1955 Maserati A6G 54 2000 Spyder by Zagato1243539

By Edward Jones –  August 05, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Monterey: 1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder b...

Presented by RM Sotheby's. Of the handful of noted Italian carrozzerie that designed and built coachwork for history’s most powerful and exclusive sporting automobiles, perhaps none is as celebrated for the beauty of its designs as Zagato. Ugo Zagato’s Milan-based firm cut its teeth in the pre-war era, particularly coming to recognition for the coachwork it produced for Alfa Romeo’s highly successful racing spiders built on the 6C 1750 and 2300 platforms. Zagato’s penchant for clothing competition-developed chassis in voluptuous, aerodynamically flowing bodywork continued in the post-war period, as Ugo’s son Elio Zagato took the helm with a clear interest in motorsports. During the 1950s and early 1960s, Zagato clothed some of the era’s most celebrated European sports-racers, and was responsible for delectable designs that graced limited-production variants of the Alfa Romeo 1900C SS, the Fiat Otto Vu, and the Aston Martin DB4 GT, among others. ZAGATO AND MASERATI Typical of the firm’s greatest designs was the short run of A6G/54 chassis it bodied for Maserati. In 1950, Modena had introduced a 2-liter version of its A6G-based sports-racing model, featuring a twin-cam single-plug ignition variant of the long-running inline-six engine. In 1954, twin-plug ignition was added to complement an advanced chassis with large-finned aluminum drum brakes. This final iteration of the Maserati A6 road car was internally dubbed the A6G/54. Of the approximately 60 examples of the new model that were built through 1957, 21 chassis were dispatched to Zagato for the carrozzeria’s characteristically striking interpretation. Twenty of these cars were completed as racing berlinettas that were built in four series, though they featured such varying details that no two were exactly alike. These Maseratis became legendary in Italian racing circles, winning the Under 2-Liter GT class in the Italian Sports Car Championship in 1956 and 1959. However, the very first A6G/54 chassis to be bodied by Zagato was not completed as a racing berlinetta. Chassis number 2101, the featured lot, was built instead as a luxuriously trimmed spyder, and it was presented at the 1955 Geneva Salon posed next to a spartan A6GCS racer. According to research by marque expert Walter Bäumer that is supported by factory paperwork on file, this chassis was dispatched to Zagato for coachwork in early November 1954 and completed two weeks later. This A6G/54’s original exterior design was somewhat different than as configured today. The Geneva show car was finished in Grigio Piombo (lead grey), and it was equipped with a standard flat hood, unadorned fenders, and a front end characterized by a huge, unconventional chrome trident that stretched across most of the grille, complemented by two inset foglamps. Despite being completed as a roofless spyder, the car featured an ornate interior with suede upholstery throughout that unusually extended to the top edges of the doors. While being shown at the Geneva Salon the Maserati caught the eye of Juan Perón, the polarizing Argentine strongman who was known for being an unabashed sports car enthusiast. Peron offered to buy the spyder, but he requested a few cosmetic changes, so 2101 was returned to Zagato for coachwork modifications. The original grille was changed with the removal of the foglamps and an exchange of the outsized trident for a more standardized version of the Maserati logo. A prominent hood scoop was added, as were straked fender vents; the windshield was changed, and the exterior was refinished in Blu Algisto Scuro (Cold Dark Blue), a beautiful shade of blue-grey. A RETURN TO THE SALON STAND By the time the A6G/54 was completed to Perón's specifications, however, the Argentine president was enduring the throes of a popular revolt, and the order was cancelled. The Maserati was then stored at the factory for several years before it was exhibited again at the 1958 Paris Salon, this time by the French marque importer Thepenier. Once again, the car caught the attention of a world-class diplomat, this time an American embassy staffer named Louis W. Schroeder. Schroeder purchased the A6G/54 and took delivery in April 1959, and he drove the car to La Sarthe to watch the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he was undoubtedly delighted by fellow countryman Carroll Shelby’s victory with the Aston Martin team. In April 1960 Schroeder sold the Maserati to Lieutenant-Colonel Sherod Santos, who was serving with the U.S. Air Force at the Chateauroux Air Station in France. He commissioned the factory to rebuild the engine in August 1962, although he was dissatisfied with the result and engaged further work from a French specialist. Still experiencing problems with the car upon his return to the United States, Santos ordered new exhaust valves and a head gasket from the factory, as revealed by correspondence on file. In 1966 Colonel Santos sold the A6G, and it passed into unknown ownership before being acquired in 1968 by Carmel, California, resident George Sackman, who retained possession for 12 years. Repainted red, the spyder was sold in 1980 to Angelo Ferro of San Rafael, California, and after very little use he put the car into storage, where it remained for roughly 20 years. In 2001 Mr. Ferro recommissioned the Maserati, entrusting Genoa Racing in San Francisco to perform a comprehensive restoration to the 1958 configuration (per the Perón modifications) that was completed in 2003. This work included an engine rebuild by Ferrari specialist Paul Hasselgren, and a repaint in Blu Algisto Scuro by Rob Etcheverry. A UNIQUE SHOWSTOPPER, NOW AS THEN Following its restoration, this distinctive Maserati was presented at the 2003 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It won a class award at the 2004 Quail Motorsports Gathering, and best of show a year later at Concorso Italiano. Acquired in the early 2010s by a respected collector based in the United Kingdom, the Maserati continued to be exhibited at some of the world’s most exclusive gatherings, including the 2013 Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza and the St. James Concours d’Elegance. Sold to Oscar Davis in late 2013, the Maserati has since been maintained as needed by Leydon Restorations, including the installation of the correct Autoflux fuel pump, a rebuild of the carburetors, and attention to the brakes and fuel system. Incredibly rare and desirably maintained, this one-off Zagato-built spyder should command the attention of enthusiasts of Maserati’s celebrated Italian Sports Car Championship-winning A6G/54 model, or any collector of important Zagato-bodied sports-racers. It is desirably documented with factory build records, period photographs, former owner’s correspondence, prior registrations, and an entry in Walter Bäumer’s well-researched book Maserati A6G 2000 Zagato. Ideal for further display at the world’s most exclusive concours d’elegance, and eligible for touring events of nearly any stripe, this exquisite slice of la dolce vita would make a splendid addition to any sporting collection. This vehicle will be offered as part of the Oscar Davis Collection, to be sold during our annual Monterey sale 18-20 August. See the entire catalogue online, and register to bid today. View This Car's Listing

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2022 McLaren 720S 0 367828266

By Jordan Aquistapace –  August 04, 2022

Check The Spec: 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance Fini...

With an interior configuration unlike any other, this McLaren 720S Spider is sure to draw attention from any direction. Focusing its fleet of supercars around track-inspired design, performance, and technology, McLaren Automotive continues to push the boundaries of speed with models like the 720S. After a successful launch in 2017, McLaren’s engineers went back to the drawing board in search of creating an open-cabin version of the British example. The McLaren 720S Spider became the result of all the teams hard work, presenting the 720S in a whole new fashion. The automotive professionals at McLaren Charlotte are excited to showcase this stunning 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance as part of its incredible inventory of rare and exclusive exotic cars. This build proves to be special because of its one-of-a-kind features that come directly from the creative division at McLaren Special Operations. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In Gloss Onyx Black duPont REGISTRY Keeping its exterior aggressively elegant, this McLaren 720S Spider Performance features a factory gloss Onyx Black finish that blends in with the night. With additional exposed carbon fiber components, aerodynamics and cooling are enhanced with widened inlets that allow for more proper airflow at high speeds. The configuration comes fit with a set of stealth 10-spoke super-lightweight forged wheels, which beautifully contrast with the factory yellow carbon ceramic brake package. MSO Bespoke Yellow Leather Interior ($9,850) duPont REGISTRY While the exterior stays incognito, the vibrant interior design comes from the brilliant minds at McLaren Special Operations. McLaren’s MSO Division specializes in offering an exclusive range of additional features for your new or existing McLaren, using an extensive color palette and a wide range of premium materials. The open-cabin concept of this 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance is layered in vibrant yellow leather, completely livening the appearance and environment of the driver-oriented space. The use of bright yellow finds its way throughout the sports seats, center console, dash, sports steering wheel, and additional trim. 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8 (720hp/568ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY Responsible for powering the 720S Spider Performance is McLaren’s famous 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged 8-Cylinder engine, generating over 720 horsepower and 568 foot-pounds of torque to its rear wheels. A sophisticated 7-speed dual-clutch transmission quickly shifts the supercar from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds, with an astonishing top speed of 217mph. The 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance from McLaren Charlotte is currently available through duPont REGISTRY for $418,501. View all of the current inventory from McLaren Charlotte on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and supercar news. VIEW MCLAREN CHARLOTTE INVENTORY duPont REGISTRY

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1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Scaglietti1259351

By Edward Jones –  August 04, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Monterey: 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Sca...

Presented by RM Sotheby's. THE TESTA ROSSA LEGEND BEGINS Though he is best remembered for designing the long-block V-12 engine that Ferrari rode all the way to a victory at the 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans, engineer Aurelio Lampredi was also responsible for a very successful four-cylinder motor. The mainstay of Ferrari’s dominating 1952 and 1953 World Drivers’ Championships in Formula Two competition (the years during which Formula One was essentially canceled due to a lack of competition), this engine was soon transposed to sports car racing, powering the 500 Mondial and 750 Monza models to numerous wins. The engine’s strengths were particularly evident on shorter winding circuits, where the high-revving, lightweight motor could power through the turns, often leaving V-12-powered competitors in the dust. After Lampredi’s exit in 1955, a new engineering team led by ex-Alfa Romeo maestro Vittorio Jano was charged with developing the four-cylinder engine even further, and their work most auspiciously featured the fitting of a new cylinder block that was finished in gloss red paint. This marked the inception of the mighty Testa Rossa, a model that would ultimately be fitted with a red-head V-12, and go on to become arguably the most legendary sports racing prototype series of all-time. The 500 TR made its debut at the Senegal Grand Prix with Jacques Swaters’ Ecurie Francorchamps racing team, achieving immediate success with a 1st in class. The majority of the subsequent examples were bodied by Scaglietti and destined for Ferrari’s top privateer clients, while a small handful were upgraded to 2.5-liter engines and bodied by Touring for use as Scuderia Ferrari Works cars. It was two of the latter examples which achieved the model’s first major international success when they finished 1st and 3rd at the 1956 Supercortemaggiore Grand Prix at Monza. Success continued throughout 1956 with the new “Red Head” achieving over 30 class and overall victories across North America and Europe. For 1957, the 500 TR was updated to comply with the FIA’s latest Appendix C regulations, and the model was duly renamed the 500 TRC. Three inches lower than its predecessor, the TRC utilized a conventional engine-mounted four-speed gearbox and a live rear axle, eschewing the heavier De Dion rear end employed in the 500 Mondial. With stronger connecting rods and crankshaft assembly, and a lighter flywheel, the type 131C engine was fed by two Weber 40 DCOA/3 carburetors, combining to develop 190 horsepower and good for a potential top speed of 153 mph. Developed exclusively for privateer racing clients, the 500 TRC went on to collect class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and the Nürburgring 1000 KM. The 500 TRC was built in a boutique quantity of just 19 examples, and it was the last four-cylinder model that Ferrari ever produced. Of course, with its sensuous Scaglietti open body and red-head motor, it proved to be just the opening salvo of the Testa Rossa legend—but what a memorable first chapter it was. A WINNING ‘RED HEAD’ Campaigned to numerous wins by a luminary racing driver lineup, this beautiful 500 TRC is a highly desirable example of the early Testa Rossa. Slotted in at the end of the production run, 0706 MDTR is the second-to-last car built and in April 1957 it was loaned by the factory to François Picard, who repainted the car French blue and raced it under the banner of his Ecurie Los Amigos. After scoring three class wins through early June, including 5th overall at the Portuguese Grand Prix, Picard teamed with rising star Richie Ginther to run the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite showing early promise in the race, the TRC retired following a water pump failure. In late 1957 the Ferrari was sold through Luigi Chinetti to Mike Garber of Hamden, Connecticut, the sponsor of the legendary Swiss-born racing driver Gaston “Gus” Andrey. Having emigrated to the United States, Andrey went on to enjoy a very successful career that included four SCCA championships and two Trans-Am championships, driving for Ferrari’s NART, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo, among others. Still finished in its Le Mans blue livery, Andrey first drove the beautiful 500 TRC at the Nassau Bahamas Speed Week in December 1957. Andrey failed to finish the Tourist Trophy event but came back strong with a 2nd in class in the Governor’s Trophy prelim race and a respectable 5th in class in the hotly contested Nassau Trophy race. Following Nassau, the car remained in the Southeast and was entered by Mike Garber in the 1958 12 Hours of Sebring. Driven by Andrey, Bill Loyd, and for a short stint the great Dan Gurney, the car ran well until the 125th lap when it suffered a rear axle bearing failure. Following Sebring, the car was refinished in a two-tone scheme of white over a red lower body, a red stripe, and Swiss emblems on each side, paying homage to Andrey’s Swiss heritage. 0706 MDTR was driven by Andrey in a slew of races through 1959, earning him the SCCA E-Modified championships in 1958 and 1959. Almost always among the top 10 finishers, the car claimed an overall win at Lime Rock in April 1958, and a class win at the 1958 President’s Cup at Marlboro, Maryland. It also won its class at Bridgehampton in June 1958, Virginia International Raceway in October 1958, Thompson in May 1959, and Lime Rock in July 1959. The Ferrari’s success prompted a fair amount of coverage in the motoring press, including a piece in the October 1959 issue of Road & Track, and cover car status for the January 1960 issue of Sports Car Graphic. In early, 1960 Andrey offered the TRC for sale, and over the next two decades it passed through a documented chain of owners across the United States. In the early 1960s, while driven in a racing school by Henry Hironaka, the original 2-liter engine number 0706 MDTR dropped a valve and was removed from the car. For a time 0706 MDTR, as with many used Ferrari racing cars of the period, had a Ford 289 V-8 motor installed to keep it operational. Later, the Ford engine was removed and a new 2-liter engine, stamped with the number 0582 LM, was installed. In May 1980 Stanley Nowak found the original 0706 MDTR engine crated within Luigi Chinetti’s warehouse, and he soon sold it to Derek Lees in Birmingham, England, who installed it in the restoration of a 500 TR, chassis number 0640 MDTR. A RETURN TO THE CIRCUIT In 1984, the 500 TRC was purchased by Count Hubertus von Dönhoff in Germany, and over the following 10 years he entered the car twice at the Mille Miglia Storica and three times at the AvD-Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. By 1995 the Ferrari was back in the U.S. and proudly displayed at the 1995 Cavallino Classic, winning the Coppa per Quattro Cilindri for the best four-cylinder Ferrari. Subsequently the 500 TRC was sold in September 1998 to Roger Willbanks, Sr., a respected collector based in Colorado who presented the car at the 2001 Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, the 2003 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, and the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Following the sale to a New York-based collector in 2006, the car was shown at the 2007 Reading Concours d’Elegance, where it won the Scaglietti Award. In 2014, this 500 TRC was acquired by Oscar Davis and, most importantly, the car was reunited with the numbers-matching engine number 0706 MDTR, which has recently been reinstalled in preparation for the car’s current offering. Its spare engine, number 0582 LM, accompanies the sale. Now offered from the Oscar Davis Collection, this sensational spider continues to benefit from an older restoration. It claims important competition use, having been driven by Richie Ginther at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and by Gaston Andrey at the 12 Hours of Sebring—also forming the primary component of his 1958 and 1959 SCCA championships. Simply awe-inspiring in its menacing red-over-black Scaglietti coachwork, this striking 500 TRC would make a great entrant at significant marque events or may be enjoyed at vintage racing gatherings like the Mille Miglia Storica, Le Mans Classic, or the Monterey Historics, in addition to the world’s top concours d’elegance. The voluptuous coachwork instantly declares the car’s position in the evolution of a celebrated legend, that sports-car racing masterpiece forever known by two words: Testa Rossa. This vehicle will be offered as part of the Oscar Davis Collection, to be sold during our annual Monterey sale 18-20 August. See the entire catalogue online, and register to bid today. View This Car's Listing

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1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spider by Scaglietti1243468

By Edward Jones –  August 03, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Monterey: 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spider by Scag...

Presented by RM Sotheby's. ON THE ROAD TO LE MANS Tracing the evolution of Ferrari’s Lampredi long-block racing V-12 engine through the early 1950s reveals a connect-the-dots of important competition victories, leading from smaller World Sportscar Championship events like the 1000 KM of Buenos Aires to the Mille Miglia all the way up to the important win at the 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans. As displacement volumes regularly increased, complemented by ever-larger Weber carburetors and increasingly powerful ignition systems, the cars faced consistently fierce competition while cutting out an indelible place in racing history. This pattern continued at Le Mans in 1953 with the first appearance of a 4.5-liter Pinin Farina-bodied berlinetta, chassis number 0318 AM, which was noticeably longer than the preceding 340 MM cars thanks to a wheelbase extended by four inches. This first 375 MM was powered by an engine developed specifically for the 1952 Indianapolis 500, and it set a lap record while being driven by Alberto Ascari and Luigi Villoresi before clutch trouble forced an early retirement. Recognizing the new car’s promise, Maranello upgraded three 340 MM berlinettas and one 340 MM Vignale Spyder to 375 engine specifications to complete a factory team of four cars. Over the course of the 1953 season these cars achieved victories at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Senigallia, the 12 Hours of Pescara, the Nürburgring 1000 KM, and the 12 Hours of Casablanca. Later in 1953, Ferrari began building a series of 375 MM examples for privateer clients, and these cars were equipped with a larger engine that displaced 4,522 cubic centimeters. The engines continued to feature the original factory specifications of twin magnetos and triple Weber 40 IF4/C carburetors, as well as an identical chassis layout. Twenty-six examples of the 375 MM were built in total (all but three of them bodied by Pinin Farina) before the model was supplanted in 1954 by the 375 Plus, which would famously go on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1954. Clothed in beautiful coachwork, and owners of some of the most successful racing records of their era, these cars occupy an important middle position between the 340 America and 340 MM examples, and the 375 Plus examples that followed. With a power that can be felt as well as heard, these extraordinarily specified sports-racers hold a special place in 1950s Ferrari racing lore. They now retain a consummate perch in important Ferrari collections worldwide, possessing a competition pedigree that is further bolstered by their undeniable rarity. A SIGNIFICANT EARLY PRIVATEER 375 MM Claiming an early life of rigorous racing use by privateers, and a groundbreaking in-period re-body by Sergio Scaglietti, this restored 375 is a fascinating example of Maranello’s rare sports-racer. Completed in late 1953, chassis number 0366 AM is believed to be the ninth of 26 examples built, and the fourth of 12 cars completed with spider coachwork by Pinin Farina. According to the research of marque expert Marcel Massini, this 375 was delivered to the 12 Hours of Casablanca in Morocco in late December 1953 for use by its first owner, Casimiro De Oliveira. A resident of Porto, Portugal, Oliveira had shown promise as a racing privateer in prewar Europe when he beat Tazio Nuvolari and Rudolf Hasse at a 1937 race held at the Circuito Internacional de Vila Real. This reportedly prompted Ettore Bugatti to invite Oliveira to participate in the 1938 Rio De Janeiro Grand Prix, where he charged up the field to finish 5th after starting in last place. Oliveira was scheduled to team up with reigning two-time Formula One champion Alberto Ascari for the Casablanca race, and the 375 showed great potential when Ascari outperformed the other qualifiers, putting the car on the pole position to start the race. Unfortunately, the Ferrari was not able to realize its full potential under Ascari as it was ruled out before the race started when Oliveira suffered a crash in practice. Following the race the nose was subsequently repaired at the Maranello factory during early 1954. In May 1954 Oliveira bounced back with his first victory when he was first to the checkered flag at the 9 Hours Hedemora Grand Prix in Sweden, but this was followed up by a disappointing early retirement at the Portuguese Grand Prix two months later. In the fall of 1954, Oliveira sold the Ferrari to Swedish importer Tore Bjurström, who planned to have Valdemar Stener drive the car. Before this could happen, however, Oliveira apparently crashed the 375 during a race at Skarpnäck airfield in September 1954, damaging the bodywork beyond repair. As a result, chassis 0366 AM was sent to Ferrari for repairs and to Scaglietti for new coachwork, resulting in the sole 375 MM bodied by the famed carrozzeria—and a highly significant preview of the shape of competition Ferraris to come. Visually wider and lower than the original Pinin Farina spider coachwork, the new body style featured long bulbous front fenders, a smaller protruding grille, and a driver’s head fairing, presaging soon-to-emerge themes in Scaglietti design that would manifest in the forthcoming 410 Sport and Testa Rossa designs. Stener returned 0366 AM to further competition use, finishing 2nd overall at the Helsinki Grand Prix in May 1956 and 5th overall and 2nd in class at the Swedish Grand Prix only a few months later. At the conclusion of the 1956 season the car was retired from racing and only occasionally taken out for a few show exhibitions. By the mid-1960s the Ferrari was owned by Gunnar Fristedt, and he commissioned a coachwork modification that changed the front end into a dual-nostril shark nose design reminiscent of the racing Dino 268 SP design. Exhibited by Fristedt at the 1969 sports car show in Malmö, Sweden, the 375 was sold to Ake Andersson of Stockholm in 1970. The car then passed to two more Swedish owners during the early 1970s before being restored in the United Kingdom by David Clarke’s Graypaul Motors. In 1992 the Ferrari was acquired by Lord Charles Brocket for a brief time and shown at the 1992 Coy’s Historic Race Festival at Silverstone before being sold to the well-known American collector Chuck Wegner of Chicago in early 1993. Later that year Wegner drove the 375 on the Mille Miglia Storica, and he presented the car at the FCA National Meet at Palm Beach, Florida, and the 2nd Annual Monterey Vintage Ferrari Concours at the Quail Lodge. In July 1996, the Ferrari was sold to Italian enthusiast Giuseppe Calgaro, and he entered the car in the Trofeo Alberto Ascari historic race at Monza in September 1997 before selling it four months later. Acquired then by Scott Rosen, the spider was presented at the 1998 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the class for Scaglietti Coachwork. STUNNING SCAGLIETTI TAILORING, RESTORED In early 1999, the Ferrari was sold to Oscar Davis in what would be his first period of ownership of 0366 AM. Presented at the 2000 Cavallino Classic, the 375 won a Silver Award, and the car was featured in the May 2001 issue of Forza magazine. In March 2002, Davis sold the Ferrari to Graham Revell of Hidden Hills, California. Revell went on to enter the 375 in the 2003 and 2004 Mille Miglia Storica, though mechanical issues prevented him from actually running the vintage tour in the first year. Around this time the car underwent significant preparation for touring use by the well-known Fossil Motorsports of Richard Freshman. Among the exhibition highlights of this period were the 2008 Reading Concours d’Elegance, where the car won the Francesco Barraca Award for a Ferrari of exceptional merits; the spider was also exhibited at the 2009 Cavallino Classic. Obviously experiencing a case of seller’s remorse, Davis was able to reacquire 0366 AM circa 2017. Shortly prior to this, the 375 had been submitted to Frank Triarsi’s Classic Coach Repair in Elizabeth, New Jersey, for a complete restoration. At that time the nose was returned to the original 1954 configuration of the Scaglietti design, correcting the cosmetic alterations made to the car in prior decades. The car has since enjoyed fastidious care within his collection, being tended as needed by Leydon Restorations and adding display at the 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance to its lengthy list of world-class show appearances. Sensational to behold, this awesomely powerful and well-presented example of the important 375 MM is documented with copies of original factory build sheets, invoices from the 1970s, former owner’s correspondence, and the history by Massini. Ideal for future display at marque events or major concours d’elegance, this Ferrari is also eligible for the most exclusive vintage racing and touring events worldwide, including the Le Mans Classic, the Mille Miglia Storica, the California Mille, the Colorado Grand, and the Copperstate 1,000. As one of only 26 total examples built, and featuring an innovative 1954 rebody by Scaglietti—who would go on to become Maranello’s preferred carrozzerria for racing models and production berlinettas—chassis number 0366 AM would make a superlative addition to any collection, particularly suited for Ferrari enthusiasts searching for a unique example of an important Lampredi-engine racing model. This vehicle will be offered as part of the Oscar Davis Collection, to be sold during our annual Monterey sale 18-20 August. See the entire catalogue online, and register to bid today. Although the car was separated from its engine at some point in the past, research on file indicates that a correct-type Talbot-Lago engine was located in the United Kingdom and subsequently fitted. A separate racing hood, a testament to its time at the Circuit de la Sarthe complete with cut-out holes for oil and coolant filler access, accompanies the sale of the car today. In 1996, ownership of the car then passed to Georg Lingenbrink of San Diego, California. It was in the latter’s custody that a comprehensive six-year restoration commenced; the car being finished in the appropriately elegant color scheme of deep aubergine with contrasting tan pigskin leather upholstery, and tan cloth interior trim. In 2006, chassis 90117 entered the esteemed Oscar Davis Collection, in whose custody it has remained ever since. Mr. Davis entrusted the car to respected restorers Classic and Sport Auto Refinishing concern of Edinburg, Virginia who assessed it exhaustively, and performed a further $100,000 of restoration work—of both a mechanical and cosmetic nature—in 2006 and 2007. In 2007 the car, remarkably, made its first public appearance in 68 years at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It subsequently took a series of richly deserved wins at European counterpart, Villa d’Este, in 2010, including the juried Trofeo BMW Group - Best of Show and the publicly selected Trofeo BMW Groupe Italia. The Louis Vuitton Concours Classic Award, intended to recognize the “best of the best” among the world’s concours-winning automobiles, followed in 2011. Impossibly stylish, exquisitely detailed, yet built on competition foundations offering spirited performance and standard-setting levels of refinement and ride quality, the Talbot-Lago “Goutte d’Eau” coupes remain amongst the most highly prized of all coachbuilt pre-war cars. Of the 11 “New York"-style examples constructed, 90117 remains among the most compelling; a car which intertwines Art Deco elegance with a brief but fascinating competition history, not to mention a period of prolonged (if unwitting) preservation behind the Iron Curtain and recent concours success. Immaculately presented in the most fetching of color combinations, it remains equally—and perhaps uniquely—qualified for the world’s finest vintage tours, rallies, and concours as well as, somewhat incongruously, vintage racing events such as the Le Mans Classic and Monterey Historics. Guaranteed to steal the limelight at any event in which it is entered, this represents one of the most significant coachbuilt cars ever to be offered for public sale, and an opportunity which should be given serious consideration by any appropriately discerning collector. This vehicle will be offered as part of the Oscar Davis Collection, to be sold during our annual Monterey sale 18-20 August. See the entire catalogue online, and register to bid today. View This Car's Listing

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2012 Bugatti Veyron 0 1132730710

By Jordan Aquistapace –  August 02, 2022

Check The Spec: 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Fini...

This Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport is an avid collector's chance at owning a piece of hypercar history. Regarded as one of the most iconic supercars on the planet, the Bugatti Veyron began its journey with state-of-the-art technology and an engine boasting an immense amount of horsepower. Since then, Bugatti continues its push for optimal performance with new versions that incorporate characteristics from the Veyron. The passionate supercar specialists at Fort Lauderdale Collection South are proud to present this incredibly special 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. Taking pride in offering the most desirable cars in the world to its clientele, this one is one of the extraordinary examples within its growing inventory of supercars and hypercars. The rarest of the rare, just 150 Grand Sports were produced, and there are just 11 specifically in the USA (this is chassis number 52). VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In A Gloss Black Finish With Red Highlights duPont REGISTRY The Bugatti's body is designed for light weight and solid structure. It consists of a carbon fiber monocoque combined with an aluminum frame in the front and a carbon fiber and stainless-steel frame in the rear. Forged alloy wheels and tires were designed specifically for the Veyron to handle the incredible top speed. Black And Red Leather Interior duPont REGISTRY This one is magnificent, decked out in gloss black paint with bright red trim and mesh grills over a Carmine red and black leather interior complimented by aluminum components. To say it is striking is an understatement. It is also the most well-equipped Veyron available through Fort Lauderdale Collection South, with carbon fiber red leather-trimmed sports seats with heat, a navigation system, the Puccini audio system, glass top, and highly polished wheels. 8.0L Quad-Turbocharged W16 (987hp/922ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY This Targa-topped Veyron is in impeccable condition, running and driving like it just rolled off the production line. The Veyron Grand Sport is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds, 0-100 in 5.4, and the 1/4 mile in 10.2 seconds. The top speed is 253 mph (limited to 229 with the top off). The Veyron's 8.0-liter W16 engine is accompanied by four turbochargers, generating 987 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque. An unparalleled forward thrust is sent through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, launching the Grand Sport from 0-60mph in just 2.5-seconds. Carbon-ceramic brake discs, a rear wing airbrake, and an automatic height adjusting suspension help manage all that power, resulting in a driving experience that is exhilarating yet well-mannered. This 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport from Fort Lauderdale Collection South is currently available on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more luxury lifestyle news and Check The Spec specials. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING duPont REGISTRY

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1938 Talbot Lago T150 C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi1245657

By Edward Jones –  August 02, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Monterey: 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardro...

Presented by RM Sotheby's. RM Sotheby’s Monterey: 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi “The Talbot-Lago Teardrop Coupe represents what may be one of the finest examples of assembled form ever applied to the automobile.” Strother MacMinn, Automotive Designer and Writer Having assumed control of Automobiles Talbot S.A in 1933, and subsequently purchased the historic name from the receivers in 1936, ambitious Anglo-Italian engineer Anthony Lago set about revitalizing the beleaguered company with a range of new cars designed by former Fiat and Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq engineer Walter Becchia. In the context of the period—one dominated by the fallout from the Great Depression—cost control would be critical and, although the company offered more than a dozen models over the next four years, many shared common parts such that only four different chassis designs were used during this time. Amongst his myriad briefs, Becchia was tasked with developing a competition version of the company’s 3-liter six-cylinder T150 engine, as Lago had identified motorsport as an area critical to the company’s future success. A comprehensive redesign saw the newly enlarged 4-liter engine modified with hemispherical combustion chambers and three Zenith-Stomberg carburetors; its generous 104.5-millimeter stroke afforded copious torque at modest revs, rendering it ideally suited to competitive use. However, Lago understood that future racing success would require far more than mere horsepower. To this end, he instructed Becchia, in conjunction with fellow Fiat alumnus Vincenzo Bertarione, to construct a commensurate chassis. The new T150-C frame—the “C” denoting “Corse”—was of a conventional ladder type, with box section side spars joined by tubular cross-members. The short-chassis Super Sports, or “SS,” variant boasted a wheelbase of 104 inches and featured independent front suspension via a combination of top links and a transversely mounted leaf spring, while at the rear an underslung live axle was employed. Further modifications specific to the model included a large-capacity oil pan, while the fitment of a Wilson pre-selector gearbox ensured quick and dependable gear changes. Four T150-C SS Roadsters were constructed for the 1936 season, although it was not until the following year that they achieved the results they deserved: a magnificent 1-2-3-5 in the Sports Car-only French Grand Prix and a commanding win in the RAC Tourist Trophy at Donington Park were notable highlights. ENTER FIGONI ET FALASCHI Lago had, by this time, been introduced to celebrated coachbuilder Giuseppe Figoni by Luigi Chinetti, a mutual friend and then Talbot-Lago’s Parisian agent. Italian by birth, Figoni had emigrated to Paris as a young boy, subsequently establishing his fabled coachworks in nearby Boulogne-sur-Seine. It was there that he built up a strong bond with Chinetti; the latter employed him to modify the bodywork of the long-chassis Alfa Romeo 8C 2300s with which he would emerge victorious at Le Mans in 1932 and 1934. Figoni had been commissioned by Lago to construct the bodies of some, if not all, of the T150-C SS Roadsters; their aerodynamic cycle-type wings bore a strikingly similar appearance and construction to those fitted to Chinetti’s Alfa 8Cs. Mindful of the seemingly limitless styling opportunities offered by the distinctly en vogue Art Deco movement, Lago discussed with Figoni the possibility of fitting a number of his chassis with suitably extravagant coupe bodies constructed by the now re-named Figoni et Falaschi coachworks. Such was Figoni’s enthusiasm for the idea that both parties embarked upon an exclusive arrangement to work together in 1937, and no less than 16 such coupes were constructed over the next two years. An initial batch of five cars, retrospectively termed “Jeancart” coupes in deference to the purchaser of the first such example, was constructed using a combination of T-150-C and T23 chassis. Featuring trademark Figoni touches such as steeply raked windscreens, sumptuously sculpted fenders, and oval window apertures, each was impossibly beautiful yet subtly different to the next. Upon its unveiling at the 1937 Paris Motor Show, the new coupe was dubbed “Goutte d’Eau”—literally “water drop”—although this term was quickly anglicized into the more appropriate “teardrop,” which endures to this day. Whilst the Jeancart coupes all exhibited an elegant notch-backed side profile, the second-series cars were arguably even more pure in aesthetic terms, exhibiting as they did a simpler “fastback” tail section. Launched at the 1937 New York Auto Show, the second-series examples assumed the unofficial title of “New York” cars, and 11 were constructed in this style: 10 on 104-inch T150-C SS frames, and one on the longer 116-inch T23 chassis. Each was powered by a 140-horsepower version of the dependable T150-C engine. THE SOLE COMPETITION TEARDROP Believed to have been the penultimate “New York”-style car built, the magnificent example which RM Sotheby’s is honored to offer here, chassis 90117, has the distinction of being the only Goutte d’Eau coupe constructed expressly with competition in mind. Originally commissioned by Philippe Régnier de Massa, a member of one of France’s oldest and most decorated noble families, it was ordered with several competition-inspired modifications, including additional driving lights, a 250-kph speedometer, a "semi-bucket" seat on the driver's side, reinforcement tubes and brackets in the engine bay, a long-range fuel tank, and an external fuel filler cap. Furthermore, according to Figoni’s son Claude, the car was two inches lower and four inches longer than any other Teardrop coupe in an attempt to minimize both frontal area and drag, and it featured both an opening rear window and a unique heart-shaped sunroof to aid ventilation. Doubtless buoyed by the fine 3rd place achieved at Le Mans in 1938 by the Talbot-Lago Portout Coupe of Prenant and Morel, de Massa opted to enter his car in the 1939 edition; remarkably his first race of international standard. For reasons not entirely understood, the car was officially entered by British motor racing luminary and writer T.A.S.O. Mathieson—himself sharing a new T26 model in the race with Chinetti—with de Massa co-driven by Norbert-Jean Mahé, who had finished 9th in the 1934 event. The pair had been performing strongly in 9th place when they were eliminated from the race on the 88th lap, a retirement variously attributed to either a broken valve spring or disqualification following a contravention of the sporting regulations. An appearance in an unnamed post-Le Mans Concours aside, no other outings are recorded for the car during de Massa’s ownership. With war having broken out barely 10 weeks after Le Mans, the car was reputedly confiscated by the Germans in or around 1942, and was eventually acquired in neglected, engineless state by a Herr A. Becker of Rangsdorf, near Berlin, shortly after hostilities ceased. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in late 1989, 90117 was sold to Peter Schmitz, a resident of western Germany, who commenced a long-overdue restoration of the car. However, Herr Schmitz kept the car only until 1995, when it was sold in an unfinished state to Automuseum Deventer of Joure, in the Netherlands. Although the car was separated from its engine at some point in the past, research on file indicates that a correct-type Talbot-Lago engine was located in the United Kingdom and subsequently fitted. A separate racing hood, a testament to its time at the Circuit de la Sarthe complete with cut-out holes for oil and coolant filler access, accompanies the sale of the car today. In 1996, ownership of the car then passed to Georg Lingenbrink of San Diego, California. It was in the latter’s custody that a comprehensive six-year restoration commenced; the car being finished in the appropriately elegant color scheme of deep aubergine with contrasting tan pigskin leather upholstery, and tan cloth interior trim. In 2006, chassis 90117 entered the esteemed Oscar Davis Collection, in whose custody it has remained ever since. Mr. Davis entrusted the car to respected restorers Classic and Sport Auto Refinishing concern of Edinburg, Virginia who assessed it exhaustively, and performed a further $100,000 of restoration work—of both a mechanical and cosmetic nature—in 2006 and 2007. In 2007 the car, remarkably, made its first public appearance in 68 years at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It subsequently took a series of richly deserved wins at European counterpart, Villa d’Este, in 2010, including the juried Trofeo BMW Group - Best of Show and the publicly selected Trofeo BMW Groupe Italia. The Louis Vuitton Concours Classic Award, intended to recognize the “best of the best” among the world’s concours-winning automobiles, followed in 2011. Impossibly stylish, exquisitely detailed, yet built on competition foundations offering spirited performance and standard-setting levels of refinement and ride quality, the Talbot-Lago “Goutte d’Eau” coupes remain amongst the most highly prized of all coachbuilt pre-war cars. Of the 11 “New York"-style examples constructed, 90117 remains among the most compelling; a car which intertwines Art Deco elegance with a brief but fascinating competition history, not to mention a period of prolonged (if unwitting) preservation behind the Iron Curtain and recent concours success. Immaculately presented in the most fetching of color combinations, it remains equally—and perhaps uniquely—qualified for the world’s finest vintage tours, rallies, and concours as well as, somewhat incongruously, vintage racing events such as the Le Mans Classic and Monterey Historics. Guaranteed to steal the limelight at any event in which it is entered, this represents one of the most significant coachbuilt cars ever to be offered for public sale, and an opportunity which should be given serious consideration by any appropriately discerning collector. This vehicle will be offered as part of the Oscar Davis Collection, to be sold during our annual Monterey sale 18-20 August. See the entire catalogue online, and register to bid today. View This Car's Listing

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1958 Maserati 450S by Fantuzzi1241540

By Edward Jones –  August 01, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Monterey: 1958 Maserati 450S by Fantuzzi

Presented by RM Sotheby's. MODENA’S GOLDEN ERA In the dozen years that followed the Second World War, perhaps no boutique manufacturer consistently built faster or more beautiful sports-racing machines than Maserati. The reconfigured Modena manufacturer, under the helm of new owner Adolfo Orsi, was a wellspring of sensational hand-built competition sports cars that dwarfed the company’s meager advances in production automobiles. From the A6GCS spiders and A6G/54 coupes through the mighty 200S and 300S racecars, Maserati consistently built powerful and aesthetically arresting models that convincingly vied for the Italian and World Sportscar Championships, all while the company bravely teetered on the brink of insolvency. This was one of those glorious storybook chapters that ignored financial necessity in the pursuit of a higher dream: the development of some of history’s most enchanting sports-racing designs. In 1956, nearly a decade into this wondrous evolution, the American privateer team owner and preferred Maserati client Tony Parravano commissioned the factory to build him a pair of 4.2-liter V-8 engines that he intended to use at the Indianapolis 500, as well as a third 4.5-liter V-8 to be used for sports car racing. Welcoming the cash influx of such a significant order, Modena’s engineers also jumped at the chance to dust off a nascent V-8 design that had been shelved with the horsepower de-escalation that followed the disastrous accident at Le Mans in 1955. With engineer Guido Taddeucci supervising development, the V-8 was completed during May 1956 and dropped into a 350S example, chassis number 3501, which was lengthened by 40 millimeters to accommodate the longer engine block. This prototype was tested during the practice session for the Swedish Grand Prix in July, but the engine was clearly too powerful for the rest of the car, stressing the chassis and getting the better of the standard 350S brakes. A purpose-built chassis and transaxle were then devised by Valerio Colloti, and the new car was clothed in lightweight spider coachwork by Medardo Fantuzzi, with a gaping front grille and curved haunches contributing to a striking design. The potential was undeniable during testing, as journalist Denis Jenkinson timed Jean Behra reaching a blazing speed of 181 mph. The breathtaking Maserati 450S had been born. In late October 1956 chassis number 4502, the first 450S example completed for customer delivery, was shipped to Parravano. Maserati then prioritized building two cars for factory-based racing, chassis numbers 4501 and 4503, aiming to compete in the World Sportscar Championship. At the season-opening Buenos Aires 1000 KM in January 1957, Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio ran away from the competition as the car barely broke a sweat, and victory seemed assured until a broken clutch linkage caused the gearbox to fail, prompting an early retirement. Two months later, with the issues ironed out, Jean Behra and Fangio romped to an overwhelming win at the 12 Hours of Sebring. American team bosses Jim Kimberly and John Edgar immediately wanted to get in on the act, quickly placing orders for cars of their own. These cars went on to perform quite well in competition, particularly Edgar’s chassis number 4506, which was driven by Carroll Shelby to numerous wins. The success of these cars prompted further orders, and by the beginning of 1958 the factory was building what would be the last two of just 10 cars completed. By this point Maserati faced such overwhelming financial difficulties that it had no choice but to cancel its numerous racing endeavors and focus solely on the development of a marketable production road car. Representing the zenith of the A6G’s development in sports car racing during the 1950s, the 450S has evolved into one of Maserati’s most celebrated models, encompassing rarity, raw power, exquisite coachwork, and a bona fide competition pedigree. These beautiful spiders favorably compare with the finest racing models concurrently produced by Maranello or Stuttgart, making them giants at the peak of sports car racing’s pantheon, the crème-de-la-crème of the most exclusive and accomplished models. THE PENULTIMATE 450S Retaining its numbers-matching engine, this 450S benefits from a well-maintained 1990s restoration and in-depth history/research reports by two of the Maserati niche’s most respected historians, combining for one of the best-presented of the 10 examples. The penultimate example produced, chassis number 4509 was ordered new through Carroll Shelby’s Texas-based sports car business by Jesse “Ebb” Rose, a privateer racing driver and owner of the J.H. Rose Truck Line company of Houston, Texas. Rose already owned two Maserati 300S examples, and he employed a racing mechanic named Lloyd Ruby who would go on to be very successful in Indy car racing. Completed in late January 1958, the 450S was delivered in mid-April by Shelby himself to the Galveston airport, where it would participate in an SCCA Regional race called the Gran Carrera Lafitte. Following a warm-up/demonstration lap by Shelby, Ebb Rose took the wheel and finished 1st in both the seven-lap sprint and the 20-lap main event. The victory made quite an impression on the local racing community, culminating in a sponsorship agreement with Micro-Lube, a manufacturer of oil and fuel additives based in Dallas. The rosso coachwork was then repainted in the company colors of blue and white, and decorative script was added to each side reading “Micro-Lube Special.” In this cosmetic livery Rose drove 4509 to victory at the Eagle Mountain SCCA Regional event at Fort Worth, again winning both races while convincingly besting future Chaparral principal Jim Hall, who was driving a Lister Chevrolet. The owner followed this with another victory in November at the Hammond, Louisiana, regional races, this time beating Ray Jones’ Ferrari Testa Rossa. During late 1958 Ebb Rose had been fielding his other Maseratis in the inaugural season of the USAC Road Racing Championship for sports cars, and when the series was upgraded to a full calendar for 1959, he committed all his cars, including 4509. The 450S went on to face off against some of the world’s most accomplished drivers, including European stalwarts like Roy Salvadori, Ron Flockhart, and Maurice Trintignant, and American racers including Dan Gurney, Chuck Daigh, Bill Krause, and Shelby. After two early retirements at Pomona and Daytona, 4509 began to find its stride with mechanic Lloyd Ruby at the wheel, particularly at the Meadowdale circuit north of Chicago, where it finished 2nd in May, 3rd in July, 1st in sprints in September, and 2nd again a day later. At the Los Angeles Times Grand Prix at Riverside, California in October 1959 the Maserati again finished 2nd, propelling Ruby to an impressive 2nd-place finish in the final USAC driver’s standings for 1959. By early 1960 the Maserati was struggling to compete against newer designs, and the car made its last racing start at Riverside in April 1960, resulting in an early retirement. Ebb Rose and Lloyd Ruby now prioritized Indy racing above all else, with the latter making 18 consecutive starts at the Indy 500, and also becoming a key contributor to the development of the Ford GT40. THE POST-COMPETITION YEARS In September 1960 Rose sold the Micro-Lube Special to Frank Harrison of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it joined two other 450S examples in his collection. Four years later the car was sold by his mechanic, California resident Jerry Eisart, to an unidentified buyer. By May 1965 the Maserati factory tracked ownership of the car to Richard Fellowes, a principal at a marque dealership in Slough, England, and the car was temporarily fitted with the engine from chassis number 4508. Subsequently passing to British parliament member John Fellowes, the 450S underwent a full restoration by vintage racing specialist Trevor Stokes that was documented in the October 1974 issue of Motor Sport magazine. During this process the Maserati’s numbers-matching engine was sourced and re-installed, and five years later the car was acquired by Bob Sutherland of Colorado. In 1986 the 450S was sold to Japanese collector Yoshiyuki Hayashi, by which time it had been repainted in the proper original rosso, as revealed by coverage in a 1986 issue of the French magazine Automobiles Classiques and a 1988 issue of the Japanese magazine Car Graphic. After passing through several U.K.-based dealers in mid-1995, the Maserati was purchased by German collector Peter Groh, and a year later he sold the car to Myron Schuster of Bedford, New York. Schuster soon commissioned a comprehensive restoration. In 2002 the Maserati was acquired by fellow Bedford resident Scott Rosen, and he significantly enriched the car’s documentation by retaining marque expert and historian and author Willem Oosthoek to compile a full research report. The documentation was further bolstered a few years later after Oscar Davis acquired the car when he retained the well-known Maserati historian Adolfo Orsi (grandson of the marque’s onetime owner) to conduct a full inspection and historical analysis, including the sourcing of factory build sheet copies. After conducting a meticulous inspection in 2007, Mr. Orsi authored a report in which he notes that the 450S retained much of its original mechanical equipment, including the engine heads and crankcase, the transaxle, the steering box, radiator, starter motor, the exhaust manifold, the Houdaille shock absorbers, the front and rear suspension components, and the rear De Dion tube. He notes the chassis frame’s tubing is of correct dimensions and appears to be authentic, while the engine bears the correct corresponding internal number stamping of number 6, as per the factory build sheets. This report concludes that the car retains an overwhelming degree of authenticity, with a large majority of the components being original or correct, as well as a continuous and well-documented history. Presented in 2006 at the Palm Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, this beautiful Maserati is a rare example of the marque’s most highly developed 1950s sports-racer that would be welcomed at major events worldwide. It is ideal for display at finer concours d’elegance, or it may also be enjoyed for its raw power at touring events or on private drives. Documented and authenticated by some of the Maserati niche’s most respected historians (including Adolfo Orsi himself), this striking 450S has been mechanically maintained as needed over the last 15 years by Leydon Restorations. It would crown most any collection of vintage Italian sports cars, offering an unparalleled opportunity to acquire a model that only rarely becomes available for public sale. This vehicle will be offered as part of the Oscar Davis Collection, to be sold during our annual Monterey sale 18-20 August. See the entire catalogue online, and register to bid today. View This Car's Listing

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2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV 499996 809490458

By Jordan Aquistapace –  July 29, 2022

Check The Spec: A $499K Fully-Armored 2022 Cadillac Escal...

With ballistic armored glass and steel, this Escalade ESV proves to be the safest option on the road! When it comes to everyday driving, the most important factors while considering a new vehicle are safety and security. Nowadays, leading automotive manufacturers are focused on creating safer chassis by following guidelines and regulations implemented by the department of highway safety. For those looking to further enhance a factory vehicle's structural integrity, third-party aftermarket companies that specialize in reinforcing the structure of a vehicle with armored materials. The high-line automotive team at McLaren Charlotte is proud to showcase this fully-armored 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV as part of its extensive inventory of exclusive supercars and hypercars. Being the perfect option for any celebrity or influential individual, this Escalade ESV offers full 360-degree protection with factory comfort amenities from Cadillac. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Full Armored Level NIJ-III Protection This Cadillac Escalade ESV comes equipped with the desirable Premium Luxury package, including additional driving aids, exterior components, and interior amenities. Finished in a stealth-like Black Raven color code, the Escalade features a full-black trim with a set of black factory sport wheels. The most impressive aspect of this configuration is a fully-armored upgrade package that can withstand AK47 ball ammunition using 39mm thick glass and ballistic steel. The exterior areas to receive the strengthened support are the windows, roof, quarter panels, fenders, tailgate, and wheel well arcs. Factory Black Leather Interior With Reinforced Highlights With an incognito exterior that proves its strength on a military level, the interior design of this build stays true to Cadillac’s focus on providing a comfortable cabin space for its passengers. Genuine black leather layers the 7-passenger interior configuration, using the same luxury aspects that the brand is known for incorporating. The trunk showcases a locking armored metal door that separates anyone in the interior from the outside world, keeping everyone inside safe during any scenario. ECOTEC3 6.2L V8 (420hp/460ft-lb) Powering the 2022 Escalade ESV is Cadillac’s ECOTEC3 6.2L Naturally-Aspirated V8 engine, capable of producing over 420 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque through its sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. Although speed isn’t its primary concern, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is able to get up and go while still providing a comfortable riding experience. This fully-armored 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV from McLaren Charlotte is currently available through duPont REGISTRY for $499,995 by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Check The Spec specials. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING

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Huracan STO Main

By Jordan Aquistapace –  July 28, 2022

Check The Spec: 2022 Lamborghini Huracán LP640-2 STO Fini...

With help from Automobili Lamborghini, this Huracàn STO spec is unlike any other! With a focus on delivering a driving experience close to an on-track race car, Automobili Lamborghini dedicates a portion of its fleet to incorporating aspects from its Squadra Corse motorsport division. The most recent track weapon released to the lineup is the Huracán STO, a lighter and more powerful version of the brand’s most popular road car. As production continues at the Lamborghini factory in Bolognese, Italy, customers are beginning to receive head-turning examples designed through an extensive configuration process. The knowledgable team at Chicago Motorcars is proud to present this show-stopping 2022 Lamborghini Huracán LP640-2 STO as part of its massive inventory of modern supercars and hypercars. VIEW CHICAGO MOTORCARS INVENTORY Finished In Metallic Arancia Bruciato ($14,000) This Huracán LP640-2 STO presents itself in a vibrant factory metallic Arancia Bruciato finish, with matte black and white highlights that accentuate the vehicle’s lightweight body style. The most noticeable track-inspired features on the STO are the aerodynamic and cooling upgrades, which use new front and rear splitters, fender louvers, hood scoop, roof scoop, and manually adjustable rear wing to achieve optimal performance. The build comes fit with a set of silver Hek 20-inch forged wheels and carbon ceramic brakes that act as the traction grabbing source for anyone willing to set the perfect lap time. Nero Cosmus/Bianco Leda Alcantara Interior While its exterior proves to showcase its vibrant side, the interior of this Lamborghini Huracán STO takes on an elegant black and white design. The driver-oriented cabin is layered in Nero Cosmus and Bianco Leda Alcantara, with exposed gloss carbon fiber components that shed weight while adding a true motorsport feel. Connecting the driver and passenger to one of Lamborghini’s most powerful road-legal setups are a pair of carbon fiber race seats, which proudly display the brand’s shield in each headrest. Hints of beautiful white leather flow throughout the dash and center console, incorporating premium materials from the homeland of Automobili Lamborghini. Inside and out, this Lamborghini Huracán STO differentiates itself from any other specification on the road and or track. 5.2L Naturally-Aspirated V10 (640hp/417ft-lb) Powering Lamborghini’s track weapon is a 5.2-Liter Naturally-Aspirated V10 engine, capable of delivering over 640 horsepower and 417-foot-pound of torque to its rear wheels. Paired with a sophisticated quick-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the LP640-2 STO launches from 0-60mph in just 2.8-seconds. This 2022 Lamborghini Huracán LP640-2 STO is currently available at Chicago Motorcars with 87 miles for $499,800. View all of the current Lamborghini Huracán STO inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Check The Spec specials. VIEW ALL LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN STO FOR SALE Source: Chicago Motorcars IG

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By Jordan Aquistapace –  July 27, 2022

Check The Spec: 1988 Porsche 959 Finished In Paint-to-Sam...

Porsche 959 "Reimagined" by Canepa, 1 of 50 Chassis 003 While the new models from Porsche present the latest and greatest aspects of modern-day automotive manufacturing, historic examples continue to hold significance throughout the vast community of car enthusiasts and collectors. No conversation on Porsche can go on without mentioning the iconic 959, a limited production performance chassis only best described as ‘One of the greatest ‘supercars’ of all time’. The passionate team at Canepa of Scotts Valley, California are proud to showcase this magnificent 1988 Porsche 959 ‘Reimagined’ as part of its incredible inventory of modern supercars, collector cars, and vintage race cars. Originally not imported or federalized for the U.S. market, Canepa was instrumental in the passing of the Show or Display law, the federal legislation that allowed these highly sought-after vehicles to be driven in the U.S. for the first time in 1999. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In PTS Emerald Green duPont REGISTRY As part of Canepa’s SC program, this Porsche 959 underwent a complete overhaul to bring the motorsport icon back to the best version of itself. The restoration took thousands of man hours, using over 3,000 individual pieces that have been restored, rebuilt, or upgraded throughout the meticulous build process. This Porsche 959 features an incredibly rare ‘Paint-to-Sample’ Emerald Green exterior unlike any of the other 292 examples in existence. To further increase the ride quality and handling performance, Canepa designed and produced a new 18-inch wheel utilizing modern technology while still staying true to Porsche’s original 959 design. Matching Emerald Green Leather Interior duPont REGISTRY Highlighting the Porsche 959’s exterior with a head-turning color, this Canepa SC build includes a matching Emerald Green leather interior configuration. The deep tone of dark green finds its way throughout the sport-style seats, dashboard, center console, rear bucket seats, door cards, and steering wheel. The driver-oriented cabin looks and feels exactly as it would on its delivery day in 1988. Upgraded 2.8L Twin-Turbocharged Flat-Six (800hp/600ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY Porsche originally fit the 959 with a 2.8L Twin-Turbocharged Flat-Six engine that produced an astonishing 444 horsepower upon its launch, reaching a top speed of 211mph. As part of the Canepa SC build, the engine received upgraded unparalleled Borg Warner turbos and an engine management system to produce a mind-blowing 800+ horsepower/600 lb-ft of torque. This 1988 Porsche 959 SC from Canepa is currently available through duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Check The Spec specials. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING

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