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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
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105 1959 FIAT 1200 TV SPIDER
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.
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
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108 1982 BMW ALPINA B7
TURBO COUPE
$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.
$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.
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.
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113 2002 BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL R LE MANS SERIES
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2017 PORSCHE
114 911 CARRERA S
ENDURANCE RACING EDITION
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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115 1989 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE II
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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122 1973 PORSCHE 911 S COUPE
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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123 2003 BMW ALPINA ROADSTER V8
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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124 1992 PORSCHE 968
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.
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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127 2011 FERRARI 599 GTO
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.
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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
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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1987 PORSCHE 959 KOMFORT
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,
beneath. Special 17-inch lightweight magnesium alloy wheels cover the standing quarter mile in about 12 seconds, and touch
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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.
$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.
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133 1975 LANCIA STRATOS HF
STRADALE COACHWORK BY BERTONE
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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
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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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.
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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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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139 2008 ALFA ROMEO
8C COMPETIZIONE
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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140 2004 PORSCHE CARRERA GT
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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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
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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143 1965 SHELBY GT350
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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D-TYPE ALLOY REPLICA
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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
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.
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
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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150 1992 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS
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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151 1976 PORSCHE 911 TURBO CARRERA
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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
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153 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ
SLR MCLAREN ROADSTER
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154 1993 FERRARI 512 TR
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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155 2019 PORSCHE 911
GT2 RS CLUBSPORT
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
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.
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.
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
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
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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160 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ
560 SEC AMG 6.0 ‘WIDE-BODY’
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161 1976 FERRARI 308 GTB
‘VETRORESINA’
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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162 1990 NISSAN
300ZX TWIN TURBO
$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.
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
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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.
$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.
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
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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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
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205 1975 PIAGGIO VESPA 150 SUPER
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.
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.
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.
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
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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214 1933 LINCOLN MODEL KB
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SEVEN-PASSENGER SEDAN
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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1933 ROLLS-ROYCE
219 PHANTOM II NEWPORT TOWN CAR
COACHWORK BY BREWSTER
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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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
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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
one family. owner, he noted that he had personally completed the mechanical
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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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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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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
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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
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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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1966 JAGUAR
232 E-TYPE SERIES 1
4.2-LITRE ROADSTER
$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.
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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235 1952 MUNTZ JET
CHASSIS NO. 52M230 Offered from the personal collection of Bill Warner
One of only approximately 198 examples built
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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236 1963 FERRARI 250 GT/L
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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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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
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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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238 1931 PACKARD DELUXE EIGHT
CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA
COACHWORK BY WATERHOUSE
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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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
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1934 PACKARD EIGHT
240 ALL-WEATHER CABRIOLET
COACHWORK BY GLÄSER
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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241 1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57
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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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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.
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242 1957 PORSCHE 356
A 1600 SPEEDSTER COACHWORK BY REUTTER
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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243 1961 FERRARI 250 GT
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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.”
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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
capacious luggage locker—a grand touring car par excellence.” 1973 North American version, hence its early production date in
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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
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$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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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
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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252 1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE
SERIES 1 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER
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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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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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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COACHWORK BY BERTONE
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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
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.
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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SERIES 1 4.2-LITRE ROADSTER
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CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA
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260 1939 BUGATTI
TYPE 57C STELVIO COACHWORK BY GANGLOFF
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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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SPORT PHAETON COACHWORK BY FLEETWOOD
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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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SLR MCLAREN ROADSTER
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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1930 DUESENBERG
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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.
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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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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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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
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 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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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
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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271 1937 SS JAGUAR 2½-LITRE TOURER
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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1962 PORSCHE 356 B 1600 S
272 ‘TWIN-GRILLE’ ROADSTER
COACHWORK BY D’IETEREN
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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273 1956 JAGUAR XK 140
DROPHEAD COUPE
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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276 1912 OLDSMOBILE
DEFENDER TOURING
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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277 1914 CADILLAC
FOUR FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING
After introducing the world to tailfins in 1948, Cadillac Don Lee Cadillac. The Sixty Special was thoroughly $40,000 – $50,000
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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.”
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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280 1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429
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
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.
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.
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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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
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.
$70,000 – $80,000
Accompanied by BMIHT certificate and paired to a four-speed manual gearbox with
electronic overdrive. The engine and gearbox are
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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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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
department; if RMS does not receive a response to its
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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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OVER 350 MOTOR TOCARS
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RM Auctions, Inc. Lic. No. VI/1004739/2; Licensed Auctioneer Brent Earlywine #AU 942
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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CONSIGNMENTS INVITED THROUGH 2 APRIL
1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B 1965 Aston Martin DB5 1963 Aston Martin DP215 1994 McLaren F1
Lungo Spider by Touring “Bond Car” Grand Touring ‘LM-Specification’
Sold for $19,800,000 at Sold for $6,385,000 at Competition Prototype Sold for $19,805,000 at
Monterey in 2016 Monterey in 2019 Sold for $21,455,000 at Monterey in 2019
Monterey in 2018
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Lot 263 | 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy