Profiles
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1967 Fiat-Abarth 1000 TC Berlina Corsa
The Abarth reputation as a giant-killer was cemented on the racetracks, rallies and hillclimbs of Europe and America, as funny-looking but potent little Fiat sedans stormed to class wins and group championships in event after event. Based on the Fiat 600D introduced in 1960, the 850 TC, for Turismo Competizione, boasted an 847-cc, Abarth-tuned engine…
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy Gullwing
Derived for sport, this aluminum Gullwing did not see competitive use. Completed on April 20, 1955, 5500208 was appropriately finished in metallic silver gray over a blue leather interior. The 300SL was also outfitted with Rudge wheels, the NSL motor and Plexiglas windows per aluminum-build specifications. On May 27, 1955, the alloy Gullwing was shipped…
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1956 Lancia Aurelia B24 S Convertible
In 1954, Lancia introduced a sporting Pininfarina-designed Spider aimed at the American market. After a brief production run, Lancia replaced the Spider with a more developed convertible, complete with a more substantial soft top and roll-up windows. Between 1956 and 1958, only 521 B24 convertibles were built, of which approximately 160 were constructed on the…
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1929 Bentley 4½ Litre Dual-Cowl Sports Tourer
By 1926, Bentley saw a need for a new 4-cylinder model. Although a Le Mans winner, the 3 Litre was wanting in international competition, and the standard road cars suffered from increasingly heavy bodies. With the 6½ Litre in production, Bentley sought to combine the light chassis of the 3 Litre with the added power…
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria
This 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Custom Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse was produced on June 15, 1931. The known history dates to 1939, when Calvin Collins of New York purchased it from the McCormick garage. The Collins family enjoyed the car for several years, but it was almost lost to the scrap metal drives of World…
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1932 Ford Highboy Roadster
Chassis number: 181727931 This Dearborn Deuce all-steel body rod is powered by a complete chrome and polished 454-ci big-block Chevy that’s been bored 0.060 over. It has polished aluminum Edelbrock heads and polished 650 Holley carburetors. The transmission is a Turbo 350, and it has a Ford nine-inch rear end with 3.56 gears. Additionally, this…
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1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible
Chassis number: 5F08D110588 Engine number: C6AE6015C Introduced in April 1964 at the New York World’s Fair, and conceived by Lee Iacocca, the Ford Mustang created an overnight nationwide sensation. It offered a winning combination of sporting performance, personal luxury and crisp styling that spawned a new “Pony Car” market and encouraged stiff competition from Detroit’s…
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1970 Buick GSX
Chassis number: 446370H273985 This particular Buick GSX has been the recipient of a meticulous, concours-grade, nut-and-bolt restoration and is one of the finest examples available. It has been nationally judged twice and was the recipient of the Concours/Restored Gold award at the Buick GS Nationals. It has spent its recent restored life in a museum…
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1954 Chevrolet Pickup (Custom)
Chassis number: 9JSF2075 This truck features a true patina finish that only Mother Nature can produce. There is a small-block Chevy V8 under the hood with air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, great tunes and a clean and custom interior. The cab is fully Dynamatted for a quiet ride. Many unique and…
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1965 Ford Mustang Cammer drag car
This Mustang was built in 1965–66 and ran Division Five until October 17, 1971, when it was retired. The best time it ran was 9.97 at 137.4 mph, with a weight of 3,150 lbs with a driver, in Denver. It has always been a race car, so it has never seen bad weather. The body…