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1991 Lamborghini Diablo
Number 283 of just 401 examples built for that first year of production, this Diablo is an exceptionally well-preserved and highly original example. Delivered new to an owner in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, via Ultimate Motor Works of Longwood, FL, it was finished in red over a black leather interior and outfitted with red…
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1934 Mercedes-Benz 500/540K Spezial Roadster
The sensation of the 1934 Berlin Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz’s legendary 500K supercar was the creation of the gifted engineer and former racing driver Dr. Hans Nibel. What set his supercharged Mercedes apart from the big, blown Mercedes of the previous decade was the model’s advanced chassis design, which combined swing axles at the rear with…
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy
Unveiled at the Paris Salon in October 1966, the 275 GTB/4 was a groundbreaking Ferrari. As Maranello’s first 4-cam road car, the GTB/4 paid homage to the dominant sports prototypes of the era and pointed to the future of Ferrari design. The most noteworthy roadgoing 275s are the aluminum-bodied GTB/4 berlinettas, of which just 16…
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1959 Abarth 750 GT Zagato “Double Bubble”
Based on the chassis of the humble Fiat 600, the Abarth 750 GT Zagato is one of the most interesting and highly regarded examples of Italian etceterini. A joy to drive and to own, it allows access to multiple racing events all over the world. This 1959 example is eminently presentable and benefits from a…
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1960 Jaguar XK 150 S 3.8
Launched in 1957, the Jaguar XK 150 was the third and final iteration of the XK series, following on from the XK 120 and XK 140. Available as both a fixed-head coupe or a drophead coupe, the XK 150 featured updated styling and various mechanical improvements, including four-wheel disc brakes. The car was originally launched…
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1929 Duesenberg Model J “Disappearing Top” Torpedo
The most famous design from Pasadena, CA, coachbuilder Walter M. Murphy, the Duesenberg Model J “Disappearing Top” convertible coupe saw production of about 25 examples, all with the distinctive convertible top that hid neatly within the smooth rear deck when lowered. Yet there is a much rarer machine, the “Disappearing Top” Torpedo convertible coupe, which…
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It Starts on TikTok
1995 Mazda Miata M-Edition #47745. S/N JM1NA3533S0614664. 25k Miles. “1.8-liter inline 4, 4-speed automatic transmission, Merlot Mica, tan leather upholstery, 15-inch BBS wheels, limited-slip differential, pop-up headlamps, tan soft top, power windows, air conditioning, factory stereo with CD player.” Condition: 3+. Sold at $8,295. Bring a Trailer, 5/11/21. Recently, I joined a few of my…
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You’ve Always Been a Member
As of this issue, your subscription to SCM has become a membership in the SCM family. For at least two decades, we have referred to you, the readers of Sports Car Market, as SCMers. Without realizing it, we had created a membership organization through the features and benefits you automatically received as a reader of…
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Last Call for the Cunningham Corvette
The #1 Briggs Cunningham Chevrolet Corvette, raced by the Cunningham team in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, sold for $758,500 at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island, Florida, auction in May. The result was a bit of a disappointment, given the pre-auction estimate of $900,000 to $1.3 million, but the Corvette could not have gone…
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You Meet the Nicest People by Accident
As I sat on the pre-race grid, I did the same thing I’ve done for 42 years while waiting for the race to start. I cinched up my helmet strap, tightened the seat belts and checked my mirrors. And worried about how the race might unfold. My 1964 Corvette was one of the few true…