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To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM’s Monaco event, May 11-12, 2012. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmauctions.com/Monaco. Chassis No.1233GTEstimate:€230,000 - €290,000 240 bhp, 2,953 cc SOHC per cylinder bank, alloy block-and-head V-12 engine with triple Weber 36 DCF carburettors, four-..

There were many fine coachbuilders that once dotted the American landscape, but the name of Hess & Eisenhardt carries an allure of fine craftsmanship and ingenious engineering. Indeed, the Hess & Eisenhardt name has been affixed to many of the limousines built for the various Presidents of the United States. In 1955 and 1956, Hess & E..

When Walter Chrysler introduced the DeSoto name in 1929, it literally changed the automotive industry over night. Never before had the motoring public seen a car of such beauty at such an outstanding price. With extravagant names like Roadster Espanol and Sedan de Lujo, DeSoto’s model names conjured up visions of grandeur at a price the general p..

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In the 1950s, Euorpean sports cars were all the rage at tracks like Limerock, Watkins Glenn, and Bridgehampton. These low slung Jaguars, Alfa’s and Healeys did battle and competeted week after week at all of the major tracks. Not to be outdone, Porsche began building competition cars that soon found their way into the winner’s circle. Thanks to ..

The Alfa Romeo name has long been associated with competition. Whether racing at Le Mans or rallying in the Mille Miglia, the Alfa name has been a dominating presence for over 100 years. Enzo Ferrari himself managed Alfa’s racing team prior to building his car cars. When Alfa introduced the 1900 in 1950, it set a new standard for competition aut..

Perhaps no other car exemplifies the British touring heritage better than the MG. As a builder of classic British roadsters, the MG has long been a favorite on tours both in Europe and the U.S. MG has also found its place on the racetrack as well with competition cars earning many top spots at tracks all over the world. In the present day, MG r..

After building the highly successful Ardea, Lancia introduced the Appia in 1953. Powered by a 1089 cc V-4 engine, the Appia proved to be a reliable and worthy car in any body style. The versatility of the Appia platform is clearly evident in the number of different body styles offered by Lancia. There was a standard saloon, but there were also s..

Back in the day there was a time when automobile manufacturers took notice of the true beauty of wood for more than just interior decoration. Indeed, early cars actually had a wood frame work under their metal bodies. Wood then found its way onto the outside of many cars not only as a decoration, but as a functional part of the body itself. In i..

The Cadillac name has always been a hallmark of design in the upscale market and Cadillacs for 1950 were the ultimate in luxury for the American car buyer. A complete restyle for 1950 gave way to a newer and more modern appearance in the crowded postwar market. Gone was the bolt-on fender appearance and in was a smooth and aerodynamic design that..