Profiles
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1989 RUF CTR “Yellowbird”
The RUF CTR has become recognized the world over as the prime example of the pursuit for automotive excellence. The example presented here, chassis 026, is arguably the finest CTR and air-cooled RUF extant. As its chassis number suggests, this was the 26th CTR built at RUF’s workshop in Pfaffenhausen. One of just nine “Yellowbirds”…
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1983 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S
The quintessential dream car of its era, the Lamborghini Countach defined an entire generation of automotive enthusiasm and forever recast what a supercar could and should be. It fully embraced the radical thinking and spirit of revolution that defined its forebearer, the inimitable Miura, but rejected the familiar sculpted and curvaceous styling in favor of…
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1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS
Completed on February 27, 1964, this Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, chassis 904028, was delivered to German racer Gerhard Koch. Koch, a seasoned driver with a win over Jim Clark at Zandvoort and class wins at the Targa Florio and Nürburgring, excelled with the car, winning the Rheinland-Pfalz Trophy at the Nürburgring and placing 2nd overall…
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Three-Letter Thrill Ride
Unlike many of its early-2000s counterparts, Ford’s Focus SVT had something truly special going for it. It wasn’t the most powerful car in the sport compact world, and it certainly wasn’t the most aggressive-looking. But it may have had the most passionate development team behind it, ensuring that it filled the driver-centric niche for which…
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1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible
Originally shipped from the Louisville, KY, assembly plant directly to Moscow, Soviet Union, this particular Edsel was displayed at the American National Exhibition, which opened on July 25, 1959. The exhibition was part of a cultural exchange meant to foster understanding between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after a similar event was held in…
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1972 Ligier JS2
Today Ligier is best remembered for its 20 years representing France in Formula 1 (1976–96). Before then, the company founded by former rugby player-turned-motor-manufacturer Guy Ligier built roadgoing sports cars, principally the JS2. First seen in production form at the 1971 Paris Salon, Ligier’s lightweight coupe was powered by the Maserati-developed 2.7-liter (later 3.0-liter) four-cam…
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1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ
In the late 1950s, Alfa Romeo topped its range with a luxury sedan, the Berlina 2000, available in coupe and convertible versions. In 1962, to elevate the performance to match the desired prestige, these cars received a 2600 inline 6-cylinder engine, the last one produced by the brand. In addition to the factory body styles,…
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1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale
Produced in 1985, this Lancia Delta S4 Stradale, chassis 0017, engine 0059 and Savio number 3032, was sold new in London by Coombs of Guildford on August 4, 1987, to one Paul Dawson. Priced at £44,442 ($70,048), as confirmed by the original invoice from the file, the Delta was painted Nero Metallizzato with Alcantara Verde…
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1964 Ferrari 250 LM
The Italian-born Luigi Chinetti was an apprentice at his father’s workshop from a young age, learning machine work and becoming a qualified mechanic at just 14 years old. In the early 1930s, Chinetti began a racing career of his own, making a name for himself in endurance racing. His accolades at Le Mans were more…
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1970 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Convertible
This highly optioned 1970 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet convertible is powered by a date-code-correct 428 Cobra Jet engine, backed by a cast-iron tailshaft C6 transmission and date-code-correct N-case 3.00-gear ratio limited-slip rear end with 31-spline axles. Only 47 convertibles were built with the 428 Cobra Jet engine, and of those, only 14 were Q-codes.…