Profiles
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1956 Chevrolet Foose Custom Roadster
Owned by comedian and actor Christopher Titus, one of Hollywood’s true diehard hot rodders, this ’56 was created by Foose design. Chip and his dad, Sam, massaged virtually every panel to match Chip’s concept sketch. The TV Show “Rides” covered the build at Foose Design, and again covered the car as it went on the…
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1962 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/409
• Rare factory 409 race car with original build sheet, bill of sale, mortgage and period racing photos • Driven by Dave Cates • Sponsored by Ault & James Speed Shop • 409/409 hp W-head engine • 4-speed manual transmission • Dual 4-barrel Carter AFB carbs • Aluminum intake manifold • High-lift performance cam •…
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1952 Ford F-1 Pickup
This Ford pickup has had a frame-off restoration that is reported to be “factory original” with a new interior and “perfect” headliner and chrome throughout. The vehicle has new hubcaps. The engine has a glass bowl Holley carburetor. (Introductory description courtesy of Auctions America by RM.)
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
• 383-ci Magnum engine • 4-barrel carburetor • Automatic transmission • Air conditioning • Power steering • Power brakes • Dual exhaust • Custom interior • Black vinyl top • Pioneer CD player • Space-saver spare and jack • Broadcast sheet • Owner’s manual (Introductory description courtesy of Mecum Auctions.)
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1968 Ford Mustang “The Boss” Custom fastback
All new chassis-up, not restored. Artistic level of fit and finish. Supercharged 418-ci engine, 6-speed Tremec transmission and nine-inch rear end. 24×15 massive rear wheels, fully modern suspension and brakes. Custom interior. Massive sound system and functional “zoomie” exhaust activated from center console. Custom fabricated up-down license plate holder. Custom integrated gas cap and…
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 A/c Test Mule
• Zora Arkus-Duntov’s 1972 test car for the installation of air conditioning on an LT-1 • Bloomington Gold Special Collection • NCRS National Second Flight Award • 53,557 original miles • LT-1 engine • 4-speed manual • War Bonnet Yellow with black interior • Appeared in the movie “Apollo 13” • Tank sticker and microfilm…
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder Conversion
The ultimate expression of Ferrari’s fabulous line of V12 sports cars, the 365 GTB/4 “Daytona” was the world’s fastest production car at the time of its launch. Capable of over 170 mph, it is surely destined to remain a front-ranking supercar for the foreseeable future. Although there had been no official open-top version of its…
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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
A rare and sought-after disc-brake, alloy-block roadster A two-owner car from new Less than 15,000 total miles An extremely authentic example Beautifully presented original interior Equipped with Karl Baisch factory-fitted luggage and optional hard top The ultimate specification 300SL roadster
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1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 2+2 Coupe
If Les Vingt Quatre Heures du Mans has been responsible for the new E-type Jaguar, then that Homeric contest on the Sarthe circuit will have been abundantly justified. Here we have one of the quietest and most flexible cars on the market, capable of whispering along in top gear at 10 mph or leaping into…
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1955 Aston Martin DB3S Sports Racer
Launched in 1952, the first Aston Martin sports racer was the DB3. Developed for Aston Martin by Eberan von Eberhorst, a former Auto Union racing engineer from the pre-war era, the DB3 featured an all-new, tubular chassis using De Dion rear architecture, with a purposeful, chunky, slab-sided body. Competition victory proved elusive for the DB3,…