By the 1950s, Cadillac had firmly cemented its status as the "Standard of the World." Its stylish, advanced vehicles were favored by heads of state and leading entertainers, and they were highly sought after by the social and economic elite. Despite this, Cadillac introduced the extravagant and innovative Eldorado Brougham in 1957, perhaps sensing ..
Allard, much like Ferrari and Porsche, emerged as a significant name during the Automotive Renaissance, the period immediately following World War II. These three marques owed their existence to a shared passion for motor racing, driven by visionary leaders. While Ferrari and Porsche became known for their engineering, design, and aesthetic finesse..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 18 August 2024. Sold | $12,985,000 USD Unique one-off sports racing Speciale; the prototype for the iconic 410 Sport Scuderia Ferrari Works cars Driven by the legendary Carroll Shelby to overall victory at the 1956 Palm Springs Road Races The last racing Ferr..
This is a 1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe (DHC) that drives very well and is one of the most iconic Post-War Bentley designs. This RHD example has been enjoyed by one family for the past 44 years in Colorado. The Park Ward Drophead Coupes were very rare and are considered very collectable. These are excellent driving and relatively nim..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 18 August 2024. Sold | $1,380,000 USD Previous long-term family ownershipEquipped with its numbers-matching chassis, body, engine, gearbox, front axles, rear axle, and steering boxWonderful patina, including the original Roser leather interiorStrikin..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 18 August 2024. Asking | $3,850,000 USD The second-from-last 550 built, with additional high-side chassis bracingSpecifically built for legendary West Coast importer John von NeumannWell-known competition history with Richie GintherBeautifully restor..
Chassis No. P2216
Engine No. V105ME
The Morgan Plus Four introduced at the 1950 Earl's Court Motor Show, marked a significant upgrade for the Morgan Motor Company after World War II. It featured a more powerful 2,088 cc engine from the Standard Vanguard, replacing the 4/4 model's 1,267 cc engine. The chassis was widened and strengthene..
Chassis No. 52409
Engine No. 810239
The classification system for early "Pre-A" Porsche 356s can seem bewildering at first, yet it is simply explained. The earliest production Porsche 356 models, built of aluminum in Gmünd, Austria, are known as Gmünd coupes. After production returned to Germany in 1950, the earliest of these now steel..
Chassis No. 187.012.03972/52
Hiro Yamagata, a Japanese artist born in Maizuru, Kyoto in 1948, was first known for his vibrant use of his silkscreen artwork. Upon moving to the United States in 1978, his art was quickly recognized and resulted in many well-regard works, including commemorating the hundredth memorial anniversary of the Statue ..