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1961 Aston Martin DB4GT “Lightweight”
The sixth-from-last Aston Martin DB4GT, chassis number 0169R, is one of only nine cars completed to lightweight specification by the factory, as evidenced by the accompanying copy guarantee form, which lists the body type as Saloon (Lightweight). Despite its tremendous rarity and value, the DB4GT remains a popular entrant at major historic racing events such…
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1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series I
This 1979 Countach is a Series I LP400 S, and it is noteworthy for its optional V-shaped rear wing and its engine upgrades. Lamborghini had experienced reliability issues with early Countach prototypes, and the original intention to launch the car with a 5.0-liter version of the V12 was scrapped in favor of using the same…
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2001 Ferrari 550 GTZ by Zagato
The completion of the three Ferrari 550 GTZ barchetta sports cars bodied by Carrozzeria Zagato successfully concluded the so-called Zero Project. The project was instigated when Zagato received a request from Japanese collector Yoshiyuki Hayashi asking if it would be possible to create a body for his Ferrari 575M, in the style of the famous…
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1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Convertible
The 230SL offered here was delivered new in the U.K. and is a rare original right-hand-drive model. Noteworthy features include power-assisted steering and a factory third seat. LWY 43D has had only two previous keepers, and there is a 2013 letter on file from the second — a Dr. Firth — testifying to the “very…
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Publisher Martin at 2020 Keels & Wheels
Publisher Martin will emcee a seminar, “The Market Today and Tomorrow,” at the 2020 Keels and Wheels Concours d’Elegance in Seabrook, TX on May 2. Click here for more information on the 2020 Keels & Wheels.
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2020 Chattanooga MotorCar Festival
The Chattanooga MotorCar Festival made its debut in 2019, and it was a rousing success. It’s coming back in 2020. The Second Annual Chattanooga MotorCar Festival is scheduled for October 16-18, 2020. Publisher Martin will return as a celebrity guest. For more information, click here.
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2020 Special Classes
Past Pebble Beach Concours Best of Show winners will return to the 18th Fairway during the 70th Anniversary Concours on August 16, 2020. Other Special Classes for the 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance are: Porsche 917, 90 Years of Pininfarina, Early Electric Vehicles, Talbot-Lago Grand Sport, Carrera Panamericana, Miller and Iso Rivolta. Click here for…
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Culling the Collection
I’m thinning the SCM collection. My mentor Martin Swig once said, “We don’t choose the cars, the cars choose us.” As I prepare to send these cars on to their next caretaker, I reflect about how each car chose me and came into my life. Why now? I just have too many cars and not…
