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Lot 8041 – 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Thursday June 19 2014 6:26-6:46 pm
moto+match estimate: $95,000

Garaged from new, this original 1970 Boss 302 is a rust-free, unrestored survivor with 64,000 original miles. It is the only example with its special-order Bright Blue Metallic paint code. The consignor acquired it from the original owner’s nephew to become only the third owner. The exterior, interior, engine, and transmission are all original and remain very good. The Boss is complete with original documents including sales and service records from selling dealer Bob Wonders Ford in Alhambra, California.

Lot 8137 – 1965 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible
Friday June 20, 2014 2:44-3:04 pm
moto+match estimate: $45,000

This Imperial’s distinctive body is finished in the most attractive black color, and the odometer reads less than 65,000 miles. Well preserved and garaged, the Imperial is powered by an excellent running 413 cubic inch V-8. It delivers a whisper-quiet and smooth ride and features a clean engine compartment. With fast-growing collector appreciation, this rare Imperial Crown Convertible is a must-own premium classic vehicle.

Lot 8219 – 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Guerney
Friday, June 20 2014 2:53-3:13 pm
moto+match estimate: $35,000

This is an extremely hard to find 1967 Cougar Dan Gurney Special. Only 15,166 of these were built and here is your chance to one at No Reserve. This car has all the right options. The engine is the 289-4V engine and has the beautiful Lime Frost paint (color code I) and also comes with the black standard bucket seats in perfect condition. The transmission is the C-4 Select shift Merc-O-Matic which shifts perfectly. The previous owner has owned it for about 15 years, and it looks to have had an older restoration, we think 10+ years ago. However, the car is in extremely good condition. This is the Dan Gurney Special which was available for this year. This includes the engine dress-up kit and the Dan Gurney sticker on the rear passenger window. The car comes with the Marti Report that shows the car’s VIN number and trim numbers decoded so you know exactly what you are getting. This is a great find and it will look great in any collection.

Lot 8128 – 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
Saturday, June 21 2014 4:56-5:16 pm
moto+match estimate: $65,000

The 1972 Alfa Romeo was purchased from the original owner in 2013 from the president of the Alfa Romeo Club in Tuscany, Garage del Tempo. The name of the original owner is Nino Delogu. He purchased the car new in 1972. The car was purchased from Nino Delogu by Franco Manetti, the second owner, in 2013. The car was imported to the United States in 2014. The car has a clear California title. The original color of the car is white. It was repainted the original white color in 2002. The blue interior of the car is in excellent condition, the dash is very clean and all of the gauges work. The current original mileage is 55,000 km. The factory V-8 Alfa Romeo engine sounds like a new car. The car is designed by Bertone. This exotic car is a great investment.

Lot 8033 – 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Saturday, June 21 2014 5:56-6:16
moto+match estimate: $80,000

This Flint, Michigan-built ’57 Nomad wagon was acquired by the consignor from a gentleman in Idaho during 2005 and retained the original drivetrain. It was given a frame-off restoration to original specifications, including the color scheme, as photo-documented. During the process, the vehicle was dipped and stripped down to the bare metal, all of which was restored with over 680 hours in body and paint alone with no filler used. All of the stainless-steel trim is original, with all dents removed and polished to a chrome-like finish, and the glass is all new. The 283 ‘Power Pack’ small-block V-8 breathes through dual exhaust. This Nomad has been honored with many awards. Covered and stored in a garage, it is only brought out for shows. Since completion of the restoration in 2008, the car has just over 600 miles of use.

Lot 8072 – 1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior
Saturday, June 21 2014 6:02-6:22 pm
moto+match estimate: $45,000

The Monterey Historics and other high-profile events. Peter Denty, a noted restorer of vintage racing cars, restored it in the UK during the winter of 1985 for then-owner Chris Ball, who had relocated to Canada at the and brought the car to North America with him, which he drove to the North American Formula Junior championship in 1986. The Lotus was eventually acquired by Don Denhard, who raced the car at many vintage-racing events, and then sold it circa 2003 to the consignor, who had the car restored from the frame up. The restoration included frame straightening and the rebuilding of the brakes, hydraulics, and steering, plus installation of all new rod ends, front A-arms, and rear radius rods. Steve Jennings overhauled a new Richardson 1,097 cc Ford-Cosworth engine, which is topped by a rebuilt air intake and cold-air box for the twin Weber carburetors matching the unit on the Lotus 22 depicted in William Taylor’s The Lotus Book. A new fuel cell resides inside the original fuel tank. Other new items include the Varley battery, Koni steel shocks, exhaust system, correct vintage-size Dunlop tires, and many other important detail items. Converted in period to Type 22 specification with “layover” engine configuration and all proper detail items, this Lotus 20/22 is an excellent “no excuses” example, offered complete with its FIA Historical Technical Passport issued May 26, 2009 and racing logbook, plus correspondence. A potent and historic single-seat racing car, this Lotus 20/22 marks the most successful “pre-monocoque” racing-car design of the early 1960s.

Lot 8071 – 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6
Saturday 6:20-6:40 pm
moto+match estimate: $120,000

The original owner of this magnificent Cortez Silver LS6 Chevelle 2-door hardtop was not shy about checking option boxes, as it was equipped with some rare features. In addition to the behemoth big-block 454 LS6 with the highest 450-horsepower rating features include an M-22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission. Cowl Induction, functional hood lock pins, plus hood and deck stripes were part of the LS6 package as well. To complete the beefy drive-train, a 12-bolt rear axle, Chevy’s strongest, is equipped with a 3.73:1 ratio. Optional power front disc brakes, power steering, and tilt wheel were other factory options. Inside, black vinyl Strato-Bucket front seats flank the floor console. The dash is fully equipped with factory tach and gauges, along with a factory-installed AM/FM radio. This SS454 is also one of very few equipped with the rare rear-window defogger option. A full body-off restoration was completed less than 400 miles ago, and this legendary musclecar car awaits the opportunity to give a hard run to match the 0-60 mph in 6 seconds and 13-second quarter mile times written in the magazine tests. With only 4,475 LS6-equipped SS454s ever produced, this highly desirable example, with matching numbers authenticated by an independent source (a copy of the report will be available for review on-site), is equally ready for “go” and “show.”

Lot 8244 – 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Saturday, June 21 2014 7:46-8:06
moto+match estimate: $200,000

The E-Type was expertly restored by Classic Vision Restoration in Burbank, California. To those few classic-car enthusiasts not familiar with their work, Classic Vision is responsible for two Pebble Beach Best of Show restorations, plus six Pebble Beach Best in Class awards and many more top concours-winning restorations. Striking in Opalescent Gunmetal Grey over Red, this exceptional ‘Series I’ E-Type is offered complete with an original service manual and its corresponding Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate of Authenticity.

Lot 8284 – 1968 Porsche 911S Sunroof Coupe
Saturday, June 21 2014 8:06-8:26 pm
moto+match estimate: $200,000

Finished in Polo Red and factory-equipped with a sunroof, this short-wheelbase, first-generation 1968 Porsche 911 S features the highly desirable 2.0-liter, Weber-carbureted flat-six engine, five-speed manual transaxle, and 1968-specific features including 5.5-inch wide Fuchs wheels and elephant-grained upholstery. This particular example was sold new in Hanover, Germany and moved later in its life to sunny Southern California, where it has remained ever since. A complete “nut-and-bolt” restoration was completed to Pebble Beach standards by a very reputable early-911 specialist in 2012-2013 with only 1,500 miles driven by its owner since the restoration was completed, meaning the car is just broken in! Of course, this highly optioned 911 S retains its matching numbers engine and gearbox, as confirmed by both the accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Porsche factory build sheet/Kardex. The concours-quality restoration has been fully documented and the file accompanying the car also contains a CD-ROM with hundreds of pictures of the restoration process. The original owner’s manual also accompanies the sale of this outstanding and historic 911 S. Incredibly rare in the USA today and featuring many 1968-only features, this factory sunroof-equipped, short-wheelbase 911 S simply “ticks all the boxes” for an astute early 911 purchase in the top factory-available specification of the era. As such, it will surely take pride of place in the finest collections of the world’s most important sporting machines ever conceived.

Lot 8118 – 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Saturday, June 21 2014 8:29-8:49 pm
moto+match estimate: $230,000

Continuing to benefit from an older complete restoration to factory specifications and handsomely presented throughout, this 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster is particularly engaging with its distinctive Strawberry Red finish complemented by a striking Beige-trimmed cockpit. It was imported to the USA from Luxembourg during the mid-1970s and acquired by a long-term owner in 1987, under whom the restoration was completed in the 1990s by Pebble Beach regular Lon Kruger of Sun Valley Classics. Complete with registration, title, service, and restoration records, this 190 SL marks an ideal choice as a fast-rising and highly collectible classic roadster delivering iconic style, ease of maintenance and operation, and undeniable European panache.

Lot No. 2098 – 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
Estimate: $ 45,000 – $ 55,000

Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1975, the Ferrari 308 was a replacement for the successful 246 Dino line. It sported a Pininfarina styled body that was available in only a GTB coupe variant early on, and then in 1977, Ferrari introduced the GTS (Targa Top) model. Its iconic wedge shaped body lines were designed by Leonardo Fioravanti who had been famous for his previous work; the 365 Daytona and 246 Dino. The early carbureted cars such as the one offered here, sport the standard 2.9-liter mid-engine V-8 which produced about 240 horsepower fitted to a five-speed manual transmission. Ferrari went on to produce fuel injected 308’s making the GTSi, GTBi available starting in 1980, and the Quatrovolve, in 1983. Total production numbers for all variation were 12,149 in a span of ten years, 1975 to 1985. Although being the highest production model Ferrari in existence, the 308 is a must have for any collector or enthusiast. In particular, the early carbureted cars prove to be the most valuable among the Ferrari community with the GTB being the ‘drivers car’ as opposed the open GTS variant.

This car, chassis number F106AB25879 is an early carbureted car finished the classic Ferrari color combination of Rosso Corsa over a contrasting Tan interior. Sold new out of sunny Florida, it spent the majority of its life under the care of the first owner until being acquired by the second owner, a Pennsylvania based Ferrari collector, in 2006. Between its two owners, it gathered a mere 28,910 miles from new, always being serviced and cared for along the way. The most recent 30K service was completed just 3 years ago under the second owner’s discretion. The paint is extremely presentable as is the interior and engine bay confirming its low mileage and caring ownership. This example is also complete with tools, jack, and spare making it a complete package for the discriminating enthusiast. The Ferrari market has risen to levels unlike any other marque making the brand a centerpiece for the collector car world. 308’s have seen recent value hikes but currently remain very affordable as an investment that can be enjoyed. A low mileage GTB in the best color combination, with 2-ownership history and great accessories is surely an opportunity not to be missed.

Lot No. 2101 – 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet
Estimate: $ 40,000 – $ 60,000

This Mercedes-Benz was originally purchased by a young doctor in Marin County, California and given to his bride as a wedding present. She drove it for 20 years, albeit with complaints of having to use a stick-shift; eventually the good doctor replaced it for her with a 450SL. From this ownership it was bought by a gentleman in Mill Valley, California, where he spent four years performing an “over the top” restoration. Although the car was rust-free, the car was completely stripped of all paint and undercoating. He then applied new undercoating and 20 coats of Havana Brown lacquer to all visible sheetmetal. Being a true fanatic doing the work; the car also had three coats of Havana Brown applied to the undercarriage. The 2,195-cc, 120-hp six-cylinder engine was completely rebuilt and the car received a new four-speed transmission, new clutch, new brakes, new top, new wool headliner, re-chromed bumpers and more. This includes a dashboard that is burled Carpathian elm and is “as fine as you are likely to see.” The restorer/owner bought two additional Mercedes-Benz’ to obtain the leather for the seats he was redoing, and they are now presented in the rare two-tone Palomino and Tan combination. Among the equipment on the car are a Becker Mexico AM/FM radio, air conditioning; power top, windows, steering and brakes.

The current owner has owned the car for 28 years and when he heard of it being for sale, he contacted an appraiser to look the car over. The appraiser was so impressed with the quality of work; he had the restorer/owner work on his own cars. When purchased by the current owner, it arrived in Chicago with 81,023 miles on it – during the ensuing years, it now has a total of 85,110 miles. After driving it 1,000 miles over the first two years of ownership, it now spends most of its time under a car cover in the owner’s garage. It is now mainly used for early Sunday morning drives on Lake Shore Drive, but only if it is sunny weather. This lovely car has never seen snow, and it has never been parked and left unattended in the last 28 years. The Mercedes-Benz comes with a folder filled with letters and notes from the restorer/ex-owner that includes diagrams on how to oil and grease the car, as well as the locations of tiny drain holes that allow the car to go out in the rain and properly drain any falling moisture. The car is also accompanied by multiple documents, owner’s manual and tools.

Lot No. 2117 – 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Estimate: $ 65,000 – $ 75,000

This Mustang is reported as a rotisserie-restored California car with 55,705 actual miles per its verification by a Marti Report. It is finished in Bright Yellow (sometimes referenced as Grabber Yellow) with a black interior and runs with a 302-cid, 290-hp V-8 engine with a four-speed manual transmission and 3.91 gearing in a correct V-code Traction-Lok rear end. The drivetrain is reported as correct to the car. Other desirable features include this being a factory shaker car, rear decklid spoiler, Sports Slats, AM radio, power brakes and Magnum 500 wheels. It has been signed by racing legends Parnelli Jones and George Follmer, who as teammates in 1970, took their Bud Moore-prepared Boss 302 Mustangs to the coveted Trans-Am manufacturer’s title.

Lot No. 3037 – 1969 NSU Ro 80
Estimate: $ 10,000 – $ 14,000

The Ro 80 was considered to be a technologically advanced automobile produced by the West German firm of NSU from 1967-1977. Most notably was the drivetrain consisting of a 113 horsepower 995-cc twin-rotor Wankle engine with front-wheel drive. It also featured a fully independent suspension with rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes. This special example is finished in bright lime green with a black vinyl interior. It also has a manual transmission, bucket seats, sunroof, AM/FM radio and alloy wheels. The appearance of this sedan is very original within the engine compartment and interior and is likely one of the best examples to be found in America.

Lot No. 3055 – 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Estimate: $ 40,000 – $ 45,000

Once again the Sports Roadster made an appearance at the top of the Thunderbird lineup. At $5,563 it was also the most expensive T-Bird available that year. There were minimal changes in styling as this was the final year of the third generation of Thunderbird styling introduced in 1961. Known as the bullet birds, the reference referred to the look of the rear taillights. The Thunderbird found itself to have competitors with the introduction of the Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Riviera, Olds Starfire and the Studebaker GT Hawk. As a result, sales dropped nearly 20-percent from the year before. It is one of just 455 Sports Roadsters of a total of 63,133 Thunderbirds produced for 1963.

Painted in classic Rangoon Red over a contrasting red leather interior, this T-Bird is equipped with the 390-cid V-8, automatic transmission, power steering and brakes and AM/FM radio and chrome wire wheels.

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