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1963 Genie Mk. 8 by Huffaker
s/n 03
Royal Blue with Grey Chassis

Driven in many important races by Dan Gurney, Pedro Rodriguez, and Ed Lowther. Fast and competitive in period. Multiple SCCA National Championship titles with Lowther. Ford 289 power. Phenomenal documentation including, period photos, articles, and results, FIA papers (issued June, 2001), restoration notes, and an unbroken ownership chain. Undisputed history and authenticity. Restored by Huffaker a great expense to original configuration (save for transaxle conversion to Hewland), and better than new condition in every way. HSMA, VARA, and General Racing logbooks. Comes with a complete new extra body by Huffaker. An important piece of history from a golden era of American racing.

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1951 Ferrari 212 Inter by Vignale
s/n 0157EL, Engine no. 0157/EL Transmission no. 122E
Red with Black over Tan Leather Interior

A development of Ferrari’s earlier 166 and 195, the 212 was a more powerful roadgoing car that expanded the visibility (and finances) of the marque, while also further underscoring Ferrari’s intention to grow into the role of producing cars for the street. At this time, Ferrari was not offering standard coachwork, and the cars were clothed with bodies by a range of coachbuilders including Vignale and Pininfarina.

This particular example was sold new in Italy and was purchased by an American visitor in 1955, who took the car back to Denver, Colorado. In January of 1965, a Californian named Avery Greene bought the car in Denver and drove it back to Vallejo California. He used the car regularly and a friend of his purchased the car in about 1975. The car received some restorative work and passed through the hands of a number of owners in the San Francisco Bay Area, remaining unrestored during this period. Eventually, it was acquired by a Brad Hallock, who began a full restoration, which was completed in 1992. It was sold to an owner in Japan who owned it briefly before being re-imported to California.

The current owner is a collector who bought the car in 2007 through Fantasy Junction. During his ownership, he had the car gone through mechanically and cosmetically, at a cost of $82,892.98.

This work included full engine rebuild with ancillaries such as water pump, starter, and clutch. New pistons, valves, springs, guides, seats, and seals were included. A full stainless steel exhaust system was also fabricated. The carburetor was tuned, rebuilt, and adjusted as necessary. An entirely new wiring harness was installed, as was a new mechanical tachometer drive. The fuel pumps were rebuilt with new gaskets. The steering box was dissembled, inspected, and adjusted upon reassembly. At the conclusion of the process the entire engine bay was refinished and details to show standards.

The body is in outstanding order with good panel match throughout, and no obvious signs of previous repairs. The exterior of the car was partially repainted, and accordingly the car has a stunning finish without a single major flaw. New front and rear bumpers fabricated an installed. The balance of the chrome is generally in very good order. The Ferrari and Vignale emblems are in fine order throughout. The window glass and correct Marchal headlamps are also in excellent condition. The car sits on beautifully polished chrome wire wheels with Michelin X series tires.

The interior of the car was also improved including the selective refinishing of the brightwork, as well as the installation of new carpets. The front and rear seats have been reupholstered some years ago and show very little wear. The wool headliner is as new. The steering wheel was refinished, and the simple, elegant dash and gauges are in wonderful order, requiring no further restorative work. The trunk carpet was also renewed.

While the more recent restoration was not a frame-off endeavor, the underside of the car is structurally sound and mechanically tidy, showing signs of all the recent restorative work mentioned above.

The car drives well- very much involving the driver. The unmistakable V12 engine note emanates from the carburetor and exhaust system as the operator carefully navigates through the 5-speed transmission. Ferraris of this era provide the driver with a pleasant challenge in rev matching and cornering. The mechanical tachometer taps away under the dash in synch with the engine note, and it is impossible not to be transported back into an automotive period recognized for hand crafted individual design.

With the car comes a large historical file containing early Italian registration documents provided by noted Ferrari historical Marcel Massini, pictures of the car taking part in road rallies and concours events, an original Road & Track from February of 1952 with a Ferrari 212 Vignale in theses same colors on the cover, Ferrari 212 sales literature, articles about 212 Ferraris, documentation on early 212 Ferrari racing accomplishments including Ferrari’s 1st and 2nd overall at the 1951 Carrera Panamericana road race with s/n 0171EL and s/n 0161EL, as well as a photo documentation of the recent engine rebuild.

s/n 0157EL represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a unique example of a coach built, early Ferrari road car. The 212 series are the last of the Ferraris built in small production numbers, replaced by the more commonplace 250 series cars. Interestingly, s/n 0157EL falls within the first one hundred Ferrari road cars constructed. Whether at shows or pre-1957 road rally events, this 212 Vignale is not only a welcomed entrant, but also a crowd pleaser and a conversation topic for enthusiasts and historians alike.

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1965 McLaren M1A
s/n 20/01
Gold with a White Stripe

McLaren-Elva’s first customer car, chassis #01, with excellent history. Premiered by McLaren at the 1965 London Racing Car Show and driven by racing legend Graham Hill in the 1965 L.A. Times Grand Prix at Riverside. Driven by rock and roll legend Elvis Presley in the 1966 movie "Spinout". Driven to 1967 SCCA National win by owner at the time, Jerry Entin. Longtime member of the Mathew’s Collection and beautifully restored to Spinout livery. Recently driven by Lord March at the Goodwood Festival’s tribute to Bruce McLaren. Chevrolet 350 c.i. power with four Webers as run in the 1967 season, ZF 5-speed transaxle. A historically important and undisputed member of the Can-Am community and a welcome entrant to virtually every prestigious historic racing venue in the world.

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1953 BMW/EMW 327/2
s/n 87512 Engine no. 5244
Red and Black with Black Interior

Style and gracefulness with seating for four. Older frame off restoration by respected marquee specialist, Maniford Browdowski in Gutenswil, Switzerland. Originally built in 1952 as a BMW 327/2, later designated a EMW 327/2. One of just 400 BMW/EMWs built before the Eisenach, Germany plant was converted to manufacture cars for the Communist state. Receipts and a Photo documentation featuring the restoration process included.

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1972 Lola T310 Can-Am
Chassis HU-01
White with Red Stripes

Ex-David Hobbs. Campaigned by Carl Haas and raced by Hobbs in the 1972 Can-Am season finishing 7th in the series. Later raced by Jerry Hansen who won the national championship in A/SR, then sold to Elliot Mendenhall in SCCA. Mr. Mendenhall sold the Lola to Bruce Langson. Mr. Langson sold it to Bob Lee who completely researched, documented, and restored it and then sold it to Todd Smathers. The current owner has owned the Lola since 2008. The last Lola Can-Am car built and the longest/widest/lowest as well. Chevrolet 511 big block putting out 950hp.

Documentation:

Full and recent FIA HTP paperwork, extensive historical and restoration documentation (multiple binders standing 10” tall!), and it still has its original Carl Haas log book including the small brass tag, along with other recent vintage racing log books. Prominently featured in Pete Lyon’s book “Can-Am Cars in Detail” where it has its own chapter from page 208 to 217.

Recent History:

Winner of the Can-Am/7A class at the 2008 Monterey Historics with Bobby Rahal behind the wheel. Rahal came from the back of the grid to win on the final straight away. Multiple Goodwood, Monterey, Can-Am reunion participant. After the 2008 Monterey win it was fully race prepped by Tony Nicholson of Robin Automotive in September 2008 and has not raced since.

It was invited to the 2009 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance where was featured on the show field in the “Cars of David Hobbs” class.

This Lola was recently photographed for the new Pete Lyons book which will feature the most significant Can-Am cars of all time. I believe it will be one of 20-25 cars featured in Pete’s new book which is scheduled to be published in July.

Spares:

Pretty large spares package including molds for the body, a complete front clip, 3 extra sets of wheels/tires, and boxes and boxes of other parts. Bob Lee retained all of the original material from the original tub when he had the car restored the car.

Condition:

This car is absolutely ready to race. Very good to excellent appearance with a reasonable race patina (paint chips on body and normal wear). It could use a new driver’s seat but assume that new owner will want to have one custom fitted.

1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe
s/n LCSC. 113B
Shell Grey over Black with Grey Interior

An older, well preserved restoration in original colors with known history from new. Well documented including original owners handbook and bill of sale. Built to USA Specification-plus: Dunlop white walled tires, Hirschmann electric aerial, Electric Windows, Emergency hand winder, Luggage Straps, T key, Plain Sundym glass, Power hood (top) Hood bag and cover, Mirror to each wing, Ashtrays with cigarette lighters in rear armrests. The current owner, Mr. Emery is Mr. Michael’s grandson, so this Silver Cloud comes from a one owner family.
This is a lovely example to drive or be driven in.

Experience this Rolls Royce starting up.

Experience this Rolls Royce driving.

Experience this Rolls Royce driving 2.

2/1/1965 Ordered by Arnold Michaels, Owner Grodins of California Inc. (Men's Clothing)

6/18/1965 Signed for and delivered to Miss Mary Michaels (Arnolds daughter) a Cal student on a Summer trip to London.

Arnold needed to own the car for a number of months before he brought it into the US to import as a "used" car rather than pay import duties on a new car.
10/6/1965 Arnold Michaels collects the Rolls in London and hires "Parfitt" a Rolls Royce Factory employed Chauffer to drive he and his wife, Lillian, around England and the Continent.
The Rolls was flown across the Channel and Parfitt drove the Michaels to Rome for a meeting of the Menswear Retailers and to see Angelo of Brioni's for a few new suits.

1/1/1966 Shipped to San Francisco

2/10/1966
Arrives San Francisco, California via S.S. Loch Loyal

1966-1986 Daily Driver for Arnold Michaels commuting between San Francisco and Oakland, then Kentfield and San Francisco then from San Francisco to San Lorenzo covering 225,000+ miles

1985 New factory motor installed by British Motor Cars San Francisco at approximately 190,000 miles

1992 Refurbished by Lloyd Buck, Corte Madera, CA Taken to bare metal and repaired and repainted

1992 Upholstery (Top, front seats, carpet, headliner, top pad, Trunk) done by Ken Nemanic

1992-1999 Driven very rarely as Grandma's 1990 Lexus becomes the car to use

1999 Arnold dies suddenly of a heart attack Rolls inherited by his grandson Michael Emery


Automotive records before 1986 were not removed from the files of Grodins of California prior to the company being sold and are lost.

Much more to come.

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
VIN ZFFAA54550138031
Rosso Rubino with Beige with Red Piping, Stitching, and Inserts

Introduced in 2004, the 612 Scaglietti is an elegant four-place Ferrari in the vein of the classic Ferraris of the past. Named for the legendary coachbuilder Scaglietti, the cars have incredible presence, which is enhanced by the evocative scalloped side panels that recall the famous Bergman/Rossellini 375MM. Featuring a 533hp 5.7 liter front-mounted V-12 and rear-mounted transaxle, the cars are fast and balanced. They also incorporate a very innovative extruded aluminum frame, which is both lighter and stronger than a conventional steel one.

Usually fitted with F1 style gearboxes, this example has a conventional 6-speed manual that will appeal to the traditional enthusiast. It is an immaculate example that had an original MSRP of $274,103.00, including nearly $20,000 in options. The options on the car are red brake calipers, batter charger, Daytona seats, color upon requests, heated front seats, navigation and telephone, color coordinated stitching, contrasting piping, ball polished wheel rims, shields, rear parking sensors, leather upholstered headliner and rear shelf, and color coordinated steering wheel. A copy of the original invoice is included with the car, along with copies of service receipts. The car also has books and tools.

The car has been well looked after and remains in wonderful nearly new condition. It has a clear bra, which has protected the front of the car and side mirrors from stone chips. There is a handful of very small pinpoint chips and other small blemishes, but less than expected given the mileage and age of the car. The wheels are in very nice shape, with only the smallest amount of curb rash on the right rear wheel. The other wheels are free from damage, though one of the center caps is cracked. The glass and lights are excellent.

The interior is extremely nice. The leather is outstanding throughout, with some very light wear in the usual spots on the driver’s seat bolster. The leather on the rear shelf is starting to shrink, but the remaining leather, which covers just about every surface (headliner, pillars, visors, dashboard, center console, door panels), is all in as-new condition. The contrasting stitching and Daytona seats are beautifully done and very striking, and the carpets are excellent. The special attention was paid when designing the car to ensure that the rear seats would actually be large enough to be useful, which enhances the usability of this car.

The engine compartment is completely clean and dry, and the trunk is excellent, revealing the tool set and manual pack in leather holders.

This is a fine opportunity to acquire a fully optioned and beautiful example of this elegant Ferrari. It is available at less than half the cost of when it was new, which is all the more remarkable considering that the model is still in production and is indistinguishable from a new example.

Options for this vehicle are as follows:

Red Brake Calipers
Battery Charger USA + Prewiring
Daytona Style Seat
Color Upon Request for DSH4
Run Flat Tires Standard Rims
Heated Front Seats
Central Tunnel Details Color
Infotainment (Navi+Telephone)
Scuderia Ferrari Shields
Rear Parking Sensors
Piping in Color Upon Request
Ball Polished Wheels Rims
Upholstered Top
Rear Shelf Leather Upholstered
All Stitchings in Color
Colored Steering Wheel

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1956 Jaguar D-Type Replica by Lynx
s/n 1E50175
British Racing Green with Green Leather

The first D-Type Recreation by Lynx and featured in promotional literature to highlight Lynx’s exceptional build quality and attention to detail. Dimensionally accurate all aluminum body. Jaguar running gear. Titled as a 1966 Jaguar. Fully sorted and ready for spirited weekend fun or event use. The look and feel of the real thing at a fraction of the cost.

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1955 MG TF 1500
s/n 4DB469260 Eng. No XPEG/3145
Red with Tan Leather

The TF was launched in 1953 as a “face-lifted TD with a sloping grille and the headlamps in the wings.” The following year, in 1954, MG offered the TF 1500, 1500 meaning 1466cc and 63 horsepower at 5500 rpm, using a redesigned XPEG motor. Some 3400 1500’s were made before production ceased in 1955 with news of the incoming MGA. The MG TF is often deemed the most desirable by collectors of the T series.

When first introduced, the MG TF was powered by a XPAG 1250cc engine. However, demands for additional power brought about another 250 cubic centimeters. With the sought after horsepower, the resulting vehicle was dubbed the MG TF 1500.

The TF was the final and most advanced model of MG’s admired T-series. It was a more aggressively styled version of the TD but built in far smaller numbers. The TF 1500 model built for the 1955 model year reached production of only 3,400 cars. The 1500cc engine produced 17% more torque than the 1250 of the previous year, thus making the TF 1500 more usable in modern traffic.

This particular car is a nice frame up restoration which was finished prior to the current owner’s purchase. It is finished in a beautiful shade of red with tan leather interior. The paint shows very well, while the interior, canvas top, boot, Tonneau cover, side curtains, and carpets are all in very nice condition. The top frame was also restored and shows very little wear. Throughout the car the body panel fit is very good, and the doors are tight and do not sag at the hinges as many do. The chrome is beautiful and the glass is in outstanding condition. The wooden steering wheel, dash and gauges are in excellent form. The knock-off chrome wire wheels are stunning and free of pitting, and are fitted with Pirelli Cinturanto P3 tires.

The car runs extremely well, and the motor, gearbox and suspension seem very tight. Since the car’s arrival at Fantasy Junction, we have replaced the soft brake lines and wheel cylinders. The car drives well, with good power, cornering, and stopping ability.  The engine bay is very clean, and the engine has a lovely finned aluminum valve cover.  The underside of the car shows no evidence of rust repairs.

This is one of 3400 TF 1500’s made, compared to roughly 6200 TF 1250’s that were built. While a lot of the history of this car is unknown to us, it has been issued The New England MG "T" Registry number 4562.

Enjoy a classic British sports car that will surely turn heads everywhere. A ready to drive example!

1999 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C12 Speedster
s/n 1G1YY32G6X5126571
Metallic Blue with Light Blue and Cream Leather

One of only two C12 Speedsters built. Designed, developed and constructed by Callaway and IVM. Special order built which includes interior carbon fiber trim, dual coil suspension, Le Mans brake package. 346 c.i. V-8 SuperNatural engine producing 440 horsepower, 4 wheel disc brakes, Bose stereo speakers. Racebred engineered and costing over $225,000 when new, this is a purpose built Callaway automatic transmission, and a genuine one-off C12 Speedster that is a must have for any Corvette collector.

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1950 Ford Deluxe Carrera Panamericana Coupe
s/n MP0728418B158
Beige with Black Interior.

Built for the 1997 Peking to Paris Rally and fully developed for long distance events. A Carrera Panamericana road race veteran, among other events. Professional, no expense spared construction. Race prepared mechanically with oversized high output alternator (fit for welding!), auxiliary fans, cold air intake, Areoquip oil and fuel lines, fuel cell with multiple fuel filters, Tilton master cylinders, Stewart Warner and VDO gauges, 5-speed with overdrive ratio 5th. Excellent driver comfort including driving lights, headlight grills, driver’s and passenger’s foot horns, Tripmaster rally odometers, 5-point harness and Sparco seats. Strong running and well sorted example fit to go anywhere in the world in events, use as a daily driver, or just as a conversation topic. This example could not be duplicated for $100,000, and even if you chose to, it would not be as well sorted!

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1967 Crossle 12F Formula B Racecar
s/n C12/F67/32
Blue Racing Livery

This Crossle 12/F Formula B racing car, serial number 12/F 67/32, was one of 8 such cars built by Crossle in Holywood, Northern Ireland to compete in the US SCCA Formula B race series. This series was very similar to European Formula 2 at the time and was very popular with both American and European competitors. The car was originally sold to the US importer, Bruce Klussman, who ran it in a handful of races in 1967. It was then purchased by Roger Barr in late 1967 and raced by him very successfully, including winning the SCCA Formula B National Championship in 1968. Roger modified the car in 1969 with wings and wider wheels when these were allowed. He continued to have success with the car before selling it on to Jim Lloyd of Indianapolis, Indiana in 1971. Lloyd raced the car in the SCCA Central Division through 1975, but then sold it to Dave Schneider in San Diego, California in 1976.

Being a cam grinder and engine builder, Dave Schneider was not interested in racing the car until he could run his own engine in it. The car was stored in the rafters of Schneider’s camshaft grinding shop until Dave could find time to work on it. As a college student in the mid- 70’s, the current owner used to look at it and dream of owning a car like that some day. It was still in the rafters when I was finally able to buy it from him in 1998. The Crossle factory in Holywood, N. Ireland is still in business building Formula Fords and Sports Racers today and was very excited to find the car was being restored. Crossle even provided parts to assist with the restoration, some 40 years after they originally built the car! Roger Barr was also able to provide the original oil tank and exhaust headers which he had removed from the car and stored since the late ‘60s. Roger’s original rear wing from 1969 is included with the car, as is the original roll hoop with the SCCA number stamping, original magnesium wheels, and the original fuel tank.

A complete, no expense spared restoration by world renowned expert Rob Shanahan of Shanahan Specialty Works:

Frame—Stripped, restored to updated 14F configuration, inspected for straightness, and epoxy painted. New 4130 chro-moly steel rollover bar and brace fitted.
Suspension—Stripped, magnafluxed or Zygloed to check for cracks, then electroless-nickel plated. All rod ends and hub bearings replaced. The original Armstrong shocks were updated and rebuilt by CMW Enterprises.
Brakes—All master cylinders replaced with new, all calipers rebuilt. All new steel and braided steel brake lines.
Wheels—All new magnesium wheels from Lee Chapman Racing. The original 13” x 10”cast magnesium wheel s are included with the car.
Transaxle—The original, limited-slip, Hewland Mk5 is still in the car. The box was rebuilt completely, including a new ring and pinion.
Engine—The engine is fresh with only dyno and testing time. Steel main caps, ARP fasteners, Farndon steel crankshaft, Crower rods, JE pistons, Tilton clutch. Dynoed by Bill Schlossnagel, it produced 175 hp at 7500 rpm with a very broad torque band.
Body—The fiberglass bodywork was completly stripped, repaired, fitted, and painted with catalyzed enamel. A new windscreen was made, and the mold plus a spare windscreen are included with the car. All instruments were restored and calibrated by Moma.
Safety—SPA onboard fire system installed. New custom Fuel Safe fuel cell made and installed. The original fuel tank is included with the car.

The car has been tested and sorted since the restoration was completed. New Avon 8.2”X10.5” tires have been mounted, and the car can be described as race ready at this time.

With the car comes documentation to include original sales brochure, factory specifications, period racing photos, and set up data. FIA papers have been applied for and are in process. Extras include a Plexiglas windshield and mould, two spare wheels, original roll bar hoop (bearing SCCA number 11018) and front and rear wings used during the 1969 season. The Crossle factory is still supplying spare parts making this a user-friendly vintage racer for the entry level driver or experienced racer alike! Indeed, the restoration alone could not be duplicated for the asking price, and the 1968 SCCA National Championship victory makes this an attractive example from a historical perspective as well.

This car is currently at Fantasy Junction.

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McLaren 1968 M6B
s/n 50-03
Red with White Stripes and Black Interior

1968 Can-Am History with Motshenbacher, powered by Westlake Ford then Aluminum block 427 Chevrolet. 3rd Overall at Bridgehampton and 5th in Can-Am Championship points standings. Japanese racing history 1969-1971 with Tony Adamowicz and Sakai Racing. Lucas injection, alloy block and heads, Hewland LG500 transmission. Clear, known ownership history and no duplicate chassis numbers. An ideal example for Can-Am successes in HMSA, General Racing, CSRG, and HSR events.

1968 Can Am History

Elkhart Lake, Wis 6th Westlake Ford
Bridgehampton, N.Y. 3rd Westlake Ford
Edmonton, Alberta dnf Westlake Ford
Monterey, Calif. 4th 427 Chevy
Riverside, Calif. 4th 427 Chevy
Las Vegas, NV dnf 427 Chevy

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2004 Bentley Arnage R Sedan
s/n SCBLC37F54CX09837
Silverlake with Tan Leather and Wood Interior

Heavily optioned Southern California car including Alpine F1 Premium Audio System, DVD Entertainment center, bottle cooler located in the rear center armrest, sunroof, lumbar and heated rear seats. Total option package exceeds $26,618! Motivated by a 6.75 Litre twin-turbo 8 cylinder making 400 horsepower, this Bentley is a fast, modern, practical car for daily driving. Elegance and style at incredible value.

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2005 427 Cobra Replica by Kirkham
s/n KC4HSLC0389
Silver with Black Leather

This like-new, aluminum bodied, aluminum block 427 Cobra replica by Kirkham is absolutely as correct a copy as any buyer could hope to find. In fact, with every conceivable performance option from the Tremec 5-speed transmission and Kirkham Salisbury replica differential, to the Ford Motorsport 427 engine, bored and stroked to 482 c.i. making just under 600hp! Aesthetically, the car is impressively close to an original; with Autometer gauges correct in period appearance, Connelly leather, Wilton wool carpets, wood rimmed steering wheel, stainless roll bar, outside fuel filler, side pipes, Trego (Halibrand replica) knock off wheels, and period style good year tires. This example is registered as a special construction vehicle, has been SB 100 approved, and is smog exempt in California.

The car was built in 2005 and has logged just 1,589 miles since. The body has never suffered any damage and is indistinguishable in proportions to an original Cobra. The paintwork is of extremely high quality base/clear coat, and is without a single major chip or flaw. All the frontal facing areas are protected by an invisible clear bra. The wheel arches have foam inlays to protect the fenders from inner rock chips. All the lenses, emblems, birghtwork, and wheels are all like new.

The interior is also basically new, with soft Connelly leather, and English Wilton wool carpets with protective inlays. The dash and door panels are both like new.

The engine bay and underside are both immaculate.

Mechanically, the car is fantastic and excuse free. The motor is an alloy Genesis casting of a Ford Motorsport side oiler block. The motor was bored and stroked to 482 c.i. The heads were redone, a 9 quart pan added, as was a Holley 850 double pumper carburetor. The Tremec TKO 600 5 speed is mounted to the aluminum flywheel and pressure plate, which feeds power to the Kirkham (Salisbury reproduction) differential with a 354 rear end ratio. A McCloud scatter shield is fitted. Weighing just 2100 lbs, with 600 hp, brakes are also important! This example is fitted with Wilwood 4-piston calipers with double wide slotted rotors giving this replica considerably more stopping ability than the original 427s. The car is aptly balanced by Penske adjustable shocks on all four corners. Recent work by Bob Slade includes the Kirkham recommended front suspension pickup point re-enforcements, updated flexible exhaust hangers, a complete suspension alignment including bump steer and ride height set up, and a general electrical system simplification. Oil leaks were also addressed, cam shafts re-fitted, and the motor given a clean bill of health.

With the market values of real 427 Cobra soaring to insane levels where the cars can no longer be enjoyed with a clear mind, high quality aluminum replicas are fast becoming an accepted, intelligent alternative to the real thing. Indeed, the driving experience is basically indistinguishable. This car is no toy. It is very impressive in both build quality and performance, and will need to be greatly respected and handled maturely.

1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
s/n 70080, Engine no. 40095
Black with Red Interior

Like many great European sports cars of the 1950’s, the 507 owes much of its existence to Max Hoffman, the New York based distributor of a wide range of European sports cars, from Porsche to MG to Mercedes. Mr. Hoffman was the go-to guy for European sports car makers wanting to “strike it big” in America. He understood the American sports car buyer, and for those companies who followed his advice (such as Porsche with their sub $3000 Speedster), success was all but guaranteed.

He advised BMW on the 507, which was intended to be a circa $5000 open sports car that was glamorous, technologically sophisticated, and unique. The car succeeded on all those levels except for price. The car was engineered and built to high standards, but when it finally arrived with a price in the region of $10,000, the price was so high that the car simply never sold very well. BMW lost money on each 507, despite the high price tag, and all in all, just 253 were built. But what spectacular cars they were. The styling, by Albrecht Goertz, is dramatic, with stunning proportions resulting from the seemingly endless hood, low and wide stance, and pronounced coke bottle hips. The car’s hand made aluminum bodywork was aggressive, dramatic, and dynamic in a way that Mercedes’ 300SL was not. The powerplant was an unusual arrangement for a European company: a 90 degree V8, which displaced 3.2 liters and had aluminum cylinder heads and numerous other aluminum components. The cars did find a few famous owners including Elvis Presley and John Surtsees. Today, because of their, rarity, styling, and technical properties, 507’s are highly sought after and extremely valuable.

This particular car is a Series II car with front disc brakes. It was previously part of the Imperial Palace, where it was represented as one of the two ex-Elvis Presley 507s, though in reality, this is actually one serial number after his red car. The current owner purchased it from Imperial Palace about 15 years ago, and had a comprehensive mechanical freshening performed at a cost of about $20,000. Included in this work was rebuilt rear axle, new clutch and slave cylinder, repainted dashboard, remove and repair instruments as necessary, rebuilt water pump, recored radiator and heater core, new hoses, disassemble distributor and set timing, adjust valves, detail engine and engine compartment, new brake seals, cylinders, rebuild master cylinder and brake booster, fit new shocks, new tires, and fabricate new exhaust system. Most recently, the car was serviced in July of 2009 to include rebuilding the carburetors, new spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil, fuel filter, some suspension bushings, and resealing the rear axle. The car drives and performs marvelously at this time, reflecting the careful mechanical sorting that it has received.

Cosmetically, the car is in nice shape, with a well-kept older restoration. The paintwork was executed to high standards and is holding up well, though close inspection reveals a few stress cracks and a few square inches of bubbling on the left rocker behind the door. The fit and gaps are good throughout. The chrome is in nice shape with minimal pitting and a few scratches. The headlamps are excellent Carello items, while the rear lights are a bit faded and cracked.

The interior has a nice even patina and is very evocative. The instruments and dashboard are in very good shape. The knobs and switches are original and are in nice shape considering this. The upholstery and carpets are very nice throughout, though the driver’s floor mat has some discoloration. The door panels are also in nice shape, and the car is fitted with safety belts.

The trunk and engine compartment are both tidy, and representative of an older restoration. An alternator has been fitted to improve the functionality of the charging system. The car is an absolutely fantastic driving example. The engine makes good power and wonderful noise, the suspension and chassis are coherent and capable, the brakes are outstanding, and the transmission is excellent. The driving position is good, and the car would be supremely enjoyable for long distance touring.

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a BMW 507. A true legend, the 507 is much rarer than the 300SL (of which over 3000 were built), and is a wonderfully stylish car that epitomizes the idea of “cool”. A desirable Series II car with disc front brakes, this particular car is mechanically outstanding, making it an excellent event car that will be welcome wherever it goes. Cosmetically, it is attractive and makes a strong impression, but it is not perfect, which makes it an ideal car to use and enjoy. It comes with service records for the current ownership period, indicating the extensive mechanical freshening that the car has received.

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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Street Roadster
s/n CSX 8003
British Racing Green with Black Leather Interior

Recognized by the Shelby American Automobile Club as a genuine Shelby 289 Cobra, this car is equipped with a Shelby manufacturer’s plate and certificate of origin from Shelby Automobiles Inc. by Carroll Shelby. A like-new, high quality dimensionally accurate fiberglass body thats equipped with a 302 c.i. Short Block with original style valve covers, air cleaner, five speed transmission, Shelby 3” diameter frame, correct Shelby front & rear leaf spring suspension, tonneau cover, soft top, top bows, fittings and windshield bracket ferrules. Having covered only a mere 356 miles since its completion, and costing over $82,000 when new, this car is discounted and virtually new.
Options list below.

1. Custom painted in British Racing Green
2. Winged Knock-offs
3. Eagle GT II 15” Radials 205/60R15
4. Wooden Steering Wheel
5. Soft Top
6. Top Bows, Fittings, Windshield Bracket Ferrules
7. Heater/Defroster
8. Upgraded interior Package: Leather Seats, Leather Dash,
Leather Map Pockets, Leather Rear Cockpit, Upgraded
9. Add Spare Tire and Wire Wheel
10. Clutch Scale Assembly
11. Coolant Pipe
12. Custom Made to Original Specifications Egg Crate Grill
13. Original Dash Grab Handle
14. Replace Incorrect Style Gas Cap with Locking Original Style
15. Custom Build 302 Short Block With Original Style Valve Covers,
Air Cleaner, Accessories, Etc.
16. Five Speed Transmission, Cobra Gear Shift, Drive Shaft,
Bell-Housing, Clutch, Mounts
17. Tonneau Cover/Install Snaps
18. Labor to Install Drivetrain and Options
19. Correct 289 Side Badges Installed
20. Shelby Frame 3” Diameter
21. Shelby Leaf Spring Suspension Front & Rear
22. Rack & Pinion Steering
23. Shelby Logo 289 Gauges
24. Bear Racing Brakes
25. Shelby Sallsbury Differential 3.54:1
26. Radiator
27. Upgraded Finished Wheelwells
28. Painted Heavy 72 Spoke 15” Wheels
29. Chrome Bumper Kit Front and Rear

Side curtains are back ordered at this time and will be available in the future at an additional cost.

Much more to come.

1970 Lamborghini Miura S
s/n 4629 engine no. 30549
Blu Spettrale Metallizzato with Black Leather Interior

Few cars have stunned like the Miura. Introduced in November of 1965 at the Turin Salon as just a naked chassis, the car created a sensation because of its radical mechanical layout. The sophisticated quad cam V12 was mounted amidships and transversely, creating a compact and balanced platform that went against almost all prior conventions about how to build fast cars. The press was sure Lamborghini was planning a race car, though in reality the car was a hastily conceived exercise to generate publicity. And generate publicity it did. Because of the huge response to the car, Lamborghini decided to build it, though they did not yet have a body. Bertone produced what is surely one of the most beautiful cars ever made and had a prototype ready just four months later, in time to show at Geneva in March of 1966. Orders poured in, and the plan to build perhaps fifty examples was soon scrapped. All told, over seven hundred Miuras would be built, effectively putting Lamborghini on the map, a shocking achievement considering that the firm was just three years old when the Miura was unveiled.

The car was then taken to Monte Carlo for the Monaco GP, drawing crowds five deep, despite the plethora of other exotic cars on hand and the jaded crowd at the casino. Legendary English journalist L.J.K. Setright took the car on a thousand mile tour of Europe for Car magazine, and called it a ‘supercar”, inventing the term that survives with us today to describe a very special automotive experience. The Miura was not dynamically perfect, but invented an entire genre of car and captured everything that was wonderful about motoring in the swinging sixties. Who really needs bumpers or proper rear visibility?

It was all about the colors, the style, the performance, and the noise. The response of the public and the press was almost universally effusive, but there were of course foibles, which in typically Italian fashion, would be ironed out as production proceeded. In November of 1968, the Miura became the Miura S, with the introduction of a number of refinements, including reshaping the combustion chambers, altering the camshafts and carburetion, for about twenty more horsepower. Build quality was improved, electric windows added, and a bit more chrome (on the headlights and window trims) was added. The rear suspension was revised, and on later cars, ventilated discs employed for the brakes.

Just 138 Miura Ss were built, and this particular car is a relatively late production example completed in July of 1970. It was equipped new with vented disc brakes and air conditioning, both desirable features that the car retains. The car was originally finished in Blu Spettrale Metallizzato a striking hue that the still wears. It spent many years in Japan before being imported to California in 2007, where it has remained since. The car has been sympathetically restored in its original colors and fitted with 9” rear wheels from a Miura SV, which transforms the car’s stance. The car is a matching numbers example.

The car is in lovely cosmetic condition. The paintwork was renewed to high standards and remains in excellent shape, with almost no blemishes. There is a handful of small cracks, but no other blemishes worth noting. The panels are straight and fit well. The chrome is possibly original and very nice considering this. The lamps and glass are very nice, with Carello headlamps and fog lamps. While both headlamps are Carello items, one of them has a slightly different curvature and reflector pattern. The windscreen has extremely light wear only and appears to be the original item. The wheels and spinners have been beautifully refinished, and the wheels bear the correct Campagnolo stickers.

The interior is also very nice, being predominantly unrestored. The seats were reupholstered recently in leather and are excellent, but the remaining upholstery, including the headliner, dashboard, center console, and door panels appears to be original, and extremely well-preserved. The carpets are also excellent, as are the switches and instruments.

The engine and front compartment have the look and feel of a car that has been well-cared for but never fully disassembled for restoration. The visible chassis and suspension components are solid and intact, and display some of the traces of the original craftsmen at work. The car is equipped with the correct horns, and the spare wears the correct Pirelli Cinturato CN12 tire. The other wheels are shod with Avon tires. The engine compartment is relatively clean, and the car retains its distributor cover. The airbox covers have correctly silkscreened FIAAM graphics. The trunk is in very nice shape as well, with nice carpet and nicely finished inner panels.

The underside of the car appears predominantly unrestored, and is in nice shape considering this. There appears to be one area of the floor replaced in the front of the car, but the remainder of the underside bears the patterning and details of the original, including the venting and ducting that was a feature of later Miuras. Its condition is consistent with a nicely cared for forty year old unrestored car.

The car drives very nicely, having been driven to Monterey from the San Francisco Bay Area (a round trip of approximately 250 miles) in August of 2009. The car has a nice tranaxle, brakes properly, and the engine makes great power and noise. The carburetors are nicely synched.

The Miura is the car that changed everything. Its historical significance is formidable because it is one of those rare specific moments that can actually be called a paradigm shift, and it was a truly mind-blowing car in its day. Today, the Miura has aged well. The styling is as gorgeous as ever, and has taken on a surprising sophistication and almost delicacy that is missing from the aggressively assertive supercars of today. Just 138 Miura Ss were built, making them the rarest of the three variants. This particular car is a nicely equipped matching numbers example that presents nicely, runs very well, and has some unique features, including its rare original color, SV wheels, and A/C.

This car has arrived at Fantasy Junction.

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1961 Austin Healey Sebring Sprite
Body no. 45823, Engine no. XSP1736-3
Healey Blue with Black Interior

One of four “lightweight” team cars originally campaigned by Briggs Cunningham at Sebring. Among the rarest of all racing Austin Healey’s and built with fiberglass front and rear body sections and alloy doors. Engine upgraded to 998cc rods and pistons, and a reworked 1100cc cylinder head and camshaft. Correct Girling front calipers and discs, with 8 inch rear drums. Comes with a roll bar. Beautiful presentation and historically significant. An unintimidating entry to many of the world’s premier vintage racing and road rally venues.

More to come.

1967 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback
Ford s/n 7R02K113027, Shelby s/n 67200F4 0039,
Wimbledon White with Black interior

When Ford wanted a genuinely high performance race ready variant of the already wildly successful Mustang, they knew who to ask. Carroll Shelby had already fashioned a name for himself in the motoring world with the outrageous and legendary Cobra, and by winning some sort of 24-hour race in France driving some foreign car called and Aston Martin. Shelby arranged with Ford`s San Jose, California plant to make nothing but partially complete white on black Mustang fastbacks with high performance 289 cid V8s and 4-speeds for two days straight, and then had the cars trucked to Shelby-American’s Los Angeles plant. Once there, the cars were fitted with special cams, larger intake manifolds and carburetors, tubular headers, and finned and baffled high capacity oil pans. Heavy duty brakes were fitted, along with a limited slip differential and shock tower brace, and the suspension substantially modified (including the fitment of larger front sway bar and Koni shocks). Numerous other modifications were performed, including the relocation of the battery into the trunk and the deletion of the +2 rear seats.

For 1967, the Mustang was updated and restyled, and so too was the Shelby version. The GT350 was supplemented by the big block GT500 with its 428cid engine, and both cars received a deeper front grille cavity, rear spoiler, unique vents and extractors along the side of the car, new alloy wheels, and the unique inner headlights placed in the grille aperture. The cars gained triangulated harnesses mounted to the roll bar as well. Although the GT500 was exciting as a new model, the GT350 remained the pick for the sporting and enthusiastic driver thanks to its superior weight distribution and more sporting power delivery characteristics. The GT350 was much more nimble, had more performance-oriented suspension, and the small block engine provided a more racy and peaky experience that is more satisfying for enthusiast drivers.

This particular car is a very early 1967 example (#0039), and is fitted with unique red running lights at the rear of the cabin air extractors on the C-pillars, a feature included only on the first 200 cars or so. Additionally, because of problems with suppliers in California, production was subsequently moved from Shelby American’s Southern California facility to Detroit, making this among the last California built cars. This car has a Marti report, indicating that the body was built in San Jose and fitted of course with the 289 cid 4 barrel high performance engine. The car was sold new at Pletcher Ford in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and ordered with the extra cooling package, courtesy light group, fold down rear seat, power steering, power brakes (discs in the front), AM radio and interior décor group. It was shipped on the 7th of November 1966 and sold new to a Richard Primiano of Philadelphia. The car passed through the hands of a number of owners in Pennsylvania, and was restored in the late 1990’s/early 2000’s to very high standards. The car was fitted with the Cobra quadruple Weber carburetor setup, which was originally at $1700 option on a car that stickered at $4000!

The previous owner reports that the metal is all original throughout, and the current owner purchased the car several years ago and kept it as part of his large collection of significant automobiles. The car is in excellent condition now, and was clearly restored to very high standards. The paintwork is excellent throughout, as is the body. The chrome, trim, and badges are excellent, as is the glass. The wheels and tires are also excellent, with genuine 1967 dated Shelby alloy wheels with Goodyear tires.

The interior is very correct and is in excellent shape. The original radio is still in place, and the carpets, upholstery, dashboard, and instruments are all excellent, being both correct and in like new condition. The car has a real wood steering wheel as well, and a pair of auxiliary gauges (amps and oil pressure). The triangulated seatbelts and roll bar are also in place.

The engine is extremely clean and beautifully detailed. The engine compartment is also very correct. It has an Autolite battery, and the decals and labels have been faithfully reproduced throughout. The engine is correctly finished in blue, and the car has the correct Shelby specific components such as “Cobra” emblazoned coolant pipe and valve covers. The trunk is also very correct and clean, as is the undercarriage. All in all, the car is extremely impressive, and indeed a recent inspection by Mustang guru Jack Schroll confirmed that this is an excellent example. He noted that the engine and transmission are both correct high-po units produced in 1967.

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a superb early production 1967 GT350. Journalists noted that the 1967 GT350’s very much continued the spirit of the earlier cars, but also understood that as the GT500 was coming along, that the direction of these cars was changing. The 1967 GT350 is then, the last of a breed of very special Shelby road racing-oriented cars, and this is without doubt an example that will make its new owner proud, be it on the open road or for show.