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Chassis No. LSZD53 Engine No. 301DS Body Design No. 7504 Among the most elegant postwar bodies created for Rolls-Royce was the Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner, design number 7504. Originally introduced late in Silver Cloud I production, the car was known as an "Adaptation," as it was created by modifying a factory..

Chassis No. WP0CB29999S755699 The 997-generation 911, a favorite among collectors, marked a milestone for Porsche by prioritizing the Cabriolet version in its design and engineering process instead of the Coupe. This innovative approach tackled the Cabriolet's chassis stiffness challenges upfront, resulting in a more rigid structure that als..

Chassis No. 19228 In the late 1950s, Renault took notice of the success Volkswagen was enjoying in the United States. Seeking to capture its share of the booming American post-war market, Renault heeded the plea from its North American distributors while at their convention in Florida. Renault's U.S. dealers asked for a sporty Dauphine cou..

Chassis No. 1530861 Engine No. AR00512 77136 This race-prepared 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce was professionally converted into a race car over 30 years ago. A regular presence on the track, this GTV is offered with a documented race history recorded in its SCCA and VARA log books dating back to 1990. Under the hood, the 1750's dual o..

Chassis No. BC74LXE Engine No. 37EBC Bentley Motors, like many premium automakers before World War II, focused on producing the finest rolling chassis for their discerning clientele to choose from a number of elite custom coachbuilders to finish the car's body to their exacting specifications. After the war, the demand for highly speci..

Chassis No. 12800760 Engine No. 1280613 Transmission No. 1080288 This 1968 Porsche 912 was finished on 25 September 1967 destined to land a world away from Germany in Tucson, Arizona. It was specially ordered by Harold Metcalf via Scott Van Wyk VW–Porsche with bumper guards with rubber trim, tinted glass all-around, an antenna, l..

Chassis No. WP0AB29922S687114 The 986 Boxster impressed upon its 1996 U.S. debut, but the 996-generation 911, sharing a similar design, raised concerns among Porsche purists. These doubts faded with the arrival of the 2001 911 Turbo optioned with the X50 "Turbo Powerkit." Featuring a 450-horsepower twin-turbo flat six, all-wheel drive, and s..

Chassis No. 84489 Engine No. P730552 Transmission No. 18150 As a family-run company in their earliest years, Porsche rarely sought outside input. Yet, in the early 1950s, fabled U.S. importer Max Hoffman recognized the demand for an affordable, lightweight sports car suited to the American market. His earliest effort, the aluminu..

Chassis No. B382100351LRXFE Engine No. 1972-A11KK Body No. JAL-700265 In the post-war era, automotive history had a thrilling moment when the term "hybrid" referred not to electric drivetrains but to a unique blend of style and performance. Specifically, it described the combination of a European body and chassis with the raw pow..

Engine No. 19357 Former Italian Royal Airforce mechanic Ferruccio Lamborghini opened a car and motorcycle repair shop near Modena after World War II. In 1948, he moved into tractor manufacturing, initially using military surplus parts before progressing to his own designs with water-cooled MWM engines by 1952. His company developed proprietar..