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1955
Maserati A6G-2000 Berlinetta - Coachwork by Carrozzeria Zagato
One of the rarest and cutest Maseratis ever built. In 1955, only
six cars of the same kind left the Maserati factory in Modena
and this particular example is only the third Maserati A6G-2000
to be bodied by Zagato, the rest being Frua and Allemano cars.
The weight of the car was only 840kg and the twin-cam 2-litre
engine, with its output rated at around 150bhp, was powerful enough
to take the A6G to around 200 km/h top speed. Sold as an ongoing
restoration project, but with the most difficult stages of restoration
left behind. Although yet to be reunited with its newly rebuilt
engine, the car is described as "mechanically almost complete".
1911
Chalmers Model Thirty Pony Tonneau
In 1908, Hugh Chalmers, a vice-president of the National Cash
Register Co., was persuaded to buy the Thomas-Detroit auto company
by Roy Chapin and Howard Coffin, early automotive pioneers. Later,
Chapin and Coffin continued working for the company which was
sold to Joseph L Hudson and it became Hudson Motor Car Company.
Chalmers Motor Car was founded by Chalmers and, by 1915, it became
an established quality car manufacturer, producing 20,000 cars
a year. Chalmers took part in early races and was quite successful
winning Motor Park Sweepstakes in 1908 and Glidden Trophy in 1910
with Chalmers Model Thirty. This particular car has a 3.7-litre
four cylinder engine and was previously owned by Rothschild.
1970
De Tomaso Mangusta - Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia.
Giugiaro-designed Mangusta was a mid-engined car with 4.7 litre
Ford V8 and 5 speed ZF gearbox. First shown at Turin Motor Show
in 1966, the production started in 1967. It was a lightweight
car, the weight kept low at 1,185kg. The left-hand drive car is
believed to have been sold in the USA and it was imported around
1989. Described as in generally good condition, with excellent
chassis and body and very good paintwork and interior.
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1972
Ferrari Dino 246 GTS - Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful
shapes to grace a motor car, the timeless design of Pininfarina.
The car was initially called 206GT and had a 6 cylinder 2-litre
engine, enlarged from the racing F2 1600cc engine inspired by
Alfredino Ferrari, Enzo's son. Later, the engine displacement
was enlarged to 2.4-litres and the body was made in steel rather
than in aluminium to reduce the production cost and improve quality.
The new engine had 195bhp and could propel the car to around 150mph.
This particular example has had only 2 owners and is being sold
after a long and careful restoration. The mileage is only 38,500
miles and is benefiting from a rebuilt engine converted to unleaded
fuel.
1930
Bugatti Type 46 Sports Saloon - Coachwork by Lancefield
With 5.4 litres in-line 8 cylinders engine, developing 140bhp
and . the top speed approaching 100mph, this was a fast touring
car that was only second to the mighty Bugatti Royale with its
12-litre engine. The body was made by Lancefield coachbuilders
of West London. The engine was rebuilt by Crostwaite & Gardiner
during the previous ownership.
1981
Ferrari 308GTSi
Pininfarina-designed car first produced with fibre-glass body and
later steel. The engine size went up from 2,926cc to 3,185cc, but,
this injected 2 valves per cylinder model with Bosch K-Jetronic
system is actually less powerful than the smaller engine - 214bhp
@ 6600rpm and the torque 179 lb/ft @ 4600rpm compared to 250bhp
and 210 lb/ft. Compared to its immediate predecessor with carbs
- the difference is even greater. Altogether 1,743 GTSi cars were
built between 1980 and 1982. This particular car is described as
a "faultless runner, totally original and in A1 condition in
every respect. For more information on this model click here.
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