Russo and Steele Monterey 2008 Catalog

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1973 ferrari 365/4 daytona spyder First introduced to the public at the Paris Auto Salon in 1968, the Ferrari 365GTB/4 “Daytona” replaced the 275 GTB/4. Although it was also a Pininfarina design, the Daytona was radically different. The signs and trends of the times were changing, and thus it resembled little of the traditional motif usually associated with a Pininfarina-designed Ferrari. While Daytona was initially used as a pre-production internal denomination, Ferrari still insists that this was never the model’s official name and as such should not be used when referring to the car in any true manner. Road & Track magazine summed up the Daytona’s attributes succinctly, subheading their October 1970 Road Test, “The fastest, and best, GT is not necessarily the most exotic.” While still a front-engined, rear wheel drive Berlinetta or Spyder, in the case of the convertible cars, it was an exceptional car regardless.

As originally shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1969, only 122 genuine 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Spyders were built in essentially GTS configuration as delivered new from Ferrari. Arguably the ultimate evolution of vintage Ferrari engineering and development, this Daytona features the aforementioned traditional Ferrari V12 and fully independent suspension that create the definitive Ferrari experience – summed up by some by the visceral thrill of hearing the exhaust note while shifting at the high RPMs Ferrari engines are known to love.

A multiple Ferrari Club of America Platinum level recipient, this particular example is one of the finest restored authentic Spiders ever presented as evidenced by the long history of world class awards. Notable accolades include many first in class awards at national Concours d’ Elegance events from Newport, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes, Concorso Italiano and the Ferrari Nationals at Watkins Glen.

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Clients, Enthusiasts and Friends, It’s that time again; when the annual pilgrimage of faithful enthusiasts from around the world descend into the collector car ‘Mecca’ known as the Monterey Peninsula. I can truly say how excited I am with the outstanding cars we have lined up for this year’s Monterey Sports and Muscle. Russo and Steele has assembled the best selection of collectable European Sports, American Muscle, Hot Rods and Customs that far surpasses any offering we have ever had.

Continuing with our signature “Auction in the Round” format, Friday and Saturday night in Downtown a the Marriott has evolved into the most exciting, emotional and passionate epicenter! Unique to Russo and Steele in Monterey is our “Rolling Preview”. Much like a wild safari, all attendees will see the auction cars in their “natural environment” as they parade down Calle Principal and then roar up the street prior to entering the second floor Ballroom. This visceral experience is one not to be missed! Inside, you are up close and personal with elevated seating as the cars drive smack dab through the middle of the room and are sold to the highest bidder.

The people and our relationships have made Russo and Steele what it is today. With that being said, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Chrysler, LLC for continuing its partnership with Russo and Steele for its Sports and Muscle in Monterey auction event. We are very grateful for the tremendous support from our friends at Chrysler who share our vision and dedication to the true ideals of automotive enthusiasts across the globe. We also want to make sure that you visit our preview area (one block south of the Marriott Hotel on Calle Principal) to check out Chrysler’s display featuring the newly released Dodge Challenger. This car is the true embodiment of the Challenger’s colorful heritage and a firsthand look at this dynamic new product from Dodge!

The excitement of ESPN 2, ESPN Classic and Treasure HD filming Russo and Steele Monterey will continue due to the overwhelming support and exceedingly high ratings that the Russo and Steele segments have received. We’d like to thank everyone who watched, taped, and encouraged others to watch these segments!

The success of Monterey 2007 was seen by the breaking of three world records; all within the European Sports car market. We will continue to build upon last year’s triumph by maintaining our award winning formula as we kick it into overdrive to present our triad of events; the Charity Preview, Memorabilia auction, as well as TWO nights of heart pumping auction action!

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The excitement begins on Thursday night, August 14th as Russo and Steele shifts into gear by hosting its annual Charity Preview Reception benefiting HeRO; a hunger relief organization. This “Can’t Miss” social event is the ideal chance for enthusiasts to check out our stellar selection of cars, reminisce with friends, and enjoy the very best of what Monterey has to offer. This is the very best way to start the Monterey Weekend, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Kevin Martin and “Piece of the Past, Inc.” will continue to bring the very best of celebrity memorabilia and collectables to Russo and Steele’s auction event! This is a terrific opportunity to own rare certified documents, autographed photos, and other one of a kind memorabilia. This auction starts at 5:00 on both Friday and Saturday evening, so come early and enjoy!

As a 21-year veteran of this weekend, I can sincerely tell you I can’t wait for this year’s event. Now that Russo and Steele has earned a coveted place on the collector landscape, and we approach our 10 year anniversary, the unique environment we have created in downtown Monterey at the Marriott Hotel is almost beyond description. We have enjoyed watching it grow firsthand over the years and Russo and Steele is proud to have been accepted as one of the weekend’s signature events!

See you in Monterey!

Drew and Josephine Alcazar Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles

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Thursday, August 14 10:00am to 6:00pm

General vreview and bidder registration on Calle Principal

6:30pm to 9:30pm

Charity Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction Open to registered bidders and their guests

Friday & Saturday August 15–16

10:00am to 5:00pm

General preview and bidder registration on Calle Principal

3:00pm to 5:00pm

VIP Registration Cocktail Reception 2nd floor of the Marriott Hotel

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Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction 2nd floor of the Marriott Hotel

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1975 Lamborghini countach lp400 periscopo The Lamborghini Countach can be credited with having popularized, if not pioneered, the wedge-shaped, sharply angled look popular in many high performance supercars to this day.

The “cabin-forward” design concept, which pushes the passenger compartment forward in order to accommodate a larger engine, was also popularized by the Countach. Designed by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini, the first Countach, dubbed ‘LP500’ appeared on the designer’s stand at the Geneva Show in 1971. Only one was built, equipped with an optimistically 5-litre 440bhp engine and 5-speed transmission.

On this main chassis, a lightweight steel superstructure supports the handmade aluminum body panels. With the door open and looking into the car you notice that the two seats are very narrow and low between the immense doorsills and broad beamed transmission tunnel. From the driver’s seat you can see forward with the usual limitations of a 3ft 6in high car. Rear vision is by interior mirror only. Originally this gave a narrow field of vision through a recess in the roof, hence the nickname “Periscopio” or “Periscope” in reference to this unique feature.

This rare and early model of the LP400 Periscopio is correct and immaculate in every respect inside and out, the LP400 is the iconic representative of the original breathtaking production supercar that continued to wow young and old for years to come. Properly maintained and fully serviced by its current owner, it is as mechanically sound as it is visually stunning in all respects.

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VIN# 1A3 0256

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1966 Bizzarrini Strada 5300

After consistent conflicts with his partners Bizzarrini became fully independent.

From then on the cars that Bizzarrini and his partner worked out was marketed as the Bizzarrini 5300 GT. The racing cars received the ‘Corsa’ moniker and the road cars were badged ‘Strada’. Not much later, the Strada was joined by the ‘America’ model, which sported a fiberglass body and a double wishbone rear suspension.

Bizzarrini produced three 5300 GTs with a Targa body and a small run of the smaller engined ‘1900 GT Europa’. The company’s racing efforts were focused on the mid-engined P538 from 1966 onwards. There was no replacement for the 5300 GT and in 1972 Bizzarrini was forced to close his factory. He returned to his consulting and has since only produced a number of one-off prototypes.

The 1966 Bizzarrini Strada 5300 Coupe offered for sale here is a stunning restoration inside and out. Finished in silver with a black suede interior, this 5300 Strada represents the ultimate in period Italian automotive styling with the bulletproof reliability and proven performance of the Chevrolet small-block.

Under the hood, finned Corvette valve covers and a quartet of Weber DCOEs represent the business-end of this take-no-prisoners Gran Touring coupé, while inside the low-slung doors, the interior is finished in fine black suede, cloth and carpet set off only by a few instruments and a beautiful wood steering wheel.

Among the most exotic of Giotto Bizzarrini’s creations throughout his entire career and eligible for countless Italian and European sports car events, this grand sports car requires only a new owner to complete its finest points.

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1965 Bentley S.s.s. c-2 Exhibition Chassis Club Racer In 1965, Rolls-Royce management asked their apprentice group to build two factory exhibition display vehicles without full bodywork as working engineering prototypes for the next-generation Silver Shadow and sister Bentley T-Type chassis. The first was to be displayed at the factory in Crewe, while the second was to be displayed at car shows and dealerships. A few years later, Chassis #1 was quietly donated to the RollsRoyce Owners’ Club Museum in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where it still resides, but Chassis #2 disappeared into the ether, with nobody apparently really interested in knowing whether or not it met the fate of so many engineering and design prototypes before it.

The car on offer, S.S.S. C-2, is believed to be the only factory chassis sold to be a roadgoing competition car during that seventy one year factory hiatus from circuit racing.

This is the one that got away. The conversion from prototype chassis to a finished alloy bodied race car was done by Lyncar Engineering, masters of open wheel, single seat racecar construction. The beautifully proportioned body was originally designed by the legendary Bentley racecar designer and builder, Alan Padgett. Under the sleek bonnet is a blueprinted aluminium Rolls Royce 6.23 liter dry sump V-8 engine. It has a single four barrel carburetor in the “road configuration” and a supercharger with twin carburetors in the “racing configuration”. This is a true dual purpose, sport racing car that was both raced and road driven on the roads and tracks of England. It is also a correct, unaltered, authentic, un-restored and original one of a kind piece of historic automotive art, patina and all.

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Accompanying documentation includes two signed original and confidential factory letters from John Craig to Barry Eastick that clearly explain the terms and conditions of the sale, the original Rolls Royce “Bill of Sale”, an original letter with concept drawings from Alan Padgett, photos of the car racing at Silverstone, the complete invitation package to the 1996 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, photos at Pebble Beach, the invitation package to the 1999 Meadowbrook Concours and Historic Races, various magazine articles about this historic car, and much more.

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1970 Lamborghini Miura S Coupé The Miura was first shown to the public at the November 1965 Turin Auto Show. At the time, it did not have a body. It was just a rolling-chassis. The design was mid-engined, a very revolutionary technique at the time. When Nuccio Bertone was chosen to carry out the body design, he gave the project to Marcello Gandini. In early 1966 the Bertone body and the chassis designed by Dallara and Stanzani were assembled into one unit. The world was given their first glimpse of the completed Miura at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, which began on March 10th. Not surprisingly, the revolutionary vehicle named for a breed of Spanish fighting bulls was instantly popular, with demand outstripping supply.

The Miura’s appearance is indisputably stunning, with clamshell-style bonnets and a four liter V12 engine putting out 305 bhp. The Miura is also the first road-going automobile to use Campagnolo wheels with a central locking nut, just like a racecar. In 1968 the ‘S’, for ‘Spinto’ or ‘tuned’, was introduced at the Turin Auto Show, featuring an upgraded 370 horsepower engine thanks in part through the use of a new combustion chamber and larger intakes, upgraded brakes and numerous other enhancements; even air conditioning was available at extra cost. The “S” was an even faster car, sporting better performance and more luxurious amenities throughout, and could sprint from zero-to-140 in less than 30 seconds. Stopping power and lateral stability was enhanced by ventilated disc brakes and a modified rear suspension. The excellent power of the Miura was matched by its Bertone styled body that was both exotic and elegant in a graceful, flowing harmony.

Finished in its original Giallo Fly (yellow) with a blue leather interior, the 1970 Miura S offered here will only take one exhilarating drive with its 24-valve V12 and the legendary music created by the interwoven exhaust pipes to see why these have become such a collectible – and useable - car. A mere 200 miles since a 3 year complete mechanical overhaul with documents and receipts totalling $90,000.

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1973 ferrari 365 gtb/4 daytona coupe Unlike Lamborghini’s new Miura, the 365GTB/4 “Daytona” was a traditional front-engined, rear-drive car. Over time, some pundits and customers were disappointed that Ferrari stuck with this layout unlike with the race cars, and the Daytona was replaced by the mid-engined 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer in 1973. Today, however, the car represents the last of the great front engine Ferrari GTs before this layout was revived in the 1990s.

First introduced to the public at the Paris Auto Salon in 1968 the Daytona replaced the 275 GTB/4.

Although it was also a Pininfarina design, the Daytona was radically different. Its sharp-edged styling resembled a Lamborghini more than a traditional Pininfarina Ferrari. The Daytona name commemorates Ferrari’s triple success in the February 1967 24 Hours of Daytona with the 330P4.

While it was initially used as a pre-production internal denomination, Ferrari still insists that this was never the model’s official name and as such should not be used when referring to the car in any true manner.

Built in May of 1972, the 1973 365GTB/4 Coupé offered here this weekend was sold new by Luigi Chinetti to a New York company on the last day of July, 1973. From this time until 2002, the car was almost completely off the radar of Ferrari enthusiasts the world over. At this time, the car was with a broker in Connecticut who advertised it for sale as having just 27,000 miles on the odometer in amazing original condition with all books and tools. Five years later, the car made the rounds of the Concours circuit, winning its class at the Ferrari Club of America International Meet Field and Driving Concours, where it won its class. Following this event, it went on to a number of other 2007 awards, also attending Le Belle Machine d’Italia, where it took 2nd Place (only because the owner’s spyder being auctioned here today, chassis 16913/consignment 1028, took first place) and a Platinum Award at Watkins Glen at the Ferrari Nationals. In beautiful condition and with a unique pedigree for a US-model car, this example is sure to brighten even the best Ferrari collections in the world today.

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VIN# BS23R1B288866

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1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

Automotive trends in the early to mid 1960s had all the US automakers looking at making sporty compact cars to satiate the buying public’s fatigue with giant road-gobbling behemoths that typified the previous decade’s offerings. To provide a solution, Chrysler’s A-body Plymouth Valiant was chosen for the company’s efforts in this direction. Ford’s Falcon-based Mustang, which significantly outsold the Barracuda, gave this type of vehicle its common “pony car” moniker, but in fact the Plymouth Barracuda fastback’s release on the first of April, 1964 beat the Mustang by two weeks. Plymouth’s executives wanted to name the car Panda but this idea was thankfully unpopular with the car’s designers. In the end, John Samsen’s suggestion of ‘Barracuda’ was selected. Although the first Barracudas were heavily based on the contemporary Valiants, Plymouth wanted them perceived as a distinct model. Consequently, the “Valiant” chrome script that appeared on the 1964 model’s trunk lid was phased out on the 1965 model.

For 1966, a Barracuda-specific stylized fish logo was introduced as the car’s own emblem until the A-body Barracuda was discontinued after 1969.

Offered here is an all-numbers-matching 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda Hardtop coupe. Only 107 Hemi ‘Cudas rolled off the production line this model year, and of these, only 59 were equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission. Completely restored top and bottom, it is finished in its very desirable orignal B-5 Blue Metallic hue over a black vinyl bucket seat interior and heavily optioned, including Shaker hood, Dana 60 rear axle, 15x7 Rally wheels, painted racing mirrors, woodgrain steering wheel and center console and rally instrumentation. Subject to a recent Galen Govier visual inspection, Mr. Govier was documented as commenting that “this car has a near-perfect restoration” and graded it a 1.4 on a scale of 1 to 6. It is noted that many small details have been corrected since his inspection to bring the car closer to #1 condition throughout.

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#1018 CSX 3012 was invoiced to Shelby American on 1/11/65 from AC Cars, Ltd, and a Shelby American Work order #15067 was opened on 2/4/65. It was invoiced on 4/20/65 to Valley Mercedes Benz Service, 14104 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA as “1 427 Cobra, Chassis No CSX3012” at the cost of $9,700.00.

Painted Astral Silver, a color often used in Mercedes racing cars, 3012 was picked up at Shelby American by company owner Lothar Motschenbacher.

The racing linage of CSX 3012 featured its debut race at Riverside on May 2nd, 1965, then campaigned at the following weekend at Laguna Seca, three weeks later in Santa Barbara, a month later in Pomona on, and at the MidOhio USRRC event in early August of 1965. Late in 1965, Motschenbacher traded the car back to Shelby American, taking a 1965 Ford Country Squire Wagon and $7,000 in return for the Cobra.

After a thorough clean up, the car was sold on 12/7/65 to J.D. Hurt. He, however, did not choose to take delivery until the following spring, and agreed to allow Shelby American to rent CSX3012 to MGM Studios for use in the Elvis Presley movie Spinout. Driven once again that August by Rick Titus at the Monterey Historics, this car received the Thomas W. Senter Memorial Award for representing the most significant Ford or Ford Powered vehicle at the event.

As one of the finest Shelby American automobiles, the ex-Lothar Motschenbacher 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Full Competition offered here is an absolutely beautiful example is one of only 22 full competition models to leave the factory. Motschenbacher successfully campaigned this car in the ‘65 USRRC Championships against Ken Miles in the factory 427 and Jim Hall’s legendary Chaparrals. A year later, Elvis Presley and CSX 3012 co-starred in the hit movie “Spinout.” From the fame this added to both Shelby and the music legend, CSX 3012 was to be known as The King’s race car for all time. This Cobra includes complete ownership history and thorough documentation. Further, it features a concours-quality restoration and continues to achieve significant awards on both the show-field as well as the track.

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1966 shelby cobra 427 roadster csx3012

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by Drew Alcazar

All Reserve – All the time.

The rules have changed

The integrity of “No Reserve” has been so badly compromised within our hobby that it no longer has value. Quality consignments are the result of only two scenarios; either the owner had paid a premium or has endured a costly and laborious restoration. Neither of these two will entice this caliber of automobiles to simply be “sold to the highest bidder – regardless of price”. These consignors want “top dollar” for their cars. And deservedly so. The challenge we auction companies face is how to attract these types of quality consignments and consign them with appropriate reserves that will be well received by our knowledgeable bidders.

Sure, there was a time that being granted a “No Reserve” entry to some auctions was like winning a lottery ticket. The seller knew that they would probably sell the car for more than anywhere else on the planet.

Or at least that was the perception. Now that the market has taken a more conservative turn, and quality inventory is selling for market relevant prices at most high caliber sales, consignors are now seeking to invest themselves in long term relationships with the auction house that best suits their particular needs and objectives.

Russo and Steele will now be offering exclusively “With Reserve” entries to all our auction sales. I believe allowing owners this measure of control over the sale of their car results in the high quality consignments we have become known for presenting. All Reserve entries however mandates that the auction house be keenly in tune with the market to appropriately counsel our clients on market relative reserves.

The downside risk of No Reserve

At every auction on the planet there stands the chance that the “right” two (and yes it takes at least two) bidders are simply not in the room at that golden moment in time when a car is on the auction block. The downside risk for the consignor then results in two alternatives. One, allow his car to be “stolen” from him and be forces to sell the car at substantially less than we all know it is worth. Or two, compromise the integrity of our hobby by having a friend bid on the car or do so himself, and essentially “buy” his own car back. Both of these options fail to build the most important part of the process, the relationship between the consignor and the auction house.

The duties we must fulfill

We have three duties to perform when we produce an auction sale. One, to the consignor. I am acutely aware that it is not a “cheap date” to bring a car to an auction, having spent many years as a consignor myself.

Costs include transportation, detailing and preparation, care and feeding on site, food and lodging for the owner and (depending on the number of entries) possibly a small staff which in places like Scottsdale, Monterey and South Florida are on the farthest planet from Motel 6! These costs and investment, in my opinion, mandate that the auction house works with the seller to achieve a suitable reserve to achieve the objective of selling the car for the most money possible. To simply grant a ridiculous Reserve, that has no market relevance, is wasting the time and money of the seller.

Two, we have a duty to our bidders. To place vehicles on the auction block that they essentially cannot buy due to an unrealistic expectation of a seller is both frustrating and infuriating. Our bidding clients are keenly aware of the market values on the specific types of cars we bring to market. Many of them know that outstanding cars sell for a premium regardless of the trends up or down. As a result, many of our bidders will indeed understand this additional value but for unrealistic reserves to waste their time “fishing” for an anomaly with every final bid is disrespectful of both their savvy and their wallet.

Third is simple economics. The caliber of events that we produce and the related expenses associated with this level of production simply cannot be compensated by the collection of entry fees, general gate, vendors, or sponsorship. We must sell cars with corresponding sellers and bidders commissions to pay the bills. It is that simple.

To achieve a successful outcome and fulfill the duties to all three is indeed a delicate balance. It requires a staff who are closely in touch with the marketplace so that we can work with our sellers to consign great inventory, bring them to our auction sales with appropriate expectations and enable our bidders to buy them while enjoying the very best our hobby has to offer.

The investment in our hobby

The liability of No Reserve far out-weighs the benefits. Having a seller get “beat up” and him into selling his car for considerably less than market value or forcing him into a “buy back” at usurious commissions (either by contract or as a deterrent) fails at every level to foster and maintain long standing relationships. These are the very buyers who will hopefully become your best sellers when the time comes to trade, and will once again consign quality cars that will initiate relationships with new buyers.

Sadly, somewhere along the way No Reserve has resulted in an adversarial relationship between sellers and the auction house. In addition, now that bidders are well aware of the many mechanisms used by unscrupulous sellers (know or unknown by the auction house) the integrity of our hobby is jeopardized by No Reserve entries. The myth of “stealing” a car just because it is No Reserve has been now been exposed. Savvy bidders will immediately recognize the value of quality consignments and aggressively bid accordingly. Our equity lies in the transactions of quality cars to astute enthusiasts.

The announcement by Russo and Steele in Scottsdale this past January to now present our auctions with all Reserve entries has already been well received by our clients. The consignment of quality cars is the foundation upon which we have built our company. I believe the fulfillment of this duty is directly responsible for the fortunate success we now enjoy. I believe this perspective is clearly evident in the quality of cars we present at our auction sales. I know this commitment will result in the long term health of our hobby and maintain the integrity which our clients have come to expect from our company. We welcome your Reserve entries and invite you to bid on the finest European Sports, American Muscle cars, Hot Rods and Customs at the next Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction!

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PREVIEW COCKTAIL RECEPTION

AUGUST 14, 2008 6:30 - 9:30 PM Hors D’oeuvres • Cocktails • Silent Auction • Entertainment Preview of Friday and Saturday’s Auction Automobiles Located in the Preview Area - 1 block south of Marriott Hotel

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO BIDDERS AND GUESTS ONLY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE Proceeds to benefit:

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VIN# S830915DN

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1960 Jaguar XK150 S ots roadster Produced by Jaguar between 1957 and 1961, the XK150 replaced the previous XK140. Initially available in Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) and Drop Head Coupe (DHC) versions only, it took the cry of the buying public to again revive the he Open Two Seater (OTS) Roadster model launched just a year later. Although having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140 that preceded it, the XK150 was radically modernized. For the first time in a Jaguar sports car, a one-piece windshield was implemented and in a bow not just to styling but also to safety, the wing line no longer dropped as much over the doors which were albeit thinner, giving more interior space. A wider bonnet opened down to the wings on all cars and more dramatically, the OTS bulkhead was moved back to make this panel about 4 inches longer.

Purchased by the vendor in the early 1970s during a time when the XKs were very underappreciated, he spent years piecing together the parts to perform a correct and thorough restoration in the early 1990s, the results of which are obvious here. On its completion, the car quickly won its class at the Jaguar Club concours, and the next day won 2nd Place at the Western Regional show in Lake Tahoe and subsequently ranked the 6th best in the entire nation. Well-preserved and maintained since, this exquisite XK150S reflects the blue-chip investment in the world of collectible sporting Jaguars from a bygone era.

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1956 jaguar xk140 ots roadster With the introduction of the new 1955 XK140 in late 1954, the primary visual change from the XK120 of previous years was the more substantial front and rear bumpers, with correspondingly larger overriders. Offered in three body styles, the first and definitely most popular then as now Roadster or OTS (Open Two Seater) had a light canvas top assembly that when lowered, fitted behind the seats and thus completely disappeared inside the body. The interior of the Roadster was very sparse with no wood embellishments, but with a leather dash. Just like the XK120 Roadster, the XK140 OTS or Roadster had removable canvas and plastic side curtains on light alloy doors. The DHC or Drop Head Coupe had a more substantial padded top that when lowered sat above and outside the body of the car, it also had a fixed windscreen (unlike the removable windscreen of the OTS). The DHC also had roll up windows and a very elegant veneered dash, both of which featured on the FHC or Fixed Head Coupe as well. As a gesture to practicality, a jump seat was added to both coupe models.

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This 1956 Jaguar XK 140 has been used sparingly since it was modified to be a reliable and comfortable rally and tour car. Recently treated to a body-off restoration and documented with a photo album, the body and paint are finished to the highest standards. A new leather interior with leather bound carpets was also installed at this time. Under the bonnet, a 3.4L engine from a 1959 Mark 1 was selected for reliability and pleasant responsiveness, completely rebuilt and was then coupled with a five speed transmission. A Mallory Unilite distributor has been installed for further reliability, however, the rebuilt original conveys with the car. A new and correct Jaguar dual exhaust was fitted and for further convenience, the electrical system converted to a negative ground so modem electrical equipment can be used.

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VIN# JS27VOB208112

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440/6-Pack Convertible Dodge’s first Challenger was their late entrant to the pony car market segment in the United States, finally launched for the 1970 model year. Intended as a competitor to the Mercury Cougar, it was based on the similar Plymouth Barracuda’s new E-body platform. The 110 inch wheelbase was two inches longer and it had substantially different outer sheetmetal than its Plymouth cousin, much in the same way that the Cougar was related to the Ford Mustang. Exterior design was done by Carl Cameron, who also did the exterior for the 1966 Dodge Charger.

For the 1970 Challenger grille, Cameron based it off an older sketch of his 1966 Charger prototype that was to have a turbine engine. The Charger never got the turbine, but the Challenger got that car’s grille. Initially, four models were offered: Challenger Six, Challenger V8, Challenger T/A, and the top-of-the-line Challenger R/T. For the first two years, Challengers could either be hardtops, coupes, or convertibles. The standard engine on the base model was the 225ci Super-Six, while the base engine on the V8 was the 230 horsepower 318ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor. Optional engines were the 340ci and 383ci V8s, all with a standard 3-speed manual transmission, except for the 290 horsepower 383ci engine, which was available only with the Chrysler TF727 automatic transmission.

Once a part of the legendary Bill Wiemann collection, this exceptional 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible features its matching-numbers original 440/6-pack engine, churning out an incredible 390 horsepower. Finished in one of the most iconic color combinations for this year, Plum Crazy with a white interior, it is 1 of 38 made and 1 of 2 with the trim codes present. All original sheet metal is present aside from that removed by the addition of a shaker hood scoop and all options are easily confirmed by the original broadcast sheet that conveys with the car. With Hemi Challengers still in the stratosphere, this incredibly rare R/T 440 6-Pack represents the nearest rung in the performance ladder and a much more easily attainable investment sure to further increase in value in the coming years.

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1967 Chevrolet Corvette vintage Racecar In 2004, Sports Car International named the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray “mid-year” number five on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. The design of this generation had several inspirations. The first was the contemporary Jaguar E-Type, one of which Mitchell owned and enjoyed driving frequently. Bill Mitchell also sponsored a car known as the “Mitchell Sting Ray” in 1959, because Chevrolet no longer participated in factory racing. This vehicle had the largest impact on the styling of this generation, although it had no top and did not give away what the coupe would look like. The third inspiration was a mako shark that Mitchell had caught while deep-sea fishing.

VIN# 194377S114505

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Finished in the American flag colors of red, white and blue, this unique competition-bred 1967 Corvette coupe on offer here is the legendary “Sally,” made nationally famous in vintage racing circles by the late long-time owner Steve Prewitt. Converted to racing livery in its first year as confirmed by the rollbar log-book stamping on the rollbar, logbooks dating back to 1972 confirm this car as a veteram of national-level SCCA competition. Later, as a documented SVRA medallion car from 1990 to 2000, Sally took her class victory, if not the overall win in 90% of races run up until her last outing in the summer of 2007. Still truly in race-ready condition with a sole event on a fresh and comprehensivelybuilt 427 sporting vintage-legal L88 heads and a dual-plane intake as well as a comprehensive suspension, brake and differential refreshing, Sally requires only a fluid change and an experienced new driver to put her back on top of her game.

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VIN# 136679B317045

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/L89 4-Speed Convertible

Produced from 1964 through 1977, the Chevelle was one of General Motors’ most successful cars. Models ranged from economical family cars to powerful coupes and convertibles unbeatable on street or strip. Intended to compete with the similarlysized Ford Fairlane, the Chevelle would represent Chevrolet’s entry into the muscle car battle, especially its SS variant. Early 1964 and 1965 models sported a Malibu SS badge on the rear quarter panel (the sought-after Z16 option had the emblem on the front fender) but after 1965, the Malibu SS badging disappeared except for those sold in Canada.

GM did not see a lack of Chevelle sales for 1969, but a sole three cars were convertible and SS-396 cars with the L89 option and a four-speed manual transmission. The one-of-three example before you here is even rarer, being the sole example ordered new with the “KI” heavy-duty clutch and Muncie M21 transmission. The subject of a cost-no-object full rotisserie restoration completed in 2004, this car is finished in its original Dusk Blue with a Parchment vinyl interior and top and conveys with a host of documentation including its original ProtectoPlate, warranty booklet, registration card, documented list of casting numbers throughout the engine bay and even its assembly line punch card from its original date of birth. Other additional options include a 12-bolt 3.73:1 posi-traction rear axle, power disc brakes, power steering, Rosewood steering wheel, bucket seats with console, tach and gauges, chambered exhaust and an AM radio. Not only is this Chevelle a striking droptop sure to cruise all day, it is also one of very few of such rarity to also be correctly restored throughout and represents a sure and solid investment in any market.

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1973 Porsche Carrera RS Coupé Since its inception in 1965, the Porsche 911 has been modified, both by private teams and the factory itself, for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. It is often cited as the most successful competition car ever, especially when its variations are included, mainly the powerful 935.

Two years after the initial release of the 911, Porsche introduced the more powerful 911S, the engine’s power raised to a lively 170hp at the wheels. Alloy wheels from Fuchs, in a distinctive 5-leaf design, were offered for the first time. In racing at the same time, the S engine was installed in the mid-engined Porsche 904 and Porsche 906 and was developed to well over 200hp. Performance and pedestrian versions of the 911 continued and would continue on into the present day, with high and lower output versions of the same car always being available to suit a variety of needs.

The performance model that would stun the buying public of the early 1970s and that have almost always valued by collectors was the 1973 Carrera RS. The acronym means Rennsport in German, meaning motorsport or circuit racing. The Carrera name was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche’s victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. The RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made.

This 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 was delivered new in Eggenstein, Germany on April 13, 1973. The ownership history is fully documented by the original German title, or Fahrzeugbrief. It spent its early German life near its production home of Stuttgart. Nine years after it was originally built, the car was purchased by an American collector who has continuously maintained and preserved it until now. As an all numbers-matching car including engine, transmission, exterior color and interior trim and one of just 71 Viper Green RS’s produced, this is a rare and near unrepeatable example. The car comes with the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, shipping documentation from Germany and other historical documents and records pertaining to the car. It is still wearing its last German license plate!

VIN# 9113600858

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VIN# 18168988P

1937 Ford Sedan Phantom Sportsman Custom Ford Motor Company’s 1937 offerings featured a more rounded look from the prior year with fine horizontal bars in the convex front and hood-side grilles. The front grille was v-shaped rather than following the fenders into a pentagonal shape as on the 1936 model. Faired-in headlights were a major modernization found on both the Standard and DeLuxe trim versions, though much of the rest of the design was shared between Ford’s two lines. Slantback sedans gained a rear trunk door, though space was limited, and Trunkback versions continued gaining sales, including convertible models. Also new for ’37 was the introduction of an entry-level 136ci V8 in addition to the popular 221ci unit.

Built on a 1940 Ford pickup frame stretched 2 ½ inches, this one of a kind beauty was meticulously hand built from a one-off design by the legendary Chip Foose and all steel work done by the renowned Bill Hines. The body, based on and using many original period Ford components for a unique look was chopped, channeled, sectioned, stretched and peaked to perfection. In addition to the finely tuned metalwork, Fiddleback Maple woodwork was painstakingly executed by master craftsman Doug Carr. In addition to the essentials, further hand-made items include Custom handmade parts include grille, windshield, taillights, dashboard and wheels.

The interior features beautiful full Connolly leather in a cappuccino hue with subtlyplaced neon lighting for extra drama after dark. Unlike the original Ford, comfort and convenience items abound; modern air-conditioning, heat, power windows and an Alpine stereo system are just a foretaste of the optional extras that rounded out the build. Under the long, sleek hood, a Street & Performance LT-1 Corvette crate engine was mated to a GM 4L60E 4 speed automatic with overdrive transferring power to the road through a Currie 9” rear axle. Baer disc brakes sit on all four corners assuring reliable and prompt stopping power under all situations.

Featured on the August 2001 cover of Street Rodder Magazine, the original Foose sketch and aforementioned issue are included with purchase of the car. Having debuted at the 2000 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this extraordinary creation has seen no road miles since paint and wood were painstakingly restored by The Finish Line Restoration Services in 2007.

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#1049

1962 MGB Lightweight sebring Racecar Sebring in 1964 was one of the world’s top-tier endurance races, part of the FIA’s Challenge Mondiale and Prototypes Trophy, along with the Targa Florio, Le Mans, and the Nurburgring 1000 km. Two of British Motor Car Distributors’ team of red, white and blue MGBs would finish the grueling 12 Hour endurance race, an extraordinary achievement demonstrating the competitiveness of the still-new MGB. The car on offer here, the Iris Blue #48, consistently rounded the Sebring course in the low fourminute range to come home fourth in class and 22nd overall. Following the race, the car was sold and its lightweight aluminum body parts were removed and replaced with SCCA production class-legal steel panels. Its intake was also changed back to the stock pair of SU carburetors, and the car went on to establish a long and successful SCCA racing history. When the car would change hands, the Sebring parts, carefully preserved, were passed along with the car to each new owner.

VIN# GHN3L 112

When acquired by the current owner in 1984, it was meticulously restored to its 1964 Sebring configuration, removing all traces of its later SCCA competition modifications. Due to the loyal preservation of a chain of owners, it is still equipped with many rare and unusual factory-supplied competition parts including the aluminum battery box cover, dual gas tanks, 22-click adjustable rear shocks, factory close-ratio gearbox, side running lights, Marchal headlights and driving lights, Perspex headlight covers and the original dash with Smiths chronometer tachometer. The special cast magnesium intake manifold from its racing days is present and the car furthermore sports a special generator and lightweight starter. An engine stabilizer, rare enough that it is only mentioned in one obscure list of factory competition parts, is also installed. Even more remarkable is one of four Abingdon Competition Department special engines, which was supplied from the factory in 1964.

One of the earliest MGBs built, with Sebring BMCD team history, Joe Huffaker preparation and a comprehensive and accurate restoration make this one of the most important MGs in the world. Its configuration is consistent with participation in FIA-sanctioned international historic events where it will always be a valued participant.

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#1005

VIN# 16295

1973 Ferrari 365/4 Daytona Spyder conversion First introduced to the public at the Paris Auto Salon in 1968, the Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona replaced the 275 GTB/4 but, although it was also a Pininfarina design, the Daytona was radically different. Its sharp-edged styling resembled a Lamborghini more than a traditional Pininfarina Ferrari. The Daytona name commemorates Ferrari’s triple success in the February 1967 24 Hours of Daytona with the 330P4. While it was initially used as a pre-production internal denomination, Ferrari still insists that this was never the model’s official name and as such should not be used when referring to the car in any true manner.

The stunning 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona offered here is an excellent example of a properly converted Spyder. The product of a high point restoration, the quality of the Ferrari is first rate both mechanically and aesthetically. The red paint has recently been buffed to a beautiful shine. The all-black interior is pristine, fitted with new carpeting and dash material. The black convertible top is also new and shows dedicated craftsmanship; it comes with an equally well crafted tonneau cover in a fitted sack, kept in the trunk beside the original tool roll filled with tools. Imported directly from Europe, this Ferrari has resided in the Canadian province of Quebec for over 25 years, where it was only driven during the warm summer months. It is reported that this example has been driven regularly and invoices show that it was serviced frequently by Ferrari of Quebec, having just completed a thorough service, totaling over $9,000, which included the installation of a new Stebro exhaust system, four brand new correct Michelin tires, and a four-wheel alignment. An additional service performed in the summer of 2006 included a complete tune up and the installation of new rear shocks for a total of nearly $12,000. Included in the sale is a dossier containing receipts of work performed as well as the original manual. The outstanding visual condition of the Ferrari is clearly seen in person, whereas the faultless mechanical condition of the car was recently attested to in a test drive where the Daytona performed admirably, starting easily, idling smoothly, shifting cleanly, handling precisely with no shakes or wiggles and above all else, the V12 sounded amazing.

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#1039

1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS Roadster Produced by Jaguar between 1957 and 1961, the XK150 replaced the previous XK140. Initially available in Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) and Drop Head Coupe (DHC) versions only, it took the cry of the buying public to again revive the he Open Two Seater (OTS) Roadster model launched just a year later. Although having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140 that preceded it, the XK150 was radically modernized. For the first time in a Jaguar sports car, a one-piece windshield was implemented and in a bow not just to styling but also to safety, the wing line no longer dropped as much over the doors which were albeit thinner, giving more interior space. A wider bonnet opened down to the wings on all cars and more dramatically, the OTS bulkhead was moved back to make this panel about 4 inches longer.

Finished in Imperial Maroon with black leather and a black cloth convertible top, this 1959 XK150 OTS received a sympathetic cosmetic restoration approximately 15 years ago that still shows very nicely.

Fitted with meticulously-detailed wire wheels and a set of brand-new tires it runs, drives, handles and stops just like it should with Jaguar’s LeMans racing heritage backing it up. Should the drone of the XK6 become too much after a while on a long drive, an Eclipse stereo has been tastefully fitted to the interior of the car to add enjoyment to any trip. In addition to this marvelous example of 1950s Jaguar excellence, this car conveys with its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate; documentation that confirms this car’s place in automotive history.

VIN# S831839

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VIN# SFM5S155

#1046

1965 shelby gt350 In 1964, the Ford Motor Corporation fired the first shot in the Pony Car Wars, introducing an adaptation of their popular compact Falcon that would change the American car market and even stood as a symbol of a revolutionary decade: the Mustang. Itself a compact sporty car offered at an attractive price and aimed at youthful starting car buyers, the Mustang immediately made a big impression and it sold very well; the original Mustang still holds the record for first-year new-model sales of an astounding 680,989 units between April 1964 and August 1965, when it was replaced by the 1966 model.

The first Shelby Mustang GT350 appeared on January 27, 1965. It was based on the Ford Mustang fastback and was painted white with blue stripes, which was to remain the original color scheme for the 1965 and 1966 models. From the outside the GT350 didn’t look very different from a regular Mustang, but underneath the body and under the hood, many changes were made. The elaborate Shelby modifications made the GT350 a true racing car.

This 1965 Shelby GT350 was the 155th of the first 562 cars so finished by Shelby during the first year of production. Among its most desirable early car features are its original porthole hood and factory rear battery mounting, an option found only in about the first 300 examples. Finished as well first-year GT350s were, in Wimbledon White with bold blue side stripes down each side bearing the car’s designation, this car is as authentic and original as the day it was delivered new. Under the hood, the numbersmatching original engine received a recent careful comprehensive overhaul, following which everything was checked over to make sure the car ran, drove and stopped as it should. Wearing all its original sheetmetal and bearing all of its original equipment, this early GT350 would be hard to duplicate anywhere and represents a solid automotive investment from the golden age of the American performance automobile.

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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 If Ford was embarrassed that its finest Mustang muscle cars were partly the handiwork of the same guys who developed the best Chevrolet Camaros, they certainly didn’t admitted to it. At any rate, revenge ended up being quite sweet with the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. Enter former General Motors executive Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, the father of performance Pontiacs including the GTO, who defected to become president of Ford in early 1968. Better still, Bunkie brought along stylist Larry Shinoda, whose work included not only the C3 Corvette but also the Z/28 that had come from nowhere to unseat Mustang in both the 1968 and 1969 Trans Am Championships. While the edgy Mach 1 was among their first efforts, the most significant and hands-down special ‘69 and ‘70 Mustangs drew on Shinoda’s nickname for Knudsen, “Boss”.

Ford would build 1,628 Boss 302s for ‘69, then came back with 7,013 for ‘70, when quad headlamps were traded for double units flanked by fake air intakes.

Additionally, a “shaker” hood scoop was made available, and the engine got smaller intake valves and a 6000-rpm rev limiter. In Trans Am, racing Boss 302s handily retook the crown from Chevy in 1970. While street versions weren’t always as fast as a 302 Z/28, they had more cornering power and a less-peaky, more-flexible engine with plenty of low-end torque. “The Boss 302 is a hell of an enthusiast’s car,” said Car and Driver. “It’s what the Shelby GT350s and 500s should have been but weren’t.”

VIN# 0F02G136213

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With matching numbers and a recent fabulous restoration in yellow over black, this 1970 edition of the Boss 302 features all the right stuff in one package. Under the hood, the 290hp 302-4V engine and 4-speed transmission are the same ones the car was delivered with, right down to the Holley carburetor. Heavily optioned, the extensive list includes Sports Slats, Hurst shifter, Power steering, Power disc brakes, competition suspension, tachometer, trip odometer and color-keyed racing mirrors. In addition, the documentation included with this car includes the original dealer invoice and a Deluxe Marti report detailing the specifications and confirming the authenticity of this tribute to one of the most pivotal Trans-Am championships of all time.

#1042

VIN# 194675S117140

1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396/425 roadster

Following the first two less than awe-inspiring production years in 1953 and 1954, GM was seriously considering shelving the Corvette and consigning it to be little more than a footnote in automotive history. It is roundly believed that they would have done so, had it not been for two important events that followed in rapid succession. The first was the introduction in 1955 of Chevrolet’s first V-8 engine (a 265ci short-stroke design. The second was the influence of a Soviet émigré in GM’s engineering department, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Duntov simply took the new V-8 and backed it with a three-speed manual transmission. That COMBINATION, probably the single most important in the car’s history, helped turn the Corvette from a twoseat curiosity into a genuine performer above and beyond the only other Americanbuilt sports car recently removed from production, the Nash-Healey.

Offered here is a numbers-matching 396ci L78 4-speed Corvette convertible.

An older frame-off restoration driven only 7,000 miles since completed in 1992, this is a very well-known Southern California car with an impressive chain of ownership. Finished in its original Milano Maroon lacquer black interior and matching vinyl top, the car has attained multiple NCRS awards including 4 Top Flights. It was just recently re-certified in October 2007 with a 97.8% NCRS Chapter Top Flight. In addition to the rare 1 of 2,157 396/425 powertrain, additional options include telescopic steering column, wood steering wheel, power windows, power disc brakes, side dual exhaust, transistor ignition, original Kelsey-Hayes knockoffs with Goldline tires, special F40 suspension, 4:11 Positraction rear end, tinted windshield and the convenience group option including rear back up lamps and inside no-glare mirror. A folder of paperwork that includes all restoration records and photo documentation with a complete list of ownership dating back to the original selling dealership conveys with the car.

This 1965 Corvette represents a strong running, well-documented and beautiful example of one of the most desirable years of the Corvette in the current marketplace.

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#1050

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Twin Turbo 406ci Concerned with the runaway success of the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet executives realized that their compact sporty car, the Corvair, would not be able to generate the sales volume of the Mustang due to its radical rear–engine design, as well as declining sales, partly due to bad publicity from Ralph Nader’s book, Unsafe at Any Speed. Therefore, the Camaro was touted as having the same conventional rear–drive, front–engine configuration as Mustang and Chevy II. In addition, the Camaro was designed to fit a variety of power plants in the engine bay.

The first–generation Camaro would last until the 1969 model year and would eventually inspire the design of the new retro fifth–generation Camaro due to hit the market next year.

This rare and one-of-a-kind 1969 Camaro SS Custom was the first of its kind built

by S/S Motorsports of Sarasota, FL, specialists in the building of Extreme Camaros and Chevelles. Custom-built from an original pristine 1969 Camaro body and Detroit Speed chassis, no expense was spared at any juncture in the restoration process. Finished in deep black with red accent detailing resembling a big-block mid-year Corvette over red leather and carpeting inside, it features an amazing 406ci 600-plus horsepower twin-turbo small-block Chevrolet engine that transfers power through a 5-speed Tremec manual transmission and Moser 12-bolt 3.73:1 rear differential. Tubular control arms from the frame connect hubs with Baer disc brakes at all corners to 18” Budnik chrome alloys shod with massive 335/35/18 tires all around. Best of all, this unique creation runs on pump gas and can be driven across the country with the Vintage Air cranked up. If you’re looking for firstrate craftsmanship and a head-turner to boot, this is the car for you.

VIN# 124379N645954

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VIN# CSX 7015

#1065

1964 Shelby Cobra CSX 7000 Series FIA Aluminum Body As with many British specialist manufacturers, AC Cars had been using the smooth, refined Bristol straight-6 engine in its small-volume production, including its AC Ace 2-seater roadster. The engine was a pre-World War II BMW design which was by the 1960s considered remarkably outdated. Bristol, a small independent automobile manufacturer in its own right, decied in 1961 to cease production of its engine and instead to use Chrysler small-block V8 engines. Non-plussed by this idea, AC started using the 2.6 liter Ford Zephyr in all of its cars. An idea was borne out of this concept and in September of that year, former champion racing driver Carroll Shelby approached AC about building a car that would accept a V-8 configuration.

Chevrolet was not interested in providing their new 327ci V-8 due to too much direct competition with the Corvette, however Ford wanted a car that could compete with the radical new Sting Ray from across town. As luck would have it, they happened to have a brand new thin wall small block engine which could be used in this endeavor. The name Cobra came to Shelby “in a dream”, he recounted, and a legend was born.

Titled as a 1964 model, this beautiful Shelby Cobra was one of only 12 all-aluminum FIA 7000 series Cobras built by Shelby American. Finished in Viking Blue with stunning yellow racing stripes and period decals, it is truly a complete racer down to its 4 point harnesses, Halon 5 pound fire system, Wilwood brakes, knockoff pin-drive wheels and stainless-braided lines. Under the hood, aluminum head-equipped Roush 302ci Ford V-8 churns out over 400hp through a toploader 4-speed manual transmission for extreme track performance without the worry of damaging an original 2000 or 3000 series Cobra in today’s vintage competition circuit. Ready to show or go, this Cobra reflects a good fit for the enthusiast, collector, amateur race driver or any combination of the three.

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1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie The performance-minded potential Corvette owner was given further incentive to take the plunge, when in 1957 the noteworthy addition of optional fuel injection came about. This new induction system first saw regular use on a gasoline engine two years prior on the Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing”, and although the Corvette’s GM-Rochester fuel injection system used a constant flow style fuel injection system as opposed to the diesel style nozzle metering system of the Mercedes’ six cylinders, the system nevertheless produced about 290hp. The number was underrated by Chevrolet’s advertising agency for the 283ci/283hp, one horsepower per square inch slogan, making it one of the first mass-produced engines in history to reach that figure.

The 1957 Corvette featured here with the RPO 579B 283HP Fuel Injection engine and 3-speed manual transmission is one of the only 713 283hp Fuelie Corvettes built in the initial year of production. Absolutely an original fuel injected car, it is believed to still carry its original engine after over 50 years. Sans soft convertible top, this Fuelie comes with its original accessory hard top and the unusual radio delete option remaining as it was built. Finished in its original color scheme of Arctic Blue and Silver Coves with a correct red interior color combination, this is a deciedly different and exceptionally well-restored example of a landmark Corvette.

VIN# E56S102468

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VIN# 8T02R20532303323

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1968 shelby gt500kr In 1967 the Mustang body style was altered, which meant among other things that there was more room for more cubes to fit into the engine bay. Not coincientally, this was also the first year for the GT500 that boasted a 428 cubicinch engine in true Shelby fashion producing considerably more than its stated 355 horsepower. Given a unique front end with hood scoops and center mounted lights, the GT500 also borrowed many components from the Thunderbird including the rear quarter scoops, sequential turn signals and the rear spoiler.

Built on May 24th, 1968 at the Metuchen plant, and sold new at Gilboy Ford Mercury Inc. in Allentown, PA, the car offered here is finished in its original colors of Lime Gold with a black comfort weave interior. Found on page 972 of the Shelby American Automotive Registry, this concours-quality GT500KR is fitted with factory Select-Aire air conditioning and the original Select-o-Matic automatic transmission. As one of just 933 GT500KR Fastbacks built, fitted with the air conditioning option alone makes this example one of just 299 of these exclusive low-production muscle cars during 1968. Other factory options fitted as part of the GT Equipment Group include Power Disc Brakes, Power Steering, Fold-Down Rear Seat, Shoulder Harnesses, AM Radio and Tinted Glass. Every component of this vehicle, from the tires to the glass, is original, restored, or a correct replacement. The car further conveys to its new owner with the original individual order sheet, dealer invoice, window sticker and 100+ photographs of this car’s comprehensive restoration. Included also is a Deluxe Marti Report documenting the build specifications and authenticity of this rare King of the Road that has gone only a few scant test miles since completion.

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1968 shelby gt500 In 1964, the Ford Motor Corporation fired the first shot in the Pony Car Wars, introducing an adaptation of their popular compact Falcon that would change the American car market and even stood as a symbol of a revolutionary decade: the Mustang. Itself a compact sporty car offered at an attractive price and aimed at youthful starting car buyers, the Mustang immediately made a big impression and it sold very well; the original Mustang still holds the record for first-year new-model sales of an astounding 680,989 units between April 1964 and August 1965, when it was replaced by the 1966 model.

From early days, Ford’s division chief Lee Iacocca still felt that the Mustang’s image needed a boost, so he contacted former racecar driver and nascent sports car manufacturer Carroll Shelby, famous for the iconic Ford powered AC Shelby Cobra and also involved in Ford’s GT40 racing car project. Shelby was asked to modify the Mustang in a way so it could win the Sports Car Club of America’s national B-Production Championship Series. And so, early in 1965, a new competition breed of Mustangs came into life; finished at the Shelby-American shop in Los Angeles and topped off with Shelby badges and trademarks like the Cobra’s own logo and named the Shelby GT350, the designation that would go on all small-block Shelby Mustangs until 1970.

Featured here this weekend is a second-year example of the GT500. Fitted with the Police Interceptor 428ci Cobra-Jet and a 4-speed manual transmission from new, it is one of less than 1020 built and one of exactly 458 in Candy Apple Red. Nicely optioned including the 6,000 RPM hydraulic camshaft, power disc brakes, power steering, ram-air intake, hood locks, remote driver’s side mirror and the interior décor group, it also conveys to its next owner with full documentation including the original Shelby invoice, GT500 order form, Marti Report and years of receipts documenting its care and restoration. Registered with the Shelby American World Registry as GT500 #00551, this sought-after icon of Ford and Shelby’s collaboration during the height of the muscle car era is hard not to look at just once.

VIN# 8T02S12954300551

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VIN# T14808113

#1070

1927 Ford Model T Shadow Rods XL-27 Custom Roadster When Jon Hall-the founder of Shadow Rods, the manufacturer of newly stampedsteel XL27 roadster bodies-needed a company to punch out the necessary panels and pieces to create his roadster, he turned to the vendor’s company. A deal was struck and the process got off to a healthy start. The next question was how to power the beast. While at SEMA one year, the vendor was talking with Ralph Gilles, a vice president of design at Chrysler, about Chrysler’s new crate 392 Hemi.

Mulling over how it was going to be marketed, looking for something other than plopping one into a run-of-the-mill vintage muscle car, he suggested they use one of Shadow Rods’ roadster bodies, except style it like a ‘20s-era Chrysler project.

The idea sounded like a hit, so Mark Allen, a chief designer with Dodge Truck, was brought on board to do some of the design work. One of the Shadow Rods bodies was pulled from the production and tacked together to see if what they thought would work really could. Satisfied with the basic premise, Shadow Rods was contracted to finish the rough build on the body and figure out the chassis.

Suffice to say the project was a success, and the result is this stunning creation known as the SR 392 Roadster. Just last fall, it occupied some prime Las Vegas real estate at Mopar’s SEMA booth to exhibit the new 392ci crate Hemi engine.

In this car’s case, the fabulous engine is backed up by a Bowler Performance Chrysler 727 automatic transmission. Beneath the ethereal body, the car sits on a hand-built 118” wheelbase truss-style frame with a straight axle up front and 3.55:1 John’s 9” rear on a triangulated 4-bar rear with coil-over shock absorbers.

All exterior features are either chrome-plated or polished aluminum or the finest stainless-steel, while most interior trim elements are polished aluminum. Sitting on one-off Budnik 19” front and 20” rear wheels, it casts a stance that no other custom rod can match; furthermore, its manufacturer-connection and SEMA provenance make it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

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#1077

1974 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino The name “Dino” honors the founder’s late son, Alfredo “Dino” Ferrari, who was credited with the design of the V6 engine. While history has shown that the younger Ferrari did not have a hand in the actual design of the V6 motor that made its way into the Dino, he, along with famed engineer, Vittorio Jano, influenced Enzo Ferrari’s decision to produce a line of racing cars in the 1950s with fewer than the usual 12-cylinders. With Ferrari intending to do battle in the marketplace with Porsche and its new 911, the “Dino” brand was created to market a lower priced, “affordable” sports car. The first brochure described the Dino as “almost a Ferrari”. The more expensive road going Ferrari V12’s of the time were no match at their much higher price point, but Enzo did not want to diminish the Ferrari brand with a cheaper car, and so “Dino” was born.

VIN# 006458

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The 1974 Dino 246GTS Spyder offered here reflects one of the last production Dino’s to roll off the line. With Campagnolo wheels and its original Chromoodoras, power windows, air-conditioning, Daytona leather chairs and an Anza exhaust system, it embodies the best of the first small Ferrari production sports cars of the modern era. With only 8,000 original miles with its one and only original owner, it was recently the subject of a 3-year cost-no-object restoration. The paintwork was just completed from baremetal up, all glass and trim were removed and replaced during the process.

Sporting its original glass, all new rubber was fitted when it was just so recently replaced. Inside, the entire interior including the trunk compartment was restored with the correct materials throughout. Underneath, the entire suspension was disassembled and restored thoroughly including all needed powder coating and replating down to the last piece of hardware. With its original books, owners manual and paperwork and all receipts for the comprehensive restoration, this may be the finest late Dino to be found anywhere in the world.

VIN# 194678S404819

#1013

1968 chevrolet corvette 427/435 L89 roadster

The third generation Corvette, patterned after Larry Shinoda’s “Shark II” prototype, started in 1968 and ended in 1982. This generation has the distinction of being introduced to the motoring public in an unorthodox – and unintended – fashion. 1968 marked the introduction of Mattel’s now-famous Hot Wheels line of 1/64-scale die cast toy cars. General Motors had tried their best to keep the appearance of the upcoming car a secret, but the release of the Hot Wheels line several weeks before the Corvette’s unveiling had a certain version of particular interest to Corvette fans: the “Custom Corvette”, a GM-authorized model of the 1968 Corvette. It was probably just as well. Although the government’s first safety and emissions standards took effect nationwide with the ’68 model year, Chevy would doubtless have seen to it that the engineering of an all-new 1967 model reflected the new standards. As it was, the delay took some of the pressure off of harried engineers.

Offered for sale is one of only 624 427ci/435 hp L-89 Corvettes built for 1968 with factory aluminum cylinder heads. Of this small number, less than half are thought to still be in existence. The recipient of a thorough body-off restoration last year by noted Corvette specialist and retired Bloomington Gold judge Tim Thorpe of Thorpe’s Corvettes in O’Fallon, IL, this completely numbers-matching example wears its factory British Green paint with coordinating black interior and conveys with 2007 Bloomington Gold certification. Under the hood, the 427 big block sports its original 3 deuces, while the options list includes a close-ratio Muncie 4-speed transmission, 3.70:1 Positraction rear axle, Redline tires, power brakes, tinted glass, transistor ignition, off-road exhaust and an AM/FM radio.

Additionally, the car comes with its original tank sticker, sales brochure, Protect-O-Plate, a reproduction window sticker and owner’s manual, the 2007 Bloomington Gold award, and all judging sheets from that event.

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1957 Chevrolet BelAir two door Hardtop The ’55, ’56 and especially ’57 BelAirs are among the most recognizable American cars of all time; well–maintained examples (especially Sport Coupes and convertibles) are highly sought after by enthusiasts. Roomy, fuel–efficient, and with tastefully restrained use of tail fins and chrome, they are seen by many as vastly superior to the oversized and overdecorated full–size models that would roll out of Detroit for the next 20 years. In addition, many enthusiasts turned pedestrian examples of BelAirs, 150s and 210s into dragstrip tire–burners and street rods with more modern powertrains than the 265s and 283 V8s with their Powerglide 2–speed automatic transmissions.

The 1957 Chevrolet BelAir offered here was the recipient of a thorough restoration that included numerous updates to modern power and conveniences. Painted in an alluringly-deep Tuxedo Black with striking chrome, stainless and gold-plated trim over a luscious custom white leather interior, the entire package presents itself with a modern stance on a classic design. In addition to the parchment hides, the interior is further accented by a custom instrument panel with tastefully subtle vintage air conditioning and a later Saginaw tilt-and-telescopic steering column. Under the hood, modern GM power was installed with no shortcuts taken in any and all modifications performed. For the best of both worlds with a unique and iconic American flair, look no further.

VIN# VC570132033

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VIN# CA961448

#1014

1933/2005 Ford 3-Window Coupe Street Rod As the original rod and custom did at the dawn of its era, the creation of the car offered for sale here began as an idea and culminated in a beautiful example of rolling ‘performance artwork’. The fit and finish are superb - inside, outside and underneath. All components have been selected to blend and complement the blend of timeless old styling with new techniques and mechanicals. From its beginnings at the hands of the legendary Boyd Coddington who designed and implemented the suspension and chassis integration, the machine took shape with the addition of a Corvette Z06 engine and GM electronic automatic transmission from Street and Performance. The body, a 1933 Ford 3 window Coupe replica from Rat’s Glass, received similar one-off massaging at the hands of Creative Concepts’ Zane Cullen and Jerry Wolf, who also executed the custom dashboard centered around a 1950s Ford gauge cluster while switchgear was hidden away from view to not break up the cleanliness of the presentation. Following further custommanufacturing of additional fiberglass pieces to ensure perfect fit and adequate setting time, the entire car was stripped back down to its frame to smooth out details before prep work ensued on it to match the quality of the body. Finally, the interior was hand-made from fine leather and wool, and the nearly-lost art of hand-drawn woodgraining was applied to look as good if not better than the real thing.

This masterpiece won sixteen awards at seven major shows during 2007. Since the passing of its primary creator, Boyd Coddington, this car could be said to be not only a tribute to the classic Ford of days gone by, but also to a man whose gifts could be said to have made one of the greatest contributions towards all of custom automobile creations in this century.

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#1006

1957 ford thunderbird roadster The first Ford Thunderbird was shown at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. The first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954, and went on sale on October 22, 1954 as a 1955 model, and sold briskly; 3,500 orders were placed in the first ten days of sale. Ford had only projected building 10,000; eventual 1955 sales were 16,155. Standard powertrain for the 1955 model was Ford’s 292ci Y-Block with either a 3-speed manual with overdrive or Ford-o-matic automatic transmission. The car also included a removable fiberglass top; contrary to later practice, a fabric convertible top was an option, although commonly specified.

1957 brought about a more radical restyling for the Early Bird. The front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger tail-lights were fitted. The spare wheel moved inside the trunk again, which had been redesigned to allow it to be mounted vertically. The side “Thunderbird” script moved from the fins to the front fenders. As well as the standard 292 and 312 engines, versions of the 312 were produced in higher states of tune, and even a few McCulloch supercharged versions, rated at 300 and 340 horsepower respectively. 1957 sales were 21,380, including three extra months of production because the 1958 models were late.

VIN# D7FH368321

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This 1957 Thunderbird currently has just over twenty-two and a half thousand actual miles on the odometer. Completely restored in 1992 by Blue Ribbon Restoration of Visalia, CA, the work orders are available as well as documentation for subsequent work up to the present. The car’s current owner also has the original bill of sale from 1957. Equipped with fender skirts, Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, power windows, power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, fresh air heater/defroster, town and country signal seeking radio, air conditioner, an eight cylinder 312 CID engine, and both a folding soft top and port hole hardtop. Awarded the prestigious Senior Registry recognition in 1993 and well-preserved since, this exceptional 1st generation Thunderbird would be an attractive addition to any collection of American classics.

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VIN# 124379N5438886

#1052

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Resto-Mod

When Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964, there was no immediate reaction from General Motors. But just four months after the Mustang’s introduction, GM realized the appeal of a four-seat traditional sports car. Ironically, the Mustang is said to have been created in response to the Chevrolet Corvair Monza, and indeed, GM’s energies for their compact car range had been largely spent on this and the Buick Skylark and Oldsmobile F-85 products in this segment. GM had actually begun preliminary work on such a car as early as 1958, according to Pontiac Designer Bob Porter. “I remember a four-passenger, sporty type car of the general size and weight class of the Mustang being worked on in an advanced studio. In the early ‘60s, similar cars were developed from time to time. Everyone wanted to do one, but at the time there was really no corporate interest.”

As the years went by, Camaro enthusiasts who loved their cars but not their outdated or rarified mechanical components strove to make them better with the latest and greatest components. The 1969 Camaro on offer here is a prime example of the best quality restoration combined with modern mechanicals and engineering. Having just run the Muscle Car 1000 in 2006 following its comprehensive nut and bolt restoration, it has only gone 5,500 miles in total since completion. The car is finished in 2006 Corvette Sunset Orange Metallic with a correct Camaro deluxe black interior and all new trim throughout and the quality of the materials and workmanship in this car are an exhibition of fabulous build quality and integration of new and old. Under the hood, a new GM crate ZZ4 350 with fast-burn cylinder heads and a high-lift camshaft cranks out over 425hp per the accompanying GM literature, and mated to a TH400 heavy-duty GM automatic transmission and a 3.08:1 rear axle, this car is perfectly suited to street or strip.

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#1040

1948 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe The true postwar design history at Cadillac begins not with the first car off the line in late 1945 but with the development of the 1948 model. The war provided unique influences to the automotive designer, many of which came out of the aircraft industry; and yet automotive designers had had four long years to formulate new concepts based not only on these or pre-war designs but from a myriad of ideas.

Extraordinarily rare with under 20 examples known to the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, this 1948 Series 62 Club Coupe represents some of the most audacious styling of its day on any automobile. Finished in its original color, Madiera Maroon with striped mohair wool interior, it represents a benchmark for Cadillacs of this era not often seen to ensure a period-correct restoration. Under the hood, a rebuilt, blueprinted and balanced 346ci Cadillac V-8 features an output of over 150hp through a 4-speed Hydramatic transmission. Set up for touring as well as the show circuit, power-assisted disc brakes are subtly hidden behind the original wheels which themselves are all shod with period-appearance radial wide whites.

Sure to impress whether at the cruise-in or any CLC Concours event, this car represents the utmost in performance, reliability and panache.

VIN# 486212213

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#1051

VIN# VB5751459100

1957 Chevrolet BelAir Station Wagon Resto-Mod

From 1950–52, hardtops in Chevrolet’s premium Deluxe model range were designated with the BelAir name, but it was not a distinct series of its own. In 1953 Chevrolet renamed its series and the BelAir name was applied to the premium model range. Two lower series, the 150 and 210, also emerged. For 1953, the next Chevrolet was advertised as “Entirely New Through and Through,” due to the restyled body panels, front and rear ends. However, essentially these Chevys had the same frame and mechanicals as the 1949–52 cars.

The 1957 BelAir 4-door station wagon offered here is in some ways an unlikely survivor.

Recently the subject of a 2-year body-off-the-frame restoration, the car’s sizeable body received a 2-stage respray in Chevrolet Colonial Cream with an Arctic White top, both period original colors popularly available in the day. While the body was off, the frame in its entirety was replaced with a custom-built ‘Tri-Five’ chassis from Art Morrison, between the rails of which was placed a radical 378ci Chevrolet small-block itself wearing a 4-71 Weiand blower. The resulting power from this fire-breathing mill is conservatively estimated at 475hp, and thus a completely rebuilt and beefed-up TH-350 3-speed automatic transmission was selected to handle the load. Transferring the power to the rear wheels is a Strange Ford 9” rear with a set of 3.00:1 gears for effortless highway cruising. Upon reassembly of the freshly-refinished body, no details were overlooked; the original chrome bumpers were lovingly refinished and all anodized and stainless trim was replaced from a source of finest new parts for these cars. Inside the wagon, custom leather and carpet in dove and charcoal grey match the two-tone scheme of the painted instrument panel. Comfort and convenience items include an aftermarket Vintage Air A/C system and an Eclipse 3000 AM/FM/CD receiver with satellite radio.

Whether your intent is to take the hot rodding scene by storm or just enjoy an unusual wagon from the age of surf and sand, catching the perfect wave will be that much more enjoyable with this exquisitely unique creation.

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#1071

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/350 The Chevelle SS became a regular series of its own in 1966 and was known as the SS 396 with its own line of engines and performance equipment. The performance engines available included 396ci V8s - rated at 325, 350 and 375 hp. For the 1969 model year, the SS396 series was dropped and the Super Sport became a performance option. In 1969 the SS option could be ordered on the base model 2-door offerings as well as the Malibu 2-dr Sport Coupe, Convertible and El Camino. In 1970 the SS option was limited to the Malibu series (2-dr Sport Coupe, convertible, and El Camino). However, both 1969 and 1970 SS option cars included the 396/402 as the base engine, keeping the option alive as a performance-oriented choice. This changed in 1971 when the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up than a performance option.

VIN# 136370R205356

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While the 1970 restriction on GM displacement was lifted and massive 454ci powered Chevelle’s tore up the entire length of street from the dealer’s parking lot to the dragstrip, Chevelle SS models continued to be produced with the 396/402ci big-block V-8 engines pumping out 325, 350 and 375 horsepower.

This extraordinarily rare L-34 350hp variant offered here is a faithful, comprehensive and careful restoration of the original Cranberry Red car with a host of unusual options. Featuring its Muncie M-21 transmission, 3.31:1 12-bolt posi-traction rear axle, ZL2 duct hood and F41 special performance suspension with correct spiral shocks among them, it is documented with the shipper’s copy of the build sheet showing how this car left the assembly line over 38 years ago.

#1033

1963 Chevrolet Corvette fi roadster

Harley Earl, General Motors designer, loved sports cars, and GIs returning after serving overseas in the years following World War II were bringing home MGs, Jaguars, Alfa Romeos, and the like. In 1951, the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation began selling a two-seat sports car, the Nash-Healey, that was made in partnership with the Italian designer Pininfarina and British auto engineer Donald Healey. After seeing all of this, Earl convinced GM that they also needed to build a two-seat sports car. Earl and his Special Projects crew began working on the new car later that year, which was strangely enough code named “Opel.” The result was the 1953 Corvette, unveiled to the public at that year’s Motorama car show.

Taking its name from the ‘corvette’, a small, maneuverable fighting frigate (the credit for the naming goes to Myron Scott), the first Corvettes were hand-built in Flint, Michigan at Chevrolet’s former Customer Delivery Center. The outer body was made out of thenrevolutionary fiberglass, selected in part because of steel quotas due to the Korean War. The second generation, commonly known as the “mid-year”, was designed by Larry Shinoda with major inspiration from a previous unproduced design called the “Q Corvette” by Peter Brock and Chuck Pohlmann. Under the styling direction of Bill Mitchell, production started in 1963 and ended in 1967.

VIN# 30867S108251

This early second-generation Corvette is among the best of the best in terms of original options, performance and rarity. Finished in Sebring Silver over a striking red interior and fitted with the top of the line 327/360hp Fuel Injected small block, its 10-year-old comprehensive body-off restoration still shows the quality of workmanship and loving care that went into its preservation. In 2005, it was necessary to replace the original engine with one sporting the original casting numbers and correct date codes. A multiple NCRS Top-Flight car, it won at the Hershey National in 2003 as well as took display honors at the NCRS Gallery VI at Carlisle just two years ago. Optioned nicely with power brakes, power windows and wonderbar radio among others, its overall presentation combined with exceptional performance sets the standard by which other early mid-year Corvettes strive to follow.

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1941 buick 54c super convertible In 1941, Buick had its best prewar year, with model-year production at 374,000.

One of its best-sellers that year was the Buick Super convertible coupe. This output was good enough to help Buick continue to hold down fourth place in the industry where it had been since 1938. Building on the success of the 1940 model year’s record-breaking results, the division continued to modernizing its styling for 1941. In line with other GM offerings, headlights were moved out to the edge of the fenders which themselves were more integrated with the hood.

To capitalize on these styling developments, a broader grille accentuated the car’s width.

VIN# 13978811

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In a culmination of Art Deco and Art Moderne that GM chief stylist Harley Earl made his trademark, this 1941 Buick Super Convertible received a total restoration just a few short years ago. Its original hue of Lancaster Grey Metallic is accented by gorgeous and correct-to-convertible Bordeaux leather inside, while options such as GM’s Super Sonomatic AM/shortwave radio and Guide foglamps add to the panache and complete the package. Beneath the sleek double-opening hood rests a freshly rebuilt and blueprinted Fireball 8 engine which runs as smoothly as the paint finish atop its long valve cover appears to the naked eye. Set up as a tour car that is ready for show, carefully-added power disc brakes, correct size and appearance radial whitewalls and electronic ignition hide beneath period bodywork and componentry for the ultimate combination of originality and subtly-hidden safety and reliability.

#1067

VIN# 1G1BN51H4HX131911

1987 Chevrolet Caprice Batmobile

(Batman, 1989)

In the summer of 1989, Batman came to the big screen for the first time since 1966. Thanks to the work of comic artists like Frank Miller, the public was ready for a new, darker take on the caped crusader. Warner Brothers had Tim Burton bring his unique style to the movie, and Anton Furst was hired as production designer for Gotham City and the Batmobile. He wanted the car to be unlike any previous incarnation, a combination of brute force and classic design aesthetics. To build the car, the production team spliced together two Impala chassis, and the car was powered by a Chevrolet 350 ci V-8. The body was a custom-built fabrication, and the whole thing rides on a set of Mickey Thompson racing tires on custom wheels. In his design, Furst managed to capture the essence of a Batmobile while providing all-new design elements. The bat-mask was gone entirely from his design. In its place, the nose featured a large jet turbine intake flanked by sweeping, mandible-like front fenders.

Cold air intakes for the afterburner were mounted ahead of the rear fenders. The rear of the car had a rounded, heavy look that was influenced by cars of the 1930s, set between a pair of relatively short sculpted fins. Inside, the two-seat cockpit featured aircraft-like instrumentation, a passengers’ side monitor, self-diagnostics system, CD recorder, and voice-command recognition system.

Offered for sale is one of the most recognizable and desirable automobiles in motion picture history.

This street-legal replica with California title is the only complete and fully operational example of the 1989 Batman movie Batmobile known to exist. While not used in the movie, the extensive fiberglass body was pulled from the molds used in the creation of the movie cars by one of the original creators.

The remaining fabrication was done by a Southern California company entrusted with the regular creation of special movie cars and the extensive working systems were designed and installed by the vendor to most closely replicate those used in the film. Featuring extensive additional extras to make this idea for use in car shows, museums and parades, this Batmobile conveys with a full operational manual and can be driven with relative ease and impress all who view it at the locale of your choice.

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1987 Ferrari 328 GTS The beginning of the design that continues to this day began with Ferrari’s first mid-engine car. The first production model was an exciting 365 GT4 BB boxer that was shown at the 1971 Turin Motor Show. Designed to answer rival Lamborghini’s Miura, it was finally released for sale in 1973 at the Paris Motor Show. Only 387 were built, including just 58 with right hand drive. This was the rarest and fastest of all Berlinetta Boxers.

The successor to the wildly-successful Ferrari 308 GTB and GTS, the design and appearance of the Ferrari 328 was largely based on the models that preceded it.

Small modifications were made to the body style and engine, including an increase in engine displacement to 3.2 liters. The 328 is considered by some Ferrari enthusiasts to be one of the most reliable Ferraris; unlike some models, most engine maintenance can be performed without removing the engine from the vehicle. Combining high performance and stunning Pininfarina styling, the 328 Gran Turismo Berlinettas and Spyders were a success with 7,400 sold over their four-year run. Although visually based on the 308 the 328 was a completely new car. The 328 became the most successful model in Ferrari’s history and ended the 308 generation with a production of nearly 20,000.

Offered here is a 33,000 mile example that has been exceptionally well-maintained.

A recent timing belt change is just the latest entry in a complete service history since day one. All books and tools and service documents are with the car. The red tan color and spyder option make this a very desirable Ferrari.

VIN# ZFFXA20A8H0074179

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#1044

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Two Door Coupe Produced from 1964 through 1977, the Chevelle was one of General Motors’ most successful cars. Models ranged from economical family cars to powerful coupes and convertibles unbeatable on street or strip. Intended to compete with the similarlysized Ford Fairlane, the Chevelle would represent Chevrolet’s entry into the muscle car battle, especially its SS variant.

Once part of the esteemed Floyd Garrett collection, the Tuxedo Black 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Hardtop offered here is an exceptional and near-unbelievable original car; save for the tires and battery. With just under 7,700 original miles, it goes without question that nothing on the car has ever been restamped or altered in any way. Sporting its original paint, interior and engine bay, the option list goes on to include the Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission, 4.10:1 posi-traction rear axle, power disc brakes and steering, tinted glass, bucket seat with floor-shift console, tach and gauges, cowl-induction hood, door-edge guards, rear window defogger and an AM/ FM radio. To further document its authenticity, a copy of the original title and sale contract, build sheet and a letter from the original owner documenting limited use conveys with the car.

VIN# 136370B152042

Featured recently in Muscle Car Review magazine, this stunning original survivorgrade example of the most desirable Chevelle ever produced represents the high water mark of Chevrolet’s foray into the muscle car wars.

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#1086

1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster CSX3357

VIN# CSX3357

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Due to Carroll Shelby having destined all of the first production 427 Cobras for strictly competition use, all cars were delivered to the Shelby American facility in bare, unpainted aluminum from AC’s production facility in England. Each car was then slated for the chosen livery of the new owner, with the intent of whatever team colors were chosen. All full competition Cobras were delivered with black interiors. Although an impressive automobile for street or racetrack, the car was a financial failure and never sold well. To save cost, some Mark III Cobras were fitted with Ford’s 428ci engine which was a long stroke, smaller bore, lower cost engine, intended for road use rather than racing. It seems that a total of approximately 300 Mark III cars were sent to Shelby in the USA during the years 1965 and 1966, including the early competition version cars. Also unfortunately, the MK III missed homologation for the 1965 racing season and was never raced by the Shelby team, another chink in Shelby’s marketing strategy that would draw him closer to Ford in the very near future. However, these big-block cars were raced successfully by many privateers and would go on to win races all the way into the 1970s in IMSA and the SCCA championships.

Never raced, wrecked or modified, this 1967 Shelby Cobra, chassis CSX 3357 is the fourth car built before the end of production of all Shelby Cobras. Unrestored aside from a color change from its original blue and with just 24,000 original miles it is perhaps the rarest survivor-grade side-oiler 427 extant. Never fitted with a rollbar, hood scoop, oil cooler, side pipes or any other trapping of a competition car, it features the same riveting performance of its low power-to-weight characteristics from the FE 427 engine that puts out 425hp at full song. With all its original aluminum interior and exterior panels throughout, it has remained maintained and fully-sorted to SAAC Concours specifications with all original or NOS parts during any work ever completed. The current livery of Wimbledon White paint with Guardsman Blue stripes was applied 24 years ago by the car’s third known owner and still presents extremely well despite almost 20 years of careful storage in the intervening time. Extensive documentation covering the entire 41-year history of this car with no gaps conveys with the car including the Best in Show award from the Mid-America SAAC Gathering in 2002. As one of only six cars known to exist in this unmolested state, this particular example continues to serve as the benchmark for all Shelby Cobras and will hopefully continue to serve that purpose for the indefinite future.

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VIN# AM115/S*1227*

1970 Maserati Ghibli Spider Debuting at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, the original Maserati Ghibli is a two-door, two-seater coupĂŠ released by the Italian automaker for the 1967 model year. The V-8 powered Ghibli was the most popular Maserati vehicle since the company withdrew from racing in the 1950s and due mostly to their relatively high priority on production and service to the retail customer, the car handily outsold its two biggest rivals, the Ferrari Daytona and the Lamborghini Miura.

The Ghibli’s steel body, renowned for its low, shark-shaped nose, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Giugiaro, who today heads his own design firm ItalDesign, worked at coachbuilder Ghia when he designed the Ghibli. Initially powered by a front-engine four-overhead-cam 330 horsepower V-8 engine, the original Ghibli had a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 154 mph with either a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. For weight balance as well as the design element, Maserati fitted the car with two fuel tanks, which could be filled via flaps on either side via the roof pillars. The car also featured pop-up headlamps, leather sport seats and alloy wheels, making it a radical departure not only in style but in features that would appeal to the broadest market of topflight sports cars.

Recently ranked by Automobile magazine as one of the 25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever, the Ghibli could only be outdone by a Spider variant. Apart from the Ferrari Daytona drop-top, the Maserati Ghibli remains one of the most desirable convertible sports cars of this era. With only 125 cars produced and a scant 79 with the 4.7 litre engine, the Ghibli’s tubular chassis with a live rear axle, leaf springs and a single locating arm make it a revolutionary and considerably rare automobile. The exceptional red Spider offered here was built late in 1970 and was first sold in Atlanta, GA by Baker Motor Cars. Later owned by superstar car collector Gene Ponder, this was the car featured on the 1992 Maserati International Club poster. Correctly and comprehensively restored in brilliant red with a black leather interior and cloth top, it sits on four authentic Borrani wire wheels and is absolutely ready mechanically as it is cosmetically to take its new owner wherever he or she desires.

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VIN# 4892

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The Jota was built simply as an exercise “to see what could be done to improve engine oiling, stabilize handling and provide overall better build quality,” according to Bob Wallace himself. “It was not intended to go racing” continued Wallace, who knew full well that his employer, Automobili Lamborghini SpA, had a written edict in the company’s by-laws which prohibited any involvement in racing.

The original Jota was sold on February 8th, 1972 to one Alfredo Belponer, a Brescia-based collector. The local dealer overseeing the transaction decied it was a good idea to take his customer’s car out for a drive to show a colleague just how fast it could go... good fortune has it that they didn’t kill themselves (or anyone else for that matter!), but the poor Jota was wrecked beyond repair, with its remains burned to the ground.

There is only one vehicle purpose built by the Lamborghini

works as a prototype car with the Jota modification that has factory validation as purpose-built. Serial Number 4892 is that car on display here, built on the 13th of July, 1971 and sold to a Japanese enthusiast via Tomita who imported it into that country originally. He received a written declaration as to the car’s authenticity from Ubaldo Sgarzi in August of 1974 when he himself returned to the factory for a new LP400 Countach. Additional documentation from Claudio Zampolli and the original Jota’s creator Bob Wallace, also convey to further document this car’s authenticity. Originally finished in white with blue, it was apparently refinished in 1974 to its current Rosso Granada livery with ‘Naturale’ tan leather interior to match the aforementioned Countach. Uniquely, it also dons 9” wide front wheels rather than the standard 7” items. Fully detailed in the Lamborghini registry and full restoration completion by marque specialist Gary Bobileff, this will indeed present the ultimate opportunity to garner the most coveted example from the Miura’s lineage.

#1029

1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Jota

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1971 Bizzarrini 128 Sport Barchetta Thanks to his test-driving and engineering skills, Giotto Bizzarrini was hired by Enzo Ferrari in 1957. Here he first fine-tuned existing models and eventually was given the responsibility to develop a new line of GT racers. However, while in the midst of developing the 250GTO, Bizzarrini, together with a number of other key people left the company in the infamous ‘palace revolution’ of 1961. Together, the defectors formed ATS to rival Ferrari in both sports car and single seater racing, but due to conflicting opinions, Bizzarrini quickly left the new concern. He then worked as a consultant for Count Volpi for whom he created the ‘Breadvan’ Ferrari and for Feruccio Lamborghini for whom he designed the V12 engine that would power Lamborghini sports cars for decades to come.

VIN# 128P01

As one last effort to produce a competition and possibly production model on a farsmaller scale than the P538 and earlier 5300GT, Bizzarrini built a sleek fiberglass Barchetta bodied single-seat prototype on a tubular space frame with a 2.2 meter wheelbase. Presented at the 1972 Turin Motor Show and finished in gleaming red paint, it used a Fiat 1300 4-cylinder engine fed by two sidedraft Weber 45 DCOEs. The amazing 130bhp from this engine transferred through a Coloti T46B Volkswagenderived transaxle with gearing that allowed the car to travel at over 140mph. With 8x13 front and 10x13 rear Dunlop slicks, it was obvious what this car was designed to do. Unfortunately, following purchase by Roberto Banchieri, it was entered only in the 1973 Targa Florio where, driven by Finniquerra and Massimo Larini, it left the track, had an accient and did not finish. The car disappeared until 1990, where it was discovered forlornly sitting dismantled in a garden behind Bizzarrini’s workshop having been exposed to the elements since the 1970s. A carefully documented restoration followed and the car has since been owned by top-tier European and Japanese collectors.

Bizzarrini’s legacy in preparing competition and extraordinarily unique sports cars ended as many did, but few examples such as the 128P 1300 Sport survive the final upheaval that marks the end of a company’s existence. Completely eligible for any vintage sports racing event anywhere in the world and more exclusive than any custom sports racer or factory Ferrari with similar history, this car could be raced or simply admired as part of the most discriminating collections.

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2001 Ford Taurus NASCAR Super Speedway While the measured mile was racing’s naissance, Stock car racing in the United States has its origins in bootlegging during Prohibition, when drivers ran bootleg whiskey made throughout the foothills of the Appalachians. Bootleggers needed to distribute their illicit products, and they typically used small, fast and often custom vehicles to better evade the police in their relatively slow Chevrolets and Fords.

The first NASCAR “Strictly Stock” race ever was held at Charlotte Speedway (not the Charlotte Motor Speedway) on June 19, 1949 -- a race won by Jim Roper after Glenn Dunnaway was disqualified after the discovery of his altered rear springs. Initially, the cars were known as the “Strictly Stock Division” and raced with virtually no modifications on the factory models. This division was renamed “Grand National” beginning in the 1950 season. However, over a period of about a dozen years, modifications for both safety and performance were allowed and, by the mid-1960s, the vehicles were purpose-built race cars with a stock-appearing body. These developments continue today with “stock car” racing being competition of anything but, aside from a general appearance similar to a modern street car.

VIN# CRPl290707

The lot featured here ties together the history of racing with the modern era in NASCAR more than any other known example. Once an ex-Jimmy Spencer K-Mart sponsored car built to NASCAR Super Speedway specification to compete on the high-speed ovals of Daytona and Talladega for the 2001 season, the story takes a sharp turn in the car’s “retirement”. On July 3, 2006, a new World Stock Car Speed Record was set in a NASCARspec Ford Taurus of 222.623 miles-per-hour at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. The previous milestone of 216.946 mph was set in September 1971 by legendary NASCAR Champion Bobby Isaac in his winged Dodge Charger Daytona. Not only was the event notable in its own right, it also made the current owner the only living person to have set official speed records of over 200 mph on land and water, as he holds the mile record for prop-driven boats of 205.494 mph. Along with running it under all current NASCAR Cup specifications, the current owner also drove the vehicle in a non-spec NASCAR configuration and made a 237 mph one-way pass through the measured mile.

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1935 Ford Hot Rod coupe The originality of street rods has revolutionized the collector car movement. Collectors now appreciate the creativity that goes into these impressive automobiles. The upper echelon car shows and concours have begun to feature custom street rods in several categories. Meanwhile, the emphasis for street rods has remained power and design. The craving for raw power fueled hot rod fever, beginning when inexpensive performance parts became readily available following World War II. Custom rods today are reconstructed of either fiberglass or steel. The most desirable street rods are built using steel with fiberglass enhancements and include modern technology that provides reliability, power and comfort.

The 35 offered here was purchased from the well know Nethercutt collection on the west coast. It features all of the latest in design, performance and comfort enhancements. It is fitted with a high performance 350 Chevy small block coupled to a 700 automatic transmission with overdrive. The body kept most of the original 35 classic lines, which along with vintage heat and air conditioning provides extended driving comfort. The exterior is finished in stunning Fly Yellow. The interior is a masterful medley of the finest leather accented with walnut wood trim. The walnut wood dash features gold trimmed vintage gauges.

VIN# 1698251

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1972 CAN AM RACECAR Ryn-a-gade-ii The Ryn-A-Gade II is a special hand built 2 seat racecar built in 1972 that competed in the SCCA can AM series from 1972 - 1975. Built by Tom Rynd of Kalamazoo, Michigan, it was a gorgeous-looking car, but couldn’t compete against the likes of the all-conquering McLarens driven by Bruce McLaren himself, Denny Hulme, and Josef Motschenbacher, the “big guns” having many times the budget to burn that Rynd’s team had at its disposal. Today this car is ideal for driving in vintage CanAm events. With its updated 600 HP small block Ford motor and lightweight (1600 Lbs) it can easily hold its own against McLarens and Porsche 917 costing 10x and more than the reserve price of this unique and historic race car.

Issued its first SCCA logbook # 6043 – a copy of which is included – on 3/10/72, car and owner participated in numerous regional and national races as an A/Sports Racer, to this day the top class. Logbook entries from famous tracks such as Black Hawk, Elkhart Lake, and Mid Ohio, establish the car’s provenance and race history throughout the early-to-mid 1970s.

VIN# N/A

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#1045

1967 Chevrolet Impala 427 Convertible One of both General Motors’ let alone America’s most successful models, the Impala was often the best-selling automobile in its formative years when full-sized cars dominated sales. The 1965 sales of over one million units still stands as a record as yet unbeaten by a passenger car. From 1958 through 1996, Impala sales were in excess of 13 million, more than any other full-size car nameplate in the history of the automobile. In its heyday, the Impala was typically positioned just below the top luxury trim, Chevrolet’s Caprice yet well above the more economical models like the Biscayne or the once-grand Bel-Air. The Impala was introduced in 1958 as a new and upmarket sporty trim package created for the Bel-Air line of coupes and convertibles. Unique to the model apart from the Delray and Bel-Air were Impala’s six taillights, setting it apart from lower trim levels with only two lights on a side. This now-classic styling cue would become its trademark. In 1959, the Impala became a separate model in both two- and four-door versions and became the bestselling car in the Chevrolet lineup. The next year, it rocketed to the top of the list, becoming the best-selling automobile in the United States and would hold that position for the next decade.

VIN# 168677L124336

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Offered here for sale is a beautifully-restored numbers-matching example of a 1967 Impala SS427 L-36 Convertible. Finished in its original Marina Blue inside and out, it is optioned in a way only a special banker would build his weekend hot-rod. Beyond its factory-equipped 427ci engine, 4-speed manual transmission, bucket seats with console and other SS427 features, it also sports power windows, seats and top, air conditioning and an extra-rare AM/FM Stereo 8-track. All numbers are confirmed and documented to match the car’s original production order. It goes without saying in today’s marketplace that the odd car out in its day is more often than not the collector’s piece today, and the combination of comfort, performance and exclusivity represented by this one exceptional automobile will be sure to turn heads for years to come.

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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL roadster The third-series Mercedes-Benz roadster, the 230 SL, was introduced in March 1963 at the Geneva Show, succeeding the highly regarded 1950s-designed 300 SL and 190SL. This new SL, chassis designation W113, was nicknamed the “Pagode” after the silhouette of its distinctive detachable hardtop, ushered in what Mercedes-Benz felt the automobile market desired and required: a “civilized” sports car. A balanced package, it provided superior engineering, comfort, safety, reliability and proper road manners. Styled by Paul Bracq, its conservative and handsome design has endured well and is a timeless classic.

Rudi Uhlenhaut – the engineer who joined Mercedes-Benz in 1930 and was responsible for its highly successful competition department and 300 SL coupe – became the driving force behind the chassis design of the 113.

The last of the series, the 280 SL, had 170 hp and did have the advantage of a bit more low-end torque. Most 113s were delivered with the four-speed automatic transmission (fluid coupling). A four-speed manual gearbox was standard, while a few rare examples were delivered with a five-speed ZF box. The automatic starts in second gear and while kick-down at times can be perceived as harsh relative to other period cars, its floormounted gated shifter gave the driver good control and seemed well suited to the SL’s demeanor.

VIN# 10800704

This first-year 280SL received a light restoration in 1994 at the hands of its then 21-year owner who was meticulous in its care. Finished in English Red with black MB-Tex interior and both hard and soft tops, it has been stored inside and lovingly cared for since the restoration. Within the past ten years, it also had a thorough overhaul of the engine as well as reconditioning of the clutch, brakes, transmission and driveline. Now with 12,000 miles on the odometer since this work was completed, this 280SL reflects a lifetime of proper maintenance and care and can be driven or shown with equal confidence in its abilities.

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#1056

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 JL8 Cross Ram 1969 saw several noteworthy changes to the Camaro. The grill became more deeplyset, the taillamps were longer, thinner and broken into three segments. A heavy “eye-brow” crease was added on the both sides of the car extending from the apex of the front wheel arch all the way to the corresponding rear, then again from the rear wheel well to the rear quarter panel. The Camaro also received new fenders, door skins, rear quarter-panels, grille and taillights which gave it a wider and lower appearance. Endura urethane rubber bumpers were available on the Camaro as well as two Ram-Air induction systems for the SS. The first was a new special hood with a rear facing inlet and cold-air duct underneath the hood. The second was a dealer installed cowl plenum kit that came with a special air cleaner and adapter.

No special hood was needed. Inside, every Camaro received a redesigned dash and more supportive seats. 1969 saw an explosion in engine choices as well, but then there was still the famous Regular Production Order Z/28, an iconic three-character designation that had been taking the pony car field by storm for a few short years.

VIN# 124379L512831

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Offered here is one of the most appealing Z/28s offered in recent memory. The property of the vendor for nearly two decades and the subject of a full body-off restoration just 200 miles ago, the example on offer was produced new at the Van Nuys factory and delivered to its first owner in Oregon. Finished in Cortez Silver with the correct standard black upholstery and sporting D80 spoilers and the cross-ram only hood, it is a sight to behold. Under the fiberglass bonnet, the car is found to be a numbers-matching example with its original 302-DZ engine (#V1209DZ), rare cross-ram intake with correct dual Holley carburetion, the vaunted JL8 rear disc brake package, 12-bolt 4.10:1 posi-traction rear axle, chambered dual exhaust and even its original 1969 factory smog system – all lovingly restored to better-than-new condition throughout.

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1964 Porsche 356 C The last revision of the 356 was the 356 C which was introduced for the 1964 model year.

It featured disc brakes as well as an option for the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced, the 95hp “SC”. 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964, the year that its successor, the new 911, was introduced to the US market, having been introduced slightly earlier in Europe. The company continued to sell the 356 C in North America through 1965 as demand for the model remained quite strong in the early days of the 911. The last ten examples of the 356 were assembled for the Dutch police force in March 1966 as 1965 models.

Offered here is a very complete original 1964 356 C Coupé. With its original matchingnumbers engine, drivetrain and optional equipment, it is one of the last and best years for the 356 in that it offers disc brakes all around as well as the rear compensator spring for improved anti-tuck in hard cornering. Finished in black with a black interior, it was recently the subject of a cost-no-object restoration that extended to the mechanicals as well as cosmetics down to weather-stripping and carpets. Conveying with its Originalserialnummern Zertifikat, or Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, it represents a fine addition to any sports car collection.

VIN# 129468

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1966 Chevrolet el camino The Chevrolet El Camino, translated from Spanish to “the road�, was built by Chevrolet in the United States from 1959 to 1960, with production resuming in 1964 and continuing through 1987. It was based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines and produced in response to the success of the rival Ford Ranchero.

As is often the case with vehicles of this type, El Caminos are referred to incorrectly as cars because of their car heritage; in North America, the vehicle is classified as a truck and titled as such.

The second-generation Chevrolet El Camino seen here was subjected to a very high quality frame-off restoration to give the look of quality you rarely see in this model. Original factory options include air conditioning, a 4-speed manual transmission, bucket seats and console, an original accessory knee-knocker tachometer, power steering, positraction, and a potent 327/275 horsepower engine. Thoroughly and comprehensively redone, it runs and drives beautifully.

Included also is documentation and the original Protecto-plate with which it left the Chevrolet dealer some 42 years ago.

VIN# 136806K187659

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1970 plymouth hemi cuda convertible recreation VIN# BH2760B313789

Finished in the factory paint color Sassy Grass Green, white interior, stripe and white power top that has received an extensive rotisserie restoration. The body has been stripped to bare metal and fenders, trunk lid, and hood have been dipped. No crate motor here, this is a 30 over original 1969 block that has been totally rebuilt (approx 525 horsepower), Carter carbs (1968) and original intake manifold, with aluminum heads. The 727 transmission has been totally rebuilt. Installed is an electronic distributor with the correct hemi hold down clamp. The shaker hood is original equipment along with the trim ring adapter base plate and shaker seal. The hood tac came with this hood.

All the chrome has been repolished or rechromed. This car has the correct HEMI k-frame, motor mounts, tranny mount, 1970/71 valve covers/PCV valve, oil cap, radiator (956)/shroud, steering pump, battery cables, exhaust manifolds and exhaust system with crossover, NOS exhaust tips. The interior is completely new. The braking system is new from the brake cylinders to the calipers. The front suspension is new, rotors, calipers, shoes/pads, lines, bearings, rear leaf springs, bushings, and shocks. Goodyear bias ply tires with 15�x7� rims. Center caps are original. An 8 3/4 rear end with 3:55 posi.

Car includes inspection marks and overspray as original. Most parts are from Gibson/Badalson. Seat belts and steering wheel have been restored.

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1967 Jaguar E-Type ots Roadster Series I Jaguar’s quintessential E-Type revolutionized sports car design, with performance, handling and looks ahead of its time. Priced well below its competition, Jaguar enjoyed high sales throughout the run of their landmark high-performance car, selling over 70,000 units over the 14-year production span.

The Series 1 XK-E was introduced in March 1961 and employed the triple SU carbureted 3.8 litre 6-cylinder engine carried over from the XK150S. The first 500 cars built had flat floors and external hood latches, making these cars considerably rare and thus quite valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin hood latches moved to inside the car. Late in 1964, the 3.8 litre engine bowed to an increased 4.2 liter engine that would continue in production for nearly another 30 years. All E-Types featured independent rear suspension with torsion bar front ends, and power-assisted disc brakes. It is notable that Jaguar was the first auto manufacturer to equip cars with disc brakes as standard as early as the 1950s and then before the end of the decade, the first four-wheel disc brake system standard on the Mark IX Saloon. Most easily recognized by glass-covered headlights, small “mouth� opening at the front, signal lights and tail-lights above bumpers and exhaust tips under the license plate in the rear, the first E-Types are the car many people think of when one mentions a Jaguar sports car.

Offered here is one of the last Series I XK-Es, further enhanced in the current marketplace by being an all numbers-matching specimen. Treated to a comprehensive and expertly carried-out restoration a short three years ago, it features the famous 4.2 Liter engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, wire wheels with correct tires and a fresh leather interior. Very recently, the car has had a major service with no time or expense spared to ensure that it remains an excellent running and driving example.

VIN# 1E12836

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1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Coachwork by James Young The last of the Rolls-Royce separate-chassis cars from Crewe, the Silver Cloud was the primary body style manufactured by the exclusive English automaker from April 1955 until March 1966.

A major update from the pre-war models, the main design work was accomplished by J.P. Blatchley and also spawned a Bentley variant known as the S1. The Cloud and S1 replaced the aging Silver Dawn and Bentley R-Type which dated to the immediate post-war era with many components having carried over from the years prior to the end of automobile manufacturing for wartime production. As the first fresh, all-new model, it would experience a good production lifespan until it was itself replaced by the unitary construction Silver Shadow saloon over ten years later.

VIN# SF0513

Offered here is a rare James Young bodied 1964 Silver Cloud III. One of just 21 built and doubtlessly even rarer than that in US specification left-hand drive, it features a recent full bumper-to-bumper restoration by Lon Krueger over the last 18 years. Featuring all the standard accoutrements of a late Silver Cloud III, it also features tastefully-added air conditioning, driven by the more than capable original 6.23L V-8 aluminum powerplant. The Silver Cloud is one of the favorite tour cars of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club membership due to its ease of maintenance and available parts and service worldwide; the late production and exclusivity of the James Young coachwork makes this particular example that much more desirable whatever your intentions may be.

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1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie The performance-minded potential Corvette owner was given further incentive to take the plunge, when in 1957 the noteworthy addition of optional fuel injection came about. This new induction system first saw regular use on a gasoline engine two years prior on the Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing”, and although the Corvette’s GM-Rochester fuel injection system used a constant flow style fuel injection system as opposed to the diesel style nozzle metering system of the Mercedes’ six cylinders, the system nevertheless produced about 290hp. The number was underrated by Chevrolet’s advertising agency for the 283ci/283hp, one horsepower per square inch slogan, making it one of the first mass-produced engines in history to reach that figure.

This early fuel-injected example of the first-generation Corvette was the 398th car off the line out of a total production of 6,339 in that year. Of that amazing number, just 713 featured factory fuel injection. Featuring the correct matching-numbers block, fuel-injection unit and 3-speed manual transmission, this car was restored body off the frame in 1996 by Harry Marx Chevrolet in Gilroy, CA to exacting specifications. Finished in Venetian Red with optional accessory hardtop, factory tachometer and wide whitewall tires, the car has traveled under 70 miles since the aforementioned restoration in the care of the vendor who is only the car’s second registered owner from new. Included with this special car is a veritable library of documentation concerning this car, from its master parts manual to the original title, a binder of pictures covering the car’s exquisite restoration and a 1957 dealer plate that carries the number of the dealer who sold it new.

VIN# E57S100398

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1964 Jaguar E-type ots roadster Jaguar’s quintessential E-Type revolutionized sports car design, with performance, handling and looks ahead of its time. Priced well below its competition, Jaguar enjoyed high sales throughout the run of their landmark high-performance car, selling over 70,000 units over the 14-year production span.

The Series 1 XK-E was introduced in March 1961 and employed the triple SU carbureted 3.8 litre 6-cylinder engine carried over from the XK150S. The first 500 cars built had flat floors and external hood latches, making these cars considerably rare and thus quite valuable. It is notable that Jaguar was the first auto manufacturer to equip cars with disc brakes as standard as early as the 1950s and then before the end of the decade, the first four-wheel disc brake system standard on a non-sporting passenger vehicle, in this case, Jaguar’s Mark IX Saloon. Most easily recognized by glass-covered headlights, small “mouth” opening at the front, signal lights and tail-lights above bumpers and exhaust tips under the license plate in the rear.

VIN# J64880071

The Series I E-Type represents the apogee of classic Jaguar racing lineage as well as the marque’s sporting traditions on the open road. Cosmetically and mechanically, this 1964 model XK-E was recently the subject of a comprehensive tub-up restoration to the highest standards. Finished in Jaguar’s original Cream hue with a correct tan cloth top accented with deep red piping that matches the exquisite leather and carpet. Under the long, flowing wrap-around bonnet, the original 3.8 litre XK6 engine was blueprinted and balanced as part of a thorough overhaul to modern specifications, then further enhanced with modern high-torque starter, Pertronix ignition, soild-state fuel pumps and a multi-blade electric cooling fan. A period restored Grundig multi-band radio sets off the rest of the instrumentand-switch-laden dash panel and interior detailing to a tee. Even the car’s boot suffered no lack of fastidious detailing, with a perfect spare wheel and tyre, complete original kit, tyre jack and a mint condition owner’s handbook.

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1968 porsche coupe In 1968, Tony Adamowicz drove the Milestone Racing Porsche 911 to an overwhelming championship victory in the SCCA Trans Am Under 2-Liter series clinching the title with 6 out of 10 race wins over the season. After the 1969 season, the original car was sold to a gentleman from Kentucky and was sold again in 1972. The original car since went missing and the search is further complicated by the fact that the team kept no records of the car’s chassis number. As such, this car is a tribute to the original’s memory, that is, an every-last-nut-and-bolt re-creation of the original car that put road racing on the map for Porsche in America with its new 911 model. According to the men of the Milestone Racing crew, the reason for their success that famed season was all due to the details that were painstakingly planned. Therefore, every detail replicated in this car was executed with the guidance of Tony Adamowicz and Crew Chiefs Mac Tilton and Don Breslauer. This build includes a race-prepped 2.0 liter engine with rare Solex Carburetors, full race-prepped transaxle with limited slip differential and oil cooler, single point Military-spec connection for all engine electrics, an upswept megaphone exhaust, front mounted oil cooler with correct intake and exhaust duct work, American Racing TorqThrust 15x7 wheels and numerous other details.

VIN# 12804098

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This car’s wide acceptance into the vintage racing arenas are witness to its multiple invitations as a feature car in the June 2007 Portland Historics where it was driven by Tony Adamowicz. It also participated in the 2007 Monterey Pre-Historics, Rennsport Reunion 3, the 2008 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and this year’s Monterey Pre-Historics. Look back a few months in Excellence magazine for a detailed article about this car featured in the June, 2008 issue. While not the actual car, it is considerably common for a variety of different reasons that a race car is not a perfect numbers-matching example, and though this is strictly a tribute, it is one that has been found to be just as accepted by the same bodies who would have sought to invite the actual car lost many years ago.

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1966 Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger

This 1966 Yenko Stinger, Yenko serial number YS-003, is likely the most original, best restored, documented, and most heavily optioned Stinger surviving. Number 3 of 100 homologation specials fleet-ordered and modified by Yenko Chevrolet for homologation into SCCA production racing, YS-003 was one of only 5 documented to be delivered as a 220hp Stage III car showroom-ready for D Production class road racing. In addition to all of the standard Stinger features, this Stage III Stinger still retains the factory rollbar, four big-bore high-flow carburetors, special Yenko exclusive 3.89 positraction transaxle and widened wheel options it was delivered with. YS-003 also has the rare distinction of being a production stripe delete car delivered and largely raced without stripes. With this in mind, it was restored to this condition.

Never wrecked or rusted, this is an original body Yenko with correct date coded engine and documented ownership history since new. Provided documentation includes the original invoice signed by Don Yenko listing all options. The original title, correspondence from early owners, and period race photos are also included with the sale. All three original body tags unique to Stingers are present and original including the Yenko serial number and special fleet ordered option tags. Hidden chassis stamped serial number was confirmed during restoration.

YS-003’s ownership has been documented in the Stinger Registry since its inception. The car was rented early on by Walt Disney Pictures for race scenes in the movie “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo” and can be seen driven by Max Balchowski beside the Love Bug in that movie. A copy is included with the sale. YS-003’s second owner, noted automotive author Richard Finch, featured photos of this Stinger throughout his book “How to keep your Corvair Alive”.

VIN# 107376W130567

Great effort was made to insure that YS-003 is historically accurate down to the correct original Yenko oil pan, Yenko headers. Yenko air cleaners, as ordered GM quick steering, even the 3.S9 ratio posi that was a special GM code only available to Yenko. In an effort to return the car to exactly “new” condition, the vast majority of the chrome, trim, rubber boots, grommets, interior suspension, etc used in the restoration were NOS GM. Offered in new condition as delivered by Yenko Chevrolet and as raced by original owner Gus Shaffer in 1966, this most historic of Yenko Stingers is ready to be shown, driven, and enjoyed by the enthusiast looking for a fully restored and street-legal example.

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1954 Ford Mainline Ranch Wagon Ford Motor Company emerged from the Second World War full of hope that mirrored the feelings of post–war America and set about resuming passenger vehicle production halted in early 1942. The first cars and trucks for 1946 were based largely on the 1941 and truncated 1942 models and styling would not change until the next generation that emerged in 1949 which would reflect a major departure from immediate pre–war styling.

The early 1950s saw a continuation of Ford’s ground–breaking 1949 offerings and were a reflection of what the American consumer wanted in a mid–size value–priced car.

This fine automobile offered here has been recreated from the ground up with a respect for its heritage as well as a craftsman’s eye for quality, comfort and artistic integrity. With no expense spared in its construction, it was fully rebuilt and customized from the chassis up. Finished in a 2 stage VW Reflex Silver metallic with all the original chrome details refinished, the underhood is no less attractive, with a rebuilt 1986 Mustang 305ci California Highway Patrol engine with power transmitted through a Ford C-6 automatic transmission and 9” 3.24:1 rear end. Additionally, power rack and pinion steering and 1970s Ford front disc brakes aid in precisely steering and stopping this vintage touring wagon.

Complementing the exceptional exterior, the interior is no less impressive, trimmed in custom Porsche Guards Red leather interior with comfort and convenience items such as power windows and locks, a custom dash panel with classic gauges, and excellent air conditioning.

VIN# A4LR143493

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VIN# BN4LS77603

1959 Austin Healey 100/6 “Jamaican” Prior to the introduction of Austin-Healey’s iconic “Big Healey”, the final “100” models, 1956’s “BN4” 2+2 and 1958’s “BN6” convertible were six-cylinder 100-6 cars. To make room for the occasional seats the wheelbase was increased by 2”. The hood featured a built in air scoop and the windscreen was fixed to the cowl, as opposed to being a fold-down as the earlier cars had been. Using a tuned version of the BMC C-Series engine previously fitted to Austin Westminster which at first produced 102 horsepower, in the 100/6, it was increased to 117 in 1957. The 4-speed manual transmission’s overdrive unit, for a short while standard equipment, became an option rather than a standard fitting. Late 1957 also brought about the transfer of production from Longbridge to the MG plant at Abingdon as BMC consolidated its holdings somewhat.

As the 1960s beckoned, the introduction of the Austin-Healey 3000 in late 1959 relegated the earlier 100s to somewhat-outdated used cars. In America, especially out on the west coast where British cars tended not to rust out as badly as in the northeast, custom parts from shift knobs to entire bodies became available to ‘hot up’ an old Healey. For those who wanted to go the most extreme route, a company in Santa Clara ran ads for enthusiasts with just the ticket.

Offering glass fibre bodies to adapt to the chassis of several makes, Fiberfab’s top-of-the-line kit was known as the Jamaican, penned by custom-designer Russell Beebe in 1968 and named by the company founder, Bud Goodwin, after his wife Jamaica. Full-page color ads ran in Road & Track magazine during the late 1960s touting that even the home hobbyist could build the equivalent of a high-end European GT car with a couple of buddies’ help and regular tools.

Featured here is an expertly-built 1968 Jamaican atop a tidy 1959 Austin-Healey 100/6 chassis and driveline. With special specification 60-spoke Dayton wires capped off with Borrani knockoffs and period Vredestien radials, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, Lucas headlamps, the original 3 litre Austin six coupled to a 4-speed overdrive manual transmission, front discs, bucket seats and more. The Jamaican’s sleek body is finished in a current Chrysler metallic burgundy and includes as part of its original design another iconic element of a period sports car, the windshield of a Corvette Sting Ray. If your search for a truly unique early six-cylinder AustinHealey has left you without inspiration, this ‘Jamaican-Healey’ presents a unique opportunity to own a professionally-built period example of a popular styling modification.

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1956 chevrolet corvette custom roadster Offered here is a 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible that was once discovered in pieces.

Faced with a near sisyphian task of putting the car back to its original production specifications, the vendor decied to go another way. With approximately 100 body modifications to every area, a C5 Corvette LS1 with a Nex Nitrous Oxide kit and a 4L60E electronic automatic overdrive transmission under the highly modified engine cover, a hand-framed tube chassis and modern racing suspension and brake componentry fitted between and around the original 1956 frame rails, this Corvette retains some of its originality while making the best of modern parts and techniques available today. Inside this magnificent creation, custom black leather seats were fitted and the instrument panel received similar straightening and smoothing to complement the bodywork. A new digital cluster made from the original speaker grill and steering column bezels was then relocated to the custom-fabricated center console. Rather than clutter up this clean slate, most switches and controls were then moved to hidden locations where they are still readily accessible to the driver.

VIN# E56S003684

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The resulting accolades and achievements include a “Top 10 Cars of 2007” mention by Super Chevy magazine, Street Machine and Custom Rod of the Year (This is the only car to be a finalist in two categories), Speed Channel “Best of Show” pick during SEMA and Boyd Coddington’s “Pro Pick” at the Good Guys Nationals in Columbus, OH.

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1970 ford mustang boss 302 This Medium Lime Metallic Boss 302 just received a complete nut and bolt rotisserie to Mustang Club of America specifications. The restoration was completed in August 2007 by one of the best Boss and Shelby restoration shops on the East Coast. Very correct car down to the number matching DOZE engine, smog system, and factory markings. Optional equipment includes factory installed Shaker Hood, Wide Ratio Four- Speed Transmission, Magnum 500 Wheels with Goodyear Polyglas Tires, Rear Deck Spoiler, and Sport Slats. Please take a look under this car and fully understand the time and money spent on one of the finest restored Boss 302 in the country.

VIN# 0T02G133268

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VIN# 124379N553768

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Replica

General Motors’ first and best–known “pony car” is without a doubt the Chevrolet Camaro. Introduced on 26 September 1966 as a 1967 model year, the car was designed as direct competition for Ford’s Falcon–based Mustang introduced two years earlier. The car shared the platform and major components with the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced in 1967. Though the car’s name was contrived with no meaning, Chevrolet researchers reportedly found the word in a French dictionary as variation of informal speech (slang) for “friend”, “chum”, or “companion.” In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code–named “Panther”, however, the project designation for the Camaro was XP–836 and some early GM photos show the final Camaro body labeled “Chaparral”. Automotive press asked Chevrolet product managers “What is a Camaro?”, and they were told it was “a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs”. The name conveniently fit Chevrolet’s “C” naming structure that included Corvair, Chevelle, Chevy II, and Corvette.

Offered here is one of the more accurate representations of a 1969 ZL1 built in tribute since the originals landed at Don Yenko’s front door. Meticulously restored using only correct casting number parts, this example is perhaps more correct from a detail standpoint than many of the original ZL1s still in existence. Not surprisingly, the original 053-coded ZL1 engine put out a mind-blowing 617hp when recently dynoed. In addition to the careful engine overhaul and body restoration, no other mechanical details were overlooked, from the heavy-duty Muncie M22 4-speed transmission to the heavy-duty posi-traction rear axle, power steering, power disc brakes and HD cooling system. Finished in Hugger orange with a black vinyl interior, it also looks as menacing as it does running the quarter-mile sprint. With real ZL1s unobtainable now at almost any price, this authentic tribute attests to the fear in the hearts of many brought about by the lucky few who bought the bragging rights to first place nearly 40 years ago.

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VIN# LC41288

1958 chrysler 300d convertible Built in very limited numbers by Chrysler between 1955 and 1965, the 300 ‘Letter Cars’ were the vehicles that really rekindled interest in performance among major American manufacturers after World War II, and thus can be considered the muscle car’s ancestors, though much more expensive and exclusive. Each year’s model used a new letter of the alphabet as a suffix (skipping “I”), and reached 300L by 1965, at which time the designation would be dropped as a special model designation for all time.

This first of the letter series cars didn’t actually bear a letter; however, it can retroactively be considered the ‘300A’. The ‘C-’ designation was applied to all Chrysler models, however for marketing purposes the numerical series skipped more than 225 numbers forward in sequence in order to further reinforce the 300’s extraordinary horsepower rating. Originally designating the 300 hp engine, the 1955 C300 was really a racecar sold for the road for homologation purposes, with Chrysler’s most powerful engine, the 331ci FirePower “Hemi” V8, fitted with twin 4-barrel carburetors, a race-profiled camshaft setup, solid valve lifters, stiffer suspension and a performance exhaust system. This was the first American production car to top 300hp, and the letter series was for many years the most powerful car produced in the United States by a fair margin.

The considerably rare 1958 300D before you is one of the 191 convertibles produced for the down year in the US economy. With its standard 392ci Hemi engine and push-button automatic transmission, it benefited from a body-off rotisserie restoration with partial receipts totaling over $200,000 to make it not only a showpiece but also a drivable classic. Since the restoration, the canvas top was again replaced; wire wheels and disc brakes were also fitted to ensure touring safety and the continued preservation of this grandfather of the muscle-car era.

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VIN# 40867S111957

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1964 Chevrolet Corvette roadster

In 2004, Sports Car International named the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray “midyear” number five on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. The design of this generation had several inspirations. The first was the contemporary Jaguar E-Type, one of which Mitchell owned and enjoyed driving frequently. Bill Mitchell also sponsored a car known as the “Mitchell Sting Ray” in 1959, because Chevrolet no longer participated in factory racing. This vehicle had the largest impact on the styling of this generation, although it had no top and did not give away what the coupe would look like. The third inspiration was a mako shark that Mitchell had caught while deep-sea fishing.

Offered here is a stunning preservation-grade Survivor 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. With just 62,000 miles from new, it sports its original still-lustrous paint which is only lightly-thin in some areas with some normal nicks and pigment separation. Its remarkable body mold lines, shim marks and other important features are all evident as produced. Inside, the entire interior is preservedoriginal down to what may well be even the original rubber accessory floor mats.

Naturally in this state of near-untouched originality, the car features all-matching numbers from its 327/300hp engine and 4-speed manual transmission to its 3.36:1 posi-traction rear axle. Preserved as a usable survivor, the mechanicals have been lightly updated for daily use, such as a stainless-steel exhaust, gas shocks, larger strut rods and sway bars and a heavy-duty battery. Unlike many a Survivor, this car is ready to go just like one that has been restored; there’s no need to ship this home, cancel those plane tickets and ride in real first-class performance style.

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1970 chevrolet el camino ss 454 Ls6

The Chevrolet El Camino, translated from Spanish to “the road”, was built by Chevrolet in the United States from 1959 to 1960, with production resuming in 1964 and continuing through 1987. It was based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines and produced in response to the success of the rival Ford Ranchero. As is often the case with vehicles of this type, El Caminos are referred to incorrectly as cars because of their car heritage; in North America, the vehicle is classified as a truck and titled as such.

VIN# 136800B131181

Chevrolet’s largest and most-powerful engine of the time was also put into a select few El Caminos. The LS6 454ci engine, rated at 450 hp and 500 lb/ft of torque, gave the El Camino 1/4 mile times in the upper 13 second range at an astounding 105mph.

Offered here is an example of this incredible rare piece of General Motors’ muscle history.

Featured in its original triple-black livery with only one repaint from new, this is a real LS-6 El Camino with its original Muncie M-22 4-speed and 4.10:1 Posi-traction rear axle.

Additional options include power disc brakes, HD battery, tach & gauge package, an AM/ FM radio and cowl-induction hood typical of the LS6-equipped cars from this era. While not surprisingly missing its numbers-matching engine due to its documented competition history, this El Camino’s pedigree and provenance are unquestionable. Through its excellent preservation throughout and comprehensive documentation from build sheet to time slips, the entire package makes for a very appealing example of the marque.

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#1082

1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS L78 Convertible

VIN# 124678N362265 Offered here is a rare example of the breed. Out of many thousands of 1968 Camaros, very few were ordered as RS/ SS 396/375hp Convertibles. One of eight cars known to survive with absolutely bulletproof documentation, this Ash Gold RS/SS conveys with full GM of Canada paperwork. Additionally, the car was factory-equipped with a host of rare options including power windows, power steering, power disc brakes, power top, head rest seats and front shoulder harnesses, an M21 Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, posi-traction rear axle, a deluxe interior with console and gauges and an AM/FM Stereo radio. Fully restored in 2005, a beginning-to-end photographic documentation of the work performed is included with the car as well as pictures and an appraisal from 1987. While not numbers-matching through and through, the engine is believed to be the original factory warranty block and decodes as such. The transmission, however, bears the correct numbers and is believed to be original. Very few such highly-optioned examples of the Camaro exist.

#1016

1929 Ford Model A Custom Roadster VIN# MV1N379171ND The 1929 Ford Model A Custom Roadster offered here with rumble seat and removable top has been kept to the original 1960s design while incorporating full fiberglass body and fenders throughout.

Finished in red with coordinating pinstripes and custom wheels, this appealing creation remains entirely street legal. Powered by the venerable 350 cubic inch Chevy small block crate motor featuring Holley aluminum heads, a mild camshaft, Edelbrock four barrel carburetor atop a B&M supercharger, stainless steel headers and exhaust and many more modifications, it certainly embodies the best that hot-rodding has to offer. To further accentuate the engine compartment, chrome oil and transmission pans, alternator, water pump, fuel pump, surge tank, polished aluminum engine mounts and aircraft braided spark plug wires round out the looks. Putting the power to the road is a beefy 8’’ Ford rear end, and helping it stop are period custom hydraulic brakes.

The best part of this Model A is its 1929 title, keeping it far from the grasp of the authorities unlike many modern hot-rods built in recent years.

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#1083

1967 Shelby GT500 VIN# 7R0202213733 A very good older restoration in Dark Metallic Blue with a correct black vinyl interior, this 1967 Shelby GT 500 is typical of the first year’s wildly successful car.

Fitted with dual 4-barrel carburetion, Ford automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, 10-spoke Shelby alloy wheels, the original AM/FM radio, a wood rim steering wheel, shoulder harnesses and a folding rear seat. Under the hood, the 428 Cobra Jet V-8 engine sports ‘Cobra LeMans’ cast-aluminum valve covers and a well-preserved detailing of the restored engine bay. Its Ford chassis number has been verified by the 1967 Shelby registrar at the Shelby American Automobile Club; the car further conveys with a set of copies of the original build documentation from Ford and Shelby as well. For the ultimate driving experience in a Shelby Mustang, a well-sorted GT 500 is hard to beat, especially one with the level of care in preservation and attention to careful documentation exhibited here.

#1078

1995 ferrari f355 gts VIN# ZFFPR48A0S0103660 The first-model year F355 Spider offered here in the unusual Rosso Barchetta (Red) over Naturale (beige) leather has traveled only 29,000 miles from new. In excellent condition inside and out, the original never-wrecked body and unscratched paintwork share a look not far removed from when it first left the showroom floor. Recently, the required 30,000 mile engine-out service was performed to the tune of $10,000 with cam belts, oil pump, drive chain tensioner update and all the rest of the parts and work involved in that necessary service. In addition, new catalysts and a Kevlar clutch were installed to take advantage of the opportunity while the engine was separate from the car. This exquisite example conveys with its service records from new, owners manual packet, complete tool kit in its leather pouch, the convertible top boot and extra key. For a modern classic Ferrari that requires nothing but a new owner to share in the exhilaration of the best in Italian style and handling, one would be challenged to find a better example anywhere else.

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1966 ford mustang coupe

VIN# 6R07T214011 The 1966 Mustang offered here is an award-winning, rotisserie-restored showpiece.

Equipped with the 289ci V8 engine, Dual Exhaust, Automatic Transmission, and Air Conditioning, it is among the nicest examples optioned this way from new in existence. “Sally�, as the previous owner lovingly referred to this original pony car, was restored from 1997- 1999 at a cost of over $57,000.00 (the documentation of which is included with the sale). As only a few can claim, she started out as a rust-free Nevada car that then received a complete nut-and-bolt restoration. At the completion of work, Sally was appraised at a mind-boggling $37,000. Since being restored the car has been in climate-controlled storage and taken out to go to car shows, mostly in a trailer and she has only 267 miles since being completed. As such, she looks better than a new 1966 automobile. Not only was this car a Gold winner at the 2004 Mustang Grand National, she continues to regularly take Best in Class at all other local shows. Finished in the stunning original factory colors of red with a red interior and white vinyl top, this car is in excellent condition and is ready to be shown or driven and used as is.

#1036

1955 chevrolet nomad two door sportwagon VIN# VC55L069529 It would be hard to argue that this car is not among the finest examples of one of the great post-war Chevrolet designs to date. Wearing its correct Harvest Gold livery with India Ivory roof and an Emerald Green interior, this 1955 Chevrolet Nomad is indisputably the best recreation of one of the wildest period color combinations ever to leave the assembly line.

Treated to a frame-up restoration of amazing quality and detail, it is virtually a new car inside and out, down to the last correct fastener. Under the hood, its original 265ci V-8 engine purrs through a Powerglide automatic transmission, while power steering and brakes make driving that much more pleasant for the enthusiast owner. Not surprisingly, the car received Best in Show at a Nomad Association meet in the late 1990s, earning 999 out of 1000 points, a testament to its quality then as now.

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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

VIN# 59F111690 No exception to that rule, the 1959 Series 6200 Convertible offered here with factory air conditioning, Autronic Eye and power windows as rare options was the recent subject of a thorough restoration. In iconic White with a new white convertible top and stunning red leather upholstery, it’s no wonder that all 1959 Cadillac convertibles are taking off in the minds of collectors the world over. Immensely pleasurable to drive and completely correct for any judged show venue including the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, this tribute to automotive style from the heyday of the big American car is not one to passed over by the serious and critical car collector today.

#1068

1956 desoto firedome convertible VIN# 55272233 Offered for sale is a nicely-preserved example of the most desirable variant of DeSoto’s Firedome. Featuring a push-button Power-Flite Automatic Transmission, full-time power steering, power brakes, clock and AM radio, it is as nicely optioned as it is preserved. Recently, the car was lightly refreshed with new paint, a replacement convertible top, rebuilt brakes and overhaul of its 230 horsepower 330ci V-8 engine. With its ‘new Flight-Sweep Styling that dramatizes this 1956 DeSoto’ it is a remarkable example of a car of which only 646 were ever produced and ready to tour or cruise at the will of the new owner.

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#1060

1969 Chevrolet Camaro L72 Copo

VIN# 124379N666301 Believed to be a numbers-matching COPO 427/425hp Camaro, this example has had a complete restoration cosmetically as well as mechanically throughout. Finished in its original beautiful deep Tuxedo Black paint with black buckets and console inside, it is also nicely optioned, including a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission, heavy-duty positraction rear axle and cooling system, power disc brakes and steering, cowl-induction hood and a rosewood steering wheel. Short of the unobtainable ZL1 all-aluminum engine, an all-original L72 COPO Camaro is one of the rare legends of American muscle that is often duplicated but rarely as legitimate as this example is through and through.

#1093

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Replica VIN# 194376S124971 The 1966 Corvette featured here is a faithful replica to one of the early 1963 Grand Sports that set the tone for all the C2s and many of the early C3s that followed. Finished in 3-stage ‘Magnetic Red’ from the 5th generation ‘Vette, the car has been set up as a dual-purpose road-and-track competition machine with no equal. Beneath the Mid-America Industries custom body, the 1966 Corvette frame features a 6-point SCCA compliant roll bar, caged Fuel Safe fuel cell, Sparco racing seats & harnesses and a 1968 GM collapsible steering column, yet creature comforts like roll-up windows, carpets, doorpanels and the original Corvette instrument panel soften the overall appearance.. Under the hood, a 355ci Chevrolet small-block squeezes out 517hp on pump gas thanks to high compression pistons and Edelbrock Victor Jr. 10:1 heads. Putting this enormous power to work, a close-ratio period Muncie M21 4-speed manual topped off by a Hurst shifter and a positraction 4.10:1 rear axle makes quick takeoffs a breeze.

You can’t own a real Grand Sport at any price anytime soon and if you did, it would be too risky to drive anywhere. This car, on the other hand, could be used for track days as well as long pleasure drives or the next classic or muscle car tour with reliability and ease on the side of its driver.

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1960 jaguar xk150 s dhc roadster VIN# S838943BW 1960 would be the final year of the XK150, and this example of one of the last cars is offered here for your consideration. Meticulously restored about a decade ago, the car is finished in traditional Old English White over Oxblood Maroon leather and a brand-new convertible top just earlier this year. While not the original engine, a slightly later 3.8 litre Jaguar XK6 engine replaced the one fitted by Jaguar for a considerable boost in performance and of course considerably-added driving pleasure . Also new just a few months ago was a complete correct dual exhaust system. The ideal XK for comfortable touring or just the occasional trip around town between shows with its drop-head style convertible top, conventional roll-up windows and other creature comforts, this XK150 is an example sure to impress even the discriminating Jaguar collector.

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1965 shelby cobra Daytona Coupe replica VIN# MVIN244523IND With only six having been built and all of them iconic Shelby or privateer racing cars in their day, one would imagine that there would be some extra demand. The replica market took hold of this idea and ran with it, going so far as to engage Peter Brock, the original body designer of the Daytona Coupé to build the ‘new’ car for SuperFormance. The example offered here is one of these tributes; in this case, to the #15 car driven by legend Bob Bondurant at Sebring in 1965. Finished in the correct dark blue with white racing stripes, this authentic replica is registered in SCORE, SAAC and will be listed in the upcoming Shelby World Registry. Under the hood, the combination of the 392ci Ford Motorsport engine topped by a Holley 750 carburetor makes over 430hp and 450 ft/lbs of torque, yet still features power steering and air conditioning for comfortable and easy driving. A Tremec T-5 manual transmission puts the power to the road and through careful gearing can get this car to a top speed in excess of 220mph.

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1926 Ford model T Bucket Touring convertible VIN# T13779044 The original-body Ford car offered here was the subject of a complete frame-off restoration over the last four years. The original frame was powder coated black while the body and all painted parts have been stripped, sand blasted and completed in Ferrari Corsa Red. To finish the look, fenders and running boards have been widened 2” to provide a wider stance while Torq-Thrust II rims make the look complete. Replacing the flathead-four is a 289 Ford V8 balanced and ported with a mild cam coupled to a fresh C4 transmission. The car has a Jaguar independent rear end that has been chromed and detailed with custom designed rear lights and ceramic-coated exhaust system with chrome headers completing the look. Naturally, the original radiator was replaced and the cooling system rebuilt with all stainless steel lines. An EZ Wiring system created the new wiring harness and all modern electronics as well as instrumentation are present, right down to a main power cutoff switch. Given that the late Model T had no real instrumentation other than a voltage meter, the dash gauge placement has been re-designed and the original ‘T’ steering column chromed and modified to swing in for ease of entry.

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1970 Plymouth hemi cuda Convertible Recreation VIN# BS27R0B212211 Offered here is a carefully-created clone of the rarest muscle convertible of all time. The fascination with Hemi ‘Cuda convertibles has spawned a cottage industry, which at one time was building quite a few clones and more modern-day tributes of the real thing. Of these, the vast majority are sub-par, but some are good enough to fool all but the most seasoned spotters of this very special car. This example goes even farther than usual. The VIN stamped on the plate on the dashboard is BS27R0B212211, the correct VIN for a true 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible. Careful research, however, has developed information that he correcr VIN for this car is in fact BH27G0B212211, indicating the base-model 318 V-8 engine in a Barracuda convertible that actually emerged from Plymouth’s Hamtramck assembly plant in 1970. The presentation, though fake, went to the trouble not only of creating a new fender tag with the Hemi VIN, but also placing on the car the factory-correct Hemi brake booster, radiator, k-frame, carburetors, and exhaust system. The correct shaker hood components, rally dash, automatic transmission, rear ‘go-wing’ and power convertible top round out what would have been the ultimate ‘Cuda ride.

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1966 Jaguar E-type OTS Roadster VIN# 1E11516 This 1966 Jaguar E-Type OTS Roadster with just 43,547 miles on the odometer is one of the last Series I cars known with such low mileage. Most easily recognized by glass-covered headlights, small “mouth” opening at the front, signal lights and tail-lights above bumpers and exhaust tips under the license plate in the rear, the first E-Types are the car many people think of when one mentions a Jaguar sports car. This example, seen here in all black from the exterior paint to the top and leather interior cuts a very different pose than most XK-Es you will find today. With its authentic original 4.2 litre XK6 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission, this is still a highperformance sports car to wow its lucky owner after nearly forty-five years, the Series I E-Type represents the apogee of classic Jaguar racing lineage as well as the marquee’s sporting traditions on the open road.

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1970 chevrolet chevelle ss ls6 VIN# 136370K154677 Offered here is a prime example of Chevrolet’s most legendary Chevelle for 1970. From the numbers-matching drivetrain to the unquestionable documentation including its original build sheet and purchase documentation from Witte Chevrolet in Blue Island, IL, this Cortez Silver over black vinyl LS6 has looks far more elegant than its brutal abilities on street or strip. It will be noted that all driveline components, from the 454/450hp engine to the M22 4-speed Muncie manual transmission to the 12-bolt 4.10:1 rear axle share the same matching numbers. Other desirable and original options include power steering, power disc brakes, cowl-induction hood, bucket seats with console, factory tach and gauge package, factory AM/FM radio, tilt steering column, remote mirror and original rear window defogger. Sitting on its original 14x7” SS Rally Wheels shod with original Good-Year Polyglass rubber, its imposing stance speaks volumes about the purpose this muscle machine was intended to perform.

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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS z16

VIN# 138375K177209 With a total production of just 201 Malibu SS 396s with one reportedly a convertible that is not known to survive, 68 Z16 coupes in restored or unrestored condition still managed to avoid the crusher, making it one of the most desirable and elusive muscle cars in today’s top collections. The Z16 featured here has the unique distinction of being last-listed in the current Z16 registry as the last-identified Mark IV-equipped Z16 produced at the end of the production run in the second week of April 1965. Sold new at Sherwood Chevrolet in Johnson City, TN, it still retains its complete and original numbers-matching drivetrain. Over 40 years of ownership history is included along with this Z6’s featured article in “Super Chevy” magazine. With only three color choices available, this is further one of only 18 “Crocus Yellow” with black vinyl top Z16s known to exist. The subject of a thorough body-off restoration just a few short years ago, this car has an impressive option list including its numbers-matching M20 4-speed Muncie manual transmission and 3.31:1 12-bolt rear axle, power-steering, power brakes, bucket seats, console, factory tachometer and gauges, AM/FM Multiplex Stereo radio and an exquisite woodgrain steering wheel. Riding on its original steel wheels sporting 7.75x14 tires and Goldline tires, this Z16 cuts a unique profile that puts it squarely in A-list territory as the representative of Chevrolet’s first real muscle contribution.

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1970 dodge challenger r/t hemi VIN# JS23R0B309966 Featuring its original Genuine “R” coded factory Hemi and broadcast sheet, this beautiful TX9 black with white interior 1970 Hemi Challenger R/T was the top car from the top year of the Hemi in the E-body muscle machine. Dual quad carburetion sits atop the iconic powerplant and draws voluminous amounts of fresh air through the original and correct N96 Shaker hood. All 425hp from the flywheel meets the road through a fully restored TF727 automatic transmission and correct Dana 60 positraction rear axle. Other options include power disc brakes, power steering, buckets, console and rally gauge package. The benefactor of a full rotisserie restoration this stunning Govier-decoded and documented Hemi Challenger in one of the most unusual color schemes offered will make for a bold centerpiece within any collection of top-flight Mopar muscle.

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#1020

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 406CI Sedan VIN# 2G61B139603 The 1962 Ford 406 Galaxie 500 Club Sedan offered here is perhaps the most original and best unrestored example of its type anywhere, resplendent in its original Corinthian white exterior complemented by the similarly completely original red vinyl interior. Built in December 1961, it is undoubtedly one of the very first 406 cars. Because of this, most 3x2’s were dealer-installed as they were on the 390’s until later in the year. Under the hood, the vaunted original 406 high-performance engine with three two-barrel carburetors presents proudly, and putting this abundance of power to the road is a 4 speed manual transmission and positraction rear axle.

Keeping it stable under all conditions, factory heavy-duty springs, shocks, suspension arms and fade resistant special brakes round out the package. Faithful to its original equipment, this 30,110 original mile example wears its specification 7.10x15 4-ply tires and for comfort and convenience this car includes its original fresh air heater, push button radio, padded dash, sunvisors and seat belts. Most of the original documentation still exists, such as window sticker, dealer key bag, the 406ci high-performance supplement, heater instructions, and other preserved memorabilia.

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1947 Studebaker Champion Starlight VIN# G283658 This one of a kind custom-built showpiece created from a first-year Champion Starlight was built for Ridler Award-winning builder, the late Tony Carlini. Dubbed ‘Black Bart” (the four wheel version of Carlini’s one-time line of custom show motorcycles), this unique creation was painstakingly built utilizing the finest craftsmanship and components available. Notably, the original steel body was completely restored and finished in a lustrous black, while inside the cabin’s interior and trunk area are fully appointed in custom mocha leather throughout. For comfort and convenience, air conditioning with all polished components and a complete set of Auto Meter gauges are just some of the extras lavished on this car. Under the sleek hood resides a custom built, balanced, blueprinted and detailed 462ci Chevrolet big block. Coupled to GM’s fabulous Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission, power is then transferred to the rear wheels via a polished Currie 9 inch positraction differential with an easy cruising ratio of 3.25:1. Power, four-wheel disc brakes provide the stopping power, while power rack and pinion steering, a four-link suspension in the rear and many modern additions make this as good a driver as it is a looker.

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1967 chevrolet corvette 427/435 roadster VIN# 194677S116508 This absolutely stunning example of an all-numbers-matching L71-equipped Corvette was built at the St.Louis assembly plant on the 18th of April, 1967 and was sold new at Hubler Chevrolet Co. in Indianapolis, IN. Finished in its original and very desirable colors of Lynndale Blue with a black stinger hood, black soft-top, black vinyl-covered accessory hardtop and a black interior. Powered by the iconic L71 427/435hp engine with power transferring through the numbers-matching Muncie M21 close-ratio 4-speed transmission and posi-traction 4.11:1 rear axle, this Corvette epitomizes the ultimate mid-year car. Additionally, some of the factory equipment consists of rare power windows, headrest seats, F41 special suspension, transistorized ignition, AM/FM push button radio, rally wheels and a host of other options.

Having been awarded multiple NCRS Top Flight certifications, the car remains in highlyrestored condition. Since benefiting from a body-off-the-frame restoration with cost being no object, road use since the completion of work has been slight. Conveying with documentation including its original tank sticker, NCRS Judging sheets, before, during and after pictures from the restoration, an original owners manual complete with radio instructions and trim-ring instructions and a Corvette Museum reproduction window sticker.

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1958 Porsche 356 D Cabriolet VIN# 85796 The basic design of the 356 remained the same throughout its lifespan, with evolutionary, functional improvements rather than yearly superficial styling changes. Nevertheless a variety of models in both coupe and cabriolet forms were produced from 1948 through 1965. Cabriolets were offered from the start, and in the early 1950’s sometimes comprised over 50% of total production. To distinguish among the major revisions of the model, 356’s are generally classified into a few major groups. 356 Coupés and “Cabriolets” (soft-top) built through 1954 are readily identifiable by their split (1948 to 1952) or bent (center-creased, 1953 to 1954) windshields. In 1955, with numerous small but significant changes, the 356A was introduced.

The example of a 356 Cabriolet D offered here is one of just a handful of survivors known to exist.

Finished in ivory with a period green interior and a brand-new soft top, it represents an early segment of the lineage of low-slung Porsche sports cars that captured a small segment of the American marketplace for the small and exclusive automaker. While not numbers-matching, this D carries a period-correct drivetrain that is fully-sorted and ready for whatever mood strikes its new owner. Whether purchased to drive, admire or show, there’s nothing quite like an unusual 356 with a top that goes down.

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1965 Sunbeam Tiger VIN# B9470741 Production of the Sunbeam Tiger reached 7,085 cars over three distinct series. Mark 2 production totaled just 536 cars, and these Tigers, with the 200 hp 289ci engine, are rare today. Production of the Tiger only lasted from 1964 until Chrysler purchased Rootes in June 1967. Chrysler could not be realistically expected to sell a car with a Ford engine, but had no suitable engine of its own with which to replace the Ford V8 – Chrysler V8 engines all had the distributor positioned at the rear of the engine, unlike the front-mounted distributor of the Ford V8, making it impossible to fit the Chrysler engine into the Sunbeam engine bay without major, and expensive, revisions. Thus the Tiger was cancelled.

The Tiger offered for sale here is resplendent in brilliant white with black interior and matching convertible top. Fully restored and sorted, its 289ci Ford V-8 small-block engine puts power through a manual transmission and full-size Ford Galaxie rear axle. Designed by Sunbeam and perfected by Shelby and Miles, the iconic Tiger was one of the ultimate sports cars of its era from a standpoint of power, performance and excellent handling characteristics.

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1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Resto-Mod VIN# N/A In the most-desirable bodystyle, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro represents a tribute not only to the legendary original first-generation GM pony car, but also the incredible talents and creativity of the American hot-rodder. Featured on the cover of the January 2007 issue of Camaro Performers magazine, this incredible vehicle was radically customized with no expense spared for Brock Weld of Weld Racing Wheels. The extensively tucked and shaved body is finished in light Spiral Grey with dark Spiral Grey Rally Stripes over a charcoal suede and black leather interior with handmade fiberglass dash, center console, kick panels and other amazing touches. Under the hood, a ZZ4 350 crate engine with Weldtech CNC-ported Brodix heads, Hooker headers and a long list of additional mechanical improvements puts power to the road through a modified 700R4 automatic transmission and Currie 9” aluminum rear end.

Unlike the original Camaro, this example literally rides on air utilizing a Digital Air Suspension Management System which handily accomodates its one-off 20” Weld wheels and Pirelli tires.

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Auction Staff

Ray Adams, Dan Roush, Marty Hill

Consignment Director

John Bemiss

Consignment Associate

Bo Bell

Bidder Services

Jennifer Bowman Waterman

Sponsorship Fulfillment

Stephanie Quinn & George Alvillar

Site Logistics Director

John Westergaard

Vehicle Logistics

Bob Paris

Check In Directors

Bob Paris & John Harlin

General Manager

Brian Quinn

Office and Database

George Alvillar

VIP Services

Jennifer Bowman Waterman

Title Services

Carloyn Carter

Press Relations

Stephanie Quinn

Graphic Design

Ryan Carr

Web Site Design

Chris Cook

Monterey Operations Director

Chuck Page

The Russo and Steele CONTRACTORS Sound Lighting F/X Grundy Worldwide

Lighting & Audio Visual Services Insurance Bidder Insurance Services

Reliable Carriers, Inc.

Enclosed Vehicle Transportation

First Class Auto Detail

Automotive Detail Service

AAA RTCarr Design, LLC

Client Travel Service Graphic Design & Advertising Design

Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray PLC Maza, Spero, Hougham & Schultz AIM

Quintessential Media

Chris Yates

Legal Council

Certified Public Accountants

Programming, Data, Computers, Website Programming & Administration National Public Relations, Internet Marketing, & Advertising Event Coordination and Production

Presented in conjunction with the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Historic Races Weekend

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SPRING

2009

2nd annual auction

2 nights • 200 cars consignments invited For additional information or to consign your vehicle:

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Seller INFORMATION SELLER’s TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Seller’s terms and conditions are printed on the reverse side of the consignment agreement form. Please make sure you have read and understand these terms before consigning your vehicle to the sale.

PAYMENT

Payment will be made as soon as possible following completion of sale, generally within ten business days. A bill of sale will be provided which outlines the commissions payable. Russo and Steele will not make payment until Russo and Steele has been paid by the Buyer.

Please be advised however, that by agreement, Russo and Steele has up to 30 days to fully reconcile payment to seller.

Terms and Conditions of purchase 1. All sales are final. Once a bid is placed no bidder may retract a bid made during the sale for any reason.

BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE

2. The “Bidders Paddle” and number assigned to each bidder is the sole responsibility of that individual. This bidders number is non-transferable, and all bids utilizing this assigned number are the sole responsibility of the assigned bidder.

3. All payments are due on or before 3:00 pm Monday August 18th, 2008 via Electronic Bank Wire Transfer. In the event of a National Holiday, full payment must be made via electronic wire transfer by 3:00 pm the first official banking day following the auction sale. All payments must be in the form of bank wire transfer, cash, or certified funds unless other arrangements have been approved in advance. Cash payments will be reported according to US Federal government requirements.

4. All sales are “as is” and “where is”. Bidder is responsible for all verification of condition, inspections, authenticity and completeness of any vehicle purchased.

No warranties or representations of any sort are made by the Russo and Steele Auction. Statements printed in catalogs, brochures, signs, window cards and verbal statements made by auctioneers or auction staff are representations made by the seller and Russo and Steele has no obligation to verify or authenticate any such claims or representations. Any announcements made at the time of the sale supersede any earlier printed information.

5. Buyer is responsible for all risk of loss or damage immediately upon purchase of the vehicle. All vehicles must be removed from the auction site by noon on Monday, March 31, 2008. If a vehicle has been left on the auction site Russo and Steele will arrange to ship and store the automobile at the buyer’s expense.

6. Final bid price does not include 10% buyer’s premium or applicable taxes. Buyer is responsible to pay all city, state or other taxes due where the buyer does not qualify as exempt. Proof of exemption is the buyer’s responsibility.

Bank Letterhead Russo and Steele 5230 South 39th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040 Re: Dear Sirs: This letter will serve as your notification that (Bank Name) will irrevocably honor and guarantee payment of any check(s) written by our customer (Bidder Name) up to the amount of ($) Drawn on account # or that (Bank Name)

will honor the transfer of US funds as directed by (Customer Name) up to the amount of ($) the day following the purchase(s).

This letter of guarantee shall be applicable to purchases made at the Russo and Steele Auction, August 14-16, 2008. No stop payments will be issued.

(Bank Officer name and title) (Bank Officer signature/date) (Bank Officer telephone number)

7. All terms of sale posted on the auction premises, printed in sale brochures or forms, publicly announced or otherwise published are incorporated herein by reference. Please reference the complete terms and conditions on the reverse side of Consignment and Bidder Agreements.

(Notary/date)

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BUYer INFORMATION Russo and Steele Bidders Credentials

TAXES AND BILLS OF LADING

Accuracy

INSURANCE

Admittance to Friday and Saturday evening Auction Programs is included with the $100.00 purchase of your Russo and Steele Bidder Credential. Limit one VIP guest at $75, additional guests $50. Admittance to the Cocktail Preview Reception and Auction Block is restricted to credentialed Bidders and their guests allowing you to leave behind the circus crowds and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded connoisseurs. Auction Vehicle Preview begins on Wednesday, March 26 at 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.

Every effort has been made by our staff to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this book, such information is provided by the seller and may not be verified by Russo and Steele prior to sale time. Any additional information corrections known at the time of sale will be announced by the auctioneer.

Catalog Deletions

Russo and Steele does require you to carry insurance on all purchased automobiles. Insurance coverage should begin immediately following consummated sale as indicated by the fall of the gavel. If you are a resident of Florida, the Department of Motor Vehicles requires proof of insurance to be on file at the time of settlement. Please provide this proof to cashier with payment for your purchases.

Russo and Steele does not control the arrival of consigned vehicles. It is possible that one or more lots may not be present for the sale. If you are planning to travel to Florida to bid on a particular lot it is suggested that you consult our website for all updates at: www.russoandsteele.com.

Complete sale lists will be available the day of the sale with preview beginning on Wednesday at 10:00 am and continuing each day through Saturday as gates open at 10:00 am.

dealer information

Catalog Additions

Representatives of dealers who’s names do not appear on the dealer’s license will need to present a letter from the license holder on the dealer’s letterhead assigning authority to the representative, in addition to the current dealer’s license. Payment for dealer purchases must be paid by Electronic Wire Transfer secured by an executed company check for the full purchase price and any related charges.

Due to the lead time for catalog printing the inclusion of every vehicle is occasionally prevented.

Approximately 150 automobiles in total will be offered for sale. For an up to date list of consignments, bidders are advised to visit our website at: www.russoandsteele.com just prior to the sale. In addition, printed docket listings will be provided during each sale day Preview.

Pre-Registration

Your bidder credentials must be activated to allow you to bid on cars in the sale. Bids may not be accepted on the sales block from unregistered bidders. In order to activate your credentials your method of payment must be confirmed. Please refer to the Sample bank letter of guarantee included in this catalog. To avoid on-site lineups we urge you to pre-register for bidding.

Pre-Registration Deadlines

If you are interested in pre-registration, please complete and then download the Bidders Application Forms from our internet website at: www.russoandsteele.com. Completed applications accompanied by your Bank Letter of Guarantee may be faxed to our office at: (602) 252-6260 until Monday, August 4th. All other registrations may be submitted at the event site beginning Monday, August 11th, with preview of vehicles beginning on Thursday at 10:00 am and continuing each day through Saturday as gates open at 10:00 am.

Buyer’s Premium

Bidders are reminded that the purchase price to be paid by the highest bidder will be the final bid price plus a buyer’s premium of a flat 10% of the final bid price.

Buyer’s Terms and Conditions

Detailed buyer’s terms and conditions are printed on the reverse side of the bidder agreement.

Please make sure that you have read and understand these terms and conditions prior to bidding on an automobile at the Russo and Steele auction.

In order to claim sales tax exemption as a dealer please attach a copy of your current dealer’s license to the bidder’s agreement. Having this documentation on file will accelerate the settlement process.

Without all exemption information on file at the time of settlement Russo and Steele must collect all applicable taxes. Once taxes are collected and recorded applications for refund must be made directly to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Russo and Steele is unable to refund collected taxes.

pre-auction preview

The automobiles to be auctioned will be on display for Registered Bidders and their guests at the auction site beginning at 10:00 am Wednesday - Saturday.

The Russo and Steele staff will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the auction process. We would like to remind potential buyers that the descriptions of the automobiles at the sale are not warranties and that each auto is sold “as is, where is.” Russo and Steele encourages potential buyers to inspect the vehicles before bidding to ensure to their satisfaction the condition and repairs or restoration. All risk of loss or damage passes to the buyer upon the fall of the gavel.

It is suggested that you pre-register your bidders credentials in order to facilitate your bidding experience.

general bidding

Russo and Steele Auction records the bidder’s number of the successful bidder upon the fall of the gavel and will provide a sales receipt at that time. Payment in full is required by 3:00pm Monday, August 18th, or in the event of National Holiday, the first banking day following the close of the Auction Sale. To expedite the process for all parties involved in each sale Russo and Steele mandates payment be made by means of bank wire transfer.

Russo and Steele reserves the ability, as a courtesy to our consignors, to position vehicles offered in an order most conducive to their sale. Please note, vehicle consignment numbers in our auction catalog are for reference only and hold no bearing to the order in which they will appear on the auction block. The auctioneer will accept bids from bidders present in the sales room only. In the spirit of maintaining the integrity of the Russo and Steele Auction, absentee bidding will be honored only if the absentee bidder has a representative in the salesroom bidding on their behalf. In addition, as we believe the collector automobile hobby is driven by the personal passions of the attending enthusiasts, no internet bidding will be accepted.

shipping

Payment

Bank One / Chase Manhattan Bank, NA - ABA #021000021 Russo and Steele Trust Account - #684652894

Payment may be made on the day of the sale for each lot in the following forms: cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or money order. Russo and Steele must report cash purchases over the amount of $10,000 to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Russo and Steele will collect sales tax from local buyers. No city, county, or state taxes will be applied to purchased vehicles transported out of state by a licensed common carrier. If you plan to ship your new vehicle, Russo and Steele recommends obtaining a bill of lading prior to office processing. In order to exempt you from applicable taxes the cashier will need a copy of your bill of lading. Proof of Out of State residency will be required at time of payment.

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Shipping arrangements are the sole responsibility of the Buyer and vehicles must be removed from the Auction Site by Sunday, August 17th, 2008, no later than noon. Reliable Carriers will be available on site to assist with your transportation needs, however the designated shipper is at the sole descression and responsibility of the Buyer.

BIDDERAugust AGREEMENT 14-16, 2008

SEND COMPLETED FORM TO:

Russo and Steele

5230 S. 39th St. • Phoenix, AZ 85040 P: 602.252.2697 • F: 602.252.6260 Completed and signed all pages of Bidder Agreement.

collateralization OPTIONS: Bank Letter of Guarantee for authorization to purchase cars using personal or company/ dealer check. (Preferred)

$50 Bidder Application Fee if received by July 15th, 2008 $100 Bidder Application Fee if received after July 16th, 2008

OR advance deposit of 10% of your desired bid limit for cash purchases. (Minimum of $10,000)

Photocopy of valid driver license, state ID or passport.

Dealers: A copy of your current dealer license and state resale (tax ID) certificate.

OR Cashier’s Check made out to Russo and Steele equal to the full amount of your desired bid limit.

Consignors are automatically registered as bidders and receive complimentary credentials with completed and signed form. Bidder Limit is calculated by the value of your vehicle. To exceed this amount, consigners must satisfy one of the collateralization options.

OR Run 10% authorization of your desired bid limit on Credit Card. (TO BE RUN ON SITE)

PART 1: BIDDER INFORMATION

PART 2: DEALER / BUSINESS INFORMATION

NAME

DEALER / BUSINESS NAME

ADDRESS

DEALER / BUSINESS ADDRESS

CITY / STATE / ZIP

BUSINESS CITY / STATE / ZIP

EMAIL

DEALER LICENSE #

STATE

HOME #

STATE RESALE #

STATE

CELL #

DRIVERS LICENSE #

STATE

FAX #

BUSINESS / DEALER PHONE #

SSN / TAX ID #

DOB

AUTHORIZED AGENT NAME

PART 3: METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR VEHICLE PURCHASES BID LIMIT DESIRED:

$

BANK INFORMATION NAME OF BANK

Check with Bank Letter (Original Bank Letter Enclosed) Cashier’s Check/Certified Funds (Enclosed) Cash with advance deposit (10% Deposit Enclosed)

ACCOUNT / ROUTING # CONTACT NAME

Credit Card #: (10% authorization already taken)

CVN

DIRECT PHONE #

PART 4: Form of Payment of Bidder Registration Fee Check (enclosed) Credit Card (circle one) AMEX

Bidder Fee: $100 ($50 if received by July 15th, 2008) $ $

Guest Fee: $50.00 per guest # Guests (circle one) 1 2 3 (All passes will be waiting at VIP Will Call on Site)

$

TOTAL

VIP Guest Fee: $75.00 (only 1 permitted)

MasterCard

Visa

Card Number Expiration Date

$

CVN

Authorized Signature X

The undersigned hereby authorizes the investigation of credit worthiness and has read and understood the terms and conditions on both sides of this Bidder Agreement. In addition, the issued Bidder’s Paddle is for the sole use of the undersigned and any unauthorized use shall not relieve the undersigned from any and all obligations, terms and conditions of this contract. Sales commission of 10% of the Auction price will be applied and paid for all lots purchased.

X

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Bidder Agreement Provisions

1. Acknowledgements, representations, warranties and agreements of individual identified on the reverse side of this document, hereby referred to as (Bidder) and Russo and Steele L.L.C. (RS) A. Bidder hereby represents, warrants, and covenants that as a condition precedent to Bidder’s participation in the auction, and prior to making any bid on any Vehicle, Bidder, or Bidder’s qualified representative shall, inspect and examine all Vehicles upon which Bidder may make any bid, to the extent Bidder believes necessary, in Bidder’s sole discretion, sufficient to verify or discover all facts material to a purchase of any such Vehicle. Further, the amount offered by Bidder to purchase any Vehicle shall be determined solely by Bidder’s inspection of the Vehicle, or that of Bidder’s authorized and qualified independent agent, and shall in no manner whatever be based on or in reliance upon any representation by RS, or any person affiliated with RS, or assumption based on the reputation or knowledge of RS. In addition, Bidder represents, warrants, and covenants that no bid on any Vehicle shall be made by Bidder without a prior examination of the Vehicle to such degree as Bidder, in its sole and absolute discretion, believes sufficient for Bidder’s purposes, which purposes are known only to Bidder. Bidder hereby accepts and assumes all risks with respect to any damage, defect, fault, or nonconformity of any Vehicle, whether obvious, hidden, or intentionally concealed. Bidder hereby acknowledges, represents, and agrees that Bidder has no right to rely and will not rely on any statement, representation, reputation, or knowledge made by or thought to be possessed by RS or any person affiliated with RS; including, but not limited to, representations or knowledge with respect to any fact or factor affecting or concerning any Vehicle such as: condition, make, year, model, mileage, authenticity, equipment, originality, provenance, use, restoration, ownership or manufacture.

Bidder initials

B. Bidder acknowledges, understands, and agrees that each Vehicle is described and catalogued using facts and figures provided by the owner of the Vehicle, or its authorized representative. RS makes, and assumes no duty to undertake, any independent investigation or verification of such facts and figures. Each Vehicle is sold “AS IS – WHERE IS,” and without recourse. RS will issue no refund or credit in any event.

C. Bidder acknowledges, understands, and agrees that: (i) RS offers each Vehicle for sale by auction on consignment from the owner of the Vehicle; (ii) RS is the exclusive agent of the owner; (iii) All Vehicles are offered “AS IS, WHERE IS;” (iv) most of the Vehicles are not new; (v) Certain defects and faults in the condition of the Vehicles are to be expected, some of which are not readily ascertainable by inspection, and for none of which may RS be held responsible; (vi) RS does not inspect the Vehicles and offers no warranty of any kind or description with respect to the Vehicles; (vii) All descriptions, opinions of value, statements of condition, statements of provenance, and documents of title are provided by the owner of the Vehicle, are not independently verified by RS, and RS may not be held liable or responsible for same (viii) RS makes no representation and expresses no opinion with respect to any Vehicle; (ix) RS undertakes no duty to inspect any Vehicle or document of title for any reason; including, but not limited to defects, faults, or determination or estimate of value; (x) RS expresses no opinion with respect to and undertakes no duty to investigate or inspect the provenance of any vehicle.

D. Bidder hereby acknowledges that RS has a duty to Bidder only to the extent of release of the Vehicle upon performance by Bidder of the duties prerequisite or precedent to such delivery under the terms of this Agreement.

E. Except as specifically provided herein, Bidder hereby indemnifies, releases, waives, and holds harmless RS from and against any liability, claim, demand, responsibility or duty of any kind with respect to the Vehicle, Bidder’s purchase of the Vehicle or participation in the auction as a bidder on or potential buyer of any Vehicle; including, but not limited to, claims of negligence and negligent misrepresentation or breach of warranty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RS’s obligation to deliver the Vehicle, as set forth immediately above, is not subject to this provision.

Bidder specifically agrees not to serve or join RS as a party to any litigation involving, directly or indirectly, the condition of any Vehicle or its documents of title, any representation with respect to any Vehicle or its provenance, or any event or occurrence other than RS’s alleged failure to deliver a Vehicle according to the terms hereof. Bidder specifically acknowledges that all issues, other than delivery of a Vehicle, with respect to any Vehicle offered for sale by auction hereunder, are the sole responsibility of the owner of the Vehicle.

2. Disclaimer: A. All statements or descriptions of any Vehicle offered for sale by auction hereunder, whether written or oral, and whether relating to the condition of any Vehicle, its history, use, identity, origin, or otherwise, are provided for purposes of identification only, and are not intended to be relied upon for any purpose, but specifically including value. All such descriptions and statements have been provided to RS by the owner of the Vehicle in question and RS has not and undertakes no duty to independently investigate or verify the veracity of any such description or statement.

B. RS makes, and no agent, employee or representative of RS is authorized to make, any representation, statement, guaranty of value, or offer any opinion with respect to any fact or factor with respect to any Vehicle. RS is the disclosed agent of the owner of the Vehicle and all information provided with respect to any Vehicle is provided by the owner. RS has not, and assumes no duty to, independently investigate or verify any information provided by the owner of the Vehicle.

C. RS hereby expressly disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, with respect to all Vehicles offered for sale by auction; including, but not limited to the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

D. All Vehicles are offered with reserve, unless specifically otherwise designated as “without reserve, as set forth in ARS § 47-2328, which was adopted from the Uniform Commercial Code for Sales. RS hereby represents that RS is authorized to make, procure, and receive bids on behalf of the owners of the Vehicles offered for sale by auction hereunder. Notice is further given pursuant to ARS Section 47-2328 that auctioneers may receive bids on the seller’s behalf and that the seller may make or procure such a bid on their own items. RS does not permit undisclosed free or low cost buy back options for sellers.

E. Each successful Bidder shall pay to RS, in addition to the amount of the final bid, an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the final bid on each Vehicle (“Premium”) purchased at the auction, and all state, local, and federal taxes levied on the sale, the sum of which amounts shall be the final settlement figure (“Final Settlement Figure”) for payment by Bidder prior to release of the Vehicle.

3. Final Settlement Figure: A. The Final Settlement Figure shall be paid by Bidder on or before the close of the auction and in all events prior to taking delivery of any Vehicle. RS shall accept only United States funds by wire transfer to the account specified by RS. In the event the Final Settlement Figure for any Vehicle is not paid in full by the successful Bidder, or such a Vehicle is not removed to possession and control of the successful Bidder, on or before the close of business on the date of sale or close of the auction, RS may remove said Vehicle to a public warehouse, without notice to the successful Bidder, and at the sole cost and risk of the successful Bidder. The successful Bidder shall pay all storage and removal costs to RS prior to taking delivery of the Vehicle. In the event a successful Bidder defaults by breach of this Agreement subsequent to removal of the Vehicle, as provided herein, the successful Bidder hereby agrees to pay the total amount of any Commission and Premium (both buyer and seller commissions) otherwise due to RS in the event the sale had closed without breach by the successful Bidder. Further, such Bidder hereby authorizes RS to charge any such amount to bidder’s bankcard, plus all storage and removal costs, to Bidder’s bankcard, information for which is on file with RS. B. In the event that a successful Bidder defaults in the obligation to complete the sale by payment, as provided herein, and by taking possession of the Vehicle, said successful Bidder, in addition to other damages and remedies in law and equity, shall pay to RS an amount equal to twenty (20%) percent of the Final Settlement Figure, plus the Entry Fee ($1,000.00) paid by the owner of the Vehicle. Bidder hereby agrees to pay all costs of collection of this amount; including; but not limited to, court costs and attorneys’ fees.

4. Taxes and Fees: The successful Bidder shall be liable for and shall pay to RS all applicable state, local, and federal taxes or levies arising as a consequence of the purchase and sale of the Vehicle. Bidder is responsible for providing satisfactory written evidence of exemption, as determined in the sole discretion of RS. No tax or other levy shall be refundable to any successful Bidder more than fourteen (14) days after the sale or after such tax or levy has been paid by RS, whichever is first to occur.

5. Transfer: Ownership and risk of loss with respect to any Vehicle passes to the successful Bidder upon the auctioneer’s call of “Sold,” at which time Bidder assumes all risk of loss and responsibility for the Vehicle and becomes liable for the Final Settlement Figure. From and after the call of “Sold,” neither the previous owner of the Vehicle nor RS shall have any liability for loss or damage to the Vehicle as a result of theft, fire, vandalism, third party negligence, or any other cause whatsoever. Upon the auctioneer’s call of “Sold,” the successful Bidder shall sign a confirmation of purchase in the form supplied by RS and shall pay the Final Settlement Figure in full.

Bidder acknowledges having reviewed and accepts all of the foregoing provisions of the Agreement.

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Bidder Agreement Provisions (continued)

6. Removal of Vehicle: The successful Bidder shall cause any Vehicle purchased by said Bidder to be removed from the auction site within seventy-two (72) hours of the sale.

Any Vehicle not removed by the successful Bidder shall be held in storage by RS, at the sole expense of the successful Bidder. In addition, the successful Bidder shall pay a “handling charge” to RS in the amount of one (1%) percent of the Final Settlement Figure for each thirty (30) day period or portion thereof during which the Vehicle is stored

by RS. If the Vehicle is not removed within sixty (60) days of the date of sale, the successful Bidder shall pay an additional handling charge equal to five (5%) percent of the Final Settlement Figure, and if any Vehicle is not removed from the possession of RS within ninety (90) days of the date of sale, RS may dispose of the Vehicle by any means determined, in the sole and absolute discretion of RS, to be reasonable under the circumstances and without refund to the successful Bidder. The successful Bidder hereby waives any requirement of notice, advertisement, and disposition of proceeds as otherwise provided by law and equity, and releases RS from any liability whatsoever in connection with disposal of the Vehicle.

7. Release of Documents of Title: Documents of title and Bills of Sale shall be delivered to the successful Bidder only at such time as payment of the Final Settlement Figure, in good funds, has been finally deposited by wire transfer to the account of RS. 8. Breach: In the event of breach of this agreement, the right of termination and monetary damages shall not be the exclusive remedies of either party, and the exercise thereof by such party shall not preclude the exercise by either of any other right or remedy that it may have by law or in equity against the other party on account of any breach or default by such other party. Because the Vehicle subject to this agreement is unique, breach of this agreement is not fully remedied by monetary damages. Therefore, in addition to all rights and remedies available in law or equity, RS shall have the following rights and remedies: A. The right to an order for specific performance requiring Bidder to pay the Final Settlement Figure and take possession of the Vehicle; B. The right to hold the title to any vehicle Bidder has consigned and/or the proceeds from the sale of any of Bidder’s vehicles until all obligations of Bidder to RS at the auction have been fulfilled, including but not limited to, obligations as a Seller of a vehicle as well as obligations as a Bidder or Buyer at RS’s auction at which Bidder has consigned vehicles; C. The right to resell, at public or private auction, any Vehicle without written notice to Bidder and hold Bidder liable for the difference between the amount received at public or private auction and the Final Settlement Figure, plus all costs of storage and removal of the Vehicle, and all costs and expenses of sale; D. The right to sue for damages in the amount of the difference between the Final Settlement Figure and the fair market value of the Vehicle; and E. The right to rescind the sale and retain as liquidated damages any amount paid to RS by Bidder. Bidder shall be limited to an action for damages against the owner of the Vehicle, without right of rescission, upon the auctioneer’s call of “Sold,” and Buyer shall not be permitted to maintain any action for consequential damages.

Bidder initials

9. ARBITRATION: ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY BREACH THEREOF, SHALL BE FINALLY DETERMINED BY A SINGLE ARBITRATOR WITHOUT APPEAL UNDER THE RULES OF COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. SUCH ARBITRATION SHALL OCCUR IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA UNLESS OBJECTED TO BY EITHER PARTY. IN THAT EVENT THE LOCATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, AND IF THE PARTIES CANNOT AGREE, THE NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR WILL DETERMINE THE LOCATION. THE JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD RENDERED MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF, OR APPLICATION MAY BE MADE TO SUCH COURT FOR A JUDICIAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD AND AN ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. IN THE EVENT RS INCURS LEGAL FEES AND/OR COSTS, WHETHER IN LITIGATION OR COLLECTION, IN ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT OR DEFENDING AGAINST ANY CLAIM ARISING HEREUNDER, BIDDER SHALL PAY SUCH LEGAL FEES AND COSTS. 10. Force Majeure: Any delay in or failure by either party hereto in the performance of any other obligation hereunder shall be excused if and to the extent caused by occurrences beyond such party’s reasonable control, including acts of God, strikes or other labor disturbances, war, whether declared or not, sabotage, or any other cause or causes which cannot be reasonably controlled by such.

11. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 12. Notice: Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder to either party to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been served on the earlier of when actually received or seven days after having been mailed to RS at the address set forth herein or Seller at the address set forth herein, as the case may be, by registered U.S. mail, return receipt requested postage prepaid.

13. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and arrangements, oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

14. Effect of Waiver or Consent: The failure of any party to require strict performance of a covenant hereunder or of any obligation hereunder, irrespective of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not be a waiver of such party’s right to demand strict performance in the future. No consent or waiver, express or implied, to or of any breach or default in the performance of any obligation hereunder shall constitute a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance of the same or any other obligation hereunder.

15. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, this Agreement shall be considered divisible and such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent it is deemed unenforceable, and in all other respects this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect; provided, however, that if any provision may be made unenforceable by limitation thereof, then such provision shall be deemed to be so limited and shall be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

16. Amendment of Agreement: No amendment, modification, or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon either party unless reduced to writing and duly executed by the parties.

17. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the state of Arizona.

18. Exclusivity: Bidder hereby acknowledges the exclusive character of RS’s right to offer the Vehicle for sale and agrees that in the event Bidder acquires, within ninety (90) days following the close of the auction, any Vehicle offered for sale by RS at the auction or consigned and displayed at such auction and not sold thereat, Bidder shall be jointly and severally liable for payment to RS of twenty (20%) percent of the greater of (a) the Reserve price of the Vehicle at the auction; (b) the highest bid received at the auction; or (c) the price paid by Bidder for the Vehicle.

This Agreement entered into by and between Russo and Steele, an Arizona limited liability company (“RS”) and the undersigned (“Bidder”). Whereas, RS is in the business of accepting vehicles on consignment for sale by auction (“Vehicles”); and whereas, Bidder desires to become authorized to bid on Vehicles offered for sale at auction by RS, Bidder hereby authorizes RS to investigate credit worthiness by any commercially reasonable means. Bidder hereby represents and warrants that Bidder has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement as set forth on this and the reverse side. Bidder hereby acknowledges and agrees to personal responsibility for any use of the “paddle” provided to Bidder for purposes of identification and, further, understands and agrees that Bidder is personally liable under the provisions of this Agreement in the event said paddle is used in bidding on any Vehicle by any other party.

Bidder acknowledges having reviewed and accepts all of the foregoing provisions of the Agreement.

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