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1984 Ferrari 208 GTS Turbo
The 208 Turbo, introduced in 1982, was the first time that Ferrari fitted a turbocharger on a marketed model. The 219-hp Ferrari delivers a performance that lives up to its attractiveness. This specific example is in wonderful, well-preserved condition, with flawless bodywork and original beige leather highlighted by pleasant patina. […]
1931 Bugatti Type 55 Supersport
This magnificent high-performance, post-vintage thoroughbred two-seater began life as a Works-backed Bugatti entry in the 1932 Le Mans 24-Hour race. It was co-driven there by two of France’s most capable and charismatic drivers, the aristocratic Sarthois (from Le Mans) Count Guy Bouriat-Quintart and the renowned Monegasque future French Champion, Louis […]
1931 Invicta 4½-Litre S-Type Low-Chassis Sports “Scout”
In an era when most cars stood tall, the 4½-Litre S-type Invicta, with its dramatically lowered chassis, caused a sensation. Few sports cars before or since have so looked the part. The Invicta Company’s origins go back to 1924, when Noel Macklin and Oliver Lyle, both of whom had motor-industry […]
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Convertible
Top-of-the-line 427/435 convertible finished in Marina Blue over Bright Blue Highly optioned with desirable cast-aluminum bolt-on wheels, hard top, F41 suspension and off-road exhaust Well-documented chain of ownership dating back to 1967 Bloomington Gold Certified, Survivor, Benchmark and NCRS Top Flight Award Winner Exceptionally well-preserved, unrestored example with original Protect-O-Plate. […]
1995 Ferrari F50
During the early 1990s, premier sports-car manufacturers began to implement Formula One technology in road-going automobiles to a previously unheard-of degree. The first major step in this direction arrived in 1992 with the McLaren F1, a car that boasted a naturally aspirated V12 engine, a central driver’s seat and exotic, […]
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
1970 Porsche 914/6
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Liter Convertible
This beautifully presented matching-numbers Jaguar benefits from years of ownership by a marque enthusiast followed by a premium restoration by one of the nation’s foremost E-type experts. The Jaguar was more recently sold to the consignor, a specialist in E-type refurbishments. The engine was then rebuilt with new pistons, bearings […]
1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
Like the majority of the left-hand B24S Spider Americas, chassis B24S1156 was originally delivered to the United States. The most significant portion of the desirable Spider America’s history began in the mid-1980s, when it was acquired and reimported to Italy by Silvana Cima, a well-known Italian Lancia collector. In order […]