by Mike - This 1972 Iso Grifo is for sale at the RM auction in Monaco on May 10 and is on of the list of Strange Ones Are Being Brought To Classic Car Auctions that I wrote about recently. This late model Grifo is Ford powered as it should be … [Read more...]
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Gold Plated Delorean – Update
April 21, 2014 By 4 Comments
by Mike - Last year I published the story of the fourth gold plated Delorean that was privately made by Michael Feldman, OD. If you haven't read this story it is fascinating. Yesterday Richard left a Comment with a link to his recent photo of … [Read more...]
Happy Easter
April 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Happy Easter to all. I am taking the day off and am planning a drive in the Bizzarrini GT 5300. I suspect the roads will not have much traffic, at least that is my desire. I hope you all have an enjoyable day and that you get to do … [Read more...]
The Meaning, Or Lack Of Meaning, Of “Concours Condition”
April 19, 2014 By 9 Comments
by Mike - My latest gripe about the way collector cars are described by some sellers is the over use of the word "concours" and sometimes "Pebble Beach quality". The definition of "concours" From the Dictionary, an exhibition or … [Read more...]
Interesting Shared Photos
April 18, 2014 By 1 Comment
by Mike - The Iso Rivolta GT Restoration Project (with a factory sunroof) that was for sale by Ron Ciardella is now on its way to The Netherlands from Arizona (that explains all of the sand in the photo below). It is being followed by what looks … [Read more...]
The Lance Reventlow Scarab Race Team Had Two Transporters, I Think
April 17, 2014 By 5 Comments
by Mike - The transporter below was sold at auction in Monterey in August 2012 by RM for $990,000. My friend, Ron Kellogg, started me thinking about this transporter and its history. The RM catalog description said, Italy’s Fiat, like … [Read more...]
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