By 1949, the MG TC was looking very dated, with its mid-1930’s styling and character. It’s successor was to come the following year with a far more advanced specification which included rack and pinion steering and independent front suspension, borrowed from the contemporary MG ‘Y’ Series saloon. 15” disc wheels completed the modern appearance, giv..
1959 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba MicrobusThe Pacific Grove Auction Offered Without ReserveESTIMATE: $150,000 - $200,000 CHASSIS NO: 397019• Factory-correct and fresh restoration throughout• Upgraded to a single-port 1.6-litre engine• Original Mango Green/Pearl White paint scheme• All new glass and rubber throughout all 23 windows• Provided with over..
1955 Volkswagen Oval Window Type 1The Pacific Grove Auction Offered Without ReserveESTIMATE: $45,000 - $65,000 CHASSIS NO: 10805973• A deluxe model of the highly desirable Type 1 Beetle• Meticulously restored to a high standard• Original engine and transmission are fully restored• Beautiful red leatherette interior1,192 cc flat four-cylinder engine..
Coachwork by Barou1955 Talbot-Lago T-15 CoupeThe Pacific Grove Auction ESTIMATE: $120,000 - $150,000 CHASSIS NO: 122022• Wonderful “one-off” coach-built body on Talbot-Lago chassis• Highly original including paint and interior• Fascinating styling predictive of later Italian designs• Excellent provenance and preservation• Accompanied by documents, ..
Body by Reutter1958 Porsche 356A/1600 SpeedsterThe Pacific Grove Auction ESTIMATE: $450,000 - $550,000 CHASSIS NO: 83881• Matching numbers example with only three owners from new• Highly desirable T2 Final year production Speedster• A rare and iconic Porsche model in high collector demand• Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsch..
1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 ConvertibleThe Pacific Grove Auction Offered Without ReserveESTIMATE: $80,000 - $100,000 CHASSIS NO: 578M04169• Equipped with powerful and rare J2 triple-carburetor intake• High quality and well-preserved restoration• Power steering, power brakes and desirable wire-spoke wheels• Finished in Oldsmobile’s distinctive “Ice Gre..
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series CoupeThe Pacific Grove Auction Offered Without ReserveESTIMATE: $65,000 - $85,000 CHASSIS NO: WDBTJ77HX8F237214• 1 of just 500 examples produced and only 350 allocated to the USA• Tour de force of AMG’s legendary racing development for the road• Priced new at over $135,000; stellar carbon fiber throughout• ..
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren CoupeThe Pacific Grove Auction ESTIMATE: $300,000 - $350,000 CHASSIS NO: WDDAJ76F35M000358• Low production and a mere 550 miles from new• Rare Mercedes Hypercar co-developed with McLaren F1 Technology• Stunning color combination• Meticulously preserved; with all five manuals, service books5.4L Supercharged V-8, 617 HP..
Ex-Shirley Temple1993 Mercedes-Benz 300TE Station WagonThe Pacific Grove Auction Offered Without ReserveESTIMATE: $55,000 - $75,000• Titled in Shirley Temple-Black’s name• Used as her official state vehicle as US Ambassador• Original purchase documents included• Owned by Ms. Temple-Black until her passing in 20143.2-litre inline six-cylinder engine..