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1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Convertible

Sir William Lyons’ slogan of “Grace, Space and Pace” is perhaps most accurately exhibited through the E-type. Arguably the most well-recognized sports car of its era, the E-type has a perfect combination of curvaceous lines and performance. This winning combination helped establish it as an instant hit, and its popularity […]

1983 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe

This 1983 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole coupe was first sold at Classic Cars Inc. in Richardson, TX, where it reportedly remained with its original owner until it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2021 and subsequently listed on Bring a Trailer in September 2022. It is powered by a 2.9-liter […]

1936 Delahaye 135M Competition Court Cabriolet

Dubbed the “father” of teardrop styling, no one, not even Jean Bugatti, was able to master the sweeping, streamlined and voluptuous coachwork quite like Giuseppe Figoni could. A celebrated French designer, Figoni would form a partnership with Italian businessman Ovidio Falaschi in 1935, and the rest is history. Birthed with […]

1977 Porsche 911S 2.7 Coupe

Coupled with tolerance for low-lead petrol, vastly superior fuel consumption and increased tank capacity, the new 1974 911 proved superior to its predecessor in every way as a fast, long-distance tourer. By 1977, maximum power output of all non-Carrera models had been standardized at 165 horsepower regardless of the destination […]

1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE 3.4 AMG Cabriolet

Finished in Almandine Red Metallic with black/Anthracite leather interior and black fabric top, this car has covered a little over 107,000 kilometers from new. It clearly has always been maintained and cherished by passionately enthusiastic owners. Featured in Het Automobiel motoring magazine, the car comes with a truly massive history file containing, […]

1999 Subaru Impreza WRC99 Rally Car

This 1999 Subaru Impreza WRC99 was built to compete in the 1999-2000 World Rally Championship with the late Richard Burns. Acquired in 2018 by its current owner, whose childhood dream was to own one of the most important rally cars of its era, “T15 SRT” was in need of a […]

1906 Thomas Flyer 50HP 7-Passenger Tourer

One of the most recognizable automobiles of this era and arguably the most important of all the pioneering brands, the Thomas was the car that conquered the globe and put the American industry on the map. For the 1906 season, all Thomas cars were built on a 118-inch wheelbase and […]

An Evolution in the JDM Market

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution S/N V554402793. 93k kilometers (58k miles). “3.5-liter V6, rated at 276 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case, locking center differential, skid plates, Evolution-specific body kit, trailer hitch, Recaro front sport seats, information display on the dashboard, and air conditioning. […]

Learn and Yearn

When I first started hunting cars in the ’70s, my routine was simple: I would scan the daily classifieds in my hometown paper, the San Francisco Chronicle. That’s where I found my 1959 ID 19 for $400. It was listed under the “Citroën” heading. Yes, such a category in the […]

Lawsuit Bankrupts Restoration Shop

My father was normally calm and laid back. It seemed nothing rattled him. But if my siblings and I pushed him too far, watch out! Apparently, Bill Oesterle has a similar temperament. Oesterle, one of the co-founders of Angie’s List, is a longtime car collector. At his apex, he had […]