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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Edward Jones – October 12, 2022

Barrett-Jackson Houston 2022 Highlight: 2003 Hummer H1 Pr...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson. This 2003 Hummer H1 Predator Duramax conversion, includes a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine equipped with a Duramax-654 Garrett GT37 AVNT turbo kit. The custom RaptorQ computer tune helps push its power output to 450 horsepower and 900 ft/lbs of trailblazing torque. The engine is mated to a stage four Allison automatic 6-speed transmission with a 2/4s transfer case and triple-disc converter. Stopping power comes from a custom-built Predator 6-piston big brake kit. This custom build by Predator gave this H1 a 2-inch lift kit and a radius rod assembly suspension that allows it to make its own roads. Finished in Corris Grey and black with an exterior steel skin. The fuel capacity has dual tanks with 51.5 gallons. A Gloss Black D-Ring II brush guard protects the upgraded LED headlights and grille-mounted light bar. The interior is equipped with four black leather seats, a Momo steering wheel hub, tinted windows, an aftermarket Clarion Bluetooth radio, Yaesu transmitter radio, and a flat-screen TV mounted in the middle dash. **SOLD AS A PAIR WITH TRAILER LOT #726.1** View Listing And Learn More

By Edward Jones – August 23, 2022

Monterey Car Week Auction Totals Reach a Record Amount of...

Monterey Car Week brought in over 110 cars that sold for over $1 million. One of the most exciting aspects about Monterey Car Week is seeing what incredibly rare cars will be auctioned off by the multiple auction houses that will be present. For this year's event, auction houses like RM Sotheby's, Gooding & Co, Broad Arrow Auctions, Bonhams, Mecum, and more were on hand to present their fine selection of lots. A look at Broad Arrow Auctions' Monterey Jet Center event. (Source: Broad Arrow Auctions/Facebook) While at the week's festivities, we constantly heard that this year's edition of the famous automotive week was the biggest one in terms of attendance in quite some time. This attendance not only meant many cars were being shown, but also many bidders were ready to lay down seven figures on an automobile at the various auctions. According to Hagerty, over 110 cars were sold for a price of over $1 million at the Monterey auctions, setting a new record. Since 2014, the number of $1 million+ vehicles to be sold at Monterey has only crested above 100 twice ( 2018 and 2021). Additionally, the auction sales totaled up to $470 million which absolutely obliterates the previous record set in 2015 ($395 million). 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition sold by Mecum for $2,640,000 (Source: Mecum/Facebook) Seeing the cars that were going to cross the block at these auctions, it was obvious that the 2022 Monterey auction totals were going to be astronomical. For instance, take RM Sotheby's who brought a 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport that had an eight-figure estimated price. When the final bid was given, this exceedingly rare Ferrari was sold for $22 million, making it the highest-priced car to sell during the week's festivities. Gooding & Co.'s top seller was a 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante that sold for $10,345,000. (Source: Gooding & Co/Facebook) For the types of cars being sold, the vast majority of high-priced lots were classics like the 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 'Tour De France' Alloy Berlinetta sold by Mecum Auctions for $2.86 million and the second highest priced lot, a 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante that sold for $10,345,000 through Gooding & Co. There were also more modern classics making waves, like a 1995 Ferrari F50 sold by Broad Arrow Auctions for $5.175 million. On top of that, the one-off Porsche 911 Sally Special that was designed to look like Sally Carrera from the Pixar film Cars had a hammer price of $3.6 million. Most importantly, that sum of money was donated to the Girls Inc. and USA for UNHCR charities. The Porsche 911 Sally Special, a one-off that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film "Cars," sold for $3.6 million. (Source: RM Sotheby's/Facebook) Those two cars bring up another ongoing trait surrounding automotive auctions: Ferraris of all kinds are selling for big prices. In fact, Ferraris make up 6 out of the top 10 sales from the week in its entirety with the oldest of the bunch being a 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spider and the newest being a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Coupe, both of which were sold by RM Sotheby's. Down below, you'll see the Top 5 sales from the auction houses that were present at Monterey Car Week 2022. RM Sotheby's Top 5 Monterey Sales 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider - $22,005,0001937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen - $9,905,0001924 Hispano-Suiza H6C "Tulipwood" Torpedo by Nieuport-Astra - $9,245,0001957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Scaglietti - $7,815,0001966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C by Scaglietti - $7,595,000 Broad Arrow Auctions Top 5 Monterey Jet Center Sales 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Scaglietti "Tour de France" - $5,500,0001995 Ferrari F50 - $5,175,0002015 Ferrari LaFerrari - $3,910,0001971 Mercedes-Benz 600 LWB Landaulet - $2,590,0001964 Aston Martin DB5 - $2,425,000 Mecum Top 5 Monterey Sales 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 'Tour De France' Alloy Berlinetta - $2,860,0001936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline - $2,695,0002014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition - $2,640,0002014 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype PS1 - $2,640,0001990 Ferrari F40 - $2,310,000 Gooding & Co Top 5 Pebble Beach Sales 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante - $10,345,0001969 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series 1 Coupe Aerodinamico - $6,000,0002007 Porsche RS Spyder EVO - $5,615,0001995 Ferrari F50 - $4,625,0001969 Porsche 908/02 - $4,185,000 Bonhams Top 5 Quail Auction Sales 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT - $2,095,0001969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S - $1,957,5001956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe - $1,737,5001931 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria Coachwork by LeBaron - $1,435,0001926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster - $1,325,000

By Edward Jones – August 22, 2022

Find Your Next Dream Car With SonicBidder.com's End of Su...

Presented by SonicBidder.com. Looking to start a new collection or thin out the garage? Sonicbidder.com is proud to announce the End of Summer sale August 24th, designed to put your dream in the garage or pass your collectible to the next enthusiast. Now accepting new consignments and steadily offering some of the nicest collector cars available, register now at www.sonicbidder.com. Register To Bid 1983 Porsche Carrera 911 Cabriolet - Modified 3.0 liter 6 cylinder air cooled engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. 1956 MG MGA - Rechromed and freshly redone leather interior with a wooden dashboard. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette - Original War Bonnet Yellow with additional removable t-tops. 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz - Black exterior with a white interior on factory wheels. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX - 1 of 793 produced, two-owner car with just 81,000 miles on the original, numbers-matching 455ci big block. 1948 Chevrolet 5 Window Truck - 2000 miles on restoration and powered by a 5.7 liter V8 from a C4 Corvette. 1966 Ford Mustang - Red exterior with a red interior and white soft-top. 2009 Ford Mustang GT500 KR - Rare GT500. #248 out 712 produced. Special KR Edition boasting 40 more horsepower. Register To Bid

By Edward Jones – August 08, 2022

Five Must-See Cars Heading to Mecum Auctions' Monterey 20...

Presented by Mecum Auctions. There are quite a few absolutely marvelous and rare vehicles set to headline the Monterey Car Week Daytime Auction: Mecum Monterey 2022, which marks the return of the world’s largest collector car auction company to the Del Monte Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California, this Aug. 18-20. An estimated 600 classic and collector vehicles are expected to cross the auction block in total, along with approximately 100 vintage and antique motorcycles, and live coverage of the event will be broadcast by MotorTrendTV. Below is just a taste of some of the remarkable vehicles that will be crossing the block. Auction Info 2022 McLaren Elva Roadster This 2022 McLaren Elva may be the purest expression of McLaren’s design language yet to greet the open road, a thoroughbred machine whose roots can be found in the original Bruce McLaren-designed, Elva-built M1A, M1B and M1C, cars that redefined the very concept of open-cockpit sports racers by combining the simplicity of design with revolutionary aerodynamics and abundant horsepower. Like those first cars to bear the McLaren name, the lightweight, open-roofed, midengined 2022 McLaren Elva delivers an intoxicating driving experience of exceptional purity. Learn More About This Car 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary One of only 657 produced, this 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition may be the most well-preserved of them all, having been driven just 157 kilometers, according to its metric odometer. That translates into a mere 98 miles, a number that suggests monumental restraint on the part of its original owner. The successor to the ground-breaking Miura, the Countach was also arguably its antithesis, even though both cars were designed by Bertone’s styling genius, Marcello Gandini. In fact, it was the Countach’s startling appearance as it came together in Bertone’s facility that so aroused an employee seeing it for the first time to exclaim the Piedmontese slang expression of astonishment, and the name stuck. Learn More About This Car 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition Showing just 1,185 miles, this stunning example is one of only three Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition cars produced, replete with numerous enhancements emulating the iconic presence of the champion driver’s 1937 Le Mans-winning Bugatti Type 57G “Tank.” Beginning with its Bleu Wimille paint finish and Dark Blue visible carbon fiber accents, exterior highlights include a Le Mans circuit motif in silver to the lower surface of the Veyron’s power-adjustable rear spoiler, Dark Blue visible carbon fiber for the rear storage-compartment lid and Jean-Pierre Wimille’s signature laser-engraved onto the Dark Blue fuel and oil filler caps. Interior enhancements include Wimille’s signature embroidered on the seat headrests, the “Les Légendes de Bugatti” series interior door logo and a Le Mans circuit logo etched on the central “waterfall” between the seats. Learn More About This Car 2022 McLaren Speedtail A thrilling offering with 728 actual miles, this 2020 McLaren Speedtail is Car No. 91 of the total worldwide production of 106 examples. Finished in MSO-defined Heritage Graphite complemented by exterior brightwork in Galvanic Grey, this Speedtail features a visually stunning semi-aniline leather interior trimmed in McLaren Orange and black. Accents are many, including carbon fiber trim, bespoke stitching including the headrests, bespoke painted edges, a titanium vehicle-dedication plate, McLaren sill plate decals and enameled aluminum badging. Fine details include the McLaren Orange-finished brake calipers, Stealth titanium-finish exhaust tips, MSO finish lightweight wheels, carbon fiber front wheel covers and Pirelli P-Zero extreme-performance tires. Benefiting from factory-authorized McLaren service completed in February 2022, Speedtail No. 91 even comes with a serialized 3D-printed Snap-On titanium tool kit. Learn More About This Car 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Owned By Paul Walker While he owned many collector cars, there seemed to be a special place in both Paul Walker's heart and his collection for Germany’s finest machines, and this 911 Carrera RS 2.7—Chassis No. 9113600901—is emblematic of the type of car that stirred Walker to his very core. In fact, Walker recounted the story of purchasing the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 to Jay Leno during an airing of “The Tonight Show” in 2011. In that interview, Leno referred to Walker as a “car guy.” The excitement in Walker’s voice was palpable throughout their discussion, and there is no doubt that he was particularly enthused by this very special Porsche. Learn More About This Car

By Edward Jones – August 02, 2022

1-of-50 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Series 1 ‘Lowbody’ He...

Presented by Sackey & Co. Sackey & Co. | Online Supercar Auctions is proud to present this ultra rare, iconic 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Series 1 ‘Lowbody’ chassis no. 1121046 and production number 23, finished in a 1-of-1 factory livery for a Series 1 of Nero over Bianco. Now live for two-week online auction, concluding on August 16th at SackeyandCo.com. The ‘LP400S Series 1’ Countach was the first variant to wear the iconic fender flares, strikingly wide Pirelli P7 tires, and rose-jointed parallel links suspension that the Countach would become known for, a result of the collaboration between Gianpaolo Dallara and Formula 1 team owner Walter Wolf who wished to bring F1 wheel & suspension technology to the Countach. Walter Wolf has been quoted saying he was inspired to have Dallara create his dream Countach simply by looking at the back of his team’s Formula 1 racing car. Thanks to his vision, Automobili Lamborghini SpA adopted the design into the series of Countach seen here. Production of the ‘Series 1’ variant totaled only 50 units, making this the rarest Countach variant of all, and for some the absolute ultimate Countach. Produced in the days of the ongoing OPEC oil crisis, each S1 was hand-built and had to be paid for in cash before factory Sales Director Ubaldo Sgarzi would release it. The example seen here is not only a Series 1 in a 1-of-1 livery for that variant, but one of the 27 sought-after Series 1s appointed with the highly-desirable Stewart Warner gauges, as used in the earlier LP400 cars. LP400S Series 1 cars were the only Countach to be fitted with the legendary sand-cast magnesium Campagnolo ‘Bravo’ wheels, and this example also featured the desirable Ansa F1 sport exhaust option from new. 1121046 was completed by Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese on April 26th, 1979, then delivered to Achilli Motors in Milan, Italy. It remained in Italy until circa 1996, when it was imported into France. The French owner, a Mr. Soret, first registered it there on March 21st, 1996. 1121046 was later purchased by the current owner, a doctor and Lamborghini enthusiast, and brought to the United States in August 2010. This Countach S has been meticulously maintained by the current owner for the past 12 years, with approximately $138,000 spent in the time he’s owned the car. Believed to maintain a mere 3-owner history, this mechanically excellent car still retains its original bodywork and is thought to retain much or all of its original paintwork. It currently displays just 28,421 KM (17,660 miles) from new. The Countach LP400S Series 1 is the stuff of dreams for in-the-know Countach aficionados, and few examples can claim this combination of mechanical excellence and rare specification. Visit SackeyandCo.com to submit your bid today! Learn More About This Car

By Edward Jones – July 06, 2022

Impressive 28-Car Fleischman Collection Heading to Auction

Presented by Broad Arrow Auctions. Broad Arrow Auctions is delighted to announce the consignment of the Fleischman Collection to the upcoming Monterey Jet Center Auction this 18 August in Monterey, California. The Collection of 28 motor cars will be largely offered entirely without reserve and represents the passion of longtime owner and enthusiast Mr. William “Bill” Fleischman. The Fleischman Collection is a superb offering that combines some of the very best in post-war sports and grand touring cars, while expertly capturing the model lineage and evolution of manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz to name a few. Commenting on the consignment and forthcoming sale of his collection, Bill Fleischman said, “Arriving at the decision to sell my collection of cars was not easy. They have been part of my life and my family’s life for decades. However, for me personally, the time has come, and I want to see other collectors and enthusiasts enjoy these special examples just as I have. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with David Swig and members of his team for many years and I know he shares in my understanding of what these cars truly represent as enthusiast examples. What makes most car collectors unique is their appreciation for the details in each car they acquire, and I look forward to sharing those unique details and stories this August in Monterey.” " width="680"> Mr. Fleischman has been long regarded as having one of Southern California’s finest collections of post-war sports cars and has spent the last three decades assembling the collection you see today. After graduating from the School of Law at UCLA, Mr. Fleischman created his own private law practice, and for years has served on a multitude of committees including the Judicial Nominees Evaluation Committee which assists the governor in appointing judges to all levels of the California state court system. Further, in 1980 Bill created W/F Investment Corp. that he has led as CEO ever since. Bill continues to be active in various educational, charitable, and political endeavors. He currently serves on the Finance Committee of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is the President of the Holmby Hills Homeowners Association, in addition to being a member of the Board of Directors of the Gardena Police Foundation. David Swig, Partner and Senior Car Specialist said, “I have had the pleasure of working with Bill for many years and throughout that time I have seen the collection grow little by little to what it is today. I love that Bill has approached his collection and the act of collecting with both serious thought and consideration together with a real passion for the automobiles. It’s important to recognize that each car was purchased with a specific reason, and each holds a special place within the collection. On behalf of myself and all my colleagues at Broad Arrow, we are simply thrilled to be representing the Fleischman Collection at our inaugural Monterey Jet Center auction.” Visit BroadArrowAuctions.com 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Estimate: $1,700,000 - $2,000,000) – This 5.7 L V10, six-speed manual, carbon fiber monocoque supercar is the zenith of analog racing technology adapted for road use; it benefits from a recent major engine-out service and boasts fewer than 3,500 miles from new. 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring (Estimate: $1,600,000 - $2,000,000) – One of just 50 Nürburgring Package examples, this single-owner LFA is finished in orange and has only covered about 1,200 miles since delivery 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort (Estimate: $1,400,000 - $1,600,000) – One of only 292 959 Komfort models produced over a two-year production run, Porsche’s first supercar combined speed and luxury in a superb forward-looking technological showcase. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe (Estimate: $1,250,000 - $1,500,000) – Essentially a production version of Mercedes-Benz’s W194 sports racing car, this 300 SL Coupe is eligible for entry in any number of vintage rallies and tours across the globe. 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe (Estimate: $525,000 - $625,000) – An early “plexi-nose” example delivered new in 1970 to its first owner in Milan, Italy, this 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ has been part of The Fleischman Collection for the past 15 years. 1981 BMW M1 (Estimate: $400,000 - $475,000) – One of the rarest examples of BMW’s mid-engined masterpiece, the Fleischman Collection M1 is one of only two examples (some sources say three) produced in black and one of only 399 street examples produced in total. The Fleischman Collection features motor cars across all values and eras with the earliest example in the collection being a 1932 Ford Model 18 Roadster Hot Rod (estimate $70,000 - $90,000, offered without reserve). The newest cars offered include the previously mentioned 2012 Lexus LFA and a spectacular 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (estimate $600,000 - $650,000, offered without reserve). Other notable cars within the collection include a stunning and beautifully specified 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello (estimate $225,000 - $275,000, offered without reserve), an exhilarating 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (estimate $475,000 - $575,000, offered without reserve) and a handsome 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III (estimate $400,000 - $500,000, offered without reserve) The Broad Arrow Auction will take place on Thursday 18 August at the Monterey Jet Center alongside the Motorlux event that builds on the legacy of McCall’s Motorworks Revival under Hagerty stewardship. The auction will feature approximately 80 exceptional motor cars and includes an early selection of highlights led by Sir Sean Connery’s personal 1964 Aston Martin DB5 being offered on behalf of the Connery family. Additional highlights include a stunning 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB “Tour de France” and seven low mileage modern supercars offered from The Halo Collection. Further details on all consignments can be found at www.broadarrowauctions.com

738 85612 1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTER

By Edward Jones – June 26, 2022

1958 Pro-Touring-style Corvette Being Auctioned at Barret...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson. This 1958 Pro-Touring-style Corvette was built by the award-winning custom builder, Weaver Customs. It is powered by a new GM crate 6.2-liter LS3 engine producing 495hp paired to a 4L75E 4-speed automatic transmission. This Corvette rides on a Roadster Shop chassis with a C7 front end and C7 independent rear suspension with fully adjustable RideTech coilovers. Stopping power is provided by Wilwood brakes with 6-piston calipers, 14-inch rotors and stainless steel brake lines. Additional features include power rack & pinion steering, GM wiring harness and a factory-programmed computer. The body is all original and finished in Axalta Jet Black and 72500S Clear. The interior is trimmed in Italian Hydes leather and features Dakota Digital gauges, Vintage Air system and a custom Autosound head unit with a full Kicker system for the audio. The Schott C7 wheels were made to look like a modern take on its original styling and are wrapped in Black Diamond whitewalls. This vehicle will be offered at Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas Event, which takes place from June 30 to July 2, 2022. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Listing

By Edward Jones – June 25, 2022

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Being Auctioned at Barrett-Jac...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson. Finished in Royal Maroon, this 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 was assigned KK#1358 when it left Kar Kraft on its way to Burk Ford in Perry, Iowa. It recently underwent a complete restoration at Muscle Car Restoration in Owasso, OK. Power comes from the S Boss 429ci engine backed by its correct RUGAE2 4-speed manual transmission and N case 3.91 rear end. Equipped with a correct HP block with early style intake, correct carburetor and distributor, correct KKX spindles, rear sway bar and trunk-mounted battery. This vehicle will be offered at Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas Event, which takes place from June 30 to July 2, 2022. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Listing

739 85659 1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE

By Edward Jones – June 24, 2022

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Resto-Mod Being Auctioned at Barr...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson. This custom 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Resto-Mod is powered by a BluePrint LS 427/770hp V8 engine with a Magnuson supercharger backed by a 4L80E automatic transmission. Equipped with Energy Suspension motor mounts, Drivelines Inc. driveshaft, GForce Racing Technologies and Suspension cross member, Spectre Performance air intake, Holley oil pan, CPP steering box, dual electric radiator fans, power steering cooling reservoir, and extra battery posts under passenger door with an Optima Yellowtop battery. The Hotchkis Sport suspension features front CPP Performance coilovers with rear Viking Performance coilovers while stopping is provided by a Wilwood performance brake system with drilled and slotted rotors and an E-Stop push-button electronic emergency brake. The custom-fabricated Quick Time Performance electric 2.5-inch exhaust cut-out system features long tube headers. Finished in PPG Black, the exterior sports an Eddie Motorsports billet hood, black chrome bumpers, LED headlights and LED taillights, all riding on Avant Garde wheels. The custom Napa leather interior features a roll cage, custom fabricated door panels with Lokar IDH billet door handles, a custom console with 4-USB charging ports, Dakota Digital gauges, Ididit touch start steering column, Billet Specialties Billet Fast Lane 14-inch steering wheel, Resto-Mod air conditioning with PODS red LED controls as well as power windows and power locks. Additionally, it features a Pioneer AVH-2300NEX touchscreen Bluetooth radio with PBX speakers and an Image Dynamics 10-inch subwoofer. This vehicle will be offered at Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas Event, which takes place from June 30 to July 2, 2022. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Listing

By Edward Jones – June 23, 2022

King Kong 1971 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Being Auctioned at Bar...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson. This King Kong 1971 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda is one of 59 4-speeds produced and is the recipient of a rotisserie restoration. This 4:10 Dana Super Track Pak car is powered by the original 426/425hp HEMI V8 engine backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. It features the original Fender Tag and includes the Build Sheet. This vehicle will be offered at Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas Event, which takes place from June 30 to July 2, 2022. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Listing

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