- Featured in Lawrence Dalton's "Rolls-Royce: The Classic Elegance"
- Hand-painted faux cane-work
- Left hand drive
- 6,230cc V-8 engine
- 4-speed automatic gearbox
- Independent front suspension with coil springs and anti-roll torsion bar
- Rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
- 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
- Bustle trunk rear styling
- Power windows
- Leather upholstery in driver's cabin
- Wilton wool carpeting with lamb wool overlays
- Burlwood interior accents
- Rear jump seats and picnic tables
- Bar with cocktail requisites
- Square pushbutton door openers
- Spirit of Ecstasy mascot
- Fender-mounted mirrors
- Smiths instruments
- Whitewall tires
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Price: $275,000
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint Coupe by 'Touring' of Milan, a very rare example and the recipient of a 3 year ground up restoration completed in 2017.
One of fewer than 600 examples built Original matching-numbers engine
A 2007 barnyard find; three-year ground-up restoration completed in 2017.
Certified by Automotoclub Storico Italiano Ultimate iteration of 'Touring' of Milan's 1900-based coupe
Chassis # AR1900C 10473
ENGINE # AR1308 10471
BODY # 5011
WHEELBASE: 95"
The 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint coupes, built by Touring Superleggera, feature a lightweight aluminum body over a steel spaceframe, a hallmark of the Superleggera construction technique.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Superleggera Construction:
The Super Sprint coupes, designed and built by Touring Superleggera, utilize the "Superleggera" (super lightweight) construction method.
Alloy Body Panels:
This method involves using lightweight alloy panels (aluminum) over a rigid steel sub-structure or spaceframe.
Steel Substructure:
The steel substructure provides the car's structural integrity, while the aluminum panels contribute to the car's lightweight nature and performance.
Three-Window Coupe:
The Super Sprint coupes are known for their distinctive three-window design.
Other features:
They also feature a Scudetto grille, single-piece chrome bumpers, Carello headlights, a fender-mounted antenna, and dual exhaust outlets.
The car boasts its original 115 bhp, 1,975 cc DOHC inline four-cylinder engine with Weber carburetors, five-speed column-shift manual transmission, independent front suspension with double A-arms, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, live-axle rear suspension with trailing links, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes.
The restoration included a repaint that was color-matched to the original hue of the dashboard, 'Bleu Cobalto Scuro'. All mechanical components were disassembled and rebuilt with correct original or NOS parts. The Borrani wire wheels were restored by the 'Borrani Milano Company'.
This Super Sprint was completed to concours standards in 2017 and certified by the Automotoclub Storico Italiano, regional representative of FIVA and one of the Italian automotive niches most esteemed organizations.
According to the historic records of Alfa Romeo, the assembly of Chassis No.10473 was completed on March 25, 1957, and it was equipped with Engine No.10471, making this car a correct matching-numbers example.
It was first retailed in June 1957 to Mocar of Lisbon, Portugal, and the 1900 was registered a month later with plates reading MT-26-72, which still adorn this car today.
Later, part of a large barnyard-find collection of cars that famously surfaced in Portugal in 2007, this Touring Coupe passed to Italian ownership in March 2011.
The new owner, a member of the Viterbo Historical Car Club and a fervent restoration enthusiast, set about a three-year nut-and-bolt refurbishment, which included a repaint that was color-matched to the original hue of the dashboard, Bleu Cobalto Scuro (Dark Cobalt Blue).
All mechanical components were properly disassembled and rebuilt to factory standards with correct original or NOS parts.
Every detail was addressed to the fullest degree allowed by the great tradition of Italian craftsmanship, with the Borrani wire wheels, for example, being restored by the Borrani Milano company itself.
The Super Sprint was completed to concours standards in 2014 and certified by the Automotoclub Storico Italiano, the regional representative of FIVA and one of the Italian automotive niches most esteemed organizations.
In 1955, Alfa Romeo updated its classic 1900 for one last time, equipping the short-wheelbase 1900C platform with the fast 1,975-cubic centimeter motor from the outgoing TI and SS versions. Known as the Super Sprint, the latest 1900 variant still featured specialized examples of coachwork by 'Zagato' and others, while 'Touring' of Milan continued to build the factory-specified coupe bodywork.
Using their patented Superleggera construction technique, Touring introduced a new version of their prior 1900 coachwork for the Super Sprint, accommodating the shorter chassis with one window per side instead of the outgoing coupes two-window configuration.
The new Touring design was known as the Tipo 4, or three-window coupe, and it eliminated the prior cars rear-fender bulges in favor of straight, streamlined haunches.
Fewer than 600 examples of the Touring Tipo 4 Coupe were built through 1958.
It was the foundation from which Pininfarina penned their famous Giulietta Spider design, essentially the forefather of the beloved Alfa that remained in production until the early 1990s.
This rare and superbly collectible Alfa Romeo is now ideally prepared for the finest of Concours d'Elegance events or of course to be enjoyed on vintage tours, like the California Mille, Colorado Grand, and Copperstate 1000.
With very few miles travelled since the ground-up restoration, you will look long and hard to find a finer example of this rare 1900 SS which would make a sensational addition to any post-war sports car collection or naturally, any serious Alfa Romeo events.
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Price: $65,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare opportunity to enjoy this exceptionally well restored and wonderful daily driving and obviously always rust free example of this 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III (very desirable Phase II) 2912cc 6 cylinder 2+2 Convertible, the final series (known as Phase III or the BJ8's and built between 1964-7 and this is one of the early Phase II models) are considered the best incarnation of this legendary marque, known by enthusiasts worldwide quite simply as the 'Big Healey's - here is a beautiful and highly striking example of a beautifully restored with no expense spared on an already exemplary rust and accident free example 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ-8 2+2 Convertible with with desirable factory overdrive!
The Austin Healey 3000 was the final development of the Austin Healey theme with the original layout of the legendary 100-6, one of the most famous and perfect of sports car shapes ever created, basically retained but with an enlarged engine capacity of 2.9L compared to the earlier 2.6L engine, front disc brakes and a plush interior along with creature comforts such as a curved windshield, a proper fully convertible top, wind up windows, a proper fold down hood, push button door handles and even a lockable glove box!
The final Mark III was the culmination of the original models combined styling forces but now boasted the most power of all the models plus a walnut wood covered dash and a center console, revised rear suspension and a less vulnerable exhaust system due to the models better ground clearance. These last 'Big Healey's' used modified cast iron engines with an uncomplicated design which was both tuneable and very strong with a top speed of 120 mph and with acceleration to match. Impending U.S. safety and emissions regulations scheduled to take effect after the 1967 year model effectively killed the big Healey in its biggest export market although a few left over's were sold in '68.
The Austin-Healey 3000 series, first introduced in 1959, was an evolution of the celebrated Austin-Healey 100 sports car of the mid-1950s. This 1964 Mk III BJ8 Phase II model is representative of the highest and, unfortunately, final development of the celebrated Big Healeys before the model was discontinued in 1968. For many collectors, this car, along with the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, represents the pinnacle of the British sports car world.
In almost every area the 3000 Mk III Phase II was an improvement over the earlier 3000 models. The 2,912-cc six-cylinder engine was boosted to nearly 150 bhp and backed by a four-speed transmission, with overdrive as standard. The handling was improved by including radius arms at the rear axle. Front disc brakes were featured as standard. Finally, the cockpit was made more luxurious by including as standard a heater, adjustable steering wheel, windshield washers, and wood fascia and center console between the seats. Even though it was more comfortable than previous offerings, its top speed of 120 mph made it the fastest of all the road-going Healeys.
This particular example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body damage or rust and was recently frame off restored in its very striking 'Black over Red' color combination with a matching all new leather interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in the trunk!
According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was built between 23 April and 5 May 1964. It was dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May and was equipped with overdrive, wire wheels wrapped with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. Presented today in its stunning and original color combination of Black with Red interior, this car was the subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004 and has been well maintained since.
The car is in great daily driving condition with the engine smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including the reverse gear and the optional and highly desirable factory overdrive function works as it should which means it works through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great for highway driving!
The car looks extremely impressive and is certainly of 'show quality' presented in this highly striking color combination with completely original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching Black soft top is also obviously in as new shape, both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in as new condition also with no curb rash or marks and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their right places in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and perfect daily driving 1964 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels - a perfect candidate for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or simply a perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast!
]]>- One of just 16,322 Phase II Healeys produced; desirable early example
- Matching-numbers engine; recently sorted
- Includes books, tools, and jack
- British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) Certificate
The Austin Healey 3000 was the final development of the Austin Healey theme with the original layout of the legendary 100-6, one of the most famous and perfect of sports car shapes ever created, basically retained but with an enlarged engine capacity of 2.9L compared to the earlier 2.6L engine, front disc brakes and a plush interior along with creature comforts such as a curved windshield, a proper fully convertible top, wind up windows, a proper fold down hood, push button door handles and even a lockable glove box!
The final Mark III was the culmination of the original models combined styling forces but now boasted the most power of all the models plus a walnut wood covered dash and a center console, revised rear suspension and a less vulnerable exhaust system due to the models better ground clearance. These last 'Big Healey's' used modified cast iron engines with an uncomplicated design which was both tuneable and very strong with a top speed of 120 mph and with acceleration to match. Impending U.S. safety and emissions regulations scheduled to take effect after the 1967 year model effectively killed the big Healey in its biggest export market although a few left over's were sold in '68.
The Austin-Healey 3000 series, first introduced in 1959, was an evolution of the celebrated Austin-Healey 100 sports car of the mid-1950s. This 1964 Mk III BJ8 Phase II model is representative of the highest and, unfortunately, final development of the celebrated Big Healeys before the model was discontinued in 1968. For many collectors, this car, along with the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, represents the pinnacle of the British sports car world.
In almost every area the 3000 Mk III Phase II was an improvement over the earlier 3000 models. The 2,912-cc six-cylinder engine was boosted to nearly 150 bhp and backed by a four-speed transmission, with overdrive as standard. The handling was improved by including radius arms at the rear axle. Front disc brakes were featured as standard. Finally, the cockpit was made more luxurious by including as standard a heater, adjustable steering wheel, windshield washers, and wood fascia and center console between the seats. Even though it was more comfortable than previous offerings, its top speed of 120 mph made it the fastest of all the road-going Healeys.
This particular example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body damage or rust and was recently frame off restored in its very striking 'Black over Red' color combination with a matching all new leather interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in the trunk!
According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was built between 23 April and 5 May 1964. It was dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May and was equipped with overdrive, wire wheels wrapped with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. Presented today in its stunning and original color combination of Black with Red interior, this car was the subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004 and has been well maintained since.
The car is in great daily driving condition with the engine smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including the reverse gear and the optional and highly desirable factory overdrive function works as it should which means it works through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great for highway driving!
The car looks extremely impressive and is certainly of 'show quality' presented in this highly striking color combination with completely original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching Black soft top is also obviously in as new shape, both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in as new condition also with no curb rash or marks and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their right places in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and perfect daily driving 1964 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels - a perfect candidate for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or simply a perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast!
Price: $24,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this 1988 BMW 325i 2 Door Convertible with a low original 72K miles and an already collectible future 'Youngtimers' classic!
The BMW 325i Convertible is powered by a 2.5 inline six paired with a 4 speed automatic transmission and finished in its original 'Bronze Metallic' paint over 'Natural Bison' leather interior. The 2.5 liter M20 inline six engine features Bosch fuel injection factory rated at 168 horsepower and 164 lb-ft torque.
The BMW E30 is the second generation for the BMW 3 Series which was produced between 1982-94. In September 1985 the exterior and trim were updated. The 323i model was replaced with the 325i and a factory convertible entered the model range for the first time. In 1987 BMW introduced a major update to the E30 referred to as the Series 2. External changes included redesigned rear lights, front bumper, and a reduction in the amount of chrome trim. The rear was completely redesigned with new redesigned larger rear fenders and front fenders and front wings slightly inflated and wider in the end.
The four cylinder engine was upgraded from the BMW M10 to the BMW M40 and other mechanical changes were introduced as well as improved rust protection.
The car is equipped with 14" bottle cap wheels, heated front sports seats, fog lights, an onboard computer, cruise control, power windows, locks, side mirrors and air conditioning. The car is equipped with an independent suspension and power assisted four wheel disc brakes with vented front rotors.
The cabin features heated front sports seats and a rear bench seat upholstered in 'Natural Bison' leather. Please note that the original leather on the driver and passenger seats do now show some wear and patina.
Recent extensive service history at 'Black Forest Independent BMW' of Costa Mesa, CA includes;
Oil Pan Reseal
Valve Cover Gasket
Front Control Arms R&R
Front Sway Bar End Links R&R
Front Suspension Shock & Strut Assembly R&R
Rear Suspension Struts R&R
Ignition Cap Rotor Wires & Spark Plugs R&R
Distributor Cap
Ignition Rotor
Spark Plug Wire Set
Differential Fluid Service
Oil Service
Coolant Flush Service
Brake Flush & Fluid
Driver Side Rear Window Motor
A/C Dryer Replacement
R134 Freon Conversion
Rear Radio Antenna R&R
Total Cost Over $6,600
This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with BMW's famous smooth and luxurious 'driver' ride! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. Drives virtually like a new car - you could hardly tell the difference!
This is one very unique and rare recently fully serviced by BMW independent specialists example - the real deal in future collectibles and this must surely be one of the finest example's with only 72K original miles available anywhere!
Price: $8,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
1987 BMW 635CSi.
3.5L 6 cyl
NON RUNNING PROJECT RECENTLY ACQUIRED FROM LONG TERM STORAGE
NEEDS ELECTRICAL WORK
PERFECT CANDIDATE FOR BMW MECHANIC/SPECIALIST
CARFAX SHOWS AS BRANDED TITLE WITH TRUE MILES UNKNOWN.
Iconic series 6 3.5L 635CSi model, a rare modern day collectible BMW, $9,500 obo
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Price: $65,500
Exterior Color: Imola Red, Interior Color: Dark Beige
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional "clown shoe" example of this very desirable and eminently collectible year 2000 BMW Z3 M Series 6 cylinder 5 speed manual transmission Coupe with only 7,959 original miles!
The BMW M Coupe and BMW M Roadster were high performance models of the Z3 and Z4 models produced by BMW M. Today these are highly desirable and collectible sports cars from the ultimate driving machine! Cutting edge performers in the revered tradition of the original GT 'Gran Turismo' sports cars. Right out of the gate the M Coupe attained 'Car & Driver's' "10 Best Cars Status" and 'Automobile Magazine' named it as both "Best Sports Car of the Year" and "Design of the Year" in the year 1999!
With potent engines and unparalleled responsiveness both the M & Z3 2.8 Coupes delivered both head-turning looks and supreme driving pleasure. The original Z3 roadster was introduced in 1995 with the prototype featuring in the James Bond movie of that year but the rarer Coupe version with a chassis stiffening rear hatchback was introduced to much acclaim in 1999 with the Z3 Coupes only available with the largest 6 cylinder engine offered, the 2.8L in 1999 and 2000 and the 3.0L in 2001. The 2.8L straight six was primed to deliver true GT performance with 193HP which pumped out 0-60 in just 6.2 seconds! It was replaced in 2002 with the BMW Z4.
The first generation was based on the Z3 and was produced between 1998 and 2002. The second generation was based on the Z4 and was produced between 2006 and 2008. Almost every BMW to bear the M3 moniker has served as a benchmark for driving excellence, but the E46 generation M3 is widely considered the pinnacle of the model's lineage. The E46 M3's high-revving inline-six, better known as the S54, also found its way under the hood of the Z3-based M Roadster and M Coupe.
Despite its name, the latter model is better described as a hatchback or shooting brake, and its shape earned it the nickname "Clown Shoe"for its distinctive styling.
The M Coupe E36/8 manufactured from 1998 until 2002, was developed with increased torsional and structural rigidity to the Z3 roadster's chassis with the majority of the body panels shared with the M roadster, meaning the doors and everything from the A-pillar forward are interchangeable between the coup? and roadster, as are most interior parts.
The M-Roadster E36/7 was introduced in 1997 as the high performance version of the Z3. The most significant cosmetic difference between the M-Roadster, including the M-Coupe, is the substantially flared rear quarter-panels ("fender flares") and the correspondingly offset rear wheels. Additional external differences compared to the standard Z3 models included front and rear bumpers, gills, quad exhaust, trunk, and mirrors.
For BMW enthusiasts and collectors, few modern day Bimmers are as desired or as collectible as the Z3 coupe and Z3 M coupe community reflected by the low build numbers and rarity of these "clown shoes". Rare colors and options add to the value whilst the lack of a desirable sunroof can hurt. According to the 'Z3 M Coupe Buyers Guide' and 'Z3 Coupe Buyers Guide' websites, 2,858 M coupes were produced, of which 678 were from the last years of 2001 and 2002 with the S54 engine. A total of 458 came without a sunroof.
Options for the M coupe were limited, as the entire package was comprehensive. While the 1999-2000 Z3 coupes M52B28 engine was arguably one of BMWs most reliable, the later M54B30 engine closed the gap on the S52-powered M coupe with only a nine-horsepower difference (240 horsepower in the S52 vs. 231 horsepower in the M54).
At its launch in 1997, the very appearance and design was both progressive and markedly independent. The long bonnet, coupled with a compact rear and wide wheel housings, was untypical for a sports car of this format. For the press, first tests made clear that if there was anything the BMW Z3 M Coupe stood for, it was pure driving pleasure.
The design by Chris Bangle, former design head at BMW was planned to be independent from the very beginning. The BMW Z3 Coupe and the M Coupe were planned to be real eye-catchers. The design of the Z3 M Coupe consciously echoes one of the great BMW historic sports cars - The line of the roof is reminiscent of the BMW 328 Mille Miglia from the 1940s.
Besides the wider track and four-pipe exhaust, the top model had exclusive, characteristic accents like oval overtaking mirrors, chrome gills that recall the legendary BMW 507 Roadster, and special air intakes in the front spoiler. The powerful, unmistakeable appearance of the M Coupe was underlined by its proportions: long wheelbase, long bonnet, wide track and short rear end. Introduced by a striking line at the rear and arching towards the back, the roof left a strong impression.
With an exterior length of just over 4m, the BMW Z3 M Coupe is one of the most compact M automobiles of the brands history. The four tailpipes under the rear spoiler are a clear statement about maximum performance and the power concealed beneath the compact sports cars hood.
At its launch in 1997, the Z3 M Coupe was equipped with the engine from the updated M3 E36. Developed by the M Motorsport specialists, the straight-6 cylinder engine with 3.2 litre capacity had an output of 321 hp at 7,400rpm. For the first time, it produced more than 100 hp per litre. The engine, also known as S50B32, catapulted the rear-wheel drive M Coupe from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds which was extraordinarily for the time.
From 2001, the further developed 6-cylinder engine from the BMW M3 E46 appeared under the long bonnet of the Z3 M Coupe. With 325 hp, the S54B32 slightly further improved the driving performance of the two-seater and brought it into the vicinity of much more expensive sports cars.
The Z3 M Coupe also posted top results in the 36m slalom and the ISO slalom test in comparison with competition from Zuffenhausen and Maranello. With its acceleration, the M Coupe left its competitors standing as confirmed by the test crew from the German car magazine 'Auto', Motor und Sport'.
Using the already torsion-resistant chassis of the BMW Z3 Roadster as a basis, the engineers had given the Z3 M Coupe other characteristics which had a positive influence on the cars handling. The frame of the windscreen was strengthened, with further stability coming from two quarter-lights. Additional door braces, a fixed roof and special reinforcements to the basic chassis guaranteed not only optimal handling, but also an extremely stable passenger compartment. The brake system was developed to serve both safety purposes and driving pleasure in equal measure and had compound discs with radial friction bearings. This system allows the brake disc to freely expand and ensures consistent, excellent braking power even under enormous strain.
Low seating position, three-spoke M steering wheel, stubby gear stick and all instruments directly in the drivers view this cockpit makes no bones about being focussed on the perhaps most enjoyable minor matter in the world: driving. Under high lateral acceleration, the sports seats, fitted as standard, offer ideal lateral support. The seats were upholstered in leather and available in several colors, while chrome trimmings in the entire interior gave additional emphasis to the cars sporting aspirations.
Today, the BMW Z3 M Coupe is one of the most desired "youngtimers" of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its unmistakeable design and suitability for everyday use, coupled with the extremely powerful power train of the BMW M3, appeals equally to both sports car and GT fans. And ultimately the low number of vehicles produced also makes the Z3 M Coupe a rare sight on the road and very collectible.
Recently purchased from its most recent southern California owners with a clean CARFAX report to confirm both its low mileage with no history of any accidents! An obviously always babied and pampered example if there ever was one! The all original factory 'Imola Red' color paint is in absolutely beautiful condition and the gorgeous 'Dark Beige' Leather interior is also in beautiful condition throughout with virtually no signs of any wear and all the options are working as they should including the ice-cold A/C!
The car drives exactly like such a well maintained and babied low mileage model should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated! The engine is extremely strong and as new with no oil leaks, the transmission has a very smooth transmission through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
You will surely look long and hard to find a finer example of this very rare and extremely low production 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe with only 7,959 miles for the ultimate BMW driving experience and collectibility available anywhere else!
Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Green
West Coast Classics are proud to present this well know magazine featured chopped and stretched custom 1964 Buick Riviera known as 'Lorraine' and featured in 'Car Kulture Deluxe' & 'Ol Skool Rodz' magazines and built by well know builders Brad Masterson, Gary Brown & John Patsimas. Brad of 'Masterson Kustoms' shop was located in the old George Barris Brothers building in Lynwood, CA and Masterson had apprenticed under both George Barris & Bill Hines!
Hines & Masterson masterminded a top chop with a five and a half inch vertical drop but with the rear window remaining at stock size. The front fenders were extended 4" and the rear quarters were extended 4" at the bottom making the angle above the '65 Riviera rear bumper about the same as the rear windows angle.The hood was reshaped, also extended 4 ", but only in the center. The side scoop area was also reshaped right behind the doors. Gary Brown of 'Brown's Metal Mods' of IN rebuilt the suspension and brakes amd installed and set up the Ridetech air ride system. Brown's cut a two-piece flat aluminum firewall cover and bonded it to the original for a custom smoothed firewall. The original hood ornament was removed and the hood peaked. A 1957 DeSoto front bumper was customized, reshaped and shortened and sectioned front to back as the new grille bar. Brown capped the front ends of the front fenders and made new bezelsto hold the upper pair of a 1966 Cadillac's stacked headlights with aluminum blades in the center. Brown's reworked the power windows and vent wings to work with the new chopped top and customizing the '65 Riviera taillight bezels.
The car was then transported to 'Street Rods by Michael' in Shelbyville, TN, a top notch and well respected street rod builder where a newly rebuilt 1964 425 Nailhead engine was installed with components from 'Egge Machine', 'Alan Grove Components', Speedway Motors', & 'Holley Performance Products'. A new 700R4 transmission was ordered from 'Gearstar' and installed on an adaptor from 'Bendsten's Speed gems', and 'Ron Francis' 24/7 Wire Works wiring system and the 'Vintage Air' air conditioning was installed behind the instrument panel. They also installed the Dynotech rebuilt driveshaft and installed the U.S. Radiator & Maradyne dual cooling fans.
Finally OPGI provided multiple components like seat foam, dash pad, trim, windshield, rear window, weatherstripping and moldings, interior upholstery, carpet & door panels. Stock Riviera colors and inserts were used to make the White & Green custom combination & 'Gibbs Auto Interiors' installed the seat upholstery on the OPGI foam. Custom Autosound provided a resto correct fitting radio with marbleized drum wrap from 'Walopus' and Bob Scanlan from the 'Riviera Owners Association' to cut it to specifications. Con2R rebuilt and restored the Riviera gauges and created a custom two-tone steering wheel. 'Killer Designs by Darin' designed a custom script horn button which 'Con2R' added to the new wheel.
'Tamco Paint' mixed a custom color 'Lorraine Green' and 'Byroms Auto Body' of Tullahoma, TN painted the car. 'Performance Plus Exhaust' of Tullahoma built the custom exhaust system around a 'Waldron' dual cross flow muffler. Patsimas finished the wiring and modified the stock Riviera shifter to work with the 700R4. Jason Wright of 'Preferred Glass' in Shelbyville, TN cut then new windshield to fit the chopped top using a fiberglass pattern that Patsomas created. Jason also installed the rear glass and cut new side glass. 'S&H Chrome Plating' of Madison, TN finished all the chrome and stainless as well as the aluminum headlight blades. 'Tullahoma Seat Cover' installed the interior and created a custom headliner. Patsimas finished the assembly of the car and installed the polished 'Trusespoke' wheels and 'Coker' tires.
This car will remind you of the classic period for automotive customizing, a time when people like Dean Jeffries, Gene Winfield, Ed Roth and George Barris were the standard bearers for a generation. The body was modified by Brad Masterson of 'Masterson Kustoms' in Lynwood, California, but it was a consortium of talent that truly created this car. The body was chopped 5.5 inches, the front fenders were extended 4 inches, and the rear fenders were extended 4 inches and redesigned to achieve a new angle. A gravel pan was added along with a 1965 Riviera rear bumper with modified tail lights, the side scoops were reshaped, and the hood was extended 4 inches in the center and, like the rear fenders, reangled. Gary Brown of Brown's Metal Mods in Port Leyden, New York, capped the fender ends and added single 1966 Cadillac headlights with center blades. He also added a narrowed 1957 DeSoto bumper bar and grille and a new front pan below the bumper. Brown also rebuilt the front and rear suspensions, installed a RideTech air ride system and hung Truespoke 15x6 50-spoke chrome wire wheels. The stock power side windows were modified to accommodate the chopped top.
- Body chopped 5 1/2 inches, front fenders extended 4 inches, rear fenders extended 4 inches and re-angled
- Tail lights filled
- 1965 Riviera rear bumper and gravel pan added
- Reshaped side scoops
- Hood extended 4 inches in the center and re-angled
- Gary Brown of Brown's Metal Mods in Port Leyden, New York capped fender ends, added single 1966 Cadillac headlights with center blades and narrowed 1957 DeSoto bumper bar and grille and new front pan below bumper
- Peaked hood and modified stock power side windows to fit the chopped top
- Smoothed firewall and modified 1965 Riviera taillights
- Brown's also rebuilt the front and rear suspension, installed RideTech air ride system and Truespoke 15x6 50 spoke chrome wire wheels with Coker radial Whitewall tires
1964 Buick 425 CI Nailhead rebuilt by Matt's Speed Shop in Murfreesboro, Tennessee using parts from Egge Machine Bored .020 over with +.010 crank bearings
- Holley 650 CFM 4-barrel double pumper carburetor with stock intake manifold
- Offenhauser finned valve covers and air cleaner
- MSD electronic ignition
- Alan Grove Components drive system
- Maradyne dual electric fans
- Gearstar GM 700R4 automatic transmission with Bendsten's adapter
- Balanced driveshaft rebuilt by Dynotech Engineering Services
- Drivetrain installed by Street Rods by Michael in Shelbyville, Tennessee
- Custom Green and White vinyl seat upholstery and door panels
- Green carpet and pearl console inserts
- Custom Green, White and chrome Con2R steering wheel and chrome Ididit tilt steering column
- Gauge cluster rebuilt by Con2R
- Vintage Air gen IV system
- Custom Auto Sound AM/FM radio
- Ron Francis 24/7 wiring system
- U.S. Radiator 4-core aluminum radiator
- Waldron's dual transverse muffler
New windshield wiper motor
New windshield and back glass
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this no expense spared and true one off and legendary 'Barris' inspired custom build of this increasingly appreciated 1964-65 Buick Riviera generation classic!
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Price: $22,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE - LIMITED EDITION COACHBUILT CONVERTIBLE FROM THE FACTORY FOR STEVE FOLEY CADILLAC, NORTHBROOK, IL BY 'COACH BUILDERS LIMITED, INC'
32K ORIGINAL MILES!
EXCLUSIVE ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE FROM STEVE FOLEY CADILLAC, THE EXCLUSIVE ILLINOIS DEALER FOR THE LIMITED EDITION 1994 ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE.
DESIGNED BY 'COACH BUILDERS LIMITED, INC', THE RENOWN CONVERSION SPECIALISTS WITH 1994 BEING THE 3RD YEAR OF LIMITED PRODUCTION COACH BUILT ELDORADO CONVERTIBLES.
NORTHSTAR SYSTEM 270HP 32V V8
FULLY PADDED & INSULATED ROOF
REINFORCED FOR BODY INTEGRITY
TRACTION CONTROL
ROAD SENSING SUSPENSION
DUAL AIR BAGS
LEATHER INTERIOR
HIGH PERFORMANCE WHEELS
HEATED SEATS
CUSTOM 6 SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM
RECENT FULL SERVICE INCLUDING NEW A/C COMPRESSOR & ACCUMULATOR FOR ICE-COLD A/C!
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautiful example of this 1985 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance 4.1L V8 sedan in its original 'Dark Red' (color code 79) paint with a matching 'Dark Red' Velour heather cloth interior and with only 59K original miles!
The car has rare factory added options including:
D'Elegance Package with Brougham button tufted Venetian velour heather cloth pillow style seating
Special Door pull handles
D'Elegance script on glovebox and on outside rear sail panels
Wire Wheels Discs
AM/FM Radio Cassette
Tilt Steering & Telescope
Electronic Level Control
Cruise Control
Rear Electronic Heated Outside Mirrors & Window Defogger
Illuminated Vannity Mirrors
Garage Opener Transmittor
Electric Mirrors
Twilight Sentinel
Power Trunk Lid Pull Down
Trunk Mate
Door Edge Guards
and standard options including:
4.1L V8 4BBL engine
4 spd automatic transmission with Overdrive
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Electronic Climate Control
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Dual Comfort Front Seats
6 Way Power Driver Seat
Full Vinyl Roof
Opera Lamps
Accent Moldings
Illuminated Entry System
Soft Ray Glass
Remote Control Mirros
Automatic Antenna
Lamp Monitors
Cornering Lamps
Automatic Parking Brake release
Obviously always garaged and with no accidents, for all intents and purposes a superbly kept and well maintained car! Owned and driven by only one obviously very careful and mature drivers since new - never abused - babied all the way!
The original 'Dark Red' factory color paint is in very good condition and the matching and all original 'Dark Red' button tufted seats and interior is also in quite exceptional condition throughout with virtually no signs of wear. Every option is working as it should including the ice-cold A/C.
This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with Cadillac's famous smooth and luxurious ride - no shakes or rattles and the considerable power of it's 4.1 litre 4BBL V8 engine purring almost imperceptibly under the hood! The engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
The Cadillac Brougham was a line of luxury cars manufactured by the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors from the 1987 through 1992 model years and was previously sold from 1977 to 1986 as the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. The optional "d'Elegance" trim package introduced during the Fleetwood era remained available. The optional "d'Elegance" package introduced in the upscale Fleetwood trim line in the 1970s, offering even more luxurious appointments, including button-tufted seating and rear-seat reading lamps. Being body-on-frame, it was popular among coachbuilders who manufactured stretched limos and by Cadillac buyers who preferred the familiar combination of exterior size, heft, rear-wheel drive and an optional Chevrolet 350 V8.
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no real rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising sedan for ultimate luxury and comfort and this must surely be one of the finest examples available anywhere with low original miles of a primarily always dealer maintained and serviced flagship Cadillac 'Brougham d'Elegance' edition model with only 59K original miles available on the market anywhere today!
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D'Elegance Package with Brougham button tufted Venetian velour heather cloth pillow style seating
Special Door pull handles
D'Elegance script on glovebox and on outside rear sail panels
Wire Wheels Discs
AM/FM Radio Cassette
Tilt Steering & Telescope
Electronic Level Control
Cruise Control
Rear Electronic Heated Outside Mirrors & Window Defogger
Illuminated Vannity Mirrors
Garage Opener Transmittor
Electric Mirrors
Twilight Sentinel
Power Trunk Lid Pull Down
Trunk Mate
Door Edge Guards
and standard options including:
4.1L V8 4BBL engine
4 spd automatic transmission with Overdrive
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Electronic Climate Control
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Dual Comfort Front Seats
6 Way Power Driver Seat
Full Vinyl Roof
Opera Lamps
Accent Moldings
Illuminated Entry System
Soft Ray Glass
Remote Control Mirros
Automatic Antenna
Lamp Monitors
Cornering Lamps
Automatic Parking Brake release
Obviously always garaged and with no accidents, for all intents and purposes a superbly kept and well maintained car! Owned and driven by only one obviously very careful and mature drivers since new - never abused - babied all the way!
The original 'Dark Red' factory color paint is in very good condition and the matching and all original 'Dark Red' button tufted seats and interior is also in quite exceptional condition throughout with virtually no signs of wear. Every option is working as it should including the ice-cold A/C.
This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with Cadillac's famous smooth and luxurious ride - no shakes or rattles and the considerable power of it's 4.1 litre 4BBL V8 engine purring almost imperceptibly under the hood! The engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
The Cadillac Brougham was a line of luxury cars manufactured by the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors from the 1987 through 1992 model years and was previously sold from 1977 to 1986 as the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. The optional "d'Elegance" trim package introduced during the Fleetwood era remained available. The optional "d'Elegance" package introduced in the upscale Fleetwood trim line in the 1970s, offering even more luxurious appointments, including button-tufted seating and rear-seat reading lamps. Being body-on-frame, it was popular among coachbuilders who manufactured stretched limos and by Cadillac buyers who preferred the familiar combination of exterior size, heft, rear-wheel drive and an optional Chevrolet 350 V8.
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no real rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising sedan for ultimate luxury and comfort and this must surely be one of the finest examples available anywhere with low original miles of a primarily always dealer maintained and serviced flagship Cadillac 'Brougham d'Elegance' edition model with only 59K original miles available on the market anywhere today!
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Single family ownership since 1955 until 2011 and since then part of a private collection until now
1939 Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan
Chassis no. 6291776
West Coast Classics are proud to present this very rare and beautifully restored 1939 Cadillac Series Sixty Special which had been in the same family for 56 years. Purchased new from Dickson Motors, Ltd of Winnipeg, Canada by a couple hailing from nearby Manitoba, the car was reportedly sparingly driven and stored from the beginning of WWII until the owner's uncle acquired the car in 1955. Driven only occasionally and always garaged in Toronto, the car was gifted to the Southern California based owner by his uncle. It has been carefully maintained and remained lovingly presented and unrestored, showing only 80,000 miles on the clock.
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a striking and mostly unrestored survivor example of this 1960 Cadillac Series 62 2 Door Hardtop in a striking 'Mary Kay Pink' custom color paint with a two-tone 'Brown & Saddle' interior and with a 390/325HP V8 engine with the 'Hydra-matic' automatic transmission with factory options including;
Power Steering,
Power Brakes,
Power windows,
Power antenna,
Remote mirror,
AM radio with rear speakers,
2 spd electric windshield wipers with washers,
White sidewall tires
After the infamous 1959 Cadillac tail fins GM decided to enter the new decade with a "bigger isn't necessary better" philosophy and the 1960 Cadillac was given a slightly less dramatic fin when compared to the tacked on twin pod lamps used in '59. Less chrome also was to slowly become an industry standard and it was now used primarily as a body highlight and not purely for decoration. Powertrains remained the same as the in '59 although this was the last year that a 2barrel or 3x2 barrel 'Tri-Power' carburetor was offered. This would also be the last year for the wrap around windshield styling. In 1960 Cadillac was the ultimate GM jewel outselling Lincoln, Chrysler & Imperial combined!
The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 was a large luxurious Cadillac that could easily carry six people and had a power top, air suspension and featured a large 6,390 cc (390 c.i.) V8 engine with drum brakes. The marque was discontinued 1964.
The 390 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a rare unrestored survivor 1960 Cadillac Series 62 2 Door Hardtop! A 'Mary Kay Pink' striking example which is a perfect car for the Cadillac enthusiast who would appreciate it's rare authentic originality or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1960's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector!
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Exterior Color: Green Metallic, Interior Color:
- Custom build
- LS V-8 engine with period-look air cleaner and valve covers
- Fuel injection
- Automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Power brakes
- Air conditioning with R134A freon
- Fender skirts
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this original low mileage and beautifully kept all original 1985 Cadillac Seville 4.1L V8 'Slantback' Sedan with only 77K original miles in a striking 'Black over Gold' color with a Tan leather interior!
Obviously always garaged with no history of any accidents or damage and owned and driven by only obviously very careful and mature non-smoking driver's since new - never abused - babied all the way! The original factory 'Metallic Gold over Black' two-tone color paint is extraordinarily striking and in very good condition with the 'Tan' leather seats with matching carpets and dashboard with wood inlays interior which is in immaculate condition throughout with virtually no signs of wear and every option is working.
This particular model must be seen to be believed and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with Cadillac's famous smooth and luxurious ride - no shakes or rattles and the considerable power of it's 4.1 litre V8 engine purring almost imperceptibly under the hood! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. Drives virtually like a new car - you could hardly tell the difference and please note that the car has a clean CARFAX report.
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising in both luxury and comfort! This must surely be one of the finest and very rare example's of this low mileage and well maintained 1985 Cadillac Seville 'Slantback' Sedan models available on the market anywhere today!]]>
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Price: $94,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible in striking 'Onyx Black' color paint and with an absolutely superb condition 'Silver & Red' vinyl interior, with a 283 'Turbo-Fire' V8 engine matched to a 'Powerglide' automatic transmission, full wheel covers with 14" white wall tires, three spoke steering wheel with full horn ring, electric clock, stainless steel trim on windshield, side windows & rear windows, stainless steel front fender trim, gold anodized front fender louvers, power top, full carpeting and with added factory options of the AM radio and vintage LP record player, and DeLuxe Heater & Defroster.
Price: $42,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne which is finished in a two-tone 'Turquoise over Black' custom paint color with a matching two-tone tweed and vinyl interior and formerly owned by NASCAR driver and Hall of Fame Inductee Dale Earnhardt Jr being offered for sale with a preserved title from Dale Earnhardt Jrs ownership and a copy of the July 2000 Super Chevrolet showcasing the vehicle on the cover. While owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. this car was featured in a interview with renown American DJ/record producer and Ford Motor Company design customizer 'Funkmaster Flex' conducted with Earnhardt Jr's collection.
Earnhardt Jr loved this car and explains in the interview how hard it was to find and track down after seeing it on the cover of the July 2000 edition of 'Super Chevy' car magazine, only one year after it was built, taking him over two years to eventually track it down and buy it. He loved how rare it was and how it had been completely trimmed down with rear view side mirrors, no ac, etc. Of all the cars in Earnhardt's personal collection, this is his car of choice for his test drive with Funkmaster Flex, as can be seen in the video attached below.
Originally built in 1999, power comes from a 454ci big-block V8 engine mated to a 4-speed GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission, equipped with a shift kit. Performance upgrades include a 'Weiand Stealth' intake manifold, Holley Carburetor, Howe Racing aluminum radiator, Hooker competitor headers, and a stainless steel exhaust system.
The body of the Biscayne is finished in a custom two-tone scheme featuring Black on the roof and upper half of the body with Turquoise on the lower half. A Silver horizontal stripe runs around the car to divide the two colors with Blue scallops on the rear quarters. To match the body, both bumpers and the grille have been refinished in Turquoise, while all the badging, window trim and chrome have been refinished in Black. Panel fitment and gaps are uniform across doors, panels, trunk and fiberglass hood. Additional features include a raised hood center section with imitation cowl induction scoop, hood pins, and Corvette flag emblems on the fenders.
Polished Torque-Thrust style wheels measure 18" in the front with 245/40 tires while the rear features 20" wheels wrapped in 275/35 tires. Dust covers emulating drilled disc brake rotors are equipped behind all four wheels, seller states the car has front disc brakes while rear braking is handled by factory drums.
The interior features power-adjustable front bucket seats upholstered in Black tweed with Turquoise tweed insert and black vinyl side. Custom door panels are fitted to match with machined billet armrests and cranks for side and vent windows. A custom fabricated center console covered in black tweed with simulated carbon-fiber trim panel is mounted between the bucket seats, housing the CD changer, a pair of cupholders, and a storage box. The upgraded stereo system features a Sony CDX-C6750 head unit in the dash, 4 interior speakers along with dual Rockford Fosgate amplifiers, and a subwoofer fitted in the fully upholstered trunk.
A 3-spoke Billet Specialties steering wheel is mounted to a tilt steering column with a billet gear selector. The original gauges have been replaced with AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultralight gauges surrounded by a carbon-fiber trim panel. A 120mph speedometer is featured along with a 10k rpm tachometer. Additional gauges include fuel, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The dash has been finished in turquoise to match the exterior.
The Biscayne is powered by a 454ci Chevrolet V8 bored .060 over and equipped with Weiand Stealth high-rise intake manifold, Holley 650cfm carburetor, MSD ignition, and cast iron heads with roller rockers. Cooling is provided by a Howe Racing aluminum radiator with electric fans and the exhaust system features a set of Hooker competition headers with 3" stainless pipes and resonators. A billet aluminum air cleaner has been installed along with billet valve covers, transmission dipstick, and serpentine pulleys with chrome alternator. A 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission with shift kit and 3000rpm stall converter transfers the power to a 12-bolt rear with a 4.56:1 posi-traction differential. Recent service work includes an oil change and tune-up.
The suspension consists of the factory style stamped control arms in the front with drop spindles and lowering springs. The rear utilizes a factory trailing arm with a torsion bar and lowering springs. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery.
The car was originally built by Todd Nelson of Land O' Lakes Florida in 1999 and featured on the cover of the July 2000 Super Chevy magazine. The car was later acquired by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and subsequently featured in an episode of the TV "Ride with Funkmaster Flex" originally airing in June of 2004 in which Earnhardrt Jr. and the host can be seen driving the car during an interview. Included in the sale is a laminated North Carolina title in Dale Earnhardt Jr's name with signature and a copy of the July 2000 issue of Super Chevy magazine.
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO HERE OF DALE EARNHARDT JR CHOOSING THIS '65 BISCAYNE OUT OF HIS ENTIRE COLLECTION OF MUSCLE & RACING CARS TO GO FOR A CRUISE WITH THE 'FUNKMASTER FLEX'!
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Exterior Color: Teal, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautiful and very well preserved old restoration example of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible with a 230 c.i. 6 cylinder engine matched to an automatic transmission in a striking combination of its original 'Tripoli Turquoise Poly' factory color paint (code K2) with a Black convertible top and matched to its original 'Black' standard interior (trim code 712) with power drum brakes & Rally wheels!
There is no evidence of any rust or major accidents. The car has all its original solid and rust free floor boards and and the condition of the interior, trim and glass is all excellent. This engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
The massive success that was Fords Mustang did not go unnoticed by the folks over at Chevrolet. Looking to capture a share of the burgeoning pony car market, Chevrolets answer to the Mustang was the Camaro. Making its debut in September of 1966 the Camaro, like the Mustang, was available in a wide array of options and body styles. Introduced two years after the Mustang, Chevrolet realized that to pose a serious threat, merely introducing the Camaro would not be enough - a car capable of beating the Mustang at the racetrack was needed if the Camaro was to stand a chance against the widely popular Mustang and thus the Z28 was born.
This is one very fine daily driving example of an increasingly collectible and desirable 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible in unabused and mostly all original and stock good condition; these are very rare American classic cars and will always be internationally respected and desired by any classic American classic car or Camaro enthusiast! This is therefore one daily head-turning condition example of an all time classic America icon!]]>
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1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM COUPE
350 V8 (CASTING # 3970010) WITH A 4 SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION
12 BOLT REAR END
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Price: $109,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle 2 Door Hardtop with a no expense spared custom build with a 502 c.i. 508HP V8 fuel injected engine matched to a 5 speed Tremec manual transmission and presented in striking 'Midnight Blue' paint.
The car was purchased in 2021 for almost $100K from the renown 'Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City' collection auction, which was being represented by the renown 'Mecum Classic Car Auctions' in Punta Gorda, FL, and which was listed as a frame-up restoration on an original 454/270HP V8 Big Block true factory W code car with a Cowl Induction hood and 12 bolt Positraction rear end with rear sway bar and with a 4 speed manual transmission with factory air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, soft ray tinted glass, AM/FM radio and deluxe safety belts with shoulder harnesses and bucket seats with console.
The buyer proceeded to upgrade the car further with no expense spared at the renown 'Brauns Motorsports', of Lomita, CA and we have all the invoices from the shop for the work performed since that purchase.
The upgrades included the following:
GM crate 502ci engine with 508hp/580 ft lbs torque, 4 bolt main block, forged steel crank, forged aluminum pistons, 9.6-1 comp
Tremec 5spd manual transmission with Mcleod 11 clutch.
Engine chassis dyno tuned.
Edelbrock Proflow 4 fuel injection,
GM 12 Bolt Differential with 3:73 Positraction Rear End,
Functional cowl induction,
Tanks in fuel tank, intank fuel pump, all s/stl 3/8 fuel line, 40mocron filter, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator.
Mattson Dual Fan 4 row radiator, Hi flow water pump, ceramic coated exhaust headers, custom 3# stainless steel dual exhaust.
Power assist front disc brakes, brake calipers, disc pads, rear brake shoes, brake hardware,w/cylinders, m/cylinder brake hose, brake flush.
Complete Vintage AC rebuild includes; evaporator, heater core exp valve, compressor, condenser, all hoses, R134a freon.
New battery, cables, 140a alt & wiring, Dakota analog dash cluster, Retro sound system stereo 100 watts, (4) speakers
New custom center console with Dakota digital gauges, 2 cup holder, custom factory steering wheel.
4 x 255/60r15 Goodyear tires, custom front suspension rebuild w/Global West lower control arms,
Power steering with rebuild PS gear box, PS hoses,1 1/8 sway bar, front wheel alignment
Front seat rails modified for addition rear movement, all seat belts functional.
Retro Sound XM Sirius Radio
The build has less than 1500 miles.
The Chevrolet Chevelle needs no introduction and is legendary amongst muscle car enthusiasts as a rugged car and therefore a perfect candidate for customizing with this particular 1972 Chevy Chevelle 2 Door Hardtop Custom being one of the most unique and seriously striking well built customs available anywhere but which is still immediately recognizable as the iconic '72 Chevelle that she is and turns heads wherever she goes!
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Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
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Exterior Color: Yellow, Interior Color: Black
1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
- Matching numbers L48 350/165 HP engine
- 4-speed transmission
- Power steering
- Power disc brakes
- AM/FM radio
- Leather seats
- Rally wheels
- Correct code 56 Bright Yellow with code 192 Black Deluxe interior
- 1 of 4,629 convertibles in 1975
Price: $115,500
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West Coast Classics presents are proud to present an exceptional example of this 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2 door Convertible with the 283 c.i. V8 engine matched to a 2 speed automatic transmission finished in its original 'Ermine White' factory color (code 936) paint and original 'Red & Ivory' (trim code 874) interior and original Black color power operated soft top with 14" wheels with chrome hubcaps, Coker whitewall tires, four wheel hydraulic drum brakes, fenders skirts, power steering and push button AM radio.
The 1961 full-size Chevrolet model was totally revamped for the new year. As with all other full-size GM lines, the new cars finally finished with the knee-banger, wrap around windshields and tailfins and shed some of the length and width that had been popular in the prior three years. The front end sported a full width grille with dual headlamps mounted at each end with the turn signals and parking lamps mounted above the headlamps. The car boasted all the regular Bel Air equipment plus Nylon pattern cloth seats, electric clock, full carpeting and dual backup lights.
The Impala was restyled on the existing GM B platform for 1961. The new body styling was more trim and boxy than the 1958-60 models. Sport Coupe models featured a 'bubbleback' roof line style for '61 and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan, was available for 1961 only. It was rarely ordered and a scarce collectible today. The rare Super Sport (SS) option debuted for 1961 and was retired in 1968. The 1962 model featured new 'C' pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop 'Sport Sedan.' Sport Coupe models now featured the 'convertible roof' styling, shared with other GM 'B' full size hardtop coupes.
This car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car's re-paint is of a very high quality and in very fine shape and the car has very few flaws.
In summary, this is a wonderful example of a very striking 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Convertible in turn-key ready daily driving and daily head-turning condition, most definitely one very collectible and attractive all American classic car!
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Price: $39,500
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FULLY CUSTOMIZED 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT 1500 2WD EXTENDED CAB PICK UP
ORIGINAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OWNER TRUCK WITH NO EXPENSE BUILD WITH ONLY 8,841 ORIGINAL MILES!
CLEAN CARFAX TO CONFIRM OWNERSHIP HISTORY & MILES.
CUSTOM BODY & PAINT & AIR RIDE WITH 99-02 V8 VORTEC ENGINE DRIVEN COMPRESSOR KIT
ONYX BLACK CUSTOM PAINTED 2004 IN DUPONT 9900S JET BLACK
MEDIUM GRAY CUSTOM LEATHER WITH CUSTOM BLACK LEATHER INSERTS
2002 ESCALADE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER & COMPLETELY INSULATED CAB
4 WHEEL ABS
4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES WITH THICK ROTORS & LARGE PADS
DRIVER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS
AUTOMATIC HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
WIDE ACCESS REAR DOORS
TILT WHEEL
AIR CONDITIONING WITH AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM
DUAL POWER HEATED MIRRORS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
DEEP TINT GLASS
FRONT FOG LAMPS
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
POWER LOCKS & WINDOWS
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WITH THEFT ALARM
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
BODYSIDE MOLDINGS
6 WAY POWER HEATED LEATHER BUCKET SEATS WITH DRIVER MEMORY
TRAILERING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES:
TRAILER HITCH PLATFORM
8 WIRE TRAILER HARNESS
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL REAR AXLE
TRACTION CONTROL POWERTRAIN MGMT
REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO
HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION
OTHER CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDE:
2002 ESCALADE FRONT END CLIP
LED 3RD BRAKE LIGHT
LED BACK UP LIGHTS
1989 CADDY TAIL LIGHT
SHAVED TAILGATE HANDLE RELOCATOR KIT
STEEL REAR ROLL PAN
CUSTOM DOOR HANDLES
FIBERGLASS FLUSH MOUNT
BEDCOVER WITH AUTO UP/DOWN
HIDDEN TOW HITCH
CHROME TOW HOOKS
LINE-X BED LINER
SHORTY BILLET ANTENNA
CUSTOM 'MASTER IMAGE CUSTOMS' FULL AIR RIDE
'DOETSCH' ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS
'DAKOTA DIGITAL' HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
20" 'INTRO' CUSTOM WHEELS
7" MONITORS REAR OF EACH HEADREST
CUSTOM AM/FM/CD/DVD/NAV SYSTEM
IMPACT SENSOR
FLASHING PARKING LIGHTS
VALET OVERRIDE
PASSIVE ARMING
PANIC
SIREN 6 TONE
LOJACK ALARM
BLACK CHERRY WOOD MOLDED DASH
BLACK ACCENT ON DOOR PANELS
PHIPPS ROD & CUSTOM OVAL PEDALS
ESCALADE CHROME DOOR HANDLES
STEREO SYSTEM:
HEAD UNIT PIONEER 6.5 AVICNI
4 X KICKER 8L7D2 SUB WOOFERS
4 X 6 FOCALS
3 X KICKER AMPS (2400 AMP)
DVD DISC PLAYER HEADREST MONITORS 7" COLOR XO VISION
AMP RACK IS BUILT IN BED PAINTED TO MATCH
CUSTOM SUB WOOFER BOX BUILT UNDER BACK SEAT 4 X 8" SUBSPEAKERS
SUSPENSION - AIR RIDE:
MODEL RS-82 SLAM 8" AIR BAGS
BEAR BRAKES
DAKOTA DIGITAL MODEL 2000 AIR CONTROLLER
EASY STREET (AIRLIFT ENGINE DRIVE AIR COMPRESSOR)
ADJUSTABLE DOETSCH SHOCKS
DJM 2" DROP SPINDLES & 'A' ARMS
6 LINK REAR SUSPENSION
7 GALLON AIR TANK
WHEELS INTRO TWISTED VISTA 6 20" X 8.5"
MICHELIN 245/40 ZR20 TIRES
3/8" AIR VALUES & AIRLINE
REAR CANTILEVER 4 LINK PACKAGE
BODY MODIFICATIONS & PAINT COMPLETED BY 'MERZEES PAINT & BODY SHOP'
SUSPENSION AIR RIDE BY 'MASTER IMAGE CUSTOMS' (M.I.C.)
MERZEES CUSTOMS AIR RIDE BY TOM WILSON
SOUND SYSTEM BY 'AUTO SOUND SPECIALITIES'
CUSTOM PARTS LIST
PIONEER
KICKER
FOCAL
XO VISION
GM PARTS
BILLET SPECIALTIES
DUPONT CUSTOM PAINT
PERCISION ROD WARE
SIR MICHAELS
SPRINT
AUTO LOCK
INTRO
SLAM BAGS
DAKOTA DIGITAL INC
BEAR BRAKES
EASY STREET
DOETSCH
DJM
K&N FILTER
KP COMPONENTS
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional exampole of this fully restored 1950 Chevrolet Special Fleetline 2 Door Sedan Custom in original factory 'Mist Green' color with all new for 2024:
- Holley Sniper Fuel Injection System with distributor, ignition coil and ignition box
- Aeromotive Phantom 340lph in tank fuel pump with fuel filter, regular and AN hose & fittings
- Aluminum Radiator, relay and breaker, heater control valve
- Coolant Radiator Flush
- Brake Adjustment
- Kicker coaxial Speakers 6.5 in
- A/C Recharged 135a refrigerant
- Brake refurbish with Corvette Master Cylinder and Motul dot 5.1 brake fluid
- Upgraded Headlights to Hella Headlights and LED Bulbs
- Installed new seatbelts in the rear
- New tires and balancing
Front: Mickey Thomspon Sportsman S/R Tires 255649
Rear: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R Tires 255649 - Rear differential refurbish with replacement gasket
- Intake manifold repair and replacement of gaskets and cleaning
- Starter replacement,
- Chevy block crate engine
- Fuel Injection System
- A/C Air Conditioning
- American Racing wheels & New tires
- Pioneer GPS head unit
- Bluetooth handsfree calling with microphone installed
- Pop Doors
- Pop Trunk
- Customer Coupe design with exterior handle delete
- Full leather interior
- Custom Dolphin Gauge Cluster
- LED Headlights
- Leather lined trunk with custom leather carpeted floor
- Clean Chrome bumpers
- Manual battery cutoff switch
- 2 remotes for pop doors
- Backup pop door open button
Price: $119,500
Exterior Color: Gray, Interior Color: Gray
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this extraordinarily rare 1936 Chrysler Airflow Series C11 Custom Imperial Sedan (1 of reportedly only 38 built in the sole 1936 production year and thought to be one of only two now remaining) with its original 323.5 CID inline 8 cylinder L Head engine matched to a 3-speed manual Warner automatic overdrive transmission.
In 1934 Chrysler introduced an entirely new kind of automobile, the Airflow. Chrysler engineers streamlined an entirely new automobile, testing the configurations in a wind tunnel, with the help of the legendary Orville Wright! These engineers also rearranged the structure of the new car for improved riding comfort to be the most modern of its day! By moving then engine forward and increasing the length of the front springs and the seats positioning between the axles, road shocks were sharply reduced on the passengers.
Six-cylinder Airflow DeSotos were available in 2-door coupes and 4-door sedan configurations. The larger Chrysler Airflows had the 8-cylinder variant engine and the Imperial model had a slightly longer wheelbase. The cars proved very expensive to build and the smaller DeSoto Airflows were discontinued after 1936 and the 8 cylinder Chryslers after 1937. Recent reports from the Airflow Club show very few survivors today.
Chrysler also offered two custom versions of the Airflow Imperials. The larger series, designated CW, were taller, wider and longer than the production cars and equipped with larger engines and heavier running gear and shared almost no components of the other models. Up to 100 Airflow CWs were built with about 8 know to still exist today.
Aside from the CWs Chrysler set aside a few of these Imperial models for LeBaron conversion to the 'Custom Imperial'. This conversion consisted on a 9" stretch of the chassis and an equivalent lengthening of the Imperial body, with the extra length for the rear passenger area. For 1936 the LeBaron cars were named the Series C11.
Chrysler historical records show that 75 serial numbers were set aside for the C11, 38 of them for the sedan and 37 for the limousine, which had a divider partition with roll down window separating the rear passenger compartment from the driver's seat. Chrysler shipping records show that only 62 were actually built and shipped.
The Airflow Club of America established in 1962 had reports of only 3 x C11s still known to be in existence. One was reportedly dismantled before 1968. One is a limousine currently in Australia and this subject C11 sedan car is the third. Therefore, it's likely to be the one surviving C11 sedan available anywhere in the world today!
The Chrysler LeBaron models (for 1936 the C11s and CWs) were sold as special order custom coachbuilt cars. Dealers or purchasers could order the cars with interior appointments and paint colors to order. In place of the usual exterior and interior trim codes shown on the body data this C11 shows only the order number. Authentic restoration therefore permits use of any period correct paint colors as well as fabric or leather trim.
Surviving information about C11s include sales brochures, maintenance manuals and parts lists, each of which provides specific details of the cars. The build history for 7809320 was obtained from the Fiat-Chrysler Historical Society and shows the car was shipped to 'J.B. Martin', a Chrysler dealer in Harrisburg, PA. The build date was June 22nd, 1936. The body number 231-64 was built by 'Briggs' and shipment was by boat. It was equipped with engine number C11-1072 and an overdrive transmission. Gear ratio was 4.33:1. Options on this car included a special steering wheel and six road wheels. Like all Airflows it had Duplate safety glass.
According to Airflow Club records 7803920 was first reported to the club sometime before 1969 in Lancaster County, PA. From at least 1969 until 1975 it belonged to Airflow collector and dealer Paul Stern, who sold it to Ken Curtis of Raleigh, NC. Ken sold it to Ray Harmuth Sr in 1992, some 17 years later. Mr Harmuth Sr had restoration work performed on the chassis and body by Gary Hoover of Alliance, OH. In approximately 2004, Ray Harmuth Jr, inherited the car from his father. When Mr Harmuth passed in 2019 his widow sold the car to Jon Clulow of Pasadena, MD and John Boyd of San Diego, CA. Included in the sale were many new and used replacement parts for the Airflow.
Mr Clulow has been a member of the Airflow Club for many years and is very experienced in Airflow restoration. He undertook to restore the car again using the parts it came with along with parts from his own extensive collection. Jon oversaw a complete professional engine overhaul on the original matching numbers C11-1072 engine, performed by Rockville Ring & Bearing in Rockville, MD. New bearings for cam, crankshaft and rods, valves, tappets, guides, pistons and rings were installed. The block was thoroughly cleaned and checked for cracks, cylinders were bored .020 over, the new crankshaft bearings were line-bored, and the block was decked. A newly cast, original mold alloy Airflow cylinderhead was obtained from the Airflow Club parts store. The transmission used was an overhauled unit taken from a driving Chrysler Airflow. New rubber parts, brake shoes, weatherstrips, motor mounts and miscellaneous other parts collected by the car's previous owner were installed.
Once the car was completely reassembled, the car was transported from MD to CA for the disassembly for body repairs and refinishing. The body was finished at 'AG Body' in El Cajon, CA. The repair began with complete removal of the old paint and body filler. The car was sent to a specialist sand and blasting shop where it was completely blasted. Once done it became clear that any previous rust issues had been satisfactory repaired. The body was aligned, smoothed, filled and blocked, then painted with two-stage paint in a metallic Bronze-Gray finish, a period correct color, yet contemporarily stylish. The paint was color sanded and buffed to a high gloss. Meanwhile all exterior bright metal was sent to professional polishers and platers for refinishing. In Spring 2021 the exterior trim was installed and new Airflow Club reproduction hubcap skins were installed. New tires were purchased and mounted on the refinished wheels. Interior brightwork was finished in the Custom-Imperial appropriate satin chrome by 'Artistic Silver Plating' in Long Beach, CA and the dash was reassembled with refinished instruments and brightwork. Wheel trim and original style sunbursts in 'Casino Red' were applied by 'CSNRS Color Studio' in Santee, CA, who also refinished the steering wheel and radio blanking plate.
A new interior was constructed by Armando Moran of San Diego. Seat cushions were rebuilt and upholstered in a Blue'Gray leather. Matching door panels and wool headliner were also fabricated and installed. A coordinated Dark Gray was selected for the new carpet. Interior metal trim was refinished in Tuxedo Black. Armando followed the detail patterns from two original door panels that came with the car, and he fabricated wind lace, arm rests, visors, and rear seat passenger grab straps to the original patterns. He also finished the trunk and installed correct matting. Photos of the restoration from start to finish are available and will be included in the sale of the car.
The car has been shown at several judged meets since the restoration was completed. In two Spring 2022 judged shows; the first in Lake Las Vegas, NV (Antique Automobile Club of America) and the second in Rancho Santa Fe, CA (Classic Car Club of America) with the car winning FIRST IN CLASS at both shows, qualifying it for Senior Division in both clubs! At the 2023, 58th National Meet of the Airflow Club of America in Cambria, California, the car was awarded Best in Show and the Walter P. Chrysler Bowl.
Stats include:
323.5 CID Inline 8 cylinder L Head
130HP @ 3400 RPM, 250 lb ft @ 1600 RPM
Bore 3-1/4 in. Stroke 4-7/8 in
Main bearings: 5
Compression 6.5:1 std; 7.45:1 138HP optional
Material: cast iron block
Aluminum alloy cylinder head
Lubrication; pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pins
Carburetor: Stromberg EE-22
Transmission: 3 speed manual with Warner Automatic Overdrive
Differential: 4.33:1
Wheelbase: 137"
Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic with vacuum power assist. 13" drums
Tires: 7.50 x 16
One of the last known remaining examples
One Of Only 38 C11 Custom Imperial Airflow Sedans Produced
Considered the most influential car of the 1930's, the Chrysler Airflow was the brainchild of Chrysler engineer, Carl Breer, who put into it the most modern concepts of automotive and aviation design. Airflow bodies were constructed around a cage-like steel girder network, to which the body panels were welded. The body and chassis were one integral unit, making the Airflow the forerunner of unibody construction. The unibody was so strong, that in a widely reported and now infamous publicity stunt, an Airflow was driven off a 100-foot cliff, bounced down the cliff face, landed on all four wheels, then promptly driven off under its own power.
The Custom Imperial was powered by Chryslers largest 323 cubic inch in-line eight, rated at over 130 horsepower. Wheelbase was a huge 137 inches. Weight was approximately 2 tons. 1936 starting price: $2,475. (A huge figure in that depression year). Although years ahead of its time, its advanced, extreme styling, and high cost hurt sales of the Airflow. Only 38 of the model you see here were built, making this a very rare car, indeed.
Chrysler's 1934 Airflow was a breakthrough in design. It incorporated a number of highly unusual and technically advanced features. Its breakthrough streamlined shape was developed in Chrysler's own wind tunnel. The wheels were located in the far corners of the body and the engine far forward to improve the ride. The chassis and body were a rigid, integrated structure. Regarded today as a milestone in engineering and an important example of Machine Age design, it proved to be more advanced than the American market, still struggling with the Depression in the middle years of the Thirties, could accept. Chrysler then did what it could to recoup its investment, retaining the Airflow's basic design and structure but giving it a more conventional look.
Produced by Chrysler from 1934 to 1937, the Airflow was the first full-size American production car to use streamlining as a basis for building a sleeker automobile, one less susceptible to air resistance. Today the Airflow is recognized as the most revolutionary and influential car of the 1930s. When it was introduced in 1934, it offered advanced features such as a wind-tunnel tested aerodynamic body design and unitized construction.
This delightful cruiser is a stunning example of Chryslers breakthrough art deco design and engineering. Though its Airflow was a commercial failure, Chryslers brave attempt at innovation made it one of the most important vehicle of the 1930s. Not only did the Chrysler Airflow lead the way in terms of aerodynamics streamlining as it was then called it was also among the first cars to incorporate a lightweight construction that presaged todays unibody vehicles.
The revolutionary concept was born when Chrysler engineer Carl Breer noticed the similarity between the shape of airplanes and birds, and he mused how archaic auto design was in comparison. With fellow Chrysler engineers Fred Zeder and Owen Skelton, he went to aviator Orville Wright, who understood more than a little about aerodynamics, to test models in a wind tunnel. The result was the Airflows ground-breaking streamlined design, which was sleeker and set lower to the ground than other American cars. The innovations didn't stop there. By moving the engine over the front axle, the Airflow gained additional interior space, while seating passengers between the front and rear wheels improved ride quality. The Airflow was a technological marvel with automatic overdrive and raked safety glass windshield.
Introduced at the 1934 New York Auto Show, the eight-cylinder Airflow caused a sensation. Orders for the revolutionary car poured in, and the Airflows complex construction was rushed. It eventually required expensive new tooling, which caused major assembly delays. After the initial spurt, sales were slow, and Chrysler ceased production of the landmark model in 1937. Despite the Airflows market failure, other manufacturers soon adopted the lighter weight steel body construction and better aerodynamics it pioneered. The spirit of the Airflow is a silent but important part of every car we drive today.
In summary, this striking classic and possibly the only remaining 1936 Chrysler C11 Imperial Airflow Sedan has very few miles since its full restoration completed under the supervision of one of the marque's foremost experts and enthusiasts. As offered, it is fully tuned, mechanically sound, and runs and drives wonderfully. Beauty, rarity, and splendor all come together in this magnificent Chrysler from the very heart of the classic art deco era of the 1930's and this highly desirable example is ready for touring or showing enjoyment as desired.
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Price: $115,000
Exterior Color: Gray, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this very rare and collectible frame off restored 1937 Chrysler C17 Airflow 8 Coupe, the last year and top-of-the-line most expensive model of the Airflows!
CCCA Full Classic
When introduced in 1934 the Chysler Airflow as the most advanced American automobile ever produced.
Today widely hailed as a masterpiece of Art Deco design and modern engineering.
Rare last year and most desirable C-17 chassis Coupe model.
These Chrysler Airflows cars were produced between 1934 and 1937. From 1934 to 1936, the wheelbase was 123" on these Chrysler 8-cylinder models, both 4-door sedans and 2-door coupes and for 1936 the 123 wheelbase Chrysler Airflow model was designated the C9 and the final models built in the last year of production in 1937 had a 140" wheelbase for sedans and 128" for the Coupe and were designated the C17. The front end was also highly modified in '37 with an extended prow along with the extended wheelbase. These models cost some 2-3 x as much as Chrysler's conventional models making them instantly exclusive.
These are incredibly rare art deco masterpieces which set both land speed records as well as being remarkable as engineering pioneers. They were the first production cars to locate the engine above the front axle (instead of behind it) and to improve ride quality the Airflow design moved the passenger compartment "cab forward" to the middle of the car's body.
By 1937, being last year of the Airflows these were to prove to be the most refined and today the most collectible by far. This example, the most desirable C-17 Eight Coupe is a full classic with the Classic Car Of America which would be eligible for all the major concours events.
Of 230 Coupes reportedly built, about 5% of the total C-17 Eights built; very few are known to still exist today.
The 323.5 cubic inch straight 8 is factory-correct and newly reconditioned matched to the 3 speed freewheeling Borg Warner centrifugal overdrive transmission.
With over 138 HP and factory 3-speed/overdrive transmission, this C-17 coupe is capable of modern traffic speeds, easily cruising at 70+ mph. The coupe has been tested with a little more than 600 miles of driving in both stop-and-go and highway-speed traffic, and stops like a modern car with its power brakes.
The frame was reconditioned when the body was removed, and all the body-to-frame connections are intact.
The coupe is built using only original Chrysler hardware (screws, washers, nuts and bolts stamped with the familiar MoPar logo DCDP which stands for Dodge/Chrysler/DeSoto/Plymouth).
Some major details of the restoration:
Body: Lead removed, painted original Gun Metal Gray with English Coach Vermillion trim
Frame: Media blasted, painted original satin black
Upholstery: By copying an unrestored car, done to exact factory pattern by a renowned expert
Upholstery material: Correct broadcloth material, supplied by LeBaron Bonney
Carpets: Correct horsehair
Steering Wheel and Shift Knob: Correct knob and rare banjo style wheel meticulously restored
Radiator: Rebuilt, with a new core
Engine: Rebuilt, with restored water and fuel pumps, starter, distributor, etc., with NOS oil filter
Cylinder head: Reconditioned cast iron, extremely rare and factory-correct, C17 raised letters
Carburetor: Rebuilt 1-barrel, rare Stromberg EX-32, with correct barrel-style electric choke
Transmission: Rebuilt
Overdrive unit: Rebuilt
Braking system: Rebuilt, with vacuum-assisted power booster
Differential: Rebuilt
Motor mounts: Rebuilt
Shocks: Rebuilt
Instruments: Rebuilt, calibrated and functioning correctly
Chrome: Restored to new condition and correctly pinstriped
Stainless: Restored to new condition and correctly pinstriped
Glass: New, with new gaskets throughout
Wiper motors: Rebuilt and functioning
Wiring: New
Wheels: Restored, checked for true and pinstriped to factory design
Tires: Correct 7.00x16 black wall Coker Classic Radials, with Coker tubes
Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Green
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and great daily driving and virtually all original specification and completely rust free example of this 1950 Chrysler C-48 Windsor Convertible in it's original beautiful and very striking 'Green' factory color paint with a matching 'Green' interior, 251CID 6 cylinder engine matched to the Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission ($26), original radio ($90); heater/defroster ($70); full carpeting, electric clock, windshield washer, White sidewall tires, full wheel covers, rear seat folding armrest, directional signals and power top.
Recently purchased from long-time storage and obviously always garaged with a reportedly rebuilt engine and transmission and an older and still very presentable repaint in it's original factory color and new 'Green' upholstery prior to being stored. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely original, solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously an always primarily cherished 'Garage Queen'. The 261 CID 6 cylinder engine runs extraordinarily well and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow - a truly remarkable daily driver considering it's age! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!
This is a rare opportunity to own a superb mostly all original and unrestored survivor example of a simply terrific daily driving example of a very original 1950 Chrysler Windsor Convertible in it's original factory 'Green' color with a matching interior for the Chrysler enthusiast!
Recently purchased from long-time storage and obviously always garaged with a reportedly rebuilt engine and transmission and an older and still very presentable repaint in it's original factory color and new 'Green' upholstery prior to being stored. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely original, solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously an always primarily cherished 'Garage Queen'. The 261 CID 6 cylinder engine runs extraordinarily well and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow - a truly remarkable daily driver considering it's age! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!
This is a rare opportunity to own a superb mostly all original and unrestored survivor example of a simply terrific daily driving example of a very original 1950 Chrysler Windsor Convertible in it's original factory 'Green' color with a matching interior for the Chrysler enthusiast!
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally straight and rust free and fully restored example of this very rare 'Mopar Big Fin' 1960 Chrysler New Yorker 413/350HP 4 BBL V8 2 door Hardtop with its original and highly desirable and legendary High Performance 413 CID 350 HP V8 MR 'Golden Lion' 'Wedge-Type' engine with the 4 bbl Carter carburetor which was extremely powerful for its day and which would become the basis for a successful racing engine in Chrysler's future and cemented Chrysler's reputation for engineering great engines that would serve Chrysler well in various forms for the next 20 years.
This particular car was recently acquired from its long time California owner and is a superbly straight, rare and virtually completely stock fully restored example of a reportedly always garaged car with no signs of any accident damage and with a completely straight and honest body with absolutely no rust or filler and with all its original 'TS' headlamps and its all original factory tail lamp lenses and its original factory build sheet.
One of only 2,835 '60 2 Door Hardtops built and marketed by Chrysler as a 6 passenger vehicle and quite simply as 'America's most powerful car' and a model that in 1959 was the prestigious 'Motor Trend' magazine model selected not only as the seasons 'Best Looking Hardtop', quite an achievement in Detroit's fabled 1959 year, but also reported that the same year 1959 'E' series letter model moves even faster than the 1958 'D' series which started arguments that continue to this day!
This was the first year Chrysler would carry the unit-body construction for the 1960 model from the previous '59 year body-on-frame construction. This was also only the second year for the 'Wedge-Type' V8 engine. An absolutely stunning car with its original wrap around front and rear picture window windshields and finished in this striking original color combination with the incredibly rare original specs vinyl seats in 'Blue' cloth & vinyl color and embossed with Chrysler emblems with a padded dash with map lights and with its original and matching headliner and also boasting stunning original door panels.
The car is loaded with factory options including the very desirable power 6-way seat option ($102 option), full floor carpeting, Push-button 'Torqueflite' transmission, Power steering, Power brakes, Dual exhaust, original 'Golden Tune' AM radio ($100 option), Custom heater ($102), Power Windows, Solex Tinted glass ($43), Heater & defroster ($102), remote control LH outside rear view mirror, Electric clock, sun visors, windshield washers, exterior protection package, exclusive exterior bright trim, original deluxe full wheel covers mounted on 4 new factory correct whitewall 'Diamond Back' classic 'Bias belt look' Radial tires.
Again, importantly this car has been beautifully restored and which was obviously always garaged in a climate controlled facility and boasts its original 'Alaskan White' (WW1 Code) factory color paint and quite stunning all original specs 'Blue' cloth and vinyl interior.
A now very rare and desirable 1960 year model car, and rare for these rust prone cars, a car which is historically completely rust and accident free. Under the hood is found the cars original 413 'MR' engine boasting 350HP and reportedly only very low miles since new, approximately 85K, and still equipped with its original 4 barrel carburetor, desirable power steering, power windows and power brakes and with the body in very solid and original condition and with the chrome and bright trim all complete and unblemished, again in quite remarkable condition for their age. Survivors from this era are rare, (indeed when was the last time you saw one either advertised or at auction?) making this car an asset to any dedicated Chrysler or MOPAR collection.
The original and obviously low mileage 413 'Golden Lion' MR V8 engine runs strong and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car drives extraordinarily well - must be driven to be appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
Simply put, the 1960 Chrysler New Yorker was Chrysler's standard top-liner from the golden age of Virgil Exner styling with the ultra clean lines, and as always with the New Yorkers, which offered Chrysler's division most luxurious trim and appointments as well as the best performance short of the limited edition 300's, it was one of the most exciting American cars ever produced, combining iconic styling, performance and luxury, or as some would say 'the total package', and with very few remaining '60 Chrysler New Yorkers remaining on the road, this is an extremely unusual opportunity to own a correct and stock great daily driving example of this extraordinarily rare and very desirable original 1960 Chrysler New Yorker 2 Door Hardtop in extraordinarily fine daily driving condition and ready for any classic American car or Mopar collection or for the true enthusiast to enjoy or collect today!]]>
Price: $79,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and striking fully restored example of this top-of-the-line and most expensive model for Desoto in 1956; a 1956 DeSoto Adventurer 341/320HP CID V8 2 door 6 passenger Sportsman Hardtop with the 'Powerflite' push button automatic transmission in its striking and original factory correct two-tone 'White with Adventurer Gold Metallic Side Sweep' (color code 438) paint and original 'Brown Tweed & Gold' (trim code 569) vinyl and cloth interior and fully equipped with factory options.
1956 DE SOTO ADVENTURER 2 DOOR SPORTSMAN HARDTOP
341 C.I. 320HP DUAL 4 BBL V8
POWERFLITE PUSH BUTTON TRANS
WHITE WITH GOLD SIDE SWEEPS & MATCHING GOLD HUBCAPS
1 OF ONLY 996 BUILT IN '56
This 1956 DeSoto Adventurer is one of only 996 produced for the model year with only very few known to remain in existence and few anywhere close to the condition of this particular example. It was restored in 2014 with few miles since completion and has always been stored indoors in a climate controlled facility.
Based on the popular mid level Fireflite line, the one step up from the Firedome line, was the unique and top-of-the-line no expense spared and only available as a 2 Door Hardtop, Adventurer, which was offered as a limited edition two door hardtop coupe. The 1956 Adventurer differed from the Fireflite by featuring a special high-performance 341ci HEMI V8 engine with dual carbs, dual exhausts, an upgraded suspension, power brakes, power seats and windows and with a push-button 'PowerFlite' automatic transmission.
The Adventurer only came in a special factory paint scheme, either Black or White with an Adventurer Gold side sweep matched to Gold hubcaps.
Fully equipped with its original correct color keyed nylon and leather interior trim, full floor carpeting, power steering ($97 option), power brakes, power front seat, dual exhaust, electric clock, tinted glass ($32), tire tools, full spare wheel, factory AM radio and the rare factory option of Highway phono record player.
This Adventurer was the crown jewel of a small Desoto collection near Dallas, TX. After several years of ownership the owner spared no expense on this rare classic Desoto with a restoration that was finished in 2014, reportedly with an open checkbook!
The car will be sold with 15" Gold hubcaps with new whitewall tires and the original owners manual.
The Dual 4 BBL Adventurer 341/320HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and maintained example of a 1955 DeSoto Adventurer 2 Door Sportsman Hardtop which is a perfect car for the DeSoto enthusiast or collector who would appreciate it's rare authentic originality or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1950's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector!
Price: $37,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and striking and mostly unrestored survivor example of this 1959 DeSoto Firesweep 361/290HP CID V8 4 door Sedan 6 passenger in a striking 'Caribbean Blue' factory color paint with a stainless steel body side and a 'White' roof with then 3 speed 'Torqueflite' push button automatic transmission with factory options including all original nylon & vinyl interior trim, foam seat cushions, full floor carpeting, window moldings, full wheel covers.
By 1959 Chrysler had incorporated DeSoto under its marketing and design team and introduced several new engineering features including the 383 CID V8 being introduced as the top-of-the-line engine providing a 350HP rating in the Adventurer series. The front headlights were set in hooded front fenders like the Chrysler although the grille and bumper arrangements remained different. The 'Panoramic' rear window was available on the Firedome Sportsman models.
Inside all new 'Fashion Vogue' interior colors and fabrics were introduced along with a restyled instrument panel. Topping off the dashboard was an instrument panel safety cushion which came standard on the Firedome's and Fireflite's and optional on the other modles. Gauges were grouped in front of the driver with a horizontally mounted 'Safety Color Accuribbon' speedometer that changed colors as the speed increased. It was Green at 30mph, White at 30-50mph and Red when over 50mph!
This was to be the very last year for the Firesweep and Firedome series and all convertibles and station wagons, Sportsman hardtops and high performance 4 BBL Adventurer's. This was the last year too for body-on-frame construction before being replaced by unibody for the end-of-the-line models in 1960.
The 361/290HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a rare and absolutely beautiful and quite exceptional mostly all original and unrestored survivor 1959 DeSoto Firesweep 4 door sedan which is a perfect car for the DeSoto enthusiast who would appreciate it's rare authentic originality or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1950's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector!
Price: $39,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this obviously always beautifully well kept, garaged, cherished and recently restored rust free 1966 Dodge Charger 318 V8 4 2 Door Fastback Hardtop with a 3 Speed manual transmission and with 4 bucket seats with the rear seats folding flat for extra storage, retractable headlamps and power steering!
An obviously always garage kept example with the original floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas completely solid and rust-free. There are no signs that the car has had any accidents of any kind - obviously an always cherished car since new! The car looks very impressive and reportedly recently underwent a complete restoration in its original factory color 'Mauve Poly' (Color code 66-1) paint with its original 'White' (Trim code P4W) color bucket seat interior with Black carpeting. The car has all it's original logos and came factory equipped with the three-speed manual transmission. The dashboard, the headliner, the carpets and all the seats and all the chromework are in exceptional condition and the car has factory correct wheels and tires.
The 318 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car literally drives beautifully - must be driven to be appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
Based on the intermediate Coronet, the Charger created a sensation when it arrived in 1966. The dramatic fastback shape had flashy touches such as the hidden headlight grill and four bucket seat interior! Engines ranged from the 318 c.i. V8 unit to the 361 and 383 up to the 440 Magnum and the monster 425 bhp, 426 Hemi! This was Dodge's answer to the Plymouth Barracuda and the Ford Mustang, but on a much larger scale!
Based on the intermediate Coronet, the Charger created a sensation when it arrived in 1966. The dramatic fastback shape had flashy touches such as the hidden headlight grill and four bucket seat interior! Engines ranged from the 318 c.i. V8 unit to the 361 and 383 up to the 440 Magnum and the monster 425 bhp, 426 Hemi! This was Dodge's answer to the Plymouth Barracuda and the Ford Mustang, but on a much larger scale!
Price: $64,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this 1990 Ferrari Mondial T 3.4L 300HP V8 5spd gate shift Cabriolet in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of original factory 'Red' exterior paint with a Tan leather seats interior and tonneau cover and its original and factory Black soft top and with factory options of ABS brakes, full 'Connolly' leather interior, air conditioning, power steering and recent service history at renown independent Ferrari specialists! This is a very rare and collectible Ferrari; 1 of only 1,017 total Mondial T Cabriolets built between 1989-93 and 1 of only 379 US/CA exported versions!
Obviously always garaged with no accidents and rare for these models no rust and owned in only South Western states, California, Arizona & Nevada, and obviously very careful and mature drivers since new - never raced or abused. The original factory 'Red' color paint is in beautiful condition and the completely original tan leather interior with its original Ferrari leather skins and the car has its original 5 spoke convex center wheels.
As Ferrari's compact cars evolved they grew in both size and reputation. After the progression from 206 to 308 the next evolution was the Mondial and the 328 and what an evolution it was. Following on form, the initially controversial but ultimately very successful 308 series was the second generation of Ferrari's mid engined V8 range with the Mondial proving to be one of Ferrari's most commercially successful models over its thirteen-year run. The Mondial underwent many updates throughout its production starting in 1980 with the vehicle serving as the sole V8-engined 'GT' vehicle within the Ferrari range and it was a significantly more expensive model than the 308 GTBi with a base price for the coupe of $64K in 1981 (or over $180K in 2017 dollars). The second generation was the Mondial 3.2, produced from 1985, and this car enjoyed strong popularity within the Mondial range due to it being a sterling all-round performer. These were some of the last Ferrari's to have relatively straightforward maintenance and were powered by same engine as in the 328 with the same five-speed 'dog-leg' racing gearbox, which allowed for quicker and more direct shifts between 2nd and 3rd, and 4th and 5th, gears. The clutch was hydraulically-actuated and gear selection is via cable operation.
The final Mondial generation was to be the Mondial t, released in 1989 at a cost of almost $97K (over $200K today) and a car which was much more expensive than any of its closest rivals from any marque. The 't' was home to several Ferrari firsts: it used power assisted steering for the first time and had a 3-position electronically controlled suspension for a variable tradeoff between ride quality and road holding. It also had standard ABS and it boasted an even-larger 3.4L engine. All in all it was a substantially updated model which would 'spearhead a new generation of V8 Ferrari's', according to 'Road & Track' magazine, with both a redesigned exterior and interior styling with the door-handles being visually different, color keyed bumpers, and the car having an entirely new powertrain with the transmission and final-drive units forming a combined transaxle arrangement fitted to the rear of the engine block, using a 't' shaped engine and gearbox configuration design originally derived from Ferrari's 312T Formula 1 racing car. This 't' layout of the engine and transaxle continued to be used in mid-engined V8 model Ferraris, albeit with more sophisticated chassis for the years to come.
Ferrari enthusiasts and collectors now only consider the Mondial t to be easily be the ultimate incarnation & collectible regarding overall performance and refinement and the Mondial t as the most modern 4-seat, mid-engined, Ferrari yet produced. Production of the Mondial ceased in 1993, with this last 't' generation now being increasingly desired and collectible, with a total of only 858 Mondial t coupes being built between 1988-93 (45 of which were Right Hand Drive cars) and with only 43 imported to the US/CA and only 1,017 Mondial t Cabriolets built between 1989-93 (51 of them being RHD) and with only 379 being imported to US/CA.
This particular example drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Ferrari should and must be driven to be fully appreciated! You will surely look long and hard to find a finer example of this increasingly collectible and desirable Mondial t Cabriolet available anywhere else!]]>
Price: $95,000
Exterior Color: Yellow, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
1941 FORD CAB OVER ENGINE (COE) STREET ROD CUSTOM PICK UP
RECENTLY APPRAISED FOR $110K
VIN: 2175247
MILAGE 4,542
DURAMAX 6.6L DIESEL V8
ALLISON SIX SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
REAR WHEEL DRIVE, DUALLY
LEATHER SEATS
HUNDREDS OF PROFESSIONAL HOURS OR CUSTOMIZATION WITH HAND MADE FABRICATION, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL WORK, FINAL ASSEMBLY FIT & FINISH.
THE PAINT IS "CARDINAL" WITH THE SAME FORMULA USED ON THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
1932 COMMERCIAL HEADLIGHTS WITH CUSTOM STANDS
CUSTOM BED WITH REMOVABLE DIAMOND PLATE DECK
CUSTOM STORAGE BOXES WITH SLIDING BATTERY BOX
DURAMAX DIESEL, APPROX 2K ON 2002 REMANUFACTURED UNIT
2-4" CUSTOM CHROME EXHAUST STACKS
4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES; FRONT 1978 1 TON TRUCK SPINDLES
REAR HAVING 2022 PICK UP ADAPTORS
8 X 16 MAGNESIUM ALLOY POLISHED WHEELS
1973 CHEVROLET 1 TON FRAME
1950 F-1 FORD REAR FENDERS
CUSTOM ENGINE COVER ELEC
LOADING RAMPS
CAB STRETCHED 7 INCHES
SUICIDE DOORS
CUSTOM GRILLE
ELECTRIC WINCH
ELECTRIC WINDOWS & LOCKS
CUSTOM ELECTRIC MIRRORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION
THREE CAB MOUNTED ELECTRIC/COMPUTER PANELS & COVERS
CUSTOM GAUGE PANEL & GLOVE BOX
CLASSIC INSTRUMENT GAUGES
CUSTOM CONSOLE WITH CUSTOM SHIFTER
CUSTOM STEERING WHEEL
IDITIT STEERING COLUMN
CUSTOM HANDLE GRIPS
VINTAGE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER
CUSTOM 'HEADACHE' RACK WITH LED BACK UP LIGHTS
LED STOP/TURN/SIDE LIGHTS
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Orange, Interior Color: Gray
1931 FORD CUSTOM 5 WINDOW COUPE WITH LESS THAN 300 MILES ON THE BUILD
ALL STEEL BODY
REBUILT CHEVY 350 V8 WITH 6-71 MOONEYHAM BLOWER WITH DUAL EDELBROCK CARBS
HIGH PERFORMANCE 'TRICK FLOW' ALUMINUM HEADS
ROLLER ROCKER ROLLER LIFTERS FORGE PISTONS
FORGED CRANKSHAFT ALL REBUILT BY 'JIM VANGORDON RACING'
TCI FRAME 4 LINK ALL DISC BRAKES
FORD 9" REAR END
ART CARR 2004R ULTIMATE EXTREME 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS GUARANTEED TO 1000 HP
TH-2004R CONVERTER 10" HEAVY DUTY SUPER TORQUE
DROPPED AXLE & 4 LINK REAR CHASSIS
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Price: $59,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present this no expense spared 1940 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet Custom Street Rod built on a custom frame with a 'Wescott' fiberglass body and steel hood and with a Ford 302ci V8 engine matched to a C4 Automatic Transmission and Ford 8" rear end with modern upgrades including Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Air Conditioning, Door Poppers and Power Windows! The top is a removable one-piece Carson top finished in Hartz Cloth. The exterior is finished in a show quality Black paint finish.
Specs include:
Ford 302ci V8 (1987-1991 engine # E7TE)
Stock Heads
Edelbrock 1406 4 barrel carb (Carb #: 1406 0676)
Electric choke
600 cfm
3 Speed Automatic Transmission (# D4DP 7006 - AA_
Front Suspension: Independent
Rear Suspension: Leaf Spring
Ford 8 Rear End
Open Differential (Casting date: 5H5)
Ratio: 3.00:1
Front Power Disc Brakes
Rear Power Drum Brakes
Dual Exhaust - FlowMaster
Front Wheels: American Racing 15
Rear Wheels: American Racing 15
Front Tires: Pirellis 185/60R1
Rear Tires: Pirellis 235/70R15
Sway Bars are New
Floor Boards are Steel
Running Boards are Fiber Glass
Custom Shifter
Lift Off Carson Top
Banjo Steering Wheel
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Price: $19,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present this great daily driving example of a 1966 Ford Mustang 200 cubic inch 6 cylinder 2 Door Coupe presented in a very striking 'Silver Blue' color repaint with a 'Black' bucket seat interior with an automatic transmission and full deluxe wheel covers with spinners.
We recently purchased the car from reportedly a long time owner and the car drives as nice as they come with no known mechanical issues. This particular car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example which turns heads wherever she goes and which shows obvious pride of ownership through the years! The engine is extremely strong and responsive and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool. This is one very economical 1966 Ford Mustang T Code coupe in this very striking color combination and a wonderful daily driving example of this American classic car icon!
We recently purchased the car from reportedly a long time owner and the car drives as nice as they come with no known mechanical issues. This particular car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example which turns heads wherever she goes and which shows obvious pride of ownership through the years! The engine is extremely strong and responsive and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Black
RESTORED 1970 FORD MUSTANG 'MACH 1 TWISTER SPECIAL TRIBUTE' WITH A REBUILT 351 V8 & FMX TRANS WITH DISC BRAKES & PS & PB
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this original 1970 Ford Mustang SportsRoof (Fastback) restored as a tribute to a 'Mach 1 Twister Special' (although in Red instead of the correct 'Grabber Orange') with the highly desirable rebuilt, balanced & bored 351 4 barrel 'M' Code 'Cleveland' V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission and boasting the following customized options on an older but no expense spared restoration:
*Rare Mach 1 Twister Special Tribute decals
*351 Cleveland V8. Rebuilt per previous owner.
*FMX Automatic Transmission.
*Aluminum radiator
*Dual exhaust
*Power Steering
*Power Brakes
*Disc brakes
*9" Original Ford rear
*Rare factory Rally wheel option
*Mastercraft tires
1970 also saw the previous 351W (Windsor) V8 engine options replaced with a new 351C (5.8L) Cleveland V8 in either 2V (2-venturi carburetor) or 4V (4-venturi carburetor) versions. The 351C (4V) M Code engine featured 11.0:1 compression and produced 300 bhp at 5400 rpm. This new performance engine incorporated elements learned from the Ford 385 series engine and the Boss 302, particularly the poly-angle combustion chambers with canted valves and the thin-wall casting technology. The standard 351 Windsor engine was really a slightly enlarged 289/302 and as its name implies came from Ford's Windsor engine family. The thin wall cast small block with 5 bolt straight valve covers accepted regular spark plugs and used a timing chain in the block. The 351 Cleveland, on the other hand, belonged to Ford's 355 engine family and was a big small block with 8 bolt 2 plane valve covers, used the smaller 14mm spark plugs and had a separate front cover bolted to the block housing the timing chain and routing water but most importantly it sported different and larger heads and a unique intake manifold which makes these fire breathers the legends that they are with lots of horsepower and as they were only manufactured for five years consequently they are not only very expensive to buy but also hard to find. The Boss 351 Mustang was a Cleveland and one of the fastest production cars ever made for the street right from the factory.
The legendary Twister Special story begins when American Raceways International requested 1970 Mustang convertibles for use as pace cars and limited editions. Ford's Special Promotions Division was tasked with creating unique side stripes and graphics for the project. But when ARI went bankrupt, Ford offered the package to the Kansas City dealer sales district as a special regional promotion for Mach 1s and Torino Cobras. Named after the frequent Midwest tornados, the Mach 1 Twister Specials were numbered consecutively. All were delivered in 'Grabber Orange' paint with a black interior, functional Shaker hood scoop, power steering and power front disc brakes. Externally, the Twister Specials were identified by their black midlevel side stripes and tornado rear quarter-panel decals.
As Mach 1's, the Twister Specials were top-of-the-line Mustang SportsRoofs with grille-mounted fog lights, aluminum lower rocker panels, black honeycomb rear panel, Competition Suspension, 3.50 Traction-Lok differential and the Mach 1 deluxe bucket-seat interior with molded door panels, console, woodgrain trim, and three-spoke Rim Blow steering wheel. Named after the frequent Midwest tornados as a regional promotion for the Kansas City dealer sales district, these Twister Specials were numbered consecutively and ordered identically, except for the drivetrain.
The 'Twister Specials' were all 'Grabber Orange' Mach 1's with special decals. All were delivered in a 'Grabber Orange' and black exterior, with a functional Shaker hood scoop, Drag Pack 3.91 gears and power front disc brakes. Externally they were identified by their mid-level side steps and 'Tornado' rear quarter-panel decals. Ford also made a few 'Sidewinders', which were built in Dearborn, shipped to Omaha, and sold in Iowa and Nebraska. They were available in 'Grabber Green', 'Grabber Blue', 'Calypso Coral', and Yellow. The stripes came in the trunk to be installed by dealers.
Rarer than the California's Mustang GT/CS or Colorado's 'High Country Special', the 'Grabber Orange' Twister Specials presented a rare chance to acquire a highly desirable and sought-after Mustang from the pinnacle of the muscle car era. Ford made 96 'Mustang 'Twister Special' cars for Ford's Kansas City District Sales Office in late 1969.
Of the 96 Twister Special Mustangs built 48 were powered by a Super Cobra Jet big-block engine. The Jet Drag Pack option transformed the 428/335hp Cobra into a Super Cobra Jet engine with an oil cooler, heavy-duty connecting rods and unique balancing.
This particular 351C V8 tribute example is painted incorrectly in Red instead of 'Grabber Orange' (for some reason!) but has the head-turning graphics and a healthy sounding 351 Cleveland engine.
This particular example is a very striking tribute example, but in Red instead of Orange, to the Mach 1 Twister Special, which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool. The 'Red' color paint and the black interior is very striking and a real head turner. This is car boasts a desirable 'Shaker Hood' and there is no signs or history of any rust or of any accidents.
Price: $32,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT Coupe, always serviced by Ford dealers and always garaged. In 2007 there were 2,876 Black manual Shelby GT coupes built out of a total production of 5,651 cars. This is SGT #1288 and it has 25K original miles.
In addition to the modifications completed by Shelby in the release of the new 2007 Shelby GT's, the below is a list of Shelby upgraded parts added to this 2007 Shelby GT.
The car does not have any modifications other than the following listed below enhancements added with original Shelby parts/options;
Valve Cover 4.6 L Shelby GT
Oil Separator
8-Quart Oil Pan
PIAA Driving Lights Bezels & Fog Lights
Brake Duct Cooling Kit
Transmission Cooler Scoop
Front Drive Shaft Safety Loop
8.8" Axle Cover
Adjustable Panhard Bar
Panhard Bar Relocation Bracket
Upper Panhard Bar Support Bracket
Rear Lower Control Arms
Rear Shock Tower Brace
Ford Racing Brake Line Upgrade Kit M-2078-MB
Wilwood Upgraded Vented Front Rotors and Larger Vented Rear Rotors
Center Dash Cluster Gauge Kit
Harness Bar
Kicker Audio 10 Inch Trunk Sub Woofer
Sequential Tail Light Kit
Optional Black Billet Gas Cap
Optional Black upper and lower Front Grille
Optional Billet Hood Pin Kit
Note: All original Ford parts are included/are part of the sale.
After decades of licensed replicas, so-called "continuation" cars, and aftermarket conversion jobs, the Shelby Automobiles facility in partnership with Ford entered into a new venture bringing back the famously Black and Gold GT-H, which also signaled a renewed relationship with the Hertz Corporation, bringing back the original Rent-a-Racer notion of 1966. The idea was to build only some 500 of them with the GT-H available only at select Hertz locations, the for-purchase Ford Shelby GT could be purchased through any Ford dealer. At a base MSRP of $36,970, it was priced above the Mustang GT and below the supercharged Shelby GT500.
Ford shipped cars from Michigan to the Shelby Automotive assembly plant in Las Vegas, NV for the spa treatment. As with the GT-H, the GT is offered only in the coupe body style, with metallic Silver Le Mans stripes instead of the Hertz-specific gold. While all GT-Hs are black, the GT comes in either White or Black with the White cars getting polished aluminum wheels and the Black GTs having black wheel centers.
All the GT's performance hardware is the same as that on the GT-H. Which means a Ford Racing Powerpack, consisting of a 90mm cold-air intake system and more aggressive calibration of the engine management system, mandating the use of premium fuel. Ford Racing performance mufflers and an X-pipe, replacing the standard H-shaped crossover, complete the powertrain mods with output originally estimated at 325 horsepower.
Underneath, Ford Racing provided new struts and shocks, which reduce the ride height about an inch and a half. Stiffer anti-roll bars improve body control and make for flatter cornering. And a race-inspired twin-tube strut tower base increased chassis rigidity in the engine bay and sharpened up steering response and the entire rear end was swapped for a new unit carrying a 3.55:1 diff ratio.
Here's where the GT and GT-H diverge. While the rental could only be obtained with an automatic transmission, the GT was offered with your choice of the same five-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual sporting a stubby Hurst shifter wearing a white shift knob that looks right out of the 1960s.The Hertz model runs "Bullitt"-style 17-inch alloys but the GT had a factory Plus One combination of 18-inch wheels and lower-profile tires.
The GT-H has its own unique Shelby hood, while the GT uses the factory aluminum hood fitted with a riveted-on hood scoop. This scoop's size and shape is close to that on the mid-1960s 427 Cobra and the treatment is preferable to the GT-H's bulky-looking fiberglass hood. Both cars have the same aluminum replacement grille, front fascia (borrowed from the California Special), and individual Shelby letters on the decklid. The "Hertz" badge on the GT-H's front fenders is replaced with one stating "Powered by Ford."
Things are standard GT fare inside with all interiors Black, and Shelby mods consisting of machined-aluminum sill plate badges, Shelby GT floormats, and an aluminum number plate on the I.P. that proclaims the car to be officially produced by Shelby Automobiles and its Shelby serial number.
Only a limited amount of Shelby GTs were built in the '07-'08 total production run, and what made these limited cars extra special was that Ford sent them directly to Shelby Automobiles Inc. in Las Vegas, just like the Shelby Mustangs of the '60s. And just like in the '60s, they were then sold 'pre-title' to customers. The Black with Silver stripes was one of only two colors offered in 2007 (the other being White with Silver stripes). The Shelby GT added a deeper front air dam, a special billet grille with offset Mustang emblem, a retro Shelby hood scoop and hood pins, and the requisite Shelby emblems, badges, and lower-body decals, SHELBY block letters, a deleted rear spoiler, as well as a diffuser panel under the bumper and twin exhaust tips that shine brightly against the sinister Black paint.
With so few miles, it shouldn't be a surprise that this particular car looks and feels almost new, with very few visible defects that you'd be hard-pressed to ever find. The interiors sculpted buckets are as new, the instrument panel is equal parts retro and state-of-the-art, and the packaging job on the airbag steering wheel is nothing short of miraculous.
As a Shelby, you do, of course, get a signed, numbered plaque on the dash (# 1288), as well as a Hurst cue ball shifter for the 5-speed manual transmission and other factory options including A/C, cruise control, power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors, AM/FM/CD changer stereo system with speakers throughout the passenger compartment. All of it looks virtually new, including the driver's seat, making this a great choice for collectors. The Mustang provides a reasonably-sized trunk, but the Shelby guys got rid of the spare tire in the quest for more performance and less weight.
Ford's 4.6 liter V8 got a few tweaks for duty in the Shelby GT, starting with a cold air induction system and the Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package, which ups output to a performance-tuned 319 horsepower and 330 pounds of torque. There's also a strut tower brace that really makes a statement in the packed but tidy engine bay and reminds everyone that this is absolutely no regular Mustang. Underneath there's an X-pipe exhaust system that gives the Shelby a distinctive sound. Big disc brakes were part of the Mustang's standard equipment, with this particular car having the afore mentioned upgrades, but it does have the Ford Racing suspension package which includes specially tuned shocks and struts, lowering springs, oversized sway bars, and a 3.55 gear set out back. The last part was big wheels and sticky rubber: 18-inch black Shelby alloys wrapped in BFGoodrich G-Force radials.
One of the best balances between looks and performance, price and exclusivity, this very low-mileage Shelby GT is impeccably preserved and you will look long and hard to find a finer example available anywhere else ready to be sparingly enjoyed as it continues to appreciate.
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Price: $37,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an excellent and always garaged and rust free example of this early 1955 Ford Thunderbird with factory specifications and options including; 'Ford-o-matic' automatic transmission, Telescopic steering, Power Front Disc Brakes, fender skirts, tach, clock, power 4-way driver seat, heater and defroster, AM radio and it's original 292 V8 4V engine and with highly desirable and striking Thunderbird chrome wheels!
Price: $19,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare and very striking example of this 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau 2 Door Coupe with it's original 429 V8 4 barrel engine and C6 automatic transmission in its original striking 'Raven Black' color paint with a 'White' Landau Hardtop with a matching original 'Black' Vinyl Interior; and fully loaded with factory options including air conditioning, power steering, power front disc brakes, power windows, power drivers seat, tinted glass, tilt away steering, sequential turn signals, full wheel covers, 2.75:1 Axle, AM Radio and a car which must be one of the finest mostly all original and certainly striking examples in existence with 62K original miles.
This is the final year of the fifth generation Thunderbird (1967-71), a 1971 Ford Thunderbird and the much advanced and more luxurious version from the previous generations. Moving closer to the Ford company's luxurious Lincoln marque with the same chassis and wheelbase as the Continental with a body on frame with sophisticated rubber mountings to reduce any noise or vibration and reduce weight with this being the top-of-the-line Landau model which cost some $5,804 in 1971 (over $46K in 2024).
In 1968 the Thunderbird saw the introduction of the new 385 series Big Block 'Thunder Jet' 4 Barrel 429 cu in (7.0L) V8 engine which was conservatively rated at 360HP which made these later model Thunderbirds the quickest and fastest ever produced!
In 1970 the Thunderbird was even more stylistically updated with the addition of a large bird's beak-style projection out of the grille with the legendary Ford president Semon 'Bunkie' Knudsen reportedly responsible for the dramatic change. In 1971 there was a 'Neiman Marcus' his and hers editions offered in its catalog which were priced at $25K for the pair (almost $200K in todays dollars!)
This particular example must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example in original factory colors which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Owned since 1984 by only its second southern California owner, this must be one of the finest example's available anywhere of this increasingly collectible and desirable 1971 Ford Thunderbird 429 4BBL V8 2 Door Landau Coupe which will surely prove to be a wonderful investment for the American classic car collector or Mustang enthusiast! A rare turn-key ready daily appreciating and daily head-turning condition example of an all time classic America icon!
]]>This is the final year of the fifth generation Thunderbird (1967-71), a 1971 Ford Thunderbird and the much advanced and more luxurious version from the previous generations. Moving closer to the Ford company's luxurious Lincoln marque with the same chassis and wheelbase as the Continental with a body on frame with sophisticated rubber mountings to reduce any noise or vibration and reduce weight with this being the top-of-the-line Landau model which cost some $5,804 in 1971 (over $46K in 2024).
In 1968 the Thunderbird saw the introduction of the new 385 series Big Block 'Thunder Jet' 4 Barrel 429 cu in (7.0L) V8 engine which was conservatively rated at 360HP which made these later model Thunderbirds the quickest and fastest ever produced!
In 1970 the Thunderbird was even more stylistically updated with the addition of a large bird's beak-style projection out of the grille with the legendary Ford president Semon 'Bunkie' Knudsen reportedly responsible for the dramatic change. In 1971 there was a 'Neiman Marcus' his and hers editions offered in its catalog which were priced at $25K for the pair (almost $200K in todays dollars!)
This particular example must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example in original factory colors which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Owned since 1984 by only its second southern California owner, this must be one of the finest example's available anywhere of this increasingly collectible and desirable 1971 Ford Thunderbird 429 4BBL V8 2 Door Landau Coupe which will surely prove to be a wonderful investment for the American classic car collector or Mustang enthusiast! A rare turn-key ready daily appreciating and daily head-turning condition example of an all time classic America icon!
Price: $149,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Gray-Light
2022 HUMMER EV PICK UP EDITION 1 EXTREME OFFROAD FULL CAMPER BY 'EARTHCRUISER'!
1 of 1 ever produced!
This pickup was displayed at the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West event and the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, and was awarded the Best Overland Vehicle award at the Electrify Expo show in Phoenix in 2024.
FULLY INTEGRATED GMC & LEGENDARY 'EARTHCRUSIER' "EV OVERLANDING UPFIT SOLUTION"
INTEGRATED INTO GMC HUMMER EV PICK UP IS THIS CUSTOM CARBON FIBER 'EARTHCRUSIER' UPFIT SOLUTION
12,650 ORIGINAL MILES
INSULATED TR-LAYERED POP-UP ROOF ENABLES FREEDOM TO EXPLORE ANY SEASON!
ONBOARD SOLAR POWER 605W PAIRED WITH A ROBUST 6K WATT HOURS OF BATTERY CAPACITY!
PURPOSE BUILT INTERIOR CRAFTED FOR VERSATILITY & STORAGE OPTIMIZATION
7" DIAGONAL TOUCHSCREEN SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL DESIGNED FOR EASE OF USE
INTERSTELLAR WHITE EXTERIOR
JET BLACK/LIGHT GREY INTERIOR
GM ILLUMINATION PACKAGE WITH:
INTERIOR AMBIENT FOORWELL LIGHTING
FRONT OFF ROAD AUXILIARY LIGHTS
MIRROR PROJECTION LIGHTS WITH HUMMER EV LOGO
VIRTUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES
TAILGATE STEP LIGHTING
GM MULTIPRO AUDIO SYSTEM BY KICKER
STANDARD MSRP $112,839.00 + 'EARTHCRUISER' BUILD!
CARBON FIBER CAMPER
FULL SIZE BED
KITCHENETTE WITH SINK
605W ONBOARD SOLAR
6KWh LITIUM BATTERY
13.5G HEATED/FILTERED H20
7.5G GREAY WATER TANK
12V CAMPER HEATER
INDUCTION STOVETOP
FRIDGE FREEZER
7" TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS
INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOWER
SIDE STORAGE DPODS
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
PASS THROUGH CAB ACCESS
1500w INVERTER
3 MOTORS
4WD 1000HP
WATTS TO FREEDOM
ZERO - 60 IN 3.0s!!
212 kWh BATT - 300 MILES RANGE
37" BFGS ON 18" BEADLOCKS
4W STEERING & CRABWALK
MULTIPRO TAILGATE WITH AUDIO
SUPERCRUISE AUTOPILOT
AIR SUSPENSION 13" TRAVEL
11.3 CUBIC FOOT FRUNK
BOSE AUDIOPILOT SYSTEM
18 EXTERIOR CAMERA VIEWS
This 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1 3X custom pickup was built by the legendary 'EarthCruiser' in Bend Oregon as a group effort with General Motors Corporation and is the only one ever produced!
It is powered by an Ultium Drive e4WD system that sends 1,000hp to all four wheels via a single-motor front drive unit with a 13.3:1 fixed gear ratio with an electronic locking differential, as well as a dual-motor rear axle unit with a fixed 10.5:1 ratio that can be synchronized with virtual-locking capability to simulate a locking differential.
The 212-kilowatt-hour Ultium battery pack is composed of 24 pouch-style vertical cell modules in two layers, compatible with 800-volt/350-kilowatt fast-charging stations, including Tesla chargers providing a tested range of 280 miles.
The exterior is equipped with the Extreme Off-Road Package that includes rocker panel rock sliders, underbody skid plates, ball spline half-shafts and underbody cameras.
This Edition 1 is also equipped with Watts to Freedom launch control, a CrabWalk four-wheel steering system that allows the rear wheels to turn up to 10 degrees, regenerative braking and four-corner air-ride suspension with adaptive dampers.
The air suspension will not change the height of the vehicle with the camper installed.
This pickup rides on BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires mounted on 18-inch beadlock-capable alloy wheels with a Bronze decorative ring.
The exterior also features LED headlights, heated and power-folding mirrors, front and rear recovery hooks and a Kicker audio system integrated into the MultiPro tailgate.
This Hummer received a Show Quality paint job in one off Meteorite Gray by GMC as part of the bed-mounted carbon-fiber camper body build completed in 2023 and painted to match the pickup.
The vehicle?s interior offers an Infinity Roof with four tinted glass sky panels, heated and ventilated front seats with 12-way power adjustment, four-way lumbar support and Hummer EV insignias, along with heated rear seats upholstered in Jet Black and light gray leather that incorporate integrated storage compartments.
Additional amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, a Bose surround-sound audio system, Super Cruise driver assistance system and an UltraVision system providing 18 exterior camera views, including front and rear underbody cameras.
The heated steering wheel fronts a configurable digital display panel, and the infotainment system features a centrally mounted 13.4-inch color touchscreen. A dial on the center console allows the driver to select between various drive modes.
The camper features a 605-watt solar array integrated into the insulated roof, a 6-kilowatt-hour auxiliary battery and a CZone touchscreen control system.
The external storage boxes on both sides provide storage space for recovery gear and other accessories.
The interior features an electric controlled pop-up insulated sleep compartment, a kitchenette (including a refrigerator, a freezer and a sink) and a 1400-watt induction stovetop.
A 1500-watt inverter has been added, along with internal and external showers fed by a 13.5-gallon filtered freshwater tank that empties into a 7.0-gallon gray water system.
This Edition 1 is complete with camping and recovery accessories. 12,650 miles since new.
This ZEV Camper has one of the longest distance ranges of electric vehicle of its size, some 300 miles.
On any long distance trip it is now convenient to just stop by any Wall Mart and spend 20/30 minutes to revive a 80% charge. So one is never farther than a Wall Mart to find a charging station and in addition Tesla is also now allow allowing all electric vehicles to use their charging stations.
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2015 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 with 8,139 miles.
Original Calfornia bike bought new at 'Bartels' in Marina Del Rey, CA.]]>
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2022 Harley Davidson Street Glide Milwaukee Eight 114 c.i. V-Twin with 1,487 original miles]]>
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1954 Hillegass Sprint Chassis# JE-54-19
Hiram Hillegass began building race cars in 1919 while working at Mack in Allentown, Pennsylvania. By the time he died in 1960 at the age of 65, he was recognized as one of the foremost builders of single-seat race cars in the nited States, a stature that was endorsed when he was elected to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1997.
#19 was built in 1954 for Dixon Sawin and raced successfully in the URC until 1972. Purchased from the Sawin estate in 1992, it was restored in 1994.
It may well be the most original, unmolested, early tube frame-torsion bar suspended Hillegass in existence.
GM V8 powered with Hilborn Fuel injection, a vertex Magneto, and a CAE in/out Box.
Very historically significant, #19 still retains its original speed equipment including its Halibrand Quick Change Differential, Halibrand Disc Brakes with outboard brake lever, Halibrand Magnesium Knock Off Rims with period Firestone racing tires, Hillegass torsion bar suspension and tube axle.
The Leather upholstery and grille cover are all original, as is over 80% of the stunningly hand crafted aluminum body panels.
The fact that #19 survives in such an original unmolested condition is remarkable. Dan Owens, in his noted book Vintage and Historic Indianapolis race cars described the sprints of the 50?s and 60?s as the meanest, most difficult to drive, most overpowered and exciting cars in oval track history.
There are very few original examples remaining.
Has not been started in a number of years so it will need some attention to be fired once again.
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 1954 Jaguar Mark VII Sedan, elegant and luxurious, this Jaguar shows a beautifully rare patina that can only be had over time and careful preservation. Finished in a soft, medium Gray hue, the paint and body are quite exceptional in their rare originality. The interior compartment has been treated to new upholstery on the seats and door panels in a darker Saddle material that is soft, comfortable and pleasing to the eye. The dash board and gauge set remain original to the car and the headliner also appears vintage. A full sliding moon roof is found above the driver?s area. An original Road Speed rim is found in the tidy and very original luggage compartment. The Dunlop spare tire is likely an original to the car as well. Owner?s manuals with prior owner information and maintenance books are also included with purchase of this grand automobile.
Jaguar?s Mark VII evolved from the interim Mark V, which had looked like the pre-war Mark IV, except with long flowing separate fenders. Bentley had already used the name Mark VI, so Jaguar skipped to the next Roman numeral. The body was now full-width, with slab sides and the suggestion of fender lines, but the Mark V roofline was retained and the grille also bore the same Jaguar signature.
Inside, the burled walnut dash was crammed with gauges and the engine had been moved forward, which added three inches of leg space for the rear seat passengers. The new trunk also had a vertical spare wheel and was significantly larger. The Mark VII was able to cruise at 80 mph easily, especially with the optional overdrive gearbox, available in 1954. 'The Motor' magazine tested a Mark VII at a top speed of 101 mph and 0-60 mph in 13.7 seconds. Los Angeles Jaguar dealer Peter Satori did even better, with 0-60 in 12.6 seconds and a top speed of 104 mph.
Price: $19,500
Exterior Color: Blue-Metallic, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and extremely rare and increasingly collectible example of this very rare 'Kingfisher Blue' color classic 1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0L 6 cylinder 2+2 roadster with only 62K original miles!
Gorgeous and most rare and desirable color combination of original factory 'Kingfisher Blue? (Code HFE) color paint with a beautiful condition matching interior 'Doeskin' color factory canvas power soft top and with its original beautiful 'Doeskin' (Code AEE) leather interior and matching tonneau cover! This particular car must be seen to be truly appreciated! A real head-turner!
Obviously always garaged with no history of any accident damage whatsoever with all original parts and a clean CARFAX report - never abused, babied all the way! The original factory 'Kingfisher Blue' color paint is in beautiful condition and it is probably one of the most desirable and striking color that these cars were ever built in. The original Doeskin? color leather seats are also in outstanding condition and there are no noticeable imperfections in the dashboard or the walnut veneer, the door panels or the carpets. The matching 'Doeskin' color soft top is also in exceptional condition. The interior is also completely original with it's 'Jaguar' radio/cassette stereo system and all the options and gauges are working.
The engine is extremely strong and smooth running with excellent oil pressure and which does not burn or leak oil. The temperature always remains cool and the car drives exactly like a virtually still new Jaguar with such low miles should - no shakes or rattles - very smooth and powerful - must drive the same as when it left the showroom floor over 30 years ago!
This must be one of the finest examples available anywhere of this classic and increasingly desirable and collectible year for the Jaguar XJS convertibles boasting only 62K original miles - therefore proving a very collectible investment in probably the last classically beautiful design built by Jaguar in their long and famous history of classic lines - a sure-fire classic car investment for the Jaguar enthusiast or simply 'pride of place' in any astute classic car collector's collection!
You will certainly look long and hard to find a finer example of this obviously always garaged and accident free Jaguar XJS convertible with only 62K original miles in this most striking of color combinations available anywhere else.]]>
Price: $25,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present this striking 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 convertible with the rare dealer-installed Jaguar Sport accessories include a TWR-developed body kit and chrome-finished 15 Speedline wheels.
This is a rare TWR Sport limited edition. TWR stands for Tom Walkinshaw Racing, the Scotsman responsible for Jaguar winning LeMans in 1988-1989. The car has the modified TWR-designed Jaguar Sport bodykit from new and European-specification headlights were installed as well as Gold badging.
The car is finished in its original 'Glacier White' factory paint (code NDP) over Barley leather (trim code AFW) and is powered by its original 5.3-liter V12 paired with the three-speed automatic transmission. The car is also equipped with a power-operated brown convertible top, automatic climate control, an AM/FM cassette stereo, cruise control, European-specification lighting, gold badges, and power windows and locks.
This XJS V12 is now offered with manufacturers literature, purchase documents, Jaguar emergency passive fixings, original spare tire and factory tool roll, and boasts a clean Carfax report.
Owned since new by a descendant and heir to the legendary and powerful Florentine Italian Medici family, Prince Lorenzo de Medici, and a favored car from his southern California home collection for over 30 years! The Medici family were one of Europes most powerful and wealthiest families for many centuries, having established the Medici Bank in 1300, the oldest bank of Europe, the most successful bank of the Renaissance and the creators of the "check' with the promise of payment! They were the unparalleled patrons of the arts, sponsoring masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo. Their legacy in banking, politics and culture continues to this day.
34k original miles
Recently acquired from long time ownership
5.3-Liter V12
Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
Glacier White Paint
Barley Leather Upholstery
Brown Convertible Top
TWR Jaguar Sport Bodykit
Chrome-Finished 15" TWR Speedline Wheels
European-Specification Headlights
Cruise Control
Automatic Climate Control
AM/FM Cassette Radio
Power Locks & Windows
Spare Tire
Factory Tool Roll
Emergency Passive Fixing Clips
Three Sets of Keys
Clean Carfax Report
Chrome-finished 15 Speedline wheels feature Sport-branded center caps and are mounted with 235/60 Pirelli P600 tires.
Stopping power is provided by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.
Powered by one of the finest, race proven engines built by Jaguar, the smooth 5,344 c.c. V12 engine was a worthy successor to the XK series of Jaguar sports cars dating from the late 1940's and this particular engine is extremely strong and smooth running with excellent oil pressure and which does not burn or leak oil. The temperature always remains cool and the car drives exactly like a V12 Jaguar with such low miles should!
This must be one of the finest examples available anywhere of this classic and increasingly desirable and collectible rare V12 Jaguar, a truly luxurious smooth V12 ride and one of the last beautiful hand built cars from Jaguar's legendary Browns Lane, Coventry, England plant and a car that cost almost $64K new in 1990 (over $142K in todays money!) before the added expense of the dealer installed TWR Sports package!
You will certainly look long and hard to find a finer or more striking example of this immaculate and very rare and desirable TWR Sports Edition V12 Jaguar XJS Convertible with no history of any accidents in this classic color combination available anywhere else!
Price: $42,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Red
1959 JAGUAR XK150 FIXED HEAD COUPE 4 SPD MANUAL
- 3442cc inline 6-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Bumper-mounted driving lights
- Fender-mounted mirrors
- Red leather upholstery West Coast Classics are proud to present a very rare and mostly all original matching #'s example of this all stock and rust free coveted and highly desirable 1959 Jaguar XK 150 Fixed Head Coupe with Left Hand Drive U.S. delivery in 'Old English White' color paint with its original 3442cc 6 cylinder engine with dual SU HD6 carbs and which boasts its all original Red leather seats and chrome wire wheels.
All matching numbers original 3.4L 6 cylinder engine and 4 speed manual transmission! We recently acquired the car with the car sporting an excellent body with no signs of any previous damage history and no rust, a true mostly all original survivor! The car boasts four chrome wire knock off wheels and its original matching numbers engine. This is a rare car; 1 of only 4,445 XK150 Fixed Head Coupes in total (1957-60). The car driving exactly as it should with a recent full service after being acquired from a prominent collection.
3,442 CC DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Independent Torsion-Bar Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
The XK 120 was produced by Jaguar between 1948-54 and caused an absolute sensation when launched and was immediately destined to become one of the most collectible cars of all time. Its name referred to its straight 6, 3442 cc 120 mph (193 km/h) top speed (faster with the windscreen removed!) engine which was insanely fast for its day and made the XK120 the world's fastest standard production car at the time of its launch and a very successful racer which spurred Jaguar onto breaking many world speed records.
When the model debuted in 1948 at the Earls Court Motor Show in London, England it was the darling of the show and remains today as much of a show stopper as it did then, over 74 years later! The car set numerous and now legendary speed records and was the fastest production car in the world in it's day and Jaguar used its engine for decades to come. In terms of design, the two-seater roadster with its classically simple flowing lines, slender tail and exotic flush-sided body was a massive leap forward for sports car design at the time and in many ways its styling remains unparalleled. Combined with new standards in terms of performance, Jaguar had obviously built what was destined to become this milestone and eminently always collectible classic car.
The attraction was obvious: Jaguar had created arguably the best-looking sports car on the market and, thanks to a powerful new straight six engine under the hood, the aerodynamically-styled machine would likely be the fastest production car in the world.In late 1954, the XK120 was replaced by the XK140 which ushered in a number of cosmetic and mechanical updates.
By 1957, although the XK platform was nearing the end of its production life, there was still time for one final iteration: the XK150.
The 150 was the most refined XK yet. The majority of updates focused on the exterior and interior. However, the addition of disc brakes was also a major advancement. Revealed in May 1957, the XK150 bore an obvious family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, but was radically revised. Most visibly, a one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen, and the wing line carried higher and more streamlined at the doors. The widened bonnet opened down to the wings, and on the coupes the windscreen frame was moved forward 4 inches to make passenger access easier.
The XK150 was launched in May 1957 and initially came in a choice of FHC and DHC body styles. An OTS Roadster joined the line up ten months later in March 1958.
From October 1959, Jaguar also offered a larger 3.8-litre engine which, like the 3.4, came in several alternative states of tune.The XK150's dashboard came trimmed in leather, with walnut optional on all models. On the early drophead coups, the aluminum centre dash panel, which was discontinued after June 1958, had an X pattern engraving similar to the early 3.8 E-Type. Thinner doors gave more interior space. Suspension and chassis were very similar to the XK140, with manual-only rack and pinion steering available.
The 3.4 litre 6 cylinder was similar to the XK140's, but a new "B" type cylinder head raised power to 180 SAE bhp at 5750 rpm.
The XK150 S 3.4L XK engine with orange paint used on S models with straight port cylinder heads was fitted with three carburetors.
Disc brakes appeared for the first time as an option and the models could be fitted on either 16 5K solid wheels or optional 16 5K wire wheels such as this particular car.
The first closed and convertible XK150s were slower than their predecessors. After a twelve-month delay caused by the February 1957 factory fire, this deficit was corrected in the spring of 1958 with the March release of special equipment models fitted with disc brakes and the more powerful SE engine. Twin 1.75-inch (44 mm) SU HD6 carburetors and a modified B type cylinder head with larger exhaust valves improved performance to 220 BHP at 5500 rpm. While most export cars were SE models, a third option for the open two-seater featured an "S" engine with three 2-inch (51 mm) SU HD8 carburetors and a straight-port cylinder head boosting power to a claimed 265 BHP.
In 1960 the 220 hp 3.8 litre engine fitted in the full-sized luxury Mark IX sedan since October 1958 became available. It was tuned to produce up to 265 hp in S models and propel an XK150 to 135 mph (217 km/h) and from 060 mph in around 7.0 seconds.In addition to the XK150, Jaguars product line included the Mark 1 Saloon which they had produced since 1955. Like the D-type sports racing car, the Mk1 was built around an advanced steel monocoque bodyshell. The XK150s eventual replacement, the fabled E-type, would follow suit in this regard.
Transmission was via a Moss four-speed manual gearbox or an optional three-speed automatic sourced from Borg-Warner.In addition to the standard 190bhp engine, Jaguar offered the Special Equipment upgrade that included their B-type cylinder head which had been developed from the C-type head fitted to previous iterations of the SE.The new B-type head most notably featured enlarged exhaust valves. The rest of the upgrade pack included high lift camshafts, a 9.0:1 compression ratio, heavier torsion bars and twin exhausts. Wire wheels and fog lights were standard.
The XK150 SE developed 210bhp at 5500rpm which was 250rpm lower than the XK140 iteration.Even more importantly, the torque rating was 216lb-ft at 3000rpm compared to 213lb-ft at 4000rpm for the outgoing XK140 SE.
As before, body panels were manufactured predominantly from steel. Exceptions were the hood and trunk lid which were formed from aluminum.To increase cockpit space and make access easier, FHC and DHC variants came with a windscreen that was moved four-inches further forward. Up front, the hood was widened and given a noticeably broader 16-bar instead of seven-bar grille.
To further modernize the XKs appearance, the tops of the front fenders were flattened thus giving a more integrated look. Similarly, down each flank, the previously curvaceous line the flowed from the front to the rear fenders was straightened lending a more contemporary, slab-sided appearance. This in turn enabled the doors to be more neatly integrated.
Inside, the XK150 featured a new dash layout. The large read outs for road and engine speed (previously located at either end of the dash) were now positioned centrally. In between them was a small ammeter and the toggle switch for the lights. Although the walnut veneered dash and door caps used previously were still available as an option, as standard they were now upholstered in leather. An alloy dash fascia was also available. To reflect the extra space inside, subtly revised seats were installed. Once again, the FHC variant came with two small rear seats. Leather was used to upholster practically every surface that wasnt carpeted. In addition to the Special Equipment package, Jaguar offered a variety of optional extras.
Buyers could have the exterior of their XK150 enhanced with Lucas fog lamps, a leaping Jaguar mascot for the hood, a chromed luggage rack for the trunk, a chromed badge bar, Dunlop Road Speed tyres with whitewalls and steel wheels with chrome hub caps and rear wheel spats. Performance upgrades included a dual exhaust system, close-ratio gearbox and Dunlop racing tires. Instead of the standard 8.0:1 compression ratio, a 7.0:1 or 9.0:1 ratio could be requested. A steel underbody shield gave protection against adverse road conditions.
Cockpit extras included fitted luggage (two suitcases to match the rest of the interior), a choice of Radiomobil radios, an aluminum dash, bucket seats and a white or wood finished Bluemels steering wheel. The FHC could be specified with a Weathershields sunroof. The DHC could be specified with a full-length tonneau cover.
The XK150 FHC weighed in at 1473kg while the DHC variant was slightly lighter at 1460kg. In comparison, the outgoing XK140s had both tipped the scales at 1420kg. Top speed of the standard (non-SE) XK150 variants was 124mph compared to 125mph for the equivalent XK140s. The XK150s 0-62mph time was a tenth quicker at 8.3 seconds. The S engine (which was not available with an automatic gearbox) came with triple SU HD8 carburettors instead of twin HD6 units. It also featured a new straight port cylinder head to improve air flow. Cars ordered to S specification came with all the Special Equipment trim as standard. The result was a peak output of 250bhp at 5500rpm and 240lb-ft at 4500rpm.Unsurprisingly, the 3.4 S was the fastest XK150 yet; all three body styles could hit around 135mph while the 0-62mph time dropped to a little over seven seconds. At the London Motor Show in October 1959, Jaguar launched a brace of new 3.8-litre engine options for the 1960 model year. The 3.8 motor had already seen service in the Mark IX Saloon which had been launched a year earlier. It was bored from 83mm to 87mm while stroke remained unchanged at 106mm. This gave a displacement of 3781cc which was a 339cc gain over the 3.4-litre unit. Both iterations of the 3.8-litre engine ran an 8.0:1 compression ratio.
The 3.8 SE came with two SU HD6 carburettors. It produced 220bhp at 5500rpm and 240lb-ft at 3000rpm. Top speed was 130mph and 0-62mph took 7.4 seconds.
The top-of-the-range 3.8 S came with triple SU HD8 carbs. Peak output was 265bhp at 5500rpm and 260lb-ft at 4000rpm. Top speed was 137mph and 0-62mph took 7.1 seconds.
XK150 production ended in November 1960. In total, 9365 were built in all configurations.
Four months later (in March 1961), production of the highly anticipated E-type began.
Left-hand drive XK150 DHC production ran from March 1957 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 837001 to 839010.Right-hand drive XK150 DHC production ran from November 1957 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 827001 to 827663.
Of the 2682 XK150 DHC constructed, 1903 were to 3.4 / SE trim, 104 were to 3.4 S trim, 586 were to 3.8 trim and 89 were to 3.8 S trim.
Left-hand drive XK150 FHC production ran from March 1957 to November 1960. VINs ranged from 834001 to 847095. (This particular model being VIN # 835699)Right-hand drive XK150 FHC production ran from August 1957 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 824001 to 825369.
Of the 4450 XK150 FHC constructed, 3445 were to 3.4 / SE trim, 199 were to 3.4 S trim, 656 were to 3.8 trim and 150 were to 3.8 S trim.
Left-hand drive XK150 OTS production ran from September 1957 to November 1960. VINs ranged from 830001 to 832174.
Right hand drive XK150 OTS production ran from October 1958 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 820001 to 8200093.
Of the 2263 XK150 OTS constructed, 1297 were to 3.4 / SE trim, 888 were to 3.4 S trim, 42 were to 3.8 trim and 36 were to 3.8 S trim.This particular FHC XK150 includes the dual exhaust, wire spoke wheels and additional front lights. This fine XK150 is remarkably clean and is virtually 100% original under the bonnet. The fit and finish of the entire car is excellent.
The car has no rust whatsoever with the floor boards and all the typical rust-prone areas all original and unrestored and not painted and solid and rust-free! The car has no signs of any accidents and has a very straight body and looks extremely impressive with the Red leather interior and chrome wire wheels and a beautiful interior with the door panels, dashboard, seats and carpets all in very fine all condition throughout.
Combined with new standards in terms of performance, Jaguar had obviously built what was destined to become this milestone and eminently always collectible classic car.
Engine # 3292-8
Chassis # S835699DN
Body # J871C
Gearbox # JL307800CR
The lucky new owner will no doubt be eligible for nearly any major classic car rally or event he or she chooses. An excellent and highly drivable example of a true sporting legend, this exceptional, low mileage Jaguar simply begs to be driven.
Price: $10,500
Exterior Color: Gray, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and rare two door coupe example of this original southern year 2000 Jaguar XK8 4.0L V8 in original and desirable 'Titanium Pearl' factory color 'LGL' paint with a striking and matching 'Oatmeal' leather trim code 'AGD' interior and factory alloy wheels and always primarily serviced at Jaguar dealerships or independent specialists since new. The car is loaded with factory options including Navigation, DVD and a CD changer.
This particular southern California car has obviously always been garaged since new and shows and drives very well and which must be seen to be truly appreciated! A real head-turner! All the options and gauges are working as they should including the ice-cold A/C!
The engine is extremely strong and smooth running with excellent oil pressure and which does not burn or leak oil, a testament to its very well maintained service history. The temperature always remains cool and the car drives exactly like a fine Jaguar sports car should - no shakes or rattles - very smooth and powerful!
Please note that the Carfax report does show an "Accident" damage report in 6/29/2005 which we would have to consider to have been minor cosmetics, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body, as we are unable to find any evidence of any serious damage; and also a mileage inconsistency which is an obvious clerical error on 9/5/2024 with the mileage having been recorded as 33,945 instead of some 123K which would have been correct. A free copy of the Carfax report is attached on our website.
You will certainly look long and hard to find a finer example of this well maintained and very rare and increasingly desirable Jaguar XK8 4.0L V8 coupe available anywhere else!]]>
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1994 JEEP WRANGLER 4WD MILDLY CUSTOMIZED 4WD 6 CYL 4.0L AUTOMATIC SUV
LED LIGHTING INSIDE & OUTSIDE
NEW WINCH
NEW 35" BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN TIRES
NEW FRONT & REAR BRAKES
NEW SOFT TOP
NEW 'OEDRO' BUMPERS
NEW CARPET, FRONT 'CORBEAU' RECLINING SEATS, DASH
NEW SUSPENSION, STEERING GEAR, JOINTS, SHOCKS
NEW RADIATOR, HOSES, FUEL INJECTORS
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Price: $19,500
Exterior Color: Brown, Interior Color: Other Color
West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1970 Lincoln Continental 460c.i. 365HP V8 4 Door Sedan with all it's original factory specifications including it's original 'Medium Brown Metallic' (Color Code 5) factory color paint and an all original 'Tobacco Leather & Vinyl' (Trim Code KZ) interior and its original large 460 c.i. V8 engine.
Finished in factory-correct Medium Brown Metallic, this 1970 Lincoln Mark III is powered by a 460ci V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor backed by an automatic transmission. Equipped with power steering, power disc brakes, factory air conditioning, twilight Sentinel headlights, roof-mounted warning lights and a full-size spare. Features a correct Brown vinyl top, correct original Tobacco leather interior ($179), AM/FM radio ($307), wood-grain trim, electric clock, power windows, power seats, remote mirror, rear window defrost. Rides on 15-inch steel wheels with correct Lincoln hubcaps.
The original 460/365HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives very well and must be driven to be appreciated.
Few products from the Motor City have been as well-defined in the market as the Continental Mark III. Produced by Fords Lincoln-Mercury division from 1969 to 1971. By 1971 the good looking and popular Mark III was entering its last year of production and was Ford's challenge to Cadillac and squared directly at the Eldorado. This handsome luxury sedan is highly desired today by collectors and has become a 'Milestone car'
This is a rare opportunity to own a very fine and unabused example of an obviously always garaged and all original 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III 4 Door Sedan. This is a great investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any American classic car collector of obviously any Lincoln enthusiast!
Finished in factory-correct Medium Brown Metallic, this 1970 Lincoln Mark III is powered by a 460ci V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor backed by an automatic transmission. Equipped with power steering, power disc brakes, factory air conditioning, twilight Sentinel headlights, roof-mounted warning lights and a full-size spare. Features a correct Brown vinyl top, correct original Tobacco leather interior ($179), AM/FM radio ($307), wood-grain trim, electric clock, power windows, power seats, remote mirror, rear window defrost. Rides on 15-inch steel wheels with correct Lincoln hubcaps.
The original 460/365HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives very well and must be driven to be appreciated.
Few products from the Motor City have been as well-defined in the market as the Continental Mark III. Produced by Fords Lincoln-Mercury division from 1969 to 1971. By 1971 the good looking and popular Mark III was entering its last year of production and was Ford's challenge to Cadillac and squared directly at the Eldorado. This handsome luxury sedan is highly desired today by collectors and has become a 'Milestone car'
This is a rare opportunity to own a very fine and unabused example of an obviously always garaged and all original 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III 4 Door Sedan. This is a great investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any American classic car collector of obviously any Lincoln enthusiast!
Price: $19,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this 1997 Lincoln Town Car 'Signature' edition 4.6L V8 sedan with a four speed automatic transmission and 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes in original factory 'Opal Opalescent White Metallic' (Factory code WK) exterior paint with 'Tan' leather interior with a Tan vinyl half roof and custom wheels and with original factory wheels available!
Obviously always garaged with no accident or damage history confirmed with a clean Carfax report. The paint is in beautiful condition and the leather interior is also in exceptional condition throughout. Every option works as it should including the ice-cold A/C. This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives and looks as good as new - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance driving sedan for the ultimate in luxury and comfort and you will look long and hard to find a finer example of this fully loaded with factory options top of this 'Signature' edition model 1997 Lincoln Town Car available anywhere else!
Price: $47,500
Exterior Color: Other Color, Interior Color:
Luxury at its finest.
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and outstanding example of a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible. Reportedly only 350 of these hand built 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible models were built with very few still known to exist according to the Lincoln Zephyr Owners Club.
One of just 350 cabriolets built in 1940
Older restoration from a renown collection that presents beautifully
CCCA Full Classic
This was one of the sweetest rides you could by in 1940. Imagine the looks back in the day, to drive a sporty luxury convertible and these prestigious Lincoln Zephyr models were all of that and more. The Zephyr was Lincoln's response to the depression and one of major significance. It was seen as the first successfully designed streamlined car available in the U.S. and was powered by a water cooled 4784cc (292c.i.) V12 engine on a 125" wheelbase! Vacuum assisted brakes were standard, important for stopping well for such a large car, and a 3 speed gearbox. Introduced in 1936 and structurally revised for 1940 and heavily face lifted, not for the better, in 1942. It returned after the war as a warmed up continuation but without the Zephyr name.
With just 350 convertibles and 54 coupes produced, the beautifully styled Continental found adoration within the art and automotive worlds, with Frank Lloyd Wright and Rita Hayworth among the cars noteworthy owners. It would become the basis for the Lincoln image for the next nine decades. With a few scattered years of non-production, the Continental was manufactured in 10 generations and for a total of 55 years until its most recent discontinuation in 2020.
The stunning example offered here was assembled at the Long Beach, California plant on 22 May 1940, according to the cars build sheet. Shipped to its original owner on 29 May 1940, the car was nicely appointed with whitewall tires, radio, clock, and the optional stone deflector, this stylish and rare Continental cabriolet must have turned heads in 1940, as it does today. In recent years it has been kept in the same show-ready condition by the collection staff and is in as fine condition as the day it was last restored.
The car is strikingly handsome in an Ivory finish that showcases the cars voluptuous lines, this Continental features a light color leather interior that coordinates well with the exterior. Fitted with the legendary Lincoln V-12 and an overdrive transmission, this rare and stylish 1940 Continental Cabriolet makes an ideal choice for further touring, or simply cruising on the great American highway, just as it did for the man who conceived the legendary car from the start, Edsel Ford.
You will be hard pressed to find anyone to dispute that the 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental Convertible is one of the most elegant automobiles ever to roll off the Lincoln assembly line. Originally designed as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford, Bob Gregorie's 'Mark I' Convertible seems to only look better and better as the years have passed. Powered by the long stroke V12 derived from Ford's flathead V8 and one of the first cars ever to be recognized as something more than just an automobile by both the 'New York's Museum of Modern Art' & the 'Classic Car Club of America', amongst others, and one of the finest examples of automobile as art it remains to this day. An ageless design to be sure and a highly coveted CCCA Classic making these particular 1940 cars extremely collectible and prized amongst Zephyr enthusiasts.
More than almost 80 years later they are one of the few such models still as attractive today as they were to buyers when new. Of all the elegant models produced, the convertible is the rarest with only 350 manufactured in 1940 and with very few known to remain according to the LZOC. The car was built on a 125 inch wheelbase channel section frame with a central X crossmember. Inside bench seats dressed in light color leather seat four comfortably and the car boasts a woodgrain instrument panel that houses the standard array of Gold tone gauges in a beautiful period Art Deco theme with its original AM radio! The clock matching the speedometer dresses up the passenger side and the car has a power top and original factory added options of both the AM Radio and Heater and side mirror.
Moving this nearly 4,000 pound convertible is its original V12 engine mated to its original standard column shift 3 speed manual transmission which featured synchronized second and third gears. This rare Lincoln will still run down the road at freeway speeds with no hesitation, she has no wobbles or creaks. This car is an all steel car. She has obviously been in a private collection in a controlled environment for many years.
This particular example was beautifully and painstakingly restored with no expense spared some years ago prior to being acquired by its long time collector owner in this 'Ivory' color which is stunningly striking along with its white wall tires and Zephyr wheels. The leather interior with wool carpets has also been faithfully reupholstered and is in exceptional condition throughout and the correct factory canvas power Tan top is also in exceptional condition. There can only be very few miles on the car since it's unibody (body welded to the frame) cosmetic and mechanical restoration. This is a rust free car that retains all of its original body panels including floors, rockers, and trunk with very straight panels. That factor is extremely important on a unibody designed car such as this. Completely restored from the ground up mechanically, cosmetically, and correctly. All the chrome has been replated including top bows, seat hardware, etc. Gold tone gauge cluster and the woodgrain were also fully restored. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has has no signs of any accidents - a razor straight body and obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new with no rust! The original spare wheel and tire and factory tools are still located in their rightful storage place in the trunk.
The original V12 292 c.i. engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible, recently acquired from a prominent collection and a car which has obviously always been exquisitely maintained and stored the car under the most ideal conditions, this is definitely a car you can show and enjoy today and which is undisputedly very rare, highly desirable, and a superb collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding designs of the early forties pre-war art deco period!
This is one very desirable pre-war CCCA full classic for any classic American car enthusiast or collector to add to his collection, a very honest and exquisitely restored, both cosmetically and mechanically, example of a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible and a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector or Lincoln Zephyr enthusiast!]]>
Price: $67,500
Exterior Color: Quantum Gray Metallic, Interior Color: Santa Cruz
2023 LUCID AIR TOURING SEDAN WITH 7K ORIGINAL MILES, AS NEW
ONE PALM SPRINGS, CA OWNER SINCE NEW
ORIG MSRP $128,550.00
QUANTUM GRAY METALLIC PAINT $1,000.00
DREAMDRIVE PRO INCLUDES :
FUTURE READY HARDWARE FOR SEMI AUTOMONOUS DRIVING FUNCTIONALITY,
HIGHWAY ASSIST,
SURROUND VIEW MONITORING WITH BLIND SPOT DISPLAY $10,000.00
TOURING LUXE SANTA CRUZ INTERIOR
SURREAL SOUND PRO $4,000.00
GLASS CANOPY ROOF $4,500.00
WARRANTY:
4 yr/50,000 mi basic, 8 yr/100,000 mi powertrain
The car includes four-year/50,000-mile basic and eight-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranties. The battery itself is warrantied for eight years/50,000 miles too. Even better, Lucid offers four years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance and three years of free DC fast charging at Electrify America stations.
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Price: $135,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics to present this absolutely exceptional 1957 Mercedes 190SL Roadster in Black over Red leather interior powered by it's matching #'s 1,897cc/120hp four-cylinder engine with dual carbs and teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox and a new soft top and frame. Recently fully professionally restored with the odometer reading some 22,589 miles!
The 190SL model shares much of the styling with the 300SL roadster and also qualities that made the 300SL such a historically significant vehicle. With the 1954-1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL selling regularly at auction for over $1 million dollars, the savvy Mercedes Benz investors are buying up the best examples of the 190SL available.
The restoration was done on this vehicle from June 2022 through December 2023. Restoration was done by Steve Crowley Motorcars with some guidance from Will Samples at S&S Imports, a highly respected restorer of Mercedes Benz roadsters.
We have on file details of the line-by-line handwritten notes summary of the restoration work as it was performed along with a partial list of parts. All parts used were OEM quality. Total labor hours were 925 for this project.
1957 Mercedes Benz 190SL
VIN Number (Chassis Number) 7500732
Beautiful Black (40 G) exterior Glassurit finish with Rosser Red Leather interior and black canvas top expertly fitted to the vehicle.
Nut and bolt rotisserie restoration to show quality standards
The quality of a well restored vehicle can best be judged by the attention to detail underneath and under the hood.
Completely rebuilt engine, transmission, rear axle with new boot, front suspension. No mechanicals were overlooked.
All fresh anodized parts, fully rebuilt brake booster, all new hoses and factory correct Baruch hose clamps.
The undercarriage of this vehicle including fuel tank is properly restored with attention to factory correct colors and marking.
All fenderwells and entire undercarriage are refinished to factory specs with correct colors.
The engine bay is equally impressive with its spotless appearance, proper refinishing of components and correct badges and decals.
The absolute most impressive feature of this top notch restoration is the attention to detail of the bodywork.
The vehicle's panels gap out beautifully and the contours are fitted perfectly with the vehicle's show quality bright work.
All rubber components and weatherstripping on entire car have been replaced with OEM materials.
Rare and Desirable Options include:
Driver and Passenger Sun visors
Original Rear reflectors
Becker Europa Radio
All gauges restored to original show quality
Original Solexes rebuilt and in box in the trunk
Extensive care was taken to refinish all aluminum and metal parts in engine bay to correct and original factory finishes.
All body chrome was replated to a show quality standard
Interior work to exacting standards.
The trunk comes complete with its original spare wheel, jack and lug wrench.
Driving is believing as the vehicle runs and drives beautifully with only few miles since its mechanicals were completed during restoration.
The car is a superb example in every way fully restored with no expense spared and with exceptional Black paint and has a very attractive interior finished in Red leather with gleaming chrome gauge surrounds and brilliant chrome touches throughout. An excellent driver that also shows extremely well, this rare and highly desirable 190SL Roadster will be a cherished addition to any serious collection!
Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship, as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes 190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.
A timeless classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars, about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes 190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and they are much sought after all over the world.]]>
Price: $145,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics to present this absolutely exceptional 1962 Mercedes 190SL Roadster in Red over Black leather interior powered by it's 1,897cc/120hp four-cylinder engine with dual carbs and teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox and a new soft top and frame. Recently professionally restored with the odometer reading some 344 miles!
The 190SL model shares much of the styling with the 300SL roadster and also qualities that made the 300SL such a historically significant vehicle. With the 1954-1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL selling regularly at auction for over $1 million dollars, the savvy Mercedes Benz investors are buying up the best examples of the 190SL available
The car is a superb example with exceptional Red paint and has a very attractive interior finished in Black leather with gleaming chrome gauge surrounds and brilliant chrome touches throughout. An excellent driver that also shows extremely well, this rare and highly desirable 190SL Roadster will be a cherished addition to any serious collection!
Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship, as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes 190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.
A timeless classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars, about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes 190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and they are much sought after all over the world.
The 190SL model shares much of the styling with the 300SL roadster and also qualities that made the 300SL such a historically significant vehicle. With the 1954-1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL selling regularly at auction for over $1 million dollars, the savvy Mercedes Benz investors are buying up the best examples of the 190SL available
The car is a superb example with exceptional Red paint and has a very attractive interior finished in Black leather with gleaming chrome gauge surrounds and brilliant chrome touches throughout. An excellent driver that also shows extremely well, this rare and highly desirable 190SL Roadster will be a cherished addition to any serious collection!
Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship, as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes 190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.
A timeless classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars, about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes 190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and they are much sought after all over the world.
Price: $165,500
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this mostly all stock and original southern California owners 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe with reportedly and believed to be 55K original miles!
The original factory 'Silver Grey Metallic' (color code 180) color paint is in exceptional condition and the rare and highly desirable factory options, including the car's interior, include the original steering wheel, automatic floor shifter, leather 'Black' seats, original wood, original 'Becker Europa' radio with power antenna, power windows, outside rear mirrors, low grille, original owner's manuals and original factory BEHR air conditioning; this striking mostly all original example would prove a worthy addition to any enthusiasts collection.
The 280 SE 3.5 coupes were Mercedes-Benz' first V-8 powered sports cars. The combination of superb performance and elegant styling makes the 3.5 a very highly collectible and desirable car amongst classic car collectors and this is obviously especially true for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. With the same basic body as the 280 SE six cylinder, the eight cylinder offered a new interior which featured more wood and leather upholstery as standard. This was a low production car for its day with only 4,502 units produced (3,270 coupes and 1,232 cabriolets) during its only two years of production (11/1969-7/1971).
The 280SE 3.5 W111 model. was built for a period of less than two years, from November 1969 to July 1971 with fewer than 500 of these low grille V-8 Coupes sold in the U.S. Carrying a whopping MSRP of $14,509.00 forty years ago, this should come as no surprise. Squarely placed in Rolls Royce Corniche territory, those who could afford the best were fortunate if they could even obtain a 3.5 from their local Mercedes Benz dealer, such was the exclusivity and demand of this amazing motorcar. Generously applied chrome fittings, combined with the finest natural materials available, provide an unmatched ambiance of luxury and wealth in its lavishly appointed interior, where fine ROSER leather, exquisite burl wood and chrome plated fittings abound, the standard of craftsmanship apparent everywhere on this car is nothing short of astonishing making the cost of restoration for one of these hand-built Mercedes luxury Coups has become almost prohibitively expensive.
In 1969, the 3.5-liter power plant introduced the engine of tomorrow for Mercedes. Highly advanced, Mercedes' first V-8 featured overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection, and transistorized ignition. Output was rated at 200 DIN horsepower, good for a top speed of 127 mph and 0-60 times of 8.9 seconds and this particular car must drive virtually as well as the day it left the showroom floor over forty years ago! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Hand built with generously applied chrome fittings, combined with the finest natural materials available, provide an unmatched ambiance of luxury and wealth in its lavishly appointed interior, with fine ROSER leather, exquisite burl wood and chrome plated fittings abound, the standard of craftsmanship apparent everywhere on this car is nothing short of astonishing on these hand-built Mercedes luxury cars. The Roser company was a German leather company and a key supplier of leather to Mercedes-Benz and other automobile companies over the decades until the company went out of business in 1994. Roser leather was surface-dyed, as opposed to vat-dyed which most all leather today typically is. Vat-dyed leather has the dye permeating the entire skin, so that when you cut the leather you can still see the dye/color on the inside of the skin. The traditional Mercedes Roser leather was surface-dyed, meaning the dye only sat on the surface of the leather and didn't permeate all the way through the skin. Roser leather was supplied to Mercedes cars during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and perhaps even through the 1980s. The leather has a number of characteristics that set it apart from current MB leather and leather that you typically see in other automobiles. These characteristics are that the Mercedes leather tends to be harder, less stretchier, and has a semi-gloss surface to it as opposed to more of a "matte" finish that today's glove-soft leathers typically have. Roser leather tends to be stronger as well, because the dye doesn't permeate through the hide. Roser leather is not available today and has not been available anywhere since 1994 (unless it is new-old-stock Roser leather from the original production runs, which MB does have as evidenced by the limited leather availability from the factory).
With prices of the 280SE 3.5 V8 cabriolet convertibles now selling for well over $400K and consequently with the progressively thin on the ground coupes that are still left unmolested now becoming harder and harder to find; the coupe prices have also been rising considerably as a result (unfortunately many coupes have been crudely butchered and unforgivably turned into convertibles over the years!).
In summary, this must be one of the finest, to say nothing of one of the most original surviving examples of a southern California car, with its original 'California Pink Slip' title showing only one California owner until 2023; of these highly collectible and legendary Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupes left available anywhere in such rare turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily head-turning condition!]]>
Price: $119,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an extremely rare and absolutely remarkably unmolested and original example of this last year 1971 Mercedes 280SL legendary series W113 'Pagoda' roadster with very desirable original factory options of automatic transmission, power steering, 'Frigiking' air conditioning, 'Becker Europa' AM/FM radio, automatic antenna, left rearview mirror, bumper guards, tinted glass, matching hubcaps, all original interior, original factory hard top, original factory 'Dark Blue' German canvas soft top and original matching numbers engine!
Owned for many years by one southern California family owner and always garage kept in second home in southern California home. The car has had no accidents with original fenders with all original uninterrupted factory spot welds around the engine bay, front and rear lower body panels and factory correct inner fender notches by the headlamp bezels and its original factory hood (#7848) as confirmed by the cars original data plate/fender tag (see photos below). The car also has no history of any rust with all its original sheet-metal and with the floorboards and trunk with the correct factory indentations. Also the hood, trunk and door gaps and alignments are all as they should be. It is about as fine and unabused an example as you could hope to find anywhere.
The car is very striking and was obviously always garaged and is still in mostly all original condition, apart from one original color 'Midnight Blue' (color code 904) professional repaint. The car has it's original 'Saddle-Brown' leather seats and has outstanding original features with a beautiful original leather wrapped steering wheel, carpet, uncracked and unblemished wooden dashboard moldings, white bright work and chrome dashboard inserts, wooden center console, beautiful working gauges and levers and boasts its original working clock.
By 1963 the 190SL (Super Light) and the 300SL Roadster were neither Super or Light and the 190SL was simply too heavy to compete with the likes of even the British MG or Triumph and completely underpowered compared to the Austin-Healeys or Jaguars. Mercedes had two choices, either return to the premise of the original 300SL and build another pure sports car or create a new grand touring sports car that would continue the reputation of the SL's as touring cars rather than super racing cars. Mercedes chose the latter with a compromise between the 190 and 300 with the introduction of the W113 platform 230SL which was a two-seat roadster/coupe, introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and the series was continued through 1971.
Like the Gullwing before it, the 230SL had a distinguishing feature which was its removable hardtop with a distinctive dip in its center to offer tall windows to create a better balanced side view and more headroom for passengers getting in and out while still maintaining a low sporty roofline from the front and rear and which earned the car the nickname 'Pagoda' roof. It also proved an efficient way to remove rainwater and channel it away from the car. Top speed was about 115mph which was better than the 190SL but not in the same class as the 300SL.
All models were equipped with an inline-six cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection. The hood, trunk lid, door skins and tonneau cover were all made of aluminum to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires gave the W113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright Bosch 'fishbowl' headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel, paid tribute to the then already legendary 300 SL roadster.
The 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971, when the W113 was replaced by its successor, the entirely new and substantially heavier R107 350 SL. Over the years, the W113 evolved from a sports car into a comfortable grand tourer and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. Manual transmission models were much rarer and came with the standard 4-speed or the optional ZF 5-speed, which was ordered only 882 times and thus is a highly sought-after original option today. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice.
The main change for the 280SL model in 1967 was an upgrade from the 2,496 cc 250SL engine, which itself had been upgraded from the 2,306cc 230SL, to the 2,778 cc (2.8 L) M130 engine with 180HP which finally gave the W 113 adequate power. The wide track and low body of the 280SL offered exceptional handling noted at the time by numerous car magazines and publications.
This particular example simply must be seen to be appreciated - the original factory and most striking 'Midnight Blue' (Code 904) color paint has been professionally repainted at some point and is in excellent shape. The chrome work is all excellent and the all original interior is in exceptional shape throughout with all the gauges and switches and levers all in very good shape, the dashboard is perfect and the carpets all in amazingly beautiful condition throughout with all of it's original specifications intact! The car also boasts it's original matching 'Dark Blue' German canvas soft top is also in very good shape with only quite minor signs of wear for it's age and the matching factory hard top is in very good condition. The car has only been driven very few miles in recent years and is in great driving condition with the original 6 cylinder engine having very good and even compression on all six cylinders.
The car is well equipped with its very desirable original factory 'Frigi-king' air conditioning, factory clock, automatic transmission, power steering and two tops. This must be one of the finest and rarest mostly all original accident free example's available anywhere of this highly collectible and desirable last year 1971 legendary 280SL roadster with no accidents or rust!
Owned for many years by one southern California family owner and always garage kept in second home in southern California home. The car has had no accidents with original fenders with all original uninterrupted factory spot welds around the engine bay, front and rear lower body panels and factory correct inner fender notches by the headlamp bezels and its original factory hood (#7848) as confirmed by the cars original data plate/fender tag (see photos below). The car also has no history of any rust with all its original sheet-metal and with the floorboards and trunk with the correct factory indentations. Also the hood, trunk and door gaps and alignments are all as they should be. It is about as fine and unabused an example as you could hope to find anywhere.
The car is very striking and was obviously always garaged and is still in mostly all original condition, apart from one original color 'Midnight Blue' (color code 904) professional repaint. The car has it's original 'Saddle-Brown' leather seats and has outstanding original features with a beautiful original leather wrapped steering wheel, carpet, uncracked and unblemished wooden dashboard moldings, white bright work and chrome dashboard inserts, wooden center console, beautiful working gauges and levers and boasts its original working clock.
By 1963 the 190SL (Super Light) and the 300SL Roadster were neither Super or Light and the 190SL was simply too heavy to compete with the likes of even the British MG or Triumph and completely underpowered compared to the Austin-Healeys or Jaguars. Mercedes had two choices, either return to the premise of the original 300SL and build another pure sports car or create a new grand touring sports car that would continue the reputation of the SL's as touring cars rather than super racing cars. Mercedes chose the latter with a compromise between the 190 and 300 with the introduction of the W113 platform 230SL which was a two-seat roadster/coupe, introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and the series was continued through 1971.
Like the Gullwing before it, the 230SL had a distinguishing feature which was its removable hardtop with a distinctive dip in its center to offer tall windows to create a better balanced side view and more headroom for passengers getting in and out while still maintaining a low sporty roofline from the front and rear and which earned the car the nickname 'Pagoda' roof. It also proved an efficient way to remove rainwater and channel it away from the car. Top speed was about 115mph which was better than the 190SL but not in the same class as the 300SL.
All models were equipped with an inline-six cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection. The hood, trunk lid, door skins and tonneau cover were all made of aluminum to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires gave the W113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright Bosch 'fishbowl' headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel, paid tribute to the then already legendary 300 SL roadster.
The 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971, when the W113 was replaced by its successor, the entirely new and substantially heavier R107 350 SL. Over the years, the W113 evolved from a sports car into a comfortable grand tourer and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. Manual transmission models were much rarer and came with the standard 4-speed or the optional ZF 5-speed, which was ordered only 882 times and thus is a highly sought-after original option today. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice.
The main change for the 280SL model in 1967 was an upgrade from the 2,496 cc 250SL engine, which itself had been upgraded from the 2,306cc 230SL, to the 2,778 cc (2.8 L) M130 engine with 180HP which finally gave the W 113 adequate power. The wide track and low body of the 280SL offered exceptional handling noted at the time by numerous car magazines and publications.
This particular example simply must be seen to be appreciated - the original factory and most striking 'Midnight Blue' (Code 904) color paint has been professionally repainted at some point and is in excellent shape. The chrome work is all excellent and the all original interior is in exceptional shape throughout with all the gauges and switches and levers all in very good shape, the dashboard is perfect and the carpets all in amazingly beautiful condition throughout with all of it's original specifications intact! The car also boasts it's original matching 'Dark Blue' German canvas soft top is also in very good shape with only quite minor signs of wear for it's age and the matching factory hard top is in very good condition. The car has only been driven very few miles in recent years and is in great driving condition with the original 6 cylinder engine having very good and even compression on all six cylinders.
The car is well equipped with its very desirable original factory 'Frigi-king' air conditioning, factory clock, automatic transmission, power steering and two tops. This must be one of the finest and rarest mostly all original accident free example's available anywhere of this highly collectible and desirable last year 1971 legendary 280SL roadster with no accidents or rust!
Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this rare 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 24 valve 3.0L 6 cylinder roadster with only 13K original miles in the highly desirable and striking color combination of original factory 'Signal Red' color paint with a Palomino leather interior, a Black power soft top and matching factory 'Signal Red' hard top and is a rare US import!
For 1991, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was powered by a 24-valve dual-overhead cam six-cylinder engine displacing 180.8 cubic-inches and offering nearly 230 horsepower. The 300SL came with either a five-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional five-speed automatic. Disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear. New for this year was the Adaptive Damping System (ADS).
After nearly two decades, the 560SL was replaced by the 300SL and 500SL in 1990 with the new R129 series. These new rear-wheel drive two-seater coupe/roadsters rode on a short and sporty wheelbase and came with both a folding top and removable aluminum hardtop. There were airbags installed on both the drivers and passenger's side. Both luxurious and sporty, the 300SL could race from zero-to-sixty in about 9 seconds.
This particular example was always garaged since new with no accidents and with the original and beautiful 'Signal Red' color factory color paint still in absolutely exceptional condition. The original 'Palomino' leather seats are also in absolutely beautiful condition with virtually no signs of any wear as is the original dashboard and wood veneer interior - obviously always garaged from the elements! The car has its original factory 'German canvas' Black color power soft top which is still as new and has hardly ever seen the light of day with a very clear rear plastic window and the car has it's original and also factory correct matching color hard top.
This is a beautifully kept and maintained car and has had no accidents and has a clean CARFAX report and looks and drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced very low original mileage Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated!
You will look long and hard to find a lower mileage example in anywhere close to this condition of this rare 300SL model or as well maintained and beautiful and always garaged an example in this very striking color combination available anywhere else!
]]>For 1991, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was powered by a 24-valve dual-overhead cam six-cylinder engine displacing 180.8 cubic-inches and offering nearly 230 horsepower. The 300SL came with either a five-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional five-speed automatic. Disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear. New for this year was the Adaptive Damping System (ADS).
After nearly two decades, the 560SL was replaced by the 300SL and 500SL in 1990 with the new R129 series. These new rear-wheel drive two-seater coupe/roadsters rode on a short and sporty wheelbase and came with both a folding top and removable aluminum hardtop. There were airbags installed on both the drivers and passenger's side. Both luxurious and sporty, the 300SL could race from zero-to-sixty in about 9 seconds.
This particular example was always garaged since new with no accidents and with the original and beautiful 'Signal Red' color factory color paint still in absolutely exceptional condition. The original 'Palomino' leather seats are also in absolutely beautiful condition with virtually no signs of any wear as is the original dashboard and wood veneer interior - obviously always garaged from the elements! The car has its original factory 'German canvas' Black color power soft top which is still as new and has hardly ever seen the light of day with a very clear rear plastic window and the car has it's original and also factory correct matching color hard top.
This is a beautifully kept and maintained car and has had no accidents and has a clean CARFAX report and looks and drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced very low original mileage Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated!
You will look long and hard to find a lower mileage example in anywhere close to this condition of this rare 300SL model or as well maintained and beautiful and always garaged an example in this very striking color combination available anywhere else!
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Price: $14,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautiful example of this 1998 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L V8 Convertible in its highly desirable and striking original factory 'Black' color paint with a gorgeous matching 'Black' leather trim interior, factory alloy wheels with all original owners manuals, dealer stamped maintenance booklet, dealer brochures etc since new and a history of extensive service records from 'Mercedes Benz' of Long Beach, CA and recent full service history at the renown 'Malibu Motors', Mercedes Benz specialists of Santa Monica, CA.
This particular example is a car which was obviously always garaged with no accidents with its original factory 'Black' color paint and matching leather interior. The original leather dashboard and the walnut wood veneer interior are still like new (obviously always garaged from the sun and elements!)
The car has a clean CARFAX report confirming its mileage and service history and was serviced at the Mercedes-Benz dealership of Long Beach, CA for routine and scheduled maintenance for many years and which we recently had fully serviced after acquiring the car at the renown local Santa Monica Mercedes-Benz independent specialists, 'Malibu Motors'.
This was the top-of-the-line R129SL Mercedes-Benz flagship car and had a suggested retail price of almost $100K in 1998, which when adjusted for inflation mounts to some $195K today. The R129 was a champion in the luxury car market and dominated worldwide sales during its production run. In 1998, R129 received the major cosmetic and technical updates with revised engines to include the V6, V8, and V12 engines from the newW220 S Class. All of those updated engines had three valves and two spark plugs per cylinder.
Without a doubt, this is one of the finest classic luxury cars built by Mercedes-Benz, this is one very fine example in this most striking and desirable of color combinations available anywhere!
Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Burgundy/Maroon
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this all original 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL roadster in its highly desirable and very striking original factory 'Black Pearl Metallic' (color code 199) paint with a gorgeous 'Medium Red' (trim code 277) leather interior, its original and hardly used original 'Black' German (code 740) folding canvas soft top, factory alloy wheels, matching factory hard top and only 21,785 original and actual miles (35,061 kms)! Quite simply, if you want to own one of the very best examples of a 560SL anywhere, you've found it here!
ORIGINAL 21K MILES
ALL SERVICE HISTORY FROM SAME ONE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP WHERE SOLD FROM 1987-2025.
EVERY SERVICE RECORD SINCE NEW!
ORIGINAL 'BLACK PEARL METALLIC PAINT' FACTORY COLOR PAINT
ORIGINAL 'MEDIUM RED' LEATHER INTERIOR
ALL ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUALS, PORTECTO-PLATE AND SERVICE BOOKLETS
ORIGINAL FACTORY TOOLS & SPARE WHEEL
ORIGINAL FACTORY HARD TOP & SOFT TOP
A/C CONVERTED FROM R12 TO R134A
The car's factory options include: 5.6 liter OHC V8 engine, automatic transmission with torque converter, supplemental restraint system, anti-theft alarm system with radio theft deterrent, power assisted steering, cruise control, tinted glass, electric window lifts, electrically heated rear window on hard top, fully independent suspension, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, anti-lock braking system, light alloy wheels, limited slip differential, leather upholstery, adjustable bucket seats and head restraints, front center folding arm rest, leather covered steering wheel and gear selector, original 'Becker Grand Prix' radio/cassette with automatic antenna, Aerodynamic Halogen Head & Fog lamps and air conditioning with automatic climate control and central locking.
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ALL SERVICE HISTORY FROM SAME ONE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP WHERE SOLD FROM 1987-2025.
EVERY SERVICE RECORD SINCE NEW!
ORIGINAL 'BLACK PEARL METALLIC PAINT' FACTORY COLOR PAINT
ORIGINAL 'MEDIUM RED' LEATHER INTERIOR
ALL ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUALS, PORTECTO-PLATE AND SERVICE BOOKLETS
ORIGINAL FACTORY TOOLS & SPARE WHEEL
ORIGINAL FACTORY HARD TOP & SOFT TOP
A/C CONVERTED FROM R12 TO R134A
The car's factory options include: 5.6 liter OHC V8 engine, automatic transmission with torque converter, supplemental restraint system, anti-theft alarm system with radio theft deterrent, power assisted steering, cruise control, tinted glass, electric window lifts, electrically heated rear window on hard top, fully independent suspension, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, anti-lock braking system, light alloy wheels, limited slip differential, leather upholstery, adjustable bucket seats and head restraints, front center folding arm rest, leather covered steering wheel and gear selector, original 'Becker Grand Prix' radio/cassette with automatic antenna, Aerodynamic Halogen Head & Fog lamps and air conditioning with automatic climate control and central locking.
Price: $17,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
1995 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 4 DOOR 5.0L V8 SEDAN WITH 70K ORIGINAL MILES
CLEAN CARFAX, EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE.
MSRP ALMOST $100K IN 1995, ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION WELL OVER $200K IN 2025!]]>
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Gold, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this obviously always rust free and original southern California owners 1968 Mercury Cougar 302/230HP 4 BBL V8 2 Door Hardtop loaded which was always obviously garaged with only one southern California owner since new!
ORIGINAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OWNER 1968 MERCURY COUGAR 302/230HP V8 2 DOOR HARDTOP
RARE SURVIVOR EXAMPLE IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION APART FROM ONE REPAINT IN ITS ORIGINAL COLOR WITH ALL ORIGINAL DEALER DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING WINDOW STICKER, OWNERS MANUALS, PROTECTO-PLATE & SOLD NEW TO ORIGINAL AND ONLY OWNER AT O'CONNOR LINCOLN/MERCURY OF LOS ANGELES, CA & PAID IN FULL AS A CASH DEAL FOR $3,458.29 ON 12/29/1967!
ORIGINAL COUGAR SUPER 302 / 230 HP 4 BBL J CODE V8 ENGINE $57.61
BUILT IN SAN JOSE, CA
ORIGINAL 'GRECIAN GOLD POLY' COLOR CODE Y COLOR PAINT
ORIGINAL CHARCOAL BLACK CRINKLE ALL VINYL TRIM BUCKET SEATS CODE 1A INTERIOR
DSO LOS ANGELES, CA
3.00 NON LOCKING REAR AXLE
C4 AUTOMATIC SELECT SHIFT TRANSMISSION $206.65
BLACK 'OXFORD' VINYL ROOF $84.25
WHITE SIDEWALLS WITH FULL DELUXE WHEEL COVERS $21.29
SPORTS CONSOLE WITH TACHOMETER $57.00
POWER STEERING $95.00
AM RADIO WITH ANTENNA $61.40
ORIGINAL HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA REGISTRATIONS IN ORIGINAL OWNERS NAME FROM 2/2/1968 TO PRESENT DAY!
This particular car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a superbly preserved daily driving example which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
This is one very fine mostly all original stock survivor example of an early Mercury Cougar in turn-key ready daily driving, daily head-turning, and daily appreciating condition!
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Price: $62,500
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- Previously owned by Paul Tracy, renowned race car driver for CART, Champ Car World Series and Indy Car and color-commentator for NBC's Indy Car coverage
- Old School style paint job using base/clear coat with custom flames and hand-pinstriping
- GM fuel-injected 400 HP LS1 V-8 engine
- 700R4 automatic transmission
- Updated rear differential assembly
- Custom flamed engine cover
- Stainless firewall and apron panels
- Tuned headers and glass pack dual exhaust
- Factory front suspension and custom rear trailing arms
- Accu-Air air ride with control module, dual air bag compressors
- Front and rear air bags and gas shocks
- Power steering
- Power front disc brakes
- Removable Black Carson-style top
- Shaved trim, door handles and side windows
- 1956 Dodge Coronet split grille and A-cup Dagmars
- New Black upholstery
- Painted dash with flames and hand-painted spider web on glovebox door
- Serpentine Belt Drive
- Dual Electric Cooling Fans
- Electric Fuel Pump
- Tr-Bar Headlamps
- Dual rear-view mirrors
- Chrome front & rear bumpers
- Chrome dual exhaust tips
- Bucket seats & center console
- Split rear seat with fold-down armrest
- Tilt steering column
- So Cal instrumentation
- Bullet control knobs
- Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio system
- 1957 Cadillac wheel covers with center bullet caps in front & Chrome steelie wheels in rear
- Coker wide Whitewall radial tires
- Cut-down Mercury steering wheel with Dagmar center cap and pinup girl knob
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Price: $79,500
Exterior Color: Blue-Metallic, Interior Color: Red
1940 MERCURY 8 CUSTOM ALL STEEL CONVERTIBLE SEDAN WITH OVER $325K IN THE BUILD!
FRAME OFF RESTORATION WITH LITERALLY NO EXPENSE SPARED!
1ST IN CLASS NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW
FRESNO AUTO RAMA AT BLACKIE GEJEIAN 'INVITATION ONLY' 1ST IN CLASS!
BEST IN SHOW & BEST PAINT NUMEROUS SHOWS
HAVING ORIGINALLY BEEN RESTORED ONCE THIS 1940 MERCURY 8 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR A FULL FRAME OFF RESTORATION WHICH WAS DOCUMENTED & CATALOGED!
ORIGINAL FRAME WITH MODIFIED BRAKES, & ALL ORIGINAL TRIM & HARDWARE REFURBISHED & REPLACED.
FORD 351 WINDSOR SHORT BLOCK STROKED TO 427 - BALANCED & BLUE PRINTED
FORD AOD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VINTAGE AIR
POWER STEERING
12" WILWOOD POWER FRONT & REAR DISC BRAKES
9" FORD REAR END, 3.78 DIFF
COLUMN TILT SHIFTER
POWDER COAT CHASSIS
TWO-STAGE 'COMO BLUE' ORIGINAL COLOR WITH 4 COATS OF 20/21 CLEAR OVER EPOXY PRIME
DARK RED LEATHER
DARK BLUE CARPET
STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUSTS
COKER WIDE WHITE TIRES
ELECTRIC FAN
DASH & INSTRUMENTS UPGRADED TO 12UDC NEGATIVE GROUND
LECARRA BANJO STEERING WHEEL
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Price: $79,500
Exterior Color: Beige/Tan, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely beautiful example of this all American classic 1948 Mercury Eight Woody Station Wagon, a truly exceptional surviving example with the highly desirable 255 CID V8 Mercury engine as opposed to the Ford 239 CID V8 in 'Taffy Brown' with its very rare all original Red leather interior and original hand selected Bird's Eye Maple Wood and with this example having been previously part of the legendary 'Nick Alexander Woody Collection' in California. Acquired by Nick Alexander in 1996 and both mechanically and cosmetically refurbished by his curators as required with the rare original 'Birdseye Maple Wood' being beautifully restored . The wagon will be sold with a magazine featuring it, manuafacturer's literature and a Rogue award.
255 CI Flathead V-8 engine
Columbia two speed rear end differential
Oil-bath air cleaner and oil filter
Column shifted 3-speed manual transmission
'Taffy Brown' exterior with Maple Woodgrain panels
Red leather 3-row interior
Fold down 2nd row seat and removable 3rd row
Wood trimmed door cards
Henry Ford famously instructed his workers at the Iron Mountain plant to set aside the prized pieces of Birdseye and Tiger Striped lumber to be used only on Special Jobs, usually friends or important business associates. This particular example boasts its original Birdseye wood. The Red leather seats are also all original and whilst obviously showing some minor signs of wear, which is very minimal, the patina must be considered quite beautiful and highly sought after and which should prove most desirable and an extraordinarily rare accompaniment for the most discerning of collectors!
The engine, transmission, and Columbia 2 speed rear end were rebuilt and the brakes and suspension were serviced as required. The V8 was upgraded with a new radiator, electric fuel pump, and Fenton headers with dual exhaust.
The wagon drives as good as it looks with the 2 speed Columbia rear differential making highway speeds attainable. Documented with receipts, a magazine feature, and notes during ownership. 70,000 miles believed to be original.
Power comes from a 255ci flathead V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a wooden split tailgate, sliding rear side windows, as well as a push-button AM radio and a Merco-Therm ventilation and heating system. 15steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and trim rings are mounted with 225/75 Coker Classic wide-whitewall tires. A covered spare is mounted to the split tailgate, and braking is provided by four-wheel drums.
The cabin features a split front bench and two rear benches upholstered in the same all original 'Red' leather upholstery. Matching materials line the ceiling, and the doors, tailgate, and side panels are trimmed with refinished wood. Equipment includes an AM radio along with a Merco-Therm ventilation and heating system. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and an analog clock. The 255ci flathead V8 features a single downdraft carburetor with an offset oil-bath air cleaner. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Merc-o-Matic two-speed automatic transmission.
The first woodies were manufactured in the early 1900s by local coach makers. As was customary for all coach builders they bought chassis without bodies and then constructed and crafted the bodies out of wood themselves. The coach makers would then sell these bespoke creations to local business owners who would use them to transport guests to and from the train stations and local resorts and attractions and later airports. These wagons were multi-seat transporters, with room for up to 8 passengers plus luggage and this early usage led to the vehicles being known first as depot hacks, referring to the depots and the old horse-drawn carriage nickname of "hack".
The woody continued to grow in popularity, until finally in 1929, Ford released its own version of it. Ford marketed the cars as all-purpose utilitarian vehicles with a low initial cost, as wood-bodied cars were at that time less expensive to build than steel-bodied cars. Through 1939, Fords station wagon bodies were assembled by Murray Corporation of America, from wood grown in Henry Fords very own northern Michigan forests. That year, however, relations between Ford Motor Company and Murray soured. This led Ford to consider in-house production of the station wagons. Discussions with the management of the Iron Mountain operation, then providing the wood parts to Murray for assembly, resulted in a proposal for all body assembly to be done in the northern Michigan locale and the bodies would then be sent to assembly plants fully finished and trimmed. The change took place at the beginning of the 1940 model year.
The bodies then took on a much different appearance. The roofline was subtly altered, becoming more rounded at the windshield header. Panel spacing was changed, such that the lower panel became narrower, and the rear quarter panels were consolidated into one piece. The rear doors, formerly hinged at the back, suicide style, now swung toward the front. The spare tire, housed inside in 1938 and 39, on the back of the drivers seat, was returned to the tailgate, where it had been located from 1935 to 1937. Deluxe wagons were given the option of maple or birch framing, while Standards came in maple only. Darker-colored gumwood began to be used for panels, in addition to birch, in both series. The choice of material was random. Bodies were given three coats of varnish, hand-sanded between each application. Three engines were available: the popular 221 cubic inch 85 hp V-8, the small 136 cubic inch 60 hp V-8 (installed in just two Standard wagons), and the larger 239 cubic inch 95 hp V-8 from the new Mercury, which was fitted to 354 Deluxe station wagons.
By the late 1940s, it became apparent to auto manufacturers that the woodies were becoming too increasingly expensive to produce and although still very popular in appearance, they were no longer a viable option for most buyers combined with the inconvenience and high cost of cleaning and maintaining the wood, so the manufacturers started making wood-paneling instead as an option for their higher-end models.
The first all new post war Mercury's, from 1949-51 were known as the 'bath tub' generation and popularized in legend by James Dean in 'Rebel Without A Cause' and beloved today as then as a cult all American 1950's classic! Four body styles, with Mercury's structural wood wagon shifting from four to two doors in this generation whilst sharing its bodyshell with Ford's wagon. The familiar flathead V8 was enlarged from the 1946-48 models and offered with a self shifting Merc-O-Matic transmission in 1951. Horsepower was also raised and these Woody Wagons were the rarest of all these models and the most prized today amongst collectors.
This particular 1948 Mercury V8 Woody Wagon is a very well know example and superb in every respect and so rare in its originality that it is surely one of a kind and the one to won for the most descerning of collectors. The wagon is so original as to still hold true to its roots and which obviously sounds and drives absolutely magnificently - see the video on our You Tube Page on our website for visuals. The floors are original and rock-solid, with no signs of any repairs ever performed. All of the sheet metal is original, rust-free and very straight.
In summary this must be one of the finest examples anywhere from the most prominent of collections of a fully operational and turn-key ready 1948 Mercury 255 CID V8 Woody Wagon n the most striking of color combinations; a wonderful and very collectible example of an all American Mercury Woody Wagon!
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Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Black
1973 MGB CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
- Rotisserie restoration
- 1.8L Inline 4-cylinder engine
- Rebored block
- New high compression pistons
- Crane rally camshaft
- New bearings
- New engine oil pump
- Ceramic coated exhaust manifold
- Ported and polished intake manifold
- New Weber downdraft carburetor
- Electronic ignition
- 4-speed manual transmission
- New Red exterior
- Body media blasted
- New Black convertible top
- Black interior
- Pioneer stereo with satellite speakers
- Heater
- New 25 percent windscreen
- Dual side-view mirrors
- New Lucas wiring harness
- Luggage rack
- New chrome bumpers
- New gas line
- New SU fuel pump
- Stainless steel Borla exhaust
- Arizona car
- Service records and receipts
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning example of this 1973 MGB Mark III 1800cc Convertible in 'Torch Red' color paint with a 'Black' interior, a black soft top, chrome knock off wire wheels and factory spare wire wheel in the trunk. All the options are working as they should including all gauges and lights, and the car has been fully restored with no expense spared. Without a doubt you will look hard to find a better looking or fully restored daily driving example with modern upgrades of this rare piece of British motoring history - perfect for the MG enthusiast or any classic British car collector!
]]>This is one exceptional example of this classic British sports car - a rust and accident free example which has been beautifully restored of the legendary chrome bumper Mark III MGB roadster! The trunk, floor boards, rocker panels and all the typically rust prone areas are all solid and rust free, the chrome is all new and the car boasts a chrome roll bar, both of its original 'Lucas PL700' tripod leadlamps and after market fog lights, a luggage rack and CD player.
The simple uncluttered lines of the early MGB's were never improved by later revisions (the MGB line survived until 1980) and it is still these early models, which were a sturdy, straight forward sports car with features that will fascinate enthusiasts for decades to come, that are most sought after by MG enthusiasts and collectors. There was no denying the appeal of the MGB which in almost all respects; performance, comfort, space and convenience was a distinct improvement on its predecessor, the MGA and despite of little or no profits being returned to British Leyland, the model enjoyed record sales for the company.
Price: $39,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional show quality and rare mostly all original example of this 1948 MG TC Roadster with its original matching #'s engine and a truly superb example of the diminutive, classically styled two-seat Roadster that is credited with sparking America's love affair with imported sports cars after World War II.
From Renown Collection:
AACA National First Prize Award Winner
Factory correct restoration, meticulously performed
Charming & very striking 'Sequoia Cream' over 'Shires Green'; livery leather
Chassis no. TC/4881
Engine no. XPAG/5545
1,250cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Two SU Semi-Downdraft Carburetors
54.4bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs with Front and Rear Live Axles
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
* Iconic Post-war Sports car from the UK
* Recent detailing and attention
* A perfect summer tour car
An absolutely beautifully restored and maintained example with striking livery and very desirable and rare period accessories and presented with factory tools, jack, and other rare accessories, an ideal example for entry into classic shows and touring events. Beneath the hood, its original chassis plate confirms its identity and that the engine is that with which it was originally supplied. With an odometer reading of a mere 40 miles, it seems very likely that this is post restoration road use only and the car's presentation attests to that.
This 1948 MG TC, chassis TC4881, benefits handsomely from a well-maintained, nut-and-bolt restoration. Featuring glossy 'Sequoia Cream' paint over supple 'Shires Green' upholstery, it retains its original XPAG 1,250 cc engine and correct mechanicals, plus excellent ash wooden body framing and a clean undercarriage. Period-correct accessories include proper Lucas lamps, signals and hardware, a matching canvas full cab and side curtains. In addition to an instruction manual, this high-quality TC is accompanied by correct tools including a restored jack plus an auxiliary starting crank and Thor wheel hammer.
Riding on correct painted wire wheels with period style 4.50-19 Blockley tires, this 1948 MG TC is a wonderful example of one of the worlds all-time most important sports cars and an archetypal prewar British sports car design that carried over into the postwar period. The TC was built between 1945-49 and was the primary influence in turning Americans onto European sports cars. It has since achieved rare 'Milestone' status and with its classic lines, freestanding headlamps, upright radiator shell, sweeping front fenders, rakish cutaway doors, fold down windshield, abbreviated tail which houses the fuel tank and spare tire, and 19" diameter wire wheels with knock off hubs.
The offered TC looks every bit the British sports car that it should and has clearly had the benefit of a considerable no expense spared refurbishment both prior to and within the previous ownership. The extraordinarily striking and lesser seen hue of 'Sequoia Cream', which is both handsome and very appealing. Providing aesthetic contrast is a 'Shires Green' leather interior which has evidently been renewed to an equally high standard, and the large wire wheels are finished in silver and shod with period style Blockley tires and the interior is completed with the plethora of chrome trim, from radiator to windshield and lamps, and dashboard instrumentation.
The right-hand drive TC Midget appeared in 1946 and was almost identical in appearance to the pre-war Types TA and TB. The sporting little MG was brought to the US in considerable numbers by GIs returning from England and soon gained a strong following, especially in California and on the east coast. These MGs had many endearing features, including a slab fuel tank, 19-inch diameter wire wheels, folding windshields and octagonal dashboard instruments. Sales got a great lift when a Life Magazine photographer shot one being driven underneath a big lumber carrier on a Los Angeles street. Many soon found their way into amateur racing, and almost every one of the legendary American sports car champions of the post-war era began their careers in a TC, including Phil Hill & Carrol Shelby.
The simple 1250cc cast iron four cylinder engine was a revelation and the cars agility made a strong impact on American car racers, including famously Carrol Shelby whose first race car was a TC and which sold at Barrett Jackson in 2015 for over $500K. No left hand drive models were ever built and now any good example is a cult favorite and sure fire collectible British Sports car and rare matching #'s well sorted examples like this one will always attract the most discerning of collectors.
This extraordinarily charming and obviously exceptionally well preserved and stock TC presents absolutely beautifully inside and out. It is apparent that some extremely high-quality and factory correct restoration work was performed in the past, with many original factory finishes remaining intact, including much of the chrome and brightwork. The car also drives as it must have when new, mechanically it has absolutely no known issues, drives as one would expect of one of the obviously most well maintained and sorted examples anywhere. Turn key ready. Very rare to find original matching numbers engine with ID plates and factory stampings are in place with classic silver painted wire wheels fitted, with a 5th spare strapped to the back, and an original tool kit accompanies the car.
In summary this example would not be out of place in the most discerning of collections, it would be hard to find a finer matching #'s example available anywhere else.
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally well frame off restored example of this very desirable 1950 Oldsmobile 88 303.7 CID Rocket V8 2 Door 6 passenger Convertible in its original 'Black' (paint code 10) factory paint with an original Red Leather (trim code 15) color interior and with factory options including:
- 303 CI Rocket V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Black exterior and Power convertible top
- Red Leather interior
- Electric clock
- Automatic choke
- Deluxe steering wheel
- Standard AM radio
- Air Heater & Defroster
- Turn signals
- Rear fender skirts
- Dual exhaust
- Full-size chrome wheel covers
- Wide Whitewall tires
The Oldsmobile 88 (a.k.a. the Eighty-Eight) was a full size car sold by the Oldsmobile division of GM and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division's top-selling line, particularly the entry-level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series was also an image leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the early years (1949-51) when it was one of the best performing automobiles thanks to its relatively small size, light weight and advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine. With the large, high performance V8, the Oldsmobile 88 is considered the predecessor to the muscle cars of the 1960s.
This particular example is a beautifully restored example finished in its original factory Black color paint with a stunning Red leather interior and with a new Black soft top. The car looks extremely impressive throughout. All the chrome work is exceptional and the original spare wheel and jack is in the trunk and the car has no signs of ever having any rust or accidents prior to having been frame off restored.
This particular car also drives very well, straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
This is a rare opportunity to own a very rare and desirable 1950 Oldsmobile 88 2 Door Convertible - one very desirable, collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding early 1950's all American cars and a truly beautiful GM classic car design.
Price: $45,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present an excellent example of this very desirable 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Deluxe 303.7 CID Rocket V8 2 Door 6 passenger Convertible with factory options including:
303.7 cid Rocket 2 BBL V8 Engine,
Heater/Defroster $45
Hydra-Matic automatic transmission $158
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Power top
Power windows & front seat adjustment
Electric clock $15
Original AM radio $110
Turn signals
Rear fender skirts
Chrome wheel trim rings
Deluxe wheel covers
Whitewall tires
The Oldsmobile 88 (a.k.a. the Eighty-Eight) was a full size car sold by the Oldsmobile division of GM and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division's top-selling line, particularly the entry-level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series was also an image leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the early years (1949-51) when it was one of the best performing automobiles thanks to its relatively small size, light weight and advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine. With the large, high performance V8, the Oldsmobile 88 is considered the predecessor to the muscle cars of the 1960s.
The all new top-of-the-line and flagship 98 styling series was introduced in 1950 and was a more modern slab side design with the rear quarters blended in and with a 3" shorter wheelbase and 4" shorter overall length. Short tail-fins with round tail lights mounted on top, and interior upgrades included in the deluxe models of more chrome and the use of two-tone combinations with the instrument panels featuring a horizontal theme with all the gauges and controls placed squarely in reach and sight of the driver. The flagship model, the Deluxe 98, equipment included rear seat armrest, Deluxe Electric clock, Deluxe steering wheel and horn button, special door trim and stainless steel wheel trim rings.
This particular example is a beautiful older restored example finished in Red color paint with a matching Red interior and with a Black soft top. The car looks extremely impressive throughout. All the chrome work is excellent and the original spare wheel and jack is in the trunk and the car has no signs of ever having any rust or accidents.
This particular car also drives very well, straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
This is a rare opportunity to own a vert rare and desirable 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Deluxe 2 Door Convertible - one very desirable, collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding early 1950's all American cars and a truly beautiful GM classic car design.
Price: $99,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
1938 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM LS3 V8 MODEL F38 TOURING SEDAN
WONDERFUL ORIGINAL ART DECO STYLING
REPORTEDLY A SINGLE FAMILY OWNED OREGON OWNER CAR SINCE NEW PRIOR TO ITS NO EXPENSE SPARED RESTO MOD STYLE DOCUMENTED BUILD & FRAME OFF RESTORATION AT THE RENOWN 'METALWORKS SPEED SHOP'.
A BUILD & FRAME OFF RESTORATION WHICH STARTED IN 2012 & WAS FINISHED IN MAY 2016.
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE LS3 430HP V8 ENGINE
WILWOOD DISC BRAKES
HEIDTS SUSPENSION
VINTAGE AIR CONDITIONING
CURRIE REAR END
All Oldsmobiles were manufactured in Lansing, MI in 1933 when an all new new body style was influenced by its "streamlined" appearance which was shared with all GM brands due to the renown GM's Art and Color Studio headed by the legendary Harley Earl with the obvious influences of his fabulous Art Deco Chrysler and Lincoln-Zephyr vehicles.
This is a rare opportunity to own one of these rare Art-Deco designs but fully restored with all the modern upgrades!
CLICK THIS LINK HERE FOR THE METALWORKS SPEED SHOP DOCUMENTED FRAME OFF RESTORATION AND RESTO MOD BUILD OF THIS 1938 OLDSMOBILE
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Price: $42,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Red
1968 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME 350 V8 4 SPD HURST CONVERTIBLE '442 TRIBUTE'
West Coast Classics are proud to present a 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 350 c.i. 4 BBL V8 310 HP Convertible with a Hurst 4 speed manual transmission with '442' equipment added after production!
350 C.I. 4 BARREL V8 310 HP ENGINE
HURST 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANS
POWER STEERING
POWER DISC BRAKES
POWER TOP
AM/FM CASSETTE RADIO
BUCKET SEATS
CENTER CONSOLE
DUAL EXHAUSTS (LOW RESTRICTION)
OLDS "COOKIE CUTTER" WHEELS
RAISED WHITE LETTER 'BF GOODRICH' TIRES
SWAY BARS FRONT & REAR
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Green
West Coast Classics are proud to present a fully operational 1932 Packard Light Eight Model 553 5 Passenger Sedan and one of 6,750 produced and now reportedly one of approximately 17 Light Eight sedans left in the world.
Beautifully refurbished lush interior, runs well with a Chevrolet 360 crate engine. The car was reportedly first purchased in March of 1932 in Arizona before coming to California in June of 1953 where it was located in Death Valley until 1978. Purchased by most recent owner in 1978 and by 2006 it was completely restored to the beauty it remains today.
Always built to the highest standards, the Packard was unquestionably one of the finest American cars of the pre-war era. Packard introduced its first 'Eight' in 1924 and by the decade's end was building eight-cylinder cars only. The Depression years that followed the Wall Street Crash of October 1929 hit the USA and particularly the American automobile industry hard.
Introduced in January 1932, together with the new V12 (aka the Twin Six? in its first year to honor the pioneer Packard model built from 1915 to 1923). Standard Eights and Super Eights were to be introduced to the line up in June 1932.
Powered by Packard's 5.2-litre engine, the Light Eight was of a very advanced design for its day and was very well received. The work of Packard's chief designer Werner Gubitz, the Light Eight's handsome coachwork boasted sweeping modern lines flowing back from a distinctive 'shovel nose' radiator. The motor incorporated a built-in thermostat, thus dispensing with the need for radiator shutters, while other noteworthy featured chassis ride control, an automatic clutch and vacuum-powered brakes.
One of 6,750 Light Eights made between January and December 1932, this sedan is a very well maintained older restoration, the car features twin side-mount spares, a rear-mounted luggage rack, and trim rings on the wheels.
Options for the Light Eight included Dual sided or rear-mounted spare wheels, sidemount cover(s), cigar lighter, a right-hand tail-light, luggage rack, full rear bumper, and fender park lights, the latter was priced at $65.00. Construction of the Light Eight followed the Packard tradition. It had a heavy duty frame with X-bracing, 8-inch deep side members and the usual rear-wheel drive. Wheelbase was 127.75 inches. Power came from a 319.2 cu in (5.2 L) flat head straight eight engine with a compression ratio of 6:0, delivering 110 hp. This particular example has a crate 360 c.i Chevy engine It had a vacuum-plate clutch and an angle set hypoid differential. Battery and toolboxes were mounted on the fenders. Full instrumentation was used.
The car was distinguished by a grille that had the traditional ox-yoke shape, but also with a then fashionable "shovel" nose. Closed Light Eights had a quarter window layout that was not shared by other Packards.
Amidst the Great Depression, many potential buyers for a Standard Eight ended buying a Light Eight. Although it offered not quite as much luxury, it had many features found in Packard's bigger model. It was powered by the same 110 hp engine as the Standard Eight and had a shorter wheelbase that was only 1.75-inch shorter but its significantly lower weight with the same engine brought much better performance. The Light Eight therefore included the Packard prestige and whilst priced at the upper end of the medium bracket and costing almost as much to build as the other models it was a bargain for a Packard at this lower price.
Packard learned its lesson quickly, the factory hardly broke even and so the Light Eight was dropped after but one year, making this one very rare model today! There was no Light Eight for its 10th series line in 1933, instead Packard renamed the Standard Eight as simply the Eight and integrated a four-model sub-series that was patterned after the Light Eight. Although the shovel nose was gone, the quarter window treatment remained.
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1972 Plymouth Custom Duster - Complete custom 1970's themed 'USA Stars & Stripes' car.
1000's of hours in body and paint. 1 of a kind classic.
Paint & Body by 'Anaheim Rods & Customs'
700+ HP
340 Main bearing stud girdle Kit,
Ross pistons,
Total seal rings,
Bullet Cam ATI Damper,
Meziere electric water pump,
MSD ignition,
B&M pro shifter,
420 cid,
14 to 1 compression,
3/4 block filled,
712 lift Bullet solid roller cam and a 1070 Pro Systems Dominator.
The W5 heads were ported and polished by 'Shady Dell' speed shop,
Ferrea valves,
Isky tool room springs,
Harland Sharp rockers and shafts,
port matched Indy 360-1 intake custom machined for the W5 heads,
ARP fully studded block,
H beam rods,
Eagle forged 4 inch crank,
4800 Continental stall converter and a fully built 727 Trans .
8 3/4 rear,
4.30 gears,
spool and aftermarket Yukon axles.
Aluminum d1/8 mileriveshaft.
Shifts at 7200-7500 RPM.
10.12 @ 143 1/4 mile.
6.33 at 115. 1/8 mile.
Single carburetor.
Aerometer fuel pump.
Weld wheels.
Rear slicks.
Custom roll cage.
Will fit larger driver
Custom Tin work
No rust.
California car.
Super straight car
All new glass and stainless window frames.
New bumpers, moldings lights grill etc.
Reportedly over $100,000 build.
Multi show winner.
Street/track/show.
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Price: $29,500
Exterior Color: Gold, Interior Color: Gold
PLEASE NOTE: TO BE SOLD TO OUT OF STATE BUYERS OR DEALERS ONLY DUE TO CALIFORNIA EMISSION STANDARDS
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very collectible example of this 1978 2nd generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the desirable 6.6L 400 c.i. W72 V8 engine and fully loaded with added factory options including;
Trans Am Package
W72 6.6L T/A 400 4 BBL V8 Engine $75
62B Camel Vinyl Trim
50U Solar Gold Paint
Air Conditioning $508
Battery Heavy Duty $20
Soft Ray Glass $56
Safety Belts $21
Door Edge Guards $11
Additional Acoustical Insulation $29
Lamp Group $18
Front & Rear Mats $21
Roof Drip Moldings $20
Delco AM/FM/8 Track Cassette $351
Tilt Steering Wheel $69
Windshield Wipers $32
Super Cooling Radiator $31
Custom Velour Trim $134
Other factory and added options for this particular example include:
400ci W72 V8
GTO-Sourced Heads & Intake
Ram Air III Camshaft
Aftermarket Exhaust System
Four-Speed Manual Transmission
Solar Gold Paint
Camel Tan Vinyl Upholstery
Gold-Finished 15" Snowflake Wheels
Power Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Front & Rear Spoilers
Shaker Hood with Firebird Graphics
Eight-Track Radio
Copy of Original Dealer Invoice
This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is finished in its original 'Solar Gold' over Camel Tan vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 400ci W72 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The engine has been fitted with a GTO-sourced intake manifold and cylinder heads as well as a Ram Air III camshaft, and additional equipment includes a Shaker hood with a Firebird hood decal, front and rear spoilers, 15 snowflake alloy wheels, power steering, power front disc brakes, an aftermarket exhaust system, and an eight-track radio.
The car was first delivered to 'Stallings Motors' in Globe, Arizona, and was acquired by its most recent owner in 2023. The car left the factory finished in Solar Gold (50) and features front and rear spoilers, bright-finished trim, front fender vents, body-color sport mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and a shaker hood with a Firebird hood graphic. Gold-finished 15 snowflake alloy wheels are mounted with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires.
The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs. Noted service under previous ownership included replacing the brake master cylinder, hoses, front calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. The seating surfaces are trimmed in Camel Tan vinyl with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include a silver engine-turned dash fascia, a full-length center console, an eight-track radio, manual crank windows, and Trans Am logo floor mats.
Please note that the air conditioning system components have been removed. The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 100-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and voltage. The five-digit odometer shows some 97k miles.The 400ci W72 V8 breathes through an Edelbrock carburetor and has reportedly been fitted with an intake manifold and cylinder heads from a 1970 GTO as well as a Ram Air III camshaft. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. An aftermarket exhaust system has been fitted utilizing Pypes Turbo Pro mufflers. The seller notes that the clutch components were reportedly replaced under previous ownership. A copy of the original dealer invoice shows initial delivery to Stallings Motors in Globe, Arizona, and lists factory equipment, colors, and an MSRP of $7,609.
In 1969, the first of the fire-breathing Firebird Trans Am's, named after the Sports Car Club of America's late 60's Trans-American racing series, debuted as a Firebird $725 option package and boasted a potent Ram-Air 400 V8 with heavy duty suspension, steering and brakes and was fated to be a one year only model which went on to keep the Pony Car flame burning strong throughout the 70's virtually all by itself, when most of the other muscle cars either disappeared or dropped their engine displacements! Pontiac had no part in that sell out for its high performance Trans Am motors during the 70's and maintained 400 or 455 cid V8's even as the Corvettes and Camaros dropped to 350 cid and the Mustang down to 302 cid by mid decade.
The car was obviously always well cared for and is remarkably unabused for a Trans Am! The paint is in quite exceptional condition with only some very minor imperfections, if any, only noticeable upon close inspection. The very striking 'Camel' vinyl interior is in very clean condition throughout with no signs of wear.
This particular model must be driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with no shakes or rattles with the considerable power of it's 6.6 litre 400 V8 engine! There are no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautiful daily driving example of this ultra rare and rust free and PHS documented 1963 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans 2 door Hardtop Sports Coupe in its original and striking 'Grenadier Red' factory color with a matching Red interior and which was born with the rare 4 cylinder 4 BBL engine matched to a 4 speed manual transmission and with desirable options including;
Factory tachometer,
3.26 Positraction Rear Axle,
Split Exhaust Manifold,
Header Exhaust,
Four Wheel Independent Suspension,
Front Bucket Seats,
AM Radio,
Dual Wipers,
Soft Ray Tinted Glass,
Le Mans Trim,
Deluxe Three Spoke Wood Steering Wheel,
50/50 Weight Distribution Rear Transaxle,
and the car will be sold complete with it's PHS documents showing the car's original specs!
Finished in a very striking 'Grenadier Red' color paint which contrasts beautifully with the matching 'Red' bucket seats interior with Red carpeting. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are solid and rust-free and the car has no indication of any major accidents. The car also now boasts a modern stereo radio along with its original AM radio.
The brightwork design on the dashboard, the dashboard itself, the headliner, the carpets and all the seats are in absolutely exceptional condition with virtually no signs of wear and tear! All the chrome work is also in very good condition and the original spare wheel and jack are in the trunk.
The 4 cylinder Pontiac engine is strong and powerful for aa car of this size and weight and this particular car drives magnificently with the 4 spd manual transmission shifting smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
This is a great opportunity to own a great daily driving and nicely restored example of a rust and accident free 1963 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans 2 Door Sports Hardtop Coupe matched to a very desirable 4 spd manual transmission in very fine condition throughout. ]]>
Price: $24,500
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Burgundy/Maroon
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 1987 Porsche 'late model' 944 2.5L 4 cylinder 5 speed manual Coupe! Finished in the beautiful color combination of its original 'Zermatt Silver Metallic' factory paint with its all original 'Burgundy/Maroon' leather interior and purchased with rare factory options including the 5 speed manual transmission, air conditioning, removable large sunroof, desirable 15x7 and 15x8 turbo wheels, stabilizer bars, protective side moldings, leather steering wheel, power windows, power driver seat, rear window wiper, automatic speed control and rear anti roll bar!
- Just under 27,000 miles
- 5 speed
- Zermatt Silver Metallic
- New Continental DWS 06 performance tires with approx. 2,000 miles of wear 225/40/ZR18 front and 265/35/ZR18 rear
- Converted AC to R134
- New timing belt in 2023
- Pristine interior
- Comes with maintenance kit, owners manuals and custom car cover
The 944 was built by Porsche from 1982-91 and was a very successful model for the German automaker. The car was one of the prestigious 'Car & Driver's' 'Ten Best List' cars from 1983-1985 as was the Turbo when introduced in 1986 and in 1984 'Car & Driver' named the car the 'Best Handling Production Car In America'. In mid-1985, the 944 underwent significant changes which included a newly designed dashboard and door panels, an embedded radio antenna, an upgraded alternator (from 90 amp to 115 amp), an increased oil sump capacity, new front and rear cast alloy control arms and semi-trailing arms, a larger fuel tank, optional heated and powered seats, Porsche HiFi sound system. 1985 model year cars incorporating these changes are sometimes referred to as 1985B, 85.5 or 1985 models and have serial numbers from 45001 and are referred to late model 944's.
This particular late model example is serial # 474885 and was obviously always garaged and has no history of any accidents or damage with a clean CARFAX report confirming this history.
The original factory 'Zermatt Silver Metallic' factory paint is in exceptional condition and all the options are working as they should. The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Porsche should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong with no oil leaks, the 5 speed transmission is very smooth shifting and the temperature always remains cool. The car has four virtually new tires.
You will surely look long and hard to find a finer and extremely rare factory loaded and unique example of this exceptionally clean and increasingly collectible and desirable Porsche 944 5 speed manual Coupe with all original paint and only 26K original miles available anywhere else.
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West Coast Classics are proud to present this extraordinarily rare and fully documented 'James Young' coachbuilt 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, Chassis No. 5VE21, one of only 11 open drive Sedanca de Ville bodies built by the renown coachbuilder, and with this particular example as shown at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show! Recently acquired from the renown Blackhawk Collection and as listed in the legendary Rolls Royce "The Elegance Continues" bible
- Unique coachwork by James Young on a Phantom V chassis
- James Young produced 11 open-drive Sedanca de Ville bodies for Phantom V chassis
- This example was the only car built to the Sedanca de Ville version of design number PV15
- Formal roofline
- True 7-passenger interior
- Chassis no. 5VE21
- Engine no. E10PV
- Body no. 9053
- Shown at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show
- Formerly owned by renowned enthusiasts Dr. Erle Heath and Dr. Samuel Scher
- 6.2L V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Build sheet
- Rolls-Royce Foundation records
- Californias Behring Collection book
- Known ownership history
Formerly owned by renowned enthusiasts Dr. Erle Heath and Dr. Samuel Scher
Elaborately detailed and lavishly equipped
A fascinating, sumptuous Rolls-Royce; the ultimate luxury statement of its era
Recent 2022 Service Completed
James Young produced 11 open-drive Sedanca de Ville bodies for Phantom V chassis, most of them variants of the coachbuilders PV22 or PV23 touring limousines. The example shown here, chassis number 5VE21, was the only car built to the Sedanca de Ville version of design number PV15, a limousine with a somewhat more formal roofline and a true seven-passenger interior. As the car has a rather early body, number 9053, on a later Phantom V chassis, it is believed that the coachwork may have been built as a standard limousine and then converted by James Young to a limousine de Ville for mounting on chassis number 5VE21. Lavish appointments included a leather-upholstered rear compartment with power-adjustable seat, facing a lighted bar, Mazal clock, and Motorola tape deck, as well as dual front and rear air conditioning systems.
The body was liveried for Swinging London, in ivory white and royal blue with panels of decorative sham cane. In this form it surely turned heads at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show, as is noted on both its build sheet and in Rolls-Royce Foundation records; a book published by its later home, Californias Behring Collection, notes it received a bronze medal at the show. Afterward it was delivered to the original owner B.P. Jenks, of Astbury Hall in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. At one point it was used as the basis for a Top Marques 1/43-scale model.
The records of the Rolls-Royce Foundation indicate that the car made its way Stateside when relatively new; in July 1972 it was advertised in the New York Times. Not long thereafter it was purchased by the colorful collector Dr. Erle M. Heath of Pittsburgh. The car passed from Dr. Heath to Dr. Samuel Scher, once a pioneering American enthusiast of Brass Era automobiles, by now living in Palm Beach and more often seen in modern coach-built Rolls-Royces.
In 1985, this car was acquired by the Blackhawk Collection where it was displayed amongst some of the worlds finest cars. In 1992, the car joined a private collection where it has remained out of the public eye for the past 30 years before returning to the Blackhawk Collection in 2022. With the last of the James Young bodies being built on Phantom V's in 1968, there is no Phantom V like this one, a most unique automobile with a personality all its own.
The Phantom V served as the Rolls-Royce flagship model for nearly a decade (1959-1968), during which time fewer than 1,000 chassis were built. Of that figure, very very few were fitted with the exclusive James Young coachwork, let alone to such rare and distinct exclusivity as this particular Sedanca example. Lofty, stately and extremely dignified and built to be chauffeur driven, yet remarkably capable of 100mph +!
These cars were highly exclusive and equally conservative, using traditional ladder chassis and even four-wheel drum brakes (power assisted, naturally). The successor to the Phantom IV, this massive limousine shared the Bentley S Type & Silver Cloud chassis but used an appropriately longer wheelbase. Power was provided by the firm's new light alloy V8 engine and all the Phantom V's had custom crafted bodies by only exclusively appointed and "approved suppliers'. Rolls-Royce built the rolling chassis only. Similar styling to the Silver Cloud but much larger and with a multitude of interior refinements like this particular example which including seven passenger seating, division window, chauffeur equipment and rarely air conditioning.
In back, with occasional-use foldaway seats stowed, legroom for passengers seated on the wide, deep sofa-like bench is best measured by the acre. The left-side rear occupant has controls for the radio, and a wood drinks cabinet provides refreshments.
Phantom Vs are among the most exclusive RR automobiles ever built, and even by modern standards, their smoothness of operation, ride quality, and general levels of refinement still impress. This particular example is an exceptional example of the marque from the finest of coachbuilders and with the most distinctive and unique of appointments and would prove a fine addition to any collection.
Price: $749,000
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and extraordinarily rare 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe factory LHD & coachbuilt by H.J. Mulliner - a very rare original southern California 'Black License Plate ' car and the very collectible LHD model with factory coachwork by H.J Mulliner - 1 of only 27 true Mulliner's ever built!
The car will be sold with its certified factory copies of RR construction and test records from the factory showing an original sales date of 11/5/1963 for delivery to J.S. Inskip Inc Rolls Royce of New York..
In a striking 'Regal Royal Burgundy' color with all new reupholstered leather interior - 32K original miles & equipped with factory power windows & original air conditioning equipment & rare altimeter & dashboard mounted tachometer by Mulliner to replace the left side cubby box, original AM radio, rear folding picnic tables, white wall tires and rare 'Kneeling Lady' mascot.
The car had one southern California owner from 1968-2010 - original sales & delivery documents, handbooks, boot cover, spare wheel & heavy tools & small toolbox. Unique opportunity for Rolls collector/enthusiast to purchase not only 1 of the 27 factory LHD true coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars, but also a superb southern California car since new that still drives as good as when new and boasting only 32K original miles!
This is an absolutely stunning and exceptionally rare example in truly remarkable condition, both mechanically and cosmetically, a true 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III V8 Drophead Coupe by Mulliner. Only 27 of these original left hand drive coachbuilt cars were ever built by H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London, with very few of any of these cars now known to still exist today. These completely hand built, factory left hand drive Mulliner's are not to be confused with one of the RHD Silver Cloud non-factory or later Silver Cloud conversions by a multitude of entities!
The third and final Silver Cloud was introduced in 1962 and a precious few of these cars were chosen by Rolls to be taken from the standard steel production line and sent to the renown Rolls Royce appointed coachworks of H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London to be adapted by hand into drophead coupes. These were to be the iconic 27 Mulliner Drophead coupes, by far the most expensive and exclusive car of it's day.
In the years to come, seeing the desirability and demand of these few Mulliner's, other coachbuilders were to try and emulate what Mulliner had originally achieved with the Silver Cloud, but as any enthusiast will attest, although there are some very fine Silver Cloud non-factory conversions out there, none of these will ever prove as desirable or as well built as an original hand built Mulliner, and all fall short of these original 27 cars in terms of value, prestige and historic importance.
This particular example was owned by it's long time southern California owner from 1968-2010 and is an original 'Black Plate' California car since new. It was purchased by only its second owner on 6/3/1968 from 'Peter Satori Co Ltd' of Pasadena, CA with documentation available, and owned until sold by his estate to only it's third southern California owner in 2010. It was serviced and maintained throughout the years at the renown independent Rolls Royce specialists 'Vanderploeg Motors' and later at 'Scott Motors' of West Los Angeles.
It has rare options of the altimeter and tachometer, air conditioning, 'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power brakes and power windows. Finished in an exceptionally striking color of 'Regal Burgundy' with a newly upholstered 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior. The original seats are truly still as comfortable as the day they were new, firm and supportive and recently reupholstered. The carpeting and the car's original convertible top and mohair headliner have also been restored with no expense spared and the car show superb maintenance and care from its three long time owners.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II engine from the original Series I but performance was greatly improved though in the new upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and torque and the inclusion of larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had already become standard with the Series II but electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now available as an option.
In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations. Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were improved. The engine had a new compression ratio of 9.0:1; the crankshaft was hardened and there was extra power assistance for the steering.
This car boasts many surprisingly still all original components which are a testament to its low mileage and fastidiously kept and obviously climate controlled storage and garaging. The features still intact include its original leather wrapped rear leaf springs, small tool box and spare wheel with all it's original heavy tools; inspection lamp, spare wheel inflation trap & clamp, tire pump, wheel brace & jack, still unused and in their rightful place in the trunk.
The car has been maintained in recent years at the renown independent Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists 'Independent Rolls Royce' of Beverly Hills, California, where the car received a recent full service and this long time southern California family owned and cherished and always garaged car has obviously had no accidents and is a completely rust free example - the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust free having always been kept in climate controlled southern California storage!
The beautiful and highly striking paint color of 'Regal Burgundy' exterior paint is in exceptional condition and extraordinarily striking with only very minor imperfections only noticeable upon very close inspection! The car has matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and as previously stated all new leather hides, top and carpeting. Connolly leather is legendary for being exclusively used in Rolls Royce and other high end British cars and came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides. All the chrome work including the front Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The original burlwood dashboard and the original mohair headliner have also been restored.
Obviously always garaged with no accidents or damage history and owned by only obviously very careful long time southern California owner's/custodian's for over 60 years - never abused! The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce Silver Cloud should and must be both seen and driven to be fully appreciated, honestly we have rarely driven a finer driving Silver Cloud, this car drives exactly as it is supposed to and as it would have when new; the engine is extremely strong and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts smooth as butter with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles and is a truly remarkable and responsive daily driver! A truly remarkable example both mechanically and cosmetically.
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars hand-built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is also a rare opportunity to own a coachbuilt version of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars.
This increasingly desirable and collectible Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe; coachbuilt by H.J. Mulliner, is the most desired of the Silver Clouds internationally with the all aluminum 6.2L V8 engine and the quad head lights; and this is one of the actual 27 LHD coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars!
Along with it's tall grill and rare 'Kneeling Flying Lady' mascot, this particular Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe is an absolute moving work of art from a time when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were unarguably building the "Best Cars in the World" at the time of it's production; the craftsmanship and quality of these cars obviously speak for themselves - with only some 2,044 Silver Cloud III's built in total and only 27 LHD factory to coachbuilder drophead coupes, obviously few remain or are available for sale at any time, and you will surely look long and hard to find another example like this again.
So buy with confidence, this will no doubt prove a fabulous investment for the astute investor, Rolls Royce enthusiast or British Classic Car Collector or simply prove a worthy addition to any serious collection.
The car will be sold with its certified factory copies of RR construction and test records from the factory showing an original sales date of 11/5/1963 for delivery to J.S. Inskip Inc Rolls Royce of New York..
In a striking 'Regal Royal Burgundy' color with all new reupholstered leather interior - 32K original miles & equipped with factory power windows & original air conditioning equipment & rare altimeter & dashboard mounted tachometer by Mulliner to replace the left side cubby box, original AM radio, rear folding picnic tables, white wall tires and rare 'Kneeling Lady' mascot.
The car had one southern California owner from 1968-2010 - original sales & delivery documents, handbooks, boot cover, spare wheel & heavy tools & small toolbox. Unique opportunity for Rolls collector/enthusiast to purchase not only 1 of the 27 factory LHD true coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars, but also a superb southern California car since new that still drives as good as when new and boasting only 32K original miles!
This is an absolutely stunning and exceptionally rare example in truly remarkable condition, both mechanically and cosmetically, a true 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III V8 Drophead Coupe by Mulliner. Only 27 of these original left hand drive coachbuilt cars were ever built by H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London, with very few of any of these cars now known to still exist today. These completely hand built, factory left hand drive Mulliner's are not to be confused with one of the RHD Silver Cloud non-factory or later Silver Cloud conversions by a multitude of entities!
The third and final Silver Cloud was introduced in 1962 and a precious few of these cars were chosen by Rolls to be taken from the standard steel production line and sent to the renown Rolls Royce appointed coachworks of H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London to be adapted by hand into drophead coupes. These were to be the iconic 27 Mulliner Drophead coupes, by far the most expensive and exclusive car of it's day.
In the years to come, seeing the desirability and demand of these few Mulliner's, other coachbuilders were to try and emulate what Mulliner had originally achieved with the Silver Cloud, but as any enthusiast will attest, although there are some very fine Silver Cloud non-factory conversions out there, none of these will ever prove as desirable or as well built as an original hand built Mulliner, and all fall short of these original 27 cars in terms of value, prestige and historic importance.
This particular example was owned by it's long time southern California owner from 1968-2010 and is an original 'Black Plate' California car since new. It was purchased by only its second owner on 6/3/1968 from 'Peter Satori Co Ltd' of Pasadena, CA with documentation available, and owned until sold by his estate to only it's third southern California owner in 2010. It was serviced and maintained throughout the years at the renown independent Rolls Royce specialists 'Vanderploeg Motors' and later at 'Scott Motors' of West Los Angeles.
It has rare options of the altimeter and tachometer, air conditioning, 'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power brakes and power windows. Finished in an exceptionally striking color of 'Regal Burgundy' with a newly upholstered 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior. The original seats are truly still as comfortable as the day they were new, firm and supportive and recently reupholstered. The carpeting and the car's original convertible top and mohair headliner have also been restored with no expense spared and the car show superb maintenance and care from its three long time owners.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II engine from the original Series I but performance was greatly improved though in the new upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and torque and the inclusion of larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had already become standard with the Series II but electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now available as an option.
In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations. Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were improved. The engine had a new compression ratio of 9.0:1; the crankshaft was hardened and there was extra power assistance for the steering.
This car boasts many surprisingly still all original components which are a testament to its low mileage and fastidiously kept and obviously climate controlled storage and garaging. The features still intact include its original leather wrapped rear leaf springs, small tool box and spare wheel with all it's original heavy tools; inspection lamp, spare wheel inflation trap & clamp, tire pump, wheel brace & jack, still unused and in their rightful place in the trunk.
The car has been maintained in recent years at the renown independent Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists 'Independent Rolls Royce' of Beverly Hills, California, where the car received a recent full service and this long time southern California family owned and cherished and always garaged car has obviously had no accidents and is a completely rust free example - the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust free having always been kept in climate controlled southern California storage!
The beautiful and highly striking paint color of 'Regal Burgundy' exterior paint is in exceptional condition and extraordinarily striking with only very minor imperfections only noticeable upon very close inspection! The car has matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and as previously stated all new leather hides, top and carpeting. Connolly leather is legendary for being exclusively used in Rolls Royce and other high end British cars and came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides. All the chrome work including the front Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The original burlwood dashboard and the original mohair headliner have also been restored.
Obviously always garaged with no accidents or damage history and owned by only obviously very careful long time southern California owner's/custodian's for over 60 years - never abused! The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce Silver Cloud should and must be both seen and driven to be fully appreciated, honestly we have rarely driven a finer driving Silver Cloud, this car drives exactly as it is supposed to and as it would have when new; the engine is extremely strong and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts smooth as butter with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles and is a truly remarkable and responsive daily driver! A truly remarkable example both mechanically and cosmetically.
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars hand-built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is also a rare opportunity to own a coachbuilt version of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars.
This increasingly desirable and collectible Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe; coachbuilt by H.J. Mulliner, is the most desired of the Silver Clouds internationally with the all aluminum 6.2L V8 engine and the quad head lights; and this is one of the actual 27 LHD coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars!
Along with it's tall grill and rare 'Kneeling Flying Lady' mascot, this particular Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe is an absolute moving work of art from a time when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were unarguably building the "Best Cars in the World" at the time of it's production; the craftsmanship and quality of these cars obviously speak for themselves - with only some 2,044 Silver Cloud III's built in total and only 27 LHD factory to coachbuilder drophead coupes, obviously few remain or are available for sale at any time, and you will surely look long and hard to find another example like this again.
So buy with confidence, this will no doubt prove a fabulous investment for the astute investor, Rolls Royce enthusiast or British Classic Car Collector or simply prove a worthy addition to any serious collection.
Price: $99,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present and absolutely stunning and exceptionally rare example of this stunning 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III LHD V8 4 door saloon, with only 2,044 of these completely hand built cars ever built (1962-65) and with very few fine examples remaining anywhere! This particular example boasts only two registered owners since new and has rare options of 'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power brakes and power windows.
Finished in an exceptionally striking color of 'Masons Black' with 'Gold' pin-stripes with a virtually flawless 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior with a matching carpeting and mohair headliner showing superb maintenance and care from its two long time owners.
6,230 cc OHV Alloy V8 Engine
Twin S.U. Carburetors
Approximately 185bhp
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Desirable left-hand drive, USA specification example
*The ultimate development of the legendary Silver Cloud series
*In original ownership for approximately 30 years
*Originally Masons Black over Beige
*Believed to have just two owners from new
According to factory production records, this desirable and attractive Silver Cloud III was completed to USA specifications in the classic combination of 'Masons Black' with 'Beige' Connolly Vaumol leather upholstery. The accompanying ownership card lists a Mr. Eric A. Lindholm of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, who may have been the original owner, as correspondence on file in his name dates to the 1960s. At some point, Mr. Lindholm moved from Florida to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, naturally taking his Rolls-Royce with him. Service receipts and correspondence between Lindholm and Rolls-Royce on file place it in his care well into the 1990s. Shortly thereafter, the cars second owner acquired the car for their renown collection, where it joined a stable of Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and other fine British automobiles. Having been in the care of just two passionate owners for most of its life, this Silver Cloud III will be sure to satisfy the discerning enthusiast.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II engine from the original Series I but performance was greatly improved though in the new upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and torque and the inclusion of larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had already become standard with the Series II but electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now available as an option.
In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations. Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were improved. The engine had a new compression ratio of 9.0:1; the crankshaft was hardened and there was extra power assistance for the steering.
The car boasts a virtually flawless and very rare all original Connolly leather and wood interior and has many surprisingly still all original components including its original leather wrapped rear leaf springs. The car was recently serviced by us and this obviously always cherished and garaged car has had no accidents and is a completely rust free example - the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust free - see below undercarriage photos for some of the finest shots of an all original Rolls Royce Silver Cloud undercarriage anywhere in existence!
The beautiful and highly striking paint color of 'Masons Black' exterior paint with Gold pin stripes is in exceptional condition and extraordinarily striking! The car has matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and as previously stated a virtually flawless all original full 'Connolly' 'Beige' color leather hides interior with matching carpeting and matching Mohair headliner interior.
Connolly leather is legendary for being exclusively used in Rolls Royce and other high end British cars and came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides. All the chrome work including the front Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The door panels, carpets, dashboard and the original mohair headliner remarkably show virtually no signs of any wear. The car has it's original spare wheel with original jack still located in their rightful place of storage in the trunk compartment. The car also boasts its original factory build sheets from Rolls Royce of Crewe and the original delivery order form and paperwork!
Obviously always garaged with no accidents or damage history and owned by only obviously two very careful owner's/custodian's for over sixty-two years - never abused! The car must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts smooth as butter with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles and is a truly remarkable and responsive daily driver! The air conditioning blows cold air throughout the car and the power windows work smooth and fast. A truly remarkable example both mechanically and cosmetically.
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars handbuilt in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars. This increasingly desirable and collectible Silver Cloud III, one of the most desired of the Silver Clouds by enthusiasts with the all aluminum 6.2L V8 engine and the quad head lights!
Along with it's tall grill and tall flying lady the Silver Cloud III is an absolute moving work of art from a time when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were arguably building the "Best Cars in the World" at the time of it's production; the craftsmanship and quality of these cars obviously speak for themselves and it is becoming increasingly hard to find any examples at all, let alone any such unabused and rust free examples - with only some 2,044 Silver Cloud III's built, and very few remaining or available for sale, you will surely look long and hard to find another in such fine condition.
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Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Brown, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally well maintained and very rare and collectible example of this original owner 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II with only 45K original miles and finished in a gorgeous and very striking 'Horse Chestnut Metallic' (9510315) factory color paint with painted pin stripes and with a beautiful all original 'Beige' (VM3234) Connolly leather hides interior and matching carpeting with original factory sheepskin rugs and footrests!
The paintwork is in superb condition and the chrome-work, including the Rolls Royce grille and both bumpers, is also in absolutely outstanding condition. The Tan leather interior is virtually flawless and in truly superb all original condition with the original mohair headliner is also in exceptional condition. The original and magnificent burled walnut woodwork is also in very fine condition throughout and all the power options and electric windows are working as they should, as is the air conditioning.
The car has its original owner's manual and all the supplements, as well as its original jack and tools and has 45,906 original miles The car's original purchase price would have been just over $65,614 ($296,512 in 2024 dollars!)
This 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II sedan boasts recent service records over the past 6 months, totaling more than $30,000 and with all new tires, brakes, fuel system, tune-up, all fluids, belts and hoses, as well as a rebuild of the air-conditioning system, flush of the gas tank, and cleaning and servicing of the fuel system.
A few years ago we had previously sold Jack Paar's (the legendary comedian and host of the Tonight Show from 1957-62, preceding Johnny Carson) original U.S specification example (Left Hand Drive Model) 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, which had been imported to the U.S. from England to New York and delivered to the Rolls Royce dealership of 'J.S. Inskip, Inc' who had ordered the car for the legendary Jack Paar. Mr Paar owned that car for twenty-one years before selling it in 1984 to only it's second ever owner who lived in southern California and who had owned the car prior to our purchasing it.
Jack Paar's wife had purchased this 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II for her husband and he had kept it until his death in 2004 at the age of 85 and it will be sold with the original owners manuals, registrations and recent service history. It was purchased by the renown TV talk show host's wife as a gift for her husband and would stay in the family until after his death in 1994 and then pass to the family, from whose estate the car was recently acquired.
This obviously well maintained Rolls Royce must still run the same as when new - the engine purrs like a kitten, there is plenty of power to pull away at the lights and it cruises at high speeds with absolute ease. The transmission shift is almost imperceptibly smooth and the temperature always remains cool.
The Silver Shadow II is truly a sensual car that you can drive with your fingertips, smooth and relatively silent, it's thoroughly therapeutic for both drivers and passengers. The delightful precision action of the electrically powered steering column gear change and the ultra light weighted power steering allows one to park this 5000lbs of pure luxury with literally one finger and this long but actually quite slender car is anything but ponderous thanks to it's torque and brilliant turning radius!
This exceptional example with only some 45K original miles in this striking color combination with such a storied history must be both seen and driven to be fully appreciated. Without a doubt you will look long and hard to find a finer example increasingly very collectible 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II model available anywhere. Always garaged and covered with no accidents and obviously always cherished since new by its owners!
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years. This is the one of the last in the original line of cars hand built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is indeed a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest automobiles - a great investment for the Rolls Royce enthusiast or collector or simply an outstandingly and striking example of a very rare and unusual Rolls Royce with 45K original for the discerning luxury classic car owner!
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Price: $29,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur II LWB Sedan with a very striking original color combination of 'Acrylic White' paint (Code 9510235) and 'Tan' Connolly leather hides (Code A4178) with 'Parchment' Piping and with only 59K original miles! The car has obviously always been well maintained and serviced and garaged since new!
Obviously always a non-smoking car since new, this particular example has only 59K original miles and obviously rarely driven and always well cared for, the car shows true pride of ownership. The beautiful 'Acrylic White' paint is very striking with matching color combination Rolls Royce hubcaps and the car has a lovely 'Tan' with 'Parchment' Piping 'Connolly' leather interior and matching carpets and trunk, all of which is in virtually flawless condition throughout.
The paint and all the chrome work, including the front grille and bumpers, is in outstanding condition. The original leather seats, dashboard and headliner show no signs of any major wear whatsoever. Obviously always garaged and owned by only one obviously very careful and meticulous owner/driver since new - never ever abused!
The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong, the transmission is very smooth with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. All the options are working as they should including the A/C. The car has a clean CARFAX report which can be viewed for free on our website.
In 1989 the Mark II model was introduced to the 'Silver Spirit/Spur' line up - the models remained named the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur but the refinements and improvements included a redesign of dash with more modern instruments which improved the interior look quite considerably with the old rectangular trip computer box being replaced with better looking round gauges. The cars had an improved Bosch fuel injection system and a more robust cooling system and there were a number of design improvements to the brake system including ABS. The suspension was another innovation with the 'Automatic Ride Control' system adjusting the dampers in all four wheels in real time. There was also a new Japanese air conditioning system that replaced the old GM based system. Only 1,658 Silver Spur II's were built over a five year period of 1989-93.
'Connolly Leather' supplied the British car industry for over 125 years, including such legendary marques as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin and Jaguar, supplying these manufacturer's highly finished leather which came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides and is a highly desirable original feature of any Rolls Royce or Bentley amongst Rolls Royce enthusiasts. This leather was also famously used for the seats of the 'Submarine Spitfire' in WWII, the luxury 'Concorde' aircraft and the luxury liner, the Queen Elizabeth II as well as all the benches in the British Houses of Parliament together with many other parliaments around the world. The business developed into a high profile company with clientele including royalty, celebrities, socialites and industry leaders and today Connolly accessory designs are top be found in many museums around the world. 'Connolly Leather' has stopped production since 2002 and any stocks left of the leather they had produced has already been depleted. Today, upholstery shops uses a 'Connolly' substitute leather supplied by different European tannery's that uses reportedly use the same Vaumol, Autolux and Laxan graining processes that Connoly used and is about as close as you can get to the original factory leather, but as any enthusiast will tell you, there is no substitute for the smell and feel of the authentically original 'Connolly' leather interior.
This long wheel base Silver Spur model is becoming increasingly hard to find in such fine condition with only some 1,658 models built in total during it's 1989-93 production years, or approximately only 331 cars per year!
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars.
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Price: $145,500
Exterior Color: , Interior Color: Black
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Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Black
- Backdraft Racing RT3 roadster
- 418 CI V-8 engine
- Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
- Titanium Silver exterior with Black stripes
- Polished roll hoop
- Side exhaust
- Halibrand-style wheels with new tires
- New battery
Price: $59,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this fully restored, in fact overly restored to say the least, body off restoration original southern California 1963 Studebaker Avanti 2 Door Coupe with its original 289 V8 engine and automatic floor shift transmission and factory options including:
Power steering,
Power brakes
AM Pushbutton radio,
Electric clock,
Heater and defroster,
White sidewalls,
Electric washers,
Twin traction,
Tinted glass
and original all matching #'s 289 V8 engine!
Original engine reconditioned to new
Body off professional restoration
New show quality 'Ivory; paint
New Tan leather interior front bucket and rear seats
Tan leather door & side panels
Vintage Air Conditioning
New Black Salt & Pepper Carpeting
New Black trunk carpet
All new hosing, wiring, battery
Refurbished carburetor
All new rubber weather stripping for both interior & exterior
All new chrome
Showroom undercarriage
New dual stainless steel exhaustsNew stainlesssteel components including front brake calipers and rear wheel cylinders
All fasteners and hardware completely refurbished and chrome plated
New shock absorbers
Total front end rebuild including bushings, seals etc
New front end disc pads and rear brake shoes
Chrome hood strut
Chrome header tank
Chrome valve covers
Chrome breathers
Chrome power steering reservoir
Chrome alternator
Chrome distributing housing
Chrome coil
Chrome wiper mechanism
Chrome hood latches
Black gloss powdercoated front sub frame
Black gloss powdercoated frame
Black gloss powdercoated front suspension & roll bar
Custom rewired
Seat belts
Chrome wheels
The 1963-64 Studebaker Avanti was amongst the most daring of 1960's American cars, a modern masterpiece which still seems contemporary today! Built with modern safety features such as a built in roll bar, padded interior and door latches that became structural body members when closed! A supercharged 289 V8 made the car one of the fastest cars built in its day with a top speed of over 168mph - a staggeringly fast speed for a production street car! Some 29 Bonneville speed records were set by a supercharged Avanti. This was also the first major fiberglass body four passenger car and also the first such car to use caliper style disc brakes and anti-sway bars front and rear. With only 3,834 models built in 1963 and even less, 809 in 1964, this car was to prove an instant collectible and has since reached certified 'Milestone Status'. Distinctive features abound such as a grille-less front end, asymmetrically placed hood bulge, shaped windows with large glass areas, a short rounded tail end, aircraft-like cockpit instrumentation and controls, slim section bucket seats and a padded roll bar.
To Studebaker's delight and not surprisingly, the public loved the car as it was both upscale and well equipped, although it sported a base price of $4,445 compared to the Corvette Sting Ray's $4,252. In the end, the main problem for the original Avanti, was the fact that the public knew that its parent company, Studebaker, was fast going out of business and therefore were reluctant to purchase their cars. Upon seeing it close its South Bend plant on December 20th 1963 and with the last 1964 Avanti having barely come off the production line, its fate was sealed. Studebaker moved production of its other models to Canada in 1965 and only Chevy engines were offered in 1965-66. The renown 'Studebaker Motor Company' which had been incorporated in 1968 and founded in 1852 as a wagon producer, sadly folded in March 1966.
In later years, being too good to let die, the Avanti model continued with Chevy Corvette V8's after two South Bend Studebaker dealers, Nate Altman and Leo Norman bought all the rights to the model, formed the 'Avanti Motor Company' and continued to hand-build the cars in an old Studebaker plant with the cars being known as 'Avanti II's. After Altman's death in the mid 1970's the Altman estate sold the operation to another entrepreneur in 1982, who continued the passion of building the car and so it was for years to come, until finally the recession of 1991 doomed the car to history.
This particular overly restored example presents most likely one of the finest examples available anywhere of a 1963 Studebaker Avanti, restored to concours standards.]]>
Price: $26,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this beautifully restored and rust free 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk 289/225HP 4BBL V8 rare 4 speed manual coupe, a super striking example repainted in its original 'Ermine White' color paint with a Red interior and original factory wheels with new white wall tires. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free - obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new!
1 of 9,335 Gran Turismo Hawks for 1962
1 of 2,911 in 'Ermine White', of those 2,911 only 1,441 were fitted with Red vinyl interiors.
Of those 1,441 'Ermine White/Red GT Hawks only 536 were equipped with a 4 speed transmission.
Of those 536 only 284 were equipped with a four barrel carburetor.
The car looks extremely impressive with the interior in exceptionally good and mostly completely original looking condition throughout with its original 'Studebaker' AM radio! The dashboard, the headliner, the carpets and all the seats have been restored and are in absolutely exceptional condition throughout! All the chrome-work has also been restored and the original spare wheel and jack are located in their compartment in the trunk.
The car was special ordered with the rare High Performance package, verified with Studebaker Museum documentation and dash plaque. This special order GT is equipped with the factory 4 barrel carburetor 289 V8, dual exhaust and TT (twin traction) and 4 speed manual transmission (4 speed stick on the floor)
The Studebaker Museum verified there were only 284 GT s ordered equipped this way.
Recently refurbished with new 'Ermine White' over rust free (California/Arizona) sheet metal, new chrome bumpers, and professionally polished stainless steel trim. The interior was also refurbished with new foam and a complete detail, study the photos. It performs like a high performance 1962 muscle car, a pleasure to drive.
Under the hood the engine and engine bay are also refurbished and the trunk floor is also solid rust free. The under carriage has been power washed and remnants of some undercoating remain with usual surface corrosion visible, but no rot or rust, again this vehicle is California / Arizona vehicle.
The car has a correct 289 V8 engine which is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be believed - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, there are no noticeable oil leaks and the temperature always remains cool!
After the Ford Thunderbird had been restyled in the late fifties, the Studebaker Golden Hawk emerged as one of the most handsome two door coupes on the market in 1956 with performance to match its styling. In 1962, the last year in which Packard would be part of the Studebaker-Packard Corporation, the company's president Sherwood Egbert enlisted the renown designer, Brooks Stevens, to modernize and redesign the Hawk and Lark. Stevens created the the new Hawk model with flowing lines and squarer shapes and it was newly named the'Gran Turismo' Hawk and proved to be even better than before with this last generation of the Hawk (1962-64) to be the only one to earn the coveted 'Milestone Car Status' recognition of the 'Milestone Car Society' of post war cars (1945-72) who judged their cars in five catagories; styling, engineering, roadability, performance and innovation and craftsmanship. A Milestone car had to be superior to its contemporaries in at least two of these catagories.
The GT Hawk Coupe was an update of the pillar-less Hawk body-style of the mid to late 1950's with a bolder grille and a more formal roof-line. Still built on the old 'Loewry Coupe' bodyshell and 120.5" wheelbase from 1953 minus the 1957-61 now outdated tail-fins, Stevens added a Thunderbird style formal roof with broad C-pillars, removed needless trim from the bodysides and outlined them in bright metal, installed a new three element dash design with enough room for a clock and large tachometer. Powered by a 289/225HP V8 engine, it had a top speed of 120mph and although the updated continuation of Studebaker's sporty four-seater coupe received good press, it unfortunately couldn't save the 'Studebaker Corporation', which had been founded as a wagon producer back in 1852 and sadly folded in 1966.
In summary, this particular example must be amongst one of the rarest available anywhere with a 4 speed manual transmission and in great daily driving and turn-key ready condition to enjoy today! An obviously always garaged and rust free example of this increasingly desirable and collectible 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk 289 V8 coupe! A sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American sixties car collector or simply any Studebaker enthusiast!
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Price: $15,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Black
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Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an attractively restored example of this 1970 Volkswagen conversion tribute 23 Window Deluxe Samba Microbus 1500cc air cooled 4 cylinder engine matched to a 4 speed manual transmission with skylight windows and cloth sunroof!
The bus is finished in two-tone colors with of Blue with an Ivory White top and a matching interior. It features safari front windows, two sets of pop-out windows on each side, a full center retractable ragtop sunroof, double cargo side doors and seating for nine. The rear wooden roof rack provides for additional storage.
Powered by a 1500cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, the complete drivetrain has been rebuilt, including the engine, transmission, and transaxle. The rebuilt engine with a new carburetor was installed and a new distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs and wires. The suspension, steering and braking systems have also been rebuilt with new parts throughout. The electrical system was completely redone, from the wiring harness to the generator, voltage regulator and battery.
This a highly desirable conversion tribute to a collectible Type 24 Bus (Deluxe 9 passenger Microbus). Most Deluxe Microbuses were ordered as Samba models (a $160 option) that included a sliding canvas sunroof flanked by 4 skylight windows on each side of the roof (that's a 23 window bus through model 1963 and a 21 window bus starting in model year 1964). The deluxe Microbus was Volkswagens top-of-the-line transporter.
This iconic Type 24 Bus (Deluxe 9 passenger Microbus) were originally marketed for touring the Alps with small skylight windows embedded into the roof for added viewing capabilities and were manufactured with the highest trim level available which included trim strips along the beltline and a dash clock! Most Deluxe Microbuses were ordered as Samba models (a $160 option) that included a sliding canvas 'Golde' sunroof flanked by the 4 skylight windows on each side of the roof.
The Type 2 was sold in many combinations. As a panel van without windows, a double-door panel with cargo doors on both sides, with a raised roof, with removable rear seats, as a flatbed pickup, crew cab pickup, Westfalia converted camper van (the ones with the pop-up roof and a stove), and the Samba. Also knows as the Sunroof Deluxe, this was the luxury model. It had more windows, designed to improve sightseeing for passengers in the back. It also had a massive fabric sunroof that opened up nearly the entire roof.
When it comes to the Type 2, the number of windows is a huge part of it's attraction and status. Like having a numbers matching big block in a muscle car, more is better. The basic Kombi was an 11-window. The Deluxe got 15 panels. But the Samba ruled the roost. 23 windows with a split windshield and eight skylight panels in the roof. In 1964, the rear door was widened and two rear panes went away with bus reduced to 21 windows. So the rarest and most desirable for collectors bus was, and will always be, the 23-window Samba, built only from 1951 to 1963.
The body is straight and all the door and panel fits are as they should be and the bus is fitted with highly desirable 'original German' Safari front windows. The 1500 single carb 4 cylinder engine was completely rebuilt and is matched to a 4 speed manual transaxle. During the restoration, the complete drivetrain was refurbished, including the engine, gearbox, differential and reduction boxes as well as a new carburetor was installed along with a vacuum advanced electronic ignition distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs and wires. The suspension, steering and braking systems were also refurbished with new parts as well as the 12-volt electrical system. It features eight chrome framed panoramic samba windows, a retractable ragtop canvas sunroof, a split windshield with safari windows, a wider trunk lid and a roof rack and ladder that combines stainless steel and wood.
This bus must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the original factory 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, the van brakes great and the engine temperature always remains cool.
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