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1953 EMW 327 Cabriolet
The acquisition of the Dixi Works at Eisenach in 1928 provided BMW, hitherto a manufacturer of aero engines and motorcycles, with a foothold in motor manufacturing. Dixi’s built-under-license version of the Austin Seven was gradually developed and improved, ending up with swing-axle suspension and overhead valves. Then, in 1933, came the first true BMW —…
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2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 50th Anniversary Coupe
All Lamborghinis are rare, but some are more special than others. The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 50th Anniversario Edition celebrates the 50 years of Lamborghini. Only 100 are said to have been produced, and to distinguish the 50th from just a regular Aventador, one will instantly notice the shocking yellow metallic paint, named “Giallo Maggio,”…
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1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super Competition Saloon
The Giulia TI (Turismo Internationale) was Alfa Romeo’s flagship high-performance saloon in the 1960s. Introduced in 1962 and outwardly almost indistinguishable from the outgoing 1.3-liter Giulietta, the Series 101 Giulia boasted a more powerful and much less fussy 1,570-cc engine. Despite their boxy, unitary construction body, the Giulietta and Giulia were paragons of aerodynamic efficiency…
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People, Places and Things
Forty years ago, when I lived in a gritty section of New York City near Canal Street and Avenue of the Americas, I was happy when the cockroaches didn’t dance on my toothbrush at night. My space was so small that the refrigerator doubled as the headboard of my bed. I couldn’t have imagined that…
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Choose Wisely — or Not at All
From the beginning, the Fiat 850 Spider has been overshadowed by its big sister, the 124 Spider. The 124 was prettier, more powerful and arranged as a proper sports car with the engine in front and the drive wheels in back. In contrast, the 850 Spider had its engine in the back. Although the little…
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1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Rocket 455-cid V8 engine Automatic transmission Restored by Thornton Brothers Copy of window sticker Copy of broadcast sheet Restored to original specs Factory air conditioning Rare 8-track tape player Sports console Generously appointed from the factory The popular and respected 442 Package included FE2 suspension with heavy-duty front and rear stabilizer bars, wide 14-by-7-inch wheels,…
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1966 Maserati Sebring 3.7 Coupe
Introduced in 1962, the Sebring was one of the final manifestations of the landmark 3500 GT, which had been the linchpin of Maserati’s program to establish itself as a manufacturer of road cars. The Modena marque’s new era began in 1957 with the launch of the Touring-bodied 3500 GT, its first road car built in…
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1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso
Ferrari’s breathtaking 250 GT/L was designed as a new offering to fill the market between the sporting 250 GT SWB and its more luxurious sibling, the 250 GTE 2+2, by combining the best features of both. The Lusso was first seen by the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 1962, and many enthusiasts…
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
This SLR is effectively a brand-new car. With only 4,300 miles over 10 years, this SLR is virtually flawless. Amenities include a Bose surround-sound stereo system with six-disk changer, F1 paddle shift, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control and adaptive cruise control. Also included are the optional 19-inch silver forged aluminum wheels. This car is absolutely…
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1956 Fiat-Bartoletti Tipo 306 Race Car Transporter
This is the Maserati factory team’s transporter of its World Championship-winning Fangio 250F season of 1957 — and which would also have taken Fangio’s Piccolo 250F (Chassis 2533) to the last race of his glittering career at Reims in 1958. It was subsequently acquired by Lance Reventlow for his Team America Scarab assault upon the…