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2012 McLaren MP4-12C
The MP4-12C was the first production road car developed entirely by McLaren, featuring a carbon-composite chassis and equipped with a 3.8-L twin-turbocharged V8 and Graziano 7-speed Seamless-Shift dual-clutch gearbox. This 2012 example is finished in the rare premium color of Mercury Red over a Carbon Black leather-and-Alcantara interior with red contrast stitching. It was optioned…
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1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
One of only 7,380 examples built during its limited run First use of hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension Quickest-accelerating and fastest European saloon in its day Only 51,153 miles Original leather interior and power sunroof Finished in Light Ivory over Bamboo leather interior
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2017 Ferrari F12tdf
This 2017 Ferrari F12tdf is one of 799 examples built between 2015 and 2017 and was delivered new to The Collection of Coral Gables, FL. It was purchased by the current owner in 2022 and now has 2,200 miles. The car is finished in tri-coat yellow over Nero leather upholstery, and power comes from a…
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1968 Fiat Dino Spider
As the importer’s plate confirms, this Fiat Dino Spider was sold new in France and registered on April 23, 1968. It was then registered in 1981 in the Saône et Loire and its engine rebuilt by Pozzi. Its service history has been kept since this time. Displayed at the Musée de Sanary-sur-Mer, it was subsequently…
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1934 Chrysler Airflow Coupe
The Chrysler Airflow was the first truly aerodynamic streamlined American car. “It bores through the air,” Chrysler advertised — and they could prove it, because the Airflow had been extensively tested in the wind tunnel. But it was more than its form that made the Airflow historically significant. Its steel, semi-unitized body was years ahead…
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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental
After creating some lightweight bodies on the Bentley Mark VI chassis, coachbuilding firm H.J. Mulliner was contracted to design and construct the R-type Continental prototype, affectionately named “Olga.” Exhaustive road testing resulted in modification of the gearbox to a direct-ratio top gear and a lowered rear-axle ratio for enhanced performance. These modifications provided high-speed touring…
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The Guns of August
The confetti cannons fired as owners Lee and Penny Anderson were presented the Best of Show trophy by Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chairman Sandra Button. The swirling bits of colored paper marked the culmination of Monterey Car Week, the largest car-enthusiast celebration in the world. On Sunday, August 21, their 1932 Duesenberg Model J Figoni…
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Tread Deliberately with a Delica
1990 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Super Exceed 4WD S/N P35W0104942. 249,500 km (155,100 miles). “2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine, 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case, producing 85 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, 15-inch wheels, a bull bar with auxiliary lighting, front and rear parking mirrors, a Crystal Lite roof, cloth upholstery, configurable…
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That Sinking Feeling
Longtime client “Pete” called recently with a problem. He was selling his boat, and what he thought was a simple deal had started to go sideways. The situation resembled some scary car deals we’ve seen over the years. Pete had found a buyer who was willing to buy both his boat and boathouse at a…
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That’s Show Business
In early August, Barrett-Jackson announced that IMG had acquired a 55% interest in the collector-car auction company. The sale price of $261,250,000 gives Barrett-Jackson a total valuation of $475m. However, what makes this story about more than money is the strategic fit between IMG and Barrett-Jackson and how that will benefit bidders and consignors at…