1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Prix Monoposto
s/n 110006, Engine no. 45109
French Blue with Brown Leather

During the late 1930s Talbot Lago was emerging as force to be reckoned with on the International Grand Prix Circuit. Mr. Lago was a keen proponent of racing to promote Talbot’s up-market cars. With the company’s long-serving ex-Fiat engineer Walter Becchia, he directed design of a 4-liter six-cylinder overhead-valve sports car which in 1937 won the French, Tunis and Marseilles Grand Prix races, as well as the British RAC Tourist Trophy at Donington Park.

Encouraged by such success, Major Lago then launched a two-pronged attack upon Grand Prix racing, briefing engineer Becchia to design both a supercharged 3-liter V16-cylinder racing engine and to develop an alternative unsupercharged 4½-liter power unit from the company’s now proven high-performance sports car line.

Their V16-cylinder program would prove overly ambitious, hugely costly, and withered on the vine. For 1939 he authorized construction of three entirely new single-seat Grand Prix cars using Becchia’s latest 4½-liter six-cylinder engines. These Talbot-Lago GP cars made their racing debuts during 1939 and after World War II they reappeared, one of which was victorious four times during the 1947 season.

This particular car, s/n 110006, is the 4½-liter unsupercharged Formula 1 Talbot-Lago Type 26C in which first owner Georges Grignard – on April 30, 1950 - won the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Paris at the legendary Montlhéry Autodrome road circuit.

In 1949 Georges Grignard also co-drove this car with compatriot Yves Giraud-Cabantous to finish 2nd in the Paris GP and 7th at Pau. Driving solo, Georges Grignard also set 2nd fastest time at the Bellevue hill-climb and contested the Swiss, French, Albi and Czechoslovakian GPs in it. His friend and occasional racing partner Giraud-Cabantous also drove the car in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

In addition to Georges Grignard’s big win in the Paris Grand Prix in 1950, he also won the Doullens and Ars hill-climbs. He finished 7th in the major Penya Rhin Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain, and finished 8th at Pau.

s/n 110006 was sold in 1951 to the enthusiastic Belgian racing syndicate of Jacques Swaters – Belgium’s future Ferrari importer – Baron Charles de Tornaco, Roger Laurent and André Pilette. The new cooperative Belgian racing team campaigned this Talbot-Lago, liveried in the national racing color of bright yellow, as “Ecurie Belgique”. Under this banner they entered s/n 110006 in the Belgian, Dutch, German, Italian and Albi Grand Prix races finishing 6th in their home Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps, and 7th at Albi.

During 1952, successes included 6th place in the Turin Grand Prix in Italy, and another Grand Prix victory in the Finnish Grand Prix around the Elaintaharnajo Park in central Helsinki, driven by Roger Laurent.

In the 1960s, the car was acquired by American Ray Dubois who sold it to classic car enthusiast Gerry Sherman of Pennsylvania. Sherman stated: “The car was in a bad state before the Belgians sold it in 1955-56 to Ray Dubois, who was a New York garage owner of Belgian extraction. It had serious problems with the engine. Without spares then being available he tried to adapt the chassis to fit a V8 Corvette motor but, fortunately, he dropped the idea before going too far. When I bought it for $900 in 1964 it was above all a souvenir of my youth as a student in Paris in 1951-52, when I had seen the T26Cs race at Montlhery.”

A lengthy and difficult restoration, during which he sought original spares from Monsieur Grignard himself. The car finally emerged running “perfectly” apart from minor problems with the magneto ignition, and Gerry Sherman ran the car at Watkins Glen, NY, in October 1973, after which it was acquired by the prominent American collector and connoisseur Henry Wessels.

More recently, a full, absolutely no-expense-spared engine rebuild undertaken by nationally respected experts Mike Wolther and Gary Okoren. Scott Sargent’s Pebble Beach winning Sargent Metalworks Company of Fairlee, Vermont attended to the cosmetic refurbishment. Work performed included stripping down to the rolling chassis, and re-shaping the exquisite but race worn tail section. Much attention was paid to the refurbishment of the existing panels and components, with nothing being replaced. The restoration and refurbishment of 006 concentrated primarily on the engine rebuild at a cost of approximately $150,000!

Accordingly, s/n 110006 is sold with a freshly rebuilt, zero time engine which was completed in June of 2009. The documentation file accompanying the car reveals details of how the unit has been repaired and painstakingly rebuilt in every detail, featuring a renovated block, fresh crankshaft, connecting rods, cams, lifters, valves, retainers, keepers, pistons, clips and rings. Receipts for the work undertaken confirm the present vendor’s major investment for the car’s future which a new owner is now saved from having to undertake.

Beautifully restored with outstanding period Grand Prix race winning history, and evocative of a golden era of international motorsports, this restored T26 is at home as the centerpiece in a collection or on the historic racing circuit.

This car has arrived at Fantasy Junction.

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Rare fixed-head coupe with SE (also known as MC) package including 210hp engine with C-Type head, larger carburetors, twin exhaust, and fog lamps. Originally fitted with overdrive.

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1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato “Coda Tronca”
s/n AR10126*100184*
Red with Black Interior

The Sprint Zagato is the ultimate sporting development of Alfa Romeo’s legendary Giulietta. Featuring lightweight bodywork by Zagato and specially tuned engines, the cars were very successful and surprisingly fast, topping 120mph on under 1.3 liters. Lighter than any other variant of the Giulietta, the SZ also had more power thanks to its high compression engine, tighter tolerances, more aggressive cams, and careful tuning. The cars were quite expensive owing to the 300 hours necessary to build the bodies by Zagato, this after receiving the chassis from Alfa Romeo. A few more than 200 examples were built, of which the last 44 were long tail “Coda Tronca” example available here. These cars featured more aerodynamic bodies with lower roofs and long tails with Kamm treatment. They also have front disc brakes.

This particular car was completed in March of 1962 and sold new by Alfa Romeo Lugano in Southern Switzerland. It was restored in Italy in the early 1990’s, including much mechanical work by Conrero encompassing most major systems, including engine, suspension, gearbox, and brakes. The Conrero engine was tuned to produce 135hp, or over 100hp per liter! Receipts for the restoration are included, and there are also photos included of the restorative work being performed.

The car makes a strong impression overall. The paint was well done and remains presentable with a handful of minor blemishes from use and age. The body is straight and solid, and the trim is in very good shape. The wheels are excellent, and the lights and lamps are very good as well, including the Carello headlamps. The glass is good though the front windscreen has a small area of delamination.

The interior very attractive as well and has a nice even patina. The dashboard is excellent and the instruments are in good shape, with a bit of fading. The upholstery is in good shape, with only light wear in the form of some scuffing. The steering wheel is excellent as are the various switches and controls.

The engine compartment is very clean and tidy. Its feel is purposeful and is consistent with the rest of the car’s condition. The Webers have evocative velocity stacks, and the black wrinkle finish on the valve cover is attractive.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire the ultimate Giulietta. A pleasure to drive, the SZ II is capable, nimble, and represents the fastest, rarest, and most exotic development of the Giulietta. This example is in the perfect shape to use and enjoy, and has been capably set up and maintained to ensure that it is ready to use and enjoy.

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
s/n 11304410004969
Red with White hardtop and Black interior

Representing Mercedes’ trend towards producing more usable and practical sports cars, the 230/250/280SL W113 line was meant to replace both the 190SL and the illustrious 300SL. The car was a comfortable two-seater that was to be neither too big nor too expensive, and exhibited excellent roadholding thanks to the innovative and sophisticated rear suspension design. Built to Mercedes` usually high standards, the cars were popular and sold well. The cars were continuously developed, with the 280SL being the ultimate version of the car, with its larger more powerful engine and all around disc brakes.

This particular car is a very nice example that has been fastidiously maintained and is extremely well-documented. It was owned by the same gentleman in Arizona for over twenty years before being acquired by its current owner in the early 2000’s. Since then, he has performed much work, both mechanical and cosmetic, exceeding $30,000. The car is also extremely complete, with service records, tool rolls, wheel chock, original replacement belts, spare with Michelin tire, spare wheel cover, jack, and overriders. The car also has an extremely complete manual pouch, including the pouch, owner’s manual, preliminary manual, service booklet, parts catalog, Frigiking AC manual, Kangol safety belt instructions, spare tire tag, Mercedes-Benz car care products guide, service network directory, and Bosch service directory.

Included among the recent work (2008-2009) was rebuilding of the suspension, including new king pins, upper and lower control arms, and four new Bilstein shock absorbers. The fuel injection system was also rebuilt, including the injection pump. The transmission, engine, and differential oil were renewed, and the car was aligned. New mufflers were fitted, and the windscreen wipers repaired. A taller 3.27:1 ratio rear end was also fitted to reduce the engine speeds during motorway cruising. During this period, the car also received much cosmetic work, including new interior and paint. The interior was comprehensively restored, including the wood, and the car taken to bare metal and repainted. There are records for much other work completed earlier, including valve adjustment, fuel pump an filter, and clutch master cylinder in 2006. Prior to that, the brakes were rebuilt with new front calipers and new master cylinder in 2000.

In June-July of 2009, the car received significant sorting work by Mercedes specialist Bernd Fiebig at great expense (invoices of $17,000), including engine detailing, new cam and rocker arms, engine detailing work, tidying of trunk wiring, adjusting the shift linkage, and repairing the fuel gauge.

The car is in very nice condition with a fairly high quality paint job in very nice shape. The paint has good gloss and the panels are straight and fit well. The chrome has mostly been renewed, including on the bumpers and headlight trims, and is in excellent order. A few of the smaller items such as the tail lamp surrounds were not renewed and have some aging. The lamps and glass are in fine shape, as is the hardtop.

The interior has a nice honest feel with correct pattern seats in nice condition. The carpets are the correct German square weave carpets in very good shape, and the dashboard is also in nice condition. The instruments are in very good shape, as is the wood. The car is fitted with a period Becker Mexico radio, optional Frigiking air conditioning (which blows cool but not cold), and the original Kangol safety belts, contributing to the authentic period feel of the car’s interior.

The engine compartment has seen significant detailing work, with numerous refinished components. The cadmium plating has been renewed throughout and looks very smart. Various other items have been replaced under the hood as well, including the windscreen washer reservoir and cooling fan. The trunk is very correct and original, with the original rubber floor mat, spare tire cover, and tool roll with tools. The trunk floor is very sold and straight.

This is a great opportunity to acquire a nicely equipped and fastidiously looked after 280SL. It is in nice driver condition and would make an ideal weekend car, and is also nicely specified with manual transmission and AC. It has much money spent on both cosmetic and mechanical aspects, and is ready to enjoy, and as a long time dry climate car, it is solid and free of corrosion. The car is also quite complete with a full set of books, the original spare tire cover, and a box of spare parts including bumper over riders and the original differential. 

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet
s/n 11102512001562
Black with Black Leather

One of the flagship models in its day, along with the thirstier eight cylinder counterpart, the 280SE Convertible remains a sought-after and collectible car today. They are the last of the classic, almost Baroque Mercedes 2-doors, and the last of the full-sized convertibles, presenting an elegant and comfortable way to enjoy open-air motoring with four of your full-sized friends or family members. From a technological standpoint, the cars represented Mercedes’ typical engineering prowess, with fuel-injected overhead cam power plants, independent suspension all around, power steering, power disc brakes, and many convenience features. Safety was also a concern, with crumple zones, and padded steering wheel and dashboard components. The truly extraordinary qualities of this car lie in its attention to detail and craftsmanship. Very few objects of any kind, cars or otherwise, are quite so robustly built, and this is particularly striking when compared with today’s cars. These cars were the last ones to be built largely by hand, and when new, they were very expensive. Consequently, few were sold, and they have always been rare.

This example has seen much restorative work and is in very nice cosmetic condition. It has been recently (July 2009) serviced at a cost of $2,780.83, including oil service, transmission service including filter, AC system repairs (including R134a conversion and expansion valve), driveshaft pinion seal, and steering box coupling bushing. The paintwork was completed to good standards and the panels are straight and appear free of corrosion. The panel fit is very good overall. The chrome has been selectively renewed, including the door top trims, bumpers, and tail light and headlamp trims. There is some pitting present in some areas including the windscreen surround, quarter windows trims, and on the front bumper. The glass and lamps are excellent on the whole, with light pitting only on the front windscreen. The top is superb, being having been recently redone, and fits extremely nicely. It is of the correct German canvas, and has a wool headliner.

The interior is in superb condition, having been recently and correctly restored to high standards. The front and rear seats were beautifully redone in leather, employing the correct pleating and perforation patterns. The wood was also renewed and is in superb shape, including around the windscreen. The switches and instruments are in nice shape, and and car is fitted with a period Blaupunkt radio. The carpets were also redone and are in fine shape.

The engine compartment is tidy and very clean throughout. The trunk has a new correct rubber mat, and the floor is solid and rust-free, including the spare tire wells. An inspection of the underside reveals that the car has had repairs performed in past, but the car appears to be solid and rust-free at this time.

This is a fine opportunity to acquire an attractive example of this beautifully engineered convertible. Few opportunities exist in the world of old cars to enjoy open air motoring for four full-sized adults, which is doubtless one of the many reasons that these elegant and timeless cars have been and remain sought after cars.

1968 AMC Javelin Trans-Am
s/n A8M795N139054
Factory Livery, Red, White & Blue

1966 to 1972 was the golden age of the Trans American Sedan Championship series, which was run on some of North America’s greatest race tracks. The events were, quite simply, the events to watch. The cars were big and noisy (especially in the 2 to 5 liter class), the money was big, and the crowds were big. Factory backed teams showcased race prepared variants of their regular production cars, and it was here that the pony car wars were fought. These races represent some of the greatest “race on Sunday, sell on Monday” events, and indeed, the races went a long way towards boosting sales in showrooms across the United States.

For 1968, American Motors began campaigning a pair of thoroughly prepared Javelins, with their first outing at the 12 Hours of Sebring. The preparation of the cars was handled by Ronnie Kaplan Engineering, a well known Chicago-based shop. The cars were driven by Peter Revson and George Folmer wearing numbers 3 and 4 respectively. Available for sale is Peter Revson’s number 3 in superbly restored race-ready condition, and with extremely comprehensive documentation. The car’s history from 1968 and 1969 includes:

1968:
Peter Revson
Sebring 5th AMC’s first ever race outing.
War Bonnet 4th
Lime Rock 3rd Revson qualifies on the front row, runs the fastest lap in the race
Mid Ohio 3rd The two Javelins secure both front row qualifying positions
Bridgehampton DNF Revson qualifies second.
Meadowdale 2nd Revson qualifies fourth
St. Jovite DNF Revson qualifies second
Bryar DNF
Watkins Glen 4th
Continental 250 did not compete
Riverside 2nd

1969
Bob Tullius:
Michigan 4th place

Ron Hunter:
Lime Rock 7th
Mid Ohio 13th
Bridgehamton 8th
Donnybrooke DNF
Laguna 14th
Kent DNF
Sears Point DNF
Riverside 7th

The pair of Javelins together were successful enough to unseat Ford’s Mustangs from second place in the championship, a remarkable feat given that it was AMC’s first season. This particular car is massively documented, with several binders of period documents and photographs depicting the car in action. It has also been featured in magazine articles and books, including Friedman’s Trans-Am book and the April of 2009 issue of Top Gear. Copies of the book and magazine are included, as is a copy of Revson’s autobiography, which went into production on the same day that he was killed in a testing accident at the South African Grand Prix in Kyalami in 1974. The car also has FIA papers and Historical Trans Am Registry papers. Highlights from the binder of documentation includes a letter from Walt Czarnecki (the manager of performance activities at AMC) to Peter Revson thanking him, as well as press releases and driver biographies originally supplied b AMC. The photographs are equally impressive, depicting the car, drivers, and team in action. Various other items are included, such as stickers, decals, paddock display board, and a pair of Javelin Racing Team jackets!

This car is an original acid dipped body example and has seen much mechanical and cosmetic work to bring it to its current restored and race-ready condition. It has been restored to its original configuration and has been authenticated by John Martin, an original participant in the car’s construction. It has a motor by Tony Otto and the paint was renewed by Images Auto Body in Campbell, CA. The car has been regularly run in the Wine Country Classic and Monterey Historics, and competed in both events in 2008.

The car has excellent race car cosmetics. The paintwork was performed to high standards, and remains in very nice shape. There are a few small chips on the front of the car from use, and the occasional small scratch but the paint is otherwise free from significant damage or wear and still looks great in the paddock. The panels fit well and are straight, and the front and rear deck lids are held in place with hood pins. The headlight covers with Javelin Racing Team graphics are still in place and are very cool, while the body trim and glass are in fine shape. The doors retain their full wind-up windows and the metal trim and glass are very nice. The wheels are nicely finished Torq Thrusts wearing Goodyear racing tires.

The interior is very Spartan, with a full roll cage, vintage race seat with harness, and a full set of instruments. The tachometer is a VDO item, and the remaining instruments are period Stewart Warner items. The car has a panel of switches, plumbed in extinguisher system and wink mirror, but not a whole lot more in terms of equipment. The dashboard has been signed by Peter Revson’s little sister, Jenny, “In loving memory of Peter. Be safe and have fun!”

The trunk is also very Spartan, with fuel cell and battery. The fuel lines are Aeroqip items and there are twin fuel pumps. The engine compartment is spotless and race prepared, with oil cooler, remote oil filter and massive Aeroquip lines. There is a very trick and very large airbox, and jet hot coated headers. The engine is dry and clean, and the finishes in great shape. The hardware looks new and the entire engine compartment has a fresh feel.

This is an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a piece of history. Driven by the legendary Peter Revson in AMC’s breakout first season during the golden age of Trans Am, this car is very important. With its history and documentation, and fully restored and race ready condition, this car is ready to enjoy and makes a great tribute to Peter Revson.

This car has arrived at Fantasy Junction.

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1970 Porsche 911S
s/n 9110300251, Engine no. *6300394
Irish Green with Black Interior

1970 911S. Totally original Irish Green paint and mint black interior. 75,000 total miles. Quite possibly the best original 2.2 911S available. Transmission freshened 2008. Manual pack, tool kit, cover, driving lights.

More to come.

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1961 Jaguar XKE Lightweight Style Racecar
s/n XKEP093001
Blue with Red Stripe and Black Interior

Fully developed E-Type Coupe for vintage racing. Professionally built by Predator Performance. Weighs only 2,200lbs with aluminum doors, floors, trunk pan, fiberglass bonnet and rear fenders. Six point roll cage and new sub-frame. 4.2 Litre dry sump motor built by Terry’s Jaguars boasting 439 horsepower. Wildwood brake calipers with vented rotors. Jerico 4-speed “dog box” transmission with overdrive, Detroit locker rear end. Documentation to support motor work, and vintage racing logbooks. Eligible for historic racing in HSR, SCCA Vintage, and many other venues around the world. An outstanding track toy at a fraction of the cost to build.

Click here to see a video of this Jaguar running

Much more to come

2004 Kirkham Cobra 289 FIA Replica

s/n KC3HNLF0296

Polished Aluminum on Black Leather

In 1962 Carroll Shelby combined a 260 c.i. Ford V-8 with an AC Bristol and so the legend of the Cobra was born. When the 260 c.i. was replaced by the 288 c.i. engine, the 289 Cobra began its domination of SCCA Class A and USRRC Championships. To succeed in Europe, eventually it was determined more power was needed as other manufactures were not sitting idle when Carroll Shelby and his team were dominating racetracks. A short time later, Ford supplied the 427 c.i. engine. The larger displacement and greater torque required a stronger vehicle all around. The original 289 chassis and leaf spring suspension were not enough, so subsequently a tubular stinger chassis was developed, and the Cobra 427 came into existence.

This particular car is a hybrid variation of the dominating FIA version of the early 1960’s (with serial no. KMP296). Combining the sleek and sexy appearance of the original 289 FIA racing car but, in this case, sitting on the stronger and better handling 427 chassis. However, to go even one step better, this particular car has a unique stainless steel chassis rather than mild steel to ensure a durable rust free life. Since the 427 frame was built to handle an engine far heavier and more powerful than the small block, it handles likes a dream with a lightweight small block. The body is all aluminum (aircraft aluminum alloy) and was hand fabricated in an aircraft factory by craftsmen who learn their trade over generations, building fighter jet aircrafts for the former Soviet Union.

Kirkham produces the highest quality aluminum reproduction cars in existence today. They had, until recently, been supplying Shelby America with the aluminum body cars for their continuation CSX4000 (427) and CSX7000 (FIA) series which began production in 1996. This car is identical in every way to those used by Shelby American. After its production in Poland, this car was brought to Kirkham Motorsports in Provo, Utah, where additional assembly occurred at Kirkham Motorsports and no expense was spared in completing the car. Bill Andrews was one of the first dealers signed on by Carroll Shelby to sell the continuation cars and not only completed this build, but previously built a CSX4000 for this cars current owner. The same meticulous care he used in building the CSX cars was used on this outstanding example.

In addition to the all aluminum body, the floor panel, dash panel, rear bulkhead panel, firewall panel, engine compartment panel and trunk panels are all aluminum. In addition, the hood scoop is integrally welded into the hood skin. This car has a unique brushed Aluminum finish and hand polished Le Mans and fender (team) stripes. This cars raw Aluminum finish allows the car to be cleaned with any ammonia free glass cleaner and paper towel. The engine and drive train are custom built 351WQ with alloy heads producing 397hp. This particular powerhouse was balanced and blueprinted by Joe Lapine of Danbury Competition Engines. The engine is mated to a super smooth shifting, wide ratio 4 speed Top Loader Transmission by gearbox guru, David Kee. Directing the power to the ground is a Kirkham aluminum “Salisbury” differential with 3.23:1 gears. There is a fully independent suspension to both the front and rear, with Penske double adjustable shocks and Hyperco springs on all four corners. The front uprights and upper control arms are billet 6062 aluminum. The rear uprights are forged 7075 aircraft aluminum. These modifications result in a 20 pound reduction in upspring weight at each wheel; in fact the total weight of the car is 2230lbs.

In addition to the stainless steel chassis, stainless steel has been used elsewhere in the vehicle. The brake hard lines are stainless steel and the brake flex lines are braided stainless steel. The main steering shaft is stainless steel as are the steering U-joints. The gas tank is also stainless steel as well as the rivets holding the body to the chassis. The cockpit sports a gleaming stainless steel roll bar. A 5 point harness secures the safety of the driver, while the passenger has a 3 inch lap belt.

Wildwood aluminum racing 4-piston calipers with sealed bearings (from Porsche racing) are combined with 12.19x 1.25 directional vented brake rotors, which enable the car to stop on a dime.

Laid out across the leather dash in “FIA” style are a complete set of Autometer gauges. The interior is fully carpeted with leather seats on tracks, carpeted inner door panels, tinted visors, wind wings, Raydot mirrors, 15” Moto-Lita wood 3 spoke reproduction steering wheel, fire extinguisher, and battery cut off switch. As with the original FIA, the foot boxes and trunk floor are fiberglass.

The exterior had quick jacks, rear fender spats (removable), wheel foam, Trigo pin drive knockoffs with B.F. Goodrich T/A radials filling the wheel wells. Completing the car are custom fabricated headers and exhaust that are HPC coated.

This unique automobile is an extremely versatile model that can tear up the racetrack or be a mild mannered street cruiser. The car has only 195 miles, as it has only been to car shows and experienced local street driving. It will bring sheer joy to the potential owner, turn heads wherever it goes, and can accommodate any use the driver has in mind.

1955 Porsche 356 Speedster
s/n 81127 engine no. P*605324*
White with Red Interior and White Piping

The Porsche Speedster is a true legend among automobiles. Built with the less is more mentality, it was actually a case of removing equipment to reduce the cost of the car and compete with less expensive cars. Ironically, the cars are more collectible now and worth considerably more than their plusher counterparts. The car was built in direct response to requests for American Porsche distributor Max Hoffman for a car that would sell better in the United States and would be inexpensive enough to compete with Triumphs and MG`s. The resulting car had only what was necessary: side curtains, a cut down windscreen, bucket seats, and a rudimentary top. The cars sold well, especially in the United States, and were popular among racers and enthusiasts. Certainly they occupy a unique place among American sports car culture, particularly California culture, where the car’s configuration and rudimentary weather equipment were and remain particularly appropriate.

This particular car is an early production example with bee hive tail lights and early style instruments. It was sold new in Modesto, CA, and has been in California since new. It remained under the care of the same family from new until about five years ago, when its current owner acquired it. The car has been updated with a later ZF steering box and a 356B 1600cc engine, which has been rebuilt and fitted with Super 90 heads. The engine has been recently rebuilt (less than 500 miles ago) with a 1750cc big bore kit, though the owner had the old-style engine sheetmetal retained so that the engine appears to be a period correct motor. The car is nicely detailed and was repainted and reupholstered about four years ago in its original colors. The car retains its original floors and battery box, and appears never to have been hit.

The car is in very fine cosmetic condition. The paintwork was completed to high standards, and the body is straight with good gaps. The chrome and metal trim is very nice throughout, as are the lights and glass. The windscreen has been replaced and is like new, and the weather equipment has also been recently replaced and is excellent, with clear plastic and very nice black canvas.

The interior is also in very nice shape. Aside from the switches and instruments, everything has been restored or replaced. The upholstery is excellent, as is the carpet, which is of the correct square weave type. The rubber mats are also very nice. The instruments are unrestored and are very nice, and the knobs are original and have some hairline cracks, as does the steering wheel.

The engine compartment has been beautifully restored and is detailed and extremely clean. There are numerous correct touches such as the Knecht air cleaners and the various decals on the oil filter housing, fuse box, and ignition coil. The underside is in great shape. There is no evidence whatsoever of rust repair or damage, and it is extremely solid throughout. The mechanical components show much evidence of recent work and restoration, including engine rebuild, suspension work, and rebuilt brakes. The oil return lines are spotless were obviously replaced as part of the engine rebuild.

This is a superb opportunity to acquire an extremely solid California Speedster. This car presents beautifully and has great history, and has also been the recipient of much recent mechanical work. It comes with pink slip (which is actually pink in color!) issued on the 19th of April 1956, as well as a few old registration slips from the 1960’s and 1970’s (several of which have the never applied stickers in original plastic).

1973 Porsche Carrera RS Clone
s/n 911 310 1548 engine no. *6230066*
Signal Yellow with Black Interior

The legendary Carrera RS is widely regarded to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest roadgoing Porsche ever built. Compared to the standard 911, the cars featured larger more powerful engines, flared rear wheel arches to accommodate wider wheels, numerous deletions and alterations to reduce weight, improved suspension, and a few cosmetic alterations, which would become the car’s trademark. With its distinctive contrasting striping and wheels and the simple and functional ‘burzel’ or ducktail, the styling of the RS is iconic. With just 1580 examples built, the cars are in high demand and are accordingly valuable.

Consequently, replicas built using a variety of 911’s (and even 912’s) as bases are popular, particularly since it is relatively easy to achieve the look of the RS. However, most replicas resemble RS’s only visually, and high quality examples that faithfully reproduce the details of the original RS are unusual. This particular car is one such example, and was built with consummate attention to detail to accurately recreate both the look and the feel of a genuine RS. It was commissioned and overseen by a prominent Porsche racing driver and team owner, with many victories to his name including victories at Sebring and Daytona.

Based on a 1973 911 T, this car was built in 2006 and the specification includes numerous correct details. The car was stripped to the tub and fitted with correct and very rare steel RS rear flares. The engine is a 2.7 liter unit with mechanical fuel injection, and was built to RS specifications, right down to the red fan shroud. The wheels are correctly dimensioned 15” X 7” and 8” items, with a lovely frosted finish and color crests. The car replicates the lightweight RS look with fiberglass bumpers front and rear, and no deco strips under the doors. The interior also replicates the lightweight RS specification, with the correct seats sourced from Germany, correct carpeting and rubber floor mats, and lightweight door panels. The car has upgraded brakes and suspension from a 911SC, Bilstein shock absorbers, as well as stainless steel brake lines, SSI stainless steel heat exchangers, and adjustable sway bars. The car also has adjustable spring plates.

The car is in excellent cosmetic condition. The body is solid and straight, with very good panel fit and no visible rust. The paint was executed to high standards and remains in very nice condition. The weatherstripping was renewed during the restoration and is in nice shape, and the metal trim is in good shape, with light patina only. The car has the correct rectangular side mirror. The car has European front and rear turn signal lenses, and European H4 headlamps, all of which are in excellent order. The glass is also in excellent shape.

The interior is also extremely nice. The dashboard is in excellent shape with no cracking, fading, or warping, and the seats are excellent. The carpets and rubber floor coverings are also excellent, and a quality roll bar has been added as well. The instruments and switches are in fine shape, and the lightweight door panels and headliner are excellent. The car is fitted with a period Blaupunkt radio. The paint code plate is stamped 114, the correct code for signal yellow.

The engine and front compartment are both extraordinarily clean and very nicely detailed. The engine compartment has a very fresh appearance, with extremely clean and correctly finished components. The car has had the cadmium plating renewed and even has the correct RS decal fitted to the fan housing. The inner fenders and bulkhead are very clean as well. The trunk is similarly nice, and the car is equipped with full carpeting and spare. The car retains its twin batteries, and the inner fenders and trunk floor are outstanding. The car comes with jack, compressor, and tool roll with some tools.

Following the body restoration, the underside of the car was comprehensively treated with undercoating to protect the floors. The suspension, brakes, and powertrain are all extremely clean, and the impression of the underside is excellent.

The car drives superbly. It has an outstanding coherent feel, with well set up fuel injection and strong engine. The engine revs well and the gearbox is very good, with good linkage and synchromeshes. The brakes are powerful and work properly, and the ride quality is very good, as torsion bar suspended 911’s go.

This is a superb opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully executed RS replica, which was capably and knowledgeably finished to excellent standards. The level of detailing of the car is impressive, and it is in outstanding mechanical and cosmetic condition. The cost of duplicating this car would be quite high, and another important consideration is the rarity and near impossibility of acquiring many of the parts, which separates this car from lesser RS replicas. This car comes with jack, tools, books (including key card), compressor, and brief photographic documentation of the build.

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: 5YJRE11B381000048
Midnight Metallic Blue with Black Leather

An all-electric sports car produced by Menlo Park, California based firm Tesla Motors, the Tesla Roadsters are innovative, efficient, and seductively beautiful- and not a lot of things you can buy boast all three of these! Perhaps more importantly, the winner of Time Magazine’s 2008 Best Transportation Invention, Popular Mechanics 2006 Breakthrough Award, du Pont Registry’s 2009 Best Green Exotic, and Forbes Magazine’s “Best new car that lived up to the hype”, the Tesla Roadster the car that paved the way to environmentally friendly performance in modern motor cars.

This example is the 48th of just 100 roadsters built in the Signature One Hundred series which are equipped with all options available at the time of production and supplied with an extended bumper to bumper transferable warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles. The Signature One Hundred series cars delivered during the 2008 calendar year were completely sold out by September of 2006. Although production is increasing during 2009, delivery delays still exist and pricing has increased by approximately 10%.

While publically unveiled at the San Francisco International Auto Show on November 18–26, 2006, mainline production didn’t begin until March of 2008. The Roadster was developed by Tesla Motors with design help from Lotus Cars in certain areas. Lotus supplied the basic chassis development technology from its Lotus Elise, with which the Tesla engineers designed a new chassis. Barney Hatt at Lotus's design studio developed the styling with input from Tesla. Tesla's designers chose to construct the body panels using resin transfer molded carbon fiber composite to minimize weight; this choice makes the Roadster one of the least expensive cars with an entirely carbon fiber skin. Power is supplied from a 3-phase, 4-pole AC electric motor, producing a maximum net power of 248 hp. Maximum torque is 200 ft-lb, obtained at 0 rpm and almost constant up to 6,000 rpm, a common feature of electric motors and one of the biggest differences with internal combustion engines. Transmission is a direct drive BorgWarner unit. Power is stored in lithium-ion batteries creating a potential range of 244 miles on a single charge while 0-60 acceleration is achieved in just 3.9 seconds. The Roadster's efficiency, as of September 2008, was reported at 120mpg using a standard conversion equation. A full recharge of the battery system requires 3½ hours using the high power connector.

This particular car is in showroom condition, having logged just 2522 miles from its delivery date in November of 2008. No maintenance or repair has been required to date. The dark metallic blue paint has a beautiful luster over unmarked body panels. The wheels, window glass, and black trim pieces are all in like-new condition.

The interior is also like new, with only the slightest markings from entry and exit. Impressive carbon fiber trim covers virtually every panel, which combined with the various information touch screens, gives the passengers a truly space age experience.

Driving the 2008 Roadster is truly different. At a stand still, the exhaust drone we have grown to expect is absent. Acceleration is impressive from walking speeds, while the brakes are more than adequate. As one would expect of an automobile designed by Lotus, steering is tight and responsive and the driver feels at one with both the car and the road. In contrast to a new SUV or late model Ferrari, the Telsa is a magnet for positive attention everywhere it goes.

With this example comes everything delivered to the original owner: home and travel charging systems, sales invoices, window sticker, tire inflator, soft top and frame, tools, manuals, Signature One Hundred identification plate, sales brochures, and color sample decision kit. The car also comes with a hard top, not yet supplied by Tesla!

In addition to their main Bay Area showroom in Menlo Park, California, Tesla has recently reached an agreement to open stores in Chicago, and is close to finalizing locations in Miami, New York, and Seattle. The first Tesla Motors service center, in Los Angeles, CA, was opened on Santa Monica Boulevard in May of2008. Additional service centers for the Tesla Roadster are planned for New York, NY, Miami, FL, Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA. Tesla Motors has plans to mass produce a 4-door sedan to complete directly with the major manufactures, and plans to expand their service locations accordingly.

This car, s/n 00048, represents an absolute ground breaking automobile in investment grade condition. Available for immediate delivery, the discerning buyer will recognize this as an opportunity to avoid delivery delays and premiums paid for the 2009 models, while acquiring one of the 100 Signature models accompanied by the extended 4 year/50,000 warranty.

1967 Crossle 12F Formula B Racecar
s/n C12/F67/32
Blue Racing Livery

This Crossle 12/F Formula B racing car, serial number 12/F 67/32, was one of 8 such cars built by Crossle in Holywood, Northern Ireland to compete in the US SCCA Formula B race series. This series was very similar to European Formula 2 at the time and was very popular with both American and European competitors. The car was originally sold to the US importer, Bruce Klussman, who ran it in a handful of races in 1967. It was then purchased by Roger Barr in late 1967 and raced by him very successfully, including winning the SCCA Formula B National Championship in 1968. Roger modified the car in 1969 with wings and wider wheels when these were allowed. He continued to have success with the car before selling it on to Jim Lloyd of Indianapolis, Indiana in 1971. Lloyd raced the car in the SCCA Central Division through 1975, but then sold it to Dave Schneider in San Diego, California in 1976.

Being a cam grinder and engine builder, Dave Schneider was not interested in racing the car until he could run his own engine in it. The car was stored in the rafters of Schneider’s camshaft grinding shop until Dave could find time to work on it. As a college student in the mid- 70’s, the current owner used to look at it and dream of owning a car like that some day. It was still in the rafters when I was finally able to buy it from him in 1998. The Crossle factory in Holywood, N. Ireland is still in business building Formula Fords and Sports Racers today and was very excited to find the car was being restored. Crossle even provided parts to assist with the restoration, some 40 years after they originally built the car! Roger Barr was also able to provide the original oil tank and exhaust headers which he had removed from the car and stored since the late ‘60s. Roger’s original rear wing from 1969 is included with the car, as is the original roll hoop with the SCCA number stamping, original magnesium wheels, and the original fuel tank.

A complete, no expense spared restoration by world renowned expert Rob Shanahan of Shanahan Specialty Works:

Frame—Stripped, restored to updated 14F configuration, inspected for straightness, and epoxy painted. New 4130 chro-moly steel rollover bar and brace fitted.
Suspension—Stripped, magnafluxed or Zygloed to check for cracks, then electroless-nickel plated. All rod ends and hub bearings replaced. The original Armstrong shocks were updated and rebuilt by CMW Enterprises.
Brakes—All master cylinders replaced with new, all calipers rebuilt. All new steel and braided steel brake lines.
Wheels—All new magnesium wheels from Lee Chapman Racing. The original 13” x 10”cast magnesium wheel s are included with the car.
Transaxle—The original, limited-slip, Hewland Mk5 is still in the car. The box was rebuilt completely, including a new ring and pinion.
Engine—The engine is fresh with only dyno and testing time. Steel main caps, ARP fasteners, Farndon steel crankshaft, Crower rods, JE pistons, Tilton clutch. Dynoed by Bill Schlossnagel, it produced 175 hp at 7500 rpm with a very broad torque band.
Body—The fiberglass bodywork was completly stripped, repaired, fitted, and painted with catalyzed enamel. A new windscreen was made, and the mold plus a spare windscreen are included with the car. All instruments were restored and calibrated by Moma.
Safety—SPA onboard fire system installed. New custom Fuel Safe fuel cell made and installed. The original fuel tank is included with the car.

The car has been tested and sorted since the restoration was completed. New Avon 8.2”X10.5” tires have been mounted, and the car can be described as race ready at this time.

With the car comes documentation to include original sales brochure, factory specifications, period racing photos, and set up data. FIA papers have been applied for and are in process. Extras include a Plexiglas windshield and mould, two spare wheels, original roll bar hoop (bearing SCCA number 11018) and front and rear wings used during the 1969 season. The Crossle factory is still supplying spare parts making this a user-friendly vintage racer for the entry level driver or experienced racer alike! Indeed, the restoration alone could not be duplicated for the asking price, and the 1968 SCCA National Championship victory makes this an attractive example from a historical perspective as well.

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe
s/n SCFBB03C79GC12055 Engine no. AM07/13072
Grigio Titanio with Obsidian Black Leather and White Stitching

Unveiled in 2005, the V8 Vantage represented a significant change in direction for Aston Martin. Following the David Brown years, Aston had encountered many financial troubles that often prevented them from devoting the resources to develop innovative new models from the ground up. The V8 Vantage, together with the DB9, represented a completely new generation of Aston Martins with superb dynamics, outstanding build quality, and of course striking aesthetics. The V8 Vantage is smaller and more nimble than the DB9, and also employs an aluminum frame. The V8 Vantage is powered by a 380hp quad-cam alloy dry-sump naturally-aspirated 4.3 liter V8, and is equipped with a rear-mounted 6-speed transaxle manual transmission. Consequently, the weight distribution is 49% front and 51% rear, and the car’s compact dimensions and careful prototype testing (including much time circulating the Nurburgring) have made the car reportedly one of the best, if not the best, driving Aston Martin ever. The car was further improved for the 2009 model year, bore and stroke increases to raise displacement to 4.7 liters and power to 420hp. The valves were increased in size as well, and the torque figure was increased 15 percent to 347 ft-lbs. The flywheel was also lightened, and stiffer springs fitted as well.

This particular example is outstanding, with almost no wear whatsoever. As a 2009, it features all of the aforementioned upgrades, and is fitted with the optional Sports package, which includes different wheels, upgraded springs, and revised rear roll bar. In addition to the Sports Pack, the car has a number of other options, which totaled $17,080, above and beyond the car’s $117,400 base price. The options include silver brake calipers, HID Xenon headlamps with washers and leveling, bright finish grille, satellite navigation, front parking sensors, heated front seats with memory, satellite radio, Bluetooth, battery conditioner, and premium audio system. Additionally, the car has had a clear bra, tinted windows, and LoJak anti-theft system fitted. The car has its original window sticker, indicating that it was sold new at Aston Martin of Atlanta.

With just 4084 miles, the car is in excellent cosmetic condition. There has been absolutely no paintwork, and finish and panel match is excellent throughout, as is the trim. The glass and lamps are also extremely nice and the wheels are very nice overall, with light curb rash on the right rear wheel and a few minor surface scratches on the left rear wheel.

The interior is in as-new condition and has a very special feel, with leather or metal covering almost every surface, from the door panels to the entire center console and dashboard. The stitching is in white and is very striking, while the headliner, A-pillars, and visors are trimmed in suede-like alcantara. The interior has excellent detailing and quality, particularly the instruments, which have a lovely milled appearance. The contra-rotating tachometer is a thoughtful nod to Aston Martin’s illustrious past.

The engine compartment is stock and very clean, as would be expected for a car with such low mileage. The trunk is like new, and usefully shaped. Its practicality is further enhanced by the hatch back configuration of the lid, which permits easy access.

The driving experience of this car is unlike any other Aston Martin. It has a robust and solid feel, and also a nimbleness and compactness that is missing from larger Astons. The seating position is very sporting, and one feels completely enveloped by the car. The all round performance is impressive and the car makes great noise. The extra power and torque of the 4.7 liter engine is apparent compared to the 4.3 liter car, and the Sports Pack makes the car an even more precise piece of driving equipment. Accompanying this car is the owner’s manual, battery conditioner box, 12 volt portable air compressor, 2 valet keys, and original window sticker.

This is a great opportunity to acquire a properly looked after and well-equipped example of this striking car. The car is in excellent order, needing nothing but a new owner. It is available for a considerably less than its pricing when new, which was over $150,000 inclusive of taxes and delivery costs. While it is certainly photogenic, the images of the car do not adequately convey the car’s true presence. It truly stands out from the sea of largely unremarkable modern cars while also providing the trouble free operation and peace of mind of new cars.

This car has arrived at Fantasy Junction.

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1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
s/n DB4/528/R, engine no. 370/512
Aston Martin Racing Green with Tan Leather

Achingly beautiful, restored example of the DB4. Superb Superleggera coachwork, high quality paint, and re-trimmed interior. A timeless, gentlemen’s classic for the road or as an investment.

More to come.

This car is not currently at Fantasy Junction. 

1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
s/n 880632, Engine no. RA3929-9
Black / Black with Grey Piping

Matching Numbers
Body #: R7444
Holds a Heritage Certificate (Certificate #: 11922)

Freshly Restored with: Tools / Jack / Spare/Rare Option Borrani Aluminum Wheels

The E-Type was unveiled in March of 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show, following the famous 11th hour disorder (one of the cars was driven to the show from England with just hours to spare). The car was an immediate sensation: its specification was state of the art, its bodywork arrestingly gorgeous, and the price surprisingly affordable. It embodied William Lyons` values beautifully and it is no surprise that the E-Type has become such a legendary part of automotive history. The specification clearly demonstrated Jaguar`s racing experience and included independent suspension all around (at a time when Ferrari was still using live rear axles), disc brakes all around (inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight), and of course Jaguar`s legendary twin cam inline-6. The cars were continuously developed, however, the arrival of American safety legislation and the twelve cylinder engine made later cars less attractive and less sporting, making the series I cars the pick of the bunch.

This particular example is a Series I 3.8 liter OTS (open two-seater), comprehensively restored to the highest standards in 2007-2008. The restoration was a complete rotisserie job encompassing all systems and components, and was performed by renowned Jaguar specialist David Ferguson of Images Auto Body in Campbell, California. During the restoration, there was great attention to detail regarding every aspect of this car. Several mechanical upgrades were performed, including fitting a 5-speed transmission, electronic distributor, an aluminum radiator with multi-blade cooling fan, more aggressive camshafts, Wilwood brakes, and gear reduction starter. In addition, the drive train has been completely rebuilt. These upgrades are subtle but provide significant functional improvements to make the car more enjoyable. The 5-speed has a satisfying gated action, while the cams make the car rev enthusiastically where the original engine would have felt breathless. Also worth noting is that this car has extremely rare period optional aluminum Borrani wire wheels with the proper Borrani knockoffs. During the restoration, the original hardware was properly plated with cadmium as appropriate. The chrome was triple plated and the suspension powder coated. The brake cylinders are brass-lined, and new wiring was also fitted. The engine and undercarriage were fully detailed, and the body stripped completely before being refinished using Glasurit paint. The carpets are wilton wool, and the top and boot are mohair.

Consequently, the car is in stunning condition. The paint work is extremely high quality, and the level of craftsmanship evident in the bodywork is impressive. The panels are extremely straight and operate exactly as they should, including the bonnet, a difficult and unusual feat for an E-Type. The chrome is excellent as well, and the Borrani wire wheels are stunning. The glass and lamps are in superb shape as well.

The interior is equally impressive and looks very smart with its contrasting grey piping. As noted on the car’s Heritage Certificate, the contrasting grey piping and black interior and exterior are all the original colors of the car. The leather is wonderfully supple and like new, and the workmanship excellent throughout. The correct materials have been used elsewhere in the interior, and the carpets are equally well done. The steering wheel is a smaller diameter wood-rimmed dished Nardi unit, and the original unrestored wheel is included with the car. The shift knob is very similar to the original but bears the shift pattern of the 5-speed gearbox, a subtle indication of the mechanical updates. The switches, instruments and trim have all been restored and are also excellent. The top was included in the restoration, again using the highest quality materials, and the frame has been correctly restored in light green.

The engine compartment has been stunningly detailed, and is extremely clean. It is in show condition throughout, and very correct in terms of finishes and appearance, save for the aluminum radiator. All hardware has been beautifully restored or replaced as well. The trunk is also very nice, employing the correct upholstery and includes spare wire wheel, jack, and tools.

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a Series I E-Type Roadster of the highest caliber. This car has been restored in a no-expense spared fashion with the addition of subtle but worthwhile mechanical upgrades. The car preserves a largely stock appearance and is extremely fresh in appearance, while its original color combination and matching numbers make this car a potential candidate for showing. It is also highly complete, with tools, jack, spare, heritage certificate and extensive photographic documentation of the restoration. The car also comes with its original gearbox, seat sliders (the car has lower ones to provide more space installed right now), and steering wheel.

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 327/350hp Coupe
s/n 194377S114591, Engine no. V0302HP
Lynndale Blue with Dark Blue Interior

Introduced for the 1963 model year, the C2 generation of Corvette was an instant hit. The car carried over the excellent engines from 1962, but the remainder of the car was new, with its now iconic styling and independent rear suspension. In 1963 and 1964, all cars were equipped with 327cid engines, and the most powerful of these was the variant equipped with Rochester fuel injection. In 1965, the Corvette received disc brakes all around for the first time, addressing a longtime area of criticism of the car, particularly considering its significant power ratings. 1965 also marked the arrival of the big block engines (initially 396cid and later 427cid), with the small block continuing on in a variety of forms. 1967 was the last year of the C2, and 22,940 examples were built. Of this, just 492 examples were 350hp manual transmission coupes such as this one. Only 3788 cars were equipped with air conditioning, and 1381 were finished in this shade of Lynndale blue against the much more common shade of Elkhart blue.

This particular example is a knock-out example of the highest caliber. It is matching numbers throughout, including engine, transmission, 3.70 rear axle, body, and chassis. It was comprehensively restored in 2004-2006 by known Corvette experts Tony’s Corvette Shop in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Body and paint work was carried out by Total Autobody in Dumfries, Virginia. After the restoration was completed the car received the “Top Flight” chapter award at the NCRS meet in June of 2006. It remains in its lovely original color combination of rare beautiful Lyndale blue with blue interior, and has an extremely complete set of original paperwork, manuals, and sales literature. The original order sheet and inspection sheet are included with the car, showing that it was sold on the 19th of April 1967 by Andy Jones Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Angleton Texas to Frank Paul Mariano. The original list price was $5,519.85 and the original options were as follows:
C60 Air Conditioning Four Seasons
J50 Power Brakes
N40 Power Steering
N36 Telescopic Steering wheel
A01 Tinted Glass
418AA Dk/Blue Vinyl Trim
L79AA 350hp V8 Turbofire
M21 AB 4-speed Close Ratio Trans
U69AC AM/FM Radio
P92AA 775X15X 2 Ply Tires

The original paperwork is impressive including Chevrolet plastic sleeve containing wheel trim ring instructions, AM-FM radio instructions, key envelope, radio tuning tag (which attaches to tuning knob of radio), and jacking instructions. The warrantee booklet is also present (along with protect-o-plate and the envelope it came in), along with the owner’s manual, optional accessory booklet, maintenance card with checked off matrix showing the car’s early services, color chips booklet, Corvette sales brochure, and dealer model information binder pages. The car also comes with much recent paperwork including comprehensive photographic documentation of the restoration, a binder of invoices from the restoration, and the judging sheets from the NCRS meet at which the car scored 98.1 points.

In early 2009, a further $23,239.00 was spent on the car to make it an exceptionally fine driving example. This work was completed at Canepa Designs and included repairing the AC, recalibrating the fuel gauge, numerous electrical fixes, new tires, and rebuilds of the suspension and driveline. The driveshaft was rebuilt, the u-joints rebalanced, the half shafts rebuilt, the rear wheel bearings replaced, and the radius rod bushings replaced. At the front, new ball joints, tie rod ends, and pitman arms were fitted, and the car received heavy duty springs, Bilstein shock absorbers and new heavy duty sway bars as well. Heavy duty heim joints were also employed, and a 4-wheel alignment performed.

As expected, this car is in outstanding cosmetic shape, with excellent paint, fit, and trim. The chrome is very good, and the wheels are beautifully restored. The glass is also excellent, and the rear windscreen is even correctly coded, as noted in the judging sheet. The badging is present and in good shape.

The interior is extremely evocative, particularly in its teal color scheme. It is in superb shape throughout, from the upholstery to the carpets, dashboard, instruments and switches. There are no significant indications of wear, as to be expected from a 3 year old high quality restoration that has been carefully looked after since.

The engine compartment is stunningly detailed, extremely clean, and of course highly correct, right down to the finish on the engine block and the “327 cid Turbo-Fire” decal on the air cleaner. The underside is equally impressive, being superbly detailed and spectacularly clean.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding last year C2 Sting Ray Corvette of the highest quality. Presented in award-winning condition in its stunning and rare original color combination, this car is also matching numbers, has great options, and has an extremely impressive stack of both original paperwork and recent awards and invoices. Following its recent sorting work at Canepa, the car is also an exceptionally fine-driving example, making this an example to drive, show in elite Corvette circles, or both.

This car is currently not at Fantasy Junction but can be viewed by appointment.

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1989 Ferrari Testarossa
VIN: ZFFSG17A3K0081511
Rosso Corsa with Tan Leather

Late production US market example. Three California owners from new. Exceptionally clean and well cared for example. Up to date on major service done by Patrick Ottis in March of 2006. No expense spared! Performs flawlessly. Window sticker, records, jack, cover, and complete book set. An ideal example for the perfection minded enthusiast.

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This car has arrived at Fantasy Junction.

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2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello
VIN: ZFFZS49AOY0118986
Pozzi Blue with Light Blue Leather and Black Piping

Immaculate, enthusiast owned, collectors-grade example of the timeless 550 Maranello. First sold and titled as a 2001. Fully serviced, over and above the normal maintenance schedules with $10,000+ major service completed in May of 2008 (just 3,000 miles ago) at Ferrari of Silicon Valley. New Pirelli Pzeros also installed in May of 2008. Equipped with one-piece wheels, power Daytona-style power seats, red calipers, shields, 6 disc CD changer, 3M bra. Books, tools, cover, copious records for $25,000+ in fastidious service work, both sets keys and all three remotes. California registration paid through January 2011. An eloquent color combination well suited for the seasoned Ferrari enthusiast.

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1938 Bugatti Type 57 Aravis Drophead by Albert d'Ieteren
s/n 57589 engine no. 464
Two-tone Black with Burgundy Accents and Brown Ostrich Interior

Bugatti’s greatest commercial success, the Type 57 was innovative, beautifully engineered and built, and extremely attractive. Powered by a 3.3 liter variant of Bugatti’s excellent dual overhead cam monoblock inline-8, the cars also had excellent performance, making them stylish and capable touring cars that incorporated advanced racing technology. The Type 57 was available in a variety of styles, ranging from the relatively pedestrian Galibier 4-door saloon to the rakish 2-place convertible, the Aravis. In addition to the standard bodies supplied by Bugatti, many examples received coachbuilt bodies by such famous names as Franay and Saoutchik.

This particular example is a one-off Aravis bodied by Albert d’Ieteren, and is one of just two Type 57’s bodied by Albert d’Ieteren. As a late production example, it has several mechanical updates, including stiffened chassis, rubber mounted motor (rather than solid), hydraulically actuated brakes and telescopic shock absorbers. It was delivered to Albert d’Ieteren in March of 1938, and using a Letourneur et Marchand Aravis (s/n 57826) as a basis for a their modeling study, d’Ieteren set about producing their own version, incorporating the suggestions and recommendations of the client, Monsieur Baggage, whose tall stature and carefully defined sense of what he wanted resulted in a unique and striking design. Following the collaboration of Monsieur Baggage and Albert d’Ieteran on the car’s design, Monsieur Baggage took delivery of the completed car in the Autumn of 1938. He used and enjoyed the car until World War II forced him to conceal it.

A Belgian Bugatti Specialist, DeDobeeller, acquired the car in the 1950’s, and subsequently sold it on to a fellow in the United State by the name of Julian Sano. In 1962, another American owner, Robert Wells, acquired the car, though he laid it up with a camshaft gear problem in the mid 1960’s. The car had covered just 72,000km from new, and was largely unmolested. The current owner acquired the car from Mr. Wells about ten years ago, and subsequently had a complete restoration effected by Bugatti specialist Jim Stranberg of Colorado. The restoration was completed in June of 2009, and the car has covered 300 miles since. The restoration included the renewal of all major cosmetic and mechanical components, including interior, paintwork, chrome, engine, suspension, and brakes. The car was shown in the special Bugatti class at Pebble Beach in August of 2009, and also participated in the Rolex Tour.

Consequently, the car is in outstanding condition. The paintwork, bodywork, and chrome are all excellent, with very few signs of wear or use. The only blemishes worth noting are in the region of the hood latches and a few small paint cracks in discreet places. The work was done to the highest standards, and the car’s detailing and styling are extremely impressive. The glass and lamps are in great shape as well, including the lovely Scintilla headlamps.

The interior is absolutely stunning, with ostrich skin upholstery throughout. The carpets are extremely high quality and fit superbly. The wood is excellent throughout, while the instruments and switches appear to be original and unrestored, and are excellent considering this. The car is uniquely fitted with a side-facing jump seat in the rear, also upholstered in ostrich skin, of course.

The engine compartment is tidy and extremely correct. It has not been over-restored but instead has a lovely honesty that is reflected by the correctness of the ancillaries, hardware, and other equipment, including generator, intake and exhaust equipment, and ignition equipment, including the twin ignition coils.

The trunk was also restored, and beautifully finished in chocolate colored wool carpets to match the interior. The spare is present and restored, as is a set of fitted luggage. The car also includes an original d’Ieteran photo album with numerous period photos of the car, as well as tools.

The car drives and operates superbly. The engine is well-tuned and tractable, and the gearbox is excellent. The chassis is stiff and the suspension works well, providing excellent roadholding. The brakes are absolutely superb, pulling the car up evenly and strongly. They represent a marked and welcome advance over the non-hydraulic brakes of early type 57’s, and the car’s all round performance is impressive.

This is a genuinely unique opportunity to acquire a stunning one-off coachbuilt two-seat open Bugatti Type 57. Its condition is outstanding, both mechanically and cosmetically, and the car has obviously benefitted from the expert work it received at the hands of Jim Stranberg. It has seen no cosmetic or mechanical modifications, and is complete with luggage, tools, and Albert d’Ieteran photo album. Thanks to the car’s excellent mechanical health, it is very usable as well, while its rarity and beauty ensure that this open car it is among the most desirable Type 57’s built.