In the late 1940s, returning American soldiers came home with a newfound love for the light and nimble sports cars that proliferated European roads. Sports cars were still quite a novelty to many Americans, but before long, the import sports car market exploded. With a sudden influx of imported cars, American manufacturers were caught on the back f..
VIN: 7504995 (Chassis No.) Type: 220S / 180 037Odometer: 65217Engine: 2.2L I6 Twin-CarbTrans.: 4-spd Manual (Column) Mercedes Benz introduced the 220S Coupe in October of 1956, and produced just over 3400 coupes and convertibles (combined) through October, 1959. This 19..
Many classic automobiles evoke strong emotion – admiration, nostalgia, even whimsy. The Lancia Aurelia, more than 70 years since it was introduced, inspires reverence.The Aurelia is widely recognized as one of the most groundbreaking cars in history, and the B20 GT coupe is the most storied variant. Of the first seven cars across the fini..
VIN: 58265 Odometer: 57925Engine: 340cid V8 (1970)Trans.: 3-spd AutoOne of only 90 FV3Bs manufactured during 1957 and 1958, chassis 58265 was ordered new in France and finished from the factory in Grey over Red leather interior. While this car was originally delivered with a rare Pont--Mous..
Historie & ProvenienzDer D51 ist ein außergewöhnliches Fahrzeug mit fast lückenlos dokumentierter Geschichte. Ursprünglich ausgeliefert am 9. Mai 1950 an Dr. Eric Grattan, wurde der Wagen direkt nach Kenia exportiert, wo er von verschiedenen Fahrern erfolgreich bei Motorsportveranstaltungen eingesetzt wurde. Ehemalige..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Shift Online: North America event, 28 May - 4 June 2025. $225,000 - $275,000 USD Specified in unique color scheme for noted collector Michael Fux, known for his one-of-one customizationsCalifornia Sage over Absynthe Green leather and matching AlcantaraFactory-equipped with manual..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Shift Online: North America event, 28 May - 4 June 2025. Price Upon Request Restored and upgraded to a very high standardEquipped with a modern Mercedes-Benz gasoline engine and automatic transmissionFactory dual rear-wheel setup with modern air-ride suspensionExtensivel..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 16 August 2025. Price Upon Request The first of only two examples bodied with Michelotti’s expressive open coachworkExhibited at the 1955 Brussels Motor ShowDomiciled for 35 years by a marque collectorExtended restoration completed by 2016, including..
The Lancia Aurelia, introduced in 1950, marked a turning point for the Turinese manufacturer, combining technical sophistication with understated elegance. Most notably, it was the first production car equipped with a V6 engine-a 60-degree aluminum unit developed under the direction of Francesco De Virgilio. Paired with an advanced transaxle and re..
Auto molto rara e veloce venduta nuova in Francia. Una delle sole 38 vetture prodotte. Numeri corrispondenti. Storia documentata e ottime condizioni. Carrozzeria: Coupé Fixhead.Anno: 1959.Châssis: T836596DN.Motore: VAS 1071-8.Chilometraggio: 07808 Km.Colore: Crema.Interni: ..