Carroll Shelby was an American racing driver, automobile engineer and visionary. His passion for unveiling the all-American V8 engine’s racing potential, transformed AC’s Ace into an SCCA United States Road Racing Champion, Ford’s GT40 into an International Manufacturer’s Championship winner and the Mustang into ...
The third series of the Corvette was conceived when GM’s Chief of Design Bill Mitchell laid eyes on a shortfin mako shark and requested his team to sculpture its features into the body of a car. Out of all GM’s designers, the task would best be addressed by Larry Shinoda who aside from his advanced perceptual skills ...
Specifications: Year: 1936 Make: Daimler Benz Type: 230 Series: w21 Model: B Chassis type: Cabriolet Chassis number: 153880 Body number: 402207 Engine number: 168846, matching Engine type: 2,289cc, SOHC, 6-cyl. straight, 55bhp, carbureted Coachwork: Mercedes-Benz Color, exterior: green/black Color, ...
Specifications Year: 1978 Make: Ford Model: Escort RS1800 Series: MK II Type: Coupe Homologation number: 650 Group: 4 Shell builder: Safety Devices Shell type: Works Safari spec., service shell, auto transmission tunnel Shell number: SD 214 Engine type: Cosworth BDG, aluminum alloy, 1975cc, in line 4 cyl., 16 ...
Specifications Year: 1978 Make: Fiat Series: 126 Manufacturing plant: Termini Imerese, Italy Homologation basis: 56 66, hillclimb Chassis number: 126A1*4609149* Engine number: 126A1.000*4614686*, matching Engine specifications: 652cc, 2 cyl., Fiat 750 alloy cylinder head, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV, high compression ...
Specifications Year: 1968 Make: Ford Model: Escort Mk1 Twin Cam conversion Chassis number: GCATMT50513 Engine number: John Wilcox No. 0492A Engine specifications: 1594cc, in line 4, DOHC, carburetted by 2 Weber 45 DCOE,[email protected], [email protected], wet sump. Power to weight ratio: 19% (152 / 790) Homologation: ...
Specifications Year: 1972 Make: Mercury Model: Cougar XR7 Body type: 2dr, Convertible Chassis number: 2F94h552807 Engine type: 351 Cleveland, 5766 cc, 8-cyl. in V configuration, carbureted Transmission: 3-speed automatic Exterior color, code: Brown metallic Interior color, trim: Brown, leather Soft ...
The Lancia Delta Integrale was essentially conceived when rising competition from Audi's Quattro necessitated an all wheel drive system for the 037 Rally car. The ensuing Group B Delta S4 would prove an excellent performer but did not satisfy the updated FISA regulations that required a passenger vehicle to be used for ...
Specifications Year: 1971 Make: Porsche Model: 914/4 Chassis: 4712.909151 Engine Type: 1679 cc, flat 4-cylinder, OHV, 80 bhp at 4900 rpm, 131 Nm at 2800 rpm Engine number: W0023934 Transmission type: 5-speed manual Coachbuilder: Karmann Weight: 898 kg Exterior Color, code: Signal Orange, L20E Interior Color, ...
Specifications Year: 1933 Make: Rolls Royce Model: 20/25 Body: Drophead Coupe Coachbuider: James Young Chassis number: GEX37 Exterior color: Grey Interior color: Blue Engine type: 3,680 cc, 6 cylinder in line, OHV, Rolls-Royce carbureted Transmission: 4-speed, ...
Battista Pininfarina was born on November 2nd 1893 in Italy and passed on April 3rd, 1966. The Alfa Romeo Spider was his last creation to which he infused 40 years of design experience. The decade-long task entailed recruiting Aldo Brovarone and creating several concept cars including Alfa Romeo Supeflow, Alfa Romeo Spider ...
Tipo 108 was introduced in 1980 with a glorious model name drawn from Alberto Ascari's 1950s championship victories. The Mondial was the second and last Grand Touring 4-passenger Ferrari with a mid mounted V8 engine layout. Interestingly, it strenghtened the Ferrari-Pininfarina alliance that was challenged through Ferrari's ...
Specifications Year: 1964 Make: BMW Typ: 700A Version: LS Luxus Designer: Giovani Michelotti Body: 2dr saloon, steel monocoque Chassis number: 865133 Engine type: 697cc, 2-cylinder in flat configuration, Solex 34PCI carbureted, 32 bhp Transmission: 4sp manual Exterior Color: Chamonix ...
Specifications Year: 1975 Make: Oldsmobile Model: Toronado Brougham Coupe Body type: 2dr, Coupe Coachbuilder: Fischer Chassis number: 3Z57W5M700827 Engine type: 455, 7446 cc, 8-cyl. in V configuration, carbureted Block number: 396021F, ‘Sans Serif’ Big Block, First Run. Long crank throw Transmission: ...
FIA's Group B regulations were introduced in 1982 and ceased in 1986. The limited restrictions on engine power output combined with advanced lightweight body technology provided ground for an unprecedented competition between automobile manufacturers of the day. Opel recruited Cosworth and Irmscher to develop the Group ...
Lancia's coupe version of Fulvia was introduced in 1965. It featured Zaccone Mina's trademark 12-degree V 4-cylinder DOHC engine placed horizontally in front of the transaxle. The lowered center of gravity was suspended independently via wishbones with single leaf springs at the front and a beam axle with Panhard rod and ...
Specifications Year: 2006 Make: Land Rover Model: Discovery Series: 3 LR3 4.4 V8 Designer: Andy Wheel Type: 5-door, 7-seat, middle size SUV Chassis number: SALLAAA546A351959 Engine code and type: AJ41, 4394 cc, aluminium alloy block, Nikasil-coated 8 cyl. in V configuration, 4 variable timing valves ...
History The 190 SL was made not only to fill the gap in Daimler-Benz's product range but also to express the elegance hindered in the 300 SL's muscular outlook. Since its inception, the engineers worked lightning fast to develop the M120 motor into a 1.9lt unit, upgrade the basic 4 speed gearbox and design the rear single-joint ...
Carlo Abarth was born under the star sign of Scorpio with a talent to envision 'faster' in several forms of motorsports. As a driver he would draw lines that would win him the European motorcycle championship 5 times in a row, beat the Orient Express train by 20 min and break all 15 records held at Monza's race track. ...
Specifications Year: 1979 Make: Ferrari Model: 400i Tipo: F101CL Designer: Leonardo Fioravanti Chassis number: *28521* Engine series: F101C 010 Engine type: 4823cc, aluminium alloy block, 12 cyl. in V configuration, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injected, 312 bhp at 6400 rpm, 304 lb-ft at 4200 rpm Engine number: *00029*, ...
Specifications Year: 1969 Make: Jaguar Model: MK II 240 Chassis number: 1J 30009 DN Body: Saloon Body number: 4J 1348 Engine number: 7J 1397-8, matching Engine type: 2,483 cc, straight-6, SU H6 carburetors Transmission type: 4sp manual Configuration: LHD Color: Primrose Yellow Interior, ...
Specifications Date of production: July 1978 Make: BMW Series: E21 Model: 316 Body type: 2 dr saloon Chassis number: WBAAG3309B5887620 Sequential number: 87620 Engine code and number: M41, 5887620 Engine type: cast iron block with hemi chambers, aluminum head,1573 cc, 4-cylinder in line, SOHC, Solex 32 DIDTA carbureted, ...
Specifications Year: 1974 Make: Mercedes-Benz Series: C107 Designer: Friedrich Geiger Model: 450 SLC Body type: 2-door, 4-seat, coupe Chassis number: 107.024-12-008210 Engine type: M117 E45, 117.982 Engine specifications: 4520cc, 8 cylinder in V config., single overhead camshaft, 2 valves/cylinder, Bosch D-Jetronic ...
The SLC was introduced on October of 1971 as a four-seat, two-door coupe version of the open top SL roadster. Unlike its sibling, the SLC provided more sophisticated exposure to the elements with ample cabin illumination from the sliding sunroof and vast pilarless side window theatre enveloped in chrome and side sills. ...
Specifications: Year: 1970 Date of Manufacture: 12 Feb. 1970 Make: Mercedes-Benz Series: w111 Type: 280 SE/C Model: 280 SE 3.5 Coupe Body: 2dr coupe Chassis number: 111.026-12-000445 Engine series: M116 Engine specifications: 3.499cc, 8 cylinders in ...
Specifications: Year: 1969 Make: MG Model: 1100 Series: MKI Chassis type: 4dr saloon Chassis number: GAS3L84642 Engine specs: 1,096 cc, 4-cylinder straight, overhead-valve Engine number: 10GRBTAH Transmission type: 4-speed manual Color, exterior: green Color, interior, trim: beige, ...
In 1966 the GT Junior series was introduced to offer Alfa's Gran Turismo experience at a 1.3 lt capacity. This provided for affordable taxation mainly in the Italian market. In 1972, the GT Junior 1600 version was released as a median between the GT Junior 1300 and the sportier GTV 2000. Interstingly, Alfa Romeo started ...
In 1957 Greek automobile manufacturer Petros Kontogouris won rights to produce Farmobil. The Swiss-designed multipurpose vehicle featured an all-steel body with reinforced crossmembers, removable doors and folding safety glass windshield. Its power was produced by a BMW Isetta 700cc engine and delivered to the rear wheels ...
Description The Fulvia Coupe led the path for the triumphant return of Lancia into the world of motorsports. Its ingenuous placing of the horizontally opposed narrow angle V4 engine in front of its wheels allowed for precision handling superceeding far more powerful contestants. Its performance at Tour de Corse, Italian ...
The VW Beetle was conceived in 1925 by Austro-Hungarian Bela Barenyi, a notorious inventor and father of automobile passive safety. In his attempts to reform society, Adolf Hitler exploited Barenyi's idea and commissioned Ferdinand Porsche to materialize it into prototypes built by Mercedes-Benz. Notably, both Barenyi ...
Specifications Year: 1965 Make: Triumph Model: TR5 PI Chassis: CTC 51564 L Engine Type: 2,498 cc, 6-cylinder, Petrol Injection, 150 bhp Engine number: CP 1392 E Cylinder head: 516323 Transmission: 4-speed manual Exterior Color: Old English White Interior: Black, leatherette Options: Overdrive, ...
History In 1997 Russia's oil giant Lukoil decided to enter the world of motorsports and established Lukoil Racing team. A month later Lukoil requested the services of world's leading BTCC experts at Prodrive to construct 2 special vehicles to suit their purposes. Soon after Honda Accord PRO S/T 9704 and PRO S/T 9708 were ...
Specifications Year: 1968 Make: Maserati Model: Quattroporte Designer: Pietro Frua Coachbuilder: Vignale Series: II Tipo: AM107 Chassis number: *1276* Engine number: *1276* Engine type: 4,137 cc, 8-cylinder in 90 degree V configuration, dry sump, four twin Weber 38 DCNL carburetors, 260 ...
Specifications Year: 1938 Make: Adam Opel AG Model: P4 Type: 1196 Body: Truck Chassis number: 196-2155 Engine number: 38-2157 Engine type: 1,073 cc, straight-4, OHC, 23bhp Transmission: manual, 3 spd Color: blue, black fenders Interior: gray, cloth Registration: Greek This is a rare type 1196 P4 featuring ...
Specifications Year: 1977 Make: Ford Model: Taunus Cortina 1.6 Ghia Body: 2dr coupe Chassis number: GBBTTA53654 Engine specifications: 1593cc, in line 4, SOHC, [email protected], dry sump. Color: maroon Registration: Greek Condition: Show Description: This is a 1.3 Cortina coupe that was recently ...
The car was bought in Surrey, UK in 2000 and brought to the dry climate of Athens, Greece. Once there, a cosmetic restoration was conducted with excellent application of lighter shade of BRG. The interior was also trimmed in full leather, new carpets, seat belts and softtop. Since then the car was solely subjected to local ...
This R107 California version benefits from the earlier Bosch D-Jetronic electronic injection providing for livelier performance than the post-November 1975 version fitted with K-Jetronic mechanical injection. It was sourced in the US for its originality and imported in Greece to be part of a private collection. Once acquired ...
In May 1986 FIA decided that competition should not be based on engine power alone and terminated the ever so dangerous Group B class. The newfound Group A regulations limited maximum power thereby promoting development in other equally critical areas of the vehicle such as the steering, suspension and drivetrain. Homologation ...
In 1952 Carrozzeria Pinin Farina recruited upcoming designer Aldo Brovarone. His skills soon became pivotal in reshaping Ferraris into streamlined cruisers with circular radiator grilles, bilateral horizontal bumpers and elongated headlight trays. His revised design concept was tested in Alfa Romeo's Superflow IV project ...
Specifications: Year: 1972 Make: Fiat Model: Dino 2.4 Type: 135 Body: Spider Chassis number: 135BS-0001571 (12th to last of 424) Engine number: 135CS000.0009127 Engine type: 2.4 litres, 6 cyl. at V-config., 180 bhp, 3 carbs. Weber 40 DCNF12. Exterior: Rosso Corsa Interior: Beige, leather Odometer reading: ...
Specifications Year: 1981 Make: Alfa Romeo Model: Alfasud Version: Super 1.2 Tipo: 901 D4A Body type: 2dr hatchback Chassis number: ZAS901D40 * 05388709 Engine specifications: 1,186cc, 4 cyl., Boxer, Weber 32 DIR 61/250 carbureted, 68bhp Engine number: AS30104S095181 Transmission ...
The coupe version of Lancia Fulvia was introduced in 1965. It featured Zaccone Mina's trademark 12-degree V 4 engine placed at a 45-degree tilt in front of the transaxle. The ensuing lowered center of gravity was independently suspended via wishbones with single leaf springs at the front and a beam axle with Panhard rod ...
Specifications: Year: 1953 Make: Daimler-Benz Model: 170 Series: W136 VIII Type: S-V Chassis type: saloon Chassis number: 1360813501645 Engine specs: 1,767cc, lateral camshaft, 4-cyl. straight, 45bhp at 4000rpm, single Solex 30 BFLVS carbureted Transmission type: 4-speed manual Color, ...
Specifications: Year: 1952 Make: Daimler-Benz Model: 170 Series: W136 VI Type: Va Chassis type: saloon Chassis series: W136 VI Chassis number code: 136.060. Engine specs: 1,767cc, lateral camshaft, 4-cyl. straight, 45bhp at 3600rpm, Solex 30 BFLVS carbureted Engine number code: 136.925. Transmission ...
Year: 1973 Make: Alfa Romeo Model: GT Veloce 2.0 Chassis number: AR 10521.2437757 Engine number: AR 00512823628, matching Engine specs: 1,962cc, DOHC, 4-cyl. straight, 175bhp, Weber 45 carbureted Color, exterior: red/white FIA-approved equipment: Mechanical: Limited Slip Differential Shock absorbers by ...
Specifications: Year: 1962 Make: Fiat Model: 1100 D Series: Deluxe Chassis type: saloon Chassis number: 103G1*1361007* Engine specs: 1,089 cc, 4-cylinder straight, overhead-valve, 50bhp Engine number: 103G0051439763, matching Transmission type: 4-speed manual Color, exterior: medium ...
This is an original 1964 Greek import that features the centrally located speedometer and the optional Daytona style dual headlamps. In 1989 it was acquired by its second and current owner, a Studebaker collector, who has been carefully maintaining it ever since. Specifications Year: 1964 Make: Studebaker Model: ...
Specifications: Year: 1962 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 180 C Series: W120.010 Ponton Chassis type: saloon Chassis number: 120.010-10-034184 Engine series: M121 B VIII Engine number: 121.92710004574 Engine specs: 1,897cc, 4-cyl. straight, 8.5:1 compression, 75bhp at 5500rpm, SOHC, twin Solex 38PDSJ-carbureted Transmission ...
This is one of the 1963 Anniversary cars ever made to celebrate the debut of the first Porsche 911 at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show. Besides numerous exterior and interior features, the Porsche Exclusiv / Sonderwunsch department installed a high-performance edition of the 3.6 in-line 6 engine. The resulting 345 PS are ...
Description Lincoln Motor Company was founded in 1920 by Mr. Henry Martyn Leland, a brilliant engineer and Liberty aircraft engine builder during World War I. His ingenuity was also applied in the automotive industry via 'Model L' whose production spanned from 1921 to 1930. It featured a Leland-designed 60-degree V8 flathead ...
