Chassis No. N6282380
The original Protect-O-Plate reveals that this 1966 Cadillac Calais Hardtop Sedan was ordered new by Stanton A. and Abigail B. Conwell of Walnut Creek, California, in October 1966. Its trim tag shows the vehicle was configured with a Sandalwood (42) exterior and a Dark Gold Delrio Cloth and Light Gold-coated fabric (244)..
Chassis No. 180.030.8518164
Engine No. 180.924.Z.8504444
Mercedes returned to its position as the leading German luxury car manufacturer following World War II and, as such, it was only natural for a luxurious two-door convertible to be found on the model range. With a lavish price to match its level of appointment when new, only a sca..
Chassis No. 1Y82H415702
Engine No. 41A311
The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental (1961-1969) marked the decisive shift from 1950s excess to a new era of mid-century modernism. The new model was notably more compact, measuring 15 inches shorter than its predecessor and significantly smaller than Cadillacs (10.6 inches longer) and Chr..
Chassis No. GHNL80376
Engine No. 16GAU18137
The MGA was the first genuinely modern MG. Its steel construction and sleek, rounded styling brought the company entirely up to date with its competition, yet it remained a true roadster with snap-in side curtains and no outside door handles. Naturally, it became a worldwide favorite, as it w..
Chassis No. WDBFA66E1NF044413
The world premiere of the Mercedes-Benz 129-series SL at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show marked the arrival of a completely new car, following in the footsteps of the innovative 350 SL from 18 years earlier. The 129 SL impressed with a harmonious design that blended sportiness, comfort, and elegance. Its radiator gri..
Commission No. TCF1670L
Body No. 2218/TSF
Engine No. TS78971E
Quick, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive, the Triumph's TR3 outperformed contemporary MGs and Austin-Healeys all while enjoying surprising reliability, making it America's best selling imported sports car by the late 1950s. Instantly recognizable by its wide-mout..
Chassis No. GHN3L52048
Engine No. 18GB-U-H 4856
Building on the triumph of its MGA predecessor, the MGB, introduced in May 1962, was initially offered solely as a convertible. Over its 18-year production span, the MGB outshone the MGA in sales, becoming MG's best-selling and longest-running model. This solidified its iconic status as a..
Chassis No. 100251
Engine No. GK499HE
Is it a car? Is it a boat? It's both! Hans Trippel's work on amphibious vehicles began in the 1930s and led to the creation of the Volkswagen-based Schwimmwagen. After the war, Trippel revived the concept with the Amphicar, initially called the Eurocar. The Amphicar featured a 1,147 cc four-cylinde..
Chassis No. 100531
Engine No. 96210
Body No. 737-1151
Designed under the direction of Edward Turner, the combination of the lightweight V8 and the fiberglass body gave the Daimler SP 250 an excellent power-to-weight ratio, contributing to its reputation as an agile, responsive sports car. The 2.5-liter V8 was an innovative des..
Chassis No. 113.042.10.006566
Engine No. 127.981.10.005356
The 1963 Geneva Motor Show saw the debut of the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W 113), a model that aimed to replace both the 190 SL and the legendary 300 SL. Despite sharing some similarities with its predecessors, the 230 SL was a new concept, combining the performance of a sports car..