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As the 1960s progressed, Maserati made great strides in asserting itself as the go-to Italian manufacturer for attractive cars in the grand tourer mould. Of its contemporary model line-up, the marque’s 3500 GT and 5000 GT were stunning examples of coachbuilt coupé and convertible design. In 1963, the Mistral was introduced to replace the 3500 GT and was the company’s last model to feature its signature twin-spark, double-overhead cam straight-six engine derived from Maserati’s successful racing endeavours. While still in ownership of the Orsi family and prior to its takeover by Citroën, Maserati revealed the Ghibli, Mexico, and Sebring in quick succession to join the Mistral and bolster its GT offering. When production of the Mistral commenced, a stiffer and shorter chassis composed of square-section tubular elements allowed the new model to distinguish itself from the Sebring by its more sporting character. Further advances were made from a stylistic perspective, with Pietro Frua penning an elegant and contemporary body for the car. The Spyder version was introduced shortly after the coupé, with no fewer than three engine variants of Maserati’s famous race-proven straight-six. Offered here in 4.0-litre form, the largest and most desirable engine, the car is endowed with dazzling performance; the sprint from 0 to 60 mph can be achieved in just over six seconds, and has a top speed of over 150 mph. In the end, only 37 examples of the 4.0-litre variant of the Spyder were produced, making this car not only the ultimate version of the Mistral, but also exceptionally rare. This example, chassis AM109/SA 655, was specified from new with the desirable five-speed manual gearbox and finished in Nero over a Senape interior. Upon factory completion on 9 January 1967, the Maserati was destined for West Nyack, New York, USA. The car’s history in the States is only partially documented, with a title from the State of Florida retained in its history file confirming the Mistral’s whereabouts in 1974, yet by the end of the decade the Spyder had come into the ownership of Kyle W. Fleming, a Maserati specialist based in Virginia Beach. Fleming acquired the car as a partially dismantled project and sought to improve it before selling on, but at this point the Mistral caught the eye of a London-based buyer, who bought and imported the car. Incredibly, they would retain the Maserati for the next 41 years. Among the Maserati’s impressive history file—containing decades worth of invoices and paperwork to document its import into the United Kingdom and subsequent improvements—Fleming writes in a 7 November 1980 letter to its British buyer: ‘It is not good or even in running condition. The previous owner removed and dismantled the engine, but carried out no mechanical work … An inspection indicates that extensive work is required and this sale would be with this understood … The car has been for many years (in) the Florida Keys, which would account for salt and sun damage.’ The Maserati’s new British owner was clearly not deterred by the Mistral’s state of disorder, as by July 1981 the car was bound for the UK in a shipping container departing Norfolk, Virginia. On taking delivery of their newly acquired Maserati, its owner—a former Secretary of the Maserati Owners’ Club—began an incredible journey of restoration and ongoing improvements to the car. Invoices on file detail even small items of trim bought during the restoration process, with work on the body and chassis left to CRL Panels of Wymondham, Norfolk, and the marque specialist Bill McGrath to oversee an engine rebuild. Throughout the owner’s multi-decade tenure of the car, McGrath continued to maintain the Maserati even into recent years. While in the workshop, the Mistral was refinished in white with black leather trim, sporting the same configuration it is presented in today. In 2022, the Maserati was acquired by its consigning owner, ending its 41-year stay with its long-term owner and reviver. The condition of the car today is commensurate with its many decades of care and attention at the hands of its previous owner. Its polished chrome brightwork complements the polished Borrani wire wheels, while the excellent white paintwork makes for the perfect contrast against the all-black leather interior. A wood-rimmed steering wheel with a Maserati-badged boss sits proudly in the Spyder’s cabin, which is enriched with the fitment of a period Maserati Autovox stereo. Underneath the bonnet, a clean and well-kept engine bay is testament to the fastidious upkeep detailed in the Mistral’s service invoices. With a simply unrepeatable story of commitment and devotion from its multi-decade custodian, verified by the most fascinating and intricately detailed history file, the opportunity to acquire this matching-numbers Maserati represents an incredible chance to benefit from year after year of unbridled care and attention heaped upon a stunning car with both attractive design and rewarding driving traits. 1967 Maserati Mistral 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 23-1009014 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Engine number AM109/SA1 655 A characterful and attractive example of Maserati’s Mistral 4.0 Spyder, of which only 37 were made Delivered new to the USA in Nero over Senape; now wears a stunning white-over-black colour pairing Benefits from older restoration work; an ideal contender for driving tours or exhibition at shows A labour of love for its first UK owner, who imported the Maserati from the USA as a project and gradually improved it over 40 years Retains its matching-numbers chassis and engine Accompanied by an extensive history file with invoices and receipts dating across five decades 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 As the 1960s progressed, Maserati made great strides in asserting itself as the go-to Italian manufacturer for attractive cars in the grand tourer mould. Of its contemporary model line-up, the marque’s 3500 GT and 5000 GT were stunning examples of coachbuilt coupé and convertible design. In 1963, the Mistral was introduced to replace the 3500 GT and was the company’s last model to feature its signature twin-spark, double-overhead cam straight-six engine derived from Maserati’s successful racing endeavours. While still in ownership of the Orsi family and prior to its takeover by Citroën, Maserati revealed the Ghibli, Mexico, and Sebring in quick succession to join the Mistral and bolster its GT offering. When production of the Mistral commenced, a stiffer and shorter chassis composed of square-section tubular elements allowed the new model to distinguish itself from the Sebring by its more sporting character. Further advances were made from a stylistic perspective, with Pietro Frua penning an elegant and contemporary body for the car. The Spyder version was introduced shortly after the coupé, with no fewer than three engine variants of Maserati’s famous race-proven straight-six. Offered here in 4.0-litre form, the largest and most desirable engine, the car is endowed with dazzling performance; the sprint from 0 to 60 mph can be achieved in just over six seconds, and has a top speed of over 150 mph. In the end, only 37 examples of the 4.0-litre variant of the Spyder were produced, making this car not only the ultimate version of the Mistral, but also exceptionally rare. This example, chassis AM109/SA 655, was specified from new with the desirable five-speed manual gearbox and finished in Nero over a Senape interior. Upon factory completion on 9 January 1967, the Maserati was destined for West Nyack, New York, USA. The car’s history in the States is only partially documented, with a title from the State of Florida retained in its history file confirming the Mistral’s whereabouts in 1974, yet by the end of the decade the Spyder had come into the ownership of Kyle W. Fleming, a Maserati specialist based in Virginia Beach. Fleming acquired the car as a partially dismantled project and sought to improve it before selling on, but at this point the Mistral caught the eye of a London-based buyer, who bought and imported the car. Incredibly, they would retain the Maserati for the next 41 years. Among the Maserati’s impressive history file—containing decades worth of invoices and paperwork to document its import into the United Kingdom and subsequent improvements—Fleming writes in a 7 November 1980 letter to its British buyer: ‘It is not good or even in running condition. The previous owner removed and dismantled the engine, but carried out no mechanical work … An inspection indicates that extensive work is required and this sale would be with this understood … The car has been for many years (in) the Florida Keys, which would account for salt and sun damage.’ The Maserati’s new British owner was clearly not deterred by the Mistral’s state of disorder, as by July 1981 the car was bound for the UK in a shipping container departing Norfolk, Virginia. On taking delivery of their newly acquired Maserati, its owner—a former Secretary of the Maserati Owners’ Club—began an incredible journey of restoration and ongoing improvements to the car. Invoices on file detail even small items of trim bought during the restoration process, with work on the body and chassis left to CRL Panels of Wymondham, Norfolk, and the marque specialist Bill McGrath to oversee an engine rebuild. Throughout the owner’s multi-decade tenure of the car, McGrath continued to maintain the Maserati even into recent years. While in the workshop, the Mistral was refinished in white with black leather trim, sporting the same configuration it is presented in today. In 2022, the Maserati was acquired by its consigning owner, ending its 41-year stay with its long-term owner and reviver. The condition of the car today is commensurate with its many decades of care and attention at the hands of its previous owner. Its polished chrome brightwork complements the polished Borrani wire wheels, while the excellent white paintwork makes for the perfect contrast against the all-black leather interior. A wood-rimmed steering wheel with a Maserati-badged boss sits proudly in the Spyder’s cabin, which is enriched with the fitment of a period Maserati Autovox stereo. Underneath the bonnet, a clean and well-kept engine bay is testament to the fastidious upkeep detailed in the Mistral’s service invoices. With a simply unrepeatable story of commitment and devotion from its multi-decade custodian, verified by the most fascinating and intricately detailed history file, the opportunity to acquire this matching-numbers Maserati represents an incredible chance to benefit from year after year of unbridled care and attention heaped upon a stunning car with both attractive design and rewarding driving traits. 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Believed to be one of the 1966 Turin Motor Show cars, it was delivered new in the incredibly rare combination of right-hand-drive with a factory hard-top. With a rich and traceable history, still wearing its original registration, a history file containing its original buff log book and freshly restored to a concours standard, this is without doubt one of the finest examples of any Maserati Grand Touring Spyder. 1966 Maserati Mistral Spyder Duncan Hamilton Rofgo 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 22-0605002 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Believed to be one of the 1966 Turin Motor Show cars Extremely rare right-hand drive example Fully documented UK ownership Stunning restoration just completed Duncan Hamilton Rofgo Ltd Rofgo Park Micheldever United Kingdom Contact details sales@dhrofgo.com +44 (0) 1256 765000 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 Believed to be one of the 1966 Turin Motor Show cars, it was delivered new in the incredibly rare combination of right-hand-drive with a factory hard-top. With a rich and traceable history, still wearing its original registration, a history file containing its original buff log book and freshly restored to a concours standard, this is without doubt one of the finest examples of any Maserati Grand Touring Spyder. Other Cars from Duncan Hamilton Rofgo Ltd 1961-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-01.jpg 1961-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-02.jpg 1961-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-10.jpg 1961-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-01.jpg 1/10 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Duncan Hamilton Rofgo Ltd United Kingdom 1980-Ford-Escort-RS1800-01.jpg 1980-Ford-Escort-RS1800-02.jpg 1980-Ford-Escort-RS1800-15.jpg 1980-Ford-Escort-RS1800-01.jpg 1/15 1980 Ford Escort RS1800 Duncan Hamilton Rofgo Ltd United Kingdom 1961-Jaguar-E-type-Competition-01.jpg 1961-Jaguar-E-type-Competition-02.jpg 1961-Jaguar-E-type-Competition-15.jpg 1961-Jaguar-E-type-Competition-01.jpg 1/15 1961 Jaguar E-type Competition Duncan Hamilton Rofgo Ltd United Kingdom Last Featured Cars

By the time the Escort first came out in 1968, Ford were already firmly wedded to the marketing strategy of 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' and were keenly aware that they would need a race/rally version to take over from where the mighty Lotus Cortina had left off. To this end, Ford’s Boreham-based competition department had been quietly beavering away on a Lotus-powered Escort that was ready to roll as soon as the standard models hit the showrooms. Called the 'Twin Cam', the hot new Escort immediately excelled on the international race and rally circuits, winning countless events and securing Ford the coveted World Rally Championship manufacturer’s trophy in its first year of production, a feat which it also repeated the following year. Introduced in 1968 in very limited numbers for homologation purposes, the Escort Twin Cam is now one of Ford's most revered cars and still regarded as a formidable road car. Based on a reinforced Type 49 body shell with wider wheel arches, quarter bumpers, uprated suspension and front disc brakes as standard, it was powered by a Lotus-designed, 8-valve twin camshaft head mated to Ford’s 1.5-litre pre-crossflow block bored out to 1,558cc offering 110bhp and 115mph. Only 883 Twin Cam models were made before production ended in 1970 to make way for the BDA-powered RS1600. The car presented here is a very special Twin Cam - NBH 769H was an early production example, bought brand new from the Aylesbury Motor Company in 1969 by Mick Briant – the hugely successful British rally driver who won the Motoring News Championship three times, the BTRDA and the Welsh Championship. Mick has documented his illustrious history in British National Rallying in three books in which NBH 769H features. Mick recounts his exploits in the car with much enthusiasm: 'I don’t recall my actual first outing (in NBH 769H), but my first National event was the January 1970 Rally Bristowe, with Mick Mancy navigating (numerous photos of the pair appear in one of Mick’s book, Do you have to drive like that?) we managed eigth overall out of 150 starters'. Mick went on to endow NBH 769H with an upgraded engine, courtesy of Racing Services of Twickenham, stroking and boring the original block and taking it out to 1,860cc. The engine was dry-sumped, had a steel crank and rods, Cosworth pistons and L1 cams, big valves and some other 'trick' bits. Mick states: 'I don’t recall the actual power output, but it was the best engine possible until the 2-litre alloy-blocked Cosworth BDA become an option'. Mick recalls that NBH 76DH went onto receive the de-rigueur big arches of the time and a colour change to orange (which coined the car the nickname 'The Orange Box'). He did several rounds in the prestigious Motoring News Championship in NBH 769H, always finishing in the top ten and in 1971 Mick won the London Counties Rally Championship in NBH 769H, with Donald Close navigating. The car was renewed in-period and returned to white bodywork with a black bonnet that displayed the ‘Go Perrys’ livery (the Ford dealer in Aylesbury). NBH 769H is listed as 'Escort 1860' (car #40) on the entry list of the 1971 Jim Clark Memorial Rally, in which Mick drove (with Peter Robinson navigating), and of which a photo exists of the car on the start line. In 2017, our vendor (a rally enthusiast, driver and car collector) acquired NBH 769H and entrusted it to master engineer, Andrew Stapley of ASM Classics in Kent, who specialise in restoring some of best classic Fords in the UK. Over some four years, our vendor has invested c.£65,000 in bringing this venerable rally car up to a remarkable standard. So much so, it was invited to be displayed at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2021, where after nearly 50 years apart, Mick Briant and Peter Robinson were reunited with the car, plus some of its navigators, all autographing the inside of the doors (captured in photos and video). ASM's expert attention included a full renewal of the Twin Cam signature paint colour, Ermine White (with black bonnet and in period livery), its big-arch Type 49 shell, its revered Lotus Twin Cam engine (with associated dyno readings), its DCOE Weber carbs, 4-speed gearbox, competition clutch and pressure plate, English axle (with 4.7 diff ratio & LSD), coil sprung front Bilstein suspension, leaf sprung rear, plus the addition of Cibie spotlights and a whole host of mods to make this into a formidable period rally/fast-road car. NBH 769H has only been used sparingly since its complete restoration, residing in our vendor’s private Collection, but notably, it was driven ‘up the hill’ at Shelsley Walsh by our vendor and indeed, one Mick Briant – again, all captured for posterity and provenance. MOT'd and 'match-fit', this is a turn-key classic performance Ford. This really is a special car and deserves to be fully appreciated and enjoyed by a similar enthusiast. If you simply want the best possible Mk1 Escort Twin Cam, this one might just be too good to miss! 1969 Ford Escort Mk1 Twin Cam - Ex-Mick Briant 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 24-0930014 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Transmission Manual Body Colour Ermine White 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 By the time the Escort first came out in 1968, Ford were already firmly wedded to the marketing strategy of 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' and were keenly aware that they would need a race/rally version to take over from where the mighty Lotus Cortina had left off. To this end, Ford’s Boreham-based competition department had been quietly beavering away on a Lotus-powered Escort that was ready to roll as soon as the standard models hit the showrooms. Called the 'Twin Cam', the hot new Escort immediately excelled on the international race and rally circuits, winning countless events and securing Ford the coveted World Rally Championship manufacturer’s trophy in its first year of production, a feat which it also repeated the following year. Introduced in 1968 in very limited numbers for homologation purposes, the Escort Twin Cam is now one of Ford's most revered cars and still regarded as a formidable road car. Based on a reinforced Type 49 body shell with wider wheel arches, quarter bumpers, uprated suspension and front disc brakes as standard, it was powered by a Lotus-designed, 8-valve twin camshaft head mated to Ford’s 1.5-litre pre-crossflow block bored out to 1,558cc offering 110bhp and 115mph. Only 883 Twin Cam models were made before production ended in 1970 to make way for the BDA-powered RS1600. The car presented here is a very special Twin Cam - NBH 769H was an early production example, bought brand new from the Aylesbury Motor Company in 1969 by Mick Briant – the hugely successful British rally driver who won the Motoring News Championship three times, the BTRDA and the Welsh Championship. Mick has documented his illustrious history in British National Rallying in three books in which NBH 769H features. Mick recounts his exploits in the car with much enthusiasm: 'I don’t recall my actual first outing (in NBH 769H), but my first National event was the January 1970 Rally Bristowe, with Mick Mancy navigating (numerous photos of the pair appear in one of Mick’s book, Do you have to drive like that?) we managed eigth overall out of 150 starters'. Mick went on to endow NBH 769H with an upgraded engine, courtesy of Racing Services of Twickenham, stroking and boring the original block and taking it out to 1,860cc. The engine was dry-sumped, had a steel crank and rods, Cosworth pistons and L1 cams, big valves and some other 'trick' bits. Mick states: 'I don’t recall the actual power output, but it was the best engine possible until the 2-litre alloy-blocked Cosworth BDA become an option'. Mick recalls that NBH 76DH went onto receive the de-rigueur big arches of the time and a colour change to orange (which coined the car the nickname 'The Orange Box'). He did several rounds in the prestigious Motoring News Championship in NBH 769H, always finishing in the top ten and in 1971 Mick won the London Counties Rally Championship in NBH 769H, with Donald Close navigating. The car was renewed in-period and returned to white bodywork with a black bonnet that displayed the ‘Go Perrys’ livery (the Ford dealer in Aylesbury). NBH 769H is listed as 'Escort 1860' (car #40) on the entry list of the 1971 Jim Clark Memorial Rally, in which Mick drove (with Peter Robinson navigating), and of which a photo exists of the car on the start line. In 2017, our vendor (a rally enthusiast, driver and car collector) acquired NBH 769H and entrusted it to master engineer, Andrew Stapley of ASM Classics in Kent, who specialise in restoring some of best classic Fords in the UK. Over some four years, our vendor has invested c.£65,000 in bringing this venerable rally car up to a remarkable standard. So much so, it was invited to be displayed at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2021, where after nearly 50 years apart, Mick Briant and Peter Robinson were reunited with the car, plus some of its navigators, all autographing the inside of the doors (captured in photos and video). ASM's expert attention included a full renewal of the Twin Cam signature paint colour, Ermine White (with black bonnet and in period livery), its big-arch Type 49 shell, its revered Lotus Twin Cam engine (with associated dyno readings), its DCOE Weber carbs, 4-speed gearbox, competition clutch and pressure plate, English axle (with 4.7 diff ratio & LSD), coil sprung front Bilstein suspension, leaf sprung rear, plus the addition of Cibie spotlights and a whole host of mods to make this into a formidable period rally/fast-road car. NBH 769H has only been used sparingly since its complete restoration, residing in our vendor’s private Collection, but notably, it was driven ‘up the hill’ at Shelsley Walsh by our vendor and indeed, one Mick Briant – again, all captured for posterity and provenance. MOT'd and 'match-fit', this is a turn-key classic performance Ford. This really is a special car and deserves to be fully appreciated and enjoyed by a similar enthusiast. If you simply want the best possible Mk1 Escort Twin Cam, this one might just be too good to miss! 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

The 911 Carrera RS 3.8 was the homologation base for a new racing car based upon the 964-generation of Porsche’s 911 that would comply with the international GT class requirements. This car was designed under the supervision of Weissach-based engineers Roland Kussmaul (who enjoyed a forty-year career at Porsche working in the motorsport department and later developing Cup cars and some of Porsche’s finest road cars, including the 993 GT2 and Carrera GT) and Jürgen Barth (former head of Porsche’s Customer Support Department). Every Carrera RS 3.8 started life as a bare Turbo bodyshell, transported to the Porsche’s racing department in Weissach to be hand-built by Kussmaul’s team. Wherever possible all the brackets and mounts for unnecessary components and pieces of trim were removed to reduce the sprung weight. To compensate for the wide bodyshell’s increased heft, Kussmaul specified his homologation special with aluminum doors to complement the aluminum boot-lid from the RS 3.6. The RS 3.8 boasted the familiar RS front spoiler, but with an extra-lip added to provide increased downforce and the standard RS 3.6 faux driving-light lenses removed to make way for a brace of gaping intakes that fed the car’s dual oil cooler. At the rear, sat a newly designed, one-piece, fiberglass rear deck and a massive six-setting adjustable wing, replete with evocative “RS 3.8” scripting stamped into the upright pylons. Like the standard RS 3.6, the 3.8’s side and rear windows were fitted with thinner 3mm gauge glass, as opposed to the usual 4.7mm. When it was finally bolted together, the 3.8 RS would weigh in at an incredible 1,140 kg dry. To improve body control, the adjustable rear anti-roll bar was beefed up to 21mm compared to the standard RS’s 18mm, whereas the same adjustable 24mm rollbar used previously on the RS 3.6 was retained for the RS 3.8’s front end, alongside the addition of a strut brace to aid handling. Suspension componentry was still provided by Bilstein, but Weissach had worked closely with them to come up with different spring and dampening rates compared to the RS 3.6 that would provide a firm race-oriented ride with steadfast control. To ensure that his homologation car had enough stopping power, Kussmaul decided to raid Zuffenhausen’s parts bins and bolt on the biggest set of brakes Porsche had at its disposal. Taken straight off the Turbo 3.6, the 3.8’s front end was fitted with a set of four-piston aluminum calipers alongside 322mm cross-drilled and vented discs. At the rear, the same 299mm discs seen on the RS 3.6 were utilized alongside calipers derived from the Carrera Cup model. Optimised for higher thresholds, ABS was fitted as standard, and power steering was deleted to save weight. To complete the rolling chassis, a set of stunning three-piece Speedline alloys were specified, measuring 9- and 11-inches front and rear. The most significant advances were found in the beating heart of the RS 3.8. Designated M64/04, the new engine represented a comprehensive re-working of the RS’s 3.6-litre unit. To achieve a swept volume of 3,746 cc, the cylinders were bored out from 100mm to 102mm, while retaining the standard 76.4mm stroke. Special lightweight pistons with shorter wrist pins and reduced head height served to trim down the reciprocating masses within the RS 3.8 and, in conjunction with a set of six individual throttle bodies positioned closer to the inlet ports, did much to improve its pick-up and throttle response. At the top end, a custom inlet manifold directed air to a bank of six 51.5mm valves (up from 49mm), which were actuated by lightweight rockers that benefited from a new fine-casting technique, exhaust was managed through a twin-pipe system and a set of exhaust valves that had been enlarged from 42.5 to 43.5mm. To manage the RS 3.8’s performance, Weissach simply uprated the G50/10 five-speed gearbox that previously served the RS 3.6. Although the same ratios were applied, steel synchro cones were installed, along with heavier springs in the single-plate dry clutch. Also fitted was a 40/40 limited-slip differential—the standard 20/20 percent locking item couldn’t provide enough traction. A lightweight, solid mass flywheel was also fitted to sharpen throttle response. Only fifty-five Carrera RS 3.8s were hand-built in addition to forty-nine RSRs, just enough to satisfy the FIA’s homologation requirements of 100 cars in total. Although the FIA specified that only one road car needed to be built, Porsche knew that a limited run of road cars would bring the company much-needed revenue. Built for the 1993 model year, the Carrera RS 3.8 offered here is one of just twelve examples originally finished in Speed Yellow (L12G), one of Porsche Motorsport’s most iconic hues. Inside, the seatbacks and seat belts are finished in Speed Yellow to match the exterior, and the interior is trimmed in black leather alongside contrasting grey seat inserts and black carpet. Delivered through Porsche Zentrum Bielefeld in October 1993, it is noted that the car was exported to Japan before being returned to Europe in 2007. Acquired by the consignor in 2011 and imported to Italy, having previously been registered in Sweden, the car has been looked after on a regular basis by Marrocco Motorsport, a well-known independent Porsche workshop located in Fondi, Italy. Nearly 30,000 km has been accumulated in the consignor’s ownership, with Marrocco regularly looking after the car since the consignor’s purchase. The car’s last service was carried out by Marrocco Motorsport in December 2022 which consisted of an engine removal for checking and set up of every mechanical component, new spark plugs, clutch change, and the fitment of four new tyres. The car has been driven approximately 1,000 km since the completion of the service. Most recently the car has undergone an inspection at Centro Porsche Classic Padova Est, which can be viewed in the car’s history file. Showing just under 77,600 km from new at the time of cataloguing, it would revel in well-balanced road and track use. Considered by many to be one of the finest iterations of Porsche’s venerable 964-generation 911, their motorsport lineage is undeniable and as such, allow their fortunate driver a truly incredible experience behind the wheel. Ready to be enjoyed by its next owner, this exotic and ultra-rare 911 would sit perfectly alongside any collection of RS or GT-series Porsches. 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 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." 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SH ID 25-0327005 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS France Auction This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright One of just fifty-five 911 Carrera RS 3.8s built; one of twelve finished in Speed Yellow German delivery example, sold directly from Weissach’s Customer Racing Department to Porsche Zentrum Bielefeld Offered from fourteen years of single ownership Recent documented inspection by Porsche Classic Centre Padua Est 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 The 911 Carrera RS 3.8 was the homologation base for a new racing car based upon the 964-generation of Porsche’s 911 that would comply with the international GT class requirements. This car was designed under the supervision of Weissach-based engineers Roland Kussmaul (who enjoyed a forty-year career at Porsche working in the motorsport department and later developing Cup cars and some of Porsche’s finest road cars, including the 993 GT2 and Carrera GT) and Jürgen Barth (former head of Porsche’s Customer Support Department). Every Carrera RS 3.8 started life as a bare Turbo bodyshell, transported to the Porsche’s racing department in Weissach to be hand-built by Kussmaul’s team. Wherever possible all the brackets and mounts for unnecessary components and pieces of trim were removed to reduce the sprung weight. To compensate for the wide bodyshell’s increased heft, Kussmaul specified his homologation special with aluminum doors to complement the aluminum boot-lid from the RS 3.6. The RS 3.8 boasted the familiar RS front spoiler, but with an extra-lip added to provide increased downforce and the standard RS 3.6 faux driving-light lenses removed to make way for a brace of gaping intakes that fed the car’s dual oil cooler. At the rear, sat a newly designed, one-piece, fiberglass rear deck and a massive six-setting adjustable wing, replete with evocative “RS 3.8” scripting stamped into the upright pylons. Like the standard RS 3.6, the 3.8’s side and rear windows were fitted with thinner 3mm gauge glass, as opposed to the usual 4.7mm. When it was finally bolted together, the 3.8 RS would weigh in at an incredible 1,140 kg dry. To improve body control, the adjustable rear anti-roll bar was beefed up to 21mm compared to the standard RS’s 18mm, whereas the same adjustable 24mm rollbar used previously on the RS 3.6 was retained for the RS 3.8’s front end, alongside the addition of a strut brace to aid handling. Suspension componentry was still provided by Bilstein, but Weissach had worked closely with them to come up with different spring and dampening rates compared to the RS 3.6 that would provide a firm race-oriented ride with steadfast control. To ensure that his homologation car had enough stopping power, Kussmaul decided to raid Zuffenhausen’s parts bins and bolt on the biggest set of brakes Porsche had at its disposal. Taken straight off the Turbo 3.6, the 3.8’s front end was fitted with a set of four-piston aluminum calipers alongside 322mm cross-drilled and vented discs. At the rear, the same 299mm discs seen on the RS 3.6 were utilized alongside calipers derived from the Carrera Cup model. Optimised for higher thresholds, ABS was fitted as standard, and power steering was deleted to save weight. To complete the rolling chassis, a set of stunning three-piece Speedline alloys were specified, measuring 9- and 11-inches front and rear. The most significant advances were found in the beating heart of the RS 3.8. Designated M64/04, the new engine represented a comprehensive re-working of the RS’s 3.6-litre unit. To achieve a swept volume of 3,746 cc, the cylinders were bored out from 100mm to 102mm, while retaining the standard 76.4mm stroke. Special lightweight pistons with shorter wrist pins and reduced head height served to trim down the reciprocating masses within the RS 3.8 and, in conjunction with a set of six individual throttle bodies positioned closer to the inlet ports, did much to improve its pick-up and throttle response. At the top end, a custom inlet manifold directed air to a bank of six 51.5mm valves (up from 49mm), which were actuated by lightweight rockers that benefited from a new fine-casting technique, exhaust was managed through a twin-pipe system and a set of exhaust valves that had been enlarged from 42.5 to 43.5mm. To manage the RS 3.8’s performance, Weissach simply uprated the G50/10 five-speed gearbox that previously served the RS 3.6. Although the same ratios were applied, steel synchro cones were installed, along with heavier springs in the single-plate dry clutch. Also fitted was a 40/40 limited-slip differential—the standard 20/20 percent locking item couldn’t provide enough traction. A lightweight, solid mass flywheel was also fitted to sharpen throttle response. Only fifty-five Carrera RS 3.8s were hand-built in addition to forty-nine RSRs, just enough to satisfy the FIA’s homologation requirements of 100 cars in total. Although the FIA specified that only one road car needed to be built, Porsche knew that a limited run of road cars would bring the company much-needed revenue. Built for the 1993 model year, the Carrera RS 3.8 offered here is one of just twelve examples originally finished in Speed Yellow (L12G), one of Porsche Motorsport’s most iconic hues. Inside, the seatbacks and seat belts are finished in Speed Yellow to match the exterior, and the interior is trimmed in black leather alongside contrasting grey seat inserts and black carpet. Delivered through Porsche Zentrum Bielefeld in October 1993, it is noted that the car was exported to Japan before being returned to Europe in 2007. Acquired by the consignor in 2011 and imported to Italy, having previously been registered in Sweden, the car has been looked after on a regular basis by Marrocco Motorsport, a well-known independent Porsche workshop located in Fondi, Italy. Nearly 30,000 km has been accumulated in the consignor’s ownership, with Marrocco regularly looking after the car since the consignor’s purchase. The car’s last service was carried out by Marrocco Motorsport in December 2022 which consisted of an engine removal for checking and set up of every mechanical component, new spark plugs, clutch change, and the fitment of four new tyres. The car has been driven approximately 1,000 km since the completion of the service. Most recently the car has undergone an inspection at Centro Porsche Classic Padova Est, which can be viewed in the car’s history file. Showing just under 77,600 km from new at the time of cataloguing, it would revel in well-balanced road and track use. Considered by many to be one of the finest iterations of Porsche’s venerable 964-generation 911, their motorsport lineage is undeniable and as such, allow their fortunate driver a truly incredible experience behind the wheel. Ready to be enjoyed by its next owner, this exotic and ultra-rare 911 would sit perfectly alongside any collection of RS or GT-series Porsches. 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Offered with a Marcel Massini History Report Numbers-Matching Engine and Transmission 1973 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) Car – Displayed in Period Photograph Well Kept, Recent Major Service, with 23,435 Recorded Miles 871 Stamped Body Numbers and Correct Appointments Ferrari Dino's are amongst the most sought after and desired collector cars on the market today. Here is a great opportunity to acquire a highly sorted example for immediate enjoyment! Known Provenance May 19, 1972 Factory completion date July 1972 Delivered new to official importer Yonge Steeles Motors Ltd., domiciled in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada January 1973 Shown at the 5th Annual Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) in Montréal, Quebec, Canada 1973 Sold to the first owner Leaseconcept Ltd., a leasing and banking company located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Later Car repainted to red April 1985 Owned by Ernest Hennessy, an attorney resident in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2015 Residing in Muskogee, Oklahoma 2024 Acquired by DriverSource Summer 2024 Inspection, Major Service, and Detaling Performed by DriverSource New Battery Lighting and Cosmetics Components Electronic Sorting, Switches, and Speakers Service Kit, Auxiliary Belts Fluids and Filters, Oil Hoses Rebuilt Carburetors, New Fuel System Components Clutch, Bearing and Operating Components and Assembly Compression test and test drive 30-Hour Full Detail Including Underside & Engine Compartment Steam Cleaning 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino 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 24-1115017 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United States Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Vin 03882 Chassis Type 607 E Engine Type 135 CS, Internal No. 009806 (Source: Factory) Gearbox Type 607 E, Internal No. 962 (Source: Factory) Scaglietti Body No. 871 (Source: Factory) Original exterior color: Marrone Metallizzato Original interior color: Beige Connolly Leather LHD, U.S. Version, E-Series Power Windows, Air Conditioning, Chromodora Wheels 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. 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The one-off Thunderbird Italien show car was born from the beginnings of two groundswells growing within the Ford Motor Company in the early 1960s. One was the emerging and undeniable influence of all things Italian, as Henry Ford II attempted to acquire Ferrari, wooed the glamorous Italian woman who would soon become Mrs. Ford, and admired the fashion and brio of Gianni Agnelli. On the other was the rise of what would become Total Performance, a company-wide dedication to motorsport and horsepower, supported in no small part by Dearborn Steel Tubing (DST), which would build the company’s lightweight Thunderbolt drag-racers and many of its high-performance engine components. Inspired by Italy and birthed at DST, the Italien looked like a custom car because it was—part of the Custom Car Caravan, a Ford factory tour that visited the Autoramas and major dealers between 1963 and 1964. The Italien was not a concept vehicle, as it was not intended to forecast or test future styling direction; rather it was a show car, demonstrating that Ford was paying attention to the burgeoning “kustom kulture” that celebrated unbridled, colorful creativity. Construction began with a brand-new 1962 Thunderbird convertible, shipped directly from the factory to DST’s facility. There, under the direction of the highly talented Vince Gardner, it underwent a transformation that included a sleek fastback roofline, drawn at Ford Styling and molded at DST from a customizer’s favorite material, fiberglass. DST added 1963 Thunderbird front fenders and doors, reshaped the rear fender openings around the wheels, and installed some 80 custom trim pieces, including a Ferrari-inspired egg-crate grille that partially concealed the turn signals, a chrome-plated hood molding, side vents blended into engine-turned metal flourishes on the flanks, and an interior with faired-in rear seat headrests, chrome-plated moldings, and extensive use of leather, even on the headliner and rear package tray. All of it was topped off with a bright paint job in candy apple red, of a deep, almost wet luster familiar to any Autorama-goer of the time. The completed Italien took part in the Custom Car Caravan, as well as the Cavalcade of Custom Cars at the 1964–1965 World’s Fair. It was also featured in numerous magazines, including as the cover feature of the June 1963 issue of Speed and Custom. After its tours and photo shoots were over, the Italien was scheduled to be crushed, and even listed as such in some Ford communiques. Instead, it was divested back to DST, then acquired from them by film and television actor, Dale Robertson, star of Tales of Wells Fargo and other popular Westerns of the time, in what may have been a bid to extend its public life. (Gardner was known to be protective of his work and to make every effort to ensure that it survived.) Robertson used the Italien in Southern California until 1965, then passed it to his gardener, William Warner, who sold it in 1974 to Joe Navaro. Navaro had the car refinished in a more subtle dark blue and used it regularly for years as a daily driver in Los Angeles. Finally, in 1989, he was persuaded to sell it to Don Chambers, who had known of the Italien and chased it for years. It is legend that Chambers had at one point offered a Thunderbird-for-Thunderbird trade—his Thunderbird Motel for the car. Navaro, in the end, apparently took cash instead. Chambers unfortunately never got around to the car’s restoration, and after storing the Italien for 16 years, sold it to enthusiast Tom Maruska in 2005. Maruska undertook a complete restoration of the car, which was quite weathered but complete save only for the hood lip molding, which he skillfully reproduced. The interior was properly restored in the original-type materials and patterns, with the metal trim restored and engine-turned as-new, and the body refinished in numerous coats of correct deep candy apple red. Several months after its restoration was completed, the Italien was sold to the current owner in January 2008, and has since been preserved in their private collection. Its restoration has been recently freshened, and it remains utterly striking to behold. Born from the forces swirling within Ford at the dawn of arguably its most significant era, and one of its very few surviving factory show cars from that time, the one-off Thunderbird Italien is a watershed moment—set down for history in steel, fiberglass, chrome, and glistening candy apple red. 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Show Car 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." 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SH ID 24-0219011 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Body number NP129401 Documents US Title The one-of-a-kind Ford factory show car, built for the Custom Car Caravan Constructed by the famed Ford design and performance “skunkworks,” Dearborn Steel Tubing A prominent feature in numerous magazines in-period; displayed all over the country Restored in the stunning original livery, including unique exterior and interior trim One of the few surviving Ford show cars from the Total Performance era 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 The one-off Thunderbird Italien show car was born from the beginnings of two groundswells growing within the Ford Motor Company in the early 1960s. One was the emerging and undeniable influence of all things Italian, as Henry Ford II attempted to acquire Ferrari, wooed the glamorous Italian woman who would soon become Mrs. Ford, and admired the fashion and brio of Gianni Agnelli. On the other was the rise of what would become Total Performance, a company-wide dedication to motorsport and horsepower, supported in no small part by Dearborn Steel Tubing (DST), which would build the company’s lightweight Thunderbolt drag-racers and many of its high-performance engine components. Inspired by Italy and birthed at DST, the Italien looked like a custom car because it was—part of the Custom Car Caravan, a Ford factory tour that visited the Autoramas and major dealers between 1963 and 1964. The Italien was not a concept vehicle, as it was not intended to forecast or test future styling direction; rather it was a show car, demonstrating that Ford was paying attention to the burgeoning “kustom kulture” that celebrated unbridled, colorful creativity. Construction began with a brand-new 1962 Thunderbird convertible, shipped directly from the factory to DST’s facility. There, under the direction of the highly talented Vince Gardner, it underwent a transformation that included a sleek fastback roofline, drawn at Ford Styling and molded at DST from a customizer’s favorite material, fiberglass. DST added 1963 Thunderbird front fenders and doors, reshaped the rear fender openings around the wheels, and installed some 80 custom trim pieces, including a Ferrari-inspired egg-crate grille that partially concealed the turn signals, a chrome-plated hood molding, side vents blended into engine-turned metal flourishes on the flanks, and an interior with faired-in rear seat headrests, chrome-plated moldings, and extensive use of leather, even on the headliner and rear package tray. All of it was topped off with a bright paint job in candy apple red, of a deep, almost wet luster familiar to any Autorama-goer of the time. The completed Italien took part in the Custom Car Caravan, as well as the Cavalcade of Custom Cars at the 1964–1965 World’s Fair. It was also featured in numerous magazines, including as the cover feature of the June 1963 issue of Speed and Custom. After its tours and photo shoots were over, the Italien was scheduled to be crushed, and even listed as such in some Ford communiques. Instead, it was divested back to DST, then acquired from them by film and television actor, Dale Robertson, star of Tales of Wells Fargo and other popular Westerns of the time, in what may have been a bid to extend its public life. (Gardner was known to be protective of his work and to make every effort to ensure that it survived.) Robertson used the Italien in Southern California until 1965, then passed it to his gardener, William Warner, who sold it in 1974 to Joe Navaro. Navaro had the car refinished in a more subtle dark blue and used it regularly for years as a daily driver in Los Angeles. Finally, in 1989, he was persuaded to sell it to Don Chambers, who had known of the Italien and chased it for years. It is legend that Chambers had at one point offered a Thunderbird-for-Thunderbird trade—his Thunderbird Motel for the car. Navaro, in the end, apparently took cash instead. Chambers unfortunately never got around to the car’s restoration, and after storing the Italien for 16 years, sold it to enthusiast Tom Maruska in 2005. Maruska undertook a complete restoration of the car, which was quite weathered but complete save only for the hood lip molding, which he skillfully reproduced. The interior was properly restored in the original-type materials and patterns, with the metal trim restored and engine-turned as-new, and the body refinished in numerous coats of correct deep candy apple red. Several months after its restoration was completed, the Italien was sold to the current owner in January 2008, and has since been preserved in their private collection. Its restoration has been recently freshened, and it remains utterly striking to behold. Born from the forces swirling within Ford at the dawn of arguably its most significant era, and one of its very few surviving factory show cars from that time, the one-off Thunderbird Italien is a watershed moment—set down for history in steel, fiberglass, chrome, and glistening candy apple red. 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After the success of the Giulietta’s lines, the 105-Series Giulia Sprint GT was announced in 1963, and was immediately acclaimed as a suitable successor to the 101-Serie cars. The basic body shape shared by all models was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. It was one of his first major projects for Bertone. It was revealed at a press event held at the then newly opened Arese plant on 9 September 1963, and displayed later the same month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In its original form the Bertone body is known as scalino (step) or "step front", because of the leading edge of the engine compartment lid which sat 1 cm (0.4 in) above the nose of the car. We're looking at a sports car! with 50 years of hindsight, every stylistic detail of the Sprint GT is a real invitation to nostalgia. It is difficult to remain marbled facing that enchanting yet so pure design. Under the hood, we find all the strength of Alfa Romeo: its engine. Faithful to a long tradition as an engine manufacturer, Alfa Romeo has built a 1.6-litre engine that presents an astonishing modernity for the time. This in-line four-cylinder engine had alloy cylinder head and block. In total 21,902 Giulia Sprint GT were produced from 1963 to 1965, when the model was superseded by the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce. According to the Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, our car, chassis AR 610699, was produced on December 21th, 1965 and delivered on the 22th of the same month to the French market in Paris. The car spent its first 8 years in Paris, and was purchased by Mr Stanghelini, Major of a small town in Poitou. Mr Stanghelini use his beautiful Alfa for years before having en engine failure and keep the car inside his garage for long. The car has just been totally restored and has many Alfaholics improvements (Detailed in the car file…). 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint GT ARNAGE Classic Car Consulting 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 22-1024001 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS France Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Chassis #610699 Many Alfaholics improvements Sinclair livery ARNAGE Classic Car Consulting Domaine du Roncemay Chassy France Contact details jc.berta@arnage-classic.com +33 06 86 61 57 27 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 After the success of the Giulietta’s lines, the 105-Series Giulia Sprint GT was announced in 1963, and was immediately acclaimed as a suitable successor to the 101-Serie cars. The basic body shape shared by all models was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone. It was one of his first major projects for Bertone. It was revealed at a press event held at the then newly opened Arese plant on 9 September 1963, and displayed later the same month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In its original form the Bertone body is known as scalino (step) or "step front", because of the leading edge of the engine compartment lid which sat 1 cm (0.4 in) above the nose of the car. We're looking at a sports car! with 50 years of hindsight, every stylistic detail of the Sprint GT is a real invitation to nostalgia. It is difficult to remain marbled facing that enchanting yet so pure design. Under the hood, we find all the strength of Alfa Romeo: its engine. Faithful to a long tradition as an engine manufacturer, Alfa Romeo has built a 1.6-litre engine that presents an astonishing modernity for the time. This in-line four-cylinder engine had alloy cylinder head and block. In total 21,902 Giulia Sprint GT were produced from 1963 to 1965, when the model was superseded by the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce. According to the Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, our car, chassis AR 610699, was produced on December 21th, 1965 and delivered on the 22th of the same month to the French market in Paris. The car spent its first 8 years in Paris, and was purchased by Mr Stanghelini, Major of a small town in Poitou. Mr Stanghelini use his beautiful Alfa for years before having en engine failure and keep the car inside his garage for long. The car has just been totally restored and has many Alfaholics improvements (Detailed in the car file…). 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The 1967 Corvette was the best of the best. The C2 was a massive leap forward for America's sports car when it burst on the scene 60 years ago. Car and Driver readers voted Corvette “Best All-Around Car” for 1967, and the magazine called it “the most sophisticated passenger car made in America … and among the best engineered sports cars made anywhere.” Beneath the hood lies a potent V8 engine that roars to life with a visceral rumble, delivering over 300 horsepower of pure adrenaline. Paired with a smooth-shifting manual transmission, the 1967 Corvette offers a driving experience that's as exhilarating as it is timeless. The 1967 Corvette embodies the spirit of American muscle with its iconic Sting Ray design. From its sweeping lines to the distinctive split rear window, every curve is a nod to a bygone era of automotive elegance and innovation. Whether admired on display or roaring down the highway, this Corvette turns heads wherever it goes. As one of the most sought-after Corvette models ever produced, the 1967 edition represents the pinnacle of Chevrolet's commitment to performance and craftsmanship. It's not just a car; it's a symbol of American automotive ingenuity and the thrill of driving. This particular 1967 327/350 coupe was sold new by TPL Motor Co of Clinton, NC. This is as good as it gets. This car is fully documented with its tank sticker, protect-o-plate, pre-delivery checklist, judging sheets and complete ownership history, copies of previous titles and registrations. This 67' has been through the most rigorous judging process earning 3 NCRS Duntov “Mark of Excellence” Awards over 3 different decades. It has earned 2 Bloomington Gold in two different decades. The above accomplishments are nothing short of astounding to this cars resume and a testament to the quality of restoration and authenticity of the car. This 67' is a true, “Investment Grade” C2 Corvette example. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette GT Motor 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 24-0722003 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United States Dealer This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright ENGINE SIZE 327/350 TRANSMISSION TYPE 4 SPEED MANUAL VIN 194377 GT Motor Cars 20 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford Connecticut Contact details N.A. +1.888.204.0440 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 1967 Corvette was the best of the best. The C2 was a massive leap forward for America's sports car when it burst on the scene 60 years ago. Car and Driver readers voted Corvette “Best All-Around Car” for 1967, and the magazine called it “the most sophisticated passenger car made in America … and among the best engineered sports cars made anywhere.” Beneath the hood lies a potent V8 engine that roars to life with a visceral rumble, delivering over 300 horsepower of pure adrenaline. Paired with a smooth-shifting manual transmission, the 1967 Corvette offers a driving experience that's as exhilarating as it is timeless. The 1967 Corvette embodies the spirit of American muscle with its iconic Sting Ray design. From its sweeping lines to the distinctive split rear window, every curve is a nod to a bygone era of automotive elegance and innovation. Whether admired on display or roaring down the highway, this Corvette turns heads wherever it goes. As one of the most sought-after Corvette models ever produced, the 1967 edition represents the pinnacle of Chevrolet's commitment to performance and craftsmanship. It's not just a car; it's a symbol of American automotive ingenuity and the thrill of driving. This particular 1967 327/350 coupe was sold new by TPL Motor Co of Clinton, NC. This is as good as it gets. This car is fully documented with its tank sticker, protect-o-plate, pre-delivery checklist, judging sheets and complete ownership history, copies of previous titles and registrations. This 67' has been through the most rigorous judging process earning 3 NCRS Duntov “Mark of Excellence” Awards over 3 different decades. It has earned 2 Bloomington Gold in two different decades. The above accomplishments are nothing short of astounding to this cars resume and a testament to the quality of restoration and authenticity of the car. This 67' is a true, “Investment Grade” C2 Corvette example. 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This 1995 Porsche 928 GTS is a stunning example from the final year of production that shows 12,390 miles at the time of cataloging. There is a “True Mileage Unknown” brand on the title, and we cannot guarantee the mileage, but judging by the usage and condition, we have no reason to believe it isn’t legitimate and is just a clerical error. Under the care of 4 owners, this 928 GTS was sold new in the San Francisco Bay Area and stayed in California for its first ten years. Finished in metallic Black, this GTS is immediately identifiable thanks to its unique front and rear bumpers, flared rear fenders, and attractive and purposeful rear wing. The wheels are a set of 17” Porsche Cup II Wheels, which fit the design perfectly. The interior shows the luxury focus of the 928, with a pair of comfortable supple leather seats in front, and two deeply recessed rear buckets behind them. The power-operated front seats are separated by a large center console, which features controls for the sun roof, an analog clock, the original Porsche cassette head unit, and HVAC with air conditioning. In front of the driver sits a 4-spoke airbag steering wheel with a gauge pod behind it featuring a 180 mph speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature and voltage gauges, as well as a digital odometer and trip computer. One of the unique features in the 928 is that when you adjust the steering wheel, the gauge pod moves with it, guaranteeing that whatever size you are, you will be able to read the gauges. The 928 GTS is powered by Porsche's largest motor—a 5.4-liter DOHC V8 with higher compression pistons that produces 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Power is then sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transaxle with a limited-slip differential. With 0-60 mph achievable in just 5.4 seconds and a top speed of nearly 170 mph, the 928 GTS was one of the fastest cars of the era and likely the fastest 4-seater available when it was new. The automatic may seem like an unnatural choice for this car, but as it was built as a sporty rival to cars like the W140 S-Class Coupe at the time, it makes more sense and is still plenty responsive and enjoyable to operate. Of the many updates made to the GTS, one of the most notable and needed is the “big black” front brakes. These help this luxury coupe slow from speed quickly and address one of the constant criticisms the 928 faced in years before. For a long time, the 928 was looked down upon as a lesser Porsche - it didn’t have the lightning-fast reflexes of a 911, yet it was not as luxurious and effortless as a newer Panamera. That being said, in recent years, collectors have come around to the transaxle luxury coupe and are beginning to realize that the 928 - especially in GTS trim- is not a car to ignore. Offering a wonderful mix of comfort, performance, and just the right amount of driver involvement, the 928 GTS is a worthy addition to any Porsche enthusiast’s garage. 1995 Porsche 928 GTS ISSIMI, Inc 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 24-1012008 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS United States Auction This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Total owners 4 Title status Clean Engine 5.4L V8 Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Exterior color Black Interior color Black ISSIMI, Inc 1830 Industrial Way Redwood City United States Contact details N/A +1 650-352-4648 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 This 1995 Porsche 928 GTS is a stunning example from the final year of production that shows 12,390 miles at the time of cataloging. There is a “True Mileage Unknown” brand on the title, and we cannot guarantee the mileage, but judging by the usage and condition, we have no reason to believe it isn’t legitimate and is just a clerical error. Under the care of 4 owners, this 928 GTS was sold new in the San Francisco Bay Area and stayed in California for its first ten years. Finished in metallic Black, this GTS is immediately identifiable thanks to its unique front and rear bumpers, flared rear fenders, and attractive and purposeful rear wing. The wheels are a set of 17” Porsche Cup II Wheels, which fit the design perfectly. The interior shows the luxury focus of the 928, with a pair of comfortable supple leather seats in front, and two deeply recessed rear buckets behind them. The power-operated front seats are separated by a large center console, which features controls for the sun roof, an analog clock, the original Porsche cassette head unit, and HVAC with air conditioning. In front of the driver sits a 4-spoke airbag steering wheel with a gauge pod behind it featuring a 180 mph speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature and voltage gauges, as well as a digital odometer and trip computer. One of the unique features in the 928 is that when you adjust the steering wheel, the gauge pod moves with it, guaranteeing that whatever size you are, you will be able to read the gauges. The 928 GTS is powered by Porsche's largest motor—a 5.4-liter DOHC V8 with higher compression pistons that produces 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Power is then sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transaxle with a limited-slip differential. With 0-60 mph achievable in just 5.4 seconds and a top speed of nearly 170 mph, the 928 GTS was one of the fastest cars of the era and likely the fastest 4-seater available when it was new. The automatic may seem like an unnatural choice for this car, but as it was built as a sporty rival to cars like the W140 S-Class Coupe at the time, it makes more sense and is still plenty responsive and enjoyable to operate. Of the many updates made to the GTS, one of the most notable and needed is the “big black” front brakes. These help this luxury coupe slow from speed quickly and address one of the constant criticisms the 928 faced in years before. For a long time, the 928 was looked down upon as a lesser Porsche - it didn’t have the lightning-fast reflexes of a 911, yet it was not as luxurious and effortless as a newer Panamera. That being said, in recent years, collectors have come around to the transaxle luxury coupe and are beginning to realize that the 928 - especially in GTS trim- is not a car to ignore. Offering a wonderful mix of comfort, performance, and just the right amount of driver involvement, the 928 GTS is a worthy addition to any Porsche enthusiast’s garage. 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The foundation of BMW's post-war resurgence was the four-door 1500 saloon and its derivatives - the 'Neue Klasse' - introduced in 1961. All variants were powered by the Munich firm's dependable, single overhead-camshaft, four-cylinder M10 engine which, despite its humble origins, would later form the basis of a turbo-charged 1,000bhp Grand Prix unit and Formula 1 World Championship winner. New for 1963, the 1800 model used a 1,773cc 90bhp engine at first before rationalisation saw it replaced by an updated short-stroke 1,766cc unit in 1968. Soon there was a more sporting version available – the 1800 TI (Touring International) – which had been developed by the tuning company Alpina and featured two twin-choke Solex carburettors and a higher compression ratio, modifications that raised peak output to 110bhp. This in turn led to the more powerful and track-focused 1800 TI/SA 'homologation special'. On offer here is a well known, race-proven, right-hand drive BMW 1800 TI, run and prepared to the highest standards by marque experts, Laranca Engineering. Before becoming a well seasoned race car, the TI was campaigned in rallying by Jill Watson during the 1990s and there is an accompanying history file with the car containing more information on its busy and impressive life. The BMW’s last engine refresh was in 2018 by Laranca and since then it’s completed one race in 2018 at the Oldtimer event at the Nürburgring and hasn’t been campaigned since. The FIA papers (GB10243) are valid until 31st December 2026 ensuring that this car offers access into some of the most tightly contested and desirable Historic Motorsport championships on offer. Our vendor has moved to South America and has reluctantly decided that it’s time to let it go. The TI is being offered at a seriously tempting guide price when you consider the cost to replicate, advertised prices for similar cars, and its proven race pedigree. 1965 BMW 1800 TI FIA 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 24-1214013 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS In Stock SEARCH OTHER CARS United Kingdom Auction This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Transmission Manual Body Colour White 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 foundation of BMW's post-war resurgence was the four-door 1500 saloon and its derivatives - the 'Neue Klasse' - introduced in 1961. All variants were powered by the Munich firm's dependable, single overhead-camshaft, four-cylinder M10 engine which, despite its humble origins, would later form the basis of a turbo-charged 1,000bhp Grand Prix unit and Formula 1 World Championship winner. New for 1963, the 1800 model used a 1,773cc 90bhp engine at first before rationalisation saw it replaced by an updated short-stroke 1,766cc unit in 1968. Soon there was a more sporting version available – the 1800 TI (Touring International) – which had been developed by the tuning company Alpina and featured two twin-choke Solex carburettors and a higher compression ratio, modifications that raised peak output to 110bhp. This in turn led to the more powerful and track-focused 1800 TI/SA 'homologation special'. On offer here is a well known, race-proven, right-hand drive BMW 1800 TI, run and prepared to the highest standards by marque experts, Laranca Engineering. Before becoming a well seasoned race car, the TI was campaigned in rallying by Jill Watson during the 1990s and there is an accompanying history file with the car containing more information on its busy and impressive life. The BMW’s last engine refresh was in 2018 by Laranca and since then it’s completed one race in 2018 at the Oldtimer event at the Nürburgring and hasn’t been campaigned since. The FIA papers (GB10243) are valid until 31st December 2026 ensuring that this car offers access into some of the most tightly contested and desirable Historic Motorsport championships on offer. Our vendor has moved to South America and has reluctantly decided that it’s time to let it go. The TI is being offered at a seriously tempting guide price when you consider the cost to replicate, advertised prices for similar cars, and its proven race pedigree. 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1962 Jaguar D-Type Recreation by Proteus 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 24-1111007 FEATURED BY SPEEDHOLICS Sold SEARCH OTHER CARS Switzerland Auction This Car Contact the Dealer I am Interested Legal & Copyright Body Color green Color inside green Steering right Gearbox manual Gears 4 Cylinders 6 Displacement 3781cm3 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

Before crossing the path of American Carroll Shelby, the AC Ace could have been a small roadster without great ambition, if not that of saving a moribund builder after the war. But the story of a creation as striking as the ancestor of the legendary Cobra could not be banal ... Although widely known since the 1960s, AC is one of the oldest British automakers. But his story was not punctuated with success, far from it. Founded in 1901 by the Weller brothers and based in Ferry Works near London, AC presented its first "three wheeler" in 1903. The company was then called Autocars and Accessories and named its model the AutoCarrier. Two letters that will become an emblem since the company is renamed Auto Carrier in 1907. The craft, simple and practical, is a great success and AC moved in 1911 in a larger factory that the Weller have built in Thames Ditton near London. With its growing success, AC decided to market its first "4 wheels" in 1913. It is a small two-seater sports type. But interrupted by the First World War, production resumed in 1919 with the introduction of a new 1500 cm3 inline 6-cylinder engine designed by John Weller. In 1922, the name of the company became AC Cars Ltd. Heavily indebted, Weller sells shares of the company to the investor and pilot Selwyn Edge who undertakes to elevate AC to a recognized sports car manufacturer. For this, the 6-cylinder is developed in several competition. But sales decline and the crisis of 1929 puts the company to the carpet. The brothers Charles and William Hurlock, owners of a transport company, bought it back in 1930 and production slowly resumed. Auto Carrier becomes AC Acedes Cars Ltd. Initially interested in the Thames Ditton buildings for their activities, the Hurlock brothers finally resigned themselves to continuing the sale of parts for the AC still outstanding which represent a significant potential market. Following an agreement with the Standard Group, a new line of cars is being developed for 1932. The Goodwood circuit designer Freddie March offers his services for the design of the new models that must reinforce AC as sports cars manufacturer. Gentlemen drivers are the privileged target of the company that is based on the saying "run on Sunday is sell on Monday"... The Second World War again disrupts the life of AC which stops in 1940 and does not resume until 1947. The firm is limited to give a boost to seriously dated 2 liter models. Driver Cliff Davis buys the Tojeiro roadster and wants him to install a Bristol 6-cylinder engine under the hood. This requires reviewing the chassis but Tojeiro agrees. On the occasion of his first race at Goodwood, Cliff won. Successes ensued in the course of 1953 and Davis' car soon made a name for itself in the world of motor racing. It was then that driver and gentleman Vin Davidson ordered the same chassis from Tojeiro. At the same time, the Hurlock brothers on the lookout for a model that could revive AC on the sports ground decide to take an interest in Tojeiro's car. Tojeiro also designed a chassis for Lionel Leonard and another for Vin Davinson. Through Ernie Bailey, Tojeiro met Derek Hurlock and his uncle Charles. It's also said that they were initially attracted by the example designed for Vin Davinson, but that this chassis was sold during the negotiations, and that they finally turned to the chassis designed for Davis Cliff. They'll just have to try out Davidson's car to be convinced of the validity of the idea.. The conceptual simplicity of the Tojeiro roadster fits in perfectly with the limited production facilities of AC Cars. The other interest is that at the end of an advantageous agreement it is expected that Tojeiro will be paid a royalties of £ 5 on each of the first 100 chassis sold, AC avoiding a significant investment while limiting the salary of his new employee! Based on the car purchased from Davidson, which became a consultant for AC, a first prototype was built very quickly for the 1954 London show. Instead of the 6-cylinder Bristol, the "6 Ditton" engine designed by John Weller before the war was installed. The new AC is called Ace. Car well born, the AC Ace makes the happiness of its drivers, amateurs or professionals. After winning many victories in his class, Ken Rudd hires a car at the 1957 Le Mans 24H race. The endurance race must give the small AC roadster a significant media coverage around the world. But the Hurlock brothers, near their pennies, do not quite see the Sarthe race so well. Their plans are rather to revive the production of a sedan to develop the brand, Rudd resigns himself to finance his participation in the event. During 24H, the 6 inline Bristol proves once again its incredible reliability and the small AC ACE led by Ken Rudd and Peter Bolton finishes the race at an average speed of 157.52 km/h, which gives him a 10th place overall. The class victory scarcely escapes them, just behind the Ferrari 500 TR, but the top speed recorded in the Hunaudières at 209 km/h impresses the crowd. Among them, a car racing enthusiast came especially from Texas to win the victory in 1959 remarks the English girl almost serial that runs in the middle of the big teams and ranks 7th in the race. AC cars will be present at Le Mans until 1962, during which they will find a worthy descent: AC Cobra ... Following Rudd's advice, Hurlock decided to offer an AC Ace version with the Bristol 2-liter engine for which it was originally designed. With 105 hp, it reached 200 km/h. It was therefore aimed at the sportiest driver . Some versions were later upgraded to 150 hp. In 1957, disc brakes were fitted. In April 1956, they became Ace Bristol and Aceca Bristol. Between 1956 and 1961, AC produced 463 roadsters and 172 coupes. However, Bristol was forced to suspend the supply of its engines in 1961. The Filton firm gave up producing its own engines, preferring to source V8s from the American Chrysler. The Hurlock brothers tried, without much success, to replace the 2-liter Bristol with the 2.6-liter Ford Zephyr/Zodiac. Five stages of preparation were offered, from 90 to 170 hp. This overly commonplace package was not very exciting and, alas, never really delivered. Customers shunned these Ace and Aceca bastards. Surely, the ACs deserved a far more noble engine. The situation was critical, and it was time to bounce back. Jaguar had just presented its Type E at Geneva, with its undeniable charms, and sold at an unbeatable price. In the end, it was the United States that provided the miracle that would give birth to a new myth... 727 Ace models were produced, including 226 with AC engines (1953/1963), 463 with Bristol engines (1956/1963) and 38 with Ford engines (1961/1963). For the Aceca, there were 329 examples, with 152, 169 and 8 units respectively. From 1963 onwards, AC concentrated on the AC Cobra program. Our AC Ace Bristol was delivered new on January 18, 1962 in Paris by the brand's French importer, Ets Chardonnet, to Alfred Morille of Parfums Raphaël, who registered it under number 25 LW 75. He kept it for a year before selling it to Établissements Gauthier in Paris. Later sold to the Baroness d'Espin, it then went through only five owners, all of whom were identified, before the current owner purchased it in 2012. Born white with a red interior, it was the famous collector Jean-Paul Petit who undertook its mechanical restoration at C2C, as well as its bodywork at ODS between 2006 and 2011 in this superb navy blue hue. This original French car underwent several interventions by the garage RPM in 2012 and 2013 and more recently, the file includes an invoice from AS Classic Engineering (Alexandre Surber) dated July 2021 and totaling almost €38,000 of work on the mechanics and bodywork to make the car perfect. Front and rear axles completely rebuilt; clutch and transmission overhauled, as was the rear axle; front and rear brakes, etc... These interventions reflect the concern of successive owners to use this car without worry, and its equipment bears witness to this. For example, it is fitted with a rack and pinion steering system instead of the original steering box, which makes the car devilishly efficient; an overdrive to lower engine speed on long-distance journeys; an oil cooler for efficient lubrication; an aluminum cooling radiator and a stainless-steel exhaust system. Eligible for all the major international rallies, including the Tour Auto, it was produced in very small numbers with its aluminum body and noble Bristol engine... This is a car to be enjoyed without moderation, and one that deserves a place in your collection. 1962 AC Ace Bristol 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 24-1208005 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 Before crossing the path of American Carroll Shelby, the AC Ace could have been a small roadster without great ambition, if not that of saving a moribund builder after the war. But the story of a creation as striking as the ancestor of the legendary Cobra could not be banal ... Although widely known since the 1960s, AC is one of the oldest British automakers. But his story was not punctuated with success, far from it. Founded in 1901 by the Weller brothers and based in Ferry Works near London, AC presented its first "three wheeler" in 1903. The company was then called Autocars and Accessories and named its model the AutoCarrier. Two letters that will become an emblem since the company is renamed Auto Carrier in 1907. The craft, simple and practical, is a great success and AC moved in 1911 in a larger factory that the Weller have built in Thames Ditton near London. With its growing success, AC decided to market its first "4 wheels" in 1913. It is a small two-seater sports type. But interrupted by the First World War, production resumed in 1919 with the introduction of a new 1500 cm3 inline 6-cylinder engine designed by John Weller. In 1922, the name of the company became AC Cars Ltd. Heavily indebted, Weller sells shares of the company to the investor and pilot Selwyn Edge who undertakes to elevate AC to a recognized sports car manufacturer. For this, the 6-cylinder is developed in several competition. But sales decline and the crisis of 1929 puts the company to the carpet. The brothers Charles and William Hurlock, owners of a transport company, bought it back in 1930 and production slowly resumed. Auto Carrier becomes AC Acedes Cars Ltd. Initially interested in the Thames Ditton buildings for their activities, the Hurlock brothers finally resigned themselves to continuing the sale of parts for the AC still outstanding which represent a significant potential market. Following an agreement with the Standard Group, a new line of cars is being developed for 1932. The Goodwood circuit designer Freddie March offers his services for the design of the new models that must reinforce AC as sports cars manufacturer. Gentlemen drivers are the privileged target of the company that is based on the saying "run on Sunday is sell on Monday"... The Second World War again disrupts the life of AC which stops in 1940 and does not resume until 1947. The firm is limited to give a boost to seriously dated 2 liter models. Driver Cliff Davis buys the Tojeiro roadster and wants him to install a Bristol 6-cylinder engine under the hood. This requires reviewing the chassis but Tojeiro agrees. On the occasion of his first race at Goodwood, Cliff won. Successes ensued in the course of 1953 and Davis' car soon made a name for itself in the world of motor racing. It was then that driver and gentleman Vin Davidson ordered the same chassis from Tojeiro. At the same time, the Hurlock brothers on the lookout for a model that could revive AC on the sports ground decide to take an interest in Tojeiro's car. Tojeiro also designed a chassis for Lionel Leonard and another for Vin Davinson. Through Ernie Bailey, Tojeiro met Derek Hurlock and his uncle Charles. It's also said that they were initially attracted by the example designed for Vin Davinson, but that this chassis was sold during the negotiations, and that they finally turned to the chassis designed for Davis Cliff. They'll just have to try out Davidson's car to be convinced of the validity of the idea.. The conceptual simplicity of the Tojeiro roadster fits in perfectly with the limited production facilities of AC Cars. The other interest is that at the end of an advantageous agreement it is expected that Tojeiro will be paid a royalties of £ 5 on each of the first 100 chassis sold, AC avoiding a significant investment while limiting the salary of his new employee! Based on the car purchased from Davidson, which became a consultant for AC, a first prototype was built very quickly for the 1954 London show. Instead of the 6-cylinder Bristol, the "6 Ditton" engine designed by John Weller before the war was installed. The new AC is called Ace. Car well born, the AC Ace makes the happiness of its drivers, amateurs or professionals. After winning many victories in his class, Ken Rudd hires a car at the 1957 Le Mans 24H race. The endurance race must give the small AC roadster a significant media coverage around the world. But the Hurlock brothers, near their pennies, do not quite see the Sarthe race so well. Their plans are rather to revive the production of a sedan to develop the brand, Rudd resigns himself to finance his participation in the event. During 24H, the 6 inline Bristol proves once again its incredible reliability and the small AC ACE led by Ken Rudd and Peter Bolton finishes the race at an average speed of 157.52 km/h, which gives him a 10th place overall. The class victory scarcely escapes them, just behind the Ferrari 500 TR, but the top speed recorded in the Hunaudières at 209 km/h impresses the crowd. Among them, a car racing enthusiast came especially from Texas to win the victory in 1959 remarks the English girl almost serial that runs in the middle of the big teams and ranks 7th in the race. AC cars will be present at Le Mans until 1962, during which they will find a worthy descent: AC Cobra ... Following Rudd's advice, Hurlock decided to offer an AC Ace version with the Bristol 2-liter engine for which it was originally designed. With 105 hp, it reached 200 km/h. It was therefore aimed at the sportiest driver . Some versions were later upgraded to 150 hp. In 1957, disc brakes were fitted. In April 1956, they became Ace Bristol and Aceca Bristol. Between 1956 and 1961, AC produced 463 roadsters and 172 coupes. However, Bristol was forced to suspend the supply of its engines in 1961. The Filton firm gave up producing its own engines, preferring to source V8s from the American Chrysler. The Hurlock brothers tried, without much success, to replace the 2-liter Bristol with the 2.6-liter Ford Zephyr/Zodiac. Five stages of preparation were offered, from 90 to 170 hp. This overly commonplace package was not very exciting and, alas, never really delivered. Customers shunned these Ace and Aceca bastards. Surely, the ACs deserved a far more noble engine. The situation was critical, and it was time to bounce back. Jaguar had just presented its Type E at Geneva, with its undeniable charms, and sold at an unbeatable price. In the end, it was the United States that provided the miracle that would give birth to a new myth... 727 Ace models were produced, including 226 with AC engines (1953/1963), 463 with Bristol engines (1956/1963) and 38 with Ford engines (1961/1963). For the Aceca, there were 329 examples, with 152, 169 and 8 units respectively. From 1963 onwards, AC concentrated on the AC Cobra program. Our AC Ace Bristol was delivered new on January 18, 1962 in Paris by the brand's French importer, Ets Chardonnet, to Alfred Morille of Parfums Raphaël, who registered it under number 25 LW 75. He kept it for a year before selling it to Établissements Gauthier in Paris. Later sold to the Baroness d'Espin, it then went through only five owners, all of whom were identified, before the current owner purchased it in 2012. Born white with a red interior, it was the famous collector Jean-Paul Petit who undertook its mechanical restoration at C2C, as well as its bodywork at ODS between 2006 and 2011 in this superb navy blue hue. This original French car underwent several interventions by the garage RPM in 2012 and 2013 and more recently, the file includes an invoice from AS Classic Engineering (Alexandre Surber) dated July 2021 and totaling almost €38,000 of work on the mechanics and bodywork to make the car perfect. Front and rear axles completely rebuilt; clutch and transmission overhauled, as was the rear axle; front and rear brakes, etc... These interventions reflect the concern of successive owners to use this car without worry, and its equipment bears witness to this. For example, it is fitted with a rack and pinion steering system instead of the original steering box, which makes the car devilishly efficient; an overdrive to lower engine speed on long-distance journeys; an oil cooler for efficient lubrication; an aluminum cooling radiator and a stainless-steel exhaust system. Eligible for all the major international rallies, including the Tour Auto, it was produced in very small numbers with its aluminum body and noble Bristol engine... This is a car to be enjoyed without moderation, and one that deserves a place in your collection. 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