Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2 litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine first introduced in the Silver Cloud II although with larger carburettors, new distributor and raised compression ratio. It also came with a four speed GM derived automatic gearbox as standard equipment. Most obvious, am..
In 1954, Mercedes displayed a concept version of the 190 SL at the New York Auto show alongside the 300 SL ‘Gullwing’. This concept came to market in 1955 as the 190 SL. A more approachable, less intense sports car compared to the record-breaking 300 SL Gullwing. While the 190 SL featured a carburetted 1.9 litre in-line four-cylinder engine compare..
Despite producing some fine small saloons and sporting cars and carving out an enviable competition record for itself during the early 1930s, Riley had lost its battle to remain independent by the decade's end and became part of the Nuffield Organisation. Rileys of the immediate post-war years were, nevertheless, recognisable products of the 'old f..
INNER CODE: ROL00008 We offer logistics and home delivery service.Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.Wide range of cars & motorbikes in offer in our premises.The car is visible in our showroom in Reggio Emilia, Italy.For more information please contact:Petru: + 39 338 6429745Pe..
1958 Bentley S1Registration Number: NVH40Chassis number: B26FA Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1958 Bentley S1 for sale. An automatic Bentley with both air conditioning and power steering. The Bentley S1 was in California for many years and at one time belonged to Mrs. Stallone, gran..
1989 ROLLS ROYCE Silver Spirit II Chassis number: SCAZS00A8KCH27053Registration Number: MDZ3510 Just 22,000 miles from new backed up by one of the most comprehansive service histories we have ever come across. Every year the car has been sent to supplying main dealers Jack Barclay for a full service as per t..
INNER CODE: AUS00012 We offer logistics and home delivery service.Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.Wide range of cars & motorbikes in offer in our premises.The car is visible in our showroom in Reggio Emilia, Italy.For more information please contact:Petru: + 39 338 6429745Pe..
Chassis No. 00137
Engine No. 889818
Picture it, if you will, a young American on a tour of Continental Europe in the late 1950s. They have no real itinerary, but they do have plans and ambition to be sure – and a love for motorsport. It could be the narrative for any number of Hollywood dramas, yet for Peter Carpenter, this was him in 1..
Delivered new to compete at Le Mans in 1959 for American racer Ed Hugus
Raced across the U.S. in SCCA and USAC throughout the early 1960s including the 1962 Pikes Peak Automobile Hill Climb
Exceptional, recent restoration by Rare Drive, Inc. to Hugus' "Lucybelle III" Le Mans 1959 livery
Largely undisturbed chassis and Karosserie We..
Chassis No. 188.012.00305/53
Body No. 188.180101/53
Following the conclusion of World War II, Mercedes-Benz was eager to reinstate itself as the pinnacle of German-made luxury and performance. While Germany's "Economic Miracle" certainly played a part, the Stuttgart luxury car maker would, in the words of the board chairman at the time..