Chassis No. 1673
The open two-seater version of Lancia's groundbreaking Aurelia, influenced heavily by flourishing American sports car market of the 1950s, emerged in 1954 as the Spider America. One of Pinin Farina's finest post-war masterpieces, its soft, flowing proportions were adorned with delicate split front and rear bumperettes, a hoo..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Shift Online: Europe and Middle East event, 23 - 28 April 2025. €50,000 - €75,000 EUR The classic “Big Healey” in practical 2+2 configurationInvited to join the Mille Miglia in 2021 and eligible for future participation (subject to entry criteria and inspection)Powered by its mat..
“SID1 – The eternal race car” 1959 Austin Healey 3000 MKI Born at the Healey Competitions Department in 1959 and raced ever sinceRaced in Period at Goodwood and Silverstone Valid FIA HTP until 2034, Road registeredTicks all the boxes!Few cars are a better embodiment of their era than the iconic Austin Healey 30..
A sound & smart example of the characterful H.J. Mulliner design, which was in many ways ahead of its time, having an appearance more akin to the late fifties, yet with features such as the divided front screen, reminiscent of a slightly earlier period, giving the car a delightful quirkiness! Structurally good, cosmetically smart and mechani..
During the 1950s, automotive design reached new heights, with manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic producing some of the most enduring and elegant sports cars of the era. Among them, the BMW 507 stands as one of the most refined and visually striking. Its timeless design and engineering excellence have secured its place among the most collec..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Cliveden House event, 8 July 2025. £140,000 - £160,000 GBP One of only 551 examples of the DB2/4 Mk III produced between 1957 and 1959First of the road-going DB lineage to gain the trademark Aston Martin winged grille and instrument binnacleRight-hand-drive car delivered new to L..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Cliveden House event, 8 July 2025. £180,000 - £220,000 GBP One of just 98 examples of the glamorous Aston Martin DB2 Drophead CoupéRight-hand-drive car originally specified in Botticelli Blue over Blue trim; now presented in an attractive dark blue hue with matching soft-top roof over tan..
Chassis No. L/11715
Many associate open-topped, mid-century air-cooled Porsches with beauty and elegance. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, Porsche balanced this aesthetic vision with a practical approach, reflecting the mindset prevalent across Western Europe at the time. Eager to expand beyond sports cars and contribute to West Germany's Wi..
Chassis No. AR1900C01910
Engine No. AR130801005
Body No. 1538
The Alfa Romeo 1900 C SS was a rare sporting variant of the 1900 series, featuring a short-wheelbase chassis (denoted by "C" for Corto) and Super Sprint specifications ("SS") including its 1,975-cc twin-cam Tipo 1308 engine producing 115 horsepower. The sophisticated fi..
Chassis No. 58368
Engine No. KD P-91036
Transmission No. 15530
The "Carrera" name is now ubiquitous across much of Porsche's 911 lineup, but in the company's early days, it offered both performance and exclusivity. In the early 1950s, Porsche had established a reputation for producing high-quality, jewel-like cars that were lightw..