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The “Pretty Woman” Lotus is a Winner

Few modern classics offer more performance and visual bang than a Lotus Esprit Turbo SE. Somehow, this softened version — the less-aggressive, non-origami, original shape — has aged gracefully over the past 20 or so years. Peter Stevens gets credit for this design, with honorable mention to Julian Thompson for […]

Two Coasts, Two Weekends, 5,000 Cars

“To Infinity, and Beyond!” That’s how I felt as I left Scottsdale, AZ, where 2,694 cars had crossed the block, and headed to Kissimmee, FL, where another 2,326 consigned vehicles were looking to find new owners. For 25 years, attending the January auctions in Scottsdale has been a fixture in […]

1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

Chassis number: 181727931 This Dearborn Deuce all-steel body rod is powered by a complete chrome and polished 454-ci big-block Chevy that’s been bored 0.060 over. It has polished aluminum Edelbrock heads and polished 650 Holley carburetors. The transmission is a Turbo 350, and it has a Ford nine-inch rear end […]

1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible

Chassis number: 5F08D110588 Engine number: C6AE6015C Introduced in April 1964 at the New York World’s Fair, and conceived by Lee Iacocca, the Ford Mustang created an overnight nationwide sensation. It offered a winning combination of sporting performance, personal luxury and crisp styling that spawned a new “Pony Car” market and […]

1970 Buick GSX

Chassis number: 446370H273985 This particular Buick GSX has been the recipient of a meticulous, concours-grade, nut-and-bolt restoration and is one of the finest examples available. It has been nationally judged twice and was the recipient of the Concours/Restored Gold award at the Buick GS Nationals. It has spent its recent […]

1954 Chevrolet Pickup (Custom)

Chassis number: 9JSF2075 This truck features a true patina finish that only Mother Nature can produce. There is a small-block Chevy V8 under the hood with air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, great tunes and a clean and custom interior. The cab is fully Dynamatted for a […]

1965 Ford Mustang Cammer drag car

This Mustang was built in 1965–66 and ran Division Five until October 17, 1971, when it was retired. The best time it ran was 9.97 at 137.4 mph, with a weight of 3,150 lbs with a driver, in Denver. It has always been a race car, so it has never […]

1934 DeSoto Airflow coupe

Chassis number: 6078798 Engine number: SE8458 In 1934, the entire DeSoto lineup featured Chrysler Corporation’s new streamlined Airflow design. Walter P. Chrysler expected the streamlined and futuristic Airflow models to take the nation by storm and reap huge profits. A design far ahead of its time, the Airflow featured built-in […]

1958 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe

Why such a high price? Well, this Carrera was well turned out and underwent a top-notch restoration Chassis number: 102210 Engine number: 90914 – Legendary four-cam Carrera engine – RHD example delivered new to Stephen O’Flaherty in Dublin – Fully factory equipped from new with sunroof, Rudge wheels and more […]

1956 Ford Thunderbird convertible

While this Red Mist price defies value guides, as long as you buy for love — not money — you won’t go wrong Chassis number: P6FH202140 – Restored to original color combination – Colonial White with red and white interior – Both hard top and black soft top – 312-ci […]