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Fine Automobile Auction |
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by Keno Brothers Fine Automobile Auctions
Thu,
Nov
19,
2015
5:00 PM
Eastern
Rolling Sculpture - Auction of Fine Automobiles. For assistance, please call our Keno Brothers Premier Line : 914-242-3628
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1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Lot #100 (Sale Order 1 of 40) ROLLING SCULPTURE Since its arrival in 1966, the groundbreaking aesthetic of the Lamborghini Miura has captivated our senses and left an indelible mark on automotive design. The Miura is at once powerful, yet agile - sensual, yet brutal - restrained, yet - boundless. We cannot help but be seduced by it, as the Miura ushered in a new genre of car design- the super car - one that continues to push our boundaries and imaginations today. The Miuras transcendent design taps into all of our senses, and, perhaps more so than any car before it, the form of the bodywork mysteriously captures visually the fury and ecstasy of the mechanicals that lie beneath the skin. One fleeting glance at the Miura and you are instantly teleported behind the wheel, on an open road with scenery rushing by and the hair-raising symphony of its V12 at full song. Upstaging all, Lamboghini had seized the opportunity of the Miura to make a visually arresting statement, the likes of which the world had never seen.
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1960 Lancia Appia Zagato GTE Lot #101 (Sale Order 2 of 40) GORGEOUS ITALIAN SOPHISTICATION First shown to the public at the 1958 Turin Motor Show, Zagatos bodywork was more low-slung and streamlined than that of other Appia derivatives. The cars silhouette has an elongated appearance like that of a jet, with a soft nose cradling covered headlights, and pulling rearward into a teardrop-shaped side, Its V-4 engine, lightweight and extremely pretty looks make it an ideal chariot for running to the beach, up through the hills, or scoring lots of attention at any Concorso...
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2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Prototype Lot #103 (Sale Order 3 of 40) A CELEBRATION OF THE MAGICAL BOND BETWEEN FERRARI AND PININFARINA The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was a special, limited-edition model, which commemorated Pininfarinas 70th anniversary. It also celebrated the very special relationship between Ferrari and Pininfarina. Many early Ferraris are referred to as a Pininfarina to differentiate them from another coachbuilders example of that model. However, Ferrari Chairman, Luca di Montezemolo, noted that the coachbuilders name had never been used as the official designation of a Ferrari vehicle. As a vehicle designed for the open air, like its namesake predecessors, the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is designed with only a perfunctory roof for emergency situations. This prototype of the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, on offer here, was displayed at the Frankfurt Auto Show, September 11, 2001, as a special celebration of the long-standing collaboration of two great firms.
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1940 Alvis 12/70 Special Lot #104 (Sale Order 4 of 40) BUILT LIKE A ROCK FIRST, THEN FOR SPEED This sleek, minimalist Special roadster started life as a staid 4-door saloon, with great bones. It received a transformation into a very sporty, very competitive open-two-seater and its owner started blasting happily around European tracks in Historic races. Its 6-cylinder engine, mated to the light body, gives strong, very nimble performance. As a result, it has run the Colorado Grand with admirable grace and stands ready to give the next owner great pleasure, whether on scenic back roads or the track.
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1958 Porsche 356 A Coupe Lot #106 (Sale Order 5 of 40) AN ICONIC SPORTS CAR The Porsche name has long been synonymous with cleverly-designed sports cars created by the founders, Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferdinand ("Ferry"). The senior Porsches engineering brilliance spanned a half-century of innovation, from the unbeatable Auto Union Grand Prix cars of the 1930s, through the iconic design of the VW Beetle, to a turn-of-the-century, four-wheel drive, gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle. However, it was the younger Porsche who helped grow the new company and was instrumental in designing the first true Porsche sports car, the 356, a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive phenomenon that started a cult.
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1932 Stutz DV32 LeBaron Sedan Lot #107 (Sale Order 6 of 40) A PEBBLE BEACH CLASS-WINNING TIME CAPSULE Axel R.Stockenberg,, a mechanical engineer drawn to the Stutzs aluminum body in particular, and the advanced engineering of the Stutz brand in general, was the first owner of this remarkable Stutz. With a price of more than $5,000.00, it was fitted with custom sport sedan coachwork by LeBaron. After happily driving the car, increasingly for only special occasions, Mr. Stockenberg put the Stutz in dry storage for 73 years, with regular care performed by his daughter. It remains in original, unrestored condition with just 23,000 miles. The car was invited to the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance in August 2012, where it was awarded First in Class in L-1 Pre-War Preservation, attesting to the cars spectacular survivor status.
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1967 Bizzarrini Strada 5300 Lot #108 (Sale Order 7 of 40) FLUID POWER It should come as little surprise that Giotto Bizzarrini, a talented young engineer from a wealthy Italian family, was drawn to the excitement and romance of his nations blood-red racing cars. His passion and talent eventually brought him to Ferrari, where he helped develop three of the most iconic and successful race cars of the era the 250 TR, the 250 SWB, and the mythical 250 GTO. Bizzarrini then joined the ISO design team to lead the development of a new GT car, a mating of great Italian style to a high-powered, reliable Corvette engine, which he believed superior to Ferraris power plants, offering bulletproof reliability and prodigious torque. He joined forces with the great, young design talent, Giorgetto Giugiaro, who was already in charge of styling at Bertone, and they created the beautiful ISO Grifo AC3. But Bizzarrinis urge to return to racing left him restless. So, he once again called upon Pietro Drogo to help develop a new racecar, one based on the ISO Grifo AC3. It would bear his own name the Bizzarrini 5300 Corsa.
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1939 BMW 327 Sport Cabriolet Lot #109 (Sale Order 8 of 40) THE BIRTH OF THE BMW SPORTING JUGGERNAUT BMW introduced the 327 Cabriolet in the turbulent, pre-war year of 1937. An innovation in many ways, it featured a very attractive lightweight body by Autenrieth of Darmstadt which concealed an inline six-cylinder 1971cc. engine, four-speed transmission, and independent front suspension. The aesthetic and technical specifications of the BMW 327 confirm its status as a highly-advanced automotive creation of the 1930s. Its design would later define and pave the way for the best of post-war automotive development - elegance and agile performance combined with streamlined efficiency.
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2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4, 50th Anniversary Edition Lot #110 (Sale Order 9 of 40) AN ANNIVERSARY MODEL FOR 100 LUCKY CUSTOMERS' All Lamborghinis are rare, but some are more special than others, this one celebrating 50 years of Lamborghini. Only 100 coupes were produced, and to distinguish them from the standard Aventador, they were painted a shocking, metallic-yellow mixed especially for this Supercar. The effect is that of an almost-luminescent glitter. Downforce and aerodynamics were improved by 50%, with the addition of a new rear diffuser that improved airflow. New front air intakes and splitter were enlarged, with small winglets added. This 720-hp Raging Bull holds the road like no other Bull that has come before. With a top speed of 217 mph, it is certain to get your adrenaline up.
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1972 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 Lot #111 (Sale Order 10 of 40) A RARE FAIRLADY Z 432 The relatively recent emergence of JDM or Japanese Domestic Market vehicles into the collection of fine automobiles has been celebrated for adding variety and color to the landscape. Early or special JDM vehicles demonstrate the exceptional design and build quality for which this market became renown. There is, perhaps, no JDM model that speaks more to this than a genuine performance 432 variant of the Nissan Fairlady Z. What makes the 432 special that it shared the same DOHC 24-valve S20 engine found in the legendary Skyline GT-R. Reportedly producing 160 horsepower, the number 432 refers to 4 valves, 3 carburetors and 2 camshafts on the in-line 6-cylinder engine. Magnesium wheels were fitted as standard, and this car comes with the rare factory optional roll bar. The example on offer at Rolling Sculpture comes from the collection of a premiere North American collector of fine JDM Automobiles who bought the car from its home market via the highly respected Fine Automobile Collector and Re-Seller in Japan, Bingo Sports.
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1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe Lot #112 (Sale Order 11 of 40) A FABULOUS FERRARI TO CHALLENGE THE MUIRA By 1968, Ferrari had a new and serious rival in the supercar sweepstakes, a tractor-maker whose factory was just east of Maranello, in SantAgata, Bolognese. Its name was Lamborghini and it set the automotive world afire with its mid-engined Miura in 1966. When Ferrari offered its mid-engined 206GT road car in early 1968, it also introduced a front-engine V-12 coupe, the 365GTB/4, quickly nicknamed the Daytona, at the Paris Auto Show. While it continued with the wonderful, elegant clean lines intrinsic in all Pininfarina designs, it was a radical departure from their previous Ferrari work. It married form and function cloaked in newly-aggressive styling. And, it could run with the Miura.
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1965 Iso Grifo GL Lot #113 (Sale Order 12 of 40) ITALIAN BEAUTY PARTNERED WITH CORVETTE MOTIVATION The combination of Bertone on design, Bizzarrini for engineering, Rivolta for inspired business acumen, and brute Detroit V-8 iron created the fabulous Iso Grifo seen here. So few were made that they are seldom seen anywhere, but when one arrives on the Concours lawn, all eyes are riveted on it. And the fragrance of the leather! As its the 9th Iso Grifo built, its importance relative to the marque cannot not be underestimated.
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1961 Jaguar E Type Roadster Lot #114 (Sale Order 13 of 40) THE BADDEST CAT ON THE BLOCK The cat leapt and the world gasped. March 1961, the Geneva Motor Show. A huge wooden crate was lifted and the E-Type Jaguar was first revealed to an astonished, immediately-smitten public. No one had ever seen a car like it stunning, unforgettable, sinuous, sexy.and very fast. It rendered the usual sports car, a heavy-framed, tractor-engined box burdened by 1940s brakes, steering, and suspension, instantly obsolete. Sales demand immediately outstripped Jaguars capacity to build them, but no one minded waiting. The ultimate compliment came from Enzo Ferrari, who declared it the most beautiful car in the world.
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1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 Lot #115 (Sale Order 14 of 40) THE ORIGINAL, LEATHALLY-ELEGANT MACHINE Considered by many to be the purest form of the Aston Martin DB4 range, the Series One has the distinctive egg-crate grille, larger front bonnet scoop, and straight, cathedral tail-lights which were all part of the original Touring of Milan design. The all-aluminum body sheathing a very potent twin-overhead-cam powerhouse and newly-designed 4-wheel disc brakes, made for a quite subtle, but highly capable package.
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1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner Lot #116 (Sale Order 15 of 40) THE PINNACLE OF STATELY ELEGANCE, OPEN-AIR STYLE High-waisted and long in proper proportion, the Silver Cloud was the zenith of prestige and luxury, carrying on the Rolls-Royce name from 1955-1965. Even in 1955 when it was a new model, this car looked fresh and venerable at the same time. By the end of 1962, the final iteration of the series, the Silver Cloud III, was delivered; it is considered by many collectors to be the greatest and most desirable Rolls Royce ever produced. Its splendid hand-wrought body covered a powerful 4.9-litre, in-line six-cylinder engine, four-wheel drum brakes, separate chassis and body, and a live rear axle. But, to Rolls Royce aficionados, all that mattered was that this was the last truly hand-made Rolls-Royce in the grandest tradition. The Silver Cloud carried the Rolls-Royce banner for nearly eleven years, until the Silver Shadow arrived in 1965.
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1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet by Graber Lot #117 (Sale Order 16 of 40) RARE COACHBUILT EUROPEAN SPORTS CABRIOLET With its 4,482cc sixcylinder twincam engine putting out 170 hp, the TalbotLago T26 Record was one of the most powerful passenger car chassis in the world in the early postwar period. Conceived by the legendary Anthony Lago, the T26 Record was intended as a sporting luxury car for the discerning few who were able to appreciate the dualpurpose nature of its beautifully engineered chassis, while being able to pay the extravagant price that was required. Impeccable road manners, a great engine, powerful drum brakes, independent front suspension and the precise Wilson preselector gearbox all added up to a car for the true connoisseur. Only a few chassis out of the limited production went to outside coachbuilders. With its elegant and understated lines, this lovely Graber cabriolet is one of these very rare and desirable cars.
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Lot #118 (Sale Order 17 of 40) ONE OF STEVE MCQUEEN'S FAVORITE MACHINES McQueen and ferocious speed are forever linked together. As the ultimate masculine hero of US film, he is known world-wide also as a super-discerning judge of macho machinery. His stable of cars was sensational, never mundane, always the most. This formidable Autobahn racer, with its massive 6.3 litre V-8 making it the worlds fastest sedan in 1972, fit perfectly in his collection. Since his touch turned all his cars into pure automotive platinum, this one, too, will give the fortunate buyer unmatched bragging rights at any meet and a fantastic car to drive.
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1934 Duesenberg SJ Continental Touring Berline by Rollston Lot #119 (Sale Order 18 of 40) FABULOUS, ULTIMATE LUXURY CLOAKING SUPERCHARGED POWER Like very few other automobiles of the 1930s, Duesenberg is redolent of wealth and power. Commissioned by E. L. Cord and built by Fred and August Duesenberg in 1927, the new 265 hp Duesenberg chassis, which saw the light of day in 1929, was simply the most powerful passenger car the world had ever seen. In 1931, a supercharger option was added to the lineup, boosting power to 320 hp, an almost inconceivable figure at the time. With a colossal chassisonly price of $9,500, a mere 36 cars were factorysupercharged. SJ514/2543 is one of these incredibly rare factorysupercharged cars, and is still fitted with its original engine and long distance sportstouring berline body by Rollston, the most prominent East Coast coachbuilder. This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the rarest, most powerful and luxurious American automobiles of the 1930s, in beautiful restored condition.
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Lot #120 (Sale Order 19 of 40) A FINE FOUR PLACE TOURING FERRARI The Ferrari GTC/4, in its streamlined shape, was the sportiest 2 + 2 grand touring option offered in the market at the time of its manufacture. It combined a luxurious interior that was trimmed in Italian leather and offered ZF power steering, air-conditioning and electric windows. It was introduced in March of 1971 as a replacement for the 365 GTC and was mounted on a 98.4 inch wheelbase that was similar to the Daytona but was lengthened by 100 mm to allow for the additional interior room. It was produced in 1971 and 1972 and only 505 were manufactured.
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1968 Toyota 2000 GT Lot #121 (Sale Order 20 of 40) ONE OF JAPAN'S GREATEST CARS The Toyota 2000 GT, developed in conjunction with Yamaha, was Japans first Supercar, with a production of just 351 units, most of which stayed in Japan. However, 50 did reach the United States, and at a list price of $6,800 they were slightly more expensive than a Jaguar E-Type or a Porsche 911. They were introduced in You Only Live Twice, the James Bond film, in which he drove a specially-built convertible version. With a top speed of 135 miles per hour, the 2000GT proved that Toyota could build a sports car that was competitive on the world stage. This is a highly original and correct 2000GT, with the only modification being an upgraded aluminum radiator.
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1983 Porsche / March 83G-4 IMSA Racecar Lot #122 (Sale Order 21 of 40) KREEPY KRAULY SWEEPS 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA The 1980's saw the birth of IMSA GT racing, with insanely-fast cars challenging the hardest tracks in the U.S. Designed by the incomparable Adrian Newey, now FI design king, they even looked over-the-edge, with super-low profiles, huge tails, and ear-splitting exhausts. This car raised the bar with 800 horsepower, and won the entire 1983 IMSA Series, with the famous Al Holbert at the wheel. Then, sponsored by "Kreepy Krauly," it took First Place Overall at the 1984 24 Hours of Daytona. Hard to beat.
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1997 Porsche Turbo 993 S Coupe Lot #123 (Sale Order 22 of 40) STREET AND TRACK CRED IN SPADES The 993 Turbo S is without a doubt the ultimate 993, and like all turbo 911s, has a more athletic, pumped-up appearance than the standard 911. As with earlier turbos, beginning with the 930, the fenders have been flared outwards to fit much wider front and rear tires, giving the car a sinuous, soda-bottle shape similar to the 959s. The S-version is further differentiated from the standard Turbo by its yellow brake calipers, larger-than-normal-turbo rear wing, and 959-style air scoops behind the doors. Its impossible to ignore in your rear-view mirror, and it wont be there for long.
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1931 Bentley 4 Liter Tourer by Vanden Plas Lot #124 (Sale Order 23 of 40) RARE AND ORIGINAL W.O. BENTLEY MODEL The Bentley 4 Liter was introduced on May 15, 1931 to compete with the successful Rolls-Royce 20/25 models. Equipped with a Ricardo-designed 120 hp six-cylinder engine and a four-speed transmission in what was basically a shortened and modified 8 Liter chassis, the 4 Liter provided many W.O. Bentley virtues in an altogether lighter and more economical package than the big 6½ and 8 Liter cars. Only 50 of this pretty model were made, as Bentley was put into liquidation a few months after its introduction. Only 12 are believed to exist today as quite a few 4 Liter chassis have been converted to 6½ or 8 Liter specification and encumbered with replica Le Mans bodies. Fitted with its charming and original Vanden Plas convertible body, VF4019 presents a very rare opportunity for the informed W.O. Bentley connoisseur to complete his collection with what is very likely the best of the very few remaining 4 Liter cars.
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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Lot #125 (Sale Order 24 of 40) THE CAR FOR THE ULTIMATE LAMBORGHINI COLLECTOR Unveiled in 1971, the Countach LP500 Prototype left the world gasping for air the moment it landed on the display stand of the Geneva Motor Show. Marcello Gandini had already wowed the public with the achingly-beautiful Miura, and his breath-taking concept cars, like the 1968 Alfa-Romeo Concept, and 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero. They daringly flaunted dangerous wedges that were pure Sci-Fi futurism. But, as radical as those designs were, the LP500 upstaged them, as a preview of a road-going car that was teleported from another dimension in space and time. ue in large part to Gandinis brilliance, the striking design of the Countach had little need to evolve over its 15-year lifespan. It sprouted the occasional flare, wing, or add-on bumper for US federalization, but this car, the final iteration, the 25th -anniversary Countach, changed that. The most notable and controversial design change was the addition of multiple cooling vanes, called side strakes, that were added to the bodys upper and lower side air intakes. While these design changes may have traded visual purity for performance, they helped make the 25th anniversary model a super-star, the best-performing and best-driving Countach ever offered. The 25th has a stunning, almost shocking, visual impact, unique in all aspects. And it, like all Countachs, will always be a head-turner.
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1957 Fiat 1200 TV Lot #126 (Sale Order 25 of 40) WONDERFUL, SPRITELY OPEN-AIR FUN, ITALIAN STYLE Fiats first-ever convertible, light on its feet, with interesting echoes of American automotive design from the 50s. It was very popular in Europe, perfect for small streets and winding, narrow roads, but rarely seen in the U.S. Here, perhaps on the way to the beach, it will carry all your gear and draw curious admirers at the same time. Click here for more information |
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe Lot #127 (Sale Order 26 of 40) THE GREAT GULLWING As if to acknowledge the importance of the American market to MercedesBenz, the world premiere of their production 300 SL Gullwing coupe took place in February, 1954, at the International Motor Sports Show, held in New York City. And the American market responded with fervor, helping make Mercedes a new identity as the manufacturer of fantastic, exclusive sports cars.
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1969 Ferrari 365 GTB4 N.A.R.T. Competizione Lot #128 (Sale Order 27 of 40) OUT-OF-THE-BOX LE MANS CHAMPION LeMans 24 Heures! The ultimate in testing of man and machine. This beast has come, seen, and conquered the fiercest race-cars and their pilots in the world. Very few cars compare to its brute, overpowering stance and sound. No one can ignore it, even standing still, waiting for its fire to be lit. Its predecessor, the 275GTB, was the automotive equivalent of Sophia Loren - the epitome of feminine beauty, sinfully voluptuous with soft, round curves and big, alluring eyes - but the Daytona is undeniably masculine and primal, exuding the sleek, confident air of a champion - a heavyweight prize fighter in a tuxedo.
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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Lot #129 (Sale Order 28 of 40) A MOST ELEGANT & SPORTING ENTRANCE Aston Martin and James Bond combined, made the world pay rapt attention. Both were sleek and elegant, gentlemen on the surface... with a hidden, muscular power that erupted abruptly and efficiently when called upon. The DB6 assumed the capacities of the DB5, but with everything amplified. An extremely capable road warrior that could also glide smoothly to the door of Monte Carlo's Casino, and spread a wave of envy.
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight Lot #130 (Sale Order 29 of 40) TEUTONIC ROCKET REIGNS IN EUROPE The 2.7 RS of 1973 was conceived as a pure homologation special, as Porsche needed to build 500 roadgoing examples to qualify the new car for Group 4 GT racing. The car on offer, #9113600054, is one of only 240 RS Lightweight models produced by Porsche. The RS was a substantiallymodified variant of the already potent 2.4liter 911S. By increasing displacement, introducing various weightsaving measures, stiffening the suspension, and fitting aerodynamic aids, Porsche created an unrivaled sports car.
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2000 Lamborghini Diablo GTR Lot #131 (Sale Order 30 of 40) A RARE BULL BUILT AND TUNED TO RUN FIERCELY ON THE TRACK Lamborghinis are not typically built for racing, but when they are, the result is awesome. Introduced at the 1999 Bologna Motor Show, only a short distance from the famed Lamborghini factory in SantAgata, Bolognese, Italy, the GTR and its performance figures astonished the automobile world. The personification of the concept purpose-built, it was stripped of any weight that might slow it on the track, bereft of stereo, air-conditioning, or heat/soundproofing. A single racing seat with a 6-point harness seatbelt was all that was provided as a semblance of comfort; a true Beast primed to win. The present offering has been blessed with an added seat for a passenger. The staggering power output of 590hp and 640ft-lbs of torque and a top speed of 210 mph make this car a monster that dominates any venue.
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1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Pinin Farina Coupe Lot #132 (Sale Order 31 of 40) A FERRARI WITH ROYAL PROVENANCE This famous 212 Inter coupe was sold first to Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, husband of Queen Juliana. In WWII, he served valiantly as a Wing Commander in the RAF, fighting with honor in the Allied defeat of Nazi Germany, and gaining world-wide respect for it. The Prince was an early and fervent fan of Ferrari, owning numerous models. As a Royal, as well as a good friend of Enzo, he got very special treatment from the factory. He was among the very first leaders of state and industry for which Ferrari would take custom orders. This 212 is the first fruit of the new collaboration between Ferrari and Battista, Pinin Farina, giving it even more historic significance to go with its royal provenance. There will not be another Ferrari with these credentials when it glides onto the Concours lawn.
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1929 Bugatti Type 40 Lot #133 (Sale Order 32 of 40) THE BUGATTI THAT CROSSED THE SAHARA This Type 40 was built in 1929 and delivered it to its first owner, M. Pierre de Brou de Lauriere in January, 1930. He promptly took it out for a spin with his wife in the Sahara Desert on the Rallye dAlgers. This was the start of a long, be-ribboned life in racing for the car, continuing up to 2004 in the Le Mans Historic races. Todays high level of interest in Bugatti automobiles derives from their rarity, meticulous build, astonishing design and beauty as well as an unparalleled history of excellence on road-racing courses and highways around the world. This car is one of the bright stars in that history.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2 Lot #134 (Sale Order 33 of 40) SPEED, STYLE & LUXURY The Ferrari 250 GTE was not only the most beautiful, comfortable and luxurious family car you could buy in the 60s, but perhaps could be the reason the Ferrari name lives today. Mr. Enzo Ferrari was concerned about one thing - racing. The only way he was able to continue to fund his racing legacy was to build road cars. The 250 GTE was the first true 2+2 production road car to hit the shores around the globe, giving the E in its name for Export. With just 954 examples produced from 1960 - 1963, it is said by many experts that less than 500 number matching examples survive today. This is one of them.
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2005 Ford GT Lot #135 (Sale Order 34 of 40) THE SPIRIT OF THE GT40 RETURNS IN TRIUMPH In celebration of their 100th anniversary, the Ford Motor Company created this world-class Supercar in the image of the legendary Le Mans-winning GT40. With a 0 to 60 of 3.7 seconds and a top speed close to 200 miles per hour, it was on a par with Europes finest. It was offered at a fraction of the cost of a Euro-exotic with a list price of just $139,995. Since only 4,038 were produced during the three-year production run, with scarcity and strong demand they sold for well over the list price. It was assembled entirely in the United States, using the most modern of space-age technology, further enhancing its American credentials. Click here for more information |
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1990 Ferrari F40 Lot #136 (Sale Order 35 of 40) ENZO'S 40TH BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO THE WORLD The F40 was without question, the most outlandish Ferrari of the late 1980s. Unveiled on July 21,1987, the F40 was a racer for the street, built to commemorate Ferraris 40th anniversary. They employed aerodynamic trickery and exotic components, including Kevlar and reinforced carbon-fiber sitting atop a steel-tube space-frame chassis, Plexiglas windows, and a 3-litre twin-turbo V-8 producing 471hp to startle the automotive world. Performance was mind-boggling - 0 to 60mph in 3 seconds and a claimed top speed of 201mph. Sales continued through 1992 with a total of 1,337 produced.
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1973 Porsche 911 S Lot #138 (Sale Order 36 of 40) ONE OF THE 1ST IMPORTED Keno Brothers Fine Automobile Auctions are honored to be able to offer one of the very first 911Ss to be imported into the USA in 1973. This was the 17th car built, making it one of the rare examples to have come from the factory with black bumperettes. A superb example restored from the ground up by Phil Bagley of Porsche Klub Sport Racing in Florida. This early 911S is ready to be a perfect driver or showstopper. If you have been searching for one of the earliest 911S to be imported to the USA, here is one of the best.
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1999 Lamborghini Diablo GT Lot #139 (Sale Order 37 of 40) A RARE AND RAGING BULL The Diablo GT is notably more aggressive than the base car; as it was a road-going car built to race. Bodywork changes were made to improve cooling and aerodynamics, and help manage its more powerful engine and brutish disposition. From the moment one sees the large, black, carbon-fiber front air dam, with cavernous brake ducts and a central vent for the oil cooler, a viewer discerns the differences from the previous Diablo variants. The enormous air extractor that dominates the hood adds to the impact. The front fenders were widened to accommodate a wider front track and larger rubber that improve road grip, and feature NACA-style ducts to increase their efficiency. The GTs track-oriented focus is even more evident in the revised silhouette that reveals a huge, central, F1-style ram-air duct protruding above the roof, and a very wide rear spoiler. Rear end aerodynamics are further emphasized with a full-width, carbon-fiber diffuser.
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1978 Ferrari 512 BB Lot #140 (Sale Order 38 of 40) THE DEFINITIVE BERLINETTA BOXER BY FERRARI The Berlinetta Boxer design tapped into the best elements of the Pininfarina series of dream car concepts. Masterfully blending the sensual profile of the P5 with the geometric construction of the Modulo, the car was split into horizontal halves, which was emphasized by the bottom half of the car being painted black; thusly referred to as boxer trim. The BB was graceful and agile, yet, with its mid-engine carbureted 12 cylinders, also extremely powerful. Typical of most great Pininfarina designs, the car cleverly managed to combine delicate, almost feminine beauty, along with a masculine strength punctuated by technical details.
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1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe Lot #102 (Sale Order 39 of 40) THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GT EVER CREATED? The Maserati Ghibli has been considered by many to be the most beautiful Sports/GT car ever created. This particular Ghibli is the much sought-after SS model with the bigger 4.9-liter engine. This matching-numbers car has recently been the subject of a completed nut and bolt restoration, in its original factory colors. It left the factory with the desirable options of wire wheels, air conditioning, power steering, and very rare, fitted luggage. The combination of singular options and exclusive restoration makes this Ghibli SS a unique opportunity for the demanding collector.
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Lot #105 (Sale Order 40 of 40) A WELL-REGARDED ENGLISH GENTLEMAN It is undeniable that the DB5, designed by Carrozzeria Touring, was elevated to design icon status largely due to its pivotal role in several James Bond films, starting with Goldfinger in 1964. The DB5s association with James Bond did double Aston Martins sales overnight, and has remained an important selling point to this very day. Regardless of any extra attention the affiliation with 007 and the films may have generated for the Aston Martin, it is also irrefutable that the DB5 was, and continues to be, recognized as a splendid, masterful piece of automotive design. While the car was conceived well before Goldfingers producers ever thought to put it in the film, it is fascinating that the final design turned out to be every bit as unique and enigmatic as 007 himself - a highly-sophisticated and polished gentleman, who conceals his efficiently brutal abilities under his skin.
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