| This issue highlights ten exceptional collector cars | | | | Completely restored and in concours condition. |
| which have crossed the auction block in recent | | | | Gorgeous matching numbers Jaguar XK 120 S |
| weeks. | | | | Roadster. Black with a rich read leather interior, it |
| 1968 AC Cobra 427 S/C MX1 | | | | has side curtains, stainless steel exhaust, fog |
| After Shelby ceased producing Cobras, AC | | | | lamps, sporty black wire wheels and black |
| continued with the AC 428. The one being | | | | tonneau cover. |
| highlighted here is chassis MX1. It has an | | | | 1960 Jaguar XK 150 FHC |
| interesting history. According to a former owner, | | | | This is a professionally restored Jaguar XK 150 |
| "To clarify some misconceptions, I am the original | | | | coupe 3.8 with a 4-spd transmission with additional |
| owner/builder. I purchased AC chassis MX1 in the | | | | overdrive and four-wheel disc brakes. Frame-off |
| summer of 1978 after hearing of its existence at | | | | nut and bolt restoration. The transmission is the |
| the SAACII convention in Hershey, PA. It was a | | | | only non-matching numbers as the car was auto |
| bare rolling chassis. | | | | originally. The original tool kit, jack and manual are |
| The aluminum body was purchased from Brian | | | | present. This XK 150 won best interior at the |
| Angliss. The attaching superstructure was | | | | Pacific Grove Car Show in 2009. |
| purchased from Mike McCluskey, a noted Cobra | | | | 1962 Jaguar MkII Saloon |
| restorer. The components were assembled by an | | | | Wonderful matching-numbers 1962 Jaguar MkII. |
| older Englishman in Sterling Heights Michigan. The | | | | Restored to concours condition. Rust-free car |
| side oiler 427 block was built by John Vermersch | | | | before restoration. The car is absolutely stunning |
| of Total Performance in Mt. Clemens, MI. I sold | | | | in person. The red paint and chrome highlight each |
| the vehicle in 1999 and that owner finished the | | | | other in a striking fashion. The tan leather interior |
| build. The current owner is the third one. I can | | | | is near flawless and smells wonderful. It also |
| answer almost any question requarding MX1." | | | | sports burled woodwork and reclining seats inside. |
| 1983 Bentley Corniche Convertible | | | | This is a 99+ points MkII. A steering rack was |
| Reportedly, only three Corniches were built in | | | | added to improve responsiveness. |
| 1983. This Bentley Corniche Convertible looks | | | | 1981 Lamborghini Countach S |
| fantastic in Tudor Red with a Buckskin Everflex | | | | The Countach was such a famous icon of the |
| top. Power is from a 6.75 liter V8. The interior is | | | | 70s and 80s that it is often overlooked just how |
| sumptuous tan leather with plush carpet. | | | | rare these cars are. With only 2,042 produced, |
| 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | | | | they're only getting rarer. The Countach |
| Here's a classic Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck in | | | | highlighted here is in classic red with a white |
| Brewster Green, which was the recipient of a | | | | leather interior. |
| frame-off nut and bolt restoration. There are less | | | | 1914 Packard 138 Phaeton Convertible |
| than 1,300 miles on the restoration. With over | | | | Only 12 of examples are known to survive. A |
| $75k invested, the truck is flawless and | | | | frame-off restoration was completed in 1985. The |
| consistently wins awards. This 3100 has the | | | | car has full provenance. It's been driven only 187 |
| original 235.5 6-cylinder with a few minor | | | | miles since restoration. The car is correct with |
| modifications including an intake manifold by | | | | proper nickel finish, wheels, gauges, etc. This 138 |
| Offenhouser, Fenton headers, two single | | | | Phaeton Convertible is one of the oldest, |
| Rochester carburetors and Wayne valve cover | | | | complete Packards known to exist. It used to be |
| and side. The transmission is a Saginaw 4-spd with | | | | owned by Warner Brothers and appeared in |
| 3.38:1 ring and pinion at the rear in the original | | | | popular movies, including the 'Wild Bunch' and 'East |
| housing. All gauges, electronics and other systems | | | | of Eden'. The engine is a 60 hp 6-cylinder L-head |
| on the truck are fully-operational. | | | | and is connected to 3-spd transmission. |
| 1963 Dodge Polara 500 Max Wedge | | | | 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham Convertible |
| Rare and original Dodge Polara 500 Max Wedge | | | | What a time capsule with only 2,100 original miles. |
| that will blow the proverbial doors right off most | | | | Reportedly, only 4,519 of these Pontiac Grand |
| modern sports cars in a straight line sprint. With | | | | Ville Brougham Convertibles were produced, but |
| over 400 hp from 426 cubic inches, dual-quad | | | | this one might be the best in existence. It is |
| carburetors, a cross ram intake, and 3.91 gears, | | | | loaded with features, including climate control, rally |
| this Max Wedge used to eat Chevys for | | | | gauges, tilt wheel, cruise control, power windows |
| breakfast...still does. | | | | and seats, cornering lamps and more. The engine |
| 1951 Jaguar XK 120 S Roadster | | | | is a powerful 455 V8. |