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  • 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

    In 1953, Mercedes-Benz told its American importer Max Hoffman of its plans to build a roadster based on the pontoon sedan. Hoffman didn't see the point unless the model was as similar as possible to the spectacular 300 SL "butterfly doors". It was finally decided to offer a roadster prototype at the 1954 New York show. The development of the roadster was extremely rapid. The first sketches were ready after only two weeks, followed by a model after four weeks, a 1:5 model after twelve weeks and a 1:1 wooden model after twenty weeks. After a total of 150 days, the prototype itself was on display at the New York Auto Show! But the operation could never have gone so fast without a few tricks of the trade. The new roadster borrowed as many parts as possible from the Mercedes 180, including the chassis, which was simply shortened to form a self-supporting construction with the body. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was presented in February 1954 at the New York Motor Show as a prototype. With this model, the German brand wanted to capture a share of the booming roadster market in the USA. The response to the New York show was so enthusiastic that Mercedes-Benz decided to go into series production. The 190 SL made its official debut at the 1955 Geneva Motor Show, where it was presented in three versions: a convertible A (the name traditionally used by Mercedes-Benz for its two-seater convertibles at the time), a coupe with a removable roof ('hard top') and a coupe-cabriolet equipped with both a removable roof and a canvas top. Since Mercedes-Benz felt that its 190 SL was already generously equipped, it designed a deliberately short option list. Buyers could still customize their car with leather upholstery and a custom luggage set, tires with white sidewalls, a passenger-side exterior mirror, and fog lights. But the most popular accessory was definitely the Becker radio. The interior was also tastefully finished: the metal dashboard was painted in the body color, while the top and bottom were covered with the same fabric as the seats. The feature that everyone really agreed on, however, was the beauty of the design, which was irresistibly reminiscent of the 300 SL. The 190 SL had a certain sex appeal and would play a role in many movies of the time. Compared to the 1954 prototype, the production car has the gearshift lever on the floor instead of on the steering wheel. The latter solution would have cost less but would not have pleased the American customers. The production 190SL also lacks the hood-mounted air intake of the prototype. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is meant to be a dynamic car while offering the seriousness of a Mercedes-Benz. However, the manufacturer made the mistake of presenting the car as a sports car. It is not really the case, and the critics arrived. The gear ratio was quickly shortened to give the car a little more character. Despite this lack of sportiness, the car was a success and the public liked the civilized character of the 190SL. Although the letters SL stand for "Sport Leicht" or light sport, the public quickly perceives that, after the 300SL which is a racing car adapted to the road, the 190 SL is more a touring car, fast and comfortable, allowing to swallow long distances without difficulty. This philosophy is fully reflected in the following generations of SL, which then become luxury cars. The car was not equipped with a 6-cylinder engine like the 300 SL but with a more sober and modern four-cylinder engine of 1,897 cm3. The engine, equipped with two Solex carburetors, finally developed 105 hp at 5,700 rpm. It was coupled to a 4-speed mechanical gearbox. This set, without allowing a sporting temperament, ensures a good dynamism to the car. The line is aesthetically close to the 300 SL, but it is now a two-seater convertible. The popular 190SL had a long career, so much so that it achieved its second-best production year in 1960, five years after its launch. The 190SL was produced in 26,000 units. The SL W113 Pagoda succeeded it in the spring of 1963 and was placed higher up the range thanks to its 6-cylinder engine. In spite of an initial design not very sporty, the 190SL was available on request in a single-seater version with aluminum doors without windows, without handles with a tonneau cover and Plexiglas windscreen. Thus, Mercedes-Benz 190SL were entered privately in some races. The factory also entered a 190SL with a fuel-injected engine in the 1955 Mille Miglia race. A 190SL won the 1958 Hong Kong Rally, and in 1959 a private crew fitted an OM621 diesel engine with 60 hp in a 190SL. It set a new 24-hour record on the Hockenheim circuit at an average speed of 124.1 km/h. Our car, registered in 1959, is presented in a splendid grey coat accompanied by a cartier red interior with a superb patina and the highly desirable Becker car radio option. The car is accompanied by its Hard top and benefited from a careful restoration many years ago before its purchase by the current owner in 2002. The previous owner had cherished it since 1995. You will find in this car all the charm and elegance of the model. It is in very good condition, both aesthetically and mechanically, having been meticulously maintained, as evidenced by the impressive file of invoices accumulated over the 50,000km the owner has driven it. It's sure to delight fans of this iconic roadster, and will accompany you on all your travels with grace and suppleness. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Historic Cars If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-1208006 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS France Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Historic Cars Allée Freres Voisin Paris France Contact details cars@historiccars.fr +33626486171 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright In 1953, Mercedes-Benz told its American importer Max Hoffman of its plans to build a roadster based on the pontoon sedan. Hoffman didn't see the point unless the model was as similar as possible to the spectacular 300 SL "butterfly doors". It was finally decided to offer a roadster prototype at the 1954 New York show. The development of the roadster was extremely rapid. The first sketches were ready after only two weeks, followed by a model after four weeks, a 1:5 model after twelve weeks and a 1:1 wooden model after twenty weeks. After a total of 150 days, the prototype itself was on display at the New York Auto Show! But the operation could never have gone so fast without a few tricks of the trade. The new roadster borrowed as many parts as possible from the Mercedes 180, including the chassis, which was simply shortened to form a self-supporting construction with the body. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was presented in February 1954 at the New York Motor Show as a prototype. With this model, the German brand wanted to capture a share of the booming roadster market in the USA. The response to the New York show was so enthusiastic that Mercedes-Benz decided to go into series production. The 190 SL made its official debut at the 1955 Geneva Motor Show, where it was presented in three versions: a convertible A (the name traditionally used by Mercedes-Benz for its two-seater convertibles at the time), a coupe with a removable roof ('hard top') and a coupe-cabriolet equipped with both a removable roof and a canvas top. Since Mercedes-Benz felt that its 190 SL was already generously equipped, it designed a deliberately short option list. Buyers could still customize their car with leather upholstery and a custom luggage set, tires with white sidewalls, a passenger-side exterior mirror, and fog lights. But the most popular accessory was definitely the Becker radio. The interior was also tastefully finished: the metal dashboard was painted in the body color, while the top and bottom were covered with the same fabric as the seats. The feature that everyone really agreed on, however, was the beauty of the design, which was irresistibly reminiscent of the 300 SL. The 190 SL had a certain sex appeal and would play a role in many movies of the time. Compared to the 1954 prototype, the production car has the gearshift lever on the floor instead of on the steering wheel. The latter solution would have cost less but would not have pleased the American customers. The production 190SL also lacks the hood-mounted air intake of the prototype. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is meant to be a dynamic car while offering the seriousness of a Mercedes-Benz. However, the manufacturer made the mistake of presenting the car as a sports car. It is not really the case, and the critics arrived. The gear ratio was quickly shortened to give the car a little more character. Despite this lack of sportiness, the car was a success and the public liked the civilized character of the 190SL. Although the letters SL stand for "Sport Leicht" or light sport, the public quickly perceives that, after the 300SL which is a racing car adapted to the road, the 190 SL is more a touring car, fast and comfortable, allowing to swallow long distances without difficulty. This philosophy is fully reflected in the following generations of SL, which then become luxury cars. The car was not equipped with a 6-cylinder engine like the 300 SL but with a more sober and modern four-cylinder engine of 1,897 cm3. The engine, equipped with two Solex carburetors, finally developed 105 hp at 5,700 rpm. It was coupled to a 4-speed mechanical gearbox. This set, without allowing a sporting temperament, ensures a good dynamism to the car. The line is aesthetically close to the 300 SL, but it is now a two-seater convertible. The popular 190SL had a long career, so much so that it achieved its second-best production year in 1960, five years after its launch. The 190SL was produced in 26,000 units. The SL W113 Pagoda succeeded it in the spring of 1963 and was placed higher up the range thanks to its 6-cylinder engine. In spite of an initial design not very sporty, the 190SL was available on request in a single-seater version with aluminum doors without windows, without handles with a tonneau cover and Plexiglas windscreen. Thus, Mercedes-Benz 190SL were entered privately in some races. The factory also entered a 190SL with a fuel-injected engine in the 1955 Mille Miglia race. A 190SL won the 1958 Hong Kong Rally, and in 1959 a private crew fitted an OM621 diesel engine with 60 hp in a 190SL. It set a new 24-hour record on the Hockenheim circuit at an average speed of 124.1 km/h. Our car, registered in 1959, is presented in a splendid grey coat accompanied by a cartier red interior with a superb patina and the highly desirable Becker car radio option. The car is accompanied by its Hard top and benefited from a careful restoration many years ago before its purchase by the current owner in 2002. The previous owner had cherished it since 1995. You will find in this car all the charm and elegance of the model. It is in very good condition, both aesthetically and mechanically, having been meticulously maintained, as evidenced by the impressive file of invoices accumulated over the 50,000km the owner has driven it. It's sure to delight fans of this iconic roadster, and will accompany you on all your travels with grace and suppleness. 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  • 1955 Mersedes-Benz 190 SL

    Exceptionally detailed restoration, using only original parts. Very early version of the 190 SL, Mille Miglia capable! Very well documented, numbers and color combination corresponds to the delivery specification. Mercedes presented the W121BII model at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1955. At the same time, Mercedes also presented the super sports car of the time, the 300SL (“Gullwing”). In its shadow, the 190 SL, technically based on the “Ponton” Mercedes, was to achieve success. The 190 SL became successful and is still the symbol of the economic miracle era. This 190 SL was registered according to available data card on 19.10.1955 in Schwandorf/Bavaria for the first time. The very early 190 SL was completely restored over many years by a SL specialist. Only original Mercedes parts were used, which the restorer meticulously collected worldwide over the last 15 years. Everything is correct in detail like the car has left the factory in 1955 . With original luggage set. Matching numbers and matching colours! 1955 Mersedes-Benz 190 SL Thiesen Hamburg GmbH If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0715012 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS Germany Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Colour blue Interior bllue Gearbox Manual shift Drive Left Power 105 PS Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Griegstraße, 73 Hamburg Germany Contact details sales@thiesen-automobile.com +49 (0) 40 / 450 343 - 0 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Exceptionally detailed restoration, using only original parts. Very early version of the 190 SL, Mille Miglia capable! Very well documented, numbers and color combination corresponds to the delivery specification. Mercedes presented the W121BII model at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1955. At the same time, Mercedes also presented the super sports car of the time, the 300SL (“Gullwing”). In its shadow, the 190 SL, technically based on the “Ponton” Mercedes, was to achieve success. The 190 SL became successful and is still the symbol of the economic miracle era. This 190 SL was registered according to available data card on 19.10.1955 in Schwandorf/Bavaria for the first time. The very early 190 SL was completely restored over many years by a SL specialist. Only original Mercedes parts were used, which the restorer meticulously collected worldwide over the last 15 years. Everything is correct in detail like the car has left the factory in 1955 . With original luggage set. Matching numbers and matching colours! Other Cars from Thiesen Hamburg GmbH 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-01.webp 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-02.webp 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-20.webp 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-01.webp 1/20 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Germany 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-01.jpg 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-02.jpg 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-15.webp 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-01.jpg 1/15 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Germany 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-01.webp 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-02.webp 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-20.webp 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-01.webp 1/20 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Touring Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Geramny Last Featured Cars

  • 1971 Jensen Interceptor II

    1971 Jensen Interceptor II Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 34-0715020 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Switzerland Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Body Color light blue Color inside blue Steering left Gearbox automatic Cylinders 8 Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH Guerbestrasse 1 Toffen Switzerland Contact details info@oldtimergalerie.ch +41 (0)31 819 61 61 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Other Cars from Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH 1998-Alfa-Romeo-GTV-2.0-TS-16V-01.jpg 1998-Alfa-Romeo-GTV-2.0-TS-16V-02.jpg 1998-Alfa-Romeo-GTV-2.0-TS-16V-15.jpg 1998-Alfa-Romeo-GTV-2.0-TS-16V-01.jpg 1/15 1998 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 TS 16V Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH Netherlands 1972-BMW-3.0-CSI-01.jpg 1972-BMW-3.0-CSI-02.jpg 1972-BMW-3.0-CSI-20.jpg 1972-BMW-3.0-CSI-01.jpg 1/20 1972 BMW 3.0 CSI Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH Netherlands 1966-Jaguar-Mk-2-3.4-Litre-Saloon-01.jpg 1966-Jaguar-Mk-2-3.4-Litre-Saloon-02.jpg 1966-Jaguar-Mk-2-3.4-Litre-Saloon-09.jpg 1966-Jaguar-Mk-2-3.4-Litre-Saloon-01.jpg 1/9 1966 Jaguar Mk 2 3.4-Litre Saloon Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH Netherlands Last Featured Cars

  • 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante

    The basic version of the open Aston Martin V8 is the V8 Volante, introduced in June 1978. It anticipated the styling changes that the fourth series of the closed V8 (Oscar India) also received four months later. These included the completely closed bonnet, which dispensed with an air intake, and a dashboard clad in burl wood. The model was produced in two series. The first series was produced from 1978 to 1985. 439 vehicles of the Volante series 1 were produced. According to available documents, the V8 Volante presented here was delivered as an exhibition vehicle for the “Salon International de l`automobile” in October 1984. The car came to its current owner in Germany in 2009. Almost all Volantes are equipped with the automatic gearbox. The car presented here is one of the few manual V8 Volantes. The car has a total mileage of only 51,000 km and still has its original engine. Due to its rarity and its tasteful colour combination, the Volante is an excellent investment. A car for the discerning enthusiast of 1980s style Aston Martins. Equipment ZF 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior Engine 8-cylinder V-engine, 4 Weber-Fallstrom carburettors, capacity 5,342 cc, 305 hp. Engine no.: V580 53 67 S (“Matching-Numbers”) 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante Thiesen Hamburg GmbH If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0527006 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Germany Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Colour Windsor Red Interior Leather beige Gearbox Manual shift Drive Left Power 305 PS Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Griegstraße, 73 Hamburg Germany Contact details sales@thiesen-automobile.com +49 (0) 40 / 450 343 - 0 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The basic version of the open Aston Martin V8 is the V8 Volante, introduced in June 1978. It anticipated the styling changes that the fourth series of the closed V8 (Oscar India) also received four months later. These included the completely closed bonnet, which dispensed with an air intake, and a dashboard clad in burl wood. The model was produced in two series. The first series was produced from 1978 to 1985. 439 vehicles of the Volante series 1 were produced. According to available documents, the V8 Volante presented here was delivered as an exhibition vehicle for the “Salon International de l`automobile” in October 1984. The car came to its current owner in Germany in 2009. Almost all Volantes are equipped with the automatic gearbox. The car presented here is one of the few manual V8 Volantes. The car has a total mileage of only 51,000 km and still has its original engine. Due to its rarity and its tasteful colour combination, the Volante is an excellent investment. A car for the discerning enthusiast of 1980s style Aston Martins. Equipment ZF 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior Engine 8-cylinder V-engine, 4 Weber-Fallstrom carburettors, capacity 5,342 cc, 305 hp. Engine no.: V580 53 67 S (“Matching-Numbers”) Other Cars from Thiesen Hamburg GmbH 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-01.webp 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-02.webp 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-20.webp 1960-Mercedes-Benz-190-S-01.webp 1/20 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Germany 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-01.jpg 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-02.jpg 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-15.webp 1959-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-01.jpg 1/15 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Germany 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-01.webp 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-02.webp 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-20.webp 1961-Maserati-3500-GT-Touring-01.webp 1/20 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Touring Thiesen Hamburg GmbH Geramny Last Featured Cars

  • 1959 Lancia Flaminia 2500 Sport Zagato Series 1

    Lancia unveiled two Pinin Farina-styled concept cars at major auto salons in 1955 and 1956, respectively dubbed the Florida I and Florida II. These design exercises led to the 1957 introduction of a long-awaited replacement for the Aurelia model, the Flaminia. Like its predecessor, the Flaminia was built in a variety of configurations, including the Flaminia GT and the Flaminia Sport, both of which rode a shortened 99-inch wheelbase. These iterations retained Lancia’s venerated 2.5-liter, double-overhead-camshaft V-6 engine and weight-distributing transaxle. While the Flaminia GT was designed as a grand tourer with a body by Touring, the Flaminia Sport was conceived as a competition entry with lightweight aluminum alloy coachwork by Zagato. Chief Stylist Ercole Spada incorporated numerous Zagato hallmarks into the curvaceous, muscular design, including recessed covered headlamps, a central bonnet scoop, and the company’s signature double-bubble roof. Just 99 examples of the covered-headlamp Flaminia Sport Zagato were constructed, and today the model is recognized as one of post-war Italy’s finest sporting automobiles. According to documentation including a Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine, and an ACI estratto cronologico, this rare and highly authentic example of the Flaminia Sport Zagato was completed in May 1959. After being registered to Cotonificio Triestino S.A., chassis number 1020 remained with its first owner for a period of 10 years before passing to a Milan-based owner, who also kept the car for a decade. Circa 1979 the Lancia was sold to a resident of San Remo who retained possession only briefly before selling the car to Antonino Violante of Caton. Mr. Violante refreshed the Flaminia for possible event use and registered the car with the ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) in 1987, resulting in an ASI homologation certificate that remains on file. This is presumably when the car received its Targa d’Oro (mounted behind the driver’s seat), an extremely rare ASI-issued plaque that authenticates the car retains correct mechanical equipment as per its original build specifications. After approximately 20 years of ownership, Mr. Violante sold the Lancia and it was acquired by another Italian collector who commenced a cosmetic restoration in 2005, including a refinish of the Zagato coachwork. In this restored condition the owner campaigned the car in a rally in Sicily, successfully completing over 400 kilometers of performance driving. In 2017 the Flaminia Sport was acquired by the consignor, a discerning collector of authentic vintage Italian sports cars. Under his supervision, the coachwork and mechanical elements were refurbished in 2021, and the car remains aesthetically ravishing and optimally prepared for immediate driving use. Mechanical stampings indicate this rare Sport Zagato retains a majority of its matching-numbers mechanical equipment, including its engine, gearbox, body, and rear suspension. Ideal for exhibition at regional concours d’elegance and Italian car celebrations, or driving enjoyment on touring events, this beautifully restored and maintained Flaminia Sport should strike the interest of any Zagato collector or aficionado of significant post-war Italian sports cars. 1959 Lancia Flaminia 2500 Sport Zagato RM Sotheby's If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0219010 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine number 82311 1100 Gearbox number 31 Body number 70 Rear Suspension 1841 Documents US Title One of only 99 Zagato-bodied Series I examples built Features sporting design cues including covered headlamps and trademark Zagato double-bubble roof Specified with Lancia’s legendary V-6 engine and transaxle Retains matching-numbers engine, gearbox, body, and rear suspension Documented with Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine, ACI estratto cronologico, ASI Italian homologation certificate, and uber-rare ASI Targa d’Oro authentication plate Refurbishment of the body and mechanical elements completed in 2021 RM Sotheby's 1 Classic Car Drive Blenheim Ontario Contact details clientservices@rmsothebys.com + 1 519 352 4575 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Lancia unveiled two Pinin Farina-styled concept cars at major auto salons in 1955 and 1956, respectively dubbed the Florida I and Florida II. These design exercises led to the 1957 introduction of a long-awaited replacement for the Aurelia model, the Flaminia. Like its predecessor, the Flaminia was built in a variety of configurations, including the Flaminia GT and the Flaminia Sport, both of which rode a shortened 99-inch wheelbase. These iterations retained Lancia’s venerated 2.5-liter, double-overhead-camshaft V-6 engine and weight-distributing transaxle. While the Flaminia GT was designed as a grand tourer with a body by Touring, the Flaminia Sport was conceived as a competition entry with lightweight aluminum alloy coachwork by Zagato. Chief Stylist Ercole Spada incorporated numerous Zagato hallmarks into the curvaceous, muscular design, including recessed covered headlamps, a central bonnet scoop, and the company’s signature double-bubble roof. Just 99 examples of the covered-headlamp Flaminia Sport Zagato were constructed, and today the model is recognized as one of post-war Italy’s finest sporting automobiles. According to documentation including a Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine, and an ACI estratto cronologico, this rare and highly authentic example of the Flaminia Sport Zagato was completed in May 1959. After being registered to Cotonificio Triestino S.A., chassis number 1020 remained with its first owner for a period of 10 years before passing to a Milan-based owner, who also kept the car for a decade. Circa 1979 the Lancia was sold to a resident of San Remo who retained possession only briefly before selling the car to Antonino Violante of Caton. Mr. Violante refreshed the Flaminia for possible event use and registered the car with the ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) in 1987, resulting in an ASI homologation certificate that remains on file. This is presumably when the car received its Targa d’Oro (mounted behind the driver’s seat), an extremely rare ASI-issued plaque that authenticates the car retains correct mechanical equipment as per its original build specifications. After approximately 20 years of ownership, Mr. Violante sold the Lancia and it was acquired by another Italian collector who commenced a cosmetic restoration in 2005, including a refinish of the Zagato coachwork. In this restored condition the owner campaigned the car in a rally in Sicily, successfully completing over 400 kilometers of performance driving. In 2017 the Flaminia Sport was acquired by the consignor, a discerning collector of authentic vintage Italian sports cars. Under his supervision, the coachwork and mechanical elements were refurbished in 2021, and the car remains aesthetically ravishing and optimally prepared for immediate driving use. Mechanical stampings indicate this rare Sport Zagato retains a majority of its matching-numbers mechanical equipment, including its engine, gearbox, body, and rear suspension. Ideal for exhibition at regional concours d’elegance and Italian car celebrations, or driving enjoyment on touring events, this beautifully restored and maintained Flaminia Sport should strike the interest of any Zagato collector or aficionado of significant post-war Italian sports cars. Other Cars from RM Sotheby's 1954-Fiat-8V-Berlinetta-Series-II-01.webp 1954-Fiat-8V-Berlinetta-Series-II-02.webp 1954-Fiat-8V-Berlinetta-Series-II-20.webp 1954-Fiat-8V-Berlinetta-Series-II-01.webp 1/20 1954 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Series II RM Sotheby's Germany 1965-Shelby-289-Cobra-01.webp 1965-Shelby-289-Cobra-02.webp 1965-Shelby-289-Cobra-15.webp 1965-Shelby-289-Cobra-01.webp 1/15 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra RM Sotheby's United States 1991-Porsche-911-Reimagined-by-Singer-01.webp 1991-Porsche-911-Reimagined-by-Singer-02.webp 1991-Porsche-911-Reimagined-by-Singer-15.webp 1991-Porsche-911-Reimagined-by-Singer-01.webp 1/15 1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer RM Sotheby's United Kingdom Last Featured Cars

  • 1970 Jaguar E-type Series 2 1

    The days when people still smiled proudly without braces, and when you could still prank your teachers with a note from your parents. This was the time when legends were born, Keith Richards, Martin Luther King, and of course the Jaguar E-type cannot be left out of that list of greats. According to Enzo Ferrari, much to the dismay of other style icons, the most beautiful car ever made. A beast with exotic forms of British grandeur. The 4.2-litre six-in-line as the beating heart of the black feline sounds like no other. An aggressive growl and yet stylish. Ours is from the second series, which compared to the Series 1 mainly got a bit more comfort. In addition, the car was a bit more reliable due to larger radiator and two electric fans. This time, the headlights got locking lenses (saves condensation), the bumper matched the body better and the cooling and brakes also got a big upgrade.Ours is once again special. Just fully restored, and god how handsome she looks. Everything has been taken apart and no expense has been spared to restore English history to glory. The result is a gorgeous E-type 4.2 FHC series 2 in enchanting Pale Primrose Yellow. The paintwork is stunning and you can count your whiskers in the chrome work. Technically, she is ready for many rallies and long pleasure drives. Now all we need is a new owner who will look after it with the same precision. Do you fancy touring around particularly chic in the world’s greatest icons? The E-type, a creature of fire and spirit, whose every movement is pure poetry. – E-type 4.2 FHC Series 2 1970 Jaguar E-type Series 2 JamesEdition B.V. If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 23-0608001 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS The Netherlands Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine 6 Cylinder Gearbox Manual Drive Lhd Drive train Rwd Fuel type Petrol Power 258 hp (192 kw) Condition Used VIN 1R27834 Color Yellow Interior color Black JamesEdition B.V. Radarweg 29 Amsterdam The Netherlands Contact details support@jamesedition.com +31 (20) 369-07-23 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The days when people still smiled proudly without braces, and when you could still prank your teachers with a note from your parents. This was the time when legends were born, Keith Richards, Martin Luther King, and of course the Jaguar E-type cannot be left out of that list of greats. According to Enzo Ferrari, much to the dismay of other style icons, the most beautiful car ever made. A beast with exotic forms of British grandeur. The 4.2-litre six-in-line as the beating heart of the black feline sounds like no other. An aggressive growl and yet stylish. Ours is from the second series, which compared to the Series 1 mainly got a bit more comfort. In addition, the car was a bit more reliable due to larger radiator and two electric fans. This time, the headlights got locking lenses (saves condensation), the bumper matched the body better and the cooling and brakes also got a big upgrade.Ours is once again special. Just fully restored, and god how handsome she looks. Everything has been taken apart and no expense has been spared to restore English history to glory. The result is a gorgeous E-type 4.2 FHC series 2 in enchanting Pale Primrose Yellow. The paintwork is stunning and you can count your whiskers in the chrome work. Technically, she is ready for many rallies and long pleasure drives. Now all we need is a new owner who will look after it with the same precision. Do you fancy touring around particularly chic in the world’s greatest icons? The E-type, a creature of fire and spirit, whose every movement is pure poetry. – E-type 4.2 FHC Series 2 Other Cars from JamesEdition B.V. 1969-Alfa-Romeo-Guilia-Sprint-01.webp 1969-Alfa-Romeo-Guilia-Sprint-02.webp 1969-Alfa-Romeo-Guilia-Sprint-15.webp 1969-Alfa-Romeo-Guilia-Sprint-01.webp 1/15 1969 Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint GT JamesEdition B.V. Germany 1965-Ferrari-330-GT-01.webp 1965-Ferrari-330-GT-02.webp 1965-Ferrari-330-GT-20.webp 1965-Ferrari-330-GT-01.webp 1/20 1965 Ferrari 330 GT JamesEdition B.V. Los Angeles 2000-Porsche-996-Carrera-01.webp 2000-Porsche-996-Carrera-02.webp 2000-Porsche-996-Carrera-15.webp 2000-Porsche-996-Carrera-01.webp 1/15 2000 Porsche 996 Carrera JamesEdition B.V. Los Angeles Last Featured Cars

  • 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Touring

    As one of only 937 coupé built with the sought-after carburettor engine this stunning Maserati 3500 with chassis number 101-538 was handed over to its first owner on the 24th July 1959 by Maserati agent Jean Thépenier. According to the Maserati register, the car was later sold by the 1st owner to a gentleman in England who later on sold the GT to Hollande. In 2012 the Maserati was then completely restored for its second Dutch owner. The coachwork was repainted from the original “Grigio Scuro” to the current light blue, an original Maserati colour. The matching numbers engine as well as the gearbox and the rest of the mechanical bits received a comprehensive overhaul. The interior was restored with light beige leather and blue carpets. In 2023 the 3500 was taken over by the vendor and imported into Germany. Currently the Maserati is in outstanding condition and will be sold with a Maserati certificate and a exhaustive documentation of its history and restoration. The car has German documents on H-plates and Swiss custom duties have so far not been paid. For a Swiss buyer the car will be custom-cleared by the vendor. 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Touring Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0520015 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Switzerland Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Body Color light blue Color inside cream Steering left Gearbox manual Gears 4 Cylinders 6 Displacement 3461cm3 HP 230 Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH Guerbestrasse 1 Toffen Switzerland Contact details info@oldtimergalerie.ch +41 (0)31 819 61 61 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright As one of only 937 coupé built with the sought-after carburettor engine this stunning Maserati 3500 with chassis number 101-538 was handed over to its first owner on the 24th July 1959 by Maserati agent Jean Thépenier. According to the Maserati register, the car was later sold by the 1st owner to a gentleman in England who later on sold the GT to Hollande. In 2012 the Maserati was then completely restored for its second Dutch owner. The coachwork was repainted from the original “Grigio Scuro” to the current light blue, an original Maserati colour. The matching numbers engine as well as the gearbox and the rest of the mechanical bits received a comprehensive overhaul. The interior was restored with light beige leather and blue carpets. In 2023 the 3500 was taken over by the vendor and imported into Germany. Currently the Maserati is in outstanding condition and will be sold with a Maserati certificate and a exhaustive documentation of its history and restoration. The car has German documents on H-plates and Swiss custom duties have so far not been paid. For a Swiss buyer the car will be custom-cleared by the vendor. 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  • 1986 Ferrari 328 GTB

    Well Displayed with Original Upholstery, Trim, Components & More Supple upholstery Etched glass Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB Radio (classic appearance with modern functioning) Working rear zipper, original finishes displayed in both front and rear compartments Body VIN tags, Decals, and Plaques Excellent Original coatings, plating, finishes and hardware displayed Summer 2021 Inspection and Major Service Complete timing belt service, new battery, air conditioning recharge Replace numerous rubber hoses, seals and components Fluids and filters Water Pump Spark Plugs and Wires Clean Injectors Wheel Bearings Wiper Blades Over $14,000 Invested with Marque Expert Brian Crall Company of Texas Summer 2024 Inspection, Service and Detailing Oil Change Front and Rear Brake Hoses New (period correct) Pirelli Cinturato P7 Tires - 205/55VR16 & 225/50VR16 Full Detail including underside steam cleaning and 4-step paint correction Supported by VIN-Matched Owner's Manuals, Books and Cards in Leather Folio, Extra Keys Complete with Toll Kit, Jack, Tire Iron, Fuse/Bulb Holder and Roadside Accessories in Roll, Belts, and Unused Space-Saver Spare Tire Clean CarFax and AutoCheck History Reports 1986 Ferrari 328 GTB Driver Source Fine Motorcars If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-1125011 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United States Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Vin ZFFXA19A2G0064291 Completed May 1986, sold New to Texas A Striking 328 in Rare GTB Coupe Configuration One of just 1344 Examples produced between 1985-1989 Driver Source Fine Motorcars 14750 Memoriaö Drive Huston Texas Contact details sales@driversource.com 1 (281) 497-1000 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Well Displayed with Original Upholstery, Trim, Components & More Supple upholstery Etched glass Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB Radio (classic appearance with modern functioning) Working rear zipper, original finishes displayed in both front and rear compartments Body VIN tags, Decals, and Plaques Excellent Original coatings, plating, finishes and hardware displayed Summer 2021 Inspection and Major Service Complete timing belt service, new battery, air conditioning recharge Replace numerous rubber hoses, seals and components Fluids and filters Water Pump Spark Plugs and Wires Clean Injectors Wheel Bearings Wiper Blades Over $14,000 Invested with Marque Expert Brian Crall Company of Texas Summer 2024 Inspection, Service and Detailing Oil Change Front and Rear Brake Hoses New (period correct) Pirelli Cinturato P7 Tires - 205/55VR16 & 225/50VR16 Full Detail including underside steam cleaning and 4-step paint correction Supported by VIN-Matched Owner's Manuals, Books and Cards in Leather Folio, Extra Keys Complete with Toll Kit, Jack, Tire Iron, Fuse/Bulb Holder and Roadside Accessories in Roll, Belts, and Unused Space-Saver Spare Tire Clean CarFax and AutoCheck History Reports Other Cars from Driver Source Fine Motorcars 1992-Lamborghini-Diablo-01.webp 1992-Lamborghini-Diablo-02.webp 1992-Lamborghini-Diablo-15.webp 1992-Lamborghini-Diablo-01.webp 1/15 1992 Lamborghini Diablo Driver Source Fine Motorcars United States 1957-BMW-503-01.webp 1957-BMW-503-02.webp 1957-BMW-503-20.webp 1957-BMW-503-01.webp 1/20 1957 BMW 503 Driver Source Fine Motorcars United States 1957-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Spider-01.webp 1957-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Spider-02.webp 1957-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Spider-20.webp 1957-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Spider-01.webp 1/20 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Driver Source Fine Motorcars United States Last Featured Cars

  • 1988 Lotus Esprit X180

    The Esprit's 1987 redesign (X180) was the work of Peter Stevens and, whilst it retained the basic creativity behind the original Giorgetto Giugiaro design, it featured rounder, smoother lines, which helped to reduce the drag coefficient to only 0.33. Initially, two models were available the Esprit Turbo at £29,995 and the Normally Aspirated Esprit at £22,995.They were visually indistinguishable externally apart from some minor detail differences The NA was powered by a 2174cc in-line 4-cylinder generating 172bhp/163lb.ft and offering 0-60 in 5.5 seconds This smart example is finished in Calypso Red and features a tilting and removable sunroof and electric windows. Purchased by our vendor three years ago from a collector and supplied with the original owner’s handbook, stamped service record, an extensive file of invoices and previous MOT Certificates supporting the current indicated mileage Recorded maintenance includes a new clutch at 58,000 miles, new manifold struts at 64,000 miles, and a cam belt at 67,000 miles Attention during current ownership includes a full carb rebuild, water pump rebuild, electric window motors replaced, and headlight motor repaired. Serviced with a fresh MOT (no advisories) on 29/05/2024 1988 Lotus Esprit X180 Iconic Auctioneers Ltd If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-1115014 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Auction This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright MOT Expiry 29/05/2025 Engine Number CA912 8804 24880 Transmission Manual Body Colour Calypso Red Iconic Auctioneers Ltd The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Road Ashorne United Kingdom Contact details inquiries@iconicauctioneers.com +44 (0) 1926 691 141 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The Esprit's 1987 redesign (X180) was the work of Peter Stevens and, whilst it retained the basic creativity behind the original Giorgetto Giugiaro design, it featured rounder, smoother lines, which helped to reduce the drag coefficient to only 0.33. Initially, two models were available the Esprit Turbo at £29,995 and the Normally Aspirated Esprit at £22,995.They were visually indistinguishable externally apart from some minor detail differences The NA was powered by a 2174cc in-line 4-cylinder generating 172bhp/163lb.ft and offering 0-60 in 5.5 seconds This smart example is finished in Calypso Red and features a tilting and removable sunroof and electric windows. Purchased by our vendor three years ago from a collector and supplied with the original owner’s handbook, stamped service record, an extensive file of invoices and previous MOT Certificates supporting the current indicated mileage Recorded maintenance includes a new clutch at 58,000 miles, new manifold struts at 64,000 miles, and a cam belt at 67,000 miles Attention during current ownership includes a full carb rebuild, water pump rebuild, electric window motors replaced, and headlight motor repaired. Serviced with a fresh MOT (no advisories) on 29/05/2024 Other Cars from Iconic Auctioneers Ltd 1995-Ford-Escort-RS-Cosworth-Lux-01.jpg 1995-Ford-Escort-RS-Cosworth-Lux-02.jpg 1995-Ford-Escort-RS-Cosworth-Lux-15.jpg 1995-Ford-Escort-RS-Cosworth-Lux-01.jpg 1/15 1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux Iconic Auctioneers Ltd United Kingdom 1973-Jaguar-E-Type-Coombs-6.1-Litre-Quad-Cam-V12-01.jpg 1973-Jaguar-E-Type-Coombs-6.1-Litre-Quad-Cam-V12-02.jpg 1973-Jaguar-E-Type-Coombs-6.1-Litre-Quad-Cam-V12-20.jpg 1973-Jaguar-E-Type-Coombs-6.1-Litre-Quad-Cam-V12-01.jpg 1/20 1973 Jaguar E-Type 'Coombs' 6.1-Litre Quad-Cam V12 Iconic Auctioneers Ltd United Kingdom 1995-Lotus-Esprit-S4s-01.jpeg 1995-Lotus-Esprit-S4s-02.jpeg 1995-Lotus-Esprit-S4s-15.jpeg 1995-Lotus-Esprit-S4s-01.jpeg 1/15 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s Iconic Auctioneers Ltd United Kingdom Last Featured Cars

  • 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo

    Above 4500 RPM it gets's a little louder so you can't hear the passenger scream. - Porsche 930. A Porsche that puts all your senses on edge; The Porsche 930 Turbo. Known among enthusiasts as the Widow maker. Why? Because this 'neunelfer' has a big turbo in addition to its excellent 3.3 liter boxer engine. The 911S was already known for its dual personality. You could tour wonderfully with it, but when you called on the boxer for its power, you had to take serious care with all the weight mainly in the back. These characteristics were enhanced with the big turbo in the 930. The name Widowmaker is supposed to sharpen the senses, but "really dangerous" the car is not. After all, Ferdinand Porsche gave the very first 930 Turbo to his daughter, Louise Piech. Beyond Porsche's love of the 930 Turbo, even artists have described the driving experience in their songs. Think of KK Downing who wrote the song Turbo-lover or Judas Priest with his album Turbo. To recognition of its potentials, this hot-tempered 911 is not modest. Perhaps the 911-Turbo line is a bit like an average artist's life. It started (with the 930) very wildly, many a person deeply impressed and sometimes lying backwards in the hedge. Nowadays, after a lot of guidance, structure and balance, they are better, but less eccentric and the experience is "braver. At the time, the 930 Turbo was a direct competitor to the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari 356 GT4 BB. With its sprint from 0-100 in 4.8 seconds, even to this day, it is a very fast car. After announcing production, Porsche was overwhelmed with the number of responses and reservations. The planned production number of "first editions" of 500 was immediately doubled to the 1,000 mark. 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo Cool Classic Club If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0722002 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Netherlands Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Power 300 PK Date Part I March 4, 1982 Color Zinn Metallic Interior Black leather Transmission Manual VAT deductible No Cool Classic Club Energiestraat 3 Naarden The Netherlands Contact details info@coolclassicclub.com +31 (0) 35 203 17 53 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Above 4500 RPM it gets's a little louder so you can't hear the passenger scream. - Porsche 930. A Porsche that puts all your senses on edge; The Porsche 930 Turbo. Known among enthusiasts as the Widow maker. Why? Because this 'neunelfer' has a big turbo in addition to its excellent 3.3 liter boxer engine. The 911S was already known for its dual personality. You could tour wonderfully with it, but when you called on the boxer for its power, you had to take serious care with all the weight mainly in the back. These characteristics were enhanced with the big turbo in the 930. The name Widowmaker is supposed to sharpen the senses, but "really dangerous" the car is not. After all, Ferdinand Porsche gave the very first 930 Turbo to his daughter, Louise Piech. Beyond Porsche's love of the 930 Turbo, even artists have described the driving experience in their songs. Think of KK Downing who wrote the song Turbo-lover or Judas Priest with his album Turbo. To recognition of its potentials, this hot-tempered 911 is not modest. Perhaps the 911-Turbo line is a bit like an average artist's life. It started (with the 930) very wildly, many a person deeply impressed and sometimes lying backwards in the hedge. Nowadays, after a lot of guidance, structure and balance, they are better, but less eccentric and the experience is "braver. At the time, the 930 Turbo was a direct competitor to the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari 356 GT4 BB. With its sprint from 0-100 in 4.8 seconds, even to this day, it is a very fast car. After announcing production, Porsche was overwhelmed with the number of responses and reservations. The planned production number of "first editions" of 500 was immediately doubled to the 1,000 mark. Other Cars from Cool Classic Club 1975-Peugeot-504-01.webp 1975-Peugeot-504-02.webp 1975-Peugeot-504-15.webp 1975-Peugeot-504-01.webp 1/15 1975 Peugeot 504 Cool Classic Club Netherlands 1983-Porsche-911-SC-01.webp 1983-Porsche-911-SC-02.webp 1983-Porsche-911-SC-15.webp 1983-Porsche-911-SC-01.webp 1/15 1983 Porsche 911 SC 3.0 Cool Classic Club Netherlands 1977-Ferrari-512BB-Competizione-Stradale-01.webp 1977-Ferrari-512BB-Competizione-Stradale-02.webp 1977-Ferrari-512BB-Competizione-Stradale-15.webp 1977-Ferrari-512BB-Competizione-Stradale-01.webp 1/15 1977 Ferrari 512BB Competizione Stradale Cool Classic Club Netherlands Last Featured Cars

  • 1962 Lotus Elite S2 Fia Specs

    The first Grand Touring Lotus, the Elite represented an important step in the brand's history. It brought Lotus fame, even if the car was not financially profitable. When the prototype Lotus Elite was introduced at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1957 it created a real stir, for not only the fact it was a pretty two-seater coupe, but because it broke new ground in many technical ways. There was no chassis by the conventional sports car ideas of the time, the car being built as a body/chassis unit in one piece made of glass-reinforced epoxide and polyester resin “glass-fibre”. There were many problems in getting the car into production and it was over a year before the first ones began to appear. But the Elite would go down in motoring history for its revolutionary bodywork. A versatile car, the Lotus Elite embodied the GT philosophy: drive during the week and race at the weekend. It has been programmed according to the new regulations of the GT championship (1300 cm3 category) to aim for class victories in major international events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours. Work on the Type 14, which was to become the Elite, began in 1956. Although very incomplete, the prototype was presented at the London Motor Show at Earls Court in October 1957. To compensate for the modest power of the engine, Colin Chapman, a champion of weight reduction, designed an audacious self-supporting monocoque structure made entirely of plastic. A world first. The only metal reinforcements (embedded in the resin) are a protective hoop around the windscreen to which the door hinges are attached, and subframes that house the suspension and engine attachments. After initial manufacturing problems at Maximar, a firm specialising in boat hulls, production was subcontracted to Bristol. Suspension was independent on all four wheels, there were disc brakes all round and the power unit under the bonnet was the Coventry Climax single overhead camshaft engine in a 1216 cm3 version made especially for Lotus. It was called the FWE. Built in aluminium and very expensive, it only produced 75 bhp. The BMC non-synchronized first gearbox was identical to that of the MGA. Braking was by discs on all four wheels, and the four-wheel independent suspension was borrowed from the Type 12 single-seater. With its pure lines, clear volumes and plunging bonnet, the superb lines of the Lotus Elite are the work of Peter Kirwan-Taylor, a design enthusiast and friend of Colin Chapman. His work was reviewed by aerodynamicist Frank Costin, who was particularly responsible for the truncated stern. The result is an excellent Cx of 0.29! It should be noted that the Elite's windows did not slide down: they were removable and stored in a bag in the back of the seats... September 1959 saw the launch of the Series 2, whose suspension had been modified to eliminate the steering lock caused by the flexible tie rods. The following year, Chapman launched the SE (Special Equipment) version equipped with a different camshaft and exhaust manifold. With 85 bhp obtained at 6,500 rpm, the SE accelerated to 185 km/h thanks to its aerodynamic qualities and light weight (640 kg), covering 0 to 100 km/h in ten seconds. The car was also fitted with a ZF four-speed synchronized gearbox. A Super 95 version was offered in 1962. This was a misleading name, as power was actually reduced to 80 bhp (at a lower engine speed of 6,100 rpm). But the Elite would be offered throughout its career with more advanced engines, up to 105 bhp at 8,000 rpm, thanks to twin Weber carburettors (instead of the single SU of the normal version) and more advanced valve timing. Designed with competition in mind, the Elite suffers from serious shortcomings. It has to be said that Colin Chapman had no experience of building production models before launching it. It vibrated a lot and was very noisy, with the plastic bodywork acting as a sounding board. A cutting-edge car for discerning enthusiasts, the Lotus Elite also suffered from questionable reliability, not to mention tricky and expensive maintenance. On the other hand, the Elite's roadholding was formidable, close to that of a racing car: remarkable roadholding, precise and direct steering, powerful braking. Extremely expensive to build, 1,030 examples were produced until 1963. It was sold as a kit from 1961, which considerably reduced the price. The Lotus Elite forged a flattering record in competition, racking up numerous class victories. Its sober engine also enabled it to win the energy index twice at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (in 1960 and 1962). Average fuel consumption was just over 15 litres per 100 kilometres, with a top speed in excess of 220 km/h! DAD 10 At the Brands Hatch race meeting on Boxing Day 1958 there were five production Lotus Elites entered for the Production Sports and Grand Touring Cars event and a memorable battle took place between Colin Chapman in a works car and Jimmy Clark in the Border Reivers car, with a narrow victory going to the founder of Lotus Cars. In third place in another Lotus Elite was Mike Costin, the Cos of Cosworth Engineering and key man on the production of the Cosworth DFV in later years. That Brands Hatch race was indeed significant in the history of British motor racing. By mid-1959 the Lotus firm had moved from Hornsey in North London to Cheshunt in Hertfordshire and production of the Lotus Elite really got under way, with the bodyshell being made by Bristol Aeroplane Plastics Ltd. When Doug Nye wrote bis book “The Story of Lotus 1961-1971” Colin Chapman told him “The Elite was really a road-going car and used many of the racing components. We didn’t have much experience of road-car economics when we designed it, and without long-range tooling, long-range buying and strict cost-saving it was finally just uneconomic to build. I believe we lost over £100 on each car we built.” Nonetheless they built 285 of the Series I cars and by October 1960 the Series II was introduced, which had revised rear suspension, and 703 of these were built in the ensuing years, making a total of 988 altogether. When Colin Chapman described the Elite as a road-going racing car, he was not far wrong for once production was under way they were raced in every type of event from Mallory Park club meetings to the Le Mans 24 Hour race and Nurburgring 1,000 kilometers races and were highly successful in the small GT category. Many of them became famous and many of them were registered with special number plates, like CB 23 for Chris Barbour, the jazz-man, WUU 2 for Peter Lumsden and LOV 1 for Graham Warner, but the one being featured in this series is DAD 10, not because it is the most famous, and the most successful but because it was symptomatic of the “swinging-sixties”. This Lotus Elite was owned by Les Leston who was running a very successful motoring accessory business in London and he was also into the London jazz and rock music scene. In the early Swing days the name “Daddy” was given to old men with money to burn on living it up with wine, women and song and any young girl who picked up a rich “Daddy” was known to have a “Sugar Daddy”. When Rock took over from Swing the principles were unchanged and “Daddy” was changed into “Dadio”. Leston’s racing Elite was registered DAD 10, which easily changed itself into DADIO and the car soon became called “Dadio”. All of which fitted neatly into the life and business style of Les Leston Accessories. Apart from all that “Dadio” was a very quick car and Leston was one of the club “aces” of the time, racing it extensively in the early sixties and having some memorable battles with Graham Warner in LOV 1. Leston’s best effort with the red Elite with the white stripes was to finish 7th overall in the RAC Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood in 1961, only six laps behind the winning Ferrari. Its 1,220 c.c. Coventry-Climax engine used two twin-choke Weber carburetters, which developed 105 b.h.p. and drove through a ZF gearbox to a 4.87 to 1 differential unit. The car weighed 9 3/4 cwt. and accelerated from 0-100 m.p.h. in 17.6 sec. and at Goodwood it clocked 128 m.p.h. on the Lavant Straight. After Les Leston stopped racing it, the car passed through two new owners’ hands but they did not race it, and then it disappeared into the murk of the second-hand car-dealer world and was lost about 1966. Our Mos 10 is a well-preserved 1962 Lotus Elite Series II, which was purchased by Neil Twyman through Charles Fripp in 2009. After a thorough diagnosis of its originality, Twyman decided to rebuild it as a tribute to the former Les Leston DAD 10 with its specific Franck Costin front end. The renowned Neil Twyman put all his effort and knowledge into building a highly accurate and competitive replica of the famous period car. The best English craftsmen supplied the various components: Crosthwaite & Gardiner, MK14, Climax Engine Services, Tony Thompson, Bodicraft Supplies and Panel craft ltd. Nothing has been left to chance, as you'll see. The MOS 10 boasts Leston's distinctive front grille, among other period factory features. After spending some time in the hands of Twyman, it finally joined the JD Classics stable. The car once again received an extensive preparation and raced successfully in the JD Classics colors. At the 2016 edition of Le Mans Classic, it proved to be the fastest Elite in Plateau 3, winning 1st place in the performance index. Subsequently, the current owner purchased the MOS 10 from JD Classics and raced the car entrusted to the ATS workshop in Le Mans. The owner maintained the car to a very high standard and also purchased a large number of spare parts to accompany the sporting career of his Lotus: 1 ZF gearbox overhauled by Marel & Pellin, 1 complete FWE engine overhauled, 1 spare dif carburetors, front brake calipers, doors, hoods, wheels.... Ready to race, and sold with its own set of spare parts, this Lotus Elite is probably the sports car offering the greatest eligibility in the great historic races: Tour Auto, Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, Fifties' Legends..... 1962 Lotus Elite S2 Fia Specs Historic Cars If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 24-0122009 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS France Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Historic Cars Allée Freres Voisin Paris France Contact details cars@historiccars.fr +33626486171 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer SpeedHolics has not been paid to feature this product or brand, nor will we profit from any purchases you may make through the links in this article. We’re a fully independent website. SpeedHolics provides the information contained in this section solely as a resource for its users without any form of assurance. While SpeedHolics tries to provide high quality content, it does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, appropriateness for use or timeliness of this information. Visitors to this page should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any of the material it contains without first conducting their own investigations and seeking professional advice specific to their own situation if necessary. We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright The first Grand Touring Lotus, the Elite represented an important step in the brand's history. It brought Lotus fame, even if the car was not financially profitable. When the prototype Lotus Elite was introduced at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1957 it created a real stir, for not only the fact it was a pretty two-seater coupe, but because it broke new ground in many technical ways. There was no chassis by the conventional sports car ideas of the time, the car being built as a body/chassis unit in one piece made of glass-reinforced epoxide and polyester resin “glass-fibre”. There were many problems in getting the car into production and it was over a year before the first ones began to appear. But the Elite would go down in motoring history for its revolutionary bodywork. A versatile car, the Lotus Elite embodied the GT philosophy: drive during the week and race at the weekend. It has been programmed according to the new regulations of the GT championship (1300 cm3 category) to aim for class victories in major international events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours. Work on the Type 14, which was to become the Elite, began in 1956. Although very incomplete, the prototype was presented at the London Motor Show at Earls Court in October 1957. To compensate for the modest power of the engine, Colin Chapman, a champion of weight reduction, designed an audacious self-supporting monocoque structure made entirely of plastic. A world first. The only metal reinforcements (embedded in the resin) are a protective hoop around the windscreen to which the door hinges are attached, and subframes that house the suspension and engine attachments. After initial manufacturing problems at Maximar, a firm specialising in boat hulls, production was subcontracted to Bristol. Suspension was independent on all four wheels, there were disc brakes all round and the power unit under the bonnet was the Coventry Climax single overhead camshaft engine in a 1216 cm3 version made especially for Lotus. It was called the FWE. Built in aluminium and very expensive, it only produced 75 bhp. The BMC non-synchronized first gearbox was identical to that of the MGA. Braking was by discs on all four wheels, and the four-wheel independent suspension was borrowed from the Type 12 single-seater. With its pure lines, clear volumes and plunging bonnet, the superb lines of the Lotus Elite are the work of Peter Kirwan-Taylor, a design enthusiast and friend of Colin Chapman. His work was reviewed by aerodynamicist Frank Costin, who was particularly responsible for the truncated stern. The result is an excellent Cx of 0.29! It should be noted that the Elite's windows did not slide down: they were removable and stored in a bag in the back of the seats... September 1959 saw the launch of the Series 2, whose suspension had been modified to eliminate the steering lock caused by the flexible tie rods. The following year, Chapman launched the SE (Special Equipment) version equipped with a different camshaft and exhaust manifold. With 85 bhp obtained at 6,500 rpm, the SE accelerated to 185 km/h thanks to its aerodynamic qualities and light weight (640 kg), covering 0 to 100 km/h in ten seconds. The car was also fitted with a ZF four-speed synchronized gearbox. A Super 95 version was offered in 1962. This was a misleading name, as power was actually reduced to 80 bhp (at a lower engine speed of 6,100 rpm). But the Elite would be offered throughout its career with more advanced engines, up to 105 bhp at 8,000 rpm, thanks to twin Weber carburettors (instead of the single SU of the normal version) and more advanced valve timing. Designed with competition in mind, the Elite suffers from serious shortcomings. It has to be said that Colin Chapman had no experience of building production models before launching it. It vibrated a lot and was very noisy, with the plastic bodywork acting as a sounding board. A cutting-edge car for discerning enthusiasts, the Lotus Elite also suffered from questionable reliability, not to mention tricky and expensive maintenance. On the other hand, the Elite's roadholding was formidable, close to that of a racing car: remarkable roadholding, precise and direct steering, powerful braking. Extremely expensive to build, 1,030 examples were produced until 1963. It was sold as a kit from 1961, which considerably reduced the price. The Lotus Elite forged a flattering record in competition, racking up numerous class victories. Its sober engine also enabled it to win the energy index twice at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (in 1960 and 1962). Average fuel consumption was just over 15 litres per 100 kilometres, with a top speed in excess of 220 km/h! DAD 10 At the Brands Hatch race meeting on Boxing Day 1958 there were five production Lotus Elites entered for the Production Sports and Grand Touring Cars event and a memorable battle took place between Colin Chapman in a works car and Jimmy Clark in the Border Reivers car, with a narrow victory going to the founder of Lotus Cars. In third place in another Lotus Elite was Mike Costin, the Cos of Cosworth Engineering and key man on the production of the Cosworth DFV in later years. That Brands Hatch race was indeed significant in the history of British motor racing. By mid-1959 the Lotus firm had moved from Hornsey in North London to Cheshunt in Hertfordshire and production of the Lotus Elite really got under way, with the bodyshell being made by Bristol Aeroplane Plastics Ltd. When Doug Nye wrote bis book “The Story of Lotus 1961-1971” Colin Chapman told him “The Elite was really a road-going car and used many of the racing components. We didn’t have much experience of road-car economics when we designed it, and without long-range tooling, long-range buying and strict cost-saving it was finally just uneconomic to build. I believe we lost over £100 on each car we built.” Nonetheless they built 285 of the Series I cars and by October 1960 the Series II was introduced, which had revised rear suspension, and 703 of these were built in the ensuing years, making a total of 988 altogether. When Colin Chapman described the Elite as a road-going racing car, he was not far wrong for once production was under way they were raced in every type of event from Mallory Park club meetings to the Le Mans 24 Hour race and Nurburgring 1,000 kilometers races and were highly successful in the small GT category. Many of them became famous and many of them were registered with special number plates, like CB 23 for Chris Barbour, the jazz-man, WUU 2 for Peter Lumsden and LOV 1 for Graham Warner, but the one being featured in this series is DAD 10, not because it is the most famous, and the most successful but because it was symptomatic of the “swinging-sixties”. This Lotus Elite was owned by Les Leston who was running a very successful motoring accessory business in London and he was also into the London jazz and rock music scene. In the early Swing days the name “Daddy” was given to old men with money to burn on living it up with wine, women and song and any young girl who picked up a rich “Daddy” was known to have a “Sugar Daddy”. When Rock took over from Swing the principles were unchanged and “Daddy” was changed into “Dadio”. Leston’s racing Elite was registered DAD 10, which easily changed itself into DADIO and the car soon became called “Dadio”. All of which fitted neatly into the life and business style of Les Leston Accessories. Apart from all that “Dadio” was a very quick car and Leston was one of the club “aces” of the time, racing it extensively in the early sixties and having some memorable battles with Graham Warner in LOV 1. Leston’s best effort with the red Elite with the white stripes was to finish 7th overall in the RAC Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood in 1961, only six laps behind the winning Ferrari. Its 1,220 c.c. Coventry-Climax engine used two twin-choke Weber carburetters, which developed 105 b.h.p. and drove through a ZF gearbox to a 4.87 to 1 differential unit. The car weighed 9 3/4 cwt. and accelerated from 0-100 m.p.h. in 17.6 sec. and at Goodwood it clocked 128 m.p.h. on the Lavant Straight. After Les Leston stopped racing it, the car passed through two new owners’ hands but they did not race it, and then it disappeared into the murk of the second-hand car-dealer world and was lost about 1966. Our Mos 10 is a well-preserved 1962 Lotus Elite Series II, which was purchased by Neil Twyman through Charles Fripp in 2009. After a thorough diagnosis of its originality, Twyman decided to rebuild it as a tribute to the former Les Leston DAD 10 with its specific Franck Costin front end. The renowned Neil Twyman put all his effort and knowledge into building a highly accurate and competitive replica of the famous period car. The best English craftsmen supplied the various components: Crosthwaite & Gardiner, MK14, Climax Engine Services, Tony Thompson, Bodicraft Supplies and Panel craft ltd. Nothing has been left to chance, as you'll see. The MOS 10 boasts Leston's distinctive front grille, among other period factory features. After spending some time in the hands of Twyman, it finally joined the JD Classics stable. The car once again received an extensive preparation and raced successfully in the JD Classics colors. At the 2016 edition of Le Mans Classic, it proved to be the fastest Elite in Plateau 3, winning 1st place in the performance index. Subsequently, the current owner purchased the MOS 10 from JD Classics and raced the car entrusted to the ATS workshop in Le Mans. The owner maintained the car to a very high standard and also purchased a large number of spare parts to accompany the sporting career of his Lotus: 1 ZF gearbox overhauled by Marel & Pellin, 1 complete FWE engine overhauled, 1 spare dif carburetors, front brake calipers, doors, hoods, wheels.... Ready to race, and sold with its own set of spare parts, this Lotus Elite is probably the sports car offering the greatest eligibility in the great historic races: Tour Auto, Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, Fifties' Legends..... 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  • 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce

    Built with no expense spared by renowned marque specialist Alfaholics, this spectacular Alfa Romeo Spider is a seriously quick and well-sorted fast road/track-day classic. The basis for the conversion was a right-hand-drive 2000 Spider Veloce that had been first registered in the UK on 13 May 1977. The car was in need of restoration and its long-term owner was a track-day enthusiast who commissioned Alfaholics to turn it into something that he could drive hard on track, as well as drive it to and from the circuits themselves. With a brief to use only the highest-grade parts, the specification for the Alfaholics GTA-R was used as a starting point – but this Spider would benefit from a number of bespoke extras. In order to provide handling that would complement the straight-line speed that was planned, the Alfa Spider’s bodyshell was stiffened with a bespoke rollcage. The owner specified that he wanted none of it to be visible above the door line, so once the shell had been placed on a flat jig bed and straightened, a discreet lightweight cage was welded into place in order to ensure a suitably rigid structure. The suspension was then built up and includes Alfaholics’ lightweight wishbones, geometry conversion kit, six-pot brake kit, adjustable camber arms, adjustable aluminium dampers, and a front spring conversion that allows for adjustable ride height. At the rear, lightweight trailing arms were fitted, plus aluminium adjustable dampers and a race aluminium T-bar. A dual-circuit brake box was used, with Girling reservoirs for the individual brake circuits. As for the engine, Alfaholics’ Twin Spark ‘four’ was installed with big-valve head and race valve gear, billet rifle drilled cams, billet H-section conrods, forged pistons with a special coating, and 45mm Webers running with Alfaholics’ 3-D mapped ignition system. Its peak power of 216bhp is produced between 6800-7300rpm. The owner’s eye for detail extended to a non-standard front grille ‘heart’. An original heart was 3D laser scanned and used as the basis for a bespoke item that Alfaholics built from scratch. He even specified GTA-style inner door grab handles that also needed to be made from scratch and which were CNC machined from billet aerospace-grade aluminium. The finished car was painted in Alfa 147 Bianco Nuvola, which has a slight pearl finish to it, and even the Perspex headlight covers received hours of attention to ensure that they fitted correctly. After three years and over 12,000 miles – many of which were on-track – the owner took Spider-R 007 back to Alfaholics in 2013-14 in order for further upgrades to be carried out. These included a six-speed sequential gearbox, a programmable throttle body fuel injection system, and a Race Technology digital dash conversion. In the winter of 2015, the engine was fully rebuilt with new forged pistons and liners, new bearings, a head overhaul and further tweaks and fettles. To ensure this Spider was kept bang up to date, further upgrades were completed in 2022 to bestow the car with the very latest Alfaholics GTA-R enhancements. Now being offered for sale by The Classic Motor Hub, this beautifully engineered Alfa Romeo Spider was created with fastidious attention to detail, and is ready to thrill its next owner on road and track alike. MODEL HISTORY One of the most iconic and instantly recognisable of all classic cars, the Tipo 105/115 Alfa Romeo Spider was launched at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. Borrowing mechanical components from the 105 Series Giulia, the new Spider featured Pininfarina styling that won universal acclaim – plus a 1570cc twin-cam engine that was equally well received. It ran on twin Weber carburettors and drove through a five-speed gearbox. From the very beginning, the Spider was a premium product – in the UK, it cost almost as much as a Jaguar E-type – and in June 1968 it was upgraded into the 1750 Spider Veloce thanks to the fitment of a new 1779cc engine. In the same year, an ‘entry level’ Spider 1300 Junior was added to the range. The Series 2 Spider was introduced in 1970 and featured a redesigned rear that did away with the rounded tail of the original model and replaced it with sharper Kamm-style lines. A year later, the adoption of a new 132bhp, 1962cc version of the four-cylinder engine led to the creation of the 2000 Spider Veloce. Motor Sport magazine recorded a 0-60mph sprint of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 120mph when it tested a 2000 Spider Veloce. Although it conceded that – by the time of its article in July 1977 – the Alfa was in certain respects somewhat dated, it added that ‘it is the last of the traditional, conventional Alfa line, and all the more enjoyable for it, a classical design in an age of increasing conformity.’ The Spider would, in fact, live on until the heavily facelifted, last-of-the-line Series 4, which was launched in 1990. Production eventually came to an end in 1993, after which an all-new front-wheel-drive Spider was introduced. Immortalised on the silver screen thanks to the appearance of a Series 1 1600 in The Graduate, the Alfa Romeo Spider is the epitome of the classic Italian sports car, with an intoxicating blend of chic style and charismatic twin-cam engine. 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce The Classic Motor Hub If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. Any transactions, engagements, or communications undertaken as a result of this listing are the sole responsibility of the parties involved, and SpeedHolics shall bear no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. For more information, please refer to the "Legal & Copyright" section below. SH ID 22-0802002 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce Rebuilt to Alfaholics Spider-R specification Recent further upgrades to 2022 Alfaholics GTA-R specification 216bhp Twin Spark engine Beautifully sorted track-day classic with huge spec The Classic Motor Hub Old Walls Ablington, Bibury United Kingdom Contact details info@classicmotorhub.com 01242384092 Visit dealer's website If you are intrested in this car and you would like SpeedHolics to put you in touch with the right person, please fill in this form. Let us arrange everything for you. How to contact you? I'd like to receive weekly updates about new listings SUBMIT We take your privacy seriously. While submitting your information please check our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Your content has been submitted Disclaimer FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Built with no expense spared by renowned marque specialist Alfaholics, this spectacular Alfa Romeo Spider is a seriously quick and well-sorted fast road/track-day classic. The basis for the conversion was a right-hand-drive 2000 Spider Veloce that had been first registered in the UK on 13 May 1977. The car was in need of restoration and its long-term owner was a track-day enthusiast who commissioned Alfaholics to turn it into something that he could drive hard on track, as well as drive it to and from the circuits themselves. With a brief to use only the highest-grade parts, the specification for the Alfaholics GTA-R was used as a starting point – but this Spider would benefit from a number of bespoke extras. In order to provide handling that would complement the straight-line speed that was planned, the Alfa Spider’s bodyshell was stiffened with a bespoke rollcage. The owner specified that he wanted none of it to be visible above the door line, so once the shell had been placed on a flat jig bed and straightened, a discreet lightweight cage was welded into place in order to ensure a suitably rigid structure. The suspension was then built up and includes Alfaholics’ lightweight wishbones, geometry conversion kit, six-pot brake kit, adjustable camber arms, adjustable aluminium dampers, and a front spring conversion that allows for adjustable ride height. At the rear, lightweight trailing arms were fitted, plus aluminium adjustable dampers and a race aluminium T-bar. A dual-circuit brake box was used, with Girling reservoirs for the individual brake circuits. As for the engine, Alfaholics’ Twin Spark ‘four’ was installed with big-valve head and race valve gear, billet rifle drilled cams, billet H-section conrods, forged pistons with a special coating, and 45mm Webers running with Alfaholics’ 3-D mapped ignition system. Its peak power of 216bhp is produced between 6800-7300rpm. The owner’s eye for detail extended to a non-standard front grille ‘heart’. An original heart was 3D laser scanned and used as the basis for a bespoke item that Alfaholics built from scratch. He even specified GTA-style inner door grab handles that also needed to be made from scratch and which were CNC machined from billet aerospace-grade aluminium. The finished car was painted in Alfa 147 Bianco Nuvola, which has a slight pearl finish to it, and even the Perspex headlight covers received hours of attention to ensure that they fitted correctly. After three years and over 12,000 miles – many of which were on-track – the owner took Spider-R 007 back to Alfaholics in 2013-14 in order for further upgrades to be carried out. These included a six-speed sequential gearbox, a programmable throttle body fuel injection system, and a Race Technology digital dash conversion. In the winter of 2015, the engine was fully rebuilt with new forged pistons and liners, new bearings, a head overhaul and further tweaks and fettles. To ensure this Spider was kept bang up to date, further upgrades were completed in 2022 to bestow the car with the very latest Alfaholics GTA-R enhancements. Now being offered for sale by The Classic Motor Hub, this beautifully engineered Alfa Romeo Spider was created with fastidious attention to detail, and is ready to thrill its next owner on road and track alike. MODEL HISTORY One of the most iconic and instantly recognisable of all classic cars, the Tipo 105/115 Alfa Romeo Spider was launched at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. Borrowing mechanical components from the 105 Series Giulia, the new Spider featured Pininfarina styling that won universal acclaim – plus a 1570cc twin-cam engine that was equally well received. It ran on twin Weber carburettors and drove through a five-speed gearbox. From the very beginning, the Spider was a premium product – in the UK, it cost almost as much as a Jaguar E-type – and in June 1968 it was upgraded into the 1750 Spider Veloce thanks to the fitment of a new 1779cc engine. In the same year, an ‘entry level’ Spider 1300 Junior was added to the range. The Series 2 Spider was introduced in 1970 and featured a redesigned rear that did away with the rounded tail of the original model and replaced it with sharper Kamm-style lines. A year later, the adoption of a new 132bhp, 1962cc version of the four-cylinder engine led to the creation of the 2000 Spider Veloce. Motor Sport magazine recorded a 0-60mph sprint of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 120mph when it tested a 2000 Spider Veloce. Although it conceded that – by the time of its article in July 1977 – the Alfa was in certain respects somewhat dated, it added that ‘it is the last of the traditional, conventional Alfa line, and all the more enjoyable for it, a classical design in an age of increasing conformity.’ The Spider would, in fact, live on until the heavily facelifted, last-of-the-line Series 4, which was launched in 1990. Production eventually came to an end in 1993, after which an all-new front-wheel-drive Spider was introduced. 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