Profiles
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Three Best Buys From Monterey
Usually, getting a good buy at one of the Monterey Car Week auctions is just as likely as having no traffic on California 68 between Monterey and Salinas on Friday morning. Yet it does happen. The following three cars — at three different venues — represent good buys for the money spent. Unlike my usual…
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Berlinetta by Scaglietti
Over the past six decades, the 250 GT Tour de France has become one of the most sought after and collectible of the classic Ferraris. Marrying advanced engineering with magnificent aesthetics, the TdF achieved a fantastic racing record, paving the way for future competition berlinettas such as the 250 GT SWB, the 250 GTO, and…
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1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia
The pedigree of every one of the 15 Ghia 8V Supersonic automobiles is unequivocal. However, this example comes with a celebrated history and provenance, rendering it ultimately rare. Conceived as the sports car for the elite, chassis 0043 was completed alongside its stablemate, 0039, by Ghia in 1953. Car 0039 was painted ivory, while 0043…
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Bond Movie Promo Car
The third of just four “Goldfinger” DB5 examples built, this Aston Martin is a fabulously rare example of what author Dave Worrall termed “The Most Famous Car in the World,” as he titled his 1993 book on the subject. Quite simply the most iconic car of all time, DB52008R is the most legendary Aston Martin…
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1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype
The first of five GT40 roadsters built The only GT40 roadster known to have continually survived in its original form Driven by legendary drivers including Ken Miles, Carroll Shelby and Jim Clark Award winner at the 2003 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Few automobiles have achieved such status as the Ford GT40. Detroit’s first purpose-built prototype-class…
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Ride a Pony
When it comes to bang for your buck — or purchasing your first classic car — the 1964½ through 1966 Ford Mustang should be on your radar. No other car on the planet is so universally recognized — and not just in the United States. You’ll see Mustangs on the road in the U.K., France,…
