One consequence of the E-Type’s long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of the sensational Series III V12. Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block 4.2 litre that it replaced, the new all-alloy, 5.3 litre, overhead cams..
In 1963, Mercedes-Benz debuted an all new roadster to replace the 190 SL and 300 SL - the 230 SL. The 230 SL 'Pagoda' was a stunning Paul Bracq designed two-seat convertible that followed Mercedes' new design language, featuring crisp lines and upright headlights. To save on weight, the bonnet, door skins, boot lid, and tonneau cover were all compo..
CAR DESCRIPTIONJaguar XJ6 2.8cc family car purchased new from a Jaguar dealer in 1970. Fully equipped with radio, electric windows, tinted windows, ash pan, light tobacco leather interior. It still has black plates and a booklet with pages from the first Brescia registration. Only 14341 kilometers traveled from new, preserved, which canno..
No.: 1553 - Porscheoriginal chassis and replacement parts Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS M472 (#9113600474), already started conversion work to 3.0 RSR, with many replacement parts, among it one original 2.7 Carrera RS engines in parts (partially disassembled) but complete (911/83), gear unit (915/08) for overhaul, front axle, rear axle, br..
The Triumph TR6 was manufactured for seven years from 1969 and by the time production came to an end in July 1976, it was the best-seller of the TR range. The bodywork closely resembled that of the previous model, the Triumph TR5, but the front and rear were squared off and all TR6s featured inline six-cylinder engines. For the US market, the engin..
The Series III fulfils a roll in the E-Type line-up missed by previous generations by adding 6” into the wheelbase thus allowing the more mature and taller driver to enjoy the visceral experience first penned by Jaguar’s chief designer back with the Series I in the mid-1960s. Albeit now with a smother 12-cylinder power plant, generally more space a..
The GT6 was launched in 1966 as a fastback version of the popular Spitfire model. Powered by a 2.0 litre engine from the Triumph 2000 the model enjoyed a production run until 1973. This new model, like the Spitfire, inherited what was essentially the Triumph Herald’s chassis and running gear which had already proved capable of handling six-cylinder..
Koenig Specials specialised in modifying the flagship models of the top European brands such as Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW and Jaguar. However, as you would imagine, the prices after conversion were anything but cheap; In 1986, a brand-new BMW M3 (E30) would cost 50,000DM (Deutsche Marks), meanwhile the Mercedes Koenig Specials model would sta..
Whilst many favour the first generation Mustang, the original Falcon-based Pony car, it was the second generation, which was larger and more comfortable with room to accept Ford’s big block engines, which had made Mustang’s reputation. Importantly the 428 Cobra Jets. The concept for these came from no less an authority than Carroll Shelby, who real..
The GT6 was launched in 1966 as a fastback version of the popular Spitfire model. Powered by 2.0 litre engine from the Triumph 2000 the model enjoyed a production run until 1973. This new model, like the Spitfire, inherited what was essentially the Triumph Heralds chassis and running gear which had already proved capable of handling six-cylinder..
Fully restored 1954 C1 Corvette in Black. Stunningly beautiful car, feels like driving a sculptural work of Art. Known to be the oldest Corvette on t..