Profiles
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1966 Batmobile
The 1966 Batmobile by George Barris is the most recognized car in entertainment history. This vehicle marks a time in television history where the car became the star. Still as beautiful as when it first came out of the paint shop, this former 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car has been a part of George Barris’…
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1959 Chevrolet 3100 Apache NAPCO pickup
Well-equipped 4-wheel-drive trucks from major manufacturers have been among the best selling vehicles in the U.S. for decades, but this hasn’t always been the case. There was a time when if GM wanted to sell a go-anywhere utility, they had to turn to an outside supplier to make it a reality. In 1942, NAPCO, the…
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass NASCAR race car
This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass was built by the legendary car builder Banjo Matthews for car owner Junior Johnson. Driven by three-time NASCAR champion Cale Yarborough and sponsored by First National City Travelers Checks, this car was instrumental in Yarborough winning the championship in 1978. Legendary crew chief Travis Carter, who worked for Junior Johnson…
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1969 Plymouth A12 Road Runner
• 440-ci 390-hp Six Pack engine • Hemi 4-speed transmission • Dana 4.10 Sure-Grip rear end • Standard wheels with Redline tires • Beautiful chrome, trim and stainless • Correct white vinyl upholstery • “Performance Red” exterior finish • Highly detailed engine bay and undercarriage • Mopar expert Galen Govier registry documents and fender tag…
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-window resto-mod
Completed in October 2012, a tribute to 50 years of the iconic 1963 Split-Window Corvette. An immaculate combination of original equipment and the latest in modern Corvette technology. New chassis equipped with C5 front suspension and C6 rear. New from GM, 500-hp LS3 Cammer engine with new 5-speed Tremec transmission. New 6-piston ZR1 Corvette…
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1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
Finished in Sea Foam Green, this Riviera Gran Sport was equipped with 20 factory options, including an AM/FM radio, cruise control, air conditioning, custom-trim vinyl bucket seats, and the desirable ride and handling package, taking the Riviera’s $4,408 base price to a staggering $6,191.39. The original window sticker indicates that it had been used…
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1974 Lancia Stratos Groupe 4
The Lancia Stratos is unquestionably the most extraordinary rally car ever produced. It is also one of the most successful, having won the World Rally Championship three times (and probably would have continued if allowed to do so). The first prototype Stratos was a project designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone and exhibited at Turin…
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1903 Ford Model A Rear Entry Tonneau
The first Ford Motor Company product was called, not surprisingly, the Model A. It was powered by an opposed 2-cylinder engine that displaced 100 cubic inches and developed 8 horsepower. Built on a wheelbase of only 72 inches, it weighed roughly 1,250 pounds, depending upon the body fitted. Its light weight made the most…
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1949 MG TC
• 4-cylinder engine • Engine balanced • 4-speed transmission • Right-side driver • 12-volt system
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2008 Koenigsegg CCX
The idea of building one’s own supercar to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren would generally be considered ludicrous, what with the monumental strides these companies have made in automotive technology and performance over the past decades. How could one man’s vision compete with such established sporting pedigree and record-setting engineering? From…