Chassis No. AM300/3/1522
Engine No. DBA/1138
As Aston Martin sought to capitalize upon the success of the DB2, the company introduced the DB2/4 in 1953, a refined 2+2 grand tourer with more room for occupants and luggage. It was a practical solution, featuring one of the first applications of a rear hatchback door, but by 1957, the pla..
Chassis No. 004
Born from the enigmatic vision of Bob Carnes in Denver, Colorado, the Bocar-named after the combination of the first letters of his names, BOb CARnes-appeared in the late 1950s as one of America's most compelling limited-production sports cars. Carnes himself remains a figure shrouded in uncertainty, variously described in pe..
Chassis No. 70010
Engine No. 40015
Body No. 001009
First unveiled at New York's Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in August 1955, the BMW 507 was a bold and beautiful statement of intent from a company at a crossroads. Emerging from the postwar tumult as a manufacturer best known for small cars, BMW sought to redefine itself in the eyes of t..
Chassis No. ZFFSA17A2G0065499
Engine No. 00383
If you were in the market for an exotic GT sports car in the mid-1980s, you had no shortage of exciting options. After a six-year absence, Porsche had just reintroduced the 911 Turbo to the United States with updated emissions equipment. The truly bold might have considered the Aston Marti..
Chassis No. 69359
Engine No. 30557
Debuted at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW 503 Coupe represented the company's bold ambition to reestablish itself in the postwar luxury market. Engineered to uncompromising standards and styled by Count Albrecht von Goertz, the 503 was BMW's first purpose-built grand touring coupe, offered alo..
Chassis No. 5179 GT
Engine No. 5179
The 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso marked the culmination of Ferrari's legendary 250 series, debuting in 1962 at the Paris Salon. The model's very name-Lusso, meaning "Luxury"-clearly announced its comfort-focused mission, yet Pininfarina's breathtaking design masterfully blended grand touring elegance with..
Chassis No. 09657
Engine No. 09657
The 275 GTB emerged from Maranello as a Ferrari of revolutionary firsts-the marque's first road-going model to feature both a rear transaxle and independent rear suspension. With its voluptuous, muscular form in GTB configuration, the 275 proved itself a worthy successor to the beloved 250 GT Berlinet..
Chassis No. 106 000065
Engine No. 104.000 000116
In 1946, Fiat engineer Dante Giacosa and his team began the secret development of the Tipo 104 V8 engine, originally envisioned for a luxury sedan, before Fiat pivoted to create the dedicated "Otto Vù" sports car platform around it. The bespoke 70-degree V8 engine was a bold departure fr..
Chassis No. 718-023
Engine No. 90215
Transmission No. 718101
Porsche's first true post-war racing car, the 550 Spyder, was described by Christophorus, Porsche's factory publication, rather dryly upon debut. "Unlike the normal Porsche arrangement, in the Spyder the engine is mounted in front of the back axle while the gearbox is p..
Chassis No. 17145557
Engine No. VII7777
Buick celebrated its 50th anniversary with the arrival of the top-of-the-line Skylark factory custom, a limited-run two-door convertible based on its flagship Roadmaster chassis for 1953. In actuality, the Skylark shared nearly zero production elements with the Roadmaster; all panels were handmad..