The Buick Roadmaster was introduced in 1936 and would continue production until 1958. It used the longest wheelbase available to Buick throughout its history. The pressure of personal automobile demand allowed Harley Earl’s short-lived 1942 Buick design to remain in place for the first three years of post-war production, 1946-48, and this 1947 Bui..
This 1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget race car was built by legendary race car designer Frank Kurtis. It shows a red and yellow racing livery and proudly wears the number 24. The engine has been drained of oil for storage. This car features the legendary Offenhauser 4 cylinder 420hp racing engine. Whether this car remains a display or is retu..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Sand Lots event, 25 May - 1 June 2022. Estimate: $35,000 - $40,000 USD One of just 1,467 examples of the all-new-for-1960, rakish, finned Chrysler Windsor convertible featuring the marque’s first ever unibody constructionAcquired by the consignor nearly 20 years agoEquipped with ..
1949 Delahaye 135MS Letourneur Et Marchand CoupeIn the years leading up to World War II, Delahaye enjoyed elite status among the top French automakers, earning its lauded reputation for quality and performance at LeMans and on the Grand Prix circuit. In 1935, the firm introduced one of its most successful models, the Type 135. A na..
1947 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleA splendid example of Chrysler’s early-postwar flagship convertible that is beautifully restored inside and out. Gorgeous navy-blue paintwork over supple tan leather trim, and detailed with superb chrome and brightwork all around. Powered by the legendary, bulletproof L-head Spitfire inline-eight..
It could easily be argued that the Volkswagen Beetle (officially designated the Type 1) is the most popular and most recognizable car ever produced. Like the Ford Model T before it, the Volkswagen put a nation (and the world) on wheels thanks to its low cost and elegant mechanical simplicity. Despite its somewhat dubious root..
In the aftermath of World War II, Delahaye had survived battered but not broken. Until production of their landmark 135-series could resume, the company paid the bills by building commercial trucks and buses. Once the 135M was revised for the post-war climate, however, Delahaye was back in business as one of France’s premier sports car makers. T..
Lancia was at the height of creativity in the 1930s. In the first part of the decade, while still under the leadership of the brilliant Vincenzo Lancia, the firm had created some of the most advanced machines of the era. Vincenzo had previously enjoyed a successful career as a racing driver for FIAT before joining the ranks as a manufacturer in ..
A rare and beautifully restored example from the final year of the traditional wood-bodied Chevrolet wagon. The most expensive model in Chevy’s 1949 lineup, and one of only 3,342 built. Recently out of long-term stewardship, and the subject of an older high-quality restoration featuring gorgeous woodwork, paint, and factory-correct detailing. A ..
1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith H.J. Mulliner Sedanca de VilleChassis Number: WDC35Registration Number: KLH 458On offer for sale here is a gloriously elegant 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith H.J. Mulliner Sedanca de Ville. Finished in the desirable exterior colour combination of Cream over Black, this Silver Wraith is one of just 13 Silver Wraiths ..