reserve price noted in the fillable section of the
permission for RMS and its employees and agents to 14.2. Government/court actions, orders, injunctions, Auction Consignment Agreement is the lowest bid
drive or move the Motor Car or Any Other Lot from time regulations, laws, or non-compliance with applicable acceptable to the Consignor. Reserve prices may be
to time before, during, or after the sale. The Consignor rules, regulations, or laws to hold an auction that lowered at any time by the Consignor, either verbally
acknowledges that it is the Consignor’s responsibility necessitate a cancellation. or in writing, but they may not be raised. The reserve
to maintain sufficient insurance coverage to permit does not include commissions to RMS. RMS has the
15. Cancellation/Rescission of Motor Car or Any
such driving or moving, and the Consignor specifically right to sell a Motor Car or Any Other Lot at a price
Other Lot: RMS will use reasonable efforts to avoid
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold RMS harmless, as below the agreed verbal or written reserve, provided
cancellation/rescission; however, RMS has the sole
provided in these Conditions, from any liability that may that the Consignor receives the same net proceeds as
discretion to cancel/rescind the sale of a Motor Car or
result from such driving or movement of the Motor Car or the Consignor would have received had the reserve been
Any Other Lot and will not be liable to the Consignor for
Any Other Lot. met. If no reserve, indicate clearly by writing “NONE” in
any losses or damages resulting from the cancellation/
rescission if RMS believes the following events have the space provided in the fillable section of the Auction
13. No-Sale of Motor Car or Any Other Lot: Consignment Agreement.
occurred or have a reasonable probability of occurring:
13.1. If there is a no-sale, any and all fees owing, including but 18.2. If RMS contributes to the Hammer Price to meet a
not limited to Title Fees, must be paid to RMS before the 15.1. RMS opines that the Motor Car or Any Other Lot has
been intentionally and materially misrepresented by the reserve, the reserve for the respective Motor Car or
Motor Car or Any Other Lot is released to the Consignor. Any Other Lot becomes the Hammer Price plus RMS’
Consignor;
13.2. If there is a no-sale, the Consignor is required to remove contribution for purposes of commissions.
their non-sold Motor Car, including motorcycles, boats, 15.2. RMS opines that physical damage to the Motor Car or
and trailers, from the auction site by 5:00 p.m. of the next Any Other Lot, which cannot be sufficiently repaired 19. Insurance: The Consignor will be responsible for
business day in the jurisdiction where the auction was prior to the auction, occurred after these Conditions was maintaining adequate property insurance on the Motor
held (“Removal Deadline”). signed; Car or Any Other Lot at all times, and this insurance must
be at least equal to the aggregate low pre-sale auction
13.3. Contingent upon clause 13.2 being satisfied, the Motor 15.3. RMS is served with a lawsuit from a third party in estimate for the Motor Car or Any Other Lot, which in
Car’s Title (as long as the Consignor does not owe RMS relation to the Motor Car or Any Other Lot; each case shall include insurance for damages to the
any money) will be returned to the Consignor within 60 15.4. RMS faces significant reputational damages that would Motor Car or Any Other Lot and shall not be cancellable
business days. cause monetary damages for selling the Motor Car or by the insurance company until after Ownership and
Any Other Lot; Title have passed to the Buyer and the Buyer has taken
13.4. If any Motor Cars, including motorcycles, boats, and
possession of the Motor Car or Any Other Lot from
trailers, are not removed by the Removal Deadline (or are 15.5. Material issues regarding the Title, registration, or RMS. The Consignor agrees that RMS and its respective
not granted authority to be removed due to clause 13.1), transfer of Ownership that cannot be reasonably cured; affiliates and agents will not be responsible for, and the
RMS will remove the motor cars, including motorcycles,
15.6. Material issues regarding the provenance, Consignor releases RMS and its respective affiliates,
boats, and trailers, and the Consignor is required to pay
merchantability, or authenticity of the Motor Car or Any agents, and warehouses from, any and all liability for loss
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CONSIGNORS’ CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
of, theft of, or damage to the Motor Car or Any Other Lot. automatic US$200 (or the local currency equivalent) these Conditions, or any contemporaneous written,
replacement fee will be charged to the Consignor. oral, or implied understandings of the Parties relating
20. Withdrawn Motor Car or Any Other Lot: to the subject matter of these Conditions, RMS has not
25. Antifreeze Is the Responsibility of the Consignor: provided legal or tax advice or tax planning services to
20.1. The Consignor acknowledges that RMS has incurred
and will incur significant costs preparing, advertising, 25.1. As the Consignor’s Motor Car or Any Other Lot could the Consignor or for the Consignor’s benefit in connection
marketing, and promoting the Motor Car or Any Other be shipped to a location where below-freezing with the transactions contemplated by these Conditions,
Lot for the auction. temperatures are a possibility, it is the Consignor’s and no one at RMS has acted as the Consignor’s attorney
responsibility to ensure that, within the last 6 months, or tax advisor.
20.2. If the Consignor withdraws one or more of the Motor
they have winterized their Motor Car or Any Other Lot
Cars or Any Other Lots from the auction after the signing 28. Data Use: The Consignor agrees to allow RMS to use
for shipping in freezing temperatures. Winterizing one or
of these Conditions, the Consignor will pay RMS the their personal information in accordance with RMS’
more of the Motor Cars or Any Other Lots means that the
Buyers’ Premium and Sellers’ Commission that would privacy policy. RMS uses your personal information
Consignor has completely filled and properly mixed, at a
have been due under these Conditions had the Motor to provide services specifically tailored toward your
minimum, –20°F-rated antifreeze into their Motor Car or
Car or Any Other Lot (a) met their reserve; (b) if offered requirements and to treat you in a personal way; to
Any Other Lot’s radiator.
without reserve, then the Motor Car or Any Other Lot’s fulfill your agreements regarding the consignment and
published low estimate; or (c) if no published low 25.2. If any damage occurs because the Consignor did not purchase of items at RMS auctions and private sales;
estimate, then the Motor Car or Any Other Lot’s fair properly winterize their Motor Car or Any Other Lot, to provide you with information on upcoming sales; to
market value as determined by RMS, by 5:00 p.m. of the it will be the Consignor’s responsibility to cover the carry out analysis and market research; to undertake
next business day following the auction. damages, and RMS may recoup these damages from the targeted online advertising; to send status updates
Consignor’s settlement. If it is found that the Consignor and service communications; to improve our websites,
21. Legal Action: If either party brings action against the did not properly winterize their Motor Car or Any Other products, and services; to provide payment services; and
other arising from or relating to the provisions of these Lot, the associated costs with checking, filling, and for management and administrative purposes. The full
Conditions, the prevailing party, as determined by the disposing of the antifreeze will be recouped from the Privacy Policy can be found at the bottom of the RMS
court, shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney Consignor’s settlement; if the Motor Car or Any Other website homepage under the Privacy and Terms tab. If
fees and costs. The law of the jurisdiction in which Lot is not sold, the Consignor must pay RMS before the you wish to ask any questions regarding the use of your
the auction is held shall govern the provisions of these Consignor can retake possession of their Motor Car or personal information, request a full accounting of what
Conditions. Any Other Lot. If already settled, the Consignor must pay personal information is on file with RMS, unsubscribe to
RMS directly. any services, or purge your personal information from
22. Marketing Fee: The marketing fee is non-refundable RMS’ systems, please email privacy@rmsothebys.com.
and is not credited toward the sales commission. 26. Entire Agreement: This document shall be binding
upon the Parties and their respective heirs, personal 29. Anti-Money Laundering: The Consignor agrees to
23. Bidding Restrictions: The Consignor hereby agrees provide all information and assistance reasonably
representatives, and assigns. Except as otherwise
not to bid on his/her/their Motor Car or Any Other Lot. requested by RMS to comply with RMS’ internal anti-
expressly provided herein, these Conditions shall not
Although the auctioneer shall be entitled to bid on the money laundering process and to comply with any and
be modified, except in writing. Whenever used in these
Consignor’s behalf up to the amount of the reserve (if all anti-money laundering laws and regulations in force
Conditions, as the contract requires, the singular number
applicable), the Consignor shall neither instruct nor in the jurisdiction in which the auction is held.
shall include the plural, the plural number shall include
permit any other person to bid on behalf of the Consignor
the singular, the masculine gender shall include the
for his/her/their Motor Car or Any Other Lot. If, however, 30. Photography, Videography, and Illustrations:
feminine and neuter, the feminine gender shall include
in violation of the foregoing, the Consignor (or his or All photographs, videography, and illustrations
the masculine and neuter, and the neuter gender shall
her agent) bids on his/her/their Motor Car or Any Other commissioned by RMS for the Motor Car or Any
include the masculine and feminine.
Lot and becomes the successful Bidder, the expenses, Other Lot are the absolute property of RMS, and RMS
marketing fee, repair expenses, Buyers’ Premium, and 27. No Legal or Tax Advice: These Conditions are an shall have the absolute right to use the photographs,
Sellers’ Commission on the Hammer Price shall be important legal document. The Consignor acknowledges videography, and illustrations as RMS deems fit.
payable by the Consignor. If the Consignor does not pay that the Consignor has had the opportunity to consult an
in accordance with this clause, his/her/their Motor Car attorney before signing these Conditions and has signed
or Any Other Lot may be sold without reserve. these Conditions after having the opportunity to consult
with an attorney of their own choosing. Notwithstanding
24. Motor Car or Any Other Lot’s Batteries: If a Motor
any references to any transactions or arrangements in
Car or Any Other Lot arrives at the auction with a
dead battery, or shows signs of a draining battery, an

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BIDDERS’ CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
1. Introduction. damages or liability, including but not limited to, drop of the gavel. You own the motor car or any other lot
travel expenses, repair expenses, and inspection and are responsible for payment in full. No Bidder may
1.1. Please ensure that you read and understand these
expenses in any way related to actions taken in retract a bid made during the sale for any reason.
Conditions of Business prior to bidding on a motor car
accordance with clause 3.
or any other lot at this or any other RM Auctions, Inc. 7.3. The Bidder is responsible for all risk of loss or damage
(“RMA”) or RM Sotheby’s (“RMS”) auction (RMA and (clause 3 to 3.2.1 together “Twenty Day Window”) and insurance immediately upon purchase of the motor
RMS together “RM”). Even though the RM Bidders’ car or any other lot.
Conditions of Business are standardized, there are unique 4. With the Exception of the Twenty Day Window, All
Sales Are “As Is” and “Where Is.” No warranties 7.4. RM reserves the right to reject any bid. The highest
jurisdictional requirements and terms that may not apply
or representations of any type whatsoever are made by Bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the
to every auction, and it is each Bidder’s responsibility to
RM regarding any motor car or any other lot offered in Buyer. The auctioneer has absolute and sole discretion
understand and review these Conditions of Business as
an RM sale. Statements printed in catalogues, online in the case of error or dispute with respect to bidding
they apply. By agreeing to these Conditions of Business,
content, pre-mailers, advertisements, brochures, signs, and, whether during or after the sale, to determine the
you are agreeing to be bound by these Conditions of
and window cards, as well as verbal statements successful Bidder, to re-open the bidding, to cancel
Business for both RMS and RMA auctions. Please note
made by auctioneers or auction staff, are based on the sale, or to re-offer and re-sell the motor car or any
that the Bidders’ Conditions of Business are subject to
statements and historical files, if any, collected from other lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale,
change, and it is each Bidder’s responsibility to apprise
the Consignor and other third party sources, and RM RM’s sale record is conclusive. At RM’s discretion,
themselves of any changes to the Bidders’ Conditions of
has no obligation to verify or authenticate any such RM will execute order or absentee bids and accept
Business. Bidders are encouraged to contact RM’s Client
statements. All motor cars or any other lots are sold telephone bids and online bids via rmsothebys.com as a
Service department at clientservices@rmsothebys.com
as is, where is, with no representations or warranties, convenience to clients who are not present at auctions;
with any questions or concerns regarding these Bidders’
expressed or implied. THE CONSIGNORS AND RM RM is not responsible for any errors or omissions in
Conditions of Business.
DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, connection therewith. Prospective Bidders should
1.2. RM’s contractual relationship with the Bidders are also consult rmsothebys.com for the most up-to-date
AS TO CONDITION, ORIGINALITY, OR AUTHENTICITY;
governed by: cataloguing of the motor cars or any other lots.
ORIGIN OR PROVENANCE; PREVIOUS USE OR
1.2.1. These Bidders’ Conditions of Business; OWNERSHIP; MANUFACTURING OR RESTORATION 7.5. By participating in the sale, the Bidder represents
PROCESSES; YEAR OR AGE; SERIAL NUMBER, MAKE, and warrants that any bid placed by them, or on their
1.2.2. The Bidders’ Conditions of Business displayed in OR MODEL; OPTIONS AND TOOLS; ENGINE HOURS; behalf, is not the product of any collusive or other anti-
the auction salesroom; AND MILEAGE OF ANY MOTOR CAR OR ANY OTHER competitive agreement and is otherwise consistent with
1.2.3. The Bidders’ Conditions of Business displayed on LOT OR COMPONENT OF ANY MOTOR CAR OR ANY federal and state antitrust law. RM may require such
RM’s website; OTHER LOT, AND THEY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY necessary financial references, guarantees, deposits,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR and/or such other security, at their absolute discretion,
1.2.4. The Key to Lot Symbols and/or Legend referenced ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. as security for any bid. Please bear in mind that RM is
in the auction catalogue; and unable to obtain financial references over weekends or
5. Services. RM agrees to act as an agent for the Bidders public holidays.
1.2.5. In each case as amended by any salesroom
and provide auction services including, but not limited
notice, auctioneer’s announcement at the
to, a sale facility, clerks, support staff, event advertising, 8. Purchase Price. The purchase price shall consist of the
auction, or website update.
and promotion. In connection with the auction, RM will following:
(Clauses 1.2 to 1.2.5 together “Contractual Obligations”.) have absolute discretion with regard to the motor car
or any other lot or any RM auction as to (a) consulting 8.1. the Hammer Price (defined below) of the motor car or any
1.3. As auctioneer, RM acts as the agent for the Consignor, any expert either before or after the sale, (b) researching other lot, and
and a sale contract is made directly between the provenance, (c) grouping and providing catalogue and
Consignor and the Buyer. other descriptions as may be appropriate, (d) marketing 8.2. the applicable Buyers’ Premium (defined below).
1.3.1. Occasionally, RM may own a motor car or any and promotion of the sale, and (e) any other services (Clauses 8 to 8.2 together “Purchase Price”.)
other lot (and, in such circumstances, acts in required to conduct the sale.
a principal capacity as the Seller) and/or may 9. Buyers’ Premium.
have a legal, beneficial, or financial interest in a 6. Registration Fee.
9.1. In addition to the Hammer Price, the winning Bidder
motor car or any other lot as a secured creditor or 6.1. In order to register to bid onsite at auction, Bidders must is required to pay RM a percentage of the Hammer
otherwise. pay a bidder registration fee as outlined below: Price, which RM retains as the Buyers’ Premium for the
6.1.1. Up to a US$300 bidder registration fee for RMS purchase of each motor car or any other lot (“Buyers’
2. Bidder Due Diligence Responsibilities. The Bidder
North American auctions; Premium”).
is responsible for any and all due diligence including
but not limited to inspections and verification of the 9.2. RMS North American auctions will have the following
6.1.2. Up to a US$200 bidder registration fee for RMA
(i) condition, (ii) authenticity, (iii) completeness, (iv) Buyers’ Premiums:
North American auctions;
statements made in reference to, and (v) any and all
other matters regarding any motor car or any other lot 6.1.3. A €200 bidder registration fee for RMS Paris 9.2.1. In the event of a final Hammer Price of
offered in an RM sale (“Bidder Due Diligence”). auctions; US$250,000 and below on all motor car lots,
RMS will receive a Buyers’ Premium of 12%.
3. Twenty Day Window for Rescission of Sale due to 6.1.4. A €200 bidder registration fee for RMS Monaco
and Villa Erba auctions; and 9.2.2. In the event of a final Hammer Price above
Material Misrepresentation. US$250,000 on all motor car lots, RMS will
3.1. RM will review concerns regarding material 6.1.5. A £150 bidder registration fee for RMS London, receive a Buyers’ Premium of 12% on the first
misrepresentations raised by the Buyer for 20 business United Kingdom, auctions. US$250,000 and will receive a Buyers’ Premium
days from the date of the auction; after which time, of 10% on the Hammer Price above US$250,000.
6.2. Please note that the registration fees outlined in the
all sales are considered “As Is” and “Where Is” as clauses above are subject to change by any salesroom 9.2.3. Buyers of all non-motor car lots, including but
outlined in clause 4 below. Please send all concerns to notice, auctioneer’s announcement at the auction, not limited to memorabilia, motorcycles, boats,
legal@rmsothebys.com. catalogue update, or website update, and it is each trailers, jewelry, and clothing, are required to pay
3.2. If it is found that the alleged material misrepresentation Bidder’s responsibility to apprise themselves of any RMS a Buyers’ Premium of 20% on the Hammer
(that would not have been reasonably found through the changes to the registration fees. Price of those particular lots.
Bidder Due Diligence) materially decreases the value or 7. Bidding. 9.3. RMA North American auctions will have the following
functionality of the motor car or any other lot, RM will Buyers’ Premiums:
work with the Buyer to reach a solution. 7.1. To bid at an RM auction, a Bidder must be at least 21
years of age. 9.3.1. RMA will receive a Buyers’ Premium of 10% on
3.2.1. The Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend, and all motor car lots.
hold RM harmless from any claims that may 7.2. At auction, there is no “cooling-off period.” If you are
be made with respect to any Buyer alleged awarded the final bid, ownership changes hands at the 9.3.2. Buyers of all non-motor car lots, including but

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BIDDERS’ CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
not limited to memorabilia, motorcycles, boats, remit sales tax in the following states: California, Pound Sterling. Further, all payments must be in the form
trailers, jewelry, and clothing, are required to pay Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New of wire transfer unless other arrangements have been
RMA a Buyers’ Premium of 15% on the Hammer York, and Michigan. RM reserves the right to approved in advance.
Price of those particular lots. collect/remit sales tax from residents from
12.6. RM European auctions will be conducted in Euro and all
other jurisdictions if RM deems the collection/
9.4. RM European auctions will have the following Buyers’ payments are required to be made in Euro. Further, all
remittance of tax necessary.
Premiums: payments must be in the form of wire transfer unless
10.2.2. For auctions in the EU, according to the EU VAT other arrangements have been approved in advance.
9.4.1. In the event of a final Hammer Price of €200.000
Directive, motor cars that have been in use for
and below on all motor car lots, RM will receive a 12.7. RM is not obligated to release the motor car or any
no more than 6 months or that have been driven
Buyers’ Premium of 15% (plus VAT on the Buyers’ other lot to the winning Bidder until the winning Bidder
for no more than 6,000 kilometers are considered
Premium). has met all of the Contractual Obligations and paid the
new means of transport and will be subject to
Purchase Price plus applicable taxes.
9.4.2. In the event of a final Hammer Price above VAT. Payment of VAT is the responsibility of
€200.000 on all motor car lots, RM will receive a the Buyer. Where applicable, RM may take a 13. Non-Payment. In the event that the winning Bidder
Buyers’ Premium of 15% (plus VAT on the Buyers’ deposit from the Buyer equal to the amount of does not pay any portion of the Purchase Price and
Premium) on the first €200.000 and will receive VAT due, which will be refunded upon receiving applicable taxes by the Payment Deadline, the Bidder
a Buyers’ Premium of 12.5% (plus VAT on the satisfactory evidence that the motor car has agrees to and acknowledges that RM has the sole
Buyers’ Premium) on the Hammer Price above been transported to and registered in another EU discretion to do any one or any combination of the
€200.000. country. following:
9.4.3. Buyers of all non-motor car lots, including but 11. No Legal or Tax Advice. This agreement is an 13.1. Cancel/rescind the sale of a motor car or any other lot. If
not limited to memorabilia, motorcycles, boats, important legal document. The Bidder acknowledges the sale is cancelled/rescinded due to non-payment, RM
trailers, jewelry, and clothing, are required to pay that the Bidder has had the opportunity to consult an will not be liable to the Bidder for any losses or damages
RM a Buyers’ Premium of 20% (plus VAT on the attorney before signing this agreement and has signed resulting from the cancellation/rescission.
Buyers’ Premium) on the Hammer Price of those this agreement after having the opportunity to consult
particular lots. 13.2. Assume the rights of the Consignor to pursue the Buyer
with an attorney of their own choosing. Notwithstanding
for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law,
9.5. RMS London, United Kingdom, auctions will have the any references to any transactions or arrangements
in equity, or under these Conditions of Business.
following Buyers’ Premiums: in this agreement, or any contemporaneous written,
oral, or implied understandings of the Parties relating 13.3. Deduct the Purchase Price plus applicable taxes from
9.5.1. In the event of a final Hammer Price of £200,000 to the subject matter of this agreement, RM has not the Bidder’s cash deposit and/or charge the Purchase
and below on all motor car lots, RMS will receive provided legal or tax advice or tax planning services to Price and applicable taxes to the credit card that the
a Buyers’ Premium of 15% (plus VAT on the the Bidder or for the Bidder’s benefit in connection with Bidder has provided. If the Bidder’s cash deposit and/or
Buyers’ Premium). the transactions contemplated by this agreement, and credit card payment does not cover the Purchase Price
no one at RM has acted as the Bidder’s attorney or tax plus applicable taxes, in addition to other remedies
9.5.2. In the event of a final Hammer Price above
advisor. As a condition of bidding at an RM auction, it available by law, RM reserves the right to impose, from
£200,000 on all motor car lots, RMS will receive
is the Bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves and the Payment Deadline until the full Purchase Price plus
a Buyers’ Premium of 15% (plus VAT on the
comply with all applicable tax, duty, or any and all other applicable taxes has been made by the Buyer, a late
Buyers’ Premium) on the first £200,000 and will
payments associated with the purchase of a motor car charge of (1) the U.S. Prime Rate + 4.00% for up to the
receive a Buyers’ Premium of 12.5% (plus VAT on
or any other lot at an RM auction. A further condition first 60 calendar days after the Payment Deadline and
the Buyers’ Premium) on the Hammer Price above
of bidding at an RM auction is that the Bidder holds RM (2) the U.S. Prime Rate + 8.00% thereafter until the full
£200,000.
harmless from any and all tax or regulatory issues that Purchase Price plus applicable taxes has been made by
9.5.3. Buyers of all non-motor car lots, including but arise due to Tax and Ownership Information (defined the Buyer on the:
not limited to memorabilia, motorcycles, boats, below) that RM provides.
13.3.1. Purchase Price and applicable taxes;
trailers, jewelry, and clothing, are required to pay
11.1. In order to assist Bidders with this process, RM may
RMS a Buyers’ Premium of 20% (plus VAT on the 13.3.2. Applicable expenses;
provide information about the tax status of each motor car
Buyers’ Premium) on the Hammer Price of those
or any other lot, as well as any ownership or registration 13.3.3. Any collection costs, attorneys’ fees, and court
particular lots.
papers that will be supplied with the respective motor car costs incurred to enforce payment; and
9.6. For those Bidders utilizing the online service Live or any other lot (“Tax and Ownership Information”);
Auctioneers for any RM auction, in addition to the however, this information is being provided merely to 13.3.4. Other damages reasonably related to the
applicable Buyers’ Premium, an additional 2% of the assist Bidders in their determination of their own tax and Bidder’s non-payment.
Hammer Price will be charged to the Buyer of a motor regulatory responsibilities. 14. Reserves. Motor cars or any other lots not marked as
car lot, and an additional 3% of the Hammer Price will be “no reserve” (or similar) are subject to a reserve bid set
12. Payment.
charged to the Buyer of a non-motor car lot, including but by the Consignor. When a motor car or any other lot is
not limited to memorabilia, motorcycles, boats, trailers, 12.1. Subject to fulfillment of the Contractual Obligations, on sold subject to such a reserve bid, the auctioneer may
jewelry, and clothing. the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer (or equivalent device bid on the Consignor’s behalf in an amount not to exceed
or mechanism), the contract between the Consignor and the amount of the reserve bid.
10. Taxes. the Bidder is concluded.
15. Absentee and Telephone Bidding. Absentee and
10.1. The Buyer is responsible to pay all city, state, federal, 12.2. The value of the last accepted bid upon the fall of telephone bidding are services provided by RM for the
provincial, territorial, and any and all other taxes the auctioneer’s hammer (or equivalent device or Bidder’s benefit, and RM cannot be held responsible for
due for which the Buyer does not qualify as exempt, mechanism) is the Hammer Price (“Hammer Price”). errors or omissions with respect to the bidding process,
subject to RM verification; proof of exemption is the including failure to execute any bid. By submitting one
Buyer’s responsibility. The Buyer is responsible for any 12.3. Payment is due in full on or before 5:00 p.m. of the next
or more bids, the Bidder has entered into a binding
applicable duty, import tariffs, charges, or any and all business day (“Payment Deadline”), and payment is to
contract to purchase each motor car or any other lot
other required payments that are due upon the import of be made to RM.
if the Bidder’s bid is successful. If the Bidder’s bid is
the motor car or any other lot to its final destination. 12.4. RM American auctions will be conducted in United successful, the Bidder is to pay the Purchase Price plus
10.2. Although by no means an exhaustive list, please be States Dollars and all payments are required to be made applicable taxes, including the Buyers’ Premium and
aware of the tax scenarios below. in United States Dollars. Further, all payments must sales tax, if not otherwise exempt. It is the Bidder’s
be in the form of cash or certified funds unless other responsibility to provide proof of exemption from sales
10.2.1. For auctions held in the United States, if the arrangements have been approved in advance. Cash tax. By participating in telephone bidding, the Bidder
Buyer of a motor car or any other lot resides in payments will be reported according to U.S. federal acknowledges that RM has the right to record all
an American state in which RM is registered to government requirements. telephone calls.
collect/remit sales tax, RM is required to collect/
remit sales tax on the purchase of that motor 12.5. RM United Kingdom auctions will be conducted in Pound 16. Cancellation/Rescission of Auction. RM will use
car or any other lot. RM is registered to collect/ Sterling and all payments are required to be made in reasonable efforts to avoid cancellation/rescission;

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1969 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3


Chassis no. 105.80.023

Built and campaigned by Autodelta SpA in period


YYYY Make make model Raced at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans and appeared in the Steve McQueen film Le Mans
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BIDDERS’ CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
however, RM has the sole discretion to cancel/rescind 18.3. Bidders agree that they are making use of the Services this fee will not apply to nostalgia lots.
the auction and will not be liable to the Bidder for any at their own risk and that they are being provided to
22.1.1. If a motor car or any other lot is rendered “Title
losses or damages resulting from the cancellation/ Bidders on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
in Transit”, it is unlikely that the Buyers will
rescission if RM believes the following events have Accordingly, to the extent permitted by applicable law,
receive the title in the mail within 20 business
occurred or have a reasonable probability of occurring: RM excludes all expressed or implied warranties, terms,
days following the auction; however, RM will
and conditions, including but not limited to implied
16.1. Force Majeure events including but not limited to: work to provide the titles to the Buyer as soon
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
as possible.
16.1.1. Any natural disaster, which despite reasonable purpose, and non-infringement.
efforts, restricts RM from holding the auction; 22.1.2. The Buyer acknowledges that delays in
19. Currency Display. RM may use a currency display
transferring titles due to delays at government
16.1.2. Structural damage to the auction venue prior to in the salesroom for informational purposes only. The
Motor Vehicle departments happen from time-
the auction, which despite reasonable efforts, currencies listed on the currency converter are not
to-time and, the Buyer will hold RM harmless
restricts RM from holding the auction; and real-time conversions pegged to market rates and are
from any allegations of damages arising out of
not to be relied on by anyone. Errors and inaccuracies
16.1.3. Any terrorist event, which despite reasonable government delays.
may occur in the operation of the currency converter.
efforts, restricts RM from holding the auction. To be clear, the bid price stated by the auctioneer is the 22.2. For RM European and London, United Kingdom
16.2. Government/court actions, orders, injunctions, prevailing and binding bid price. auctions, RM will use its best efforts to ensure that
regulations, laws, or non-compliance with applicable all titles are free and clear of liens and encumbrances.
20. Bank Letter. Please note that in order to register to
rules, regulations, or laws to hold an auction that Where possible, RM will also assist with the process
bid at an RM sale, RM requires that all Bidders provide
necessitate a cancellation. of title reassignment on behalf of the Buyer. RM
a Bank Letter. All Bank Letters must be written on
cannot however be held responsible for the successful
17. Cancellation/Rescission of Motor Car or Any bank letterhead. Please note that RM may waive this
completion of this procedure due to the various regional
Other Lot. RM will use reasonable efforts to avoid requirement at its sole discretion.
rules and guidelines.
cancellation/rescission; however, RM has the sole 21. Credit Card Hold and Pre-authorization.
discretion to cancel/rescind the sale of a motor car or 23. Removal of Purchased Motor Car or Any Other Lot.
any other lot and will not be liable to the Bidder for 21.1. Please note that in order to register to bid at an RM sale,
23.1. For RM American and European auctions, all purchased
any losses or damages resulting from the cancellation/ RM requires a hold and pre-authorization to be placed
motor cars, including motorcycles, boats, and trailers,
rescission if RM believes the following events have on the Bidder’s credit card, which is dependent on the
must be removed by the Buyer from either the auction
occurred or have a reasonable probability of occurring: particular auction as listed in clause 21.2 (“CC Hold”).
site or the secure storage facility by the next business
If the Bidder fails to pay for a motor car or any other lot
17.1. RM opines that the motor car or any other lot has been day by 5:00 p.m. in the applicable time zone where the
purchased on or before 5:00 p.m. of the next business
intentionally and materially misrepresented by the auction is held (“RM Removal Deadline”).
day following the auction, the Bidder acknowledges
Consignor; that their credit card will be charged the applicable 23.1.1. Specifically, for RM American auctions:
17.2. RM opines that physical damage to the motor car or any CC Hold for the missed payment; please note that the
Bidder is still bound to pay their remaining balance. 23.1.1.1. If a motor car (including motorcycles,
other lot, which cannot be sufficiently repaired prior to
The CC Hold will not be charged to their credit card if boats, and trailers) is not removed
the auction, occurred after this agreement was signed;
the Bidder makes full payment on or before 5:00 p.m. by the RM Removal Deadline, the
17.3. RM is served with a lawsuit from a third party in relation of the next business day following the auction. If the Buyer will be charged a removal fee
to the motor car or any other lot; Bidder does not purchase a motor car or any other lot, of up to US$600 and a daily storage
their credit card will not be charged. If their credit card fee of up to US$30 until the motor
17.4. RM faces significant reputational damages that would car (including motorcycles, boats,
cause monetary damages for selling the motor car or any is not to be charged, the CC Hold should fall off their
credit card within 10 business days, depending on their and trailers) is removed.
other lot;
credit card company. Please note that RM may waive 23.1.1.1.1. Please note that for
17.5. Material issues regarding title, registration, or transfer this requirement at its sole discretion. RM auctions in Auburn,
of ownership that cannot be reasonably cured; Indiana, no removal fee
21.2. A CC Hold as outlined below will be placed on the
17.6. Material issues regarding the provenance, Bidder’s credit card: will apply.
merchantability, or authenticity of the motor car or any 23.1.2. Specifically, for RM European auctions:
other lot that cannot be reasonably cured; 21.2.1. A US$5,000 CC Hold for RMS American
auctions; 23.1.2.1. The motor car will be moved by RM
17.7. Government/court actions, orders, injunctions, from the auction site immediately
regulations, laws, or non-compliance with applicable 21.2.2. A US$2,000 CC Hold for RMA American
auctions; following the auction and taken to
rules, regulations, or laws to sell the motor car or any a secure storage facility and the
other lot at auction that necessitate a cancellation; or 21.2.3. A €5.000 CC Hold for RM European auctions; Buyer will be required to pay RM a
17.8. If there are legitimate claims, accusations, notices, or and moving fee of up to €600 plus VAT
similar communications made by the Buyer in regard to per motor car.
21.2.4. A £5,000 CC Hold for RMS London, United
their purchase of a motor car or any other lot not being Kingdom, auctions. 23.1.2.2. If a motor car (including
authentic, being misrepresented, having an encumbered motorcycles, boats, and trailers) is
title or registration, having undisclosed material issue, 22. Title Transfer.
not removed by the RM Removal
or having a similar claim, RM has the right to retain the 22.1. For RM’s American auctions, in an effort to ensure all Deadline, the Buyer will be charged
Buyer’s funds on account and be the arbitrator as to the titles are free and clear of liens or encumbrances, RM a daily storage fee of up to €40 plus
merit of the Buyer’s claims and to cancel the sale of the manages the process of title reassignment on behalf VAT per motor car until the motor
motor car or any other lot and reimburse the payment to of the Buyer. Buyers will receive titles in the mail as car (including motorcycles, boats,
the Buyer if RM deems the Buyer’s claims to be valid. soon as possible following the auction with a target of and trailers) is removed.
18. Online Services Are “As Is” and “As Available.” a maximum of 20 business days following the auction;
23.1.2.3. Specifically, if a boat lot is not
however, please note that for reasons beyond RM’s
18.1. Bidders may be able to bid via websites, telephone removed by the RM Removal
control, including any delays in lien releases by lien
services, applications, and tools (collectively Deadline, RM will remove the boat
holder(s) and/or delays by Department of Motor Vehicles
“Services”). lot, and the Buyer is required to pay
(or equivalent) in certain states, there are instances
RM a removal fee plus VAT per boat
18.2. RM tries to keep the Services safe, secure, and where the Buyer may not receive the title within 20
lot and a daily storage fee plus VAT
functioning properly, but RM cannot guarantee the business days and, in those circumstances, RM will work
per boat lot. The removal fee and
continuous operation of or access to the Services. Bid to provide the titles to the Buyer as soon as possible.
daily storage fee for a boat lot will
update and other notification functionality may not A US$75 administration fee or its equivalent in local
be determined based on the size of
occur in real time. Such functionality is subject to delays currency of the auction location (US$85 in the State of
the boat lot and therefore cannot
beyond RM’s control. California) will be assessed per motor car purchased, but
be confirmed until the boat lot is
consigned.

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exclusive, and the Buyer and Consignor agree RM has not complied with the terms of this agreement,
23.2.1. All purchased motor cars, including
that they will not institute proceedings in the please contact an investigator of the Department of
motorcycles, boats, and trailers, will be moved
courts of any country other than France. Motor Vehicles.
by RMS from the auction site immediately
following the auction and taken to a secure 25. Packing and Shipping. RM is not responsible for the 31. Contract Cancellation Agreement. In the event of
storage facility AND the Buyer will be required acts or omissions in our packing or shipping of purchased a successful bid, if a motor car or any other lot has a
to pay RMS a moving fee of up to £600 plus motor cars or any other lots or of other carriers or packers combined hammer price and Buyers’ Premium equaling
VAT per motor car. of purchased motor cars or any other lots, whether or less than US$40,000, under the Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights
not recommended by RM. Packing and handling of (FFVR 35), RM is required to offer a 2-day contract
23.2.2. If the motor car, including motorcycles, boats,
purchased motor cars or any other lots are at the entire cancellation option agreement to the successful Buyer.
and trailers, is not removed by noon on the
risk of the Buyer. If the Buyer exercises this contract cancellation option,
next business day in the jurisdiction where the
RM is obligated to return any funds paid by the Buyer
auction was held, the Buyer will be charged 26. Data Use. The Bidders agree to allow RM to use
and cancel the sale. If the sale is canceled, RM is under
a daily storage fee of up to £40 plus VAT their personal information in accordance with RM’s
no obligation to pay the Consignor for the motor car or
per motor car until the motor car (including Privacy Policy. RM uses your personal information
any other lot, and the motor car or any other lot will be
motorcycles, boats, and trailers) is removed. to provide services specifically tailored toward your
deemed to have not sold.
requirements and to treat you in a personal way; to
23.3. Regarding the collection of any non-motor car lots,
fulfill your agreements regarding the consignment and 32. Motor Car or Any Other Lot Exhaust Warning.
including but not limited to memorabilia, jewelry, and
purchase of items at RM auctions and private sales; Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger
clothing, from the auction site, once the Buyer has made
to provide you with information on upcoming sales; to vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals
payment by the Payment Deadline, a direct shipping
carry out analysis and market research; to undertake including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
company will contact the Buyer. Please note that a
targeted online advertising; to send status updates and lead, which are known to the State of California to
reasonable memorabilia removal and storage fee will
and service communications; to improve our websites, cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
apply.
products, and services; to provide payment services; harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
23.4. Please note that the Buyer is required to insure their and for management and administrative purposes. The do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your
motor car or any other lot while the motor car or any full Privacy Policy can be found at the bottom of the vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
other lot is being stored on their behalf. RM website homepage under the Privacy & Terms tab. wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
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24. Legal Action. your personal information, to request a full accounting passenger-vehicle.
24.1. For RM American auctions, in the event that either party of what personal information is on file with RM, or to
FOR RM EUROPEAN AUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY:
brings action against the other, arising from or relating unsubscribe to any services or purge your personal
to this auction, the prevailing party, as determined by information from RM’s systems, please email privacy@ 33. Motor Car or Any Other Lot Under Temporary
the court, shall be entitled to recover its reasonable rmsothebys.com. Import.
attorneys’ fees and costs. Jurisdiction for any action 27. Anti-Money Laundering. The Bidder agrees to provide 33.1. A temporary import bond is used in all EU sales. If a
brought shall lie exclusively in a court of competent all information and assistance reasonably requested motor car or any other lot is brought into the EU from
jurisdiction in the judicial district in which the auction is by RM to comply with RM’s internal Anti-Money a country outside of the EU, the motor car or any other
located. Laundering process and to comply with any and all Anti- lot must be placed on either RM’s bond in the United
24.2. For RM European and London auctions: Money Laundering Laws and Regulations in force in the Kingdom or one of RM’s nominated customs agencies for
jurisdiction in which the auction is held. Paris, Monaco, or Italy. Fees and charges vary from sale
24.2.1. These Bidders’ Conditions of Business (and any to sale, and for some countries, this is also determined
dispute or claim relating to them, their subject 28. Entire Agreement. This document shall be binding
by the value of the motor car or any other lot.
matter, their enforceability, or their termination upon the parties and their respective heirs, personal
[including non-contractual claims]) are to be representatives, and assigns. Except as otherwise 33.2. Motor cars or any other lots subject to temporary
governed by and construed in accordance with expressly provided herein, these Conditions of Business importation restrictions cannot be discharged from RM’s
English law. shall not be modified, except in writing. Whenever used custody without the completion of customs procedures
in these Conditions of Business, as the contract requires, and until full payment has been received. Customs
24.2.2. The courts of England and Wales shall have the singular number shall include the plural, the plural charges will be levied appropriately depending on each
jurisdiction to settle any claim, dispute, or number shall include the singular, the masculine gender individual scenario and will be payable directly to the
issue, whether arising out of or in connection shall include the feminine and neuter, the feminine relevant authorities, which RM will provide the details
with these Bidders’ Conditions of Business or gender shall include the masculine and neuter, and the of as and when necessary.
otherwise (including non-contractual claims). neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine.
In the case of a dispute that is the subject of 33.3. Should the Buyer decide for the motor car or any other
a claim by RM, such jurisdiction shall be non- 29. Translations. lots to remain in the EU when purchased, the Buyer is
exclusive. In any other case, such jurisdiction responsible to pay any and all import fees for the motor
29.1. If there is a discrepancy, contradiction, or question of
shall be exclusive, and the Buyer and Consignor car or any other lots.
interpretation regarding enforceability between the
agree that they will not institute proceedings English version of the Bidders’ Conditions of Business FOR RMS’ PARIS AUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY:
in the courts of any country other than England and a version of the Bidders’ Conditions of Business
and Wales. produced in a language other than English, the English 34. Guarantee. Please note that RMS has placed a
version of RM’s Bidders’ Conditions of Business will guarantee with QBE Insurance (Europe) Limited, a
24.3. For RMS’ Paris auctions:
supersede. company incorporated in England with registered number
24.3.1. These Bidders’ Conditions of Business (and any 1761561 (“QBE”), Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street,
dispute or claim relating to them, their subject 29.2. If there is a discrepancy, contradiction, or question of London, EC3M 3BD, to secure availability of sale
matter, their enforceability, or their termination interpretation in a catalogue description for a motor car proceeds as required by law.
[including non-contractual claims]) are to be or any other lot, in print, online, or otherwise between
governed by and construed in accordance with the English version of the catalogue description and
French law. a version of the catalogue description produced in a
language other than English, the English version will
24.3.2. The courts of France shall have jurisdiction to supersede.
settle any claim, dispute, or issue, whether
arising out of or in connection with these FOR RM CALIFORNIA AUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY:
Bidders’ Conditions of Business or otherwise 30. Notice to Buyers as Required by the California
(including non-contractual claims). In the case Department of Motor Vehicles Code Section 11729.
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INDEX
MEMORABILIA LOT YEAR/MAKE/MODEL LOT
Fast Company by Stanley Wanlass, 1990.............................................. 101 1970 Iso Grifo GL Series II......................................................................... 254
James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder by Stanley Wanlass, 1991........ 102 1956 Jaguar D-Type Alloy Replica.......................................................... 144
1914 Mercer Raceabout by Melbourne Brindle, ca. 1965................ 103 1956 Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupe..................................................273
Shelby 289 Cobra Junior............................................................................104 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe...............231
Stirling Performance by J. Paul Nesse, 1987....................................... 201 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster.................................252
Le Départ du Mans 1962 by J. Paul Nesse, 1988............................... 202 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe Custom............... 159
Porsche 917 Junior....................................................................................... 203 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster................................232
Ferrari Perpetual Calendar, ca. 1950s...................................................204 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster............................... 256
1978 Jaguar XJS Group 44 Trans-Am...................................................255
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL LOT 1975 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale...............................................................133
1933 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Sedan.............................. 214
2004 Acura NSX-T........................................................................................ 120 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan..............................................233
2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione..................................................... 139 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe..................................................................... 244
1952 Allard J2X.............................................................................................. 134 1970 Lola T165 Can-Am...............................................................................213
1966 Allison Daytona Dune Buggy........................................................ 209 1915 Lozier Type 82 Seven-Passenger Touring..................................279
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III............................................................... 149 2016 McLaren 675LT Spider.......................................................................138
1993 Aston Martin Virage Volante ‘Wide Body’.................................135 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster.................................................253
2000 Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans V600........................................126 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL.....................................................................283
2009 Aston Martin DBS............................................................................. 109 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet............................................... 230
2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster.........................................132 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC.....................................................................116
1931 Austin Seven Roadster..................................................................... 288 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL......................................................................119
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7.........................................................131 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG 6.0 ‘Wide-Body’................... 160
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8..................................................... 286 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren........................................................112
1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer...........................................226 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster....................................153
1997 Bentley Continental T........................................................................ 110 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster...................................262
1998 Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner..................................................................111 1952 Muntz Jet...............................................................................................235
2000 Bentley Continental R Millennium Edition...............................147 1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe........................................................ 289
2002 Bentley Continental R Le Mans Series........................................113 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo...............................................................162
2009 Bentley Azure..................................................................................... 164 1912 Oldsmobile Defender Touring.........................................................276
2009 Bentley Arnage T Final Series...................................................... 165 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton.........................................229
1982 BMW Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe........................................................ 108 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton Phaeton.......................239
2001 BMW Z8..................................................................................................158 1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria................................238
2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8...............................................................123 1934 Packard Eight All-Weather Cabriolet......................................... 240
1927 Bugatti Type 38A Grand Sport.......................................................251 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Sport Phaeton.............. 246
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet................................................................241 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria..........................................259
1939 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio................................................................ 260 1939 Packard Twelve 2/4-Passenger Coupe...................................... 245
1907 Cadillac Model K Light Runabout.................................................217 1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty
1914 Cadillac Four Five-Passenger Touring.........................................277 Convertible Victoria.................................................................................... 264
1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton............................................................261 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible.................................................... 136
1930 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton............................................. 270 1975 Piaggio Vespa 150 Super................................................................ 205
1931 Cadillac V-8 Convertible Coupe.....................................................274 1912 Pierce-Arrow Model 66-QQ Five-Passenger Touring............ 266
1933 Cadillac V-12 Town Sedan............................................................... 284 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible......................................................218
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Seven-Passenger Formal Sedan...287 1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster.....................................................242
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe........................................282 1962 Porsche 356 B 1600 S ‘Twin Grille’ Roadster...........................272
1949 Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood Sedan..........................278 1973 Porsche 911 S Coupe...........................................................................122
1955 Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan.................................................224 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe..............................................................247
1967 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Limousine................................... 148 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera.................................................................151
1956 Chevrolet Corvette..............................................................................216 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort.........................................................................129
1957 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Fuel-Injected’............................................... 130 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo..............................................................................157
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L89 Coupe.................................. 234 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe......................................................... 106
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan............................................. 268 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster.......................................................................128
1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible....................................215 1992 Porsche 968...........................................................................................124
1904 Cretors Model D Popcorn Wagon............................................... 207 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS..................................................................... 150
1973 De Tomaso Pantera L........................................................................257 2004 Porsche Carrera GT..........................................................................140
1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet.................................................................222 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Club Coupe..............................................125
2006 Dodge Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Convertible...163 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition................... 114
1932 Duesenberg Model J Stationary Victoria.................................. 250 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘Weissach’......................................................152
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe..................................263 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport.......................................................155
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II................................................. 243 1924 Renault NN Town Car....................................................................... 269
1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso............................................... 236 1918 Roamer Model C-6-54 Sport Tourer..............................................281
1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta....................................... 249 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Torpedo Phaeton...............................267
1976 Ferrari 308 GTB ‘Vetroresina’...........................................................161 1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Sedan................................................... 220
1984 Ferrari 512 BBi...................................................................................... 142 1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Tourer..................................225
1992 Ferrari F40............................................................................................. 141 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Avon Sedan............................................223
1993 Ferrari 512 TR....................................................................................... 154 1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Cabriolet..........................................................227
2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina Prototype.......................... 265 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car..............................219
2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello................................................................... 145 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sedanca de Ville...........................................228
2003 Ferrari Enzo......................................................................................... 146 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon.................................................212
2004 Ferrari 360 Spider............................................................................ 156 1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche II......................................................................115
2006 Ferrari Superamerica.........................................................................121 1965 Shelby GT350...................................................................................... 143
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO....................................................................................127 1951 Silnes-Offenhauser Tomshe Indianapolis......................................211
1968 Ferves Ranger..................................................................................... 206 1937 SS Jaguar 2 1/2-Litre Tourer............................................................271
1959 Fiat 1200 TV Spider........................................................................... 105 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I.............................................................................118
1962 Fiat 600 Jolly.......................................................................................285 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II......................................................................... 248
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429.................................................................. 280 1955 Swallow Doretti.................................................................................. 208
2005 Ford GT.................................................................................................258 1938 Talbot-Lago T23 Cabriolet..............................................................237
2006 Ford GT Heritage...............................................................................137 1984 Tiga SC84 Sports 2000................................................................... 107
1921 Hispano-Suiza H6B Tourer................................................................221 1965 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Custom............................................... 210
1934 Horch 780 B Sportcabriolet...........................................................275 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo Sport Roof...........................................117

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Lot 263 | 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy

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