Michelle Rand
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1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super
Developed for the FIA European Touring Car Challenge in 1963, the Giulia TI Super Berlina is considered by many to be Alfa Romeo’s first homologation special. Based on the Tipo 105 Series Giulia TI, the Super was built for just two model years. Improvements over the standard model included select aluminum panels, cast-magnesium wheels, Zagato-style…
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1954 Swallow Doretti
The Swallow Doretti was a brief-yet-intriguing British sports car, produced in 1954–55 by Swallow Coachbuilding, then under Tube Investments. Styled by Frank Rainbow, it featured a Reynolds 531 tubular steel chassis, aluminum body and Triumph TR2 running gear. Like many Swallows, this Doretti was sold new in California. Our subject car’s buyer was Harvey M.…
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1971 Jensen Interceptor Mk II
Manufactured on August 3, 1971, this Jensen Interceptor was one of just 101 cars painted in Metallic Quartz and trimmed with a black interior, and one of only 478 examples built in right-hand drive for its year of construction. The Jensen left the factory configured with air conditioning, Sundym glass, a Voxson 8-track player with…
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1968 Iso Rivolta IR 300 GT
Named after Iso company boss Renzo Rivolta, the IR 300 GT was brought to fruition by two of the most influential Italians to ply their trade in the automotive industry. Engineered by Giotto Bizzarrini (of Ferrari and Lamborghini V12 fame) and penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his stint at Bertone, the svelte 2+2 coupe boasted…
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1964 MGB “Coune” Berlinetta
In 1962, Jacques Coune established his own coachbuilding firm to create body styles that were not offered in the ranges of various manufacturers. This was particularly true of the MGB, which was only available as a roadster when Coune began producing his MGB berlinetta. He produced 56 examples, one of the first being presented at…
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1965 Abarth-Simca 2000 GT
The first of these Abarths had short-nose, roundtail bodies and either 1,300-cc or 2,000-cc Abarth engines, but during the next three years the body changed to the much more modern and attractive ducktail design and, eventually, from the end of 1964, the more-aerodynamic long-nose cars. It is estimated that only some 15 of the latter…
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1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite Mk I
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite was purchased by the seller on Bring a Trailer in March 2019 following a six-year refurbishment process completed by the prior owner. The car had previously been stored disassembled in a barn, and the overhaul included rebuilding the 948-cc inline-4 and the 4-speed manual transmission. Finished from the factory in…