Chassis No. US64EB1921
Engine No. FWA40076885
The 1963 Lotus Elite SE (Special Equipment) showcases Colin Chapman's innovative approach to engineering. As the world's first fiberglass monocoque production car, it combined lightweight construction with remarkable strength. Powered by an upgraded 1.2-liter Coventry Climax engine producin..
Chassis No. 30837S114407
Engine No. 3114407F0425RE
For most enthusiasts, seeing the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe for the first time was a case of love at first sight. Road & Track opined, "As a purely sporting car, the new Corvette will know few peers on road or track," while the British publication Motor pronounced, "In most resp..
Chassis No. N6282380
The original Protect-O-Plate reveals that this 1966 Cadillac Calais Hardtop Sedan was ordered new by Stanton A. and Abigail B. Conwell of Walnut Creek, California, in October 1966. Its trim tag shows the vehicle was configured with a Sandalwood (42) exterior and a Dark Gold Delrio Cloth and Light Gold-coated fabric (244)..
Chassis No. 1Y82H415702
Engine No. 41A311
The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental (1961-1969) marked the decisive shift from 1950s excess to a new era of mid-century modernism. The new model was notably more compact, measuring 15 inches shorter than its predecessor and significantly smaller than Cadillacs (10.6 inches longer) and Chr..
Chassis No. GHNL80376
Engine No. 16GAU18137
The MGA was the first genuinely modern MG. Its steel construction and sleek, rounded styling brought the company entirely up to date with its competition, yet it remained a true roadster with snap-in side curtains and no outside door handles. Naturally, it became a worldwide favorite, as it w..
Commission No. TCF1670L
Body No. 2218/TSF
Engine No. TS78971E
Quick, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive, the Triumph's TR3 outperformed contemporary MGs and Austin-Healeys all while enjoying surprising reliability, making it America's best selling imported sports car by the late 1950s. Instantly recognizable by its wide-mout..
Chassis No. SCAYD42A8CCX04364
Long known as the final word for elegance, the Rolls-Royce Corniche was first introduced to the world in 1971. Incredibly, in various series it lasted into the 1990s, yet the early 1980s must be its prime years. Always a status symbol, the Corniche, so named for the coastal roads traversed by the Monegasque, was..
Chassis No. GHN3L52048
Engine No. 18GB-U-H 4856
Building on the triumph of its MGA predecessor, the MGB, introduced in May 1962, was initially offered solely as a convertible. Over its 18-year production span, the MGB outshone the MGA in sales, becoming MG's best-selling and longest-running model. This solidified its iconic status as a..
Chassis No. 100251
Engine No. GK499HE
Is it a car? Is it a boat? It's both! Hans Trippel's work on amphibious vehicles began in the 1930s and led to the creation of the Volkswagen-based Schwimmwagen. After the war, Trippel revived the concept with the Amphicar, initially called the Eurocar. The Amphicar featured a 1,147 cc four-cylinde..
Chassis No. 100531
Engine No. 96210
Body No. 737-1151
Designed under the direction of Edward Turner, the combination of the lightweight V8 and the fiberglass body gave the Daimler SP 250 an excellent power-to-weight ratio, contributing to its reputation as an agile, responsive sports car. The 2.5-liter V8 was an innovative des..