There will be a rallying cry to keep it original, but unfortunately it just isn’t nice enough to display or use the way it is Produced between 1951 and 1953, Ferrari’s 212 series carried the latest evolution of the formidable Colombo V12 engine. It was immediately successful in competition, winning […]
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1962 Corvette 327/360 Big Brake Fuelie
This immaculate, matching-numbers 1962 Corvette convertible was factory equipped with all the components necessary for all-out competition: the exceptionally rare RPO 687 “Big Brake” package that included special front and rear shocks, front brake deflector/air scoops, rear brake air scoops, metallic linings, finned drums with internal cooling fans and quick […]
1967 Corvette L89 427/435 Coupe
4-speed L89 aluminum heads Transistor ignition F41 suspension 4.11 Positraction AM/FM radio Multiple NCRS Top Flight award winner Bloomington Gold certified Owner’s manual {auto}1609{/auto}
1972 Corvette LT-1 350/255 Convertible
One of 1,741 produced, this is a Corvette 350/255 LT-1 with original, matching-numbers M21 4-speed. Also features Positraction, power steering, tilt/telescopic column, leather, factory AM/FM radio, two tops and Ontario Orange exterior with original rally wheels. This was the last year for the mighty LT-1, and this is one […]
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe, 1993 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe; 1995 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe
1991 Corvette ZR-1, Lot 183 Chassis number: 1G1YZ23J0M5801196 Power was suddenly back in fashion when the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 was launched in 1990, with 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and a top speed near 175 mph. Its 4-cam LT5 engine was built by Mercury Marine engineers—to a Lotus design. The […]
2000 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Racing League Pace Car
This example was used as the pace car for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Endurance Race in 2001, according to the owner. The car features an aluminum 5.7-liter LS1 V8 that puts out 350 horsepower. Finished in the distinctive Indy Racing League checkered-flag livery with yellow and white, this […]
2007 Z06 Coupe, 2009 ZR1 Lingenfelter Coupe, 2010 Grand Sport Callaway Convertible
Editor’s note: This month, we’ve asked B. Mitchell Carlson to take a look at three C6 Corvettes that recently sold—and pick what he believes was the best deal. Here are the cars: 2007 Z06 coupe, Lot S53, sold for $42,400, including buyer’s premium, at Mecum St. Charles Chassis number: 1G1YY26E775107370 […]
1968 Lola T70 Mk III GT Coupe
There are a lot more T70 coupes out there than ever left the Lola workshop in Slough Eric Broadley’s Lola project, the legendary T70, debuted in 1965 and quickly demonstrated its prowess in the hands of John Surtees, who won the inaugural Can-Am Championship in 1966. The T70 was produced […]
1960 Volkswagen Double-Cab Pickup
No such critter like this was available new from Volkswagen—no matter how many option boxes were checked off Introduced in 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 effectively doubled the product line of the thriving German car company. Utilizing the same rear-engine air-cooled format as the overwhelmingly successful Beetle, the various Type […]
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe
Its impeccable provenance following La Carrera and its impressive ownership chain makes it a plum piece for a collector who appreciates quality over flash This Ferrari, 0224AT, has had a busy and well-documented life. Assembled in September 1952, it was test-driven just one month later. Official photos were taken, with […]