Profiles
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B
When presented at the Paris Salon in 1936, the Mercedes-Benz 540K was the culmination of two models that served as test beds: the 380 and the 500K. The 380, introduced in 1933, was the work of Hans Nibel, the legendary Mercedes engineer who had developed some formidable competition machines. Thus, the new Mercedes featured a…
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1951 Mercury Custom Convertible
Chassis number: 51LA39108M The 1949–51 Mercury is considered by many enthusiasts to be the defi nitive custom car. Its somewhat bulbous stock shape and semi-slab sides were the perfect canvas for a legion of talented California customizers, led by Sam and George Barris, and joined by Gil and Al Ayala, Gene Winfi eld and countless…
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1965 Citroën 2CV Sedan
How many people do you know who bought a new 2CV in 1965, tucked it away and left it untouched? Probably not even one. Its perfectly preserved condition is what makes this car totally exceptional. As stated on the original invoice, it was bought new from the Citroën showroom in Beverly Hills, CA, by Bill…
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1929 Bentley 6½/8 Litre Tourer
This 6½ Litre Le Mans-style tourer offered here was constructed from parts by well-known Bentley collector/racer and VSCC competitor David Llewellyn. The car was upgraded with the engine block from an 8 Litre model. The car started life fitted with Weymann-type saloon coachwork by H J Mulliner and was first owned by RHR Palmer, of…
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1963 Dodge 440 Two-door Sedan
Chassis number: 6232191984 All-original body panels sporting 80% original paint Body is laser-straight, and the finish is amazingly fl awless for a 48-year-old car Chrome and brightwork are fabulous Interior is all original and beautiful Driveline is modifi ed and now sports a 680-hp Hemi, runs on pump gas Dana 60 rear is frame-connected all…
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1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
* 322-ci Nailhead engine* Automatic transmission* Power convertible top* Power windows* Power antenna* Chrome wire wheels* Wide whitewall tires
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1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
322-ci Nailhead engine Automatic transmission Power convertible top Power windows Power antenna Chrome wire wheels Wide whitewall tires
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1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
Chassis number: 3H15F236541 AACA Senior First Place winner Rare Sprint with 260 V8, factory tachometer, wire wheel covers, buckets and console No expense was spared on this very detailed restoration
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1960 Chevrolet Corvette Race Rat
Chassis number: 00867S104420 George Reed of Illinois was a gentleman racer in the traditional sense of the term — wealthy, commanding and fi ercely competitive. By the late 1950s, he had already made a name for himself as a driver with strong fi nishes at Sebring, Nassau, Cumberland, Road America, Watkins Glen and Wilmot Hills.…
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1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe
There were Ferraris…and then there were Ferraris. Enzo Ferrari built a few very exclusive grand touring models for very famous and ultra-wealthy clients. Constructed in several series — in very limited numbers — the Superamericas were truly the ultimate Ferraris of their time, and they attracted an exclusive client list. Noted American industrialists and businessmen,…