Archives: Profiles

1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti

The Ferrari 250 SWB Berlinetta was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October of 1959. Besides its stunning new design and upgraded engine specification, the car featured other competition-bred refinements, including a wheelbase that was about nine inches shorter for sharper handling and increased corner speed. Four-wheel disc brakes […]

1936 Bugatti Type 57 Two-Light Ventoux Coupe

In 2001, chassis 57469 was sold to the current owner, a passionate enthusiast and longstanding member of the American Bugatti Club. Early in his ownership, it was finished in an appropriate two-tone dark blue and black paint scheme. Although the car benefited from some cosmetic and mechanical attention, a concerted […]

1965 Ford Mustang Pre-Production

This is the very first Ford Pilot Plant/Pre-production Mustang hard top. This 1965 Mustang started the Pony Car revolution in American car building, resulting in the later creation of the Camaro and Firebird. It was hand-assembled at the Ford Pilot Plant and is one of three known existing Pilot Plant […]

1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Coupe by Bertone

One of just seven DB2/4 Bertone-bodied chassis — and the only coupe Bodied by Bertone for S.H. “Wacky” Arnolt Displayed by Bertone at the 1957 Torino Auto Show One-off 2-seat coupe coachwork; features quality older restoration Engine number corresponds to accompanying BMIHT Certificate American industrialist and British car distributor Stanley […]

1925 Spurgin-Giovanine Chevrolet Roadster

Among the most historic 1940s California dry-lakes roadsters Built by Albata Club members Chuck Spurgin and Bob Giovanine 1948 SCTA Class A Roadster Champion: perfect 1,800-point score Featured on the cover of the March 1949 issue of Hot Rod Displayed in the Historic Hot Rod Class at Pebble Beach in […]

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine 6-speed manual transmission Hurricane cold-air intake Dry-sump lubrication Kooks Headers CORSA Performance exhaust Power-steering fluid cooler Gearbox oil cooler Differential oil cooler PFAVT adjustable coil-over dampers Front 6-piston brake calipers Rear 4-piston brake calipers Radially vented and cross-drilled brake rotors Head-up display 9,294 miles

1967 Ford Mustang “Eleanor”

This is an original car from the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds.” This car was used in the street scenes in the movie, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Cinema Vehicle Services signed by Ray Claridge, president of Cinema Vehicle Services. Also included is a license plate […]

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 convertible

In April 1967, Dave Conner placed an order for a new Camaro convertible destined for fame as a Super Stock drag racer. Conner’s order included the L78 big block, M21 Muncie 4-speed gearbox, and Posi rear end with 4.10 gears. Finished in Tuxedo Black over gold, the new car cost […]

1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda

426 Hemi with 4-speed and Trak Pak One of only 284 Hemi 4-speeds built for 1970 Documented by Mopar expert Galen Govier Includes original Chrysler broadcast sheet Only 19,850 miles, believed original Constructed at Chrysler’s Hamtramck, MI, assembly plant with a scheduled production date of October 6, 1969, this ’Cuda […]