In 1987, Ferrari celebrated their 40th anniversary, and to mark the occasion launched their most uncompromising road car ever — the twin-turbocharged, 471-bhp, 201-mph F40. Developed by Michelotto, the F40 LM benefited from enlarged twin IHI turbocharger/intercooler units and advanced Weber-Marelli fuel injection, which increased power to over 700 bhp. […]
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC AMG 6.0 Wide Body
Introduced in 1990, the 560SEC AMG was perhaps the most fabled of the “pre-merger” upgraded Mercedes-Benz automobiles. The car was powered with a 6.0-liter engine, producing twice the torque of the original 5.6-liter Mercedes-Benz engine. Experts believe that only 50 or so of these pre-merger 560s exist — and one […]
1971 Porsche 916 Prototype “Brutus”
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy Berlinetta by Scaglietti
When considering the greater Ferrari 275 GTB hierarchy, it is clear that chassis 08311 is truly one of the most desirable produced. Boasting aluminum coachwork and six Weber carburetors, 08311 was only the second GTB to be fitted with a torque tube. In 1980, the car returned to Italy, where […]
1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta by Touring
The automobile that we present today is just as we found it, belonging to Jan Willem Martens, and is just as we love to discover a car: in used, original condition. The car runs well, with surprising acceleration. You can hear the superchargers whistling, communicating the personality and potential of […]
1928 Bentley 6½ Litre Four-Light Weymann Fabric Sports Saloon
This year, the Bentley marque passes its centenary. It is a huge achievement, not least because throughout those 100 years it is a company that has always been associated with the utmost sporting and luxurious cars. That reputation was founded on the basis of magnificent automobiles like the 6½ Litre […]
1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Precursor of today’s SUVs Frame-off restoration Mythical model, future collector’s car 5.9-L V8 and automatic transmission
1948 Lesovsky-Offenhauser Indianapolis “Blue Crown Special”
Making its Indianapolis debut in 1948, this car failed to qualify. George Connor was able to qualify the car in 6th position for the Indy 500 in 1949, finishing the race with an impressive 3rd overall. Bill Holland drove it at two subsequent AAA races that year at Trenton and […]
1993 Vector Avtech WX-3 Prototype
The 1992 and 1993 Geneva Motor Show car The only Vector WX-3 coupe prototype produced 1,000-hp twin-turbo V8 engine Retained by company founder Jerry Wiegert The Avtech WX-3 prototype was first displayed in silver paint at the 1992 Geneva Motor Show. The WX-3 prototype owed its advanced composition to the […]
1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 GS Cabriolet
Coachwork by Reutter 1,966-cc DOHC flat 4-cylinder engine Dual Solex 40PII-4 downdraft carburetors 130 bhp at 6,200 rpm 4-speed manual transaxle Four-wheel independent suspension Four-wheel Annular disc brakes Selling after 30 years of single ownership Exquisite, highly original example of the top-of-the-line 356 Carrera 2 Fully documented ownership history from […]