Porsche was well into development of the new 911 platform with an introduction of a six cylinder power plant, while reserving a special place at the same time to keep the former 356 engine available for select buyers. After years of parts design and availability of this four cylinder variant, Porsche knew it would be foolish to simply abandon the engine that buyers had come to love for its ample power and reliability. This engine would be transplanted into the newly designed body shape in 1965 as the 912 model. It offered great weight distribution, excellent handling, and strong fuel range. Immensely popular, affordable, fun, and sporty, the Porsche 912 had a place on the showrooms through 1969 before it was discontinued. Approximately 5,300 units were built each year over that period, but it is hard to know how many continue to survive today. For collectors, they represent a stellar blue chip investment as prices continue to soar year after year!

We couldn’t be more pleased to represent this 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe! Fresh from a 3-year long, professional restoration, this factory Polo Red over Black Leatherette example is truly splendid throughout! The process began with a largely rust free body that was stripped for all trim, chrome, and window glass. It was repainted superbly with a base coat/clear coat application to smooth, glasslike results! All door weather stripping, window seals & felts, and hood seal were replaced. The radio antenna, headlight & turn signal lenses were replaced, and all chrome parts were re-plated or replaced. The interior carpet matting, woven floor mats, rearview mirror, rear luggage straps, and front seat upholstery is also new. The chrome threshold plates, aluminum dash face, knobs, foot pedal pads, shift boot, and leather-wrapped steering wheel were restored. All window glass remains SEKURIT brand, with a SIGLA windshield.

Mechanically, the original number’s matching 1582cc engine (#744184) was handed over to Werner’s Garage based in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a complete and total overhaul. At a staggering cost of $10,098, it was meticulously rebuilt from the inside out with new pistons & cylinders, piston rings, all new main & crank bearings, rod bearings, camshaft & lifters, crankshaft seals, pushrods tubes, intake valves, rebuilt fuel pump, oil sending unit & temp sensor, oil lines, all filters, ignition wires, distributer cap, rotor, & points, rebuilt Solex carburetors, resurfaced & balanced flywheel, flywheel gasket, resurfaced pressure plate, clutch release bearing, new clutch, valve cover gaskets, and more! Every nut, hose, clamp, etc. was cleaned & refurbished or replaced for brand new. With all the engine sound dampening material replaced and the metal engine shrouds themselves all stripped and power-coated in semi-gloss black, the engine presentation is nothing short of concours! This was completed with an odometer reading of 49,333 miles, and today shows just 50,369 miles.

Underneath, the suspension plates were also powder-coated in satin black, with new bushings, stabilizer bar mounting plates, and all shocks were replaced. The fuel system was cleaned with a newly sealed fuel tank, new sending unit, and all hoses & clamps. The wheels were power-coated in Bengal Silver and wrapped in Michelin 165HR15 radial tires. The entire braking system was overhauled starting with calipers that were rebuilt & painted, with new pads and rotors, lines& hoses. You will be hard pressed to find another Porsche 912 with this much attention to detail for the money! From the fresh under hood presentation with all new carpet, matching spare tire, complete tool kit through to the rear engine compartment, it is joy to look over! It will also come complete with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Please feel free to call with any additional questions or to schedule a chance to view this wonderful vehicle in person! We look forward to working with you soon!

1928 Ford 4 Door Phaetom origenal Ford tin Blue Pearl with Black Fenders. LaBaron Bonney complete top assembly with Tan Stayfast Rag Top Kit.  Interior Blue & Light Tan Leather Chassie TCI, Ordered w/ 63-79 Corvette Crossmember, Frame narrowed & kiked up. Independent front suspension  Chrome and S.Steel with Wilwood front disc brakes. Steering Rack & Pinion w / chrome ididit tilt steering colum w / directional lights. gauges Dolphin tachometer, speedometer, fuel, amp, water, and oil pressure. Griffin Radiator, Engine modifide 327/350 Chevy with a Turbo 350 Transmission w / locar shifter. The rear end is Corvette  

1931 marked the last year for the Ford Model A. It was a busy four years for Ford as they produced nearly 4,850,000 Model As in 30 different configurations! Among the most popular was the Roadster as it broadened appeal to those with sporting intentions, but also had a hidden rumble seat to bring along two more! The 1931 model year in particular has proven to be the most desirable because of its final year status!

We are very excited to offer this 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Rumble Seat Roadster! Finished in a beautiful shade of Washington Blue with Brown LeBaron Bonney interior, this Model A comes with a whole list of standard and optional extras! Specific to the Deluxe models were dual side-mount spares and cowl lights! In addition, this car comes fitted with dual side-view mirrors, etched glass wind wings, kick plates, map pockets, grille stone guard, quail radiator cap, headlight visors, rear-mount trunk with leather straps, carpeted floor mats, beveled rear-view mirror and hood arms. The car maintains chrome wheel center caps with Firestone 4.75 x 5 x 19 Gum-dipped whitewall tires.

This Model A was bought by its previous owner of 12 years as a recently restored example. In that time, he only put 200 miles on it! It is safe to say that the indicated mileage of 628 is since the thorough restoration was completed. We can say with confidence that it has been strictly a warm summer day car; as such, it shows minimal signs of wear on any of its components. It retains its original 6V set-up and 2-blade cooling fan that are sure to make purists happy. The paint looks great and holds a fantastic shine and the interior still looks brand new. The rumble seat has seen even less use. The transmission and motor feel very crisp and the car survives in excellent mechanical condition and would be a faithful drive on trips to local car shows and cruises! We would be more than happy to answer any additional questions on this Model A or schedule a viewing! Thanks for looking!

Contact Information

Cruisin Classics

3575 Fisher Road

Columbus OH 43228

LARRY AND JACKI PENDLETON OR SALES MANAGER DAVID REECE

(866) 230-2851

1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Sellers Notes
Visit Cruisin Classics online at www.cruisinclassicsinc.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 866-230-2851 today to schedule your test drive.
1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Vehicle Options

Air Conditioning

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

Power Seats

Alloy Wheels

Keyless Entry

Power Steering

AM/FM

Leather Seats

Power Windows

Anti-Lock Brakes

Leather Steering Wheel

Rear Defroster

Bucket Seats

Limited Slip Differential

Removable Top

Cassette

Passenger Airbag

Tachometer

CD

Power Brakes

Tilt Wheel

Chrome Wheels

Power Locks

Tinted Windows

Cruise Control

Power Mirrors

Traction Control

Driver Airbag

LET FREEDOM REV ! Award winning 2010 MINT condition Challenger 6-speed R/T 5.7 Lt. Hemi. Potentially rare vehicle as a manual transmission was $1000 option for this year. Only 2700 miles, this car belongs on a showroom floor! Garage kept from day one, has never seen any inclement weather. Professionally detailed every spring. Tons of extras added including: High performance Mopar exhaust, and cold air intake, matte black racing stripes, Challenger badges on each front fender, and Challenger/RT badge on rear wing, Custom painted OEM T/A Hood, custom painted show ready engine cover, custom R/T mats, mud guards, Challenger door sill covers, Challenger car cover, Hurst short throw shifter, Upgraded Pioneer App radio, back up camera, tuner kit, and over $3K upgraded 20" Foose wheel/Nitto tire combo. All original parts included with the sale. (20" aluminum clad rims and tires, hood, exhaust, factory stereo, etc). 

Here's a rare peice of racing history, The Motown Missile as driven by Mike Fons. 1974 Duster Hemi powered pro stock racer.This car will be auction in May in Newark Ohio. More details to follow

DB40 Jet Black over Parchment Leather, Wide Whitewall Tires, New Paint, New Leather, Door Panels, Dash, Carpet, All Chrome and Trim Replated or Replaced, New Rubbers and Weatherstripping, Show Quality Detailed Engine Bay with all new plating, new original style primered fuel pump, all Gauges rebuilt and new bezels installed. Truly one of the nicest 190SL's to ever hit the market. Grab this one before they're all over $300k!

1966 Shelby GT 350

The car offered is a SHELBY GT 350 which has been professionally cloned into an “R” model.  This car was built without regard to cost and was purpose designed to compete in the 1997 London to Sydney Rally, but never actually competed.

 The car was built with strength in mind and all of the body spots welds were changed to full seam welds, greatly increasing the overall rigidity.

The roll cage was extended to stiffen the entire body structure.  The full race instrument panel was deigned to be easily removable  There is not room here to detail everything done to create this highly competitive rally car, some of the main vehicle specifications are listed below.

Period correct American Racing alloy wheels
Full set of gauges including Brantz Rally instrumentation
Cobra Imola S seats
Richmond T-10,  4 speed transmission
Willwood brakes on all four wheels
Koni adjustable shocks
Aluminum radiator and oil cooler
Removable dash for instrument access
Safety hubs, fuel cell and aircraft quality insulation
289 cu.in. Ford Motorsports block (E2ZM84-4K20)
Holley 650 cfm. 4-barrel carb.
4 bolt mains and Carrillo rods
Steel crank and roller cam
Forged rods and pistons, aluminum cylinder heads
Internally balanced, 450 HP at the crankshaft
Modified 9” with Detroit locker.

This car was built to be bullet proof in the world’s harshest rallies.

Over $250K invested to get to this level.The car is maintained in race ready condition by the team that built the vehicle.This is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly optioned competition car at a fraction of the cost to build one from scratch.

1956 Avia III
s/n VH500328PT003
Silver with Black Leather Interior

This is a fascinating and unique race car built after hours by an employee at aircraft factory near Prague. Miroslav Jurca was a doctor, pilot, and racer of both automobiles and Norton motorcycles. His father built a comfortable life as a merchant of exotic woods used in high end furniture, and Miroslav had strong technical inclinations that led him to race, fly, and practice medicine. Eventually, as the communist regime descended in what was then Czechoslovakia, Miroslav, not exactly a communist supporter, was stripped of his both his license to practice medicine and fly, and reassigned to work in the Avia factory. Avia had been the largest Czech manufacturer of airplanes in the 1930s and 1940s, and was transitioning into truck manufacture in the postwar years (which continues today).

Jurca received permission to work on his own project after hours at the Avia factory, purchasing aviation grade aluminum from the works to build his own race car. His son Peter recalls that his father would sometimes work on the car until 2 or 3 in the morning and that his mother would take his father food late at night. The car employed a tubular steel frame clothed in aluminum bodywork and featured independent suspension all round, hydraulic shocks, coil springs, transaxle, rack and pinion steering, and aluminum finned drum brakes, an impressive and sophisticated specification for 1956. Motivation was provided by a 750cc horizontally opposed BMW two-cylinder motorcycle, type M275/2 from a R75 sidecar rig used for desert warfare in North Africa.

The car was completed in 1956, and Jurca raced the car in period in a variety of events including the Ecce Homo Czechoslovakian Hillclimb, Ostrava, Sternberk, Strahov, and Ostrava. Eventually, the communist authorities seized the car in 1960, and it was lost for many decades, purportedly ending up in Germany but presumed destroyed by anyone who remembered it.

In 2006, Miroslav Jurca’s grandson David, age 20 and living in Washington State, began to research the car his grandfather built and about which he had hear so much from his father. David, himself an avid and succesful cart racer apparently inherited much of his grandfather’s tenacity, put ads in Czech motorsports publications and met with little success. He eventually discovered photos of his grandfather’s car, restored, misidentified, and displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance no less! The car was shown at Pebble in 1996 and David contacted the event organizers, who informed him that the car’s owner had died, and his 35 car collection been liquidated, but were able to direct David to the car’s then current owner, who was living 20 miles away in Redmond, Washington! In 2008, David became the first member of the Jurca family to lay eyes on the car since it was siezed in Czechoslovakia 48 years earlier.

The car’s present paper trail dated to 1987, when the car was in Germany and had been incorrectly identified as a 1948 BMW-Veritas-Loof (Ernst Loof founded Veritas) Monoposto Rennwagen (single seat race car). The incorrect year is likely the result of the year in which the original engine was manufactured. The car was exported to the United States at the end of 1987, arriving in January of 1988. It was restored, and displayed at Pebble Beach in 1996, where it was mis-identified as a BMW-Veritas. The car was restored in New Zealand by Leitch Motorsport for its American owner, and raced occasionally since.

In 2010, it was purchased by its current owner, who has sorted it and used it extensively in American races, including HMSA and CSRG events including the Monterey Historics, where it has proven to be faster than much larger and more powerful cars, generally finishing mid-pack in groups of cars displacing up to 6 liters! Those who have driven the car compare is speed to that of a Formula V. During this period, the car was also displayed at the Quail Motorsports Gathering.

The car has an HMSA log book and was featured in the June 2012 issue of Bimmer magazine, which chronicles the car’s unique history. There is also paperwork since 1987, as well as a sizeable collection of period photos of the car in competition. The car is currently fitted with an R75/5 BMW motor from 1969, also a twin cylinder air cooled engine, which provides more power than the original. The original engine is included with the car.

Today, the car is in superb track-ready condition. The paintwork was done to high standards and has very few blemishes, just a handful of small marks on the front of the car from being driven. The paintwork was done to high standards and presents strongly. The wheels were beautifully restored with blue rims and wear Dunlop Racing tires. The brightwork is excellent throughout. The interior is spartan and functional, with an appearance consistent with period racing cars. The tubular construction is well in evidence and the chassis has been refinished in its entirety. The driver’s seat is offset from the center of the car due to the central drive shaft and the aesthetic of the interior is simple, clean, and well-made. The lightness of the car is evident by inspecting its construction. The car has the safety equipment necessary for racing, including roll bar, Willans harnesses, and fire system.

This is a truly unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a truly unique and fascinating race car. Its history is heavily influenced by the contemporary political environment. It would not exist because of the communist regime, and it would not have disappeared for decades either for the same reason. It is an incredibly personal story of a tenacious and passionate racer, and survives today as a beautifully restored testament to Miroslav Jurca’s legacy. It has period race history and is widely eligible for a range of world-class events.

1958 Fiat Abarth 750 GT Zagato
s/n 586161, engine number 100.000 594421
Red with Black Interior

Built using Fiat’s 600 as a basis, the Abarth 750 GT was an attractive and competitive Zagato-bodied car that helped establish Carlo Abarth’s firm as a manufacturer of sports cars and not merely tuning components, which is how the company started in the 1930s. Using the floorpan of the 600, Abarth fitted sleek and lightweight Zagato bodies and significantly revamped the motors, fitting lighted and balanced flywheels, and high performance internals including crank, high compression pistons, larger valves, upgraded valve train, and performance camshafts. The resulting displacement was 747cc instead of the 633cc of the standard engine, and nearly twice the power output.

Introduced in 1955, the cars were entered in races almost immediately and were quite successful on both sides of the Atlantic, achieving second in class at the 1956 Mille Miglia, and winning its class at the 1957 Mille Miglia. The cars also achieved class and overall victories at the 1958 and 1959 Rallye de Sestriere. Four out of five examples entered finished the 12 Hours of Sebring, one of which one its class, while another achieved second at the SCCA races at Palm Springs.

This particular car was originally dark blue and was purchased new by a college student in California and used as a daily driver. Years later, it was owned by his mother in the down of Dike, Iowa, where it remained for approximately thirty years, passing through the hands of two subsequent owners before its current owner purchased it in 2011. The engine has been recently rebuilt, and was enlarged to 920cc through the use of an 850 crankshaft and new pistons. The head was ported and fitted with oversized Abarth valves with heavy duty springs. The mtoor has Abarth carburetor, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, and aftermarket Abarth valve cover and oil sump. The car also has optional Abarth auxiliary radiator. The new motor has approximately 200 miles on it. It produces approximately 70hp, over 50% more power than it would have originally had. Extra Abarth crank, camshaft, and pistons are included with the car.

The car is in very good cosmetic condition. The body is attractive and presentable, and is probably consistent with how the cars were delivered new. The gaps and fit are particularly good for a Zagato but not outstanding. The paintwork is glossy and the car is generally free from corrosion. There are two or three spots showing evidence of electrolysis, one on the left rear fender, and two on the right rear fender at the bottom of the rear quarter window. There are some surface imperfections in the paintwork. The brightwork is in very good condition as is the glass, with excellent front windscreen and a few scratches to the rear windscreen, which is made of glass. The wheels are excellent and have correct spinner type hubcaps. The car wears yellow Year of Manufacture license plates.

The interior is very nice, with excellent leather on the flying buttress seats in the style of the original Zagato seats. The rubber floor mats are in very good shape as is the dashboard. The car has lovely Jaeger instruments, which have a pleasing patina. The door panels are in very good condition, and the various trim and switches are present and in good basically unrestored condition. The mirror glass is in fine shape but the chrome is showing deterioration.

The engine compartment is generally tidy and detailed although a few components could stand to be refinished. Overall, however, it is very clean and nicely presented, with period correct appearance including the air filter housing. The front compartment has been restored and is tidy with correct rubber mat and spare. The undercarriage is very clean and has been fitted with new floors, with the craftsmanship having been done to high standards.

The car runs and drives superbly. The motor is extremely well resolved, making dramatically more power than a stock 750 Zagato. It is well-tuned and makes great noise, as well as strong power. The gear ratios are close, providing lively performance, and the gearbox operation is excellent. The steering and suspension are tight and coherent and the brakes effective and linear in operation.

This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a Zagato-bodied Fiat Abarth that is a joy to drive. It features Zagato’s trademark double bubble roofline and is a cosmetically attractive driver-level example. The motor is freshly rebuilt and the car is ready to enjoy. Additionally, it is eligible for a variety of prestigious road, rally, and race events thanks to its pedigree and build date.

High compression, high performance V8, solid lifters, 4 speed, runs excellent!
 

1957 PORSCHE 356A CARRERA SPEEDSTER,  This gorgeous, white 1957 356 A (T1) Carrera Speedster is the 50th of an estimated 75 built, and it has been described by its knowledgeable consignor as a solid and rust-free example with no issues. Its factory-issued Certificate of Authenticity states that 83087 was completed on March 20, 1957, and it was fitted with U.S.-specification chromed over-rider bumpers, sealed-beam headlamps, and a deluxe horn ring. The consignor notes that this Carrera GS Speedster has travelled but 29,000 miles from new, in the hands of only four owners, with the fourth owner retaining the car for more than 40 years. Its first purchaser is shown to have been Arnold D. Ladd, of Whippany, New Jersey, who ordered it from Porsche's New York City importer, Max Hoffman.

The floor and all of the body panels on this solid, rust-free example are original and retain their correct, factory matching numbers. The car was refinished in its original color combination of white with black leather Speedster seats, which are trimmed with white piping. The interior, including the boot and cover, the side curtains, and the correct, new German square-weave carpets, was handled by Thomas Pocious, and the dashboard instruments were rebuilt by North Hollywood Speedometer. Its original trim parts were restored by marque expert Victor Miles at Concours Refinishing in Ventura, California, and all necessary rechroming was done by the renowned Chris Hanson's shop in Los Angles, all in triple plate. The car was recently fitted with a set of period-dated (10-57), rebuilt, chromed Rudge knock-off wheels and hubs, which were an expensive factory option and are highly sought-after today. The consignor states that maintaining period authenticity was important, and no stone was left unturned in his pursuit of excellence.

The period-correct Type 547/1 four-cam engine was recently rebuilt by Bill Doyle at Rennwagen in Jackson, Wyoming; he is considered by many to be the top Carrera engine expert in the U.S. This is not the car's original engine, but the replacement of damaged Hirth roller-bearing four-cam motors was a common occurrence in the 1950s. The transmission, suspension, and four-wheel drum brakes have also been rebuilt by noted specialists, as have the fuel system and electricals, including a new wiring loom by Rhode Island Wiring Services.

Recent concours awards include a First in Class at the 2013 Desert Classics Concours d'Elegance, an Award of Excellence at the 2013 Greenwich Concour d' Elegance, a Second in Class at the highly competitive 2013 Dana Point Concours d' Elegance, and a Second in Class (Full Concours) at the 2013 Dana Point 356 Concours.Today, surviving Carrera Speedsters are in great demand by knowledgeable Porsche collectors around the world. Fully restored examples infrequently come to market, and this handsome car, offered in its original paint and upholstery color combination, presents a rare opportunity for the discerning enthusiast.

1964 Chrysler 300K Convertible,  If you are looking for a fun car to drive, this is the one!  This rare and garage kept 1964 300K Convertible with dual quad cross ram manifold and 390 BHP is the answer to your dreams.  This car has three speed torch flight automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power bucket seats, power windows, passenger seat recline, AM/FM radio and dual rear view mirrors.  The quality of care this car has received over the years is evident.  This car runs and drives great and needs no excuses.  The car has probably been repainted and the interior, stainless and chrome are in excellent condition.  Everything mechanically functions as it should and the exhaust is clear.  I did add an electric fuel pump to prime the carburetors after long periods of sitting.  Just flip the switch wait about 10-15 seconds and start the car then flip the switch off.  This car has all the original hub caps and in the trunk you will find the correct cardboard liners, tire cover, spare and jack.  Shipping can be arranged.  Price is a steal at $ 61,750.00.  Additionally, many spare parts are available for purchase at an additional charge including 300K engine, transmission, drive shaft, rear axle, rear clip, dash parts, doors and many more.  Contact me (Steven Howell) at 630-837-3915.

Richard Petty's 1960 Plymouth Fury Stock Car

One of the Most Famous Race Cars of all Time. In this race car, the King, Richard Petty, won his second, third and fourth races. The race car that he used to win his first race no longer exists. The race car is totally restored.  A model of this car was made and offered to the public. This race car has been featured at Historic Auto Attractions museum for over 12 years. (http://www.historicautoattractions.com). This would be a great addition to a collection.

Contact: Wayne at Lefthander Chassis Inc, 815-494-0074

DB274 Hellgrün Metallic (Light Green Poly) over Red Leather, Wide Whitewall Tires, New Paint, New Leather, Door Panels, Dash, Carpet, All Chrome and Trim Replated or Replaced, New Rubbers and Weatherstripping, Show Quality Detailed Engine Bay with all new plating, new original style primered fuel pump, all Gauges rebuilt and new bezels installed. Absolutely the nicest one you will find.  Spectacular in every way.

1948 MG TC
s/n TC6839 engine no. XPAG7590
Red with Tan Interior

The MG TC, and its predecessors, the TA and TB, are in many ways responsible for the American love affair with the sports car. American servicemen stationed in the United Kingdom during the Second World War saw, drove, and eventually owned these nimble and entertaining little cars, showing an entire generation that there was more to motoring than brute force. With this enlightened point of view, Americans returning from overseas brought their appreciation of small foreign sports cars with them, and cars like MGs and Triumphs found an audience here. As buyers became wealthier, they found their way to more expensive foreign sports cars, and so the success of those cars in the United States is in large part built upon the MG T series cars.

Technically, they were not extraordinarily complex or sophisticated, but they were easy to work on, inexpensive to buy, and above all, fun. The cars employed a robust four cylinder engine with 4-speed manual gearbox and hydraulic brakes, clothed in sporting open bodywork. The TC was introduced in 1945, and for the first time, officially imported to the United States, where, despite only being available in right hand drive, the cars sold well, laying the foundation for the TD and TF. Priced at £527, they were inexpensive and about 10,000 were built, though the survival rate is surprisingly low simply because the cars were not very expensive and performing a thorough restoration was economically irresponsible.

Thus, a well-restored TC is a rare find. This particular example is a correctly restored and attractive matching-numbers example that runs and drives well. It was restored to high standards with high quality paint over well-prepared and straight panels. The paint is in excellent order with only a few small chips. The chrome is excellent throughout and the car sits on correct wire wheels with vintage type Dunlop tires. The Lucas headlamps and driving lamp are excellent, as are the other lights and glass. The canvas top is excellent.

The interior is in similarly nice condition with a high level of workmanship throughout. The leather seats were retrimmed to high standards and show virtually no wear and the carpets are excellent. The dashboard is also in fine shape, with restored correct instruments and universally nice switches and controls.

The engine compartment was correctly restored and its condition is appropriate for a high end driver. It shows light soiling from use and storage but presents strongly overall with good attention to detail, as well as correct components and finishes throughout.

The car runs and drives well. It starts easily and runs well. The clutch is positive and operates as it should, as does the gearbox. The operation of the gearbox is surprisingly slick with pleasingly short throws and feels considerably more modern than the 1948 build date of the car would suggest. It is a genuine pleasure to use. The chassis and suspension are coherent and operate as they should and the brakes are another high point of the car, with good feel and bite, as well as linear and symmetrical operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a matching-number MG TC that was restored to far higher standards than most MGs. It drives well, makes a strong cosmetic impression, and represents excellent value as a high end driver that is ready to enjoy.

1919 Pierce Arrow Model 38 Dual Valve Four Passenger Roadster
s/n 311356, engine no. 311365
Two-Tone Grey and Black with Black Leather Interior

Known for their quality, reliability, and performance, Pierce-Arrows were among the most prestigious and well-engineered cars available for the duration of the company’s existence, which ended formally in 1938. Several models were offered with a wide variety of bodies, all of which exemplified Pierce-Arrow’s superior craftsmanship. The cars proved to be popular among influential buyers, including stars and business tycoons. Certainly, the cars were status symbols, and were helped by their exposure by none other than the Presidents of the United States. President William Howard Taft ordered two Pierce-Arrows in 1909 for his administration, making them the first official cars of the President of the United States, and it was in a Pierce Arrow that Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding were transported to the 1921 presidential inauguration.

As World War I was ending, Pierce-Arrow introduced the “dual valve” models, which had four valves per in each of the six cylinders, significantly increasing power output, eventually allowing the discontinuation of the model 66, which had a colossal 13.5 liter inline-6. This particular car is a dual valve Model 38 equipped with 6.8 liter inline-6 motor and wearing cast aluminum four passenger roadster bodywork, which was among the most exciting and attractive body styles available. Today, just three are known to still exist.

The car’s history prior to 1930 is unknown, but it was owned at that point by a Joe Buttress of Pasadena, California, as indicated by a registration. By 1952, the car was on offer by a dealer in Bellflower, California by the name of Uptown Motors. The car was sold on the 5th of October for $800 to a Raymond E. Nelson, who purchased the car in complete and solid, albeit neglected condition. Mr. Nelson returned home to North Hollywood, California with the car, and set about an extensive restoration, which was completed in 1955. Nelson brought the car to the Pierce-Arrow Society West Coast Meet at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Barbara, California in September of 1961. Nelson kept the car until his death, 26 years in all, and in July of 1978, the car was purchased from his estate by its next keeper, Rodney Flournoy, who also owned the car for 26 years.

In January of 2004, the car was sold to Lynette Short, who shared a passion with her husband for Brass and Nickel Era motorcars. She joined the Pierce-Arrow Society and took the car on the 27th Annual Modoc Tour in August of 2004. She sold the car, along with the rest of the Short collection, in 2011, and it has been in the collection of a collector in the Pacific Northwest since.

The car is in very nice restored condition, with a nice body that wears very good quality paint. There are a few surface imperfections, but the car makes a strong impression overall. The operation of the front hood is particularly impressive, with an ease of operation and a level of fit that surpasses split hood cars 20 to 30 years newer. The brightwork is excellent throughout, as are the wood spoked wheels. The glass and lamps are also excellent. The top is in good condition, with an appearance that is consistent with the rest of the car.

The interior is in similar condition, with nicely restored dashboard and instruments. The leather appears to have been redyed and presents well with some patina. The carpets are in nice shape and the car retains a period-correct presentation throughout.

The engine is imposing and like the rest of the car, has been attractively restored with a period correct appearance. It is an impressive powerplant with brass fittings and massive ancillaries and castings. The car runs and drives very well. The various engine controls are set properly, and once warm, the car runs nicely, with suprisingly quiet operation of the motor, which is well-tuned. The gearbox works well, as do the brakes and steering. Fourth gear is surprisingly tall, allowing for relaxed motoring at speed.

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a desirable dual valve four-passenger roadster Pierce-Arrow with many decades of known history. Attractively and correctly restored, this is a fine example of the Model 38. These cars are known for being a pleasure to drive, and this particular car would make a fine example for the increasing number of Brass and Nickel era tours, particularly given the ease with which it operates and the long legs provided by the fourth gear.

1950 Lagonda 2.6 Litre Drophead Coupe
s/n LAG50/112, engine no. LB6A/50/503
Burgundy with Tan Leather Interior

The 2.6 Litre was Lagonda’s first postwar model, and was a technically sophisticated clean sheet design that owed its existence to some of the best and brightest names in British motoring: Frank Feeley, Walter Owen Bentley, and David Brown. The exterior coachwork was designed by Frank Feeley, who also designed the Aston Martin DB2, while the mechanical components, particularly the lovely twin-cam inline-6, were designed by W.O. Bentley, and David Brown provided additional technical refinements and the backing to put the car in production.

The heart of the car and its story is famously W.O. Bentley’s 2.6 liter dual overhead cam inline-6 that also powered the DB2. W.O. Bentley had joined Lagonda in 1935, after his three year obligation to Rolls-Royce was met following their absorption of Bentley Motors Ltd. in late 1931. In the 1930s, he was Lagonda’s chief designer and was responsible for their sophisticated V12 engine and several other sophisticated cars during the interwar years. After World War II, he designed the 2.6 liter twin cam inline-6 for the Lagonda 2.6 Litre, and it is reportedly this engine specifically that motivated David Brown to purchase Lagonda in 1947 since he had purchased Aston Martin earlier that year and was still utilizing the pushrod actuated inline-4 that Aston had on hand. Ultimately, the 2.6 Litre became W.O. Bentley’s last car design.

When Brown bought Lagonda in 1947, they were already working on the 2.6 Litre, which, in addition to Bentley’s inline-6, had a host of other sophisticated features. This included independent suspension all round (including coil springs and dual wishbones at the front), inboard rear brakes, and X braced chassis. While prototypes had a Cotal pre-selector gearbox, David Brown supplanted this with the “David Brown” synchronized 4-speed gearbox, also shared with the DB2. The cars were available in open, closed, and saloon forms, and were sophisticated, luxurious, and expensive. Just 550 examples of all body styles were built in all, of which perhaps 50 were dropheads.

This particular car was restored from the ground up some years ago by its previous owner, who was an aerospace engineer and professor at Cornell by the name of John L. Lumley. Lumley purchased the car in Scotland needing restoration from a fellow who owned another 2.6 Litre Drophead and brought the car back to the United States where he embarked on a thorough restoration. He discusses the restoration at length in his book, “Still Life with Cars: An Automotive Memoir”, and devotes an entire chapter to this particular car. There are also photos of the car from 1970, when it was seen parked on the street in 1978. While in the UK, the car wore registration number GKW 769.

Today, it remains in sound overall condition and is a nice driving example that presents well overall but has some patina. The paintwork was done to high standards and is glossy, but shows some checking in places and the occasional chip or scratch. The body is straight and solid with good panel fit and operation. The chrome is very good, with minimal pitting and only light surface scratches. The lights and glass are very good throughout, with no major signs of wear or deterioration. The car is equipped with Lucas fog lamps. The top is high quality canvas and is in very good condition.

The interior is in good overall condition. The leather has been redyed and is in good shape, with some creasing and minor cracking in evidence. Lumley comments on the impressive condition of the upholstery when he purchased the car, and it is likely that he opted to keep what may be the original upholstery when he restored the car. The wood dashboard is in great shape, as are the various switches and instruments. The carpet is high quality wool and in very good condition.

The engine compartment has been beautifully restored and is nicely detailed and quite clean. The valve covers are polished and the various accessories have been attractively refinished in semi-gloss black. The glass washer fluid reservoir is in place, as is the factory air cleaner and heater system trunking. The trunk has a rubber mat in place which is in excellent order and the jack and a tool roll are in place.

The car runs and drives well, with a great exhaust note and properly tuned engine. The controls are positive throughout, with a substantial and confidence inspiring solidity for all inputs. The gearbox is a pleasure to use with good synchromesh. The brakes are effective although they pull the car to the left somewhat. The steering is tight and it is easy to place the car accurately.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a sophisticated and rare car that embodies a fascinating point in British motoring history. The result of a collaboration of some of the great engineers and industrialists of the time, the car has a sophisticated driveline and chassis which makes it feel more modern than its build date would suggest. This particular

1980 Jeep CJ7 registered as a 1962 Willys (no smog):

1978 AMC 360 V/8 w/Howell fuel injection completely rebuilt with just 10k miles.
New Process (NP)435 tranny w/6:34to 1 granny gear.
Advanced Adapters Atlas ll transfer case w/4.3t0 1 range.
Dynatrac Dana 44 front axle w/4.56 gear ratio and Detroit Locker and Warn hubs.
Dynatrac Dana 60 rear axle w/4.56 gear ratio and Detroit Locker.
Hansen Bumpers front and rear.
Welder.
Air compressor.
Trail Gear 23 gallon gas tank w/skid plate.
Sun Performance rocker panel protection.
Tuffy storage boxes.
Full roll cage w/ultra-smooth welds.
Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks.
Cobra CB radio.
Alpine stereo.
Hella 55w driving lights.
Interco SSR tires - 35x10.50x15.
American racing wheels.

1992 M101 Canadian 1/4 Ton Trailer:

Spring-over lift.
Relocated shock mounts
Hub swap to match Jeep 5x5.5 lug pattern.
Interco SSR 35x10.5x15 tires.
American racing wheels 15x7.
Recessed lights into frame.
Reverse lights.
Custom diamond plate tongue platform.
Propane.
Lock and Roll hitch.
Superliner bed liner and powder-coated all surfaces.
Custom top w/gas struts
All new Grade 8 zinc plated hardware.

As-new build.

Price: $35k

For additional information please phone Dave Henry at 805 705-4924.

1957 Ford Wagon /Country Sedan,  A very nice '57 country sedan. It has spent it's entire life in Southern California. the color is a stock '57 color as well as the upolstery.It has a 312 c.i. motor with fordamatic. The car is stock with the exception of being lowered and having disc brakes front and rear and 15" wheels. The trim is near perfect as well as the paint ( there are a few small flaws in the paint). the grill, trim pieces, glass, bumpers are all near perfect. the best way to sum it up is it is a very clean driver. The undercarriage is like new. There is approximately 1,500 miles on the entire car since restoration. there is a vey small rust bubble at the base of the rear hatch and the radio doesn't work and it needs a new emergency brake cable installed ( I have one).There are very few '57 wagons left in this condition! Call for more details.