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The Mercedes-Benz W113 needs little introduction to even the most casual fans of vintage cars. Designed by Paul Bracq and built from 1964 through 1971 as the 230 SL, 250 SL, and, finally, the 280 SL, it replaced the 190 SL and legendary 300 SL all at once. The model became nicknamed the “Pagoda” due to the unique shape of its hardtop and brought..

Since its introduction in 1967, Porsche’s open-top Targa body style has grown to be one of the most beloved forms of the revered 911 model. This remarkably well-preserved example also has the cachet of being a 911 S, the high-performance variant that was campaigned by racing privateers and used as the basis of some of the factory’s greatest comp..

First shown at the Paris Motor Show in 1967, the 365 GT 2+2 was the most luxurious and best-equipped Ferrari model built to date. The 320 bhp, 4.4-liter V-12 featured three twin-choke Weber carburetors and was good for sprints from rest to 60 mph in just over seven seconds with a top speed of over 145 mph. When production of the model ceased in ..

Debuted at the 1974 Torino Motor Show, the Fiat 131 replaced the 124 as the company’s mainstream coupe and sedan. Marketed in Italy as the Mirafiori – after the town in which it was built – the model came to the US as the Fiat Brava. Continuing its assault on top-level rallying, Fiat built 400 examples of the road-going Fiat-Abarth 131 Rally, wh..

Launched in 1975, the Type 930 was unmistakably a member of the Porsche 911 family, but was characterized by muscular new bodywork, wide Fuchs alloy wheels, a “whale tail” spoiler, and a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a top speed of 155 mph, the formidable 930 soon became the performance benchmark for sports car manufacturers. This ..

Alfa Romeo began building light trucks in 1954 with the introduction of the Autotuotto or “all-purpose” vehicle. The model continued to evolve through several iterations and multiple configurations of cargo and passenger vans, as well as pickup trucks, through the 1983 model year. By 1967, the F12 had made its debut, featuring a 1.3-lit..

Automatic transmission Converted from fuel injection to carburettors Stored since 1993 Requires full restoration Highly original "Anyone wondering why Aston Martin bother to make their own vee-8 when so many big American ones are so cheaply available need take only one look at the performance data... for the best explanation in the world. Wha..

Expertly converted by Paul Banham Present ownership since 2015 Previously owned by England goalkeeper Dave Beasant Offered from a significant British-themed private collection "It's not by any means the world's most expensive drophead in production (the Corniche costs an extra £23,000) nor is it quite the quickest, though a Porsche Cabrio woul..

USA-specification model Left-hand drive Automatic transmission Present ownership since 2019 Freshly repainted First introduced in 1971/72, the luxurious 450 SL roadster and 450 SLC coupé were outwardly identical to their '350' (3.5-litre) sister models, though endowed with superior performance courtesy of a more powerful 4.5-litre V8 engine. ..

Stunning replica of an American automotive icon 5.7-litre Ford V8 engine Automatic transmission Benefiting from considerable recent expenditure When Errett Lobban Cord joined Auburn as general manager in 1924 the company was in the doldrums, making more cars than it could sell and heading for bankruptcy. From the moment Cord arrived however, t..