The Kannenberg Collection Auction - Bikes - Day 2
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1969 Plymouth GTX "Recycler" Drag Car
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 110)
1969 Plymouth GTX "Recycler" Drag Car - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: RS23L9G170256 - Offered Without Reserve - Known as the “Recycler” on the track | Dragstrip proven | Good start for someone looking to get into racing - Ever since the invention of the first automobile, people have been trying anything and everything to make their cars go faster; it’s natural human desire to want the best around. This desire for speed paved the way for one of the most popular sports to take rise, dragstrip racing. Drag racing really began on the back roads of America with people looking for that thrill of speed, and it officially became a sport in 1949 at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats. This was the first time a clock system was used for timing, even though it was only a hand-held stopwatch. The following year, the Santa Ana Drags in Southern California was created making it the first dragstrip-purpose stadium. This time, a computerized speed clock was used for timing and tracking the cars.
This GTX was put through its paces, leaving the competition behind, by seasoned drag racer Dick Dykes of Worthington, MN. It was built using a factory 1969 Dodge GTX that was completely stripped down. The entire interior was removed and replaced by a single bucket seat for the driver. The dash was replaced by a sheet of metal housing multiple gauges as well as a kill switch, and a large RPM gauge was mounted to the dashboard. The exterior sports an aggressive look with its custom raised hood and red/black paint scheme. It comes with the normal dragstrip set up of large slick tires in the rear and thin tires in the front. While it appears that this car has not been on the dragstrip in quite some time, it still could be a great car for anyone looking to get into the sport who doesn’t want to go through the hassle of completely building one.
This GTX was put through its paces, leaving the competition behind, by seasoned drag racer Dick Dykes of Worthington, MN. It was built using a factory 1969 Dodge GTX that was completely stripped down. The entire interior was removed and replaced by a single bucket seat for the driver. The dash was replaced by a sheet of metal housing multiple gauges as well as a kill switch, and a large RPM gauge was mounted to the dashboard. The exterior sports an aggressive look with its custom raised hood and red/black paint scheme. It comes with the normal dragstrip set up of large slick tires in the rear and thin tires in the front. While it appears that this car has not been on the dragstrip in quite some time, it still could be a great car for anyone looking to get into the sport who doesn’t want to go through the hassle of completely building one.
1970 Volkswagen Bug Custom 4x4
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 110)
1970 Volkswagen Bug Custom 4x4 - VIN: 1102500866 - Offered Without Reserve - Extreme off-road 4x4 custom Bug | 1972 IH Scout frame | Chrysler 360 engine with Chrysler transmission | In running and driving condition - The original idea behind the Volkswagen brand was that the company would be for the people, building cars that were affordable, yet practical enough for almost everyone to own and use in their day-to-day lives. The Volkswagen Bug was first designed on paper in the mid-1930s, but due to WWII, civilian production of the Bugs was delayed and did not fully start till the end of the 1940s. The Bug not only took the world by storm with its funky and fun design, but it was also the first production car to come factory equipped with a rear engine since the Brass Era.
Even though the Bug was intended to be a two-door, rear-engine economy car for five occupants, this custom Volkswagen Bug is far from that, and takes the boundaries to a whole new level. This bona fide Bug was turned into an extreme head turning 4x4 custom by being lifted and having the mechanics completely switched out. The original grey Bug body was placed upon a lifted 1972 IH Scout running gear and frame, and the engine was moved from the rear trunk to the front hood where a throttling Chrysler 360 engine with a Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor was fitted inside. The power is sent to the rear via a rebuilt 727 automatic Chrysler transmission, and four-low and four-high 4x4 gears were also added for off-roading capabilities. Many of the parts came off a donor 1972 Scout like the power steering column and gear, master cylinder, front and rear brakes, and fuel tank. New cam bearings, as well as new rod and main bearings were equipped.
The interior features two cloth bucket seats in the front and rear delete kit was placed in the rear where the bench seating was. An aftermarket stereo system was placed in the dash, as well as a new set of speakers near the pedals. New Master Craft tires were added, and metal running boards were equipped to the front and rear, as well as the side, for easier access to the cabin.
The Volkswagen Bug holds the crown as being the longest-running and most manufactured car from a single platform, but this 1970 Volkswagen Bug Custom 4x4 is in a league of its own and rarely seen with these kinds of modifications.
Even though the Bug was intended to be a two-door, rear-engine economy car for five occupants, this custom Volkswagen Bug is far from that, and takes the boundaries to a whole new level. This bona fide Bug was turned into an extreme head turning 4x4 custom by being lifted and having the mechanics completely switched out. The original grey Bug body was placed upon a lifted 1972 IH Scout running gear and frame, and the engine was moved from the rear trunk to the front hood where a throttling Chrysler 360 engine with a Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor was fitted inside. The power is sent to the rear via a rebuilt 727 automatic Chrysler transmission, and four-low and four-high 4x4 gears were also added for off-roading capabilities. Many of the parts came off a donor 1972 Scout like the power steering column and gear, master cylinder, front and rear brakes, and fuel tank. New cam bearings, as well as new rod and main bearings were equipped.
The interior features two cloth bucket seats in the front and rear delete kit was placed in the rear where the bench seating was. An aftermarket stereo system was placed in the dash, as well as a new set of speakers near the pedals. New Master Craft tires were added, and metal running boards were equipped to the front and rear, as well as the side, for easier access to the cabin.
The Volkswagen Bug holds the crown as being the longest-running and most manufactured car from a single platform, but this 1970 Volkswagen Bug Custom 4x4 is in a league of its own and rarely seen with these kinds of modifications.
1976 Ford Econoline E350 High Top Van
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 110)
1976 Ford Econoline E350 High Top Van - VIN: E34AHC63507 - Offered Without Reserve - Denny Kannenberg’s personal bike hauler | Groovy exterior design | Ideal vehicle to transform into all-terrain camping vehicle - The Ford E-Series, also known as the Ford Econoline, was introduced in 1961 by Ford as a replacement for their F-Series panel vans. It came ready in various designs for both retail and commercial use, as well as a cargo passenger van. When originally released, it became a direct competitor of the Chevrolet Corvair van and Volkswagen Transporter and quickly established itself by winning multiple design awards. The second generation Econoline E350 was introduced in 1968 and was revamped as more of a heavy-duty vehicle; it shared many of the design elements of the F-Series full-size pickups.
Offered here is one of Denny’s personal favorites, as it was the vehicle he used for many years to haul his motorcycles around the country. The exterior is painted in an eye-catching and groovy orange with black and gray striping on the sides and hood. Adding to this vehicle’s favorability to be transformed into traveling van is the extended roof, which allows for someone to stand straight up while in the cabin or used for extra storage. The outside features vintage KC lights attached to the front grille guard and large BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A tires, for all your off-road needs. The front has bucket seats for a driver and passenger, while the back has no seats built in and shag carpet on the floor, as well as the sides. A matching mini vintage-RCA TV can be seen inside as well, which comes with the purchase of the vehicle. There has been a recent surge in converting these types of vehicles into off-road camping or travel vans. While this one will certainly need a mechanical tune up, it also presents itself a great baseline for one of those projects.
Offered here is one of Denny’s personal favorites, as it was the vehicle he used for many years to haul his motorcycles around the country. The exterior is painted in an eye-catching and groovy orange with black and gray striping on the sides and hood. Adding to this vehicle’s favorability to be transformed into traveling van is the extended roof, which allows for someone to stand straight up while in the cabin or used for extra storage. The outside features vintage KC lights attached to the front grille guard and large BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A tires, for all your off-road needs. The front has bucket seats for a driver and passenger, while the back has no seats built in and shag carpet on the floor, as well as the sides. A matching mini vintage-RCA TV can be seen inside as well, which comes with the purchase of the vehicle. There has been a recent surge in converting these types of vehicles into off-road camping or travel vans. While this one will certainly need a mechanical tune up, it also presents itself a great baseline for one of those projects.
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 T-Top Coupe
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 110)
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 T-Top Coupe - VIN: 1G1AP87H2BN117541 - Offered Without Reserve - Just two careful owners from new | Original colors of black over red | Last of the second-generation Camaros - 305 cid OHV V-8 engine, Rochester four-barrel carburetor with air induction, 165 HP at 4,000 RPM, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs and center mounted shocks, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, power-assisted front disc brakes, drums to the rear; wheelbase: 108â€
When Chevrolet released its version of a sport compact, they hit a homerun. Based on the chassis of the popular Chevy II compact, it didn’t break the bank to develop, and with proper promotion, a stylish design and plenty of power-team options, Camaro was a winner. Long after all other 1970 models had been on the market, the totally redesigned second-generation Camaro was born, and for the next eleven years this new body design would survive and continue to bring dedicated buyers to the showroom, if not to buy a Camaro, at least to buy one of its more pedestrian models. From the very start of the Camaro’s life, a special performance edition was offered with the Z28 package which was aimed to qualify this new entry for participation in the vibrant Can-Am series. But Z28 seemed to take on a life of its own and with the second generation of Camaros coming to market, Chevrolet capitalized on America’s thirst for horsepower and performance. Throughout the 1970s, new government regulations continued to whittle away at factory performance and, by the time 1981 rolled around, Camaro was getting a little long-in-the-tooth, but the engineers and marketing teams at Chevrolet continued to promote what little horsepower they could while making sure that a Z28 owner could still enjoy plenty of prestige owning this “Hot One†from Chevy. The base engine was the 305 small-block V-8 which was officially rated at 165 HP. Also standard was the four-speed manual transmission which combined with the 3.42:1 rear-end gears and still delivered a bit of thrill ride and continued to suck up the $1.25 a gallon premium fuel.
Throughout his lifetime, Denny Kannenberg has had plenty of dreams and has pursued many of those in earnest. Such is the story of this shiny black Camaro Z28. From the time he saw another Minnesota motorcycle shop owner’s new Camaro, Kannenberg decided he had to have that car, not just any 1981 black Z28, but the one exact one owned by his fellow shop owner. For ten years, Denny would show up wherever this Camaro was, and he continuously would ask to buy this very car. In the early 1990s, with over a decade of asking, finally his request to purchase the sleek black coupe was met with a resounding “Yes†and it became his car. As with the original owner, once Denny Kannenberg got his beloved Z28, it was babied. It was parked inside a climate-controlled garage, and during the non-winter Minnesota months, Denny would take the car out and exercise it on a regular basis. Today the condition of this vehicle is just as you could expect, maybe even better, for a car showing just under 46,900 miles from new. It is riding on a set of Uni-Royal steel belted radial tires mounted to the stock mag-like steel rims. Finished in its original code “19†Black, this coupe retains all of its factory-applied graphics from the striking red body-side stripes to the notification that this Camaro has the air-induction hood. The interior is as wonderful as can be with the front bucket seats finished in soft and supple leather-like vinyl, while the rear seats look like they have never carried a passenger. The body lines up at or above factory specifications while the lift-off glass T-tops remain water-tight for safe and secure driving should the weather take a turn for the worse. Z28s features a full assortment of gauges and meters and this example, with its 7,000-rpm tachometer, is no exception. 1981 may have marked the end of the second-generation Camaros, but they did not go out with a whimper, but rather a tire-burning roar.
When Chevrolet released its version of a sport compact, they hit a homerun. Based on the chassis of the popular Chevy II compact, it didn’t break the bank to develop, and with proper promotion, a stylish design and plenty of power-team options, Camaro was a winner. Long after all other 1970 models had been on the market, the totally redesigned second-generation Camaro was born, and for the next eleven years this new body design would survive and continue to bring dedicated buyers to the showroom, if not to buy a Camaro, at least to buy one of its more pedestrian models. From the very start of the Camaro’s life, a special performance edition was offered with the Z28 package which was aimed to qualify this new entry for participation in the vibrant Can-Am series. But Z28 seemed to take on a life of its own and with the second generation of Camaros coming to market, Chevrolet capitalized on America’s thirst for horsepower and performance. Throughout the 1970s, new government regulations continued to whittle away at factory performance and, by the time 1981 rolled around, Camaro was getting a little long-in-the-tooth, but the engineers and marketing teams at Chevrolet continued to promote what little horsepower they could while making sure that a Z28 owner could still enjoy plenty of prestige owning this “Hot One†from Chevy. The base engine was the 305 small-block V-8 which was officially rated at 165 HP. Also standard was the four-speed manual transmission which combined with the 3.42:1 rear-end gears and still delivered a bit of thrill ride and continued to suck up the $1.25 a gallon premium fuel.
Throughout his lifetime, Denny Kannenberg has had plenty of dreams and has pursued many of those in earnest. Such is the story of this shiny black Camaro Z28. From the time he saw another Minnesota motorcycle shop owner’s new Camaro, Kannenberg decided he had to have that car, not just any 1981 black Z28, but the one exact one owned by his fellow shop owner. For ten years, Denny would show up wherever this Camaro was, and he continuously would ask to buy this very car. In the early 1990s, with over a decade of asking, finally his request to purchase the sleek black coupe was met with a resounding “Yes†and it became his car. As with the original owner, once Denny Kannenberg got his beloved Z28, it was babied. It was parked inside a climate-controlled garage, and during the non-winter Minnesota months, Denny would take the car out and exercise it on a regular basis. Today the condition of this vehicle is just as you could expect, maybe even better, for a car showing just under 46,900 miles from new. It is riding on a set of Uni-Royal steel belted radial tires mounted to the stock mag-like steel rims. Finished in its original code “19†Black, this coupe retains all of its factory-applied graphics from the striking red body-side stripes to the notification that this Camaro has the air-induction hood. The interior is as wonderful as can be with the front bucket seats finished in soft and supple leather-like vinyl, while the rear seats look like they have never carried a passenger. The body lines up at or above factory specifications while the lift-off glass T-tops remain water-tight for safe and secure driving should the weather take a turn for the worse. Z28s features a full assortment of gauges and meters and this example, with its 7,000-rpm tachometer, is no exception. 1981 may have marked the end of the second-generation Camaros, but they did not go out with a whimper, but rather a tire-burning roar.
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 ZL1 T-Top Coupe
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 110)
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 ZL1 T-Top Coupe - VIN: 194379S735923 - Offered Without Reserve - Created by Recognized Master of Horsepower Jim Feuling | Original ZL1 components used throughout | Recognized as authentic tribute to the legendary ZL1 | Exacting detail of rarest production Corvette - 427 cid OHV aluminum V-8 engine, Holley 850 cfm four-barrel carburetor, 430 HP at 5,200 RPM, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs and center mounted shocks, independent rear suspension with frame anchored Positraction axle with transverse leaf springs, four-wheel power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes; wheelbase: 98â€
Chevrolet was at the forefront of high horsepower and their two hottest platforms were found with the compact based Camaro, and “America’s sports car†the newly restyled Corvette. Offering the most performance for the buck in 1968 was the cast-iron L88, rated conservatively at 435 HP. However, in the back rooms of GM Engineering, a super-engine had been developed, cataloged as the ZL1, and created for the exclusive use in Can-Am racing and not for a production car. Enter well-liked Chevrolet dealer Fred Gibb from Illinois. He figured that if this new lightweight all-aluminum engine could go racing in mCan-Am, it could qualify for racing in a stock car, like the Camaro. Knowing that the NHRA had a production minimum of 50 units, Gibb’s dealership put in their order. While he was able to sell 13 of those sport coupes, the other 37 had to be shipped to other dealers and then orders for another 19 were received taking the total of just 69 ZL1 equipped Camaros. In addition, a pair of Corvette T-top coupes were also ordered, and a legend was born. This engine was not just an aluminum copy of the cast-iron L88, for Zora Arkus-Duntov and his engineering team had started with a clean slate and developed an engine that would take Chevrolet-powered vehicles to the winner’s circle on a regular basis. Under Arkus-Duntov, his team of engineers and innovators understood that this engine was going to have to be able to withstand forces far greater than any engine before. Everything was unique to the powerplant that would receive option code ZL1. From the crankshaft to the main bearings to connecting rods, the ZL1 was a creature unto itself. After the model year was over, so was the production of factory built ZL1 powered cars.
Enter into the picture Jim Feuling, owner and founder of Feuling R&D Advanced Technologies in California. Jim was a person who thought outside the box when looking for and creating motors and engines that yielded more horsepower while being emissions friendly. His innovations were earth shattering, from producing a 1,265 HP 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine to developing a 150-cubic-inch three-cylinder engine for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It was this spirit of mechanical adventure and Feuling’s pursuit of perfection that this Corvette was born. Feuling acquired the nearly new Corvette and then went to the local Chevrolet dealer in Ventura where he ordered a ZL1 engine. He then installed then engine properly, as well as going through and beefing up the four-speed transmission. Today, that original ZL1 powerplant resides under the hood of this awesome machine. During our inspection we found the unique Winters Foundry marking on the front of the block and found the proper intake manifold. Cosmetics also show this is the real deal from the special “Squirrel cage†air cleaner to the proper 850 cfm Holley carburetor. This engine has never been apart, ensuring that all the internals are original to the engine from the crankshaft having been forged in the original SAE 5140 steel to the specially reinforced connecting rods with the proper boron steel rod bolts. It has been reported that no more than 300 of these all-aluminum blocks were produced; many were used for competition purposes or other various testing applications, and it is believed that very few of these ZL1 crate engines were destined for over-the-counter purchases. The numbers “390†are stamped into the front right pad with no other identifying marks found. This Corvette started life in Cortez Silver; however, Feuling felt that Tuxedo Black was more fitting for his super-car. It had retained its factory black vinyl bucket seats, all original gauges as well as the factory AM-FM radio.
Denny Kannenberg acquired this mighty Corvette directly from the estate of the Jim Feuling after his early death due to cancer in 2002. For the past 19 years, it has remained in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and Kannenberg estimates that he has probably put less that 100 miles on this T-top Coupe under his ownership. Currently, the odometer shows just under 53,000 miles which is most likely from when this Corvette rolled off the St. Louis assembly line. Chevrolet produced just two ZL1 Corvettes with both of those cars today well into seven-figure territory, and ne
Chevrolet was at the forefront of high horsepower and their two hottest platforms were found with the compact based Camaro, and “America’s sports car†the newly restyled Corvette. Offering the most performance for the buck in 1968 was the cast-iron L88, rated conservatively at 435 HP. However, in the back rooms of GM Engineering, a super-engine had been developed, cataloged as the ZL1, and created for the exclusive use in Can-Am racing and not for a production car. Enter well-liked Chevrolet dealer Fred Gibb from Illinois. He figured that if this new lightweight all-aluminum engine could go racing in mCan-Am, it could qualify for racing in a stock car, like the Camaro. Knowing that the NHRA had a production minimum of 50 units, Gibb’s dealership put in their order. While he was able to sell 13 of those sport coupes, the other 37 had to be shipped to other dealers and then orders for another 19 were received taking the total of just 69 ZL1 equipped Camaros. In addition, a pair of Corvette T-top coupes were also ordered, and a legend was born. This engine was not just an aluminum copy of the cast-iron L88, for Zora Arkus-Duntov and his engineering team had started with a clean slate and developed an engine that would take Chevrolet-powered vehicles to the winner’s circle on a regular basis. Under Arkus-Duntov, his team of engineers and innovators understood that this engine was going to have to be able to withstand forces far greater than any engine before. Everything was unique to the powerplant that would receive option code ZL1. From the crankshaft to the main bearings to connecting rods, the ZL1 was a creature unto itself. After the model year was over, so was the production of factory built ZL1 powered cars.
Enter into the picture Jim Feuling, owner and founder of Feuling R&D Advanced Technologies in California. Jim was a person who thought outside the box when looking for and creating motors and engines that yielded more horsepower while being emissions friendly. His innovations were earth shattering, from producing a 1,265 HP 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine to developing a 150-cubic-inch three-cylinder engine for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It was this spirit of mechanical adventure and Feuling’s pursuit of perfection that this Corvette was born. Feuling acquired the nearly new Corvette and then went to the local Chevrolet dealer in Ventura where he ordered a ZL1 engine. He then installed then engine properly, as well as going through and beefing up the four-speed transmission. Today, that original ZL1 powerplant resides under the hood of this awesome machine. During our inspection we found the unique Winters Foundry marking on the front of the block and found the proper intake manifold. Cosmetics also show this is the real deal from the special “Squirrel cage†air cleaner to the proper 850 cfm Holley carburetor. This engine has never been apart, ensuring that all the internals are original to the engine from the crankshaft having been forged in the original SAE 5140 steel to the specially reinforced connecting rods with the proper boron steel rod bolts. It has been reported that no more than 300 of these all-aluminum blocks were produced; many were used for competition purposes or other various testing applications, and it is believed that very few of these ZL1 crate engines were destined for over-the-counter purchases. The numbers “390†are stamped into the front right pad with no other identifying marks found. This Corvette started life in Cortez Silver; however, Feuling felt that Tuxedo Black was more fitting for his super-car. It had retained its factory black vinyl bucket seats, all original gauges as well as the factory AM-FM radio.
Denny Kannenberg acquired this mighty Corvette directly from the estate of the Jim Feuling after his early death due to cancer in 2002. For the past 19 years, it has remained in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and Kannenberg estimates that he has probably put less that 100 miles on this T-top Coupe under his ownership. Currently, the odometer shows just under 53,000 miles which is most likely from when this Corvette rolled off the St. Louis assembly line. Chevrolet produced just two ZL1 Corvettes with both of those cars today well into seven-figure territory, and ne
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS "Aero Coupe"
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 110)
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS "Aero Coupe" - VIN: 1G1GZ11GXHP120891 - Offered Without Reserve - Factory high performance | Just 705 miles from new | Known history from new with fastidious care | Original window sticker, still in place | Created for homologation into NASCAR - 305 cid OHV V-8 engine, Rochester four-barrel carburetor, 180 HP at 4,300 RPM, four-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs and center mounted shocks, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, power-assisted front disc brakes, drums to the rear; wheelbase: 108â€
When first introduced, Monte Carlo was marketed as a “personal luxury coupeâ€, with plush interiors, lavish appointments, and stunning good looks. By the time the fourth generation was introduced in 1981, Monte Carlo had been downsized to GM’s “G-body†platform that also shared with the newly downsized Pontiac Grand Prix. More than personal luxury, the new SS edition package introduced for 1983 aimed Monte Carlo in a sportier role, and over the next six seasons more than 574,000 would be produced, but just 6,252 of them would be designated at the “Aero Coupeâ€. In 1986, a mere 200 of these aerodynamically designed cars were produced to qualify the body style for NASCAR. So popular were these that an additional, 6,052 were produced for the 1987 model year. The SS package added quite a bit for the consumer with special gauge packages, upgraded interior appointments and under the hood, the 180 HP 5.0L V-8 engine that was quite peppy for its time with power transferred to the back wheels through the 3.73:1 rear axle. But it was the Aero Coupe, aka RPO Z16, that had caught the eye of collectors. Under the car, the F41 sport suspension with stiffer springs and stabilizer bar meant for better handling, plus a rear deck spoiler for added down force when cruising the highway. There were limited colors, but black seemed to be quite popular and with the applied graphics, the Monte Carlo SS was one of the best-looking cars of the day.
Over the past few years, the interest in the GM vehicles based on the G-body has been growing and at the head of this pack are the Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupes. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a nearly as-new 34-year-old car with just a little over 700 original miles. Finished in basic black, this car has seen constant care including inside storage. Sold through the Merak Chevrolet dealership, in Arlington, Massachusetts, this particular Aero Coupe was almost immediately put in storage to preserve its unique features for a future generation and that future has arrived. Most of these aerodynamically styled cars were well-appointed from the factory and this car is no exception, plus it is in excellent mechanical condition. Having been stored in a climate-controlled environment, the original paint has been wonderfully preserved with the interior still retaining a bit of that “new-car†smell. All gauges are functional as is the air-conditioning and heater system. Other features include the Comfortilt steering wheel, cruise control and the factory AM/FM-cassette audio system. This pristine coupe also features power door locks plus power windows. The original suggested list price for this Aero Coupe was listed at $12,365, which for the day was a rather pricey sum of money, but oh so worth it. Due to being treated to inside storage, the original Goodyear Eagle GT P215/65R-15 tires look fabulous on those specially cast aluminum wheels. Needless to say, the carpets, headliner and those plush velour-like bucket seats are in excellent condition. Since this car was driven away from the dealership it has been under the care of dedicated enthusiasts who desired to preserve a bit of automotive history. Sure to be a prize-winning vehicle in historical preservation classes, this car can also serve as a pattern car for those who are starting to take notice of this model’s importance and want to correctly restore their car. Restorations are nice, of course; but remember, they are original only once.
When first introduced, Monte Carlo was marketed as a “personal luxury coupeâ€, with plush interiors, lavish appointments, and stunning good looks. By the time the fourth generation was introduced in 1981, Monte Carlo had been downsized to GM’s “G-body†platform that also shared with the newly downsized Pontiac Grand Prix. More than personal luxury, the new SS edition package introduced for 1983 aimed Monte Carlo in a sportier role, and over the next six seasons more than 574,000 would be produced, but just 6,252 of them would be designated at the “Aero Coupeâ€. In 1986, a mere 200 of these aerodynamically designed cars were produced to qualify the body style for NASCAR. So popular were these that an additional, 6,052 were produced for the 1987 model year. The SS package added quite a bit for the consumer with special gauge packages, upgraded interior appointments and under the hood, the 180 HP 5.0L V-8 engine that was quite peppy for its time with power transferred to the back wheels through the 3.73:1 rear axle. But it was the Aero Coupe, aka RPO Z16, that had caught the eye of collectors. Under the car, the F41 sport suspension with stiffer springs and stabilizer bar meant for better handling, plus a rear deck spoiler for added down force when cruising the highway. There were limited colors, but black seemed to be quite popular and with the applied graphics, the Monte Carlo SS was one of the best-looking cars of the day.
Over the past few years, the interest in the GM vehicles based on the G-body has been growing and at the head of this pack are the Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupes. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a nearly as-new 34-year-old car with just a little over 700 original miles. Finished in basic black, this car has seen constant care including inside storage. Sold through the Merak Chevrolet dealership, in Arlington, Massachusetts, this particular Aero Coupe was almost immediately put in storage to preserve its unique features for a future generation and that future has arrived. Most of these aerodynamically styled cars were well-appointed from the factory and this car is no exception, plus it is in excellent mechanical condition. Having been stored in a climate-controlled environment, the original paint has been wonderfully preserved with the interior still retaining a bit of that “new-car†smell. All gauges are functional as is the air-conditioning and heater system. Other features include the Comfortilt steering wheel, cruise control and the factory AM/FM-cassette audio system. This pristine coupe also features power door locks plus power windows. The original suggested list price for this Aero Coupe was listed at $12,365, which for the day was a rather pricey sum of money, but oh so worth it. Due to being treated to inside storage, the original Goodyear Eagle GT P215/65R-15 tires look fabulous on those specially cast aluminum wheels. Needless to say, the carpets, headliner and those plush velour-like bucket seats are in excellent condition. Since this car was driven away from the dealership it has been under the care of dedicated enthusiasts who desired to preserve a bit of automotive history. Sure to be a prize-winning vehicle in historical preservation classes, this car can also serve as a pattern car for those who are starting to take notice of this model’s importance and want to correctly restore their car. Restorations are nice, of course; but remember, they are original only once.
c. 1969 El Tigre Mini Bike
Lot # 201 (Sale Order: 32 of 110)
c. 1969 El Tigre Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - Offered Without Reserve - These were manufactured by American Steel and Aluminum in Los Angeles, California. The...more
c. 1971 Coleman Sport 5.3 Mini Bike
Lot # 202 (Sale Order: 33 of 110)
c. 1971 Coleman Sport 5.3 Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - Offered Without Reserve - Coleman Sports were fitted with the 25cc and 50cc engines. The 5.3 was a Sachs...more
c. 1970 Fox Mini Bike
Lot # 203 (Sale Order: 34 of 110)
c. 1970 Fox Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: B035963 - Offered Without Reserve - This is known as the Trail FX version. The Condor was similar but had no lig...more
1977 Honda Z50 Mini Bike
Lot # 204 (Sale Order: 35 of 110)
1977 Honda Z50 Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: Z50A-6216553 - Offered Without Reserve - The Z50 was a continuation of the popular "monkey bike" series. Now f...more
1984 Honda Z50R Mini Bike
Lot # 205 (Sale Order: 36 of 110)
1984 Honda Z50R Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: JH2AB0208ES516668 - Offered Without Reserve - When Honda introduced their mini bikes in the late '60s, they w...more
1984 Honda Z50 Mini Bike
Lot # 206 (Sale Order: 37 of 110)
1984 Honda Z50 Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: JH2AB0206ES517124 - Offered Without Reserve - When Honda introduced their mini bikes in the late '60s, they we...more
2000 Polaris "Blaze" Mini Bike
Lot # 207 (Sale Order: 38 of 110)
2000 Polaris "Blaze" Mini Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: P5006132 - Offered Without Reserve - The Blaze mini bike was only in production for a couple of years. T...more
1969 Bultaco Sherpa T 250
Lot # 208 (Sale Order: 39 of 110)
1969 Bultaco Sherpa T 250 - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: M-4901080 - Offered Without Reserve - Frame No: B-4901080
Francisco Bulto attacked motorcycling on all fronts. Trials were very popular in England. Bultaco was an eager participant with their 250cc and 197cc Sherpa T models. With its high ground clearance and light weight torquey two-stroke engine, it was a well-designed package. Realizing that a good rider takes it over the goal line, Senor Bulto enlisted Ariel rider Mick Andrews. Andrews’ skills kept the Bultaco Sherpa T at the forefront. Even today they are extremely popular for vintage trials.
Francisco Bulto attacked motorcycling on all fronts. Trials were very popular in England. Bultaco was an eager participant with their 250cc and 197cc Sherpa T models. With its high ground clearance and light weight torquey two-stroke engine, it was a well-designed package. Realizing that a good rider takes it over the goal line, Senor Bulto enlisted Ariel rider Mick Andrews. Andrews’ skills kept the Bultaco Sherpa T at the forefront. Even today they are extremely popular for vintage trials.
1969 Ducati Mountaineer 100
Lot # 209 (Sale Order: 40 of 110)
1969 Ducati Mountaineer 100 - VIN: DM100V08631 - Offered Without Reserve - These Ducatis displaced almost 100cc. With 7 HP, it was focused on an entry level market. The ...more
1973 Honda CL-175
Lot # 210 (Sale Order: 41 of 110)
1973 Honda CL-175 - VIN: CL1758000221 - Offered Without Reserve - With the later CL series, Honda went to a full cradle or more conventional frame, instead of using the ...more
c. 1960s Montesa 2C Trials Bike
Lot # 211 (Sale Order: 42 of 110)
c. 1960s Montesa 2C Trials Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: 10M2415 - Offered Without Reserve - This 25cc unit was aimed at a children’s market. It was a shrunk do...more
1963 Honda CA95 Dream
Lot # 212 (Sale Order: 43 of 110)
1963 Honda CA95 Dream - VIN: CA95E3106656 - Offered Without Reserve - The name Dream and Honda are almost synonymous. It is no secret that Yoshiro Honda admired the pres...more
1966 Honda CB-450 "Black Bomber"
Lot # 213 (Sale Order: 44 of 110)
1966 Honda CB-450 "Black Bomber" - VIN: CB4501008349 - Offered Without Reserve - Introduced in 1965, the Honda CB-450 was Honda’s big bike. Affectionately known as the “B...more
1980 Yamaha GT80 Street Bike
Lot # 214 (Sale Order: 45 of 110)
1980 Yamaha GT80 Street Bike - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - VIN: 3J8-004697 - Offered Without Reserve - Offered as an entry level bike with Yamaha’s popular 80cc engine. T...more
1966 Honda Dream
Lot # 215 (Sale Order: 46 of 110)
1966 Honda Dream - VIN: CA77E1036483 - Offered Without Reserve - The name Dream and Honda are almost synonymous. It is no secret that Yoshiro Honda admired the pressed s...more
c. 1975 Ossa Explorer
Lot # 216 (Sale Order: 47 of 110)
c. 1975 Ossa Explorer - SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY - Offered Without Reserve - The Explorer was a multi-faceted bike. It was for off dual-sport purposes, but it also was ...more
1967 Honda CB-160
Lot # 217 (Sale Order: 48 of 110)
1967 Honda CB-160 - VIN: CB1601063116 - Offered Without Reserve - Almost two years after Honda brought its Dream series to the U.S., it released the Super Hawk. This was...more
1987 Yamaha SRX 250
Lot # 218 (Sale Order: 49 of 110)
1987 Yamaha SRX 250 - VIN: JYA2NV001HA001229 - Offered Without Reserve - This 250 was only sold in the U.S. one year. Yamaha was trying to capture some of the 250 market...more
1982 Suzuki GS1100E
Lot # 219 (Sale Order: 50 of 110)
1982 Suzuki GS1100E - VIN: JS1GU73A2C2103780 - Offered Without Reserve - An astoundingly original example of an early Suzuki 1100. Original paint, seat, and exhaust are ...more
