1912 Ford Model-T Speedster

For those first owners who wanted excitement and sporting fun in 1912, a Model T Ford was an easy conversion to a Speedster, much as the case with many cars of the period. Driving a Model T is always an experience, but the added wind-in-the-face Speedster brings more smiles per mile than many faster, but also more complicated classics.

The 1912 Ford Model T Speedster presented here is an older restoration of a great example of a brass Ford speedster. The car runs and drives well and would give many more years of enjoyment and entertainment to its new owner. The car presents itself very well but does have some paint flaws and imperfections as seen in the photos.

The car is equipped with matching E&J Headlights, E&J Cowl Lights and a E&J Taillight. Brass motometer and Brass Hub Caps with complimenting Brass Center Caps. Car was updated with a Starter and Distributor for easy starting. A dropped front axle gives the car a low slung look. This car is titled as a 1912 Ford but has been restored and assembled using later and reproduction Model-T Ford parts.

1930 Packard 745 Waterhouse Convertible Victoria

106hp 385 cu. in. inline eight-cylinder engine with four-speed transmission, Bijur chassis lubrication, leaf spring solid front axle, leaf spring live rear axle and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 145″

During the era of coachbuilt automobiles, Packard was the undisputed leader, selling more cars than all other fine car brands combined. No other manufacturer since has enjoyed such a commanding lead. Heads of state and captains of industry alike chose Packards for their personal transportation.

Many consider the 745 to represent the ultimate Packard from this period. Its long wheelbase (145 inches) provided the ultimate platform for the custom coachbuilders of the era to create what many consider to be their finest designs. For the 1931 845 chassis, Packard moved the cowl ahead, creating more body space, but shortening the hood by five inches. As a result, the long hood of the 745 series is highly prized by collectors today.
Additionally, the seventh series introduced the flowing fender line that has since come to characterize the classic era. Unlike the earlier cars, the line from the crown of the fender to the running board creates a single, beautiful, sweeping arc.

Most Packards were production cars – well built, luxurious, smooth, and quiet. Even these were frighteningly expensive, selling for the price of a very nice house. Most Packard buyers could well afford a comfortable, closed car. Consequently, the sportier open bodies are far rarer today – and coachbuilt ones are the rarest and most desirable of all.

1927 Minerva AFS Roadster

1927 Minerva AFS Roadster Just arrived from Europe – This amazing 150 inch wheelbase Roadster was built by Minerva in Belguim with a custom D’Ieteren freies body. The Minerva is very much original. D’Ieteren also built many bodies for Porsche. It is powered by a 6 litre 6 cylinder engine and moves along quite nicely. Note the huge attached truck for touring and the rumble seat . This particular car has been pictured in historic books on Minerva by Felippe Boval. As you can see, the seats are quite worn and the paint has crazing issues. It can be shown as is--- or restored to its original glory. Interesting trades always considered.

1941 Cadillac Convertible Sedan

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1941 Cadillac Convertible Sedan In my opinion, the ’41 Cadillac is the ultimate tour car. It has plenty of power with its 346 cid L-head V-8 mated to a smooth 3 speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs. In addition, it is equipped with hydraulic drum brakes. The 126 inch wheelbase makes the ride smooth and firm. This ’41 has had a charmed life. It was part of the Lindburg family collection for the last 55 years. The Lindburg family was the Cadillac Distributor for the Midwest and operated three Cadillac Agencies in St. Louis, Missouri for decades. Now out of long time storage, the Cadillac is ready again hit the road. The maroon paint is excellent as well as the tan leather interior. All chrome including the pot metal side vents and grille was excellent.The canvas top shows wear, however, very useable. The Cadillac is sitting on brand new period radial whitewall tires. Come drive it—you will want it in your collection.

1953 Nash Healey LeMans Coupe

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1953 Nash Healey LeMans Coupe Production started in 1950 after a chance meeting of Donald Healey and Nash’s George Mason. The original car was steel, body by Panelcraft of England, chassis by Healey and engine by Nash. By 1952 the body was restyled by Pinn Farina and the chassis was special built by Healey. Nash upgraded the engine to develop 140 hp with its “LeMans Jetfire” overhead-valve inline six cylinder, dual carburetor creation. In 1953, with a longer wheelbase (108 inches), a coupe body was fashioned for the all aluminum main body. A tachometer, leather upholstery, and rear quarter windows made the Healey a true GT car rivaling Europe’s best. This Nash Healey was restored from an excellent original car and has been part of a private collection.

1925 Isotta Fraschini 8AS

1925 Isotta Fraschini 8AS The Tipo 8 was built to be one of the worlds finest cars, and developed a splendid reputation. It was the first quantity production straight-eight in the world and sold well in North America. The block, in light-alloy sported a nine-bearing light-alloy crankcase as well. They were truly built without regrard to cost. At 5,902 cc( 6 litres) , it developed 80hp at 2200 rpm's.

This particular Corsica bodied Speedster has a facinating history. It was owned by an English family that wintered in South Africa. In the early thirties, the owner decided to have the Isotta rebodied with a Corsica boatailed two-seater as documented in Automotive Quarterly. It remained near Umhlanga Rock, Natal until 1949 when it was purchased by two brothers, one an engineer. After enjoying it for several years, the brothers decided to dismantle the mighty Isotta for restoration. All parts were labeled and packed in crates-- and would remain that way for 30 years.

In 1985 , after 5 years of restoration, the Isotta was once again on the road in South Africa. As you would expect, the engineer did a magnificant job with the restoration. The chassis and motor remain perfect, however the older laquer paint needed to be refinished. The body is now off the chassis and is being refinished by a Pebble Beach restorer. There is extensive documentation with the car including original letters dating back to 1951 further documenting the history. - Call for more details

1956 Jaguar Mark VI

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1956 Jaguar Mark VI This is an amazing Mark VI Sedan. It was delivered to the US market and sold new as you see it. The original owner kept this Jaguar and all correspondence with Jaguar, plus all service invoices for over 40 years. It is equipped with an automatic transimission, factory sunroof, original radio, original leather, one bare-body repaint in fantastic condition. Seat belts were added front and rear for safe touring. The wood is excellent and the body is truly rust free. Drives great. I have added undercarriage pictures to show the frame area. Priced at $35,500. for fast sale.

1913 Peerless 48

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1913 Peerless 48 FINALLY DONE AND READY TO SHOW. This amazing huge Roadster has a great storied past. This massive Peerless is powered by a 49.6 hp, 577.5 cu. In. T-head six cylinder engine. The wheelbase is a staggering 137 inches long. This particular Peerless was actually used as a power source by the La Jolla Mining Company after its usefulness as an automobile was no longer needed. It was driven to the mining operation over 90 years ago and destined to be a workhorse for the miners.
In 1965, the great Peerless was discovered by a helicopter pilot and friend of a Peerless Collector. The entire story of the retrieval of the remains is described in a great story by the collector in 1966 after a huge helicopter and a team of 14 people retrieved the find. (see picutre)
The story, in the HCC Gazette is fascinating to read. Dubbed “The old man of the Mountain” the first restoration was 90 percent finished 15 years later. After completion, the Peerless was shown at Pebble Beach in 1984. It was then placed on long term display in a small mining museum until 2008.

It is now totally restored and ready for the Show field again.

1936 Ford V-8 Deluxe Phaeton

One Owner fro 74 Years

Documentation from New

Desirable Phaeton Body Style

Initially purchased in 1937 by a wealthy family in Lake Forest, Illinois, this car was acquired for the family’s caretaker, who used it to drive the children to school and recreational activities such as beach outings. As the family bought a new car every year for this purpose, the Ford was traded back to the local dealer just one year after its initial purchase.

On November 30, 1938, this delightful Phaeton found a more permanent home when it was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Emmert. Dubbed “Claudia” in honor of Mrs. Emmert’s hairdresser, this car became a prized possession of the Emmert family that has remained with them until recently. Spending most of those 74 years garaged at the Emmerts’ lake home in Door County, Wisconsin, this Phaeton has been largely preserved with only a few notable exceptions. In 1962, new seat covers were installed, but the original upholstery remains underneath for the buyer who might wish to restore the car even more faithfully. In 1980, the engine and transmission were treated to a rebuild by B.S. “Wizzy” Wisniewski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a onetime local legend in the field of American automobile restoration. During the same year, the car received a quality repaint in its original color.

Other than these few sympathetic restoration measures, this Deluxe Phaeton remains a faithfully preserved example of Ford’s classic open-air cruiser. Regularly exercised, the car is reported by the consignor to operate and drive with as-new driving characteristics and its 32-year-old cosmetic restoration has nicely mellowed to display a warm patina. Accompanied by its original side curtains and a lifetime of record keeping, including the original 1938 purchase contract, 1938 title, and a maintenance file that stretches over 74 years, this Ford is a benchmark example and its comprehensive documentation is matched only by its select ownership and remarkable originality

1968 McLaren M6B

Freshly restored from 2009-2011 by SascoSports to original. Tub completely disassembled and re-conditioned by Palliden Engineering. New SRE 410 all aluminum engine. New body. All mechanical components freshened. Successfully raced at Monterey Historics August 2011. Cover of Victory Lane Magazine November 2011. An opportunity to own a significant piece of documented Mclaren history. History: Chassis number 50-06 of 15 M6B's built by Trojan in 1968. This car was bought by Auto Delta as a roller, and used as the test bed for the Alfa T33 engine program. Imported to US by Joel Finn in 1976 and sold to Charlie Gibson before it even hit the shore. Charlie and Dave Handy are the second owners and the only ones to ever race this M6B. A consistent winner and beater of the big blocks! Performance Data: Class: Group 7, Weight: 1700 lbs Engine: Engine Builder: Savannah Race Engineering, Manufacturer: Chevy, Type: Small Block, Displacement: 410 cu in, Horsepower: 650, Torque: 55, Induction: Lucas Fuel Inj, Heads: AFR aluminum, 23 deg, Block: World Parts, Aluminum, Main Caps: Steel, Crankshaft: steel, Connecting Rods: steel, Clutch: triple disk, Pressure Plate: Tilton, Exhaust: custom, Total Time: 2 hours, Races: 2 Fuel System: Fuel Cell, Capacity: 20 gal, Fuel Type: 110 oct leaded Oil/Water System, Radiator: Aluminum, Water Rad Location: front, Oil Cooler Location: rear Electrical System: Ignition: MSD Crank trigger Transmission: Hewland DG 300 5 speed Body: Construction: New Fiberglass Chassis: Type: monoque, Builder: Trojan, Material: aluminum/ steel bulkheads, Condition: perfect, Shocks: Koni, Brakes: AP 4 piston Interior: Original Spares: Original wheels, assorted gears, original oil tank

1956 Jaguar Mark VI

This is an amazing Mark VI Sedan. It was delivered to the US market and sold new as you see it. The original owner kept this Jaguar and all correspondence with Jaguar, plus all service invoices for over 40 years. It is equipped with an automatic transimission, factory sunroof, original radio, original leather, one bare-body repaint in fantastic condition. Seat belts were added front and rear for safe touring. The wood is excellent and the body is truly rust free. Drives great. I have added undercarriage pictures to show the frame area. Priced at $35,500. for fast sale

1958 Bentley S 1

One of 2 Freestone and Webb bodies known to receive design #3171A on a Bentley. Known history from new.
It received a complete mechanical and body restortion in 2004. Records showing over $100,000 was spent on the car. Total miles 62,000 from new. The two tone blue is a Bentley original and was featured in Bentley sales literature. Equipped with power steering, automatic transmission and dual air conditioning. The original tools and owners handbooks are with the Bentley. It is in top touring condition and ready to be shown and recently won 1st place in a West Coast RR Meet.

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

The lavish design of the Brougham exceeded expections of the buying public. Its four door pillarless hardtop design, pedestal mounted seats and stainless steel roof made quite a statement. It was the pinnacle of design for the 50's. All were loaded with options such as, air condtioning, automatic headlight dimmers, memory seating, power side and vent windows, power locks and an automatic "lock down" for the trunk. The glove box has a full vanity set for the ladies and a set of shot glasses!! A total of only 400 were built for General Motors.Restored in 2006, this Brougham is finished as original in Chamonix White(code 112) with Black and White leather(trim 958). This every nut and bolt restoration is truly magnificant. All of the mechanicals have also been renewed and the A/C even blows ice cold. The original sabre wheels are now restored and on the Cadillac. Ready to enjoy or show.