Presented by Copley Motorcars – Before the Veyron and Chiron, the EB110 was introduced as the brand’s first modern supercar. After a hiatus that lasted decades, Bugatti introduced this model to shock the world and they succeeded. Powered by a quad-turbocharged V12 engine, the EB110’s power output is rated at 553 horsepower. While that power may be below what you find in supercars today, it was an equal footing with other supercars made during that era like the Lamborghini Diablo and Ferrari F50.
For sale right now is a 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT prototype that is in exceptional condition. It’s finished in the striking Blu Bugatti paint with a light grey leather interior, both of which are spotless. Its pristine condition makes sense when you learn that it has been driven a mere 680 miles since new. It’s not often that you find an EB110 GT for sale, let alone one in as good of condition as this one.
This EB110, engine number 0041, was completely refurbished before it was delivered to its first private Swiss owner back in 2000. A few years later, it landed in the United States as it was brought into an imposing collection. Since it has been in private ownership, it has been kept in incredible ciondition, as you can see from the photos.
This factory prototype Bugatti EB110 GT would make an incredible star in any collection, especially one featuring Bugatti’s latest creations. For more information, be sure to click the button below to view its online listing.
Presented by Collector Car Productions – Designed by Pininfarina, the F430 was produced from 2004 to 2009 and is powered by a 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine producing 490 horsepower. Built on an Alcoa aluminum chassis, performance is impressive with acceleration from O to 60 in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph.
This particular example, prior to arriving in Canada, resided in the state of Texas and is one of the rare and desirable units produced with a “Gated Manual 6-Speed Transmission”. With Rosso Corsa Red exterior, this F430 is trimmed out in the tan leather interior, black leather dash with red stitching, red-stitched door panels, tan power Daytona seats with red piping, and carbon fiber upper and lower cabin panels. A Manettino toggle on the steering column controls vehicle performance and traction settings. The car rides on Pirelli tires and brake calipers are finished in red, and the car is loaded with all the usual amenities like climate-controlled air conditioning, power windows, HID Xenon headlights, and more. Books, keys, tool kit and Ferrari Car Cover all included.
This F430 Spider, with clean CarFax, is in spectacular condition with no marks or damages, spotless carpets, no wear or tear and it has been stored in a temperature and humidity controlled environment.
This is just one of approximately 100 great hand-selected cars to be offered at the Toronto Spring Classic Car Online Auction to be held on June 12, 2021 by CCP Auctions.
Presented by RM Sotheby’s – Images by Ryan Miller – The most famous design of Pasadena, California, coachbuilder Walter M. Murphy on the Duesenberg Model J chassis, the “Disappearing Top” Convertible Coupe saw production of about 25 examples, all with a distinctive convertible top that hid neatly within the smooth rear deck when lowered.
Yet there is a much rarer machine, the “Disappearing Top” Torpedo Convertible Coupe, which is considered by many to be the utter pinnacle of Murphy’s work on Duesenberg chassis. It combined the standard convertible coupe’s lines with the flowing, gracefully tapered deck of a “boattail” speedster, often finished in bare aluminum that extended forward through the beltline and down the center of the car’s cowl – providing an extra touch of sparkle in the California sun.
Few Duesenbergs so beautifully combined the marque’s performance ethos with the glamour of a status symbol.
CHASSIS NUMBER 2199
Six examples of the “Disappearing Top” Torpedo Convertible Coupe were produced, five on the short wheelbase and a single long-wheelbase example. Body no. 876, used on the car offered here, may have been the first, as this and body no. 898, used on J-198 / 2221, were both “800-number” bodies, indicating they were built on-spec for Duesenberg rather than for individual clients. These two cars featured an early prototype version of the Murphy Disappearing Top, which hid under a low leather tonneau rather than a full metal clamshell lid. Further, body no. 876 features a single-passenger rumble seat within a unique tail design, which, rather than forming a clean point as on other examples, flares out again at the bottom, extends out to the sides, and then curves to meet the rear fenders – an important identifying point in the surviving Murphy photos of the car.
This was one of two Torpedo Convertible Coupes delivered without the usual chrome “rub strips” on the rear fenders, and, most distinctively of all, with bare aluminum coachwork. The sides of the body and much of the hood were brush-finished, while the top of the rear deck, flowing through the caps of the doors and into the “sweep” of the hood, was polished to a mirror finish. The stunning result resembled the dazzling Rolls-Royces built for certain Maharajas. Only the fenders and valances were painted a rich dark blue.
According to the records of the late Duesenberg historian Ray Wolff, chassis number 2199 was sold new to David Gray of Santa Barbara, California. Mr. Gray’s father, John, had in 1903 made the wise decision to invest $10,500 in the fledgling automobile company founded by Henry Ford. In 1919, David Gray sold the family stock back to Mr. Ford for $26 million and lived quite happily for the remainder of his life.
The Gray Duesenberg was sold on in 1933 to William McDuffie of Los Angeles. Later in the 1930s, like so many Duesenbergs, it was modernized with the addition of skirted JN-style fenders and the smaller 17-inch wheels. In this form, it was apparently noticed by Hollywood, as it made an appearance on the silver screen in a memorable scene of the film She Had to Eat. The car continued to enjoy the care of a handful of Southern California caretakers through the late 1940s, including the Beverly Hills attorney and longtime Motor Trend columnist Robert J. Gottlieb.
In 1951, it was purchased by William Coverdale, an early and longtime Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club member from Waynesville, Ohio. A member of an old railroad family, Mr. Coverdale was an avid Duesenberg enthusiast who regularly hosted the faithful at his farm. This was notably his favorite Model J. By the time of his acquisition, it was missing the original engine, J-178, which had reportedly been used by the Los Angeles dealer Bob Roberts for parts. Coverdale was able to acquire another original Duesenberg engine, J-414, which he installed, and which remains under the hood to this day.
With the “boattail” returned to presentable running order, in addition to a light cosmetic refurbishment, Mr. Coverdale often enjoyed driving it. It appeared at an early ACD Club meeting in Avon, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1950s, and would occasionally reappear at Auburn over the years. It remained a prized possession of its owner until 1985, when he was finally convinced to part with it after 34 years. After being brokered through the hands of Bob Adams and Tom Barrett, and briefly owned by the late Rick Carroll, the Duesenberg was acquired by the Blackhawk Collection. Following a restoration, the car was then presented to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club and was certified Category One, recognizing that it retains all correct Duesenberg components, including the original chassis frame, firewall and bodywork.
In 2015 the car was acquired by the proud current owner, who submitted it to RM Auto Restoration for a complete, concours-quality restoration. Research allowed the remarkable original bare brushed aluminum finish to be carefully restored, while surviving Murphy factory and period photographs allowed the original trim, altered by prior owners, to be faithfully reproduced. RM was able to save the vast majority of the original aluminum sheet metal, preserving it at great cost wherever possible – a laborious but highly worthwhile process that is evident in the finished product. The dark blue interior and fenders are as-original.
The result drew much attention and favorable comment upon its debut at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where, amidst extraordinarily tough competition, it was judged Second in Class. It went on to appear at the 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where it achieved Best in Class. These remain the only two appearances of the car wearing its present restoration, and thus a world of both club and concours showings remains available to the successful bidder.
Through the years, the car has been featured on the cover of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Newsletter (Number 7, 2002, misidentified as J-476) and in most of the well-known Duesenberg tomes, including Josh B. Malks’s Illustrated Duesenberg Buyer’s Guide (p. 49), J.L. Elbert’s Duesenberg: The Mightiest American Motor Car (p. 49, plate 39), and Fred Roe’s Duesenberg: The Pursuit of Perfection (p. 236, center, misidentified as J-476). It is accompanied by copies of photographs taken in Tom Barrett’s possession.
With its unique details and fascinating history, this extraordinary Duesenberg is every bit the striking and showstopping machine that it was when delivered to David Gray in 1929. One of only four surviving “Disappearing Top” Torpedo Convertible Coupes remaining intact on their original chassis, and the only car still in its original bare aluminum livery, it is a truly remarkable automobile – one that stands alone even in the rarefied world of Model J Duesenbergs.
This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction, taking place 22 May during the world-renowned Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. In-person and remote bidding options are available; contact RM Sotheby’s to register to bid.
Presented by Revolution Race Cars – Revolution is the British race car company making an impact on the world stage. Just two years ago, Revolution’s A-One sports prototype made its debut in the UK Sports Prototype Cup and one year later, nineteen drivers took to the grid at the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix support race. But that was just the start. Already, six Revolution A-Ones have been imported into the USA, creating a storm on the track day scene and a North American championship is on the cards later this year.
Revolution may be a new name, but it has an experienced team led by Radical Sportscars founder Phil Abbott.
“Since our first F1 support race, our customer enquiries have increased four-fold,” said Abbott. “Everybody who has ever bought a sports-racing car in America seems to have contacted us recently. The interest has gone global because we’ve put ourselves on the right stage.”
A new type of track car – for amateur fun or serious racing.
The A-One is a prototype sports racer designed to fill the gap between traditional spaceframe chassis cars and the costly, full-blooded LMP machinery of the IMSA series. The A-One features a carbon tub, carbon floor and bodywork, weighs just 795kg and boasts a 427 hp 3.7-liter V6 with a six-speed paddle shift gearbox at its heart. The result is a fulsome 512 bhp per tonne.
“Instead of trying to make a new Radical or something similar, we’ve created an LMP-type car at half an LMP3 price,” explains Abbott. “For owners of older tech spaceframe cars, it’s a huge step to move up to something like an LMP chassis, and there are always customers wanting to step into something faster, safer, more progressive.”
Driving forward in North America.
With two dealers already appointed in the USA, (Revolution RSR in San Diego and Esses Racing in Austin), Revolution is well placed to grow. This year, more agents will be appointed in the USA. A partnership with duPont Registry has been established to showcase the A-One at Amelia Island, Pebble Beach and the Barrett Jackson events in Scottsdale and Las Vegas.
To discover more and to register your interest in a Revolution test drive go to www.RevolutionRaceCars.com.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all that we are thankful for, and in the automotive industry, we are thankful for Ford bringing back the Bronco platform. The rugged design of Ford’s new addition pairs best with clothing and accessories that can withstand the same climate and terrain. This week’s Wheels X Wardrobe focuses on what to wear and carry when pulling up to your Thanksgiving celebration in the new Ford Bronco. Shop all of the styles featured in this special by clicking the links below.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of McLaren’s win at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, McLaren created a very limited edition supercar called the 720S Le Mans. Only 50 examples of this very-limited supercar were made, each of them with an impressive list of exquisite upgrades. What’s more, they were only made available in either Sarthe Grey or McLaren Orange.
For sale at McLaren San Diego is one of the fifty 720S Le Mans editions created, this one being in Sarthe Grey. It features the unique LM wheels that were inspired by the winning McLaren F1 GTR. Another component for this rare 720S that many will find very attractive is the functional roof scoop. Other special touches include the 25th-anniversary logo on the lower portion of the body panels, gold brake calipers, carbon fiber race seats, anniversary edition embroidery on the headrests and more. If you’d like to see just how special this edition is, check out the gallery below by Robert Grubbs.
This example is looking for a new owner with just 21 miles on its odometer. You can learn more about its options and features by clicking the button below to view its listing on duPontREGISTRY.com.
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Of all the famed Italian automakers, Fiat is not normally recognized as producing lavish, coachbuilt grand touring cars. The Italian automaker’s first engines were four-cylinder units, often of enormous size. Fiat produced its first six-cylinder engine in 1907 and even a V-12 from 1921 to 1922. However, it was not until 1952 that Fiat would produce an eight-cylinder power plant.
The 8V, or Otto Vu in Italian, was built for two years only, with production of 114 examples, and remains one of the marque’s most legendary motor cars to this day. It was the star of the Geneva Salon in March 1952, and it goes without saying that this new Fiat got lots of attention from the motoring press. Road & Track called it “the biggest surprise of the year,” and The Motor remarked that “the last thing which had been expected from Italy’s largest car factory was a truly streamlined 2-seater saloon.” With its potent new power plant, which was clothed by bodies designed by the world’s finest coachbuilders, everyone knew that this was truly a special automobile in every sense of the word.
CHASSIS NUMBER 000047
The distinctively handsome Vignale-bodied coupe shown here, chassis number 000047, was originally exported to Turin on 11 June 1953 finished in verde. The design is distinguished by its flared rear fenders, forming finned flying buttresses on either side of the decklid and inset rear window; a distinctive oval radiator opening flanked by chrome “bumperettes” (echoed in the rear) and carrying a simple egg-crate insert; and delicate chrome trim around the doorsills and windows. Features of the car, including the round headlights and the design of the front fenders, are echoed in other Vignale designs of the period, including OSCAs and Ferrari 375 Americas. Low windows and a high beltline exaggerate the power and personality of the lines. The interior is understated, yet elegant, with pleated leather bucket seats facing a dashboard with a full complement of simple round Veglia gauges.
As noted in Tony Adriaensens’s Otto Vu, the car is believed to have first been displayed at the VII Concorso d’Eleganza di Roma on 12–13 June 1954, though slight trim differences later noted put this up for debate. The car was then delivered to its original owner, Alberto Carpanelli, of Alessandria. It was first registered as AL 40085 on 9 July 1954 and was later re-registered in Perugia as PG 30151. Further records indicate that the car was exported to the United States from Genoa sometime around 1957, at which point it had been refinished in a darker green than the original hue. In 1960, the 8V was registered in California by Phil Hildreth, who subsequently sold the car, along with another Fiat, to Al Johnston.
By 1971 the car was registered to Gerald Hoskins of Los Angeles and then to another local man by the name of Dan Smith. Smith in turn sold the car to John O’Donnell of New Jersey, from whom it was then acquired by Jarl de Boer in April 1982. At this time the car was added to the “Registry of Italian Oddities” by his son and noted historian of such Italian cars, John de Boer. Several years later the car was reunited with its original engine, which had been replaced around 1964 during Al Johnston’s ownership. The de Boers retained the 8V until 1988 when it was sold to Tom Hart of Reno, Nevada and subsequently purchased by the Blackhawk Collection in Southern California.
The 8V was refinished in red over a tan leather interior as part of the restoration, which was completed in 1990. Two years later, it was bought by Erich Traber, in whose Swiss collection it remained for 25 years before the current owner acquired it. Well preserved, the car is noteworthy for retaining its matching-numbers engine, as is documented in historian Tony Adriaensens’s book, Otto Vu. Many 8Vs were driven rather hard by their original owners, commonly resulting in the loss of its original power plant, but this example’s early historical documentation meant that its original engine was preserved and ultimately reunited with the car.
As one of very few 8Vs still with their original engine, and with its striking and attractive Vignale design, this is among the most exciting surviving examples of the world-famous Otto Vu, an Italian “supercar” of the Jet Age.
This vehicle will be offered without reserve in RM Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection, taking place 23-24 October as a live and online sale. View additional lots and register to bid online at RMSothebys.com.
For the cover of the October 2020 issue of duPont REGISTRY, we’re featuring the revival 250 SWB by GTO Engineering for sale at Manhattan Motorcars. The revival 250 SWB by GTO Engineering for sale at Manhattan Motorcars is a faithful re-creation of the iconic 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione. Each of their vehicles are built by the same highly-skilled and experienced engineers that have dedicated themselves to restoring or servicing classic Ferraris.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, duPont REGISTRY is now offering our complete virtual magazine for free to everyone. Now you can browse through the pages of our magazine from the comfort of your home entirely for free. Down below is the new October 2020 issue of duPont REGISTRY in its entirety, including all of the exotic cars for sale, luxury lifestyle products, exciting experiences, and more. We send our best wishes to everyone during this trying time and hope that you enjoy the pages of our magazine.
We’ve always been inspired by the things, people and places we admire, so for our latest limited-edition pieces, we decided to travel back to the 1960’s era car races.
From the sweet revving sound, to the exciting smell of petrol and burnt tires, to Le Man 24-hour race, where bold and fearless drivers race the unbelievably fast cars. This is where, everywhere is quite except you hear the extremely loud engines and your own heartbeat. Hands sweating, teeth grinding, eyes wide open and heads turning for 24 hours.
A great watch is not just about a good design and movement. Precision machining, great finishing and quality materials are also what make a watch high quality and beautiful.
High polished case, double domed sapphire crystal, decorated quality movement, 3D dial and the super comfortable Italian leather perforated racing style straps make the Distinct 3.0 watches “Distinct”. The name says it all.
The new collection will be available in 3 racing styles:
Ferro & Company Distinct 3.0 Watches are made with 42 mm polished Stainless Steel case and are equipped with double domed sapphire crystal, a pair of comfortable Italian leather perforated racing style straps and hearted with Swiss or Japan Automatic Movements that work like an 8-cylinder engine for a very long time. Even though the watches are inspired by vintage auto racing, they are also a whopping 100-meter waterproof!
Just as Le Mans cars are powered by mighty engines; Distinct 3.0 watches are also packed with robust movements that can last for generations. The Swiss Made ETA 2824 and the Japan Miyota 9015 automatic movements are built to last. The Swiss ETA movement has 25 jewels with 38-hour power reserve and the Japan automatic has 24 jewels with a power reserve of 42 hours. Both movements operate with self-winding in-house decorated oscillating weight system that keeps its heartbeat with your kinetic movements. You will never need any batteries with these movements.
Distinct 3.0 watches are so smart that they can tell you the time with just one hand!
The 12-hour dial is divided by 144 markers. Each marker represents 5 minutes.
The combination of the bold 15, 30 and 45-minute markers and the prominent needle pointer make it easy to read time. By looking at the single hand watch you can tell the time within +/- 2 to 5-minute discrepancy.
Below are some examples:
Distinct 3 models are also available in 18K Solid Gold Bezel / Crown, limited to only 11 pcs! You can choose from the available serial numbers on the website.
If you want to look as good as 360 km/h but cannot go that fast, then grab yourself one of these watches.
Distinct 3.0 watches are currently in production and will be shipped in August of 2020. The pre-sale event has been extremely successful and over 800 watches have already been ordered in less than 7 weeks!
For further details or to pre-order yours, click here.
About Ferro & Company – Why pay thousands of dollars for a quality watch when you can have one at a fraction of the price? Henceforth, the brothers (Ary & Bob) co-founded Ferro & Company in 2014 in the beautiful city of Vancouver (British Columbia) decided to design and create high quality luxury watches at accessible prices direct to consumers.
Our favorite brands have been launching new models to stay at the cutting edge of technology. However, if you have been looking for an exotic that won’t break the bank, we have compiled a list of the most affordable exotic cars on the market.
