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A Type 1 Collectible
The auto industry has always been about newer and better, mostly because they want to sell everyone a new car every year. However, the Volkswagen Beetle stands in stark defiance of that idea. With only comparatively minor changes, the original Beetle was produced and loved worldwide for 57 years. With production of the new Beetle…
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1968–69-Type Ford P68 “F3L” Group 6 Racer
Three of the Alan Mann Racing Ford P68 or “F3L” coupes were constructed, of which we are delighted to offer this well-presented example. In the late Alan Mann’s wonderful book Alan Mann: A Life of Change, the British Ford-specialist private entrant recalled how, “at the end of 1966, Len Bailey started a new design for…
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1967 Toyota 2000GT
The car offered here, chassis MF1010100, is a well-known example of this Japanese rarity, recognized for its exceptional originality and integrity. One of only 62 examples imported into the U.S. during the model’s production, this original left-hand-drive car is finished in the popular shade of Solar Red. This 2000GT is one of three examples originally…
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2003 Ferrari Enzo
From a standstill, the Enzo will reach 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, leading to a top speed of 218 mph. This Enzo was delivered new to a gentleman residing in Prato, Italy, and has remained with him. Always properly cared for and regularly exercised, it shows less than 6,100 km from new. It is…
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1971 Porsche 911S 2.2-Liter Coupe
Owned by the vendor in 1978/1979 and from 2009 onwards Professionally restored by Prill Porsche Classics Circa 800 miles since completion in 2015 Restoration bills totaling about £75,000 ($97,400) available Beautiful condition
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2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce Coupe
One of only 185 made (out of a planned 350) Imported from Singapore “e-Gear” semi-automatic sequential transmission Circa 6,525 miles from new Freshly serviced by H.R. Owen
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1958 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk 1 Works Rally
First registered in November 1958, chassis no. AN57565 was prepared by Donald Healey and his team for the 1959 Monte Carlo, Sestriere and Alpine rallies. It would go on to be the only Works Rally Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite produced. Its early history was detailed in John Sprinzel and Tom Coulthard’s book Spritely Years. The…
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1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria by Dietrich
Offered from the Joseph and Margie Cassini Collection Best of Show, 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Best of Show, 2016 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s Poster Car, 2015 Elegance at Hershey The world’s most beautiful Individual Custom Packard A unique factory show car with stunning LeBaron-style fenders A Dietrich Packard of peerless significance…
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Think Thrice
A few weeks back, I was at a party where the host approached me with an acquaintance in tow. I was introduced as “Jay, the car guy I was telling you about.” My plan to remain anonymous and keep the bartender company had been thwarted. Luckily, this guy, let’s call him Tom, was about as…
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A Modified Future
Ispent some quality wheel time in ACC’s ’66 Mustang this month, and it’s a great driver — there’s something special about a car that’s never been blown apart from new. Cars like this just feel more complete. That X-factor is something that’s hard to describe, but if you’ve ever restored a car and found that…