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1991 GMC Syclone
One of 2,995 produced for 1991 280-hp, turbocharged and intercooled 4.3-liter fuel-injected V6 engine GMC claimed a 4.6-second 0–60 mph time and 124-mph top speed Odometer displays 2,228 miles Automatic transmission; full-time all-wheel drive Finished in black over a matching black interior with red accents Air conditioning and numerous power amenities AM/FM radio with cassette…
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
This 300SL Gullwing was sent new to Mercedes-Benz New York on July 13, 1955, before being delivered that summer to Chicago. It had a particularly sporty specification with all the options, including the famous overhead-cam NSL engine that offered 20 horsepower more than the standard 216-hp version, as well as center-lock Rudge wheels. In 2004,…
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2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Shooting Brake
This stunning one-off shooting-brake conversion of a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti was commissioned by the current owner, the task entrusted to the coachbuilder Vandenbrink in Holland, who had first proposed such a modification as far back as 2009. Starting with a little-used (28,000 km) Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, the conversion took 15 months and more than 2,500…
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1969 Lamborghini Islero S
Launched at the Geneva Salon in 1968, the Islero was a development of the 400 GT 2+2, which was itself derived from Ferruccio Lamborghini’s first production car, the Touring-styled 350 GT of 1964. The Islero’s square-tube chassis was based on that of its predecessors, though with wider track to accommodate fatter rubber, while its elegantly…
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1955 Aston Martin DB3S
The DB3S debuted in 1953 as the successor to the DB3, the first purpose-built sports racing car developed under David Brown. Designed by Frank Feeley and featuring a twin-cam, straight-6 engine, the DB3S was successfully raced by the Aston Martin Works team as well as privateers. This DB3S, chassis 102, is one of three Almond…
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1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
429-ci OHV Q-code V8 Holley 735 CFM 4-barrel carburetor 375 hp at 5,600 rpm 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission Competition coil-spring front suspension with Traction-Lok differential Less than 3,500 original miles Restoration by marque expert Bob Perkins Multiple award winner including Mustang Club of America “Triple Crown” in 1990 Extremely well documented with original window sticker,…
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16 Evolution II
Sold at $258,500Gooding & Company Geared OnlineAugust 3–7, 2020, Lot 36 Chassis number: WDB2010361F732965SCM Condition for this car: 1- There are arguably only a handful of low-production collectible post-war Mercedes-Benz models. In no particular order, they include the iconic 300SL Gullwing and Roadster, the stately W186 300 “Adenauer,” the classic 280 SE 3.5 convertible, the…
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Acura NSX, Lexus LS400, Toyota Supra
1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #36368. S/N JH4NA2129XT000178. 12k miles. “51st and Final Zanardi Edition NSX, given new to current Owner Miguel Duhamel. 3.2-Liter VTEC V6, 6-speed manual transaxle, fixed-roof hard top, New Formula Red over Onyx, staggered-diameter BBS wheels, recent service, owner’s manual, window sticker.” Condition: 1+. SOLD AT $282,017. Bring a Trailer, 9/17/2020.…
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Is Your 1973 Porsche Carrera RS Real?
Andreas Pohl is a wealthy and powerful man. The billionaire CEO of Deutsche Vermoegensberatung (DVAG), a German finance company, is also a car guy. One would think that with all the resources available to him, he wouldn’t get snookered on a car deal. Moreover, one would think no one would try. Unfortunately, he isn’t any…
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3 is a Magic Number
Sunday during a mildly cold California winter. An empty highway and a trip to San Diego. Legal issues had come up, and an attorney was going to come in handy. I arrived at the meeting in my Dodge Durango, only to be greeted by the coolest lawyer I have ever met. He made his entry…