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1933 Duesenberg Model SJ “Sweep Panel” Phaeton by LaGrande
Eleven LaGrande “sweep panel” phaetons were produced for the long-wheelbase Duesenberg Model J chassis. Of these, just three were supercharged SJ models, and only one of these, the car offered here, boasted unique styling features, most prominently the lack of a full second cowl. Instead, a folding windshield was fitted. That windshield collapsed behind the…
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Injection Perfection
The carburetor is king in the world of American muscle cars for good reason: It’s simple and effective in delivering a fuel mixture to your V8. But carburetors are quirky, and even when professionally tuned, a carb can’t always deliver the exact fuel curve your engine needs. The weather or even changes in altitude can…
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What is Collectible?
I’ve been following the classic car auction scene on a daily basis for more than a decade now. During that time, I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs in values — the most notable being the housing crash of 2008 that blew the floor out of the then-booming muscle car market and turned seven-figure…
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Life in the Fast Lane
Ispent a LOT of my teenage hours nose-down between the pages of one hot-rod magazine or another. I read them cover to cover. Over time, I eventually grew weary of reading what seemed like the same feature article intro over and over. I’m sure you know the one — guy reluctantly parks old car for…
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1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup
Enduring older restoration of Ford’s iconic Model A Roadster pickup Well-preserved, attractive and ready to be enjoyed or put to work Accessories include a side-mounted spare and Atlas auxiliary water bag 200.5-ci L-Head 40-hp inline 4-cylinder engine 3-speed manual transmission Solid front axle with transverse leaf spring; live rear axle with cantilevered, semi-elliptical leaf spring.…
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1963 Shelby Cobra 289
Reportedly one of three cars independently built to Dragonsnake specification One of the very first Cobras to be equipped with a 289 V Long period history in SCCA competition on the West Coast Wonderful patina inside and out A driver’s Cobra, to be used and enjoyed with pride
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1970 Plymouth Superbird
440-ci OHV V8 “Super Commando” powerplant Single 4-barrel downdraft carburetor 3-speed automatic Numbers-matching Three owners from new Recently completed six-year restoration Bucket seats/console/floor shift
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1952 Allard K2 Custom
Modified by legendary California customizer George Barris Painted and pinstriped by the incomparable Von Dutch Updated for performance and reliability Previously owned by Hollywood actor Jeff Cooper Colorado Grand participant Displayed at the 2007 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
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1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
272-ci, 162-hp Y-block V8 Formerly part of the Art Astor Devotion Collection Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Split-Window Tanker
One of only 199 Z06 Corvettes built Includes desirable 36-gallon fuel tank Saddle Tan exterior Saddle interior Steel wheels with full covers Period-correct black sidewall tires