The Bristol 408 was made between 1963 and 1966. Mechanically, the Bristol 408 was identical to its predecessor the 407, which had been a major departure for Bristol with its use of a Chrysler V8 engine and automatic transmission. However, outwardly there were some major changes. The frontal styling of the 407 which had been a carry-over from the si..
Synonymous with the swinging 60s and the hit TV Series Inspector Morse, the Mk. II was undoubtedly the most admired Saloon to emanate from Jaguar's hallowed Browns Lane factory. Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its Mk. I predecessor, the immortal Mk. II was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. The interior was quintess..
To many, its designer Alec Issigonis included, the notion that the Mini might have a future as anything other than basic transport was an anathema, and the idea of a high-performance version was laughable. One man though, saw it quite differently. Racing car manufacturer John Cooper already knew quite a bit about tuning BMC's A-Series engine, he wa..
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL with the 300 SL made history at the New York International Motor Sports Show in February 1954 by being the first new production Mercedes-Benz to be unveiled outside of Germany. The impression given by the 190 SL alongside the bigger 300 SL was neat, sporty and with dashing lines. This was the trait of Mercedes-Benz designer..
With the introduction of the Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the 'small car, big performance' formula that would characterise its finest offerings from that point on. The Giulietta's arrival caused a sensation; demand quickly outstripped supply, causing Alfa Romeo to rethink its production strategy and become a high-volume manufacturer. D..
The Porsche 911 is the flagship car of the German manufacturer. It has a distinctive design, rear-engined, with independent rear suspension, an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. Since its introduction in 1963, the 911 has undergone continuous development although the basic concept has remained little changed. Throughout its lifetime, ..
When introduced at the 1961 Geneva Motor show, the new Jaguar E-Type caused a sensation with its sleek and timeless design backed by its staggering performance. Its design owed much to the racing D-Type, in fact, the E-Type would be one of the last great sports cars developed directly from a successful competition predecessor. Just as with the D-Ty..
Targa 5.4 ISO Grifo Series 1 Targa 5.4, 1966. LHD, - Original 6100 km. - Lusso version - Number 79 of the 330 series 1 produced - Campagnola magnesium rims The Iso Grifo is a limited-production Grand Tourer manufactured by the Italian car manufacturer Iso Autoveicoli S.p.A. between 1965 and 1974. Intended to compete with Grand Touring offerin..
1964 Jaguar 3.4 Litre Mark 2 Manual with Overdrive Chassis number: 166233DN Registration Number: 6890KV Beautifully restored by assorted speciaists under the supervision of the current 73 year old owner. The process took several years & since completion the car has done a fe..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Amelia Island event, 4 March 2023. Sold | $610,000 USD One of 598 examples built from 1966 through 1968Retains matching-numbers chassis and engineEngine rebuild in Italy completed in 2023Benefits from long history of consistent service and restoration measures D..