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From Car Show to Concours
In the course of a year, I attend at least 30 car shows, ranging from the Beaches Cruisin at Portland International Raceway to maximus supremo, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Despite wildly varying locations, audiences and car offerings, I have come to recognize that the shows have more in common than they have differences. As…
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1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
Chassis number: 114270W362886 396-ci 375-hp engine Matching numbers Wide-ratio Muncie 4-speed 3.31 12-bolt Posi rear end All dated components in restoration Nova Nationals award winner
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1953 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup
Chassis Number: R612356 An almost perfect rotisserie restoration — absolutely everything has been replaced on this truck and was done by a Studebaker expert to assure that it was complete and historically correct (only exception is the added seat belts). Receipts and documentation exist for every step taken, including the fl at six motor, 3-speed…
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1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Gasser
Chassis number: 6K47C182142 This very unique car has received a full rotisserie restoration. It’s been given the name of “The American Flyer” because it represents a true Americana vintage-style drag car. It’s been upgraded with a 390-ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission and a 4.11 Posi nine-inch rear end. The car sports a beautiful, laser-straight black…
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1936 Cord 810 Convertible Phaeton
Chassis number: 2037H The 1936 and 1937 Cords were often referred to as “Baby Duesenbergs,” and the innovative series remains an undisputed collector favorite today. Like the L-29 that came before, the 810 was fi tted with an advanced front-wheel 81 system. But the new 810 had a V8 engine from Lycoming, one of E.L.…
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder
The 250 changed Ferrari’s destiny. Centered on the famous 3-liter, V12 engine, two Ferrari families were born: one destined exclusively for the track and the other for the road. The racing line gave birth to such legendary cars as the Testa Rossa, Tour de France Berlinetta, 250 GTO and the 250 LM. Meanwhile, stars, tycoons…
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1949 Snowberger-Offy Indianapolis ‘500’ Roadster
Among the many builders of Indianapolis 500 cars, the names Frank Kurtis, A.J. Watson and Quinn Epperly stand out, primarily for their work during the glorious era of the 1950s through the mid-1960s. Over the years, however, many other talented and resourceful builders turned their hands to the craft. One of these was Russell Snowberger.…
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B
When presented at the Paris Salon in 1936, the Mercedes-Benz 540K was the culmination of two models that served as test beds: the 380 and the 500K. The 380, introduced in 1933, was the work of Hans Nibel, the legendary Mercedes engineer who had developed some formidable competition machines. Thus, the new Mercedes featured a…
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1951 Mercury Custom Convertible
Chassis number: 51LA39108M The 1949–51 Mercury is considered by many enthusiasts to be the defi nitive custom car. Its somewhat bulbous stock shape and semi-slab sides were the perfect canvas for a legion of talented California customizers, led by Sam and George Barris, and joined by Gil and Al Ayala, Gene Winfi eld and countless…
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1965 Citroën 2CV Sedan
How many people do you know who bought a new 2CV in 1965, tucked it away and left it untouched? Probably not even one. Its perfectly preserved condition is what makes this car totally exceptional. As stated on the original invoice, it was bought new from the Citroën showroom in Beverly Hills, CA, by Bill…