Saratoga Auto Auction, Saratoga Springs, NY, September 21–22, 2018
Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas, NV, September 27–29, 2018
Bonhams, Knokke-Heist, BEL, October 5, 2018
Bonhams, Birmingham, AL, October 6, 2018
SG Auction, Winona, MN, October 12–13, 2018
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1960 Ferrari 250 GT PF Coupe
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$344k 1934 Aston Martin
1½ Litre Mark II
Ulster Style
and Performance
at One-Tenth the Price
Needy M-B: $60k 1970
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PROFILES
Keith Martin’s
The Insider’s Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values, and Trends
January 2019 . Volume 31 . Number 1
This Month’s Market Movers Up Close
FERRARI
by Steve Ahlgrim
ENGLISH by Paul Hardiman
ETCETERINI
by Donald Osborne
GERMAN
by Pierre Hedary
1960 Ferrari 250 GT
Pinin Farina Coupe
$1,137,943 / Bonhams
1934 Aston Martin 1½ Litre Mark II
Short Chassis
$344,124 / Bonhams
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS
Villa d’Este Coupe
$529,276 / Bonhams
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
$60,480 / Bonhams
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AUCTIONS
What Sold, and Why
196 Vehicles Rated at Seven Sales
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94
108
118
130
142
154
AMERICAN
RACE
by Jeff Zurschmeide
by Thor Thorson
NEXT GEN
by William Weston
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1909 Stanley Model Z
Mountain Wagon
$130,000 / RM Sotheby’s
1956 Elva Mk 1/B Sports Racer
$165,399 / Bonhams
1997 Acura Integra Type R
$63,800 / Barrett-Jackson
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Cover: 1934 Aston Martin 1½ Litre Mark II short
chassis; courtesy of Bonhams
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MARKET OVERVIEW
Top 10 auction sales, best
buys, and even more
year-over-year increases
— Chad Tyson
BONHAMS
Knokke-Heist, BEL: Thirty-six
of 43 cars change hands
for $9.2m at the Zoute sale
— Leo Van Hoorick
BARRETT-JACKSON
Las Vegas, NV: Sell-through
rate hits 100% on 739 lots
in Las Vegas — Travis Shetler
BONHAMS
Chichester, U.K.: Goodwood
Revival Sale sees 80 of 114 lots
sell for $21.3m
— Paul Hardiman
SARATOGA
AUTO AUCTION
Saratoga Springs, NY: 174 of
280 lots changed hands at this
second-year event in upstate
New York — Larry Trepel
BONHAMS
Beaulieu, U.K.: Of 130 lots on
offer, 106 sold at the National
Motor Museum Sale at
Beaulieu — Paul Hardiman
ROUNDUP
Highlights from Bonhams
in Birmingham, AL, and SG
Auction in Winona, MN
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and watch for updates and offers!
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64 VW Treffen
COLUMNS
24 Shifting Gears
Is that attractive car a temporary sugar high or a long-term
feast on wheels?
Keith Martin
52 Affordable Classic
If you can tame the tin worm, the Triumph Spitfire doles out
plenty of fun for very little cash
Mark Wigginton
54 Legal Files
Buying a car from an ad on the Internet is a gamble unless your
expert goes over the car before the sale
John Draneas
56 Unconventional Wisdom
Passion found, lost, and found again at the Auto e Moto
d’Epoca Padova
Donald Osborne
58 Drivers Ed
How do you value a highly modified car or a hot rod?
Paul Hageman
76 The Cumberford Perspective
The stunning Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 put Touring back into the
spotlight after World War II
Robert Cumberford
182 eWatch
A Banksy painting that partially shredded itself at auction may
be worth more now than when it was intact
Carl Bomstead
FEATURES
60 The SCM Interview: Amanda Gutierrez, leader of
McPherson College’s famous Auto Restoration Program, talks
about teaching new talent how to keep old cars alive
— Chester Allen
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62 2018 Radnor Hunt Concours: Rain couldn’t wash away
this 22nd annual event — Bill Rothermel
64 20th Annual VW Treffen: Life on the road with a bunch
of VW vans — Jeff Zurschmeide
DEPARTMENTS
30 Auction Calendar
30 Crossing the Block
34 Concours and Events: SCM’s Sixth Annual Arizona
Insider’s Seminar, Arizona Auction Week, Cavallino Classic
38 Contributors: Get to know your SCM staffers and writers
40 You Write, We Read: “It’s a doozy,” improving SCM’s car
profiles, Lotus Esprit Turbo thoughts, originality again…
42 Display Advertisers Index
46 Time Pieces: Pistons and rods from the BRM V16 become
16 special clocks
46 Neat Stuff: An extra hand and power for your desk
48 In Miniature: 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante
48 Speaking Volumes: Jim Clark: The Best of the Best
92 Buy/Sell/Hold: A few American Buys, Sells and Holds for the
new year
100 Fresh Meat: 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe, 2018 Audi R8
V10 Plus coupe, 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe
116 Market Moment 1: 1983 Toyota SR5 4x4 pickup
124 Market Moment 2: 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre woodie
shooting brake
128 Rising Sun: 1992 Nissan 180SX, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4,
1985 Toyota MR2
160 On the Radar: 1973–80 Matra Bagheera, 1980–84 Matra
Murena, 1977–84 Matra Rancho
166 Mystery Photo: “The windshield was fine — until Billy used
the .50 caliber to clear this parking spot”
166 Comments With Your Renewals: “This is the finest auto
enthusiast magazine published in our entire country. Wow!”
168 Showcase Gallery: Cars for sale
174 Resource Directory: Meet your car’s needs
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Shifting Gears Keith Martin
Like a Kid in a Candy Store
When I walk down a row of perfect, tasty sports cars, it’s easy to fall in love
with one or two of them
Today’s Menu
I
grew up in the Parkside District of San Francisco, with a view of the
Pacific Ocean from the bedroom in the back of our house.
There was a bakery shop around the corner on Taraval Street.
Each day on the way home from elementary school, I would stop in.
The baker would squirt some icing into my mouth. I can still recall the
sugar high when it hit my taste buds.
It’s no different now when I’m at a concours.
Inevitably, as I stroll down row after row of perfectly presented cars,
I find special models that I suddenly realize I want to taste.
Right now.
That’s what happened when I walked by an appetizing Bertone 308
at The Quail, and again when I turned the corner at the Alfa National
convention in Olympia and found a delicious Junior Zagato.
Soon enough I owned one of each.
My own bucket list
I was honored to be the emcee at the 17th Annual Hilton Head Island
Concours d’Elegance the first weekend of November.
On Saturday, I was at the Car Club Showcase. Sunday brought the
Concours. One of the featured models at the Showcase was Corvair.
The second-generation coupes, from 1965 to ’69 are strikingly
beautiful — and only get better with age.
As I walked past them, I realized that a second-gen Corvair could
easily be on my personal bucket list.
Sunbeam Tigers were also a featured model. There were some stun-
ning examples in British Racing Green with silver Panasport wheels. I
suddenly realized I needed one. Badly. Today.
As emcee, I presented awards to a pair of MGAs, one 1600 Mk II
and one twin-cam car. They were both perfectly presented and took me
back to my teenage years when I tried to drive one from San Francisco
to Chicago.
I’ll take one of those as well, please.
The last two cars that grabbed at me were both diminutive. They
were a Lotus Super 7 and a Morgan “barrel-back” three-wheeler.
How great would it be to drive either down Highway 26 to the
Oregon Coast?
More budget, better choices
I grew up owning my sports cars on a shoestring budget. So I bought
decrepit examples and took every shortcut possible when I rebuilt their
engines and gearboxes. The repairs were never done properly and
didn’t last long.
My budget is larger today, and I’m able to buy nicely done cars in the
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$25,000 to $75,000 range without having to sacrifice my son’s college fund.
However, I also have to be honest with myself (always difficult for
a car lover) about just how much there is to learn from these different
cars. I also have to think about whether they bring anything new to my
automotive table.
This logical analysis competes directly with that interior, emotional
voice that is suddenly shouting, “I want to own a good one of these
before I die.”
Let’s start at the top. Let’s say I buy a second-gen Corvair coupe,
with a non-turbo 6-cylinder engine.
After the first few trips to Mount Hood and back, what would I do
with the car? Just how much do I need to scratch this itch?
The Tiger is a little more complicated. By this time, most Tigers
have had their suspensions and cooling systems modified and improved.
Properly set up, they are extremely reliable.
There’s a visceral satisfaction in having 200 American horses on tap
in a 2,600-pound car.
A Tiger would fit better in my collection. But would I be willing
to give up the nimble feel of the Giulia Spider Veloce for the brute
horsepower of the Tiger?
The Lotus 7 and the Morgan Trike both fall into the oddity bin.
These are limited-use vehicles that would provide a full dollop of enjoyment
for a short period of time.
I imagine that after 250 miles in the Lotus, and perhaps 50 in the
trike, I would have scratched those itches and be ready to say goodbye
to them.
MGAs have a strong emotional pull on me, mostly because of my
previous history with them.
I fantasize that when Bradley turns 15 in three years and has his
permit, we’ll pick up an MGA in San Francisco and revisit my 1968
trip — with the two of us sharing time behind the wheel.
None of the above cars are likely to skyrocket in price, so there is no
hurry to acquire one.
Just having the ability to buy any of the above cars doesn’t mean I
am mandated to acquire one. I have to decide exactly what each of them
is bringing to the table, and what they offer to my driving needs.
I’ve owned and driven hundreds of cars. Through this sifting pro-
cess, I’ve come to a clearer understanding of exactly what makes me
happy.
But like a kid waiting for a squirt of frosting, when I walk past a
row of perfectly presented sports cars, it’s hard not to fall in love with
them — and dream about what it would be like to have one of each of
them in my garage. ♦
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Crossing the Block Chad Tyson Images courtesy of the respective auction companies unless otherwise noted
Star Car: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL convertible at Russo and Steele in Scottsdale, AZ
Mecum
Where: Kissimmee, FL
When: January 3–13
Web: www.mecum.com
Last year: 2,045/2,952 cars sold / $89.4m
Featured cars:
• 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
• 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda 2-door hard
top
• 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 roadster
Silver Auctions Arizona
Where: Peoria, AZ
When: January 10–12
Web: www.silverauctionsaz.com
Last year: 201/351 cars sold / $3.4m
Auction Calendar
All dates listed are current at time of publication. Contact information for most auction companies may be found in the Resource Directory at the back of this issue. Please confirm
dates and locations before attending any event. Email auction info to: chad.tyson@sportscarmarket.com.
DECEMBER
1—BONHAMS
London, U.K.
1—CCA
Leamington Spa, U.K.
3—BONHAMS
London (Olympia), U.K.
4—COYS
London, U.K.
6–8—MECUM
Kansas City, MO
7–8—RALEIGH CLASSIC
Raleigh, NC
8—RM SOTHEBY’S
Los Angeles, CA
8—SILVER
Mount Vernon, WA
11—BARONS
Esher, U.K.
JANUARY
3–13—MECUM
Kissimmee, FL
10–12—SILVER AZ
Peoria, AZ
11–12—TOM MACK
Concord, NC
12—COYS
Maastricht, NLD
12—SILVERSTONE
Birmingham, U.K.
12–20—BARRETTJACKSON
Scottsdale, AZ
16—WORLDWIDE
AUCTIONEERS
Scottsdale, AZ
16–20—RUSSO AND
STEELE
Scottsdale, AZ
17—BONHAMS
Scottsdale, AZ
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17–18—RM SOTHEBY’S
Phoenix, AZ
18–19—GOODING & CO.
Scottsdale, AZ
22–27—MECUM
Las Vegas, NV
24—BONHAMS
Las Vegas, NV
26—ACA
King’s Lynn, U.K.
FEBRUARY
2—PETERSEN
Salem, OR
6—RM SOTHEBY’S
Paris, FRA
7—BONHAMS
Paris, FRA
8—ARTCURIAL
Paris, FRA
8–10—G. POTTER KING
Atlantic City, NJ
15–16—MECUM
Los Angeles, CA
15–17—DAVE RUPP
Fort Lauderdale, FL
15–17—VICARI
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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16—COYS
London, U.K.
18—SHANNONS
Melbourne, AUS
22–23—LEAKE
Oklahoma City, OK
23–24—SILVERSTONE
Stoneleigh Park, U.K.
26—BARONS
Esher, U.K.
28–MAR 2—GAA
Greensboro, NC
Silverstone
Where: Birmingham, U.K.
When: January 12
Web: www.silverstone.com
Tom Mack
Where: Concord, NC
When: January 11–12
Web: www.tommackclassics.com
Coys
Where: Maastricht, NLD
When: January 12
Web: www.coys.co.uk
Barrett-Jackson
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
When: January 12–20
Web: www.barrett-jackson.com
Last year: 1,729/1,749 cars sold / $113.8m
Featured cars:
• 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition
• 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
coupe
• 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 fastback
Worldwide Auctioneers
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
When: January 16
Web: www.worldwide-auctioneers.com
Last year: 53/83 cars sold / $6.9m
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Crossing the Block Chad Tyson Images courtesy of the respective auction companies unless otherwise noted
Star Car: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO at RM Sotheby’s in Phoenix, AZ
Featured cars:
• 1924 Bentley 3 Litre Red Label Speed
Model tourer
• 1925 Bugatti Type 35A
• 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Russo and Steele
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
When: January 16–20
Web: www.russoandsteele.com
Last year: 457/703 cars sold / $17.9m
Featured cars:
• Star Car: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
convertible
• 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 preproduction
pilot 2-door hard top
• 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
Bonhams
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
When: January 17
Web: www.bonhams.com
Star Car: 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux coupe at Gooding & Company’s
Scottsdale auction
Last year: 95/108 cars sold / $25.2m
Featured cars:
• Star Car: 1952 Maserati A6G2000 Frua
Spider
• 1959 Lister-Jaguar Sports racer
• 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500k tourer
RM Sotheby’s
Where: Phoenix, AZ
When: January 17–18
Web: www.rmsothebys.com
Last year: 112/129 cars sold / $36.1m
Featured cars:
• 1930 Cadillac V16 Sport phaeton —
From the Richard L. Burdick Collection
• 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom V State
Landaulet
• Star Car: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
ACA
Gooding & Co.
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
When: January 18–19
Where: King’s Lynn, U.K.
When: January 26
Web: www.angliacarauctions.co.uk ♦
Web: www.goodingco.com
Last year: 111/129 cars sold / $49.1m
Featured cars:
• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
• 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396/375 coupe
• Star Car: 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux
coupe
Mecum
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: January 22–27
Web: www.mecum.com
Bonhams
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: January 24
Web: www.bonhams.com
Star Car: 1952 Maserati A6G2000 Frua Spider at Bonhams in Scottsdale, AZ
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Concours and Events SCM Staff Send news and event listings to insideline@sportscarmarket.com
Get the Collector’s Inside Scoop in Scottsdale
The Sixth Annual SCM Arizona Insider’s Seminar is set for January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Gooding & Co. Auction Tent at
Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale.
Join emcees Keith Martin and Donald Osborne, along with panelists Carl Bomstead, Mark Hyman and Bruce Trenary, as they discuss the
best — and dumbest — moves you can make while buying a collector car. Each expert will also pick his ultimate three-car collection from the
Arizona Auctions.
Admission is free for SCM Platinum subscribers and registered Gooding bidders, $35 for two SCM subscribers and $70 for two nonsubscribers.
Register at www.sportscarmarket.com/scottsdale2019 or call 503.261.0555, ext. 217. (AZ)
Arizona Auction
Week Cranks Up
The collector-car world
abandons winter and travels to
sunny Scottsdale, AZ, where
Barrett-Jackson, RM Sotheby’s,
Bonhams, Gooding & Co.,
Russo and Steele, Worldwide
Auctioneers and Silver Auctions
Arizona roll out top-notch cars
for auction from January 10
through January 20. Check out
our Arizona Insider’s Guide
(packaged with this issue) and
“Crossing the Block” on p. 30.
(AZ)
Steal Some Summer
at Cavallino 28
January ice and snow put most of the
collector-car world on ice, but Florida’s Palm
Beach motors on underneath the neverending
sun. End the pain and steal some
summer at the 26th Cavallino Classic from
January 23 to 27. Cavallino jams a Concorso
d’Eleganza on the lawn at The Breakers
Palm Beach and other events into the long
weekend. The five days of fun end with
Classic Sports Sunday at the Mar-a-Lago
Club. This year’s Classic Sports Sunday
celebrates Bentley. www.cavallino.com (FL)
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JANUARY CALENDAR
8–17 Dakar Rally, Peru;
www.dakar.com
10–13 Autosport International,
Birmingham,
U.K.; www.autosportsinternational.com
14–27 North American
International Auto Show,
Detroit, MI; www.naias.
com
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You Write We Read
All letters are subject to editing. Please address correspondence to SCM, P.O. Box 4797, Portland, OR 97208.
Fax 503.253.2234, e-mail: youwrite@sportscarmarket.com
My recollection of the Lotus sponsor was that it was a petroleum company
Essex Petroleum, Lotus
and “It’s a Doozy”
To the Editor:
I was reading your
“Affordable Classic” column on
the Lotus Esprit Turbo in the
September 2018 issue (p. 66),
and one sentence immediately
got my attention. Referring to the
Essex Turbo Esprit, “The car’s
chrome-sided livery was a tie-in
with Lotus’ then-F1 sponsor
Essex Wire.”
I’m old enough to remember
Essex Wire as a motorsport
sponsor. They are best known for
their private team of Ford GT40s
in the 1960s. My recollection
of the Lotus sponsor was that
it was a petroleum company. A
trip through my library proved
fruitless.
Then I decided to check the
Internet (remember, I’m old). In
a few clicks, I found the Essex
Overseas Petroleum Corporation.
They sponsored the Lotus F1
team. The company’s owner
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was a gentleman by the name
of David Thieme, who was
suspected of fraud and jailed in
Switzerland in 1981.
The company and the Lotus
sponsorship ended soon afterward.
All of this has nothing to do
with Lotus or the Esprit, but I
felt it was necessary to set the
record straight. I can’t get over
that it’s generally accepted that
the saying, “It’s a Doozy” is
derived from the Duesenberg
automobile. The thought of the
creation of a new myth caused
me to write. I’ve been unable to
stem the flow on the Duesenberg
fable, but maybe I can nip this
one in the bud.
Thanks. I feel much better. —
Dean Welti, Broad Brook, CT
Executive Editor Chester
Allen responds: Dean, we’re
glad you feel better. We’re
also glad for your enthusiasm
for facts and for old cars. I’m
old enough to remember dial
phones in phone booths. I was
in Los Angeles recently, and I
spotted two pay dial phones in a
little alcove. I stopped and took
photos.
More Lotus Esprit Love
and Information
To the Editor:
Paul Hardiman’s excellent
column on the Lotus Esprit
models (September 2018,
“Affordable Classic,” p. 66) was
very welcome.
As a longtime owner of a
1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit, I feel
these cars do not get much attention
these days — despite being
able to match or exceed Ferrari
308 performance.
Details about the early mod-
els usually trip up writers, so I
was not surprised to find some
minor inaccuracies. These are:
(1) Originally, the S1 and S2
cars were sold in the U.S. They
had the 907 engine and neither
was a turbo model.
(2) The S2.2 and S3 were not
U.S. models; these had the nonturbo
912 engine.
(3) The Essex Turbo Esprit
was also not exported to the U.S.;
it had the 210-bhp 910 engine.
(4) The first turbo model
exported to the U.S. was denoted
simply as the Lotus Turbo
Esprit; it also had the type 910
engine with 210 bhp and was a
wet-sump car. — Dave Munroe,
via email
Improving SCM’s Car
Profiles
To the Editor:
As a longtime subscriber to
the print edition of Sports Car
Market, let me say that I love
your magazine. I subscribe to
two other car magazines, but
your issues are what I look
forward to the most!
I have a question that has
been on my mind for quite some
time: In your excellent vehicle
profile articles, how come the ve-
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You WriAd Indexte We Read
1995 Ferrari 512M .......................................................86
2019 SCM Tour .........................................................159
Aerovault ...................................................................133
Alan Taylor Company, Inc ..........................................99
Arkonik ........................................................................65
Aston Martin of New England ..................................117
Auto Kennel ...............................................................157
Automotive Restorations Inc.....................................137
Autosport Designs Inc .................................................23
Avant Garde Collection .............................................141
AZ Jet Center Event ...................................................66
Barrett-Jackson ............................................. 8–9, 31, 39
Bennett Law Office ...................................................140
Boca Raton Concours ................................................121
Bonhams / UK ........................................................... 4-5
Cars, Inc. ......................................................................47
Centerline Alfa Parts..................................................107
Champion Motors ......................................................135
Charles Prince Classic Cars.........................................37
Chequered Flag International ....................................103
Chubb Personal Risk Services ....................................35
Classic Showcase.................................................. 44–45
CMC Classic Model Cars..........................................147
Copley Motorcars ..................................................18, 36
Diecasm LLC /Automodello .....................................139
Dobson Motorsport....................................................146
Dr. Beasley’s ..............................................................141
Dragone Classic Motorcars Inc. ..................................67
Drive Toward a Cure .................................................131
Driversource Houston LLC .................................. 26–27
European Collectibles................................................113
Fantasy Junction ................................................... 28–29
Fourintune Garage Inc ...............................................143
Frank Dale & Stepsons ................................................63
G. Potter King, Inc.............................................. 93, 123
Gaswerks Garage .......................................................152
Girardo & Co ...............................................................33
Gooding & Company ............................................17, 19
Grundy Insurance ........................................................77
Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc. ........................................159
Hamann Classic Cars, LLC ................................ 59, 145
Heacock Classic ........................................................183
Heritage Classics .........................................................95
Huntingridge Motors Inc. ..........................................151
Hyman, LTD ......................................................... 14–15
Intercity Lines ..............................................................55
Italian Design And Racing ........................................165
JC Taylor ....................................................................129
JJ Best Banc & Co .....................................................169
Kevin Kay Restorations ..............................................16
Kidston .........................................................................21
Leake Auction Company .............................................87
Legendary Motorcar Company .................................149
LicensePlates.tv .........................................................104
Lory Lockwood .........................................................153
Luxury Brokers International ......................................12
Luxury Lease Partners, LLC .......................................51
MBP Motorcars .........................................................139
McCollister’s Auto Transport ......................................57
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center ...................................41
Mershon’s World Of Cars..........................................143
Michael Furman Photographer....................................97
Motorcar Classics ......................................................101
Northwest European ..................................................114
Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions ..............................49
Park Place LTD ..........................................................115
Passport Transport .....................................................109
Paul Russell and Company........................................133
Pendine ......................................................................119
Putnam Leasing .........................................................184
Reliable Carriers ..........................................................91
Restore A Tag, LLC ...................................................143
RM Sotheby’s ............................................................6–7
RMD bvba ...................................................................61
Russo and Steele LLC .....................................10–11, 13
SCM at Retromobile ..................................................161
SCM’s 2019 Scottsdale Insider’s Seminar ................171
Scott Grundfor Company ..........................................150
Sicktoiz ......................................................................127
Sports Car Market......................................................163
Steve Austin’s Great Vacations .................................107
Streetworks Exotics .....................................................50
Symbolic International ................................................25
The Creative Workshop ...............................................53
The Stable, Ltd. .........................................................105
The Werk Shop ..........................................................112
Tony Labella Classic Cars .........................................148
Torque Classic Cars .....................................................43
TYCTA ......................................................................157
Vermont Barns ...........................................................147
Vintage Motors of Sarasota .......................................155
Vintage Rallies ...........................................................135
Watchworks ...............................................................170
WeatherTech ..............................................................111
Welsh Enterprises, Inc. ..............................................145
West Coast Classics, LLC .........................................151
White Post Restorations ............................................149
Worldwide Group ......................................................2–3
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FIVA ID cards are required for entry into most European
historic-car events such as the Mille Miglia and Concorso
d’Eleganza Villa d’Este — and a growing number of North
American events
hicle’s condition rating (e.g. 2+)
is not included in the articles?
It would be really helpful
when reading the profiles to
know this information, as the
Comps section of the articles
includes that information, but
unless you know on which page
of the magazine you can find the
auction result for said vehicle,
you don’t have a way of comparing
the condition/selling price of
the profiled vehicle to the Comps
found in the article.
It’s not too difficult to find the
auction results in the magazine,
but I’ve discovered a couple of
times that sometimes the profiled
vehicle is not covered in any of
the auction results, meaning you
may never know its condition
rating; for example, the 1968
Ford Bronco profile on pages
82–83 in the August 2018 issue.
I cannot find an auction result
elsewhere in the issue that tells
me its condition rating/number.
Is it possible to add the ve-
hicles’ condition rating/number
to the profile articles?
Many thanks for your time
and for your fantastic magazine!
— Mark Miller, via email
Executive Editor Chester
Allen responds: Mark, simple
ideas are often the best, and your
idea is terrific. Going forward,
we’ll start putting the condition
rating for profile cars in the
Details box. Many thanks for
your suggestion!
One Definition of
Originality Already Exists
To the Editor:
A letter from Allan Lydon
(August 2018, “You Write,” p.
40) suggests that SCM make
a concerted effort to create a
consensus on what defines a car
as original.
Such criteria already exist.
As expected, there is no simple
answer, but there are definitions
for degrees of originality. FIVA
(Fédération Internationale des
Véhicules Anciens, www.fiva.
org) is an international federation
of historical-vehicle organizations
that inspects and issues an ID
card for a car. Criteria include:
• That the car is at least 30
years old.
it
• That
is preserved
and
maintained in a historically
correct condition.
• That it is not used as a means
of daily transport.
• That it is therefore a part of
our technical and cultural
heritage.
FIVA ID cards are required
for entry into most European
historic-car events such as the
Mille Miglia and Concorso
d’Eleganza Villa d’Este — and
a growing number of North
American events. The ID card
is issued with a category rating
ranging from A1 (Standard,
Authentic) to C4 (Reproduction,
Rebuilt) depending on a regulated
rigorous inspection from a
FIVA scrutineer. The categories
deemed acceptable at any event
are determined by the event
organizers.
The FIVA representative in
North America is HVA (Historic
Vehicle Association, www.
historicvehicle.org), with 375,000
members. HVA administers the
issuing of FIVA ID cards, among
many other historic-car-related
undertakings. I am a FIVA
scrutineer.
I hope you find this informa-
tive. — Oliver Collins, Toronto,
Canada ♦
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Courtesy Bill Rothermel
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Time Pieces by Paul Hardiman
A Limited-Edition Clock from BRM V16 Pistons and Rods
Editor’s note: Paul Hardiman is
taking a guest drive on “Time Pieces”
this month, with this story about a
very unique clock. Alex Hofberg will
be back in the February issue.
We mostly remember the BRM V16
engine for its ignominious failure on
the start line of its first race — a Daily
Express non-championship event at
Silverstone in 1950, when a driveshaft
joint broke under Raymond Sommer.
The innovative, fiendishly com-
plicated 4-cam V16 engine made immense
power — reputedly up to 600
bhp at 12,000 rpm from just 1,488 cc
— but it was tricky to handle, thanks
to a wildly rising supercharger boost.
Later, the cars were made reliable —
and even won races — just in time to
become obsolete as Formula One rules
changed in 1954
The BRM Type 15 Chassis 1 lives
at England’s National Motor Museum,
Beaulieu, and its BRM V16 has occasionally
been run for the public.
Although it’s tiny, it sounds like pair of Top Fuelers
burning out on mescaline. Its 135-degree vee angle
is unusual, but its rather more terrifying feature is
that its power curve rises exponentially thanks to
the aircraft-style two-stage axial-flow supercharger,
whose boost rises sharply with revs — to a maximum
of a scary 70 psi or so.
This is okay for aircraft engines, which run at a
steady speed, but not race-car engines. This one idles
at 3,500 rpm and needs 7,000 on the clock just to pull
away — and power almost doubles between 9,000
and maximum rpm.
By 2014, oil fumes from the crankcase breathers
signaled that the motor was getting rather tired,
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and the decision was made to have
it rebuilt at Hall & Hall, the world’s
leading V16 expert. Hall & Hall looks
after all those V16 engines that still
exist — and has even made new ones.
Funding to rebuild the BRM V16
initially came from the Goodwood
Revival Beneficiary Charity, but the
National Motor Museum Trust, the
charitable organization operating
from Beaulieu that owns the car, hit
on the idea of raising extra money by
having the tiny pistons and conrods
made into time pieces and sold.
This was entrusted to TMB Art
Details
Production date: 1950/2018
Best place to display one: On the
mantelpiece — or in the workshop
above your BRM V16 if you are lucky
enough to own one.
Ratings for modern version
(
is best):
Rarity:
Durability:
Parts/service availability:
Cool factor:
Web: www.beaulieu.co.uk or email
BRMClock@beaulieu.co.uk
Metal, which specializes in creating
unique pieces from salvaged parts
of aircraft and important cars. The
Swiss-made clocks, by Christopher
Ward, have faces that mimic the BRM
Type 15’s gauges. The small clocks
are set into the big end of the numbered
connecting rods. The piston and
rod are connected to a domed brass
gudgeon pin, which is mounted on a
brass and polished-hardwood base.
More important to the enthusiast, Hall & Hall
didn’t completely clean off the pistons, which have
a faint glaze of oil and carbon from use — plus wear
marks attesting to their 68 years in service. So there’s
the thrill of handling something that’s been inside
this historic motor to hell — or 12,000 rpm — and
back, including finishing 5th at the 1951 British
Grand Prix.
The pistons are truly tiny at less than two inches
across, which puts them in chainsaw territory.
Just 14 will be produced for sale, and each sells
for £6,000 including VAT (around $9,600 all in).
Seven of the 14 have already been sold.
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In Miniature by Marshall Buck
I have a long list of favorite automobiles,
1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante
and once again, I present another in miniature
form. The Bugatti Atalante also seems to be
on the favorite lists of several model makers.
Many of these wonderful cars have been modeled
in scales from tiny 1:87 up to very big 1:8.
The prices range from under $75 to over $25k.
The latest maker to offer up a few Atalante
models is Ilario Chiera. The model shown is
one of his brand-new 1:18-scale, hand-built,
limited-edition pieces. Ilario produces a varied
range of highly detailed classic cars in 1:43 and
1:18 scales. All are true limited editions, and
they are superb.
The Type 57SC Atalante model in this
striking two-tone
black-and-yellow
scheme replicates
s/n 57562 as it
was when new —
and
Model Details
Production date: 2018
Quantity: About 50 black-andyellow
s/n 57562, 30 all-black
s/n 57523, 40 blue-and-cream
s/n 57523
SCM rating:
(
is best)
Overall quality:
Authenticity:
Overall value:
Web: www.ilario.com
as
today.
restored
Ilario
offers two other Atalante versions — original
and restored variations of s/n 57523. These are
curbside models (no opening parts). The overall
quality, detailing and level of fit and finish are
much finer than seen from most model companies
these days. Additionally, each model comes
mounted on a leather-covered base with fitted
Speaking Volumes by Mark Wigginton
Jim Clark: The Best of the Best by David Tremayne, 520 pages,
Evro Publishing, $79.93 (Amazon)
Each of us creates a handful of crystalline
memories — perfectly clear images of where you
were and what you were doing at the moment history
was made.
For me the sharpest is the April morning in
1968 when I opened the Los Angeles Times, at the
family breakfast table, to learn Jim Clark had died.
At age 16, mortality was a vague concept,
but Clark’s death in a Formula 2 event at the
Hockenheimring hit me like no other. It speaks to
the power of Clark’s persona, his unassailable skill
and so much more.
David Tremayne is unquestionably the right
journalist and author to undertake a biography of
Clark. He started working on the book nearly two
decades ago, and it now joins the superb biographies
of Enzo Ferrari (by Luca Dal Monte) and
Reid Railton (by Karl Ludvigsen), making 2018 a
special year for readers.
Clark, for many, still stands atop the podium of
historic Grand Prix drivers, with Senna, Fangio,
Schumacher, Villeneuve, Hamilton and more jostling
for the step next to him.
As Dario Franchitti says in the forward to Jim
Clark: The Best of the Best, “I’ve always had the
impression that with him it was a case not of ‘Why
am I so quick?’ but ‘Why is everyone else so slow?’”
His list of accomplishments is long, with eight F1 “Grand Slams” (Pole,
win, fastest lap, lead every lap), and a record number of laps led during a season
(71.47%). Overall he won 25 Grands Prix in 73 starts, an astounding 34%.
The portrait Tremayne paints of the gentleman farmer and racer Jim Clark
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is one of a grounded, private, normal kind of guy — not a
diva — in a sport that too often rewards complete, utter selfishness.
In Tremayne’s telling, there
are few who worked with or knew
him who didn’t respect his skills
or his character. Jim Clark was
simply the best of the best.
Provenance:
Decades of research and in-
terviews move this to the top of
the stack of earlier attempts to tell
Clark’s story.
Fit and finish:
Filled with beautiful images,
the coffee-table-sized book lets
quiet design support the text.
Drivability:
In a year of superb automo-
tive biographies coming off the
presses, David Tremayne has
written one of the best. The book
is filled to the brim with stories
that he weaves into a readable,
impressive look at the life of the
racer whose skills and accomplishments
had his competitors
seeing him as their leader, their aspiration. Tremayne has 50
books to his credit and decades of covering Formula One, and
he brings not just his knowledge but impressive style to this
important biography. Jim Clark: The Best of the Best is a joy,
from first page to last. ♦
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acrylic cover. This is excellent presentation.
Model highlights are the high-gloss paint, excellent
chrome, numerous perfectly fitted parts, wonderful interior
detail, beautifully simulated carpeting, wood dash with
separate gauges, bezels, and glass and wood trim around door
and rear windows. Priced at $700 to $825, depending on the
dealer. ♦
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Affordable Classic 1962–67 Triumph Spitfire
A Survivor Worth Exploring
The Triumph Spitfire is cheap to buy and cheap to fix. It won’t set the asphalt
on fire. Still, this is a pretty, fun car
by Mark Wigginton
1967 Triumph Spitfire Mark II convertible, sold at the 2012 Branson auction for $10,530
M
uscle cars dominated my Southern California high-school parking lot at the
end of the 1960s.
There were Mustangs, Camaros and even the odd Road Runner. Then
there were my friends, tweed caps and all, with our Sprites, TR3s and
MGAs. There was even a Mini. We were too young for briar pipes, but we could
dream, couldn’t we?
But for some reason there were no Triumph Spitfires. So I never sat in one in period,
and only saw a few. Then, later, I often saw them at the races.
Flash forward almost 50 years, and there are still survivors out there, which would
make them a classic by definition — and currently at a price point worth exploring.
Like most of the sports cars of the era, the Triumph Spitfire started as a parts-bin raid
and design exercise sometime in the 1950s. Post-war Europe was beset with shortages
of materials, money and markets, and the first beast that had to be fed was the family
transportation segment — at the lowest possible
cost for a country digging out from the rubble.
Humble beginnings
and a great designer
So Triumph made a whole range of sedans in
the 1950s, including the Triumph Herald, which
was introduced in 1959. Because of factory issues,
the Herald wasn’t a unibody car. Instead, it had
a steel chassis with a bolted-on structure. After
he designed the Herald, Giovanni Michelotti was
asked to create a small sports car, using the same
chassis, slightly modified.
Design limitations included an 83-inch
wheelbase, the 1,147-cc 4-cylinder engine in a
strengthened backbone version of the Herald
chassis — and the same front and rear suspension
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Details
Years produced: Mark I, 1962–64; Mark II,
1964–67
Price when new: $2,200 ($18,000 adjusted
for inflation)
Number produced: Mark I, 45,753; Mark
II, 37,409
Current price range: $7,000 to $12,000
Pros: Handsome, fun to drive, plentiful parts
Cons: Rust, swing-axle handling, rust
Best place to drive one: Portland’s All-British
Field Meet on a sunny day
Worst place to drive one: On high-speed
sweepers or in the rain
A typical owner is: Thinking about stepping
up to a Morgan
bits from the Herald.
Michelotti’s handsome response to the quirky
Austin-Healey Sprite and lovely Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Spider was delivered in late 1960. This prototype featured
upgrades to the market competitor Sprite, with
front disc brakes, roll-up windows, locking outside door
handles and a locking trunk. Imagine the luxury!
After being delivered to England, the only prototype
was shoved in a corner and covered with a tarp, as cash
flow woes swamped Triumph, stopping innovation and
new models.
A new boss and a big hit
Leyland’s just-in-time takeover meant a new boss,
and that new boss discovered the Spitfire under the tarp.
Like a dream, he green-lighted it for production.
The motoring press gave the new Spitfire good re-
views, and it turned out that Triumph had more orders
than cars, especially in the U.S. market (which ultimately
took almost half of the cars).
From October 1962 through January of 1967,
Triumph produced more than 80,000 copies of the Mark
I and II. They moved on to sell 135,000 of the Mark
III and IV models, sporting revised bodywork and the
1,296-cc 4-banger.
The biggest gripe in period was the handling, thanks
to that swing-arm rear suspension (which wasn’t replaced
until the Mark IV). It could give a Spitfire driven
with aggression a surprising mid-corner shift from
understeer to hope-to-hell-I-can-catch-this as the rear
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ers to the $12,000 range for cars that are winning their local show-and-shine events.
Rust, rust and more rust
So what do you look for in a Spitfire? Considering they were pretty bare-bones
when new, with rubber mats and a top you had to build yourself every time you wanted
to put it up, there isn’t a wide range of options.
Oddly, heaters were optional, and went for an extra 13 pounds sterling.
The three keys to a bad Spitfire are rust, rust and rust.
The design decision to build the car off a modified Triumph Herald frame meant
the car was bolted to the frame in modules. While this allowed the Herald to be built
in factories around the world at a cheaper cost, it also meant the body sills were beefed
up and strong enough to support the structure.
The Spitfire followed this idea. But given the state of metallurgy midway through
1963 Triumph Spitfire Mark I convertible
axles tucked under. Cars with that swing-arm suspension
actually handle better with two people aboard,
since the weight helps keep the rear suspension where
it should be.
Not that you are going to go that fast in an early
Spitfire. It took around 17 seconds to get from a dead
stop to 60 mph with the 63-horsepower motor, and took
a long time to get to the top speed of 92 mph. On the
other hand, it got 30-plus miles per gallon.
The Spitfire market
As you look for your own Spitfire, you will quickly
learn that the earlier cars are much more rare — and
more valuable. Spitfires coming to live auctions are not
that common, which at the price point makes sense.
More often you find them in the online world, from
Bring a Trailer to eBay.
They tend to go from the $7,000 range for nice driv-
the last century, rust was a constant companion, and I’ve never seen an argument made
that rusty metal adds to torsional rigidity.
Then there are all the things that typically fail on a British car of this vintage (go
ahead, I’ll wait while you make your oil-spill and electrical-system-failure jokes), but
given the barely post-Industrial Age lack of complexity on the cars, most are easy to fix.
Pay particular attention to rear axle outer bearings. Replacement bumpers are
about as easy to find as a unicorn, but for the most part, the rest of the parts are easy
to source.
However, as Neil Young warbled, rust never sleeps, and it can become systemic and
too easy to hide behind paint. Floor pans are especially prone to go, as are the inner
and outer door sills.
So take your time, bring your magnet and screwdriver — and test everything.
Plenty of fun as well
That said, there are a lot of things to like about the Spitfire. It’s a handsome design,
and the pre-1968 cars are even nicer, as they don’t have the bigger bumpers and raised
ride height. These safety changes made later cars look much less elegant.
So on balance, the Spitfire news is good: Parts are plentiful, and most of the cars
coming up are already done. And in the great scheme of things in the collector-car world,
they are dirt cheap. ♦
January 2019
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Legal Files John Draneas
What Could Possibly Go Right?
Buying a car off the Internet is risky. Be smart and hire an expert to go over
the car
d sent the car to their best local repair shop, which
e exceptional work for them.
to take care of the repairs. Frank remembered, but
ion the pre-purchase explanation that the “minor”
k had been done “in-house.”
kept the dealer apprised of the repair progress
otos and invoices as the work progressed. All
fine until the end — when the final bill of over
0 was presented. That was met with complete
.
ow a Legal File
lack of responsiveness made clear to Frank that
become a Legal File. Frank contacted our office
Files John Draneas
What Could Possibly Go Right?
Buying a car off the Internet is risky. Be smart and hire an expert to go over
the car
d sent the car to their best local repair shop, which
e exceptional work for them.
to take care of the repairs. Frank remembered, but
ion the pre-purchase explanation that the “minor”
k had been done “in-house.”
kept the dealer apprised of the repair progress
otos and invoices as the work progressed. All
fine until the end — when the final bill of over
0 was presented. That was met with complete
.
ow a Legal File
lack of responsiveness made clear to Frank that
become a Legal File. Frank contacted our office
orsche
orsche was misrepresented in two ways:
hat the repairs had been made to a high standard
r was in exceptional overall condition.
hat the damage was described as minor — when it
nsive.
ow that extensive damage, no matter how “per-
ve been repaired, results in a very substantially
for the car. Like any astute SCM reader, Frank
purchased this car if he had known it had suffered
Don’t get stuck with a lemon from an online purchase
I
f you are a lawyer who works in the collector-car field, you get a
lot of clients who are disappointed with cars they purchased from
Internet ads.
They aren’t all stories with unhappy endings, but they are a
treasure trove of legal work.
A recent victim, “Frank,” purchased a Porsche 930 from a dealer
2,000 miles away. The Turbo looked perfect in the many photos on the
website, but Frank knew that little pictures can lie.
So he called the dealer and spent a lot of time talking to the sales-
man about the car. Frank is a very experienced car guy, and he knows
Porsches well. He asked all the right questions and got satisfactory answers
every time. He was told that there was minor repaint work done
on the tail, it was done in-house to a high standard, and the car was in
exceptional overall condition.
Instant surprise
When the Porsche rolled off the transporter, Frank noticed right
away that the taillight was hanging out. He then noticed some crash
damage behind it. He expected the damage to be relatively minor and
called the dealer.
The dealer was apologetic and agreed to pay for the repairs. So Frank
sent the Porsche to his favorite local body shop without any worries.
As the body shop got into the repair, they found more and more
trouble. Soon, they realized that the damage was quite extensive and
had been very poorly repaired. The right rear was bent downward 1.25
inches and shifted to the left by 1.5 inches.
That’s a lot of damage.
The story changes
Frank called the dealer several times, and he eventually spoke with
the owner. The owner expressed embarrassment about the poor repairs,
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egardless of its current condition.
We sent a stern demand letter, threatening legal action if the full
repair costs were not reimbursed.
The state can help
At our suggestion, Frank also filed a complaint with the dealer’s
state attorney general’s office.
Most states have consumer protection statutes that define such
misrepresentations as dealer fraud. These statutes usually allow the
consumer to recover his attorney fees — and often allow enhanced
damages.
In many cases, the state’s enforcement agency will assist in pursuit
of the claim. In this case, the attorney general’s office sent a second
demand letter to the dealer insisting on full reimbursement to avoid
fraud charges.
Pressure mounts
Simultaneous legal threats from a private lawyer and the attorney
general’s office exert a lot of pressure on a car dealer. This dealer certainly
felt the pressure — and succumbed to it in the end.
But instead of paying the claim, he ran off in the middle of the night.
At this writing, the dealer’s website is still up, but his telephone is disconnected.
Now what?
Dealer bonds
Car dealers are required to post a bond to protect the public against
this sort of fraud.
When a customer has an unsatisfied claim against a car dealer, he
can make a claim against the bonding company. The bonding company
is required to satisfy the claim — up to the maximum liability amount
of the bond. The bonding company then has to chase after the dealer to
get back the money it put out on the claim.
Unfortunately, there are two problems with this process.
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First, the required bond amount is often quite small in relation to the
amount of money in a collector-car transaction. In this particular case,
it was only $20,000.
Second, bonds are generally subject to a first-come, first-served
rule. The first claim gets paid in full before the second claim gets paid
anything. Once the bond is exhausted, subsequent claimants get nothing.
It is unusual for a business to go broke over a single claim, especially
such a relatively small one. We doubted that we were the only claimant,
and we expected to find that other claimants had already exhausted the
bond. We were not surprised when that turned out to be correct.
A happier story
At about the same time, a first-time collector-car buyer contacted
our office. He had located a Jaguar E-type Series I convertible for sale
on the opposite end of the country. He had spoken with the seller at
length, felt very comfortable with him, and liked the numerous photographs
of the car that had been provided.
He had agreed to pay a market-correct price for the car, which was
fine if the car was in the condition represented.
While our buyer thought this was a fair price, he recognized that it
was a lot of money for him, and he didn’t want to get cheated.
This is smart thinking.
So he called our office for advice on the transaction (even smarter),
and actually took our advice (refreshing!). He located a marque-expert
inspector close to the seller, who inspected the car and gave him a detailed
report that confirmed the condition of the Jaguar as being the
same as described.
So he bought it.
Straight to the shop
Since I was on a roll, I went for the whole enchilada and told this
smart buyer this: “Look, I know you can’t wait to get into this car and
drive it, but I strongly suggest that you be extra patient and send the car
directly to an experienced Jaguar shop for a good once-over. These are
50-year-old cars, and even when they pass inspection, they may still not
be completely right. You want your first drive to be perfect.”
I was surprised when he said, “Okay, where should I send it?” I rec-
ommended Ed Grayson’s Consolidated Auto Works, my go-to Jaguar
shop. Ed went through the car and fixed a few little things. Those little
fixes made the car a lot better. The buyer is now thoroughly enjoying his
first vintage-car experience.
As an aside: Do you think our publisher reads his own magazine?
Eyes make the difference
To reconcile these two stories, we only have to recognize that there
is no substitute for laying experienced eyes on a car.
Pictures just don’t tell the story. You have to actually look at the car,
and it really helps a lot if you know what you’re looking at.
By far, the best strategy is to be present when your expert inspects
the car before you buy it. That way, you not only see it for yourself and
verify that it is, for example, the correct shade of red, but you also get
the chance to discuss findings with the expert in real time.
Things that look weird to either of you can be pointed out and ad-
dressed, and the chance for a surprise is minimized. Further, discussing
one thing often leads to identifying other things that merit discussion.
Of course, it isn’t always practical for you to be there in person, but
at least try to be on the other end of a smart phone if you can.
Almost anything is better than relying on photographs on a com-
puter screen. ♦
JOHN DRANEAS is an attorney in Oregon. His comments are general
in nature and are not intended to substitute for consultation with an
attorney. He can be reached through www.draneaslaw.com.
January 2019
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Unconventional Wisdom Donald Osborne
A Fleeting Chance at the Impossible
The Auto e Moto d’Epoca Padova show offers rare relics — for the quick
and bold
A vision appears
Parts are the first draw for me, and this year — as al-
ways — I was able to find every small item on the list of
must-haves for the old Italians in my California garage.
Also on hand were items I had never seen before or never
imagined might be available.
As I walked through the halls prior to the show open-
ing, I spied something quite extraordinary in a tall, lit
showcase. I did a double-take as my jaw solidly dropped to
the floor. There before me was an original-period Abarth
twin-carburetor intake manifold for the Alfa Romeo 1900
Super.
That was rare enough, but mounted to the manifold
were a pair of correct Weber carburetors. I thought I had
seen a vision from the other side. What a perfect addition
this setup would make to my 1957 1900 Super. Now, I had
to dare ask the price. The answer was a substantial, but not
outrageous, €6,000 (about $6,868).
You’ve got to be quick
Such an item was not on my shopping list, and I began
Another magnificent event for your bucket list
M
y October pilgrimage to the Auto e Moto d’Epoca Padova
show marked my 10th visit to the mecca of all things
Italian, vintage and motor-driven. Held in the vast halls
— and spaces in between them — at the Fiera di Padova
exhibition center, it is a highlight of my year on so many levels for so
many reasons.
This year’s show was held under the theme “Live the Passion for the
Cars of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” Connecting with the passion
of people of all levels of experience, age, interests and nationality is first
and foremost in my pursuit of the work and the pleasure I derive from
living in a world of cars.
At Padova, the show contains a near-perfect blend and balance. Parts
vendors fill two complete halls plus the area alongside them. Models,
vintage photos and art tempt from booths, tables and cases. Dealers and
private sellers offer dozens of cars I could imagine in my own garage.
Manufacturers are a major feature of the event, and they do an ad-
mirable job of integrating their classic support programs with showcasing
their latest offerings and
leveraging brand heritage.
Motorsport is the blood
in the veins of all Italian-car
enthusiasts, and this year’s
show contained a special
feature on the World Rally
Championship. On hand
alongside historic rally
cars was two-time World
Champion Miki Biasion. It
is hard to believe that he was
celebrating the 30th anniversary
of his first championship,
driving the Lancia Integrale.
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to sweat the rationalization of making the purchase. My
gut said, “When you find the un-findable, buy it!” My head
said, “Yes, but you need lots of other things a lot more…”
I then took the next step of mentioning the parts to a few
friends to get their opinions.
Overwhelmingly they opined, “Go for it — when are
you going to find that again?” It brought to mind a favorite Italian word
— “introvabile” Literally, it means “scarce,” but it really means, “When
you find it, the price will be ridiculous.” In this case, it was not cheap
— but it wasn’t robbery.
In the end, a Higher Power resolved it. When I returned to the show
the next morning, other parts occupied the space in the case. The setup
had been sold before the end of the previous day. Acceptance is a big
part of visiting a show like Padova, because you can’t go home with
everything.
That proved doubly true during the Bonhams auction at the show.
Two examples of rare Alfa Romeo
In their second sale at the Fiera, Bonhams had on offer a rare 1949
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlina by Pinin Farina. This immensely
characterful and imposing sedan was very original and had presence
for days. I fell madly in love with it. It is not, however, on its way to
California, as neither I nor any other bidder in the room went high
enough to win it.
Further evidence of
The ones that got away: an original-period Abarth twin-carburetor intake manifold for an
Alfa Romeo 1900 Super, mounted with two Weber carburetors (left), and a rare 1949 Alfa
Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlina by Pinin Farina
the magic of Auto e Moto
d’Epoca Padova is that while
I’ve only ever seen three of
these cars, there were two on
offer in the fair. In addition
to the Bonhams car, Mario
Righini had another on his
stand. It is an experience
only to be found in this most
magical of shows. You must
put this on your list — it is an
extraordinary expression of
true passion. ♦
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Drivers Ed Paul Hageman
A Specialized Market
The challenge with valuing modified cars is that so much of the perceived
value is in the personalization
Heavily modified cars
For me, the hardest market to pinpoint has always
been that for heavily modified cars. For the sake of this
article I’m going to use Porsches as an example, as I often
do, but the basic parameters can easily apply to anything,
including 1930s Fords, old Bentleys, Jag XKs or even
2018 Jeep Wranglers.
In terms of Porsche, we have the Outlaw 356 or Hot
Rod 911, and these loose categories can include anything
from an enthusiast modifying a 356 at home to a 964
re-engineered at Singer. Some of the more recognizable
names in the Porsche world, in addition to Singer, include
Rod Emory, John Willhoit, Magnus Walker, RWB and
RUF — individuals or outfits that modify Porsches in
some fashion. These are brands, and brands have value.
The distinct challenge with valuing modified cars,
Perhaps the ultimate value formula for outlaws is simply “to each his own”
S
everal months back, a friend asked me to inspect a 356 Outlaw
for him.
A pre-purchase inspection isn’t an unusual request for me,
but I generally look at largely original or faithfully restored cars.
The Outlaw presented me with a whole new challenge — understanding
the valuation (and so as not to aggravate readers, I should tell you now
that I still don’t have a clear answer).
Before accepting, I made it clear that specials weren’t really my
thing. As I’m sure you’ve gleaned from a number of previous articles,
I’m a purist when it comes to the presentation of cars — the more original,
the better.
I know some readers won’t see eye to eye with me on this, but, for
example, if a car was produced with bumpers, I much prefer to see
it with bumpers. The same goes for bumperettes or even overriders.
While I do prefer simplicity, I often feel that things are amiss when
something is missing.
There are obvious exceptions, but I find it rare that even period-
correct options enhance a car’s aesthetic. I strongly feel that cars look
best in a purer form, void of spotlights, badges, spare-tire covers and
so on.
Auto modifications are as old as cars
But that is just my personal opinion, and we’ve had automobile ac-
cessories as long as we’ve had the automobile, so there’s obviously an
audience for them. If we consider the coachbuilt era, personalization
was a paramount concept — nearly everything could be specified to
order. Hot rods, for example, have been a staple of the hobby for decades.
There is something inherent in car culture that makes us want to
change and modify cars. We’re humans — we want to leave our mark.
And I completely understand those sentiments. Much like with a home,
you want to make it yours. Whether it’s just the need for personalization
or to fit a particular purpose, minor modifications are commonplace.
Most of the more common and easily reversible modifications, such
as disc-brake upgrades, have little effect on the value of a car. In some
instances, reversible modifications can be seen as a value-add.
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however, is that so much of the perceived value is in
the personalization. The general rule with hot rods is
that you’ll spend a fortune building one, but you have
little chance of recouping the expense if you go to sell it.
Ultimately, the next guy won’t necessarily see eye to eye
on how it was built.
Much like a restoration project, it’s not always reasonable
to factor in the cost of having the work done, particu-
larly when comparable examples sell for less than the total investment.
What can play a role, however, is replacement cost.
With regard to price, we often say, “You couldn’t restore it for that,”
and that’s usually the sign of a good buy.
When value is a personal opinion
But when it comes to specials the second-hand market is trickier to
sort out. The value, often, is in the eye of the beholder. And in today’s
market, we’re all so much more concerned with what the car will bring
When it comes to specials, the second-hand
market is trickier to sort out. The value, often,
is in the eye of the beholder. And in today’s
market, we’re all so much more concerned
with what the car will bring if we choose to
sell it. In the case of a special, that’s a very
hard question to answer.
if we choose to sell it. In the case of a special, that’s a very hard question
to answer. While most 356 B or C coupes remain shy of the $100,000
mark, the build cost of an Outlaw like the one I inspected could be two
or three times that figure — so in determining market value, you might
be picking a number anywhere in between.
As warned, I don’t have a real answer to the predicament — I might
just be the wrong guy to ask. What I can say is this: After inspecting
the 356 Emory Outlaw, I was very impressed by the car. Given the
uniqueness and performance of this 356, I completely understand the
premium paid.
Specials seem to contradict today’s car market. These days we’re so
focused on purity and originality — and the need to collect cars that
perform financially.
There’s honesty to specials (which is something I never thought I’d
say). They express genuine passion — often with little worry for the
financial ramifications. ♦
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Feature The SCM Interview / Amanda Gutierrez
Training for the Future
Amanda Gutierrez found an unlikely career path in helping foster the next
generation to carry the torch of automotive history
by Chester Allen
you were an undergraduate?
When I was an undergraduate, I wasn’t sure what
I was going to do with my business degree! Perhaps
that’s what attracted me to this program: These
students are so serious about this field that it’s difficult
to not share their enthusiasm. The biggest surprise for
me came early on when I went to my first car show: the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance! I had no idea of the
vast opportunities in the automotive world for young
people and the industry’s need for new talent.
How many students are in the McPherson
Auto Restoration program right now? How do
students gain admission to the program?
We have about 160 students in the program.
Students apply to the college, and once accepted by the
college, they submit a portfolio of their work for the
faculty to review for acceptance into the program.
class of students arrive on campus?
I meet with first-year students early in their arrival
Students and staff with McPherson College Auto Restoration program at Pebble Beach 2018.
Pictured are Ben Falconer (from left), Xander Lehn, Greg Elvin, advisory board member
Wayne Carini, project director Brian Martin, vice president for Auto Restoration
Amanda Gutierrez, Alex Ramsier, Lucas Jez, and McPherson President Michael Schneider
ration. SCM first met Amanda at Pebble Beach a few years ago, and she often shows
up at major concours. She doesn’t bring a car to show off — she brings students to
see the future. She’s this month’s SCM Interview.
A
You lead a program that has a huge impact on the collector-car
world. How did you find yourself in this position? How long have
you been with McPherson College?
My relationship with McPherson College began in 1995, when I worked in the
advancement office as a fundraiser for a few years. But my connection to the restoration
program didn’t begin until I returned to the college in 2009. As I got to know our
faculty and students in that program, I became highly motivated to connect them to
the larger industry. The president of the college recognized that it would be a good
match for me and moved me into this position. Nothing makes me happier than seeing
our students graduate with meaningful careers ahead of them
When did the Auto Restoration program get started?
The program started in 1976, when a local entrepreneur, Gaines “Smokey” Billue,
approached the college about teaching students how to restore cars. He donated a
collection of cars and set up a trust to help fund the program. The vision was important
— to pass on these skills and an understanding of automotive heritage — but
they couldn’t have expected it to become what it is today.
What has been your biggest surprise since you joined the program?
Did you ever see yourself running a program like this when
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manda Gutierrez didn’t grow up in the old-car world. But she, as vice
president of McPherson College’s famous Historic Automotive Restoration
program, now helps guide the future of the next generation of car restorers,
historians and scholars. McPherson awards bachelor’s degrees in car resto-
to campus. You can see the ones who are ambitious and
enthusiastic, but I also know there are some that will
take a while to find their place. So when I see them on
campus — either on a visit day or once they are here as
a student — I think about the possibility each one has if
they step up.
program didn’t exist?
It’s possible that they would be at another college
studying something by default, not because they care
about it. I really believe our degree gives them an
adaptability for their life and career that they can’t find
anywhere else. And that comes from bachelor’s degree
experience and concurrently taking their core courses
along with their restoration track.
What do you hope every student gets from
the program? What is McPherson’s long-
term goal for the program?
Whatever touchpoint to the automotive world a stu-
dent brings — maybe they like hot rods, or NASCAR,
or cars from the 1950s — I hope that they gain a
broad appreciation of the evolution of the automobile.
Understanding the impact of the car on culture, society,
and technology really underscores its significance and
gives a depth to their studies across disciplines.
The next big goal we have in front of us is the
frame-off restoration of a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S
cabriolet. This project is going to encompass what
defines our bachelor’s degree: craftsmanship, communication,
historical research and documentation, critical
thinking and problem solving. And we want to take that
car, restored by students, to compete at Pebble Beach.
It’s not about getting there fast. It’s about excellence
and education.
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Where would your students be if this
What do you think when you see a new
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program?
As a nonprofit, private institution, there is always
need. There are three key areas we highlight: Tools and
equipment — with 160 students, items get worn or broken,
and we need to keep the shop areas well equipped.
Scholarships — gifts to our annual scholarship fund
help students afford their education. Automobiles —
we can’t accept every vehicle that comes our way, but
we do have a list of kinds of cars we’d like to have in
the shop and help build our collection.
graduates have
trouble getting
a job after earning
a bachelor’s
degree. What
is it like to see
Some college
How can car collectors support your
Do you have a favorite car?
This is the worst question! My answer changes all the time. So today I’m going to
go with a 1955 Jaguar XK 140 MC that I recently saw on a road rally. It’s a beauty.
Vocational and technical programs have vanished from many
high schools. Do you think your new students would be better
prepared for your program if they had auto shop in high school? Do
you think McPherson helps students who missed out on technical
training and a job path in high school?
Over the last decade, we’ve definitely seen a change in the skill set students bring
“I had no idea of the vast opportunities in
the automotive world for young people —
and the industry’s need for new talent.”
your students graduate and get jobs?
In May, 98% of our graduates had jobs in the field
before they walked across the stage to get their diploma.
Of those, 86% had at least one internship while
a student. That makes me proud because they are doing
work that matters to them and to the industry.
forward?
Right now I’m very focused on my work at
What are your professional goals going
McPherson College with this program. I used to think my
career path would always stay in higher education, but the
car changed that for me. I’m not sure where that will lead.
from high school. The new students with the most experience have learned alongside
a family member or mentor — or they’ve been lucky enough to come from a high
school that still has an auto program. But if a
young person has a passion, we’ll help them develop
those skills. And the ones we’ve seen come
in — those who take their path seriously and go
out on internships, and practice their craft — can
turn out to be some of our stronger students.
What has been your best moment at McPherson?
There have been a lot, so I’m going with a recent one. Every year, we take students
to Pebble Beach. This year we took five students who had the opportunity to prepare
two cars from the preservation class for presentation on the field. Two of those students
researched the cars and presented to the judges. To see them demonstrate their skills so
competently and with such enthusiasm was a really great moment.
What question should I have asked you but didn’t?
Well, I’d like to make sure you know about our student-led car show on May 4,
2019. Our students work all year long to put on a fantastic show, with a wide variety
of marques and cars from all over the country. Last year we had 400 cars including a
1930 V16 Cadillac, a Shelby Cobra (CSX2409) and a 1929 Ford Model A that won the
Battle of the Builders at SEMA 2017. Adam Banks, one of our alums, had a big hand
in building that car. ♦
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Feature 2018 Radnor Hunt Concours
Elegant Even When Wet
Rainy weather couldn’t wash away the fun of the Radnor Hunt Concours
Story and photos by Bill Rothermel
Best in Show Sport went to Irwin Kroiz’s 1956
Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 roadster built for Harley
Earl’s son Jerome. It was GM’s first purpose-built and
factory-sponsored Corvette race car.
Equally significant was the Simeone Foundation
Automotive Museum’s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand
Sport (one of five built), which received a Radnor
Award in the Historic Race Car class.
Publisher Martin attended as a special guest of
honor and judge for the Sunday concours. He presented
the Spirit of Radnor Award to Edward and Rita Koch’s
1953 Nash-Healey Roadster, which also received a
Radnor Award in the European Style/American Power
class.
Oscar Davis’ stunning 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
California Spyder took home the Timeless Elegance
Award and Best in Class among Open Sports Cars.
Sean Kennedy’s 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Best in Show Sport: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 roadster, owned by Irwin Kroiz
M
Details
other Nature did her best to drown the 22nd Annual Radnor Hunt
Concours d’Elegance during the weekend of September 7–9.
For any concours, a year’s hard work and planning come down to
one day.
“Rain or shine, the show must go on,” said Michael Tillson, Radnor Hunt
Concours founder and chairman.
This year, Radnor, which typically invites 100 vehicles and an additional 50 mo-
torcycles, featured three special classes:
• Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles
• Fastbacks
• European Style/American Power — cars with exotic European styling and reliable
American V8 engines
Most Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners (many of whom tour their cars) braved the
weather, as did the majority of motorcycle exhibitors.
Worth getting wet
Even in the rain, Radnor is an exceptional experience.
All the cars and owners are there by invitation, and each car is
selected to provide an educational and aesthetic experience. You
are compelled to stop and examine each car, as they all are so
interesting and tell so much about
their eras. Most owners are willing
to share the history of their cars.
With only 100 cars in the field,
Plan ahead: The next Radnor Hunt
Concours d’Elegance is scheduled
for September 6–8, 2019
Where: Radnor Hunt Club,
826 Providence Road,
Malvern, PA 19355
Number of entries: 100 cars and
50 motorcycles
Cost: $50 to attend the concours.
There are also ticket packages
that include a special lunch, gala
dinner and other features. See
the website for a complete list
of options
Web: www.radnorconcours.org
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there is time to see every car and
learn a great deal.
The result is a relaxing — yet
exciting — day with special cars
and outstanding car people.
Awards and rewards
Best in Show Concours was
presented to Forrest McClain’s
1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 4-door
saloon by Gurney Nutting. The car
was originally built for “Bentley
Boy” Woolf Barnato.
LWB Touring Limousine by H.J. Mulliner won Best in
Class for Rolls-Royce Post-War.
Jonathan Lee’s 1926 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Sports
Tourer by Vanden Plas won Bentley Best in Class.
James Harris’ handsome 1960 AC Greyhound
coupe, one of just 80 produced, was awarded Best in
Class in Fastbacks — European.
Loren Hulber’s beautifully restored 1949 Cadillac
Series 62 Club Coupe was the Fastbacks — American,
Best in Class honoree.
Peter Boyle’s unique 1959 OSCA/Fiat 1185 Touring
coupe prototype designed by Michelotti was a double
award winner, receiving Best in Class Debutante and
Closed Sports Car awards.
Mike Tillson presented the Chairman’s Award to the
1965 Apollo 5000GT owned by Jack E. Triplett.
“Thanks to all our sponsors, car owners, volunteers
and guests who came out to brave the challenging
weather,” Tillson said. “Your loyalty, support and
perseverance have made for a memorable concours
indeed!” ♦
Sean Kennedy’s 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine by H.J. Mulliner
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Feature VW Treffen
From Washington to Mexico
in a Volkswagen Caravan
The 20th Annual VW Treffen journeys down the West Coast
in old, slow VW vans, Beetles and Karmann Ghias
Story and photos by Jeff Zurschmeide
Sean Maynard
Big Sur and a Volkswagen bus drafting party
T
he big yellow sticker on the back of one vintage VW van reads, “Hills are Hard.”
Nevertheless, that old microbus and about 30 others successfully arrived at
the Mexican border on the last weekend of July 2018, completing a coastal-road
trip that began 10 days previously in Port Angeles, WA. The border-to-border
event is known as the VW Treffen (“to meet” in German), and it takes place every year.
“I’ve had this vehicle for 42 years,” said Charlie Garcia of Vancouver, WA.
Garcia’s 1964 bus is clean and well kept, devoid of the layers of bumper stickers that
serve as ersatz composite bodywork on some of the participating vehicles.
“There aren’t many opportunities to drive these old vintage vehicles now, and this
trip is kind of a way to recapture that era when you took these things out and just drove
and camped, and saw America,” Garcia said.
Nothing to sign, nothing to pay
The Treffen is open to any rear-engine VW vehicle. It’s organized — for lack of a
less-precise term — by Andre Toselli and Dave Buck of Airhead Parts in Ventura, CA.
“We have close to double the number of cars that I was expecting,” Toselli said.
“We don’t know in advance because we don’t do pre-registration. We don’t do any
sign-ups. There’s no fees, or anything.”
Toselli and Buck said they don’t care whether someone joins the trip for 10 miles
or 10 days. Enthusiasts join up along the way, and peel off when their personal path
diverges.
“We left breakfast in Coos Bay with 72 vehicles,” Buck says. “We had 115 at
Crescent City and 150-plus in Ventura.”
Most of the vehicles are survivors, showing the scars and stickers of a long life on
the road. But among the rusty Westfalias and a smattering of Beetles and Karmann
Ghias, the trained eye can spot a few older rarities.
Burt Reif and his daughter Katy
drove their show-quality 21-window
Samba van from their home in
Portland, OR.
“I’ve had it for 36 years and it just
turned 300,000 miles,” Reif said.
“And I put 200,000 of those miles on it
myself. I didn’t pay $100,000 for it, so
I’m not afraid to drive it.”
VW support
Volkswagen of America was there,
Hills are hard, and providing reading material
on the back is a thoughtful courtesy
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too, with an immaculate Samba and a
Karmann Ghia convertible. VW has
supported the event physically and
A celebration at Friendship Park, where the U.S./Mexican
border meets the Pacific Ocean
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The 300,000-mile, 21-window Samba bus driven by Burt Reif
and his daughter Katy
financially for several years.
“We provide sponsorship dollars to help the organiz-
ers,” said VW’s Sean Maynard. “Then we bring some
cars and an experienced mechanic for the whole 1,700
miles.”
The closing ceremonies of the event were held at
Friendship Park, where the U.S./Mexican border meets
the Pacific Ocean. Hundreds of VWs turned up for the
party — along with enough spectators to pack the venue.
“It’s a rolling car show,” Buck said. “Nothing happens
at a museum. Here, it’s life, it’s people, and it’s stories.
It’s their kids, their dogs. We don’t see each other for a
year, and when we do it’s back to this. It’s really cool.”
You can learn more about the VW Treffen at www.
facebook.com/Hwy1Treffen. ♦
Sean Maynard
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FERRARI: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe, p. 70
ENGLISH: 1934 Aston Martin 1½ Litre Mark II Short Chassis, p. 72
ETCETERINI: 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupe, p. 74
GERMAN: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3, p. 78
AMERICAN: 1909 Stanley Model Z Mountain Wagon, p. 80
RACE: 1956 Elva Mk 1/B Sports Racer, p. 82
NEXT GEN: 1997 Acura Integra Type R, p. 84
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina coupe; courtesy of Bonhams
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Ferrari Profile
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe
An astute buyer pays stunning money for a top-notch example of Ferrari’s
early efforts to combine performance and luxury
by Steve Ahlgrim
Details
Years produced: 1958–60
Number produced: 353
Original list price: $12,600
Current SCM Median Valuation: $643,000
Major service cost: $3,500
Distributor caps: $450 each
Chassis # location: Front frame tube
Engine # location: Right rear engine
mount
Club: Ferrari Club of America, Box 2488,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303
Web: www.ferrariclubofamerica.org
Alternatives: 1965–69 Aston Martin
DB6 coupe, 1955–58 Bentley SI
Continental, 1959–61 Jaguar XK 150
3.4, 1956–59 Porsche 356A Carrera
GT coupe
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
Chassis number: 1625GT
Engine number: 1625GT
• Matching-numbers car (chassis, engine, gearbox,
rear axle)
• Cognolato restored the car in the mid-2000s, and
the engine was done by Corrado Patella
• Winner of the Prix d’Élégance at the 2014 Zoute
Concours d’Élégance
produced model, can be seen as critically important,
although production of the first of the line — the 250
Europa, built from 1953 to 1954 — amounted to fewer
than 20.
True series production began with the arrival of
B
Pinin Farina’s “notchback” coupe, about 353 of which
were built between 1958 and 1960.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 22, sold for $1,137,943,
including buyer’s premium, at
Bonhams’ Zoute auction in Knokke-Heist, BEL, on
October 5, 2018.
In the October 1960 issue of Wheels magazine, Peter
Hall wonders, “But where, where on any road, any
country of the world is a true competitor of the sheer
simple beauty of Ferrari and the concept of its maker?”
He continued, “Without care for cost, with a supreme
indifference to the whims of petty people like his millionaire
customers, Enzo Ferrari simply builds the very
best sports cars that the great skill of his organization
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y the early 1960s, road-car production had
ceased to be a sideline for Ferrari and was seen
as vitally important to the company’s future
stability. Thus the 250, Ferrari’s first volume-
and his unmatched experience can produce.”
Before there were Paganis, McLarens, Lamborghinis
or the reconstituted Bugattis, Ferrari was the undisputed
king of the performance world. Maserati provided some
competition, and Mercedes or Aston could nip at their
heels, but Ferrari set the bar for race cars and GT cars.
In 1960, Ferrari had the 250 Testa Rossa, Dino 246 S
and the 250 SWB defending their honor in the sports-car
racing championship. In 1961, Phil Hill would win both
the Formula One Driver’s and Constructor’s championships.
The 250 Tour de France had recently been retired
and the 250 GTO was just two years away.
In the showrooms, the 250 Boano had recently been
replaced with the 250 GT Pinin Farina series for the
luxury buyer, with the 250 SWB and the 250 California
filling the needs of the sporting client.
To avoid confusion, note that Pininfarina was known
as Pinin Farina until 1961.
The 250 GTE was the 2+2 offering, and the 400
Superamerica coupe and cabriolet were available for
Ferrari’s top clients.
These cars were built without compromise to the
desires of Enzo Ferrari. He handpicked who got his
race cars, and if he felt you were not up to the task of
defending his honor, you didn’t get a car. The GT cars
were built to his likes, and he liked performance over
glitz. You were expected to like the car the way it was
built — for Enzo knew what was best.
Time has shown him to be right, as the Ferraris built
in this era are some of the most sought-after and valuable
cars on the planet.
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina coupe
Lot 147, s/n 1745GT
Condition 1
Sold at $720,000
RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL, 3/10/18
SCM# 6863778
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II cabriolet
Lot 62, s/n 2039GT
Condition 1-
Sold at $1,682,500
Bonhams, Quail Lodge, Carmel, CA,
8/24/18
SCM# 6877309
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series II coupe
Lot 342, s/n 1567GT
Condition 2+
Sold at $786,279
Bonhams, Chichester, U.K., 7/13/18
SCM# 6874954
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Courtesy of Bonhams
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The 250 GT Pinin Farina coupe
The 250 Pinin Farina coupe offered its owner acceleration and top
speed that neared the levels of Ferrari’s race cars — but in a more
luxurious Grand Touring setting. The car offered comfortable seating,
leather covering on the upper and lower dash and a leather-covered
center tunnel, and the finest carpeting.
I recently had an opportunity to ferry a 250 Pinin Farina from our
showroom to a local shop. I’m sure it’s been over two decades since I’ve
driven one, and I was surprised how well the car drove. The last time
The 250 Pinin Farina coupe offered its owner
acceleration and top speed that neared the
levels of Ferrari’s race cars — but in a more
luxurious Grand Touring setting.
I drove one, my comparison was to Ferrari’s modern offerings, and
against them it didn’t stand up well.
This time I judged it for what it was in the period, and it exceeded
my expectations.
Ferrari first and foremost is an engine, and the 250 engine is flaw-
less. The engine purrs at idle and accelerates smoothly and without
hesitation or stumble. There is plenty of torque to get off the line as it
builds smoothly as the revs increase. By today’s standards, the power is
a little anemic, but in the day it was outstanding.
Taking off the line is effortless, as the clutch catches strong and
even. The pedal pressure is low enough to be unnoticed. The shifter is
positioned directly above the gearbox, so the shift is smooth and direct.
It’s not hard to beat the synchro, so I found myself double-clutching
for the first time in years, which added a touch of nostalgia and participation
missing from modern cars.
The 250 GT Pinin Farina cars have a relatively long wheelbase.
Matched with the Ferrari suspension, the car was quite comfortable on
the road — but a little less desirable in the corners. A bit more brakes
would be nice, but they are adequate considering the era.
The steering wheel seems immense by today’s standards. The size
makes the manual steering quite manageable, but it also impedes visibility.
A short driver has to look through the wheel rather than over it.
As this is the worst feature of the car, I can easily give it a pass.
Always in flux
The 250 Pinin Farina coupes and cabriolets were built in the infancy
of Ferrari series production. The cars were a work in progress and
evolved significantly during their production.
The early Pinin Farina coupes were fitted with an inside-plug engine
— the spark plugs were on the carburetor side on this version of the
250 engine. The later cars featured the improved outside plug — spark
plugs on the outside of the head. Early cars had a 4-speed transmission,
drum brakes and lever shock absorbers. At about chassis number 1500,
the cars were upgraded to disc brakes, tube shocks and an overdrive
transmission. Chassis number 1500 equates to about the 750th Ferrari
built, which shows how early the PF coupes were in Ferrari history.
Bonhams’ car was a late car with all the final updates. It had a good
history and had been restored at some of the top Italian Ferrari specialists.
Ferrari certified the car with one of their Classiche Red Books.
The chestnut-with-beige color combination couldn’t be more elegant.
There was nothing short of a pope’s blessing that could make it a more
desirable 250 GT Pinin Farina coupe.
Hot bidding
The bidders enthusiastically responded to the car, pushing the price
to well over the estimate and to a currency-adjusted record level.
Assuming the seller was the long-term owner, he or she had done
everything possible to achieve maximum value and was properly rewarded.
The buyer got a top late-series example in ready-to-go condition.
The buyer paid dearly for this fine car — but had to be pleased
with the purchase. The seller came out on top, but the buyer should
have no regrets. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Bonhams.)
$1,250,000
$1,000,000
$750,000
$715,000
$500,000
$445,051
$250,000
$0
January 2019
2013
1960 Ferrari 250 GT PF Coupe
2014
2015
2016
$693,450
High Auction Sales for the Past Five Years
$1,160,471
$924,000
This sale:
$1,137,943
2017
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English Profile
1934 Aston Martin 1½ Litre Mark II
Short Chassis
This car looks a lot like an Ulster, drives a lot like an Ulster, but it’s much
cheaper than an Ulster
by Paul Hardiman
Details
Years produced: 1934–35
Number produced: 61 short-chassis Mk IIs
Original list price: $2,500
Current SCM Median Valuation: $232,788
Chassis # location: On scuttle plate
Engine # location: On engine mount
Club: Aston Martin Owners Club, Drayton
St Leonard, Oxfordshire, U.K.
OX10 7BG, +44 1865 400400
Web: www.amoc.org
Alternatives: 1929–33 Alfa Romeo 6C
1750, 1932–33 MG F-type Magna,
1934–35 Riley MPH/Sprite
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
Chassis number: E4438S
Engine number: E4438S
M
anufactured by Robert Bamford and Lionel
Martin, the first Aston-Martins (the hyphen
is correct for the period) rapidly established
a reputation for high performance and
sporting prowess in the years immediately following
The Great War.
Unfortunately, the management’s concentration on
motor sport, while accruing invaluable publicity, distracted
it from the business of manufacturing cars for
sale, the result being just 50 or so sold by 1925 when
the company underwent the first of what would be many
changes of ownership.
The foundations were laid for the commencement
of proper series production with the formation of Aston
Martin Motors Ltd. in 1926 under the stewardship
of Augustus “Bert” Bertelli and William Renwick.
Bertelli was an experienced automobile engineer, having
designed cars for Enfield-Allday, and an engine of
his design — an overhead-camshaft 4-cylinder of 1,492
cc — powered the new 11.9-hp Aston. Built at the firm’s
new Feltham works, the first new-generation 1½-liter
Aston Martins were displayed at the 1927 London Motor
Show at Olympia. These new Astons were available on
long and short chassis, the former being reserved for
saloons and tourers and the latter for the sports models.
The early 1930s was a period of economic recession,
and with sales of expensive quality cars falling off,
some serious rethinking had to be done at Feltham. The
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prudent decision was taken to redesign the International
chassis using proprietary components to reduce cost.
A Laycock gearbox was adopted, mounted in-unit
with the engine, while the worm rear axle, which had
never been completely satisfactory, was replaced by an
ENV spiral bevel. There was a redesigned chassis frame
and many other modifications resulting in what was virtually
a new car, although it carried the same coachwork
and was sold as the New International.
The original line-up of what would become known as
the 2nd Series did not last long. The New International
and 2-seater Le Mans disappeared from the range before
the end of 1932. That year’s Motor Show had ushered in
the more familiar Le Mans 2/4-seater, which was also
available on the long chassis as the Le Mans Special
4-seater.
By this time, the chassis numbers were being suf-
fixed “S” or “L” depending on wheelbase length (8 feet,
7 inches and 10 feet respectively).
Introduced in 1934, the replacement Mark II model
sported a new, stronger chassis and a revised engine with
counterbalanced crankshaft. Short- and long-wheelbase
versions were built, the latter available with stylish
4-seater sports saloon coachwork by Enrico Bertelli.
The car offered here is on the highly desirable short
chassis shared with the Ulster competition model. Both
the chassis and engine are numbered E4438S.
Bertelli-era Aston Martins were never common,
1935 Aston Martin Ulster (Works car)
Lot 323,s/n LM19
Condition 2-
Sold at $4,581,922
Bonhams, Chichester, U.K., 6/26/15
SCM# 265790
Sports Car Market
1929 Aston Martin 1½ Litre Sports Model
Lot 295, s/n ST18,
Condition 3
Sold at $268,373
Bonhams, Chichester, U.K., 9/9/17
SCM# 6852348
1935 Aston Martin Ulster
Lot 339, s/n A5537U
Condition 3+
Sold at $2,151,765
Bonhams, Paris, FRA 2/8/17
SCM# 6820069
Courtesy of Bonhams
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even when new, since annual production at that time was
counted in tens rather than hundreds. Robust and durable
thoroughbreds, they are highly sought-after today, and this
example warrants the closest inspection.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 233, sold for $344,124,
including buyer’s premium, at
Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival sale in Chichester, U.K., on
September 8, 2018.
The short-chassis Mk II was the model that sired the
1934 Team Cars, which really put Aston Martin on the map
— and from them came the legendary Ulster.
The racers used the same chassis and the same basic
engine as the Mk II, although they were fitted with lighter
bodywork.
There were 31 Ulsters built, 10 of them Works racers,
and the whereabouts of 28 are still known. Prices start at
about $2 million, with Works racers double that — although
a customer car did dip down to $1.4 million at Bonhams’
Goodwood auction in September 2015 (SCM# 266845).
So our subject car is practically an Ulster, as it has the same chassis
and an Ulster-spec engine, so it must look a great value at a sixth of
the price.
Not quite. It’s all about what is fashionable — rather like the co-
nundrum between 1973 and 1974 Porsche RS 2.7s. Just because the
Porsche chassis number starts 911360 instead of 911460, it multiplies
the value threefold even though the hardware — and weight — is near
identical, aside from the bumpers.
While Ulsters are scarce — especially the Works cars — there
were rather more Mk IIs built. A total of 137 were built, made up of
61 2/4-seater short-chassis cars, plus 52 four-seaters, of which seven
were drophead coupes, and 24 of the stylish sports saloons by Enrico
Bertelli, all on the longer 10-foot chassis.
The Mark II cars still feature motorcycle front fenders that turn with
the wheels, but the distinctive and easily identifiable feature of the
Mark II is its chrome radiator shell with thermostatically controlled
shutters rather than the mesh on the Ulsters.
Our subject Mark II
This car was certainly up to scratch with no needs. For the past 20
years, it has been in Holland, and according to its AMOC Register
entry, it underwent a total rebuild there in 1989/1990, shortly afterwards
winning its class at the Stanway Concours.
In 2012, the engine was rebuilt at Ecurie Bertelli to Ulster specifica-
tion, which means about 85 hp instead of 73.
So it goes like an Ulster, drives like one — and even looks the part.
But an Ulster it is not, and collectors tend to be picky about such things.
The massive difference in price comes down to period competition
provenance. Organizers of the world’s top historic events want the
“right” sort of cars, and they can afford to pick and choose.
Not a ticket to a big ride
John Polson, a Bonhams car specialist and pre-war expert, con-
signed this car and the last two Ulsters that Bonhams sold.
“The Ulster and the Mark II short chassis are extremely similar
mechanically and to drive, but there are several reasons for the difference
in value,” Polson said. “‘First of all, the pointed-tail Ulster is the
absolute archetypal pre-war Aston that did everything in-period and
a lot of winning, and as such is the hero car when a collector wants a
pre-war Aston.
“It may really only differ in the body, but that is the car everyone
lusts after. Very much connected with this is the level of eligibility of the
Ulster. As with most collectors’ cars, a large part of its value hangs on
its eligibility — what events it will get you into. Astons raced the Ulster
absolutely everywhere in-period and generally very successfully —
Mille Miglia, Le Mans, Targa — you name it, they were racing there.
“This is well illustrated by the value of the Mark II’s predecessor,
the Le Mans. One of these was run in the Mille Miglia in-period and
as such they are now eligible for this event, so their values are now
circa double that of the very similar short-chassis Mark II purely for
this reason.”
Polson concluded: “As such, the Mark II short chassis is good value,
but it is not the 1930s icon of Aston Martin history and it will not get
you into the big events — so there is logic to their relative values.”
Interestingly, the catalog claimed that this car had run twice in the
Mille Miglia retrospective before its restoration. In that event provenance
is all, which might have loaded the price slightly, as it was a
third higher than the last short-chassis Mk II at auction — the ex-Bill
Cosby car.
But even if the new owner doesn’t get lucky with another entry, the
price paid here will provide the same driving experience as an Ulster
at one-tenth the money. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Bonhams.)
High Auction Sales for the Past Five Years
$500,000
1934 Aston Martin 1½ Litre
$400,000
This sale:
$344,124
$300,000
$200,000
$156,971
$100,000
$0
January 2019
2013
2014
2015
N/A
2016
$264,000
$292,985
$268,373
2017
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Etceterini & Friends Profile
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS
Villa d’Este Coupe
This car might have brought a higher price if bidders had reviewed
the paperwork at the auction
by Donald Osborne
Details
Years produced: 1949–52
Number produced: 36
Original list price: About $10,000 in the
United States
Current SCM Median Valuation: $851,000
Tune-up cost: $1,150
Condition: 2
Chassis # location: Front frame cross
member
Engine # location: Intake side of block
Alternatives: 1935-39 Delahaye 135 MS,
1948-54 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport,
1952-55 Bentley R-type Continental
SCM Investment Grade: A
Comps
Chassis number: 915910
A
right-hand-drive car, like all Alfa Romeos
prior to the 1900 model, chassis 915910 was
completed with a Villa d’Este coupé body by
Carrozzeria Touring. It is believed to have
stayed in Sicily for most of its life, although its early
history is not known.
In 2006 the car was discovered in Sicily in barn-find
condition and purchased as a restoration project by the
previous owner, Mr. Dambacher.
Mr. Dambacher then commissioned a total restora-
tion with no expense spared, which was carried out at
Carrozzeria Grillo of Occhieppo Superiore, Italy, under
the supervision of Dipl. Ing. Klaus Kukuk of Overath,
Germany, a specialist in overseeing restorations. The
restoration cost €400,000. Details may be found in a
lengthy illustrated report on file compiled by Dipl Ing.
Kukuk (inspection recommended) and the car also
comes with old German registration and TüV papers,
and current Belgian registration documents.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 46, sold for $529,276
(€460,000, €1=$1.158) at Bonhams’
Zoute Sale in Knokke-Heist, BEL, on October 5, 2018.
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Villa d’Este is one of the
most beautiful automobiles ever created. Add to that its
superbly capable chassis, rarity and its passport into
any and all events across the globe, and the car’s appeal
is patently obvious. There were only 36 Villa d’Este
Alfas built and most have well-known histories. They
were expensive and very special cars when new, and
they were usually not left abandoned in fields or barns,
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although some certainly were.
A key to collecting, whatever the object, is the col-
lector’s access to information that can deepen connoisseurship.
It helps us all grow and increases our
appreciation of great objects, and it also allows us to
make more-informed decisions about our collecting
needs and requirements.
For those who collect for potential appreciation, such
information is vital.
Expert advice, opinion and judgment are available
all around. More than ever, a potential buyer is given
the opportunity to learn as much as they can before they
open their wallet. In researching this sale, it became
clear to me that to a great extent, this is a story of opportunity
lost — although curiously enough, it may not
have resulted in an anomalous price.
A car with a story
Apparently, our subject car became, at some point in
recent history, a Car With a Story.
Some suspected it was another car with the same
chassis number, and/or one with seeming anomalies in
body details — most notably a lower, more-tapered roof
with thicker C-pillars than seen on other Villa d’Este
examples. Our subject car’s lack of early history also
caused doubts about its veracity.
Two 6C gurus, one German, one Belgian, prepared
detailed reports on chassis 915910 to help prove its case
as the genuine article and to remove any questions that
hovered about the car. Bonhams clearly stated in its
catalog description that the German report was on file
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este
coupe
Lot 123, s/n 915882
Condition 2+
Sold at $878,080
RM Sotheby’s, Cernobbio, ITA, 5/23/15
SCM# 265888
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este
coupe
Lot 148, s/n 915910
Condition 2-
Not sold at $657,000
RM Sotheby’s, Paris, FRA, 2/3/16
SCM# 270543
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS coupe
Lot 253, s/n 915831
Condition 1-
Not sold at $440,000
RM Sotheby’s, Monterey, CA, 8/24/18
SCM# 6877345
Sports Car Market
Courtesy of Bonhams
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for viewing onsite at the sale, and I was told that the Belgian report
was also on hand.
I was also informed that apparently no one requested them.
While not quite as simple as making an Alfa SZ or TZ, a Carrozzeria
Touring body can be formed to grace the suitably shortened chassis of a
much-less-desirable variant. Today it seems quite amazing that anyone
would erase from history a 6C 2500 of any description, but there was a
time not long past when it was not only possible but also common.
Think of all
the Ferrari 250
GTE 2+2s that died to create replicas
of “sexier” 250 GTs.
With current values in the
$400,000 range for an average
GTE, it’s difficult to imagine
destroying one today, but back
when a “beater” could be had
for $50k, the attitude was different.
A dozen or more years ago
a 6C 2500 Freccia d’Oro at less
than $50,000 might have made a
tempting base for a Villa d’Este
re-creation, which would have
had a restored value of $400,000.
No two of the small group are identical. Variations are not only to be
expected, but two absolutely identical examples would be quite suspicious
indeed. Touring had no assembly line or stamped body pieces.
As a rare car, the price range of the Villa d’Este has been pretty
wide. In the past decade the best cars have gone from about $400,000
up to nearly $900,000. But the spread between examples with a fully
known history, well preserved or with an expert recent restoration and
those with needs or doubts has widened almost as much.
The bidders — and more im-
As a rare car, the price range of the
Villa d’Este has been pretty wide. In the past
decade the best cars have gone from about
$400,000 up to nearly $900,000.
But the spread between examples with a
fully known history, well preserved or with an
expert recent restoration and those
with needs or doubts has widened
almost as much.
The case for originality
The reports detailed the originality of the chassis-number stamping
— and pointed out old corrosion on the inner structure that is consistent
with undisturbed period construction.
As for the shape of the roof, all the Villa d’Este cars are artisan-built.
portantly, the potential bidders
— on this lot might have gone
higher with their bids had they
studied the documentation and
asked questions.
The evidence shows that this
car is clearly original and not a
reproduction.
That bidders failed to do their
homework didn’t keep this car
from selling in a range appropriate
for its condition. As an
entertaining event car in very
presentable
driver
condition,
chassis 915901 should deliver great joy to its new owner. If invitations
to and awards from leading international concours are sought, a thorough
freshening would be called for, and that comes at a price. While
the seller apparently lost money on this deal, the buyer may not have
to — if a new buyer is willing to take the time to read. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Bonhams.)
January 2019
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Etceterini & Friends Profile
The Cumberford Perspective
This Touring design showed the world that Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni
was a force
4
3
By Robert Cumbe
D
1
uring a visi
with Carlo
Felice Bian
Anderloni n
long before his death i
2003, the great design
told me that of all the c
he and Federico Form
had worked on, the si
most important one w
the “Villa d’Este” Alf
Romeo 6C 2500.
During the interwar
years, Touring had been
the undisputed leader of
Italian design houses,
famed for quality and innovation.
Founder Felice
Bianchi Anderloni died
in 1948, and his only son
was an unknown factor.
Winning at the 1949
rebirth of the Concorso
d’Eleganza at Lago
Como’s celebrated hotel,
this design persuaded
a skeptical automotive
world that the untested
heir to the legendary
carrozzeria was indeed
worthy of his heritage. It
clearly established that
Touring could — and
should — continue.
Some of this car’s
lines were the basis for
Ferrari’s 166 Touring
barchettas and coupes
that established Ferrari
as it is today, living on
road-car sales, not racing
winnings. The nearly
70-year-old proportions
are superb, generous
glazing promises comfort
and the indisputable aura
of superiority is why
the name Alfa Romeo is
still so well-loved today
— even after decades of
pedestrian economy-car
styling and dynamics. We
can all hope that today’s
front-engine, rear-drive
Alfas will prove to be as
successful as Touring’s
design was so long ago. ♦
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FRONT 3/4 VIEW
1 The tall, thin grille
became the new standard for
Alfa Romeo, after a series
of wider, rounder shapes
on earlier cars, although
Touring did propose a similar
solution in 1942. Others
took it up after Villa d’Este.
2 The swirling line that
appeared first on this 6C
2500 became an important
identity mark for subsequent
Ferrari (and AC Cobra) designs.
Highly original in the
transition period between
separate fender forms and
pontoon bodies.
3 The “speed streak”
ending just ahead of the
door is testimony to Touring
craftsmanship.
4 This windshield fits
the upper structure much
8
2
6
better than previous slightly
less-inclined veed glass
on Touring Alfa Romeo
3-window coupes.
5 Intrusion of the appliquéd
rear fender into the door
shows how far back in the
chassis the seats are placed.
6 Touring was well in ad-
vance of other Italian houses
in aerodynamics, as seen in
the large radius at the back
edge of the wheelwell.
REAR 3/4 VIEW
7 In the penury of the
immediate post-war period,
everyone had to make do
with simple round lenses.
8 The notchback configura-
tion of the roof emphasizes
the fact that this car was not
remotely intended for racing.
It’s a Touring touring car.
9
10
5
9 The rear-quarter light
greatly improves the sense
of space in the cockpit, and
allowed for longer glass and
longer-wheelbase 4–5-passenger
versions made only
for Switzerland.
10 The hood remained a
discrete volume with the
“catwalk” separating it from
the fender form running all
the way to the base of the
A-pillar. Again, a transitional
feature.
11 Touring was well known
for magnificent wheel covers.
These are highly crowned to
clear the knockoffs for wire
wheels, as on the magnificent
8C 2900 coupes made in the
late 1930s.
12 This line curving outward
from the trunk portion of
the body leads all the way
forward just below the side
glass sill and just above
a fender break line. It is
elegant and hard to execute,
but Touring magnificently
mastered the challenge.
INTERIOR VIEW
(see previous page)
Grand, yes. But this is
clearly a touring, not sporting,
Touring GT design. The
instruments located well out
of the driver’s sight lines,
a column shift, a parking
brake not particularly suited
to quick starts, what appears
to be cloth upholstery, and
an ashtray given pride of
place on top center of the
symmetrical instrument
panel all emphasize the daily
use intentions of the Villa
d’Este coupe.
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German Profile
Column Author
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
This car needs a lot of work, but the price paid will give the new owner
a spectacular ride
by Pierre Hedary
Details
Years produced: 1968–72
Number produced: 6,526
Original list price: $14,530 (1969)
Current SCM Median Valuation: $49,500
Major service: $1,450 (includes ignition
points and condenser, fuel filter, oil
service, valve adjustment and air filter)
Distributor cap: $18
Engine # location: On engine block behind
left cylinder head
Club: International M-100 group
Web: www.m-100.cc
Alternatives: 1966–69 Maserati
Quattroporte, 1972–73 Jaguar XJ12,
1975–80 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
Chassis number: 10901812003662
T
he 6.3 we are proud to offer recently received
extensive mechanical work, which was conducted
to bring an already well-preserved car to tip-top
shape. The drivetrain was an area of particular
focus for those involved in the project, and the engine
was taken out to be thoroughly overhauled. The transmission
was also treated to a similar procedure. With
both removed, it provided an opportunity to refinish the
engine compartment, and as such, a fresh coat of paint
was sprayed within. Furthermore, the air suspension
received considerable attention in conjunction with the
brakes. A stainless-steel exhaust was fitted.
Inside, the original Parchment-colored seats present
with an honest amount of wear and splendid patina. The
wood treatment on the dash was removed and refinished
to appear in as-new condition, and this truly adds to
the elegance of this Mercedes’ interior. Underfoot, new
floor mats were placed. Adding to the authenticity is a
fully functioning Becker radio.
Completing the stylish look of this large Teutonic
sedan is an uncharacteristically colorful exterior treatment
of Aqua Blue. This dashing color is clearly evocative
of the era in which it was produced and makes this
Mercedes a real standout.
The vehicle was purchased by its current owner 10
years ago and has been kept in good condition. Little is
known about the early history, but the roughly 83,000
miles on the odometer are reported to be original.
A preservation award won at the Misselwood
Concours all but confirms the quality of this truly special
automobile. A well-driving, mechanically sorted
example such as this will surely be an object of desire
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to anyone who is enthusiastic about comfortable, sound,
V8-powered super saloons. Now is the opportunity to
obtain an exemplary iconic Mercedes-Benz.
SCM Analysis This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
6.3, Lot 142, sold for $60,480, in-
cluding buyer’s premium, at Bonhams’ Simeone
Foundation Automotive Museum sale in Philadelphia,
PA, on October 8, 2018.
A full sorting of a 300SEL 6.3 (Mercedes chassis
code 109.018) is a frequently served menu item at Pierre
Hedary’s.
Often there are several of these beasts under our
care — usually with a considerable list of needs attached.
That doesn’t mean that the 300SEL 6.3 is fragile
— many soldier on despite decades of neglect. Still, the
mighty M100 V8 flogs the driveline like an industrial
1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
Lot 45, s/n 10901812002441
Condition 2
Sold at $126,500
Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL,
3/11/2017
SCM# 6827736
1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
Lot 20, s/n 10901812001721
Condition 3
Sold at $101,358
Artcurial, Paris, FRA, 10/15/2017
SCM# 6852301
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
Lot 41, s/n 10901812004898
Condition 1
Sold at $198,000
Gooding & Co., Pebble Beach, CA,
8/20/2016
SCM# 6804253
Sports Car Market
Courtesy of Bonhams
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side engine-compartment photo, appears untouched. While extensive
repairs to the air-suspension system are noted, that doesn’t mean that
it has been refurbished the right way.
For safety purposes, the airbags should be replaced every 15 years,
and they are readily available from Mercedes. The air suspension
should maintain its height ad infinitum. Otherwise, a leveling valve is
leaking down.
For immediate air-suspension diagnosis, spray the valves and fit-
tings with soapy water, so bubbles will show any major air leaks.
The front subframe mounts on these cars are frequently rotted, sub-
sequently detaching the subframe at its most critical mounting point. If
that doesn’t scare you, consider the fact that the subframe supports the
engine, transmission, front suspension and brakes.
If mounts begin to fail, you should remove the whole subframe and
jackhammer, and the air suspension systems have an interval where
they require service to ensure unquestionable reliability.
Unfortunately, while the auction catalog states that invoices abound
for major repairs on this 6.3, there are some critical details missing,
which I’m going to point out.
Functional? Sure! Fully sorted? Unlikely
The auction summary notes that the engine was overhauled and that
significant documentation of this W109’s mechanical work is provided.
I frequently have to evaluate W109s for clients, and the first question I
ask is, “Does the car’s mechanical appearance and function reflect the
claim of extensive service?”
I urge you to look at the photos. If you’re familiar with the W109, you
will likely agree with me that the surface details of the engine and its
components are sloppy.
Thus, while this 6.3 is functional, I will argue that there’s still plenty
of sorting left to do.
If this is really an 83,000-mile example, it should not have needed an
“overhaul” unless it was run out of oil, seriously overheated or parked
for decades with excessive moisture in the cylinders.
Timing-chain failure on these engines is uncommon, and even with
worn valves and leaky guides, they continue to run decently.
An oil leak from the back of a cylinder head will occasionally tor-
ment the owner of a poorly maintained car, but the M100 engine is
nearly indomitable.
Cut corners are painfully apparent
The exact reason why this engine was rebuilt is not mentioned. What
I see, however, are a number of obvious shortcuts that should have
been resolved during this extensive “overhaul.”
Here are some photographically supported examples:
The vacuum supply hose to the brake booster has been patched back
together. Such patchwork is unacceptable, as this problem could have
been rectified with a phone call to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.
How about the aging and poorly fabricated a/c hoses? This 6.3 also
features mismatched engine hardware, air-suspension compressor
belts from the local parts store, and clunky, generic American hose
clamps.
One would hope that if a qualified Mercedes specialist performed the
repairs, they wouldn’t have neglected so many details. You can’t entrust
your 6.3 to Goober Pyle and expect him to “get it right.”
These items might sound insignificant to you, but Mercedes-Benz afi-
cionados scrutinize these specific details. The signs of a well-preserved
example versus a W109 that has been haphazardly serviced are painfully
obvious under knowledgeable examination.
The judges at Misselwood probably never lifted the hood.
Someone get me a spray bottle!
Concerning the W109, the entire suspension and driveline are
among the most-neglected systems. In this case, no real information is
provided about how long the air suspension stays up, how old the bellows
are and whether the four air-suspension valves have been rebuilt.
Case in point, the main air-suspension valve, visible in the driver’s
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repair anything associated with it that needs to be addressed.
No photos of the underside or rear axle are present, creating another
gray area. The rear axle on the 6.3 was beefed up with an improved spider
gear housing, but the rear axle bearings and axle boot are the same
as any other W109. These components and any rubber parts should be
scrutinized at this age, especially on a 6.3.
Rare, sexy Parchment leather interior
Despite my disdain for this car’s mechanicals, the original finishes
cement its place in the market.
While most 6.3 buyers are looking for examples in black or silver,
lighter colors give this car a unique presence. It is equipped with a
desirable sunroof and retains what appears to be an original, gorgeous
Parchment leather interior.
All of these details make this car worth the $60,000 — even if more
mechanical needs remain to be discovered. The recent repair bills
likely had a minimal impact on the sales price, meaning that bidders
understood improvements were needed.
The still-developing 6.3 market
I am frequently asked about the values of low-compression 1970 and
later-model-year 6.3s compared to the high-compression examples
sold in the United States until the summer of 1969. Examples from 1968
and 1969 do not command a significant premium right now, but this
could change in the future.
High-compression cars have always appealed to W109 anoraks.
Eventually, this could translate to a tangible market effect.
If you’re considering the purchase of a 300SEL 6.3, you should also
consider the 300SEL 3.5 and 4.5, which are much easier W109s to live
with. The 6-cylinder 300SEL (I own one) is also a great car, but there
are nights when I miss my old 6.3.
Prices of these cars are working their way upward, and solid exam-
ples are no longer available for used S Class money. This example was
just barely well bought. However, the new owner may have to spend
another $25,000 to purge it of any remaining demons.
Yes, spending that money is well worth it. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Bonhams.)
$180,000
$210,000
High Auction Sales for the Past Five Years
$198,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
6.3 Sedan
$120,000
$150,000
$90,000
$60,000
$30,000
$0
$59,322
2013
N/A
2014
$41,800
2015
2016
2017
79
$126,500
This sale:
$60,480
as a pickup truck, and it’s believed that some pickups have been converted
to Mountain Wagons with new coachwork.
“Most of those are like Lincoln’s axe,” Leno joked. “It’s on its third
handle and fifth head. But it’s still Lincoln’s axe. To me it doesn’t really
matter because wood that’s a hundred years old, I’m not sure how
pliable that is. So the fact that you replace it with modern wood, if it’s
done properly, that’s okay.”
Raising a little steam in the market
According to the SCM Platinum Auction Database, the first recorded
auction sale of a Stanley in the six-figure range was in 2003 (SCM#
31055). Since then, prices have trended upwards, but the past few years
have seen several Stanleys (SCM# 271633) sell for about $50,000. The
thought they’d blow up.
“But once one or two of them hit Pebble Beach, they went nuts.”
Within that context, the subject sale seems like defensible money for
both buyer and seller.
Leno was quick to point out that there has never been a verified case
of a Stanley blowing up. The boilers are equipped with pressure-relief
valves, and even if the safety valve failed, the boiler would rupture
rather than explode.
A good price for a unique car
The car in question was not held out as original in every detail by
the seller, but it is a rare model with only one previously recorded
Mountain Wagon sale at auction (SCM# 256157). That was the alloriginal
car, and it sold for $209,000.
This sale price of $130,000 is consistent with top-shelf Stanley sales
of the past five years.
“If you buy a Stanley hoping to flip it, I have no idea what happens,”
Leno said. “A Stanley is different from other cars in that they reach a
price plateau and then they stay there. Then they go to the next plateau
and they just stay there. I don’t think it’s a car you would ever buy for
an investment. It’s one of the few cars where the joy is in the actual
operating of the car.”
Steaming along
The takeaway is that prices of Stanleys are not likely to move inde-
“A Stanley is different from other cars in that
they reach a price plateau and then they
stay there. Then they go to the next plateau
and they just stay there. I don’t think it’s a
car you would ever buy for an investment.
It’s one of the few cars where the joy is in
the actual operating of the car.”
— Jay Leno
most recent sale in the database (SCM# 6874604) is an unrestored 1917
Touring car that changed hands for $19,040.
“Steam cars have risen to this new level,” Leno said. “When I got
interested in them, they were $15,000 to $25,000 because the people
that wanted one couldn’t afford it. They were usually working guys
like boiler men, steam men or plumbers. The people that could afford a
steam car didn’t want them because they were frightened by them, and
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pendently of the market as a whole. With a comparatively small community
of collectors and buyers, the competition necessary to drive
prices up dramatically simply won’t be there. But prices are also not
likely to fall much, as these cars will always be interesting and collectible.
♦
(Introductory description courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.)
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Race Car Profile
1956 Elva Mk 1/B Sports Racer
This fast, fun and crude race car sold for crazy money. Did the buyer goof —
or are Elva values taking off?
by Thor Thorson
Details
Years produced: Mk 1, 1955; Mk 1/B,
1956–57
Number produced: Mk 1, 6; Mk 1/B,
roughly 14–25
Original list price: $3,000 to $3,500
Current SCM Median Valuation: $60,000
Cost per hour to race: $500
Chassis # location: Tag on frame tube in
engine compartment
Engine # location: Right front of block
Club: Elva Owners Club
Web: www.elva.com/elva-owners-club.
html
Alternatives: 1956–58 Lotus Eleven,
1955 Lotus Mk IX, 1956 Cooper T 39
“Bobtail”
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
Chassis number: 100B25
E
lva sports racers — designed by Frank Nichols
— enjoyed considerable success during the
1950s and 1960s on both sides of the Atlantic.
A Kentish garage owner, Nichols had commis-
sioned a Ford-engined special with which to go racing,
and the result, the CSM, was first seen in 1954.
Nichols put his next creation into production under
the name Elva. The Elva featured a simple, light and
rigid tubular chassis. Major departures from the CSM
were the Standard Ten-based front suspension of wishbones
and coil springs, and the engine, which was fitted
with an overhead-valve conversion designed by Nichols’
mechanic, Mac Witts. A live axle was retained at the
rear, located by a Panhard rod and trailing links. The
Elvas proved to be very competitive in U.K. club racing.
After six Mk 1 cars had been built, the Elva became
available for 1956 in Mk 1/B form with a streamlined
2-seater body (built in fiberglass by Falcon Shells,
an offshoot of Ashley Laminates) and the 1,098-cc
Coventry Climax FWA racing engine. Although fiberglass
would become almost universal for this kind of
low-volume production, its use by Elva at this time was
nothing less than pioneering. The other major change
made on the Mk 1/B was the adoption of Elva’s own
independent wishbone/coil spring front suspension.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 36, sold for $165,399,
including buyer’s premium, at
Bonhams’ Zoute Sale in Knokke-Heist, BEL, on October
5, 2018.
Although I write monthly about an incredible range of
racing cars, fundamentally I am an Elva guy.
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I have been racing Elva sports racers (Mk 6 and Mk
7) for over 30 years, I oversaw the acquisition of a collection
(now mostly dispersed) of every significant Elva
ever built, and I have personal experience with virtually
all of them.
The true ultimate anorak and guardian of the brand
is Roger Dunbar in the U.K., but I do know my way
around Elvas. So I feel qualified to make this sweeping
generalization: In its relatively short history, Elva grew
in expertise and sophistication to a point where it easily
matched Lotus and Brabham in sports racer design, and
evolved into the company that produced the customer
McLaren Can Am racers, but it did so from extremely
humble beginnings.
The Elva Mk 1, as represented in today’s subject car,
was the ultimate in humble beginnings.
From the beginning
Frank Nichols came out of World War II as a young
man with mechanical ambitions, and he soon established
the London Road Garage — a successful auto
repair and used-car dealership.
Automotive enthusiasm was growing in the early
post-war years, but austerity in Great Britain meant
that virtually nobody had any money. Ford of England
in those days sold the Prefect, a small sedan with an iron
1,172-cc flathead four for power, and it became the basis
for lots of “everyman” racing. In 1953, Ford upgraded
the car to the “100E” with an improved version of the
same engine that made a whopping 36 bhp.
Frank had attracted a small team of innovative mechanical
engineers, and “Mac” Witts came up with an
1956 Cooper T39 Bobtail racer
Lot 58, s/n N/A
Condition 2+
Not sold at $183,821
H&H Auctioneers, Duxford, U.K., 10/10/07
SCM# 47261
Sports Car Market
1956 Lotus Eleven Le Mans racer
Lot 80, s/n MK11210
Condition 2Sold
at $209,000
Bonhams, Carmel, CA, 8/14/15
SCM# 266092
1955 Lotus Mk IX racer
Lot 263, s/n 55SEB2
Condition 3
Sold at $182,789
Artcurial, Paris, FRA, 6/10/13
SCM# 225881
Courtesy of Bonhams
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“inlet over exhaust” conversion for the 100E that left the exhaust in the
block but moved the intake into the cylinder head, allowing far better
breathing and substantially improving the available horsepower.
Frank quickly began producing and selling this IOE conversion to
enthusiastic customers.
As opposed to Colin Chapman of Lotus and most of the other young
racing car entrepreneurs, Frank Nichols was not a racer himself. He
was primarily a businessman who saw an opportunity on the performance
side.
Nichols decided that an excellent way to promote this conversion
would be to build a racing car to demonstrate the engine. So he had
a friend build a one-off called the CSM. When the car did well, Frank
decided to get into the car construction business with a short run of an
improved version of the CSM.
London Road Garage (LRG) wasn’t a very inspiring name, so Frank
adapted a comment made by a friend watching the CSM perform: “Elle
va!” or “she goes” in French. Elva thus took its place in the ranks of
racing-car manufacturers.
Crude, cheap — and fast
The first cars were built in the London Road Garage, beside the
regular used-car business, and were decidedly crude. The frame was
a simple ladder arrangement using medium-diameter round tubing
with a smaller-diameter triangulated structure above it for strength
and rigidity. The drivetrain was adapted from the Ford Prefect, and
the entire front suspension with springs, shocks and steering was lifted
intact from a Standard Ten sedan and welded to the front of the frame
assembly.
We had a Mk 1 (#06), and the build quality, particularly the welding,
would have disappointed your high-school shop teacher.
Aluminum bodywork was standard for racers of this era, but Nichols
understood that price and delivery time were a huge concern in selling
cars. So after using a few alloy bodies, Elva hired Ashley Laminates
(later Falcon) to build a fiberglass shell using the alloy body as a mold.
The complete body was then fitted over and bolted onto the running
chassis. It was only a few bolts, so for any serious work, the easiest
solution was to unbolt and lift the entire body off the chassis. It didn’t
take 20 minutes. These cars were simple, crude and cheap, but also
effective. And the cars sold.
Enter the Mk 1/B
The initial expectations were not particularly high, so after supply-
ing a small number of cars, Elva realized that they were maybe on to
something. They proceeded to upgrade the whole situation, which is
where the Mk 1/B arrives.
Production was expanded into a second workshop — the back of a
neighboring fish-and-chips storefront — and the front suspension was
revisited.
Nichols had a proper fabricated front suspension with tubular
A-arms and coil-over shock/springs designed, incorporating a steering
box with better geometry. The Climax FW racing engine and a
BMC 4-speed transmission was offered as an alternate to the original
Ford with 3-speed of the earlier cars. Construction quality improved
markedly. This was the first step in Elva’s journey toward becoming a
serious constructor.
The next important event was when American racer Chuck Dietrich
discovered the Mk 1. He bought one and set himself up to be the U.S.
distributor, opening up a lucrative market.
Dietrich was a very competitive racer in his own right, and he ap-
preciated what he saw as Elva’s essential characteristics: It was good
enough and it was cheap. Chuck freely acknowledged that Lotus and
Cooper made better cars, but at about $3,000 in the U.S., the Mk 1 was
about half the cost of a Lotus, and a good driver could go play with
them and occasionally win. All of the Mk 1/Bs destined for the U.S.
carried Climax power.
Is it an Mk 1 or Mk 1/B?
Our subject car poses several irksome inconsistencies. The stated
history has it originally delivered to the U.S., and the chassis number
makes it one of the last Mk 1/Bs — built while Elva was starting on the
far more sophisticated Mk II.
At my request, Roger dug into his files and sent me a photograph
of our subject car’s chassis with its body off. The front suspension is
clearly production Standard sedan — not the later fabricated Mk 1/B
design. Roger is sure that his photo is of the correct car, and the Climax
engine and other details seem correct, so what is it, Mk 1 or Mk 1/B?
Far more bothersome is the price paid for the car.
While later Elvas soared in sophistication, competitiveness and
collectibility, the Mk 1s were really more of a home-built chassis with
a commercial body bolted on. They were not particularly good, had
no real competitive success, and nobody I know considers them to be
collectible.
Why someone would pay the sale price for our subject car is beyond
any of us. Roger recently sold one of the best Mk 1/Bs around for about
half the subject car’s price — and was pleased.
A few years back, I sold our Mk 1 (admittedly, with engine problems)
for $25k and was happy to do so. Something doesn’t add up here.
For lack of any good logical justification, I am stuck with conjecture.
The car had been offered before the auction with an ask of $170k, so it
seems someone thinks it should be worth the money.
Clearly, though, this buyer wasn’t conversant with the current mar-
ket. It is possible that the buyer was one of those automotive investment
funds and saw it as equivalent to and cheap compared with the $225k
and up required for a Lotus Eleven or Cooper.
If that is so, the Elva community should hope they are correct and
Elva values are skyrocketing. Otherwise, it was extremely well sold. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Bonhams.)
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Next Gen Profile
1997 Acura Integra Type R
This sale is a preview of how the market will value original, low-mileage
Japanese classics in the future
by William Weston
Details
Years produced: 1997–98, 2000–01
Numbers produced for U.S. market: 3,822
total, 320 in 1997
Original list price: $23,100
Current SCM Median Value: $44,140
Tune-up cost: $600
Distributor cap: $32.60
Chassis # location: Interior badge on
center console, driver’s side of the
dashboard near A-pillar
Engine # location: Stamped in the front
side of the engine block to the left of
the exhaust headers
Club: Integra Type R Club of America
Web: itrca.com
Alternatives: 2004–05 Volkswagen GTi
R32, 1995–99 BMW M3, 1998–2000
Subaru 2.5RS
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
Chassis number: JH4DC2313VS002862
T
his one-owner, unmodified 1997 Acura Integra
Type R is number 37 of the 320 made for the U.S.
market that year and has 1,191 actual miles.
It has its original Championship White paint,
and the interior is black suede with red stitching. The
Type R engine comes hand-ported by factory Acura tuners
to produce nearly 200 horsepower from the normally
aspirated 1.8-liter 4-cylinder VTEC engine.
These front-wheel-drive cars were outfitted with
several unique components, all with performance in
mind. A close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission was
used, and a limited-slip differential was added so both
front tires would pull at optimum traction. These cars
came with larger anti-lock brakes, larger sway bars and
additional body bracing to reduce body flex for better,
more consistent handling. This car comes with all of the
original purchase documentation and promotional items,
including the window sticker, bill of sale, unopened special
Type R key and spare key set. The original owner’s
manuals are in a leather Acura binder with a courtesy air
gauge and flashlight.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 372, sold for $63,800,
including buyer’s premium, at
Barrett-Jackson’s September 27–29, 2018, Las Vegas
Auction.
Honda had a very strong lineup of sports cars in the
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late 1990s. The NSX, Prelude and Integra all shared the
idea of “less is more.” This allowed for a greater focus
on the core design and quality in manufacturing. So
when Honda offered the Type R versions of their cars,
buyers knew that they were purchasing something really
special.
Those searching for a tuned driving experience in an
affordable package coveted the Type R Integra.
Honda/Acura offered more that just a little bit of extra
horsepower in the Type R cars. In fact, the Type R badge
assures you that every level of the car was assessed
and upgraded with the intent of increased handling and
speed.
Stiffer, faster and lighter
The body of the integra Type R was not only stiffer,
but it is also lighter than its base-model equivalent.
Eliminating the sunroof, rear windshield wiper, vanity
mirrors, an engine mount, cruise control, and reducing
weight in the dashboard insulation, the driveshaft
and the floor pans made for a lighter chassis even with
added chassis bracing. Additional bracing and thicker
sheet metal in the rear of all Type R Integras helped reduce
understeer for the front-wheel-drive platform and
brought the center of gravity toward the middle of the
chassis for increased handling.
Because of
1995 Acura NSX-T coupe
Lot 77, s/n JH4NA1185ST000105
Condition 3+
Sold at $77,000
Bonhams, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/18/18
SCM# 6858125
1997 Toyota Supra Turbo 15th
Anniversary coupe
Lot 626, s/n JT2DE82AXV0038228
Condition 3
Not sold at $25,000
Silver Auctions Arizona, Fort McDowell,
AZ, 3/30/18
SCM# 6867618
1995 BMW M3 Lightweight coupe
Lot 676, s/n WBSBF9321SEH07179
Condition 1-
SOLD at $121,000
this increased rigidity, the rear-wheel
Barrett-Jackson, Uncasville, CT, 6/20/18
SCM# 6872586
Sports Car Market
Courtesy of Barrett-Jackson
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bearing size was increased and a stiffer suspension was equipped with
shorter progressive springs.
Lighter wheels were wrapped with exclusively developed Bridgestone
tires that were also found on the Honda/Acura NSXs. Larger brakes
and a helical limited-slip differential complemented the additional tire
grip.
To make use of this additional handling performance, the B18C en-
gine that was found in every DC2 Integra received special attention to
increase the power and torque with a higher rpm.
Hand assembled and balanced, the B18C5 debuted with the highest
piston speed of any car engine in the world, including those found in
Formula One and IndyCar at the time.
With hand-polished intake and exhaust ports, a balanced rotating
assembly, lighter valves and high-compression pistons with a special
low-friction coating, the Honda engine was one of the most capable
naturally aspirated production engines of its time.
In the interior of Type Rs, red stitching on the seats and a few plaques
with Type R badging denoting the production number of the chassis
give the sense of driving a special offering from Acura.
At its introduction, $16,100 was all you needed for a base 1997
third-gen Integra, but for those wanting that extra attention to detail,
$23,100 would put you in the driver’s seat of one of the most capable
naturally aspirated front-wheel-drive cars ever.
This DC2 Integra Type R
Looking at recently sold Type R Integras, the $63,800 price for our
subject Integra Type R has raised the ceiling for pristine-condition
examples.
Recent sales of U.S.-market Type R Integras range from $20,000 to
the $40,750 example with over 58,000 miles that sold in June 2018.
In comparison to recent sales, the $63,800 price for this 1997 Type R
was a steal. Why? Simply put, finding another comparable low-mileage
example will be almost impossible.
The original owners of these cars bought them to drive, so the only
other examples with such low mileage are probably in a Japanese
museum.
However, Integra Type Rs with mileage over 20,000 have risen in
value over the past few years, as the chassis aged and became harder
to find in an unmodified state.
The cultural context of late-1990s Japanese cars
The culture of modifying cars for increased performance was well
established with domestic cars in the United States, but it had only just
started for Japanese imports in the early 1990s.
Modified Japanese cars have gained more traction over the years,
as importers and aftermarket tuners brought over products for the
American market.
Couple this onslaught of parts with a massive wave of tuner culture
pouring from Japan into the U.S. Movies, games, magazines and the
Internet opened Americans’ eyes to the world of Japanese aftermarket
parts and tuner cars.
Many younger U.S. enthusiasts were inspired to modify their
Japanese cars to copy Japanese tuner culture. Over the years, an
Over the years, an increasing number of
Japanese cars have been modified, which
diminished the number of original examples
on the streets.
increasing number of Japanese cars have been modified, which diminished
the number of original examples on the streets.
Even with the Type R additions to the Integra, upgrading was a
no-brainer for many owners. Because the Honda Civic was the base
car for the Integra, upgrading performance was easy and affordable.
Aftermarket companies had been supporting Honda and Civics for
years.
Quality aftermarket tuners such as Mugen (pronounced moo-gun),
Spoon Sports, Toda Racing and J’s Racing heavily supported the
Integra. With this incredible diversity in parts to choose from, modifying
for speed, handling and style could be achieved in countless variations.
This promoted the culture of modifying, as it is a way to express
oneself — much like with clothing.
Originality and low miles a winning combination
We are at the point where used Japanese enthusiast cars from the
late 1990s are now collectible. Today’s collectors want the cars they
saw growling on the streets back in the day.
Japanese cars now in demand include the R32 Nissan GTR, Z32 Nissan
300ZX, SW20 Toyota MR2, Toyota Supra Mk IV, Honda/Acura NSX and
Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. All of these models have been highly modified
over the years, so finding original, low-mileage examples is a rare feat.
And that is why this pristine Acura Integra Type R sold for huge
money. Expect to see this happen over and over again with original,
low-mileage Japanese collector cars. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Barrett-Jackson.)
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Sports Car Market
AUCTIONS IN THIS ISSUE
Keith Martin’s
The Insider’s Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values, and Trends
$34m Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas, NV, p. 108
$21m Bonhams, Chichester, U.K., p. 118
$9m Bonhams, Knokke-Heist, BEL, p. 94
$5.7m Saratoga Auto Auction, Saratoga Springs, NY, p. 130
$4m Bonhams, Beaulieu, U.K., p. 142
Roundup, p. 154
™
Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival sale featured a bounty of vintage race
and road cars, as well as plenty of supercars for more-modern tastes;
Adam Beresford, courtesy of Bonhams
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Market Reports Overview
Big-Time Fall Auction Totals Trend Up
Three of five feature auctions’ totals jump by double-digit percentages
Top 10 Sales
This Issue
(Land Auctions Only)
By Chad Tyson
($42,373 to $40,711) and sales rate (86% to 82%)
also experienced single-digit drops from 2017. The
top-selling car was a 1935 AC slab-tank 16/80-hp
roadster that went away at $283,680.
The Goodwood Revival Sale, hosted by
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1. 1964 Shelby Cobra
289 competition roadster,
$1,768,108—Bonhams, U.K.,
p. 128
2. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder,
$1,760,000—Barrett-Jackson,
NV, p. 114
3. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 racer,
$1,549,534—Bonhams, U.K.,
p. 125
4. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series
V Vantage coupe, $1,290,110—
Bonhams, BEL, p. 98
5. 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso
coupe, $1,199,121—Bonhams,
U.K., p. 126
6. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II
coupe, $1,137,943—Bonhams,
BEL, p. 106
7. 1955 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV
State Landaulette, $1,040,829—
Bonhams, U.K., p. 122
8. 1937 Jaguar SS 100 3.5-Liter
roadster, $820,954—Bonhams,
U.K., p. 120
9. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 coupe,
$733,134—Bonhams, U.K., p. 122
10. 1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino,
$576,034—Bonhams, U.K., p. 126
Best Buys
1959 BMC Transporter 5-ton utility,
$83,787—Bonhams, U.K., p. 122
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Bonhams for the 20th time, sold 80 of the 114
automobile lots. A 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 competition
roadster sold for $1,768,108, leading this fall
ritual. The $21.3m total was a 50% jump up from
last year’s $14.1m sale. Several lots hit new worldrecord
auction prices for their specific models.
Saratoga Auto Auction is debuting in the pages of SCM.
onhams returned to Beaulieu for their
traditional sale at the Autojumble. Total
sales were down 7% from last year’s
event ($4.6m to $4.3m). Average per car
1974 BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile” coupe, sold for $242,000 at
Worldwide’s 2016 Houston Classic
This is their second year in business, with an auction at the
Saratoga Automobile Museum and Saratoga Performing
Arts Center. Of the 280 lots, 174 found new homes for a total
of $5.7m in sales. Three lots tied for highest sale: A 1953
Buick Skylark convertible, 1959 Impala Tri-Power convertible
and 1957 Jaguar XK 140 3.4 roadster each sold for $121k.
We’re not done with Bonhams coverage just yet. The
Zoute Grand Prix is the host event to Bonhams’ Zoute sale.
Once again, several world-record prices fell to lots sold here
including the high-sale 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V
Vantage coupe at $1,290,110. The auction total of $9.2m was
an increase of 42% over 2017’s total of $6.5m.
Barrett-Jackson hit 100% sell-through at Las Vegas.
This used to be routine when all their lots were no reserve,
but in recent years certain ones were allowed reserves,
meaning that 100% sell-through isn’t a sure thing. Total
sales hopped up 11% from the 2017 total ($30.7m up to
$34m). Same as in 2017, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder topped
the sales chart, also at $1,760,000.
Our Roundup section takes a look at the motorcycles
from Bonhams’ sale at the Barber Motorsports Museum
in Birmingham, AL, and our first time covering the SG
Auction in Winona, MN. Giving us those reports are Larry
Trepel and B. Mitchell Carlson, respectively.
Chad’s Quick Take: At Bonhams’ Zoute sale in
Belgium, a BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile changed hands for
$205,090, all in. The SCM Pocket Price Guide median is
$320,000. I tagged it as a best buy for this issue, but my
curiosity was piqued by that low amount. Auction analyst
Leo Van Hoorick was equally puzzled by the deal.
I checked the SCM Platinum Auction Database for
other recent sales of those cars, mostly looking for a
similar dollar figure. Russo attempted to sell a real, but
Sales Totals of Auctions in This Issue
Bonhams
September 1, 2018
September 8, 2018
Saratoga Auto Auction
Saratoga Springs, NY
September 21–22, 2018
Barrett-Jackson
Las Vegas, NV
September 27–29, 2018
Knokke-Heist, BEL
October 5, 2018
Birmingham, AL
October 6, 2018
October 12–13, 2018
Bonhams
SG Auction
Winona, MN
$0
Bonhams
$9.2m
$1.4m
$2.2m
$10m
1: National concours standard/perfect
2: Very good, club concours, some small flaws
3: Average daily driver in decent condition
$20m
$30m
SCM 1–6 Scale Condition Rating:
4: Still a driver but with some apparent flaws
5: A nasty beast that runs but has many problems
6: Good only for parts
modified, Batmobile in Monterey 2017, where the high bid
stopped at $135,000. Silverstone sold a Batmobile replica
for $132,765 in February 2017.
The closest price I could find for a genuine CSL
Batmobile that sold was by Worldwide Auctioneers at
their 2016 Houston Classic Sale for $242,000.
All this is to say that there are plenty of best buys, but
this one was possibly the best of the best buys featured in
SCM this year. Well bought. ♦
$40m
$50m
$5.7m
$34m
Chichester, U.K.
Beaulieu, U.K.
Bonhams
$4.3m
$21.3m
1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible,
$91,300—Saratoga, NY, p. 138
1919 Sunbeam 16HP tourer,
$32,847—Bonhams, U.K., p. 144
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile
coupe, $205,090—Bonhams, BEL,
p. 102
1998 Ferrari F355 coupe,
$71,500—Barrett-Jackson, NV,
p. 116
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Market Reports Overview
Buy/Sell/Hold
American Pie: Mid-2000s domestic vehicles to look for, and to avoid
by Jeff Zurschmeide
Buy: 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha
The apotheosis of the Hummer brand was the testosterone-soaked
2006 Hummer H1 Alpha. Based on the military HMMWV (Hum-vee), the
Hummer H1 was produced right alongside the mil-spec vehicles in AM
General’s Indiana production facility. While the H1 is not exactly the same
rig as the army vehicles that gained fame in Desert Storm, it’s as close as
you’re going to get in a civilian vehicle.
The last and best of the H1 breed is the H1 Alpha. This variant was
produced only during the final year of H1 production, and includes a much
more powerful engine than other H1 options. The 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel
produces 305 hp and 605 ft-lb of torque, passed through an Allison
automatic transmission.
Just 729 Alphas were produced at an original sticker price of $139,771.
In recent auction sales, these are the only Hummers selling above their
original MSRP. While other H1 models are typically changing hands at
about 50% of original retail price, the Alphas hit a high-water mark of
$184,600 (SCM# 6867661) in April 2018, with another sale at $160,000
(SCM# 6878141) in Monterey. There won’t be any more civilian Hummers,
so it’s likely that the Alphas will continue to appreciate.
Sell: 2003–06 Chevrolet SSR pickup
Plymouth (and then Chrysler) tried to sell the Prowler “not rod” from
1997 to 2002 with lackluster results. Then GM picked up the torch with the
SSR convertible retro-pickup from 2003 to ’06.
The idea looks good on paper, but the hard fact is that meeting DOT
standards as well as corporate risk-management and design-for-production
requirements will always yield a ho-hum exterior. Then the corporate bean
counters will always give in to the temptation to increase margins through
compromise. They’ll saddle the factory flair with a tepid drivetrain every
time. Case in point: The 2003–04 SSR received a 300 horsepower Vortec
V8 engine, but at over 4,700 pounds of curb weight, it delivered a middling
0–60 time of 7.7 seconds. 2005–06 models received 390- and 395-horse
LS2 engines respectively, plus an optional 6-speed manual transmission.
That got the SSR to a more respectable 5.29-second time on the 0–60 dash.
If you really want an SSR, go for the final years of production.
However, current transaction prices are still saying sell. The 2005 SSR carried
a base sticker price of $43,180, and sale prices this year are struggling
to meet that mark. There are a few exceptions (SCM# 6875630 and SCM#
6873452) but most are trading from $25,000 to $35,000. The Chevy SSR is
good for a trophy at the pizza shop cruise-in, but not as an investment.
Hold: 2005–06 Ford GT
Ford’s domestic exotic recalled the brand’s glory days of kicking Enzo
Ferrari’s ass at Le Mans in the GT40. Like many limited-production
supercars, outsized demand created a crazy market when the GT was
new. With a sticker price of $139,995, the first 2005 Ford GT offered to the
public went for $557,500 at Christie’s 2003 Pebble Beach auction (SCM#
36241). The first GTs sold through dealers commanded a six-figure markup
over MSRP.
The GT offered exotic performance with 550 horsepower and 500
ft-lb of torque on tap from a blown 5.4-liter V8. With the 6-speed manual
transmission, the GT is good for a 3.3-second 0–60 time, besting the
contemporary Lamborghini Murciélago by a good half-second.
In the first eight months of 2018, 29 GTs crossed the block, and none
of them saw high bids lower than $214,500. Most sold between $300,000
and $500,000. With 4,038 made and 3,221 sold in the United States, the
2005–06 Ford GT will continue to provide a good selection to choose
from, but at the same time it’s likely to continue to appreciate with very
little downside potential.
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SELL
HOLD
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Bonhams Knokke-Heist, BEL
The Zoute Sale 2018
Top lot was the concours-condition 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage
coupe, which sold for $1,290,110
Company
Bonhams
Date
October 5, 2018
Location
Knokke-Heist, BEL
Auctioneer
James Knight
Automotive lots sold/offered
36/43
Sales rate
84%
Sales total
$9,219,322
High sale
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series
V Vantage coupe, sold at
$1,290,110
Buyer’s premium
One of the few with faired-in headlights, this 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage coupe sold for $1,290,110
15%, included in sold prices
($1.00 = €0.87)
Report and photos by Leo Van Hoorick
Market opinions in italics
has developed rapidly into one of the major c
car events of Western Europe. No doubt the o
found their inspiration in Monterey Car Wee
rally for classics and one for supercars, a concours on
the golf course, exclusive car exhibitions on the dike and
an auction by Bonhams, the sixth in a row. It was held in
a marquee at the seafront and had 43 high-quality cars
on offer. It was a huge success, with 84% of lots selling,
and lengthy bidding battles between international buyers
on the phone, online and in the packed sale room. No
fewer than three auction records were broken.
Top lot of the evening was the absolutely concours-
K
condition 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage
coupe, which sold for a record-setting $1,290,110. The
low estimate of some $1.1m looked hardly attainable,
but the fact that it was a top restoration by an American
and a British marque specialist surely contributed to the
result — despite the fact that the original red interior
was replaced with a black one. The timelessly elegant
and mint-condition 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Pinin
Farina was second-highest sale and broke a world record
too for the model at $1,137,943, largely exceeding its
pre-auction high estimate of $925,500.
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nokke-le-Zoute is the most mundane
seaside resort of the Belgian
Coast. For the ninth time, it was the
setting for the Zoute Grand Prix, w
Knokke-Heist, BEL
The biggest surprise came from a Citroën DS23 IE décapotable by
Chapron, selling for an amazing $489,580. Not in concours condition
and with the soft top missing, but one of only four ever produced.
Rarity proved to be a decisive factor yet again. Another amazing
result was realized by a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow convertible,
which sold for close to three times its estimate. Obvious explana-
n: It was bought new by boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who kept it
for six years. Other notable results achieved were by a better-than-new
Arnolt-Bristol roadster at $449,885 and a 1958 AC Ace roadster selling
in the room at $370,493, despite the fact it had an AC 6-cylinder and not the legendary
BMW-based 2-liter inline 6. Of the two pre-war cars on offer, an absolutely immaculate
Bentley 4¼ Litre with one-off Antem body, ordered new by the legendary André
Embiricos, sold for $469,732. Most notable deals
to me were a very attractive dark blue Lancia
Delta Integrale Evo 2 at no reserve selling for
$63,513, and a rare and restored BMW 3.0 CSL
Batmobile with some minor needs going for
$205,090.
Philip Kantor, European Head of Motoring,
Sales Totals
$9m
$7.5m
$6m
was extremely satisfied. The Zoute sale is
a highlight of the historic-motoring scene
in Europe, and the results achieved go from
strength to strength. Bonhams plans to limit
the number of cars on offer here to around 45
high-quality cars, as they did this year. So if you
have something special, consider bringing it to
Knokke-le-Zoute. ♦
$4.5m
$3m
$1.5m
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#49-1936 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE con-
vertible. S/N: B260GA. Black & gray/black
canvas/Cognac leather. RHD. Odo: 49,596
km. One-off by French coachbuilder Antem.
Frame-off restoration by Jeff McDonald’s
workshop in Oregon, 2004. New paint and
upholstery date from 2014. In absolute
concours condition. Low windshield a trademark
of Antem. Three wipers. Impeccable
chrome and lacquer. Correct period accessories
such as Marchal lights. Much documentation
includes restoration bills and original
instruction book. Toolkit and jack. U.S. title
and E.U. customs clearance. Cond: 2+.
historic rallies that this particular car is very
effective and ready to be enjoyed. Low estimate
was set at an optimistic $266k. For comparison,
the last one offered at auction didn’t
sell at $197k (Silverstone, July 2017, SCM#
6851343). Price offered felt reasonable to me.
#47-1953 JAGUAR XK 120 SE drophead
coupe. S/N: 5677504. Blue/blue canvas/
red leather. Odo: 2,319 miles. One of 709
original LHD SE models built. Delivered new
in L.A. and discovered in 2003 in derelict condition,
before it was brought to Europe. Nutand-bolt
restoration completed in 2012. In
absolute concours condition with excellent
panel fit and paint, new chrome and new
leather interior and carpeting. New blue soft
top. Nicely detailed engine. Lucas high beams.
Chrome wires shod with new Michelin X tires.
Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate and Dutch
registration. Cond: 2+.
2006. Some 130 of these Bertone-bodied roadsters
were built. This one looked as if it was
freshly built, and lost all its soul in the process.
Not many comps available, but this year
two have already come to auction. One sold at
the RM Sotheby’s Amelia sale for $401k
(SCM# 6867850) and one was sold at the Bonhams
Quail sale for $368k (SCM# 6878597).
This one did much better, selling slightly over
its high estimate of $440k. Very well sold.
SOLD AT $469,732. Ordered new by André
Embiricos, racing driver and Bentley-man
(yes there exists an Embiricos Bentley, but it’s
not this one). Was sold at Gooding Scottsdale
in 2017 for $352,000 (SCM# 6827516) and
offered for sale at Artcurial Rétromobile this
year, where it failed to sell at $343,644 (SCM#
6865047). It looks as if the seller was looking
for a quick buck, but if you take into account
commission and transport costs, there is not
much left here, even though it sold close to
high estimation.
#26-1950 HEALEY SILVERSTONE
roadster. S/N: D36. Green/black canvas/black
leather. RHD. Odo: 12,654 miles. Lightweight
2-seater in very good condition. Original interior
with cracked leather. Fitted with various
instruments for participation in regularity rallies,
such as electronic tripmaster. Sound body
recently repainted. Lucas high beams. Correct
side curtains. Riley engine a bit dusty. Wellmaintained
and very capable rally car with
racing history from day one. Impressive history
file. FIVA identity card valid until 2023
and Belgian registration. Cond: 3.
#35-1954 BRISTOL 404 Sports coupe.
S/N: 4042030. Eng. # 100B24070. Green
metallic/green leather. Odo: 11,466 km. One
of only six LHDs out of 52 produced. Sold
new by Belgian Bristol dealer Mannès. Known
as the Businessman’s Express, the 404 has
unmistakable, aeronautically inspired air intake
and very pointy tips to rear fenders. Aluminum
panels over ash frame, in very good
condition. Chrome still excellent. Spare wheel
in front fender. Green leather interior believed
to be original and with beautiful patina. Some
scratches in door panel at driver’s side. Rare
km/h speedo. Carpeting of more recent manufacture.
BMW-derived Bristol engine is later
and more powerful B2 version. Various documentation,
U.K. V5 registration certificate.
Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $218,326. This convertible looked
sharp and ready for any concours. It had covered
fewer than 3,000 km since its restoration.
It is a sought-after SE version, but I guess that
the roadsters are more attractive to most.
Some spirited bidding brought the car swiftly
well beyond its high estimate of $185k. Very
well sold indeed.
#24-1954 ARNOLT-BRISTOL BOLIDE
roadster. S/N: 404X3033. Peacock Blue/gray
vinyl. Odo: 90 miles. Sold new in the United
States. Just coming out of the restoration shop,
where it spent some two years. Better-thannew
condition. All aluminum panels in the
cockpit look new. Same applies to gray bucket
seats and instruments. Low roadster windshield.
Immaculate blue paint on perfectly
straight body. Even wheelarches are perfectly
painted at the inside. Excellent shut lines. Detailed
engine. Correct freshly painted rims
with new rubber. U.S. title with E.U. taxes
paid. Cond: 1-.
NOT SOLD AT $241,626. Built as Bristols
were—by hand and to aircraft standards—
there weren’t many to go around, and they
weren’t cheap. They still aren’t. There is not
much comparative material available; the last
one in the SCM Platinum Auction Database
was sold in 2007 for $78,967 by Bonhams in
Beaulieu (SCM# 1571038). Bidding stopped
close to $25k below reserve, say 9% less than
hoped for. Looks like a reasonable discount to
me, but the seller had other ideas.
#19-1956 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100M Le
NOT SOLD AT $241,626. Not the most beautiful
or elegant, but rather a purposeful sports
car. Eligible for many interesting historic
events. I was told by a regular competitor in
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SOLD AT $449,885. Not much history, except
that it belonged to a Ray Erickson before it
was imported from the U.S. into Europe in
Mans roadster. S/N: BN2L230581. Light
blue & cream/blue vinyl/blue vinyl. Odo:
66,266 km. One of 640 factory-built examples.
Sold new in the U.S. and brought to Switzerland
in 2010 after a no-expense-spared restoration.
Matching numbers. Correct louvered
bonnet, painted wires. Original factory color
scheme. Excellent chrome, straight panels and
better-than-new shut lines. Lucas high beams
and badge bar. Seats with gray piping and blue
carpets look new. Rare hand-built wooden
steering wheel by Donald Healey. Nicely detailed
engine. Gold-level certification by the
100M registry of Bill Meade. Belgian registration.
Cond: 2-.
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work still excellent. Correct side curtains.
New Michelin X tires. Nicely detailed engine
bay with 2.0-L AC inline 6. Four-speed with
overdrive. Soft top, tonneau cover, tools and
extra set of painted wires and a quantity of
spare parts. German registration. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $211,710. Multiple-concours-winning
100M, the most interesting variant of the
Austin-Healey, apart from the ultra-rare 100S.
This car was sold at the Bonhams Spa Sale in
2014 (I knew we’d met before) for $204,755
(SCM# 6709641). It failed to sell at this year’s
Bonhams Monaco sale, where it was bid to
$179,010 (SCM# 6872013). It now sold just
over its high estimate, only a few thousand
dollars above the 2014 result. Still, fair transaction
all around.
#36-1956 ELVA MK 1/B Sports racer.
S/N: 100B25. Eng. # FWA7065. Red/brown
vinyl. RHD. Very original and, according to
the owner, one of 15 built. Restored to original
specification and matching numbers. Fiberglass
body was very rare in those days. Overall
good condition except for large crack under
the license-plate holder. Paint on outer skin
good. Door at driver’s side for homologation
purposes only. Spartan interior with decent
aluminum paneling. Two tiny bucket seats in
good condition. Painted wires matte. Coventry
Climax engine with Derrington upgrade and
two Webers instead of SU carbs. ASI plaque.
Italian registration papers. Offered at no reserve.
Cond: 3.
lights. Five-year, concours-standard restoration
by Kevin Kaye, plus extra work by
marque specialist R.S. Williams. Practically
perfect both inside and out. Retrimmed black
leather interior. Three-spoke wooden steering
wheel. Extremely well-detailed engine.
Chrome wheels, tinted windows, two wing
fuel tanks and Vantage spec were period options.
Period Blaupunkt radio. Old Vredesteins
due for replacement. Matching numbers. Documentation
on the restoration, Aston Martin
Certificate of Origin, BMIHT certificate and
U.K. V5 document. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $370,493. The AC Ace was an influential
and widely imitated design. Of the
original with a 2.0-L AC engine, only 226
were produced, but the Bristol-powered version
is more attractive. This particular car
sold at Bonhams’ Carmel sale in 2014 for
$280,500 (SCM# 6710466). According to the
SCM Platinum Auction Database, it only covered
some 400 miles since, so a nice ROI for
the seller.
#21-1962 JAGUAR E-TYPE Series I 3.8
convertible. S/N: 877837. Silver/black canvas/
red leather. Odo: 61,648 km. Original
French delivery car, in Belgium since 2015,
where it was restored. Body in very good condition,
repainted recently. New seats but otherwise
largely original interior. Aluminum of
center console scratched. Original radio and
electric antenna. New soft top, cover with red
piping. Mechanically completely overhauled
and some improvements fitted, such as electric
ignition, alternator, aluminum radiator and
Kenlowe electric fan. New brake master cylinder
and pistons. Overhauled transmission with
new clutch. New wiring loom and fuse box.
Stainless-steel exhaust. Invoices for some
$60k and photographic record on file. Complete
with toolkit, instruction manual, etc.
JDHT Certificate and Belgian papers. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $165,399. The tiny British Elva
Sports racers enjoyed considerable success
during the 1950s and ’60s. As sure an entry
ticket as most anything to the world’s most
exclusive circuit events such as Le Mans Classic
or Goodwood Revival Meeting. Ready to
be enjoyed. Sold just over low estimate, which
looks fair to me, but I didn’t say this is a cheap
entry ticket to the mentioned events. (See profile,
p. 82.)
#25-1958 AC ACE roadster. S/N: AEX1012.
Eng. # CLB2389WTEN. Black/ black
canvas/beige leather. Odo: 43,882 miles. Original
left-hand drive, as it was sold new to California.
First restored before 1996. A second
restoration in the U.S. finished around 2011,
costing over $150k, with invoices on file.
Beige leather interior slightly patinated, driver’s
seat back lightly scratched. Wooden
Moto-Lita steering wheel. Paint and bright-
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SOLD AT $1,290,110. Stunning example of
this mythical British sports car. One of the few
with faired-in headlights, as on later DB5.
Almost unbelievable that the car was presented
with very old tires, one of which was
even deformed. This would have cost valuable
points at a concours. Estimated prices looked
rather aggressive with a low estimate of
$1.1m. But that was quickly forgotten as the
car sold for a new auction record for the
model. Well sold.
#39-1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE Series II
4.2 convertible. S/N: 1R11816. Red/black
canvas/black vinyl. Odo: 25,610 miles. Delivered
new to New York. Restored in 2010 and
mechanically rebuilt in 2015. At that occasion
it was converted to European engine specification,
complete with three SU carbs and sixbranch
exhaust manifold. U.S.-spec enlarged
side and rear lights still in place. Visibly repainted,
with some orange peel on driver’s
door. Chrome overall good but some speckles
around windshield. Older re-upholstered vinyl
seats with headrests. Non-period Pioneer stereo.
Chrome on handbrake flaking. Engine
well detailed. Chromed wires and tires recently
renewed. Comes with Jaguar Heritage
Certificate, U.K. MoT and U.K. registration.
Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $178,631. Desirable matchingnumbers
Series I in nice color combination.
Apart from the early flat floors, the Series I are
considered the most pure of the E-types. This
one was certainly okay, but missing the wow
factor. This was reflected in the hammer price,
just under mid-estimate. Fair both ways.
TOP 10
No. 4
#41-1962 ASTON MARTIN DB4
Series V Vantage coupe. S/N: DB41133L.
Eng. # 3701111SS. Black/black
leather. Odo: 1,036 km. Delivered new in California.
One of a mere 17 original LHDs;
fewer than half of them had covered head-
SOLD AT $92,623. Offered at the Bonhams
Beaulieu sale in early September, where it did
not sell at a $96,816 high bid (SCM#
6879041). A decent XKE described by the
seller as a driver’s car rather than a show
queen. To me it was just a no-stories E-type.
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Fresh Meat
by Chad Taylor
Online sales of contemporary cars
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe
Pity about the American-spec side lights. Low
estimate of $81k was enough for me, yet it sold
mid-estimate. Well sold.
Date sold: 10/25/2018
eBay auction ID: 292784725982
Seller’s eBay ID: davidv27765
Sale type: Used car with 1,100 miles
VIN: WP0AD2A90JS156448
Details: Lava Orange over Espresso leather; 3.8-L
twin-turbocharged H6 rated at 580 hp and 516 ft-lb,
7-sp auto, AWD
Sale result: $192,000, Buy It Now, sf 456
MSRP: $244,650 (as equipped)
Other current offering: Stevinson Imports of Littleton,
CO, selling a 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe
in Jet Black over black leather with 12 miles, for
$235,399.
2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Coupe
#40-1970 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER
SHADOW convertible. S/N: DRX9108. Silver
metallic/black canvas/black leather. Odo:
4,514 miles. One of 272 left-hand-drive convertibles.
Bought new by Muhammad Ali,
who kept it for six years. Silver metallic is not
the original color. Straight panels, good shut
lines and paint still very good. Chrome overall
very good, but some scratches on rear bumper.
Car was hanging a bit to the left side. Original
interior with optional headrests. Back seat
slightly cracked. Driver’s seat a bit baggy.
Engine bay clean and well cared for. Among
the documentation is a copy of Clay’s temporary
driver’s license and a photo book. Dutch
registration. Offered at no reserve. Cond: 2.
documentation. U.K. registration. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $489,580. An original Chapronbodied
cabriolet, retaining its original chassis.
One of the very last, and with the most powerful
engine. Good normal ones don’t come
cheap, and this was a very rare specimen. Low
estimate of $277k looked very reasonable for a
car that was not in top condition. But rarity
was the determining factor here, and it sold
for a new world-record price for the model.
Extremely well sold.
#52-1983 RENAULT R5 Turbo 2 hatch-
back. S/N: VF1822000E0000338. Brown/
beige velvet. Odo: 51,685 km. Advertised as
unrestored, with genuine low mileage. Original
paint with very 1980s color combination.
Paint good, straight panels but gray plastic
spoiler boards on roof faded and uneven. All
other plastic in good condition. Interior clean
but with lots of plastic, including steering
wheel. No radio. Driver’s seat shows use. Correct
and unscathed rims, shod with good Michelin
TRX tires. Engine bay well detailed.
Car seems to have been always well maintained,
with lots of documents to prove it.
U.K. V5 and Belgian registration. Cond: 3+.
Bonhams Knokke-Heist, BEL
Date sold: 10/07/2018
eBay auction ID: 173559446434
Seller’s eBay ID: audinorlando
Sale type: New car with 103 miles
VIN: WUAKBAFX2J7902108
Details: Dynamite Red over black leather; 5.2-L
V10 rated at 602 hp and 413 ft-lb, 7-sp auto, AWD
Sale result: $206,915, Buy It Now, sf 52
MSRP: $194,400 (base)
Other current offering: In Arlington, VA, Audi Arlington
offering a 2018 Ara Blue Crystal Effect over
black leather Audi R8 V10 Plus coupe for $174,784,
with 978 miles.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe
SOLD AT $152,167. Most-advertised car of
this sale, with much attention in local press.
Low estimate of $46k was close to SCM’s median
value for the model, but the celebrity status
played a major role here. The car sold for
more than triple the low estimate. Extremely
well sold.
FRENCH
Date sold: 10/20/2018
eBay auction ID: 283209182495
Seller’s eBay ID: jdiesel25
Sale type: New car with 200 miles
VIN: 1G1Y52D91K5800684
Details: Sebring Orange over Jet Black leather;
6.2-L supercharged V8 rated at 755 hp and 715 ft-lb,
8-sp auto, RWD
Sale result: $140,000, 23 bids, sf 750
MSRP: $143,950 (as equipped)
Other current offering: Premier Sports Cars Co. of
Springfield, MO, asking $142,270 for a Corvette
Racing Yellow Tintcoat over Jet Black leather 2019
Corvette ZR1 coupe with 3 miles. ♦
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#27-1973 CITROËN DS23 IE cabriolet.
S/N: DSFG00FG0041. Silver metallic/black
leather. Odo: 10,592 km. One of only four
Chapron-built 23 IE (fuel-injected) DS convertibles.
Sold new in France, spent the past
12 years in the U.K. Older paint in good condition.
Straight panels and good gaps. Chrome
overall good, but some minor scratching on
bumpers. Swiveling headlights. Black wipers
on silver wiper arms. Soft top missing, only
the frame comes with the car, but seller will
contribute to the fabrication of a new one.
Leather seats a bit dry. Large tear in carpet at
the front. Standard dashboard and no radio.
Unscathed standard hubcaps, older Michelins.
Recent thorough mechanical overhaul with
invoices on file. Extensive Chapron build
SOLD AT $119,087. An iconic car of the
turbo era, then considered a bombshell, with
162 hp in a lightweight body. The turbo lag
could nearly be counted in seconds. In fact,
there were two at this sale, the other being a
white Turbo 1 with rare Bertone interior (Lot
51). Also very original and with only 35,760
km on the clock, but looking a tad less fresh. It
failed to sell at $98,345 against a reserve of
$127,270. This less-rare Turbo 2 surpassed its
low estimation of $104k by 15%. Rather well
sold.
#32-2018 ALPINE A110 Première Edition
coupe. S/N: VFAAEFD0060566900.
Bleu Alpine/black leather. Odo: 10 km. Number
one of 1,955 Première Editions built. Finished
in evocative Alpine Blue. Fully optioned
including 18-inch matte black alloy wheels,
Brembo brakes, sports exhaust, brushed-aluminum
pedals, Focal audio system, Sabelt
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seats with blue stitching, tricolor badges, etc.
Delivery miles. Cond: 1. SOLD AT $92,623.
Unlike at other recent auctions, there was only
one new sports car at this sale. Offered for
sale directly by the Alpine factory, which has
become a fully independent subsidiary of Renault.
It’s forbidden to speak about Renault
Alpine from now on! Coincidentally, the reserve
price of $69,500 is the list price of the
car in Belgium, but if you order now, it will
take 14 months before the car is in your garage.
Somebody who couldn’t wait that long
paid an extra 34% to take it home right away.
With a bonus: He can brag that he owns number
one.
GERMAN
#38-1955 PORSCHE 356 Pre-A Speed-
ster. S/N: 80990. Signal Red/beige canvas/
beige vinyl. Odo: 535 miles. Delivered new to
the U.S. via importer Max Hoffmann. Moved
to Italy quite some time ago, where it benefited
from a complete restoration including
mechanics. At that time the original black interior
was replaced by the current beige interior.
Engine was again overhauled recently with
replacement of the clutch and flywheel. A new
beige soft top fitted at the same occasion. This
rare 1600-cc Pre-A Speedster was very well
presented overall. ASI document, various invoices
and photographs of engine rebuild,
copy of original specification sheet. Italian
registration papers. Cond: 2-.
Porsche Kardex. German paperwork. Offered
at no reserve. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $238,174. These 1965–66 911 cars
have become very desirable, and original examples
such as this one are rare. This was an
excellent specimen, other than the new seats
that didn’t look 100% correct to me. Apart
from that, and the red competition belts, it was
very close to concours condition, as was reflected
by the hammer price, 15% above high
estimation. Very rare color, sunroof and superb
restoration made this car special. Sold at
correct market price, maybe a bit of a good
buy.
#29-1968 PORSCHE 911S coupe. S/N:
11800760. Tangerine/black vinyl. Odo: 86,467
km. Delivered new in Italy with unique indicators,
only fitted for the Italian market. Older
restoration, with underbody and rockers recently
redone. Original Tangerine color. Paint
holding well, good panel fit. Horn grilles at the
front pitted. Original leatherette interior still
okay. Carpeting shows age. Driver’s seat
baggy. Some rust along slides of seats. Door
sill at driver’s side scratched. Engine bay well
kept. Carburetors recently overhauled. Fuchs
rims with Vredestein Sprint tires in good condition.
2016 data report estimates value at
$202,000. Belgian registration. Offered at no
reserve. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $396,957. The Speedster was, in
effect, an “economy” model intended to compete
with the cheaper British sports cars on
the U.S. market. Now it is among the most
expensive vintage Porsches. In recent times, I
witnessed some of these crossing the block for
close to $500k. It is almost a relief to see this
one cross the block for less than $400k, which
I deem more realistic for a rather unsophisticated
machine.
#18-1966 PORSCHE 911 coupe. S/N:
303951. Silver metallic/black leather. Odo:
40,475 km. One of the early, short-wheelbase
cars, delivered new to Europe in 1966. Options
included a Webasto sunroof and Becker
Monte Carlo radio, still in place. Recently
restored to very high standards by marque
specialists in Germany, with invoices totaling
over $110k. Some special options were installed,
such as full leather seats, chrome
wheels and Sparco safety harness. Chromed
rims shod with Pirelli P6 rubbers. Original
wooden steering wheel. Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity, invoices and a copy of the old
January 2019
SOLD AT $132,319. One of the last SWB
911s in desirable S-version. Matching numbers
and very original. The low estimate of
close to $140k was lower than the median
value of the SCM Pocket Price Guide, set at
$148k, way below the optimistic value of the
accompanying data report. The low estimate
was not reached, but the seller, who had four
cars in the sale, had to let go, no reserve
obliging. Well bought.
#45-1973 PORSCHE 911E Targa. S/N:
9113211044. Metallic blue/black polyester/
black vinyl & cloth. Odo: 608 km. Nut-andbolt
restoration in 2013, with special attention
to corrosion protection. On the same occasion
the mechanicals were overhauled. Car has
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only covered a few km since, as is exemplified
by the odometer, which was zeroed at the time
of restoration. Straight panels with excellent
shut lines, high-quality paint job. Interior very
good except for worn carpet at driver’s side.
Detailed engine perfect. Unscathed Fuchs rims
with Blockley tires. Comes with documents
and photos relating restoration, Porsche Certificate
of Authenticity, owner’s manual and
tool kit. E.U. customs document confirming
taxes paid and old U.S. title. Cond: 2+.
$277,500. I wonder why the seller let it go;
was there something I missed? Always possible,
of course, but, even then, rather well
bought.
#31-1975 PORSCHE 911 Carrera 2.7
MFI coupe. S/N: 9115600366. White/brown
vinyl. Odo: 56,825 km. Bare-metal respray
carried out in 2016 to the highest standards.
All rubber seals replaced on that occasion.
Engine and gearbox overhauled in the process,
too. Odometer went around once. Engine bay
very well detailed. Original interior very well
kept in period red-brown color. Philips radio
correct for year. Ceiling soiled and wrinkled
around rear window. Fairly new Pirelli P6000s
on unscathed Fuchs rims. Comes with books,
tools, owner’s manual and Porsche Certificate
of Authenticity. Belgian registration. Offered
at no reserve. Cond: 3+.
NOT SOLD AT $126,566. Ready for any
concours commemorating the 70th anniversary
of Porsche. Median price in SCM’s price
guide is $99,500. This was not just another 2.4
Targa, though, but an excellent specimen in
what I think are very attractive colors. Although
it was offered at no reserve, it was reported
as unsold by Bonhams.
BEST
BUY
#50-1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile
coupe. S/N: 2275537. Silver metallic/
black vinyl & cloth. Odo: 57,297 km.
With only some 110 Series I CSL Batmobiles
built, this is a rare bird. Since 1975 with the
same owner, who at some point dismantled it
in anticipation of restoration. This explains the
low mileage, believed genuine. Real restoration
started only this year, including a repaint
and thorough mechanical rebuild including
replacement of many parts. Good panel fit, but
driver’s door a bit off. Chrome around windshield
pitted. M-striping on flanks faded. Interior
clean with Scheel bucket seats without
headrests. Safety belts soiled. New carpets and
headlining. Three-spoke sports steering wheel.
Clean engine bay with new hoses and showing
that a lot of work was performed. Correct Alpina-like
rims clean. Comes with invoices and
history of restoration. U.K. registration.
Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $158,783. Direct successor of the
legendary 2.7 Carrera RS, but at a fraction of
the price. Not very exciting colors might have
played a role in the lukewarm reactions in the
room. Sold mid-estimate. Well bought considering
unmolested and well-restored condition.
#28-1980 PORSCHE 924 Carrera GT
coupe. S/N: WP0ZZZ93ZBN700093. Silver
metallic/black cloth. Odo: 79,337 km. One of
only 406 built. Delivered new to Germany.
Finished in the model’s rarest color. Fitted
with the only three options possible: removable
sunroof, 16-inch Fuchs wheels and limited-slip
differential. Low mileage genuine
and car is completely original, including paint
which is still very good—except for some
stone chips at the front. Interior in excellent
original condition. Original Blaupunkt Berlin
radio with flexible stalk. All tools and books in
original pouch. Full service history and
Porsche Kardex printout. Porsche Certificate
of Conformity. Belgian registration. Offered at
no reserve. Cond: 3+.
most desirable, and prices haven’t followed
the movement of the rear-engined Porsches.
But this very well-preserved and original example
with desirable options stands out. Sold
very close to its high estimate, which is fair all
around.
#16-1987 BMW M635 CSi coupe. S/N:
WBAEE310601052697. White/black leather.
Odo: 51,387 km. One registered owner from
new. Never restored and in excellent condition
throughout, with under 52,000 km on the
clock. Excellent gaps and chrome. Correct
BBS alloys in good shape, shod with new Michelin
TRX GTs. Numerous options include
electric sunroof, tinted windows, Becker Mexico
audio and electric seats. Sports interior
excellent, black buffalo leather a bit dry, carpeting
as-new. Engine clean and with full service
history. Complete toolkit, history and
literature. Belgian registration. Offered at no
reserve. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $79,391. The M variant of the
6-Series appeared in 1984; only 3,283 EUspec,
non-catalyst examples were built. The
engine is a development from that of the M1
supercar, making it the most powerful and
attractive version. This car came from a wellknown
collection, the keeper of which passed
away too soon, last year. Bidding went swiftly
past the $75k high estimate, and rightly so for
a unique car in time-warp condition. Fair all
around.
#15-1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL
convertible. S/N: WDB1070461A097130.
White/black canvas, white hard top/blue
leather. Odo: 25,721 km. Absolutely original
and excellent condition throughout, in accordance
with very low mileage. Passenger’s
compartment immaculate, with wood-finish
console, leather steering wheel and blue
leather upholstery showing only the slightest
signs of use. Numerous options include a/c,
heated seats, power windows and Becker
Grand Prix radio. Rare rear-seat option. Hard
top with heated rear screen and stand. Very
tidy engine bay. Recent full service with
SOLD AT $205,090. The Batmobile was
BMW’s homologation special for Group 2 racing.
The most recent coming to auction remained
unsold at RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale
at $310,284 (SCM# 6871969). This one looked
sound although not really exciting; rather a
bit faded. It sold way under its low estimate of
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SOLD AT $102,547. Without doubt the 924
with the most potential. The 924 line is not the
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transferrable warranty (valid until February
2019). Full history and documentation. French
Carte Grise. Offered at no reserve. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $63,513. There are plenty of good
R107s, but most are not very collectible. If,
however, you fancy one, the V8s are the ones
to look for. This one had much going for it.
Immaculate original condition and genuine
low mileage. Low estimate was set at $81k. To
my surprise, it never came close to this realistic
figure, considering condition. In fact, bidding
never really started. No-reserve can
cause bad surprises for the seller. This was a
really bad one.
#23-1992 PORSCHE 911 Carrera RS
coupe. S/N: WP0ZZZ96ZN5491563. British
Racing Green/Sherwood Green leather. Odo:
31,878 km. Low-mileage specimen of the ultimate
incarnation of the 964. Special order
with unique color scheme of BRG with green
leather Recaro bucket seats. Heigo roll bar, red
safety harnesses and unusual three-spoke
steering wheel. Magnesium rims in body color
from new. Paint still excellent, straight body.
Only right rear wing repainted. Engine compartment
in line with rest of car. One owner
from new. Instruction manual, service book,
Belgian Carte Grise and purchase and service
invoices with the car. Cond: 2.
3.6-liter Turbo was produced in limited numbers.
It is a powerful and very desirable car
for the Porsche enthusiast. This one had great
specifications, full history, matching numbers
and only one owner from new on top of that.
But the low estimate was rather hefty at
$370k. Still, I can’t blame the owner for taking
it back home, even if bidding fell only 6%
short.
#30-1993 PORSCHE 911 Turbo coupe.
S/N: WP0ZZZ962P5470303. Blue metallic/
black leather. Odo: 62,768 km. The ultimate
incarnation of the Type 964. Original low
mileage and in very well-preserved condition.
Stone chips on both rear wheelarches. Numerous
options such as electric sun roof and Sony
CD audio. Spectacular Speedline rims shod
with Bridgestone rubber. Beautiful leather
interior. Mechanical refurbishment carried out
recently following the 111-point check. Belgian
registration. Offered at no reserve.
Cond: 2-.
791F160141. Silver metallic/black & gray
leather. Odo: 6,032 km. Almost new, limitededition
version of the SL. The Black Series
consists of 2-seater fixed-head coupe designs
only. The folding hard top is replaced by a
fixed carbon-fiber roof. A 6.0-liter V12 with
larger turbochargers, a bigger intercooler and a
new exhaust system yield a maximum 670 hp
and 737 ft-lb of torque. Weight reduced by
some 250 kg, thanks to the use of lightweight
materials. Unscathed alloys shod with good
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Black-and-gray
leather interior as-new. Fully optioned. Complete
maintenance history. Offered with all
books and tools and at no reserve. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $224,942. Still with classic aircooled
engine and rear-wheel drive, this Turbo
remains faithful to the original concept of the
911. In its rare and desirable configuration,
this is a true collector car for Porsche fans. It
flew past its high estimate of $208,250. Well
sold.
NOT SOLD AT $345,180. One of the most
expensive models in the Porsche range, the
#48-2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65
AMG Black Series coupe. S/N: WDB2304-
SOLD AT $310,950. One of 350 built, of
which 175 for Europe, where it was on the
market for approximately $380,000 without
options. The SCM database has two comparable
vehicles that sold this summer, one by
Russo and Steele for $203k (SCM# 6878468)
and one by Mecum for $165k (SCM#
6878228). They probably weren’t as pristine
as this one. Very well sold in my opinion.
ITALIAN
#34-1948 FIAT-SIATA 750 roadster. S/N:
7200148. Red/black vinyl. Odo: 1,878 km.
One-off built by a Mr. Bertolini, who made
several small sports cars in that period. Based
on a Fiat Topolino chassis, with additional
tubular reinforcement. Restored by KCA in
Milan in 2012. A completely new body was
made with some alterations compared to the
original. Chromed transverse leaf spring at the
front. Twin plexiglass windshields imitating
original single one. Spartan interior with beautiful
instruments. Rare cork-rimmed steering
wheel with some play. Rebuilt Siata 750 Type
B engine fitted with one Weber DR32 carb,
not as clean as rest of car. Tiny Michelin X
tires on very nice steel rims. Continuous history
since 1948. Large book with pics and
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original documents including copies of old
Italian registration. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$310,950. Entered the 1948 Mille Miglia, but
did not finish. This grants guaranteed entry
into the Mille Miglia Storica. And that’s likely
the only reason why some frenetic bidding
broke loose. I honestly thought that the low
estimate of close to $290k was optimistic, but
the car sold for $22k more. Extremely well
sold in my opinion.
#46-1951 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SS
Villa d’Este coupe. S/N: 915910. Blue/green
cloth. Odo: 1,889 km. One of only 36 Carrozzeria
Touring-bodied Villa d’Este 6Cs, according
to catalog. Excellent presentation with
straight panels, perfect paint and good
brightwork. Very nice interior in green cloth.
Beautiful wooden steering wheel. Fitted luggage.
Well-detailed engine. Illustrated report
of restoration, which amounted to some
$460k. Belgian registration. Cond: 2.
but should be rubber. Nice brown plastic steering
wheel, kind of turtle imitation. Headliner a
bit wrinkled. ASI and FIVA documents. Dutch
registration. Cond: 3.
recently. Reupholstered interior and new carpeting
very good. Period Clarion radio. Good
original dials and plastic-rimmed Nardi wheel.
Repainted in original body color. Good,
straight panel fit and good chrome. Older Michelin
tires on redone steel wheels, with immaculate
hubcaps. Mechanically refreshed
with upgraded carbs and transmission, invoices
and photographs on file. Engine bay
clean. French registration. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $173,338. Participated in the 1954
and 1955 editions of the Mille Miglia, which
makes it a guaranteed Mille Miglia entrant.
That is enough reason for some to lose all
reasonableness. Notwithstanding an aggressive
price setting, the car was hammered down
just over low estimate, at about seven times
the price of a normal Millecento.
SOLD AT $529,276. I did some research on
this car for a potential bidder living abroad.
This car was considered lost for many years
and was unearthed in Sicily a few years back.
I even found a picture of the car as found: not
barn but rather junkyard find. Car rebuilt in
Italy, but the coachbuilder took some liberties
during reconstruction. The greenhouse is very
different and much lower than on the other
Villa d’Estes. The stamping of the numbers is
also very different. It seems only the chassis is
correct; the engine is a 2,500 I6 but with restamped
numbers. Body was mostly built from
scratch, so not so much left from the original
car. The car surfaced at the RM Sotheby’s sale
in Paris in 2016, where it remained unsold at
$657,000 (SCM# 6798299). I advised Bonhams
of my findings and the car was (subsequently?)
offered at the Zoute sale at no
reserve. Hammer price was well below the
original estimate of $810,000, but still a lot of
money for a car that will be suspicious forever.
(See profile, p. 74.)
#44-1954 FIAT 1100 TV sedan. S/N:
103TV033956. Gray & blue metallic/gray
cloth. Odo: 22,211 km. TV stands for Tourismo
Veloce, the high-performance variant of
the popular Fiat 1100 4-door saloon. Restored
some 10 years ago in Italy. Straight body and
two-tone paint. Roof is blue metallic, a bit
matte. Blue is repeated on rims. Good chrome.
Suicide doors at the front. 1955 Mille Miglia
racing number on doors. Centrally mounted
high-beam characteristic of TV version. Gray
cloth seats in good condition, new blue carpets
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#17-1957 FIAT-ABARTH 750 Series I
Zagato coupe. S/N: 418163. Red/black vinyl.
Odo: 10,925 km. Delivered new in Italy, imported
into Belgium only last year. Restoration
carried out more than 20 years ago, but holds
up well. Body said to be largely original. Paint
still decent. Straight panels and good gaps.
Brightwork good, but high beams rusted.
Headlights covered with plexiglass covers.
Plexi windows scratched and matte, with big
stain on rear window. Correct Campagnolo
rims repainted silver and shod with old tires.
Vinyl interior in good shape, as are rubber
carpets. Ceiling soiled. Plastic-rimmed Nardi
steering wheel. Nice dash with three big
clocks. Engine bay very clean. FIVA identity
card and Belgian registration. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $125,703. Attractive styling,
4-seater body by Touring. An elegant and stylish
driver, and if you ask me, generally underrated,
which is certainly the case for the
2,600-cc version. This one was sold mid-estimate,
well above the price guide median value
of $79,500. Not underrated here, but rather
well sold.
#22-1960 FERRARI 250 GT Series
II coupe. S/N: 1625GT. Eng. # 1625GT.
Nocciola Brown/Cognac leather.
Odo: 1,443 km. Sold new in Belgium by
famed Ferrari dealer Jacques Swaters of Garage
Francorchamps. Factory disc-brake car.
Extensively restored 2005–09 by some of the
greatest names in Ferrari land: Dino Cognolato
and his team for the bodywork and Corrado
Patella’s Autofficina Omega for a full
mechanical restoration. Lupi retrimmed the
interior and Elettrauto Franco took care of the
electrics and instrumentation. New Borrani
wires. Restoration invoices, all-important Ferrari
Classiche Red Book, Massini Report and
Belgian registration. Cond: 1-.
TOP 10
No. 6
SOLD AT $145,551. Like many of Carlo Abarth’s
GT cars, this coupe was based on the
Fiat 600. Zagato was one of the house coachbuilders;
its double-bubble roofline is mostly
associated with Abarth. Although the 750 was
production-based, the customer had such freedom
of choice, including engine specification,
that it is rare to find two identical cars. You
don’t see these often, but early examples (pre1958)
attract much attention in Western Europe,
as they are Mille Miglia eligible. Sold
above high estimate of $139k, which is still
market-correct in Knokke-le-Zoute.
#20-1959 ALFA ROMEO 2000 Spider.
S/N: AR1020400828. White/black canvas/red
vinyl. Odo: 50 km. Sold new in France.
Bought in 2014 as semi-finished restoration
project. Current owner finished restoration
SOLD AT $1,137,943. Winner of the Prix
d’Elegance at the Zoute Concours in 2014.
One of 353 built between 1958 and 1960. Absolutely
perfect, although the color was not to
everybody’s liking. That didn’t deter enthusiastic
bidders, resulting in a new auction record
for the model, well over the high estimate of
$925k. Extremely well sold, but worth every
penny, in my opinion. (See profile, p. 70.)
#33-1963 FERRARI 250 GTE Series III
2+2 coupe. S/N: 4093GT. Eng. # 4093GT.
Silver metallic/red leather. Odo: 40,464 km.
Total restoration in Switzerland in 2005 holding
perfectly. The first of 300 Series IIIs built
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Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas, NV
Barrett-Jackson — Las Vegas 2018
A 300-mile Porsche 918 Spyder topped the sales chart at $1,760,000
Company
Barrett-Jackson
Date
September 27–29, 2018
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Auctioneers
Joseph Mast and
the Mast auctioneers
Automotive lots sold/offered
739/739
Sales rate
100%
Sales total
$34,049,345
High sale
2015 Porsche 918 spyder,
sold at $1,760,000
Top seller — 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, sold at $1,760,000
Report and photos by Travis Shetler
Market opinions in italics
vention area with cars set to cross the auction
block. In addition to numerous celebrities, the
public had access to vendors selling everything
from car-care products to a Lear jets.
There was a Burt Reynolds diorama set up.
B
included a black Trans Am, wedding dress trailin
the passenger’s window, being pursued by that
Pontiac LeMans sedan and a Burt Reynolds look-alike in
full costume posing for photographs. Mr. Reynolds was
originally scheduled to be at the auction in Las Vegas as a
number of his vehicles were on the docket. The combined
sales prices of his vehicles alone totaled $379,500. Rest
arrett-Jackson finished out their 2018
auction season with their 11th annual
sale in Las Vegas. The auction again
filled the gigantic Mandalay Bay con-
in peace, Bandit.
At the end of the auction, 739 vehicles crossed the block in Las Vegas.
While there were a few reserve vehicles, Barrett-Jackson had a 100%
sell-through rate. Sales were up for 2018, with the high sale being a repeat
of 2017: a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder at $1,760,000.
In second place was Lot 748, a 2018 McLaren 720S, which sold for
$352,000. It was heavily optioned and was painted in special-order Black
Amethyst, a black that reveals a hint of purple as you approach the car.
Rounding out the top three sales was Lot 739, a 1999 Shelby Series 1
convertible, which sold for $205,700. One of 60 built with a supercharger,
the 450-horsepower Shelby was silver with red stripes.
Barrett-Jackson takes community
service seriously. There are al-
ways charity cars, and this year was no exception.
More than $1,000,000 was raised from the sale of
charity vehicles in Las Vegas. Six vehicles were
sold to benefit various charities. These included
a 1956 Thunderbird, a 2015 Ford Shelby GT350
and even a boat.
Barrett-Jackson refers to Las Vegas as their
2018 McLaren 720S coupe, sold at $352,000
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second home. The bidders had the opportunity
to acquire everything from the sublime to the ridiculous.
The observers were treated to the usual
over-the-top sights associated with the Las Vegas
sale and everyone was generally happy to be
there. Las Vegas and Barrett-Jackson have a date
next year, and while both know it will go well,
everyone is curious to see exactly how everything
plays out in 2019. ♦
Sales Totals
$30m
$35m
$25m
$20m
$15m
$10m
$5m
0
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Buyer’s premium
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#757-1937 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE sedan.
S/N: B190KT. Blue/Magnolia leather. This
handsome Bentley makes a bold statement in
bright blue livery. Paint is good, and the handfitted
panels are still in good alignment. With a
long-term owner since 1976, the vehicle was
restored in 1997. Has been maintained by
Bentley mechanics and still has the original
owner’s manual. Cond: 2-.
loose to define. The seller realized a price that
surely is near the top of the market, whereas
the buyer obtained a fun driving conversationstarter
that will stand out from the crowd.
#684-1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
with the rare hard top, hard to do at any time.
There should be no disappointments here.
#44-1972 TRIUMPH TR6 convertible.
S/N: CC80647U. Saffron Yellow/Saffron Yellow
hard top/black vinyl. Odo: 62,805 miles.
Very unrestored with evidence of paint issues,
dried rubber seals and some areas of surface
rust. Adhesive stripes along rocker panels
starting to come off. It’s been cared for, but
perhaps it was inherited along the way and
cared for a bit less more recently. Interior is
actually in quite good condition. Cond: 3-.
SOLD AT $37,400. The car projects its heritage
of luxury and racing. Well bought. The
provenance and colors ensure that this Bentley
will prove to be a good investment for the new
owner.
#786-1962 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 Mk
II BT7 convertible. S/N: HBT7L16819.
Red/black vinyl/black leather. Odo: 47,830
miles. This fully documented Healey is well
prepared. Paint and panel fit is good. Drivetrain
rebuilt in England in 2010. Sold new in
Los Angeles, the car is very well sorted.
Cond: 1-.
90 SUV. S/N: SALDV2245VA120353. Yellow/
black cloth/black vinyl. Odo: 29,470
miles. Very good truck, with no apparent issues.
Perhaps a full and thorough detailing is
all the truck could use. Badger bikini top and
seat covers. Low miles and no off-road history.
Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $85,800. Well sold. One of the few
vehicles to actually appreciate upon purchase.
Only imported briefly in the ’90s, these trucks
have climbed in value since then. This is a
very impressive price, but the truck was exceedingly
clean and very difficult to duplicate.
SOLD AT $11,000. Well bought at a price
below the market value. Last seen one month
earlier in Monterey at the 2018 Mecum auction.
The high bid was $10,000 (SCM#
6877371), but the car did not sell. The car has
some needs, but the originality and low miles
should ensure that no money is lost on the
investment.
#620-1990 ROVER MINI Mayfair 2-dr
SOLD AT $33,000. Well bought and sold at a
price that is in line with the current market.
The extra seating gives the buyer flexibility
and a chance to enjoy a great car with three
friends or an entire family.
#700-1968 JAGUAR E-TYPE Series II
4.2 convertible. S/N: 1E15476. Gold/tan cloth
& gold fiberglass/tan leather. Odo: 49,845
miles. Very nice-looking Jaguar that has just
enough wear to show that it is driven often. A
newer 5-sp says the same thing. Engine said to
be original. Excellent chrome and paint. Wear
to the driver’s seat, wrinkling and some wear
to the left bolster consistent with getting in
and out of the car. Rare factory hard top.
Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $66,000. Well bought at
a price below the current market value. The
buyer here obtained an excellent example
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sedan. S/N: 99X15245AR. Red & black/red &
black vinyl. RHD. Odo: 7,802 km. A mildly
modified Mini Mayfair. Repainted to an okay
standard; the body panel fit is good. Glass and
trim are fine. Engine compartment is commensurate
with a well-used car or daily driver, and
filled to the brim with equipment. Interior redone
with red inserts into black seats. RHD
car from Japan with low kilometers showing
on the odometer. The overall feel is well beyond
the odometer reading, as there is more
wear than expected. Cond: 3+.
#454-2014 JAGUAR F-TYPE convert-
ible. S/N: SAJWA6GL4EMK08314. Black
metallic/black cloth/black leather. Odo: 16,000
miles. Looks new in and out; essentially a
slightly used new car. Paint is excellent. Dusty
under the hood. The body is as-new and the
interior shows no wear to the seats. Only the
steering wheel hints at the use. Supercharged
5.0-L V8 engine with 8-sp paddle-shift auto.
Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $64,900. Well sold. This car sold
last year at Leake’s February, 2017 Oklahoma
City auction for $60,500 (SCM# 6831190). A
good profit and well over book value of this
used car. The price makes one question
whether it is true that a buyer never pays too
much for a Jaguar, just perhaps the money
was paid too early.
SOLD AT $8,250. Fairly bought and sold.
The value of a Japanese/British import is a bit
#748-2018 MCLAREN 720S coupe. S/N:
SBM14DCA8JW001567. Black Amethyst/
black leather. Odo: 319 miles. Paint is a dynamic,
special-order color that seems to be
black until you approach and then the amethyst
comes through. A new car with only a
hint of use, as shown by the mileage. There is
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nothing evident to show this car has ever left a
showroom. Highly optioned and ceramic
coated, the car shines and scowls simultaneously.
Cond: 1.
original. The care and attention the car has
received over the past 60 years is evident.
Door jambs show that they need attention, but
everything else is in order on this. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $115,500. Fairly bought and sold.
The values on these smaller SL cars have been
drastically increasing for several years. The
limited and known ownership of this car only
makes it more desirable. This purchase should
likely prove to be a good investment for the
seller.
#101-1960 GOGGOMOBIL T-250 mi-
SOLD AT $352,000. Well bought at a price
somewhat below what the sticker would be on
this car. McLaren supercars have become one
of the “it” cars after they resumed road-car
production earlier this decade. There is no
indication that their lighter-but-faster supercars
will suffer a decrease in value. Buyer
obtained a rare car that should prove to be a
good investment, but it is unlikely that he or
she will ever want to let it go.
GERMAN
#759-1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL
convertible. S/N: 121040109500399. Silver/
black cloth/black leather. Odo: 61,000 miles.
This three-owner SL is claimed to be all
SOLD AT $15,950. Fairly bought and sold.
Both seller and buyer should be happy with
the transaction, and it is unlikely that the
buyer will suffer much at all should he or she
choose to sell the car in the near future.
#806-1963 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2-dr sedan. S/N: 5659053. Turquiose/beige
vinyl. This well-executed Beetle is very attractive.
Repainted in a light turquoise with a
beige interior, the car was finished to concours
standards. Hard to find much to pick on with
crocar. S/N: 01149449. Red & white/white
vinyl. Restored to a high-quality, driver-level
car. Paint is well applied, with some issues in
areas. Panels fit fine and all trim and glass is in
good condition. Inside, the car has been redone
to a slightly higher standard. Overall, car
presents well. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $18,700. Well bought. Lesser Beetles
have sold for more. The buyer did well
with this car. This car can be enjoyed and will
likely generate a profit in the future.
#714-1963 VOLKSWAGEN TRANS-
PORTER 23-window Samba custom microbus.
S/N: 1083066. Yellow & white/tan
cloth/tan cloth. Odo: 888 miles. This custom
23-window is excellent. Details and finishes
are show-quality, if not stock. With huge 17inch
Budnik wheels, four-wheel disc brakes,
adjustable suspension. All fabulously done.
Cond: 1.
this car, simple as it all is. Cond: 1.
SOLD AT $117,700. Selling a custom Samba
ain’t easy. Last seen at Mecum’s Los Angeles
auction in February 2018, where the bus was
a no-sale at $100,000 (SCM# 6865736). Prior
to that, the bus also did not sell at RM Sotheby’s
Santa Monica sale in June of 2017,
where the high bid hit $75,000 (SCM#
6842774). Finally, that patience presumably
paid off for the seller.
#660.2-1969 PORSCHE 911E Targa.
S/N: 119210767. Ossi Blue/black vinyl/black
vinyl. A great-looking Porsche in desirable
Ossi Blue. All paperwork said to be included.
Repainted in factory color to a good standard.
Interior was “tidied up,” with some evidence
of wear on outer edges driver’s seat. Threshold
trim on driver’s side needs to be replaced.
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Engine compartment is the biggest disappointment.
The battered cooling fan is a complete
contrast to the excellent exterior. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $97,900. Well bought and sold at
slightly above the current market value. Original
colors are important for Porsche buyers.
The SCM Pocket Price Guide deducts 25% of
value for a non-original color. The same concept
is an unspoken rule for the 911 cars. Unfortunate,
as I felt obligated to return one of
these cars to a less-than-inspiring original
color for just such a reason. There is too much
value in these cars for most to feel comfortable
taking such a risk. The Ossi Blue this car
wore from the factory is one of the best colors
for these cars and should help the buyer realize
a profit in the future.
#725-1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SEL
sedan. S/N: 10801912073523. Alpha Crystal
Blue/black leather. Odo: 80,312 miles. Fully
documented car that spent many years in the
Elvis museum. The repaint does not have the
luster it should. Some drying rubber and an air
of neglect. About on par for with most Elvis
vehicles that come on the market. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $84,700. Well bought. Considered
to be one of if not the most attractive iteration
of the 911. The car should prove to be a good
investment, while providing the new owner
with a chance to have a lot of fun.
#503-2003 PORSCHE 911 Turbo coupe.
SOLD AT $116,600. Well sold. Elvis’ Cadillacs
generally do not come in this high above
market value. Last sold at Auctions America’s
Auburn, IN, sale in May of 2016, where it sold
for $48,400 (SCM# 6799818) with the same
mileage. The seller did well here.
S/N: WP0AB29973S685523. Silver/black
leather. Odo: 140,488 miles. Nice car with a
very good exterior. Paint is good, and the body
panels seem to be in their original configuration.
Chin spoiler seems to have suffered some
damage and was repaired instead of replaced.
This Turbo has a Tiptronic transmission and
seems to have been in very regular use, as
evidenced by the mileage and the air freshener
clipped to the a/c vent. Driver’s seat leather is
showing wear, but the steering wheel looks
good. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $30,250. High miles
and Tiptronic transmission helped this one sell
at well below value for a lower-mile manualtransmission
example. Porsche owners will
debate the Tiptronic versus manual ceaselessly.
Beauty and functionality are in the eye
of the beholder. If you want to shift your
#750-1996 PORSCHE 911 Turbo coupe.
S/N: WP0AC2992TS375888. Black/black
leather. Odo: 83,789 miles. This is a sinisterlooking
911 that has been given a high-quality
repaint. Black in and out with blacked-out
wheels. New upholstery and tires leave little to
be concerned about. Cond: 2+.
turbocharged Porsche, then this car would not
have been for you. Sold at market value, presuming
there has been some maintenance
done.
#373-2004 PORSCHE 911 Turbo con-
vertible. S/N: WP0CB29924S676979. Black/
black cloth/black leather. Odo: 31,484 miles.
This turbo is a two-owner car in excellent condition
inside and out. Paint is in excellent condition.
Convertible top looks good and the
interior has almost no indications of wear.
With the original window sticker and has only
had two owners since new. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $47,300. Fairly bought and sold at
the current market value. Car was offered at
Mecum’s Dallas auction in September of 2013,
where it did not sell with a high bid of $50,000
(SCM# 6728665). The pricing here was in line
with the market, and the car presented with no
issues.
#749-2015 PORSCHE 918 Spyder.
S/N: WP0CA2A19FS800449. White/
red leather. Odo: 309 miles. This is
essentially a new 918. It’s a case where the
limited usage ensures that the car is blemishfree.
Still under warranty. Red interior goes
well with the white exterior. Rear view is accentuated
by the giant exhaust outlets atop the
engine compartment. Cond: 1.
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SOLD AT $1,760,000. Well bought. This is
near the current market value for a used 918.
In this case, the car was barely touched, and
certainly not used. The value of this Porsche
supercar will most likely follow the trend of
Porsche’s previous supercar, and I anticipate
the buyer will be pleased with every aspect of
this purchase.
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#726-1976 ALFA ROMEO 2000 Spider.
S/N: AR3049438. Silver/black leather. Odo:
80,721 miles. All original and shows the years
in the aged rubber weatherstripping. The paint
is quite dull, but there are no signs of damage
or neglect. Interior is clean, but driver’s seat
bottom shows some wrinkling. Cond: 3+.
Courtesy of Barrett-Jackson
1983 Toyota SR5 4x4 Pickup
Sold at $55,000
Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas, NV, September 27, 2018, Lot 83.1
Chassis number: JT4RN38SXD0081482
I
t’s a fair certainty that more than a few eyebrows went skyward when this 1983 Toyota SR5
pickup went for $55,000 at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction. The consensus around the SCM
water cooler was that some form of insanity was at work. After all, it wasn’t that long ago (July
2017, “Market Moment,” p. 98) that we looked at a 1990 Toyota pickup that sold for $16,500 as
a benchmark sale.
However, the previous high-water mark for classic Toyota pickups (excluding Land Cruisers)
was set at $30,800 way back in 2013. (SCM # 226774). Looking through the SCM Platinum Auction
Database, we came up with at least four such trucks that have sold in the neighborhood of $20,000
since 2016. It’s worth mentioning that buyers can still pick up decent driver-quality Toyota trucks of
this era for well under $10,000. The trucks that have commanded top prices did so because they’re
top-quality, low-mileage originals or
restorations.
The subject truck has been through
a serious restoration and looks to be in
as-new condition, but it has also been
upgraded with all the period-correct
modifications that were popular or
aspirational for these trucks in their
heyday. That includes the original
2.4-liter engine and 5-speed manual
transmission, as well as aftermarket
goodies such as a Rancho lift kit, underdrive transfer case, 5.29 Richmond final-drive gears, TRD
Positraction, and Cragar wheels. The truck is a total bro-dozer, but is it worth $55,000?
Remember, swarms of these trucks — hundreds of thousands of them — still roll on highways,
gravel roads and on no roads at all just about everywhere on the planet. Still, not many of those trucks
are in as-new condition.
We’re not ready to abandon our dime-store psychoanalysis just yet, but it’s fair to say that the
Toyota pickups of the late 1970s, 1980s — and even early 1990s — have been discovered, and topquality
examples will bring serious money. — Jeff Zurschmeide
SOLD AT $23,100. This Alfa was purchased
new by Muhammad Ali just north of Chicago.
The seller was present with the Champ when
he purchased it. The seller then received the
car as a gift from Ali shortly after. Well bought
and sold. Buyers can certainly find nicer examples
of an Alfa Romeo, but none with Muhammad
Ali’s history. Last seen at Mecum’s
Las Vegas, NV, auction in November 2017,
where it did not sell at a high bid of $8,000
(SCM# 6854106). This is likely the highest
price this car will see for some time, but Barrett-Jackson
sales can generate prices of this
nature.
#681-1987 FERRARI TESTAROSSA
coupe. S/N: ZFFSG17A6H0073461. Red/
black leather. Good car with full documentation
and recent service. Seller has owned the
car for over two decades. Exterior is nice, with
no real complaints or issues. The engine compartment
has some detailing needs. Inside, the
interior shows the years a bit, mostly in the
driver’s seat at outer bolster and leather wrinkling.
In the trunk compartment, the various
carpet panels are all slightly askew. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $90,200. Well bought at a price
substantially below the current market value.
Testarossas have aged well, and the buyer
obtained a good-looking car at a great price.
Even if the buyer decides to sell the car in the
near future, they should do well.
#660.1-1998 FERRARI F355 coupe.
S/N: ZFFXR41A3W0112904. Red/tan
leather. Odo: 16,570 miles. One attractive
Ferrari. Outside, the paint and panel fit
are very good. Engine bay presents well also.
Interior shows some aging and use in the seats,
and the tan carpets are discolored in the footwell.
Car has all books and paperwork and
was serviced in the past month. Cond: 1-.
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Bonhams Chichester, U.K.
Bonhams — Goodwood Revival 2018
The ex-Tom Walkinshaw Racing JaguarSport 1990 Jaguar XJR-11
sold for $1,549,534 — a world record for the model at auction
Company
Bonhams
Date
September 8, 2018
Location
Chichester, U.K.
Auctioneers
Robert Brooks, James Knight
Automotive lots sold/offered
80/114
Sales rate
70%
Sales total
$21,265,894
High sale
1964 Shelby Cobra 289
roadster, sold at $1,768,108
Buyer’s premium
This car took the model’s only win — 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 racer, sold at $1,549,534
15% on first $650,518; 12%
thereafter, included in sold
prices ($1.00 = £0.77)
Report and photos by Paul Hardiman
Market opinions in italics
T
his was Bonhams’ 20th Goodwood
Revival Sale and its 51st auction at
Goodwood. Following the sale of
the company to Epiris, this was also
Chairman Robert Brooks’ last stint on the
rostrum, 29 years after founding the motor
auction company known as Brooks in 1989.
He sold the first 10 cars before handing over to
Bonhams’ regular (and popular) auctioneer Jam
Knight, who becomes chairman of the Motorin
Department.
This was a good result, especially by recent
U.K. standards. Historic racing cars went well; modern
hypercars not so much. The 1964 Shelby Cobra racer,
which last saw competition in the ’80s before restoration,
inspired fierce bidding from all quarters, eventually selling
on the phone for $1,768,108 — a European auction
record for the marque — while the ex-Tom Walkinshaw
Racing JaguarSport 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 also sold on the
blower for $1,549,534, which was a world record for the
model at auction. The ex-Alan Mann Racing Ford F3L,
part of the Claude Nahum Collection (see the profile in
the December 2018 issue, p. 92), sold for $665,805 to a
bidder who had tried it for size — with his race helmet —
the previous day, although this was a very different car
than the P68s that unsuccessfully raced in 1968 and 1969.
The ex-Maserati Works team, ex-Scarab, ex-Shelby
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-Bartoletti transporter that starred in the Steve McQueen film “Le Mans,”
urned to the Revival sale, and this time sold in the room for $523,667 — that’s
ut a third down on its 2015 price — to the same bidder who snapped up the exrks
Ford Escort Mk I rally car, also from the Nahum Collection, for $119,695.
Post-sale deals included the massive, but still strangely elegant, 1955 Rolls-
Chichester, U.K.
Royce Phantom IV State Landaulette, previously in royal service, that sold postauction
for $1,040,892, and a very original Ferrari Lusso that had clearly
been extensively enjoyed in its last long-term ownership, at $1,199,121.
Other highs were a 1937 Jaguar SS100 3.5-liter achieving an over-estimate
$820,954, a European auction record, and the 1960 Aston Martin DB4
that had been made into a GT copy, but
with 4.7 engine and IRS, reaching $733,134,
also on the phone. Yardstick cars included a fair
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster achieving
$981,241 in the room and the ex-Keith Richards
1972 Ferrari 246, one of three Dinos offered in
this auction, selling for well above estimate at
$576,034 with three phone bidders after it — a
world record for this specification at auction,
with the celebrity shine adding about 50% to the
car’s real value.
And if you ever wondered what the reg-
istration number RR 1 was worth — well, in
September it was just shy of $600k. The most
expensive plate in the world is reputed to be
UAE plate “1,” which apparently sold for £7m
($14.3m) in 2008. ♦
Sales Totals
$30m
$25m
$20m
$15m
$10m
$5m
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#209-1924 BENTLEY 3 LITRE tourer.
S/N: 589. White/black canvas/red leather.
RHD. Odo: 12,655 miles. Fair order. Replica
Vanden Plas body added in ’60s, probably
when chassis was shortened from standard 10
feet, 10 inches. Paint okay, nicely polished
radiator shell. Still with original motor, which
is a bit grubby although has highly polished
brass side plates, plus original sloper carbs.
Rear axle from a 6½ Litre. Now with LED
lighting. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $448,857. The 1948 Earls Court
Motor Show car, originally owned by David
Brown and used for development by the
Works. Was in the U.S., then in Japan from
1989. Sold £20k ($26k) over the top estimate
for the price of a fair DB4—to a phone bidder,
so it’s likely it will be leaving the U.K. again.
SOLD AT $820,954. Well sold, £100k ($130k)
over estimate, to Scandinavia. 3.5 is the one to
have, both for driving and for investing in, but
I would have thought the non-originality of the
transmission would have knocked it back more
than it added in enhanced driving appeal. Oh
well, it’s invisible, so perhaps nobody cares.
SOLD AT $246,872. Owned by a single Bentley
Drivers Club member from 1962 to 2000,
this ownership since. Fairly, and inexplicably,
cheap for a 3 Litre, even less money than the 3
Litre Speed Model that was more of a bitsa
sold by Bonhams at Beaulieu the week before,
for £215k ($279k). Well bought.
#233-1934 ASTON MARTIN 1½-LITER
Mk II short-chassis tourer. S/N: E4438S.
Green/green leather. RHD. Odo: 11,437 miles.
Almost an Ulster (same chassis, same-spec
engine in this one). Good order all around,
rebuilt 1990, engine rebuilt to Ulster spec by
Ecurie Bertelli in 2010. Paint okay, leather just
settling in. With rally tripmeter. Cond: 3+.
#216-1937 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE wagon.
S/N: B142JD. Green/red leather. RHD. Odo:
92,081 miles. Was a Vanden Plas tourer, rebodied
in this style in the 1950s. Body and
paint in good order, timber paneling and inner
lining still in good nick. Plating to radiator
shell and headlights excellent. Leather nicely
patinated, with a few nicks in door pockets.
Dashboard lightly scratched. Cond: 3+.
#204-1951 DAVID BROWN CROPMASTER
TVO Tractor. S/N: P37180. Red/
black vinyl. MHD. Shiny, restored (by the
previous owner) and probably better than new.
New paint, new seat vinyl. With rear work
light. No registration document, though number
is thought to be the original. Strictly
speaking, it’s both left- and right-hand drive as
there is a seat on both sides, although the
steering wheel is in the middle. After starting
on petrol, these can run on paraffin. TVO
stands for “tractor vaporizing oil.” Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $134,657. Offered but not sold at
$30k (SCM# 1543541) by Christie’s at Pebble
Beach in 1996, eventually found its way to
Roger Saul. Bought from him by the vendor in
2003. Hammered slightly behind the £100k
($130k) lower estimate, which is about 20%
higher than a 4¼ saloon in the same condition.
#289-1948 ASTON MARTIN 2-LITER
SOLD AT $344,124. In Holland for past 20
years. Has done the Mille Miglia twice. That
possibly inflated the price, which was slightly
high for a short-chassis Mk II—but still less
than a tenth of the price of a Works Ulster.
(See profile, p. 72.)
#221-1937 JAGUAR SS 100 3.5-Liter
roadster. S/N: 39007. Light green/
black cloth/red leather. RHD. Odo:
1,101 miles. Restored in 2012 at a cost of
£130k ($200k); only 1,000 miles since, so
leather is just settling in, paint and chrome still
very good. Blockley tires are always a good
sign of enthusiast ownership. Now with
5-speed gearbox (hiding beneath original gear
knob) and electric fan. Cond: 2.
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DB1 drophead coupe. S/N: AM487. White/
black cloth/blue leather. RHD. Odo: 6,937
miles. Restored, but no word on when. Paint is
all good, leather and carpets fairly fresh. A few
scratches in polished-aluminum dash, and
steering-wheel spokes cracked. Plaque attests
to First in Class 2 at 1980 Greenwich
Concours. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $38,901. Bought by the vendor in
2014. Should have appeared at Bonhams’ last
Aston Martin sale (as a bit of an in joke, the
sale usually kicks off with a David Brown
tractor, before moving on to the David Brown
cars), but didn’t make it. Sold at three times
the estimate when it was expected to make a
little less than a decent Little Grey Fergie,
even though it’s much rarer. Well sold, but
under-estimated.
#224-1951 ALLARD J2 roadster. S/N:
99J1974. Silver/black vinyl. Odo: 42,520
miles. Restored, repainted, originally blue, and
appearance is pretty good and straight for an
Allard, cars which were, as we will remember,
nailed together in Clapham using essentially
blacksmithing techniques. Like many J2s, upgraded
with a Cadillac early in its life. Harnesses,
modern alternator. Veteran Car Club
Tokyo and Mille Miglia stickers. Now has
hazard flashers, but it’s all pretty crude in
there, including the bicycle speedo. Cond: 3+.
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SOLD AT $224,429. Delivered new in California.
Sold in Japan by its first owner in
1975, returned to the U.K. 2015. Sold way
over estimate, which looked a little low. These
should cost less than an XK 120... or should
they be almost as much as a Cobra? Just as
Sydney did, they plow their own furrow, but
presumably this was an acceptable deal to
both seller and buyer. Allard fanciers won’t
care either way what the rest of the world
thinks.
#235-1951 LAND ROVER SERIES I
80-inch utility. S/N: 26101172. Green/buff
canvas/green vinyl. RHD. Restored on original
chassis to very authentic specification—
even rare steering boss dipswitch is present
and correct. New paint, new canvas tilt on new
frame, but pleasingly, a few light dings and
ripples have been left in the body for the
proper Landie look. Cond: 2.
cloth. RHD. Huge (had to get the 14-mm lens
out for this one), and still magnificent in a
slightly mellowed sort of way. Leather top in
good order, also with Perspex panel in roof,
with powered shutter. Older paint slightly tired
with some light cracking at door corners, although
coachlines still nice. Front seat bases
lightly baggy, better in rear. Timber all good.
Bulkhead lightly grubby behind engine. Extra
modern-sized brake lights and indicators under
rear bumper. Power windows still have their
emergency winders within full toolkit.
Cond: 2.
#206-1957 LAND ROVER SERIES I
88-inch utility. S/N: 111701995. Green/green
canvas/green vinyl. RHD. Older (2014) restoration.
Nice and straight and still very shiny,
although showing some use, with later mirrors
up front and an ugly modern tow hitch behind.
Exhaust a bit rusty, with some rather ugly
welding. Has the authentic Landie lean.
Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $44,886. On the money for a beautifully
restored Series I. And still less than half
what L-R charges for a “reborn” example. A
nice deal both ways.
#264-1953 JAGUAR XK 120 drophead
coupe. S/N: 667092. Gray/brown vinyl/brown
leather. RHD. Odo: 50,465 miles. Very original
and very well kept, with an incredibly patinated
interior, from dash to seats, still with
original carpets. Front bumpers nice and
straight. Plating flaking from rear light moldings,
but not too pitted. Aluminum fuel tank,
new stainless exhaust, new wheels, sits right
on tall Cinturatos. Still with original toolkit.
Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $1,040,829. These were only provided
to royalty and heads of state. Of the 18
built, the British royal family had five, this
being the second, and is the sister car to the
one that took the new Duchess of Sussex to her
wedding. In service with the royal household
for 40 years, kept in Royal Mews 1959–2002,
although always belonged to its maker. Being
sold by Bentley Motors as part of the Heritage
Collection. Rather wide estimate of £1m–£2m
($1.3m–$2.6m) suggested that nobody was
sure how much anyone would pay for the royal
connection; in the end it was let go £200k
($260k) under the lower figure.
#286-1955 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4
drophead coupe. S/N: LML1047. Eng. #
V13/63/673. Midnight Blue/gray cloth/blue
leather. RHD. Odo: 83 miles. Well used but in
good order, and well kept up over the years
rather than being renovated all in one go.
Straight body, good older (1999) paint, original
leather so patinated the color is wearing
off, although only damage is at top of driver’s
outer bolster. Carpets a bit grubby, paint to
ignition-switch panel chipped. Convertible top
looks newish. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $137,650. One of only 294 righthand-drive
dropheads, as most went for export.
Only two owners, the last since 2003.
Sold right where expected, but I’d thought
such an original car might fetch a bit more.
TOP 10
No. 7
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#300-1955 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM
IV State Landaulette. S/N:
4BP5. Maroon & black/blue & gray
SOLD AT $354,597. Winning bid by bidder
number 237 was, rather nicely, £237k. The
right money.
SOLD AT $83,787. These were originally
used by the Service Department as traveling
classrooms demonstrating how to look after
the new (in 1959) Mini, and some were later
transferred to the Competitions Department.
Bought by the vendor at Bonhams’ 2011 Festival
of Speed sale. Sold in the room for the expected
money. Doesn’t it look a bargain beside
the “Scarab/Shelby’”Fiat/Bartoletti 642—or
even the famous Ecurie Ecosse Commer?
#250-1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4
coupe. S/N: DB4513R. Green/cream
leather. RHD. A real hot rod. Not only
shortened by five inches to GT length, it also
runs a 4.7-liter motor, plus big brakes and in-
TOP 10
No. 9
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SOLD AT $28,428. Supplied to the Home
Office Civil Defence Department. Not quite as
sharp as the 1951 (Lot 235), and 80s are
somewhat “cuter” than the longer-wheelbase
versions, so this is correspondingly cheaper—
but, let go 20% under the lower estimate of
£25k ($33k), looks good value at two-thirds of
the price of Lot 235.
BEST
BUY
#249-1959 BMC TRANSPORTER
5-ton utility. S/N: 5K1771147447.
Red & white/blue vinyl. RHD. Good
restored order, now with Cummins 180 turbodiesel
and 6-speed, plus original 2-speed
rear axle. Now converted to more-livable accommodation,
but still with room for a Big
Healey behind. Or two Minis with a little
tweakage. Oh dear; it’s all going a bit “The
Italian Job.” Cond: 3+.
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dependent rear suspension—which is a
reversible mod as it fits all the shell’s standard
mounting points. New paint, new leather.
Cond: 2+.
courtesy of Bonhams
1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Woodie Shooting Brake
Sold at $134,657
Bonhams Goodwood Revival, Chichester, U.K., September 8, 2018, Lot 216
Chassis number: B142JD
Particularly British, the term “shooting brake” was typically applied to numerous marques from
various eras. While some early Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars were fitted with coachwork
designed specifically for hunting, the shooting-brake derivative on both pre-war and post-war Rolls
and Bentley products was generally an afterthought, and many of the examples that exist today were
rebodied as such, predominantly in the 1950s and 1960s.
Such is the case with our subject car. Unfortunately, the rebodying of a Bentley isn’t unusual
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(frankly, it’s all too common), so while the shooting-brake coachwork is not this car’s first body, it
proved relatively desirable.
For perspective, the all-in price of $134,657 (£103,500) is roughly double what a very nice original
4¼ Litre saloon might bring. In this case, despite the body change, the uniqueness of the car warranted
a substantial premium over an otherwise comparable 4-door variant in more traditional form.
It is worth noting, however, that if the original Vanden Plas coachwork had remained on this
Derby Bentley, it would have garnered a far greater result than the price achieved — likely in excess
of $500,000, depending on numerous other factors.
Bentley 4¼ Litre and 3½ Litre cars produced between 1933 and 1939 are known as Derby cars
because they were built in Rolls-Royce’s factory in Derby, England.
As with the Derby Bentley’s predecessor — the W.O. Bentleys built prior to Rolls-Royce’s owner-
ship — Vanden Plas tourer coachwork has remained among the most recognized and desirable. So
while the subject vehicle lost its as-delivered bodywork long ago, its original specification as a VDP
tourer does add some value to the chassis alone.
The Derby was further described as
numbers-matching and benefiting from lots of
recent and costly mechanical work. I did not see
the car in person, but based on the description
and the photographs provided, I would guess
the cosmetic presentation was nice — but likely
best described as an older restoration.
Today, condition usually has a large effect
on the price, as well as overall marketability, but
I would venture to say less-than-perfect cosmetics
were somewhat fitting with the overall look
and feel of the shooting brake and may have
been far less of a factor in this case.
While the all-in price of £103,500 fits the pre-sale estimate of £100,000 to £125,000, I do believe
this Bentley was well sold.
With many other 4-door Derby Bentleys available for less in today’s market, I feel confident in
saying the result has much more to do with it being a stylish Bentley shooting brake than it does with
the car being a 4¼ Litre Derby. It’s back to the idea of wagons being trendy.
In 2018 it’s much cooler to pull up at the country club in an old utility vehicle than anything else.
These days it’s also more tasteful to be seen in a Bentley rather than a Rolls-Royce. So one could
argue that a Bentley shooting brake is the perfect combination of a luxury brand and a working-class
vehicle. It’s hard not to imagine this Bentley out in the countryside with a couple of Labradors in the
back, and the $135,000 paid is as much about the lifestyle as it is the car. — Paul Hageman
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NOT SOLD AT $728,580. Found by Smail in
Japan in a poor state in 2004. Not sold at
£560k, which should have been enough in today’s
market. A £650k ($846k) lower estimate
probably reflects an owner trying to recoup
the restoration costs with an unrealistic ask
against a falling market. We’ll see if it crops
up again anytime soon.
#227-1971 FORD ESCORT Mk I
RS1600 Works rally car. S/N: BBATLM59964.
Red & white/black velour. Real exWorks
Mk I in good shape, although reshelled
like most of them; last time during what catalog
called a “sympathetic restoration” in 1990.
It’s been RHD, and LHD.... In original livery.
New Atlas axle and rear discs 1999, new roll
cage fitted 2010. Now with Terry Hoyle ironblock
1800 BDA. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$119,695. From the “N” Collection of Claude
Nahum (obviously an Anadol fancier), which
included the Ford F3L. Car with this identity
Sports Car Market
he station wagon, as a collectible, has had broad appeal in recent years. While the typical
“woodie wagons” of American manufacture have struggled in today’s market, collectors have
flocked to everything from German touring wagons to vintage utility vehicles.
Long before we had the Defender 110 or the E63 AMG wagon, we had the shooting brake.
SOLD AT $733,134. Only mystery is why sell
after six years’ labor of love, but apparently
it’s that old chestnut: “To fund a new project,”
rather than a fire sale after the vendor ended
up deep underwater. Sold on the phone for a
bit less than lower estimate, at DB5 money.
That looks a sensible price, as although it
must be close to what it cost to build, the
buyer would probably get his money back if he
moved it on. I suspect, though, in years to
come prices of original cars will catch up, and
leaving it standard might have been more costeffective.
#281-1964 ASTON MARTIN DB5
coupe. S/N: DB51692R. Rothesay Red/black
leather. RHD. Older (2007–14) restoration
from what sounds like a wreck by Desmond
Smail (originally Sierra Blue with Fawn trim)
and still very good. Engine punched up to
4.2-liter spec, with Cosworth pistons.
Cond: 2-.
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from standard spec include silver inlay to all
woodwork, silver R-R logos to picnic tables,
R-R emblems to waist rails, medium-tone
woodwork, airbag and steering-wheel cowl in
Royal Blue hide, Magnolia cloth headlining.
Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $332,154. Last Corniche
IV built, retained by the factory and being offered
by Bentley Motors as part of the Heritage
Collection. Sold right where expected.
was first driven by Roger Clark on the 1971
RAC Rally (11th), then a recce car for Timo
Mäkinen (with a 5-speed) for the 1972 Monte.
Rolled out of the Olympia Rally, quite possibly
reshelled afterwards, back with Mäkinen for
the ’72 RAC as a 2-liter. Last event with Works
was as a reconnaissance car for Mäkinen on
the ’73 East African Safari (when it was
RHD). Last demoed by Hannu Mikkola on the
2017 Eifel Rallye. Sold in 2006 by H&H in
Buxton for $65,093 (SCM# 1568458), with a
note in windscreen attesting to last reshell.
Sold mid estimate at about the right money for
a reshelled Works car with a less-than-glittering
history.
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No. 3
#256-1990 JAGUAR XJR-11 racer.
S/N: 490. White & purple/black velour.
MHD. Final (of three) XJR-11 chassis
built for the World Sportscar Championship
(XJR-10 is 3-liter IMSA version), recently
restored by JD Classics and ready to race.
Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $1,549,534. Took the model’s only
win, the British Empire Trophy at Silverstone
in 1990. Also finished 3rd at the Nürburgring
as 1190, and after that raced in Suntac livery
in Japan, then Historic Group C in Europe up
to 2010. Sold on the phone for just a little less
than the expected money, but still respectable
given the ongoing, very expensive upkeep that
these cars require.
#299-1995 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE
convertible. S/N: SCAZD02C5SCH50170.
Blue/cream & blue leather.
RHD. Odo: 1,161 miles. Last Shadow-family
car. Low mileage and like new. Alterations
SOLD AT $140,945. Owner was restoring an
Aceca at the time, which involved several visits
to AC Cars in Thames Ditton, and one
thing led to another after he was offered a
chassis from a dismantled car. Thought to legitimately
be AE1172, although Driver and
Vehicle Licensing Agency didn’t agree. That’s
bound to hurt the value, and though Jamie
exclaimed, “£135k, sold!” as he knocked it
down the bidder, it was later declared sold at
£108,333. Very cheap for any Ace, whatever
the backstory.
#301-2002 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE
Final Series convertible. S/N: SCAZK28E72CH02079.
Silver/green leather. Odo:
229 miles. Like new, with many unique features
including Silver Ghost-type Chesterfield
buttoned theme to seats, solid cherry steering
wheel, solid silver (hallmarked) Spirit of Ecstasy
mascot to radiator shell, cabinet cherry
waist rails, center console and tread plates
confirming car is the last from the Crewe factory.
Hide color-matched interior mirror and
SOLD AT $529,652. Found in a scrapyard in
the ’50s before rebuild. With the vendor since
2012, but before that in single ownership for
almost 50 years, in the Musée Automobile de
Provence, Orgon. Sold online near low estimate.
#319-1960 CITROËN 2CV Fourgonnette
van. S/N: 611521. Blue/orange weave. Good,
restored (by the 2CV Shop) “ripple,” still with
original engine (or original-size engine, at
least: a 602-cc swap is common) with 7,500
km since. Straight, clean, tidy, rot-free, appears
stock and unmolested. New seat covers,
repro rubber floor mats. Cond: 2-.
#265-1997 AC ACE roadster. S/N: SABTVRO3727134839.
Red/red leather. RHD.
Odo: 14,758 miles. A “1960” car built up from
real, original parts including correct-type AC
straight 6, with Works aluminum head and
magnesium-cased gearbox, plus overdrive.
Finished in 1997, hence the weird-looking
chassis number, which is a Local Vehicle Licensing
Office (now defunct) tag. As it’s only
a third of the age of the originals, still in very
good order, with body, paint and leather all
still good. Cond: 3+.
top roll demister ducts. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT
$246,872. The last Corniche, and the last
Rolls-Royce built at Crewe, stored at the factory
from new and being sold by Bentley Motors
as part of the Heritage Collection.
Hammered sold £15k ($20k) under the £180k
($234k) lower estimate.
FRENCH
#284-1924 BUGATTI TYPE 30 roadster.
S/N: 4238. Black/brown leather. RHD. Type
30 was first straight-8 Bugatti, its plain-bearing
engine later used in the Type 35A. Original
body except for tail section, added in
early-’60s restoration. Okay paint, nicely
dulled radiator shell. Always in France, but
speedo is in mph. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $13,466. Known to the vendor’s
late husband as “Elodie.” Sold for two-thirds
of the upper estimate of £16k ($21k), but this
was the last lot of a long sale, with Knight still
quipping jokes to bidders: “Going to be a
baker are you, Tony? Plenty of dough there!”
Given that the parts alone cost twice as much
as the price paid here, buyer got a very fair
deal.
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GERMAN
#296-1971 PORSCHE 911S coupe. S/N:
9111301356. Metallic green/black vinyl &
cord. RHD. Odo: 39,857 miles. One of 44
RHD cars, with sunroof, sports seats and
power windows. Restored by U.K. marque
expert Andy Prill, with only 800 miles since,
so still fresh. Some repro interior and trim
parts. Motor tidy, but fan slightly corroded.
Cond: 2-.
used it on events such as Le Mans Classic in
2016. Consigned to sale before the announcement
that JD had gone into administration,
and sold in the room to a U.S. buyer for 33%
less (in sterling; almost 50% less in dollars)
than last time. Buyer also bought the Mk I
Escort Works rally car (Lot 227).
#217-1964 FERRARI 250 GT/L
Lusso coupe. S/N: 5565GT. Red/black
leather. Odo: 14,485 miles. Obviously
well used and enjoyed, and now cosmetically
slightly tired, with a few nicks and chips in
older paint. Originally Argento. Original
leather baggy and shiny. Radio bungeed to
center console. Mas du Clos sticker in side
window dates from 1983. No air filters and
stained carbs. Now with roller rockers and
electronic ignition. Cond: 3.
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No. 5
SOLD AT $204,978. Sold new by Duncan
Hamilton Ltd. Owned by the vendor in 1978
and 1979, then again from 2009. Restoration
completed in 2015, at a cost of $97k. The 2.2S
is one of the best small-bumper 911s to drive,
and price paid here was on the money for either
a perfectly preserved original or sharply
restored example, in a good color.
ITALIAN
#252-1956 FIAT 642 RN2 Transporter.
S/N: 3062001625. Blue/blue vinyl. RHD.
Built for Maserati on a 642RN2 bus chassis,
and then passed via Scarab to Shelby, which
likely added the passive-steering tag axle.
Later Bedford turbodiesel added by the JCB
Racing Team. Still good after massive restoration
for Don Orosco. Period Scarab/Shelby
livery and stickers—and even the curtain fabric
features Scarab racing cars. Chassis number
not quoted this time, and the one
previously nominated appears to come from
the earlier 306 bus, but we’ve included it here
for ease of finding it within the SCM Platinum
Auction Database. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $576,034. Owned by Keith Richards
from new until 1986 (he apparently put
the first 25,000 miles on it, driving to European
gigs to avoid flying), after that in a Japanese
collection. Bought at auction in 2014 by
Liam Howlett of The Prodigy, sold to the vendor
in 2016. Three phones were after this and
it sold 50% over its “real” value, although we
might have expected more given that another
of Richards’ former mounts, the 1966 Bentley
S3 Flying Spur Continental “Blue Lena,” sold
for $1.18m, or almost three times the model
value, at the Revival sale in 2015.
#288-1973 FERRARI 246 GT DINO
SOLD AT $1,199,121. In this ownership 46
years and a really lovely old thing—almost the
definition of “driver quality” and looks ready
to go anywhere. Not quite sold on the day at a
top bid of £880k, but got away in a post-sale
deal at £921,666 the week after. Probably fair
for condition in today’s market, but, please,
nobody restore it.
#287-1971 MASERATI GHIBLI 4.9 SS
coupe. S/N: AM115491990. Blue/white
leather. Odo: 40,944 miles. Good restored order.
Body and paint date from 2014; interior
redone in 2012, including mouse-fur dash top.
Rear seats folded and covered with carpet.
Inner fenders look a bit wavy and welded, but
may have been that way from new. Cond: 2-.
coupe. S/N: 06648. Red/black leather. RHD.
Odo: 28,057 miles. Very original apart from
color, as it was silver—repainted in 1989.
Lightly creased leather. With original wallet,
books and tools. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $321,681. In this ownership since
1975 and used sparingly, so mileage is probably
genuine. Didn’t look a lot of money for a
driver-quality, never-restored Dino, but within
the estimate range, so all the vendor was expecting.
A fair deal both ways, then.
#277-2017 FERRARI LaFERRARI Ap-
erta. S/N: ZFF86ZHT5H0223362. Black/red
& black leather. Odo: 510 km. One owner and
almost like new. Imported, but U.K. duties
paid. Cond: 1.
SOLD AT $523,667. Later used by Alan
Mann Racing, David Piper (in whose ownership
it doubled in red livery as a Ferrari
transporter in Le Mans), then JCB before being
acquired by Ferrari-Cobra wars historian
Michael Shoen. Post-restoration debut at 2008
Monterey Historics, sold by RM at Monterey
2009 for $990,000. Sold here in 2015 by Bonhams
for $1,012,824 to JD Classics, which
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SOLD AT $269,314. Delivered new in Italy;
bought there and imported by the now-deceased
vendor in 2007. On the money (eventually,
as having reached £180k ($234k),
auctioneer Knight refused to drop to £1,000
increments) and still less than half the price of
a Daytona. Do four extra cylinders and IRS
really make that much difference?
#263-1972 FERRARI 246 GT DINO
coupe. S/N: 03354. Argento/black
leather. Good order, with low mileage
and likely never restored. Original seat leather
nicely worn-in and patinated. Motor rebuilt in
2015. Cond: 2-.
TOP 10
No. 10
NOT SOLD AT $5,399,299. Delivered new to
the United Arab Emirates. One of a small
clutch of modern supercars at this sale, including
a LaFerrari coupe and 2012 Bugatti
Veyron 16.4, none of which sold. Included to
show what the market thought it was worth
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Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY
Celebrating Horsepower 2019
Notables from the Dammerman Collection included an immaculately
restored 1953 Buick Skylark and 1959 Chevy Impala, each selling for $121k
Company
Saratoga Auto Auction
Date
September 21–22, 2018
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY
Auctioneer
Brent Earlywine
Automotive lots sold/offered
174/280
Sales rate
62%
Sales total
$5,700,883
High sale
1953 Buick Skylark convertible;
1959 Chevrolet Impala
Tri-Power convertible; 1957
Jaguar XK 140 3.4 roadster;
each sold at $121,000
1953 Buick Skylark convertible, sold at $121,00
Buyer’s premium
10%, included in sold prices
Report and photos by Larry Trepel
Market opinions in italics
T
his was the second year of the
Saratoga Auto Auction, held by
the Saratoga Automobile Museum
and the Saratoga Performing
Saratoga Springs, NY
Arts Center in upstate New York. In
the 1800s, Saratoga Springs became
well known for its curative spring water and as a destination
for ultra-wealthy, water-loving New Yorkers to
summer at, resulting in the establishment of local horse
tracks and farms. Well into the 20th century the water
still drew those seeking its benefits, including Franklin
Roosevelt. The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located
in a building that used to be a bottling plant. The small
plants are largely gone, but you can still get Saratoga’s
pure spring water in plastic bottles at the supermarket.
The grounds of the museum and arts center made a
lovely setting for the auction, with three tents displaying
most of the cars, surrounded by large trees, lawns and
interesting old buildings. The open theater made for a
perfect auction site, the stadium seating providing great
viewing of the agony and the ecstasy unfolding on stage.
The auction featured 43 cars from the collection
of Dennis Dammerman, who passed away in 2013.
Dammerman put together a collection of mostly
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American cars from the 1950s and ’60s, with some European classics
and a lone Japanese Nissan 300ZX in the mix. The notables included a
1953 Buick Skylark and a 1959 Chevy Impala, both treated to immaculate
restorations and each selling for $121k, the highest-priced sales in the
auction. A relatively rare 1948 Lincoln convertible sold for $61,600, a
1963 Corvette fuel-injected convertible went for $91,300, and a 1967
Corvette 427 convertible sold for just $90,750. Among the European cars, a
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, converted from its standard 2.8-L 6-cylinder to a 3.5-L
V8, went for $96,250 — a major steal, in my opinion. A 1957 Jaguar XK 140 sold for
$121k, another strong price and an equally strong restoration.
The offerings outside of the Dammerman Collection were a mixed brew of imports
and American cars, ranging widely in condition, era and desirability. The majority had
reserves on them, so much effort was expended by the team of auctioneers to make
the sale but keep the pace going. Well sold were a 1988 Mercedes 500SL for $28,500,
a 1991 GMC Syclone for $44k, and a 1957 Chrysler 300C for $77k. Well bought were
a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa for $96,800 (although with a possible running problem), and
a 1959 Rover P4 90 for $7,700.
Saratoga Auto Auctions had an overall successful sale for just their second year
out, with the Dammerman Collection a one-time boost they hopefully capitalize on.
Saratoga Springs offers a great setting and enjoyable road trip just three hours from
New York City, but to continue to be successful they will have to push hard to attract
a good number of excellent lots and more consignors willing to go no-reserve. Let’s
hope they continue to fill the void for auction-starved New Yorkers, as well as New
Englanders and Proxibidders. ♦
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#513F-1936 MG MIDGET roadster. S/N:
24146. Red/tan leather. RHD. 1935 body and
frame with 1936 XPAG supercharged engine.
Recent meticulous full restoration. Striking
paintwork, scratch- and chip-free. Cycle fenders
equally pristine. Badges, handles and suspension
details all done to exacting standards.
Painted wire wheels—a better choice than
chrome. Monte Carlo Rally stickers on doors.
No odometer. Cond: 1-.
also in fine shape. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT
$7,700. This late-’50s Rover is uncommon in
the U.S., likely numerous in U.K. Like many
British sedans of that time, combines conservative
styling with a very inviting interior. This
example clearly had caring restoration done
awhile ago, and while it appears not extensively
driven since restoration, needs minor
refreshing by new owner. Advertised in the
past on sites for about $18k, with no takers. At
just $7,700, I’d say the new owner has acquired
a delightful iconic British car in good
shape at a price far below restoration costs.
Well bought.
#657S-1967 TRIUMPH TR4A convert-
SOLD AT $55,550. Breathtaking pre-war MG
Midget, not commonly seen in U.S. The engines
in MGs were changed in 1936 from
OHC to less-expensive OHV with larger displacement
as a shared production, cost-cutting
measure. The non-original combination in this
car may affect its value, but with authentic
supercharged engine and the level of restoration,
this was a most desirable MG. Displayed
at several concours, rallies, and the Simeone
Museum. Restoration work likely far exceeded
sale price here. Superb car, well bought.
#535F-1959 ROVER P4 90 sedan. S/N:
610902960. Green & off-white/brown leather.
RHD. Odo: 64,392 miles. Aging full restoration;
very well done but starting to need some
attention. Lovely paint color and finish, still in
good shape with no crackling; one spot of rust
bubbling at front fender bottom. Many chrome
pieces excellent, others pitting, including door
handles, headlight bezels and side trim. Interior
shows mostly authentic and careful restoration,
now needs a little attention. A few areas
of door-pillar wood splitting and cloth trim
coming up. Steering wheel has bad-looking
vinyl cover installed. Some clouding in speedo
and odo glass. Slight musty smell inside,
along with mold in trunk, so perhaps an issue
from storage. Engine compartment beautifully
restored, no oil leaks or obvious flaws. Every
piece looks fresh and authentic. Underbody
ible. S/N: CTC73750. Eng. # CT73971E.
Green & white/white hard top & black vinyl
soft top/black leather. Odo: 5,438 miles.
Claimed to be highly original. Body has many
scratches and nicks; paint just a bit dull but
appears original, with a few areas of possible
respray. Steel wheels with fabulous “world”
hubcaps wearing decent Michelin XZX tires.
Interior has clearly received some restoration,
with seats redone but showing some wear,
excellent wood dash and steering wheel looking
more recently restored. Kenwood cassette
player is neither original nor new enough.
Cond: 3-.
pily installed firewall pad and a few careless
bits in engine compartment such as painted
tank caps, no battery hold-down, probably
done during engine rebuild. Engine started
quickly, idles perfectly and does not smoke.
Soft top not visible during auction. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $66,000. Given years since restoration,
the work inside and out was done to an
exceptionally high level for a car of little market
value back in 1991. Previous owner states
in records that mileage at restoration was
122,000, so current mileage is actually
141,760, with fewer than 20k miles added
since 1991. Very few of those miles added
since purchased by Dammerman in early
2000s. A mid-level price for a 280SL; I believe
it was quite well bought.
NOT SOLD AT $18,000. This was an interesting
TR4A, claimed to be owned at one time
by noted writer Jamie Kitman. Some potential
bidders might look at it as a rare example with
original body and paint, others might feel the
completed interior work means best course is
to finish the job. I lean towards the former, but
think the high bid of $18k is right on target.
GERMAN
#490F-1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL
convertible. S/N: 11304412001588. Green/
green hard top/beige vinyl. Odo: 41,760 miles.
One of the first lots up from the Dammerman
Collection. Complete restoration purportedly
done in 1991. Body- and paintwork still looking
superb after 27 years. Fenders still have
spot welds and swage lines, the Body Holy
Grail of SLs. A few small chips in grille
chrome and hard top, which appears to have
original headliner. Fully restored interior also
remarkably fresh-looking. Engine was rebuilt
in 2006 under Dammerman ownership at a
cost of over $10k, with receipt for rebuild and
many previous service records available. Slop-
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#700S-1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL
convertible. S/N: 11304410008843. Ivory/
Ivory hard top/black MB-Tex. Odo: 18,276
miles. Much restoration done, some time prior
to 2007. Body straight, no dings, paint perfect.
Front fender spot welds and swage lines present.
All glass looks replaced at one time, windshield
showing slight delamination. Pagoda
hard-top gaskets old. Odd, vintage CB-style
antenna looks out of place. Tires appear new,
wheel covers perfect. Underbody fairly clean,
new brake lines and exhaust system. Interior
appears restored, with MB-Tex seats showing
just a little wear. New sun visors have plastic
wrap still on them. Engine compartment
shows much grime, age and wear. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $85,800. From the Dammerman
Collection. Purchased in 2007 at BarrettJackson
in Palm Beach for $44k, in same condition
as it is now and with 18,099 miles—so
driven just 177 miles in 11 years. Some oddity
here, as catalog states: “all original except
new interior,” but clearly it also had body,
paint and chrome restored. Even odder is that
the engine compartment was left untouched,
so needs work to bring the car to a consistent
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level. This was one car in the collection that
sold for much more than purchase price by
Dammerman, but wasn’t enjoyed on the road
very much. This can happen when you have a
collection of over 50 cars.
#491F-1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE
convertible. S/N: 11102512004122. Metallic
blue/tan cloth/tan leather. Odo: 49,454 miles.
Complete restoration in 2010, with period
Mercedes 3.5-L V8 installed in place of the
original 2.8-L I6. Superb body-, chrome- and
paintwork all top concours level. Interior also
beautifully done, displaying perfect wood
dashboard, instruments and console. Seats
were previously restored and look ever-soslightly
older on close inspection. Engine and
most ancillary pieces look period-correct and
carefully installed. Underbody perfect. Rear
has a bit of sag, a suspension problem. One
headlight surround loose at top. Cond: 2+.
dition and restoration would be more acceptable,
but for some Ferrari collectors, this
example needs to be fully restored again. Of
course, there are a few who might like having
a drive-with-less-worry example. A great Cars
& Coffee car, a not-so-great Cavallino Classic
car. High bid of $165k seemed to be in the
right ballpark.
#701S-2003 FERRARI 360 Modena Spi-
work has lost some of its luster. Some professional
attention might well change that, and
the mismatched paint up front needs to be addressed.
A bill for brake work in 2016 shows
exact same mileage as odometer does now.
E24s have a common problem with plastic
odometer gears breaking, so certainly some
questions here. Early E24s also had troublesome
thermal reactor/EGR emission controls.
In the next few years progressed to catalytic
converters and 5-speed transmissions, so these
earlier models are generally less desirable.
Consignor initially turned down high bid, but
sensibly decided later this was about as much
as this 630 CSi was likely to bring at any auction.
Fairly bought and sold.
SOLD AT $96,250. Originally a 280SE 6-cylinder;
Dammerman decided to install the V8
from a donor coupe upon embarking on a
badly needed restoration. The body had extensive
rust, with photos showing challenging
work that was done over a two-year period.
Some might question installing a 3.5-L engine,
but—while obviously not as valuable as an
original 3.5—I view it as a legitimate upgrade.
The quality of the work was stunning, a few
easily remedied flaws keeping it from the Condition
1 rating it deserves. So what is it worth?
With original 3.5s now in the $200k–$300k
range, I anticipated it would be a worthwhile
purchase in the mid-$100k range. Bought for
just $96k, I call it an exceptionally good buy.
Others may strongly disagree.
#539F-1977 BMW 630 CSi coupe. S/N:
5505443. Ruby Red/tan leather. Odo: 66,866
miles. Described as one-owner car. Body panels
all good, mostly free of dents and dings,
although rear fender has a large paint scuff and
driver’s door a large chip. Front end on driver’s
side resprayed, does not match color of
original paint. Doors shut very solidly. Wheels
all excellent, as are the Michelin tires. Inside
nicely preserved and presentable but imperfect.
Dash appears original with no cracks,
several gallons of Armor All applied. Later
Blaupunkt removable-face stereo. Seats holding
up fairly well, could use some treatment,
though. Headliner around sunroof area torn
and hanging, with foam showing. Engine compartment
relatively clean and well kept, appears
to support low mileage and regular
service. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $8,030. A nice
but not outstanding early E24 6 Series. Unusual
and striking Ruby Red color, but paint-
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#465F-1972 FERRARI 365 GTC/4
coupe. S/N: 15641. Eng. # F101AC000.
Red/black leather. Odo: 52,359 miles. Older
restoration with mediocre respray by Ferrari
restoration standards. Body panels good, no
dents or dings, but fit of hood, trunk and driver’s
door noticeably off. Most chrome, black
trim and front bumper redone but not showquality.
Cromodora wheels refinished, but surface
extremely rough-looking—puzzling and
incorrect. Michelin XWX tires cracking, with
worn tread on fronts. Interior has gauges in
good shape, but dash cover redone to midlevel
standards. Carpeting redone at some
point. Seats redone, again to moderate standards.
Old Jensen speakers in back. Engine
looks a bit tired, black paint coming off cam
covers, lots of tired bits in compartment. Carbs
look like they were out at some point not long
ago. Hood insulation redone. Tool roll in
trunk. Cond: 2-.
der. S/N: ZFFYT53AX30131499. Metallic
blue/blue leather. Odo: 41,976 miles. Body
perfect, no signs of repair work or nicks and
scratches except for paint chip on door handle.
Wheels in fine shape, wearing recent-looking
Kumho tires. Driver’s seat has some noticeable
wear on side bolster. F1 paddle shift, no
mention of whether often troublesome transmission
has been repaired. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $68,750. Attractive metallic blue
color; this 360 Spider was apparently the
daily driver for Mrs. Dammerman. That might
explain odometer reading 41,000 miles, which
would be very low mileage on any other 2003
car, but off the charts to Ferrari owners.
Kumho tires also not the brand Enzo was devoted
to. Nevertheless, assuming records were
obtainable and no mega-repairs needed, this
was a decent price for someone on a budget
who really wanted to own a modern Ferrari.
Fairly bought and sold.
SWEDISH
#652S-1967 VOLVO 122S Amazon se-
dan. S/N: KS124712. Sea Mist Green/green
vinyl. Odo: 59,601 miles. This 122S Amazon
is well known among regional Volvo aficionados;
longtime first ownership and then stewardship
by a dedicated Volvo enthusiast until
obtained by consignor in 2016. Mileage of
under 60,000 claimed accurate. Much purported
originality—although I noticed a few
paint runs, and wheels appeared recently resprayed.
Chrome showing a little age but no
rust or serious pitting. Engine compartment
NOT SOLD AT $165,000. Restored before
365 GTC values skyrocketed a few years ago;
clearly did not receive work done to current
standards. For a more modest brand the con-
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clean, tidy, stock-looking except for chrome
air filters on stock SU carbs. Interior shows
some slight wear, with fine dash and clean
instruments. Dark green vinyl seats may have
been re-covered at one time. Cond: 2. SOLD
AT $24,860. This 122S was a pleasure to pore
over; it’s hard to find examples that aren’t beyond
the pale or poorly restored. Though
probably not 100% original, it was in very
presentable condition with an appealing bit of
patina throughout. The light green paint is an
especially distinctive color to those of us who
remember these when new. Not so valuable or
perfect that it can’t be driven, so will make a
fine example of the 122S to enjoy. Fairly
bought and sold.
AMERICAN
#438F-1935 FORD MODEL 48 5-window
coupe. S/N: 181518255. Blue/beige
cloth. Odo: 71,610 miles. Well-executed older
body-off restoration now showing some age.
Upgraded flathead with Edelbrock heads, dual
carbs, Tremec 5-sp, 12-volt electrics. Body
and paint impressive but flawed. Small dent
with cracks at rear bumper mount, variety of
aging paint spots, but no peeling or crackling.
Original hood pieces come with car. Wheels
and grille just redone in different, and better,
colors. Visible chrome pitting in many areas.
Interior holding up well, fabric and carpets
still fresh-looking, steering wheel and dash
very nice, new shift knob just installed. Engine
compartment clean and impressive, reflects
little use in recent years. Cond: 2-.
done, other pieces appear a bit older. BFG
radial tires. Underbody appears to have had
previous restoration work. Interior excellent,
with restored cloth seats, dash and carpets, all
very well done. Red seats and carpets are a
nice contrast against the standard black exterior.
One window has cracked glass, others
with mild delamination. Engine also appears
to have been previously restored, with some
refresh in 2017. Some non-original components
such as blue spark-plug wires. Cond: 2.
far fewer out there than Lincoln Continental
convertibles, which cost about 30% more back
in 1948. This may be the finest one still in existence;
Dammerman bought it in 2008 at
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach for $110k (SCM#
1647045). At a price of just over $61k, new
owner has a rare and superbly restored Lincoln
to show. Well bought.
SOLD AT $34,650. Not a top-level restoration
in many respects noted above. The interior
was its high point, very nicely done. The
rest of the car, although imperfect, was still
delightful to look at and would be more than
welcome at most shows. Selling price seemed
fair, given today’s somewhat soft market for
many Cadillacs, large Fleetwood limousines
in particular. Stepping back from market value
perspective, it does seem amazing that an imposing
Cadillac Fleetwood in this condition
can be purchased for just $35k. I see these as
a current bargain classic.
NOT SOLD AT $27,500. Quite appealing ’35
Ford 5-window, with work carefully done and
appearance that is not overdone. Mods should
make it an excellent driver, but sadly may have
been sitting in recent years. Appears to have
same mileage as listed at 2014 Mecum Kansas
City, where it was a no-sale at $26k (SCM#
6709566). Sold recently at Mecum Indianapolis
auction for $32,450 (SCM# 6873648). Offered
here under dealer consignment. Is quick
resale for profit or due to some disappointment
in condition? Consignor correct in holding
out, but may not see large jump due to older
restoration, as well as stagnant market value
of these classic Ford hot rods.
#645S-1947 CADILLAC SERIES 60
SPECIAL sedan. S/N: 6425668. Black/red
cloth. Odo: 23,911 miles. 346-ci V8, 2-bbl,
auto. Recent restoration in 2017. Paint quality
good, not outstanding. Some chrome trim re-
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SOLD AT $61,600. Another beautifully restored
car from the Dammerman Collection.
Base Lincoln convertibles are rarely seen now,
#699S-1948 LINCOLN SERIES 876H
convertible. S/N: 8H178549. Valley Green/
tan cloth/dark green leather. Odo: 72,803
miles. 305-ci V12, 2-bbl, 3-sp. Fully restored
to highest level. Body and paint spectacular,
all chrome trim perfect. Badges beautifully
detailed. Driver’s door fit just a hair off. Vent
window has slight delamination. Interior also
superb, done with much attention to often
overlooked details. Dashboard stunning. Driver’s
side of seat has some nice small creases,
revealing car has been driven at least once.
Front carpet just a bit wrinkled; need to buy
floor mats. Engine compartment clean, detailed,
but not overdone. Wires and other parts
period-correct-looking. Cond: 1-.
#444F-1952 DODGE B-3B pickup. S/N:
82286373. Dark blue/black vinyl. Odo: 60,265
miles. 230-ci I6, 1-bbl, 3-sp. Recent goodquality,
body-off restoration. Paint quality
decent, painted “Saratoga” lettering with Sunoco
logo very well done. A few minor scuffs
on door sill, headlight surrounds badly
painted. Doors close solidly. Bed wood good,
some bed bolts rusty. All glass excellent,
might all be new. Many body-trim rubber gaskets
new, but sloppy installation of some of
them. Interior redone, with fresh seats, steering
wheel and many controls. Instruments appear
restored. Truckmaster heater looks
impressive, also nicely restored. Engine looks
fairly fresh, with just a few components in
compartment looking second-tier. No visible
oil leaks. Electric fuel pump installed. Underbody
redone and shows little road use, some
light surface rust in a few spots. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $33,000. Compared to early ’50s
Ford and Chevy pickups, Dodge pickups are
rare indeed. This example had a nicely done
restoration, appropriate to original build level
and current value. Many of the details were
excellent, and I loved the Saratoga Sunoco
theme, even if non-original. Apparently there
were enough bidders who also liked the rarity
and condition, as sale price was a bit above
the high estimate of $28k. For this sum, deserves
to be driven. Fairly bought and sold.
#697S-1953 BUICK SKYLARK convert-
ible. S/N: 16839256. White/black cloth/white
& black leather. Odo: 1,902 miles. 322-ci V8,
4-bbl, auto. Description claims full restoration
in mid-1990s. Superbly done, and probably
little use since then, as condition is impeccable.
Paint, body panel fit and chrome are all
high concours quality. Could not find any pitting
on chrome despite age. Small area in
windshield delaminating. Underbody and engine
meticulous. Continental spare tire and
spotlights. Cond: 1. SOLD AT $121,000.
While off-white paint is not the most exciting
color for a ’53 Skylark, it gave it an elegance
that comes forward when viewed in person. I
could do without the Continental kit and
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use. Engine comparably restored, with usual
finned valve covers and carefully detailed
hardware. Cond: 1-.
spotlights, but that is a matter of taste. The
restoration is jaw dropping in quality. The fact
that it was restored more than 20 years ago
makes it even more remarkable. This was one
of the stars (among a galaxy of stars) of the
Dammerman Collection, with much anticipation
to see what it would bring. While Skylark
values have dropped notably in the past few
years, this one still could be considered well
bought.
#698S-1955 BUICK ROADMASTER
convertible. S/N: 7B1105671. Black/black
cloth/red & black leather. Odo: 32,175 miles.
Full restoration some years ago. Panel fit excellent,
black paint still looking impressive
overall. A few small blisters and paint runs in
trunk lid and rear body. Large paint chip in
edge of hood. All chrome excellent, and rubber
gaskets fine. Driver’s door shut difficult.
Older whitewalls now yellowing. Nicely restored
interior showing some flaws. Chrome
pitting in a few spots, cracks in steering wheel,
carpets slightly worn in spots. Engine compartment
restored, but a few poorly painted
pieces and some sloppy wiring. Underbody
shows little use since restoration. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $64,900. This Thunderbird from the
Dammerman Collection is as good an example
as you’ll find. Another prior purchase from the
Barrett-Jackson Petersen Museum auction in
June 2003, where it went for $56,100. Given
the decline in ’55–57 T-bird prices the past
few years, this T-bird was outstanding enough
to marginally increase its selling price. I
would call it a bargain when Dammerman
bought it, and still a decent deal at this auction.
With little use and good care since 2003,
the new owner has a beautiful T-bird to enjoy.
#694S-1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
convertible. S/N: E57S100762. Onyx Black/
black vinyl/red vinyl. Odo: 18,059 miles. 283ci
245-hp V8, 2x4-bbl, 4-sp. Full restoration
purportedly around 2005. Body- and paintwork
superb, interior quality just as good,
dash cover has a small flaw. Transmission is
desirable 4-sp manual. Seats appear to have
had little human contact. Underbody matches
the rest of the car—as good as it gets.
Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $51,700. Another impressive car
from the Dammerman Collection. Not as flawless
as his finest cars, but a very good example
nevertheless. Sale prices seem to vary significantly
for these, with a few going in the mid$100k
range, many of this quality going for
about this price. Fairly bought and sold.
#693S-1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
D-code convertible. S/N: D7FH187886. Willow
Green/green hard top & tan canvas/green
& white vinyl. Odo: 99,563 miles. 312-ci V8,
4-bbl, auto. High-level full restoration completed
around 2003. Shows little use or wear
since. Paint and body superb, passenger’s door
fit slightly off, a common T-bird characteristic.
Chrome, badges and exterior trim pieces all
top-tier. Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels with
whitewall tires that look fairly fresh. Interior is
also beautifully restored and reflects minimal
January 2019
SOLD AT $83,600. Another top-level icon
from the Dammerman Collection. Apparently
purchased by him in restored condition, with
little use since. I searched for flaws, but hard
to find any. Sold well above the $55k–$65k
estimate, deservedly so, but still below market
value in this condition. Well bought.
#710S-1957 CHRYSLER 300C 2-dr
hard top. S/N: 3N572394. Black/tan leather.
Odo: 59,361 miles. 392-ci V8, 2x4-bbl, 3-sp.
Some originality combined with mediocre
older restoration. Body-panel fit good overall;
likely never taken off frame, which has some
surface corrosion but no visible serious rust.
Many old rubber gaskets throughout body and
frame. Paint acknowledged as respray, likely
long ago as quality is poor, with much orange
peel, drips and chips. Looks better from 15
feet, still has some shine. Chrome dull, but
mostly intact with little damage or rust; good
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candidate for rechroming. Interior has original
seats with extensive cracking though still usable.
Dashboard appears to have had new pad
at some time. Instruments decent, some
chrome trim pitted. New carpet at one time,
needs new carpet again. Engine compartment
looks like it was mildly freshened, with air
cleaners repainted in signature gold. Cond: 4+.
superb condition than transmission questions.
Fairly bought and sold.
SOLD AT $77,000. This Chrysler 300C purportedly
was one of 18 built with NASCAR-use
performance package, and now one of three
still remaining. Certainly adds some significance
to it for some collectors. Condition was
a mix of originality and older restoration
work. This often results in borderline appeal,
particularly when paint is poor and seats are
no longer looking habitable. I’m a strong advocate
for originality, but in this case it may
be time to surrender and do a full restoration
to bring it to former NASCAR glory.
#509F-1958 CHEVROLET IMPALA
convertible. S/N: F58T226552. Black/black
vinyl/teal, black & white vinyl & cloth. Odo:
79 miles. 348-ci V8, 3x2-bbl, 4-sp. Outstanding
full restoration with just a few flaws. Paint
and body excellent, with a few subtle dull
paint spots. Hood fit badly off in rear corners—a
must to address. Paint chip on door
edge, wheels have some minor paint chips.
Most chrome and glass perfect. Interior 95%
perfect, but rear window winders have noticeable
pitting. Odometer numbers have some
unreadable digits. Engine compartment pristine.
Striking and on the edge of Condition
1- rating. Cond: 2+.
#473F-1962 DODGE 880 custom wagon.
S/N: 6523176446. Gray & white/red vinyl.
Odo: 43,839 miles. 361-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto.
Full restoration at one time, now showing
signs of impending middle-age. Panel fit very
good, driver’s fender lip scuffed. Colors are a
not-very-exciting gray body with white top,
but stated as original, so it scores points on
originality scale. No real flaws yet. All glass
excellent. Correct “Fratzog” triangle on grille
and wheels looks odd with just a plain black
center. What were they thinking? Inside colors
more exciting than outside, with red dash and
seats. Astrophonic radio, worth having just for
the name. Some dash chrome trim pitted. BFG
tires decent, stock 8.50 width appears frighteningly
narrow for this behemoth. Underbody
shows minimal use. Engine compartment has
a few flaws, such as brake master-cylinder
corrosion. Cond: 2-.
perhaps the best Starfire I’ve ever seen, and
there are quite a few finely restored examples
out there. Sold within the estimate of $40k–
$50k, but I considered it a good buy, hopefully
driven but carefully preserved in this condition.
#689S-1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
convertible. S/N: 308675S118455.
Silver Blue/white vinyl/
dark blue vinyl. Odo: 494 miles. 327-ci 360hp
fuel-injected V8, 4-sp. Full restoration finished
in 2009. Impeccable condition
throughout. Glistening paintwork, a few small
bubbles up front. Chrome matches quality of
paint. Firestone Champion bias-ply tires. Interior
superb, seats and dash perfectly rendered.
Engine bay also impressive, with fuel injection
and other components restored to original,
not overdone, condition. Odometer reset at
restoration, now showing 494 miles. Cond: 1-.
BEST
BUY
SOLD AT $44,000. Certainly a rare and alien
wagon, which is what we all love. May have
had little use since restoration; has New York
registration sticker from 2014, so might need
some servicing. Deserved much attention, and
sold for close to the low estimate of $45k–
$50k. Will be a star at any show.
#495F-1962 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE
convertible. S/N: 626M14710. Garnet Mist &
silver/burgundy vinyl/maroon vinyl. Odo:
6,758 miles. 394-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. Full bodyoff
restoration sometime prior to 2009, with
some freshening such as new top before purchase
by Dammerman in 2012 at Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale. Superb body- and paintwork,
door and panel fit as good as it gets. Small
paint blister in rear fender. Interior matches
quality of exterior, with fabulous seats, pit-free
chrome and excellent carpets. Small crack in
steering wheel. Engine compartment not a
letdown, redone to perfection. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $105,600. Bought by Dammerman
in current restored condition in 2008 at Barrett-Jackson
Las Vegas for $132,000 (SCM#
1640089). Possibly driven only about 100
miles since restoration in early 2000s. The
rare 4-speed manual floor shifter raised some
questions about availability in 1958, perhaps
enough to influence some bidders and the
lower $65k–$80k estimate. Nevertheless, it
blew through the estimate and hammered at
$96k, so bidders placed more emphasis on
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SOLD AT $91,300. Stunning Corvette from
the Dammerman Collection, offered at no reserve.
While the restoration is now nine years
old, it appeared superbly done in all respects,
with little wear and use since. Not as valuable
as a Split-Window coupe, but the buyer was
able to secure a bargain price, in my view.
Inexpensive enough to drive without excessive
fear.
#471F-1964 PONTIAC CATALINA Safari
wagon. S/N: 834A13422. Pearlescent
white & blue/white vinyl & plaid wool. Odo:
5,249 miles. 389-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto. New rotisserie
restoration, customized to pay homage to
’60s California surfing cars. Eye-catching
pearlescent white paint with metal-flake blue
top, surfboard rack included. Some cruiserstyle
touches, with thin flame on hood, pinstriping,
no windshield wipers, and most
notably, cloth seat inserts by the original company,
Pendleton, in the same plaid wool worn
by the Beach Boys on “Surfin’ Safari” and
other album covers. Interior bright, dash and
hardware nicely restored original pieces. Rebuilt
389 engine and transmission, upgraded
radiator, brake conversion kit, frame powdercoated.
Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $48,400. One of Dammerman’s
later additions to his collection, for $55k
(SCM# 4777472). Easy to see why; this was
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Bonhams — The Beaulieu Sale 2018
The 1903 Panhard et Levassor 7HP Type A, which spent much of the ’60s
on display at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, sold for $276,215
Company
Bonhams
Date
September 1, 2018
Location
Beaulieu, U.K.
Auctioneers
Malcolm Barber, Rob
Hubbard, Sholto Gilbertson
Automotive lots sold/offered
106/130
Sales rate
82%
Sales total
$4,315,389
High sale
1935 AC 2-Liter 16/80-hp
competition slab-tank
roadster, sold at $283,680
Buyer’s premium
1903 Panhard Et Levassor 7HP Type A tourer, sold at $276,215
15% on first $649,153, 12%
thereafter, included in sold
prices ($1.00 = £0.77)
Report and photos by Paul Hardiman
Market opinions in italics
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his was Bonhams’ first sale since the announcement
of its acquisition by Epiris,
and regular auctioneer James Knight was
absent from the rostrum, babysitting the
new owners while it seemed that everyone else
in the Motoring Department had a go — although
multiple auctioneers have become a feature of the
Beaulieu sale in recent years.
Car specialist Rob Hubbard opened the bidding,
followed by co-chairman Malcolm Barber and then
Motoring Department Director Sholto Gilbertson in
a very traditional sale that against Bonhams’ current
structure increasingly looks an anachronism — but one
that remains hugely popular, with more lots offered than
ever against the backdrop of the U.K.’s biggest autojumble.
In the fields adjacent to the auction tent, one can
find everything from enamel signs to a complete aero
engine (and Mk I Escort taillight lenses, thankfully).
The top lot, the slab-tank AC, looked small and al-
most insignificant against the heavyweight brass-laden
magnificence lined up behind it — cars that Bonhams
does so well at Beaulieu. Most imposing of these was
the huge 1912 Wolseley 24/30HP ($89,799), but the 1923
Rolls-Royce 45/50HP Silver Ghost “Salamanca” ($201,562) and 1926 Packard
Eight ($43,299) weren’t far in its shadow.
Closely following the AC for the high spot was a well-known Brighton runner,
Beaulieu, U.K.
the 1903 Panhard et Levassor 7HP Type A at $276,215. It had spent much of the
’60s in display in the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, presumably the reason
that it was offered here rather than waiting for Bonhams’ annual sale
of Veterans in London on November 2, immediately before the London to
Brighton Veteran Car Run.
An 80% sell-through rate is good
going in the current U.K. auction climate,
Sales Totals
against the background of being Bonhams’ first
sale to feature a raised buyer’s premium. The
initial band at 15%, which so far has applied up
to £50,000, with the rate dropping to 12% thereafter,
has been increased to £500,000, meaning
most of its sales are now charged at 15% rather
than the variable rate. This still doesn’t make
Bonhams the most expensive European auction
house. That’s Artcurial, at 16% up to €900,000
and 12% thereafter, while H&H and Silverstone
remain at 12.5%, and RM Sotheby’s rates are
15% on first €200k (or £200k in the U.K.) and
12.5 thereafter. ♦
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#506-1908 PHOENIX 10HP Sports road-
ster. S/N: 88187. Maroon & timber/brown
leatherette. RHD. Charming old thing, with
tiny twin-cylinder engine more cyclecar than
voiturette. Morris Dynastart added in ’90s.
Very original and quite tatty. Brass radiator
shell nicely dulled. Very patinated leatherette
still serviceable, although has probably gone a
couple of cracks too far to save in the long
term. Sale room notice said than Bonhams
now believed it to be an 8HP rather than the
cataloged 10HP. Cond: 4+.
once a year. Sold for a similar price to a decent
Morris Cowley—and twice the price of a
Ford T.
#576-1910 STAR 15HP tourer. S/N: 2471.
Red/black leather. RHD. Older restoration
(rebuilds in ’70s and ’80s), new paint since
last time we saw it, and new wicker inserts to
body sides. Buttoned leather is older and
nicely creased. Excellent brass including Powell
& Hanmer lights. With Dynastart.
Cond: 3+.
Older refurb, as it was restored in ’50s and
again in ’70s, has a lovely settled-in patina.
Paint slightly orange-peeled, brass well worn
in, well-polished and slightly stained CAV
light set. Auster rear windscreen. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $32,847. Phoenix was founded in
north London by a Belgian, Joseph van Hooydonk,
and named after the Phoenix Cycle
Club. Bought from the Sword Collection in
1962, added to the Ferranti Collection, was
purchased from there in 1997, recommissioned
and apparently working soon after. Offered at
no reserve and sold for twice the lower estimate—decent
Bullnose Morris money, or considerably
more than a Brass Era T. Either
someone knows something we don’t or a
VSCC member has bought it to stick an aero
engine in it.
#608-1909 ALLDAYS & ONIONS
10/12HP tourer. S/N: 2874. Cream/buff
canvas/red leather. RHD. An older restoration
with lightly orange-peeled paint. Nice straight
radiator shell. Brass includes headlamps—so
polished-out maker’s name is unreadable—
King of the Road scuttle lamps, mirror and
bulb horn. Seat leather very patinated, vinyl to
dickey seat newer. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $32,847. Bought by the vendor at
this auction in 2015 for $42,024 (SCM#
6794762). Before that sold at this auction in
2012 for $58,856 (SCM# 4943174). Sold 20%
under lower estimate here, as is the trend at
the moment, but at least it’s on a consistent
downward curve.
#601-1912 WOLSELEY 24/30HP Torpedo
phaeton. S/N: 17297. Green/buff
canvas/green leather. RHD. Older restoration,
which required half a new body, and massive!
Stance exaggerated by increased ground clearance
of “colonial” models, plus two-inch-taller
top on this example. Good paint, nice plating
to radiator (a couple of tiny dings) and Bleriot
lights. Buttoned leather just settling in. Has
electric starter, carburetor heater for cold starting,
plus flashing indicators. No odometer.
Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $32,847. On display in the National
Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the ’60s,
having been off the road since 1928. Sold
twice before by Bonhams, in 2013 for $60,294
(SCM# 6620417) and 2015 for $62,161
(SCM# 6787338). Much less this time—price
has dropped by almost half in three years—but
20% of the difference is down to the big shift
in exchange rates since 2016. Nevertheless,
well bought for the earliest known post-WWI
Sunbeam.
#578-1923 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50HP
Silver Ghost Salamanca Landaulette. S/N:
112JH. Blue & black/black leathercloth/black
leather & gray cloth. RHD. Odo: 23,191 miles.
Imposing Springfield Ghost with three-configuration
coachwork. Very sharp with excellent
paint and plating. Lightly creased leather in
front. Excellent gray velour to rear compartment,
along with a rear air conditioner that’s
currently disconnected. Motor has modern oil
filter, and all brass polished. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $33,594. 10/12HP was the company’s
most popular model, lasting from 1905 to
’13. In this ownership since 1971 and displayed
at the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
in East Sussex, being taken out and run
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SOLD AT $89,799. Delivered new to Canada.
In this ownership since 2008, when it returned
to the U.K. post-restoration. Sold a little behind
the lower estimate of £75k ($97k), but
that’s a normal happening at U.K. auctions
these days.
#575-1919 SUNBEAM 16HP tourer.
S/N: 503019. Tan & brown/beige
canvas/beige leather. RHD. Odo: 488
miles. Earliest known post-WWI Sunbeam.
BEST
BUY
SOLD AT $201,562. In South Africa in 1969;
achieved a world-record price for a Springfield
Ghost of £38,000 (about $66k) in 1977
before heading back to the U.S., and then back
to England in 1999. Sold in April 2008 for
$377,586 (SCM# 1640455), and again at
Goodwood on September 2009 (SCM#
1666750) for $190,710, when we said:
“Nearly $200k later, this looked like a case of
panic selling as it went well under its $212k
bottom estimate. Exceedingly well bought.”
It’s recovered a little, but still looks a decent
buy.
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#577-1925 AUSTIN 7 Chummy tourer.
S/N: A19059. Primrose/black vinyl/black vinyl.
RHD. Odo: 6,674 miles. Very sharply
restored 2015–17—never seen one this good
before—possibly better than new with perfect
paint, untouched seat vinyl and shiny motor,
with polished castings. Phoenix crankshaft and
modern coil/distributor ignition, but nobody
complains about those, and the original magneto
is included. Cond: 1-.
Switzerland, in Ireland from 1995. Likely after
it sold at Sotheby’s March 1995 sale, where it
went away at $99,744 (SCM# 6846240). Sold
at the top of the estimate range. Rough/sad/
tired/crumbling 20/25s with massive or otherwise
unattractive bodies start at $30k, but you
pay more for something nice. Still, well sold.
#554-1936 MARENDAZ SPECIAL
messed with, and a good dose of leaving well
alone would be the best plan for the next few
years to let all that titivation work mellow a
bit. Anyway, this was the star of the show, displayed
center stage right in front of the auctioneer’s
rostrum. Sold just on bottom estimate
but fair.
#569-1935 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25HP
SOLD AT $49,271. Sold 50% over top estimate.
Find a better one... and the owner’s
probably shown a small profit given that the
restoration cost £20k ($26,186), while the purchase
price was probably under £10k
($13,093).
#589-1935 AC 16/80HP Competition
slab-tank roadster. S/N: L364. Blue/blue
leather. RHD. Odo: 8,844 miles. Shiny but
slightly orange-peeled paint following a recent
color change back to original. Previously refurbed
2013–16 and before that rebuilt in the
late ’90s. Good plating, although radiator shell
is lightly rippled. Newish leather is rather a
loose fit. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $283,680. One
of 40 16/80s built and one of only 28 with factory
slab tank. You’d have thought that by now
the poor thing has had enough of being
drophead coupe. S/N: GLJ8. Cream/black
leather. RHD. Excellent order following restoration
in early ’90s, straight body, nice paint
and plating. Interior timber all very good,
leather lightly creased. Flashing indicators
fitted. Irish title. Cond: 3+.
13/70HP Sports tourer. S/N: 807. Green/
green leather. RHD. Odo: 57,126 miles. Rare
post-vintage thoroughbred, looks like a baby
Bentley. Older restoration, fairly straight body
with a few ripples. Very creased leather.
Brightwork and plating okay. Engine is nonoriginal,
but of the correct type; retaining its
original 2.4-liter capacity instead of Marendaz’s
sleeved-down 1,869-cc, plus improved
cylinder head. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $111,979. Offered but not sold at
Bonhams’ Goodwood Festival of Speed sale
July 13, at the same £70k–£80k ($91k–$104k)
estimate. With the estimate unchanged and
with the focus of the Beaulieu sale on older
cars, it had better luck here, selling for MG
F-type Magna money.
#592-1956 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100-4
SOLD AT $62,708. Previously in the U.S. and
BN2 roadster. S/N: BN2L228736. Black/
black vinyl/red leather. RHD. Odo: 1,850
miles. Older restoration and conversion to
RHD. Mostly okay except for spidered and
blistered paint. Fairly good interior with one
repair to left seat. Moto-Lita wheel. Chassis
rails straight. The 65-profile tires are much too
small for it. Last sold with 50 miles, so re Beaulieu, U.K.
#577-1925 AUSTIN 7 Chummy tourer.
S/N: A19059. Primrose/black vinyl/black vi-
nyl. RHD. Odo: 6,674 mams Beaulieu, U.K.
#577-1925 AUSTIN 7 Chummy tourer.
S/N: A19059. Primrose/black vinyl/black vi-
nyl. RHD. Odo: 6,674 miles. Very sharply
restored 2015–17—never seen one this good
before—possibly better than new with perfect
paint, untouched seat vinyl and shiny motor,
with polished castings. Phoenix crankshaft and
modern coil/distributor ignition, but nobody
complains about those, and the original mag-
neto is included. Cond: 1-.
Switzerland, in Ireland from 1995. Likely after
it sold at Sotheby’s March 1995 sale, where it
went away at $99,744 (SCM# 6846240). Sold
at the top of the estimate range. Rough/sad/
tired/crumbling 20/25s with massive or other-
wise unattractive bodies start at $30k, but you
pay more for something nice. Still, well sold.
#554-1936 MARENDAZ SPECIAL
messed with, and a good dose of leaving well
alone would be the best plan for the next few
years to let all that titivation work mellow a
bit. Anyway, this was the star of the show, dis-
played center stage right in front of the auc-
tioneer’s rostrum. Sold just on bottom estimate
but fair.
#569-1935 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25HP
SOLD AT $49,271. Sold 50% over top esti-
mate. Find a better one... and the owner’s
probably shown a small profit given that the
restoration cost £20k ($26,186), while the pur-
chase price was probably under £10k
($13,093).
#589-1935 AC 16/80HP Competition
slab-tank roadster. S/N: L364. Blue/blue
leather. RHD. Odo: 8,844 miles. Shiny but
slightly orange-peeled paint following a recent
color change back to original. Previously re-
furbed 2013–16 and before that rebuilt in the
late ’90s. Good plating, although radiator shell
is lightly rippled. Newish leather is rather a
loose fit. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $283,680. One
of 40 16/80s built and one of only 28 with fac-
tory slab tank. You’d have thought that by now
the poor thing has had enough of being
drophead coupe. S/N: GLJ8. Cream/black
leather. RHD. Excellent order following resto-
ration in early ’90s, straight body, nice paint
and plating. Interior timber all very good,
leather lightly creased. Flashing indicators
fitted. Irish title. Cond: 3+.
13/70HP Sports tourer. S/N: 807. Green/
green leather. RHD. Odo: 57,126 miles. Rare
post-vintage thoroughbred, looks like a baby
Bentley. Older restoration, fairly straight body
with a few ripples. Very creased leather.
Brightwork and plating okay. Engine is non-
original, but of the correct type; retaining its
original 2.4-liter capacity instead of Maren-
daz’s sleeved-down 1,869-cc, plus improved
cylinder head. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $111,979. Offered but not sold at
Bonhams’ Goodwood Festival of Speed sale
July 13, at the same £70k–£80k ($91k–$104k)
estimate. With the estimate unchanged and
with the focus of the Beaulieu sale on older
cars, it had better luck here, selling for MG
F-type Magna money.
#592-1956 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100-4
SOLD AT $62,708. Previously in the U.S. and
BN2 roadster. S/N: BN2L228736. Black/
black vinyl/red leather. RHD. Odo: 1,850
miles. Older restoration and conversion to
RHD. Mostly okay except for spidered and
blistered paint. Fairly good interior with one
repair to left seat. Moto-Lita wheel. Chassis
rails straight. The 65-profile tires are much too
small for it. Last sold with 50 miles, so re-
SOLD-
SOLD AT $49,271. Repatriated from the U.S.
in 1989 and bought by the vendor from a
Brooks (pre-Bonhams) Olympia sale in 1995
for $33,681 (SCM# 1544759). Priced right for
condition.
#590-1958 JAGUAR XK 150 coupe. S/N:
S824241DN. Red/gray leather. RHD. Odo:
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24,527 miles. Older (2013) restoration, with
paint bright, door fit good, and sits on shiny
new wires. Newish leather to aftermarket
bucket seats, although originals are included.
Now with electronic ignition. Cond: 3+.
money, but this one has extra value via its rarity
(thought to be one of 88 RHD 3.4 S coupes
made) and its unmessed-with originality. The
ideal restoration project, but I’d like to change
its rubber pieces and fluids, wipe it over with
an oily rag and smoke it around as-is for a
while.
#586-1960 BERKELEY T60 roadster.
S/N: 324. Green/black cloth/red leather. RHD.
Odo: 55,579 miles. Excelsior-engined car
from first series (later ones have bucket seats
and a floor handbrake), repainted, retrimmed
and looking very smart with no obvious blemishes
in fiberglass. New top and new sidescreens.
Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $71,666. Bought by the vendor at
the September 2017 Goodwood Revival sale
(SCM# 6853451) for $72,940—apparently he
found he couldn’t fit comfortably in it (perhaps
hence the seat change). A cheapish XK, but
only this much was expected for it, and the
owner has managed to offload it for much the
same as he paid, meaning he’s only down
about 5% plus transport expenses.
#596-1959 JAGUAR XK 150 S coupe.
S/N: T824946DN. Blue/blue leather. RHD.
Odo: 46,541 miles. Barn-find restoration project.
All there and not too badly corroded—although
rear fenders have suffered—just very
dusty. Leather is well creased, but not cracked
and would probably revive. Cond: 3-.
SOLD AT $10,750. Berkeley’s most prevalent
model. Sold 10% under lower estimate, in line
with current U.K. auction trends. You could almost
get into a Caterham 7 for this money,
although a Berkeley has a much more acute
novelty factor. Almost 60 mpg, too.
#522-1964 JAGUAR E-TYPE Series I
3.8 coupe. S/N: 889503. Sand brown/black
leather. “Barn find” but pretty solid with no
obvious structural rust; has only been off the
road for about five years. Very original save
for Day-Glo Orange-painted chin, though according
to archive pics, was red at one stage,
originally cream. Leather pretty good, and
savable. Supplementary gauges under dash.
Engine isn’t the original. Cond: 3. SOLD AT
$59,722. Delivered new in Belgium. Like the
Michelotti XK 140 sold at Monaco (see the
profile, September 2018 issue, p. 102), being
sold to benefit the Animal Rescue Centre,
Ghent, along with the 308 GT4, Acadiane van
and C1 Corvette. Fair money for condition,
although that reflects how solid and original it
is. More remarkable, the next lot was a New
Old Stock clamshell bonnet to fit this car, estimated
at $1,300–$2,600, which sold for
$23,831.
#625-1967 FORD CORTINA Mk II
Rally racer. S/N: BA91GS04627. White &
blue/gray velour. RHD. Mk II Cortina longdistance
rally car with Pinto power (which
didn’t appear in the U.K. until the Mk III Cortina
of 1970), built from a real Cortina-Lotus
for Unipart for the 25th anniversary 1993 London-Sydney
Rally—livery carries the name of
every sponsor. Only fair order, still with twin
tripmeters. Surprisingly, there’s no strut brace,
although the Pinto is a tall beast. Exhaust
routes through wing and over roof. Atlas (Capri)
rear axle, Capri brakes all around. Front
arches cut for extra clearance. “Custom-made”
5-speed transmission is probably Ford Type 9
(Sierra, Transit, etc.) judging from gear knob.
Presented on gravel tires though sold with a
spare set of wheels sporting tarmac rubber.
Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $85,850. In storage since 1975, but
it’s been started and run periodically (there
are a couple of new exhaust clamps underneath).
You can buy a roadworthy XK for this
SOLD AT $10,451. Pinto is actually a European
design (heavily based on the Mercedes
OHC layout) first seen in the Taunus, the German
Cortina, before the infamous compact
whose name stuck. This car was sold for
£7,150 ($10,008) by H&H at Stoneleigh Park
in 2009. Had been for sale by a rally preparation
specialist for a time before this auction.
At £8,050 this time, sold somewhat behind the
£10k–£15k ($13k–$19k) estimate.
#541-1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE Series II
4.2 convertible. S/N: 1R11816. Red/black
vinyl/black vinyl. Odo: 28,610 miles. Federal
car converted to Euro-spec triple SUs during
mechanical rebuild in 2015 following cosmetic
refurb in 2010. Originally green with
Cinnamon interior. Solid enough with thick
older paint, decent chrome. Older vinyl has
worn shiny. New chrome wires. Cond: 3.
NOT SOLD AT $96,816. Quite strong money
for a driver-quality, ex-federal car. But therein
lies the clue, with the vendor claiming it’s one
of the nicest he’s driven—and rust-free is a
bonus in Europe too. However, according
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#532-1903 PANHARD ET LEVASSOR
to the results published later on the website,
even this wasn’t enough to buy it. I would have
done the deal....
#622-1978 FORD FIESTA hatchback.
S/N: BAFBUM58259. White/black velour.
RHD. Odo: 25 km. Very sharp, almost like
new and no surprise with only delivery mileage.
Seat velour is rather baggy, probably from
dampness. Never registered. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $40,312. Bought from the dispersal
sale of the Sharp Collection in 2005. Sold at
the high end of the estimate range. Would be a
very cheap Brighton runner... if only it were
eligible. It’s a year too young, and that keeps
the price down.
SOLD AT $8,584. Displayed in the Science
Museum in London 1980–2017, having been
donated by a Ford dealer. Offered at no reserve
and sold where expected. Such a unicorn
it’s hard to value, but anywhere between half
this and double this would have sounded reasonable.
SOLD AT $276,215. U.K. supplied. Mainly
dormant 1928–59, then in the Montagu Motor
Museum, Beaulieu, from 1960. As “AA 14” it
was a frequent London to Brighton Run competitor.
Sold at a Christie’s Beaulieu auction in
1971 for $9,830, then again at a Christie’s
London auction in 2006 for $166,528 (SCM#
1566785) when registered LOY 500. Now on
an age-related plate. Has an entry on this
year’s Brighton run. Hammered mid-estimate,
taking the final price well over the $260k upper
estimate. Well sold, but a good buy too.
#580-1924 CITROËN 5CV Type C2
tourer. S/N: 46628. Black/black cloth/black
vinyl. Older (1990s) restoration of 2-seater
with new rear body. Paint shiny, plating to
radiator shell and lights pretty good. Seat coverings
and top look newish. No information
offered in catalog except that it’s French registered
and said to be “on the button.” Cond: 3+.
7HP Type A tourer. S/N: 5887. Green/black
leather. RHD. Matching chassis and engine
numbers, with most components stamped P-L.
Originally a 2-seater, rebodied as a 4-seater in
’70s. Nice brushed paint. Front leather
claimed original. Lots of nice brass with only
a few dings, including Powell & Hanmer
headlamp and Lucas King of the Road side
and rear lamps. Graisseur Compte-Goutte oiler
on dash. Ignition system runs Ford Model T
trembler coils and a 12-volt battery. Drive
chains in good nick. Later Panhard speed controller
on steering wheel. Cond: 3+.
#537-1905 CORRE TYPE F Rear-En-
trance Tonneau. S/N: 129. Cream/brown
leather. RHD. Essentially a copy of a Renault,
with De Dion engine. Restored from a wreck
in late ’50s. Restored again 2005, still nice,
with paint in good nick and leather looking
very orderly. Shiny brass panels, nice wicker
basket to scuttle. Now with 12-volt ignition,
flashing indicators and a clutch brake.
Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $13,437. Sold under estimate at
less than Austin Seven money. I suspect the
seller might have been one of the many continental
European traders who visit for the annual
Beaulieu Autojumble and who, having
trailered it to the U.K., didn’t want to take it
home again.
GERMAN
#618-1957 HEINKEL KABINE Type
153 microcar. S/N: 350073. Maroon/gray
vinyl/red vinyl. Odo: 27,479 miles. Looks like
an Isetta, but it’s slightly bigger and roomier
(although that’s a very relative term), and
these have a reverse gear. Possibly an Irishbuilt
example, although production didn’t start
there until 1958. Good restored (2014) order
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with okay paint, new seat vinyl and new rollback
top. Perspex all good, but window seals
are all tired or perished. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $25,317. Which is why it sold well
under what was expected. Rotten donors have
gone for as much as $75k if they’re complete,
but this wasn’t. Good basis for a resto-mod/
outlaw just to offend the purists, though. M112
V6 and billet alloys, anyone?
#602-1978 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
1303 LS cabriolet. S/N: 1582044252. Silver/
black cloth/black vinyl. RHD. Odo: 10,416
miles. Very well preserved and wheels refinished,
but rusting slightly on insides of bumpers.
Excellent interior vinyl. Beetle overmats.
Last MoT expired 2010. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $17,917. These were built by Trojan
in England from 1961. Imported from Ireland
in 2010 and restored in the U.K. Sold for
approximately Isetta money.
#561-1958 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL
convertible. S/N: 1210408502315. Red oxide
primer. RHD. Not quite the roughest 190 I’ve
seen, as it still had most of its floors and didn’t
need to be held together with clingfilm. Some
parts boxed up inside, but instruments are out.
With hard top, but sadly, quite a few of the
vital components are missing, having been
sold off after it was bought as a donor, including
seats, hood frame and some engine ancillaries,
so it doesn’t even qualify as a
particularly useful parts car. Cond: 4.
vinyl still in good nick. Retro-look stereo. Extra
power sockets under dash. Harnesses
bolted through rear deck(!). K&N filter on
probably non-standard, twin-choke Weber,
plus electric fan. Catalog said it had recently
been restored “to original specification,” so
not sure what has happened to it. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $23,889. Imported from the U.S. to
the U.K. in 2016. Harnesses and extra power
sockets suggest it might have been used for
rallying. Hammered mid-estimate. Looks a
relative bargain against a restored Frogeye
Sprite, which would be more in the same condition.
SOLD AT $31,354. U.K. delivered but not
registered. Somehow it’s clocked up more than
10,000 miles. Bought by the vendor at Coys’
True Greats auction in London in 2010 for
£25,870 (then $40,359), and obviously unused
since. Some you win, some you lose; perhaps
selling before 2016 would have been a better
plan.
ITALIAN
#543-1959 LANCIA APPIA roadster.
S/N: 812013487. Red/black vinyl. Odo:
53,578 miles. Good, restored. Shiny paint,
chrome is fair, rattle-can finish to wheels. Vignale
badges crazed and shattered. Original seat
#549-1962 ALFA ROMEO 2000 Spider.
S/N: 1020402002. Red/black cloth/black
leather. Odo: 1,890 km. Restored and still
shiny—presumably not long ago, judging
from low miles recorded. Paint and chrome
still good, leather just taking on some gentle
patina. Recently added electric power steering
and DYN alternator, although original dynamo
comes with the car. Blue silicon hose to water
pump stands out a bit, which is a change from
the catalog pictures. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $79,521. Delivered new in the U.K.
Being sold from a Belgian collection by a
well-known Essex dealer who had at least six
cars in this auction, most of them unsold. This
had better luck, though let go £10k ($13k)
under the £70k ($91k) lower estimate. 102-series
Spiders may finally be gently on the rise,
but the smaller 101 is still worth more.
#523-1975 FERRARI 308 GT4 DINO
coupe. S/N: F106AL13394. White/black vinyl.
Odo: 17,192 miles. Series II Bertone
Dino. Dusty but not rotten, although you can
never tell what’s lurking within the steelwork
of an old Ferrari. Air cleaners are missing.
Interior looks pretty good—dash top and vinyl
in good shape, though carpets are a bit grubby.
Fascia cover missing from relay and fuse box.
Cond: 3. SOLD AT $35,833. Put away since
the ’80s, although stored properly on blocks.
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#F15-1975 BRICKLIN SV-1 Gullwing.
S/N 11BX5S002618. Safety Orange/brown
vinyl & cloth. Odo: 28,141 miles. Consignor
attests to the 28,141 miles being correct from
new. Generally good original paint and exterior
coatings, with some light cracks at stress
points on the doors (both of which can still
power-actuate closed and open) and windshield
frame. Panel fit and gaps somewhere
between a kit car and a ’75 Chevy pickup.
Very sloppy glue application for original door
seals. Crude rattle-can touch-up of door jamb
paint chips and wear-through. Seats are in
pretty good condition, yet door and interior
panels look like they were done in an eighthgrade
shop class—with nobody getting even a
B. Noticeable fade and discoloring of carpet.
Round, monogrammed plaque in wood shift
knob. Wavy dashboard. Newer tires on the
original, dull alloy wheels. Seems to run out
well enough. Cond: 3+.
1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross motorcycle sold for $230,500 at Bonhams, Birmingham, AL
BONHAMS
Location: Birmingham, AL
Date: October 6, 2018
Auctioneers: Malcolm Barber
Automotive lots sold/offered: 82/114
Sales rate: 72%
Sales total: $1,436,377
High sales: 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross motorcycle
and 1928 Windhoff Four 746 motorcycle, each sold at
$230,500
Buyer’s premium: 15% on first $100,000; 10%
thereafter, included in sold prices
Report and photos by Larry Trepel
SG AUCTION
Location: Winona, MN
Date: October 12–13, 2018
Auctioneers: Dave Talberg, Kurt Warner
Automotive lots sold/offered: 136/220
Sales rate: 62%
Sales total: $2,223,924
High sale: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Fuelie
Split-Window coupe, sold at $91,800
Buyer’s premium: 8% onsite; 11% online, included in
sold prices
Report and photos by B. Mitchell Carlson
NOT SOLD AT $9,300. Bidding opened at
$8k, and ended here with the always-vague
“we’ll sell it on an if.” In this case, “if” meant
“no.” In a way, I can’t really blame the consignor,
as this is actually one of the bettersorted-out
Bricklins that I’ve seen cross an
auction block (even if the auction description
did take the whole bit about both power gullwing
doors working past the three-beat accepted
stop). Even if it’s a turd that doesn’t
smell bad, $10k should’ve been the market on
this plastic Ford Grand Torino. SG Auction,
Winona, MN, 10/18.
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#149-1934 SUNBEAM 95L 500 motor-
1982 AM General DJ-5L U.S. Postal Service contract delivery Jeep, sold for $378 at SG Auction, Winona, MN
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cycle. S/N 52102641. Eng. # 95L4950464.
Black. Odo: 211 miles. Brought to the U.S. in
the 1970s. Stored by previous owner until
2011, when purchased for the Beechwood
Collection. Stunning, top-tier restoration undertaken.
Body, paintwork, wiring, hardware
all appeared done to perfection. This was the
road version of the Sunbeam 95. There was
also a competition version called the 95R that
came without a headlight and some other appointments.
Sleek, beautiful proportions, powerful
all-black finish with gold logo and
stripes. Engine a work of OHV art in itself.
Cond: 1. SOLD AT $25,300. I consider this
Sunbeam and its auction companion, a 1925
Sunbeam 500-cc solo, two of the most interesting
and finely restored lots in the auction. Sunbeam
had much racing success in the 1920s, a
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#144-1949 VINCENT BLACK LIGHTNING
motorcycle. S/N RC3548. Eng. # F10AB1CX1648.
Black. Fine overall condition,
but not a trailer queen. Ridden extensively by
the consignor, who purchased it in 1968. Restoration
done 2000–04, and then ridden in
many demonstration events up to 2017. Beautifully
restored, with some updated components
such as NGK spark-plug wires, 12-volt
battery, Bing carburetors, new 19-inch wheels,
and other key pieces that improve running.
Many of the original pieces included in the
sale. Cond: 2+.
fact lost on many American enthusiasts who
are more familiar with Norton, Triumph and
other British brands that soldiered on. Selling
right at the low estimate (with commission
included), it struck me that one can purchase
beautifully restored early motorcycles at a
fraction of the cost of a classic car with a
comparable restoration. Bonhams, Birmingham,
AL, 10/18.
#148-1936 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS80
motorcycle. S/N MB1604. Eng. # BSX44328.
Black & chrome. Odo: 21,940 miles. Fully
restored in late ’90s by previous owner, then
some further details were attended to by new
owner in 2000. Catalog states approximately
1,000 miles since restoration. Hopefully, a few
of those are recent. The restoration is excellent
and meticulous. Careful paint, polishing and
chrome work. Side bags perfectly done. Instruments
and controls superb. Dent in rear
fender, small but noticeable amid all that perfection.
Cond: 1-.
NOT SOLD AT $310,000. Notable and documented
history, originally owned and set up as
a sidecar racer by Hans Starkle. Next owner
had Vincent convert it back to solo street use
in 1952. Many documents and historic photos
were included. I expected it to sell within the
$400k–$500k estimate, but bidding stopped at
$310k, a bit of a surprise considering its history
and the inclusion of many original parts.
Bonhams, Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
#145-1951 VINCENT BLACK
SHADOW Series C 998 motorcycle. S/N
RC10114B. Eng. # F10AB1B8214. Black.
Odo: 2,666 miles. Noted to be a “basement
find,” this Vincent Black Shadow has many
original pieces, but every component on it will
need extensive restoration or replacement.
Front fender appears non-original, and speedometer,
handlebar and headlight may have
been added recently, as condition of these
parts is notably better than rest of bike. A very
challenging and long-term project lies ahead.
SOLD AT $115,000. All Brough Superiors are
quite stunning in person, the long chrome tank
a trademark of their stately and imposing appearance.
But the side-valve engine in the
SS80 just doesn’t have the powerful look of the
SS100 OHV engine that motored T.E. Lawrence
to his death. In other respects the two
are quite similar-looking, but in motorcycles
the engine is the star of the show. Nevertheless,
one of the motorcycle world’s greatest
classics, fairly bought and sold. Bonhams,
Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
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Cond: 4-. NOT SOLD AT $52,000. Rumored
to exist in some unknown house for many
years, so discovery a few years ago makes for
an interesting story. But condition is too far
gone to retain any original charm. With the
work needed, I would call the high bid of $52k
about all it will ever go for. No doubt will be
offered again somewhere; perhaps the U.K.
might be a better place. Bonhams, Birmingham,
AL, 10/18.
#146-1952 VINCENT BLACK
SHADOW Series C 998 motorcycle. S/N
RC10380BC. Eng. # 0AB1B8480. Black.
Odo: 729 miles. One of nine notable lots consigned
from the Beechwood Collection. Recent
freshening after 20 years of storage
following restoration. New tires, kickstarter
components, fuel lines, partial wiring. Moremodern
Amal carbs installed with air filters;
original Amals included. Overall appearance is
excellent, with some small flaws and wear on
close inspection. Restored tank paint and decals
in fine shape, as are engine cases, handlebar,
speedometer and other components. Front
fender has holes for British plate. Cond: 2-.
ration led to somewhat modest bidding. A Trophy,
ironically, was dressed up as a German
motorcycle for those classic Steve McQueen
jump scenes in “The Great Escape,” a fact
that is mentioned in every article about the
Trophy, just like it is here. Bonhams, Birmingham,
AL, 10/18.
FRENCH
#F33-1963 PEUGEOT 404 injection con-
it himself just a few years ago. Sirkegian had
two of these Gold Star flat-trackers, both restored
by him and similar-looking. The other
Gold Star was in Mecum’s Las Vegas auction
in 2015, where it was a no-sale at $15k. The
one offered here brought significantly higher
bids, and sold for what I’d call an appropriate
price. Bonhams, Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
#122-1967 TRIUMPH TROPHY TR6B
NOT SOLD AT $62,000. An appealing Vincent,
nicely restored but not so perfect that it
can’t be ridden. Consignor viewed it the same
way and had key running components updated.
Yet another Vincent that did not sell
here, it must have come frustratingly close to
its reserve, with an estimate of $80k–$120k.
Compared to the rusted Black Shadow before
it with a high, no-sale bid of $52k, bid of $80k
here might be considered a bargain. Bonhams,
Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
#139-1956 BSA GOLD STAR racer. S/N
BB32R424. Eng. # RBB34GS265. Red. Authentic
flat-tracker recently restored by original
racer and owner Bobby Sirkegian. Most
notable is distinctive gas tank with original
paint finish and lettering. Original engine with
holes drilled in cooling fins, purportedly mechanically
refreshed. Rims and some other
chrome parts appear replaced, as well as number
plates and seat. Wonderful-looking Sirkegian
dealer stickers (father started their
motorcycle dealership) are probably reproductions.
Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $40,250. Striking
and historic BSA flat-tracker, all the more interesting
because Sirkegian was 17 at the time
he started racing it in 1959, and then restored
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650 motorcycle. S/N TR601171. Aztec Red &
Ivory. Odo: 251 miles. Full restoration sometime
before 2003, with little use since then;
reported last run in 2014. Restoration quality
very good overall, correct tank colors of Aztec
Red & Ivory, original Amal carb, new rims,
new seat, frame and other parts all restored.
Factory-optional tachometer installed. Engine
lower end appears possibly replaced. Classic
“Mouth Organ” (i.e., harmonica) chrome Triumph
badges on tank show some pitting; call
it nice patina. Lettering is gold, may be unoriginal.
Some hardware—bolts, zip-ties—are
imperfect, but hardly noticeable. The rubber
fork gators have an odd appearance. Dirt-capable
tires look good but likely old enough to
need replacement if goal is to ride. Cond: 2+.
vertible. S/N 4590701. White/black hard top/
black leather. Odo: 64,121 km. Most obvious
of the corrosion issues is at the bottoms of the
front fenders and Barney Rubble floors, with
severe rust-out, but the thick, scaly rust on the
bottom of the car shows it to have been parked
exposed to plenty of humidity. Original paint,
which has several moderate scratches, nicks,
and heavier oxidation—which does a great job
of projecting all the hand prints from it being
pushed. It certainly isn’t moving under its own
power, as the motor is partially disassembled
and rusty. Tow-bar bracket attached under the
front bumper (that’ll be handy). The interior is
a moldy and corroded fuzzball, with plastic
tubs full of loose parts sitting on the seats (as
they’d go through the floor—gnarly carpet and
all). Cond: 5-.
SOLD AT $7,493. Good news: One-owner
car, bought new when he was stationed in Europe
with the U.S. Air Force. Bad news: That
owner pretty much left it to sit and rot since
the mid-1970s (an oil-change door-jamb
sticker from Sears in 1974 is the last trace of
activity I found on it). Granted, this might
tease someone into trying to restore it (it does
have a title), but once they find out how invasive
the rust has become under that “it don’t
look all that bad” exterior, they’ll likely list it
on Bring-A-Forklift.com. Bought by an online
bidder, who either likes a money-pit challenge
(just getting parts for the early Kugelfischer
fuelie system will be quite the task) or may get
quite a shock when this gets kicked off the delivery
truck. SG Auction, Winona, MN, 10/18.
GERMAN
#177-1928 WINDHOFF FOUR motor-
SOLD AT $11,500. The Trophy type “B” was
a pioneering street-scrambler, with high pipe,
removable headlight and dual-purpose tires.
One of 30 lots from the Vandergriff Collection,
all offered at no reserve. TR6Bs are icons in
the Triumph world, the high pipes and knobby
tires making them early quasi-dirt bikes. This
example was in nicely restored condition, but
a few imperfections and perhaps age of resto-
cycle. S/N 902. Eng. # 902. Black & white.
Odo: 21,251 miles. Extremely rare German
masterpiece. Some history known, with documents
going back to German registration in
1959, after which it was left untouched until
restoration finished in 2008. Everything on the
motorcycle restored to perfection, with striking
engine cases and mechanical components,
front upper frame that bolts to the engine, and
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rear tubes linking the engine to the shaftdriven
rear wheel. A noticeable but easily repairable
dent in the front fender is the only
thing keeping it from a #1 condition rating.
Cond: 2+.
second auction in a row where they had a ’72
350SL on the docket. It always seemed like
you never saw these first-year cars, as most
R107s that turned up tended to be late 1970s
through early 1980s that were starting to fall
off the back row of used-car dealers from the
Los Angeles basin. This was out of the Eugene
Severn Collection from down in Iowa, so it’s
been holed up there for some time yet is pretty
much ready for someone to migrate it from
old, used car that’s been sitting to ready collectible.
Unlike the last one, which was factory
red, this original green SL may be periodcorrect,
but has some needs that need to be
tended to. As such, it sold for top dollar as-is,
regardless of it being a no-reserve car. SG
Auction, Winona, MN, 10/18.
SOLD AT $230,500. Previously sold postrestoration
at Bonhams’ Stafford sale in 2008
for $128k, this impressive motorcycle has now
changed hands again with a healthy and justified
increase in value. The design of the inline-4
engine is stunning to behold, with
beautifully rendered fins throughout the alloy
cases. The fuel tank has simple lines that work
in harmony with the rest of the bike, displaying
German Bauhaus design at its finest. If
you’ve never heard the name Windhoff before,
you’re not alone, which made this an even
more intriguing motorcycle to view. With so
few in existence, market value becomes more
arbitrary, but I’d call it well bought in the
long run. Bonhams, Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
#S111-1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 350SL
convertible. S/N 10704412000485. Moss
Green Metallic/green hard top/tan leather.
Odo: 78,026 miles. Most panels (such as the
doors) resprayed over the years, but does have
some original paint. Light chipping on a few
panels. Hard top stayed on car all weekend, so
inspection of soft top (if one is still in there)
not done. Decent original brightwork, with
muting of chrome equal to muting of paint.
Aftermarket stainless wheelwell flair trim.
Stock color-coordinated wheel covers and old
radials on original steel wheels. Unkempt engine
bay. Older Oklahoma inspection tag in
windshield. U.S.-market Becker Mexico radio
in dash. Good original seats. Fuse panel cover
lying on the passenger’s footwell. Along those
lines, the car usually started with a jump, but
gave up when staged and ready to go into the
building for the auction, so it was pushed from
there on. Cond: 3.
#164-1977 BMW R100RS motorcycle.
S/N 6180898. Eng. # CF06180898. Silver
Blue. Odo: 10 miles. Second production year
for the R100RS, with wind-tunnel-tested full
fairing mounted to the frame, a revolutionary
idea back then. True time-capsule example,
with just 10 miles on the odometer. Paint,
bodywork and mechanicals look showroomnew.
Only exceptions are corrosion on the
shock absorbers and around a couple of the
mounting holes for touring bags (optional bags
not included). Hand pinstriping on wheels and
tank always a nice touch. Wire wheels, which
were soon replaced with alloy wheels, are immaculate.
Cond: 1.
restoration work done by the consignor some
years ago. He has owned it since 1980; stated
to have had no road or track use since then.
Displayed in Australian museum for some
time. Condition is superb, with no evidence of
over-restoration. Paintwork on frame and body
appears perfect and accurate; details such as
clamps and hoses appear correct. Cond: 1.
SOLD AT $137,000. Considered to be Ducati’s
most significant motorcycle, the 750 SS is
to Ducati what the GTO is to Ferrari. In 1975,
Ducati went to the less-attractive “squarecase”
engine, making 1973–74 the most desired
of the very limited number of 750 SS
models produced. First sold to unknown Australian
buyer, so despite the excellent restoration
and preservation since 1980, may not
have quite the appeal of a 750 SS with a race
record or detailed early provenance. Hammered
just a bit below the low estimate of
$130k; I’d call it fairly well bought for an outstanding
piece of art. Bonhams, Birmingham,
AL, 10/18.
#161-1985 DUCATI NCR 850 racer. S/N
HRTT36. Red & white. Raced for a number of
years in U.S. and New Zealand until 1994;
restoration started in 2012 by consignor. Very
well restored, excellent bodywork, paint and
logos. Ducati 750-cc, 2-valve engine bored to
850 cc with NCR (Ducati race shop) heads, in
a Harris steel tube frame. Original and stylish
Veglia tach, new windscreen with some minor
stress cracks. Serious-looking, with no period
patina but a well-executed restoration instead.
Cond: 2+.
NOT SOLD AT $21,000. In consignor’s
hands for 20 years, this R100RS was said to
have been purchased and ridden home by first
owner, whose wife then told him she was pregnant.
Sadly, he never rode it again—a good
argument to not have kids. This was another
lot that was bid close to its low estimate of
$25k but just not close enough to meet reserve.
A limited audience, perhaps, who would be
buying a BMW that may be painful to ride if
watching the odometer. Bonhams, Birmingham,
AL, 10/18.
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#158-1974 DUCATI 750 SS motorcycle.
S/N DM750SS075241. Eng. # 075007DM7501.
Silver & blue. Odo: 16,668 km. Described
as having mostly original parts,
SOLD AT $46,000. This is a significant race
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A whole new crop of world cars is now legal to
import into the United States.
If you’re not familiar with the rules, you can find
info at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import.
by Jeff Zurschmeide
1973–80 Matra Bagheera
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Pros: Produced in partnership with Simca, the
Bagheera was a 2-door hatchback with a midrear
engine and transaxle layout. The engine
was a 1.3-liter pushrod 4-cylinder rated at 84
horsepower. Later cars got a 1.4-liter at 90
hp. Top speed of 116 mph. Hybrid steel space
frame/unibody chassis covered with fiberglass
body panels made it lightweight. Seats three
across the front row.
Cons: This car actually won a “Silver Lemon”
award for poor build quality in 1975 from the
General German Automobile Club. The body
leaks and rust is a frequent killer of the unprotected
mid–1970s steel chassis.
Price range: $4k–$15k, plus import costs.
1980–84 Matra Murena
bike in Ducati history, as it was the first time
Eraldo Ferracci modified a Ducati for a privateer
amateur road racer in the popular AMA
Pro Twins GP2 class. This led to the long factory
supported run of the “Fast by Ferracci”
team, winning one World Superbike title and
two AMA Superbike titles. While not a winner
of a pro championship, it is the bike that
opened the path to Ferracci’s success in the
1990s. A no-sale at Bonhams’ Las Vegas 2018
auction, the estimate was lowered and the bike
sold for a fair $46k. Bonhams, Birmingham,
AL, 10/18.
#162-1987 DUCATI 851 Superbike Ed-
izione 11/1987 racer. S/N ZDM851S850009.
Eng. # ZDM851W4B000445. Red, white &
green. Street-legal homologation edition of
Ducati’s first 851 aimed at World Superbike
competition. Magnesium wheels, close-ratio
gearbox and other hardware modifications.
Originally sold to Alan Cathcart, at that time
the leading journalist for testing and racing
street and competition motorcycles. Ridden
sparingly, then stored for many years. Restored
around 2014, then ridden by Cathcart in
some European vintage events. Headlight and
rear fender installed. In almost-new condition,
some scratches on exhaust and a few very minor
blemishes. Race tires show hard use.
Cond: 2+.
Pros: Successor to the Bagheera, the Murena
was co-produced with Talbot using many Talbot
and Citroën parts. Choice of 1.6- or 2.2-liter
engines gave buyers options of 88, 115 or
139 horsepower. All engine options included
a 5-speed manual transaxle. The Murena
yielded 0–60 mph times from 11.8 down to
8.4 seconds depending on the engine. Contemporary
reviewers compared the handling to the
Porsche 924 and Fiat X1/9.
Cons: Total production was just 10,680 cars.
Buying options are limited.
Price range: $10k–$15k, plus import costs.
1977–84 Matra Rancho
SWEDISH
#170-1970 HUSQVARNA 400 motor-
cycle. S/N MH1341. Red & silver. This Husky
was bought as a restoration project for $1,500
in 2008, its glorious past unknown at the time.
When its history was revealed, the new owner,
now the consignor, smartly left it largely unrestored,
with only mechanical work done to
make it rideable. The components have wonderful
battle scars and much wear, with original
rusty bolts, primitive pot-metal controls,
and scuffed-up gas tank. The seat appears restored
at one time, and not done well.
Cond: 4+.
SOLD AT $230,500. Steve McQueen owned
five Husqvarna 400s, but solid evidence supports
this as the one he rode in “On Any Sunday”
in scenes with pro riders Malcolm Smith
and Mert Lawwill. The scenes from this cult
classic were playing on a video screen near
the bike’s display stand, and I admit I watched
the loop at least 20 times. In one of the most
stunning sales I’ve ever witnessed, this wornout
dirt bike went for over twice the alreadyshocking
high estimate of $100k. The
consignor must have been even more stunned
than I was, his $1,500 purchase selling for
over 150 times more than he paid. The audience
cheered and almost carried the buyer
out on their shoulders as he left the room
smiling after his amazing win against a phone
bidder. He could have bought several Vincents
here for what he spent on one Husqvarna,
illustrating how legendary a figure Steve McQueen
still is. Bonhams, Birmingham, AL,
10/18.
Pros: Designed as a less-expensive alternative
to the Range Rover, the Rancho was a frontwheel-drive
SUV based on the Simca 1100. It
carried a 1.4-liter engine good for 80 horsepower
and a 4-speed manual transmission.
Total production was 57,792 units.
Cons: Harder to maintain than a vintage Jeep
or Range Rover, and that’s saying something.
Rust has decimated most of these vehicles in
the European weather. Looks are polarizing,
but the WTF factor gives this car an undeniable
appeal.
Price range: $2k–$5k, plus import costs. ♦
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NOT SOLD AT $35,000. An interesting landmark
Ducati, but it never lived the racing life
it was built for due to the engine crankcase
failures that plagued these early 851s. Cathcart’s
bike suffered this problem early on, and
by the time the problem was solved, he was
soon on a different path, involved with Bimota.
With purportedly less than 500 estimated miles
(no odometer), I wondered why it would even
need restoration, but it was not specified exactly
what the restoration entailed. When
raced, the street equipment would have been
removed and partial race bodywork installed.
Earlier this year it was a no-sale at Bonhams’
Stafford auction, and the high bid here of $35k
was just not quite enough to hammer it sold.
Bonhams, Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
AMERICAN
#154-1946 INDIAN CHIEF motorcycle.
S/N 346127. Eng. # CDF1273. Black. Odo:
2,832 miles. The final lot from the Beechwood
Collection, partially restored by previous
owner, full and detailed restoration by Beechwood
when purchased in 2002. Superb paintwork,
tank and body pieces all excellent, front
and rear fender skirts fit perfectly. Lots of
chrome pieces, appear to be as originally installed
by the factory. Front and rear optional
factory chrome crash bars. Girder forks more
interesting than later tube forks. Dual seat has
some creases from use, gives a nice air of patina.
Fringe on seat back. Whitewall tires,
which were available when new. Cond: 1-.
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ary. Bidding got started here with $15k on site,
and the reserve begrudgingly lifted after
awhile at $21,500. With no other bids, was
hammered sold to someone who should be
right pleased with a sharp-looking ’50s
cruiser that should cruise out nicely, even on a
10-degree-below-zero morning. SG Auction,
Winona, MN, 10/18.
#F18-1957 STUDEBAKER PRESI-
SOLD AT $25,875. While the most valuable
Chiefs have the optional riveted saddle-bags,
spotlights and other accessories, I liked the
cleaner look of this blended example—which
has been restored with a few options such as
the fringed buddy seat and crash bars. Black
was a factory color in 1946, perhaps not as
appealing to some buyers as the beautiful
blue, green or red examples from this era. Appears
to have actually been ridden, but no
visible flaws from use. A top-tier example of an
icon, somewhat well bought considering condition.
Bonhams, Birmingham, AL, 10/18.
#S23-1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE
Sportsman 2-dr hard top. S/N 55234091.
Lavender & plum metallic/lavender & white
vinyl. Odo: 63,277 miles. 291-ci V8, 4-bbl,
auto. Options include ps, power seats, full
tinted glass, wire-basket wheel covers and
signal-seeking AM radio. Retro-fitted with
modern dual-master-cylinder power brakes.
Less-than-show-but-better-than-driver-grade
restoration completed in 2015. Color change
repaint, in a stock DeSoto combination, done
admirably well in base/clear. Good door and
panel fit, with decent gaps. All exterior chrome
replated, as well as a few interior bits. Polished
exterior brightwork, original trim put
right back in as-is. Authentic seat and doorpanel
upholstery kit, well fitted. Carpet comes
off a bit dull, as does engine bay, since the
motor was not detailed as part of rebuild. Fitted
with an 8-volt battery, which the consignor
states works well in the 6-volt system.
Cond: 3+.
DENT sedan. S/N 7197511. Red & white/
white vinyl & black nylon inserts. Odo:
65,909 miles. 289-ci V8, 2-bbl, 3-sp. Optional
overdrive unit. Twin rear antennas, with a
black plug over original single location on
front fender. Older topical repaint, looking
presentable after a recent buff-out. Heavier
chipping around ends of grille and lesser chipping
around masked-off areas around glass
brightwork. Crack in passenger’s front door
glass. Doors fit and latch well, but the gaps are
all over the place. Older bumper replating still
looks good and most stainless body trim was
buffed out. Studebaker Driver’s Club decal in
back window. Seats redone sympathetically to
the original style. Heavier paint wear on otherwise
crack-free steering wheel rim. Non-stock
dual exhaust system and older radial tires.
Cond: 3.
NOT SOLD AT $70,000. Somehow, I don’t
think that if you live in Del Monte Forest, you
have to tie-wrap your gate-pass badge to the
grille. Or at least that’s what I’ve gathered
having attended the Monterey Car Week
events. With very incongruent work done on it,
this all but screams, “Make it pretty enough to
flip.” So, how well did that work against an
overly strong $80k reserve? SG Auction, Winona,
MN, 10/18.
#S40-1959 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF
SOLD AT $6,105. Starting in 1953, Studes
were festooned with most of the then-current
styling clichés: tail fins (or at least two-tone
paint that accentuated them to a greater extent),
exaggerated headlight brows, plus a
heavy heaping of chrome. This one was a onebid
wonder, placed on Proxibid and going to
France—where it seems that an oddly restyled
Studebaker would fit in at a Jerry Lewis fan
club meeting. SG Auction, Winona, MN,
10/18.
SOLD AT $23,220. So, 1955 was the final
year for Chrysler Corporation cars in the U.S
to be 6-volts. Spurred mostly by the progressively
higher compression ratios since the
start of the 1950s, for those of us who lived in
northern climates, this couldn’t happen soon
enough. The 8-volt battery trick was an old
farmer trick born out of necessity, in trying to
get a 6-volt starter to spin 10W40 syrupy oil
on a 10-degree-below-zero morning in Janu-
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#S63-1958 CADILLAC ELDORADO
Biarritz convertible. S/N 58E034885. Aqua
metallic/white vinyl/white leather. Odo:
21,793 miles. 365-ci V8, 3x2-bbl, auto. Onthe-cheap
repaint years ago from the original
Desert Bronze. If you missed the body-tag
paint codes, the Desert Bronze paint surrounding
it on the cowl makes it more obvious. Replated
bumpers and some exterior fixtures, yet
some pieces that were replated still have pitting.
Wiper arms missing, but they may be at
bottom of pile of parts in trunk. Average fit of
an average replacement top. Driver’s door
glass cracked in multiple places. Driver’s door
latch also sticks, so the door won’t stay shut.
Wires dangling out of door-panel armrests.
Seats redone authentically, in materials and
style. Dingy but complete engine bay.
Cond: 3-.
2-dr sedan. S/N 459K4001. Emberglow
Firemist/red metallic & white vinyl. Odo:
52,349 miles. 389-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. Consignor
thinks the 52,349 miles indicated are
actual, and attested the interior is original.
Options include ps, exterior mirror, retractable
trunk light and AM radio. Fifteen-year-old
repaint still presents well, aside from some
scraping along top of tail fin on right side.
Ten-footer chrome, as it comes off well
enough at that distance, but has some light
crazing that’s evident when closer. Generally
clean and tidy underhood. Motor has a few
non-stock tweaks, primarily a set of aftermarket
finned alloy valve covers and alternator
fitted. Secondary is modern service parts such
as the battery and hose clamps. Minimal-tolight
wear and fade on seats and door panels.
Modern production, period-style seat belts up
front. Cond: 3+.
NOT SOLD AT $17,500. This was the first
year that Pontiac started using the “Wide
Track” marketing term, and it did have merit.
Ponchos did have a wider stance than most of
their GM brethren in which they shared basic
platforms; this can easily be discerned if you
ever see a Canadian Pontiac with Chevrolet
underpinnings, as it looks like they stuffed a
roller skate under the car. They also stuffed a
lot of hyperbole into this one, as it’s at best a
decent driver. Combined with being a sedan
and not a hard top, the final bid was spot-on
money for the car. SG Auction, Winona, MN,
10/18.
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#S51-1964 FORD GALAXIE 500 con-
vertible. S/N 4G65C163153. Rangoon Red/
white vinyl/red vinyl. Odo: 62,341 miles. 390ci
V8, 4-bbl, auto. Originally equipped with a
200-hp, 289-ci V8. Also converted to a Galaxie
500 XL interior. At least it’s a real-deal
Rangoon Red car, boasting a decent topical
repaint in recent years. Overspray on body tag
in door jamb. Replated bumpers a few years
ago, with balance of chrome being original
and, in most cases, lightly pitted. Most exterior
alloy and stainless trim buffed out. Older
replacement top. Seats and door panels done
in a near-sickly dark pink rather than true red
vinyl. The former are correct for XLs, the latter
for a Galaxie 500—and have aftermarket
speakers cut into them to boot. About the only
thing that’s correct underhood is the powersteering
system. Modern dual-master-cylinder
power brakes, plus cast-alloy valve covers,
carburetor, and open-element air cleaner on
the alien engine, with flaking paint. Runs a bit
rough. Cond: 3.
tially being a case of wash it and hit it with
gloss-black rattle cans—yielding inconsistent
coverage and fisheyes. Cond: 3+.
reserve with no problem at all—so I wasn’t the
only one to feel that this was on its first trip
around on the odometer. Even if the miles
aren’t true, it’s in good enough shape for today’s
market, where the urban hipsters have
taken a shine to these; this was a pretty decent
buy if big American iron is your thing. SG
Auction, Winona, MN, 10/18.
#F31-1969 FORD TORINO GT fast-
NOT SOLD AT $10,250. Here’s why folks do
V8 engine swaps on 6-banger Mustangs.
While very eye-catching in good, original colors,
and a driver you wouldn’t be paranoid of
taking out and actually driving it places to
enjoy, bidders ignored it due to the 6-banger
underhood. Too bad, really, since at least with
the 3-speed you can do a decent job of making
it move out with the 120 hp you’re limited to.
If all else fails, a modern T-5 tranny swap
would be a worthwhile and subtle conversion.
Can’t blame the consignor for holding out for
more, as 35 years ago I almost bought an
identical car (if not this very same car) for
$6,500 Reagan-era 1983 dollars. Should easily
be worth at least double at $13k in modern
bucks on a bad day. Stated as it was rolling
out that it was going to “need more than
$15k,” which would be an economic miracle.
SG Auction, Winona, MN, 10/18.
SOLD AT $16,470. Only the XLs (which had
a different body code in the VIN of “69” instead
of this Galaxie 500’s “65”) had bucket
seats and a center console, so don’t let ’em
fool you if someone claims that they were “optional.”
Indeed, the original body tag confirms
that it originally had the same front bench seat
as my Rangoon Red ’64 Ford Country Squire
station wagon. Sold for all the money in the
world plus borrowed change, so the dealer
who bought it must be hoping for uninformed
customers who are sucked in by a shiny-onthe-outside
red ragtop. Or maybe he got
sucked in by a shiny-on-the-outside red ragtop.
SG Auction, Winona, MN, 10/18.
#F44-1965 FORD MUSTANG convert-
ible. S/N 5F08T752025. Rangoon Red/black
vinyl/red vinyl. Odo: 2,720 miles. 200-ci I6,
1-bbl, 3-sp. The sole power option is the top
mechanism. Repaint in recent years somewhat
faithful to original Rangoon Red, and fairly
well done—despite being masked off at glass
seals. Stainless trim buffed out or replaced,
bumpers replated; yet door handles, taillight
bezels and vent-window frames have original,
lightly pitted chrome. Driver’s door latch
sticks. Okay replacement top fit, with some
wrinkling at C-pillars. Seat bottoms wrinkled
from compacted seat padding. Two cracks in
repainted steering-wheel rim. Kick panels,
dash and rear armrests also resprayed. Older
engine repaint, in appropriate colors. While
the repaint of the motor was okay, they got
lazy with everything surrounding it—essen-
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#F12-1967 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
sedan. S/N 7Y82G833749. Moss Green/black
vinyl/black nylon. Odo: 21,644 miles. 462-ci
V8, 4-bbl, auto. Most paint is original, although
there are a few areas of topical touchup
on the flanks. Oil-change sticker in door
jamb shows the car was serviced in July 1977
at 9,599 miles. Current miles show as 21,644,
and that seems generally correct based on the
car’s presentation. Good brightwork, although
some stainless could stand polishing. Generally
good door fit, but rears need more of a
concerted slam to properly latch. Ditto for
hood. Beneath it is a generally tidy, generally
stock, but nowhere near detailed engine bay.
Good original vinyl roof, with just a hint of
lumpiness at the base of the rear window. Wisconsin
Lions Foundation decal in back window.
Light to moderate wear on front seat
bottoms and carpeting. Cond: 3+.
back. S/N 9R42M192775. Red/white vinyl.
Odo: 26,800 miles. 351-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto.
Pretty good trim-off repaint and stripe application
in original colors—even if most of the
lightly pitted brightwork was reused as-is.
Plastic emblem inserts a bit worse for wear.
Doors need a concerted slam to latch properly.
Hood slightly bowed on curb side. Light surface
rust on all of the GT wheels, wearing
good hubcaps and scuffed trim rings, in addition
to being shod with older radials. Newer
replacement seat coverings, with contrasting
red seat belts. Repro dashboard covering, fitted
reasonably well, yet most of the vacuumplated
dash trim is worn down to bare yellowed
plastic. Re-dye job on the pinchweld
moldings was light and poorly prepped.
Warped and cracking armrests on replacement
door panels. Old, dingy undercoating and a
rusty non-stock exhaust system on the bottom
of car. Cond: 3.
NOT SOLD AT $11,500. Introduced a year
earlier, the Torino was edging out the Fairlane
as the leading mid-size model, with the more
luxurious and sportier trim packages under
the former’s banner. By 1971, the Fairlane
name had been put to bed. When this Torino
rolled onto the block, it opened with a $6k
online bid, which was all but immediately supplanted
by a $10k offer on site. As it rolled off
the block, it was a “sold on an if.” That if became
a no. SG Auction, Winona, MN, 10/18.
#S21-1973 FORD MAVERICK Grabber
SOLD AT $7,290. Once you get past the blah
colors and 1960s nylon interior, this is a pretty
decent suicide-door sedan. Bidding opened on
site at $3k, and continued to go past the $5k
2-dr sedan. S/N 3K93F178671. Tan & black/
black vinyl/brown vinyl. Odo: 60,827 miles.
302-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto. Generally authentic
repaint, although the Grabber graphics on
lower front fenders seem too small. Good
bumper chrome and body trim. Good original
roof vinyl, but likely has been re-dyed. Undercarriage
has a recent light, uniform application
of undercoating. Aftermarket 16-inch wheels
on new radials. Decent door gaps. Stated that
interior is all original, and rather nice, except
for carpeting (since “it’s too darn hard to clean
that color”). Sheet of plain white plastic
blanks off radio’s location in dash, with aftermarket
speakers still on rear parcel shelf. Also,
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1949 Bentley Mark VI James Young 2-door
1959 Jaguar XK 150S roadster
1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I convertible
1973 Jaguar E-type V12 Series III
convertible
S/N B9470809. Carnival Red (#39)/black. 83,164
miles. V8, 4-spd manual. This is a rare find; an
original, correct example that has been properly
maintained. One of few examples that has never
been modified. Outstanding original body shell,
excellent panel fit and original floors. No accidents
or rust. Three-owner California car from new. Same
and current owner for past 25 years. $90,000. Grand
Prix Classics. Contact Mark, Ph: 858.459.3500,
email: info@grandprixclassics.com. Website: www.
grandprixclassics.com/inventory/1965-sunbeamtiger-mark-i/.
(CA)
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
roadster
S/N UD1S23112. Primrose Yellow/black leather.
20,100 miles. V12, 4-spd manual. Exceptional and
very rare barn-fresh (garage, really) find of a
virtually completely original and stock example in its
original striking Pale Primrose paint with a classic
and all-original black leather interior. A completelyrust
free example of this coveted penultimate year
of the legendary E-type with its original matchingnumbers
(7S12181L0) V12 engine. Reportedly
only two owners since new, and believed to be
only 20k original miles. Retains original and very
desirable 4-speed manual transmission. $79,500
OBO. West Coast Classics LLC. Contact Simon, Ph:
310.779.0526, email: sfft1000@aol.com. Website:
www.TheWestCoastClassics.com. (CA)
1979 Aston Martin Vantage Flip Tail coupe
S/N B275EW. Burgundy/tan. 21,500 miles. Inline
6, manual. RHD 2-door. 21k miles. Rust-free New
Mexico car for the past 20 years. Contact to discuss.
$70,000 OBO. Contact Henry, Ph: 4047847092,
email: mrhenry123@gmail.com.
1953 Jaguar XK 120 coupe
S/N T832057DN. Carmen Red/tan. 61,000 miles.
Inline 6, 4-spd manual. Concours condition #1
Open Top Sports. Rare mechanical overdrive model,
scored at 99.92 in JCNA, second place North America
2017 and currently 2018. Current owner for 40 years,
Southern car always. $205,000 OBO. Contact Barry,
Ph: 864.346.0900, email: Bahjaguar@charter.
net. (SC)
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead
Coupe by H.J. Mulliner
British Racing Green/black. 59,286 miles. BRG
exterior with black interior with gold Healey piping
and matching Everflex soft top. Nice original
example equipped with overdrive, original seats,
restored burlwood fascia, chrome wire wheels, fog
and driving lamps and Becker Europa radio. Nicely
detailed engine bay, complete with handbook
and Thor knockoff hammer. $59,500. Heritage
Classics Motorcar Company. Ph: 310.657.9699,
email: sales@heritageclassics.com. Website: www.
heritageclassics.com. (CA)
1969 Jaguar E-type S II convertible
Aztec Gold/Sable. 81,488 miles. V8, 5-spd manual.
Incredibly rare left-hand drive. The first British
supercar. One of 11 factory built for the U.S.
High-horsepower Euro-spec DOHC V8 engine
(numbers-matching engine included). Incredible
original interior. ZF 5-speed manual gearbox.
Factory air conditioning. Includes owner’s manual
and British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate.
$269,900. Daniel Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph:
314.291.7000, email: info@schmitt.com. Website:
www.schmitt.com/inventory/1979-aston-martinvantage-flip-tail-coupe/.
(MO)
S/N S680546. Black/dark red. Inline 6, 4-spd
manual. Full race engine installed. 3.8-liter, 9:1
compression head, high-lift cams, bored 0.60
over. Complete with matching-numbers engine
and Heritage Certificate. Paint, body and interior
in beautiful condition. $125,000. Dragone Classic
Motorcars. Contact Alex, Ph: 203.335.4643, email:
alexdragone1@gmail.com. (CT)
1959 Jaguar XK 150 S roadster
Sand Acrylic/Tan. 50,227 miles. Inline 6, 4-spd
automatic. Over $336k spent on restoration
performed by concours d’elegance-award-winning
marque specialists Vantage Motorworks. Rarely
driven since. One of 13 produced; one of 10 built for
the U.S. Built new for Broadway producer Lawrence
Carr. 50,227 believed-to-be actual miles. Includes
restoration receipts and more. $595,000. Daniel
Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph: 314-291-7000,
email: info@schmitt.com. Website: www.schmitt.
com/inventory/1959-rolls-royce-silver-clouddrophead-coupe/.
(MO)
1965 Jaguar E-type convertible
S/N 1R9274. Sable/Biscuit. 24,200 miles. Inline
6, 4-spd manual. This elegant XKE has been
professionally restored to that of show/driver level,
with only 24,200 miles driven since new. Every aspect
of the car was tended to during the restoration.
Since then, the car has received numerous new
parts, including a new cloth top, exhaust manifolds,
hoses throughout and a full servicing. A perfect
choice for driving or showing. Classic Showcase. Ph:
760.805.9090, email: webmaster@classicshowcase.
com. Website: classicshowcase.com/index.php/
inventory/detail/596. (CA)
1969 MGC convertible
FRENCH
1957 Facel Vega Typhoon Sport coupe
S/N T831422DN. Red/Biscuit with tan top. 51,791
miles. Inline 6, 4-spd manual. This numbersmatching
XK 150 S with overdrive is a solid high-end
driver. Previously part of a large collection, the
roadster was fully reupholstered with the addition
of a new fitted convertible top, added electric
power steering, four new chrome wire wheels and
a matching set of new wide whitewall tires. Classic
Showcase. Ph: 760.805.9090, email: webmaster@
classicshowcase.com. Website: classicshowcase.com/
index.php/inventory/detail/587. (CA)
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S/N 1E10502. Opalescent Silver Blue (with navy
blue top)/navy blue. Inline 6, 4-spd manual. Fully
restored, numbers-matching roadster with attractive
color combo. Includes upgraded Wilwood brakes
all around, ceramic headers, alloy radiator with
auxiliary fan, electronic ignition, gear-reduction
starter, 15-inch steering wheel and digital Bluetooth
stereo with phone jack. This high-end driver is ready
to drive and enjoy today. Classic Showcase. Ph:
760.805.9090, email: webmaster@classicshowcase.
com. Website: classicshowcase.com/index.php/
inventory/detail/609. (CA)
Pomegranate/tan. V8, 2-spd automatic. Seven-year
meticulous body-off-frame restoration completed in
2014. Driven fewer than 300 miles since. Incredibly
rare model. One of 37 built. Numbers matching 354ci
dual-quad Hemi V8. Air conditioning by Vintage
Air. Power steering, power brakes. Period-appearing
stereo with modern internals. $299,900. Daniel
Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph: 314.291.7000,
email: info@schmitt.com. Website: www.schmitt.
com/inventory/1957-facel-vega-fv4-typhoon-sportcoupe/.
(MO)
S/N GCN1A8212. British Racing Green/black leather.
55,411 miles. Inline 6, 4-spd manual. 6-cylinder,
low original miles. Excellent original car. Call for
complete information. $22,000. Contact Bill, Ph:
920.823.2187, email: whebal@yahoo.com. (WI)
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GERMAN
1959 Porsche 356A coupe
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL convertible
1970 Porsche 911S 2.2 coupe
1996 Porsche 993 Targa
S/N 108778. Meissen Blue (5703)/tan. Flat 4,
manual. This original, surviving 356A coupe was
skillfully restored to the highest level by experts.
It retains original body shell and floors, with
original spot welds and seams intact. Body chassis
number stampings in front hood, engine lid and
doors remain. A two-owner car and one of the
finest examples available. $225,000 OBO. Grand
Prix Classics. Contact Mark, Ph: 858.459.3500,
email: info@grandprixclassics.com. Website: www.
grandprixclassics.com/inventory/1959-porsche-356acoupe-2/.
(CA)
1961 Volvo PV544 coupe
S/N 11304212015027. Papyrus White/Burgundy
leather. 95,100 miles. Inline 6, automatic. Extremely
rare barn find (garage find, actually). Mostly alloriginal
Pagoda roadster in its original Papyrus
White (#717G) paint with Burgundy leather interior
with very desirable original factory automatic
floor-shift transmission, power steering, original
Becker Europa AM/FM radio, factory clock, a new
German black canvas soft top and original factory
Papyrus White hard top. $59,500 OBO. West Coast
Classics LLC. Contact Simon, Ph: 310.779.0526,
email: wcclassics@aol.com. Website: www.
TheWestCoastClassics.com. (CA)
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL convertible
Signal Orange/black. 33,327 miles. Flat 6, 5-spd
manual. 3½-year rotisserie restoration completed
by legendary Brumos Porsche in 2014 (over $220k
spent). Driven 1,000 miles since. Multiple Concours
d’Elegance winner (including the 2018 Porsche Club
of America National Concours). 33,327 actual miles.
Includes restoration receipts, Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity. Factory tinted glass. $239,900. Daniel
Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph: 314.291.7000,
email: info@schmitt.com. Website: www.schmitt.
com/inventory/1970-porsche-911s-2-2-coupe/. (MO)
1979 Porsche 930 Turbo coupe
S/N WP0DA2998TS385330. Burgundy/light gray.
64,000 miles. H6, 6-spd manual. Perfect car
out of collection. Driven a total of three years.
Professionally maintained 993. No stories, clean
and beautiful. Sound system upgraded, otherwise
as-new. Located near Austin, TX. Needs nothing.
$59,999. Contact Franklin, Ph: 310.994.8145, email:
fmr@yachtbluechips.com. (TX)
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe
S/N 283806. White & red/red. 94,888 miles. I4
(inline 4), 4-spd manual. Purchased mostly restored
from Richmond Volvo dealer in 1989. Stored 30
years. Engine turns. Not a barn find because it was
never lost. Central New York $4,750. British Classics.
Contact John, Ph: 3158554368, email: jlmcn@
frontiernet.net. (NY)
1965 Porsche 356C coupe
S/N 11304412010877. Blue/blue. 106,132 miles.
Inline 6, 4-spd automatic. Driver quality. Canvas
soft top and Pagoda hard top included. Automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, working
Becker Europa radio. Smooth-running 2.8-L
engine. Chrome in excellent condition. Restored
wood trim in excellent condition. Twin side mirrors.
Repainted approximately five years ago. $63,000
OBO. Johnston Motorsports. Contact Dion, Ph:
805.262.8000, email: info@johnston-motorsports.
com. Website: www.johnston-motorsports.com. (CA)
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 sedan
S/N 9309800937. Silver/black leather. 10,000
miles. Flat 6, 4-spd automatic. Stunningly preserved
original example, low original miles from new.
Complete with books, tools, original spare and
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Serviced and
driven lightly since new. Sunroof. Perfect alloriginal
condition. $175,000. Dragone Classic
Motorcars. Contact Alex, Ph: 203.335.4643, email:
alexdragone1@gmail.com. (CT)
1990 Porsche 944 S2 cabriolet
Slate Grey Metallic/Cocoa Brown leather. 15,257
miles. 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission,
a/c, power windows, navigation, power memory
seats, sunroof, books in factory pouch. $64,500.
Heritage Classics Motorcar Company. Ph:
310.657.9699, email: sales@heritageclassics.com.
Website: www.heritageclassics.com. (California)
2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4S cabriolet
S/N 220576. Signal Red/black leatherette. Inline 4,
4-spd manual. Recent show/driver-level restoration
by Classic Showcase. Finished in Signal Red over
a black leatherette interior, it has held limited
ownership and retains its original numbers-matching
and date-stamped wheels, engine and transaxle.
Also included is a logbook, receipts from day one,
a toolkit and jack, and the original keys. Classic
Showcase. Ph: 760.805.9090, email: webmaster@
classicshowcase.com. Website: classicshowcase.com/
index.php/inventory/detail/509. (CA)
S/N 10901812002547. Dark green/tan. V8, 4-spd
automatic. Low-mileage example. Fully serviced,
complete with service records, books and tools.
Dragone Classic Motorcars. Contact Alex, Ph:
203.335.4643, email: alexdragone1@gmail.com.
(CT)
S/N WPOCB2945LN480732. Polo red/black. 79,000
miles. Inline 4, 5-spd manual. All original, new top,
over maintained, excellent body and paint, like-new
leather interior. Freshly serviced, all systems work as
new. Call for any additional information or photos.
Contact J, Ph: 816.510.6406, email: jnknance@
gmail.com. (MO)
1994 Mercedes-Benz 500SL convertible
S/N WP0BB2A94FS135586. Sapphire Blue
Metallic/Agate Gray/Pebble Gray. 1,900 miles. Flat
6, sequential. Immaculate! Approximately 1,900
miles, $145,000 approximate sticker/total with
dealer add-ons. Plus RUF wheels, front bumper
with carbon-fiber splitter and other upgrades,
approximately $170,000 invested—protective
film covers hood, lights, bumper, mirrors, fenders,
stainless and more, chorno, PDK, leather, sport
exhaust, BOSE, 14-way sport seats, babied, never
tracked, never seen rain. $139,900. Contact Kurt, Ph:
5163178788, email: 205mpgGT@gmail.com. (NJ)
ITALIAN
1953 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Rapi coupe
Red/tan. 92,000 miles. V8, Red, tan leather, black
top, red hard top. Second owner, garaged, serviced
every 3,000 miles. 94k, new Michelin Sport tires.
Beautiful condition. $7,900. Contact Will, Ph: 303913-5755,
email: Willhoustn@aol.com. (CO)
S/N 102. Dark gray metallic/dark red. 12,500 miles.
V8, manual. Excellent Berlinetta with beautiful
patina. Full matching numbers; engine, transmission
and all body panels original. Full known history
documented, ex-Mille Miglia and six retro MM
already. On the button, ready for any event, just take
it out. Contact Dirk, Ph: +32.477.543.017, email:
dirk.libeert@online.be.
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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS by Touring coupe
1969 Intermeccanica Italia spyder
card, owner service policy, jack and removable
side curtains. Dual wind wings. Tinted glass.
$199,900. Daniel Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph:
314.291.7000, email: info@schmitt.com. Website:
www.schmitt.com/inventory/1954-kaiser-darrin-161sport-roadster/.
(MO)
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-dr hard top
S/N 2096. Dark red/black & gray. Inline 4, 5-spd
manual. Known history from new, wonderful
restoration, All correct numbers, Mille Miglia
eligible. Desirable third series 5-window coupe
by Touring. Stunning. $375,000. Dragone Classic
Motorcars. Contact Alex, Ph: 203.335.4643, email:
alexdragone1@gmail.com. (CT)
1962 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 prototype coupe
Rosso Red/black. 33,511 miles. V8, 4-spd manual.
Low, believed-to-be-actual miles. Just released
from over 20 years of ownership as part of the
Campion Automotive Collection. 351 Ford Windsor
V8 with Inglese eight-stack carburetor intake and
Prancing Bull valve covers. Originally assembled
in Torino, Italy. Recent $10k service. Previously
featured in Thoroughbred & Classic Cars magazine.
$199,900. Daniel Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph:
314.291.7000, email: info@schmitt.com. Website:
www.schmitt.com/inventory/1969-intermeccanicaitalia-spyder-convertible/.
(MO)
1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino coupe
color and an aftermarket retro period-correct radio.
Fully loaded with original factory specifications and
options including a/c, automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, six-way
power seat, power antenna, two-speed windshield
wipers with washers, black Caspian cloth- and
white-coated fabric upholstery, aftermarket retro
period-correct AM/FM radio with rear speaker,
heater, defroster, white sidewall tires with full
wheelcovers, dual back-up lights, Easy Eye Glass,
and its original 390-ci, 325-hp V8. $42,500 OBO.
West Coast Classics LLC. Contact Simon, Ph:
310.779.0526, email: wcclassics@aol.com. Website:
www.TheWestCoastClassics.com. (CA)
1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible
S/N VC57Bxxxxxxx. Tropical Turquoise & ivory/
turquoise & black. V8, 3-spd manual. Refreshed
older frame-off restoration. Media blasted and
new base- and clear-coat paint. All-new chrome,
five new wide whitewalls, C.A.R.S. interior, all-new
T&N rubber seals. Power Pac original 283, 220-hp
engine with 3-speed standard transmission w/OD,
all rebuilt. Very straight and solid body. $38,000
OBO. Jay Hammond Chevy Parts. Contact Jay, Ph:
302.521.0225, email: jhchevyparts@aol.com. (DE)
S/N 4085. Light Ivory/black. 67,710 miles. V12,
4-spd manual. The first 330GT prototype built.
Retained by the factory for two years and used by
Enzo Ferrari as one of his personal cars. Imported
into the U.S. in 1964 by Luigi Chinetti (the first U.S.
Ferrari dealership). Over $22k spent on service
work in January 2018. $595,900. Daniel Schmitt
& Co. Contact Daniel, Ph: 3142917000, email:
info@schmitt.com. Website: www.schmitt.com/
inventory/1962-ferrari-330gt-2-plus-2-coupe-bypininfarina-enzo-ferraris-personal-car/.
(MO)
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 spider by Touring
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 2-dr hard top
S/N 3550. Rosso Corsa/black. 38,000 miles. V6,
manual. Two-owner Dino with low miles. This car
was sold new in the Pittsburgh, PA, area and was
acquired by the second and most recent owner in
1981. A highly desirable fixed-roof GT, with pure,
clean looks, just as Pininfarina intended. Very
original car, with the exception of one repaint and
an interior retrim. It has been in storage since
2005, so it will require some recommissioning prior
to being driven on the road. The factory-original
owner’s manuals, toolkit, jack and sheet-metal
wheel chock all remain with the car. $289,900. RB
Collection. Contact Alex, Ph: 610.398.9700, email:
alex@rbcarcollection.com. Website: rbcarcollection.
com/. (PA)
JAPANESE
2003 Nissan 350ZX coupe
Dark blue/blue. 74,879 miles. Inline 6, 5-spd
manual. Beautifully restored. Recent servicing
included a complete engine top-end rebuild. Weber
DCOE carburetor upgrade (original Solex units
included). Previous collector ownership, low miles,
power disc brakes, 400-mm wheels. Left-hand rearview
mirror. $169,900. Daniel Schmitt & Co. Contact
Daniel, Ph: 314.291.7000, email: info@schmitt.
com. Website: www.schmitt.com/inventory/1963alfa-romeo-2600-spider-by-touring/.
(MO)
1967 Lancia Flaminia Zagato Supersport
coupe
S/N 365AK57563559. Classic White/black & white.
92,100 miles. V8, automatic. Great daily driving,
completely rust-free and mostly all-original example
with its original 368/290-hp V8 engine. Beautiful
and striking paint with original full-length bodyside
stainless trim with rear-quarter-panel gold
anodized trim. Gorgeous condition and mostly
all-original and unrestored interior. The car is a
rare Canadian built Monarch namesake model with
reportedly 91k original miles $35,500 OBO. West
Coast Classics LLC. Contact Simon, Ph: 310.779.0526,
email: wcclassics@aol.com. Website: www.
TheWestCoastClassics.com. (CA)
1958 Dual-Ghia D-500 convertible
S/N 20867S101562. Roman Red/red. 62,450
miles. V8, 4-spd manual. A wonderful example
of this older frame-off restored convertible with a
matching-numbers 327/340-hp V8 RE-code engine
with a 4-barrel Carter carburetor matched to its
original close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission!
Refinished in Roman Red paint with a matching red
vinyl interior with new black soft top and factory
steel 15-inch wheels and original two-bar knockoff
wheel covers on bias-ply whitewall tires. $82,500
OBO. West Coast Classics LLC. Contact Simon, Ph:
310.779.0526, email: wcclassics@aol.com. Website:
www.TheWestCoastClassics.com. (CA)
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
convertible
Silver Blue/black. 53,010 miles. White vinyl soft
top. Original matching-numbers 327/300-hp engine
with automatic transmission. AM-FM radio, includes
original window sticker, owner’s manual and factory
brochures. $69,500. Heritage Classics Motorcar
Company. Ph: 310.657.9699, email: sales@
heritageclassics.com. Website: www.heritageclassics.
com. (CA)
S/N JNIAZ34E33T000002. Black/tan. 4,700 miles.
V6, 6-spd manual. This car is the second production
car built and carries the VIN#0000002, low miles,
every option. A gift to Universal Nissan from the
factory. Stillen supercharged, as-new. $29,500.
California Cadillacs and Collectables. Contact Aaron,
Ph: 818.481.2200, email: Aaronruskin@aol.com.
Website: cc.carsforsale.com/Inventory/Edit-StandardDecode?InventoryID=13690103.
(CA)
AMERICAN
1954 Kaiser Darrin 161 Sport roadster
Silver/red leather. 10,055 miles. Found in California,
in storage for the past 35 years, this incredibly
well-preserved, left-hand-drive, 2.8-liter example
is equipped with a 4-speed gearbox and triple
carburetors, rebuilt by Pierce Manifold. New set of
Pirelli tires mounted with new hub caps and trim
rings. Very rare double-bubble roofline. One of only
150 examples built, this highly desirable Italian
classic is complete with handbook and shop manual.
$285,000 OBO. Heritage Classics Motorcar Company.
Ph: 310.657.9699, email: sales@heritageclassics.
com. Website: www.heritageclassics.com. (CA)
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Midnight Blue/tan. 1,378 miles. V8, automatic.
Concours-level restoration. One of 30 known to exist
and one of the last few built. 2010 Pebble Beach
award winner. Previous Ghia collector ownership.
Rare optional D-500 260-hp Red Ram Hemi V8.
Recent servicing included a full transmission rebuild.
Power windows, power steering and power brakes.
$499,900. Daniel Schmitt & Co. Contact Daniel, Ph:
314.291.7000, email: info@schmitt.com. Website:
www.schmitt.com/inventory/1958-dual-ghiaconvertible/.
(MO)
1960 Cadillac Series 62 2-dr hard top
1965 Cadillac DeVille convertible
S/N F5190156. Cream/tan. V8, 3-spd automatic.
Amazingly preserved example. 47,000 original miles
from new. Complete with original top, upholstery
and Protect-O-Plate. $39,500. Dragone Classic
Motorcars. Contact Alex, Ph: 203.335.4643, email:
alexdragone1@gmail.com. (CT)
1969 Shelby GT500 fastback
Onyx Black/maroon. 13,763 miles. Inline 6, 3-spd
manual. Concours-level restoration to like-new
standards. America’s first production fiberglass sports
car. Unique sliding pocket doors, three-position
convertible top. Includes owner identification
S/N 60G135493. White/black & white. 85,500
miles. V8, automatic. An absolutely exceptional
and rust-free example of this very desirable, mostly
all-original car, apart from a repaint in its original
Candy Apple Red/black. 147 miles. V8, 3-spd
automatic. From the collection of Carroll Shelby.
Sports Car Market
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GAA Classic Cars Auction,
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RM Sotheby’s. 800.211.4371.
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New England Auto Auction.
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Russo and Steele Collector AutoGPK
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Bonhams is the largest auction
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Auctions produces The Atlantic City
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Palm Springs Auctions Inc.
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Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
A family-run auction house producing
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McCormick’s Palm Springs Auctions
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www.classic-carauction.com. (CA)
mobile Auctions. 602.252.2697.
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Hollywood Wheels Auctions &
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Shows 800.237.8954. Hollywood
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offering a limited number of higher-end
consignments, with an emphasis on
quality rather than volume. (We don’t
limit ourselves to only selling the most
expensive cars in the world, but do
ensure that every car we consign is the
very best of its type.)
We also offer specialist-appraisal,
estate-management and collectionconsultancy
services. Our dedicated
private sales division serves the needs
of individual collectors who seek privacy
or to acquire vehicles that may not
be available on the open market.
www.worldwide-auctioneers.com. (IN)
Alfa Romeo
Vintage Auto Posters. Since 1980,
Centerline International. (888)
750-ALFA (2532). Exclusively Alfa
Romeo for over 35 years. You can rely
on our experience and the largest inventory
of parts in North America to build
and maintain your dream Alfa. We
carry restoration, maintenance and exclusive
performance parts for Giulietta
through the new 4C. Newly developed
parts introduced regularly. Check our
website or social media for new arrivals,
tech tips and special offers.
www.centerlinealfa.com. (CO)
Appraisals
California Car Cover Company.
Auto Kennel. 714.335.4911. ImagGooding
& Company.
310.899.1960. Gooding & Company’s
experts are well-qualified to appraise
individual automobiles as well as collections
and estates. Whether it is the
creation of a foundation, living trust or
arrangement of a charitable donation,
we are able to assist you.
www.goodingco.com. (CA)
Automobilia
Automotive Restorations.
Automodello. 877.343.2276.
ONE8™ Type 74 Lotus Europa
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203.377.6745. Collector car sales, both
road and race, have been a key activity
for over 35 years. Our sales professionals
actively seek consignments on
a global basis. We also offer vehicle
“search and find” for rare models. We
undertake pre-purchase inspections
worldwide. We provide auction support,
including in-person or telephone bidding
for absentee buyers. Restoration
ine if you had the best of the best to
market your car for sale. Jesse Alexander
taking all the photographs. Lee
Iacocca working with buyers. Keith
Martin introducing you to the right car
clubs. Well, the father and son team of
AutoKennel do just that for all their clients.
Paul and Ed Kramer, Costa Mesa,
CA 92627. www.autokennel.com (CA)
Charles Prince Classic Cars. Based
in London, we are specialists in the
finest historic motorcars and in contact
with dealers and collectors from around
the world. We offer the best advice
and service in the collector car field.
Int T: (0)798 5988070 or email: sales@
charlesprinceclassiccars.com
www.charlesprinceclassiccars.com.
Copley Motorcars. 781.444.4646.
Specializing in unique and hard-to-find
classics and sports cars. We only sell
cars we love ourselves, and deal in a
limited number of models. Before delivery
to you, all of our classics, including
Defenders, are fully inspected and
serviced by one of two expert shops.
We are located in Needham, MA.
copleycars@gmail.com,
www.copleymotorcars.com (MA)
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More than just custom-fit car covers,
California Car Cover is the home
of complete car care and automotive
lifestyle products. Offering the best in
car accessories, garage items, detailing
products, nostalgic collectibles, apparel
and more! Call 1-800-423-5525 or visit
Calcarcover.com for a free catalog.
Everett Anton Singer has been supplying
international collectors with
the most diverse selection of authentic
vintage automotive posters. The vast
inventory runs from the late 1890s
through the 1960s; featuring marque,
event and product advertising. Please
visit us at:
www.VintageAutoPosters.com.
Buy/Sell/General
Beverly Hills Car Club is one of the
largest European classic car dealerships
in the nation, with an extensive inventory
spanning over 50,000 sf. We can
meet all your classic car needs with our
unprecedented selection; from top-ofthe-line
models to project cars. We buy
classic cars in any shape or condition &
provide the quickest payment & pickup
anywhere in the U.S. 310.975.0272
www.beverlyhillscarclub.com (CA)
10% discount to SCM readers: Use code
SCM18R on Automodello.com
Chequered Flag. 310.827.8665.
Coachbuilt Press. 215.925.4233.
Coachbuilt Press creates limited-edition
automotive titles for the discriminating
motoring enthusiast. We present exceptional
material on the most significant
collections, museums and marques with
a balance of authoritative writing, precise
research, unique historical documents
and the modern photography of
Michael Furman. Please visit our website
to view our latest titles and order.
www.CoachbuiltPress.com (PA)
Steve Austin’s Automobilia &
Great Vacations. 800.452.8434. European
Car Collector tours including
Monaco & Goodwood Historics, private
collections, and car manufacturers.
Automobile Art importer of legendary
artists Alfredo de la Maria and Nicholas
Watts.
www.steveaustinsgreatvacations.com.
Autosport Groups. 561.676.1912
or 954.401.4535. Over 42 years experience
offering Luxury, Classic, Exotic
and Hi-line motorcars worldwide.
Autosport Groups is highly respect-
ed for our fine selection of preowned
luxury, classic, exotic and sports cars,
as well as exceptional customer service.
We offer easy financing and extended
warranties on most cars. Trades accepted.
Top cash paid for your classics,
exotic or hi-line automobiles. garycg@
aol.com www.autosportgroup.com (FL)
Chequered Flag is Los Angeles’ best
known classic car dealer. We specialize
in European classic and sports cars,
particularly air-cooled Porsches. We
have over 100 classics in inventory
including over 25 Porsches. We appreciate
our many repeat customers with
over 15,000 cars bought and sold since
1986. www.ChequeredFlag.com
sales@chequeredflag.com (CA)
management and special-event assistance
are also included in our services.
Our aim is to make sure that your collector
car passion is as enjoyable and
worry-free as possible.
www.automotiverestorations.com
Classic Investments Inc.
303.388.9788. Barn find. Redefined.
Since 1989 our company specializes in
the restoration, sales and service of
1950s–1970s Classic European sports
cars: Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo,
Lancia, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Austin
Healey, Porsche and Mercedes. Colorado’s
premier one-stop shop for all of a
collector’s needs. Friendly, knowledgeable,
passionate staff welcomes you to
call for all inquiries; our in-house factory-trained
Ferrari mechanic has 40
years’ experience.
www.ClassicInvest.com (CO)
Classic Showcase. 760.758.6100.
For over 35 years, we’ve been restoring
automotive history and helping
collectors obtain, restore and sell classic
vehicles. Our world-class facility
houses three showrooms of cars and
department specialty areas to perform
all facets of restoration under one roof.
Let our team of professional craftsmen
and specialists make your classic car
vision a reality. www.classicshowcase.
com. (CA)
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automotive bookstore, Heritage Classics
Motorbooks, open Monday–Saturday.
For current inventory and to visit
our virtual bookstore, visit
www.heritageclassics.com
Corvette America. 800.458.3475.
The #1 manufacturer & supplier of
interiors, parts and wheels for all generations
of Corvettes. Our Pennsylvania
manufacturing facility produces the
finest quality Corvette interiors and our
distribution center is stocked with thousands
of additional Corvette-related
products. Corvette America is a member
of the RPUI family of companies.
www.CorvetteAmerica.com (PA)
DriverSource. 281.497.1000.
Pursuing & Preserving Fine Automobiles
Since 2005, DriverSource is a
leading specialist in the classic collector
car market. Our concept of sales,
service and storage is tailor made to the
automotive enthusiast lifestyle. To learn
more about our services or inventory,
please give as a call or contact us via
email. sales@driversource.com.
www.driversource.com
Kurt Tanner Motorcars.
Girardo & Co. +44 (0) 203 621
2923. Girardo & Co. provide clients
with a specialist service offering expert
advice in buying, selling and sourcing
classic cars at the very top end of the
collector’s market, whilst delivering the
best possible service to clients.
www.girardo.com info@girardo.com
Legendary Motorcar Company.
Gullwing Motor Cars stocks more
than 100 cars at our warehouse location,
27 years of experience; visited
by customers across the country and
overseas. We specialize in European
and American cars and we are always
looking to buy classic cars in any condition.
We pick up from anywhere in
the U.S. Quick payment and pickup.
718.545.0500.
www.gullwingmotorcars.com
905.875.4700. Since 1985, Legendary
Motorcar Company has specialized
in buying, selling and restoring some
of the rarest cars in existence. For
sale, in our 150-car showroom you’ll
find, ultra-rare muscle cars, European
sports cars and modern performance
cars. In our 75,000 square-foot facility,
our highly-skilled craftsmen perform
complete award-winning restorations.
Whether you are buying one special car
or building a museum, our collection
management services will help you
make the right decisions. Over 30 years
in business, we have grown to become
the nation’s premier collector and performance
car facility.
www.legendarymotorcar.com (ON)
Park Place LTD. 425.562.1000.
Founded in 1987 in Bellevue, WA, our
dealership is locally owned and independently
operated. The four-acre Park
Place Center features an Aston Martin
sales and service center, a Lotus dealership,
and we have one of the largest
selections of collector and exotic cars
available in the Northwest. We consign,
buy and sell all types of vehicles. We
also have an in-house service center
and high-end Auto Salon.
www.ParkPlaceLtd.com
909.241.1051. An exclusive European
Sports Car dealer located in Orange
County, CA. Over 35 years experience
in the classic car business with a distinguished
previous reputation for AustinHealey
restorations. We accurately and
honestly present fine European cars for
sale in today’s market. Buy/sell/trade.
We purchase and pick up from any U.S.
location with quick payment. Please
call or visit our website to view current
inventory.
www.kurttannermotorcars.com (CA)
Hyman Ltd Classic Cars.
314.524.6000. One of the largest inventories
of vintage cars in the world.
Please visit our website often,
www.hymanltd.com to see our current
stock. Hyman Ltd Classic Cars, 2310
Chaffee Drive, St. Louis, MO. 63146
314-524-6000 sales@hymanltd.com
consulting services are available as
well. We actively pursue the purchase
and sales of any investment-grade classic
car. Since 2009, we have offered
a unique opportunity for collectors,
enthusiasts and other industry professionals.
www.lbilimited.com, sales@
lbilimited.com (PA)
Saratoga Auto Auction. Sept. 21
Mustang America. 844.249.5135.
Mustang America is a new company
initially specializing in first generation
(1965–1973) Mustang parts, interiors
and accessories. Launched by Corvette
America, Mustang America provides
the same level of world-class customer
service, product quality and fast delivery.
We look forward to serving the
vintage Mustang enthusiast.
www.MustangAmerica.com (PA)
and 22, 2018 at the Saratoga Performing
Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.
To consign, register to bid, or to purchase
tickets, visit saratogaautoauction.
org. 518-587-1935 x22 / jeff.whiteside@
saratogaautoauction.org
Symbolic International.
Paramount Automotive Group/
Foreign Cars Italia. 888.929.7202.
Since 1989, we have offered all the
exclusive brands that you have ever
dreamed about. Offering new and used
Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin and
Porsche in Greensboro, NC, Aston
Martin, Bentley and Maserati in Charlotte,
NC and Porsche in Hickory, NC.
We sell, buy and trade. Visit us at www.
Paramountauto.com or www.ForeignCarsItalia.com
(NC)
858.259.0100. Symbolic International
is one of the premier dealers of classic
cars and vintage race cars in the world.
Our spectacular vehicles are available
for purchase and worldwide delivery.
Our knowledgeable team, with over 100
years of combined experience, can help
you find the perfect car for your collection.
www.symbolicinternational.com
info@symbolicinternational.com (CA)
Vintage Motors of Sarasota.
941.355.6500. Established in 1989,
offering high-quality collector cars
to the most discerning collectors.
Vintage’s specialized services include
sales, acquisitions and consignment of
high-quality European and American
collector and sports cars. Always buying
individual cars or entire collections.
Visit our large showroom with 75-plus
examples in the beautiful museum
district of tropical Sarasota, FL.
www.vintagemotorssarasota.com (FL)
West Coast Classics. 310.399.3990.
Paul Russell and Company.
Heritage Classics Motorcar Com-
pany. 310.657.9699. www.heritageclassics.com.
Heritage Classics Motorcar
Company, the premier West Coast
classic car dealership established in
1985. Offering one of the largest indoor
showrooms in Southern California, with
an exceptional inventory of the very
finest American and European classic
cars available. We buy, sell and consign
collectible automobiles, offering the best
consignment terms available, contact us
at sales@heritageclassics.com
When in Southern California, visit
our beautiful showroom and specialty
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Luxury Brokers International.
215.459.1606. Specializing in the sales,
purchase and brokerage of classic automobiles
for the astute collector, with
a new-age, contemporary approach.
Focusing on original, high-quality
examples as enjoyable, tangible investments.
Classic car storage, classic car
consignment, brokerage, and other
978.768.6092. www.paulrussell.com.
Specializing in the preservation and
sales of European classics, pre-war
through the 1970s, since 1978. You
can rely on our decades of experience
with Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche,
Bugatti, Alfa Romeo and other fine
collectibles. Repeat customers are the
lifeblood of our business. Contact us
today to join them. Car Sales Manager,
Alex Finigan: Alex@paulrussell.com.
(MA)
West Coast Classics are internationally
renowned California Classic Car
Dealers who specialize in buying and
selling of rare and classic European
and American classic cars. Two branch
locations in Southern California;
1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, and
1918 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica.
We ship throughout the world and will
provide you with unparalleled service
of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury,
collector or classic car needs. www.
WestCoastClassics.com info@WestCoastClassics.com
(CA)
Car Storage
CARS. 310.695.6403. For more than
two decades, CARS (Classic Automotive
Relocation Services) has looked
after some of the most irreplaceable
Sports Car Market
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motorcars in the world. CARS are now
able to offer secure indoor vehicle storage
solutions at its new state-of-the-art
warehouse facility in Los Angeles.
Contact CARS directly to discuss your
vehicle storage requirements and find
out more about the many services that
we offer. History has proven that CARS
are the team to trust. Do not take any
chances with your pride and joy – hand
it to the people that will care for it as
their own. Fax: +1 (310) 695 6584
Email: info@carsusa.com
www.carsusa.com
Classic Car Transport
a relocation, are attending a corporate
event or are shipping the car of your
dreams from one location to another,
one American transportation company
does it all.
www.reliablecarriers.com
Collection Management
Hagerty Insurance Agency, LLC.
RideCache. 512.751.8450. A profesIntercity
Lines, Inc. 800.221.3936.
Gripping the wheel of your dream car
and starting the engine for the first time
is a high point for any enthusiast. We
are the premier enclosed auto transport
company that will ensure your car arrives
safely for that experience. For
over 35 years, our standards for excellence
have had clients returning time
and time again. Trust the Best. Trust
Intercity Lines.
www.Intercitylines.com
sional, ad-free software tool and service
that helps you manage your collection,
digitally preserve your valuable documentation
and securely share with those
that need access. Manage your collection
with our DIY tools or use our RideCache
Build service and let our professional
team build your account. Learn
more at http://ridecache.com/SCM.
RideCache — Organize, Manage,
Preserve your Collection.
Collector Car Insurance
Heacock Classic. 800.678.5173. We
Barrett-Jackson is proud to endorse
McCollister’s Auto Transport.
800-748-3160. We have transported
thousands of collector vehicles over
the last 35 years all across the United
States, whether they are moving an
exotic, street rod, vintage racer or muscle
car. With our experienced drivers
trained to ensure the finest protection
and our customized, lift-gated, air-ride
trailers, we make sure your vehicle
safely arrives on time. www.McCollisters.com/AutoTransport
a new breed of insurance for classic,
antique, exotic, special-interest, contemporary
classic and limited-edition
cars.
To get a quote is even easier with our
new online improvements. Go to
www.barrett-jackson.com/insurance/,
select “Get a quote,” enter in a couple
of key pieces of information about your
vehicle, and get an estimated quote
within seconds! It’s that easy.
Don’t be caught without the right
insurance for your vehicle. In the unfortunate
aftermath of damage to your
vehicle, learning that your insurance
won’t restore your prized possession
to its former glory, or appropriately
compensate you for your loss, is the last
thing you want to hear. To get a quote
by phone, call 877.545.2522.
Passport Transport. 800.736.0575.
Since our founding in 1970, we have
shipped thousands of treasured vehicles
door-to-door with our fully enclosed
auto transporters. Whether your prized
possession is your daily driver, a vintage
race car, a Classic, a ’60s muscle
car or a modern exotic, you can depend
on Passport Transport to give you the
premium service it deserves. We share
your appreciation for fine automobiles,
and it shows.
www.PassportTransport.com.
Chubb Collector Car Insurance.
1.866.CAR.9648. With Chubb, you’ll
have flexibility and control with worldclass
coverage and claim service. There
are no mileage restrictions, “Agreed
Value” is included, and you’re free to
use the restoration shop of your choice
for covered repairs. Special pricing is
also available for large collections. For
more information, call 1-866-227-9648
or visit www.chubbcollectorcar.com.
understand the passion and needs of the
classic car and vintage race car owner:
Agreed Value protection, one liability
charge, 24-hour claim service and convenient
payment options. Heacock
Classic also offers classic motorcycle
insurance, Car Club & Event Liability,
Race Team & Prep Shop Coverage.
Visit us at www.heacockclassic.com
800.922.4050. is the leading insurance
agency for collector vehicles in the
world and host to the largest network of
collector car owners. Hagerty offers insurance
for collector cars, motorcycles
and motorcycle safety equipment, tractors,
automotive tools and spare parts,
and even “automobilia” (any historic
or collectible item linked with motor
vehicles). Hagerty also offers overseas
shipping/touring insurance coverage,
commercial coverage and club liability
coverage. For more information, call or
visit www.hagerty.com. (MI)
daily drivers, pickup trucks, trailers,
motorhomes, and more — all on one
policy and all at their Agreed Value.
www.grundy.com (PA)
complete mechanical restorations/rebuilds
— cosmetic repair/paintwork to
complete frame-off restoration. Large
inventory of parts. All services as well
as our current unventory of automobiles
for sale can be seen at
www.autosportdesigns.com. (NY)
Classic Showcase. 760.758.6100.
Classic Showcase has been an industry
leader in the restoration, service and
sale of classic Jaguars, and most other
fine British automobiles. From sports
cars to luxury sedans, our world-class
restoration facility and highly skilled
team are ready to assist your needs with
acquiring the perfect British classic
today! 760.758.6100.
www.classicshowcase.com (CA)
Frank Dale & Stepsons. The world’s
oldest independent Rolls-Royce and
Bentley specialists, having been established
since 1946. With sales, service,
restoration and trimming all under one
roof, we offer collectors and enthusiasts
the complete range of services for their
collections. www.frankdale.com (U.K.)
J.C. Taylor Insurance.
800.345.8290. Antique, classic, muscle
or modified — J.C. Taylor Insurance
has provided dependable, dynamic,
affordable protection for your collector
vehicle for over 50 years. Agreed
Value Coverage in the continental U.S.,
and Alaska. Drive Through Time With
Peace of Mind with J.C. Taylor Insurance.
Get a FREE instant quote online
at www.JCTaylor.com.
English
Fourintune Garage Inc.
262.375.0876. www.fourintune.com.
Complete ground-up restoration on
British marques — specializing in
Austin-Healeys since 1976. Experience
you can trust, satisfied customers
nationwide. Visit our website for details
on our restoration process, which includes
a complete quotation on Healeys.
Located in historic Cedarburg — just
minutes north of Milwaukee, WI. (WI)
Aston Martin of New England.
781.547.5959. 85 Linden Street,
Waltham, MA 02452. Proudly appointed
Aston Martin Heritage Dealer
for the USA. New and pre-owned Aston
Martins are our specialty. Please contact
us when buying, selling or restoring.
www.astonmartin-lotus.com. (MA)
Grundy Insurance. 888.647.8639.
Reliable Carriers Inc. 800-521-6393.
As the country’s largest enclosed-auto
transport company, Reliable Carriers
faithfully serves all 48 contiguous
United States and Canada. Whether
you’ve entered a concours event, need
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James A. Grundy invented Agreed
Value Insurance in 1947; no one knows
more about insuring collector cars
than Grundy! With no mileage limitations,
zero deductible*, low rates, and
high liability limits, our coverages are
specifically designed for collector car
owners. Grundy can also insure your
JWF Restorations Inc. Specializing in
AC restoration from street to concours,
U.S. Registrar AC Owners Club (U.K.).
Now selling AC parts and tires, including
inventory from Ron Leonard. Jim
Feldman. 503.706.8250 Fax
503.646.4009.
Email: jim@jwfrestoration.com (OR)
AUTOSPORT DESIGNS, INC.
631.425.1555. All Aston Martin models
welcome regardless of age, as new inevitably
become old! Routine servicing-
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sive of six gourmet culinary pavilions,
caviar, oysters, fine wines, specialty
cocktails, champagne, and more. Web:
signatureevents.peninsula.com. (CA)
Finance
Kevin Kay Restorations.
530.241.8337. 1530 Charles Drive, Redding,
CA 96003. Aston Martin parts,
service, repair and restoration. From an
oil change to a concours-winning restoration,
we do it all. Modern upgrades
for power steering, window motors,
fuel systems and more. Feltham Fast
performance parts in stock. We also
cater to all British and European cars
and motorcycles.
www.kevinkayrestorations.net. (CA)
Classic Car Capital 310.254.9704,
Ext. 1. Maximize the return on your
passion by recapitalizing the equity in
your vintage cars. Whether to expand
your collection, invest or for personal
use, you decide how to use the funds.
With unparalleled experience, service
and expertise in this highly specialized
lending, we understand the market and
needs of the collector. Whether using
one car or multiple cars as collateral, we
offer lines of credit with no origination
fees or prepayment penalties.
Welsh Enterprises, Inc.
800.875.5247. Jaguar parts for models
1949–present. www.welshent.com (OH)
Events—Concours, Car Shows
Ferrari Financial Services.
Hilton Head Island Motoring
Festival. The South: a place where tea
is sweet, people are darlin’, moss is
Spanish and, come autumn, cars are
plentiful. This fall, HHI Motoring Festival
returns to the towns of Savannah,
GA, and Hilton Head Island, SC. Join
us this fall — October 26–November 4,
2018 — in the land of Southern hospitality.
To purchase tickets or for more
information, visit www.HHIMotoringFestival.com.
201.510.2500. As the world’s only
Ferrari-owned finance company, no one
understands a Ferrari customer’s unique
perspective better than the company
that designed these iconic sports cars.
Whether it’s a line of credit for owners
interested in utilizing the equity in their
collection, or a simple interest loan, we
stand committed to help our clients enhance
their collection — without origination
or early termination fees. “FFS”
offers a level of expertise that cannot be
matched by other lenders.
European Collectibles Inc.
949.650.4718. European Collectibles
has been buying, consigning, selling
and restoring classic European sports
cars since 1986. We specialize in
Porsche (356 and 911) 1950s to early
1970s, along with other marks including
Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari,
MG, Austin Healey and Jaguar, with 40
vehicles in stock to choose from. European
Collectibles also offers complete
mechanical and cosmetic restorations to
concours level, along with routine service.
Located in Orange County, CA,
between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Sales@europeancollectibles.com or
visit our website
www.europeancollectibles.com. (CA)
Bud’s Benz. 800.942.8444. At
Bud’s, we sell a full line of MercedesBenz
parts for cars from the 1950s
through the 1980s. We do minor and
major service work on most Mercedes.
Restoration work; including paint, interior,
mechanical and other services are
available. We pride ourselves in doing
work that is tailored to our customers’
needs and budgets. We also (locally)
work on later-model Mercedes, BMW,
and Mini Coopers. Computer diagnostics
and work related to keeping your
daily driver on the road are all available
at Bud’s. www.budsbenz.com (GA)
tion and sales excellence we’ve worked
so hard to develop, but to also bring
awareness to the appreciation, preservation
and history of the automobile.
scott@scottgrundfor.com
www.scottgrundfor.com (CA)
Import/Export
CARS. 310.695.6403. For more than
two decades, CARS (Classic Automotive
Relocation Services) has looked
after some of the most irreplaceable
motorcars in the world. If you need your
vehicle transported, CARS have the
expertise and knowledge to ensure it
arrives in perfect condition, on time,
and with no unexpected costs. CARS
are able to action any shipping request
through its own offices in the U.K., New
York, Los Angeles and Japan, and via
its network of global agents. Whether
your vehicle needs to be transported by
road, sea or air freight, please get in
touch and allow CARS to take the worry
and stress out of your shipment
needs. History has proven that CARS
are the team to trust. Do not take any
chances with your pride and joy — hand
it to the people that will care for it as
their own. Fax: +1 (310) 695 6584
Email: info@carsusa.com
www.carsusa.com
Cosdel International Transportation.
J.J. BEST BANC & CO. provides
Lajollaconcours.com.
619.233.5008. lajollaconcours@mcfarlanepromotions.com
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April
12–14, 2019. World Class Cars, World
Class Experience. (CA)
financing on classic cars ranging from
1900 to today. Visit our website at
www.jjbest.com or call 1.800.USA.1965
and get a loan approval in as little as
five minutes!
German
Mercedes-Benz Classic
Center. 1.866.MB.CLASSIC.
(1.866.622.5277). The trusted center of
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Over 50,000 Genuine Mercedes-Benz
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Ever-changing showcase of for-sale
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Art’s Star Classics. 800.644.STAR
The Quail, A Motorsports Gath-
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maintains its intimacy and exclusivity
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(1.800.644.7827). 30 years of expertise
in new and hard to find parts, as well as
component restoration for all Mercedes
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West Coast Shipping. 510.236.3008.
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805.474.6477. Since the 1970s, Scott
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we continue our long and rich tradition
of excellence in the collectible car
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respected Mercedes-Benz experts, we
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Shipping collector cars around the
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Export Import Experts. 415.777.2000
carquotes@cosdel.com.
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Hamann Classic Cars.
203.918.8300. With more than 30 years
in the industry and worldwide clientele
in dealing in European race and sports
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The Lamborghini Club America
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He has been responsible for innumerable
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himself with his unparalleled
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LeMay—America’s Car Museum
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celebrates America’s love affair with
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877.902.8490 (toll free)
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Parts, Accessories & Car Care
Premier Financial Services.
877.973.7700. Since 1997, renowned
customer service and honest leasing
practices have made Premier the nation’s
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performance motorcars. We are small
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Evans Waterless Coolant is the
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See how it works at
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Alan Taylor Company Inc.
760.489.0657, is a full-service automotive
restoration and repair facility
that specializes in Pre and Post-War
European and American Automobiles.
With an emphasis on French Marques
including Bugatti & Delahaye and over
50 years of experience in the automotive
field, we have proven to be a leader
in the automotive industry. Our facility
provides a full-array of services including
Fabrication, Metal-Shaping, Engine
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Shop, Award-Winning Upholstery,
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Providing these services in-house
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lorcompany.com
Automotive Restorations.
Vintage Racing Services.
203.377.6745. Our full-service shop facility
and experienced staff provide all
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and repair for production-based cars to
purpose-built sports racers to formula
cars. We can build a racecar from the
ground up, restore your historic vintage
racer to its former glory or maintain
your racecar, all to ensure your maximum
enjoyment. Our trackside support,
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Our sister company, Automotive
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Dr Beasley’s. Dr. Beasley’s proPutnam
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For over 30 years, Putnam Leasing
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Restoration — General
203.377.6745. Founded in 1978, we
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Brightworks. 937.773.5127. BrightTOURANIL
Leather by AERISTO
+1 (817) 624-8400. A deep passion for
classic automobiles has led AERISTO’s
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an authentic line of classic, vegetable
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January 2019
works has partnered with Ruote Borrani
to be the only authorized restorer
of Ruote Borrani wheels in the world,
and to be a distributor for any new
Ruote Borrani products in North America.
We use the original Ruote Borrani
drawings and blueprints to restore your
wheels to exact factory standards and
offset. Additionally, we use the correct
font letter/number stamps to re-create
all of the original markings to restore
your Borrani wheels to be factory original,
correct and certified.
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Carl Bomstead
eWatch
Getting “Banksy-ed” May Be Profitable
What happens when a famous artist partially shreds a work that just sold?
It becomes a new work, of course
Thought
Carl’s Sotheby’s, at their October 5, 2018, Fine Art sale in London, got “Banksy-ed.” Shortly after the hammer
fell on the sale of graffiti artist Banksy’s spray paint and acrylic piece “Girl with a Balloon,” it slid
through a shredder that was embedded in the frame and left half the piece in tatters.
The piece, which sold for $1,400,000, was based on a graffiti street mural Banksy had completed in 2002. Seems
he was protesting the resale of his art for a profit.
Sotheby’s was, of course, in a bit of a kerfuffle, but the buyer may have a ray of sunshine, as some suggested the
painting might actually now be worth more. The half-shredded painting now has a new name — “Love is in the Bin.”
In a Sotheby’s press release, the buyer said: “When the hammer came down last week and the work was shredded, I
was at first shocked, but gradually I began to realize that I would end up with my own piece of art history.”
Ah, the world of fine art!
Here are a few items that we found at Morphy’s October 8, 2018, sale that are not as bizarre. Prices include 23% buyer’s premium.
LOT 61—LINCOLN MERCURY
PAM GLASS FACE
CLOCK. Estimate: $1,250–
$2,000. Number of bids: 8. SOLD
AT: $3,690. This very desirable
15-inch clock was made by the
Pam Clock Company, and the
graphics were clear and crisp. The
glass face was not scratched or
damaged. This is a difficult clock
to find in this condition, and it
was stated to be in good working
order. This sold for far more than
expected, and the exceptional condition
helped it along.
to bring the money, and this Red
Hat double-sided example was
no exception. The striking Red
Hat logo was used by the independent
oil dealers that operated
throughout the country. The sign
was in exceptional condition and
was complete with the hanging
ring. Mecum, at their 2016 Road
Art sale, sold a comparable example
for $30,000, so that was
a bargain — or the market has
shifted. I think this one was a bit
of a stretch.
as much as $30,000–$40,000. Values
have settled down of late, and
most sell for what we see here.
LOT 122—RED HAT ROYAL
400 48-INCH PORCELAIN
DOUBLE-SIDED SIGN. Estimate:
$35,000–$50,000. Number
of bids: 19. SOLD AT: $66,000.
Quality porcelain signs continue
LOT 153—UNITED MOTORS
SERVICE EIGHT-FOOT,
DOUBLE-SIDED PORCELAIN
NEON SIGN WITH
ARTICULATING WHEELS.
Estimate: $30,000–$40,000.
Number of bids: 7. SOLD AT:
$24,600. This once promoted an
auto-parts store in Walla Walla,
WA. It is in incredible condition,
considering the size and the fact
that it had been displayed outside.
The wheels articulated with alternating
neon, giving the sensations
of movement. It obviously
requires a large display area. This
sold at a bargain price, as each
side is worth close to $20k. One of
the few bargains at this venue.
LOT 187—AERIO GAS PUMP
GLOBE WITH GREEN RIPPLE
BODY. Estimate: $15,000–
$20,000. SOLD AT: $28,800.
This was a stunning single-glass
lens for Aerio Gas, the brand
name for Gregory Independent
Oils. It was on an original green
ripple-glass body, which was
worth a couple grand on its own.
A rare combination that sold for
strong — but not silly — money.
LOT 179—MERCEDES-BENZ
300SL FRONT END WALL
HANGING. Estimate: $2,000–
$6,000. Number of bids: 18.
SOLD AT: $4,305. This 300SL
front-end clip had illuminating
headlamps and was in very acceptable
condition. With 300SLs
selling for seven figures, having
this display piece on the wall for
only four grand gets you partway
there at a fraction of the price. An
unusual display piece at a reasonable
price.
LOT 178—QUICKSILVER
BRONZE SCULPTURE BY
STANLEY WANLASS. Estimate:
$3,000–$5,000. Number
of bids: 32. SOLD AT: $15,000.
This silver plate and silver-oxideover-bronze
sculpture by Stanley
Wanlass was done in the lost wax,
aka Cire Perdue, process. Wanlass
was rather prolific in his earlier
years, and his stunning bronze automotive
sculptures have sold for
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LOT 290—EARLY MICHELIN
“THE UNIVERSAL
TREAD” CLOTH BANNER.
Estimate: $1,000–$2,000. Number
of bids: 26. SOLD AT:
$4,800. This Michelin 114-inch
banner featured the early version
of Ol’ Bib with his cigar
and expanded waistline. It was
in exceptional condition considering
it’s about 100 years old.
Cloth banners have been coming
into their own of late, and values
have been rapidly escalating. ♦
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