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Hands-On Experience

I first met Gary Bartlett at a small gathering of Americans participating in the Mille Miglia in 1992. We were in the small town of Soragna, near Brescia, Italy. Longtime SCMer Joe Tomasetti organized the dinner. This was before the “MM” became a bucket-list event for wealthy enthusiasts from all over […]

Bee-Stung: Datsun B-210

The Datsun B-210 was the right car at the right time. In mid-1973, the OPEC embargo had Americans lining up around the block for gas. The beastly muscle cars of the late 1960s were too thirsty, and the latest replacements from Detroit were strangled and listless. As if on cue, […]

1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring

255-hp 1.3-L turbocharged Wankel rotary engine Five-speed manual transmission Engine rebuilt by marque specialist Chips Motorsports Optional Touring package, power sunroof, rear wiper, fog lights, leather interior and Bose CD stereo system Offered with window sticker and warranty book

1991 Porsche 964 “Reimagined by Singer”

The first Singer-reimagined 911 offered at auction Completed in 2016 and known as the “Mountain View Car” Lightweight specification inspired by classic sports-purpose models Stunning Downton Blue and Singer Racing Orange livery Extraordinary attention to detail throughout

1969 DeTomaso Mangusta

302-ci Ford V8, ZF 5-speed manual transaxle Believed to be one of only 50 built with retractable headlights Displays less than 13,000 miles, believed to be original Two-owner example; 46 years of first-hand ownership Accompanied by original sales invoice, owner’s manual and tool roll

1960 MGA Twin Cam Roadster

Multiple AACA Award winner Original engine and colors per BMIHT Certificate Fitted with competition accessories from the factory Original and properly installed optional Radiomobile radio Restored to the highest standards of correctness and quality

1965 Buick Riviera GS

Powered by Buick Super Wildcat V8 engine Console-shift automatic transmission Air conditioning, power windows, steering and brakes Interior features bucket seats and AM/FM radio

Inaugural Audrain Concours a Huge Success

Newport, Rhode Island is synonymous with history, luxury and sport. It is home to the first U.S. Tennis Championship, the first international polo match and has been a central part of the America’s Cup. Nothing is more luxurious than the sprawling mansions — referred to as “cottages’ by their initial […]