Buy What You Love, Pay What You Should
Columns
-
The Porsche 906 and Its Kin
This 1966 Porsche 906 sold in Paris at Bonham’s Grand Palais sale on February 7, 2013, for $732k, including buyer’s premium. At first glance, that price appears awfully favorable for the buyer. Was no one awake in the room, or is there an issue with the car? There have been enough major adjustments in the…
-
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster
Every Shelby 427 Cobra is rare simply by nature, but some reach the level of “exceptional” — a fact Carroll Shelby acknowledged when he signed the glovebox door of CSX3301 with the inscription: “One of the rarest CSX3301 Carroll Shelby.” This Cobra was completed at AC Cars for delivery directly to Ford Advanced vehicles in…
-
1936 Talbot-Lago T150C Racer
The heads of the Automobile Club de France, keen to see prestigious national firms return to racing, decided to introduce new rules for the 1936 ACF Grand Prix. The new regulations, adopted on October 13, 1935, opened the event to sports cars. The declared goal was, of course, to encourage the involvement of French firms…
-
1962 Ferrari 250 GT PF Cabriolet Series II
The 250 engine paved the way for a large family of cars that helped Ferrari expand their limited output into series-produced sports cars. The new range was based on the 3-liter V12 engine designed by Gioacchino Colombo. The engine was powerful, smooth and adaptable to both touring and racing. The trend continued with the arrival…
-
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon
Aston Martin’s periodic revival of the Lagonda name saw it applied to a stretched, 4-door V8 in the mid-1970s, a mere handful of which were constructed. When the concept re-emerged, it was the sensation of the 1976 London Motor Show. Clothed in striking “razor-edge” bodywork designed by William Towns — the man responsible for…
-
1971 Citroën SM Coupe
What makes this Citroën SM special is that it is as close to a new car as is possible to be following a no-expense-spared restoration. It was given to the renowned Garage du Lac, run by Vincent Crescia in Switzerland, for a total mechanical and body rebuild. New or refurbished parts were fitted throughout, and…
-
Becoming a Florida Car Guy
We’ve seen more gators than ducks or beavers recently, as we’ve spent 20 of the past 30 days in Florida, with our home state of Oregon becoming more of an imagined entity than a place. We had barely unpacked our bags from our February trip to Rétromobile when it was time for another early-morning taxi…
-
Good Insurance Is Your Car’s Best Friend
Last month’s “Legal Files” illustrated how loaning your car to another can wreak havoc at the highest levels. This month, we’ll explore some more mundane situations that can be equally unsatisfying. Let’s start with a pretty common situation — you and your friend enter a rally in your 1957 Porsche Speedster. On the second…
-
1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie convertible
This 1957 Corvette is confirmed by its VIN as having been delivered with the ultimate “283/283” V8 with Rochester fuel injection and high-lift cam, which still resides under the hood today. It is also equipped with a T-10 4-speed transmission, a Positraction rear axle, a signal-seeking AM radio, and both a soft top and a…
-
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
• Purchased from the original owner after being in storage for over 30 years • No rust and never wrecked • Original body panels • Received correct and complete restoration • All engine, transmission and rear end components are original and correct • Original window sticker • Original license plate • Original Protect-O-Plate • Owner’s manual