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Keith Martin’s
The Insider’s Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values, and Trends
May 2016 . Volume 28 . Number 5
FERRARI
PROFILES
This Month’s
Market Movers
Up Close
ENGLISH
by Paul Hardiman
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1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti
$35,930,639 / Artcurial
A rare chance to own a piece of history
ETCETERINI
by Donald Osborne
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by Steve Ahlgrim 60
AUCTIONS
What Sold, and Why
208 Vehicles Rated at Eight Sales
80
92
104
116
1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE Coupe
$61,944 / RM Sotheby’s
A bargain price for the supercar of 1955
GERMAN
by Prescott Kelly
66
1972 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Zagato
$82,787 / Artcurial
A rarely auctioned car at a correct price
AMERICAN
by Jay Harden 68
136
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
$1,595,000 / RM Sotheby’s
So far, depreciation is not an issue
RACE
by Thor Thorson 70
1994 Dodge Viper RT/10 Convertible
$42,000 / Leake
The car that woke up Detroit — and buyers
NEXT GEN by Joseph T. Seminetta
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ARTCURIAL
Paris, FRA: 137 of 172 cars bring
$62.4m at Rétromobile’s official
auction — Pierre Hedary
BONHAMS
Hendon, U.K.: 78% of cars
sell for $5.2m when Bonhams
returns to the RAF Museum
— Paul Hardiman
RM SOTHEBY’S
Paris, FRA: 48 of 61 cars
change hands in the City of
Light, and sales total $21m
— Joseph T. Seminetta
LEAKE AUCTION CO.
Oklahoma City, OK: 452 out of
552 cars change hands, and
sales hit a new record total of
$12.5m — B. Mitchell Carlson
BONHAMS
Paris, FRA: A no-reserve 1966
Ferrari 275 GTB brings $2.3m,
78 out of 130 cars sell, and
total sales surpass $14m
— Paul Hardiman
McCORMICK’S
Palm Springs, CA: Keith
McCormick’s 60th auction
sells 337 cars out of 538 for a
combined $6.8m total
— Carl Bomstead
ROUNDUP
Highlights from H&H in
Donington Park, U.K., and
Silverstone in Birmingham, U.K.
— Paul Hardiman
acebook
and look for updates and offers!
1975 Fiat-Abarth 124 Sport Rally Group 4
$175,262 / Bonhams
Fire-breathing original brings all the money
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider Valeo
$1,355,532 / Artcurial
A famous one-off sells for big bucks
Cover photo: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider
Valeo; Christian Martin, courtesy of Artcurial
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52 Alfa Romeos at the Cavallino Classic
COLUMNS
16 Shifting Gears
Surprisingly, less is often more when it comes to horsepower and
cars
Keith Martin
44 Affordable Classic
Paying $93,500 for a 2004 Maybach 57 is a long way from
paying $390,000
Pierre Hedary
46 Legal Files
Restoration shops don’t like to give estimates, so get on the
same page before the first bolt is loosened — and keep
talking all the way until the end
John Draneas
48 Unconventional Wisdom
The true value of a car has little to do with the price and a lot
to do with the heart
Donald Osborne
74 The Cumberford Perspective
Gianni Agnelli’s one-off 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Valeo suffers
from some design flaws, but it’s still special
Robert Cumberford
170 eWatch
A Ty Cobb card windfall worth millions
Carl Bomstead
FEATURES
52 2016 Cavallino Classic: A silver anniversary with plenty
of red Ferraris
— Bill Rothermel
54 2015 Edison Concours: A new concours in New Jersey
— Bill Rothermel
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56 2015 Radnor Hunt: The show field expands for the
19th annual gathering
— Bill Rothermel
DEPARTMENTS
22 Auction Calendar
22 Crossing the Block
28 Concours and Events: Greystone Mansion Concours,
New England 1000, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering
30 Contributors: Get to know our writers
32 You Write, We Read: The $100k Collection, DB5 ranking,
and not one word on Jerry Seinfeld’s Speedster
34 Display Advertisers Index
38 Time Pieces: M.I. Tobias Captain’s Watch
38 Neat Stuff: An oil-can candle and a very rugged suitcase
40 In Miniature: 1955 LaSalle II Roadster
40 Speaking Volumes: Found: The Lives of Interesting Cars &
How They Were Discovered (A Novel)
86 On the Radar: 25-year-old cars that are now legal to import
into the U.S.
102 Fresh Meat: 2015 McLaren 650S Spider, 2015 Mercedes-Benz
S550 sedan, 2015 Ferrari F12 coupe
120 Rising Sun: 1977 Toyota Celica GT, 1981 Honda Accord LX
hatchback, 1990 Toyota Sera
132 Glovebox Notes: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club convertible
146 The Portland Hipster: There’s a future for crappy old cars
156 Mystery Photo: “Looks like the Flux Capacitor really fluxed
the car up”
156 Comments with Your Renewals: “Every issue takes so
much time to enjoy, I rarely get to read my other auto
magazines”
158 Showcase Gallery: Cars for sale
162 Resource Directory: Meet your car’s needs
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Bill Rothermel
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Shifting Gears Keith Martin
How Fast Is Too Fast?
The SCM garage houses cars with engines that range from a 600-cc
air-cooled opposed twin to a thundering 8,000-cc V10
However, I find that it simply has more power than I can use on the
street without feeling like I am driving in a dangerous and stupid manner.
According to MuscleCarGarage.com, I can be at 80 mph at 6,000
rpm in second gear — which makes me illegal anywhere in Oregon,
and there are four gears left to go. The Viper gets to triple-digit speeds
with no discernible effort.
I contrast this with my 1965 Alfa Giulia Spider Veloce. Last year on
an Alfa tour, on a very long, straight stretch (probably going slightly
downhill), I saw my speedometer needle touch 100 mph, with the
tachometer indicating an engine speed of 5,500 rpm. As this was a
vintage Alfa, my actual road speed was probably somewhere between
85 and 110 mph.
Nonetheless, it was clear that the car was straining. I wouldn’t have
Fast times in Death Valley, 2004
I
t was October of 2004. I was watching the speedometer hold steady
at 140 mph as I rocketed down Highway 395 in Nevada headed
toward the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley.
I was reviewing the new Ford GT for The New York Times, and
I was the first journalist turned loose with the car without a horde of
Ford handlers observing every move.
Accompanying me was SCM “Legal Files” columnist John Draneas.
In the review, I wrote, “My co-pilot was a lawyer who specializes in
auto-related issues; if I was stopped for speeding, he was prepared to
tell the officer that I was legally blind and incapable of reading the
speedometer.”
The GT was rock-steady at triple-digit speeds. I spent more time
fussing with the finicky climate controls than I did worrying about the
handling.
Today, I’m not sure I’d repeat this high-speed drive.
Big and small together
During my decades with new and old cars, I’ve had a chance to drive
everything from 1-cylinder Isettas to modern 12-cylinder Ferraris. I’ve
held a land-speed record (briefly) at Bonneville in a supercharged Alfa
Romeo. I’ve put thousands of miles on Vipers when Chrysler was a
sponsor of the California Mille.
Today, the SCM garage houses cars with engines that range from
a 600-cc opposed air-cooled twin to a thundering 8,000-cc V10. In
between those extremes are a host of twin-cam 4-cylinder engines
ranging in size from 1,400 cc to 2,000 cc, a twin-turbo 3,600-cc flat six
and a 2,500-cc 4-cylinder turbo diesel.
You might assume there is a direct connection between the horse-
power of a car and the “fun factor” it has.
There is.
Surprisingly, less is more.
We automotive enthusiasts live in a rapidly changing world. Soon
enough we will have the option of autonomous cars that will relieve us
of mind-numbing driving when commuting or covering long distances
on the Interstate.
Not only do new cars emit far fewer emissions, by any measure they
are infinitely safer than our old cars. The steering column on vintage
Alfas is a straight piece of steel that goes directly from the front axle
centerline to the horn button, and it is aimed directly at your chest. We
call this “Safety by Lancelot.”
The SCM car I drive the least is our 2000 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
coupe. It has covered just over 10,000 miles and is, for all intents and
purposes, a new car.
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wanted to have to stop quickly or swerve. If a jackrabbit bounded onto
the road — or a rock rolled down from the road-side hills — I would
have been in trouble. After a minute or so, I backed off down to a comfortable
4,000 rpm, which was probably somewhere under 80. Even
with skinny tires and vintage brakes, I felt I had some evasive capabilities
available to me at that speed.
Contrast this with the Ford GT at 140 mph. We were covering two-
thirds of a football field — 240 feet — every second. If we had come
around a turn and found a cow standing in the road, we would have
been toast. As your speed increases, no matter how competent your
vehicle, your stopping and turning options decrease.
Make mine tiny
As we increasingly use our old cars for recreation rather than for
functional daily tasks, I am drawn towards cars with small displacement
— where I have to work hard to make them do things like keep
up with traffic.
Recently, the SCM Méhari has been the smile-maker of choice. A
ridiculous vehicle, it was purchased from Seattle-based Cosmopolitan
Motors at a Silver Auction in Fountain Hills, AZ, last January. I had
driven one in Martinique decades ago, and owning one became an itch
I had to scratch.
According to Bill Lonseth, a former Citroën parts manager for the
Western U.S., our car was one of a batch sold to Budget Rent A Car for
use on Maui in 1971.
Eight-year-old Bradley calls it our “French Golf Cart,” and it gets
a nonstop series of happy waves as we drive (sedately) down the road.
While I’d much rather take the 1967 Alfa GTV or the 2001 Porsche
911 Twin Turbo if I had to cover large distances, for mundane running
around, the Méhari turns every outing into an urban safari.
The essence of motoring
I’m finding that as the driving environment changes, and my own
feelings about cars evolve, I am drawn to vehicles that require me to
master them to get satisfaction. I want my cars to be full of weird, unlabeled
switches. I want the gearboxes to reward me when I execute a
shift properly — and to punish me with horrible grinding sounds when
I don’t get it right.
John and I put over 1,000 miles on the Ford GT in a quick three-day
run, and every mile was glorious. The voluptuous curves of the GT
in its striking red-with-white-stripes livery were gorgeous. And it did
everything we asked it to do without muss or fuss.
But today if I were going on a 1,000-mile trip through Yosemite
National Park and down the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas to
Death Valley, the GT wouldn’t be my ride of choice. I’d pick something
that would go much slower but would feel much faster. It’s the visceral
feel of the journey I’m interested in, not the triple-digit number on the
speedometer. ♦
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Crossing the Block Tony Piff Images courtesy of the respective auction companies unless otherwise noted
Star Car: 1968 Shelby GT500 at Auctions America’s spring sale in Auburn, IN
Shannons — Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction
When: May 2
Where: Melbourne, AUS
More: www.shannons.com.au
Auctions America — Auburn Spring
Where: Auburn, IN
When: May 5–7
Last year: 199/299 cars sold / $4,962,808
Featured cars:
• 1948 Chrysler Town & Country woodie
convertible. Finished in green with
a green interior and tan canvas top
(Auctions America estimate: $100k–
$145k)
• 1953 Oldsmobile 98 convertible. An
award-winning example in white over
a green interior with a dark green top.
Recent AACA Junior award winner.
Frame-off restoration completed using
Auction Calendar
Email auction info to: chad.tyson@sportscarmarket.com.
APRIL
1–2—VICARI
Tampa, FL
1–3—AUCTIONS
AMERICA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
6—BARONS
Surrey, U.K.
7—TOM MACK
Concord, NC
8–10—BARRETTJACKSON
West Palm Beach, FL
8–10—ELECTRIC
GARAGE
Edmonton, AB, CAN
9—COYS
Essen, DEU
9—THE FINEST
thefinest.com (online only)
14–16—MECUM
Houston, TX
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15–16—BRANSON
Branson, MO
15–17—LEAKE
Dallas, TX
16—COYS
Ascot, U.K.
16—SILVER
Portland, OR
19–20—H&H
Duxford, U.K.
23—WORLDWIDE
AUCTIONEERS
Montgomery, TX
24—BONHAMS
Stafford, U.K.
29–MAY 1—COLLECTOR
CAR PRODUCTIONS
Mississauga, ON, CAN
30—BARONS
Surrey, U.K.
30—SOUTHERN CLASSIC
Jeffersonville, IN
many NOS parts ($70k–$80k)
• Star Car: 1968 Shelby GT500. Highquality
restoration completed in 2003
($110k–$125k)
More: www.auctionsamerica.com
Silver Auctions — Spokane 2016
Where: Spokane, WA
When: May 11
Last year: 26/79 cars sold / $126,347
More: www.silverauctions.com
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.
MAY
2—SHANNONS
Melbourne, AUS
5–7—AUCTIONS
AMERICA
Auburn, IN
7—SILVER
Missoula, MT
11—BRIGHTWELLS
Herefordshire, U.K.
11—SILVER
Spokane, WA
12–14—VICARI
Nocona, TX
13—BONHAMS
Monte Carlo, MCO
13—COYS
Monte Carlo, MCO
14—RM SOTHEBY’S
Monte Carlo, MCO
17–21—MECUM
Indianapolis, IN
18—H&H
Derby, U.K.
21—BONHAMS
Newport Pagnell, U.K.
21—DAN KRUSE
CLASSICS
Midland, TX
21—SILVERSTONE
Northamptonshire, U.K.
28—VANDERBRINK
Hoven, SD
28–29—SILVERSTONE
Aarhus, DNK
30—SHANNONS
Sydney, AUS
JUNE
4—BARONS
Surrey, U.K.
4—DRAGONE
Westport, CT
4—SOUTHERN CLASSIC
Chattanooga, TN
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5—BONHAMS
Greenwich, CT
10–11—MECUM
Schaumburg, IL
10–12—LEAKE
Tulsa, OK
10–12—RUSSO AND
STEELE
Newport Beach, CA
11—THE FINEST
Hershey, PA
17–18—RALEIGH
CLASSIC
Raleigh, NC
17–18—MECUM
Portland, OR
17–19—ELECTRIC
GARAGE
Calgary, AB, CAN
18—CCA
Silverstone, U.K.
18—MOTOSTALGIA
Indianapolis, IN
18—SILVER
Coeur d’Alene, ID
23—BRIGHTWELLS
Herefordshire, U.K.
23–25—BARRETTJACKSON
Uncasville, CT
24—BONHAMS
Chichester, U.K.
25—BARONS
Stamford, U.K.
25—SOUTHERN CLASSIC
Murfreesboro, TN
25—VANDERBRINK
Brandon, SD
25–26—AUCTIONS
AMERICA
Santa Monica, CA
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Crossing the Block Tony Piff Images courtesy of the respective auction companies
Star Car: 1952 Jaguar C-type at Bonhams’ sale in Monte Carlo,
Monaco
Vicari — Cruisin’ Nocona
Where: Nocona, TX
When: May 12–14
Last year: 106/216 cars sold / $1,984,784
More: www.vicariauction.com
Bonhams — The Monaco Sale
Where: Monte Carlo, MCO
When: May 16
Featured cars:
• 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso
($1.7m–$2.1m)
• 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix
roadster ($1.1m–$1.6m)
• Star Car: 1952 Jaguar C-type
($4.3m–$5.4m)
More: www.bonhams.com
Coys — Legend et Passion
Where: Monte Carlo, MCO
When: May 13
More: www.coys.co.uk
RM Sotheby’s — Monaco
Where: Monte Carlo, MCO
When: May 14
2014 results: 79/85 cars sold / $56,765,461
Featured cars:
• 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 1
Group B rally car. One of the most iconic
Star Car: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 convertible at Bonhams’ auction in
Newport Pagnell, U.K.
and successful Group B rally cars of its
era, it won both the 1985 Monte Carlo
and Swedish rally. Two previous private
owners. Boasts outstanding provenance
(RM Sotheby’s estimate: $650k–$870k)
• 1997 Porsche GT1 Evolution. Fully
restored. Three-time Canadian GT
Championship winner and the only roadlegal
GT1 race car. Never before offered
for public sale. Includes extensive
documentation ($2.9m–$3.25m)
• Star Car: 1951 Ferrari 340 America
Touring barchetta. One of eight
Touring-bodied 340 Americas. Retains
its original engine. Has attended numerous
historic race meetings such as the
Mille Miglia. Eligible for almost any
international event (Estimate available
upon request)
More: www.rmsothebys.com
Mecum Auctions — Original Spring Classic
Where: Indianapolis, IN
When: May 17–21
Last year: 921/1,401 cars sold / $42,585,633
Featured cars:
• 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra roadster
• 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 COPO
• 1962 Chevrolet Corvette styling car
More: www.mecum.com
Bonhams — The Aston Martin Works Service
Where: Newport Pagnell, U.K.
When: May 21
Last year: 39/52 cars sold / $16,561,416
Featured cars:
• 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage
($630k–$770k)
• 1959 Aston Martin DB4 ($520k–$600k)
• Star Car: 1964 Aston Martin DB5
convertible ($1.1m–$1.2m)
More: www.bonhams.com
Dan Kruse Classics — Midland-Odessa Classic Car
Auction
Where: Midland-Odessa, TX
When: May 21
Last year: 91/147 cars sold / $1,914,059
More: www.dankruseclassics.com
Silverstone — The May Sale
When: May 21
Where: Northamptonshire, U.K.
Last year: 64/78 cars sold / $5,316,543
More: www.silverstoneauctions.com
Shannons — Sydney Winter Classic Auction
When: May 30
Where: Sydney, AUS
More: www.shannons.com.au ♦
Star Car: 1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring barchetta at RM Sotheby’s auction in Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Concours and Events SCM Staff Send news and event listings to insideline@sportscarmarket.com
One Thousand Miles of Two-Lane Paradise
Grand hotels. Gourmet restaurants. One thousand miles of back roads. This is what the 24th Annual New England 1000 rally is all about. Shift-
ing into gear on May 22, the rally throttles through May 27.
Starting at the famous Sagamore Resort on Green Island near Bolton Landing, NY, the tour follows picturesque Adirondack Mountains roads for
1,000 fun miles.
1990 or earlier Sports, Racing or GT cars are invited to participate. There is also a class for more modern exotics. Registration information can
be found at www.vintagerallies.com. (NY)
Movie Stars and Great Cars
More than 150 pre-1974 automobiles and motorcycles will decorate
the lush, 18-acre grounds of the Doheny Greystone Estate in Beverly
Hills, CA, on May 1 for the Seventh Annual Greystone Mansion
Concours d’Elegance.
Admission to the concours, mansion and grounds is $125, which
includes gourmet food, drinks, poster and program. This is one of the
most popular events in the Southern California collector car year. www.
greystoneconcours.org. (CA)
Watch SCM’s 2016 Scottsdale Insider’s Seminar
Did you miss our 2016 Scottsdale Seminar? No problem! Log
onto www.youtube.com/sportscarmarket for the complete
video. We’ll host another seminar in Scottsdale in 2017, with
dates, location and topics to be announced. Watch this
space for more information, and sign up for the SCM Insider’s
Newsletter, which arrives in your email inbox every Tuesday —
for free! Sign up at www.sportscarmarket.com.
Motorcycles on Manicured Grass
Motorcycles — even world-class ones — are usually
not welcome on the manicured fairways of a world-class
golf course. That all changes on May 14, when The
Quail Motorcycle Gathering brings 300 bikes and
2,500 guests together at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in
Carmel, CA.
This year’s event celebrates Antique, American, Brit-
ish, Italian, Other European, Japanese, Competition On/
Off Road, Custom/Modified, Scooter and Chopper motorcycles.
The day includes a delicious barbecue lunch.
Admission is $125. www.quaillodgetickets.com. (CA) ♦
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MAY CALENDAR
13–15 10th Grand Prix
Monaco Historique,
Monaco; www.acm.mc
20–22 Carlisle Import
and Kit Nationals, Carlisle,
PA; www.carlisleevents.
com
Sports Car Market
Jeff Bushnell
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
I’m guessing that I’m not the only SCMer out there who thinks of collector cars
in the $20k to $30k range as opposed to $200k to $300k
Post-1985 fun
To the Editor:
Not that I don’t enjoy the
entire magazine, but Philip
Richter’s article: “$100k Buys
a Lot of Post-1985 Fun” (March
2016, p. 40) was simply an
outstanding read.
I’m guessing that I’m not
the only SCMer out there who
thinks of collector cars in the
$20k to $30k range as opposed to
$200k to $300k, and I REALLY
appreciated his insight. I’d love
to hear Keith Martin’s thoughts
on building a $100k collection,
as well as Donald Osborne’s.
Maybe this article, coming
from different authors, could
be a regular feature? — Mike
Buettell, Balboa Island, CA
Executive Editor Chester
Allen responds: Mike, we’re
glad you enjoyed Philip’s
article. All of us at SCM World
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Headquarters really liked it as
well. We’ll explore the idea of
doing something like this on a
regular basis.
When restorations
go bad
To the Editor:
I regularly look forward to
John Draneas’ articles in SCM,
but this one (March 2016, “Legal
Files,” “When Restorations Go
Bad,” p. 42) hit especially close
to home.
In the mid-1990s, I had a 1967
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III that
I sent to an “expert” for restoration.
It was a good-condition,
35,000-mile car in Healey Blue
with its original interior and top.
The restorer was experienced
and known; his dad had been a
founder of the national AustinHealey
association. He was
renting space from a guy with a
fairly large boat repair and storage
business about a half hour
from my home. When I agreed to
have him do the work, I drafted
a 1.5-page, single-spaced letter
agreement describing in some
detail the work he was to do and
a time frame of about a year.
Since he had informally repre-
sented his landlord as a “partner,”
I asked the landlord to also sign
the agreement, which he did.
I went to see him and his
progress every few months, but it
was going slower than expected.
After a year and a half, I found
him at a car show with my car’s
finished frame and drivetrain
on a trailer to show off his work
— but no finished car for me. I
told him on no uncertain terms
I wanted the car finished, but it
continued to drag out. Then one
day, my friend, who was both a
car guy and an attorney, camped
on his doorstep with my agreement
in hand.
He made it very clear to
the restorer’s partner/landlord
that we would hold them both
responsible for either finishing
the car properly — or for the cost
to have someone else finish it. In
a few months, I actually got my
car, which was well done, and he
did properly fix the normal postrestoration
punch list of items
within a month or so. So it ended
well for me.
It also ended well for the
partner/landlord, as he and my
attorney became friends. My
friend did legal work for the
landlord, and the landlord gave
him some space in which to
restore a beautiful 1967 XKE.
But it did not end well for the
restorer. It turned out that he was
a talented restoration guy, but he
was not a very good businessman
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Ad Index
American Car Collector ...........................................157, 169
Aston Martin of New England ...........................................45
Auctions America .........................................................41, 43
Auto Kennel ......................................................................143
Automobilia Monterey .....................................................147
Autosport Designs Inc ......................................................123
Barrett-Jackson ...................................................................31
Bennett Law Office ............................................................90
Beverly Hills Car Club .....................................................121
BMW Car Club of America, Inc. .....................................137
Bonhams / SF .....................................................................39
Bonhams / UK ....................................................................37
Branson Collector Car Auction ..........................................55
Canepa ..............................................................................145
Carmel Artomobilia ..........................................................119
Cars, Inc. .............................................................................51
Centerline Alfa Parts.........................................................110
Central Classic Cars .........................................................151
Charles Prince Classic Cars................................................95
Chequered Flag International ...........................................131
Classic Assets Motor Sports Center ...................................99
Classic Investments ..........................................................121
Classic Showcase................................................................58
Continental AutoSports ...................................................135
Cooper Technica, Inc. .......................................................141
Copley Motorcars .....................................................111, 137
Cosdel ...............................................................................124
DC Automotive .................................................................153
Dobson Motorsport...........................................................141
Dragone Classic Motorcars Inc. .........................................50
Driversource Houston LLC ..........................................20–21
driversroad.com ................................................................151
European Collectibles.......................................................127
Evans Cooling Systems Inc. ...............................................29
Exotic Classics ..................................................................133
Fantasy Junction .................................................................81
Fourintune Garage Inc ......................................................147
Gooding & Company ....................................................... 2-3
Greenwich Concours D’Elegance ......................................85
Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance .........................42
Grundy Insurance ...............................................................75
Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc. ...............................................139
Hamann Classic Cars..........................................................53
Heritage Classics ................................................................49
High Mountain Classics ...................................................150
Hyman, LTD .....................................................................115
Images Auto Body ............................................................147
Intercity Lines .....................................................................47
JC Taylor ...........................................................................101
JJ Best Banc & Co ............................................................159
Kevin Kay Restorations ...................................................105
Kidston ................................................................................13
Leake Auction Company ....................................................77
Legendary Motorcar Company ........................................145
Lory Lockwood ................................................................113
Lucky Collector Car Auctions ............................................59
Luxury Brokers International ...........................................139
MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd ....................................76
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center ..........................................35
Mershon’s World Of Cars...................................................87
Miller’s Mercedes Parts, Inc ............................................108
Motion-Consulting ...........................................................157
Motor Classic & Competition Corp. ................................103
Motostalgia .........................................................................15
New England Auto Auction .............................................143
Park Place LTD ...................................................................91
Passport Transport ..............................................................97
Paul Russell And Company ..............................................119
Pebble Beach RetroAuto ....................................................26
Pinehurst Concours D’ Elegance ......................................117
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix .........................................147
Porsche 356 Registry ........................................................157
PORsport.com ..................................................................131
Premier Financial Services .................................................23
Putnam Leasing ................................................................172
QuickSilver Exhausts Ltd.................................................107
Ramapo Concours d’Elegance ...........................................89
Reliable Carriers .................................................................79
RM Sotheby’s ...............................................................25, 27
Robert Glover LTD...........................................................129
RPM Restoration & Performance Motorcars ..................153
Russo & Steele LLC .....................................................18–19
SCM Platinum Auction Database ....................................169
Scott Grundfor Company .................................................138
Scottsdale Sports & Classic Motorcars ............................109
Significant Cars ................................................................124
Sloancars .............................................................................57
Sports Car Market.....................................................155, 168
Stoddard NLA-LLC ...........................................................33
Suixtil USA .......................................................................135
Swissvax USA, LLC ..........................................................83
Symbolic International .......................................................17
The Finest Automobile Auctions..........................8–9, 10–11
The Stable, Ltd. ..................................................................93
The Werk Shop .................................................................157
Unit 56 ..............................................................................123
Velocity Channel ................................................................36
Vintage Car Law. ..............................................................151
Vintage Motors of Sarasota ..............................................149
Vintage Rallies ..................................................................127
VintageAutoPosters.com ..................................................125
Watchworks ......................................................................153
Welsh Enterprises, Inc. .....................................................129
West Coast Classics, LLC ................................................125
Woodside Credit ...............................................................171
Worldwide Group .....................................................4–5, 6–7
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You Write We Read
SCM delivers straight talk, warts and all, about our treasures,
and that is refreshing
— and he had a bit of larceny in
his heart. Unbeknownst to me,
to make ends meet, he was regularly
parting out customer cars
to finish others. Finally he parted
out a relatively rare Healey
that belonged to a too-trusting
attorney; I don’t think they ever
found all of it.
The restorer spent several
months in jail. During the course
of many car shows over the next
few years, I only came across
one other person who actually
got a completed car from him. It
helps to have a little leverage to
get things done; in this case, it
was the unusual signature of his
landlord on our agreement. —
Robert L. Banks, Lake Bluff, IL
Top marks for the DB5 —
and SCM
To the Editor:
Let me say thank you for
adjusting the Sports Car Market
Pocket Price Guide investment
grade ranking to an “A” for the
Aston Martin DB5. I genuinely
feel it is the correct placement
for such an iconic, cool car.
I write today because SCM
has become such an indispens-
able resource to me for keeping
up with the market, auctions, and
information you provide. I appreciate
your candor while expressing
opinions on the desirability
and relative not-so-goodness of
cars in the spotlight.
So many car magazines beat
the drum for their pet marques,
be they Ferrari, Austin-Healey,
Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, etc…. SCM
delivers straight talk, warts and
all, about our treasures, and that
is refreshing.
Alex Hofberg’s watch articles
are uniformly enticing and
informative. He has the ability
to illuminate rare watches with
fantastic, tongue-in-cheek frankness
and humor. I have never met
a car guy who wasn’t at the same
time a watch guy. Fine mechanical
devices, be they cars or time
pieces, resonate with me totally.
There are “fright pigs” in the
watch biz, too!
Kudos to your editorial board
for including Alex’s tart wit and
outstanding expertise in your
magazine.
Finally, I watch our car
market closely in the context of
“tangible assets” in one’s portfo-
lio. Bank instruments, bonds and
CDs all produce such marginal
returns on investment, that cars
figure prominently as an alternative
place to seek better returns.
The trick, of course, is picking
the right vehicle.
SCM does more to assist that
decision advisedly than any other
periodical I read. My best wishes
to you, and keep up the good
work! — Stephen H. Gentner,
Portland, OR
Bad timing
To the Editor:
In the February issue of SCM
(Bonhams Beaulieu Auction
Report, p. 136), I made a flippant
observation comparing the
indestructibility of vintage RollsRoyce
radiator shells to that of
Lemmy, the Motörhead founder,
bassist and vocalist. The issue
had gone to press before the sad
news of Mr. Kilmister’s sudden
and untimely passing reached us.
I wish to unreservedly apolo-
gize to Mr. Kilmister’s family,
friends and fans for any distress
or annoyance caused. — Paul
Hardiman, SCM Senior Auction
Analyst ♦
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Time Pieces by Alex Hofberg
When Thomas Arne set “Rule, Britannia!” to
A Watch for a Naval Captain
music in 1740, Great Britain was the economic,
scientific and political center of the Western world.
Along with dominance of the world’s oceans
came domination of commerce. At this time, most
of the world’s finest scientific instruments, including
clocks and watches, were made in Britain and
distributed to markets globally.
Although time pieces were made in other
including Paris, Switzerland
European locales,
and Germany, practical application of techniques
born of the Industrial Revolution allowed British
watchmakers to take timekeeping from an individualistic
art form into a replicable product. This
made high-quality watches more affordable and
put time pieces into the hands of the middle class.
The watchmaking firm Morris Tobias, started
in a building along the Thames River in London,
was in a neighborhood of maritime trade and services.
Tobias repaired and manufactured watches
and maritime clocks, which were in high demand. Morris brought his
adopted nephew, Michael Isaac Tobias, into the firm and established a
second place of business in Liverpool.
Soon, the nephew and uncle seem to have dissolved any joint busi-
ness, as “Morris Tobias” watches and “M I Tobias” watches were offered
at the same time.
The extraordinary watch pictured belongs to a customer who was
kind enough to loan it to me for the purpose of this feature. It is a
“Captain’s Watch,” and its name implies utility to a ship’s captain who
would have need of a time piece that
displays multiple time zones. This
example features only two time-zone
dials, but there are examples from the
same period with several individual
dials.
This watch has two second hands.
Details
Production date: The middle of the 19th
century — right around the time of
the Civil War
Best place to wear one: With a broad
chain dropped across your waistcoat
Expect to pay: From $2,500 to $3,000
Ratings (
is best):
Rarity:
Durability:
Parts/service availability:
Cool factor:
Neat Stuff by Tony Piff
Two-Stroke Smoke
You don’t think of
scented candles as good
gifts for gearhead guys,
but this is genius. Flying
Tiger Motorcycles in
St. Louis combines
wax, wick and 2-stroke
motor oil in a very cool,
custom-labeled can, so
you can enjoy what is
usually an outdoor-only
aroma inside. If other
household members
disapprove of the scent,
don’t take the candle to
the garage — just cap
the top. $20 from www.
flyingtigermoto.com.
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One is in the subsidiary dial at the 6
o’clock position. The other, the large
hand, is located at the center of the
watch. There is a tiny slinging lever,
operated by a fingernail, on the edge
of the case band at the 5 o’clock position.
This lever serves to stop both
the center second hand and the right-hand
time-zone dial.
Some might leap to the conclusion that
the stop feature was intended to allow the
user to set the time on that side to the second
to some master clock in order to create
optimal synchrony. However, one could also
argue that the center second and accompanying
right dial could be used as an early form
of chronograph. Imagine, allowing the center
hand to move to 12 and activating the stop
system. Then you would manually set both
hands in the right-hand dial to 12 as well. At
the beginning of any event, disengage the
stop system, and any movement of the center
hand and the right dial could easily display
elapsed time of said event.
This watch features two mainspring bar-
rels, one for each dial individually wound
and set by a small watch key, but only one
balance wheel and escapement which continue
to run regardless of the position of the
stop system. This means the time on the left dial moves forward without
interruption.
Another remarkable feature of this watch is the gold hand-chased
dial, which employs numerous engraving styles from floral relief around
the perimeter to Arabesque patterns in the small dials to a small inset
scene of hounds howling. All of this encircles the fine pair of engraved
and enameled dials featuring Roman numerals and minute dot indications.
The 18k gold case is another study of the art of 19th century
British watch case construction, as it employs a combination of deep
relief chasing and hand engraving. The back of the watch features a
federal American eagle, complete with shield, arrows and the motto: “E
Pluribus Unum.” This proves that the watch was made with the intention
of exporting it across the pond.
The value of this kind of watch in the current marketplace is modest.
Considering its age — in excess of 160 years — its complication, beauty
and gold content, one might think it was priceless. Strangely, while I was
researching this time piece, I found an identical watch, with the same
Federal Style engraving — and a serial number only a few digits off the
featured watch — that appeared for sale at Christie’s New York auction
in 2014. That watch brought only $2,750. The reader who made this
watch available explained that one of his ancestors was George Hamilton
Perkins, who was a U.S. Navy captain during the Civil War. One has
to assume the watch’s value to his family far exceeds the auction result.
Carry-On Jerrycan
These powder-
coated rolling metal
suitcases are made
from real jerrycans.
The design features
rubber wheels and a
telescoping handle. Add
an optional egg-crate
foam liner or thick, cus-
tomizable foam for protecting
cameras or other delicate items.
The cases measure 18 inches by
14 inches by 6 inches and are
TSA-approved for carry-on air
travel. Numerous color options.
Made in Belgium. €150–€183
($165–$200) from www.g-case.
myshopify.com. ♦
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In Miniature by Marshall Buck
1955 LaSalle II Roadster
This one-off concept car was exhibited in
General Motors’ 1955 traveling Motorama.
Designed by Carl Renner, it was one of Harley
Earl’s personal projects. Unlike most of its
siblings in the Motorama family, the roadster is
diminutive in size — just as a sports car of that era
should be. Oh, what could have been....
As with so many of these significant pieces of
automotive history, the LaSalle II Roadster, along
with three other Motorama cars, was sent off to
the crusher. Thankfully, the salvage yard owner
had the foresight not to complete the destruction,
and he saved all four cars from oblivion.
Fast-forward to 1988. Joe Bortz found/saved
all four of the 1955 Motorama cars, and he treated the LaSalle II Roadster
to a painstakingly detailed restoration. In 2013, the car was once again unveiled
to the public as one of the stars of the 2013 Amelia Island Concours.
No one knows more about historic concept cars than Bortz.
This release is the first in the Bortz Auto Collection concept cars se-
ries of models from Minichamps. In the February 2016 issue of SCM (“In
Miniature,” p. 42), I reviewed the second release (1953 Buick Wildcat 1). As
with the Buick, the LaSalle II Roadster is available in 1:43 and 1:18 scales.
This time, my sample is in the larger 1:18thscale,
and it is stunning. This is a curbside
numbered edition, and it comes mounted on a
nice base with numbered plaque and certificate
of authenticity.
The model looks exactly like the car. That
Model Details
Production date: 2015
Quantity: 999
SCM five-star rating:
Overall quality:
Authenticity:
Overall value:
Web: www.minichamps.de
is an impressive accomplishment, and I have no
complaints. As with the aforementioned Buick,
this LaSalle is dead-on accurate due to the very
critical and watchful eye of Mr. Bortz, and re-
Speaking Volumes by Mark Wigginton
Found: The Lives of Interesting Cars & How They Were
Discovered (A Novel)
by Gregory Long, CreateSpace, 238 pages, $9.99, Amazon
In a universe long, long ago, I was the proud teen owner of a root-beer-
colored Bugeye Sprite. The missing paint on the driver’s door where the
racing number circle had been enhanced the tatty look.
My father was desperate to paint it, and as he had the
tools and experience, we set about shooting it in a lovely 1966
Mustang metallic blue.
Not a period-correct color, but, heck, we were still IN the
period. So after getting the body straight, we hung plastic to
create a spray booth and shot the car, using the big servicestation
compressor in our suburban garage.
It turned out nice. Not flawless, but nice.
My friend had a Mark II Sprite, and decided he was going
to paint his as well, in his driveway. His nod to professionalism:
He bought an entire case of rattle-can paint, making
sure the lot numbers were the same for color consistency.
Self-publishing is a little like painting your own car. How
it turns out is all up to you and your skills.
Gregory Long’s book, Found, is on review this month, and
I found it wanting on many levels. Found was self-published
using the Amazon CreateSpace publishing platform, which
gives the tools to anyone to make a book.
But Found is also instructive.
There are a whole host of skills that go into creating a book, starting
with the simple act of linking words together in a way that connects with
your reader. That in itself is a rare talent, honed by writing, rewriting and
more rewriting. I have two finished screenplays and half a novel, and they
are all, in my humble opinion, pure shite, and I’ve spent the majority of my
life writing and editing.
Screenplays and novels aren’t forms I’m comfortable with, as they are
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dialogue-heavy. Dialogue is not one of my strengths, nor is
copy editing. Typography is another completely different
artistic discipline, as is layout and design. All go into the
final product.
So the lesson for today was pretty much summed up by
Dear Abby in all those advice columns: “Seek
professional help.”
It won’t be cheap or easy to get profes-
sional help when you’ve written a book, but
you certainly enhance your chances of creating
something lasting.
Provenance:
Gregory Long is certainly one of us. He is a
member in good standing of the gearhead tribe,
with all the arcane knowledge and passion that
go with the hobby.
Fit and finish:
Self-published, on inexpensive paper, with
pull-down menu design and typography. The
lack of good copy editing gets in the way of
reading on almost every page.
Drivability:
A novel built around the search for cool cars is a lovely
idea. And after a rocky start, told entirely in painful-toread
dialogue, the stories become more interesting and
more readable. The newest edition of this book includes a
foreword by Tom Cotter, and it recently won an award for
automotive writing — and it gets lots of five-star reviews on
Amazon. But for me, it’s the perfect example of the correct
car, badly painted, where the glaring, avoidable flaws get in
the way of enjoyment. ♦
Sports Car Market
storer Marty Martino.
This model, as with the
Buick, has been a delight
to see and review.
I’m not a Dream Car
guy, but I do like and
appreciate them. I love
this model, and I think
that anyone with even
just a passing interest
will, too.
If I’m forced to
find some area to fix
or improve, that would
be a big stretch here,
and the only little thing, and I do mean little, would be that
they should have painted the wiper blades flat black. Really,
that’s it. The shape and stance are perfect, and the pearlescent
white paint finish with contrasting blue rear stripe and
Corvette-style side coves are superb. The two-tone interior
is also superb. Fit and finish is excellent, as is all the accurate
detail inside and out. Separate chrome emblems and scripts
have been precisely applied all around.
The all-important wheels and tires do not disappoint.
Intricate wheels with emblems are shod with tires specific to
this car. The tread surface has been perfectly replicated with
a thin white stripe in the center as part of the tread. All the
chrome trim is top-notch.
The interior detail is wonderful, with separate chrome
parts and photo-etched metal bits. It’s all there, including the
fully detailed dashboard.
Find one of these and buy it. It is reasonably priced at
around $299.
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Affordable Classic 2004 Maybach 57
The Joys of Depreciation
There is pleasure in having the finer things in life — at a big discount
by Pierre Hedary
This 2004 Maybach 57 sold for $93,500 at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction
T
op-level luxury saloons are rarely purchased as an investment, but they hold their
place in the market because they are status symbols. Among status symbols,
Mercedes has long been at the top, with the Maybach brand creating even more
exclusivity than Rolls-Royce or Aston Martin.
A 2004 Maybach 57 sedan sold for $93,500, including buyer’s premium, at Barrett-
Jackson’s 2016 Scottsdale auction. The car has fewer than 20,000 miles on the clock. Was
this a stratosphere car gliding downward into Affordable Classic range — or was it an
under-the-radar bargain?
The few examples of the Maybach 57 that are available for purchase have held their
value better than some of England’s finest, but $93,500 is a long way from the $390,000
most of these cost when new. So why would anyone shelve out this kind of money for a
depreciating luxury car that might soon be forgotten in the world of trends and fads?
Financially depreciated, exclusivity still intact
One constant with the Maybach is its tremendous value for the money. Why buy a
new, top-of-the-line luxury brand when you can get a discontinued one with almost no
mileage for half the price — or less? Buying this car is a lot like shopping for chocolates
on February 15, as the product is really too new to have
deteriorated (Aston Martin Lagonda, cough), and looks
up-to-date.
Most people don’t know they stopped making
Details
Year produced: 2006–13
Price when new: $381,250 (2008)
Number built: 3,000 (all models)
Pros: Highly exclusive, very fast and
comfortable, extremely safe
Cons: Cost of service, lack of service
expertise, difficult to use, no
financial appreciation in the
future likely
Best place to drive one: A very
upscale outdoor wedding
Worst place to drive one:
Anywhere that parking is limited
A typical owner: Someone who
detests British luxury cars
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Maybachs in 2013, and this means that they still retain their
exclusivity. The fact that the new extended-wheelbase 2016
Mercedes-Benz S600 wears a subtle “Maybach” badge
helps.
Another attribute is that at nearly 12 years old, this
example has probably had all of its teething problems rectified.
While there will still be more down the road — and
perhaps a few from this one sitting in the desert sun — at
20,000 miles, let’s hope any major issues have been put to
bed.
Pierre’s list of buyers
So who specifically would want a Maybach 57? I fig-
If you enjoy riding in comfort, this is the car for you
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ured the best way to answer this question would be to make
a list:
• Someone who is running a car-for-hire service and
is catering to upscale clients.
• A wedding car service, because it’s white.
• A nostalgic type who used to have a W100 (the
original 600), misses the exclusivity, but doesn’t
have the fortitude to deal with the 600’s needs
today.
• A collector who currently owns a 600 but wants the
modern counterpart.
• A collector who wanted a 600, until he/she discovered
how unforgiving they are — and decided to
Courtesy of Barrett-Jackson
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take the easy (Maybach!) way out.
• A shrewd individual who understands that depreciation is the entry strategy to
some of the finest modern goods money can buy.
• A wealthy hoarder who goes to pawn shops looking for jewelry.
• An older person who has lots of money, has owned Mercedes-Benz cars their
whole life, loves their smart phone and wants to be comfortable when they drive
to doctor’s appointments.
Pierre’s list of non-buyers
And now the opposite must be examined: Who wouldn’t buy this car?
• A hip person with vintage tastes between age 20 and 50. On my end of the scale,
they want W108s, W115s, W123s and possibly a real 600. The new stuff is too
dull for them.
• Someone who can easily afford the latest and greatest (S600 Maybach), and not
feel the $350,000 sting.
• A funeral-car contractor.
• An enthusiastic type who enjoys driving and wants total control of a vehicle.
Also, someone who works on his own car and enjoys doing so.
• A Chrysler executive, unless it was out of revenge or self hatred.
• Anyone who cares about the future of our planet.
• A highly observant individual who has had bad experiences at their local
Mercedes dealership, and knows what these cost to service.
• Keith Martin.
My promises to the new owner
I’m not usually one to make promises, but under these circumstances, I think I can get
away with a few.
First of all, I promise anyone who buys a Maybach that it will take months to learn how
to operate all of the controls. These cars are rife with innovative and confusing technology.
Also, I will promise you that every bill from the dealer will be in the four- or five-digit
range, and they will come pretty often.
Don’t worry. I will also make a few happy promises. I promise that people will secretly
envy you for having the most exclusive Mercedes product of the new century. I promise
Providing juice to stay ahead of the pack
that your peers will notice you — even if it is just for a
few seconds. I also promise you that you will be extremely
comfortable every time you go anywhere, and that you
will be safer than any other motorist on the road in your
Maybach.
I can also say with certainty that you will be able to
outrun anyone who gives you any trouble on our highways
— unless they are driving a sports car that costs more than
your $93,500 Maybach.
What this boils down to is that sometimes we have to do
things for ourselves. I’m pretty sure that if this person had
$93k to spend on a car, they have made some good choices.
At the end of the day, it isn’t about the long-term valua-
tion of the vehicle we choose, but more about the pleasure
we get from owning it. That said, I hope the new owner is
enjoying this car. Well bought for the pleasure of having
the finer things in life — at a big discount. ♦
May 2016
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Legal Files John Draneas
The Shops’ Side of Restos Gone Bad
Good restoration shops get a solid idea of a customer’s expectations before
any work starts
“People just don’t get it. They watch TV,
and in two half-hour episodes a week apart, a
car is completely restored and out the door,”
Medynski said. “That’s not reality!”
Not only do customers often misunderstand
what the work entails, they often have a big
disconnect between their desires and budget.
“Every time you ask them about something,
it done, and done to the highest
they want
level,” Medynski said. “But when it comes
time to pay for it, that’s another story.”
Medynski doesn’t think his customers are
dishonest, or trying to squeeze him. They just
don’t understand.
“I’ve never had any problems with custom-
ers who have actually fixed something themselves,”
Medynski said. “But many people
today don’t seem to know which end of a
screwdriver to hold. I hate to say it, but some
people just shouldn’t have an old car.”
Managing expectations
Paul Russell, of Paul Russell and Company,
agrees that customers often have unreasonable
expectations.
“Over the years, we’ve learned that the best
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thing we can do is fully understand the customer’s
objectives at the start of the project,”
he ink was barely dry on “When Restorations Go Bad” (March
2016, p. 42) when Legal Files received an email from George
Medynski: “Nice article. But call me anytime if you want the
other side of the story.”
Medynski a call.
Medynski
I’m always happy to start a quest with a thrown gauntlet, so I gave
is the founder and owner of Tuxedo Motor Sport
in
Tuxedo, NY. His shop specializes in English car restoration, and it was
the first U.S. distributor for Moss Motors. While acknowledging that
the shops described in the previous column seemed culpable, Medynski
was quite clear that his biggest problem these days is customers with
unrealistic expectations.
Medynski gave an example of a recent restoration of a 1966 Pontiac
Grand Prix. The customer’s father owned the car for many years, but it
had sat in the garage for decades until the father’s death.
The customer was attached to the car because he learned to drive in
it. He brought it in, explaining that he wanted a “rotisserie restoration.”
Medynski blanched at the thought, reasoning that he could order any
part he wanted for a ’66 GTO out of a catalog, but a Grand Prix?
“Are you sure about that? You’re talking probably $100,000 for the
project,” Medynski said.
Turned out that wasn’t exactly what the customer had in mind, so
Medynski suggested that he get the car running, sort it out, do some
partial disassembly and see exactly what it needed and what the options
might be.
When the customer returned for the report, he was blown away by
Medynski’s progress bill for $6,000. In spite of everything Medynski
had told him before, he had clung to the hope that the car would be in
better shape than it was. Eventually, they agreed on a different scope
of restoration that cost about $23,000, and the customer had a very nice
driver/club concours Grand Prix.
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Russell said.
Russell gave an example of a customer who brought in his late fa-
ther’s 300SL that had sat in the garage for decades until the father died.
Russell has done a lot of 300SLs and knew well what was going to
be needed, but first asked the customer, “What are you going to do with
the car after it is restored?”
The quick answer was, “Sell it!”
Russell explained that if profit was the goal, the smartest thing to
do would be to sell the car as-is. Considering all the uncertainties, it’s
really hard to get back the money you put into the restoration process.
Medynski agreed. His first steps in every restoration project are to
thoroughly inspect the car and then have a serious talk with the customer.
His goals are for both of them to fully understand both the true
condition of what they are starting with and what they want the end
result to be.
Estimates
Medynski and Russell both decline to give estimates, citing the
unpredictability of the work that will be needed.
When pushed, both quickly likened a restoration project to hiring a
lawyer to handle a complex project — well, so much for me taking the
high road here — touché!
“Every car is different,” Medynski said. “Every customer’s expecta-
tions are different.”
Russell said that no two cars (or restorations) are the same. “Every
car is going to have a different amount of rust and different issues. You
can’t predict the cost very accurately. Take a 300SL, for example. You
take the transmission apart and you find it needs new gears. That’s not
a $500 swing — that’s a $12,000 swing.”
Russell doesn’t give estimates, but gives what he calls “orders of
magnitude” based upon his experiences with what similar projects have
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Photo illustration by Dave Tomaro
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cost. Medynski will, if you insist, give ranges of cost. But, he says,
“The best thing is for the customer to stay engaged in the project and
to understand what is being done. Either visit the shop periodically, or
have a trusted local do so. We also try to have a lot of talks and reality
checks along the way to minimize surprises.”
Nothing is easy or cheap
No doubt about it — restorations are expensive. But why? Russell
offers a little saying they have in their shop: “All the easy cars are
done.” Today’s restoration cars are often yesterday’s parts cars, which
means they need more.
Parts are much harder to source. Russell said that he often has no
choice but to use a broken part as a model to manufacture a new part
from scratch. If the part is missing, it’s harder.
“Say you’re doing a very old, very rare car and it is missing its
cylinder head,” Russell said. “There aren’t any available for purchase
anywhere, so you have to make one. About the only way you can make
one is to find someone who has the same car and convince him to let you
take the head off his engine to use as a guide.”
Services are harder to source as well. Medynski laments that the last
machine shop in the Tuxedo area is closing.
“They aren’t getting enough engine work because people are just
buying crate motors instead of rebuilding the ones they have. Machine
shops are disappearing everywhere.”
Advice for the owner
All of these are interesting points. Taking them together with the
previous column, we can look at several things the owner should do
before and during a restoration project:
1. Thoroughly check out the shop before committing. Talk to previous
and current customers to gauge the shop’s reputation for quality
work, timeliness, billing practices and so on.
2. Spend a lot of time talking with the shop about the project before
the work starts. Make sure both of you are visualizing the same
finished product. Make sure you understand what the shop is really
going to have to do in order to achieve that result.
3. Be very assertive about cost. You’re not going to get a fixed cost
(if you do, Medynski suggests running, not walking, away from
the shop), or even a close estimate, but you can realistically get
a usable cost range. Most important, make sure you understand
what the variables are, and what kinds of things can come up in the
process that can push the cost out of the expected range.
4. After the car has been disassembled, it’s time for another in-person
conference. At this point, the shop should be able to give you better
specifics about what needs to be done, what unexpected problems
have arisen, and what all of that means for the cost ranges you’ve
been working with. Be ready to re-evaluate the project at this point
— now that you know what you are looking at, maybe the restoration
standard should be changed.
5. Visit the shop periodically to check on progress and to reassess.
Did work take longer than expected, and why? Are there new issues
to deal with? Most important, keep talking about cost. Does
the expected cost range have to change? If you are concerned about
timing, keep asking about expected completion time.
6. Sorry about ending on a negative note, but at the first sign of
trouble, stop the project. If the shop is not making good progress,
busts the budget and you don’t understand why, or doesn’t seem
to be doing good work, pay for the work that has been done and
get your car out of there. Once things go bad, they usually keep
getting worse. ♦
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.
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Unconventional Wisdom Donald Osborne
Value vs. Price
A car’s history, style, engineering or personality — not market price — draws
me in and speeds my pulse
him the car as décor, admired
on a turntable in a Garaj Mahal,
dusted with virgin goose-down
feathers and sprinkled with distilled
Himalayan glacier water.
If he doesn’t like to spend time
behind the wheel or under the
hood of a car, it’s not for him.
For the love of Fiat
Wayne Daudet is also a col-
lector. He and his wife, Becky,
live in a contemporary home
high on a hillside in Phoenix,
AZ. While the house has amazing
views, the most fascinating
sights are to be seen in a garage
building to the
side of the
house.
Inside can be found most of
Über-collector Jay Leno, shown with his Chrysler Turbine Car, acquires vehicles not for their resale value, but rather finds
appeal in their functionality, engineering or history
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hat is it that defines a true collector? Whether their acquisitions are paintings,
firearms, rare books, wines or cars, not all who amass an impressive
number of objects might be considered collectors.
For that matter, it’s not the quantity of a certain commodity a person
possesses that should determine their identity as a collector — but rather the reasons
and methods behind their actions that better define who and what they are.
A great deal of attention has gone to the price of things in the past few decades.
As an old fogey — and I transitioned effortlessly from a young fogey overnight some
years ago — I will say that I find it unbearable. Of course, as an appraiser I make my
living giving my considered opinion on values, which are not quite the same as prices.
That being the case, I still find what keeps my interest in all things automotive fresh
and thriving is not the excitement over what someone might in a given moment pay to
possess a car (or motorcycle or truck). Rather, it’s in what that vehicle represents in terms
of history, style, engineering or personality that draws me in and speeds my pulse.
Jay Leno’s special, drivable cars
I find myself drawn to like-minded types and have been extraordinarily blessed
to come to know many such people through the years — many through my association
with SCM since 1996. First to mind comes Jay Leno — the man I share a bit of
screen time with on CNBC TV. The sheer breadth of Leno’s collecting interests is
well known, but there’s a key element that effortlessly unites what may seem a pretty
random trove of cars and motorcycles.
While many of the vehicles Jay owns are worth a great deal of money, an almost
equal number would, if they didn’t have his name on the pink slip, be very modestly
priced in the market. From Duesenberg Model SJ to Panhard Dyna, from Lamborghini
Miura to Corvair Corsa, from Chrysler Turbine Car to White Steamer, they all stir his
soul, heart and mind.
Most likely it’s a clever, pioneering or just wacky engineering solution that draws
him to a car. Or it could be the clear functionality of the vehicle he finds irresistible —
or a great story of long-term loyal ownership. When several of these combine, it can
set him off for an hour extolling the virtues of a particular piece in his considerable
collection.
Whatever the appeal, nothing finds its way past Leno’s door unless it meets two criteria:
It has to be something special in some way, and he has to want to drive it. Not for
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their 14 vintage Fiats, which
range from a 1933 Balilla
through a 1974 X1/9. The
collection includes a 1961
1500 OSCA Spider, Abarth
Allemano coupe, 850 spider
and sedan. Their everyday cars are a pair of 2014 500s.
It’s clear that Fiat love runs deep in this household.
Wayne does most of the work on these cars himself in
a well-equipped shop. An advantage of being small-car
enthusiasts is that the Daudets can accommodate all these
cars in less space than many six-car suburban garages.
It’s unlikely that the market value of their entire col-
lection would equal a mid-market lot at one of the major
auctions, but that’s so far from the point of why they
treasure these cars as to be unworthy of mention. For
them, each of these cars tells a specific story that speaks
of the creators, their customers and the time it was built.
Any reason to collect is valid …
I realize that it’s very important to acknowledge, ac-
cept and respect that individuals have an inalienable right
to collect for any reason that best suits them.
There are people who acquire cars to collect trophies.
If they don’t bring home a prize, the car is not worth owning.
While I find this is a rather odd and circuitous manner
in which to fill display cases, at least that collector is honest
about the goal.
… but some are more valid than others
Far sadder to me are the people who pretend to care
about a car, when it is really a fashion accessory —
something to give them bragging rights at cocktail time.
To them, cars are indistinguishable from a fancy watch
or designer suit. For this group, values drive every decision,
and only appreciation can make them happy.
True passion drives collecting. I would continue to
love any car I owned even if its value were to fall in half.
Why? Because the amount someone else might pay can’t
change what made me fall for the car in the first place. ♦
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Tony Piff
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Feature 2016 Cavallino Classic
Celebrating 25 Years with 22 Best of Show Cars
Every previous Best of Show Ferrari was invited, and 22 showed up for the
big party
Story and photos by Bill Rothermel
Best in Class at Classic Sports Sunday — Jeffery Fisher’s
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
or concours to survive. As a celebration of all things Ferrari, what did the
Barnes family (publishers of Cavallino magazine and organizers of this
annual weekend) do to celebrate the important milestone?
They invited back all previous Best of Show Winners to the January
C
20–24 event. Remarkably, 22 of them returned to The Breakers Resort
in Palm Beach, FL, to what has become the largest gathering of Ferrari
enthusiasts here in the States.
As always, weather is (and remains) the hot topic among Floridians.
This time, however, it had nothing to do with warmth. A deluge of rain
hampered Friday’s track day, with no letup until dusk. Cavallino Classic
Saturday was brisk, and the following day, Classic Sports Sunday, was
downright cold, with early morning temps in the low 40-degree range. It
was hard to believe it was South Florida.
Cavallino Classic Best of Show for the finest competition Ferrari was
awarded to the 1954 Monza PF Spyder shown by Dana Mecum and Kevin
Caulfield.
Best of Show for the finest GT Ferrari went to Lee Herrington’s 1960
400 Superfast II.
Preservation Cup honors were given to the 1969 365 GT 2+2 of
onsidering that the 2016 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic was
celebrating its Silver Anniversary, there was an awful lot of
red around — on many Ferraris, of course.
Twenty-five years is a long time, especially for a car show
Winner of the finest GT Ferrari — 1960 400 Superfast II
owned by Lee Herrington
Stephen Bell in the pre-1975 class and to the 1988 328 GTS of Wayne
Jessel in the 1976–95 class.
The 1954 500 Mondial PF Spyder of Thomas Peck won the award
for the finest track/racing Ferrari, and Kevin Cogan’s 1952 250 Europa
Vignale won finest coachbuilt Ferrari.
Classic Sports Sunday
A pleasant surprise for the weekend was the ascension of Classic
Sports Sunday, held at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club, into the ranks
of serious collector car events.
Each year, the invitation-only show at the former home of Marjorie
Merriweather Post has been more of a second-tier affair in comparison
with Cavallino. No more. Consider the bar raised, as lots of serious iron
(along with aluminum and fiberglass) filled the show field.
Featured marque among the 120 cars at Classic Sports Sunday was
Alfa Romeo, and spectacular examples were honored, including Peter
Sachs’ 1933 Best in Class 1933 8C 2300 and the Revs Institute/Collier
Collection’s Best in Class 8C 2900 berlinetta.
Top honors in the Post-War category went to Stephen and Kim Bruno
for their 1955 1900 CSS Ghia-Aigle cabriolet.
Best in Class among British cars was presented to Steve Wolf for his
stunning 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental by Binder.
Joey Bojald’s 1930 Bugatti Type 35B received the Best in Class
Award among Jaguar and Competition Cars. Sam Lehrman’s gorgeous
1934 Packard Twelve Stationary Coupe Individual Custom by Dietrich
took home Best in Class honors among American cars.
Overall Best in Show as well as Best in Class was deservedly awarded
to Jim Patterson’s magnificent 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A cabriolet by
Worblaufen.
The valet lot at The Breakers and the
streets surrounding Cavallino provide
one of the best free cars shows on the
planet.
However,
if your tastes prefer
the
Classic Sports Sunday Best in Show as well as Best in Class — Jim Patterson’s
1924 Isotta Fraschini 8A Tipo cabriolet by Worblaufen
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finer things in life and you want to be part
of the action, Cavallino, Classic Sports
Sunday and Palm Beach are just the
ticket. Just don’t forget your credit cards.
You won’t regret a little extravagance. I
promise. ♦
Details
Plan Ahead: The 26th Annual
Cavallino Classic is scheduled
for the third or fourth week of
January 2017
Cost: $200 for admission to the
Cavallino Classic concours (In
2016)
Web: www.cavallino.com
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Feature 2015 Edison Concours d’Elegance
Taking a Shine to a New Concours
The Cassini Family
creates an electric event
on famed inventor Thomas Edison’s lawn
Story and photos by Bill Rothermel
Best in Show European — 1937 Horch 853 sport cabriolet, owned by Robert and Ann Lee
F
irst time is the charm was the case of the inaugural Edison Concours d’Elegance.
The concours rolled into Llewellyn Park in West Orange, NJ, on October 18,
2015. The event took place on the vast lawn of Glenmont — the home of inventor
Thomas Alva Edison.
The Cassini Family — Joe, Margie and daughter Caroline — successfully added
another memorable event to the annual concours calendar. Joe Cassini III, a consistent
top award winner at many concours, successfully called upon fellow enthusiasts and
friends to place 85 vintage cars on the field for the first time.
Many top winners
Judges had their work cut out for them, as numerous Pebble Beach winners graced
the show field, along with other top cars from major concours. Sunday’s concours was
met with bright sunshine and crisp, cool autumn weather — think football tailgate.
Cars in 16 classes competed for honors, and Cassini displayed several cars from his
own collection.
Best in Show European went to the over-the-top 1937 Horch 853 sport cabriolet with
coachwork by Voll & Ruhrbeck, owned by Robert and Ann Lee.
Best in Show American was awarded to Harry Yeaggy’s equally spectacular 1934
Packard Twelve 1106 Aero coupe by LeBaron.
Appropriately, a class of early electric automobiles was featured, and Richard
Amuso’s beautifully restored 1923 Detroit Electric took Best in Class honors.
Jim and Dot Patterson’s 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante coupe received Best in
Class in European Classic Closed Automobiles 1933–40.
The 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Windswept coupe by Brewster from the collection
of Rich Atwell received both Best in Class and the Most
Elegant in Motion awards.
Jim and Marion Caldwell’s 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Details
Plan ahead: Organizers of the
Edison Concours d’Elegance at
Llewellyn Park have not yet
announced a date for the 2016
event
Cost: Admission was $25 for the
2015 concours
Web: www.edisonconcours.org
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I convertible sedan by Hibbard & Darrin was awarded
Best in Class in the European Class Open Automobiles
1926–32.
Chip Loree’s stunning one-off 1956 Imperial con-
vertible prototype built for then-Chrysler President
K.T. Keller received Best in Class in the America Open
Automobiles 1946–59 — and the Most Elegant Post-War
American Car trophy.
Harry Yeaggy’s one-off Imperial convertible prototype, winner
of Best in Class American Open Automobiles 1946–59
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In the American Class Closed Automobiles, the 1933
Marmon Sixteen Victoria coupe from the collection of
Nicola Bulgari took Best in Class. John Schibles’ 1933
Pierce-Arrow Twelve Faux Cabriolet received an Edison
Innovation Award in the same category.
Dave
and Linda Kane’s
1932 Auburn
12-160A
Speedster was the recipient of both an Edison Innovation
Award and People’s Choice.
Howard Schaevitz’s 1912 Packard Model 18 Landaulet
(the Matchbox Model of Yesteryear car) was Best in Class
in Antique, Brass and Veteran Automobiles through 1925.
Another dual award winner was Don Bernstein’s
1956 Talbot-Lago T14 LS coupe, which received both
Best in Class and the Most Elegant Post-War European
car honors. Phil and Judy Fleck’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz
300SL was Best in Class in European Open Automobiles
1946–59.
Looking forward to the 2016 event
With such a spectacular field of cars for a first-year
event, one can only wonder what the Cassini family has
in mind for an encore performance. Kudos for a job well
done. ♦
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Feature 2015 Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
Hunting Bigger Game
An expanded show field and a drive-across stage are welcome additions
to this vibrant weekend
Story and photos by Bill Rothermel
vintage flyover and a vast collection
of pedal cars.
Best in Class vehicles included:
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Best in Show Sports and Best in Class — 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 spider, owned by Gordon Barrett
Classic Post-War
ho says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
The 19th Annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
featured an expanded show field — in sheer size and in the
number of vehicles on display. Headlining the September
11–13, 2015, event were Alfa Romeo, Packard, pickup trucks and BMW
motorcycles.
After a deluge of rain Saturday, Sunday’s concours featured perfect
skies and record crowds. The new, expanded field included a larger vendor
area, and for the first time in Radnor history, winners drove across a
raised stage to receive their awards.
Sports cars and motorcycles (arguably the finest motorcycle concours
display in the United States) are Radnor staples, and this year’s concours
did not disappoint, with more than 115 cars and 55 motorcycles on the
show field.
Following Friday night’s welcome barbecue was Saturday’s road rally,
a Cars & Coffee, and a black-tie gala to benefit the Thorncroft Equestrian
Center, which provides therapeutic riding. Sunday’s concours featured
a huge new-car dealer display, club concours, horse-drawn carriages, a
Details
Plan ahead: The next Radnor Hunt Concours
d’Elegance weekend is scheduled for
September 9–11, 2016
Weekend events: A welcome barbecue, a
Saturday Chester County Road rally, Cars and
Coffee, a Saturday night Black Tie Gala and
Concours Sunday
Where: Edgemont, PA
Cost: TBA
Web: www.radnorconcours.com
Don and Diane Meluzio’s1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
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Charles Gillet’s 1934 Pierce-Arrow convertible sedan
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• A 1913 SGV Touring in the
Veteran/Century Class from the
Boyertown Museum of Historic
Vehicles
• A 1956 Maserati A6G2000
coupe by Zagato, Debutante
Class, from the garage of Susan
Castle
• A 1958 Devin Special sports
roadster historic race car, from
the collection of Phil Fleming
• Christopher Aker’s 1954 BMW
R54 Rennsport in the Motorcycle
Class
• A 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, Closed
Sports Car, from the collection of
John and Karen Gebhard
• A 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster,
Open Sports Car, from the collection
of Don and Diane Meluzio
• Cary Robinson’s 1960 Facel
Vega HK500 coupe, European
• 1957 Ford F-100, Pickup Post-War, owned by Jim and Linda Costa
• 1940 Packard 120 station wagon, Packard Pre-War, from the David
and Lisa Helmer Collection
Triple honors went to Oscar Davis’s stunning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C
2900 Spider by Touring, which received the Hagerty Juniors Judges
Award, the Alfa Romeo Pre-War Radnor Award and the Artist’s Award.
The Chairman’s Award went to Loren Hulber for his meticulous 1963
Porsche 356 Super 90 coupe.
Best in Show Non-Sporting Car was presented to the 1934 Pierce-
Arrow convertible sedan of Charles Gillet, who also received Best in
Class honors.
Best in Show Sports went to the 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 spider by
Touring, owned by Gordon Barrett. It too received Best in Class honors.
This year marks Radnor’s 20th Concours d’Elegance at the Radnor
Hunt Club west of Philadelphia in the rolling Pennsylvania countryside.
Something special is being planned to mark the anniversary of this growing
— in the best possible way — event. ♦
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Ferrari Profile
1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti
Rarity and race provenance shot this once-in-a-lifetime car into the
stratosphere
by Steve Ahlgrim
Details
Years produced: 1957–58
Number produced: Four
Original list price: N/A
Current SCM Valuation: Median price (one
sale, this car), $35,067,816. This is
also the high sale for this very rare car
Tune-up cost: $4,000
Distributor caps: $450. The car requires
four
Chassis # location: Left frame member by
steering box
Engine # location: Right rear
Club: Ferrari Club of America
More: www.ferrariclubofamerica.org
Alternatives: 1959 Ferrari 250 Testa
Rossa, 1956 Maserati 300S, 1956
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy
SCM Investment Grade: A
Comps
Chassis number: 0674
Engine number: 0674
Internal number: 2
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ith its outstanding engineering, perfectly
sketched lines, charismatic proportions,
breathtaking race results and great drivers,
the 335 S perfectly symbolizes Ferrari in
the 1950s.
The heart of sporting Italians beat to the rhythm of the
Mille Miglia, which was to them “the greatest race in the
world.” In 1956, Ferrari entered a new V12 sports racer
along with their 4-cylinder cars to contest the event. The
new 290 MM featured an overhead-cam, dual-ignition,
340-hp, 3.5-liter V12 engine derived from Ferrari’s
Grand Prix single-seaters. The engine powered Eugenio
Castellotti to victory.
The 290 MM evolved into the quad-cam 290 S, then
into a 3.8-liter 315 S. The final evolution of the line
was the 4-liter Tipo 141 335 S. This four-cam, doubleignition,
six-carb, 380-hp monster represented the most
advanced engineering of its day.
Ferrari chassis 0674 was built as a 315 S barchetta.
After a run in the 1957 Sebring and Mille Miglia, 0674
was returned to the factory and upgraded to 4-liter 335
S specs for the Le Mans 24 Hours race. After Le Mans,
the Ferrari then went back to the factory again, where
the front was modified in the style of the 250 Testa
Rossa “pontoon fender,” to help cool the brakes for the
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Venezuelan Grand Prix.
Venezuela was a battle between Ferrari and Maserati
for the World Championship. The Maseratis all retired,
clearing the way for Ferrari, who finished 1-2-3-4. The
2nd-place finish of Hawthorn-Musso in chassis 0674
played a major part in winning the title.
Luigi Chinetti then bought 0674, sending it to Cuba,
where, sporting the NART livery of blue with a white
stripe, it drove to victory with Masten Gregory and
Stirling Moss at the controls. After Cuba, Chinetti rented
the car for various races — often with Gaston Andrey
and Lance Reventlow as drivers. They had some excellent
results, including a victory in the Road America 500
and on the circuits of Thompson and Watkins Glen.
In 1960, the Ferrari was sold to Robert N. Dusek.
Dusek sold the car to Pierre Bardinon, one of the most
knowledgeable Ferrari collectors in the world.
Bardinon sent the car to Fantuzzi to be restored to its
original, non-pontoon configuration. The pontoon nose
was restored for display and accompanies the car.
Despite several lucrative offers, Bardinon refused to
sell the 335 S. He saw this car as an essential part of his
collection.
It is rare that a racing car of this caliber is available
for purchase. It has a clear and direct history, with no
1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa pontoon
fender
Lot 357, s/n 0738TR
Condition 2
Not sold at $10,700,000
RM Auctions, Monterey, CA, 8/13/10
SCM# 165590
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1961 Ferrari 250 GTO
Lot 3, s/n 3851GT
Condition 3-
Sold at $38,115,000
Bonhams, Carmel, CA, 8/15/14
SCM# 244888
1956 Ferrari 290 MM
Lot 221, s/n 0626
Condition 3+
Sold at $28,050,000
RM Sotheby’s, New York, NY, 12/10/15
SCM# 270245
Christian Martin, courtesy of Artcurial
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uncertainty and a small number of owners. Such provenance,
racing history and historical importance makes
this one of the most important Ferraris in the history of
motorsport.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 170, sold for
$35,930,639, including buyer’s pre-
mium, at Artcurial’s Rétromobile auction in Paris, FRA,
on February 5, 2016.
If you live across the pond, Artcurial’s French sale
of chassis 0674 makes it the most expensive automobile
ever to sell at auction. In the new colony, though, the
sale fell short of the title by a few million dollars.
The discrepancy is the result of currency exchange
rates, time and location. Bonhams sold a Ferrari 250
GTO for $38,115,000 at their Quail Lodge sale during
the 2014 Monterey Car Week. At that time, the euro and
pound were much stronger against the dollar, and the
converted values were less than the 335 S sale. As sales
are normally quoted in the seller’s currency, the GTO still has the top-dollar value.
Death forces breakup of collection
The exact story of the sale of the 335 S is a bit muddy and depends on your ability
to read French court records.
The general theme goes that while Pierre Bardinon was good at making money, he
was poor at estate planning. When he died in 2012, he left his children with a huge
estate — and not enough cash to pay taxes. The problem fueled infighting among the
children and eventually ended up in the French courts.
The French tax collector took a keen interest in the estate and pushed for prompt
payment of the taxes. The result was that part of the estate would have to be sold
to satisfy taxes. Moreover, to protect France’s interest, the assets had to be sold in
France by a French auction company. The 335 S became the target of the sale, with
Artcurial as the auction house.
One of three and a superstar
The 335 S is an exceptional car with a notable history. It was the superstar of
Bardinon’s collection of stars. There were only four 335 S Ferraris built, and with one
destroyed, only three are left.
Well-heeled collectors own the other two 335 S Ferraris, so 0674 may be the only
335 S available during the next couple decades.
The 21-year-old son of a prominent Midwestern collector, assisted by a prominent
auctioneer, won the bid. The car will be going to a home just miles from the buyer of
the ex-Bardinon 290 MM from December’s RM/Sotheby’s auction.
In a twist worth noting, following the sale, stories popped up that soccer star Lionel
Messi bought the car. An Italian real-estate company hijacked the story by releasing a
statement claiming they had made the deal. It was a juicy story that got picked up by
news outlets that should have known better — including the Washington Post.
An under-the-radar star car
This was a trophy purchase, but I think one of opportunity over ego. If the buyer
was looking for recognition, this is the wrong car. Only a minute percentage of the
automotive community would recognize the car, and an even smaller number would
know anything about its accomplishments.
This car is the van Gogh that has been in a family collection for a generation — not
the “Mona Lisa” that half the world would recognize.
Owning this car is about owning the object of imagination. It’s sitting in the seat and
knowing some of the greatest drivers in history sat right where you are. It’s looking
over the windshield and seeing the checkered flag at Cuba.
This was a purchase of passion over investment.
Artcurial estimated the sale at 28 million to 32 million euros. The car sold for a
little over 32 million euros. It beat the sale of the very similar ex-Bardinon 290 MM by
about $7.5 million. The numbers are consistent with expectations, with no drama seen.
The real story here is estate planning. As seen in some other car collections,
Bardinon’s joy became an albatross to his family after his death. As a result of his
failure to plan, he subjected his family to years of unnecessary anguish and expense.
Should you be in a similar position, the time to plan is now. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Artcurial Motorcars.)
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Chester Allen asked me to profile this XK, I had driven one almost
identical at U.K. dealer Pendine, which was asking a similar price to
this — £52,500 ($74,362).
On that car, the paint was rough, but in its favor it was a very origi-
nal, home-market, right-hand-drive car that had never been significantly
apart. So the door fit — often a weak point on these, especially
restored cars — was as-factory, and it drove as you’d imagine it did
when it left Browns Lane 61 years ago. Maybe better, as it sported discs
from a Mk IX Jag, plus two-inch SU carburetors.
Deciphering XK 140 coding
Our subject car was in the same price range, and it was an SE model
(designated MC for U.S.-supplied cars), which confers an extra 20 bhp
over the standard 190, but it didn’t appear to be as original, with a
slightly indifferent repaint, a re-trim at some point, and engine/cylinder
head number G56178S, which might or might not be the original.
The head was painted red, some of it having flaked to silver, with
traces of green at the edges.
Standard cars had the A-type head unpainted, while SEs had the
option of the C-type head painted red. Green means a B-type head.
Confusingly, all XK 140s had G engine number prefixes.
Both standard and SE could have 7 or 8:1 compression ratios, and
in this case it’s 8:1, as denoted by the 8 suffix. This car also has an S
suffix stamped in the cylinder head, further adding weight to the claim
that it’s a C-type head.
A real C-type head has C cast in the vee between the camshaft hous-
ings, but we couldn’t see that, although it did wear “Type C”-badged
cam covers.
The S prefix on the chassis number denotes SE spec. So let’s as-
sume that the head, at least, is the correct spec, but without access
to the JDHT certificate, there’s no way of telling if the motor is the
original. Generally, unless an auction catalog specifically makes the
claim that the subject car is numbers-matching — with the same major
componentry it had as it left the factory — I assume it’s not. As an SE,
it should have spotlights mounted above the front bumper just inboard
of the indicators, but that’s a minor detail, and the car looks cleaner
without them.
Some warts, but a lot of good, too
With harnesses and a tripmeter, it had obviously been used for ral-
lies, and it rode on quite fat radials. For all that, the body looks straight
and the door fit was pretty good. As usual, some of the chrome was
pitted — the door and trunk handles always get a bit pickled on these —
and if the taillight castings are smooth, they’re probably repros. Some
of the body moldings were wavy.
Joe Seminetta noted that the trunk lid was reluctant to latch, al-
though RM Sotheby’s staffers managed in the end. There were no tools
included, but it did have a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate
confirming it was what it said it was, although I wish I could have seen
it to check whether it still had the original motor.
“I rated the condition as 3-minus,” Seminetta said. “It had thick,
wavy, non-original paint (color change from Birch Gray). Pieces of its
molding were falling off.
“The chrome was deeply pitted. Panel fit was about correct. The
interior was a bit nicer (if you can look past the Schroth racing straps
and fire extinguisher),” he said. “The wood was nicely finished (not
claimed to be original). The seats had a nice patina but are also not
claimed to be original.”
So, why so cheap?
All that sounds normal, and I don’t think there was anything funda-
mentally wrong with this car. Add points for SE spec, take some away
for non-original color — maybe take away a few more for a replacement
engine — and the fact that it’s obviously been used for rallies.
But the reason for the lowish price might be more basic than spec
and condition — down to the caliber and location of the sale.
In a room full of much-more-expensive cars (and more to choose
from the same Rétromobile week at Bonhams and Artcurial, which sold
the Ferrari 335 S for $35.7m), perhaps our XK 140 SE just got slightly
overlooked in more exalted company.
If that was the case, and there was nothing seriously wrong here, the
successful bidder bought well. The catalog description touted it as “the
perfect historic rally entrant,” and I’d say that’s spot-on. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)
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Etceterini & Friends Profile
1972 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Zagato
These cars rarely cross the block, and this price was right in line with recent
private sales
by Donald Osborne
Details
Number produced: 402
Original list price: N/A
Current SCM Valuation: Median to date,
$33,300; high sale, $80,799 (this car)
Tune-up cost: $375
Chassis # location: Engine bulkhead, on
plate and stamped into body
Engine # location: Intake side of block
Club: Alfa Romeo Owners Club
More: www.aroc-usa.org
Alternatives: 1972 Lancia Fulvia Sport,
1972 Porsche 911T, 1972 Renault
Alpine A110
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
1972 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
Lot 205, s/n 818750001606
Condition 3
Sold at $49,264
Chassis number: AR3060043
T
he 1600 Junior Zagato we are offering has had
only three owners. The most recent is a passionate
collector of Italian cars, particularly sports models,
that are light and pleasant to drive.
This car still has the “Blu Francia” color with which
it left the factory. The body was repainted in 2010, with
very careful detailing. The interior is in a very good
original condition and still has its period Zagato carpet,
which is impossible to find nowadays.
The matching chassis and engine numbers have been
validated by the Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo.
The car features new GTA alloy rims and comes with its
original registration documents. Our drive confirmed a
particularly strong and agile car.
This model
is particularly exclusive, and Ercole
Spada, the famous Zagato chief designer, considers it
one of his best designs. Made on the base of the Giulia
but with the chassis shortened by 10 cm (3.9 inches), it
features a Zagato body, which, in addition to offering a
beautiful shape, also made the car lighter.
First offered as a 1300, the Junior Zagato became a
1600 in 1972. In this configuration, the production run
was just 402 units, perhaps because of the significantly
higher price compared to the standard coupe. It is indeed
a model of great rarity.
In addition to these features, the example that we
offer has the advantage of being well maintained and
preserved in careful hands, which is very important for
this type of car.
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SCM Analysis This car, Lot 120, sold for $82,787,
including buyer’s premium, at the
Artcurial Rétromobile sale in Paris, FRA, on February 5,
2016.
Offered at no reserve, this rare Alfa achieved a price
over twice the median listed in the new-format SCM
Pocket Price Guide and sold for 25% more than the previously
recorded auction high sale. Does this mean the
Zagato-bodied version of the Alfa GTV is on a price tear?
The answer is yes, but this sale doesn’t represent a
market-leading result.
What this transaction reflects are two realities of to-
day’s market:
First, concentration on the visible public auction mar-
ket can be a problem when placing the sale of a rarely
traded car into context.
Second, the market trend of specificity is marching on.
Looking from the broadest view and working our way
in, as always, we begin with basic attributes of value.
Limited-production Zagatos on the rise
Special-bodied,
limited production variants of cars
with well-known and well-regarded mechanicals have
been the focus of increased enthusiast collector interest
in the past five years.
Among those cars, the output of Carrozzeria Zagato
has been among the most desired, with an accompanying
rise in values. On the other hand, the most-prized Zagato
cars are those designed and built for competition. Like
Sports Car Market
1975 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Zagato
Lot 206, s/n AR3060249
Condition 4Sold
at $24,093
Bonhams, Paris, FRA, 2/1/12
SCM# 192607
1972 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Zagato
Lot 26, s/n AR3060043
Condition 3
Sold at $60,925
Artcurial, Paris, FRA, 10/20/13
SCM# 228598
Artcurial, Paris, FRA, 11/2/14
SCM# 256304
Courtesy of Artcurial
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its older sister, the 2600 Sprint Zagato, the Junior Z was conceived as a
stylish touring car rather than as a racer.
By the time the Junior Z was built, Zagato was running an actual
factory. It was no longer a tiny artisanal workshop, but a home for the
production of serious numbers of cars using pressed-steel body panels.
The number of cars built was certainly much smaller than the tens to
hundreds of thousands turned out in the main factories, but these were
not hand-hammered aluminum jewels.
Alongside the line for the Alfa was that for the Lancia Fulvia Sport. A
total 1,108 of the 1300 Junior Z were made from 1968 through 1972, with
402 of the 1600 from 1972 to 1975. This compares to just under 7,000 of all
versions of the Fulvia Sport, in 1,200-cc, 1,300-cc and 1,600-cc variants.
Why the disparity?
The styling of the Junior Z is, in my opinion, quite wonderful. It is a
late-1960s design that looks forward to the angular style that defined
the 1970s. Simple, elemental and reduced to essentials, the car reflects
the best in what Zagato had to visually offer. But it also has a certain
plainness that is more acceptable in a competition car than a GT tourer.
As it wasn’t actually a car to race, it can tend to simply look cheap. The
materials Alfa used in the interior in particular are not terribly special —
especially when compared to the standard Bertone GTV.
The pre-Fiat Fulvia Sport was heads and shoulders more refined in
design detail and materials than the Junior Z. That is certainly evident
in the Series 1 cars from 1965 to 1967, which have much more detail and
finer materials.
It can be argued that the Alfa became a more interesting car to drive
and better detailed as it aged, and the opposite can be said for the Lancia
as Fiat’s hand took hold after 1969. Nevertheless, the Lancia handily
outsold the Alfa at all times in its life — and for a reason.
A great driver and easy to repair
The next attributes of value to consider are historic importance, us-
ability and ease of ownership. Historically, the Junior Z takes its place in
the long line of Zagato Alfa Romeos, with little apology despite its lack of
competition history.
As with the GTV on which it is based, the Junior Z is entertaining to
drive, roomy considering its diminutive dimensions and has sufficient
luggage capacity to be a great weekender.
As the mechanicals are identical to those found in the Giulia coupes,
spiders and sedans, they are easy to deal with. Body panels and some trim
parts are a very different story, however. Junior Z-specific body parts are
expensive — when you can find them.
Sold at a market-correct price
As is sometimes the case with rare cars such as the Junior Z, market
availability varies greatly. At times a potential buyer has six or seven
from which to choose; at others, none can be found at all.
In most cases, as none were officially imported to the United States, it’s
more likely that any that are available will be found in Europe. In October
2015, I was in Italy and engaged in an active search for a 1300 or 1600
Junior Z. I located four examples, two of each type.
One of the 1600s was a yellow one-owner car that had been off the road
for seven years and needed, in addition to recommissioning, a bit of minor
bodywork. The second was a silver car that had been restored in 2012 and
very well maintained since.
The asking on the former was approximately $56,000, the latter
$72,000. In overall description, our subject car seems to be similar to
the silver car, and given the 16% buyer’s commission, sold for about that
asking price.
Given the current market’s distinction between cars ready to use
and those requiring work, the price paid here is exactly in line with the
private-sale market. Sold and bought right on the money for a car that
hopefully has no needs. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Artcurial.)
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SCM Analysis This car, Lot 148, sold for $1,595,000, including
buyer’s premium, at RM Sotheby’s auction in
Phoenix, AZ, on January 28, 2016.
When Porsche introduced the 918 at the 2010 Geneva International
Motor Show, the firm’s newest entry into the supercar market was exciting
— but less convincing and motivating than it became later.
Early reports talked about 500 horsepower from the normally aspi-
rated V8 engine, another 250 horsepower from the two electric motors
— and a $500,000-plus price. Three and a half years later, at the 2013
Frankfurt Auto Show, the production car was unveiled and reactions
warmed.
Porsche buyers are not like the Ferrari collectors who enthusiastically
accept any low-production special model the factory offers because it
will appreciate and become an instant classic.
Porsche had to work diligently to sell these cars. Enthusiasts did not
trust the exotic technology, and the price, nearing $1 million, was offputting,
especially since the 2004–05 Carrera GT depreciated after its
introduction.
Porsche outreach was direct and personal to known collectors and
previous special-model purchasers. Porsche pushed the car’s exotic
specifications and its performance. The first-ever Nürburgring subseven-minute
lap by a production-series automobile helped. Buyers fell
into line. By December 2014, the 918-unit production run was finally sold
out, with almost 300 coming to the United States.
What did 918 buyers get?
Owners bought a hyper-hybrid of 887 horsepower, 608 from the 4.6-
liter V8 (very loosely derived from the RS Spyder V8) with 279 more
horsepower from the electric motors — 154 on the rear axle and 125 on
the front —with 994 foot-pounds of torque.
It had a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic. Human shifts slowed it
down. Energy storage was via a 312-cell, liquid-cooled, lithium-ion battery,
charged both by a plug-in and regenerative braking. The battery
pack was warranted for seven years. The chassis was a carbon-fiberreinforced
plastic monocoque.
Car and Driver’s test of the 918 resulted in a 0–60 mph acceleration
time of 2.2 seconds, the fastest the magazine had ever recorded, besting
the Veyron. The car reached 0–100 mph in 4.9 seconds, 0–180 mph in
17.5 seconds, a quarter-mile in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 210 mph.
The best quote also came from C&D: “Every time you floor it, you get a
preview of your first (or next) facelift.”
The magazine noted that application of the hybrid’s prodigious power
was seamless and that the 15.4-inch brakes were just as good.
For almost a million dollars
Pricing was $848,000 in base form or $929,000 for the Weissach pack-
age that lowered the car’s weight by 80 pounds, largely from substituting
interior and wheel materials. $1,000 per pound is now the price for additional
exclusivity.
The 918 Spyder is the best ever in the pantheon of Porsche supercars.
There were really only three previous Porsche supercars:
The 959 was first, from the mid-1980s, and it featured very advanced
engineering for the era, including computer-controlled 4-wheel drive,
aluminum and carbon-fiber panels, and 440 horsepower. Porsche built
337 of them.
The 1998 911 GT1 was a mid-engine two-seater derived from the
racing 962 with 544 horsepower. It was a homologation special for its
eponymous racing brother. With just 22 road-going examples, it was a
step forward in race-car-derived performance, but it was not noteworthy
for cutting-edge technology.
The Carrera GT of 2004–05 was next, built in 1,270 examples. It fea-
tured a V10 of 605 horsepower based on the ill-fated Footwork Formula
One engine.
Historically, Porsche supercars sold over MSRP during the delivery
months — and then declined in value. Down the road 10-plus years,
those tables turned, and all three earlier cars became highly collectible.
Will this instant appreciation last?
Will the 918 Spyder be a noteworthy deviation? The enthusiastic re-
ception from the motoring press and early owners created escalating
demand.
A million-dollar Weissach edition was selling for $1,200,000 to
$1,350,000 by the spring of 2015. By the fall they were $1,500,000–
$1,600,000 — with asking prices as high as $2,000,000, especially for
special-order paint in bright hues.
Today, there are at least 10 for sale in the United States, most in the
asking range of $1,500,000 to $1,800,000. Of course, the 918 was introduced
into a frothy automobile market. One could easily argue that the
market as much as the car created this scene. 959s were also steaming up
in price until the 1990 crash.
Our auction result reinforced what we see in the marketplace. Buyers
who sought an investment vehicle didn’t want the auction car, as it had
1,500 miles and two previous owners.
Further, the special-order paint was just a variation of white. All
things considered, $1,595,000 for this Weissach edition seemed in line. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.)
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American Profile
1994 Dodge Viper RT/10 Convertible
Collectors are starting to snap up early models of this serpent, and low
mileage drove up the price on this one
by Jay Harden
Details
Year produced: 1992–96
Number produced: 3,083 (1994)
Original list price: $54,500
Current SCM Valuation: Median to date,
$32,200; high sale, $60,000
Tune-up cost: $300
Distributor cap: N/A
Chassis # location: Base of windshield,
driver’s side
Engine # location: Serial number on
lower right front, above oil pan;
VIN stamped in rear of block near
bellhousing
Club: www.viperclub.org
More: www.allpar.com
Alternatives: 1992–95 Chevrolet Corvette
ZR-1, 2001–04 Corvette Z06, 1999
Shelby Series 1 roadster
SCM Investment Grade: B
Comps
1993 Dodge Viper RT/10
Lot 2418, s/n 1B3BR65E2PV200706
Condition 2+
Sold at $47,850
Leake Auctions, Oklahoma City, OK,
2/22/14
Chassis number: 1B3BR65E8RV102671
• 8-liter, 450-hp aluminum V10 engine
• 6-speed manual overdrive transmission
• Power steering
• Power disc brakes
• Factory air conditioning
• Original window sticker
• Part of Falbo Collection
• Only 431 original miles
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 2505, sold for $42,000,
including buyer’s premium, at
Leake Auction Company’s Oklahoma City sale on
February 20, 2016.
Can you remember the first time you saw a Dodge
Viper in the flesh? I can. It was red, of course. I remember
being struck by how dangerous it looked, even as it
posed topless, spinning on a turntable while a wall of
middle-aged men ogled its sexiness.
To get a better look, I weaseled my way through the
crowd, all of whom were intoxicated with the curvaceous
form in front of them. I popped up at the edge
of the stage — just as the fattest radials I’d ever seen
swung slowly by, and, just like that, the 15-inch wheel
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was dead to me.
I can still remember gawking at those long, red ple-
nums under the hood of that voluptuous, instantly recognizable
silhouette — and thinking someone was going
to be in big trouble whenever their boss found out what
they’d done. I was only a bratty tween then, incapable
of interpreting the measurements — that 488-ci engine
with 400 horsepower and 465 foot pounds of torque —
the way the more mature, experienced crowd could.
But I knew enough to know that I was witnessing the
introduction of something special.
Bringing muscle back from the dead
The 1980s saw video kill the radio star, and very
nearly managed to strangle the life out of American
OEM performance for good.
Sure, Pontiac Fieros, digital speedometers and T-tops
were pretty rad, but there was virtually nothing posterworthy
coming out of Detroit at the time.
Much has changed in the near quarter-century that
has passed since I was first introduced to the Viper — I
became a middle-aged man — but I don’t think any of
us could’ve imagined then how influential that shiny red
1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Lot S175, s/n 1B3BR65E9RV100184
Condition 3Sold
at $39,990
Carlisle Events, Carlisle, PA, 9/29/06
SCM# 43206
Sports Car Market
1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Lot S62, s/n 1B3BR65E4RV100299
Condition 2+
Sold at $57,200
Mecum Auctions, Boynton Beach, FL,
2/23/13
SCM# 215470
SCM# 239105
Courtesy of Leake Auction Company
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monster would be.
When Bob Lutz and Tom Gale began re-imagining the American supercar back in
the late 1980s, they were trying to relight a fire that had been extinguished — pitifully
and without ceremony — nearly two decades prior — and they weren’t the only ones.
Keep in mind that the Corvette, the closest thing to a true American sports car,
had been very nearly choked to death under the grip of federal regulations (180
horsepower in 1980!). Ford was still hanging in there with the decade-old Fox-bodied
Mustang, but by the early 1990s, that car was most aptly suited to Vanilla Ice music
videos.
None of the Big Three were offering much to be proud of, but it was Dodge/Chrysler
— the company that gave the world the Hemi and several of the most iconic muscle car
legends ever built — which had fallen the hardest.
Looking back, it almost seems as if the Big Three all decided they’d had enough all
at once. The early ’90s gave us the ZR-1 Corvette and dramatically improved pony
cars in the SN95 Mustang and the fourth-gen Camaro, but it was the Viper — and its
ginormous 488-ci V10 engine — that allowed us to dream again.
A bare-bones road burner
The very idea of cramming 400 horsepower into a factory-built, side-piped ma-
chismo machine blew my mind in the most amazing way possible. The kids these days
may not be very impressed with that number, what with their Hellcats and their supercharged
LT4s and Coyotes, but back then, 400 horsepower was an achievement of
heroic proportions — OEM or not.
Alhough the exterior styling may appear a bit pillowy and plasticky when compared
to the edgy aggression of today’s models, the first generation RT/10 was a bare-bones
assault on the performance standard — just like the Cobra it was built to emulate.
The cars lacked virtually all the nanny-tech that has since become standard-issue
equipment in the ever-advancing effort to protect overly enthusiastic drivers from
themselves, and, as a result, this Viper can be a quite a handful at full song.
Like a disgruntled Stepford wife, those massive 335s had a nasty reputation for step-
ping out unexpectedly and leaving nothing but an expensive pile of yard art in their
wake. As the serpentine-derived name implies, excessive provocation often results in
someone getting bit.
The fact that enthusiasts now have numerous factory-warrantied options pushing
25, 50, and even 75% more power than the Viper debuted with — many of those options
sporting back seats — speaks volumes of the glorious new era of American performance
in which we now live.
Prices on the rise
If the birth of this era could be attributed to one singular moment, the introduction
of the Viper would certainly have to be on the short list. As prices continue to trend
upward, it seems the majority of collectors would tend to agree with me.
Chad Tyson recently reported in American Car Collector — SCM’s sister magazine
— that sale prices for first-generation RT/10s are up over 50% from a mere four years
ago, and I don’t expect we’ll see a decline anytime soon.
We’re currently seeing average prices for first gens
hovering a little north of $40k for the 1992 cars, and
slowly dropping by about $10k by the time we get to the
’94 cars. Keep in mind that fewer than 4,500 cars were
built over that three-year span, and fewer than 300 were
available in the first year. Although the median prices
over that span are fairly consistent, we’re likely to see
more dramatic spikes in sales of first-year cars as they
become available.
It’s not red
Unfortunately, our subject car is outfitted in argu-
ably the least Viper-like of the four colors available in
’94. However, Viper Bright Yellow was also the lowestoptioned
color offered, with well under 100 units produced,
so there is an upside to the downside.
The early RT/10s, like our subject car here, were
also delivered sans roof, side windows, exterior door
handles, and a/c in an effort to keep weight and production
costs to a minimum. In my opinion, they should be
kept that way. If ever a car wore a cheap toupee, it was
a Viper RT/10.
Get out and drive
Although the ’94s like our subject car are far and
away the most abundant of the first gens, they’re still a
fairly rare bird — barely 3,000 were produced that year.
Our car’s sale price was likely shifted northward due
to the super-low mileage — 431 original miles — but the
extra money spent only makes sense if this owner intends
to continue the preservation efforts, which seems
like torture to me.
If you’re looking for one to drive, a lightly broken-in
car with 20,000 or 30,000 more miles for $10,000 less is
a deal that will likely continue to appreciate on a similar
curve — without forcing you to miss out on all the fun.
All things considered, I think we can call this a good
deal all around. It may not be a first-year car or wearing
the preferred red or black, but it does have exceptionally
low mileage and was painted in the rarest color option.
The buyer also benefits from the peace of mind that is
often included with a purchase from a well-known collector,
although those warm-and-fuzzies don’t always
come free of charge.
Assuming the new owner intends to tuck it away out of
sight for a few years, we’re unlikely to see this one cross
the block for anywhere near this number in the future —
especially as more folks my age decide that we’ve been
dreaming long enough. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Leake Auction
Company)
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Race Car Profile
1975 Fiat-Abarth 124 Sport Rally Group 4 Spider
A special car that is both original and fully usable carries a serious premium
over any lesser examples
by Thor Thorson
Details
Years produced: 1972–75
Number produced: 1,000
Original list price: N/A
Current SCM Valuation: Median to date,
$84,004; high sale, $175,262 (subject
car)
Cost per hour to rally: $300
Chassis # location: Unknown
Engine # location: Unknown
Club: Sporting Fiats Club
More: www.sportingfiatsclub.com
Alternatives: 1965–73 Lancia Fulvia
Rallye, 1972–74 BMW 2002 tii,
1975–77 Ford Escort RS 1800
SCM Investment Grade: A
Comps
Chassis number: Ayyxyxyx
T
he Fiat 124 Abarth Rally was a high-performance
homologation special based on the 124 Sport
Spider. First introduced in 1966 at the Turin Show
and based on a shortened 124 saloon floor pan and
running gear, the attractive Pininfarina-styled Sport
Spider and its derivatives would prove an outstanding success
for Fiat, over 200,000 being sold before production
ended in 1982.
The Abarth Rally first became available in November
1972, having been seen previously in prototype form at
the Geneva Salon. Extensively revised with rallying in
mind, the Abarth Rally featured independent rear suspension
by McPherson struts, wider light-alloy wheels, flared
wheelarches, fiberglass body panels, a 5-speed gearbox,
limited-slip differential, an internal roll-over bar, rigid
hard top, competition seats and a revised dashboard.
The engine was a 1,756-cc twin-cam four producing
128 bhp in standard trim with 170 bhp available in full rallying
tune. Homologated initially in Group 2, the Abarthmodified
124 Spider served as Fiat’s frontline rally car
throughout 1973, achieving one World Championship victory.
Re-homologated into Group 3 for 1974, the Abarth
Rally picked up another World Championship win and
several top-three finishes, but its finest hour would come
in 1975 when, this time competing in Group 4, Maurizio
Verini won the European Rally Championship at the
wheel of the final, 16-valve version.
Representing the 124 Abarth Rally in its ultimate evolution,
the car offered here features the 16-valve cylinder
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head and Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection. The
original Italian libretto lists the Fiat Auto Spa Rally Team
as the first owner, and the second (from 1977) as Mr. Vanni
Tacchini. Tacchini campaigned chassis 0092696 with his
co-driver Gianti Simoni in the 1977 Rally di Sanremo and
the Rally della Lana.
The following year, Signore Tacchini got married, and
for the following 30-odd years the car was stored in an
air-conditioned garage. At some time, in his absence, the
garage door was replaced with a narrower one, which was
the reason the car was not moved until he decided to free
it in time for the 40th anniversary celebrations of his old
Scuderia Tre Gazzelle.
Tacchini asked Domenico Fasano (ex-Abarth Racing
Department) and Giovanni Baldi, another ex-Abarth
engineer, to carefully recommission the car. Needless to
say, the body did not need to be touched, as it had been
remarkably well preserved, possessing a beautiful patina
that could not be replicated. The Fiat was campaigned
again from 2009 onwards on numerous historic rallies in
Italy, among them the 4 Regioni, Lana Storico, Memorial
Gino Macaluso, Memorial Zonca and the Valpantena. Its
last outing was at the Revival Rally Valpantena in 2012.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 358, sold for $175,262,
including buyer’s premium, at
Bonhams’ auction in Paris, France, on February 4, 2016.
Okay, let’s start with the obvious: You can go out today
and buy a good Fiat 124 Spider for 10 grand, maybe 15
1975 Ford Escort RS 1800
Lot 32, s/n 1CBA84889
Condition 2
Sold for $126,995
Bonhams, Chichester, U.K., 3/21/15
SCM# 264455
1972 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Group 4
Lot 266, s/n 818540002267
Condition 3+
Sold for $116,443
Artcurial Auctions, Paris, FRA, 11/2/14
SCM# 256326
1974 Fiat 124 Abarth CSA
Lot 143, s/n 124CSA0077260
Condition 3+
Sold for $58,224
Artcurial, Paris, FRA, 11/11/12
SCM# 214336
Sports Car Market
Courtesy of RBonhams
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grand if you want a really nice one. For a little over 10 times that much,
you could have bought today’s subject car, and it’s not even very shiny.
There is obviously a story here, and it has to do with history, perfor-
mance and exclusivity. Even common-as-dirt cars can have very special
variants.
A good place to start to understand this is to look at what Fiat was
doing in the early 1970s. By this point, they were one of the largest car
companies in Europe, owned Lancia completely and owned 50% of
Ferrari.
Fiat concentrated on building for the bottom to middle of the market,
Lancia was the upper side of things, and of course, Ferrari handled the
ultimate performance market.
From a competition standpoint, Fiat divided up the responsibilities
to limit the amount of direct competition between their various entities.
Ferrari got World Championship sports cars and Formula One, and
Lancia handled the professional rallying circuit. Fiat itself stayed in the
game, but primarily sold rally cars to amateur competitors.
This is not to suggest that Fiat wasn’t serious about the rally cars it
built — only that its badge stayed with variations on production cars
while Lancia’s Stratos was conceived, designed and built strictly as a
championship-level competition rally racer that happened to be street
legal. (The Stratos was immensely successful, winning the World Rally
Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976.)
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Fiat’s 124 Sport Spider was introduced in 1966 on a shortened floor
pan of the 124 sedan. It had a Tom Tjaarda-designed body, with a shape
reminiscent of his Ferrari 275 GTS design, and a belt-driven, twin-cam
variation of the pushrod 124 engine (the first belt-driven cam drive in
production history), with an optional 5-speed transmission driving a
live-axle rear. As such, it proved well suited to amateur rally use through
the late 1960s.
Time and technology wait for no car, however, and by the early 1970s
it was obvious that the 124 Spider was going to have to be upgraded to
have any hope of staying competitive.
In 1972, Fiat introduced the Fiat-Abarth 124 Rally, technically named
the 124 CSA (C-Spider–Abarth) as a homologation special.
The most obvious improvements were an independent rear suspension,
disc brakes rather than drums on the back, fiberglass bonnet, boot
and hard top along with aluminum doors and deleted bumpers to reduce
weight — and an upgraded 1,800-cc engine.
The 5-speed was now standard, and the car came with a factory-
installed four-point rollover bar and wider alloy wheels. The fiberglass
body parts were painted flat black, so there was no mistaking it for an
ordinary 124 Spider.
Like most homologation specials, it was limited production (1,000
built vs. about 200,000 total production) and available by special order
only in Europe (it was not U.S.-legal) in only white, red or light blue.
The Rally Spider proved to be a very effective tool for the purpose, and
won the 1972 European Championship, but horsepower soon proved to
be a limitation.
Evolution into a screamer
Fortunately, FIA had relaxed the rules regarding engine-tuning
options, so Fiat was able to keep up. By 1975, the ultimate iteration of
the Sport Rally spider had evolved from the 2-valve, Weber-carbureted
128-hp engine of 1972 to the 4-valve, mechanically fuel-injected, roughly
170-hp screamer that is in our subject car.
I don’t know how many cars were built to this specification, but there
weren’t many; it was basically just the factory team cars that went this
far, as there was no claim to street usability. In 1975, Fiat won the
European Championship with a sister car (a Lancia Stratos won the
more-challenging World Championship), after which the 124 was retired
in favor of the newer Fiat 131.
The only collectible Fiat 124s
Of all the various Fiat 124 cars built, the Rally Spiders are the only
ones that are considered collectible. The old rule of “special then, special
now” applies, as these cars were important in their time and remain
distinctive, rare, fast — and an excellent weapon if you want to go play in
European classic car rallying. American classic rallies are basically just
tours — not competitive events — so a serious rally car would be wasted.
Of these cars, the most exotic, rare and important are the late factory
team cars like our subject.
On top of this is fortuitous history. The car rallied competitively, and
then it was put away in air-conditioned storage for 30 years before it was
carefully recommissioned and respectfully used.
As such, our subject car has the provenance and patina of a true survi-
vor. It is not a restored or reconstructed imagining of the way something
used to be. In my business, one of the basic mantras is “a car is only
original once,” and a car that is both original and fully usable carries a
serious premium over any lesser examples.
There is actually a great tradition of highly collectible racing vari-
ants of otherwise relatively ordinary cars. Austin Sebring Sprites, Mini
Cooper S cars with serious history and Porsche factory team 911s are
good examples.
Don’t think of this as a Fiat 124 Spider — think of it as a fire-breathing,
factory-special Italian rally car and you won’t be far wrong. It sold for a
fraction of the cost of a Lancia Stratos and isn’t out of line with any other
top-line rally cars that it would have raced against.
I would say fairly bought. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Bonhams.)
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Next Gen Profile
1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider Valeo
A factory-built Testarossa convertible created for Gianni Agnelli is a one-off
for the ages. Try to find another one
by Joseph T. Seminetta
Details
Year produced: 1986
Number produced: One
Original list price: This factory one-off was
never for public sale
Current SCM Valuation: This one-off car
has the same median and high sale
price, which is $1,322,980
Chassis # location: N/A
Engine # location: N/A
Club: Ferrari Club of America
More: www.ferrariclubofamerica.org
Alternatives: 2008 Ferrari SP1, 2009
Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta, 2012
Ferrari Superamerica 45
SCM Investment Grade: A
Comps
Chassis number: ZFFTA30B000062897
Engine number: F113A518
F
errari never developed the Testarossa into a spider
version for production. There were a handful of
wealthy collectors who, wanting to own a convertible
version of this sublime model, commissioned a
derivative from coachbuilders such as Richard Straman in
the United States.
The Ferrari Testarossa on offer is exceptionally
unique. It was built specially at Maranello for l’Avvocato
Gianni Agnelli, to mark the anniversary of his taking
over the multinational company Fiat.
According to Ferrari archives, the construction of
the body started on February 27, 1986, and was finished
and delivered on June 16, 1986. It was registered in
Turin with the personalized number plate TO 00000G.
The service book, in the name of I.F.I Spa (the financial
company owned by Gianni Agnelli) recorded the warranty
as starting on June 13, 1986.
Looking closely at this very special Testarossa, it is
clear that it has been very carefully designed. It was not
simply a case of crudely removing the roof and replacing
it with a hood and rear cover.
This totally unique spider presents the opportunity
to buy a one-off car designed by the factory for the most
famous Italian industrialist and businessman, Gianni
Agnelli.
SCM Analysis This car, Lot 116, sold for $1,355,532,
including buyer’s premium, at
Artcurial’s auction in Paris, FRA, on February 5, 2016.
If you were not there, it is too easy to make fun of the
1980s. While the music and fashion choices of the day
were certainly questionable, sports car design and per-
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formance made an epic comeback during this memorable
decade.
Ferrari and its customers have always coveted their
12-cylinder engines in both racing and street trim. Yet
Ferrari did not sell a 12-cylinder car in the United States
for over a decade. That would all change in 1984 with the
introduction of its new 12-cylinder supercar.
Enter the Testarossa
The Testarossa made its public debut in October 1984
at the Paris Auto Show. Prior to this, Ferrari dealers
from throughout the globe were invited to Maranello.
Rick Mancuso of Lake Forest Sportscars in Lake Bluff,
IL, recalls the emotion and significance of this event.
“We were excited to just meet Enzo in the flesh,”
Mancuso said. “We were bused to a walled-off courtyard
surrounding a lone covered car. When we saw the
Testarossa for the first time, applause, tears and wine
flowed. It was an automotive religious experience that I
am still reminded of whenever I see a Testarossa.”
The new supercar kept Maranello traditions only when
they did not hinder performance or aesthetics.
The first Testarossas still had knockoff wheels (although
made in lightweight magnesium) with the odd-sized and
dated Michelin TRX tire system.
However, this car was created in a modern wind tunnel
for minimal drag and maximum downforce. Pininfarina
— rather than Scaglietti — built the bodies. The engines
were fitted with high-compression, dry-sump engines
with 12 separate injectors. The resulting supercar was
the most outrageous and aggressive automotive design
since Lamborghini released the Countach.
1986 Ferrari Testarossa Straman
Lot 5074, s/n ZFFSA17A760065417
Condition 2+
Sold at $73,700
Barrett-Jackson, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/12/14
SCM# 232052
1988 Ferrari Testarossa (ex-Nigel Mansell)
Lot 350, s/n ZFFAA17C000079325
Condition 2
Sold at $153,258
Bonhams, Chichester, U.K., 6/27/14
SCM# 244706
1988 Ferrari Testarossa
Lot 153, s/n ZFFSA175000077206
Condition 2
Sold at $128,857
Silverstone, Birmingham, U.K., 3/28/15
SCM# 264703
Sports Car Market
Christian Martin, courtesy of Artcurial
Page 71
Gianni Agnelli’s one-off car
What do you buy the richest man in modern Italian history, who owns
half of your company and is rather particular about bespoke fashion
and flair?
In 1986, Ferrari constructed a beautiful one-off, custom-built spider
version of Ferrari’s new masterpiece for Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli.
The car was purposefully not painted in Ferrari red, but in silver,
denoting the scientific symbol AG and matching the monogram of its
special owner. The rear Ferrari logo was specially cast in real silver.
Agnelli reportedly had a leg injury, which made clutch operation dif-
ficult. Ferrari had an answer that may have kicked off a new generation
of transmissions.
The beginning of the end of manual gearboxes
Even in 1986, Ferrari may have questioned the future of the standard
manual transmission.
For this special car, Maranello employed French clutch special-
ist Valeo to provide an electro-mechanical actuated system that could
engage and disengage the clutch in only 0.02 seconds. Lancia used a
similar system in back-to-back World Rally Championships.
Despite its complexity, the street Valeo system has an excellent reputa-
tion for reliability. On the Testarossa spider, the driver has the choice
of changing gears manually or activating the Valeo electronic clutch
system. A Valeo system was later installed on production Mondials — but
without a clutch pedal. Several years later, Ferrari built a special F40
with a Valeo transmission for Agnelli.
Better looking than the coupe?
Style is always subjective, but cutting the top off of a subject’s head
rarely increases its beauty. This car may be the rare exception.
The spider is better looking than the coupe. The missing roof de-
emphasizes the “cheese grater” side panels. An added panel behind the
seats is noticeably lower than the front rake, creating the spider silhouette
— and distinguishing itself from the Targa tops of the plebeian 328s.
The electric top was not down when SCM’s man on the ground viewed
the lot at the Artcurial Auction preview, but photos show the horizontal
spinnaker-like assembly neatly fitted under a hinged cover behind the
front seats.
According to the September 1987 issue of Road and Track, “a very
small, body-colored hard top was fitted when the spider was tested by the
factory.” This, however, was not included in the auction sale.
It took the factory four months to complete production of this single
automobile. Cost and safety may have been the reasons Maranello never
produced a production spider. This created an opportunity for Straman
and Pininfarina to produce aftermarket conversions.
Low miles and nearly new
Approximately 23,000 km (14,291 miles) is on the clock. The car’s
second owner drove most of those miles.
While there was some chatter that the paint was not 100% original,
our on-the-ground SCM analyst conservatively rated the car a 1-. Mr.
Agnelli owned the car for just over four-and-a-half years, and it was
rumored that the Agnelli family sold the car at a poker game.
While there are obviously no direct comparative sales, it would not
have surprised me if this lot had sold for multiples of the final sale price.
What price would you pay for the rarest — and perhaps most beautiful
— Testarossa, custom-built for Italian royalty?
Sorry, sir, you missed the boat
Thirty-plus years have passed since the Testarossa’s unveiling. Those
who had Testarossa posters as teenagers are now buying the cars of their
dreams — just as generations before did with E-types, 356s and Daytonas.
Not long ago, you could have your choice of garden-variety Testarossa
coupes (of which they produced over 7,000 during their model run) for
under $70k.
Shoulda, coulda, woulda. At RM Sotheby’s February 3, 2016, Paris
auction, I reviewed Lot 105, a time-capsule 1989 Testarossa coupe that
sold for $210,610.
Of course, should you desire a Ferrari Testarossa Spider Valeo, you
will have to make a convincing offer to the new owner of the only one in
existence. ♦
(Introductory description courtesy of Artcurial.)
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Next Gen Profile
The Cumberford Perspective
It was good to be Gianni Agnelli, the modern-day King of Italy
By Robert Cumberford
I
t doesn’t matter who
became the third
owner of this magnificent
one-off Ferrari,
as she (or he) will never be
as rich as the first: Gianni
Agnelli, head of Fiat and
a man able to command
his own completely legal
personalized license plate
in a country that doesn’t
have such things; get his
own bespoke transmission
system from a major
industry supplier; and
who, as the late Umberto
Eco noted, never had to
answer his own telephone
because there were vast
corps of minions to do it
for him.
I always liked
Agnelli’s penchant for
wearing button-down
collars, but never actually
buttoning them because
he didn’t have to. He
was omnipotent. In Italy,
anyway.
So this car has to be
one of the most perfectly
and carefully built
Ferraris ever to exist. That
it looks pretty good and
doubtlessly goes very well
indeed is less important
than the history of whose
it was.
The clumsy styling of
the homemade-looking
flat rear deck and top
cover suggests that
Pininfarina’s best stylists
were busy at something
else when this transforma
tion was executed, but
it’s still a dramatic and
absolutely splendid,
little-used vehicle that
deserves to get out and
build up tens of thousands
more kilometers. But the
new owner won’t have
Agnelli’s benefit of being
immune to Italian speedlimit
laws. ♦
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ext Gen Profile
ext Gen Profile
The Cumberford Perspective
It was good to be Gianni Agnelli, the modern-day King of Italy
By Robert Cumberford
I
t doesn’t matter who
became the third
owner of this magnifi-
cent one-off Ferrari,
as she (or he) will never be
as rich as the first: Gianni
Agnelli, head of Fiat and
a man able to command
his own completely legal
personalized license plate
in a country that doesn’t
have such things; get his
own bespoke transmission
system from a major
industry supplier; and
who, as the late Umberto
Eco noted, never had to
answer his own telephone
because there were vast
corps of minions to do it
for him.
I always liked
Agnelli’s penchant for
wearing button-down
collars, but never actually
buttoning them because
he didn’t have to. He
was omnipotent. In Italy,
anyway.
So this car has to be
one of the most perfectly
and carefully built
Ferraris ever to exist. That
it looks pretty good and
doubtlessly goes very well
indeed is less important
than the history of whose
it was.
The clumsy styling of
the homemade-looking
flat rear deck and top
cover suggests that
Pininfarina’s best stylists
were busy at something
else when this transforma
tion was executed, but
it’s still a dramatic and
absolutely splendid,
little-used vehicle that
deserves to get out and
build up tens of thousands
more kilometers. But the
new owner won’t have
Agnelli’s benefit of being
immune to Italian speed-
limit laws. ♦
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4
4
5
6
FRONT 3/4 VIEW
1 The snowplow spoiler is
unobtrusive, and the long
front overhang is slimmed
visually by the elegant blue
band separating body color
from the black band.
2 Pop-up lamps are illegal
now for safety reasons. They
should have been outlawed
on aesthetic grounds far
earlier.
3 This is clearly the right
way to do a convertible
windshield frame: simple
and clean — and not bent to
fit a nonexistent coupe roof.
4 This sharp corner and the
nearly flat transverse section
is astonishingly inept. It may
have been a condition for
9
getting a cloth top to work
well, but is unfortunate.
5 This is no doubt the best
execution of the cheesegrater
side treatment on
various PF designs, but it’s
still not very gracious.
6 Ah, the five-spoke Ferrari
road wheel, a classic in its
own right.
REAR 3/4 VIEW
7 The rear bumper panel is
a classic itself: straightforward,
carrying out the side
profile of the body elegantly,
and emphasizing the width
of the rear required for the
wide engine.
8 The horizontal parallel
blade theme in this plain
rectangle comes off better
than the converging blades
in the side intakes.
9 No doubt a lot of heat
must escape, but the rear
deck looks more like a state
fair hot-dog grill than part
of a luxurious one-off exotic
sports car.
10 The permanent wind
wings are a near necessity
for cockpit comfort. They
were handled with great
discretion, so they are
unobtrusive.
11 Many of today’s cars have
body sills so convoluted
they resemble braided
snakes. This simple straight
section with its blue stripe is
refreshingly direct.
12 The body is beautifully
complete with the fender
sides rolling under for a
finished look. A belowbumper
slot frames the
exhaust pipes and allows
more heat to escape.
INTERIOR VIEW
(see previous page)
Simplicity, consistency
and understated good taste
combine to make this as
handsome a cockpit as
anyone could desire. In this
case, the leather-covered,
airbag-free steering wheel is
an unexpected improvement
on the classic wood-rim
solution. The gray carpet
beautifully complements
both the exterior paint and
the blue leather.
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7
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Sports Car Market
Page 76
Market Reports Overview
Big-Money Outliers Still Make Waves
Once-in-a-lifetime events buoy mellowing sales totals
By Tony Piff
Top 10 Sales
This Issue
(Land Auctions Only)
August and Arizona in
January, and combined
totals at the three Paris
sales in February dipped
3% to $97,485,949, from
$100,542,372 in 2015.
More than a third
O
1. 1957 Ferrari 335 S racer,
$35,930,639—Artcurial, FRA,
p. 87
2. 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder,
$3,053,263—RM Sotheby’s, FRA,
p. 108
3. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB coupe,
$2,319,642—Bonhams, FRA,
p. 133
4. 2004 Ferrari Enzo coupe,
$1,734,436—RM Sotheby’s, FRA,
p. 114
5. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series V
convertible, $1,650,279—Artcurial,
FRA, p. 82
6. 1997 Ferrari F50 coupe,
$1,396,125—RM Sotheby’s, FRA,
p. 114
7. 1975 Lamborghini Countach
LP400 Periscopio coupe,
$1,201,751—Artcurial, FRA, p. 90
8. 1989 Ferrari F40 coupe,
$1,145,967—RM Sotheby’s, FRA,
p. 114
9. 1995 Bugatti EB110 SS coupe,
$1,041,517—Artcurial, FRA, p. 90
10. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series
IV coupe, $683,006—Bonhams,
FRA, p. 128
Best Buys
1959 Abarth 2200 coupe,
$130,083—RM Sotheby’s, FRA,
p. 110
78
of those Paris dollars
went to a 1957 Ferrari
335 S, sold at Artcurial
for $35,930,639 (see
the profile on p. 60).
Artcurial sold 137 of
172 cars, and totals grew
16% to $62,449,921.
RM Sotheby’s Paris
totals declined 5% to
$20,959,244,
and
48
of 61 cars sold. A 1962
Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Aerodinamico coupe was
the high-sale car at $3,230,250.
At Bonhams’ Paris auction, a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB
coupe sold for $2,319,642 and was the top lot of the day.
Totals there declined 43% to $14,076,784, and 78 cars sold
out of 130.
In Hendon, U.K., Bonhams sold 68 of 87 lots for
$5,200,032 total. The big earner was a 1926 Bentley 3
Litre light tourer, sold at $425,811.
Stateside, Leake’s Oklahoma City sale grew an im-
pressive 85%, rocketing past last year’s record $6,763,295
total to $12,495,217 overall. A 2005 Ford GT coupe topped
the charts at $303,600.
A 1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V limousine was the
big sale at McCormick’s Palm Springs auction, selling
for $199,500. Sales totaled $6,759,310, off 10% from last
February.
Tony’s Market Moment: Part of gauging the health
of the market is comparing year-to-year totals at annual
auctions. Skewing the picture are big outliers — such as
the 1957 Ferrari 335 S that sold at Artcurial’s Paris sale
for $35,930,639.
Another kind of outlier occurs when an auction house
consigns a large, multi-car collection from an individual
seller — such as the 100-lot Tom Falbo Collection at
Leake’s Oklahoma City auction. Leake added a full day
to accommodate the collection, and the Falbo cars alone
totaled a reported $4.5m.
Sales Totals of Auctions in This Issue
Silverstone
November 14–15, 2015
Bonhams
December 10, 2015
Hendon, U.K.
February 3, 2016
Bonhams
February 4, 2016
Artcurial
Oklahoma City, OK
February 19–21, 2016
February 26–28, 2016
H&H
Derbyshire, U.K.
February 24, 2016
$0
Palm Springs, CA
McCormick’s
February 5, 2016
Leake
Paris, FRA
$12.5m
$6.8m
$690k
$15m
1: National concours standard/perfect
2: Very good, club concours, some small flaws
3: Average daily driver in decent condition
$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
Thanks to these outlier events, Artcurial and Leake
both achieved all-time record totals at their annual sales
in the face of a widespread market correction. ♦
$45m
$60m
Paris, FRA
RM Sotheby’s
Paris, FRA
Birmingham, U.K.
$6.4m
$5.2m
$21m
$14.1m
$62.4m
1957 Ferrari 335 S racer, sold for $35,930,639 at Artcurial’s Paris auction
verall
sales
were down
15% at
Monterey in
1973 Citroën SM coupe, $25,370—
Artcurial, FRA, p. 84
1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible,
$24,675—McCormick’s, CA,
p. 138
1972 Land Rover Series III 88-inch
Safari wagon, $9,348—H&H
Auctions, U.K., p. 150
1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL coupe,
$4,950—Leake, OK, p. 120
Sports Car Market
Page 78
Artcurial Paris, FRA
Artcurial — Paris 2016
The market for entry-level collectible cars is alive and well here, as the Ferrari
412 brought $100,146 and John Cooper’s 1998 Mini sold for $80,117
Company
Artcurial
Date
February 5–6, 2016
Location
Paris, FRA
Auctioneer
Hervé Poulain
Automotive lots sold/offered
137/172
Sales rate
80%
Sales total
$62,449,921
High sale
1957 Ferrari 335 S, sold at
$35,930,639
Last of the body-on-frame construction and Enzo-era brutal V12s — 1989 Ferrari 412 coupe, sold at $100,146
Buyer’s premium
16% on the first $1,008,180,
12% thereafter, included in
sold prices ($1.00 = €0.89)
Report by Pierre Hedary
Photos by Elaine Spiller
Market opinions in italics
A
rtcurial’s Rétromobile sale
was packed with blue-chip
collectibles and affordable,
entry-level sports cars as it is
every year. The event was just as crowde
as last year. The primary difference this y
however, was bidding was much more cons
vative.
The highlight of the sale, and obvious e
ception to any conservative thought, was the
$36m Pierre Bardinon Ferrari 335 S, complete
with Mille Miglia provenance and no serious accident
history. The car had never been offered for sale publicly,
which only added to its allure. Other Enzo-era Ferraris
did not do so well, with the 250 GT SWB climbing to a
no-sale of $7.8m, and the Daytona Spyder conversion just topping $600k.
The market for entry-level collectible cars is alive and well here, as
Paris, FRA
the best sales were in the $100k-and-less bracket. The Ferrari 412 sold for
$100,146, while John Cooper’s 1998 Mini sold for an over-the-top $80,117.
Some of these cars carried healthy reserves, meaning that bidders know
what they are worth and are willing to pay for it.
The André Trigano Citroën Collection was undoubtedly a huge attraction
of this auction. Trigano made his fortune with camping goods, and
loved the Citroën marque with all his heart. Although it was no Baillon
Collection, the bidders dug deep into their pocketbooks for the French automobiles,
with a 1935 Traction 7C coupe (the earliest and rarest Traction variant)
selling for $120,175. The only Citroën here not from the Trigano Collection was a 2CV
Sahara. It was always going to sell for big money,
and it certainly did at $193,649.
Since the Baillon sale last year was an anomaly,
Sales Totals
it is even more surprising that this auction beat
last year by 16%. Including the Citroëns, $62.4m
was spent this year, as opposed to $53.7m last
year. The fact that this sale eclipsed the Baillon
sale was simply stunning, but the total was helped
immensely by the Citroën collection and Ferrari
335 S. Of the 172 lots offered, 137 were sold — an
80% sales rate.
The best part of Artcurial’s Rétromobile auc-
Top seller — 1957 Ferrari 335 S racer, sold at $35,930,639
80
tion, crème de la crème if you will, is the café
next to it that sells tartes aux framboises and flan.
I’ll go every year just for that. My hat goes off to
them for this alone. ♦
$60m
$50m
$40m
$30m
$20m
$10m
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Artcurial Paris, FRA
ENGLISH
#157-1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4
Series V convertible. S/N DB4C1100L.
Eng. # 370 1141. Dark blue
metallic/tan canvas/White Gold leather. Odo:
57,286 km. Highly sought-after DB4 convertible,
in a non-original color. Chrome around
windows and top aged. Windshield seal cut at
the front left corner to fit. Interior very fresh
and unused. Recent money spent on it at
TOP 10
No. 5
Suspension so dirty, it looks as if used on a
farm. All important parts present, so after a
few thousand euros it will be ready to use,
family of the original owner. Cond: 4-. SOLD
AT $22,700. Artcurial sold another one of
these in 2014 for three times this much (SCM#
238946). It was in better condition, but still
needed some work to be better (I can’t say
“usable” because that is a whole other topic
of debate). While it sold fairly, it might have
done better at a sale of historical artifacts.
#184-1949 GEORGES IRAT CABRIO-
Works service, so we can assume it is mechanically
together. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT
$1,650,279. The amount of interest this example
generated on the floor gave it away as a
hot car. While it looked very straight, I was
almost certain someone had gotten impulsive
with their color choice. This might have given
the impression it would be slightly cheaper
than normal. However, DB4s continue to do
well, and the Works service sticker may have
added some value.
FRENCH
#183-1920 BUGATTI TYPE 13 roadster.
S/N 981. Eng. # 538. Black/black leather.
RHD. Certainly well used, with appropriate
stickers and plaques. Frame chopped short.
Paint was done to serve a purpose. Unrestored
cosmetic bits add to the appeal. Purposeful,
like a tractor or a lorry. No odo. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $400,512. If you couldn’t afford the
Bugatti with the missing coachwork from last
year’s collection, this bitsa might just work.
plush seats, attractive dash. Convertible top
also nice. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $93,469. Proof
that some Citroëns are becoming quite valuable.
Like the majority of cars in the Citroën
sale, it was honest and looked loved and enjoyed.
Throw in the fact it is extremely rare,
and you have a winner. Sold right in the middle
of the estimate range, for a fair price, considering
its rarity.
This one attracted a good amount of attention,
simply because it appeared finished and ready
to use. There is an obvious market sweet spot
for cars that are worn in and usable. Previously
seen at Gooding’s Pebble Beach sale in
2012 for $379,500 (SCM# 209449) and RM’s
2014 London sale, not selling at $458,277
(SCM# 245368). Instead of being freshly restored,
this was ready to go racing, which is
why it sold easily for fair money.
#182-1927 AMILCAR CGSS biplace
roadster. S/N 18481. Eng. # 41350. Red/black
vinyl. RHD. Odo: 48,559 km. No reserve.
Let’s compare this to the offering from last
year’s Baillon sale: This one will almost certainly
run and drive, although the paint is agricultural
quality. Interior appears sanitary.
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#178-1941 PIERRE FAURE TYPE PFA
electric microcar. S/N 7858. Blue & white/
gray cloth. Rare electric microcar from a dark
time in French history. Wooden body, shows
long-term storage effects. Still solid and restorable.
Battery is missing, with other allimportant
pieces present. Stored since original
owner passed away decades ago. From the
unlike the car from last year’s collection.
Cond: 3. SOLD AT $50,741. Further proof
that being tied to an important collection can
add to a car’s value. The Baillon CGSS was
basically a shell with rusty frame and engine.
This was a nearly usable example. The CGSS
is an Artcurial staple, so—apart from the Baillon
car—these show up now and then in this
condition for this kind of money.
#310-1939 CITROËN TRACTION
AVANT 11BL cabriolet. S/N 437937. Ivory/
red vinyl. Odo: 4,204 km. Few paint chips
around doors, indicating that this is an older
restoration. Paint looks thick. One large blemish
on passenger’s door. Panel fit as you’d
expect for a coachbuilt car from the ’30s.
Chrome in decent shape for age; most of it
still shines pretty well. Interior nice, with
LET. S/N N/A. White/mauve Naugahyde/tan
vinyl. Odo: 1,796 km. Almost certainly restored
many years ago, with floppy stitching
on seats, so-so paintwork and, due to the postwar
raw-material shortage, little chrome to
worry about. Pleasantly designed and certainly
attractive. Radiator fins rotten and steering/
suspension equipment looks like it was never
lubricated. Car seems to have sat for a long
time and needs to be sorted mechanically.
Mounted on a Simca Eight chassis on the orig-
inal Irat shell. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $64,093.
The last-ditch effort from a dying manufacturer.
One of the lesser-discussed markets in
SCM (because it doesn’t really exist in the
U.S.) is the one for orphaned post-war French
marques, of which this particular sale had
more of than normal. Many of them were totally
forgotten over time, despite the fact they
were innovative vehicles (the upside-down tub
design of the Irat, for example). They perished
simply because France was too poor to allocate
capital and resources towards them, and
now we only have a few desperate examples
left.
#129-1951 SALMSON G72 coupe. S/N
72437. Eng. # 2217. Burgundy metallic/brown
leather. RHD. Odo: 35,636 km. Non-original
color does not show off car’s lines very well.
Chips and swirl marks in paint. Chrome is
cloudy, with some pitting. Nice panel fit, but
hood is wavy. Cracked right quarter window.
Wheels freshly refinished. Veneer looks great.
However, the whole car gives the impression
it still needs some sorting. Cond: 3. SOLD AT
$206,968. Salmson, Rosengart, La Licorne—
do these sound familiar to you? Unless you’re
a nerd for French cars, I’m sure they don’t.
These were just a few of the marques not protected
by the Pons Plan (French post-war industry
restructuring), thus seeing one today is
a big deal. Salmson, in this case, was punished
for having a 2.3-liter twin-cam four. If only
they had lied to the government inspectors,
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they might have evaded the punitive luxurycar
tax. But it was not so, and now when these
rare cars come to market, we are forced to pay
too much for them, as was the case here.
#130-1952 DELAHAYE 235 coupe. S/N
818040. Eng. # 7008. White & blue metallic/
tan leather. RHD. Odo: 65,262 km. Dainty
Delahaye with dirty, but presentable, paint.
White too creamy and too much metalflake in
blue roof. Glorious old leather and beautiful
veneer look better than exterior. Pitted chrome
cloudy. Recent tags and seat belts indicate
regular use. Suspension shows very little attention,
and differential leaks. Cond: 3-.
SOLD AT $333,820. For such a big car, it
looks a bit cramped inside, with seating for six
small, malnourished children. Its exterior proportions
are a bit odd as well, because no
matter which way it was photographed, it still
looked awkward. However, it seemed ready to
use, and perhaps that’s what helped it to its
bottom estimate. Still a little spendy, but I have
a feeling it will be much cheaper at the end of
the day than one of the Baillon 235s sold last
year.
#133-1954 FACEL VEGA PROTOTYPE
V coupe. S/N FV540002. Black/black leather.
Odo: 44,637 km. Unusual prototype with aged
paint that is starting to lift. Also crazing and
micro scratches. Chrome cloudy but complete,
with some unique pieces. Healthy veneer and
leather. Chrome wheels starting to pit. Looks
complete and usable. Much nicer than prototypes
from some other manufacturers. Cond:
3. SOLD AT $560,817. I had a hunch this
engine bays suggests that this might have been
a running car at some point. Was the dirt
added to give it a more dilapidated appearance?
Cond: 4. SOLD AT $193,615. There’s
nothing like an auction ending with a rare,
weird car for an over-the-top sale, and yet
Artcurial, despite the many no-sales of expensive
blue-chip cars, managed to pull it off. The
original estimate parameters were probably
undervalued, so I am not surprised it sold for
this much.
#320-1973 CITROËN SM coupe.
S/N SC3061. Metallic gold/black
leather. Odo: 50,468 km. The most
desirable example of SM, with a 5-speed and
in good, original condition. Some corrosion at
lip of back window. Spots in paint on hood.
Attractive black roof looks good, with swirl
marks only. Chrome in good, original condition.
Nothing to fault in the engine bay, which
BEST
BUY
SOLD AT $42,729. Another car that you
would only see in the hands of an eccentric
Citroën collector. No one makes cars with
character like Citroën, and while the Visa was
thought of as a cheap alternative to the Peugeot
206, this is proof that the company still
had some identity left after it was nationalized.
Well bought.
looks kept up. Seats are in excellent shape;
same with original wood. Cond: 3. SOLD AT
$25,370. No idea why estimate was so low;
looks like a bargain at this price. Even at
$25k, this was still a good deal if it hasn’t
been neglected. The SM is a fantastic car, and
this could easily sell for another $15k, so very
well bought. Plenty of room in the price to fix
the corroded back hatch.
Facel would sell for big money. Not just because
this was France, and this was a unique
French car, but because it was a blatant slap
in the face to the luxury tax—the beginning of
Jean Daninos’ counter-cultural statement to
the regime of modesty imposed on the French
at the time. Something about the whole package
was gloriously defiant in 1954, making it
right, valuable and perfect today.
#348-1961 CITROËN 2CV Sahara se-
dan. S/N 76. Eng. # 197. Gray/gray canvas/
gray cloth. Odo: 11,367 km. Surface rust all
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#307-1980 CITROËN MEHARI utility.
S/N 00CE0445. Beige/beige & brown cloth/
black vinyl. Odo: 1,743 km. Highly original.
Intermittent spotting on plastic body, probably
some rust on the wiper blade. Cond: 2. SOLD
AT $69,434. What on earth is this and why is
it so valuable? I’ve never seen anything like it.
The BX 4TC was Citroën’s stab at Group B
rallying, but it was only entered three times
before the series was canceled. Every 4TC
made was recalled by Citroën. Those that returned
were destroyed, with only a dozen or so
still in existence. There is certainly more to be
made here if the new owner unloads it.
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#322-1986 CITROËN BX 4TC 4-dr
hatchback. S/N XL3002. Eng. # 00202.
White/black & gray cloth. Odo: 45,742 km.
Good original paint and graphics. Body kit
also in excellent condition. Panel fit suggests it
has lived a charmed life. Interior like new,
with only aftermarket radio installed. Seats
show virtually no use, and all of the plastic
instrumentation is fine. Unusual in that it only
has one wiper, mostly for the driver, with
over the top. Original paint, torn canvas top.
Complete, probably pulled out of a cave in
North Africa (truthfully, it was a French car its
whole life). However, the appearance of the
from a chemical issue. Otherwise like new
with decent panel fit, good plastic paneling
and good interior. A very good example of a
vehicle that was often used to its end. Cond:
2+. SOLD AT $56,082. The Artcurial Citroën
sale helped to bolster spirits, with vehicles like
this lowly Mehari selling for above and beyond
top money. The market for unusual
French vehicles is always strong here.
#323-1984 CITROËN VISA 1000 Pistes
4-dr hatchback. S/N VF7VDVR0000V
R9873. White/black cloth. Odo: 2,516 km.
Excellent paint and panel fit, with perfect
graphics. Ice-tray-quality exterior plastic all in
great condition. Interior retains its charm, evidence
that the mileage is correct and that it
was probably put away when new. Cond: 2+.
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These cars are now 25 years old and legal
to import to the U.S. for the first time
by Chad Tyson
1991–92 Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Evoluzione
Artcurial Paris, FRA
GERMAN
#176-1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300B
Cabriolet D. S/N 5500515. Eng. # 5500537.
White/black canvas/red leather. Odo: 66,013
miles. Very nice 300 4-door cabriolet, exactly
how I like them. Leather original and just
starting to split. Older repaint, nice veneers
and chrome showing 20 years of age. U.S.market
car. Engine not available for inspection,
but the M186 is a robust power unit, and
miles. Well-preserved 3.5 cabriolet, with almost
all options. Macassar ebony veneer, original
black leather, fitted with retractable seat belts.
Paint probably older, but still nice. Burgundy
on black—an unusual combination. Little to
fault elsewhere, except no one has lubricated
the suspension recently. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT
$387,231. The market for original 3.5s has
stabilized here. If you are trying to sell one of
these with newer seat covers, a color change, a
sloppy engine bay or a modern radio, forget
about it. The $300k-plus market belongs to
original, well-preserved cars, even if they have
some extra mileage. If that doesn’t convince
you, you’ll know the difference when you drive
one. Market-correct.
#206-1973 PORSCHE 911 Carrera 2.7
Pros: Turbocharged, 196-hp, 2.0-L I4, AWD. Final
homologation Deltas for Lancia Rally Team.
Impressive rally history. Pedal-to-the-metal performance
in a usable 5-door package.
Cons: Expensive to maintain; best to use a specialist.
Electrical gremlins can plague car. Rust problems
can cripple car.
Price range: $35k–$50k, more for actual rally cars,
plus import costs
1984–91 Škoda Rapid
the Adenauer is built like a truck, so I’m sure
it is solid, if a little unattended to. Cond: 3.
SOLD AT $200,292. While it won’t scare you
with lightning-fast acceleration, here is a classic
you can use with no anxiety. Sold for a fair
price. Hopefully the new owner is excited
about it.
#101-1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL
convertible. S/N 12104210020902. Light
ivory/black canvas/red vinyl. Odo: 62,593 km.
Typical under-maintained 190SL. Old paint
was not well applied. Interior is original, seats
are cracking but appealing. Solex carburetors
replaced with Weber units. Otherwise very
crusty and dirty. Mechanically does not look
very inviting, thanks to obvious signs of ne-
Pros: Changed the notion that Škoda only built terrible
cars. Rear engine, RWD. Rare now. You’ll
have the only one in a 1,000-mile radius.
Cons: Good luck finding one. 54 to 62 horsepower,
depending on specific model. Practically no following
in U.S., which means parts availability is a
concern.
Price range: $5k–$7k, plus import costs
1990–92 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo
glect. Cond: 4+. SOLD AT $100,146. I’ll get
right to the point—if you own a 190SL and are
hoping to see big money for a mediocre car,
take it to France. Also, if you own one of these
cars and your mechanic installed Weber carbs
(or the equivalent Mikuni), fire him and find
someone who actually knows what they are
doing, especially if they insist the 44PHHs
can’t be made to work properly.
Pros: Poor man’s Peugeot 205. 133 horses for
2,000-pound hot hatch. Decent aftermarket parts
support.
Cons: Vague steering until torque steer takes over.
Once-upon-a-time car-thief magnet. Most have been
thrashed. Rust-prone.
Price range: $10k–$13k, plus import costs ♦
#177-1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE
3.5 cabriolet. S/N 11102712000810. Burgundy/
black canvas/black leather. Odo: 36,080
with no areas to fault. Cond: 1-. NOT SOLD
AT $560,000. This was bid within $100k of
the low estimate, but it wasn’t enough. With a
typical RS selling for $700k or more, the consignor
was right to take this home. Hopefully
it will get some use in the near future, because
the real tragedy is letting a car this exciting
sit.
#142-1988 PORSCHE 959 coupe. S/N
WP0ZZZ95ZJS900032. White/gray leather.
Odo: 15,983 km. Basically a new car in all
aspects. Some scuffing where license plate
attaches to front bumper. Black exterior trim
starting to bleed just a little. Driver’s seat and
passenger’s seat look unused. Engine clean
RS Touring coupe. S/N 911360440. Eng. #
6630430. Tangerine/black vinyl. Odo: 71,980
km. Extremely clean 2.7 RS, with nice paint
and gaps. Tidy engine bay that shows use but
not abuse. Everything correct down to hose
clamps and plug wires, with all metal parts
free of oil. Interior is as you would expect,
and with all factory finishes. Cond: 1. NOT
SOLD AT $952,000. While the Porsche market
is indeed alive and well, let’s not forget
how hard it is to sell a million-dollar car at
auction. At this level, if you have a 50% sales
rate, you’re doing extremely well. This year,
most buyers were here for French cars, and
when you’re auctioning off a hoard of
Citroëns, there’s a chance that fewer Porsche
buyers will show up, as was the case here.
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#205-1995 PORSCHE 911 RS coupe. S/N
WP0ZZZ99ZTS390154. Yellow/black leather.
Odo: 88,438 km. Very well-kept, Europeanspecification
RS. Seats show light wear, with a
little bit of dirt on the carpets. Otherwise almost
showroom-new. Does not look like it has
ever been re-painted, other than the bumper
de Corse or pulled from the bottom of a lake.
Seller should be happy, but somehow the atmosphere
in the room had the crowd anticipating
a bit more.
covers mentioned in the catalog. Engine bay
extremely clean, no leaks underneath car,
wheels also perfect. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT
$327,143. The RS will always sell, and this
car looked loved and conserved. Why pay $1m
for a Miura or a pre-war Bentley when you
can have one of the best Porsches ever designed
for one-third of the price?
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#187-1929 ALFA ROMEO 6C 1750 Super
Sport roadster. S/N 0312905. Eng. # 0312905.
Red/black canvas/brown leather. RHD. Odo:
14,193 km. Slightly tatty, but desirable Alfa.
Paint an older application, with many chips on
fenders. Fabric touring body generally in good
shape, but original body supplied by Carlton in
England. Dents in metal surfaces. All chrome
trim functional but certainly tired. Interior appears
well worn, with no rips or tears and very
old seat coverings. Hard to tell how much of
#170-1957 FERRARI 335 S racer.
S/N 0674. Eng. # 0674. Red/black
leather. Ex-Pierre Bardinon, being sold
by his estate. Clean car treated to a full restoration
in the ’90s, with impeccable provenance.
Used with some regularity. History
suggests it was never crashed beyond recognition,
and was in Bardinon’s care since the
early ’70s. Stated to be his favorite, and it
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shows. No odometer or speedometer present.
Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $35,930,639. We didn’t
know how this was going to go, as it crept up
to the reserve in €100k ($112k) increments for
about 10 minutes. However, the bottom estimate
eventually arrived after some intense
negotiation, reassuring everyone that the market
for rare, no-stories Ferraris is not going to
change dramatically anytime soon. (See profile,
p. 60.)
#215-1958 FIAT-ABARTH 750 GT Za-
this car is original, but if it did have a restoration
it was over three decades ago. Cond: 3-.
NOT SOLD AT $1,411,200. Despite the fact it
came with a supercharged motor, had been in a
long-term collection and was reasonably preserved,
it didn’t hit its reserve. Most likely due
to the rebody at some point, as well as the fact
it has spotty history from 1934 to 1986, so it
was unclear about how real a 6C it was.
#165-1956 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA
Sprint coupe. S/N AR149301583. Red/black
vinyl. Odo: 70,580 km. Mostly there, and in
need of some loving hands, with the first and
second paint jobs peeling off. All chrome present
but heavily pitted, glass undamaged. Rear
lenses either missing or broken. No issues
with panel fit. Interior complete and musty, so
there’s hope. A solid basis for restoration.
Cond: 4. SOLD AT $50,741. While it still sold
over its estimate, this was a reasonable purchase,
since it was not blown up on the Tour
May 2016
gato coupe. S/N 462534. Orange/black vinyl.
Odo: 55,094 km. Fresh from long-term storage,
although I am starting to wonder if they
are taking restored cars and then subjecting
them to the elements to make them look barnfresh.
Almost too perfect, no serious aluminum
corrosion, but paint peeling off all
surfaces, revealing straight panels. No serious
body damage. Engine obviously sitting a long
time, but with all important components present.
Seats and dash in good order, as is all
glass. Cond: 4. SOLD AT $60,088. Artcurial
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has done a stellar job of selling fun cars for
under $75k. Examples like this Fiat clearly
indicate that the market for affordable, unrestored
cars in said price bracket is thriving.
An easy restoration, if you ask me. Well
bought.
#158-1960 LANCIA FLAMINIA Sport
Zagato coupe. S/N 824032067. Eng. # 823005063.
Light blue metallic/dark red leather.
Very dirty Flaminia, covered in chalky white
powder. Trim oxidized and aluminum body is
starting to corrode. Interior salvageable, but
seat covers may not last with use. Mostly
complete minus driver’s side mirror. Driver’s
door will not shut, hood does not fit well but
trunk does. Obviously parked for a long time.
Cond: 4-. NOT SOLD AT $196,000. The consignor
had high expectations, but the bidders
seem to know that even the Zagato Flaminia
doesn’t pencil at the $250k level when a $300k
restoration is needed. Proof that good judgment
is still present in the collector car world.
#136-1960 MASERATI 3500 GT Spyder.
S/N AM101879. Eng. # 101879. Gray/gray
hard top/red leather. Odo: 7,318 km. Without
knowing if extra dust has been added, I can
say that this car was put away and left for
dead. Exterior mostly complete, with some
rust starting in the wheelarches. Paint on hard
top better than rest of car. Interior suffering
from weather exposure; windshield is missing.
Engine overhaul completed in the past decade.
One of 30 Coda Troncas. Cond: 2-. NOT
SOLD AT $560,000. The original owner of
this car apparently ran it into the ground, replacing
the original motor with a 1300 Giulietta
motor when it blew up. An original-type
engine was eventually found in 2002. Since
then, this one has been raced enthusiastically.
Estimate on this one was a little too strong.
When consignors reach too high, this is the
result.
#138-1963 FERRARI 250 GT SWB
coupe. S/N 4065. Eng. # 4065. Blue/black
leather. Odo: 20,114 km. Very sanitary restoration
of 250 GT short-wheelbase berlinetta.
Chrome polished heavily, small swirl marks in
paint. Appears it gets driven from time to time.
Interior probably newer than exterior work,
and looks very fresh. Underneath, everything
is really clean—too clean. Cond: 1-. NOT
SOLD AT $8,736,000. I bet you if this was a
Maserati brothers’ legacy, in the form or an
excellent small sports car. That said, in time,
this might prove to be an astute purchase.
#124-1965 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
Sprint GTA coupe. S/N AR613311. Eng. #
AR00502A19211. Red/black vinyl. Odo:
8,640 km. Sprint GTA with rough past. Used
and showing signs of accident on front left
fender. Trunk fit also suggests older accidents.
Paint scratched, peeling and crazing everywhere.
Interior shows deterioration where
you’d expect. Exudes an image of toughness
that you would not normally expect from an
Alfa of this period. Said to be fully opera-
Complete under hood, but not run in ages.
Cond: 4-. SOLD AT $614,228. The uninitiated
would be shocked at the price for a car in
this condition, but after it is restored, we probably
have an $850k car. With the climbing cost
of restorations, let’s hope the new owner isn’t
holding his breath waiting for the 3500 Spyder
to join the million-dollar club. With price
paid, and a restoration thrown in at $200k,
this looks like a fair deal.
#194-1962 ALFA ROMEO SZ-2 coupe.
S/N AR1012600183. Eng. # 120000187.
White & red/black vinyl. Odo: 14,580 km.
Well-loved, clean SZ. Body extremely
straight, with some paint cracking on passenger’s
door. Otherwise all trim in decent condition
and paint presentable for a car that almost
certainly gets used. Panel fit so-so, especially
on the right door. Engine bay extremely
clean—probably the most impressive part of
this whole car. Although some of the plastic
breather system hoses seem to be seeping oil.
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nasty, dirty, well-used car, it would have sold
for around nine million. At this level, one of
these cars needs to have some kind of welladvertised
provenance, or it needs to be dripping
with history and patina. This example
was so clean that it was just plain boring.
High bid was light, but a car at this level
needs to be something more than rare and
over-restored to bring big money.
#121-1963 OSCA 1600 GT cabriolet. S/N
00119. Dark red/black canvas/black vinyl.
Odo: 37,795 km. Paint presentable from 10
feet, but full of swirl marks, chips and fisheyes.
Original dash nice, seats are in great
condition, with no vinyl damage. Definitely a
driver-level car. Motorola radio, from the
same collection as the Alfa 1600 Junior Zagato
(Lot 120). Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $226,997. For
those of you who think the Maserati story
ended when the company was sold off, there is
another chapter. The OSCA represents a certain
purity that is only found in small things—
tiny bodies and tiny engines, for example. The
1600 provided a fitting conclusion to the
tional. Cond: 4. SOLD AT $494,053. A stunning
result for this very tatty GTA. When it
sold here two years ago for $203,871 (SCM#
238975), it didn’t run or drive. Now with some
mechanical sorting, but no improvements in
the looks department, it sold for nearly 2.5
times that amount. What gives? And why did
the previous owner, who supposedly loved it so
much, sell it so soon? I speculate that it was
sold because you can’t enjoy a car in this condition
without it deteriorating further. The
extra money was a nice bonus. Well sold.
#122-1965 ASA 1000 GT coupe. S/N
01238. Eng. # 173/223. Venetian Blue/blue
vinyl. Odo: 35,513 km. Very clean example of
the baby Ferrari, and certainly a car we all
need to learn more about. Minor swirl marks
in newer repaint. Seats slightly baggy, but interior
in good original condition otherwise.
Gaps all per factory. Looks extremely well
cared for. Fragile one-liter, twin-cam four
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Bonhams Hendon, U.K.
Bonhams — Hendon 2015
A 21-window VW camper, priced at $129,332, looked fabulous in front of
the highly polished P-51D Mustang
Company
Bonhams
Date
December 10, 2015
Location
Hendon, U.K.
Auctioneer
Malcolm Barber
Automotive lots sold/offered
68/87
Sales rate
78%
Sales total
$5,200,032
High sale
1926 Bentley 3 Litre, sold at
$425,811
Buyer’s premium
15% on the first $75,625,
12% thereafter, included in
sold prices ($1 = £0.66)
With all the toys and trinkets — 1964 Volkswagen Transporter Deluxe 21-window Camper microbus, sold at $129,332
Report and photos by Paul Hardiman
Market opinions in italics
sale room hidden behind the bomber hall, the bidding
took place in the “Milestones of Flight” hangar
under a fabulous collection of (mostly) warplanes of
all ages, several of them strung from the ceiling.
Given that this sale took place in the weeks leading
B
onhams returned to Hendon for its last
sale of 2015 — the RAF Museum sale has
traditionally occupied the last weekend in
April. In a welcome relief from a dreary
Hendon, U.K.
up to the U.K.’s decision to bomb Syria, it was pretty surreal to watch proceedings
at the museum of Britain’s air force taking place under the wings of a
Eurofighter suspended as if in flight — a machine, after all, that can rain untold
destruction from the skies.
Back in our own little world, given that Bonhams concentrates its big
bangers at its New Bond Street premises in central London these days,
and no longer conducts business at outposts in Oxford or Harrogate,
Hendon counts as a regional sale, with most cars on offer under $150k.
High sale was a nicely original Bentley 3 Litre Light tourer fetching
very decent money. A 512 BBi ran the Bentley close, a rough 308 GTB
Vetroresina with seized water pump and no papers did the expected $154,744, and a
21-window VW camper, correctly priced at $129,332, looked fabulous in front of the
highly polished P-51D Mustang on turntable display.
More of the collection of the late Gordon Willey was dispersed here, mostly previ-
ously restored and hardly used Derby Bentleys. The best of them, a pristine 1939 4¼
Litre drophead by HJ Mulliner, fetched $383,457.
On to more modern fare, a 1995 MG RV8 — rare to market — was spot-on at
$17,395. A ’93 Alfa SZ with lowish miles looked like a cracking value at $43,489, less
than half the price of the 349-km car we profiled recently (January 2016, Etceterini
Profile, p. 62).
And two restoration projects did well. An HRG that had been built for the 1938 Le
1926 Bentley 3 Litre Light tourer, sold at $425,811
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Mans 24 Hours but never took part, now missing its original bodywork and engine,
was taken on for more than $100k. A distressed 1962 Facel Vega Facel II, which turned
out to be the former HWM demonstrator and Autocar road-test car, fetched $86,977 —
luckily with lots of spares included. ♦
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#380-1913 MORRIS OXFORD 8.9-hp
Bullnose tourer. S/N 343. Red/black leather.
RHD. Very early Bullnose with tube radiator.
Excellent condition, with lovely paint and
brass, although radiator shell slightly dinged.
black leather. RHD. Odo: 8,660 miles. Straight
body with fairly recent leather. Post-1924, so
four-wheel brakes, but still magneto and center
throttle. Motor in used condition. Lightly
dinged radiator shell, but nice plating. Generally
unmolested, although now wears flashing
indicators incorporated into the sidelights.
Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $425,811. In the U.S.
1971–88. This went massively—£80k
($121k)—over the mid estimate and I’m not
sure why, although those figures for once
looked conservative. Good history, with originality,
plus few owners helped here.
#347-1927 HUMBER 9/20HP tourer. S/N
4708. Green/brown leather. RHD. Odo: 55,630
miles. Good overall appearance, slightly microblistered
older paint, nice brass to radiator
shell, buttoned leather now well settled in.
With some spares. Dynamo noted to not be
Period acetylene and oil lighting sets. No
speedo, so no odo. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT
$50,447. Last offered, but not sold, at $16,300
by Sotheby’s in May 1992 (SCM# 17485), below
the $20k–$22k estimate. This time sold
over the high end of the estimate range.
#364-1923 MORRIS COWLEY 11.9-hp
tourer. S/N R33558. Green/khaki canvas/
green vinyl. RHD. Odo: 6,485 miles. 1923built
car restored in the ’60s using chassis
from a 1924 car, 37229, hence R prefix on
chassis number indicating replacement. Older
paint, nice nickel radiator shell. Full weather
like a great value—a lot of Royce for the
money at not much more than a 25hp.
#338-1934 SS1 2½-LITER coupe. S/N
248788. Black/brown leather. RHD. Straight
and shiny restoration less than 100 miles ago,
which included a new body frame and some
panels. Newish brown leather in splendid sun-
burst Deco pattern. Locked, so couldn’t read
odo. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $120,861. Sold over
high end of estimate range, but I’d say cost of
restoration comfortably takes care of that. A
fair price.
#302-1935 BENTLEY 3½ LITRE saloon.
S/N B35DK. Black/red leather. RHD. Earliest
of the five Derby Bentleys offered from this
collection. Straight body, older paint, plating
to radiator shell and lights still good. Last on
the road 2003–04. Seat leather is newish, older
on doors. No leaks from motor; still on original
twin coils. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $64,363.
charging. Cond: 3. SOLD AT $13,916. Fair
price for a usable old thing, and at the moment
cheaper than a Bullnose Morris, to
which it is superior, although with smaller
overhead-inlet, side-exhaust engine. So (cautiously),
well bought.
#337-1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM
gear in the shape of new top and sidescreens.
Seat vinyl wearing well. Belgian registration.
Cond: 3. SOLD AT $20,875. Mid estimate
and quite a good deal on a Cowley, although
that’s down to bitsa status and the 13.9 version
sells for a bit more. At this level most buyers
won’t mind, and therefore it could retail for a
shade more.
#351-1926 BENTLEY 3 LITRE Light
tourer. S/N HP393. Eng. # HP389. Green/
II limousine. S/N 167XJ. Eng. # FC75.
Cream & brown/mushroom leather. RHD.
Odo: 73,872 miles. Good overall appearance,
with usual cracking at base of windscreen pillars,
older paint otherwise doing well, plating
slightly blemished, interior timber okay, but
varnish is getting a bit tired. Lightly worn
leather. Now has Tim Payne overdrive, fullflow
oil filter and stainless exhaust. Cond: 3.
Owned by Gordon Willey since 1991. Sold
£10k ($15k) over the top estimate, although
I’d suggest that, while the 4¼ will normally
command a little more than the 3½, here that
figure was a little low. Slightly unusual Mann
Egerton body might have been a factor here,
as it was both attractive and described as unusually
practical, “being airy inside and offering
a larger trunk than normal.”
#306-1936 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE se-
danca coupe. S/N B171HM. Black/black
vinyl/black leather. RHD. Odo: 71,885 miles.
Gurney Nutting (“coachbuilder to the maharajahs”)
body is unusual on this one and, how-
SOLD AT $78,280. Had been in Alabama
from the 1960s to ’96 before acquisition by
collector Terry Cohn. Sold at Bonhams &
Brooks’ RREC rally sale in 2001. We said the
seller bought it “cheaply” for $31,619 (SCM#
22922), then sold again at Hendon April 2012
with 73,567 miles for $72,901 (SCM#
201439). Sold where expected but still looks
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ever cartoonish it looks, it’s shiny and well
kept, with delightfully patinated leather and
nicely dulled refinished timber. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $180,157. In the Gordon Willey
Collection since 1991, before that in the U.S.
in late ’60s, then returned to the U.K. mid’80s.
Sold well over the estimate range, which
is unexpected, as this looked a little awkward
from some angles. Strangely, despite the carbuncle
on the back, it looks most disjointed
from the three-quarter front view, as the prow
and stern didn’t quite seem to belong together.
Well sold.
#307-1938 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE High
Vision coupe. S/N B83LE. Eng. # J5BE.
Black/tan leather. RHD. Odo: 77,657 miles.
Unusual (but we’ve seen a few at auction before)
High Vision style with glass panel set
into front of roof. Older resto, but not much
leather, subtle two-tone paint doing well and
top looking as new. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT
$230,982. Ex-Alan Good, savior of Lagonda
and chairman at the time, who presumably
wanted something a little different. Formerly
owned by Alfred Moss, (Stirling’s father). Last
recorded in SCM database in 1983, when it
sold at Coys for $34,500 (SCM# 11084). Sold
here mid estimate.
#304-1939 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE drop-
head coupe. S/N B95LE. Eng. # D3BK. Maroon/
red leather. RHD. Odo: 41,559 miles.
Superb, with rare concealed-top coachwork.
Recently restored, lovely paint and chrome,
really well-done hand-applied coachlines. Seat
leather has splendid patina, carpets are newer,
info here. Although all is holding up well, including
older leather. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$146,273. Acquired by Gordon Willey in 1993
(that year appears to have been a real spending
spree) and not used since 2006. Sold well
over the £60k–£80k ($91k–$121k) estimate.
#382-1938 HRG LE MANS Sports road-
ster. S/N W73. Blue/black leather. RHD. Odo:
10,750 miles. One-off devised for the 1938 Le
Mans, although it never got there, now wearing
slightly streamlined body fitted by its
owner in 1949. Tatty and faded, and later fitted
with a Ford Consul engine and gearbox, which
dash refinished. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $383,457.
Probably the best of the Gordon Willey cars
and displayed pride of place dead center in
front of the Mk 9 Spitfire. Another one to go
well over the £140k–£170k ($212k–$257k)
estimate, but it was about the most elegant car
in the room. Only covered about 110 miles in
the past two decades.
#301-1939 BENTLEY 4¼ LITRE Razor
may or may not still be present. Cond: 4.
SOLD AT $103,919. Sold for twice the lower
estimate, so someone can see potential. But
there’s not much remaining of the original Le
Mans HRG, is there? Certainly not the Meadows
engine. With that in mind, well sold.
#305-1938 LAGONDA V12 drophead
coupe. S/N 14036. Eng. # 14036. Green/black
cloth/green leather. RHD. Odo: 62,452 miles.
Good restored order. Young body is an unusual
choice given that Lagonda had its own inhouse
coachworks. Dismantled for 40-odd
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Edge Brougham saloon. S/N B66LS. Red &
black/brown leather. RHD. Odo: 80,475 miles.
Restored outside, fantastically patinated outside.
Older restoration by marque specialist
Ristes in the late ’70s. Paint holding up well
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $66,103. Sold for probably
the highest sum yet for a shinily restored
early Land Rover (but nowhere near the £400k
($600k) raised by Bonhams before Christmas
for the two-millionth, a Defender 90). I dunno:
Is this really a Landie or a perfect homogenized
clone created by aliens and devoid of
all character (you remember “Invasion of the
Body Snatchers”...). Very worthy, I’m sure, but
why?
#303-1958 BENTLEY S1 Continental
Flying Spur saloon. S/N BC45DJ. Eng. #
BC44D. Black/tan leather. RHD. Odo: 96,331
miles. Flying Spur is the 4-door Conti, this
one said to be one of only 14 four-light versions
made. Straight and shiny, excellent paint
and chrome, nicely creased leather, excellent
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indicators fitted. Cond: 2. SOLD AT
$117,472. Sold over the £65k ($98k) high estimate,
but deserved it. There’s really not much
to choose between one of these and the more
complex V12 version—but this is half the
price, and rightly on a par with a good 4¼
Litre Derby Bentley.
#370-1952 LAND ROVER SERIES I
80-inch utility. S/N 36100013. Eng. # 36100059.
Green/buff canvas/green vinyl. RHD.
Odo: 24,874 miles. First year of the 2-liters.
Restored with only 20 miles since. Still leakfree.
Original chassis regalvanized. All nuts
and bolts correctly Sherardised. Aluminum
parts vapor-blasted to antiseptic cleanliness.
years, then restored for Gordon Willey in the
mid-’90s. All still good, with nicely patinated
and plating still good. Seat leather may be
original; very well creased. Doors look newer.
New carpets. Motor clean and tidy. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $71,321. First car from the Gordon
Willey Collection, which occupied the first
seven slots in this sale. He owned this one
from 1996. Sold over $60k top estimate.
#325-1939 LAGONDA LG6 sedan. S/N
12339. Maroon/tan leather. RHD. Odo: 27,300
miles. Restored, with superb paint and plating,
but possibly original leather, with lovely
creased patina left in place. Discreet flashing
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dash timber. Converted by the factory from
manual to automatic in 1960. Cond: 2-.
it afloat, so presumably still river-worthy. Sold
a couple thousand under the low estimate. A
fascinating novelty, but with limited appeal.
#387-1966 MERCEDES-BENZ 220SEB
convertible. S/N 11102322078852. Metallic
blue/black cloth/beige leather. RHD. Odo:
1,266 miles. Rare model. Looks like a quick
resto but was done in 2000, so it’s holding up
well. Good paint, excellent plating, new
leather, excellent dash top. Extra ammeter
under dash, one radio knob missing. Unleaded/LPG
conversion, stainless exhaust.
SOLD AT $281,807. In the Gordon Willey
Collection since 1991 and barely used since
2004. Perhaps that was why the estimate was
a low £90k–£100k ($136k–$151k), which it
just about doubled. In line with the €224k
($251k) RM Sotheby’s got for a similar car at
Villa Erba last May. Bear in mind a six-light
1965 S3 Flying Spur fetched £763k ($1.2m)
last year... although it had been owned by one
K. Richards.
#365-1959 JAGUAR XK 150 S 3.4 drop-
head coupe. S/N T827334DN. White/black
cloth/red leather. RHD. Odo: 648 miles. One
of 104 XK 150 S dropheads. Originally black,
nicely restored with even door gaps, recently
extensively fettled by JD Classics, with added
electric power steering plus electric cooling
Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $86,977. One owner until
2006. Sold for $50,317 by Bonhams at
Goodwood, July 2008 (SCM# 117236), having
been offered but not sold at the Festival of
Speed in 2006. Thanks to inflation here it was
sold about right, hammered a little under the
lower estimate, for about a third of the price
of a top 280SE 3.5 cabrio, or about half the
price of a 300SE ragtop.
#330-1971 JAGUAR XKE Series III cus-
fan. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $129,332. Originally
supplied as a demonstrator for dealer PJ Evans
of Birmingham. Last sold for $113,137 by
Bonhams at Beaulieu, September 2012 (SCM#
218516). Here sold mid-estimate. With the cost
of the works by JD quoted at over £22k
($33k), I’d say the buyer’s got a good deal.
#349-1962 AMPHICAR 770 convertible.
S/N 103911022008. White/black canvas/
brown velour. Odo: 5,405 miles. Straight,
good paint with a few cracks. Modern velourcovered
seats a little ambitious in a water
craft. Cond: 3. SOLD AT $38,270. In Canada
most of its life (in period these are claimed to
have navigated the Yukon). Catalog pic shows
tom convertible. S/N 1S50394. White/black
cloth/black leather. RHD. Beacham-ized V12
2+2 now a roadster powered by a modern,
supercharged V8 and J-gate autobox. Plus all
bells and whistles from XKR: a/c and electric
power steering. Painted pearlescent white that
drew attention all day (we’re a bit backward
when it comes to custom paint finishes here in
the U.K.). Excellent order all around, with
brows on the front wheelarch lips) repatriated
in 2002. Tidy and unscuffed, no obvious blemishes
in paint. Ruched leather beginning to
look a little grubby, as usual, but they were a
little like that from new. Eighteen stamps in
the service book. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT
$17,395. We haven’t had an RV8 in for a
while, as just under 200 were built; 75% went
to Japan and many have come home since.
I’ve included it to give a snapshot of where the
market is for these factory V8 roadsters these
days. And the news is that there is no news;
prices are steady as she goes. For a tidy, but
unspectacular, no-stories example such as
this, the price was spot on for auction with
perhaps another $2k left in it for a brave or
bold retailer.
FRENCH
#340-1901 DE DION-BOUTON 4½-HP
Type G vis-à-vis. S/N 6060. Maroon/tan
leather. RHD. Last of the 2-speed De Dions.
Nicely settling-in older restoration, with splendidly
patinated leather, nickel Lucas King of
the Road lights. Good order all around, with
rubber gaiters probably concealing later-type
CVJs on driveshafts. Nice paint, leather just
taking on a bit of character. No odo, but it
does have a clock so you can see how long it’s
taking to get to Brighton. Includes small trailer
only about 4,500 miles since completion in
2012. Digital odo, not readable without key.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $144,579. But why not
just buy the XKR all the guts came from for
$20k and save yourself a packet? Personally I
don’t much care for the V12 E-type, so this is
less sacriligious than ruining an S1. For now.
Sold at about the money a mint S3 roadster
might reach, but far less than it cost to build.
#373-1995 MG RV8 convertible. S/N
SARRAWBMBMG001242. Green/black
cloth/beige leather. RHD. Odo: 66,700 miles.
Japanese-market car (spot one by the eye-
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to carry it. Cond: 3+. NOT SOLD AT
$75,000. In Japan through 1990s, returning to
the U.K. to be sold by Bonhams at Hendon in
April 2000. From there did every Brighton
Run until 2011. In October 2014 offered but
not sold at $100k by Bonhams at Bond Street
(SCM# 256189), then placed for much of 2015
with a dealer asking £70k ($105k). £50k
($75k) bid here was insufficient to buy it. It’s a
cheapish entry to the Brighton Run: Why
doesn’t anybody want it?
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#343-1962 FACEL VEGA FACEL II
coupe. S/N HK2A114. White/black leather.
RHD. Long dormant (stored since 1976) and
looks like it was got at a while ago, with
wheelarch flares and big alloys sporting
knockoffs. Various rust and bubbles, dings in
bumpers, although body is fairly straight; one
headlight trim missing. Real wood, rather than
imitation, dash still fitted, motor is now a 440
Nazi-era model displayed in front of Allied
Forces WWII fighter planes, but all that was a
long time ago. Well bought, at much less than
if badge colors had been the blue and white of
Bavaria instead of the red and white of Eisenach.
(See March 2016, German Profile, p. 64.)
#335-1964 VOLKSWAGEN TRANS-
from a Chrysler New Yorker. Large spares
package included. Odo has been adjusted, per
catalog copy, but is unobservable. Cond: 4+.
SOLD AT $86,977. Right-hand drive is rare,
and not sure it was helping here, as it was sold
under the lower estimate. This was the importer’s
press car, so there is some historical
interest, but it’ll be tough sledding to get it
back to scratch—even if spares, usually a
stumbling block with these, won’t be a problem.
#329-1972 CITROËN SM coupe. S/N
00SB9711. Gold/tan velour. Odo: 67,671 km.
Fair appearance, with a few bubbles in repaint
and scratches in stainless bumpers. Seat velour
holding up well, modern radio fitted, but original
comes with car. Motor enlarged to 3 liters,
up from original 2.7, but Citroën Heritage
overshadowed by the even prettier P-51D on a
turntable behind it. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT
$129,332. Delivered new to the U.K., but German
registered. Hammered sold just under the
lower estimate. Classic Data valued it at
£108,000 ($163k), so it looks as if we all need
to take a bit of a re-evaluation.
#320-1978 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Certificate confirms matching numbers. Cond:
3+. SOLD AT $37,564. Originally sold to
Belgium, in Greece since 1975. Let go for only
half the rather hopeful high estimate—we’re
still seeing the cataloging lagging behind the
market. I’d call this fair to slightly well
bought.
GERMAN
#331-1953 EMW 327 cabriolet. S/N
87596. Light & dark gray/gray leather. Odo:
63,763 km. Ersatz BMW. (Actually not: They
were made in the same factory, and only the
badge is different due to the machinations of
WWII.) Good, recently restored order.
Chrome rocker cover. Some instruments stuck
half-way. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $129,332. Has
been in a Greek collection. It slightly does
your head in looking at an East German-built,
100
1200L 2-dr sedan. S/N 1182007364. Diamond
Silver Metallic/Marine Blue velour.
RHD. Odo: 63 miles. Number 167 of last 300
Euro-produced Beetles. Never registered.
Good and tidy, chromed door handles show a
few marks, but otherwise condition commen-
PORTER Deluxe 21-window Camper microbus.
S/N 245075155. Blue & white/blue
velour. RHD. Odo: 45,600 miles. Devon Caravette
from new, Devon being an early convertor
of these microbuses. Good restored order
with all the toys and trinkets—fridge, stove,
period luggage. 1.5-L motor. Pretty, but rather
elden Collections. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT
$20,875. Ah, another chocolate teapot: Its
value is in its minimal mileage, so you can’t
use it. Comes with a slick display board...
which will no doubt be seeing more use in the
future.
#317-1985 BMW M635 CSI coupe. S/N
WBAEE320500760069. White/Oxblood
leather. RHD. Odo: 58,977 miles. Much better
than you’d expect for a 6-series at auction,
having been extensively restored (front fenders,
roof, one door). Inner front fenders are
excellent. Leather only lightly worn. Runs on
17-inch rims to facilitate more modern rubber,
which isn’t very old, but original wheels come
with the car. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $41,749.
Said to be a former BMW press car, several
periods in storage before being recommissioned
again. Sold a little over top estimate,
but that’s right for the the most sought-after M
car with lowish miles. A better color would
have helped it even more.
ITALIAN
#368-1976 FERRARI 308 GTB Vetrore-
sina coupe. S/N 19357. Silver/black leather.
RHD. Odo: 62,238 km. Slightly unloved; okay
from 10 paces, but closer up the paint reveals
a few chips and blemishes. Some marks in
interior. Leather is well creased and heavily
worn on driver’s outer bolster. Water pump
seized and no documents apart from a Japa-
nese import paperwork. Cond: 3. SOLD AT
$154,744. From a Japanese collection, where
it hadn’t turned a wheel since 1991, this really
didn’t have much going for it except that it
was fiberglass, and as such made a tidy sum,
more than decent steel cars retail for. I won’t
say well bought or sold because there’s no
telling how big the bills will be, but judging
from the estimate range (£100k–£120k,
$151k–$182k) Bonhams, or the owner, had
expected a little more. Perhaps presenting it
running and with some paperwork might have
helped.
surate with ultra-low mileage. Has been in the
Bernie Ecclestone (until 2007) and Jimi Hes-
#326-1982 FERRARI 512 BBI coupe.
S/N ZFFJJA09B000044753. Red/black
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RM Sotheby’s Paris, FRA
RM Sotheby’s — Paris 2016
Seven lots earned seven-figure prices, including a 1962 Ferrari 400 LWB
Superamerica Aerodinamico coupe at $3,230,250
Company
RM Sotheby’s
Date
February 3, 2016
Location
Paris, FRA
Auctioneer
Max Girardo
Automotive lots sold/offered
48/61
Sales rate
79%
Sales total
$20,959,244
High sale
1962 Ferrari 400
Superamerica LWB
Aerodinamico coupe, sold at
$3,230,250
RM Sotheby’s offered parts cars, preservation pieces and show-quality restorations, with the average selling price bumping
up to $436,651 from 2015’s $407,558 average
Report and photos by Joseph T. Seminetta
Market opinions in italics
audience with deep pockets. The familiar R
Sotheby’s tents were elegantly situated at the Pla
Vauban, near the French military museums a
Napoleon’s tomb. Security was in full force, w
police openly carrying assault weapons around
Paris throughout the week. The evening auctions
brought a “Casino Royale” sense of elegance, with a high
standard of decorum, cuisine and couture. Attendees
pondered the softness of the recent Scottsdale results and
heightened concerns over the health of European banks.
C
entered on the exceptional
Rétromobile car show in early
February, the Paris collector car
auctions have a captive internationa
Paris, FRA
But as the hammer started falling, it became apparent that there was
money in the room, on the Internet and over the phones.
The consignments at European auctions are often a tick below
U.S. concours standards. For this Paris auction, RM Sotheby’s offered
selections ranging from a parts car to preservation pieces and several
show-quality restorations. I overheard conversations in no fewer
than six different languages during the preview, reflecting the true
global nature of the collector car business, and the 61 lots were as
geographically diverse as the bidders.
While other auction companies make use of both English- and French-
speaking auctioneers, RM Sotheby’s Max Girardo flawlessly switched between languages
with perfect clarity, inflection and his usual enthusiasm.
In all, seven lots earned seven-figure prices.
Total sales arrived at $20,959,244, down 5% from
a year ago. Average sold price bumped up to
$436,651 from $407,558. Still, there were some
bargains to be had. Lot 127, a nicely presented
1959 Abarth 2200, sold for just $130,083. Lot 130,
a 1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE, sold for just $61,944.
And Lot 133, a 1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 roadster,
sold for just $74,333.
The 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder brought
1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Aerodinamico coupe,
sold at $3,230,250
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$3,053,263, exceeding all pre-sale estimates, but
another catalog cover car, the 1962 Ferrari 400
LWB Superamerica Aerodinamico coupe, sold
for $3,230,250, just surpassing the 550 Spyder
and taking the high-sale spot. Great cars continue
to bring great prices. ♦
Sales Totals
$30m
$25m
$20m
$15m
$10m
$5m
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2015
2014
Buyer’s premium
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($1.00 = €0.91)
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#130-1955 JAGUAR XK 140 SE coupe.
S/N S814978. Eng. # G56178S. Dark blue/red
leather. Odo: 93,581 miles. Thick paint over
wavy panels. Molding falling off. Great seat
patina. Nicely presented wood dash and gauges.
Deeply pitted chrome. Schroth racing straps
and other bits indicate spirited use. Cond: 3-.
Nice interior showing only minimal signs of
wear. Previously owned by Nicolas Cage.
SOLD AT $61,944. Opening bid of $32,850,
which nearly doubled by the end. This lot was a
good value if the owner just uses the car as it
sits. Stripping off the thick paint could replenish
your body shop’s 401(k), though. Well bought at
the final price. The car sold for $78,515 not
long ago at RM’s London sale in September
2013 (SCM# 231185). (See profile, p. 62.)
#146-1956 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100M Le
Mans roadster. S/N BN2L233008. Eng. #
1B233008. Black & Reno Red/black cloth/
black & red leather. Odo: 2,224 miles. One of
640 Le Mans-spec 100Ms. U.S.-delivery car.
Older restoration. Scratched paint. Poor driver’s
door and trunk fit. Nicely trimmed interior
with only minor wear. Tidy engine bay with
matching engine, per Heritage Trust Certifi-
“Upgrades” include engine enlarged to 4.2
liters, added air conditioning and a modern
audio system. Cond: 1-. NOT SOLD AT
$1,095,000. Everyone needs a James Bond
car. Opening bid of $547,500. Strong bidding
almost to the $1.2m low estimate should have
caused this lot to sell, given its modifications
and the current state of the market.
#118-1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 coupe.
S/N DB62590R. Eng. # 4002607. Fiesta Red/
black leather. Odo: 67,180 km. Matching
numbers. RHD and power steering conversions.
Decade-old comprehensive cosmetic
and mechanical restoration still looks fresh.
Paint, chrome and rubber still showing to a
very high standard. Excellent panel gaps. Mi-
Crunchy seat cushions. What is the right price
for such an early and rare piece of automotive
history? Belongs in a museum. Sold without
reserve for a healthy sum but well below the
$240k–$270k auction estimate.
#132-1929 TALBOT TYPE AG 14/45
tourer. S/N 25065. Eng. # AG5677. Dark
blue/black cloth/blue leather. RHD. Odo:
27,710 km. Patina with a capital P. Older cosmetic
restoration, now with honest-looking
cracked paint. Nicely faded brass. Rock-hard
bench seat. Nice wood dash. Noticeable positive
camber on front end. Add-on tachometer.
cate. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $123,888. Opening
bid of just $43,800 nearly tripled to the final
hammer price. Sold well below the aggressive
$175k–$225k pre-sale estimate. A good purchase
with room to correct some cosmetic issues.
Well bought. Three previous appearances
at auction: sold for $231,000 at RM’s Ponder
Collection sale in 2007 (SCM# 44896); sold
for $107,250 at RM Scottsdale 2011 (SCM#
170609); and sold for $170,500 at RM Sotheby’s
Fort Worth auction in May 2015
(SCM# 265361).
#144-1963 ASTON MARTIN DB5
coupe. S/N DB51301L. Eng. # 4002667.
Silver/black leather. Odo: 8,405 km. First production
LHD DB5. Older restoration by
marque specialist. Excellent paint and chrome.
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nor interior wear. History, records, tools.
Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $433,609. DB6s command
strong money given their 2+2 configuration
and plentiful production (with more than
1,500 produced). Opening bid of $219,000.
Active telephone bidding pushed the lot to the
hammer price. Very well sold given non-original
changes. Last sold for $121,000 at RM
Amelia Island 2009 (SCM# 119826).
FRENCH
#115-1896 RAYNAUD prototype vis-à-
vis. S/N N/A. Green/black leather. RHD. A
charming, rare and mysterious lot. Believed to
be a one-of-a-kind prototype built by French
industrialist Claude Raynaud. Unusual period
features include wheel-block brakes, double
chain drive and nearly 2 liters of displacement
per cylinder. Discovered in the 1970s, when it
had a modest cosmetic refresh. (Appears
brush-painted.) Otherwise, it is believed to
remain as built over a century ago. London-toBrighton
Run eligible. Sold from a private
Swiss collection. Cond: 3. SOLD AT
$148,666. Honest patina inside and out.
Cond: 3. SOLD AT $49,555. With only 46
gross horsepower, this car will actually get up
to 65 mph, according to the catalog. Opening
bid of only $32,850. This did not seem like the
right crowd for a Brass Era offering, as evidenced
by the final price. Well bought. Last
seen at a 2006 Bonhams auction, sold at
$40,004 (SCM# 41815).
#104-1934 PEUGEOT 601 convertible.
S/N 712071. Eng. # 2131. Dark blue/red
cloth/red leather. Odo: 88 miles. One of 109
built, with around 20 survivors, according to
the consignor. Top-of-the-line model with attractive
Art Deco styling. Older five-year restoration
by Dutch marque specialist. Charming
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accessories. Waves and other paint imperfections.
Poor panel fit. Pitted chrome. Worn seating
surfaces. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $92,916. A
rare car being brought back to its country of
origin. This was a rough example that could
use a comprehensive freshening. Fair price for
buyer and seller, given condition and exclusivity.
#140-1963 FACEL VEGA FACEL II
coupe. S/N HK2B171. Eng. # 278858. Metallic
blue/cream leather. Odo: 20,614 km. The
1963 Geneva show car, being sold by the original
owner. Powered by a Chrysler Typhoon
V8 wrapped in a stylish body. This unrestored
example has faded, scratched paint. Dull
ished to a high standard, with the exception of
some minor paint imperfections, including a
push-out bubble on driver’s door and imperfect
panel fit. Interior presents as-new. Com-
plex roller-bearing engine is well detailed.
“Darts” on rear fenders painted light blue.
1955 Frankfurt Motor Show car. U.S. race
history including 1956 Sebring 12 Hours. A
serious bucket-list car. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT
$3,053,263. A blue-chip classic that does not
come up for sale at every auction. Will be an
instant ticket into any show or vintage race on
the planet. Opening bid of $1,095,000 aggressively
increased three-fold to the final price,
well above the $2.8m high estimate. Well sold.
chrome. Nicely presented leather surfaces.
Attractive aviation-style dash. Cond: 3. SOLD
AT $260,165. Promoted by Facel as “the fastest
four-seater coupe in the world.” Spirited
bidding opened at $109,500. Well bought,
given the exceptional history, single-family
ownership and unrestored condition.
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#139-1955 PORSCHE 356 Pre-A Speed-
ster. S/N 80389. Eng. # 82182. Metallic gray/
red cloth/red leather. Odo: 96 km. Superb
paint. Inconsistent panel gaps. Interior presents
as-new. Exceptional wheels. Engine
swapped for later 1600 S with performance
upgrades increasing horsepower to 100. Has
Kardex, but limited documentation and his-
above driver’s side of roof. Inconsistent
chrome. Exceptional walnut dash. Seats only
showing minor signs of wear. Fitted luggage.
Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $551,303. Great cars in
excellent condition bring strong results. This
car was slightly well sold given the current
economic environment. It previously sold for
$275k at RM Phoenix 2013 (SCM# 222356).
#116-1957 MESSERSCHMITT KR200
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tory. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $377,859. A very
tidy Pre-A that commanded a lot of attention
throughout the auction. Opening bid of
$109,500. Ping-pong telephone bids shot this
lot well above the high estimate, despite the
non-original motor and lack of history provided.
Very, very well sold.
#143-1955 PORSCHE 550 Spyder.
S/N 5500068. Silver/beige vinyl. Odo:
1,131 miles. The star of the auction,
prominently advertised and displayed. Fin-
TOP 10
No. 2
microcar. S/N 63575. Eng. # 2256483. Red &
cream/black cloth/aubergine vinyl. MHD.
Odo: 8,183 km. Charming Kabinenroller
(scooter with cabin). Two-stroke engine producing
less than 10 hp. Four forward gears.
Four backward gears as well. Unsightly fixed
side curtains and frames, unlike the later
KR201 roadster. Cabrio top looks like it was
built from a kit. Charming luggage rack. Humorous
Scuderia shield on back. Driver condition
with signs of enjoyment throughout.
Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $61,944. Most major
U.S. auctions include a couple of microcar
offerings. This lot gathered as much attention
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#110-1957 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SC
coupe. S/N 1880147500024. Eng. # 1999807500024.
Black/cream leather. Odo: 54,665
miles. One of 98 300Sc coupes produced. Featured
a detuned 300SL motor. U.S.-spec example.
Complete restoration to high standard.
Superb paint, with exception of sanding marks
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ture. The high bid was more than adequate
given all the modifications made to this car at
various points in its life—most of which do not
add to the value of this 911S.
#147-1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE
3.5 coupe. S/N 11102610000302. Eng. # 11698010000071.
Anthracite Grey/black leather.
Odo: 17,183 km. European spec with desirable
4-speed transmission. Well optioned with factory
sunroof, a/c, power windows and aluminum
wheels. High-quality restoration with
beautiful paint and panel gaps. Interior pres-
as the seven-figure catalog cover cars. Opening
bid of only $10,950 quickly rose to the
final hammer price. Very well sold.
#124-1965 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SE
cabriolet. S/N 11202310008317. Eng. # 18998710000392.
White/black cloth/blue leather.
Odo: 22,671 km. One of the nicest lots at the
auction, with exceptional paint and chrome
throughout. Original seats have some wear but
are very presentable. Nicely finished wood.
Exceptional wheels. European spec. Matching
ents as-new. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $188,930.
The 280SE is a usable, elegant classic that has
appreciated well over the past several years.
Opening bid of just $65,700 quickly advanced
to within a hair of the $190k low estimate. A
hefty but appropriate sum for such an exceptional
car.
#129-1992 PORSCHE 911 Carrera RS
numbers. Cond: 2+. NOT SOLD AT
$251,850. This was an exceptional car with all
of the right boxes checked. However, the final
bid would be getting close to the $306k low
estimate after buyer’s premium, and the seller
should have accepted it. Last sold for
$121,462 at an Artcurial sale in 2011 (SCM#
187828).
#119-1969 PORSCHE 911S coupe. S/N
119300783. Eng. # 6391117. Light ivory/black
vinyl. Odo: 13,047 miles. U.S.-delivery 911
with older comprehensive restoration. Fog
lights. Many “upgrades” including R/RS-style
interior bits, partial roll cage with racing harnesses,
battery cutoff switch and “sport” steering
wheel. Tools, records, correct spare.
Quality paint with tight-fitting panels. Detailed
Fuchs. Cond: 2. NOT SOLD AT $186,150.
Signs of spirited use and age on on the undercarriage.
Rear deck discolored from rich mix-
coupe. S/N WP0ZZZ96ZNS490311. Eng. #
62N80736. Grand Prix White/black & gray
leather. Odo: 43,341 km. Nice paint, although
meter shows panel repair on driver’s front
fender. Some race use. Other signs of enjoyment
include an engine rebuild (at fairly low
kilometers driven), worn Sports seats and a
poor wheel respray. Numbers matching, per
CoA. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $154,860. 964s
have started to catch the rising Porsche tide.
This example was well sold for its condition,
given the current market demand for very well
turned out examples..
ITALIAN
#148-1951 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SS
Villa d’Este coupe. S/N 915910. Eng. # SS928321.
Dark blue/beige cloth. RHD. Odo: 448
miles. One of only 36 Carrozzeria Touringbodied
6Cs, according to catalog. Stunning,
handcrafted, coachbuilt elegance with unique
styling features. Older comprehensive restoration
now showing signs of use and age. Faded
chrome. Fitted luggage. Missing chunk of history.
Cond: 2-. NOT SOLD AT $657,000.
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made. Italian ownership since new. Thick
paint in non-original color. Inconsistent panel
gaps. Poor exterior rubber. Inconsistent
chrome. Tidy interior. Matching-numbers engine.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $309,721. Unlike the
more valuable Spider America, the B24 convertible
does not share the panoramic windshield,
narrow air scoop or two-piece
bumpers. Given its condition, this lot was well
sold, right at the low estimate.
6Cs are beautiful but are underpowered for
many events. They do not frequently come up
for auction, particularly in this body configuration.
The high price was not far off the
mark, given the car’s condition.
#122-1956 LANCIA AURELIA B24 S
convertible. S/N B24S1186. Eng. # B241312.
Silver/black cloth/black leather. Odo: 91,444
km. One of only 521 Aurelia B24 convertibles
#127-1959 ABARTH 2200 coupe.
S/N 112044528. Eng. # 216035. Mica
Red/black leather. Odo: 1,482 km.
Less than 30 examples produced, according to
catalog. Older restoration holding up well.
Nicely presented paint with only minor imperfections.
Excellent chrome. Tidy interior and
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delivery, later exported to the U.S. and then
returned to Italy. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT
$507,942. Opening bid of $219,000, more than
doubled via very active telephone bidding. A
very nice example but an aggressive result
given the non-original motor and no Classiche
certification. Well sold. The SCM Platinum
Auction Database shows it sold at a Brooks
auction in 1998 for $76,407 (SCM# 1941).
dash. Beautiful engine bay. Cond: 2+. SOLD
AT $130,083. Opening bid of just $65,700. An
unusual and well-presented example, sold well
below the $197k low estimate. Very well
bought.
#123-1963 DUAL-GHIA L6.4 coupe. S/N
0313. Eng. # 2600313726. Metallic Maroon/
tan vinyl. Odo: 75,134 miles. One of only 26
produced. Sold originally to the South African
market, and later exported to the U.S. Older
restoration with wavy paint over inconsistent
body preparation. Panel gaps that can be seen
from outer space. Paint in door jambs looks
original and shades darker than the rest of the
car. Worn interior fabric. Nice gauges and
#137-1960 FERRARI 250 GT Pinin-
farina coupe. S/N 1749GT. Nero Tropicale
IVI/light beige leather. Odo: 6,454 km. Excellent
older restoration, still in near-concours
condition. Number 293 of 350 built. Excellent
paint and chrome throughout. Only signs of
use are minor interior wear and slight glass
scratches. Non-original motor. Italian market
dash. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $272,554. With
their Italian styling and big American engine,
the L6.4 Ghias were a favorite among celebrities
of the day. This lot had an opening bid of
$109,500, which quickly escalated to
$219,000. Final price at the low estimate
looks fair given the car’s condition. Previously
sold for $230k at RM London 2010 (SCM#
167921) and for $275k at RM’s Wayne Davis
Collection auction in 2008 (SCM# 116506).
#102-1964 AUTOBIANCHI BIANCHINA
Eden Roc cabriolet. S/N 110B122005703.
Eng. # 110F0041725919. Mint
green/tan cloth/tan vinyl. Odo: 8,927 km. Autobianchi
S.p.A, an Italian truck manufacturer
established in 1955, eventually introduced the
Bianchina, a Fiat 500-based microcar. Promoted
as the “Eden Roc” after the stylish sea-
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side resort in Antibes. French ownership since
new. Recent mechanical and cosmetic refurb.
Scratches in period-correct mint green are a
Tools, books, manuals. Shiny paint with excessive
orange peel. Tidy interior with typical
wear. Very rough chrome and wheels. Mismatched
aftermarket radio. Cond: 2-. NOT
SOLD AT $208,050. With their attractive
Giugiaro-designed bodies and powerful motors,
Ghiblis have been on the rise. This lot
appeared to sell on the block, but final results
show it not sold at this price. The seller should
have gladly accepted the final price given the
car’s condition.
#125-1971 FERRARI 365 GTB/4 Day-
sign of enjoyment. Nearly new tan interior.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $30,972. A charming
beach car to park next to your Jolly, Messerschmidt
or Isetta. Would not fare well against
the wrong side of an Escalade. A very cute
driver for not much money. Well bought.
#120-1965 MASERATI MISTRAL 3.7
coupe. S/N AM109528. Eng. # AM109528.
Light blue/blue leather. Odo: 341 miles. Last
Trident model to be equipped with dual-spark
DOHC motor from their successful Grand Prix
cars, but with Lucas fuel injection (stop laughing).
Shiny paint with minor wear and imperfections.
Excellent panel gaps. Messy exterior
and seats. Aftermarket stereo. Cond: 2+. NOT
SOLD AT $667,950. Daytonas have enjoyed
strong appreciation over the past few years,
but prices seem to have recently hit the brakes.
Number-2 condition coupes tend to sell in the
$700k range. The unusual stripe did not help
this lot, and it should have changed hands at
the high bid.
#135-1974 MASERATI BORA 4.9
rubber. Quality chrome work. Nicely presented
interior. Matching numbers. Limited
ownership history. Books included. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $241,582. Opening bid of $109,500
quickly rose to $186,150, but duplicate bid
confusion stalled the momentum. After sorting
things out, bidding resumed, finishing just below
the $241k low estimate (without premium).
A fair price for a tidy and usable
example.
#106-1969 MASERATI GHIBLI 4.7
coupe. S/N AM1150752. Eng. # AM1150752.
Red/black leather. Odo: 51,362 km. LHD,
U.S.-spec car which spent much of its life in
Europe. Older Swiss restoration with Carte
Grise. Recent rebuild of matching engine.
have been under-appreciated for too long.
This was a very well-presented, claimed-to-beunrestored
example that could be enjoyed
without regret. Opening bid of $109,500
nearly doubled to the final no-sale bid. The
owner was right to hold out for another day
given the car’s condition.
#131-1977 FERRARI 512 BB coupe. S/N
23125. Eng. # 00214. Rosso Chiaro/Nero
leather. Odo: 66,920 km. Worn paint with
some evidence of rear-end repair. Heavy
weights on knockoff wheels. Deeply worn
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coupe. S/N AM11749US0720. Eng. # 2132.
Champagne/beige leather. Odo: 4,966 km.
Excellent paint. Beautiful stainless roof. Nice
Campy rims. Exterior rubber molding coming
loose. Worn chrome. Dirty, worn interior.
Cond: 2. NOT SOLD AT $197,100. Boras
chips, cracks in body seams. Excellent interior
and phone-dial rims. Cond: 2. NOT SOLD
AT $350,400. The Countach was proudly
hung next to many a Farrah Fawcett poster in
the late ’70s and into the ’80s. Prices continue
to be strong, but this car had too many mysteries
to bring top dollar. High bid should have
been accepted, given the car’s mileage and
issues.
#134-1988 FERRARI 328 GTS Spider.
S/N ZFFWA20B000075926. Eng. # 10875.
Rosso Corsa/black/black leather. Odo: 6,031
km. A time-capsule European-spec 328. Ferrari
Classiche certification. Recent major mechanical
service. Paint, body and trim as
delivered from the factory. Minimal signs of
seat wear. One of the best-condition 3-series
tona coupe. S/N 14093. Eng. # B 932. Giallo
Fly/Nero leather. Odo: 2,261 miles. Euro-spec
Plexi-nose Daytona coupe. Excellent Fly Yellow
paint with an unusual Nero stripe. Some
sloppy exterior rubber. Nice chrome. Tidy
engine bay. Knockoffs. Beautiful mousehair
3+. NOT SOLD AT $350,400. Opening bid of
$219,000, with spirited action all the way to
the high bid. Carbureted Boxers are very desirable.
However, the $438k–$493k pre-sale
estimate was very aggressive. The high bid
should have been accepted with appreciation.
#107-1981 LAMBORGHINI COUN-
TACH LP400 S coupe. S/N 1121358. Eng. #
1121358. Yellow/black leather. Odo: 77,333
km. Swiss-delivery Countach later exported to
the U.S., then back to Europe. Restored and
color-changed while in America. Claimed to
have matching-numbers engine. Limited history.
Missing tools, books, records. Front paint
seats and dash. Windshield delamination and
separation. A worn, well-used Boxer. Cond:
Leake Oklahoma City, OK
Leake — Oklahoma City 2016
The crowd loved the 1988 BMW M6, and it sold for a strong $72,600,
showing it’s not just high-strung E30 M3s that are white-hot in the market
Company
Leake Auction Company
Date
February 19–21, 2016
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Auctioneers
Jim Richie, Brian Marshall,
Bobby D. Elhert, Dillon Hall
Automotive lots sold/offered
452/552
Sales rate
82%
Sales total
$12,491,435
High sale
2005 Ford GT, sold at
$303,600
Buyer’s premium
Optional sunroof, deluxe cassette sound system and only 26k miles — 1988 BMW M6 2-door sedan, sold at $72,600
Report and photos by B. Mitchell Carlson
Market opinions in italics
L
eake Auction Company
returned to the Oklahoma
State Fairgrounds in mid-Febr
and for the first time added a t
lection was offered at no reserve.
Located in its own separate building, the Falbo Collection had a variety
Oklahoma City, OK
to their event. The reason for the extra
the 100-car Tom Falbo Collection.
However, the sale may not have been Falbo’s own
choosing, as the bank was actually selling the lots off as
collateral. As such, every single car from the varied col-
of cars from the mid-1950s through modern production. The key groupings
were low-mile originals, 1970s domestic luxury cars, imported luxury cars
from the late 1980s to today, and no fewer than 40 Corvettes. There were 18
1967 ’Vettes, and 14 of those were big-block cars, including an L89 — one
of just 16 built in 1967.
The L89 sold for $183,700 and was the second-biggest sale of the weekend, behind
a 2005 Ford GT at $303,600. The top 10 sales included six other 1967 Corvettes, a 1954
Corvette and a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner.
The Falbo cars generally sold well, and Leake president Richard Sevenoaks reported
that the collection brought a successful $4.5 million
total.
While Leake does a commendable job of
keeping consignments in a logical order for parking,
all of the Friday and Sunday vehicles were
in the dimly lit livestock buildings. At least the
buyers for those cars can brag about their “barn
finds.” The plan is to conduct next year’s event
in a new larger arena south of the Cox Pavilion,
which should put the majority of cars under one
roof.
One of my favorite cars of the sale was a 1988
Original invoice and window sticker in glovebox — 1983 Mazda
RX-7 GSL coupe, sold at $4,950
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BMW M6 in very well-cared-for condition. The
crowd loved it, and it sold for a strong $72,600.
At the other end of the spectrum, a 1983 Mazda
RX-7 GSL slipped through the cracks and found
a new owner for just $4,950. ♦
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Sales Totals
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
10% onsite, 13% for offsite
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#725-1962 SUNBEAM ALPINE convert-
ible. S/N B9103978. Red/black vinyl/black
vinyl. Odo: 57,038 miles. Repainted in recent
years. Most overspray on chassis has been
covered with undercoating. Body filler slop at
bottoms of the fenders. Doors sag—or is it
body sag? Either way, the doors take some
concerted effort to close. Bare holes in the
trunk lid for the license-plate holder, also
showing thickness of body filler. “U” on the
pension and exhaust. Old bumper replating is
now cloudy. Doors sag and splay out along the
sides of the body. Aluminum door threshold
trim is quite dull. Seats show light wear, but
was stripped on the outside and repainted.
New 16-inch OEM wheels, painted gloss
black and wearing oversized mud tires. Original
retractable steps for all three doors. New
SUNBEAM lettering is crooked, “N” on the
front valance is upside-down. Older bumper
replating. Newer top, seat coverings and carpeting,
but not well installed. Generally clean
engine bay. Cond: 4+. SOLD AT $9,350.
Stock Alpines surface at auction a lot less often
than Tigers, but this mud dauber was
cheap for a reason. Best to spend more for a
better example or spend this amount on an
MGB that’ll be a lot better.
#477-1966 JAGUAR XKE Series I 4.2
convertible. S/N 1E12049. Red/black vinyl/
black leather. Odo: 42,975 miles. Miles believed
actual since new. Chrome wire knockoff
wheels with modern radial tires. Restored a
few years back. Authentic sheen to the repaint
and replating. Good panel fit. Well detailed
under the hood and on the undercarriage.
Newer economy-grade battery. Redone interior
soft trim is now breaking in. Thickly re-
the piping is yellowed. Dash wood varnish is
cracking, especially around the tachometer.
Older aftermarket steering-wheel rim wrap.
Nineties tape deck in console. Generally tidy
under the hood. Cond: 3. SOLD AT $41,525.
This Healey didn’t really impress me. It was
uninspiring in appearance and character, and
the workmanship made me wonder about the
state of the mechanicals. With Big Healeys
cooling off a tad, and considering that lesser
examples haven’t seen the wild price swings,
this sold very well.
#2465-1971 JAGUAR XKE Series III
V12 converted convertible. S/N 1S70675.
Black/black vinyl/red leather. Odo: 21,577
miles. Recent better-quality repaint. Chrome
likely redone when the roof was cut off about
20 years ago. Pristine wire wheels with modern
radials; set of racing wheels included. Decent
door and panel fit. Bone-stock and tidy
under the hood, although the underside of said
hood looks like it got a shot of undercoating
over the original mastic. A few dings and
carpeting and authentically reupholstered
seats. Clutch pedal pad keeps falling off. Motor
was pulled and rebuilt; looks clean and
bone-stock. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $42,350. I’d
call this more of a refurb than a restore, done
well enough to go rock hopping without much
worry over scuffing it up. Even with that work,
selling price seems a bit stiff to me, especially
for a turbo-diesel—although Publisher Martin
would be in a better position to argue, since
he owns essentially the same rig but made in
1984.
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#542-1988 BMW M6 2-dr sedan. S/N WBAEE1416J2561631.
Zinnoberrot/tan leather.
Odo: 25,749 miles. U.S. car from day one.
Optional sunroof and deluxe cassette sound
system. All indications that mileage is correct.
Well-cared-for original paint, trim and interior
fittings. Hard-pressed to find any paint damage.
All-original engine bay but could use
some quality time in there with a hose, detergent
and scrub brush. Non-stock window tint,
but not obnoxiously dark. Wheels seem newer
than original but are correct style. Tires are
varnished wood steering wheel rim. Modern
radio in dash. Cond: 2-. NOT SOLD AT
$102,500. This wasn’t too far from being detailed
into a show car, along with swapping
bits such as the tires and battery. However,
that would spoil it as a darn nice touring car,
as those bits make it more livable, even if it’s a
jaunt to the local Cars and Coffee. As it left
the block, the auctioneer said to the last bidder,
“We’re very close, my friend.”
#764-1967 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 Mk
III BJ8 convertible. S/N HBJ8L38795. Red/
black vinyl/black vinyl. Odo: 59,685 miles.
Body-off repaint a few years back. Looks
good up on top. They painted over the original
undercoating; newer black brush-painted sus-
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scuffs on the undercarriage. Original seats
have been redyed and restuffed. Center console
armrest has heavy wear. Newer carpeting.
Modern retro-look sound system in the dash.
Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $57,750. Made into a
drop-top in the late 1990s (when a Series III
coupe was still down in the dumps for values
after the cataclysmic market swing of the late
1980s). Now that all E-types have again awakened
in value, the old saying “it is what it is”
applies here. Cut coupe conversions tend to
sell for the price of a stock coupe, plus one or
two auction bids. Still cheaper to buy than a
real convertible.
#473-1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
90 SUV. S/N SALLDVBB8AA298875.
White/brown cloth. Odo: 273,180 km. Euromarket
truck, likely sold new in Italy based on
the tire and oil-change stickers in the door
jamb. Those were kept in place while the body
modern replacements. Neat interior with supple
leather. Generally tidy undercarriage.
Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $72,600. It seems like
only yesterday that this sold at the McCormick’s
auction for $28,350, but that was in
2002 (SCM# 29489). At least Falbo ditched
the pimpmobile wheels that were on it then.
Bidding opened here at $30k online. Beyond
$40k, I was dumbfounded at the huge amount
of interest in it—on site, online and on the
phone. While E30 M3s have had the spotlight
lately, this Autobahn bullet proved that it’s not
just high-strung homogated track cars that are
white-hot in the market.
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Rising Sun
Selected sales of Japanese collector cars
by Tony Piff
(All text within quotes minimally edited from online descriptions)
#222023628103. 1977 TOYOTA CELICA GT
coupe. 85,600 miles. “Showroom condition.
Repainted to factory white and restored the original
GT accent stripes. Keys, owner’s manuals, original
dealer mats. Manual transmission.” Condition: 2-.
Leake Oklahoma City, OK
ITALIAN
#751-1986 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
Graduate. S/N ZARBA5417G1042956.
White/black vinyl/black leather. Odo: 37,380
miles. Factory a/c. Comes off as a one-owner
car showing actual miles. Most original paperwork
is with the car. Very well-kept original
paint and brightwork. Good panel gaps. Windshield
starting to delaminate along edges. Alfa
Romeo Owner’s Club decal on vent window.
Older radials on the stock steel wheels. Tidy
SOLD AT $10,500. Well preserved, well bought
and well sold. Toyota’s beloved pony car had great
styling and even earned some international race
wins. The fastback looks more muscular, but the
coupe is rarer. With so many built, I wouldn’t feel
guilty ditching this one’s bulky bumpers in favor of
some “smiling” chromies. eBay Motors, 2/20/2016.
#201515098019. 1981 HONDA ACCORD LX
hatchback. S/N JHMSM5335BC009583. 4,651
miles. “All original everything. Everything works.
Paint is showroom-new. No rust. Interior is a mint,
untouched time capsule.” Condition: 2.
and generally stock engine bay. Modern
bright-red ignition wiring. Washed-off undercarriage.
Good original interior with some
generous use of silicone protectant spray.
Modern sound system in dash. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $13,200. Eighties-era Alfa Spiders
are often used up and falling apart, so it was a
pleasure to see this low-mile, well-cared-for
example. However, there was little interest in it
on site, as it sold to an online bidder.
JAPANESE
SOLD AT $25,211. Very well sold, obviously. The
Accord is the antithesis of what gearheads care
about, but this would be a great permanent addition
to a dealer’s showroom. eBay Motors, 2/14/2016.
#182023933650. 1990 TOYOTA SERA coupe.
S/N EXY100008198. 62,000 km. RHD. “Built for
the Japanese market. Clean title. Beautiful paint,
interior very well preserved. 1.5-L twin-cam 16valve
4-cyl runs beautifully. 5-speed. Back speaker
system rotates from ‘Funky’ to ‘Casual’ mode with
a press of a button.” Condition: 3.
BEST
BUY
#761-1983 MAZDA RX-7 GSL
coupe. S/N JM1FB3319D0757690.
Tornado Silver Metallic/maroon
leather. Odo: 146,647 miles. Original invoice
and window sticker in glovebox; sold new in
Houston, TX. Factory options are a/c, leather
seats and floor mats. Three-owner car from
new. Repainted two decades ago, with some
light dust inclusions. Good door and hatch fit.
Receipts for an engine rebuild in 1997. Today
it runs out well and presents well under the
hood. Only glaringly non-stock bits are bright
AMERICAN
#412-1935 PLYMOUTH PJ Deluxe
5-window coupe. S/N 1060724. Black/brown
mohair. Odo: 60,904 miles. Dealer-accessory
fender skirts. Converted at some point to
sealed-beam headlights. Older repaint has a
period-authentic sheen. All exterior rubber
dry-rotted. Bumpers and hubcaps wear an
older replate. Hood ornament has moderate
pitting, windshield frame has moderate scuffing.
Scruffy under the hood. Older gloss-black
undercarriage, including brake hoses. Older
seat redo in a modern synthetic fuzzy material.
Mostly original headliner, patched in with the
same material used on the door panels. Runs
out quite well. Cond: 3. SOLD AT $22,000.
My dad’s first car was a ’35 Plymouth coupe,
and I tend to be partial to them, although his
was the more spartan business coupe. Pop
became something of a car gatherer shortly
after getting that car while still in high school,
proving once again that the fruit—or, rather,
the nut—doesn’t fall far from the tree. This one
was last seen 17 years ago at the Spring Kruse
auction, selling for $13,440 (SCM# 5393).
Less than 50 miles later, some cosmetics have
been firmed up, but it still sold well enough.
#500-1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
roadster. S/N E54S003269. Pennant Blue/tan
cloth/tan vinyl. Odo: 11,000 miles. 235-ci
155-hp I6, 3x1-bbl, auto. Restored approximately
two decades ago. Since then, has
earned awards from an NCRS Regional Top
Flight in 1997 to an NRCS Regional Second
Flight in 2013 in Frisco, TX. Good gaps but
not necessarily uniform. Hood functions better
than most ’53s through ’55s, as it doesn’t bind
SOLD AT $7,600. Old enough for legal import and
occasionally available on eBay, but a stick shift is
almost unheard of. The rear “sausage” speakers
rotate to alter the acoustics, directing sound toward
the cabin or bouncing it off the glass. The Sera is a
Tercel underneath, so it’s not a sports car, but it will
run forever, and you can get parts. It looks kinda
basic while driving, but park at Cars and Coffee,
pop those glass butterfly doors and watch the crowd
swarm. This is what they sell for, but this was far
better than average. eBay Motors, 12/6/2015. ♦
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blue ignition wires and a new battery on a cutoff
switch. Well-cared-for interior. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $4,950. I’ve said for years that the
RX-7 is a future collector car, if for no other
reason than that they were an enthusiast’s car
when new. Couple that with being a popular
SCCA race platform for privateers in the day,
and now the surviving examples from the past
three decades are starting to see some appreciation.
Almost a dead ringer for one that I
reported on at Silver’s Arizona auction a
month earlier ($8,370, SCM# 270919), this
one in comparison was very well bought.
up front. NCRS decal in the reproduction
windshield. Engine bay is tidy and bone-stock.
Clean undercarriage. Interior chrome could
stand to be repolished. Minimal seat and carpet
wear. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $71,500. Not
only was this the last car to sell on the red line
before the Falbo Collection—the Platinum
lane also had a Pennant Blue ’54 that was
offered just before this one went across the
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turntable. That one failed to sell at $75k, and
considering that both cars were a horse apiece
for quality and condition, this was definitely
the place to be.
#445-1956 FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE
9-passenger wagon. S/N M6FY167019.
Black & woodgrain/red & white vinyl. Odo:
80,763 miles. 292-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. With
factory option-type power steering, brakes,
seat, and windows, Town & Country AM radio.
Period-accessory spotlights and windshield
visor. Good bare-body repaint a decade
ago. Faux-wood trim is painted on rather than
DiNoc decals, but retains original fiberglass
fake wood borders. Modern non-OEM windshield.
Very clean and tidy engine bay. Original
292-ci V8—the base T-bird engine for
Steele’s 2014 Scottsdale auction for $11,650
(SCM# 242268). Late-model Corvairs certainly
have not declined in two years. Back
then it sold well; here it was bought well.
#501-1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
convertible. S/N 194677S121397. Marlboro
Maroon/white vinyl/white vinyl. Odo: 115
miles. 427-ci 435-hp V8, 3x2-bbl, 4-sp.
Equipped with L89 big block, soft top only,
and AM/FM radio. Odometer likely reset
when restored, somewhere between one to two
decades ago. Bare-body high-quality repaint
better than original. Good door gaps and fit.
Engine paint color is far too dark for stock.
Concours-quality engine bay detailing, aside
from fuel staining on intake manifold and surface
rust on exhaust manifolds. K&N air filter
boys who would’ve yanked the durable and
unusual GMC 305-ci V6 for a small-block
Chevy V8. Jimmys bring less money than a
Bowtie pickup, all things being equal. If this
were a Chevy C10 with a 307-ci V8 under the
hood, I guarantee it’d be a $20k truck.
#203-1969 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUN-
NER 2-dr hard top. S/N RM23H9A254107.
Dark green metallic/green vinyl. Odo: 5,804
miles. 383-ci V8, 4-bbl, 4-sp. Optional power
steering, power brakes, bucket seats with console
and in-dash tach. Original unrestored car.
Consignor purchased it recently from original
owner. Original paint still buffs out well. Also
has 45 years of dings, including a large dent
behind the left front wheelwell. Light crazing
on most chrome, but matches paint. Decent
door fit. Front seats look too nice to be original.
Water staining on passenger’s kick panel.
Original engine is rebuilt, repainted and reasonably
well detailed. Title in transit. Cond:
’56—is fitted with a T-bird engine dress-up
kit. Also uses T-bird reproduction inspection
stamp decals on the cowl. Cond: 2. SOLD AT
$42,075. Last seen selling for $53,900 at RM’s
Charlie Thomas Collection auction in October
2012 (SCM# 213873). One thing about restoring
any ’56 Ford is that you can borrow materials
and techniques from the two-seater
T-bird crowd, and a lot of that was done here.
This was a pretty, impressive restoration (not
to be confused with a pretty impressive restoration)
that had lots of eyeball, but it came off
as a T-bird wagon wannabe. The reserve came
off at $38k, garnering one more bid. Fairly
bought and sold.
#184-1965 CHEVROLET CORVAIR
Monza convertible. S/N 105675W286080.
Red/white vinyl/white vinyl. Odo: 56,005
miles. 164-ci H6, 2x1-bbl, 4-sp. Optional telescoping
steering column, power top, pushbutton
AM radio and simulated wire wheel
covers. Actual miles. Decent older colorchange
repaint from original Crocus Yellow.
Mostly original brightwork in good condition.
Good door fit. Retains most of its original interior,
which shows some yellowing in the
vinyl. Engine has had some work: fan and
shrouding painted body color. Modern distrib-
element. Fully restored interior. Neat-as-a-pin
undercarriage. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $183,700.
The owner of the collection didn’t even realize
that this was an L89 car. The auction company
brought in recently retired NCRS Judging
Chairman Roy Sinor to evaluate all the cars
and discovered it was consistent with an L89,
although it didn’t have original papers. It was
originally bid to $198k on the block, so when
it came back up 20 cars later, it was something
of a buzzkill. One can argue that it sold for the
sum of its parts, but I think chances are good
that once it all shakes out, the buyer got a
helluva deal.
#1194-1969 GMC C1500 Custom
pickup. S/N CM10DSA36051. Light green/
green vinyl. Odo: 73,521 miles. 305-ci V6,
2-bbl, 3-sp. One-family ownership since new,
miles claimed actual. Body-off-frame restoration
in recent years. High-quality repaint in
original color. Excellent door fit. Fitted with
GM 1979 truck wheels. Replated bumpers and
reproduction grille; otherwise mostly refurbished
original trim. Few dings in the cargo
box. Squeaky clean under the hood. Glossblack
undercarriage, aside from new shocks
and non-stock dual exhaust system. New nonstock
seat upholstery in a clean and tidy inte-
4+. SOLD AT $22,550. This looks for all the
world like one of the $3k used cars I remember
checking out in 1983. Actually, with the
body damage it would likely have been $2,500,
with a trip to the body shop shortly after buying
it. After floating out the dents, the new
owner today may still find that it’s a bit rough
to leave as-is. I’d be more worried about the
rust blisters at the base of the back window, as
that’s a common first sign of rust-out, even in
more arid climates. Reserve was passed at
$15k, with five bidders still chasing it. Fully
priced.
#452-1972 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE
Sebring Plus 2-dr hard top. S/N RP23M2G117189.
Orange/black vinyl/black vinyl. Odo:
89,209 miles. 400-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. Optional
190-hp 400-ci V8, 727 TorqueFlite automatic,
a/c, AM radio. Restored in recent years with
an emphasis on performance rather than detail.
Bare-body repaint needs about one more color
sanding, as there’s still a lot of orange peel in
it. Mostly replated trim to used-car standard.
Both doors sag and rattle when closed. (Passenger’s
door stuck open on the turntable and
refused to budge.) Clean but glitzed-up under
the hood, with modern chromed a/c compres-
utor cap and ignition wiring. Overall, runs out
quite well. Undercarriage is untouched and
heavily surface rusted. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$10,175. So much for thinking I uncovered
some fresh Corvair meat, as this car surfaced
in our database as selling at Russo and
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rior. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $17,600. This was
one of my favorite vehicles here—not just because
it was generally devoid of the tacked-on
shiny crap you see on most 1967–72s, but simply
because it thumbs its nose at the Bowtie
Sports Car Market
Bonhams Paris, FRA
Bonhams — The Grand Palais
The 1961 Alfa Romeo Autotutto was delightful, still twin-cam powered and
sold for $70,878
Company
Bonhams
Date
February 4, 2016
Location
Paris, FRA
Auctioneers
Malcolm Barber, James
Knight
Automotive lots sold/offered
78/130
Sales rate
60%
Sales total
$14,076,784
High sale
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, sold at
$2,319,642
Buyer’s premium
1961 Alfa Romeo Autotutto Romeo 2 minibus, sold at $70,878
Report and photos by Paul Hardiman
Market opinions in italics
river from where RM Sotheby’s held its s
the night before at Les Invalides. Anyth
less than 120 cars can leave this birdcag
like greenhouse looking a bit windy (t
225 entries in the annual Tour Auto line
up inside the building before the start). The
heating problem was finally cracked with a multitude
of hot-air blowers; an attempt a couple of years ago to
warm the vast and leaky glazed structure with overhead
radiant heaters slightly backfired when some of the lots
B
onhams did an even better job
than usual of filling the vast
Grand Palais building at this
year’s Paris auction, across the
Paris, FRA
began gently steaming.
The really big number here was the 1966 2-cam Ferrari 275 GTB, offered
without reserve. Most people thought that was a pretty brave move, but as
we have seen, the lure of a no-reserve sale often fuels bidding, and here this
average car arrived at $2,319,642.
Other strong results included a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV at
$683,006, a 1951-based but modern-constructed Bentley Petersen 6½ Litre
Dartmoor coupe at $541,250, and a 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III cabriolet
at $476,815.
An impressive roster of Ferraris led the sale, with five TRs and derivatives
in a line of Maranello Rosso stretching across the room, but only two sold, the best of
which was a 1985 Testarossa at $167,530. Bonhams’ certainty that the 2000 MercedesBenz
CLK GTR would find a new home came unglued when bidding stopped around
€500k ($560k) short, and once again a Ferrari F40
failed to go home with a new suitor. On the other
side of the mighty Mercedes, a Jaguar XJ 220 did
sell, but its $335,059 price was less than the model
brought in 2015. Post-2000 Ferraris helped bolster
the overall sales figure, however, occupying four
of the top 10 slots.
Although this auction lacked its usual quantity
Sales Totals
$25m
of eccentric fare, the 1961 Alfa Romeo Autotutto
(sold at $70,878) was simply delightful and still
twin-cam powered, and a generous enthusiast donated
his 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL to benefit
a Parisian charity. The Fondation de l’Assistance
Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris is dedicated to
supporting clinical
research and will
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV coupe, sold at $683,006
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$103,095 for its cause. ♦
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#370-1951 BENTLEY DARTMOOR
Petersen coupe. S/N B329LH. Dark blue/
terracotta leather. RHD. Odo: 2,097 miles.
Like something out of “The League of Extraordinary
Gentlemen,” this swoopy vision is
built on a Bentley Mk VI chassis with RollsRoyce
B-series power and Saoutchik-inspired
coachwork. Almost as-new condition, leather
Black & maroon/black cloth/beige leather.
Odo: 16,910 km. Restored. Originally white,
now like a new one with unused leather. Fitted
with electronic ignition. Has handbook and
full toolkit. Belgian title. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT
$476,815. Sold mid-estimate despite the rather
unfortunate color choice. While standard steel
(sedan) Clouds are incredibly cheap for the
amount of handbuilt British quality you buy
(like $45k upwards), the dropheads are a different
kettle of fish. This was about on the
money or maybe a gnat’s under market, perhaps
slightly hampered by that color scheme.
#330-1975 LAND ROVER RANGE
unworn. Tuned motor—an ex-military gaspowered
straight-eight—does 265 hp at the
wheels, so I’m guessing around 300 at the
flywheel. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $541,250.
Build date is not specified, but probably circa
2009. Sold close to the £334k ($545k) it reportedly
cost new. Everyone should be happy.
The SCM Platinum Auction Database indicates
it sold for $504,446 at this sale in 2012
(SCM# 197230).
#315-1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4
Series IV coupe. S/N DB4829L. Eng.
# 370885. Silver/gray leather. Odo:
414 km. Restored (originally black with dark
gray leather), straight body and good panel
gaps, new leather and carpets, concours-level
TOP 10
No. 10
option from October ’74) in good order. Dash
not cracked, all early door architecture present
and correct. Recorded mileage is since restoration.
Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $81,187. Delivered
new to Parma, then in Belgium post-restoration.
Sold only a smidge over the lower estimate
of €70k ($78k), but fair because this isn’t
a suffix-A car with Palomino vinyl. Sure to be
retailed for more, though.
motor, new wheels, but chromed wires from
new. Spanish title. Cond: 2. SOLD AT
$683,006. Originally supplied to Spain. High
money for a DB4, but priced something like
right for a car just out of an expensive restoration.
#328-1964 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER
CLOUD III drophead coupe. S/N LSEV169.
#333-1992 JAGUAR XJ 220 coupe. S/N
SAJJEAEX8AX220869. Green/gray leather.
Odo: 9,170 km. Tidy and unscuffed, windshield
beginning to delaminate in bottom corners
as normal. Leather unworn. Last service
invoice dates from 2006, with no mention of
whether the fuel system has been touched. If
not, there’s another $30k to spend before you
ROVER utility. S/N 35814817D. Bahama
gold/beige velour. Odo: 6,534 km. Well restored
in Italy, 2011–12. Nice example of an
early “SUV”—although there’s nothing remotely
sporting about them, with immense
body roll, locomotive-quality gearchange and
a top whack of about 90. Straight body, no rust
in tailgate, Bronze-brushed nylon seat trim (an
This slightly underwhelming price was all the
seller was realistically looking for, as he’ll
obviously know the cost of the fuel system refurb.
FRENCH
#316-1899 DE DION-BOUTON 4½-HP
Type D vis-a-vis. S/N N/A. Eng. # 947.
Cream & black/black leathercloth. RHD.
Slightly tired-looking with older paint and
black leathercloth. Original-type driveshafts
and joints. No documents. Cond: 3-. NOT
SOLD AT $56,000. Originally in Holland and
last sold there at auction in 1985; hasn’t run
since. Having had no success selling a slightly
later Type G in the U.K. (Lot 340, Hendon, p.
98), Bonhams tried this one on its home turf—
but no success here, either.
#310-1961 FACEL VEGA HK500 coupe.
S/N CC7. Brown/tan leather. Odo: 79,850 km.
This is France, so there was always going to
be one Facel Vega in the room. Rare slidingroof
model, basically original and unrestored.
Older paint cracking, flaking and bubbling.
Redone leather just taking on a bit of character.
Cond: 3. SOLD AT $161,086. Has been in
California. Sold at just enough. If you think
you didn’t have enough trouble, there’s the
sliding roof to contend with.
#356-1967 CITROËN DS21 Le Caddy
convertible. S/N 437016. Blue/tan leather.
Odo: 98,197 km. 1967 Paris Salon show car,
with the 4-speed semi-automatic (no clutch,
but you have to shift the ratios by hand). It
was maroon then. Now restored, repainted
can get it going again. (These things have a
finite life and need changing every five years.)
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $335,059. After a wave of
these going through the market at ever-increasing
prices, the last one sold in England
in November for $480k, $30k behind the lower
estimate and together with this sale suggests
they’ve slowed back a bit like everything else.
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with a few swirl marks in the finish (although
that could just be the weird light in the Grand
Palais). Leather and top look unused. Cond:
2-. SOLD AT $296,399. Chapron Décaps
regularly hit more than $150k, and this is even
more special and rare, so the price is right,
even if it was at the lower end of what Bonhams
was rather ambitiously expecting
(€250k–€350/$280k–$392k).
#317-1972 ALPINE A110 1600S coupe.
S/N 17810. Blue/black vinyl. Odo: 82,787 km.
Delightful, and nicely presented, with original
motor. Okay paint, only tiny cracks in fiberglass,
interior vinyl fine. Rear roll cage is part
of rally package that includes 5-speed gearbox
GERMAN
#405-1963 VOLKSWAGEN TRANS-
PORTER Westfalia flipseat van. S/N 1095592.
Green & white/tartan cloth. Odo: 5,333
miles. Good restored order, with SO34 “flipseat”
option. Displayed unzipped with all the
accessories and accoutrements, including converting
roof rack, clip-on awnings, and table
using spare wheel as a base—plus a “Stop
have sold for less than the cost of the car and
attendant restoration.
#305-1969 PORSCHE 911T coupe. S/N
9110100626. Signal Orange/black vinyl. Odo:
51,597 km. Very original but very rotten, with
holes in the rockers and who knows where
else, although trunk floor is okay, suggesting
it’s never been hit in the front. Undercarriage
and pipes rusty, motor oily. Seat vinyl okay,
couple of head restraint blanks missing. Cond:
and large fuel tank. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$105,673. Originally supplied to Italy, in the
Netherlands from 1996. Last sold at a Bonhams
sale in 2010 with 82,778 km (I’m guessing
speedo cable is broken) for $91,770
(SCM# 162460), so it’s increased in value, but
probably not enough to offset the seller’s
costs.
#337-1985 CITROËN VISA 1000 Pistes
4-dr hatchback. S/N VF7VDVR0000VR9860.
White/gray velour. Odo: 26,585 km. A
proper homologation special rally car with
4wd. 200 built. Not unduly knocked about,
although it has some new paint in places and
notably riveted-on wheelarch extensions.
Smells like gas inside, and seat covers are
Trident — It will cost the Earth!” sticker on
the back window. Now with bigger motor and
12-volt electrics. Cond: 2. SOLD AT
$103,095. Even though it’s not the soughtafter
21-window, this is on the money for one
of the best Type 2 campers with all the toys
and gadgets. Big motor hasn’t hurt value, as
it’s needed (along with 12-volt electrics) if you
actually plan to drive this.
#431-1966 VOLKSWAGEN TRANS-
PORTER double-cab pickup. S/N 266001010.
Red & white/gray leather. Odo: 4,288
km. Restored and almost impossibly shiny for
a Transporter, new leather inside. Split windshields
still hinge open. Netherlands title.
4. SOLD AT $51,548. Originally supplied to
Italy, abandoned since 1978. I don’t think it
can be resurrected within its market value
(reshelling would be cheapest but would diminish
its worth, so you’d be constantly chasing
your tail), but be assured someone will do
it, and we should applaud them for it.
#401-1971 PORSCHE 911T coupe. S/N
9111120227. Blue/black vinyl. Odo: 39,023
km. Karmann-built 911, U.S. spec but now
with Euro lights and odometer. Shiny new
paint, undercarriage has survived very well
because it was Ziebarted from new. Original
baggy, but overall it’s well kept and standard.
Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $29,640. A Group B Visa
sounds a bit unlikely—but have you ever seen
a BX 4TC? Bought from Bonhams’ Monaco
sale in 2008, offered at no reserve, and must
be the cheapest way into a Group B car. Even
a Nissan 240RS is more than double this.
Won’t be competitive in anything, but you can
go and play with the Slowly Sideways group
on demos with other Group B and Group 4
survivors, at a fraction of their cost.
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Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $65,723. Has been used
for promotional work. Offered at no reserve
and, in spite of super condition and exceeding
rarity, sold about 35% under Lot 405, the
Transporter van. Campers are where it’s at,
man.
#324-1967 PORSCHE 911S 2.0 coupe.
S/N 306565S. White/black vinyl. Odo: 1,680
km. Just out of restoration and super sharp.
Underside looks unused, concours-level motor.
With electric sunroof and rear wiper, plus
Webasto heater from new. ASI badge. Cond:
2. SOLD AT $189,437. Lovely restoration and
rare sunroof added value here, but still may
seat vinyl lasting well. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$74,100. Originally sold into the U.S., returned
to Europe in 2014. Okay, it’s the poverty
model, but condition dictates value for
sub-S/RS small-bumper 911s... and it was the
5-speed. Well bought.
#314-1989 PORSCHE 911 Turbo-Look
Speedster. S/N WP0ZZZ91KZS151832. Red/
black leather. Odo: 949 km. This month’s almost-unused
Speedster looks, er... almost unused,
except that driver’s seat has been sat in.
Wide-body Turbo-Look, but no spoilers. Has
had a touch of paint to maintain appearance.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $282,017. Supplied
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
convertible
Bonhams Paris, FRA
A brief look at cars of interest that have passed
through the SCM garage. HHHHH is best.
catalog, bought from Bonhams’ Paris sale in
2010, along with the V16 Cadillac (Lot 418),
although (like the Caddy) does not feature in
Bonhams’ results, so it must have been a postsale
deal. Then it was estimated at €200k–
€250k ($275k–$350k). Here (and using the
same catalog pics!) it sold toward the bottom
of the €200k–€300k ($225k–$335k) estimate
range.
#406-1933 LANCIA ARTENA faux cab-
Price as tested: $33,120
Equipment: SkyActiv-G 2.0-L 155-hp DOHC
4-cyl engine, SkyActiv-MT 6-sp manual transmission
EPA mileage: 27/34
Likes: Sportiness is still the theme for the latest
version of Mazda’s compact convertible.
Suspension (with Dynamic Stability Control),
Bridgestone tires, BBS wheels and Brembo
brakes are outstanding. Our week with the car
coincided with heavy rains. I was amazed at
the car’s sure-footedness in all manner of wet
conditions. Overall exterior appearance is a
welcome update. Ample trunk space for a car
of this size.
Dislikes: Very compact interior, confined-feeling
driver’s seat. Weak stereo is a non-issue on
top-down days but left me wanting more on
chilly, wet, top-up mornings and evenings.
Fun to drive: HHH½
Eye appeal: HHH
Overall experience: HHH½
Verdict: A fun, compact ragtop that inspires
confidence—even while zooming along rainsoaked
streets. I hit an unexpected puddle at 40
mph one evening, and the MX-5 stayed surprisingly
straight until I found hard surface again.
The rear design of the car is reminiscent of the
Jag F-type, adding to the eye appeal. The priceto-fun
ratio is right, although I’d prefer just a
bit more cabin room. Overall an enjoyable car.
— Jeff Stites
new to France. Looking back to July 2014,
another Turbo-Look Speedster sold for
$261,651 at Artcurial’s Le Mans sale (SCM#
244724), so values have not advanced far.
That said, the other Turbo-Look Speedster in
the room, a restored ’88 example with 110,077
km, didn’t sell against a €150–€180k ($168k–
$201k) estimate.
#352-2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
GTR coupe. S/N WDB2973971Y000023.
Silver/black leather. Odo: 3,285 km. Number
23. Like new, and one of the star cars of the
show, displayed center stage in front of the
rostrum. With books, tools and two sets of
wheels. Swiss owned, so an extra 20% to pay
sea to sea by mechanical transport, according
to catalog. Remained in her family for 77
years, until 2010. Whether that story affected
value here is hard to tell, but the price barely
surpassed the lower estimate of €50k ($56k).
For an elegant rarity, slightly well bought.
#374-1937 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2300B
if it sells into the EU. Cond: 1-. NOT SOLD
AT $1,680,900. “It’ll sell,” said one Bonhams
consultant on viewing day. “They only made
25.” Famous last words. As it happens, it
didn’t (20% tax on the hoped-for €2m/$2.25m
to keep it in the EU would be rather a lot), and
neither did the F40 standing next to it. Not a
good day for supercars....
ITALIAN
#408-1926 ISOTTA FRASCHINI TIPO
8A dual-cowl phaeton. S/N 146. Green/green
leather/black leather. Nicely restored with elegant
dual-cowl body. Discreet flashing indicators
under the bumpers. Seats redone in
1992, and obviously hardly used since. New
top prior to 2010 in alpaca skin. Yes, really.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $251,295. According to
unused. Argentinian plates. Cond: 2+. NOT
SOLD AT $672,360. One of the star lots of
the auction, displayed next to the rostrum, but
not sold at a claimed high bid of €600k
($672k). Last listed August 2009, where it apparently
sold on eBay for $1.2m (SCM#
142145), having previously sold for $426,600
at a Kruse sale in August 2006 (SCM# 42819).
The wide estimate range of €750k–€1.1m
($840k–$1.25m) showed that nobody was
quite sure where this would go, which is understandable
given its cloudy history.
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coupe. S/N 815025. Eng. # 823040. Maroon/
tan leather. Odo: 345 km. Once thought to be
Benito Mussolini’s own car, raced in the 1937
Mille Miglia by his chauffeur Ercole Boratto
and formerly described as a Mille Miglia. Has
been a cabrio, restored to the form of the Touring-bodied
Mussolini car and quite magnificent.
Not original engine (was 823926).
Perfect, mirror-like paint, interior leather looks
riolet. S/N 283677. Black/beige cloth. RHD.
Very sharp with nice paint, renovated rather
than fully restored. All tidy inside, with seats
and dash redone. Italian title. Cond: 2-. SOLD
AT $64,435. First owned by Contessa Carlangela
Durini, the first woman to cross Africa
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#422-1952 LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT
Series 2 coupe. S/N B201569. Eng. # B201162.
Amaranto/gray cloth. Odo: 7,439 km.
Second-series car, which means semi-trailing
arm rear. Restored and still very shiny, panels
dead-straight, paint and brightwork excellent.
$219,077. Originally supplied to France.
Price with premium almost reached the €200k
($224k) lower estimate, so once again the cataloging
lagged a couple of months behind the
market.
#357-1965 ASA 1000GT coupe. S/N
01126. Silver/black vinyl. Odo: 5,000 km.
Gorgeous little coupe by ex-Ferrari men: Motor
is effectively one-third of a Colombo V12.
Restored, very straight and sharp, interior all
Seats redone in correct Lancia-type wool trim.
With jack and tools. Italian title. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $161,086. Originally supplied to
the U.S., returned to Italy before restoration.
Sold exactly where expected and market-correct.
#350-1961 ALFA ROMEO AUTO-
TUTTO Romeo 2 minibus. S/N AR186154.
Eng. # AR400403177. Maroon/blue vinyl.
Odo: 62,543 km. Marvelous: Even Alfa’s
commercials got the twin-cam engine. Well
restored, although some windows stayed in for
clean and tidy. Now with electric fan and addon
ammeter, plus tripmeter. Cond: 2-. SOLD
AT $146,911. Limited numbers of these (estimate
is only 90 coupes, all told), but Artcurial
sold a few in recent years in this price range.
So I’ll call this market-correct.
#335-1966 FERRARI 275 GTB
coupe. S/N 08973. Eng. # 08973.
Blue/gray leather. Odo: 72,421 km.
Long-nose torque-tube car, second-to-last
2-cam. Originally silver with black leather.
Early ’90s U.S. restoration, good older paint
with a few swirl marks, full toolkit. Leather
TOP 10
No. 3
the repaint. Italian title. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$70,878. Final price was within the €60k–
€90k ($67k–$101k) estimate range. I can’t
quite see even a Mk1 Ford Transit van getting
anywhere near this, so well sold.
#346-1964 LANCIA FLAMINIA GT 3C
2.8 cabriolet. S/N 8261341123. Eng. # 8261001429.
Silver/black vinyl. Odo: 54,878 km.
One of 180 3C cabriolets, according to catalog.
Sharply renovated—i.e., sensitively refurbished
and repainted rather than fully restored.
Decent seat vinyl, dash top looks new, fresh
(in a weird beige/tan hue) is lightly worn and
shiny. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $2,319,642. Italian-market
car, in Canada and the U.S. from
’70s to 2009, when it went to Switzerland.
Offered at no reserve, which normally gets
bidders going, and price paid here confirms
that the big Ferrari market has slipped back a
little.
#416-1967 ISO RIVOLTA IR 300 2-dr
sedan. S/N 410389. Eng. # 772F01075P. Blue/
black leather. Odo: 95,696 km. Repainted and
carpets. Now with power steering. With owner’s
manual. German title. Cond: 2. SOLD AT
May 2016
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McCormick’s 60th Palm Springs
Collector Car Auction
The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE with 440 Six Pack was well optioned,
well documented and well restored, and it sold for $80,850
Company
McCormick’s Palm Springs
Collector Car Auctions
Date
February 26–28, 2015
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Auctioneers
Frank Bizzarro, Jeff Stokes,
Rob Row, Gary Dehler
Automotive lots sold/offered
337/538
Sales rate
63%
Sales total
$6,759,310
High sale
Expanded tent space and parking for its 60th auction is a sign of McCormick’s growing success
Report and photos by Carl Bomstead
Market opinions in italics
T
he 60th McCormick’s auction marked
the beginning of a new era. The Spa
Resort Casino, home of the auction
for the past 15 years, is expanding, and
the old site will soon become a parking garage
About four blocks away is the new venue, t
Palm Springs Convention Center, which inclu
an expanded auction tent and parking for 580 au
cars on newly laid asphalt.
Keith McCormick said the company has ma
scious effort to upgrade their offerings, and the boost
in quality was obvious. Many of the sellers, however,
have not accepted the reality of the current market. As a
1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V
limousine, sold at $199,500
Buyer’s premium
5%, included in sold prices
s rate took a hit, despite market-correct high bids.
f the show was a 1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V limousine that was re-
Palm Springs, CA
rfection several years ago by Hill & Vaughn. It realized a very strong
, and the new owner will certainly be riding in the lap of luxury.
other very solid and desirable car, selling for $80,850, was a stunning,
ly documented 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE. Powered by the big 440
Six Pack, it had a long list of desirable options and was restored to top
level. A few years back, six figures would have been expected, but the
price was realistic in today’s new reality.
There were several interesting Corvettes offered, including a 1954
in Sportsman Red. The car had some needs, and it sold for $38,850,
but the new owner, if he so desires, can at least
double that by bringing it up to a reasonable
standard. A 1965 convertible in Tuxedo Black
with a red stinger, a/c, 4-speed and a 327 blown
out to make 450 horsepower sold for a respectable
$58,800.
Thirty years ago, Keith McCormick held his
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 2-door hard top, sold at $80,850
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first Palm Springs auction. He sold a little over
100 cars and generated a touch over $1 million
in sales. The biannual auction now consistently
achieves sales totals above $6m. Keith’s family
is deeply involved in the business, and it looks
like they’ll continue his auction legacy for a long
time to come. They kick off the next 30 years of
Palm Springs Collector Car Auctions with their
fall sale on November 18–20. ♦
Sales Totals
$6m
$7m
$5m
$4m
$3m
$2m
$1m
0
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
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#459-1980 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE
convertible. S/N DLR50588.
White/black leatherette/black leather.
Odo: 22,604 miles. Black leather interior with
red piping showing a bit of wear at bolsters.
Recent full service, which was expensive.
Wheels showing wear. Paint in good order,
BEST
BUY
AMERICAN
#309-1936 FORD MODEL 67 pickup.
S/N 181444137. Yellow & black/black vinyl.
Odo: 198 miles. A recent restoration with test
miles on the clock. Bold colors. New seating.
Engine bay presents as-new. Gauges appear to
have been restored. Accessory bumper guard
owner. These depreciate more rapidly than a
new Cadillac, so I think seller should have
taken the money and not looked back.
#350-1966 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SE
with a few minor scratches. An elegant RollsRoyce.
Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $24,675. Bodies
were built by Mulliner Park Ward and took
five months to produce. Priced at $102,900
when new. A fine ride at a fraction of the list
price. The recent service is a major plus, as
that can be a major expense. New owner will
be stylin’ for not a lot of money. Well bought.
GERMAN
#475-1957 PORSCHE 356 replica
Speedster. S/N 11775678. Red/gray leather.
Odo: 3,785 miles. A quality replica by Vintage
Speedsters of Los Angeles, who make a lot of
Speedster replicas. Utilizes a shortened pan
from ’57 Volkswagen. Air-cooled VW motor.
Red paint in good order with no noticeable
issues. Leather interior very well done. If replicas
are your thing, then this is the one. Cond:
2+. NOT SOLD AT $23,000. The market for
replicas is thin and narrow. For not a lot
more, you can buy a new one and be the first
coupe. S/N 11102112087143. Arctic White/tan
leather. Odo: 50,329 miles. First year for the
250, offered as convertible, coupe or 4-door
sedan. Fitted with a/c and aftermarket stereo.
Wood varnish cracking where it’s been exposed
to sun. Hubcap paint chipped. A solid
and horns. An attractive offering. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $26,513. Market-correct money for
an attractive pickup. Seller likely had a bit
more in the restoration, so I’ll call it well
bought.
#104-1941 PACKARD 110 coupe. S/N
1488X3176. Brown & cream/tan/brown fabric.
Odo: 76,786 miles. Windows delaminating,
interior finished incorrectly. Dash plastic
is original and in decent condition. The 110
was the most junior of the Junior Packards and
was offered in a number of body styles. The
presentation. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $32,025. A
respectable Mercedes-Benz at a most respectable
price. Not a lot of upside, so use and enjoy.
Front-row parking at your favorite
restaurant is almost guaranteed. Fair for both
parties. Seen at this sale in November, not sold
at $29,000 (SCM# 270384).
business coupe was only $927 when new.
Cond: 3. SOLD AT $14,700. A starter Packard
for reasonable money. Only issue is that
there is no upside to it. Might as well use and
enjoy. It’s not a Full Classic, but it can get
involved with the Packard clubs.
#50-1948 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
custom convertible. S/N 8H18778. White/tan
fabric/tan leather. Odo: 61,702 miles. 331-ci
V8, 4-bbl, 3-sp. A rare and desirable Full Clas-
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sic that has been subjected to mild customizing.
A ’53 Cadillac V8 is now under the
hood, and the panel seams have been filled.
Modern leather interior and elm dash. Chrome
is pitted, and there is a dent in rear bumper,
which is also worn. Fitted with radio and new
power windows. Several cracks in metal. A
project. Cond: 3-. NOT SOLD AT $31,000. A
#2 ’48 LC sells for about $45k. Spend a bunch
of money customizing one, and it barely cracks
$30k. The lesson here is leave it alone and use
it as intended. You’ll be bucks ahead in the
long run.
#249-1948 PACKARD EIGHT wagon.
S/N 22934648. Light green & wood/brown
vinyl & fabric. Odo: 93,778 miles. 288-ci I8,
2-bbl, 3-sp. A recent restoration with many
NOS parts. Wood very presentable with no
noticeable issues. Complete with roof rack. A
few minor paint chips on nose. Interior stated
to be original. Offered with matching pedal
#387-1953 CHEVROLET 3100 pickup.
S/N H53J010387. Red/tan vinyl. Odo: 91,850
miles. 217-ci I6, 1-bbl, 4-sp. A recent restoration
to better-than-driver standard that has
been properly maintained. Converted to 12volt
electrics. New wood in bed of truck. Paint
acceptable, with a few blems and swirls that
can be easily taken care of. A solid offering.
Pininfarina. Marketed by Nash and Hudson
until 1957, when AMC took over and the Metropolitan
became its own make. Fitted with
Continental kit. Priced at $1,445 new. Cond:
2. SOLD AT $9,000. Cute at a bargain price.
A grocery-getter that will get a bunch of attention
and sail past the gas stations. That selling
point does not mean as much as it did six
months ago, however. A decent example that
was a good buy if you needed an extra car for
your college-bound teenager.
#370-1955 MERCURY MONTCLAIR
Sun Valley 2-dr hard top. S/N 55LA20993.
Springdale Green/Plexiglas/green & white
vinyl. Odo: 86,326 miles. 292-ci V8, 4-bbl,
auto. An unusual Mercury with a Plexiglas
section over the front half of the roof. They
were priced the same as the convertible. Has
zip-in liner for heat protection, as they were
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $31,500. Price paid fit
into the window for a well-restored half-ton
Chevy pickup. They seem to sell with regularity
in the high-$20k to low-$30k range, so all
is in line here. Well bought and well sold. Last
seen at Mecum Monterey in August of 2014,
selling for $28,080 (SCM# 247982).
#275-1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
car. A strong presentation. Cond: 2. NOT
SOLD AT $86,000. The owner parked and
locked the car and was not seen until car was
on the block. Perhaps if he had worked the car
a bit, he just might have gotten closer to his
number. It was worth a bit more than what
was bid, but you need to make a little effort to
get there.
#360-1950 FORD DELUXE Crestliner
2-dr sedan. S/N B09S163211. Green & black/
black vinyl/green fabric & black vinyl. Odo:
41,718 miles. 239-ci V8, 2-bbl, 3-sp. A recent
ground-up restoration that retains original interior
and wheel covers. Finished in Chartreuse
and black. Complete with Super Deluxe
radio. The Crestliner had a vinyl top, extra
roadster. S/N 35843. Sportsman Red/red vinyl.
Odo: 27,787 miles. 235-ci I6, 3x1-bbl,
auto. The second year for the fiberglass Corvette.
Offered in three colors, but individual
cars’ colors can’t be documented. Grille damaged
and paint cracked and chipped. Trim is
known as greenhouses. Equipped with optional
fender skirts and Continental kit. Attractive
paint. Door fit is off a bit. Top not
scratched or damaged. Only 1,787 produced.
Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $56,700. A solid car at a
fair price. A friend’s mother had one of these,
and I’ve always liked them. Well sold and well
bought. All happy here.
#283-1955 MERCURY MONTEREY
2-dr hard top. S/N 55LA394559M. Blue/blue
& brown vinyl. Odo: 104,820 miles. 292-ci
V8, 4-bbl, auto. A very original car that has
not been restored, just maintained. Paint worn
through in several areas. A few scratches and
minor dents. Trim scratched and pitted as ex-
pitted. A tired Corvette that needs everything.
Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $38,859. A fistful of decisions
here. How much do you spend and still
stay upright? On the other hand, maybe just
restore it and roll the dice. The distinctive styling
seems to stay in demand, so maybe you
can catch the wave.
#389-1954 NASH METROPOLITAN
coupe. S/N E7911. Spruce Green & white/
brown leather & cord. Odo: 36,406 miles. 73ci
I4, 1-bbl, 3-sp. A mid-century subcompact.
Drivetrain from Austin 40 with design by
chrome, special steering wheel and full wheel
covers. Distinctive “color sweep.” Only issue
was a few scratches on window. A well-done
restoration. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT $15,750.
With two almost identical Crestliners to
choose from, only this one sold. The other one,
which was not all that much nicer, was bid to
$22k, and that was rejected. Makes this look
well bought indeed.
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pected for an original car of this age. An
amazing survivor. Cond: 4+. NOT SOLD AT
$24,500. The seller placed a premium on the
originality of the car, and no one else agreed.
Are we looking at preservation or neglect? I
think he should have taken the money, as the
car will not be worth any more down the road.
#509-1956 DESOTO FIREFLIGHT
Sportsman 2-dr hard top. S/N 50388405.
Crimson & white/red & white vinyl. Odo:
20,668 miles. 330-ci V8, 2x4-bbl, auto. A
striking car with sweep panels extending from
headlamps to tailfin. Paint very nice, with a
couple of minor touch-ups and swirls. Trim
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fabric & vinyl. Odo: 18,509 miles. 226-ci I6,
1-bbl, auto. The Belvedere was Plymouth’s
high-trim car. Low miles stated to be original.
Bumpers and trim pitted, but other than that,
no real issues. Fitted with optional automatic
transmission, a $184 option. Paint as expected
with pushbutton gear control in dash was standard
equipment. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $42,000.
I’ve always liked these bold DeSotos. An impressive
car that will gather a crowd. Finished
in the right colors and sold for strong money.
#252-1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE Victo-
ria 2-dr hard top. S/N P6U56673. Meadow
Mist Green & Colonial White/green vinyl &
fabric. Odo: 98 miles. 312-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto.
Recent restoration with new paint, chrome and
interior. Delightful color combination. Noticeable
run on passenger’s door. Brightwork in
for a low-mileage survivor. Mild wear on interior.
Fitted with jewel exhaust tip, which was a
dealer accessory. Part of the Forward Look.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $15,225. Buyer paid a
premium for the low miles and now faces a
dilemma. Drive it, and premium goes away, or
just look at it. There’s not a lot of upside, so
I’d vote for putting the rubber on the road.
#250-1959 FORD FAIRLANE 500 Sky-
good order. Powered by optional Thunderbird
Special V8. Interior as-new. A stunning car
other than the paint run. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT
$26,250. An attractive offering that sold for a
fair price. Seller spent some money on the
restoration, so I’m willing to bet he would
have liked more. It is what it is, however, and
the market spoke.
#240-1956 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
MARK II 2-dr hard top. S/N C5613268.
White/black & white leather. Odo: 63,313
miles. 368-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. A quality restoration
of an iconic ’50s luxury automobile.
Paint cracking at taillights, hubcaps a bit rusty.
A few paint chips here and there. Leather interior
in good order. Only 2,550 produced in
there are no issues. The interior mechanism is
rusty and missing several screws. Not the most
attractive of color combinations, but that’s just
my opinion. Cond: 3+. NOT SOLD AT
$29,000. The SCM Pocket Price Guide shows
the median sales price for a ’59 Skyliner is
$12k higher than what was bid here. Seller
made the right decision and should get a bit
more next time out. Color is the issue, but
that’s an expensive fix.
#359-1960 JEEP CJ-5 Surrey SUV. S/N
5633718471. Light blue/blue & white surrey/
1956, with list price of $9,966. Cond: 2. NOT
SOLD AT $29,000. A very respectable Mark
II that deserved a better fate. It previously sold
for $22,260 at Mecum Indy in 2012 (SCM#
205875). These have started to move up the
charts, but this one missed the bus here. Another
10 grand should have done the trick.
#267-1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE
2-dr sedan. S/N 14243609. Blue & white/blue
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liner retractable hard top. S/N H9RW102107.
Tahitian Bronze & white/brown & white
vinyl. Odo: 92,848 miles. 292-ci V8, 2-bbl,
auto. The Fairlane 500 was top trim level for
1959 until the midyear addition of the Galaxie.
The retractable hard top utilized a complicated
mechanism to fold top into trunk. Just hope
produced. Numerous paint issues here, with
bubbles in rear quarter-panel and hood. Trim
pitted. Very nice interior. An impressive motorcar.
Cond: 2-. NOT SOLD AT $29,000. In
concours condition these can hit six figures.
This was not that nice but is still worth more
than what was bid here. Just make sure to
check the length of your garage before getting
involved.
#355-1960 MERCURY MONTEREY
convertible. S/N 0Z35N519093. Light green/
white vinyl/green vinyl. Odo: 98,484 miles.
312-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto. Rather plain styling for
the era. Vinyl buckets in good order. Paint
presents well but is not the best color. Spinner
hubcaps. Radio and heater. Top with proper
blue & white vinyl. Odo: 43 miles. 134-ci I4,
1-bbl, 3-sp. The ubiquitous Jeep restored as a
resort Surrey wagon. Recent restoration to
high standard. Striped vinyl seats that match
the fabric roof. Very well done and cute as
heck. Cond: 1-. NOT SOLD AT $24,000.
How do you put a number on “cute”? In this
case it was more than the market was willing
to pay. Seller most likely had more invested,
but that’s his problem. Price bid should have
gotten the job done.
#501-1960 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
MARK V convertible. S/N 085H414282.
Red/white vinyl/black leather. Odo: 84,271
miles. 430-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto. The Continental
Mark V was mounted on a massive 131-inch
wheelbase with an overall length of 227
inches. Power wing windows and six-way
seats were standard. A little more than 2,000
fit. Paint it red, and it’s a winner. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $28,875. A decent convertible for
less than $30k! Not a bad deal at all. Use and
enjoy, and get your money back when it’s time
to move on. Works for me. Recently no-saled
at $26,500 at this sale in November (SCM#
270377).
#268-1960 RAMBLER AMERICAN
wagon. S/N B113163. Black/red vinyl. Odo:
55,291 miles. 196-ci I6, 1-bbl, auto. A nice
restoration of an unusual wagon, with only
12,000 or so produced for 1960. Three-speed
auto with overdrive with shift lever in dash.
Decent paint, and engine bay looks clean and
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McCormick’s Palm Springs, CA
Studebaker GT Hawk sold for what was refused
here (SCM# 270333). If anything, it was
a notch better, so I have to wonder what the
seller was thinking here. He may have just
made a mistake.
tidy. A high-schooler’s fantasy ride with seat
that folds down into a bed. Cond: 2+. SOLD
AT $14,700. An unusual driver for not a lot of
money. A real attention-getter, and the seat
that turns into a bed will be a conversation
starter. Drop a 350 under the hood and make
it even cooler.
#101-1962 FORD GALAXIE 500 Sun-
liner convertible. S/N 2U65X123989. Baffin
Blue/blue fabric/blue vinyl. Odo: 58,744
miles. 352-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. Powered by Interceptor
V8 that produced 220 horsepower.
Fitted with Cruise-O-Matic transmission.
Older restoration has been properly maintained.
Radio. A few minor issues with paint,
’63 Corvette with no soft top. A respray would
do wonders. Cond: 3+. NOT SOLD AT
$38,000. Not the best example I have ever
seen, but still worth a bunch more than was
offered here. Corvettes are a bit soft now, but
another $7,500 would have been more realistic.
#348-1964 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
but nothing serious. Interior in good order.
Trim a bit scratched. Over 40,000 produced
for ’62. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $29,925. One of
a number of ’50s and ’60s Ford offerings that
sold for lower-than-expected prices. Possibly
a reflection of a changing market, as January
Arizona prices were off a touch. This was a
desirable convertible that was well bought.
#102-1962 STUDEBAKER GRAN TUR-
ISMO HAWK 2-dr hard top. S/N 62V12024.
Bronze/orange & bronze vinyl. Odo:
42,354 miles. 289-ci V8, 2-bbl, 4-sp. The 289
was standard for GT Hawks delivered in U.S.,
but elsewhere it was fitted with 259. Presented
with original production order. Has a/c. Art
Deco seat design in bold colors. Rear trim and
with a few scratches and chips. Orange peel
throughout. All in good order with interior. An
attractive 10-footer. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT
$9,975. A wet sand and buff will do wonders
here. As-is, it’s a decent driver that will be fun
at the local Cars and Coffee. Not a lot of
money, and one more check to the detail guy
will be dollars well spent.
#319-1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD con-
vertible. S/N 5Y85Z100771. Rangoon Red/
white vinyl/red vinyl. Odo: 67,385 miles. 390-
pitted, front window is cracked. Equipped
with air. Paint decent but lacking a bit. In the
right color. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $26,250. Not
a lot of money for an impressive Saturday
night cruiser. There is money left to fix the
little nits, and the new owner will still be on
the right side of the ledger. Well bought indeed.
bumper pitted. Paint acceptable, with a few
scratches here and there. A little work on the
trim would bring this up a notch or two. Cond:
3+. NOT SOLD AT $24,000. At McCormick’s
November sale last year, a very nice ’63
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#289-1967 PLYMOUTH GTX 2-dr hard
top. S/N RS23L75108472. Copper/black vinyl/
black vinyl. Odo: 17,426 miles. 440-ci V8,
4-bbl, auto. The high-performance GTX had
dual hood scoops, “Pit-Stop” gas cap, dual
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F-85 convertible. S/N 43267001022. Red/
white vinyl/black vinyl. Odo: 67,096 miles.
330-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto. The Deluxe F-85 added
a few trim moldings, foam cushions and a
fancy steering wheel. Fitted with power brakes
and seats and a tach. The paint was a bit rough
paint chips and touch-ups are the only detractions.
Solid presentation. Cond: 2. SOLD AT
$14,378. A decent Caddy convertible for not a
lot of money. Sold for well below the $20,600
median price listed in the SCM Pocket Price
Guide. If nothing weird lurks under the hood,
it’s a very nice buy. Well bought.
#287-1966 CADILLAC ELDORADO
convertible. S/N E6127265. Red/white fabric/
black leather. Odo: 57,318 miles. 365-ci V8,
2x4-bbl, auto. The Eldorado motor provided
20 additional horsepower due to the dual
4-barrels. Leather interior in acceptable condition
with a bit of mild patina. Trim is a bit
#131-1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
convertible. S/N 30867S108709. Silver Blue/
blue hard top/dark blue. Odo: 34,830 miles.
327-ci 250-hp V8, 4-bbl, 4-sp. Finished in
attractive Silver Blue. Paint a bit worn with
numerous chips. Several cracks in fiberglass.
No power options. Hurst shifter. A rather basic
ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. An older restoration that is
now showing signs of age and use. Paint chips
on nose and rear deck. White vinyl top soiled.
Interior in good order. Disc brakes were new
for ’65. Three Thunderbird body styles were
offered, with only 6,846 convertibles produced.
Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $29,400. A market-correct
number for a ’65 Thunderbird that needs a
little TLC. A fun driver, so put the top down
and enjoy your new toy. No point in putting a
bunch of money in the car, as they have not had
a lot of movement in the past few years.
#456-1966 CADILLAC DEVILLE con-
vertible. S/N E6116842. Red/white
vinyl/white leather. Odo: 86,168 miles. 429-ci
V8, 4-bbl, auto. A very presentable Caddy
convertible in Resale Red. Number of options,
including factory headrest and Twilight Sentinel.
Power-operated seat came standard. Modern
stereo fitted in glovebox. A few minor
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#1-1939 MORGAN 4/4 roadster. S/N
1050. Eng. # 45995. White. RHD. Restoration
project held together by gravity. Can’t be sure,
but most of the major parts are there including
Standard 4-cylinder engine. Chassis has previously
been painted. Body surface rusted in
large sections but doesn’t look too rotten. Radiator
shell okay. No plumbing or wiring, but
these don’t have much of either. No speedo.
Originally with the royal family of Brunei — 1991 Jaguar XJ 220 coupe, sold for $479,551 at
Silverstone, Birmingham, U.K.
SILVERSTONE
NEC Classic Motor Show Sale
Location: Birmingham, U.K.
Date: November 14, 2015
Auctioneer: Jonathan Humbert
Automotive lots sold/offered: 74/95
Sales rate: 78%
Sales total: $6,375,680
High sale: 1991 Jaguar XJ 220, sold at $479,551
Buyer’s premium: 12.5%, included in sold prices
Report and photos by Paul Hardiman
H&H
Location: Derbyshire, U.K.
Date: February 24, 2016
Auctioneer: Simon Hope
Automotive lots sold/offered: 75/99
Sales rate: 76%
Sales total: $690,335
High sale: 1959 Triumph TR3A, sold at $31,162
Buyer’s premium: 12%, $209 minimum, included in
sold prices
Report and photos by Paul Hardiman
Last MoT was 1966. Cond: 4-. SOLD AT
$8,414. Believed built in 1939 and then stored
at the factory until 1946. A nice one of these is
about $50k, so resurrecting it within its market
value is doable as long as you farm out only
the specialities and do the donkey work at
home: The running gear is very simple. Perfect
for the man with a well-equipped shed.
H&H Auctions, Derbyshire, U.K., 02/16.
#101-1959 ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY
STAR SAPPHIRE saloon. S/N 330529. Eng.
# 320534. Two-tone green/green leather. RHD.
Odo: 75,708 miles. Imposing old edifice,
looks like it should be crumbling but is clean
and tidy with nicely patinated leather. Chrome
mostly good with the odd pinhole. Excellent
timber and veneers. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$14,802. In Finland for some of the ’80s and
’90s. Last three owners were all members of
parliament from the same family, which is how
it came to be photographed in New Palace
Yard, Westminster, for the catalog photographs.
Sold for about the same as a decent
Rover P5 or slightly tired Silver Shadow but
even more stately. H&H Auctions, Derbyshire,
U.K., 02/16.
#39-1959 TRIUMPH TR3A roadster.
A market-correct sale, allowing for the fact that it’s a left-to-right (U.S.-market car) conversion —
1959 Triumph TR3A roadster, sold for $31,162 at H&H Auctions, Derbyshire, U.K.
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S/N TS39531L. Red/black vinyl/black vinyl.
RHD. Odo: 6,551 miles. Restored to U.K.
spec from a U.S.-spec car by TR Bitz. Older
resto, okay door fit and new paint. New repro
seat vinyl and top, stainless exhaust, aluminum
fuel tank. Moto-Lita wheel. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $31,162. Originally U.S.-supplied,
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#319-1966 FORD LOTUS CORTINA
2-dr sedan. S/N BA744362065. White/black
vinyl. RHD. Odo: 64,492 miles. Clean and
tidy Aeroflow car. Reshelled in 1977 with a
Lotus shell sourced from Ford and now with
an age-related number. Excellent paint, superclean
underneath, interior vinyl all good. No
back to the U.K. in 2005. Last sold by Bonhams
at Brooklands in December 2011 with
6,062 miles for $27,543, which we considered
rather a decent buy (SCM# 190112). Here it
sold at the high end of the expected range, and
market-correct allowing for the fact that it’s a
left-to-right conversion. H&H Auctions, Derbyshire,
U.K., 02/16.
#83-1961 VAUXHALL CRESTA PA se-
dan. S/N PADX159846. Eng. # 106162. Blue
& white/blue & white leather. RHD. Odo:
58,609 miles. From the period when Vauxhall’s
European cars were heavily influenced
by its GM parent, so it looks something like a
baby Impala. Excellent restored order, extremely
shiny and excellent chrome, but has
airbox, but pancake filters instead. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $77,071. Well sold for a car with
such a history. Interestingly, it fetched exactly
the same as Lot 312, the ex-Sellers Lotus Elan
from the same year and powered by the same
engine, also missing its airbox. Silverstone,
Birmingham, U.K., 11/15.
#312-1966 LOTUS ELAN Series 2 SE
convertible. S/N 455897. Eng. # LP6234LBA.
White/black vinyl. RHD. Odo: 65,618
miles. Ex-Peter Sellers. A few pings and stars
in paint, a few cracks in dash veneer, both
normal on average Elans. Interior vinyl all
good, door trim carpet worn through, again
normal. No airbox, but chrome pancake filters
custom portholes in each front fender. Retrimmed
in leather, which is unworn. Cond: 2.
SOLD AT $11,841. The pre-’60 ones are even
cooler, with deep oval taillights, but this
fetched sensible money. Much nicer than the
similar car that H&H offered but failed to sell
at Duxford last October (SCM# 6794060).
H&H Auctions, Derbyshire, U.K., 02/16.
#36-1965 TRIUMPH TR4A convertible.
S/N CTC54792. Eng. # CT54898E. White/
black vinyl/black vinyl. RHD. Odo: 4,502
miles. Original RHD home-market car, restored
with very good door fit. Okay paint
with a few sub-surface prep marks. New top.
instead. Cond: 3. SOLD AT $77,071. No idea
how long Sellers kept it, as he had so many
cars. (Apparently, when a new model was announced,
he would ring Tony Crook, who
looked after his acquisitions, and ask, “Have I
had one of those yet?”) Sold for roughly double
what it’s really worth, so credit the markup
to Sellers’ name on the V5. Silverstone, Birmingham,
U.K., 11/15.
#349-1968 LOTUS ELAN Series 3 Super
Seat vinyl may be original and is holding up
well. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT $28,825. Well
bought. In similar condition these retail for
$5k–$8k more, so expect to see it pop up in the
small ads soon. H&H Auctions, Derbyshire,
U.K., 02/16.
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Safety coupe. S/N 367755. Eng. # LP12548.
Green/black vinyl. RHD. Odo: 91,807 miles.
No stars or cracks in body, decent paint. No
cracks in dash or center console, all interior
vinyl good. Motor tidy with red cam cover and
original airbox and trunking. Rides on Spyder
chassis with plenty of upgrades, including
Tony Thompson driveshafts. Motor has L2
cams. External electric cut-out always a good
plan on these. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $41,961.
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Sold market-correct. Replacement chassis
shouldn’t knock value; I’ve seen a Lotus specialist
refuse to take a car because it had the
original chassis, which is rot-prone. Silverstone,
Birmingham, U.K., 11/15.
#106-1972 LAND ROVER SERIES
III 88-inch Safari wagon. S/N 90104137A.
Green/white aluminum/black
vinyl. RHD. Odo: 4,542 miles. Restored in
BEST
BUY
2015 and 4,500 miles since. Well-protected
chassis and new fuel tank; paint is slightly
orange-peeled, new seat vinyl. Not quite as
sharp as the other restored S3 88 (Lot 40), but
the main visual difference between them is
that this one is on old tires. Cond: 3. SOLD
AT $9,348. This sold a little under the low
estimate of £7,000 ($10,600), for a 40% discount
under the newer S3 (Lot 40). That
wasn’t twice as nice as this one, so I’m going
to call this very well bought, as there is no
such thing as a very cheap Land Rover any
more. H&H Auctions, Derbyshire, U.K.,
02/16.
#321-1973 AUSTIN MINI van. S/N
XAV1805432A. White/black vinyl. RHD.
Odo: 23,976 miles. Restored. Rockers quite
good, jig brackets all there but flattened.
Floors good, slightly bashed/jacked in front.
Seat vinyl in good shape, commensurate with
lowish mileage. With original £648 ($1,550 in
1973) bill of sale. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$16,271. Any early Mini that’s not rotten appears
to be worth this these days, and vans
and pickups are rarer than saloons. A fair deal
even though the auctioneer felt it might be
worth up to 50% more. Silverstone, Birmingham,
U.K., 11/15.
#315-1974 FORD CAPRI RS3100 coupe.
S/N BBECND10799. Orange/black vinyl.
RHD. Odo: 17 miles. U.K.-market homologation
special so Ford could use spoilers in racing.
Massively restored with lots of new
panels, only finished recently. Near perfect,
still smells new inside. Motor hopped up to
180 hp from standard 148 but still looks stock.
Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $73,645. Unusually, sold
for more than the RS2600 (Lot 344), which is
a far more exotic beast. Silverstone, Birmingham,
U.K., 11/15.
#44-1980 AUSTIN MAXI 1750 HLS 5-dr
hatchback. S/N XLWWH78M121760. Eng. #
17420. Oyster Gold/Sorrell (orange) velour.
RHD. Odo: 2,598 miles. Time-warp example
of one of the grimmest piles of junk to come
out of British Leyland in the strike-laden “Red
Robbo” era. Custom wood dash features
chrome-rimmed Smiths instruments and an
array of switches for the multitude of extras
and accessories. One owner until 2015, Ziebarted
and cocooned from new and in perfect
condition (but smells a bit musty inside), with
new tires—and it’s the top model. Cond: 2+.
SOLD AT $8,102. Auto writer Julian Mounter
road-tested the car in period and described its
gear-change, saying. “It feels like stirring
treacle with a long, thin cane.” No, we didn’t
have one when I was a kid, but I rode in a few
and am still traumatized. With air/fluid suspension,
a 5-speed gearbox and a large hatch,
the concept was good—but somehow Auntie
BL missed by a mile when Citroën got it so
right. Probably worth the money, which is
what was expected, for its sheer uniqueness.
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#40-1980 LAND ROVER SERIES III
88-inch Safari wagon. S/N LBAAH1AA123792.
Blue/white aluminum/black vinyl.
RHD. Odo: 69,508 miles. Sharply restored,
with straight panels, solid chassis and what
looks like a lots of new galvanizing on the
unpainted parts. All tidy inside. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $15,737. This was slightly nicer
than the older Series III (Lot 106), but the
difference was only marginal. In the wake of
the Defender ending production in January,
which has focused the world’s attention on
Landies, this sold about market-correct, making
the green one look cheap. H&H Auctions,
Derbyshire, U.K., 02/16.
#608-1985 FORD ESCORT RS Turbo
hatchback. S/N WF0BXXGCABFJ30754.
White/gray velour. RHD. Odo: 5,568 miles.
Time-warp car put away since 1999. As a result,
just about perfect, but sadly only good for
the concours circuit. Cond: 1-. SOLD AT
$91,629. These were the first £10k Escorts,
which nobody could quite get their heads
around at the time. But it’s paid off, with a
world record for an RS Turbo. Who’d guess a
Mk3 Escort could ever be worth this much?
Very well sold. Silverstone, Birmingham,
U.K., 11/15.
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hatchback. S/N WF0EXXGBBEGU03472.
Moonstone/black & red velour. RHD. Odo:
12,078 miles. Straight and fairly well kept,
although fart-cannon exhaust appears obligatory
on these. Front fenders have been replaced
(spot welding is a bit freehand).
Interior velour has worn well, just lightly
baggy, as usual. Quite a lot of blue silicone
hose under the hood, but some owners found
this too hard to resist. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$26,098. The very best of these sell for big
money, but this was a little compromised—the
original Cossie front fenders would have been
date-stamped, and losing them brings into
range the possibility it’s been reshelled. Dressup
bits on motor are a turnoff but can easily
be replaced. Overall, fair price for provenance
and condition. H&H Auctions, Derbyshire,
U.K., 02/16.
#618-1987 FORD SIERRA RS500
Cosworth hatchback. S/N WF0EXXGBBEGG38798.
White/black & red velour. RHD.
Odo: 13,962 miles. RS500 is the “evolution”
model of original Sierra Cossie with an extra
set of injectors (not connected) and 20 more
hp. Straight and tidy, no scuffs, wheels are
refinished, still rides on OEM Dunlop D40s,
which will please the concours judges. Seat
velour unworn but lightly baggy, as normal.
First-aid kit still in wrapping. Cond: 1-. SOLD
AT $137,015. Originally supplied to a collector
on the Isle of Wight, which might account
for its minimal mileage, then in Germany before
returning to the U.K. in 2002. Huge price
for a Cossie, with accepted top bid matching
the top estimate. Well bought and sold. Silverstone,
Birmingham, U.K., 11/15.
#93-1990 LOTUS ESPRIT Turbo coupe.
S/N SCCD82910LHD13629. Yellow/cream
leather. RHD. Odo: 60,110 miles. Fiberglass
good with no cracks or stars, a few microblisters
in repaint. Interior not as baggy as a lot of
them get, although leather has been re-Connollized
(i.e., painted). A little play in steering
vice including new clutch in August 2015.
Cond: 2. SOLD AT $479,551. Originally with
the royal family of Brunei, back to the U.K. in
2002 and previously sold by Silverstone. Here
it hammered (without premium) under the
lower estimate of £300k ($454k), but looks
market-correct in line with falling prices everywhere.
And no big bills to worry about for
the next four years. Silverstone, Birmingham,
U.K., 11/15.
FRENCH
#23-1972 CITROËN 2CV Fourgonnette
van. S/N V57A2KA0000KA3315. Eng. #
E902000876. Red & cream/tartan cloth. Odo:
38,253 km. An AKS400 upgraded with bits
from a 1984 car. Also wears a wooden steering
wheel and gear knob, tartan seat covers, roofheight
cabin-cooling fan, stainless-steel bumpers
and Citroën GS Pallas wheel trim. All
sounds a bit of a mess, but overall condition is
good. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $11,374. Originally
(the Metro universal joint at bottom of column
wears out) but has fresh MoT, and some extra
switches mounted under dash. New belts and
tires. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $17,292. U.K.supplied
but recently re-imported from Japan.
Sold slightly under the slightly hopeful lower
estimate of £12,500 ($19k) but market-correct
price for a tidy Turbo Esprit. Steering play is
normal and easy and cheap to fix, so it won’t
be a factor in price. H&H Auctions, Derbyshire,
U.K., 02/16.
#333-1991 JAGUAR XJ 220 coupe. S/N
SAJJEAEX7AX2200693. Green/cream
leather. RHD. Odo: 5,785 miles. Kick-plate
number 269. Body is scrape- and blemish-free.
Windshield slightly delaminating at bottom
corners, as normal. Driver’s seat unworn except
for slight scuffing on outer bolster. New
fuel pipes, pump and tank as part of a big ser-
supplied to Spain and lately used in Gibraltar
by a confectionary company. There were a
whole bunch of motorcycles from a Spanish
collection in this sale, and this may therefore
have come from the same source. Cheapish for
a 2CV van, as long as you don’t mind its bitsa
status, but in fact sold for slightly more than
the owner and H&H were hoping for. H&H
Auctions, Derbyshire, U.K., 02/16.
#317-1972 CITROËN SM fastback. S/N
00SC0732. Gold/black leather. Odo: 32,022
km. Straight and shiny following 2014 restoration,
a couple of tiny paint blemishes on driver’s
door. All brightwork good. New leather
and carpets, dash top good. Motor rebuilt
around new block. French title. Cond: 2-.
SOLD AT $77,928. Supplied new in France.
Proper money for a very good SM. Silverstone,
Birmingham, U.K., 11/15.
#337-1981 RENAULT 5 Turbo hatch-
back. S/N VF1822000B0001651. Red/red
leather & velour. Odo: 72,377 km. Well-kept
Turbo 1, still retaining its wild interior. Repainted,
some cracks around door frames.
Leather not unduly worn, and red velour in-
serts are holding their color well. Cond: 3+.
SOLD AT $94,198. Originally supplied to
Switzerland. Sold for quite reasonable money
for a T1—hammer price before premium was
a little under the lower estimate of £60k
($90k), but I’d call that fair. T2s, with steel
instead of aluminum roofs and doors and stock
R5 interiors, should always make a little less,
but the one here (Lot 311) was pretty rough
and only made $58,082. Silverstone, Birmingham,
U.K., 11/15.
GERMAN
#330-1956 PORSCHE 356A cabriolet.
S/N 61347. Aquamarine Blue Metallic/beige
leather. RHD. Odo: 2,709 miles. Immaculately
restored (by Export 56, which is meticulous in
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these things) and perfect in every detail. New
leather. Now with 12-volt electrics. Cond: 1-.
SOLD AT $299,720. U.K. supplied. Has
been on display at Porsche Hong Kong. Sold
(in the auction room) where expected, and I
doubt Silverstone would have, or could have,
let it go for less. Resto cost £200k ($300k), so,
as ever, the buyer is getting most of the work
for free. Expensive on the face of it, but well
bought. Silverstone, Birmingham, U.K.,
11/15.
#631-1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL
convertible. S/N 12104220024440. White/
black cloth/red leather. RHD. Odo: 92,749
miles. Repainted. Slightly wavy rockers and
trim, bumper rechrome okay. Shiny red leather
may be original. Cracked plastic on steering
wheel and gear knob, as normal. Motor still
has original Solexes. With hard top, which
could do with refinishing, plus original data
card and U.K. log book. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT
$145,578. One of 52 1962 right-hand drivers
for the U.K., according to the catalog. Has
spent past 10 years in Ireland. Sold right for
condition, although well behind the very
strong $237,148 that Silverstone got for a
near-identical car in July 2015 (SCM#
266438). Silverstone, Birmingham, U.K.,
11/15.
#344-1970 FORD CAPRI RS2600 coupe.
S/N GAECKU50576. White & orange/black
vinyl. Odo: 58,518 km. German-market homologation
special so Ford could use fuel in-
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1938 AC 16/80 Sports Competition raodster
1953 Allard K3 roadster
Solid, original car prior to restoration, with alloriginal
sheet metal. John Skinner Ltd. high-quality
interior. Engine rebuilt by high-performance shop,
Total Engine Service in Minnesota. Rare and an
excellent investment; only 888 of were produced
with overdrive. Hagerty valuation for concours-level
XK 150 S OTS roadster is $235,000 and rapidly
climbing. One recently sold in December for $646k
at Bonhams London; and it was a DHC, which is
typically 30% less than a roadster. Runs beautifully
without any hesitation or problems. Transmission
is smooth and effortless, and with overdrive is like
having a 5th gear when traveling at higher cruising
speeds. This gorgeous piece of jewelry is just as
roadworthy as it is attractive. Accepting reasonable
offers. Contact Gene, Ph: 612.298.5648. Email: gene.
berghoff@gmail.com (MN)
1959 MG Twin Cam roadster
other trophies throughout New England. Additional
details available. $85,000. OBO. AutoArcheologist.
com. Contact David, Ph: 860.398.1732. Email:
E4WBrill@aol.com (CT)
1963 Jaguar XKE fixed-head coupe
Opalescent Maroon/black. 33,940 miles. I6, 4-spd.
Own the best all-original 3.8 FHC available. 100%
all-original paint, chrome and interior. Same
careful owner for 51 years. First-place concours
winner, 99.85 points. Serious offers considered after
inspection. Contact John, Ph: 503.538.8096. Email:
jlpxk120@hotmail.com (OR)
1967 Aston Martin DB6 coupe
S/N L645. Two-tone gray/burgundy leather.
99,771 miles. I6, auto. Beautifully restored. Only
42 built by AC Cars in the late 1930s, with only 14
having the aerodynamic, sloped rear bodywork.
Red wire wheels. Brand-new convertible top and
mechanism. Restored with new ash wood body
framing. Seat travel extended to allow taller drivers
to sit comfortably. 2.0-liter single-overhead-cam
engine fully rebuilt. Original block suffered from
porosity. A new cast-alloy block from AC supplier
was used and restamped with the original block
numbers. All components used are factory. Has
original gauges, but a few stopped working over
the years, so a modern water temp, alt meter and
fuel gauge have been added. Center-mounted Moss
4-speed gearbox performs flawlessly. Runs and
drives superbly. Tremendous amount of history and
documentation in the form of photos, records and
extensive correspondence between several of the
prior owners. First owner took delivery in May of
1938 through Brooklands Motors in the U.K., and the
car subsequently went through three other owners
until arriving in D.C. in 1976. Nicknamed “Clare”
prior to 1959 as stated in letters from third owner,
who enjoyed the car until 1972; the name has stuck
since. Also believed by that owner to be the only
16/80 with the gorgeous external exhaust system.
The letters and stories alone make for a great
history. $259,000. Classic Motors of Washington DC.
Contact Brian, Ph: 240.350.8775. Email: Brian@
classicmotorsdc.com (MD)
1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage coupe
Exceptionally rare; only 61 K3s were produced,
and this is the finest we have ever seen. One owner
for most of its life. All correct, fully sorted for real
driving, and eligible for every conceivable event.
Please call or email for complete details. Matthew L.
deGarmo, Ltd.. Contact Matthew, Ph: 203.852.1670.
Email: Matt@deGarmoLtd.com (CT)
1957 MGA 1500 roadster
S/N YD3/734. Old English White/red. I4, 4-spd. Rare,
unmolested Twin Cam roadster that is one of only
2,111 examples ever produced. Limited ownership,
with an extensive and highly detailed restoration.
Comes documented with an article covering its
restoration along with photos of the work done,
Heritage CoA, handbook and operator’s manual.
An exceptional MGA example. Classic Showcase. Ph:
760.758.6100. Email: webmaster@classicshowcase.
com (CA)
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II coupe
A beautifully and properly restored car that spent
most its life in California. Stunning black/black.
Rare sunroof. Meticulously maintained and turnkey.
$490,000. Matthew L. deGarmo, Ltd. Contact
Matthew, Ph: 203.852.1670. Email: matt@
degarmoltd.com Web: deGarmoLtd.com(CT)
1967 Jaguar XKE roadster
Red/tan. 750 miles. I4, 5-spd. For sale to qualified
buyers. This is a body-off-frame restoration with
virtually everything new or professionally restored.
Built to be a wonderful driver’s car with more power,
modern transmission and upgraded suspension and
brakes. The body is perfect and the paint makes
people look twice. There are too many items to
list, but the high points are 1,900-cc MGB 5-main
bearing engine with aluminum cross-flow head,
1.75 SU carbs, street cam, 5-speed T9 overdrive
transmission and much more. So much fun to drive,
cruises at 60 mph at 2,900 rpm and has the best
exhaust note I have ever heard. Serious inquiries.
Cash or highly qualified trades (I am looking for a
Class C motorhome). $30,000. OBO. Contact Craig,
Ph: 503.799.8718. Email: cwgarr@gmail.com (OR)
1959 Jaguar XK 150 S roadster
A wonderful DB2 factory Vantage with early rallycompetition
history in Europe. Eligible for absolutely
everything and a joy to drive. Matching numbers,
tons of documentation back to new. Matthew L.
deGarmo, Ltd.. Contact Matthew, Ph: 203.852.1670.
Email: Matt@deGarmoLtd.com (CT)
S/N T831934DN. Black/tan. I6, 4-spd w/ OD.
Beautiful roadster with factory overdrive. Matching
numbers with less than 100 miles since complete nutand-bolt,
documented, concours-level restoration.
Heritage Certificate. Well-documented two-owner
car. Stored for 40 years prior to a recent restoration.
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S/N 847071. White/red leather. 4,000 miles. I6,
4-spd. Two owner, beautiful condition. One of the
last five of 150 XK 150 FHC SEs (Special Equipment)
imported into the U.S. First owner drove it for
several years and parked it in a barn in Indiana
over 40 years ago. Current owner purchased the car
in 2009 and it underwent a complete bare-metal,
body-off restoration by RMR Restoration. Only 4,000
miles on this numbers-matching car since restoration
was completed. Best in Class at the JCSNE (Jaguar
Club of Southern New England) Concours, with an
average of 9.98 (out of 10) points in the Driven
category every year since 2012. Additional trophies
received at the Berkshire British Motorcar Festival,
the JANE (Jaguar Association of New England)
Concours, British Wheels on the Green and Best
Jaguar at the Gathering of the Marques show at
Lime Rock Park two years in a row, plus numerous
In private hands for decades, this wonderful Series II
DB4 has taken part in the NE 1000 Rally twice and
performed flawlessly. Beautiful condition throughout,
matching numbers, original colors per factory build
sheet. Call or email for complete details. Matthew L.
deGarmo, Ltd.. Contact Matthew, Ph: 203.852.1670.
Email: Matt@deGarmoLtd.com (CT)
1961 Jaguar XK 150 SE FHC
S/N 1E15000. Carmen Red/beige (with black top).
78,064 miles. I6, 4-spd. Highly original, numbersmatching,
California black-plate XKE that was
professionally restored by Jaguar professionals.
Striking color combo, new Vredestein tires, recent
servicing, includes receipts dating back to the late
’70s. Complete and ready to be shown, driven and
enjoyed today. Classic Showcase. Ph: 760.758.6100.
Email: webmaster@classicshowcase.com (CA)
1969 Austin Mini Cooper S 2-dr sedan
S/N CA2SB1238234A. Red/black. I-4, Numbers
matching, BHT Certificate. Last year of sliding
windows, new correct Dunlop tires on Mini Lite
wheels. All redone and very clean, Paddy Hopkirk
tribute rally dash. Never rallied or raced. $29,500.
Contact Hartley, Ph: 416.483.5533. Email:
hartleyhershenhorn@gmail.com (CAN)
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1970 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 2+2 Mk1
roadster
1970 Porsche 914-6 convertible
1973 Porsche 911T coupe
CVs are recently serviced. Car runs well. New brakes
(rotors, rebuilt calipers, pads). Many factory upgrades.
Non-original Blaupunkt CD/stereo with amp
and speakers, mounted without any holes cut to retain
car’s originality (original stereo not available).
Full details and additional images available on Web
link. $19,500 OBO. Contact Steve, 503.887.8894,
Email: sportracer@earthlink.net Web: https://flic.
kr/s/aHsjZ7Zy2f (OR)
Red & cream/black leather. Totally restored,
fiberglass hard top, 72-spoke chrome wires, 4-speed
with overdrive, black leather seats with red piping.
Excellent overall condition. $67,900. Central Classic
Cars. Contact Chuck, Ph: 419.618.3855. Email:
chuckputsch@hotmail.com (OH)
French
1961 DB Le Mans Luxe cabriolet
S/N 9140430501. Tangerine (Blutorange)/black
with Houndstooth. 350 miles. H6, 5-spd. Factory
914-6. Restored numbers-matching. One of the nicest
in the U.S. California blue-plate car (UNVMY6),
found stored in California warehouse since 1988.
Original sheet metal throughout. Every component
has been restored, refinished or replaced; mere
350 miles since restoration. Email for additional
photos. $99,995. OBO. Contact George, Email:
geshaghian@mindspring.com (CA)
1972 Porsche 911S sunroof coupe
Italian
1957 Alfa Romeo Guilietta 750 spider
S/N 9113103094. Bahia Red/Black. 25,483 miles.
H6, 5-spd. If this isn’t the cleanest, lowest-mileage,
one-owner 911T in the world, I’d like to see the
one that is. Virtually flawless. I’m not planning to
have it detailed because I want everyone to see the
condition it was found in: spotless. Only options:
cookie-cutter wheels, 5-speed. $155,000. Contact
Bob, Ph: 512.784.6890. Email: bpetersen5@
hotmail.com (TX)
1973 Porsche 914-6 convertible
35,000 miles. In storage for 50 years. New brakes,
tires and shocks. Both tops. Low miles. Runs
and drives great. $35,000. Contact Dale, Ph:
941.730.2036. Email: powersince@gmail.com (FL)
German
1964 Porsche 356 C cabriolet
S/N 159861. Signal Red/Black. 49,000 miles. H4,
4-spd. Engine # 712602. Third owner for 33 years.
Karman hard top, many extras including extra
engine, serial # 700496. Price firm. $100,000.
Contact John, Ph: 703.424.1727. Email: john@
federalinitiatives.com (GA)
1969 BMW 2002 coupe
S/N 1664169. Manila/Tobacco. 138,800 miles.
I4, One SoCal owner for 40-plus years. Excellent
survivor with a recent refurbishment by a marque
concours specialist, including a full engine rebuild
as well as a careful cosmetic preservation. This is
a very well-sorted example with a great history.
Numbers matching. AutoKennel. Contact Paul, Ph:
714.335.4911. Email: paul@autokennel.com (CA)
1970 Porsche 911S coupe
S/N 9112301129. Blue Metallic/black & white
Houndstooth. 18 miles. H6, 5-spd. Ground-up,
bare-metal, nut-and-bolt restoration started in
2013 and nearly three years was spent on a spareno-expense
restoration. The ultimate goal was to
create a concours d’elegance-worthy specimen that
would be considered the best in the U.S. Not built as
only a show car but also to meet or exceed factory
standards, allowing the new owner the option of
using the car as a factory-correct new car with all
wear items in new condition, offering the confidence
of a very reliable car. Approximately 20 miles since
restoration; you can break in your own car. Engine
# 6321669. Straight and dry chassis with original
floors, headlight buckets, and even the depths
of the smuggler box are pristine and rust-free,
as can only be found in cars from mild climates.
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. An excellent
driving example. The engine sounds great and
performs well, and the car is tight and responsive.
The gearbox works well, and the brakes are very
effective. The car is quite civilized and comfortable,
but also very sporting, and abundantly clear that the
car has been properly and professionally restored.
Hundreds of photos and extensive restoration details
available online. $265,000. OBO. Contact Rick, Ph:
831.241.4144. Email: rick356@icloud.com Web:
Porsche-911S.com(CA)
1973 Porsche 911S sunroof coupe
S/N 4732909506. Saturn Yellow/black. I6, 5-spd.
Spectacular, fully restored, high-performance 914-6
conversion with numerous mechanical and aesthetic
enhancements. Upgraded to 911 6-cylinder engine
with Mahle pistons, Carrera 915 transmission,
stainless-steel headers and much more. Classic
Showcase. Ph: 760.758.6100. Email: webmaster@
classicshowcase.com (CA)
1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera coupe
S/N 149503151. Red/black. 11,000 miles. I4, 4-spd.
An excellent car from dry eastern Washington,
with great patina. Back on the road 40 years after
being taken in the 1970s to Alfa of Tacoma for
an engine rebuild. The car was last licensed in
1975 and the engine rebuild started in 1977. The
engine, suspension and brakes were rebuilt, the
steering box replaced and the car stayed there,
unfinished and covered, until 2011, when we bought
it. Then it was assembled, started for the first time,
refurbished by the same mechanic who did the
original work, and was back on the road in 2012. It
has been driven less than 900 miles since then. The
seats have been restuffed, the exhaust and other
necessary items replaced. We have tried to keep it
as original as possible. It runs and drives well and
it is in beautiful condition. Included are receipts
from 1977 to present, original magazine road tests,
advertising, (reproduction) manuals and a DVD
containing owner’s manual, parts and shop manuals,
sales brochures, technical bulletins, etc. The car was
featured in the June 2013 Alfa Owner cover article,
“Barn Find Raiders of the Lost Alfa of Tacoma.” It
needs to be sold this spring. (WA)
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC coupe
S/N 9306800178. Silver/navy & black. 46,800
miles. H6, 4-spd. Two-owner, unmolested, museum
quality. Original paint, interior, trim. Non-original
chain tensioners, radio, exhaust (original available).
Large quantity of factory literature, books, 930
memorabilia, etc. No sunroof, no a/c. High-quality
356 partial trade considered. Car located in
Long Island, NY. $300,000. Contact Joseph, Ph:
917.817.9372. Email: srybaj@yahoo.com (NY)
1976 Porsche 914 2.0 convertible
Perhaps the best driving GTC ever in our
inventory. Beautifully restored with a very recent
and documented complete engine rebuild top to
bottom by Bill Pollard. Ferrari certified. Ready for
touring, showing or rallying. Please call or email
for complete details. Matthew L. deGarmo, Ltd..
Contact Matthew, Ph: 203.852.1670. Email: Matt@
deGarmoLtd.com (CT)
1973 DeTomaso Pantera coupe
White/black. H6, Comprehensive, professional and
very well-documented restoration done in 2007.
Driven about 3,000 miles since and fanatically
maintained. Matching numbers, original colors. A
superb-driving car. Please call or email for complete
details. Matthew L. deGarmo, Ltd.. Contact Matthew,
Ph: 203.852.1670. Email: Matt@deGarmoLtd.
com (CT)
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Silver/black. H6, 5-spd. A/C, matching-numbers
original engine professionally rebuilt to RS specs,
detailed engine bay, limited slip, correct alloys with
new XWX. Very strong runner. $210,000. Contact
David C., Ph: 330.388.8862. Email: dcnelson@
coolaire.com (OH)
S/N 4752403994. Summer Yellow/Cinnamon. 41,425
miles. H4, 5-spd manual. Never painted, two-owner,
low-mileage, matching-numbers, fuel-injected
2.0-liter, with original drivetrain, paint, interior, etc.
Porsche CoA. Two sets of wheels: black aftermarket
Type II with brand-new Michelins (shown) and set
of BBS honeycombs (not shown). Straight body with
minor chips/rust spots on fender lips and lower door
edges, retaining its original paint. Tub and battery
box are rust-free. Front air dam has curb damage
(new replacement included). Engine, transmission,
Silver/Black. 3,624 miles. Silver with a black
interior. Exceptional one-owner California car with
low original miles, equipped with air conditioning,
eight-track player and radio, original Goodyear
Arrivas, complete with original bill of sale, all service
records, handbooks and manuals. An incredible
automobile in beautiful condition throughout.
$129,500. Heritage Classics Motorcar Company.
Ph: 310.657.9699. Email: sales@heritageclassics.
com (CA)
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Auction Companies
Artcurial Motorcars.
33 (0)1 42 99 2056. 33 (0)1 42 99 1639.
7, Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées,
75008 Paris, France.
Email: motorcars@artcurial.com.
www.artcurial.com/motorcars. (FR)
Auctions America. 877.906.2437.
Auctions America specializes in the
sale of American Classics, European
sports cars, Detroit muscle, hot rods,
customs, and Automobilia. Headquartered
at the historic Auburn Auction
Park in Indiana, Auctions America
boasts an expert team of full-time specialists,
who offer 190 years’ combined
experience making them uniquely
qualified to advise on all aspects of the
hobby. www.auctionsamerica.com. (IN)
Company presents the official auction
of the famed Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance in August, the recordsetting
Scottsdale Auction in January
and a world-class auction at the Omni
Amelia Island Plantation in Florida in
March. www.goodingco.com. (CA)
JR-Auctions. A Wyoming-based
company, founded by Robert A. Tybor,
entrepreneur/businessman and Jeff
Davi, Entrepreneur/ Real-Estate Broker.
JR-Auctions will be hosting its first
live/virtual Monterey Plaza Hotel classic
Auto/Yacht Auction in Aug, 2015
overlooking the beautiful Monterey
Bay. For more information please visit
our website jr-auctions.com or call to
844-572-8867. Accepting Consignments-please
register online. You don’t
want to miss it.
Hollywood Wheels Auctions &
Shows 800.237.8954. Hollywood
Wheels is a premier auction house
that specializes in Porsche sports cars,
European exotics, American classics &
historical race cars. Each year, during
the Amelia Island Car Week, they host
the Amelia Island Select & Auto Retro™
within the ballroom of the Amelia
Island Omni Plantation Resort. Hollywood
Wheels… Where Great Cars Are
Bought & Sold!
www.hollywoodwheels.com
Carlisle Collector Car Auctions.
Barrett-Jackson Auction.
480.421.6694. 480.421.6697. For over
four decades, the Barrett-Jackson Auction
Company has been recognized
throughout the world for offering only
the finest selection of quality collector
vehicles, outstanding professional
service and an unrivaled sales success.
From classic and one-of-a-kind cars
to exotics and muscle cars, BarrettJackson
attracts only the best. Our
auctions have captured the true essence
of a passionate obsession with cars that
extends to collectors and enthusiasts
throughout the world. A television audience
of millions watches unique and
select vehicles while attendees enjoy a
lifestyle experience featuring fine art,
fashion and gourmet cuisine. In every
way, the legend is unsurpassed. N.
Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
info@barrett-jackson.com.
www.barrett-jackson.com. (AZ)
717.243.7855. 1000 Bryn Mawr Road,
Carlisle, PA 17013. Spring and Fall
Auctions. High-line cars cross the
block. Hundreds of muscle cars, antique,
collector, and special-interest
cars, trucks and motorcycles. Real
Cars. Real Prices.
www.carlisleauctions.com. (PA)
Leake Auctions. 800.722.9942.
Dan Kruse Classics is a family-
owned collector car auction company
located in San Antonio, Texas. DKC
has been responsible for successful
collector car sales since 1972, with annual
sales in Austin, Houston and San
Antonio. Dan has personally has over
$1,000,000,000 in sales in his storied
career. Dan and daughters Tiffany,
Tedra and Tara, manage the company.
866.495.8111 Dankruseclassics.com
(TX)
Leake Auction Company was established
in 1972 as one of the first car
auctions in the country. More than 40
years later Leake has sold over 34,000
cars and currently operates auctions in
Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Dallas. Recently
they have been featured on several
episodes of three different reality
TV series — Fast N Loud on Discovery,
Dallas Car Sharks on Velocity and The
Car Chasers on CNBC Prime.
www.leakecar.com (OK)
Petersen Auction Group of
Oregon. 541.689.6824. Hosting car
auctions in Oregon since 1962. We
have three annual Auctions: February,
Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem,
OR; July, Douglas Co. Fairgrounds,
Roseburg, OR; September, Oregon
State Fairgrounds, Salem, OR. On the
I-5 Corridor. We offer knowledgeable,
fast, friendly “hassle-free” transactions.
Oregon’s #1 Collector Car Auction
www.petersencollectorcars.com
documenting professional descriptions
and provenance. Motostalgia’s diverse
automotive experts offer bidders and
consigners alike an accurate understanding
of the global automotive market.
With venues that parallel the most
exciting automotive events like the
U.S. Grand Prix and Keels & Wheels
Concours d’Elegance, Motostalgia offers
an upscale experience that not only
showcases the most collectable cars,
but also provides a unique and exciting
social environment that is befitting of
the rarest and finest automobiles.
www.motostalgia.com
email: info@motostalgia.com
facebook.com/Motostalgia
Twitter: @Motostalgia
Palm Springs Auctions Inc.
Keith McCormick. 760.320.3290.
760.323.7031. 244 N. Indian Canyon
Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
A family-run auction house producing
two large classic cars auctions per year.
McCormick’s Palm Springs Auctions
has been in business for over 25 years,
and each auction features over 500 classics
& exotics.
www.classic-carauction.com. (CA)
Bonhams is the largest auction
house to hold scheduled sales of classic
and vintage motorcars, motorcycles
and car memorabilia, with auctions
held globally in conjunction with internationally
renowned motoring events.
Bonhams holds the world-record price
for any motorcar sold at auction, as well
as for many premier marques.
San Francisco: (415) 391-4000
New York: (212) 644-9001
Los Angeles: (323) 850-7500
London: +44 20 7447-7447
Paris: +33 1 42 61 10 10
www.bonhams.com/motors
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Gooding & Company.
310.899.1960. 310.899.0930. Gooding
& Company offers its international
clientele the rarest, award-winning examples
of collector vehicles at the most
prestigious auction venues. Our team of
well-qualified experts will advise you
on current market values. Gooding &
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Motostalgia. 512.813.0636.
A premier international collector
car auction house offering the rarest
and finest automobiles on the world
market. Motostalgia publishes a full
photographic catalog presenting and
Dragone. We’ve been in the collec-
tor car business for over 60 years, selling
some of the most significant cars in
the world. Now in the auction business,
we are continuing to find and offer
significant cars publically at our sales,
many of which have not been publically
offered in decades. We will always have
something that has not been seen before.
www.dragoneauctions.com (CT)
Lucky Collector Car Auctions.
888.672.0020. Lucky Collector Car
Auctions is aptly named after Harold
“Lucky” Lemay. Based in the majestic,
pastoral ground of Marymount, home
to the Lemay Family Collection Foundation
near Tacoma, WA, the collection,
formerly the biggest in the world,
according to Guinness, now hosts
an unrivaled event center, art collection
and charitable foundation, which
features two exceptional collector car
auctions a year. www.luckyoldcar.com
(WA)
Rick Cole Auctions. Thirty years
ago, Rick Cole conducted the first Monterey
auction, his annual events forever
changing the historic week dynamic.
Rick Cole Auctions provides upscale
clientele a boutique and silent auction
atmosphere proven to offer the finest
cars available, and achieving one of the
top ten multi-million dollar sales of all
time. August 19–22. Marriott Hotel at
Fisherman’s Wharf. info@rickcole.com
www.rickcole.com (CA)
RM Sotheby’s. 800.211.4371. RM
Sotheby’s is the world’s largest auction
house for investment-quality automobiles.
With 35 years’ experience in the
collector car industry, RM’s vertically
integrated range of services, coupled
with an expert team of car specialists
and an international footprint, provide
an unsurpassed level of service to the
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global collector car market. For further
information, visit www.rmsothebys.
com. (CAN)
Alfa Romeo
Automobilia
Coachbuilt Press. 215.925.4233.
Russo and Steele Collector Auto-
mobile Auctions. 602.252.2697.
Fax: 602.252.6260. Specializing in
the finest European sports, American
muscle, hot rods and custom automobiles;
Russo and Steele now hosts three
record-breaking auctions per year;
Newport Beach in June; Monterey,
CA, every August, and Scottsdale, AZ,
every January. As one of the premier
auction events in the United States,
Russo and Steele has developed a reputation
for its superior customer service
and for having the most experienced
and informed experts in the industry.
www.russoandsteele.com. (AZ)
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
web site or social media for new arrivals,
tech tips, and special offers..
www.centerlinealfa.com. (CO)
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).
Buy/Sell/General
21 South Auto Gallery.
480.986.6460. Located in Mesa Arizona,
21 South Auto Gallery specializes
in the sale of high quality European
sports cars and American muscle.
Whether you are looking for an investment
grade collector car or a fun weekend
cruiser we would love to make your
dreams a reality. We also buy classic
cars in any condition. (AZ)
Silver Auctions. 800.255.4485.
Silver Auctions isn’t successful because
we auction the most expensive cars,
we’re successful because we auction
the cars that you love. Silver Auction’s
staff, bidders and consignors are everyday
people with a passion for Nostalgic
and Collector cars. Come see the difference
at Silver Auctions. 2020 N. Monroe,
Spokane, WA 99205.
Email: silver@silverauctions.com,
www.silverauctions.com. (WA)
Exotic Mosaics. 805.544.4093.
Jon Norman’s Alfa Parts.
800.890.2532. 510.525.9519. 1221
Fourth Street, Berkley, CA 94710.
Large selection of parts from Giulietta
to 164. Efficient, personal service.
www.alfapartscatalog.com. (CA)
Appraisals
Automotive Restorations.
Silverstone Auctions is a world-
class, specialist auction house for the
sale of classic cars, modern supercars,
all types of competition cars, modern
and historic motorcycles as well as
automotive memorabilia. If you are a
buyer or seller Silverstone is the classic
vehicle auction house for you.
www.silverstoneauctions.com (U.K.)
Gooding & 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)
Worldwide Auctioneers.
800.990.6789 or 1.260.925.6789.
Worldwide Auctioneers was formed
over a decade ago by vintage-motorcar
specialists Rod Egan and John Kruse.
The sale and acquisition of classic automobiles
is our core business, and no one
is better qualified. Worldwide is unique
in having owners who are also our
chief auctioneers, so you deal directly
with the auctioneer, and we are wholly
invested in achieving the best result for
you. Our auctions are catalogue-based,
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)
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Motostalgia. 512.813.0636.
A premier international collector car
auction house and professional appraisal
company. Motostalgia’s diverse
and multilingual automotive experts
offer collectors and investors alike an
accurate understanding of the global
and domestic automotive market. Motostalgia’s
international offices have
the capability of appraising collector
cars around the globe. With decades of
global collector car market knowledge
our experts can accurately value your
most prized automobiles, ranging from
a single pre-purchase appraisal to full
collection valuations.
www.motostalgia.com
email: info@motostalgia.com
facebook.com/Motostalgia
Twitter: @Motostalgia
Celebrate your ownership experi-
ence! Automotive designer & illustrator,
Steve Anderson is a specialist in
the creation of owner-specified, fineart
illustrations. Each original piece
is hand crafted to portray the exact
specification of individual automobiles
and collections. All marques, eras,
driven, concours and race. Ferrari- &
Porsche-licensed Illustrator. For image
samples, additional information or to
discuss your project, please call us at
818.822.3063 or visit www.saillustrations.com
(CA)
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.
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
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
Unique and original mosaic hand-crafted
wall hangings of automotive subjects
by mosaic artist Jim Valentine. Made
with glazed ceramic tile with aluminum
frame and hanging wire. Can create
custom mosaics of your automobile.
Email: exoticmosaics@sbcglobal.net.
exoticmosaics.com.
Auto Kennel. 714.335.4911. Imag-
ine if you had the best of the best 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)
Beverly Hills Car Club is one of the
Vintage Auto Posters. Since 1980,
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.
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)
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Canepa of Scotts Valley.
831.430.9940. Offering fine investment-grade
collectable road cars and
racecars for sale. Our 70,000 sq. ft. facility
houses world-class, on-premises
restoration and motorsports facilities
where automotive artisans ensure every
detail of our inventoried vehicles meet
the highest levels of refinement and
preparation. Canepa is interested in
purchasing exceptional, original and
restored automobiles. sales@canepa.
com www.canepa.com (CA)
Heritage Classics Motorcar ComClassic
Showcase. 760.758.6100.
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.
Checker Motor Cars. At Checker
Motor Cars we have a passion for cars,
not only CHECKERS, but all cars. We
are fanatic about automobile history
and that drives our passion to restore
history and art. Sales, Parts, Service
and Restorations for Checker Automobiles.
www.checkermotorcars.com
(MA)
For over 35 years, we’ve been restoring
automotive history and helping
collectors obtain, restore and sell
classic vehicles. Our world class facility
houses 3 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)
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
automotive bookstore, Heritage Classics
Motorbooks, open Monday–Saturday.
For current inventory and to visit
our virtual bookstore visit
www.heritageclassics.com
Motorcar Portfolio, LLC.
330.453.8900. Motorcar Portfolio,
LLC. 330.453.8900. Buy, sell, trade,
auction of affordable antique, classic,
collector vehicles. Bob Lichty offers
over 40 years experience in the classic
car industry. Motorcar Portfolio, LLC.
has been serving NE Ohio and the
world since 2004. Let us help with your
needs. See our current inventory at our
web site.
www.motorcarportfolio.com (OH)
Park Place LTD. 425.562.1000.
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)
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
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 & 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
Classic Assets Motor Sports Cen-
ter. 760-452-6609 or 858-554-0331. A
first-rate used car dealership specializing
in vintage rally-eligible vehicles as
well as an eclectic private collection of
investment-grade automobiles including
classic cars, vintage rally cars and
supercars. Our business is buying and
selling classic, collectible motorcars.
We are considered to be the go-to resource
for collector cars in San Diego.
We are constantly seeking new additions.
Top quality, collectible trades
always considered. We are available to
assist buyers and sellers with all aspects
regarding classic cars including import
and export. www.ca-motorsportscenter.
com. (CA)
Legendary Motorcar Company.
DeLorean Motor Company.
239.495.8550. The first franchise of
the new DeLorean Motor Company.
Celebrating our 10th year in business
we are the South Eastern United States
exclusive source for DeLorean Sales,
Service, Restoration and Parts. We have
the largest selection of DeLoreans for
sale in the world numbering 20 or more
at any time and stock a full parts inventory.
www.dmcflorida.com
905.875.4700. You may have seen our
award-winning, show-quality restorations.
Our 55,000 sq. ft. facility is
specialized in extreme high-end restorations
of rare American muscle cars.
www.legendarymotorcar.com (ON)
Paul Russell and Company.
Luxury Brokers International.
Classic Investments Inc.
303.388.9788. Barn find. Redefined.
Since 1989 our company specializes in
the restoration, sales & service of 19501970s
Classic European Sports Cars:
Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Lancia,
Aston Martin, Jaguar, Austin Healey,
Porsche & 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 factorytrained
Ferrari mechanic has 40 years
experience.
www.ClassicInvest.com (CO)
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
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
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)
Mohr Imports, Classic and Sports
Car Brokers. 831.373.3131. Mohr
Imports Inc., of Monterey, California,
pleased to be serving the collector car
community for the past 30 years. Our
goal is to present and represent your car
in the very best way possible. We specialize
in European classics, visit us at
www.MohrImports.com. (CA)
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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)
www.SignificantCars.com.
800.837.9902. Since 2002, SignificantCars.com
has been changing the
way collector cars find new homes. A
Pioneer in the online marketing of important
collector cars, Significant Cars
has a proven track record for realizing
top dollar for their seller clients. Run by
Enthusiasts for Enthusiasts, Significant
Cars has put the power of the dealer or
Auction House into the hands of Collectors.
Give us a call for a confidential
analysis of your car’s true value—not
what we want to buy it for.
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pointed 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)
Chubb Collector Car Insurance.
Reliable Carriers, Inc. 877.744.7889.
Unit 56. At Unit 56 we love motor-
cycles, we truly are passionate about
them. But most importantly we strive to
have the best. History and an interesting
story are a must with anything we
buy or sell. And as far as restoration
goes we treat everything as if it was our
own. We care. Telephone: 0044 (0) 1386
700 403. www.UNIT56.co.uk
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 a relocation,
are attending a corporate event, or
shipping the car of your dreams from
one location to another, one American
transportation company does it all.
www.reliablecarriers.com
Collection Management
Grundy Worldwide. 888.647.8639.
Carficionado Collection ManageVintage
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+ examples
in the beautiful museum district
of tropical Sarasota, FL.
www.vintagemotorssarasota.com (FL)
Classic Car Transport
ment GmbH. Florian Seidl of Carficionado
has been discreetly consulting to
car collectors worldwide since 2002.
We specialize in:
• Collection Building
• Collection Management
• Investment Guidance
• Restoration Supervision
• Researching your car’s pedigree
• Event Organization
• Insurance
• Experienced in coordination with
trusts, family offices and institutional
investors
• Exceptional global market KnowHow
• Proven track record including
world record sales & Pebble Beach
class wins for our clients
Carficionado manages your valuable
classic car collection with German
precision. Contact us +49 89 82030682
pr@carficionado.com
www.carficionado.com
Intercity 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 clients returning time and
time again. Trust the Best. Trust Intercity
Lines. www.Intercitylines.com
Collector Car Insurance
Grundy Worldwide offers agreed value
insurance with no mileage limitations,
zero deductible*, and high liability
limits. Our coverages are specifically
designed for collectible-car owners.
From classic cars to muscle cars,
Grundy Worldwide has you covered.
(*Zero deductible available in most
states.) 888.6GRUNDY (888.647.8639).
www.grundyworldwide.com. (PA)
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.
AUTOSPORT DESIGNS, INC.
631.425.1555. All Aston Martin models
welcome regardless of age, as new inevitably
become old! Routine servicingcomplete
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.
Hagerty Insurance Agency, LLC.
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)
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)
E-Type UK USA. An international
Barrett-Jackson is proud to endorse
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.
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.
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
specialist Jaguar E-type restoration and
sales organisation with offices in both
the U.K. and USA. E-Type UK USA are
proud to announce the impending opening
of their newly refurbished purpose
built E-type showrooms and workshops
designed to provide their USA clients
with a real test of this famous English
sports car. USA +1 805.267.6795
harry@etypeukusa.com
www.etypeukusa.com
Fourintune Garages 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, Wisconsin.
(WI)
Aston Martin of New England.
781.547.5959. 85 Linden Street,
Waltham, MA 02452. Proudly ap-
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The Elegance at Hershey.
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)
717.534.1910. A celebration of vintage
race cars and concours automobiles
from 6/10 to 6/12/16 commencing with
the Grand Ascent, featuring the Concorso
Bizarro and culminating with our
concours d’elegance.
Our primary goal is to benefit our charities:
JDRF, AACA Museum, and AACA
Library & Research Center. For more
information, visit www.theeleganceathershey.com,
call 717.534.1910 or email
don@theelganceathershey.com. (PA)
Ferrari Financial Services.
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)
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)
The Quail, A Motorsports Gath-
ering. 831.620.8879. A prominent
component of Monterey Car Week, The
Quail is a world-renowned motorsports
event featuring one of the world’s finest
and rarest collections of vintage automobiles
and motorcycles. The Quail
maintains its intimacy and exclusivity
by limiting admission through lottery
ticket allocations. Admission is inclusive
of six gourmet culinary pavilions,
caviar, oysters, fine wines, specialty
cocktails, champagne, and more. Web:
signatureevents.peninsula.com. (CA)
Welsh Enterprises, Inc.
800.875.5247. Jaguar parts for models
1949–presen. www.welshent.com (OH)
Events—Concours, Car Shows
GTO Engineering. Servicing
Hilton Head Island Motoring Fes-
tival. 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 28–November 6, 2016 - in
the land of southern hospitality. To purchase
tickets or for more information
visit www.HHIMotoringFestival.com.
worldwide clients for 20+ years, we’ve
amassed thousands of new/NOS/ used
Ferrari parts. Highly skilled engineers
offer restoration, repair and race prep
expertise across all Ferrari models utilized
for road, tours and competition.
GTO USA provides an extensive parts
selection out of Georgia and new parts,
service and restoration workshop in Los
Angeles. parts@gtoengineering.com
www.gtoengineering.com/ UK: +44 (0)
118.940.5160 USA: +1 678.635.5752 LA:
+1 831.915.1970
Finance
The BMW CCA is the world’s larg-
est owner supported single-marque car
club. Today, BMW CCA has 67 chapters
nationwide, with more than 70,000
members. As BMW’s most active and
vibrant enthusiast organization, the
club represents a lifestyle of passion
and performance. Join the Club today at
bmwcca.org or by calling 800.878.9292.
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.
dC Automotive. 800-549-2410. We
J. J. BEST BANC & CO. provides
Lajollaconcours.com.
619.233.5008. lajollaconcours@mcfarlanepromotions.com
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April
8-10, 2016. 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!
have the largest indoor Recycling Facility
for Porsches in the U.S. We specialize
in used rebuilt and new parts for
Porsche cars. Including all models of
the 911, 912, Carrera and Turbo, 944 16
valve S, 924S, 951, 944 Turbo, 914-4,
914-6 Boxster, 968, Cayenne,928, 928S,
928 S4 Vintage parts a specialty. We
have an extensive inventory including
used Porsche engines, transmissions,
fuchs wheels, seats, brake upgrades,
interior trim and suspension. No part is
too small. We are a God-owned family
business serving the Porsche community
for over 25 years. www.dcauto.com
252-955-0110 (text) 252-977-1430 int’l
1.866.MB.CLASSIC. The center of
competence for classic Mercedes-Benz
enthusiasts — for vintage car sales,
meticulous restorations by manufacturer-trained
technicians and the widest
selection of Genuine Mercedes-Benz
Classic Parts, we are the source.
www.mbclassiccenter.com. (CA)
Ferrari/Maserati/Lamborghini
Woodside Credit. When financing
your classic or collector car, Woodside
Credit is all about performance. We
offer THE LOWEST PAYMENTS IN
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German
Holt Motorsports. 610.692.7100.
We want to buy your air-cooled 911.
Immediate payment and pick up anywhere
in the U.S. Holt Motorsports
specializes in buying and selling all
Porsche 911s. We have sold over 3,400
air-cooled 911s since 1980. Holt Motorsports
provides after-sale support with
service, appraisals and advice for the
entire time you own a Holt car. Please
call or visit our website to view a partial
listing of our inventory. Tim Holt, Holt
Motorsports, Inc. West Chester, PA
www.HoltMotorsports.com (PA)
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Legal
QuickSilver Exhaust Systems. 011
Vintage Car Law. 717.884.9010
Cosdel International Transportation.
Since 1960 Cosdel International Transportation
has been handling international
shipments by air, ocean and truck.
Honest service, competitive pricing
and product expertise have made Cosdel
the natural shipping choice for the
world’s best-known collectors, dealers
and auction houses. If you are moving
a car, racing or rallying, or attending a
concours event overseas, Cosdel is your
comprehensive, worldwide resource for
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shipping needs. We are your automobile
Export Import Experts. 415.777.2000
carquotes@cosdel.com.
www.cosdel.com. (CA)
Italian
Bryan W. Shook, Esquire acts for and
represents leading antique and collector
car dealers, brokers, restoration houses,
and private individuals Internationally.
He has been responsible for innumerable
and prominent cases, distinguishing
himself with his unparalleled
knowledge of automobiles and network
of contacts, experts, and clients. He is
redefining automotive law.
www.vintagecarlaw.com (PA)
Museums
44 1428 687722. Our customers are sophisticated
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Berlinetta Motorcars, Ltd.
631.423.1010, 631.549.6700. Professional
Ferrari, Porsche and vintage car
specialists since 1958. Mechanical
engineer, master coachbuilders and
fabricators. Pebble Beach winning
restorations. Ferrari, Maserati and
Porsche Club of America: Best of Show,
People’s Choice Awards. Cars selected
for “American Gangster”, and more.
Servicing, repairing, customizing,
engine overhauls, race, track, street &
show cars. Locating and importing
classic and vintage cars internationally
since 1984.
BerlinettaMotorcars@gmail.com.
www.BerlinettaMotorcars.com (NY)
LeMay—America’s Car Museum
Hamann Classic Cars.
203.918.8300. with more than 30 years
in the industry and worldwide clientele
in dealing in European race and sports
cars, specializes in classic Ferraris of
the ’50s & ’60s. www.ferrari4you.com
Leasing
celebrates America’s love affair with
the automobile. Named the Best Museum
in Western Washington, the
four-level, 165,000 sq. ft. museum
features 12 rotating exhibits and 300
cars, trucks and motorcycles on display.
ACM includes a 3.5-acre show field,
State Farm Theatre, Classics Café,
banquet hall and meeting facilities and
offers a majestic view above Commencement
Bay. For more information,
visit www.lemaymuseum.org.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum
2702 E D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
877.902.8490 (toll free)
info@lemaymuseum.org
www.lemaymuseum.org. (WA)
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
leading lessor of luxury and
performance motorcars. We are small
enough to ensure your business gets the
attention it deserves, and large enough
to finance any new, used, or vintage
car over $50,000. Contact Premier at
877.973.7700 or info@pfsllc.com.
www.premierfinancialservices.com (CT)
Swissvax. 305.219.8882. Since
1930, the Swiss family company creates
magnificent wax formulations.
The non-abrasive system consists of a
pre-wax fluid and a high-content Carnauba
wax. Unlike ordinary polishes,
Swissvax restores the valuable oils of
the paint finish that become starved
over time and is safe for all paint finishes.
Swissvax is also worldwide OEM
supplier to Rolls-Royce Motorcars,
Bugatti, Lamborghini. www.swissvax.
com www.swissvax.us
WeatherTech® Automotive AcCalifornia
Car Cover Company.
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.
cessories. 800.441.8527. MacNeil
Automotive Products Limited providing
Automotive Accessories for your
vehicles for over 20 years. MacNeil has
defined high-quality vehicle protection
with the WeatherTech® line of Automotive
Accessories. Choose from allweather
floor mats, extreme-duty floor
liners, cargo/trunk liners, side-window
deflectors, no-drill mudflaps, many different
options of license-plate frames
and more. We have products available
for virtually every make and model.
To see and buy everything, go to
www.WeatherTech.com.
Restoration — General
Putnam Leasing. 866.90.LEASE.
For over 30 years, Putnam Leasing
has been the leader in exotic, luxury,
and collector car leasing. This honor
comes from Putnam’s unique ability
to match the car of your dreams with
a lease designed just for you. Every
Putnam Lease is written to provide
maximum flexibility while conserving
capital, lowering monthly payments,
and maximizing tax advantages. Its
Putnam’s way of letting you drive more
car for less money. For leases ranging
from $50,000 to more than one million
dollars, with terms extending up to 84
months, contact the oldest and most
experienced leasing company in the
country by calling 1.866.90.LEASE. Or
just visit www.putnamleasing.com.
P21S Auto Car Products. Since
1984, P21S Auto Care Products have
been the favorite of auto enthusiasts
throughout North America. Representing
factory-approved German car care
at its finest, P21S wheel care products’
“safe cleaning” approach has saved
thousands of expensive alloy wheels
from the surface damage that harsh
cleaners can cause. P21S paste waxes
deliver an award-winning shine and
unmatched ease of application, while
P21S Bodyworks Shampoo protects
against premature removal of that fresh
wax job. No matter where your car was
made you’ll want to learn about the
complete line of P21S Auto Care Products.
More info at www.p21s.com. (CT)
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Brighton Motorsports.
480.483.4682. Authorized Morgan
3-Wheeler Dealer and repair, and expert
service facility for your collector
car. Privately owned, we are located in
the heart of the Arizona Auction Arena
in Scottsdale. We offer a unique collection
of European and American special
interest cars and motorcycles and host
the Brighton Classic Car Rally each
November. BrightonMotorsports.com,
480-483-4682 or info@brightonmotorsports.com.
Classic Showcase. 760.758.6100.
For over 35 years, we’ve been restoring
automotive history by creating driver,
show/driver, show, and preservation
level restorations for collectors worldwide.
Our world-class facilities consist
of a team of passionate and dedicated
craftsman who are ready to perform either
factory standards or performance/
modified upgrades. Visit our website
or call us to discuss your project today.
www.classicshowcase.com (CA)
Automotive Restorations.
203.377.6745. Founded in 1978, we
are well-established practitioners of
the art and craft of vehicle restoration,
preservation and service. Nearly 40
experienced craftspeople focused on
the art and entertainment to be enjoyed
with great cars describes our culture.
Our staff and expertise encompasses
a broad range of skills and specific
vehicle experience. Proper project management
and control produce the quality
and attention to detail we have come
to be known for in all we produce. See
much more on the Web at www.automotiverestorations.com
D. L. George Historic Motorcars.
610.593.7423. We stand at the crossroads
between you and historic European
motorcars of the pre-war and early
post-war era. We provide full-service
restoration, maintenance, and support
of the finest cars driven extensively
by the most refined collectors. Find
us at concours from Amelia Island to
Pebble Beach, venues from Lime Rock
to Goodwood, and events including the
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Carl Bomstead
eWatch
Stash of Ty Cobb T206 Cards Worth Millions
Cleaning up the clutter — or surfing eBay — can really pay off
Thought
Carl’s A California couple recently had the unpleasant task of cleaning out a deceased great-grandfather’s
run-down, cluttered old house. In a crumpled paper bag in a corner, they uncovered seven Ty Cobb
T206 baseball cards along with a Honus Wagner card. Only 15 of the special Ty Cobb cards with
“Ty Cobb—King of the Smoking Tobacco World” on the back were previously known to exist. The cache has
been verified by experts and is stated to be worth millions. Guess it was not all that arduous a task after all.
I didn’t find this batch of trinkets and treasures in a cluttered old house, but then they are not worth millions,
either.
rates. A unique piece that would
be a conversation starter when
displayed in the Car Barn.
EBAY #361471465836—
TYPE 52 ALUMINUM BABY
BUGATTI PEDAL CAR. Number
of Bids: 41. SOLD AT:
$5,200. Date: 1/25/2016. This
was a replica of the famed Baby
Bugatti pedal car that was made
from 1927 to 1936. Only about
90 were produced, and when
they come to market, they sell for
well into six figures. This replica
was well done and can be fitted
with an electric motor. Just the
thing for the favored grandchild.
are from the 1950s, and they allowed
you to see the traffic light
without straining your neck. This
one was in unused condition, and
the box appeared to be new. A
great accessory for your 1950s
car, or an unusual piece for a
display case.
EBAY #331784392070—I.Y.
JAPANEESE TIN HARLEYDAVIDSON
MOTORCYCLE
TOY. Number of Bids:
32. SOLD AT: $745. Date:
2/28/2016. This large tin motorcycle
toy measured over 15
inches in length and displayed
the word “Harley” on one side of
the gas tank and “Davidson” on
the other. It was in played-with
condition, with a little rust here
and there. The friction drive
worked, and it made motorcycle
noises. A large toy that sold for a
most reasonable price.
EBAY #311534785198—
1914 BUTTE, MONTANA,
AUTO RACE PENNANT.
Number of Bids: 4. SOLD AT:
$262. Date: 2/1/2016. This 30inch
pennant was for a road
race on April 2, 1914 in Butte,
Montana. It was in great condition
and featured two period
race cars. Considering the condition
and the graphics, it was a
screaming deal.
EBAY #141850001675—
EBAY #182008953737—
DAYTON, OHIO, VINTAGE
PARKING METER. Number
of Bids: 19. SOLD AT:
$1,626.10. Date: 2/5/2016. This
American Traffic Register Company
made this distinctive parking
meter for the city of Dayton,
OH. You could feed the meter
a nickel and park for an hour,
which is a far cry from today’s
EBAY #172108075667—
FULTON DELUXE
TRAFFIC-LIGHT FINDER
COMPLETE WITH BOX.
Number of Bids: 28. SOLD AT:
$294.75. Date: 2/26/2016. These
EBAY #272123682003—
1906 VANDERBILT CUP
RACE PROGRAM. Number
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1939 ROI TAN CIGAR
SOPHIE TUCKER
CHEVROLET TOY. Number
of Bids: 20. SOLD AT: $382.77.
Date: 12/19/2015. This was part
of a promotion for the Sophie
Tucker radio show on CBS that
gave away a 1939 Chevrolet. It
was also sponsored by Roi Tan
Cigars. There is a paper banner
that goes with the display as well
as an entry form. The little cars
show up with some regularity, but
the rest of the set is rather scarce.
Price paid was market-correct for
just the cute little car. ♦
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of Bids: 1. SOLD AT: $399.
Date: 2/14/2016. The first international
road race held in the
United States was the William K.
Vanderbilt Cup that took place
on the roads of Nassau County,
Long Island, on October 8, 1904.
After a spectator was killed during
the 1906 race, it was not held
again until 1908, and that was on
a closed course. This very scarce
program from 1906 was 150
pages and had all kinds of racing
information and period advertising.
Sold for the going rate.