Founded in 1936 by Sydney Allard, Allard Motor Company initially focused on building one-off specials which were known for their stout engineering, lightweight bodywork, and powerful American V-8 engines. Though only 12 Allards are thought to have been completed prewar, they gained notoriety in trial events, with their high power-to-weight ratio..
The Ford Super DeLuxe Sportsman was conceptualized under Henry Ford II following WWII, after peace had finally been achieved. This top-of-the-line Ford was built to excite customers while other postwar models were being designed. Because of labor strikes and material shortages, only 1,209 examples were built in 1946, compared to the 2,250 exampl..
When introduced in 1959, the S2 Continental represented the ultimate in British motoring – the latest ultra-exclusive, high-performance model from Bentley. Befitting its elite nature, the S2 Continental was available in an array of body styles from England’s premier coachbuilders. H.J. Mulliner maintained its reputation as the coachbuilder of ch..
In 1984, to bolster sales, Bentley Motors resurrected the “Continental” moniker – a name indicative of a modern, well-appointed automobile designed to carry four people and their luggage in sporting comfort at speeds of up to 126 mph. The model received several safety and performance upgrades throughout production with the final series being the..
Phil Hill was a true pioneer. He reached the pinnacle of international motor sports when he became America’s first 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning driver by 1958 and the first American Formula One world champion in 1961. Phil was regarded as one of the top drivers of his time.
This 1948 MG TC was Phil Hill’s first race-winning car. He purcha..
The Cucciolo, or “puppy,” was an auxiliary, clip-on bicycle engine originally designed by Aldo Leoni and Aldo Farinelli during mid-WWII. Postwar, these engines were built by Siata in Torino, but demand was so great it soon became clear the company was ill-equipped to tackle a project of this scale. In 1945, Ducati – already well-respected for in..
Extensive service history Recent £10k recommissioning by Bentley specialist 17 service stamps 49,125 miles from new Four previous keepers New Avon tyres Two keys & alarm fobs Bentley's 1980s resurgence had hitherto relied exclusively on models whose basic architecture was shared with other Rolls-Royce products, but on display at Geneva ..
Importé du Texas, États-UnisTransmission automatiquePropriété actuelle depuis 1992Révision complète du train de roulement en 2006-2007A souvent visité le sud de la France"La Cadillac est un véhicule manifestement destiné à parcourir de longues distances à une vitesse de croisière élevée, ..
Conservé au début des années 1980Restauration complète selon les spécifications d'origineDe nombreux éléments d'origine ont été conservés.Très original. Moteur, boîte de vitesses et essieux d'origineInspirée de la "Jeep" de l'armée américaine en temps de guerre, développée à la hâte et destinée à une ..
From the first batch of military Land Rovers delivered Decommissioned and sold off for civilian use in 1963 Extensive restoration to original specification Many original components retained. Original engine, gearbox and axles Rover bosses the Wilks brothers saw the need for a tough, four-wheel-drive, utility vehicle to serve the needs of the a..