Profiles
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta
By the early 1960s, road-car production had ceased to be a sideline for Ferrari and was seen as vitally important to the company’s future stability. Thus the 250, Ferrari’s first volume-produced model, can be seen as critically important, though production of the first of the line – the 250 Europa, built from 1953 to 1954…
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1967 Mercedes-Benz M-SL500 by Mechatronik
The absolutely stunning Mercedes-Benz 230 SL “Pagoda” is offered fresh from its transformation into a street-sleeping supercar by Mechatronik. Founded in 1997, Mechatronik GmbH has established itself over the last 25 years as one of the foremost specialists for classic Mercedes-Benz cars. Based in Pleidelsheim, Germany, north of Stuttgart, the company has been renowned for…
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2005 Ford Hennessey GT1000
This 2005 Ford GT has been modified by Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), which custom-installed twin 67-mm turbos in conjunction with the factory supercharger to create the Ford/Hennessey GT1000. All parts and electronic upgrades were installed by HPE technicians at the HPE facility in Sealy, TX. HPE dyno-testing of this vehicle shows 850 hp at the…
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1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
This 1957 Giulietta Spider is a desirable 750F Veloce model that has been extensively prepared for vintage motorsport and maintained by KTR European Motorsports, having been previously owned and campaigned by the well-known marque specialists Alfas Unlimited of Norfolk, CT. Finished in an appealing shade of Alfa Red and fitted with period-style alloy wheels, the…
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1929 Packard Series 645 Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton
Always built to the highest standards, the Packard was unquestionably one of the finest American cars of the pre-war era. The Packard’s innovative engineering and superior build quality were soon attracting the attention of wealthy clients, with William D. Rockefeller purchasing two at the New York Automobile Show in November 1900. “Ask The Man Who…
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1936 Lagonda LG45 4½-Litre Rapide-Style Sports Tourer
A 1937 model built late in 1936, this outstandingly attractive rebodied Lagonda is modeled after the definitive LG45R Rapide of the mid-1930s. It is one of a batch of six original LG45s converted to Rapide specification — in this case including the correct T9 gearbox — during the 1980s by the co-operative venture known as The…
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1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
This 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R is said to have remained under long-term ownership in Japan before being imported to the U.S. in 2018, at which time it was acquired by the seller. Finished in silver over black vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a 2.0-liter S20 inline-6 that features dual overhead camshafts, 24 valves…
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1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Of all the machines to emerge from Maranello over the years, few are as closely linked to the personal story of Enzo Ferrari — or played a greater contribution to the ongoing success of his eponymous marque — as the Dino 246 GT. Ferrari’s efforts to develop a V6-configured engine were driven by Enzo’s son,…
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1978 Volkswagen Golf GTI
By the end of the production cycle of the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, the 1930s-designed car had achieved cult status, but on a practical level it was dated. Compared to modern alternatives from rival manufacturers, the Beetle was limited by its rear-engine platform, as the front-wheel-drive, front-engine setup became de rigueur in the 1970s. While the industry shift…
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2013 Dodge SRT Viper GTS
Following discontinuation of the fourth-generation Dodge Viper in 2010, the Mopar fan favorite returned to mark a new chapter in 2013. Dodge whet the appetite of enthusiasts once again with the introduction of a fifth-generation car — this time carrying a new name. The SRT Viper broadened the rear-wheel-drive halo car’s rough-cut appeal. Available in…