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Making Old Cars Safer
You’ve probably seen news reports about comedian Kevin Hart’s car crash and his extensive injuries. Despite Internet reports that all involved have “lawyered up” and that a “lawsuit’s almost certain,” we haven’t seen an actual lawsuit filed. Maybe it’s getting filed as you read this, but the lack of a lawsuit doesn’t mean we can’t…
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1994 McLaren F1
This F1 was built in 1994 and originally finished in Midnight Blue Pearl over a black interior and dispatched to its first owner in Japan. In 1999 the F1 was sold to a collector in Germany, and he returned the car to the factory in 2000 for a series of upgrades to LM specifications. This…
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1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34
Rare Type 34, never sold in U.S. Recently serviced Numbers-matching De Luxe package This matching-numbers 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 De Luxe has 63,889 original miles and is finished in Lotus White with a red interior. This Karmann Ghia drives well, powered by a 1,600-cc 4-cylinder engine backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. It…
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1992 Mercedes-Benz 300CE 6.0 AMG
Among AMG’s pre-merger hierarchy, the 300CE 6.0 AMG “Hammer” is considered by many to be one of the most desirable models. First registered in Japan in November of 1995, according to the accompanying Japanese Export Certificate, the car remained there until 2014, when it was purchased and exported to Europe. At this time the car…
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1989 Ferrari F40 Berlinetta
Desirable “non-cat” and “non-adjustable” model Three private owners and fewer than 20,000 kilometers (12,400 miles) from new Single private ownership for over 25 years Air conditioning, wind-up windows, Sabelt harnesses Ferrari Classiche certified The ultimate Ferrari of the 1980s, the F40 was one of the company’s original true supercars. Pioneering the use of carbon fiber…
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1964 Apollo 3500 GT Spider
The first Apollo Spider produced One of just five remaining and the only aluminum-block example built Impeccable bodylines, striking European styling and all-alloy V8 power Designed by Franco Scaglione Restored by IMC engineer and co-founder Milt Brown
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1915 Stutz Model 4F Bearcat
An authentic Bearcat, as noted by the late historian/restorer Paul Freehill Well-preserved, award-winning restoration Formerly part of the Charles LeMaitre and James Bradley Collections Open Best of Show and class winner at 2011 Ironstone Concours One of America’s earliest sports cars; a performance icon of its time
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Concours Corner: Mercedes-Benz 540K Wins Hilton Head Best of Show
A 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet from the garage of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Jepson, Jr. won Best of Show at the 18th Annual Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival. The Jepsons are from Savannah, GA. Concours attendees chose a 1929 Ford Station Wagon as the People’s Choice winner. More than 500 vehicles…
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Concours Corner: Donald Osborne at Sculpture in Motion
The 3rd Annual Sculpture in Motion Community Exhibit is scheduled for November 16, 2019 at the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach, FL. The event presents 12-14 rare cars. SCM’s Donald Osborne is Grand Marshal. “Any true review of 20th Century design and the effect of World War II on automotive design must…
