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1964 Ford GT40 Prototype
Whoever won the battle to own this car spent an absolutely scandalous amount of money to do so, presumably because the car is so historicallyimportant {vsig}2005-11_1896{/vsig} In April of 1964 the Ford GT40 was unveiled to the automotive press, and the journalists and industry executives alike were awestruck by the innovative monocoque design and dashing…
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1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Alfa Romeo offered a full range of models within the 6C 2500 line, from the Freccia d’Oro sedans to lightweight competition spiders. Although prewar in its basic design, the post-war 6C 2500s were boldly innovative among their competitors and contemporaries. Introduced in 1939 as a successor to the highly successful 6C 2300, the 6C 2500…
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 Alloy NART Spyder
When you own one of the most desirable cars in the world, offers to buy come with the regularity of trains {vsig}2005-11_1894{/vsig} One of Ferrari’s greatest strengths was its ability to produce highly specialized niche products. The factory’s artisans could tailor an automobile to the needs of an important client and as such, small runs…
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1976 Triumph TR6
Like many old sports cars, they were frequently run into the ground, with body and mechanical repairs made via cannibalising other cars {vsig}2005-11_1892{/vsig} Produced from 1969 to 1976, the Triumph TR6 marked the end of the line for the traditional sports car. As such, they have become much sought after by collectors and sports car…
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1962 Maserati 3500 GT
Like all bottom feeders and wanna-bees, I hoped to steal this unrestored car {vsig}2005-11_1893{/vsig} As the first volume-built production Maseratis, marketed from 1957 to 1964, these extremely handsome Grand Touring coupes became the company’s financial saviors during a particularly difficult period. Like Ferrari, Maserati tended to focus on its racing cars rather than road cars…
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1972-1976 Jensen-Healey
Rust is a concern, almost as if the factory took perverse pride in building the most horribly corrosion-prone bodies The 1970s have been called “the decade without quality control,” and alas, the Jensen-Healey was a product of that era. While it should have taken the sports car world by storm, much the same way that…
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Scam-a-Lot
Jimbo is now dropping names I can easily check. The stones on this dude belong on Easter Island As offered by Legendary Motorcars (www.lmccars.com): This car was completely restored in the late ’90s and comes with factory Rudge wheels and belly pans. Other features include a sport camshaft and big front sway bar. This car…
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1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2-Door Hard Top
What kept production numbers low was the staggering cost of the Hemi option, at just under $900-or nearly a third of the base price of the car {vsig}2005-10_1884{/vsig} In a day when clones and replicas are so commonly seen, it is a pleasure to see an authentic, factory-built 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda coupe. Presented in…
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1940 Maserati 8CL Indy Car
The car was like a snappy retort delivered after the party was over-clever, but presented to an empty room {vsig}2005-10_1888{/vsig} Following on the success of Wilbur Shaw’s win in his Maserati Tipo 8CTF at the Indianapolis 500 in May 1939, the Maserati factory was confident it could repeat this victory in 1940 with its new…
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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
As described by the seller on eBay Motors: Up for auction, a beautiful 1965 SS. She is one of the few in the world. She is just lovely-anywhere she goes all heads turn on her. This 1965 Giulia Sprint Speciale was in the family for 18 years in south Orange County and kept in a…