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Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Gray-Light
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this rare 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Fuel Injection Convertible with only 45K original miles in the highly desirable and striking color combination of Silver exterior paint with matching Silver factory hard top and a brand new 'Robbins' Black canvas soft top with a gorgeous light gray leather with red stitching front seat interior with striking red carpets!
Obviously always garaged with history of any accidents and no rust whatsoever; this particular example must be seen to be believed and driven to be truly appreciated! Obviously only driven by only very meticulous and mature drivers since new; this car has been babied all the way!
The original factory 'Silver' color paint is in exceptional condition and the car has a new factory canvas Black soft top and the car has it's original factory matching Silver hard top. The light Gray leather seats with red stitching are also in exceptional condition and the interior is quite stunning throughout with no cracks in the dashboard and with red carpeting! Please note the car has an after market CD player and a clean Carfax report.
The Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio was introduced in 1985 and was joined by the Veloce and Graduate. The Graduate, named in honor of the movie 'The Graduate' where an Alfa Romeo had a starring role, was the entry level vehicle. It featured vinyl seats, steel wheels, and other 'entry-level' amenities. The Veloce edition featured leather seats, cloth top, power windows, and power external rear view mirrors. The wheels were constructed from alloy. The Quadrifoglio was the top-of-the-line Spider at the time, featuring specially designed leather seats, alloy wheels, air conditioning, redesigned front spoiler, side skirts, canvas top and detachable hard top.
The Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 series) is a roadster produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1993. Widely regarded as a design classic, it remained in production for almost three decades with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes. The three first series were assembled by Pininfarina in Grugliasco and the fourth series in San Giorgio Canavese. The last Spider was produced in April 1993, it was also the last rear wheel drive Alfa Romeo produced before Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was introduced.
The Quadrifoglio Verde (Green Fourleaf Clover) model was introduced in 1986, with many aesthetic tweaks, including sideskirts, mirrors, new front and rear spoilers, hard rubber trunk mounted spoilers with integral 3rd stoplight and optional removable hardtop. It was otherwise mechanically identical to the standard Spider Veloce model, with a 1962 cc double overhead cam, four-cylinder engine (twin two-barrel carburetors in Europe; North American models retained the Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection introduced for the 1982 model year except that the VVT mechanism was now L-Jet activated) and five-speed manual transmission.
The Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio was one of three editions in the '86 model year of the very well established 105/115 series spider. While it's styling is just a third or even fourth revision of the duetto, the elements of the "ground effect" spoilers, the 15-inch "phone dial" wheels, remarkably well designed hardtop, as well as air-conditioning, power-windows,and leather seating injected a contemporary look and feel to an otherwise twenty year old design. Pininfarina's extraordinary design combined with relatively low production numbers have made the car somewhat of a commodity as few are ever for sale and cost comparably more than a Milano Verde.
The series 3 spider came with a 2 liter DOHC engine with electronic Bosch fuel injection or twin Webber carburators as an option in Europe. In the United States emissions devices gave the Quadrifoglio a significant 10 hp drop. However, thanks to variable camshaft timing the engine is still lively, especially since the car weighs little over 2500 lbs. (1000 killos). On both country roads as well as highways, power is more than enough to drive fast. The gearbox has long throws but is very percise, remember your input goes directly to your gearbox and not some elastic band linkage found in "modern" cars. 0-100kmh (0-60mph) is approximately 9 seconds and top speed (top closed) is a real 200kmh (120 mph).
In 1986, the base-level Spider, the Graduate cost just under $14,000. The Quadrifoglio set the buyer back $20,500, which was a considerable price difference at the time. All Spider models shared basic mechanical components such as the 120 cubic-inch engine, and five-speed manual gearbox. Disc brakes could be found on all four corners. In all respects, the Spider models at this time were identical except for the amenities which distinguished each.
This exceptionally well maintained and serviced example drives exactly like it should and you will surely look long and hard to find a finer example of this increasingly desirable and collectible garage kept and rust and accident free Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio with only 45K original miles in this very striking color combination!
Obviously always garaged with history of any accidents and no rust whatsoever; this particular example must be seen to be believed and driven to be truly appreciated! Obviously only driven by only very meticulous and mature drivers since new; this car has been babied all the way!
The original factory 'Silver' color paint is in exceptional condition and the car has a new factory canvas Black soft top and the car has it's original factory matching Silver hard top. The light Gray leather seats with red stitching are also in exceptional condition and the interior is quite stunning throughout with no cracks in the dashboard and with red carpeting! Please note the car has an after market CD player and a clean Carfax report.
The Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio was introduced in 1985 and was joined by the Veloce and Graduate. The Graduate, named in honor of the movie 'The Graduate' where an Alfa Romeo had a starring role, was the entry level vehicle. It featured vinyl seats, steel wheels, and other 'entry-level' amenities. The Veloce edition featured leather seats, cloth top, power windows, and power external rear view mirrors. The wheels were constructed from alloy. The Quadrifoglio was the top-of-the-line Spider at the time, featuring specially designed leather seats, alloy wheels, air conditioning, redesigned front spoiler, side skirts, canvas top and detachable hard top.
The Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 series) is a roadster produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1993. Widely regarded as a design classic, it remained in production for almost three decades with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes. The three first series were assembled by Pininfarina in Grugliasco and the fourth series in San Giorgio Canavese. The last Spider was produced in April 1993, it was also the last rear wheel drive Alfa Romeo produced before Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was introduced.
The Quadrifoglio Verde (Green Fourleaf Clover) model was introduced in 1986, with many aesthetic tweaks, including sideskirts, mirrors, new front and rear spoilers, hard rubber trunk mounted spoilers with integral 3rd stoplight and optional removable hardtop. It was otherwise mechanically identical to the standard Spider Veloce model, with a 1962 cc double overhead cam, four-cylinder engine (twin two-barrel carburetors in Europe; North American models retained the Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection introduced for the 1982 model year except that the VVT mechanism was now L-Jet activated) and five-speed manual transmission.
The Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio was one of three editions in the '86 model year of the very well established 105/115 series spider. While it's styling is just a third or even fourth revision of the duetto, the elements of the "ground effect" spoilers, the 15-inch "phone dial" wheels, remarkably well designed hardtop, as well as air-conditioning, power-windows,and leather seating injected a contemporary look and feel to an otherwise twenty year old design. Pininfarina's extraordinary design combined with relatively low production numbers have made the car somewhat of a commodity as few are ever for sale and cost comparably more than a Milano Verde.
The series 3 spider came with a 2 liter DOHC engine with electronic Bosch fuel injection or twin Webber carburators as an option in Europe. In the United States emissions devices gave the Quadrifoglio a significant 10 hp drop. However, thanks to variable camshaft timing the engine is still lively, especially since the car weighs little over 2500 lbs. (1000 killos). On both country roads as well as highways, power is more than enough to drive fast. The gearbox has long throws but is very percise, remember your input goes directly to your gearbox and not some elastic band linkage found in "modern" cars. 0-100kmh (0-60mph) is approximately 9 seconds and top speed (top closed) is a real 200kmh (120 mph).
In 1986, the base-level Spider, the Graduate cost just under $14,000. The Quadrifoglio set the buyer back $20,500, which was a considerable price difference at the time. All Spider models shared basic mechanical components such as the 120 cubic-inch engine, and five-speed manual gearbox. Disc brakes could be found on all four corners. In all respects, the Spider models at this time were identical except for the amenities which distinguished each.
This exceptionally well maintained and serviced example drives exactly like it should and you will surely look long and hard to find a finer example of this increasingly desirable and collectible garage kept and rust and accident free Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio with only 45K original miles in this very striking color combination!
Price: $105,000
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Red
FOR SALE TO OUT OF STATE BUYERS OR DEALERS ONLY DUE TO CALIFORNIA SMOG EMISSIONS
West Coast Classics are proud to present this very rare and striking 1978 Aston Martin AM V8 Series 3 Coupe, the last year of production with the most desirable 4 Weber carbs and hood bulge and in superb condition throughout!
Chassis no. V8/11886/LCA
Engine no. V/540/1886/LFA
Delivered new to the USA
4 x Weber carburetor model
Automatic transmission
1 of 970 Series III's built
Striking 'Silver Green Metallic' color over Red leather
Original tools & spare wheel
This particular car was sold new to its first owner C.H. Klein of Ohio by well known Aston Martin dealer 'Charlie Turner' of Atlanta, GA.
Mr Klein kept this V8 along with a DBSV8 that was also purchased new from Turners. Both cars were to be serviced regardless of mileage and used until being sold to new owners when Mr Klein was then well into his 90's. This particular car was acquired by a collector until we recently acquired it. It is a new an example of a V8 Coupe that you can hope to find and exceptional in every respect (i.e. cosmetic, mechanical and chassis) and has recently been fully serviced by a marque expert for piece of mind driving today. Offered complete with books, tools and factory jack.
Post David Brown, Aston Martin entered the most turbulent period in its history, but somehow it pulled through. Nothing epitomised the fighting spirit better than the AM V8 Coupe.
The Aston Martin V8 is a GT coupe built from 1969 to 1990. As with all traditional Aston Martins, it was entirely handbuilt with each car requiring 1,200+ man hours to finish. From 1969 through 1972, Aston's flagship model was the DBS V8. Though the body and name was shared with the six-cylinder DBS, the V8 sold for much more. The body was a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Aston Martin look, with a squared-off grille and four headlights.
The acquisition of Aston Martin by Company Developments in 1972 brought with it a change of name for the V8-engined cars: out went DBS V8, in came AM V8. This new Series 2 was based on the DBS chassis but readily distinguishable by its restyled front which now featured two instead of four headlamps, a large hood scoop, front spoiler and recalled the looks of the earlier DB six-cylinder cars with a virtually unaltered rear end. Electronic ignition and air conditioning were now standard and Aston Martin increased the price by more than 25%!
Introduced in 1973, the Series 3 dumped the unreliable Bosch fuel injected 5340cc DBS engine and employed a quartet of Weber 42 DCNF carburetors instead of the previous Bosch mechanical fuel injection; the change bringing with it increased torque and necessitating a larger hood scoop to house the carburetor air box! Despite the switch, fuel economy improved and even in automatic-transmission form the Weber-equipped car proved almost as quick as the preceding manual version.
The result was a powerful V8 that was possibly over engineered but with the benefit of being rugged and reliable if maintained correctly. From around 1978, each engine proudly carried a brass plate, such as this particular example, with the name of the engine builder, in this instance a certain Mr Fred Waters.
This 1978 Aston Martin V8 is the last year of one of a claimed 970 Series III units produced in Newport Pagnell between 1973 and 1978. The car is a left-hand-drive unit and finished in a super striking 'Silver/Green Metallic' color over a 'Dark Red' leather interior, it is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Additional equipment includes four Weber carburetors, original 15" Lagonda Alloy wheels, hood scoop, heater, and power windows and door locks. The car is equipped with speed-sensitive power steering, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with inboard-mounted rear units. The all aluminum twin cam Tadek Marek-designed 5.3-liter V8 is equipped with dual overhead camshafts and four downdraft Weber carburetors. Factory rated output was 310 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with blistering performance of over 160mph! Only some 1,600 cars were built in total during the 1969-90 5340cc V8 production run! The large, thirsty and very expensive V8 was to prove to be a rare breed with enormous appeal for collectors today for these handsome high speed British brutes!
In 1978 a new fuel injection system developed by Weber which proved far more reliable than the earlier Bosch system, with these later '78 models having once again flat hoods without the required bulge and scoop to contain the four Weber carbs. This particular model is therefore one of the very last and most desirable Series III four Weber carb models with the hood scoop.
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this extraordinarily striking in this rare color and very rare last year (1978) of the 4 Weber Carbs AM V8 Coupes with hood bulge/scoop and original aluminum Tadek-Marek 5.3L V8 engine with a recent full service at renown marque specialists performed in September 2023 which included a full tune up including rebuilt carbs, new plugs and filters, included rebuilding the alternator, cleaning the distributor cap, and replacing the battery. The car will be sold including its original spare wheel and factory tools.
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare opportunity to enjoy this exceptionally well restored and wonderful daily driving and obviously always rust free example of this 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III (very desirable Phase II) 2912cc 6 cylinder 2+2 Convertible, the final series (known as Phase III or the BJ8's and built between 1964-7 and this is one of the early Phase II models) are considered the best incarnation of this legendary marque, known by enthusiasts worldwide quite simply as the 'Big Healey's - here is a beautiful and highly striking example of a beautifully restored with no expense spared on an already exemplary rust and accident free example 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ-8 2+2 Convertible with with desirable factory overdrive!
The Austin Healey 3000 was the final development of the Austin Healey theme with the original layout of the legendary 100-6, one of the most famous and perfect of sports car shapes ever created, basically retained but with an enlarged engine capacity of 2.9L compared to the earlier 2.6L engine, front disc brakes and a plush interior along with creature comforts such as a curved windshield, a proper fully convertible top, wind up windows, a proper fold down hood, push button door handles and even a lockable glove box!
The final Mark III was the culmination of the original models combined styling forces but now boasted the most power of all the models plus a walnut wood covered dash and a center console, revised rear suspension and a less vulnerable exhaust system due to the models better ground clearance. These last 'Big Healey's' used modified cast iron engines with an uncomplicated design which was both tuneable and very strong with a top speed of 120 mph and with acceleration to match. Impending U.S. safety and emissions regulations scheduled to take effect after the 1967 year model effectively killed the big Healey in its biggest export market although a few left over's were sold in '68.
The Austin-Healey 3000 series, first introduced in 1959, was an evolution of the celebrated Austin-Healey 100 sports car of the mid-1950s. This 1964 Mk III BJ8 Phase II model is representative of the highest and, unfortunately, final development of the celebrated Big Healeys before the model was discontinued in 1968. For many collectors, this car, along with the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, represents the pinnacle of the British sports car world.
In almost every area the 3000 Mk III Phase II was an improvement over the earlier 3000 models. The 2,912-cc six-cylinder engine was boosted to nearly 150 bhp and backed by a four-speed transmission, with overdrive as standard. The handling was improved by including radius arms at the rear axle. Front disc brakes were featured as standard. Finally, the cockpit was made more luxurious by including as standard a heater, adjustable steering wheel, windshield washers, and wood fascia and center console between the seats. Even though it was more comfortable than previous offerings, its top speed of 120 mph made it the fastest of all the road-going Healeys.
This particular example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body damage or rust and was recently frame off restored in its very striking 'Black over Red' color combination with a matching all new leather interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in the trunk!
According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was built between 23 April and 5 May 1964. It was dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May and was equipped with overdrive, wire wheels wrapped with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. Presented today in its stunning and original color combination of Black with Red interior, this car was the subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004 and has been well maintained since.
The car is in great daily driving condition with the engine smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including the reverse gear and the optional and highly desirable factory overdrive function works as it should which means it works through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great for highway driving!
The car looks extremely impressive and is certainly of 'show quality' presented in this highly striking color combination with completely original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching Black soft top is also obviously in as new shape, both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in as new condition also with no curb rash or marks and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their right places in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and perfect daily driving 1964 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels - a perfect candidate for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or simply a perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast!
]]>- One of just 16,322 Phase II Healeys produced; desirable early example
- Matching-numbers engine; recently sorted
- Includes books, tools, and jack
- British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) Certificate
The Austin Healey 3000 was the final development of the Austin Healey theme with the original layout of the legendary 100-6, one of the most famous and perfect of sports car shapes ever created, basically retained but with an enlarged engine capacity of 2.9L compared to the earlier 2.6L engine, front disc brakes and a plush interior along with creature comforts such as a curved windshield, a proper fully convertible top, wind up windows, a proper fold down hood, push button door handles and even a lockable glove box!
The final Mark III was the culmination of the original models combined styling forces but now boasted the most power of all the models plus a walnut wood covered dash and a center console, revised rear suspension and a less vulnerable exhaust system due to the models better ground clearance. These last 'Big Healey's' used modified cast iron engines with an uncomplicated design which was both tuneable and very strong with a top speed of 120 mph and with acceleration to match. Impending U.S. safety and emissions regulations scheduled to take effect after the 1967 year model effectively killed the big Healey in its biggest export market although a few left over's were sold in '68.
The Austin-Healey 3000 series, first introduced in 1959, was an evolution of the celebrated Austin-Healey 100 sports car of the mid-1950s. This 1964 Mk III BJ8 Phase II model is representative of the highest and, unfortunately, final development of the celebrated Big Healeys before the model was discontinued in 1968. For many collectors, this car, along with the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, represents the pinnacle of the British sports car world.
In almost every area the 3000 Mk III Phase II was an improvement over the earlier 3000 models. The 2,912-cc six-cylinder engine was boosted to nearly 150 bhp and backed by a four-speed transmission, with overdrive as standard. The handling was improved by including radius arms at the rear axle. Front disc brakes were featured as standard. Finally, the cockpit was made more luxurious by including as standard a heater, adjustable steering wheel, windshield washers, and wood fascia and center console between the seats. Even though it was more comfortable than previous offerings, its top speed of 120 mph made it the fastest of all the road-going Healeys.
This particular example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body damage or rust and was recently frame off restored in its very striking 'Black over Red' color combination with a matching all new leather interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in the trunk!
According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this Austin-Healey 3000 was built between 23 April and 5 May 1964. It was dispatched to New Orleans, Louisiana, on 27 May and was equipped with overdrive, wire wheels wrapped with whitewall tires, a heater, adjustable steering wheel, and black tonneau cover. Presented today in its stunning and original color combination of Black with Red interior, this car was the subject of a professional frame-off restoration in 2004 and has been well maintained since.
The car is in great daily driving condition with the engine smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12! The 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including the reverse gear and the optional and highly desirable factory overdrive function works as it should which means it works through all the gears and not just as a fifth speed which is great for highway driving!
The car looks extremely impressive and is certainly of 'show quality' presented in this highly striking color combination with completely original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching Black soft top is also obviously in as new shape, both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in as new condition also with no curb rash or marks and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their right places in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and perfect daily driving 1964 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels - a perfect candidate for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or simply a perfect daily driver for any British sports car enthusiast!
Price: $54,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare opportunity to enjoy this exceptional and always rust free example of this penultimate year 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 Convertible, the final series (known as Phase III or the BJ8's and built between 1964-7) and the best incarnation of this legendary marque, known by enthusiasts worldwide quite simply as the 'Big Healey's - here is a beautiful and highly striking example of a rust and accident free 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ-8 2+2 Convertible with rare and desirable factory overdrive!
The Austin Healey 3000 was the final development of the Austin Healey theme with the original layout of the legendary 100-6, one of the most famous and perfect of sports car shapes ever created, basically retained but with an enlarged engine capacity of 2.9L compared to the earlier 2.6L engine, front disc brakes and a plush interior along with creature comforts such as a curved windshield, a proper fully convertible top, wind up windows, a proper fold down hood, push button door handles and even a lockable glove box! The final Mark III was the culmination of the original models combined styling forces but now boasted the most power of all the models plus a walnut wood covered dash and a center console, revised rear suspension and a less vulnerable exhaust system due to the models better ground clearance. These last 'Big Healey's' used modified cast iron engines with an uncomplicated design which was both tuneable and very strong with a top speed of 120 mph and with acceleration to match. Impending U.S. safety and emissions regulations scheduled to take effect after the 1967 year model effectively killed the big Healey in its biggest export market although a few left over's were sold in '68.
This particular example was obviously always garaged and has no signs of body damage or rust and was restored a few years ago in the gorgeous & ultimate classic 'British Racing Green' color with a black interior and apart from its already striking appearance, also boasts a lovely walnut dash and to top it off 4 x 72 spoke Dayton chrome knock off wire wheels with a spare wire wheel and mallet in the trunk!
The car has recently come out of long time storage and although its is currently a good driving car as it is with the engine running well; but it should be noted that it will be needing some attention shortly with regards to the clutch which is starting to slip. The engine is smooth and responsive with the renown Healey rumble identifying the Healey straight six as much as a Ferrari's sound does it's V12!
The car looks extremely impressive and is presented in this highly striking classic color combination of 'British Racing Green' with a Black interior which is also in as exceptional condition with completely original specifications throughout including the original 'Smiths' gauges which are all in correct working order! The matching to the interior and new Black soft top is also in very good shape, both functionally and otherwise and the cars chrome wire 'knock off' wheels are all in great condition also and the spare wire wheel and knock off mallet are in their right places in the trunk!
As stated earlier, importantly the engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent - this is a rare opportunity to own a very striking penultimate year 1966 Austin Healey BJ-8 Mark III roadster with the highly desirable factory options of overdrive and wire wheels and in the ultimate all time classic 'British racing Green' color for the classic British sports car or Austin-Healey collector to add to his collection or indeed for any British sports car enthusiast!]]>
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Price: $59,500
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Price: $35,500
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present this striking 1941 Buick Eight Special Series 40 Sedanette 248 8 cylinder 'Fireball' Fastback featured here is finished in the original factory correct color combination of 'Royal Maroon' over a 'Light Gray with contrasting Red Pinstripes' cloth interior. This particular example was recently acquired from long time collector ownership and is a very well kept and presented older restoration with a mere 10,896 miles present on the odometer and believed to be original and as certified as actual by the California title! A plethora of factory options and features are fitted including front and rear bumper guards, Super Sonomatic AM radio, heater & defroster and more!
1941 Buick Eight Special Series Sedanette Model 46S
CHASSIS NO: 34071408
A well-presented older restoration thats as easy to start up as it is to look at
Powered by the reliable 248-cubic-inch Fireball straight-8 that squeezes out 107 HP
10,896 original miles stated as "actual" as of 9/06/2022 on CA title
Three-on-the-tree three-speed manual transmission
The perfect car to discover your passion for pre-war collecting
248CI FIREBALL DYNAFLASH INLINE-8 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH BELIEVED TO BE 10,896 ORIGINAL MILES,
STUNNING AND SELDOM SEEN FACTORY CORRECT COLOR COMBINATION,
LAVISHLY FURNISHED AND HIGHLY OPTIONED,
RECENTLY SERVICED, PERFORMS WONDERFULLY, READY FOR SHOW OR DRIVE,
ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES TO BE FOUND ON THE MARKET TODAY!
OPTIONS & FEATURES:
BANJO STYLE STEERING WHEEL,
GLOVEBOX LID CLOCK,
FRONT AND REAR BUMPER GUARDS,
SUPER SONOMATIC AM RADIO,
WHITEWALL TIRES,
WHEEL TRIM RINGS
Powered by the reliable 248 cubic inch Fireball straight 8 producing 107 H.P. coupled with dual compound carburation along with a manual 3 speed transmission makes this car is a joy to drive. Beautiful broadcloth interior, excellent chrome and trim throughout. Front and rear chrome bumper guards. Riding on 6.50-16 BF Goodrich Silvertown wide white wall tires. An older restoration that still shows well. Car runs smooth and drives perfect.
Model 46S six-passenger Sport Coupe commonly called a "Sedanette" due to its fastback design built on the division's 121-inch-wheelbase chassis. Though visually similar to the 1940 models, the cars had an updated grille and front fenders complementing the new-to-Buick single-panel two-way hood, which opened from either side to expose Buick's venerable 248-cu.in. straight-eight engine.]]>
Price: $59,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Gray-Light
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional 'custom' 1969 Cadillac DeVille 2 Door Convertible in a striking 'Blue' color and it's original 472 V8 engine which has been rebuilt and upgraded with only some 2K miles since the build as follows:
Cadillac 472 with high performance build to 425hp with over 600 ft lbs torque
Automatic Climate Control ($516)Cadillac 472 with high performance build to 425hp with over 600 ft lbs torque
Roller rockers,
Less than 2000 miles on rebuilt motor,
2500 Stall converter.
Hydraulic power brake,
Power Four Front & Rear wheel disk brakes,
Vintage Air
Powder coated engine compartment
Zenith Chrome wire knock off wheels,
144 Four inch louvered hood and fenders.
Other original options would have included:
Turbo Hydra-matic Transmission
2500 Stall converter.
Hydraulic power brake,
Power Four Front & Rear wheel disk brakes,
Vintage Air
Powder coated engine compartment
Zenith Chrome wire knock off wheels,
144 Four inch louvered hood and fenders.
Other original options would have included:
Turbo Hydra-matic Transmission
AM/FM Radio ($188)
Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel ($95)
Twilight Sentinel ($37)
2 Way Power Seat
Padded Instrument Panel
Front & Rear Center Armrests
Left Side Remote Outside Mirror
Power Top
Power WindowsPower Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Front Cornering Lamps
There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering prowess than the 1969 Cadillac De Ville Convertible, elegant interiors of Sierra-grain leather and fine Cadillac luxuries! These cars bristled with the latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the luxury market and were purchased only by the very privileged few. The all new 472/375HP V8 engine with 525 foot pounds of torque was introduced in 1968, it was the biggest and smoothest engine built by Cadillac to date and it proved unsurpassed in the industry as the largest engine ever put in a production passenger motor car and provided both sparkling acceleration, yet also quiet and effortless highway cruising, almost like having two engines! The car was also redesigned to match its modern engine with a new grille with finely spaced horizontal grille bars and distinct parking and headlamp lights.
This particular car oozes pride of ownership and has been customized with no expense spared and with the the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas being solid and rust-free and the car has absolutely no signs of any accidents. The rebuilt 472/425HP 4 barrel V8 engine with over 600 ft pounds of torque was rebuilt by Cadillac specialists of Apple Valley, CA and is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive! The car boasts its 5th Zenith chrome wire knock off wheel and jack in the truck!
This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a beautifully customized 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible showing pride of ownership throughout in great driving and looking condition!
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this original southern California 1969 Cadillac DeVille 2 Door 2 Door Hardtop Coupe in its original 'Cotillion White' (Color code 12) factory color and very striking 'Gold Dardanelle Cloth & Leather' (Trim code 344) interior and it's original 472/375HP V8 engine with believed to be an original 27K miles:
Other original factory options include :
Turbo Hydra-matic Transmission
Power 6 Way Front Seats Adjuster
Automatic Climate Control ($516)
AM Radio Other original factory options include :
Turbo Hydra-matic Transmission
Power 6 Way Front Seats Adjuster
Automatic Climate Control ($516)
Cruise Control ($95)
Five White Wall Tires
Padded Instrument Panel
Automatic Level Control
Front & Rear Center Armrests
Rear Fender Skirts
Left Side Remote Outside Mirror
Power WindowsPower Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Front Cornering Lamps
The car was purchased new at 'Fresno Motor Sales' of Fresno, CA on 3/12/1969 by its original southern Californian owner and will be sold with its original California Black & Yellow license plates, original dealer license plate frames, owners manual, Protecto-plate and vehicle warranty booklet. Reportedly the original owner died and his son inherited and parked the car for some 30+years in his climate controlled garage. When the son died his family sold the car, with reportedly some 26K original miles, to their mechanic who serviced and consequently sold the car to only its now third ever southern California owner and we recently acquired the car directly from this third owner.
The car has a correct two stage repaint in tis original 'Cotillion White' color and the original vinyl roof was replaced with a White correct grain vinyl roof in place of the original Gold vinyl roof. The original fabric was reupholstered in the correct SMS reproduction fabric, both front and rear seats, along with the seat foam with correct dense foam. The door panels, rear quarter panels, back of the front seats and headliner are all original. The dash is also original and in virtually perfect condition.
There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering prowess than the 1969 Cadillac Coupe De Ville with elegant interiors of Sierra-grain leather and fine Cadillac luxuries! These cars bristled with the latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the luxury market and were purchased only by the very privileged few.
The all new 472/375HP V8 engine with 525 foot pounds of torque was introduced in 1968, it was the biggest and smoothest engine built by Cadillac to date and it proved unsurpassed in the industry as the largest engine ever put in a production passenger motor car and provided both sparkling acceleration, yet also quiet and effortless highway cruising, almost like having two engines! The car was also redesigned to match its modern engine with a new grille with finely spaced horizontal grille bars and distinct parking and headlamp lights.
This particular car oozes pride of ownership with the the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas being solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents. The 472/375HP 4 barrel V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of an original southern California 1969 Cadillac Coupe DeVille showing pride of ownership throughout with believed to be only 27K original miles in great driving and looking condition!]]>
Price: $19,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this original California low original mileage and beautifully kept all original 1981 Cadillac Eldorado with only 29K original miles! Sold new at 'Pat Paterson Cadillac' of Oakland, CA to Milt & Bertha Buckley who owned the car for over 30 years and recently acquired from a southern California collector.
Always garaged with no accident or damage history of any kind and with absolutely no rust whatsoever! Owned and driven by only one obviously very careful and mature non-smoking owner's since new - never abused - babied all the way! The original factory rare two tone 'Waxberry Yellow over Sierra Gold' color paint is in absolutely gorgeous condition with complimenting leather seats also in quite immaculate condition throughout with virtually no signs of wear and every option is working as it should including the A/C. The car has true wire wheels and new Vogue tires.
This particular model must be seen to be believed and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with Cadillac's famous smooth and luxurious ride - no shakes or rattles and the considerable power of it's desirable 368 6.0L V8 engine purring almost imperceptibly under the hood! The 368 has the distinction of being the last traditional "big-block" cast-iron pushrod V8 engine available in a production car. It lasted through 1984 in the limousines. The engine is extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. Drives virtually like a new car - you could hardly tell the difference!
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising for ultimate luxury and comfort and this must surely be one of the finest and very rare example's of this low mileage and well maintained 1981 Cadillac Eldorado model with only 29K original miles available on the market anywhere today!
Price: $19,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and great daily driving and rust free example of this mostly all original top-of-the-line 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham Sedan in its original and very rare 'Phoenix Gold Firemist Metallic' (Color code 94) factory color paint with a 'White' (J code) padded vinyl roof and and with its all original and also rarely seen 'Maize Medici Crushed Velour with embroidered inserts' (Trim code 29) interior with its original 472/220HP 4 bbl V8 engine with believed to be 54K original miles and factory options including;
Brougham d'Elegance Package ($750)
Automatic Climate Control ($523)
Power Door Locks ($69)
Six-Way Power Seat Adjustment ($115)
AM/FM Radio ($340)
Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel ($92)
Cruise Control ($92)
Electric rear defogger ($62)
Twilight Sentinel ($40)
Power front disc brakes
Power steering
Padded Instrument Panel
Automatic Level Control
Front & Rear Center Armrests
Rear Fender Skirts
Left Side Remote Outside Mirror
Power Windows
Turbo-Hydramatic Transmission
Front Cornering Lamps
Cut pile carpeting
Rear seat carpeted foot rests
Door pull assist straps
Courtesy lights
Electric clock
LH remote control rear view mirrors
Recently acquired from the cars original family owner and always garaged and covered since new.The car has new tires, newly serviced air conditioning, with all options working as they should.
There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering prowess in a four door luxury sedan model than the Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Brougham Sedan - drive one like this particular example and you will see why - its hard to believe that this car was built over 50 years ago! These cars bristled with the latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the luxury market and were purchased only by the very privileged elite.
The all new 472 V8 engine with 525 foot pounds of torque was introduced in 1968, it was the biggest and smoothest engine built by Cadillac to date and it proved unsurpassed in the industry as the largest engine ever put in a production passenger motor car and provided both sparkling acceleration, yet also quiet and effortless highway cruising, almost like having two engines! The car was also redesigned to match its modern engine with a new grille with finely spaced horizontal grille bars and distinct parking and headlamp lights.
With minor trim changes, in 1966 Cadillac offered buyers two models in this series: the standard Fleetwood Sixty Special (priced at $6,378) and the new Fleetwood Brougham ($6,695). The Brougham option package proved so popular the previous year it was made a separate model for 1966. The Fleetwood Brougham included a formal-looking vinyl roof covering, and luxurious appointments inside such as genuine walnut trim and, for rear seat passengers, lighted writing tables (through 1967), foot rests, and reading lamps.
All-new styling appeared in 1969, and the two Sixty Special models had distinct rooflines from the other Cadillacs. A 60/40 split bench seat was standard in the Sixty Special Brougham, optional in Sixty Special. Safety was a new priority at Cadillac, which introduced a new steering column that not only was designed to absorb impact and collapse in a collision, but also had new Federally-mandated theft-deterrent features such as an ignition key switch activated steering wheel and transmission shifter lock mechanism. As also mandated, head rests were standard on front seats, while seat belts were provided for all six passengers. The 375 hp 472 cu in (7.73 L) engine carried over from 1968. Also of note this year was the disappearance of the small vent windows on the front and rear doors. Sixty Special Brougham, at $7,092, included a vinyl roof top (available in six colors), as well as rear-seat foot rests and an automatic level control for the rear wheels which kept the car level despite the weight of fuel, passengers, or cargo.
The 472 4 barrel V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!
The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely original, solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents. The car has its original 'Phoenix Gold Firemist Metallic' color and boasts its seemingly all original matching 'Maize Medici Crushed Velour with embroidered inserts' interior and carpeting with its matching headliner and all of which are still in quite exceptional condition throughout. The car boasts its original spare wheel and jack in the truck!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a mostly completely all original 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with some 54K original miles showing pride of ownership and in great driving and looking condition!
Brougham d'Elegance Package ($750)
Automatic Climate Control ($523)
Power Door Locks ($69)
Six-Way Power Seat Adjustment ($115)
AM/FM Radio ($340)
Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel ($92)
Cruise Control ($92)
Electric rear defogger ($62)
Twilight Sentinel ($40)
Power front disc brakes
Power steering
Padded Instrument Panel
Automatic Level Control
Front & Rear Center Armrests
Rear Fender Skirts
Left Side Remote Outside Mirror
Power Windows
Turbo-Hydramatic Transmission
Front Cornering Lamps
Cut pile carpeting
Rear seat carpeted foot rests
Door pull assist straps
Courtesy lights
Electric clock
LH remote control rear view mirrors
Recently acquired from the cars original family owner and always garaged and covered since new.The car has new tires, newly serviced air conditioning, with all options working as they should.
There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering prowess in a four door luxury sedan model than the Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Brougham Sedan - drive one like this particular example and you will see why - its hard to believe that this car was built over 50 years ago! These cars bristled with the latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the luxury market and were purchased only by the very privileged elite.
The all new 472 V8 engine with 525 foot pounds of torque was introduced in 1968, it was the biggest and smoothest engine built by Cadillac to date and it proved unsurpassed in the industry as the largest engine ever put in a production passenger motor car and provided both sparkling acceleration, yet also quiet and effortless highway cruising, almost like having two engines! The car was also redesigned to match its modern engine with a new grille with finely spaced horizontal grille bars and distinct parking and headlamp lights.
With minor trim changes, in 1966 Cadillac offered buyers two models in this series: the standard Fleetwood Sixty Special (priced at $6,378) and the new Fleetwood Brougham ($6,695). The Brougham option package proved so popular the previous year it was made a separate model for 1966. The Fleetwood Brougham included a formal-looking vinyl roof covering, and luxurious appointments inside such as genuine walnut trim and, for rear seat passengers, lighted writing tables (through 1967), foot rests, and reading lamps.
All-new styling appeared in 1969, and the two Sixty Special models had distinct rooflines from the other Cadillacs. A 60/40 split bench seat was standard in the Sixty Special Brougham, optional in Sixty Special. Safety was a new priority at Cadillac, which introduced a new steering column that not only was designed to absorb impact and collapse in a collision, but also had new Federally-mandated theft-deterrent features such as an ignition key switch activated steering wheel and transmission shifter lock mechanism. As also mandated, head rests were standard on front seats, while seat belts were provided for all six passengers. The 375 hp 472 cu in (7.73 L) engine carried over from 1968. Also of note this year was the disappearance of the small vent windows on the front and rear doors. Sixty Special Brougham, at $7,092, included a vinyl roof top (available in six colors), as well as rear-seat foot rests and an automatic level control for the rear wheels which kept the car level despite the weight of fuel, passengers, or cargo.
The 472 4 barrel V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!
The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely original, solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents. The car has its original 'Phoenix Gold Firemist Metallic' color and boasts its seemingly all original matching 'Maize Medici Crushed Velour with embroidered inserts' interior and carpeting with its matching headliner and all of which are still in quite exceptional condition throughout. The car boasts its original spare wheel and jack in the truck!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a mostly completely all original 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with some 54K original miles showing pride of ownership and in great driving and looking condition!
Price: $62,500
Exterior Color: Other Color, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present a striking and mostly unrestored survivor example of this 1960 Cadillac Series 62 2 Door Hardtop in a striking 'Mary Kay Pink' custom color paint with a two-tone 'Brown & Saddle' interior and with a 390/325HP V8 engine with the 'Hydra-matic' automatic transmission with factory options including;
Power Steering,
Power Brakes,
Power windows,
Power antenna,
Remote mirror,
AM radio with rear speakers,
2 spd electric windshield wipers with washers,
White sidewall tires
After the infamous 1959 Cadillac tail fins GM decided to enter the new decade with a "bigger isn't necessary better" philosophy and the 1960 Cadillac was given a slightly less dramatic fin when compared to the tacked on twin pod lamps used in '59. Less chrome also was to slowly become an industry standard and it was now used primarily as a body highlight and not purely for decoration. Powertrains remained the same as the in '59 although this was the last year that a 2barrel or 3x2 barrel 'Tri-Power' carburetor was offered. This would also be the last year for the wrap around windshield styling. In 1960 Cadillac was the ultimate GM jewel outselling Lincoln, Chrysler & Imperial combined!
The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 was a large luxurious Cadillac that could easily carry six people and had a power top, air suspension and featured a large 6,390 cc (390 c.i.) V8 engine with drum brakes. The marque was discontinued 1964.
The 390 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a rare unrestored survivor 1960 Cadillac Series 62 2 Door Hardtop! A 'Mary Kay Pink' striking example which is a perfect car for the Cadillac enthusiast who would appreciate it's rare authentic originality or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1960's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector!
Price: $31,500
Exterior Color: , Interior Color: Gray-Light
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this original custom 1 of 1 built 2 Door Coupe for the renown and legendary Mary Kay Ash, founder of the world renown 'Mary Kay Cosmetics', and owned by her until 2022 when it was sold from the Mary Kay Museum, with only 13,254 original miles, to only its second ever owner, a renown southern California collector.
This is a 1981 Cadillac Seville sedan custom converted by the coachbuilders 'Grandeur Motor Car Corporation' of FL, with no expense spared at a cost of over $70K (over $237K adjusted for inflation according to the CPI calculator in 1981!) into a 2 door coupe with spare wheel holder and which still boasts very low mileage and which is in beautifully kept and all original condition with its 6.0L V8 Fuel Injection engine with only 14,802 original miles to date!
This car has a very rare 'Sterling Silver Metallic' (color code 16) over "Sable 'Starlight' Black" (color code 19) striking two-tone exterior paint with a matching all original and sumptuous 'Light Gray' leather interior and a host of other features which were optional and/or unavailable on the base Seville.
This is not just any Mary Kay car, this should be considered "the" Mary Kay car! There is a nameplate on the glove compartment commemorating the build and the car is fully documented. The car was also featured in the movie "Mary Kay Ash, Hell On Wheels" A unique and historic vehicle ready for the most discerning of collections.
Obviously always garaged with no history of any accidents or damage and owned and driven by only two obviously very careful and mature non-smoking driver's since new - never abused - babied all the way! The original factory 'Sable Black over Sterling Silver' two-tone color paint is extraordinarily striking! The original 'Light Gray' leather seats and matching carpets and dashboard with wood inlays interior are in immaculate condition throughout with virtually no signs of wear and every option is working.
The Cadillac Seville was introduced as 1976 model and was Cadillac's answer to the rising popularity of European luxury imports as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW. GM planners were becoming concerned that the division's once-vaunted image as the standard of the world" was fading, especially among the younger generation of car buyers.
In 1980 Cadillac's 425 engine was replaced with the L61, which was the same basic 472 family engine de-bored to 3.8 in but retaining the 472 and 425 engines' 4.06 in stroke for a total displacement of 368 cu in. The reduction in displacement was largely an effort to meet CAFE requirements for fuel economy. Throttle-body fuel injection was now standard on Eldorado and Seville when equipped with the 368. Cadillac referred to this new TBI (throttle-body fuel injection) system as Digital fuel injection (DFI); this particular induction system was later adopted by other GM divisions, except on Oldsmobile V8s, and was used well into the 1990s on GM trucks. Power output dropped to 145 hp at 3600 rpm and torque to 270 lbft at 2000 rpm in DEFI forms as used on the front-wheel drive Seville and Eldorado. This engine was standard on all Cadillac's except the redesigned Seville, in which it was optional.
For the 1980 model year, the Seville's K-body platform became front-wheel drive, based on the E-body Eldorado, Buick Riviera, and Oldsmobile Toronado. The totally all new model redesign featured independent rear suspension and Cadillac's new 368 cu in (6.0 L) L62 V8 with Digital Fuel Injection was a no-cost option except in California, where the fuel-injected Oldsmobile 350 remained available as a no-cost option. The engine was an Oldsmobile-sourced 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8, fitted with a Bendix/Bosch electronically controlled fuel injection.The car had more interior space and trunk volume and the radical humped deck lid which was almost horizontal crease before tapering down to wide tailights was a razor-edged known as "bustle-back" rear styling which drew inspiration from the English coachbuilder Hooper & Co.'s "Empress Line" and the Vanden Plas and Rolls Royce designs from the early 1950s, which were considered a dramatic, modern take on the mid-'30s style of trunk/body integration.
In addition, long hood/short deck proportions were inspired by luxury cars of the 1960s. The Seville's "statement" styling was one of the last vehicles designed by Bill Mitchell, appointed by Harley Earl in 1936 as the Cadillac's first chief designer. It was swiftly imitated by the Lincoln Continental sedans and the Imperial coupes.
This one of a kind 2 Door custom coach built model must be seen to be believed and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with Cadillac's famous smooth and luxurious ride - no shakes or rattles and the considerable power of it's 6.0 litre Fuel Injection V8 engine with only 14K original miles purring almost imperceptibly under the hood!
The car has been recently comprehensively serviced at our local mechanics at 14,342 miles in August 2023 with the engine being extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. The car has drives virtually like a new car with 4 all new and correct white wall tires and cold factory air conditioning. The car also boasts a clean Carfax report to confirm both the mileage and ownership history and can be viewed for free on the link to our Carfax account on our website.
This is one very luxurious, stylish and comfortable car with no rivals in its era in its class and this being a one of custom conversion to a 2 door coupe with no expense spared is the ultimate collectible - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising in both luxury and comfort!
This must surely be one of the finest and obviously very rarest of example's of this low mileage and well maintained 1981 Cadillac Seville 6.0L V8 2 Door Custom Coupe with DEFI with MPG dash display with on board diagnostics available on the market anywhere today!]]>
Price: $12,500
Exterior Color: Brown, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare example of a 1979 Cadillac Seville owned by one southern California family since new and repainted once in its original Dark Brown Metallic 'Post Road' (color code 69) factory color paint matched to its original 'Antique Saddle' (trim code 602) color interior;
Added Factory options included:
6 Way Power Seats
Rear Window Defogger
Cruise Control
Twilight sentinel
AM/FM Stereo with tape Player
Always garaged with no history of any accidents or damage and owned and driven by only obviously very careful and mature non-smoking driver's since new! The car was recently repainted in its original factory 'Dark Brown Metallic' color paint and is matched to its original 'Antique Saddle' interior with matching carpets and dashboard with wood inlays interior.
This car has been well looked after and recently serviced with an all new 134a A/C unit including compressor and clutch installed, a new water pump, new belts, front and rear brake pads and rotors, new rear air shocks and new aluminum radiator. The engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising in both luxury and comfort.
This is a rare original southern California owner car with 108K miles and with one repaint and some definite imperfections and signs of use, but otherwise a very well maintained single family owned since new 1979 Cadillac Seville Sedan model.
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6 Way Power Seats
Rear Window Defogger
Cruise Control
Twilight sentinel
AM/FM Stereo with tape Player
Always garaged with no history of any accidents or damage and owned and driven by only obviously very careful and mature non-smoking driver's since new! The car was recently repainted in its original factory 'Dark Brown Metallic' color paint and is matched to its original 'Antique Saddle' interior with matching carpets and dashboard with wood inlays interior.
This car has been well looked after and recently serviced with an all new 134a A/C unit including compressor and clutch installed, a new water pump, new belts, front and rear brake pads and rotors, new rear air shocks and new aluminum radiator. The engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
This is one very unique and ridiculously spacious and comfortable car with no rivals in it's class - the real deal for a grand touring or long distance cruising in both luxury and comfort.
This is a rare original southern California owner car with 108K miles and with one repaint and some definite imperfections and signs of use, but otherwise a very well maintained single family owned since new 1979 Cadillac Seville Sedan model.
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this 2008 Cadillac Eldorado XLR-V Supercharged V8 (Cadillac's top-of-the-line flagship luxury model) 2 Door Convertible with a low original 61K miles and very low production model (2004-2009) and an already collectible future classic!
The Cadillac XLR is was produced by Cadillac from 2003 to 2009 with only a single generation model and noted for its power retractable hardtop, the Bulgari designed interior instruments, rear-mounted transmission and was Cadillac's flagship model for these years. Introduced in 2003 with production starting with model year 2004, this luxurious variant of the Chevrolet Corvette, also manufactured at GM's Bowling Green, KY facility, the XLR shared its Y platform and composite bodywork construction with the Corvette with the XLR being the first production Cadillac with radar-based adaptive cruise control and the first to offer both heated and cooled seats.
Whilst the C6 Corvette was powered by a 6.0L LS2 V8 engine and offered a six-speed manual transmission, the XLR featured the Cadillac 4.6L Northstar V8 (supercharged in the XLR-V) and either a five-speed 5L50 automatic transmission, or a six-speed 6L80 automatic transmission. It produced 320 hp and 310 lbft of torque in the standard trim. Optional XLR equipment included polished aluminum-alloy wheels, exterior and interior color options, and different interior trim options.
The Cadillac XLR-V was the renown high-performance variant of the XLR with a whopping 443 hp. The car was formally introduced in 2005 and used the supercharged Northstar V8 with the supercharger and four intercooler cores which were built into the intake manifold. A six-speed automatic transmission and larger brakes from the Z51 Corvette and larger 19-inch wheels were used.
The XLR-V could accelerate to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and recorded a 13.0 second quarter mile at 110 mph. Its top speed was electronically limited to 155 mph.
The base price of the XLR-V in the US went from $97,485 ($141,513 in 2023 dollars) at launch to $104,215 ($141,649 in 2023 dollars) by the end of its run in 2009 and only some 2,188 models were built during its production run compared to over 15,000 XLR's.
This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with Cadillac's famous smooth and luxurious ride - no shakes or rattles and the considerable power of it's supercharged 4.6 litre Northstar V8 engine purring almost imperceptibly under the hood! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. Drives virtually like a new car - you could hardly tell the difference!
The car was recently fully serviced at 'Santa Monica GMC' with a multi point inspection and can be considered turn key ready for its new owner.
This is one very unique and top-of-the-line flagship model in its penultimate year with a striking factory 'Triple Black' color - the real deal in future collectibles and this must surely be one of the finest example's with only 61K original miles available anywhere!
Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Red
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER, 1 OF ONLY 3,640 BUILT IN 1954 WITH OBVIOUSLY WAY FEWER REMAINING!
CORRECT YG CODE 235 CI 6 CYLINDER ENGINE PAINTED IN CORRECT BLUE FLAME ENAMEL!
POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!
ORIGINAL AM SIGNAL SEEKING RADIO
SPORTSMAN RED PAINT & INTERIOR
- 1 of 3,640 produced in 1954
- 235 CI Blue Flame Six
- Powerglide transmission
- Red with Red interior
- Heater
- Full size wheel covers
- Believed to be 840 miles
- 1 of 100 produced in Sportsman Red
- Chrome air cleaners and overflow tank
- Triple sidedraft carburetors
- Wonderbar AM radio
- Full size spinner wheel covers
- Bias-ply wide whitewall tires
- Texas car for most of its life
- Part of the Wilson McMillion Collection in Fort Worth, Texas for 34 years
- McMillion purchased this car in 1984 and retained ownership until passing away in 2018
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Price: $99,500
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Silver
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this original southern California beautifully kept and completely accident free very rare 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Fastback Coupe with it's original matching 327cid 300HP 'SL' suffix code V8 engine with 80,010 original miles as confirmed by the California title and finished in it's very striking original 'Satin Silver' (Code 940) factory color paint with it's original correct 'Silver' vinyl (trim code 491AA) interior and with standard options including bucket seats, cockpit cluster console, simulated walnut steering wheel, full carpeting, complete instrumentation and clock and boasting added factory options including:
327/300HP V8 Engine ($53)
Powerglide Automatic Transmission ($199)
Air Conditioning ($421)
Power Brakes ($43)
Power Steering ($75)
Power Windows ($59)
PB AM/FM Radio ($176)
Tinted Glass ($16)
Back Up Lamps ($10)
670x15 4 Ply WSW ($31)
This is a very rare car with rare factory air conditioning (1 of only 1,988 models in '64) and an exceptional example in every way, so much so that world famous Corvette expert and enthusiast Noland Adams had used the car as a reference in his renown Corvette restoration guide. In fact the car scored 99.42 points out of 100 and scored first place at the Western States Corvette Council judging meet in 2014.
Fully loaded and equipped with its original 327 V8 engine and factory power steering, windows, brakes and air conditioning. The car was reportedly the only one built with the optional knock off alloy wheels with standard wheel caps and believed to be 1 of 7 ever built in all Silver and with these options. The car has reportedly never been restored and has only just turned 80K original miles.
Odometer reads 80,010 miles, actual mileage. Matching numbers 327/300 hp Engine. Casting number 3782870. Powerglide automatic transmission. Correct upper and lower ignition shielding and dual snorkel air cleaner. Fully detailed engine compartment. Runs and drives great. Optioned with air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power windows and AM/FM radio. Very straight body with bonding strips intact. Original chrome bumpers and stainless, which are in great condition. Weather stripping is in great shape. Rust free and fully detailed under carriage. Original headliner is in great condition. Original dash pads which look like new. Carpet is in good condition. Factory gauges and shifter. Radial white stripe tires with factory knock off wheels and hubcaps. Original Palm Desert, CA car for decades. Great and easy driving car. Rare find.
The car recently came out of long term ownership from it's long time southern California owners along with some documented history and pictures including original judging sheets and which will be sold with its original manuals. It is a very striking and completely accident and obviously rust-free car and looks extremely impressive in it's original 'Satin Silver' (#940 Color Code, 1 of only 2,785 in this color) factory color paint with it's original matching 'Silver' (#491AA Trim Code) interior in exceptional condition throughout. The car is all original and numbers matching including it's original matching #'s 327/300HP V8 'SL' suffix code engine (correct code for every 327/300HP, AT, A/C car matched to it's correct casting # 3782870) and its original Powerglide automatic transmission.
This is one very rare and unabused and unrestored examples of one of the best styling efforts of the decade, a genuine grand touring car in every sense of the word, this shortest lived Corvette design (1963-67) is probably the most sought after apart from the 1953-1957 models and is increasing in value and desirability each year!
This particular original California car drives as good as when new and is an all original matching #'s example with desirable and very factory options including air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, power windows and the rarely ordered Powerglide Transmission which is highly sought after by some and is sure to prove a most worthy investment or simply a great daily driver for any Corvette enthusiast or classic American car enthusiast!]]>
Price: $29,500
Exterior Color: , Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this desirable original southern California (with original 1970's Blue CA license plates) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82 350/210HP V8 (1 of 6,148 built) coupe with a rare 4 speed close ratio manual transmission (1 of 2,060 built) with all original body panels and with absolutely no signs of any rust or bodywork/accidents, original matching # L82 350/210HP V8 (correct CLD 350/210HP, mt code) engine (an expensive $495 option in 1977) and original factory options including; power disc brakes, power steering, power windows, power door locks, power antenna, cruise control, rear window defogger, AM/FM stereo cassette radio with dual rear speakers (replaced with Pioneer CD player), T-Tops and air conditioning!
The car is in excellent condition and the interior and the trim is also beautiful throughout. The L82 Corvette had a designated fifth digit VIN number with a letter 'X' to designate the high performance 210HP V8 engine option instead of the letter 'L' for the base motor.
After Corvette's various legendary big block 396 with 425HP & the various 427 engines of the sixties, including the limited production L88 and then eventually the LS6 454 in 1971, Chevrolet continued production into the early seventies with the big block engine but by 1975 it was dropped from the Corvette range, as along with the rest of the industry, de-tuning to meet increasingly strict emissions testing regulations legislated out of existence virtually every American high performance car by the mid-seventies, with the Corvette alone remaining the almost sole choice for the muscle car enthusiasts. And so the Corvette continued with a pair of small block V8 engines, the standard 350 V8 and the obviously more desirable and upgraded high performance L82 with performance oriented rear axle ratios. With its strong torque output and relatively light weight, this Corvette still provided strong performance and thrilling driving dynamics and equipped with this L82 option engine, the Corvette was the fastest car in the U.S until 1979, rivaled only by the limited numbers of the Pontiac 400 Trans Am 6.6L of the same year.
This is obviously one very rare and highly desirable example of this classic American sports car - a completely rust and accident free original southern California 1977 Chevrolet Corvette in very striking colors and condition and with factory air conditioning, power windows, mirror roof T-Tops and the high performance original matching numbers L82 engine matched to a 4 speed manual transmission and 'Gymkhana' suspension option.
An obviously always garaged and unabused example, the engine purrs under the hood and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears - an absolute pleasure to drive without any of the older Corvette typical shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for its money!]]>
Price: $45,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a great and rare example of this original southern California and matching #'s Big Block 454/270HP LS5 4BBL V8 'CSS' code engine 1972 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top Coupe in its original 'Elkhart Green' (Code 946) color with only one repaint since new and its all original 'Black Leather' Trim (Code 404) interior matched with its original M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic transmission and loaded with factory options including:
LS5 454/ 270HP V8 engine ($294),
Air Injection Reactor
Air conditioning ($464),
Power steering ($115),
Power brakes ($47),
Power windows ($85),
Optional Rear Axle ($12),
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column ($84),
Custom Shoulder Belts,
Heavy Duty Battery ($15),
Delco AM-FM Stereo Radio ($283),
Rally Wheels,
Removable Rear Window,
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers,
Whitewall tires,
and removable solid roof T-Top panels!
The 1972 Corvette was the last year to feature both front and rear chrome bumpers, a bright egg crate grill, side fender grills, and removable rear window and is significant as having the status and being known as the "end of the era" model.
This particular car boats its original and very striking 'Elkhart Green' factory color repaint which is very good and the original 'Black Leather' interior and the trim is in very good condition for it's age. The car has has obviously always been garaged with no signs or history of any accidents!
This is obviously one very desirable example of this "end of an era" classic American sports car - a beautiful 1972 Chevrolet Corvette with it's all original interior and loaded with desirable factory options including the original Big Block matching #'s 454 270HP LS5 V8 engine with air conditioning, power brakes, power steering and power windows and apart from one repaint in its original color, in virtually completely original and unmolested condition throughout! The engine purrs smoothly under the hood and the transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for its money
This is a great opportunity to own a well kept and maintained example of a loaded early seventies matching numbers Big Block Corvette in great daily driving condition for any Corvette or classic American muscle car enthusiast to enjoy today!
Price: $89,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present this extraordinary AACA 'Grand National Award Winning' example of a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster 216 CID 6 cyl 'Woody' Wagon in original 'Oxford Maroon'!
Advertised in 1948 as an 8 passenger, 4 door, 7 window woody with drop & lift rear gates these desirable wagons found niche buyers in parts of the USA. Throughout the 3 years of production the station wagon was the rarest of body styles. This particular example was the recipient of a no expense spared restoration in the early 1990's. Following the restoration the car was entered into AACA events and won Grand national honors.
This 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woody Wagon is an example of arguably the most now iconic and desirable body style of this generation, the Estate Wagon. Wood-bodied construction was nearing the end of its popularity, and this generation of woody wagons showed how well integrated the wood could be with more modern styling. Its older restoration shows very well, with a lovely finish on its wood surfaces including the veneered door panels and interior trim. A previous AACA 'Grand National Award Winner', this example is sure to be a welcome addition at the home of its next steward.
Postwar continuation of the basic 1942 design but with the grille now going full width in 1947 before going ornate in 1948. The 1948 therefore is clearly more desirable than the earlier 1946-47 model and a very rare and collectible model today, especially in Woody wagon form! In '48 the Fleetmaster was chosen as the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 Race, Chevy's very first time being selected as the official pace car.
Standard equipment included adjustable front seat, front rubber floor mats, rubber covered running boards, front door armrests, dome light, clock, dual sun visors, deluxe steering wheel, window frame and beltline moldings, steel cowl, windshield pillars and underbody with mahogany and natural wood finish framework, reinforced leatherette top, single tail and stop light, and major options included deluxe in dash heater & defroster, windshield washer, deluxe pushbutton radio, radio antenna, hubcaps, wheel trim rings & whitewall sidewall discs.
The car includes all its original features including its original Maroon hood, fenders and roof with correct ash and mahogany wood panels, and is equipped with its original and rebuilt 216.5 c.i. 'Stovebolt' inline 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed column shift manual transmission, turn signals, heater with two-speed blower, pushbutton AM radio, a fully functional dash clock, fender skirts, Firestone Deluxe Champion wide white walls, bumper guards and fender stone guards, rear under seat storage compartments to hold the tool kit and lug wrench. Of special note is the LOF Hi-Test Safety Plate glass that is date coded to 1948!
In addition there is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania inspection sticker on the front windshield dated from 9/25/1948 and the car resided in PA for almost its whole life, having been bought new in Philipsburg by its first owner who owned the car for some 5 years until being purchased by its second PA owner, the late and legendary Harold Zulick who was both an avid and well known and respected collector and long time AACA & CCCA member and who was to go on to own the car for some 55 years and who commissioned the no expense spared restoration in the early 1990's. Following this thorough and complete no expense spared restoration the car was entered and displayed in AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) events and won Grand national honors including in 1991 the highest award possible; "THE AACA GRAND NATIONAL WINNER'!
The car was sold by 'Auctions America' at their Ft Lauderdale, FL auction in 2012 for $91,300 before eventually in the year 2020 the wagon was acquired by a southern California enthusiast who went onto restore the car further; restaining the clearcoat after stripping the wood, installed vintage air conditioning with condenser and electric fan, converted to 12 volt with alternator and new A6M battery, rechromed the grille and bumpers, new Coker whitewall tires with 7" Artillery powder coated wheels & accessory steering wheel ETC.
For fans of genuine wood-bodied wagons, this 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woody Wagon is amongst the absolute pinnacles of desirability.
If you're under 30 years old, you may not understand why cars like this 1948 Chevrolet Woody Wagon speak to collectors here in the 21st century. Everyone else, however, remembers spending awesome summer vacations in cars very much like this, travelling the country and seeing why America is great. And if family travelling by highway was your thing, the woody wagon represented first class accommodations that were unmatched by just about everything else. In short, these were the finest, most luxurious wagons ever to be built in America and everyone knew it.
The car reportedly came from the factory with 'Oxford Maroon' paint, and thats what its wearing today. Its a lovely Maroon that glows in the sunlight and contrasts brilliantly with the restored woodwork that makes this wagon so dramatic. The integration of wagon bodywork with the steel panels is seamless, creating a sleek profile that looks expensive from any angle. Of note, it appears that the woodwork is the product of an older restoration and mostly all original, with a soft golden hue that comes from some beautiful maturity, although every piece has a glowing layer of varnish and which has been recently clear-coated to keep it looking its best for years to come. The doors fit well and close with authority (no swollen joints here) and the mammoth hood, which opens from both sides, sits neatly between the fenders.
All of the chrome and stainless trim on the car has been recently and expensively restored, from the toothy grille to the massive bumpers to the lovely taillights out back. The stainless trim along the flanks has been fully polished and the tailgate hardware is virtually irreplaceable, but fortunately the hinges and handles are in excellent condition.
For sheer eyeball appeal, its hard to beat the Oxford Maroon over a Dark Tan leather interior in a Woody wagon, and this cars passenger compartment is the pinnacle of late-40s style and elegance. Beautiful mahogany door panels and leather upholstery remain in excellent condition with almost no signs of wear. The driver sits behind a massive steering wheel that makes guiding this big car effortless and gauges are arrayed in round pods, with the speedometer front and center and auxiliary dials on either side with the clock on the passenger side with the AM radio in the center of the dash.
With a quality restoration performed some years ago and recent expensive refurbishments, and enough driving to ensure that it is definitely properly sorted and dialed in, this is an excellent example thats ready to use and enjoy and to win some shows immediately! These rarely come to market, so its a genuine honor to have it in our inventory, and we invite you to come see and drive it, because thats really the best way to appreciate these wonderful machines.
Price: $79,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present this stunningly restored 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Hardtop Bubble top 454 cid V8 with dual Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetors with a mild cam, 530 lift intake, Headman headers, matched to a Borg Warner T10 manual 4-speed transmission and with a 3.08 posi-traction rear end and many modern resto-mod upgrades including custom chrome wheels, power disc brakes, power steering and power trunk.
- 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
- Full Restoration Completed in 2013
- Swapped 454ci V8
- Twin Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetors
- Edelbrock Air Cleaner
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- Hurst Shifter
- Black Exterior
- New Red Interior
- U.S. Mag Wheels
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Front Drilled Rotors
- New Vintage Air System
This 1961 Chevrolet Impala Restomod packs a 454ci (7.4L) V8 engine with twin Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetors. Since the third generation Impala peaked at 403ci from the factory, this upsized engine is another piece of the restomod puzzle. We dont have power figures, but safe to say that upwards of 300hp and 350lb-ft would be reasonable to expect. Drive goes to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with stopping power replaced with 4-Wheel disc brakes with a set of drilled rotors up front.
The car has custom Black paint with a Red interior, bucket seats, matching console, autometer gauges, dual exhaust and a highly detailed engine bay and highly detailed undercarriage finished in red oxide primer. Turn key to enjoy today.
The car has custom Black paint with a Red interior, bucket seats, matching console, autometer gauges, dual exhaust and a highly detailed engine bay and highly detailed undercarriage finished in red oxide primer. Turn key to enjoy today.
Price: $55,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Burgundy/Maroon
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very rare, 1 of only 400 ever built, 1963 Chrysler 300 J 'Letter Car' 2 door hardtop with its original 413 2x4 barrel carbs short cross ram option engine matched to the 'Torqueflite' automatic transmission with leather power front bucket seats, pile carpeting, padded dash, map lights, rare factory options including 'Airtemp' air conditioning & Heater & Defroster!
1 of 400 produced in 1963
Black paint
413 CI V-8 engine
Dual 4-barrel carburetors with cross ram
Automatic transmission
Power seats
Power windows
Power steering
Power brakes
White Sidewall Tires
Electric Clock
Heater & Defroster ($102)
'Airtemp' Air conditioning ($510)
'Solex' Tinted Glass ($43)
'Golden Touch' AM Radio ($93)
The Chrysler Letter Series cars with the highly desirable and legendary High Performance 413 CID 2x 4BBL V8 'Short Cross Ram' engines with dual 4 bbl carburetors which were matched to the legendary A-727 HD Torqueflite automatic transmission were cars that were extremely powerful for their day and which became the basis for a successful racing engine in Chrysler's future and cemented Chrysler's reputation for engineering great engines that would serve Chrysler well in various forms for the next 20 years.
The flagship model for the Chrysler lineup in the late fifties and early sixties was the Letter Series convertibles and coupes and were called the 'Beautiful Brutes' by the renown writer Karl Ludvigsen and produced two of the most memorable performance cars ever made. Unabashadely created for NASCAR which they dominated until 1957 when US manufacturers shied away from competition support. Originally powered by the most potent V8 Hemis yet, the 1955 C-300 (1,725 built) and the 1956 300-B (1,102 built) had a New Yorker Newport fine body styling with an Imperial eggcrate grille. Off the track the 300 proved to be about more than just performance with a luxurious leather interior and all modern factory options.
The 413 with ram induction (the original standard long rams 375 hp engine) had more torque, at lower rpm (495 lb ft @ 2800) than the later 426 Hemi (480 @ 3200). At low speeds the "long rams" 375HP engine was superb but over 4000 rpm performance would suffer and to solve this issue Chrysler engineers removed a section of the inner walls of the manifolds to create the optional "short rams" 400HP engine. This option was obviously quite redundant for the street and only really intended for Daytona bound cars that competed in the 'Flying Mile' there and only about 15 of these ultra rare 'short rams' were actually factory built. This $800 option also included a 4 speed manual gearbox made for the Facel Vega, a Chrysler powered French luxury car. One of the short ram 400HP cars driven by Greg Ziegler set a 'Flying Mile' record of over 144mph in 1960!
The 300J delivered more performance in a luxury car than any other American production car, no matter the price, and compared favorably with the most costly European Gran Turismo automobiles in its ability to maintain very high speeds over any type of road, rough or smooth, flat or hilly, or twisted with hairpin curves but whilst also remaining a luxuriously appointed and comfortable ride at the same time!
The car presents as original and correct with a phenomenally well preserved interior with the trim, brightwork, and all accessories in beautiful condition boasting its original and unique steering wheel having been covered in a leather rim kit. On the dash the module is home to push-button transmission controls, and the factory center console-mounted tachometer has been replaced with a modern unit. The original upholstery and trim in Red leather displays a hint of patina with copper, and evokes the spectacularly exotic Chrysler Turbine Cars of the same year. Only one engine was available on the J, the 413ci Golden Lion big block V8 with distinctive, race-bred cross-ram intake manifolds mounting dual quad-barrel carbs rated at 390 hp and 485 lb-ft from new.
The 300 had the American press with Chrysler promoting and marketing the 300J in 1963 as "Close cousin to the most powerful of racing machines, with unmatched interior luxury!"With all new styling from Virgil Exner, being billed as the "crisp, clean custom look" these 300 letter series was the most exclusive of the range with a blacked out grille and offered in hardtop only. As was usually the case, the press fell all over themselves hurling superlatives at the 300-J.
The rare and limited production Chrysler letter cars were the pride of Detroit with the 1955 Chrysler 300 hardtop considered as the first real muscle car, with 300 horsepower from its 331-c.i. Hemi V-8, 0-90 mph in 16.9 seconds, and a top speed of 130 mph. The company sold 1,725 of these homologation specials, and Chrysler was to dominate NASCAR through these years. The 300B of 1956 gained 12-volt electrics and the signature fins that were applied to all Chryslers for the rest of the decade. The Chryslers C-300 of 1955 was the first American production car with 300 hp. The C-300 and its 1956 successor the 300B absolutely dominated high-level American stock car racing at a time when the word stock still meant something, and set a number of flying mile records at Daytona Beach as well, including a hugely impressive 139.37 in 1956.
The Hemi V-8 was punched out to 354-c.i. and 340 hp, while high compression heads delivered 355 hpmore than one per cubic inch. The 300B set the world passenger car record for speed at Daytona Beach at 133.9 mph with only 1,102 were sold. By 1958 the iconic Hemi was replaced by the 413-c.i. Wedge engine and the Chrysler 300Fs were timed at a remarkable 145 mph at Daytona. The 300G of 1961 would be the last big fin car, and the front was heavily modified to accept angled headlights. Some 3-speed cars were built, and sales climbed again to 1,280 hardtops and 337 convertibles.
Chrysler broadened the range in 1962 with a non-letter 300 Sport series. These cars were basically a Windsor replacement, with sedan, hardtop, and convertible body styles. The 300 Sport lacked the fire-breathing letter cars performance but looked the same. This diversification of the name hampered 300H sales, with only 435 hardtops and 123 convertibles selling. The grille remained the same as 1961, but the rear fenders were de-finned.
A complete redesign arrived in 1963, with the 300 Sport series continued, now further confusing buyers by offering Indy Pace Car packages as well. The 300J was no longer offered as a convertible and only 400 hardtops were sold. The shape was little changed for 1964, but the 300K staged a surprising comeback; a convertible returned to the line and 625 were sold along with 3,022 hardtops, beating 1957s record to become the most popular of the letter series cars.
By 1965, the Chrysler 300 letter brand had been diluted by all the various models offered as plain 300s. The 300L sold quite well, with 2,405 hardtops and 440 convertibles but it did not hold the same magic as the more exclusive early cars. Chrysler ended production of the letter series with the 300L, and there was no 1966 letter car.
Never common, Chrysler 300 letter cars have a dedicated following, and their performance remains remarkable even today. The"Business Mans Express"as they were otherwise known, there isn't another Jet Age American car on the road that can keep up and the idea that a car so large could handle the power and precision they desired seemed anathema to Detroit, yet here was a machine that proved someone really understood. With massive gobs of torque and the luxury feel of a larger European sedan with cornering that nothing else made in America (barring a Corvette) could match, the 300-J for 1963 had the press falling all over themselves.
The '63 300-J had the most powerful standard engine ever fitted to a Chrysler letter car: the 390-hp 413-cu.in. V-8 with 10.1:1 compression ratio and dual Carter four-barrel carbs on those dramatic long cross-ram intakes. They're overwhelming under that hood and also uncompromising (the brake booster had to be moved to the inner fenderwell to make room for those extraordinary runners, carburetors, and air cleaners). In any event Chrysler only sold 400 of them and the 300-J was to prove the lowest overall production total out of any of the letter-car series.
Luxurious, fast, and exclusive remained the core ingredients of a recipe developed over all the letter cars, and the 300 J was the rarest of all with only 400 built! Built on Mopars C body architecture and wearing sheet metal shared with Chrysler divisions Newport and New Yorker, the 300J was preceded by the 300H, as it was thought that an I would be too easily mistaken for a 1. The 1963 Chrysler 300J was capable of 143 mph flat out, making it among the fastest production cars of its day, regardless of type or origin. Colors were limited to Black, Red, Gray, or one of two different Whites. These are true pillarless hardtop coupes, with no B-pillar separating the front and rear windows, and offer a real sense of open space with all four rolled down.
With over 390 horsepower and a production run of only 400 cars, and the first year of production for a new body style these rare 1963 Chrysler 300 J cars will prove very collectible for any Mopar or American Muscle Car enthusiast.
Price: $75,500
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color: White
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning example of this very rare, 1 of only 625 ever built, 1964 Chrysler 300 K 'Letter Car' Convertible with its original 413 2x4 barrel carbs short cross ram option engine bored and stroked to 472 c.i. and mildly customized with chrome wire wheels and upgraded Edelbrock carburetors and air cleaners and boasting a no expense spared restoration at reportedly well over six figures in 2020 and fully loaded with factory options and rarities including:
- 1 of 625 produced
- No expense spared restoration completed in 2020 by Fenders and Fins in Woodinville, Washington exclusively utilizing rebuilt and NOS parts
- Refurbished or replaced wiring, suspension, exhaust and convertible top components
- Rebuilt 472 CI Wedge V-8 engine--originally a 413 that was bored and stroked
- Cross Ram option with dual 4 barrel carburetors
- 9.0:1 compression ratio
- Balanced and blueprinted
- Cross-Ram option
- Dual Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetors with electric choke operation
- Rebuilt 727 3-speed automatic transmission
- Upgraded torque converter
- Upgraded clutches
- 3.34 Limited Slip rear axle
- Factory Air Conditioning
- Console with floor shifter
- Power steering with tilt column
- Power 4 Wheel Disc brakes
- Power windows
- Power bucket seats
- Power soft top in Bright White with White boot cover
- Full instrumentation & courtesy lights
- Correct White pinstriping
- Chrome bumpers with overriders
- Dual fender mounted rear view mirrors
- Factory tinted glas
- White leather upholstery
- Clear Acrylic steering wheel
- Console mounted tachometer
- AM/FM radio with USB connectivity
- Chrome wire wheels with Whitewall radial tires
- Metallic Royal Ruby exterior finish
- Original owners manuals
- Authentic Chrysler sales literature
- Service records and receipts
The Chrysler Letter Series cars with the highly desirable and legendary High Performance 413 CID 2x 4BBL V8 'Short Cross Ram' engines with dual 4 bbl carburetors which were matched to the legendary A-727 HD Torqueflite automatic transmission were cars that were extremely powerful for their day and which became the basis for a successful racing engine in Chrysler's future and cemented Chrysler's reputation for engineering great engines that would serve Chrysler well in various forms for the next 20 years.
This particular car was recently restored with no expense spared and is one of only 625 300-K Letter Series convertibles built in 1964 and marketed by Chrysler as 'Chrysler's fiery spirited full size sports car' and 'The High Performance Luxury Chrysler' and this particular model was the flagship model and the top-of-the-line!
The car has its original 413CID 390HP Short Ram V8 engine with upgraded Edelbrock carburetors and air cleaners but with original cast iron intake manifolds and its original legendary Heavy Duty cast iron case Torqueflite transmission. The 3 speed Torqueflite was Chrysler's mainstay transmission from its 1956 introduction on the Imperial and was also sold to other luxury automakers including such European marques such as Facel-Vega and Jensen. The first Torqueflite automatic transmission was the revolutionary A-488 which was lauded at the time as being the best automatic transmission in the world until the A-727 aluminum case which replaced the A-488 in 1962.
The flagship model for the Chrysler lineup in the late fifties and early sixties was the Letter Series convertibles and coupes and were called the 'Beautiful Brutes' by the renown writer Karl Ludvigsen and produced two of the most memorable performance cars ever made. Unabashadely created for NASCAR which they dominated until 1957 when US manufacturers shied away from competition support. Originally powered by the most potent V8 Hemis yet, the 1955 C-300 (1,725 built) and the 1956 300-B (1,102 built) had a New Yorker Newport fine body styling with an Imperial eggcrate grille. Off the track the 300 proved to be about more than just performance with a luxurious leather interior and all modern factory options.
In 1957 the 300-C and in 1958 the 300-D were even more potent extensions of Chrysler's hotrod and were the last of the Hemi powered Letter Series cars and sold in both coupe (618 built) and the new convertible form (191 built). The '57 Hemi produced around 375HP and the '58 optional 'Hi-Po' engine was a fuel injected 392 conservatively rated at 390HP. In 1959 the fifth edition of the Letter Series 300, the 300E was released and was a very low and limited production run with only 550 coupes (of which 16 were reportedly exported) and 140 convertibles built (of which 9 were reportedly exported). From the Chysler300country website statistics from 6/2009 only some 130 cars have survived with 104 of them coupes and 26 convertibles and 11 parts cars. Basically the same car as the 300-D but with a new horizontal bar grille instead of the previous eggcrate and a new 413 cid Wedgehead V8 instead of the fabled Hemi. Neverthless the new 413 was a true High Performance engine with 380 HP and a good second quicker than the D up to 60mph and 3 seconds faster to 90 mph. By 1962 the 300H's engine was the most powerful standard engine in any American car, yet a difficult sales year for the industry as a whole led to very low production figures of only 435 coupes and 123 convertibles.
The 1964 300K was the letter car of the mid sixties and performance again drove the fully unitized body with the ram induction system which boasted 390HP with 2x4 barrel downdraft 'Carter AFB' carburetors mounted on a wild looking cross ram manifold with one air cleaner on each side of the engine with an automatic choke, special heavy duty torsion bars, sway bar, rear leaf springs and shock absorbers for the same type of front suspension as most Indianapolis race cars, large dual exhausts with special mufflers to reduce back pressure, the legendary 727 Torqueflite 3 speed automatic power steering, power brakes, genuine hand rubbed leather bucket seats with separate power seat adjustments and with a full length sports console with built in tachometer, breathtaking acceleration, power windows, 34c.i. size trunk, Astradome style 'Stewart Warner & King Seeley' instrument panel clusters with most dials and gauges in one location, tilt-type inside rearview mirror, electric clock, factory applied undercoating and hood insulation pad, bumper guards, chrome stainless steel wheel covers, dual headlamps and optional pushbutton 'Golden Touch Tuner' AM/FM radio, power antenna, pushbutton heater, rear window defroster and tinted glass.
The 413 with ram induction (the original standard long rams 375 hp engine) had more torque, at lower rpm (495 lb ft @ 2800) than the later 426 Hemi (480 @ 3200). At low speeds the "long rams" 375HP engine was superb but over 4000 rpm performance would suffer and to solve this issue Chrysler engineers removed a section of the inner walls of the manifolds to create the optional "short rams" 400HP engine. This option was obviously quite redundant for the street and only really intended for Daytona bound cars that competed in the 'Flying Mile' there and only about 15 of these ultra rare 'short rams' were actually factory built. This $800 option also included a 4 speed manual gearbox made for the Facel Vega, a Chrysler powered French luxury car. One of the short ram 400HP cars driven by Greg Ziegler set a 'Flying Mile' record of over 144mph in 1960!
The 300K delivered more performance in a luxury car than any other American production car, no matter the price, and compared favorably with the most costly European Gran Turismo automobiles in its ability to maintain very high speeds over any type of road, rough or smooth, flat or hilly, or twisted with hairpin curves but whilst also remaining a luxuriously appointed and comfortable ride at the same time!
Survivors from this era are rare making this fully restored with no expense spared car an asset to any dedicated Chrysler or MOPAR enthusiast. The car sounds absolutely magnificent and must drive better than when new - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
Simply put, the 300K was one of the most exciting American cars ever produced, combining iconic styling, performance and luxury, or as some would say 'the total package', and with very few remaining Chrysler 300K's remaining on the road, this is an extremely unusual opportunity to own a comprehensively restored and great daily driving example of this extraordinarily rare and very desirable 19604 Chrysler 300K 2 door Convertible in very turn key ready driving condition ready and for any classic American car or Mopar enthusiast to enjoy or collect today!
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Price: $16,500
Exterior Color: Gray, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present this exceptionally well preserved survivor example of this completely rust and accident free 1948 Chrysler Windsor 4 Door Sedan in its original factory 'Gunmetal Gray' (color code 8) paint and with it's reliable and virtually bullet-proof Chrysler in line Flathead 250 L Head six cylinder engine with a manual semi automatic 3 speed 'Fluid Drive' transmission!
The Chrysler Windsor with the semi automatic Fluid Drive transmission delivered modern style performance and this is a now very rare and desirable and collectible example of one of America's premier early post war cars. Chrysler's Windsor model was available as either a sedan, convertible, club coupe or business coupe configurations. This is one of the most attractive and distinguished roof-lines of any car of it's day and proved to be a significant influence in the coming decades era of larger and even more imposingly styled cars.
This particular car must be one of the finest mostly all original examples anywhere with reportedly only some 85K original miles in it's original factory color with a matching original broadcloth wool interior. Factory options included; 'Comfort Master Heater', 8 tube radio, directional signals, electric clock, windshield wipers, luggage compartment light, 'Safe Guard' hydraulic brakes, small hubcaps, etc. The car was reportedly in climate controlled storage for over 40 years before being acquired in 2020 by its most recent owner.
The car was comprehensively serviced in the years since being acquired from the previous owner between the years 2020 to present with a new battery, alternator, rebuilt carburetor, water pump, axle seals, tires, replaced brakes, belts & hoses, all new exhaust system, rebuilt transmission, head gasket.
The original spare wheel is in it's rightful storage place in the trunk. The 250 6 cylinder engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles.
This is a rare opportunity to own a very rare mostly all original survivor and a great daily driving example of an obviously never abused (and oozing pride of ownership) 1948 Chrysler Windsor 4 Door Sedan! ]]>
Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: White
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this restored and completely rust free original factory 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 2 Door Convertible with a date correct and matching numbers Big Block Magnum 440 c.i. 375HP V8 engine and it's original rebuilt 727 'Torqueflite' automatic transmission with dual exhausts.
Original Factory 1969 Coronet R/T Convertible
Date Correct Matching #'s 440 c.i. 375HP V8 engine
Rebuilt 727 'Torqueflite' automatic transmission
Original rear axle & differential
Original style leaf springs
Black Power Convertible Top
Stock center console with floor shifter
Exterior driver's side rear view mirror
Power assisted brakes ($49)
Rare, 1 of 416 produced
Red with White interior
Matching numbers 440 CI engine
Automatic transmission
Restored to stock OEM condition
Power steering ($100)
Power brakes
Radial redline tires
Original fender tag
Original AM Radio ($62)
Original Red (R6) Color Paint
Original White (P6W) Trim
The car's original factory specs include the following options decoded from the car's original factory codes;
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M25: Wide sill moldings
M31: Belt Molding (1969-70)
R11: AM Radio (2 Watts)
V8X: Transverse Stripes Black
A04: Basic (Radio) Group
B51: Power Assisted Brakes
C16: Console with Woodgrain Panel & Bucket Seats
C55: Bucket Seats
G33: OS LH Remote Standard Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
Engine Casting #: 2536430-7 (1966-72 440)
E86: 440- 4 Barrel High Performance 375HP V8 engine
D32: Heavy Duty A727 "Torqueflite" automatic transmission
WS27: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 440
L9G: 440 375hp 4bbl
In 1968 the entire Chrysler B-body lineup was redesigned and a new high-performance package was added, the R/T which stood for 'Road/Track' and which came standard with the previous year's 440 'Magnum' with the 426 Hemi optional. The Chrysler Corporation began an ad campaign featuring a cartoon bee with an engine on its back promoting models called the "Scat Pack". The Coronet R/T, Super Bee, Dart GTS, and Charger R/T received bumble-bee stripes (of two thin stripes framing two thick ones). The stripes were standard on the R/Ts and came in red, white, or black, but could be deleted at no extra cost. The 1968 film 'Bullitt' helped popularize the Charger R/T for its notable car chase sequence alongside the hero character's 1968 Ford Mustang GT through the streets of San Francisco, which has since been regarded as one of the most influential car chase scenes in movie history. In the film, a black Dodge Charger R/T 440 is chased by Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang GT.
The 1968-70 Dodge Coronet R/T was, and still is, a styling sensation when introduced in 1968. The R/T was the extreme sporting model identified by it's designated WS27 VIN and 'Scat Pack' bumbleebee striped tail and was comprehensively equipped for grand touring American style including the competition style gas filler gap. With these cars Detroit achieved a rare combination of classic lines, outstanding performance, and better than average quality control. Unfortunately styling along with performance deteriorated after 1970 and although the name continued through the '70's it was never to achieve the cult status and collectible desirability of this 1968-70 generation.
The 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T packed the 'Magnum' 440 V8 as standard and offered the 426 Hemi as an option. Featuring a heavy duty suspension, bucket seats, special identification and Dodge's legendary bumblebee tail striping with the final Coronet R/T being built in 1970. These are very rare cars built between their most desirable years of 1968-70. Only 7,238 built in total in 1969 and even less in 1970, with only 2,615 built. This particular model is even rarer being a Convertible and 1 of only 414 reportedly built in 1969.
This particular car has been professionally repainted in it's original factory 'Red' color using PPG Basecoat/Clearcoat materials and the original 'Black' color Convertible top is power operated. The engine and its associated components are in excellent condition. The engine compartment, firewall and inner fenders and underside of the high performance hood appear all original with no signs of any accidents. The chassis and undercarriage still appear to have the original undercoating and are in exceptional condition with no rust. The panel fit and gaps are all excellent. The chrome bumpers are also in excellent condition. The front and rear suspension is also exceptional, as is the exhaust system. The wheels and tires are as new.
The interior appears mostly all original with the original front bucket seats in their original 'White' color vinyl trim. The headliner, dash, gauges, door panels and carpet are all in quite exceptional condition. The original side and rear glass is in very fine condition.
The matching #'s 1969 440 c.i. 375HP 'Magnum' BB V8 engine casting # 2536430 was reportedly rebuilt as was the original factory 727 automatic transmission. Obviously always garage kept with the original floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas completely solid and rust-free. There are no signs that the car has had any accidents of any kind and the car looks extremely impressive with its striking 'Red' color paint with Bumblebee R/T markings and the 'White' bucket seat interior with the factory center console option is also in absolutely exceptional throughout!
This particular car literally drives as new - must be driven to be truly appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and never abused example of a beautifully restored only as required and rebuilt with high attention to it's original specs 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible in quite stunning condition throughout!
This very rare and highly desirable and collectible unabused example of one of the outstanding Mopar designs of the sixties, a true milestone muscle car with the legendary matching #'s 'Magnum' 440/375HP V8 engine and most certainly one sure-fire investment that's bound to only appreciate over the years for any discerning classic American sixties muscle car collector or simply any muscle car enthusiast!
]]>Original Factory 1969 Coronet R/T Convertible
Date Correct Matching #'s 440 c.i. 375HP V8 engine
Rebuilt 727 'Torqueflite' automatic transmission
Original rear axle & differential
Original style leaf springs
Black Power Convertible Top
Stock center console with floor shifter
Exterior driver's side rear view mirror
Power assisted brakes ($49)
Rare, 1 of 416 produced
Red with White interior
Matching numbers 440 CI engine
Automatic transmission
Restored to stock OEM condition
Power steering ($100)
Power brakes
Radial redline tires
Original fender tag
Original AM Radio ($62)
Original Red (R6) Color Paint
Original White (P6W) Trim
The car's original factory specs include the following options decoded from the car's original factory codes;
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M25: Wide sill moldings
M31: Belt Molding (1969-70)
R11: AM Radio (2 Watts)
V8X: Transverse Stripes Black
A04: Basic (Radio) Group
B51: Power Assisted Brakes
C16: Console with Woodgrain Panel & Bucket Seats
C55: Bucket Seats
G33: OS LH Remote Standard Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
Engine Casting #: 2536430-7 (1966-72 440)
E86: 440- 4 Barrel High Performance 375HP V8 engine
D32: Heavy Duty A727 "Torqueflite" automatic transmission
WS27: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 440
L9G: 440 375hp 4bbl
In 1968 the entire Chrysler B-body lineup was redesigned and a new high-performance package was added, the R/T which stood for 'Road/Track' and which came standard with the previous year's 440 'Magnum' with the 426 Hemi optional. The Chrysler Corporation began an ad campaign featuring a cartoon bee with an engine on its back promoting models called the "Scat Pack". The Coronet R/T, Super Bee, Dart GTS, and Charger R/T received bumble-bee stripes (of two thin stripes framing two thick ones). The stripes were standard on the R/Ts and came in red, white, or black, but could be deleted at no extra cost. The 1968 film 'Bullitt' helped popularize the Charger R/T for its notable car chase sequence alongside the hero character's 1968 Ford Mustang GT through the streets of San Francisco, which has since been regarded as one of the most influential car chase scenes in movie history. In the film, a black Dodge Charger R/T 440 is chased by Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang GT.
The 1968-70 Dodge Coronet R/T was, and still is, a styling sensation when introduced in 1968. The R/T was the extreme sporting model identified by it's designated WS27 VIN and 'Scat Pack' bumbleebee striped tail and was comprehensively equipped for grand touring American style including the competition style gas filler gap. With these cars Detroit achieved a rare combination of classic lines, outstanding performance, and better than average quality control. Unfortunately styling along with performance deteriorated after 1970 and although the name continued through the '70's it was never to achieve the cult status and collectible desirability of this 1968-70 generation.
The 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T packed the 'Magnum' 440 V8 as standard and offered the 426 Hemi as an option. Featuring a heavy duty suspension, bucket seats, special identification and Dodge's legendary bumblebee tail striping with the final Coronet R/T being built in 1970. These are very rare cars built between their most desirable years of 1968-70. Only 7,238 built in total in 1969 and even less in 1970, with only 2,615 built. This particular model is even rarer being a Convertible and 1 of only 414 reportedly built in 1969.
This particular car has been professionally repainted in it's original factory 'Red' color using PPG Basecoat/Clearcoat materials and the original 'Black' color Convertible top is power operated. The engine and its associated components are in excellent condition. The engine compartment, firewall and inner fenders and underside of the high performance hood appear all original with no signs of any accidents. The chassis and undercarriage still appear to have the original undercoating and are in exceptional condition with no rust. The panel fit and gaps are all excellent. The chrome bumpers are also in excellent condition. The front and rear suspension is also exceptional, as is the exhaust system. The wheels and tires are as new.
The interior appears mostly all original with the original front bucket seats in their original 'White' color vinyl trim. The headliner, dash, gauges, door panels and carpet are all in quite exceptional condition. The original side and rear glass is in very fine condition.
The matching #'s 1969 440 c.i. 375HP 'Magnum' BB V8 engine casting # 2536430 was reportedly rebuilt as was the original factory 727 automatic transmission. Obviously always garage kept with the original floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas completely solid and rust-free. There are no signs that the car has had any accidents of any kind and the car looks extremely impressive with its striking 'Red' color paint with Bumblebee R/T markings and the 'White' bucket seat interior with the factory center console option is also in absolutely exceptional throughout!
This particular car literally drives as new - must be driven to be truly appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and never abused example of a beautifully restored only as required and rebuilt with high attention to it's original specs 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible in quite stunning condition throughout!
This very rare and highly desirable and collectible unabused example of one of the outstanding Mopar designs of the sixties, a true milestone muscle car with the legendary matching #'s 'Magnum' 440/375HP V8 engine and most certainly one sure-fire investment that's bound to only appreciate over the years for any discerning classic American sixties muscle car collector or simply any muscle car enthusiast!
Price: $42,500
Exterior Color: Gray, Interior Color: Gray
1935 Ford Deluxe Tudor 2 Door V8 Sedan 'Slantback'
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this beautifully restored some years ago 1935 Ford Model 48 2 Door Deluxe 'Slantback' V8 Tudor Touring Sedan.
The 1935 Ford was a thorough refresh on the popular V8 powered Ford. The 4 cylinder engine was no longer offered, leaving just the 221 cu in (3.62 L) V8 to power every Ford car and truck. The transverse leaf spring suspension remained, but the front spring was relocated ahead of the axle to allow more interior volume. The body was lowered and new "Center-Poise" seating improved comfort. Visually, the 1935 Ford was much more modern with the grille pushed forward and made more prominent by de-emphasized and more-integrated fenders, reflecting modern Art Deco influences.
A major advance was a true integrated trunk on "trunkback" sedans, though the traditional, and now very desirable and collectible, "flatback" aka Slantback was also offered. Outdated body styles like the Victoria were also deleted for the year.
The Deluxe version upgrades included dual horns, chrome windshield, right side tail light and paint on the dash and window moldings along with other minor differences, so it can be hard to be positive that a restored car started out as a Deluxe.
Highly original condition
Flathead V-8 engine
Dual Horns
3-speed manual transmission
Original wire wheels
Wide Whitewall tires
Factory rear spare carrier
Recently acquired from a local and long term private collection
The wooden panels were manufactured at the Ford Iron Mountain Plant in the Michigan Upper Peninsula from Ford owned lumber.
Two trim lines were offered, standard and DeLuxe, across a number of body styles including a base roadster, five-window coupe, three-window coupe, Tudor and Ford or sedans in flatback/slantback or trunkback versions, a convertible sedan, a woody station wagon, and new Model 51 truck. The rumble seats were optional on coupe model. An oil pressure gauge (costing $4) and two windshield wipers were optional also. If one got the optional radio, it replaced the ash tray.
All of the restoration work was completed some years ago and it has been kept in a climate controlled garage since. The rare 'Slantback' sedan body is very straight with excellent panel fit.
A distinctive respray was professionally applied and is in very good condition. Chrome is outstanding with accents that include the classic 'V8' hood ornament, dual horns and dual mirrors. A black grain vinyl 'closed car top' roof is in excellent condition and set of bright Red 16 spoke wheels with chrome V8 caps with wide-white Coker tires completes the exterior package.
The interior is showing an older restoration in a handsome Gray cloth with a Black metal dash which is excellent with working factory gauges, classic banjo wheel and cowl vent.
This Ford is powered by a rebuilt 221ci flathead that outputs 85bhp and runs smooth as silk with a recent full service by our local mechanics. Behind the flathead, the 3-speed manual transmission has the factory floor mounted shifter. Mechanical drum brakes handle stopping requirements and the 6-volt electrical system performs very well.
Recent service history at our local mechanic includes electronic ignition installed, new distributor, and ignition coil, replace spark plugs, change all fluids & oil, new 6 volt battery, overhauled carburetor, new fuel filter, overhauled starter, replaced fuel tank, added electric fuel pump along side 6 volt mechanical fuel pump; (Cost $6,512.56)
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this very desirable and rare 1935 Ford Deluxe Slantback Tudor 2 Door Touring sedan which would prove to be an excellent addition to your garage or early Ford collection.
]]>Two trim lines were offered, standard and DeLuxe, across a number of body styles including a base roadster, five-window coupe, three-window coupe, Tudor and Ford or sedans in flatback/slantback or trunkback versions, a convertible sedan, a woody station wagon, and new Model 51 truck. The rumble seats were optional on coupe model. An oil pressure gauge (costing $4) and two windshield wipers were optional also. If one got the optional radio, it replaced the ash tray.
All of the restoration work was completed some years ago and it has been kept in a climate controlled garage since. The rare 'Slantback' sedan body is very straight with excellent panel fit.
A distinctive respray was professionally applied and is in very good condition. Chrome is outstanding with accents that include the classic 'V8' hood ornament, dual horns and dual mirrors. A black grain vinyl 'closed car top' roof is in excellent condition and set of bright Red 16 spoke wheels with chrome V8 caps with wide-white Coker tires completes the exterior package.
The interior is showing an older restoration in a handsome Gray cloth with a Black metal dash which is excellent with working factory gauges, classic banjo wheel and cowl vent.
This Ford is powered by a rebuilt 221ci flathead that outputs 85bhp and runs smooth as silk with a recent full service by our local mechanics. Behind the flathead, the 3-speed manual transmission has the factory floor mounted shifter. Mechanical drum brakes handle stopping requirements and the 6-volt electrical system performs very well.
Recent service history at our local mechanic includes electronic ignition installed, new distributor, and ignition coil, replace spark plugs, change all fluids & oil, new 6 volt battery, overhauled carburetor, new fuel filter, overhauled starter, replaced fuel tank, added electric fuel pump along side 6 volt mechanical fuel pump; (Cost $6,512.56)
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this very desirable and rare 1935 Ford Deluxe Slantback Tudor 2 Door Touring sedan which would prove to be an excellent addition to your garage or early Ford collection.
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning 1932 'Deuce' Ford Model 'B' Highboy Roadster Hot Rod which is titled as a 1932 Ford and which represents an outstanding example of a traditional Hot Rod conversion!
This fiberglass 1932 Ford Roadster is powered by a small block 327ci Chevrolet and is backed by a 350 Turbo automatic transmission. Features include chopped windshield, canvas top, 4-piece steel hood with louvered hood sides, detailed chassis, tilt column, dual circuit brakes with front & rear discs, and Jaguar rear end rear 4-link suspension.
The fiberglass body is refinished in a Custom Porsche Dark Blue Metallic and is built Highboy style without front and rear fenders or running boards. A steel 3-piece hood with louvered sides has been installed with a color matched 32 Ford grill and insert. Chrome round sealed beam headlights are mounted low, to the upper front shock mounts just behind the chrome front spreader bar. The chrome windshield has been chopped and rectangle billet aluminum taillights, as well as a color matched gas tank with chrome spreader bar have been added to the rear along with a rumble seat with battery in an enclosed box.
A set of chromed Zenith knock off wheels with spokes and polished lips are wrapped with BF Goodrich staggered sized tires. The interior is furnished in a classic Tan leather covering a pleated bench seat and door panels with pockets with matching carpeting covering the floor panel. A Tan canvas soft top is included.
The 1932 Ford style wood dashboard houses 6 round gauges. A Nardi 3 spoke wood steering wheel is mounted to a tilt steering column. The 327ci V8 Chevrolet engine is backed by an automatic transmission. An Edelbrock carburetor with manual choke, HEI distributor, finned aluminum valve covers, block hugger headers, chrome alternator and oval open-element billet aluminum air cleaner complete the engine.
The chassis is composed of 1932 Ford outer frame rails which is boxed and with a removable transmission cross member. A chrome 4-link and panhard bar with coil-over shocks locates the rear axle. Full-length dual exhaust can be seen exiting at the Jaguar Chrome rear end. A rear axle pinion mounted emergency brake has been added. The underbody has been painted Custom Blue to match the exterior. While retaining the basic external looks and characteristics of this 90 year + old classic car, this highly desirable deuce '32 Roadster looks just as if it were fabricated way back in the fifties or early sixties.
Obviously always garaged, covered and with no accidents since the build, owned and driven since then by only obviously very careful and meticulous owners - never ever abused! The 'Custom Porsche Blue Metallic' color paint is in beautiful condition and the car is believed to have only very few miles on the build. The seats and interior are also in very good condition with only very minimal wear and this Hot Rod drives exactly like a newly built low mileage rod should, the rebuilt small block V8 engine is extremely strong with no oil leaks and the temperature always remains cool.
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this genuine 1932 Ford and as we all know, only a deuce is a deuce! The 1932 Ford is regarded as being the definitive hot rod and has been since the birth of hot rodding as we know it back in the thirties. The Deuces popularity is easy to understand as in 1932 the Ford engineers developed a worthy successor to the obsolete Model A, a masterful new design with more power and more elegant lines and the timeless grille of the Deuce meant that no other car was as sought after for hot rodding into the forties and they remain as popular today as they were then! Stock '32 frames provide substantially greater torsional rigidity than the previous 1928-31 models and since 1932 was the first year of production for Ford's V8, installing a later V8 was easier than before. Also the Deuce was the only car Ford ever made that had the sides of the frame rails exposed.
This particular 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster has a steel hood, grille and louvers and is as nicely done a custom Deuce as you can hope to find and a pure statement of individuality! It will undoubtedly continue to prove to be a very worthwhile investment for the Hot Rod or Deuce enthusiast or simply easily prove to be the most fun you ever had in a car!]]>
Price: $59,500
Exterior Color: Yellow, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving and mildly customized example of this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 coupe which was built in San Jose, California and born with a 289 2V 'C' code V8 engine with an automatic C4 transmission, in its original 'Springtime Yellow' factory color paint, luxury 'Black Pony' plush interior Decor option trim which includes plush door panels with integrated molded arm rests and 'Pony' front seats, a deluxe steering wheel in simulated walnut studded with eighteen bright recessed dots, brushed with metal spokes pierced with 12 circular holes, and with custom wheels and tires.
The car has power steering which has been recently fully serviced and upgraded (at a cost of $1,995); all new 'Hotchkis' leaf springs and 'Koni' rear shocks ($1,487); all new 'Koni' front shocks and 1" lowering springs with 1" sway bar and export brace ($1,543); all new timing cover, water pump, aluminum radiator & thermostat ($1,503); oil & filter change; new 24FS battery; staggered new Shelby style 'Legendary' 17x7 LW90 front wheels with 215's & 17x8 LW90 rear wheels with 235's & with spinners & lugnuts ($1,476) for a terrific stance; etc with all work completed at the renown 'Mustang Country' of Paramount, CA at a total cost of over $8,700!
Consequently the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
These early classic Mustangs are very collectible and desirable and this 1966 Mustang Fastback 2+2 is one rare turn-key ready daily appreciating and daily head-turning condition of an all time classic America icon!
The car has power steering which has been recently fully serviced and upgraded (at a cost of $1,995); all new 'Hotchkis' leaf springs and 'Koni' rear shocks ($1,487); all new 'Koni' front shocks and 1" lowering springs with 1" sway bar and export brace ($1,543); all new timing cover, water pump, aluminum radiator & thermostat ($1,503); oil & filter change; new 24FS battery; staggered new Shelby style 'Legendary' 17x7 LW90 front wheels with 215's & 17x8 LW90 rear wheels with 235's & with spinners & lugnuts ($1,476) for a terrific stance; etc with all work completed at the renown 'Mustang Country' of Paramount, CA at a total cost of over $8,700!
Consequently the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
These early classic Mustangs are very collectible and desirable and this 1966 Mustang Fastback 2+2 is one rare turn-key ready daily appreciating and daily head-turning condition of an all time classic America icon!
Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are happy to present this great daily driving example of a 1969 Ford Mustang 302 V8 2 Door Coupe presented in a very striking all Black color combination with a Black bucket seat interior, factory air conditioning, AM Philco radio and with an automatic transmission.
We recently acquired the car from long time California owner and the car is very nice survivor example and mostly all original with one repaint and drives as nice as they come with no known mechanical issues. There is no rust or signs of any accidents and only very minor imperfections noticeable upon close inspection. This particular car is a very good daily driver example with the engine being extremely strong and responsive and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
We recently acquired the car from long time California owner and the car is very nice survivor example and mostly all original with one repaint and drives as nice as they come with no known mechanical issues. There is no rust or signs of any accidents and only very minor imperfections noticeable upon close inspection. This particular car is a very good daily driver example with the engine being extremely strong and responsive and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Price: $29,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an a great daily driving example of this 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible with the 302 2V V8 engine mated with the C4 automatic transmission and which was built and born with:
White Knit Vinyl Bucket seats
C4 Select Shift Automatic transmission
Air Conditioning
Power Top
Power Steering
2.79 Conventional Rear Axle
White Power Top with Glass Backlite
Factory wire wheel covers
AM Radio
Decor Group
Tinted Glass Complete
Rear Bumper Guards
The car has been repainted in this most striking date correct 'Red' color with dual sport mirrors, dual exhausts, air conditioning and a power top.
This particular example is very striking and the engine is extremely strong and responsive, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
White Knit Vinyl Bucket seats
C4 Select Shift Automatic transmission
Air Conditioning
Power Top
Power Steering
2.79 Conventional Rear Axle
White Power Top with Glass Backlite
Factory wire wheel covers
AM Radio
Decor Group
Tinted Glass Complete
Rear Bumper Guards
The car has been repainted in this most striking date correct 'Red' color with dual sport mirrors, dual exhausts, air conditioning and a power top.
This particular example is very striking and the engine is extremely strong and responsive, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare and very striking example of this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof (Fastback) with it's original 351 V8 4 barrel engine and C6 automatic transmission in a striking 'Raven Black' color paint with 'Silver' sports stripes with a matching 'Black & Silver' Interior; and loaded with factory options including air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, 3.25:1 Locking Differential Axle, AM Radio and a car which underwent a ground up restoration.
The Mach 1 debuted in 1969 as the mainstream high performance Mustang, taking over from the GT. Two and four barrel 351's were offered plus the four barrel 390 and the 428 CJ and CJ-Ram-Air. Unlike the GT option, the Mach 1 model included a special interior that featured many of the Deluxe decor Group items plus high back bucket seats and special carpet. The Mach 1's original recipe was simple: It started with a V8 powered 'Sportsroof' body and added numerous visual and performance enhancing options.
This particular example must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
The Mach 1 debuted in 1969 as the mainstream high performance Mustang, taking over from the GT. Two and four barrel 351's were offered plus the four barrel 390 and the 428 CJ and CJ-Ram-Air. Unlike the GT option, the Mach 1 model included a special interior that featured many of the Deluxe decor Group items plus high back bucket seats and special carpet. The Mach 1's original recipe was simple: It started with a V8 powered 'Sportsroof' body and added numerous visual and performance enhancing options.
This particular example must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a very striking example which turns heads wherever she goes! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
This must be one of the finest example's available anywhere of this increasingly collectible and desirable 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 4BBL V8 Sportsroof which will surely prove to be a wonderful investment for the American classic car collector or Mustang enthusiast! A rare turn-key ready daily appreciating and daily head-turning condition example of an all time classic America icon!
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT Coupe, always serviced by Ford dealers and always garaged. In 2007 there were 2,876 Black manual Shelby GT coupes built out of a total production of 5,651 cars. This is SGT #1288 and it has 25K original miles.
In addition to the modifications completed by Shelby in the release of the new 2007 Shelby GT's, the below is a list of Shelby upgraded parts added to this 2007 Shelby GT.
The car does not have any modifications other than the following listed below enhancements added with original Shelby parts/options;
Valve Cover 4.6 L Shelby GT
Oil Separator
8-Quart Oil Pan
PIAA Driving Lights Bezels & Fog Lights
Brake Duct Cooling Kit
Transmission Cooler Scoop
Front Drive Shaft Safety Loop
8.8" Axle Cover
Adjustable Panhard Bar
Panhard Bar Relocation Bracket
Upper Panhard Bar Support Bracket
Rear Lower Control Arms
Rear Shock Tower Brace
Ford Racing Brake Line Upgrade Kit M-2078-MB
Wilwood Upgraded Vented Front Rotors and Larger Vented Rear Rotors
Center Dash Cluster Gauge Kit
Harness Bar
Kicker Audio 10 Inch Trunk Sub Woofer
Sequential Tail Light Kit
Optional Black Billet Gas Cap
Optional Black upper and lower Front Grille
Optional Billet Hood Pin Kit
Note: All original Ford parts are included/are part of the sale.
After decades of licensed replicas, so-called "continuation" cars, and aftermarket conversion jobs, the Shelby Automobiles facility in partnership with Ford entered into a new venture bringing back the famously Black and Gold GT-H, which also signaled a renewed relationship with the Hertz Corporation, bringing back the original Rent-a-Racer notion of 1966. The idea was to build only some 500 of them with the GT-H available only at select Hertz locations, the for-purchase Ford Shelby GT could be purchased through any Ford dealer. At a base MSRP of $36,970, it was priced above the Mustang GT and below the supercharged Shelby GT500.
Ford shipped cars from Michigan to the Shelby Automotive assembly plant in Las Vegas, NV for the spa treatment. As with the GT-H, the GT is offered only in the coupe body style, with metallic Silver Le Mans stripes instead of the Hertz-specific gold. While all GT-Hs are black, the GT comes in either White or Black with the White cars getting polished aluminum wheels and the Black GTs having black wheel centers.
All the GT's performance hardware is the same as that on the GT-H. Which means a Ford Racing Powerpack, consisting of a 90mm cold-air intake system and more aggressive calibration of the engine management system, mandating the use of premium fuel. Ford Racing performance mufflers and an X-pipe, replacing the standard H-shaped crossover, complete the powertrain mods with output originally estimated at 325 horsepower.
Underneath, Ford Racing provided new struts and shocks, which reduce the ride height about an inch and a half. Stiffer anti-roll bars improve body control and make for flatter cornering. And a race-inspired twin-tube strut tower base increased chassis rigidity in the engine bay and sharpened up steering response and the entire rear end was swapped for a new unit carrying a 3.55:1 diff ratio.
Here's where the GT and GT-H diverge. While the rental could only be obtained with an automatic transmission, the GT was offered with your choice of the same five-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual sporting a stubby Hurst shifter wearing a white shift knob that looks right out of the 1960s.The Hertz model runs "Bullitt"-style 17-inch alloys but the GT had a factory Plus One combination of 18-inch wheels and lower-profile tires.
The GT-H has its own unique Shelby hood, while the GT uses the factory aluminum hood fitted with a riveted-on hood scoop. This scoop's size and shape is close to that on the mid-1960s 427 Cobra and the treatment is preferable to the GT-H's bulky-looking fiberglass hood. Both cars have the same aluminum replacement grille, front fascia (borrowed from the California Special), and individual Shelby letters on the decklid. The "Hertz" badge on the GT-H's front fenders is replaced with one stating "Powered by Ford."
Things are standard GT fare inside with all interiors Black, and Shelby mods consisting of machined-aluminum sill plate badges, Shelby GT floormats, and an aluminum number plate on the I.P. that proclaims the car to be officially produced by Shelby Automobiles and its Shelby serial number.
Only a limited amount of Shelby GTs were built in the '07-'08 total production run, and what made these limited cars extra special was that Ford sent them directly to Shelby Automobiles Inc. in Las Vegas, just like the Shelby Mustangs of the '60s. And just like in the '60s, they were then sold 'pre-title' to customers. The Black with Silver stripes was one of only two colors offered in 2007 (the other being White with Silver stripes). The Shelby GT added a deeper front air dam, a special billet grille with offset Mustang emblem, a retro Shelby hood scoop and hood pins, and the requisite Shelby emblems, badges, and lower-body decals, SHELBY block letters, a deleted rear spoiler, as well as a diffuser panel under the bumper and twin exhaust tips that shine brightly against the sinister Black paint.
With so few miles, it shouldn't be a surprise that this particular car looks and feels almost new, with very few visible defects that you'd be hard-pressed to ever find. The interiors sculpted buckets are as new, the instrument panel is equal parts retro and state-of-the-art, and the packaging job on the airbag steering wheel is nothing short of miraculous.
As a Shelby, you do, of course, get a signed, numbered plaque on the dash (# 1288), as well as a Hurst cue ball shifter for the 5-speed manual transmission and other factory options including A/C, cruise control, power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors, AM/FM/CD changer stereo system with speakers throughout the passenger compartment. All of it looks virtually new, including the driver's seat, making this a great choice for collectors. The Mustang provides a reasonably-sized trunk, but the Shelby guys got rid of the spare tire in the quest for more performance and less weight.
Ford's 4.6 liter V8 got a few tweaks for duty in the Shelby GT, starting with a cold air induction system and the Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package, which ups output to a performance-tuned 319 horsepower and 330 pounds of torque. There's also a strut tower brace that really makes a statement in the packed but tidy engine bay and reminds everyone that this is absolutely no regular Mustang. Underneath there's an X-pipe exhaust system that gives the Shelby a distinctive sound. Big disc brakes were part of the Mustang's standard equipment, with this particular car having the afore mentioned upgrades, but it does have the Ford Racing suspension package which includes specially tuned shocks and struts, lowering springs, oversized sway bars, and a 3.55 gear set out back. The last part was big wheels and sticky rubber: 18-inch black Shelby alloys wrapped in BFGoodrich G-Force radials.
One of the best balances between looks and performance, price and exclusivity, this very low-mileage Shelby GT is impeccably preserved and you will look long and hard to find a finer example available anywhere else ready to be sparingly enjoyed as it continues to appreciate.
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Price: $54,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely beautifully restored and show ready example of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird 312 V8 Convertible beautifully repainted in 'Starmist Blue' with a matching fully restored matching two-tone Blue interior and factory ordered with the hard top and soft top and loaded with desirable factory specifications and options including;
Ford-o-matic automatic transmission ($150),
Power brakes ($38),
Power steering ($69),
Engine dress kit,
Magic air heater and defroster ($85),
Signal Seeking radio ($79),
Windsheld Washer ($16)
Full wheel covers,
White sidewall tires ($30),
Dual horns,
Dual exhausts,
Removable Fiberglass Hardtop,
Safety belts
and it's original 312/245HP 4 BBL 'D' Code V8 engine!
The car is the recipient of a full concours quality restoration which was completed with absolutely no expense spared including a bare metal respray and with the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas being completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously a garaged and cherished car both before and since the concours quality restoration.
The car has an extraordinary striking appearance with it's striking date correct color of 'Starmist Blue' matched to a striking and complimentary two-tone 'Blue' vinyl interior with a bench seat, automatic interior courtesy lighting, rayon loop carpeting, half-circle steering wheel horn ring, winged 'Thunderbird' front end emblem, stainless steel window surround moldings, dual horns, dual exhaust, soft top and a removable fiberglass hardtop!
The car's original 'D' Code 312 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent. The transmission shifts smoothly though the gears and the power steering and power brakes make the car an absolute pleasure to drive. All the chrome was removed and re-chromed.
This car drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be believed - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! Please note that the car also boasts its original spare wheel and jack in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own an absolutely beautifully restored and superb and truly striking original Dearborn, MI built (as is true of all Thunderbirds!) car. It is also a great daily driving example of an original 1957 Thunderbird with it's original highly desirable 312 V8 'D code' engine and loaded with factory options including Power steering, Power brakes, its original Port Hole hard top, new matching Blue Canvas soft top, original 'Town & Country' radio, heater and defroster and electric clock!
A stunning example restored by one of the most respected Thunderbird restorers in the country and ready for any T-Bird enthusiast or collector of a very striking turn-key ready example of the T-Bird's finest year for any classic American car collector!]]>
Price: $49,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a very striking example of this original southern California 1957 Ford Thunderbird 312/245HP 4 BBL V8 Convertible in a striking repaint in the very striking 'Thunderbird Bronze Poly' over a matching original specifications 'Raven Black & Colonial Ivory' Pleated vinyl interior and loaded with desirable factory specifications and options including power steering, power brakes, heater & AM Town & Country radio, factory clock and White Port Hole Hardtop!
Ford-o-matic automatic transmission ($257),
Power Steering ($69)
Power Brakes ($38)
Town & Country AM/FM Radio ($100)
Engine dress kit,
Magic air heater and defroster ($85),
Electric clock ($15),
Full wheel covers,
White sidewall tires ($30),
Rear fender skirts,
Dual horns,
Dual exhausts,
Safety belts
and it's original 312/245HP 4 BBL 'D' Code V8 engine!
The car's floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents. The car has a very striking appearance in 'Thunderbird Bronze' matched to a very striking 'Black & White pleated vinyl interior with a bench seat, automatic interior courtesy lighting, rayon loop carpeting, half-circle steering wheel horn ring, winged 'Thunderbird' front end emblem, stainless steel window surround moldings, dual horns, & dual exhaust!
The car's original 'D' Code 312 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent. The transmission shifts smoothly though the gears and the car has four fairly new whitewall radial tires have just been installed on original wheels with matching center caps. The car was reportedly previously owned by the President of the San Diego, CA Thunderbird Club.
This car drives magnificently - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! Please note that the car also boasts its original spare wheel and jack in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully kept example of this truly striking 'Thunderbird Bronze' original Dearborn, MI built (as is true of all Thunderbirds!) and rare original California license plates car. It is a great daily driving example of a 1957 Thunderbird with it's original highly desirable 312 V8 'D code' engine and loaded with factory options including factory port hole hard top, Power steering, Power brakes, heater and defroster, electric clock & T & C radio!]]>
Price: $49,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving and beautiful rust free example of this original southern California (with it's original 1950's 'Yellow Plates' to be sold with the car) 1956 Ford Thunderbird in its original 312 225HP 4 BBL V8 engine matched to a Ford-o-Matic transmission in its original 'Fiesta Red' (color code K) over 'Colonial White' Hardtop (Code E) and its original with original factory options including;
312/225HP 4 BBL V8 engine
Removable Fiberglass Hard Top,
Town & Country radio & antenna ($74),
Ford-o-matic auto transmission ($150),
4-way power seat ($45),
Safety Package ($22.50),
Continental kit,
Rear Fender Shields ($18.75),
Engine Dress Up Kit ($15),
Tinted glass ($22),
Heater & Defroster ($58.50),
Electric clock,
Dual horns,
Dual exhausts,
Padded instrument panel,
Half-circle steering wheel horn ring and sun visors,
Full wheel covers ($10.20) with whitewall tires
Original factory / dealer window sticker,
Original owners manuals
and the desirable 312 4V 225HP V8 engine and boasting long time southern California ownership.
Recently purchased from its long time southern California owner who had owned the car for well over 40 years and who had purchased the car from its original southern California owner! The car has been repainted some years ago in it's original 'Fiesta Red' factory color (K) and a two-tone pleated 'Black & White' vinyl interior. It has all its original factory glass and and original spare wheel Continental Kit and Hard Top.
The floor boards are completely solid and rust-free and the car was obviously a garaged and cherished southern California driver only. The car's paint is in excellent condition and the factory optional upgrade of the 312/225HP V8 engine is extremely strong and desirable in the Thunderbird. This particular car drives very well - drives straight with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a very reliable driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great and reliable daily driving example of an obviously always garaged and cherished original southern California rust free 1956 Thunderbird in very fine condition throughout! Owned for over 40 years now by only one southern California family, you will look long and hard to find a finer daily driving and turn-key ready example of the legendary 1956 T-Bird for any classic American car collector!]]>
Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present a highly desirable example of the third generation of Thunderbirds and an original factory Sports Roadster, 1 of 1,427 built, a mostly all original example of this 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster which was originally sold at the 'Dahlberg Bros Inc' Ford dealership of Hopkins, MN and being sold with the 390 c.i. three two barrel Holley carburetor setup for the desirable 340HP 3x2 BBL V8 engine matched to it's original 'Cruise-O-Matic transmission in completely rust free condition in it's original factory 'Rangoon Red' color (Code J) paint with a 'Black' interior and with factory options including bucket seats, full carpeting, with front console, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power door locks, power front seats, original AM radio, heater & defroster, full instrumentation, sequential turn signals, and obviously the unique swing-away steering wheel & the Roadster's trunk stored power convertible top with the car mounted correctly on it's striking Kelsey Hayes chrome wire wheels with the deletion of the rear fender!
The car will be sold with a copy of its original window sticker and Ford's original gate release sticker showing original factory added options including;
Convertible Sports Roadster ($5,439)
Rangoon Red
WSW ($42)
Power Lift Windows ($106)
Power Driver & Passenger Seat ($184)
Push Button Radio ($112)
Tinted Glass ($43)
Windshield Washer ($13)
Outside Mirror ($5)
Heavy Duty Battery ($7)
The Thunderbird was redesigned in 1961 with sleeker styling from its previous 'Squarebird' design that gave the bird a renown 'bullet-lie' appearance with an all new bodyshell featuring a severely pointed front end and the car enjoyed a smoother ride with much improved handling and soundproofing. The interior design featured a contoured dash that curved at its outward ends to blend in with the door panels and the model boasted the first 'Swing-away' steering wheel. A new engine, the 390 c.i. 6.4L V8 was standard and mated to a three speed automatic transmission. A vinyl roofed Landau option with simulated S bars was added to the line up in 1962 as was the legendary Sports Roadster for convertible models.
The Sports Roadster had a special fiberglass tonneau cover for the rear seats which gave the car the appearance of being a two seater roadster like the original Thunderbirds from 1955-57. Priced at over $5,500 when new only 1,427 were built in 1962 and just another 455 in 1963 making this one very rare and collectible Ford.
Newly optioned for '62 was an upgraded version of the 390 c.i. V8 named the 'M' code after the designated M used as the engine code in the VIN number of the very few and rare cars equipped with this upgrade. The 'M code version of the 390 c.i. V8 was equipped with no less than three 2 barrel Holley carburetors and produced 340HP. These 'M' code V8 Thunderbirds are exceptionally rare with some reports showing only some 200 in total being built during its production years of 1962-3 and obviously very few are left remaining on the roads today!
This particular car is a factory Sports Roadster with a copy of its original window sticker and the recipient of a restoration some years ago which is holding up very well. The car has been garaged in southern California for most of its life and boasts it's original and highly striking 'Rangoon Red' factory color paint with a beautiful 'Black' bucket seats interior and with the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas all completely solid and rust-free - obviously a mostly always garaged and cherished car since new. The original spare wheel with its jack is in the trunk and the car rides on new Coker tires mounted on its correct Kelsey Hayes chrome wire wheels.
The 390 3x2V 340HP 'Thunderbird' V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives extremely well and must be driven to be fully appreciated. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of an obviously always garaged coveted and beautiful older restoration example of a factory 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster in very fine condition throughout and an outstanding example of one of the outstanding Ford designs of the sixties which has high repute for both it's beautiful lines and smooth fast performance.
In summary, this is one rare and very sought after and well maintained and rust free example of this increasingly desirable and collectible factory 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster and loaded with desirable factory options and fully documented, a perfect addition to any Ford enthusiasts collection or indeed for any American classic car collector!]]>
Price: $32,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and great daily driving example of this older restored California 1963 Full Size 1000 Series GMC 1/2 ton C15 Stepside Long Bed Pick Up Truck with a rebuilt 305 c.i. 6 engine which is very powerful for this truck and its original 4 speed manual floor shift transmission and a 7500 lbs maximum GVW rating.
This truck is a true survivor and a super striking daily driver or promotional truck! The truck had recently come out of storage and is in very good condition with only very minor imperfections only noticeable only upon very close inspection. The paint is very good, the chrome has all been re-chromed and the interior is also very original and presentable! This great daily driving 1963 GMC 1000 series Full Size 1/2 ton Stepside Pick Up is simply a great turn key ready daily driver for any classic truck enthusiast.
The 1/2 ton Chevrolet/GMC pick up was renamed the 3100 in the 1940's and they were outselling the Ford's with a 33.8% market share in 1949 compared to Ford's 21.6%. But Chevy couldn't afford to be complacent and by 1950 there were several welcome improvements such as double acting all around shock absorbers and a circuit-braking lighting system. The Thriftmaster six offered slightly more power due to a Rochester power jet down draft carburetor, larger valves and a straight through muffler. In the year 1955 the Thriftmaster engine was increased to 235 c.i. (3851cc) with an increase in both bore and stroke. GMC as a marque produced a straight six and later a V8.
In 1958 these trucks became known as the Full size C Series for Chevrolet and the 100 Series for GMC. Launched in the fall of 1959, the 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Also new for 1960 was a new designation system for trucks made by GM. Gone were the 3100, 3200, and 3600 designations for short 1/2, long 1/2 and 3/4-ton models. For 1960, C/K trucks were available in smooth 'Fleetside' or fendered 'Stepside' versions. GMC called these 'Wide-Side' and 'Fenderside'. GMC model numbers for 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 1.5 ton were 1000, 1500, 2500, and 3000.
This particular truck's 305 6 cylinder engine runs strong and sounds absolutely magnificent and the truck drives really well - must be driven to be appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver!
This is a very rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of this very desirable southern California 1963 Full Size GMC 1500 series Stepside Pick Up in very fine daily driving condition ready for any classic American truck, collector or enthusiast to simply enjoy or collect today!]]>
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2015 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 with 8,139 miles.
Original Calfornia bike bought new at 'Bartels' in Marina Del Rey, CA.]]>
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2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide Milwaukee Eight 114 c.i. V-Twin with 1,487 original miles]]>
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Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this original southern California and very rare limited production 1975 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Series II 6 cylinder 2 Door Coupe, otherwise known as the legendary and very desirable and collectible XJ6C, the unique two door pillar-less coupe bodystyle!
These handsome hardtop derivatives of the Jaguar XJ sedan, built on the original short wheel base Series I platform, were referred to as the 'Corporate Sports Car' of the 1970's by the Jaguar advertising agency. This was a rival to any of the other luxury marques of its day, and typically both much better looking and luxurious. Plush leather and walnut interior, handsome lines and the smooth powerful Jaguar 4.2 litre or V12 engines, combined with super low production numbers, (only 1,794 six cylinders & 686 V12's were built between the 1975-78 production years for the U.S ), have made these XJ6C Coupes highly sought after and collectible worldwide. One of the few true great cars from Europe from the mid seventies that remain both classic and attractive, and a true stand out in the late 1970's era of its mostly bastardized safety and emission control regulated contemporaries.
Gorgeous and seriously striking color combination with factory alloy wheels and beautiful 'Dark Blue' Connolly leather interior and 'Black' vinyl roof! This particular car must be seen to be truly appreciated! A real head-turner!
These handsome hardtop derivatives of the Jaguar XJ sedan, built on the original short wheel base Series I platform, were referred to as the 'Corporate Sports Car' of the 1970's by the Jaguar advertising agency. This was a rival to any of the other luxury marques of its day, and typically both much better looking and luxurious. Plush leather and walnut interior, handsome lines and the smooth powerful Jaguar 4.2 litre or V12 engines, combined with super low production numbers, (only 1,794 six cylinders & 686 V12's were built between the 1975-78 production years for the U.S ), have made these XJ6C Coupes highly sought after and collectible worldwide. One of the few true great cars from Europe from the mid seventies that remain both classic and attractive, and a true stand out in the late 1970's era of its mostly bastardized safety and emission control regulated contemporaries.
Gorgeous and seriously striking color combination with factory alloy wheels and beautiful 'Dark Blue' Connolly leather interior and 'Black' vinyl roof! This particular car must be seen to be truly appreciated! A real head-turner!
Obviously always garaged with absolutely no rust and no signs of any accidents, with service history going back to 1979, showing that at no time was any expense spared on this particular car's maintenance history, literally thousands and thousands of dollars spent on this particular cars preventive maintenance! The car has just turned 100K miles and is in better condition, both mechanically and otherwise than a car with half its miles!
Always primarily serviced at either Jaguar dealers or independent specialists with recent service at both 'Classic Showcase' of Oceanside, CA and 'Edmunds Jaguar Rolls-Royce Service' of Palm Desert, CA. The car is turn key ready for its new owner with working and new 134 air conditioning and a full tune up and new front brakes. The car had a new rebuilt transmission and torque convertor in 2020 at 98,959 miles, a new brake master cylinder and rewired ignition system at 98,657 miles, rebuilt carbs at 98,502 miles, new window regulators at 98,845 miles, new front and rear brake pads, rotors & calipers at 96,367 miles, and a complete engine removal, assembly and rebuild at 97,881 miles, less than 2,462 miles ago! (at a cost of over $6,800 alone!). Further extensive and comprehensive service history going back to 1979 is presented in a thick file to be included in the sale.
Owned and driven by only obviously very careful and mature southern California owners/drivers since new - obviously never abused, babied all the way! The original factory color paint is still in exceptional condition as is the interior with the door panels, headliner and the carpets also in outstanding condition throughout, with an absolutely exceptionally well preserved original Burled Walnut wood veneer. Throughout their history, Jaguar has offered some of the most beautiful and complex wood appointments ever found in automobiles, with this particular examples Burled Walnut especially exquisite!
This must be one of the finest examples available anywhere of this classic and increasingly collectible Series II XJ6C's, a truly luxurious smooth ride and one of the last beautiful hand built cars from Jaguar's legendary Browns Lane, Coventry, England plant. This was a car that was prohibitively expensive to build, being a highly labor intensive hand built car, requiring many skilled hours to build from its modified saloon body, with elongated and lengthened doors and removal of B pillars and vinyl roof, it cost a significant penny back in 1975!
This is probably one of the last classically beautiful designs built by Jaguar in their long and famous history of classic lines - and now becoming increasingly hard to find in such all original stock and such fabulously well kept and maintained condition and with this car having had only very careful southern California owners and with the car having obviously always been garaged since new!
You will certainly look long and hard to find a finer example of this very rare and collectible and super handsome mostly completely stock and original 1975 Jaguar XJ6C 2 Door Coupe with no history of any accidents, rust or 'stories' and with all original service history and tools etc available anywhere else!]]>
Price: $99,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very rare all original matching #'s example of this mostly all stock and rust free coveted and highly desirable 1961 Jaguar XK 150SE Drophead Coupe with Left Hand Drive U.S. delivery in 'Carmen Red' with the optional 'SE' package' Special Equipment Package 220HP 3781cc 6 cylinder engine with dual SU HD6 carbs and four wheel disc brakes and an upgraded 5 speed transmission with electric Overdrive which was the beneficiary of an older no expense spared restoration as required when purchased by its most recent southern California owner.
All matching numbers original 3.8L 220HP SE engine and an upgraded 5 speed manual transmission with O/D! We recently acquired the car with the car sporting an excellent body with no signs of any previous damage history and no rust! The car boasts four chrome wire knock off wheels and its original matching numbers engine as verified by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate. This is a rare car; 1 of only 2,672 XK150 drophead (DHC) coupes in total and one of only 586 of the desirable 3.8 litre SE drop head coupes ever built.
The car drives exactly as it should with only very few miles should since its mechanical restoration and the odometer reads 45,500 miles which is believed to be original. The car was purchased by its most recent owner in the year 2000 with 40,580 original miles.
Recent mechanical work includes at 44,625 miles full tune up with all new gaskets, cooling hoses, freeze plugs, exhaust manifold gaskets, and carbs and timing adjusted. At 44,823 miles; new fuel sender & gasket, engine mounts, oil filter, sealing ring, all new exhaust stainless steel system, exhaust kit, add Sirius XM; at 45,025 miles: replace clutch master cylinder, aluminum flywheel, clutch disc & pressure plate, front brake calipers & pads, all new suspension & 4 shocks, leaf spring bushings, lower control arm bushings, steering rack mounts, sway bar bushings, universal joint, steering rack bushings, install cam gears, (Cost $21,767.44)
3,781 CC DOHC 220HO SE Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
220 BHP at 5,500 RPM
5-Speed Manual Gearbox with Laycock Overdrive
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Independent Torsion-Bar Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Leaping Jaguar Mascot
The XK 120 was produced by Jaguar between 1948-54 and caused an absolute sensation when launched and was immediately destined to become one of the most collectible cars of all time. Its name referred to its straight 6, 3442 cc 120 mph (193 km/h) top speed (faster with the windscreen removed!) engine which was insanely fast for its day and made the XK120 the world's fastest standard production car at the time of its launch and a very successful racer which spurred Jaguar onto breaking many world speed records.
When the model debuted in 1948 at the Earls Court Motor Show in London, England it was the darling of the show and remains today as much of a show stopper as it did then, over 74 years later! The car set numerous and now legendary speed records and was the fastest production car in the world in it's day and Jaguar used its engine for decades to come. In terms of design, the two-seater roadster with its classically simple flowing lines, slender tail and exotic flush-sided body was a massive leap forward for sports car design at the time and in many ways its styling remains unparalleled. Combined with new standards in terms of performance, Jaguar had obviously built what was destined to become this milestone and eminently always collectible classic car.
The attraction was obvious: Jaguar had created arguably the best-looking sports car on the market and, thanks to a powerful new straight six engine under the hood, the aerodynamically-styled machine would likely be the fastest production car in the world.
In late 1954, the XK120 was replaced by the XK140 which ushered in a number of cosmetic and mechanical updates.
By 1957, although the XK platform was nearing the end of its production life, there was still time for one final iteration: the XK150.
The 150 was the most refined XK yet. The majority of updates focused on the exterior and interior. However, the addition of disc brakes was also a major advancement. Revealed in May 1957, the XK150 bore an obvious family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, but was radically revised. Most visibly, a one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen, and the wing line carried higher and more streamlined at the doors. The widened bonnet opened down to the wings, and on the coupes the windscreen frame was moved forward 4 inches to make passenger access easier.
The XK150 was launched in May 1957 and initially came in a choice of FHC and DHC body styles. An OTS Roadster joined the line up ten months later in March 1958.
From October 1959, Jaguar also offered a larger 3.8-litre engine which, like the 3.4, came in several alternative states of tune.
The XK150's dashboard came trimmed in leather, with walnut optional on all models. On the early drophead coups, the aluminum centre dash panel, which was discontinued after June 1958, had an X pattern engraving similar to the early 3.8 E-Type. Thinner doors gave more interior space. Suspension and chassis were very similar to the XK140, with manual-only rack and pinion steering available.
The 3.4 litre 6 cylinder was similar to the XK140's, but a new "B" type cylinder head raised power to 180 SAE bhp at 5750 rpm.
The XK150 S 3.4L XK engine with orange paint used on S models with straight port cylinder heads was fitted with three carburetors.
Disc brakes appeared for the first time as an option and the models could be fitted on either 16 5K solid wheels or optional 16 5K wire wheels such as this particular car.
The first closed and convertible XK150s were slower than their predecessors. After a twelve-month delay caused by the February 1957 factory fire, this deficit was corrected in the spring of 1958 with the March release of special equipment models fitted with disc brakes and the more powerful SE engine. Twin 1.75-inch (44 mm) SU HD6 carburetors and a modified B type cylinder head with larger exhaust valves improved performance to 220 BHP at 5500 rpm. While most export cars were SE models, a third option for the open two-seater featured an "S" engine with three 2-inch (51 mm) SU HD8 carburetors and a straight-port cylinder head boosting power to a claimed 265 BHP.
In 1960 the 220 hp 3.8 litre engine fitted in the full-sized luxury Mark IX sedan since October 1958 became available. It was tuned to produce up to 265 hp in S models and propel an XK150 to 135 mph (217 km/h) and from 060 mph in around 7.0 seconds.
In addition to the XK150, Jaguars product line included the Mark 1 Saloon which they had produced since 1955. Like the D-type sports racing car, the Mk1 was built around an advanced steel monocoque bodyshell. The XK150s eventual replacement, the fabled E-type, would follow suit in this regard.
Transmission was via a Moss four-speed manual gearbox or an optional three-speed automatic sourced from Borg-Warner.In addition to the standard 190bhp engine, Jaguar offered the Special Equipment upgrade that included their B-type cylinder head which had been developed from the C-type head fitted to previous iterations of the SE.
The new B-type head most notably featured enlarged exhaust valves. The rest of the upgrade pack included high lift camshafts, a 9.0:1 compression ratio, heavier torsion bars and twin exhausts. Wire wheels and fog lights were standard.
The XK150 SE developed 210bhp at 5500rpm which was 250rpm lower than the XK140 iteration.
Even more importantly, the torque rating was 216lb-ft at 3000rpm compared to 213lb-ft at 4000rpm for the outgoing XK140 SE.
As before, body panels were manufactured predominantly from steel. Exceptions were the hood and trunk lid which were formed from aluminum.To increase cockpit space and make access easier, FHC and DHC variants came with a windscreen that was moved four-inches further forward. Up front, the hood was widened and given a noticeably broader 16-bar instead of seven-bar grille.
To further modernize the XKs appearance, the tops of the front fenders were flattened thus giving a more integrated look. Similarly, down each flank, the previously curvaceous line the flowed from the front to the rear fenders was straightened lending a more contemporary, slab-sided appearance. This in turn enabled the doors to be more neatly integrated.
Inside, the XK150 featured a new dash layout. The large read outs for road and engine speed (previously located at either end of the dash) were now positioned centrally. In between them was a small ammeter and the toggle switch for the lights. Although the walnut veneered dash and door caps used previously were still available as an option, as standard they were now upholstered in leather. An alloy dash fascia was also available. To reflect the extra space inside, subtly revised seats were installed. Once again, the FHC variant came with two small rear seats. Leather was used to upholster practically every surface that wasnt carpeted. In addition to the Special Equipment package, Jaguar offered a variety of optional extras.
Buyers could have the exterior of their XK150 enhanced with Lucas fog lamps, a leaping Jaguar mascot for the hood, a chromed luggage rack for the trunk, a chromed badge bar, Dunlop Road Speed tyres with whitewalls and steel wheels with chrome hub caps and rear wheel spats. Performance upgrades included a dual exhaust system, close-ratio gearbox and Dunlop racing tires. Instead of the standard 8.0:1 compression ratio, a 7.0:1 or 9.0:1 ratio could be requested. A steel underbody shield gave protection against adverse road conditions.
Cockpit extras included fitted luggage (two suitcases to match the rest of the interior), a choice of Radiomobil radios, an aluminum dash, bucket seats and a white or wood finished Bluemels steering wheel. The FHC could be specified with a Weathershields sunroof. The DHC could be specified with a full-length tonneau cover.
The XK150 FHC weighed in at 1473kg while the DHC variant was slightly lighter at 1460kg. In comparison, the outgoing XK140s had both tipped the scales at 1420kg. Top speed of the standard (non-SE) XK150 variants was 124mph compared to 125mph for the equivalent XK140s. The XK150s 0-62mph time was a tenth quicker at 8.3 seconds. The S engine (which was not available with an automatic gearbox) came with triple SU HD8 carburettors instead of twin HD6 units. It also featured a new straight port cylinder head to improve air flow. Cars ordered to S specification came with all the Special Equipment trim as standard. The result was a peak output of 250bhp at 5500rpm and 240lb-ft at 4500rpm.
Unsurprisingly, the 3.4 S was the fastest XK150 yet; all three body styles could hit around 135mph while the 0-62mph time dropped to a little over seven seconds. At the London Motor Show in October 1959, Jaguar launched a brace of new 3.8-litre engine options for the 1960 model year. The 3.8 motor had already seen service in the Mark IX Saloon which had been launched a year earlier. It was bored from 83mm to 87mm while stroke remained unchanged at 106mm. This gave a displacement of 3781cc which was a 339cc gain over the 3.4-litre unit. Both iterations of the 3.8-litre engine ran an 8.0:1 compression ratio.
The 3.8 SE came with two SU HD6 carburettors. It produced 220bhp at 5500rpm and 240lb-ft at 3000rpm. Top speed was 130mph and 0-62mph took 7.4 seconds.
The top-of-the-range 3.8 S came with triple SU HD8 carbs. Peak output was 265bhp at 5500rpm and 260lb-ft at 4000rpm. Top speed was 137mph and 0-62mph took 7.1 seconds.
XK150 production ended in November 1960. In total, 9365 were built in all configurations.
Four months later (in March 1961), production of the highly anticipated E-type began.
Left-hand drive XK150 DHC production ran from March 1957 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 837001 to 839010.
Right-hand drive XK150 DHC production ran from November 1957 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 827001 to 827663.
Of the 2682 XK150 DHC constructed, 1903 were to 3.4 / SE trim, 104 were to 3.4 S trim, 586 were to 3.8 trim and 89 were to 3.8 S trim.
Left-hand drive XK150 FHC production ran from March 1957 to November 1960. VINs ranged from 834001 to 847095. (This particular model being VIN # 838842)
Right-hand drive XK150 FHC production ran from August 1957 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 824001 to 825369.
Of the 4450 XK150 FHC constructed, 3445 were to 3.4 / SE trim, 199 were to 3.4 S trim, 656 were to 3.8 trim and 150 were to 3.8 S trim.
Left-hand drive XK150 OTS production ran from September 1957 to November 1960. VINs ranged from 830001 to 832174.
Right hand drive XK150 OTS production ran from October 1958 to October 1960. VINs ranged from 820001 to 8200093.
Of the 2263 XK150 OTS constructed, 1297 were to 3.4 / SE trim, 888 were to 3.4 S trim, 42 were to 3.8 trim and 36 were to 3.8 S trim.
This particular LHD XK150 DHC is an SE (Special Equipment) model, a version that includes a stiffer suspension, overdrive transmission, dual exhaust, four wheel disc brakes, wire spoke wheels and additional front lights. This fine XK150 SE is remarkably clean and, except for wires and hoses, it is virtually 100% original under the bonnet. The fit and finish of the entire car is excellent.
The car has no rust whatsoever with the floor boards and all the typical rust-prone areas all original and unrestored and not painted and solid and rust-free! The car has no signs of any accidents and has a very straight body and looks extremely impressive with the Tan leather interior and chrome wire wheels and a beautiful interior with the door panels, dashboard, seats and carpets all in very fine all condition throughout.
Combined with new standards in terms of performance, Jaguar had obviously built what was destined to become this milestone and eminently always collectible classic car.
Engine # VA 1809-8
Chassis # S838842DN
Body # P8431
Gearbox # JLS45019JS
Original Matching #'s desirable SE version engine from the final year of production with increased power, stiffer suspension & dual exhausts.
The lucky new owner will no doubt be eligible for nearly any major classic car rally or event he or she chooses. The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirms all numbers and paint codes and is included with the purchase. An excellent and highly driveable example with both the upgraded 5 speed manual transmission with O/D, four wheel disc brakes, dual exhausts and the rare 3.8 dual SU carbs matching #'s engine; a superb example of a true sporting legend, this exceptional, low mileage Jaguar simply begs to be driven.
]]>Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Colorado Red, Interior Color:
COLLECTIBLE & VERY DESIRABLE TWO OWNER 1991 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER 'FINAL EDITION' 4WD SUV WITH ONLY 71K ORIGINAL MILES!!
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this rare and very desirable American Motors 'Final Edition' 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4WD 5.9L V8 Full Size SUV model with only 71K original miles and loaded with factory options including; including air conditioning, rear window defroster, power door locks and windows, power steering, power brakes, electric mirrors, tilt wheel, automatic transmission, 'Red' leather seats, tinted glass and power tailgate window!
The Jeep Wagoneer was the first luxury 4X4 SUV, compared to its contemporaries such as the basic and utilitarian Land Rover and it only saw very minor mechanical changes throughout its 28 years plus production run, which was the longest production run in US automotive history and which was produced through several different name changes from 1963-1991. The Wagoneer was to replace the original 'Willys Jeep Station Wagon' which had been produced since 1946 and remained in production into 1965.
For 1982, new luxury editions named Custom Wagoneer and Wagoneer Brougham were added, and the Wagoneer Limited was substantially upgraded with luxury equipment. Limited buyers got bucket seats with leather trim, a center armrest, and unique door panels; leather-wrapped steering wheel; extra thick carpeting; woodgrain overlay on the lower dash; wide woodgrain side and rear; roofrack; bright drip rail overlay; aluminum wheels (still 15 x 7); a tire upgrade; various moldings; standard air conditioning; power windows and locks; cruise; tilt wheel; FM stereo; the visibility group; electric remote control mirrors; bumper guards; six-way power front seats; and a rear window defogger. In 1984, the full-size Wagoneer line was consolidated into one offering and in 1987 Chrysler bought out American Motors and continued to build the Grand Wagoneer until 1991.
These 1987-91 model years are considered the best of the breed due to a number of upgrades including upgraded wood sidings and modern aluminum wheels in 'Gunmetal Grey Metallic' and with two-stage base/clearcoat paint. The 1989-91 years also boasted a number of further improvements including a quality replacement for the air conditioning system, which was prone to leaks in the earlier models, an interior overhead console and compass and other welcome and general improvements in fit and finish.
The end of the line came in 1991, after enjoying one of the longest production runs for any vehicle, with the powerful V8 engine and high towing capacity having proved the Grand Wagoneer to be the vehicle of choice for numerous repeat buyers. These late model Grand Wagoneers with low mileage have become a highly prized and coveted vehicle which routinely sell for more than their original sticker prices (see the renown Wagonmaster and other related cult sites for comparison pricing) more than two decades after rolling off the assembly line.
In 1991 a total of only 1,560 SJ Grand Wagoneers were produced with an optional 'Final Edition Jeep Grand Wagoneer' badge on the dashboard and this particular example is one such model!
This is a genuine two owner vehicle since new and is an absolutely pristine example of this fully loaded and legendary 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 'Final Edition' with only 71K original miles. As previously stated these models have become highly sought after and collectible vehicles with enthusiasts around the world especially seeking out well maintained and low mileage examples of the rare 'Final Edition' like this one!
As for the best way to describe the Grand Wagoneer ... large print ads in 1984 declared, Jeep Grand Wagoneer has no rival... why do you suppose its the solitary entry in the full-size, 4-wheel drive luxury wagon class?""
The vehicle was always garage kept, by its original owners in Reno, Nevada from whom we purchased the vehicle in the year 2015 with 53,889 original miles and consequently sold to only its second, and now previous owners, in Newport Beach, CA. The vehicle is still virtually as new, there have been no accidents, & the vehicle has never been off road! The vehicle was originally always primarily dealer serviced at 'Land Rover' of Reno, NV and the car has a clean CARFAX report both confirming its ownership and mileage.
The original and quite stunning 'Colorado Red' color paint with wood sidings is in excellent condition and the luxurious leather interior is also quite stunning and as new with beautiful original matching Red color leather front and rear seats with virtually no signs of any wear and all the power options and gauges are working as they should including the ice-cold A/C.
This well maintained and low original 71K miles highly desirable 1991 'Final Edition' Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4WD 5.9L V8 SUV runs as if still brand new, the transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, there are no oil leaks and the temperature always remains cool - drives exactly like such a well kept and maintained vehicle with such low miles should! You will surely look long and hard to find a finer or nicer driving and looking example of this legendary full size Jeep Grand Wagoneer, owned by only two very careful and mature non-smoking owners since new!
Price: $2,900
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color:
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic VN1500
Original southern California owner bike since new
Oil and Oil Filter changed: Approximately Every 1500-2000 miles
Rearend Oil Changed: Approximately Every 6000 miles
Clutch Changed, New Battery: April 2023
Hoses, Hose Clamps And Coolant Changed: July 2015
Tires Replaced: 18,137 miles
Windshield, highway pegs, rear seat backrest, saddle bags and cruse control added within three years of purchase.
Motorcycle Most Always Garaged and Covered
Price: $79,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional mostly all original surviving example of this original southern California and legendary 1966 Lincoln Continental 4 door Convertible with its highly striking and rare 'Huron Blue Poly' color paint (Color Code Q) with matching and desirable original leather seats in 'Dark Blue' (color 82 trim) with reportedly 65K original miles and original factory specifications and desirable factory options including; Air conditioning, C6 Dual Range 3 Speed Automatic Transmission, 3.00:1 ratio axle, Heater & Defroster, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power windows, 6-Way Power front seat, Power antenna, Power top, Chrome Curb Guards, Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Electric Clock, Padded Instrument Panel, Speed Control, Remote Mirror, original AM/FM radio, cruise control and it's original 462 c.i. / 340 bhpV8 engine!
This particular example has it's original factory correct and rare 'Huron Blue Poly' color paint with one bare metal professional repaint some years ago and with a very nice and original matching 'Dark Blue' leather color seats interior with matching original carpets and a matching 'Dark Blue Haartz' color power soft top. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously a mostly garaged example with all power options including the power soft top working as it should with the power top mechanicals and window electrics having been completely overhauled. All the power options work as they should including all the power windows, the soft top mechanism, the power antenna, power seat and the radio.
The car had a recent full service in 2021 and only very few miles ago including a full tune up with PerTronix ignition installed, carb rebuild, new oil & filter, all new gaskets installed for manifolds, oil pan, thermostat, push rod front cover & differential, brake fluid flush with rear brakes & wheel bearings replaced, steering box rebuilt, electric fuel pump installed. The car has new 'Diamond Back Classics' whitewall tires and a new heavy duty battery. In 2014 at 60k miles the front end was rebuilt including new upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushings, strut rod bushing, steering box solid insulators, sway bar bushings and alignment. Also a new AC expansion valve, compressor, condensor and drier was installed. Also a new rear deck lid pump was installed.
The car has it's original 462 c.i. V8 engine which is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives very well - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
The flagship Lincoln model in 1963 was redesigned from the previous year with a new grille and rear panel and added rear legroom and importantly the cars electrical system was updated when Ford replaced the previous years generator with an alternator. This years model also earned its name in infamy as being the very same model car in which President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, that very year. In 1961, the Continental replaced the Lincoln Capri and Premiere consolidating Lincoln into a single product line. The Lincoln Continental was the only 4 door convertible offered on the American market and the suicide doors that opened to the center and were hinged to the body instead of the center pillar were a natural hallmark of the car for the years to come and interestingly were originally a purely practical decision by the Lincoln engineers as the cars wheelbase was shorter than its predecessors and the doors were hinged from the rear to ease entry to the rear seats. The entire body of the car is welded into a single unit and an unprecedented number of long-life service components such as a fully sealed electrical system were added to the car and the car was thoroughly protected from corrosion by factory applied four coats of baked enamel. The solid construction, they were built so solidly that the car was heavier than any car from the Cadillac or Imperial line, boosted the cars reputation as both the finest and most handsome mass produced domestic automobile of its time.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful and rare great daily driving and rust free example of a beautifully preserved 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible with a copy of all recent service history and original build sheet! A super striking example which is perfect car for the Lincoln enthusiast or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1960's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector]]>
Price: $59,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Green
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional mostly all original surviving example of this legendary 1966 Lincoln Continental 4 door Convertible with its highly striking and rare 'Dark Green Metallic' color paint (Color Code R) with matching and desirable leather seats in 'Dark Green' color trim and original factory specifications and desirable factory options including; C6 Dual Range 3 Speed Automatic Transmission, 3.00:1 ratio axle, Heater & Defroster, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power windows, 6-Way Power front seat, Power antenna, Power top, Chrome Curb Guards, Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Electric Clock, Padded Instrument Panel, Speed Control, Remote Mirror, original AM/FM radio, cruise control and it's original 462 c.i. / 340 bhpV8 engine!
This particular example has it's original factory correct and very rare and unusual 'Dark Green Metallic' color paint with one bare metal professional repaint some years ago and with a very nice and matching 'Dark Green' leather color seats interior with matching carpets and a Tan color power soft top and with only very minimal wear throughout consistent with this car's originality such as some very minor imperfections in the seat cushions and a small crack in the original dashboard. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously a mostly garaged example with all power options including the power soft top working as it should with the power top mechanicals and window electrics having been completely overhauled. All the power options work as they should including all the power windows, the soft top mechanism, the power antenna, power seat and the AM/FM radio.
The car had a recent full service including all new drum brakes and wheel cylinders, brake flex hose, steering idler arm, power steering service, new distributor, and rebuilt transmission. The car has it's original 462 c.i. V8 engine which is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives very well - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
The flagship Lincoln model in 1963 was redesigned from the previous year with a new grille and rear panel and added rear legroom and importantly the cars electrical system was updated when Ford replaced the previous years generator with an alternator. This years model also earned its name in infamy as being the very same model car in which President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, that very year. In 1961, the Continental replaced the Lincoln Capri and Premiere consolidating Lincoln into a single product line. The Lincoln Continental was the only 4 door convertible offered on the American market and the suicide doors that opened to the center and were hinged to the body instead of the center pillar were a natural hallmark of the car for the years to come and interestingly were originally a purely practical decision by the Lincoln engineers as the cars wheelbase was shorter than its predecessors and the doors were hinged from the rear to ease entry to the rear seats. The entire body of the car is welded into a single unit and an unprecedented number of long-life service components such as a fully sealed electrical system were added to the car and the car was thoroughly protected from corrosion by factory applied four coats of baked enamel. The solid construction, they were built so solidly that the car was heavier than any car from the Cadillac or Imperial line, boosted the cars reputation as both the finest and most handsome mass produced domestic automobile of its time.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful and rare great daily driving and rust free example of a beautifully preserved 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible with only very minor imperfections consistent with its age! A super striking example which is perfect car for the Lincoln enthusiast or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1960's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector]]>
Price: $55,500
Exterior Color: Other Color, Interior Color:
Luxury at its finest.
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and outstanding example of a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible. Reportedly only 350 of these hand built 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible models were built with very few still known to exist according to the Lincoln Zephyr Owners Club.
One of just 350 cabriolets built in 1940
Older restoration from a renown collection that presents beautifully
V-12 backed with highly desirable overdrive transmission
CCCA Full Classic
This was one of the sweetest rides you could by in 1940. Imagine the looks back in the day, to drive a sporty luxury convertible and these prestigious Lincoln Zephyr models were all of that and more. The Zephyr was Lincoln's response to the depression and one of major significance. It was seen as the first successfully designed streamlined car available in the U.S. and was powered by a water cooled 4784cc (292c.i.) V12 engine on a 125" wheelbase! Vacuum assisted brakes were standard, important for stopping well for such a large car, and a 3 speed gearbox was matched to a Columbia two speed rear axle. Introduced in 1936 and structurally revised for 1940 and heavily face lifted, not for the better, in 1942. It returned after the war as a warmed up continuation but without the Zephyr name.
With just 350 convertibles and 54 coupes produced, the beautifully styled Continental found adoration within the art and automotive worlds, with Frank Lloyd Wright and Rita Hayworth among the cars noteworthy owners. It would become the basis for the Lincoln image for the next nine decades. With a few scattered years of non-production, the Continental was manufactured in 10 generations and for a total of 55 years until its most recent discontinuation in 2020.
The stunning example offered here was assembled at the Long Beach, California plant on 22 May 1940, according to the cars build sheet. Shipped to its original owner on 29 May 1940, the car was nicely appointed with whitewall tires, radio, two-speed rear axle, clock, and the optional stone deflector, this stylish and rare Continental cabriolet must have turned heads in 1940, as it does today. In recent years it has been kept in the same show-ready condition by the collection staff and is in as fine condition as the day it was last restored.
The car is strikingly handsome in an Ivory finish that showcases the cars voluptuous lines, this Continental features a light Tan leather interior that coordinates well with the exterior. Fitted with the legendary Lincoln V-12 and an overdrive transmission, this rare and stylish 1940 Continental Cabriolet makes an ideal choice for further touring, or simply cruising on the great American highway, just as it did for the man who conceived the legendary car from the start, Edsel Ford.
You will be hard pressed to find anyone to dispute that the 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental Convertible is one of the most elegant automobiles ever to roll off the Lincoln assembly line. Originally designed as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford, Bob Gregorie's 'Mark I' Convertible seems to only look better and better as the years have passed. Powered by the long stroke V12 derived from Ford's flathead V8 and one of the first cars ever to be recognized as something more than just an automobile by both the 'New York's Museum of Modern Art' & the 'Classic Car Club of America', amongst others, and one of the finest examples of automobile as art it remains to this day. An ageless design to be sure and a highly coveted CCCA Classic making these particular 1940 cars extremely collectible and prized amongst Zephyr enthusiasts.
More than almost 80 years later they are one of the few such models still as attractive today as they were to buyers when new. Of all the elegant models produced, the convertible is the rarest with only 350 manufactured in 1940 and with very few known to remain according to the LZOC. The car was built on a 125 inch wheelbase channel section frame with a central X crossmember. Inside bench seats dressed in Maroon leather seat four comfortably and the car boasts a woodgrain instrument panel that houses the standard array of Gold tone gauges in a beautiful period Art Deco theme with its original AM radio! The clock matching the speedometer dresses up the passenger side and the car has a power top and original factory added options of both the AM Radio and Heater and side mirror.
Moving this nearly 4,000 pound convertible is its original V12 engine mated to its original standard column shift 3 speed manual transmission which featured synchronized second and third gears. This rare Lincoln will still run down the road at freeway speeds with no hesitation, she has no wobbles or creaks. This car is an all steel car. She has obviously been in a private collection in a controlled environment for many years.
This particular example was beautifully and painstakingly restored with no expense spared some years ago prior to being acquired by its long time collector owner in this 'Ivory' color which is stunningly striking along with its white wall tires and Zephyr wheels. The 'Tan' leather interior with wool carpets has also been faithfully reupholstered and is in exceptional condition throughout and the correct factory canvas power Tan top is also in exceptional condition. There can only be very few miles on the car since it's unibody (body welded to the frame) cosmetic and mechanical restoration. This is a rust free car that retains all of its original body panels including floors, rockers, and trunk with very straight panels. That factor is extremely important on a unibody designed car such as this. Completely restored from the ground up mechanically, cosmetically, and correctly. All the chrome has been replated including top bows, seat hardware, etc. Gold tone gauge cluster and the woodgrain were also fully restored. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has has no signs of any accidents - a razor straight body and obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new with no rust! The original spare wheel and tire and factory tools are still located in their rightful storage place in the trunk.
The original V12 292 c.i. engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible, recently acquired from a prominent collection and a car which has obviously always been exquisitely maintained and stored the car under the most ideal conditions, this is definitely a car you can show and enjoy today and which is undisputedly very rare, highly desirable, and a superb collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding designs of the early forties pre-war art deco period!
This is one very desirable pre-war CCCA full classic for any classic American car enthusiast or collector to add to his collection, a very honest and exquisitely restored, both cosmetically and mechanically, example of a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Continental Convertible and a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector or Lincoln Zephyr enthusiast!]]>
Price: $152,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics to present this absolutely exceptional 1957 Mercedes 190SL Roadster in Black over Red leather interior powered by it's matching #'s 1,897cc/120hp four-cylinder engine with dual carbs and teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox and a new soft top and frame. Recently fully professionally restored with the odometer reading some 22,589 miles!
The 190SL model shares much of the styling with the 300SL roadster and also qualities that made the 300SL such a historically significant vehicle. With the 1954-1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL selling regularly at auction for over $1 million dollars, the savvy Mercedes Benz investors are buying up the best examples of the 190SL available.
1957 Mercedes Benz 190SL
VIN Number (Chassis Number) 7500732
Beautiful Black (40 G) exterior Glassurit finish with Rosser Red Leather interior and black canvas top expertly fitted to the vehicle.
Nut and bolt rotisserie restoration to show quality standards
The quality of a well restored vehicle can best be judged by the attention to detail underneath and under the hood.
Completely rebuilt engine, transmission, rear axle with new boot, front suspension. No mechanicals were overlooked.
All fresh anodized parts, fully rebuilt brake booster, all new hoses and factory correct Baruch hose clamps.
The undercarriage of this vehicle including fuel tank is properly restored with attention to factory correct colors and marking.
All fenderwells and entire undercarriage are refinished to factory specs with correct colors.
The engine bay is equally impressive with its spotless appearance, proper refinishing of components and correct badges and decals.
The absolute most impressive feature of this top notch restoration is the attention to detail of the bodywork.
The vehicle's panels gap out beautifully and the contours are fitted perfectly with the vehicle's show quality bright work.
All rubber components and weatherstripping on entire car have been replaced with OEM materials.
Rare and Desirable Options include:
Driver and Passenger Sun visors
Original Rear reflectors
Becker Europa Radio
All gauges restored to original show quality
Original Solexes rebuilt and in box in the trunk
Extensive care was taken to refinish all aluminum and metal parts in engine bay to correct and original factory finishes.
All body chrome was replated to a show quality standard
Interior work to exacting standards.
The trunk comes complete with its original spare wheel, jack and lug wrench.
Driving is believing as the vehicle runs and drives beautifully with only few miles since its mechanicals were completed during restoration.
The car is a superb example in every way fully restored with no expense spared and with exceptional Black paint and has a very attractive interior finished in Red leather with gleaming chrome gauge surrounds and brilliant chrome touches throughout. An excellent driver that also shows extremely well, this rare and highly desirable 190SL Roadster will be a cherished addition to any serious collection!
Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship, as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes 190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.
A timeless classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars, about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes 190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and they are much sought after all over the world.]]>
Price: $99,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics present this 1961 Mercedes 190SL Roadster in White over Black leather interior powered by it's matching #'s 1,897cc/120hp four-cylinder engine with dual upgraded Weber carbs and teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox and a new Black convertible soft top.
The 190SL model shares much of the styling with the 300SL roadster and also qualities that made the 300SL such a historically significant vehicle. With the 1954-1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL selling regularly at auction for over $1 million dollars, the savvy Mercedes Benz investors are buying up the best examples of the 190SL available.
This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a very drivable example of the marques stylish open-top cruiser as it stands, but which should be considered a good daily driving car that is a candidate for restoration at some point. Under the hood is a 1.9-litre inline-four cylinder engine, fed by twin Weber carburettors, which sends power to the cars rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. Understood to be an original California car, this example was reportedly resotred in the 1990s, with the odometer indicating a very low 68K+ miles from new.
Odometer shows 68,000 miles
Matching numbers1.9L inline SOHC 4-cylinder engine
4-speed manual transmission
White exterior
Black convertible top
New tires
Recently serviced
Black leather interior
This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is finished in White with a Black convertible soft top, over a Black leather interior with black carpet. It rides on the correct set of 13-inch steel wheels with polished trims and body-coloured hub caps. A more modern Pioneer radio/cassette player has been fitted in the cabin. The older White paintwork is in generally fair condition, having been repainted reportedly sometime during the 1990s but it should be noted that it does show wear such as stone chips and small markings and there are some small areas of cracking on the cars lower sills, and some areas where the paint has now started to peel away. Inside, the cabin presents well, with some light creasing on the black leather upholstery, but with no major wear. The interior has a charming and what most would consider time-earned patina throughout.
This 190 SLs most recent routine maintenance was reportedly carried out during September 2021 by German Car Service with the work comprising of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the brake fluids, all of the cars belts, and the rebuild of the cars carburetors, with very few miles on the car since the service. Power comes from a Type M121 BII 1.9L SOHC inline-four carbureted engine (based on the 300SL's straight-six) which has been equipped with upgraded Weber carburetors and the rear wheels are driven by way of a fully synchronized 4-speed manual gearbox. Other mechanical features include four-wheel drum brakes and a fully independent suspension derived from the 300SL.
Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship, as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes 190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.
A timeless classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars, about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes 190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and they are much sought after all over the world.
]]>Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship, as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes 190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.
A timeless classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars, about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes 190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and they are much sought after all over the world.
Price: $62,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an extremely rare barn find (garage really!) of this mostly all stock and original 1967 Mercedes 230SL 'Pagoda' roadster in 'Papyrus White' color paint with a 'Black' interior with very desirable original factory options of the 4 speed manual transmission, power steering, original 'Becker Europa AM/FM' radio, factory clock, and a fairly new German matching 'Black' canvas soft top!
This particular example presents a wonderful opportunity for the Mercedes enthusiast to either collect and enjoy today as a superb example of a very original and stock Pagoda with desirable options or the perfect candidate to restore fully - regardless it is simply one very original and great daily driving SL for any classic car lover - the car has been repainted and the car still sports its matching hubcaps and has only very minor imperfections or flaws in the paintwork. The chrome work is all excellent and the original interior is in exceptional shape for its age, all the gauges and switches and levers are in very good shape, the original dashboard and wood is all very good and the original seats and carpets show only very minor wear. The car also boasts its original 'Becker Europa' radio and clock and a newly fitted 'Black' German canvas factory soft top.
By 1963 the 190SL (Super Light) and the 300SL Roadster were neither Super or Light and the 190SL was simply too heavy to compete with the likes of even the British MG or Triumph and completely underpowered compared to the Austin-Healeys or Jaguars. Mercedes had two choices, either return to the premise of the original 300SL and build another pure sports car or create a new grand touring sports car that would continue the reputation of the SL's as touring cars rather than super racing cars. Mercedes chose the latter with a compromise between the 190 and 300 with the introduction of the W113 platform 230SL which was a two-seat roadster/coupe, introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and the series was continued through 1971.
Like the Gullwing before it, the 230SL had a distinguishing feature which was its removable hardtop with a distinctive dip in its center to offer tall windows to create a better balanced side view and more headroom for passengers getting in and out while still maintaining a low sporty roofline from the front and rear and which earned the car the nickname 'Pagoda' roof. It also proved an efficient way to remove rainwater and channel it away from the car. Top speed was about 115mph which was better than the 190SL but not in the same class as the 300SL.
All models were equipped with an inline-six cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection. The hood, trunk lid, door skins and tonneau cover were all made of aluminum to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires gave the W113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright Bosch 'fishbowl' headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel, paid tribute to the then already legendary 300 SL roadster.
The 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971, when the W113 was replaced by its successor, the entirely new and substantially heavier R107 350 SL. Over the years, the W113 evolved from a sports car into a comfortable grand tourer and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice.
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Price: $42,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Green
West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautifully preserved and great daily driving example of this obviously always garaged with no accidents 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C (W114 Series) Coupe (built between 1973 -1976) with this particular car built in 11/1974 with it's original and highly desirable 2.8L 6 cylinder engine showing some 35K miles on the odometer (although please note the mileage is undocumented) and loaded with factory options including power steering, power assisted 4 wheel disc brakes, power windows, factory BEHR air conditioning, fully reclining bucket seats, matching color Mercedes hub cap wheels centers, original 'Becker' AM/FM radio, cruise control, central locking, tinted glass and presented in its original 'Silver Green Metallic over Pine Green Metallic' factory color paint and its original matching 'Green' MB Tex interior with matching carpet and kick panel carpet in excellent condition throughout!
Incredibly Original, Unmodified, and Well-Preserved Example
Showing Less than 36,000 Miles at the Time of Cataloguing
Specially Ordered Colors of 'Silver Green Metallic' with a 'Pine Green Metallic' Roof
Well Equipped with BEHR Air-Conditioning, Power Windows, Central Locking, and Becker Europa AM/FM Stereo Radio
Accompanied by Data Card, Service Records, and Books
Technical Specs
2,746 CC M110 DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Solex Four-Barrel Carburetor
120 BHP at 4,800 RPM
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Coil Springs
The car is still presented in its originally born 'Silver Green Metallic' factory color paint with a 'Pine Green Metallic' hardtop roof and the floor boards and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely rust-free as this has obviously been an always garaged car with no signs of any accidents; a true survivor.
The engine is very strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
This is one great daily driving example of a rare all original surviving 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C and a perfect classic European Grand Touring car for any classic car enthusiast looking for an affordable and reliable daily driving classic European coupe with believed to be only some 35K original miles!
Price: $169,500
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this mostly all stock and original southern California owners 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe with reportedly and believed to be 55K original miles!
The original factory 'Silver Grey Metallic' (color code 180) color paint is in exceptional condition and the rare and highly desirable factory options, including the car's interior, include the original steering wheel, automatic floor shifter, leather 'Black' seats, original wood, original 'Becker Europa' radio with power antenna, power windows, outside rear mirrors, low grille, original owner's manuals and original factory BEHR air conditioning; this striking mostly all original example would prove a worthy addition to any enthusiasts collection.
The 280 SE 3.5 coupes were Mercedes-Benz' first V-8 powered sports cars. The combination of superb performance and elegant styling makes the 3.5 a very highly collectible and desirable car amongst classic car collectors and this is obviously especially true for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. With the same basic body as the 280 SE six cylinder, the eight cylinder offered a new interior which featured more wood and leather upholstery as standard. This was a low production car for its day with only 4,502 units produced (3,270 coupes and 1,232 cabriolets) during its only two years of production (11/1969-7/1971).
The 280SE 3.5 W111 model. was built for a period of less than two years, from November 1969 to July 1971 with fewer than 500 of these low grille V-8 Coupes sold in the U.S. Carrying a whopping MSRP of $14,509.00 forty years ago, this should come as no surprise. Squarely placed in Rolls Royce Corniche territory, those who could afford the best were fortunate if they could even obtain a 3.5 from their local Mercedes Benz dealer, such was the exclusivity and demand of this amazing motorcar. Generously applied chrome fittings, combined with the finest natural materials available, provide an unmatched ambiance of luxury and wealth in its lavishly appointed interior, where fine ROSER leather, exquisite burl wood and chrome plated fittings abound, the standard of craftsmanship apparent everywhere on this car is nothing short of astonishing making the cost of restoration for one of these hand-built Mercedes luxury Coups has become almost prohibitively expensive.
In 1969, the 3.5-liter power plant introduced the engine of tomorrow for Mercedes. Highly advanced, Mercedes' first V-8 featured overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection, and transistorized ignition. Output was rated at 200 DIN horsepower, good for a top speed of 127 mph and 0-60 times of 8.9 seconds and this particular car must drive virtually as well as the day it left the showroom floor over forty years ago! The engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no noticeable oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
Hand built with generously applied chrome fittings, combined with the finest natural materials available, provide an unmatched ambiance of luxury and wealth in its lavishly appointed interior, with fine ROSER leather, exquisite burl wood and chrome plated fittings abound, the standard of craftsmanship apparent everywhere on this car is nothing short of astonishing on these hand-built Mercedes luxury cars. The Roser company was a German leather company and a key supplier of leather to Mercedes-Benz and other automobile companies over the decades until the company went out of business in 1994. Roser leather was surface-dyed, as opposed to vat-dyed which most all leather today typically is. Vat-dyed leather has the dye permeating the entire skin, so that when you cut the leather you can still see the dye/color on the inside of the skin. The traditional Mercedes Roser leather was surface-dyed, meaning the dye only sat on the surface of the leather and didn't permeate all the way through the skin. Roser leather was supplied to Mercedes cars during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and perhaps even through the 1980s. The leather has a number of characteristics that set it apart from current MB leather and leather that you typically see in other automobiles. These characteristics are that the Mercedes leather tends to be harder, less stretchier, and has a semi-gloss surface to it as opposed to more of a "matte" finish that today's glove-soft leathers typically have. Roser leather tends to be stronger as well, because the dye doesn't permeate through the hide. Roser leather is not available today and has not been available anywhere since 1994 (unless it is new-old-stock Roser leather from the original production runs, which MB does have as evidenced by the limited leather availability from the factory).
With prices of the 280SE 3.5 V8 cabriolet convertibles now selling for well over $400K and consequently with the progressively thin on the ground coupes that are still left unmolested now becoming harder and harder to find; the coupe prices have also been rising considerably as a result (unfortunately many coupes have been crudely butchered and unforgivably turned into convertibles over the years!).
In summary, this must be one of the finest, to say nothing of one of the most original surviving examples of a southern California car, with its original 'California Pink Slip' title showing only one California owner until 2023; of these highly collectible and legendary Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupes left available anywhere in such rare turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily head-turning condition!]]>
Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this rare 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 24 valve 3.0L 6 cylinder roadster with only 13K original miles in the highly desirable and striking color combination of original factory 'Signal Red' color paint with a Palomino leather interior, a Black power soft top and matching factory 'Signal Red' hard top and is a rare US import!
For 1991, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was powered by a 24-valve dual-overhead cam six-cylinder engine displacing 180.8 cubic-inches and offering nearly 230 horsepower. The 300SL came with either a five-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional five-speed automatic. Disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear. New for this year was the Adaptive Damping System (ADS).
After nearly two decades, the 560SL was replaced by the 300SL and 500SL in 1990 with the new R129 series. These new rear-wheel drive two-seater coupe/roadsters rode on a short and sporty wheelbase and came with both a folding top and removable aluminum hardtop. There were airbags installed on both the drivers and passenger's side. Both luxurious and sporty, the 300SL could race from zero-to-sixty in about 9 seconds.
This particular example was always garaged since new with no accidents and with the original and beautiful 'Signal Red' color factory color paint still in absolutely exceptional condition. The original 'Palomino' leather seats are also in absolutely beautiful condition with virtually no signs of any wear as is the original dashboard and wood veneer interior - obviously always garaged from the elements! The car has its original factory 'German canvas' Black color power soft top which is still as new and has hardly ever seen the light of day with a very clear rear plastic window and the car has it's original and also factory correct matching color hard top.
This is a beautifully kept and maintained car and has had no accidents and has a clean CARFAX report and looks and drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced very low original mileage Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated!
You will look long and hard to find a lower mileage example in anywhere close to this condition of this rare 300SL model or as well maintained and beautiful and always garaged an example in this very striking color combination available anywhere else!
]]>For 1991, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was powered by a 24-valve dual-overhead cam six-cylinder engine displacing 180.8 cubic-inches and offering nearly 230 horsepower. The 300SL came with either a five-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional five-speed automatic. Disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear. New for this year was the Adaptive Damping System (ADS).
After nearly two decades, the 560SL was replaced by the 300SL and 500SL in 1990 with the new R129 series. These new rear-wheel drive two-seater coupe/roadsters rode on a short and sporty wheelbase and came with both a folding top and removable aluminum hardtop. There were airbags installed on both the drivers and passenger's side. Both luxurious and sporty, the 300SL could race from zero-to-sixty in about 9 seconds.
This particular example was always garaged since new with no accidents and with the original and beautiful 'Signal Red' color factory color paint still in absolutely exceptional condition. The original 'Palomino' leather seats are also in absolutely beautiful condition with virtually no signs of any wear as is the original dashboard and wood veneer interior - obviously always garaged from the elements! The car has its original factory 'German canvas' Black color power soft top which is still as new and has hardly ever seen the light of day with a very clear rear plastic window and the car has it's original and also factory correct matching color hard top.
This is a beautifully kept and maintained car and has had no accidents and has a clean CARFAX report and looks and drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced very low original mileage Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated!
You will look long and hard to find a lower mileage example in anywhere close to this condition of this rare 300SL model or as well maintained and beautiful and always garaged an example in this very striking color combination available anywhere else!
Price: $29,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 1972 model Mercedes-Benz 450SL roadster; the only year of the 450SL series to be imported into the US with the attractive European small chrome bumpers before the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforced bumper regulations incorporating stronger energy absorbing bumpers without regard to aesthetics for safety reasons. Introduced in late 1972, this particular example is an early US specification car and is thus equipped with the significantly more attractive small chrome bumpers that were fitted to all European cars. It is also fitted with the considerably peppier high compression engine making over 60hp more than the equivalent 1980 version (225hp VS 160hp)!
The car's original factory options included:
BEHR Air Conditioning
Central Locking
Right Outside Mirror
Electric Front Windows
Tinted Glass
Dark Brown Soft Top
Floor Mats
Padded Leather Dashboard
Padded Steering Wheel
Three Speed Automatic Transmission
Rear Heated Window
Power Antenna
Factory tools & Handbooks
The factory original 'Gray Blue Metallic' (color code 906) color paint is in extraordinarily fine condition and still reflects like glass and the matching all original 'Blue' color interior is also in very good shape. The car has it's original factory German canvas 'Dark Blue' soft top and it's factory 'Gray Blue Metallic' hardtop which is also in pristine condition.
The car's factory options include: automatic transmission, power assisted steering, power brakes, tinted glass, cruise control, electric window lifts, electrically heated rear window on hard top, fully independent suspension, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, limited slip differential, Halogen head and fog lamps, automatic air conditioning with climate control, central locking, factory tools and handbooks and beautiful alloy Bundt wheels.
The car drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The engine is extremely strong with no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
In 1972 Mercedes-Benz first offered the new R107 series SL model in the US. It would go on to be the longest production run of the SL series until 1990. The 350SL first entered production in Europe in 1970 with a 3.5L engine and first was imported to the US in 1972 as the 350SL in very low numbers until late 1972 when it was to became the 450SL for early 1973. Whilst the previous W113 6 cylinder 'Pagoda' SL models were certainly beloved and collected, this new R107 marked a significant advancement in both styling and sophistication, being at once longer and more imposing, bigger, more luxurious and with the new low compression V8 engine matched to a robust steel frame, making it at once more planted to the road with a heavier rock steady stance with superb power and acceleration to match for sustained high speed driving with a top speed of over 120mph.
Without doubt, this is one of the finest classically beautiful roadster designs built by Mercedes-Benz, probably the last classically beautiful convertible series they built and now becoming more desirable and collectible than ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer head-turning extraordinarily rare and low production 1972 450SL example of this only year model available with the attractive European chrome bumpers anywhere else!]]>
Price: $62,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color: Brown/Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this one owner 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 rare 'Designo Edition' roadster in the highly desirable and striking color combination of original factory 'Black' color paint with a 'Light Brown' 'Designo' leather interior, with the retractable power steel roof and with 19" multi-spoke alloy wheels and with only 1,574 (yes one thousand five hundred and seventy four) original miles!
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster features classic sports-car proportions. Its long nose with massive hood vents is flanked by large HID headlamps with LED accents and flows over the optional 19-inch five-spoke wheels. The passenger compartment seats two under its low-slung, abbreviated roof line. The convertible top is a power-retractable hard top that lowers in about 6 seconds.
The car boasts an observed 159-mph top speed (Mercedes claims an electronically limited 155). With a 429-hp, 4.7-liter twin-turbo V-8 lurking beneath its hood, the 4138-pound SL550 posts some impressive acceleration numbers; 4.1 seconds from 0 to 60 and the quarter in 12.5 seconds.
The car has a weight saving aluminum unibody and luxurious interior trappings and this particular example boasts dealer upgrades including the $4,900 Premium package (rearview camera, power trunk closer, active parking assist, ventilated seats, and keyless entry and start); the $4,500 Designo Leather package; illuminated door sills ($350); analog clock on dash top (a very attractive worthy accessory at this deal of an affordable price - $250!); wood/leather steering wheel ($590); special order multispoke 19 wheels ($750); this car wore a sticker reading a princely $117,745.00 in 2013!
The car may be German, but speaks the international language of wealth and privilege most fluently :)
Overall, the 6th generation SL550 was a techno masterpiece masquerading as a slick German roadster and a terrific offering from Mercedes to the fortunate few. Mercedes-Benz had launched a totally new sixth generation SL roadster in 2013 featuring a unitized aluminum body - the first mass produced body shell from Mercedes-Benz. In comparison to the previous generation SL the aluminum body weighed some 275 pounds less whilst providing even more crash safety enhancements and improved ride control.
The SL is Mercedes-Benz most storied and revered model, with more performance than any of the others, since 1954, with the launch of the legendary 300SL! This 2013 latest 6th generation model, the SL maintains this legacy of playing double duty as both a GT cruiser and sports car, whilst ensuring the most luxurious of appointments for its discerning owners.
The SL550 replaced the previous 5th generation model and it was a technological tour-de-force, improved in virtually every way from the previous generation's model. The all new aluminum unibody design was dramatic and still boasted a retractable steel roof which instantly converted the car from being a sleek sports coupe into an open-air fun roadster.
The car's original factory options include:
4.6L V8n Bi-turbo Engine with Direct Injection
429 Horsepower
516 lb-ft Torque
7 speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
ECO start/stop system
Torque Vectoring Brake
Retractable Panorama Roof
Ambient Lighting
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
Sun Reflecting Leather Upholstery
Power Wind Blocker
Heated Seats
Power Folding Mirrors
Garage Door Opener
Floormats
Auto Dimming Mirrors
MAGIC VISION CONTROL (Heated)
COMMAND System with Navigation
CD/DVD/Video Audio Player
iPOD/MP3 Media Interface
Bluetooth Connectivity
Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System
Frontbass
Sirius XM
Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
LED Daytime Running Lamps
LED Tail Lights
Electronic Stability Program
ADAPTIVE BRAKE Technology
Anti-Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist System
Advanced Airbag Protection System
Illuminated Door Sills ($350)
Designo Light Brown Leather ($4,500)
Analog Clock on Dash Top ($250)
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel ($590)
Special Order ($250)
19" Multispoke Wheel ($500)
Premium 1 Package ($4,900)
Total Retail Price: $117,745
Purchased by it's original and only owner at 'Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills', CA, and always primarily serviced there and otherwise at 'Mercedes-Benz of Miami', FL, when stored at the owners FL home. Obviously always garaged since new with no accidents and with the original and beautiful 'Black' color factory color paint still in absolutely exceptional condition. The original 'Designo Light Brown' leather seats are also in absolutely beautiful condition with no signs of any wear as is the original dashboard and wood veneer interior - obviously always garaged from the elements! The car's service records show that at no time was any expense spared on this particular car's preventive maintenance.
This a very striking and desirable rare 'Designo edition' SL550 which has a clean CARFAX report to confirm both its mileage and history and looks and drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced ultra low original mileage Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated! This is obviously a collector quality or museum worthy example.
You will look long and hard to find a lower mileage or as well maintained and beautiful and always garaged example in this very striking color combination available anywhere else - it is virtually as new with a new car smell to boot!
]]>Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and great daily driving and beautifully restored and completely rust free example of this very striking southern California 1954 Mercury Monterey 'Sun Valley Glass Top' 2 Door Hardtop Coupe with its 256/162HP V8 engine in beautiful and striking 'Park Lane Green' color paint with a 'Bloomfield Green Metallic' hardtop and a gorgeous condition matching 'Turquoise & Ivory' interior. The car is fully loaded with factory options including the 256 V8 engine, a Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission, electric clock, horn ring, chrome window surround moldings, full length body side stainless trim, rear fender skirts, heater & defroster, AM radio, power front seat, power steering, power brakes, power windows, road lamps, hubcaps and whitewall tires!
CHASSIS NO: 54LA10104M
Rare and highly desirable see-through glass top
Fully restored and ready to be exercised
Lovely color scheme inside and out
Full array of loaded power options including:
Heater & Defroster ($74)
Mer-O-Matic Automatic transmission ($190)
Power front seat
Power windows
Power Steering ($140)
Power Brakes ($48)
AM Radio
Road lamps
Rear Fender Skirts
Hubcaps
Whitewall tires
256 cid V-8 engine, 161 HP, Merc-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear axle suspension with leaf springs, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, rear-wheel drive; wheelbase: 118
They were rare when they were new and are downright very thin on the ground these days. The Sun Valley was a two-year experiment for Mercury with its Monterey beginning in 1954 with the idea of a glass-top coupe which never caught fire with Mercury buyers, or indeed Ford buyers, with the Sun Valley;s sibling, the Crestline Skyliner, surviving only one year longer to 1956. Less than 9,800 new Sun Valleys found owners in 1954, and a paltry 1,787 were bought new for 1955 when it was moved from the Monterey to the Montclair series, before the model was quietly discontinued. Reportedly today perhaps only some 10 percent of them remain, the rest long gone, which makes them a unique prize for collectors.
The Sun Valleys most recognizable personality trait was of course its green-tinted plexiglass roof section. Interestingly the Sun Valley came in only Green or Yellow exterior colors with either Yellow or Dark green vinyl upholstery. Plenty of these cars changed exterior their colors over the years, making this all original color combination extremely rare and very desirable to a collector.
The plexiglass panel might have been an acquired taste, but it was hard not to like almost everything else about the Sun Valleys. They certainly carried Mercury's polished, classy personality, with clean, understated lines and just enough chrome to provide some flash, with finishing touches like integrated vertical tail lights, curved rear glass, sleek badging and a prominent yet not overdone one-bar grilled that all seemingly flowed effortlessly together.
Inside, few cars had a more unique instrument panel than the Monterey, with its two-tone paint scheme and the levers mounted on a horizontal panel above the steering column that controlled the lights, heater and air vents. The Sun Valleys were also equipped with snap-on interior shades for drivers and passengers who did not enjoy star gazing, although few of these shades ever survived.
The endearing and enduring flathead V-8 was gone for 54. Power was instead supplied by a new 256-cid, overhead-valve V-8 with a new vacuum-inlet four-barrel carburetor that was rated at 161 hp. A three-speed manual transmission was standard, but the top-of-the-line Merc-O-Matic was a popular choice. The Sun Valleys rode on independent coil springs in front and leaf springs in the rear with drum brakes doing all the stopping.
Mercury had established itself nearly 20 years prior as an upper-middle-class brand carving a much-needed niche between Ford and Lincoln. Mercury caught on with the American buying public immediately winning customers over from Oldsmobile and Pontiac without taking away from Ford and Lincolns core customer base. In 1954, the Custom and Monterey models were given a bold new look, with longer and lower bodies, wraparound windshields, and squarer, more imposing lines. In 1954, Mercury sold 9,761 Sun Valley Hardtops, which was the second lowest production model for that year. This was also a milestone year for Mercury as they introduced their overhead valve V-8, which had a 256 cubic inch displacement and put out a respectable 161 horsepower with the help of its four-barrel carburetor.
As Americas first transparent-top car, one of the unknowns was if having a clear roof would bake the occupants. In period promotional materials, Mercury claimed that interior temperature in the Sun Valley rose only five degrees when subjected to direct sunlight. While automakers produced concept cars with transparent tops in the past, the Mercury Monterey Sun Valley Hardtop was the first to be put into production and offered to the public. Besides making the scenery more viewable and enjoyable, the transparent Plexiglas section is also good for viewing overhead traffic lights and provides the same weather protection as a solid steep top, although the experience of viewing a storm is much more thrilling. This example has a very rare factory zipped sun protector to shade from direct sunlight when required which is both most practical and a very desirable addition that is often not present due to deterioration and aging.
To make the Sun Valley more unique, it was offered with special interior trim combinations and body color schemes that were not offered on other body styles. The low production of fewer than 10,000 units makes this car extremely desirable to collectors, especially among Ford collectors.
The sharp Mercury version of the 'bubbletop' Ford Skyliner & Crown Victoria with its tinted Plexiglass front roof section and deluxe interior boasted a clip in sunshade for hot days which this particular example still boasts having in near pristine condition. Very few examples can say the same. Despite the fewer examples built in 1955, the '54 remains the more popular model and unlike the Crown Victoria the model was not carried on into 1956.
This Sun Valley Hardtop retains its original motor as well as the original Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission which are both in well-working order. This coupe was given a recent restoration and repaint in its original two-tone color combination of Park Lane Green with a Bloomfield Green top that presents wonderfully. In addition to its fresh colors, this Merc rides on a set of wide whitewall Firestone tires with correct chrome Mercury Man wire wheels.
The interior has been refinished in the correct color combination of Turquoise and Ivory. It comes loaded with every power accessory available in 1954, which includes power steering, power brakes, a four-way power seat, and power windows. Along with the unique glass top roof, it comes with a zip-up cover that can be deployed when shade is warranted in the cabin. Other bonuses include an electrically wound Borg clock, AM radio, and a 54 Mercury owners manual. The engine compartment and 256 cid V-8 engine have been well-maintained and detailed for a nice presentation. A car that is rarely seen, especially in this condition, this 1954 Mercury Sun Valley Hardtop is a great opportunity to acquire one of the most eye-catching and exciting cars of its era.
The Mercury Monterey Coupe was forever immortalized in 1949 by James Dean in 'Rebel without a Cause' and then the following year was chosen as the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, and with good reason - big, imposing and expensive and a standout amongst 1950's American cars for both exceptional and unique styling and sound engineering and performance, coupled with solid construction and a high quality fit and finish, the Mercury Monterey was a top-of-the-line sub-series in 1952 before becoming a line of its own for 1953-54. Ford's flathead V8 continued until late 1954 with the company's introduction of the all new 292 'Y' block overhead valve V8 with a five-main-bearing crankshaft and a standard 4 barrel carburetor, also to be used in the Ford Thunderbird. The Monterey was available as a convertible, sedan, a pillar-less coupe and station wagon and the refined look of the Mercury Monterey was renown for its classic lines which until 1956 deliberately ignored the fifties fashion for fins, making it a very unique looking car for its era.
This particular example is exceptionally rare and unusual with no signs of any accidents or rust ever and with the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas solid and rust-free. The car has all its original factory instrumentation intact including the original 'AM' radio, all of which are is in quite exceptional and original specification condition throughout. All the chrome has obviously been re-chromed at some stage where required (front bumper and hood ornament) and the car's original V8 engine was reportedly rebuilt under its previous ownership.
The 256 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be believed - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!
This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and beautifully restored where required over the years, and completely rust free fully loaded with all options 1954 Mercury Monterey 'Sun Valley' 2 Door Hardtop Coupe in a very striking color combination with a beautiful matching interior! A true all American classic car for the Mercury enthusiast or simply any classic car enthusiast to enjoy today!
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Price: $49,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional show quality and rare mostly all original example of this 1948 MG TC Roadster with its original matching #'s engine and a truly superb example of the diminutive, classically styled two-seat Roadster that is credited with sparking America's love affair with imported sports cars after World War II.
From Renown Collection:
AACA National First Prize Award Winner
Factory correct restoration, meticulously performed
Charming & very striking 'Sequoia Cream' over 'Shires Green'; livery leather
Chassis no. TC/4881
Engine no. XPAG/5545
1,250cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Two SU Semi-Downdraft Carburetors
54.4bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs with Front and Rear Live Axles
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
* Iconic Post-war Sports car from the UK
* Recent detailing and attention
* A perfect summer tour car
An absolutely beautifully restored and maintained example with striking livery and very desirable and rare period accessories and presented with factory tools, jack, and other rare accessories, an ideal example for entry into classic shows and touring events. Beneath the hood, its original chassis plate confirms its identity and that the engine is that with which it was originally supplied. With an odometer reading of a mere 40 miles, it seems very likely that this is post restoration road use only and the car's presentation attests to that.
This 1948 MG TC, chassis TC4881, benefits handsomely from a well-maintained, nut-and-bolt restoration. Featuring glossy 'Sequoia Cream' paint over supple 'Shires Green' upholstery, it retains its original XPAG 1,250 cc engine and correct mechanicals, plus excellent ash wooden body framing and a clean undercarriage. Period-correct accessories include proper Lucas lamps, signals and hardware, a matching canvas full cab and side curtains. In addition to an instruction manual, this high-quality TC is accompanied by correct tools including a restored jack plus an auxiliary starting crank and Thor wheel hammer.
Riding on correct painted wire wheels with period style 4.50-19 Blockley tires, this 1948 MG TC is a wonderful example of one of the worlds all-time most important sports cars and an archetypal prewar British sports car design that carried over into the postwar period. The TC was built between 1945-49 and was the primary influence in turning Americans onto European sports cars. It has since achieved rare 'Milestone' status and with its classic lines, freestanding headlamps, upright radiator shell, sweeping front fenders, rakish cutaway doors, fold down windshield, abbreviated tail which houses the fuel tank and spare tire, and 19" diameter wire wheels with knock off hubs.
The offered TC looks every bit the British sports car that it should and has clearly had the benefit of a considerable no expense spared refurbishment both prior to and within the previous ownership. The extraordinarily striking and lesser seen hue of 'Sequoia Cream', which is both handsome and very appealing. Providing aesthetic contrast is a 'Shires Green' leather interior which has evidently been renewed to an equally high standard, and the large wire wheels are finished in silver and shod with period style Blockley tires and the interior is completed with the plethora of chrome trim, from radiator to windshield and lamps, and dashboard instrumentation.
The right-hand drive TC Midget appeared in 1946 and was almost identical in appearance to the pre-war Types TA and TB. The sporting little MG was brought to the US in considerable numbers by GIs returning from England and soon gained a strong following, especially in California and on the east coast. These MGs had many endearing features, including a slab fuel tank, 19-inch diameter wire wheels, folding windshields and octagonal dashboard instruments. Sales got a great lift when a Life Magazine photographer shot one being driven underneath a big lumber carrier on a Los Angeles street. Many soon found their way into amateur racing, and almost every one of the legendary American sports car champions of the post-war era began their careers in a TC, including Phil Hill & Carrol Shelby.
The simple 1250cc cast iron four cylinder engine was a revelation and the cars agility made a strong impact on American car racers, including famously Carrol Shelby whose first race car was a TC and which sold at Barrett Jackson in 2015 for over $500K. No left hand drive models were ever built and now any good example is a cult favorite and sure fire collectible British Sports car and rare matching #'s well sorted examples like this one will always attract the most discerning of collectors.
This extraordinarily charming and obviously exceptionally well preserved and stock TC presents absolutely beautifully inside and out. It is apparent that some extremely high-quality and factory correct restoration work was performed in the past, with many original factory finishes remaining intact, including much of the chrome and brightwork. The car also drives as it must have when new, mechanically it has absolutely no known issues, drives as one would expect of one of the obviously most well maintained and sorted examples anywhere. Turn key ready. Very rare to find original matching numbers engine with ID plates and factory stampings are in place with classic silver painted wire wheels fitted, with a 5th spare strapped to the back, and an original tool kit accompanies the car.
In summary this example would not be out of place in the most discerning of collections, it would be hard to find a finer matching #'s example available anywhere else.
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Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and very rare example of this 1949 MG TC Roadster with its original matching #'s engine and a truly superb example of the diminutive, classically styled two-seat Roadster that is credited with sparking America's love affair with imported sports cars after World War II.
Chassis no. TC/8568
Engine no. XPAG/8665
Matching #'s 1,250cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H2 Carburetors
70bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Beam Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Well-preserved & restored example with many factory finishes intact
An absolutely beautifully restored and maintained example with striking livery and very desirable and rare period accessories and an ideal example for entry into classic shows and touring events
This 1948 MG TC, chassis TC8568, recently acquired from a renown collection and benefiting handsomely from a no expense spared restoration in very striking classic colors. Featuring glossy 'British Racing Green' paint over supple 'Tan' leather upholstery, and a striking matching Gold grille! It retains its original XPAG 1,250 cc engine and correct mechanicals, plus excellent ash wooden body framing and a clean undercarriage.
This Elegance Classic English MG is one of the MG TC models built between 1945 and 1949. It has the original matching engine, XPAG 8665, with four cylinders and 1250 cc displacement yielding 54 horsepower. Its top speed was factory rated at 75 miles per hour with acceleration from 0 to 50 mph at 14.7 seconds.
Riding on correct painted 19" knock off wire wheels with period style 'BG Goodrich Silvertown' Bias-Ply tires, this 1949 MG TC is a wonderful example of one of the worlds all-time most important sports cars and an archetypal prewar British sports car design that carried over into the postwar period.
The TC was built between 1945-49 and was the primary influence in turning Americans onto European sports cars. It has since achieved rare 'Milestone' status and with its classic lines, freestanding headlamps, upright radiator shell, sweeping front fenders, rakish cutaway doors, fold down windshield, abbreviated tail which houses the fuel tank and spare tire, and 19" diameter wire wheels with knock off hubs.
The simple 1250cc cast iron four cylinder engine was a revelation and the cars agility made a strong impact on American car racers, including famously Carrol Shelby whose first race car was a TC and which sold at Barrett Jackson in 2015 for over $500K. No left hand drive models were ever built and now any good example is a cult favorite and sure fire collectible British Sports car and rare matching #'s well sorted examples like this one will always attract the most discerning of collectors.
This extraordinarily charming and obviously exceptionally well preserved and restored stock TC presents absolutely beautifully inside and out. It is apparent that some extremely high-quality and factory correct restoration work was performed in the past, with many original factory finishes remaining intact, including much of the chrome and brightwork. The car also drives as well as it must have when new, mechanically it has absolutely no known issues, turn key ready. Very rare to find original matching numbers engine with ID plates and factory stampings are in place with classic silver painted wire wheels fitted, with a 5th spare strapped to the back.
In summary it would be hard to find a finer matching #'s example available anywhere else.]]>
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color: Burgundy/Maroon
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this original 1986 Nissan Spartan Motorcar Company 2+2 2 Door Coupe with only 7,342 original miles and based on a 1986 Nissan 300ZX chassis with the Nissan 3.0L V6 engine! Pristine example, as new. This is of reportedly only 1 of 300 of these cars built in San Marcos, CA and must be one of the most incredibly preserved examples of these very rare neo-classics;
Built on a 1986 Nissan 300ZX Chassis
3.0L V6 Fuel-Injected Engine
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering & Power Brakes
Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Digital Dashboard
Removable Glass T-Tops
Lambswool Floormats
Power Windows, Seat and Locks
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Dual Side Mounts Spare Tires
Chrome Wire Wheels
Etched Windows
Air Horns
$96k Original MSRP
Built By Spartan Motorcars in San Marcos, CA
The 1986 Spartan Series II departs from other neoclassic cars in that its based on the contemporary Nissan 300ZX chassis, rather than a domestic platform, which means you get not only the tried and proven reliability and great performance of the legendary 300ZX but with the renown durable 3.0L V6 engine along with the neo classic look!
With the 300ZX as a starting point, the 'Spartan Motorcar Company' of San Marcos, California, added bodywork that evokes the feel of a 1930s classic whilst the driver and passenger get to enjoy the reliability and performance of 1980s Japanese high-tech sophistication. The cockpit is pure 300ZX and features digital instruments and a button-laden audio system with a graphic equalizer. The Spartans powertrain is also pure 300ZX, powered by a 3.0-liter SOHC V6 that Nissan rated at 160 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine features a cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder heads, and electronic fuel injection.
This particular example is coated in a classic 'Burgundy' color paint with a matching leather interior and chrome wire wheels. Under the hood of this classic is the smooth running 300ZX 3.0L V6 engine with only some 7K original miles with a clean Carfax report to confirm both the cars history and mileage.
Inside this retro classic you will find a matching 'Burgundy' leather interior that continues with that theme of luxury. The high back bucket seats are extremely comfortable and are separated by a striking matching color interior overall. All of the gauges work as they should as does the A/C system which blows nice and cold and the factory AM/FM/Cassette player delivers a great sound.
The car is powered by a strong 3.0L V6 Nissan 300ZX with only some 7K original miles and matched to a 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
Spartan II's have reportedly been owned by such luminaries as Joan Collins; Eddie Murphy; Telly Savalas; Tony Dorsett; and Larry Holmes.
The car drives exactly like a well maintained and extraordinarily low mileage example should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong with no oil leaks, the transmission is very smooth and the engine temperature always remains cool. Turn-key ready, this particular model must looks and drive exactly as when it left the San Marcos, CA showroom floor almost thirty-eight years ago!]]>
Price: $27,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautifully restored with no expense spared example of this original southern California 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W30 350 V8 2 Door coupe presented in its original factory 'Black & Gold' two-tone paint over its all original 'Camel Tan Lochland' velour upholstery and trim, original matching # 350 V8 engine.
1 of only 2,499 built in 1979
Following the success of Hurst components in the Oldsmobile 442 models, Oldsmobile, in collaboration with Hurst of PA produced special-edition performance versions of the 442 or Cutlass Supreme otherwise known as the Hurst/Olds.
By 1979, the Hurst/Olds was back. Unlike the last one, a 1975 Cutlass Supreme with Hurst-built T-tops, the 1979 H/O was more than an appearance package and an Oldsmobile-built car with a real Hurst Dual/Gate shifter, and the only A-body General Motors car to come with Oldsmobile's L34 350-cu.in. V-8. To get one, all you had to do was check option W-30 when ordering your Cutlass Calais coupe. For about $2,000 (retail) over the $5,800 for a base Cutlass Calais, the 350, Dual/Gate, graphics, power brakes, TH-350 automatic and a few other bits would become part of your car. Color choices were limited to two-tone black and gold, or gold and white, and optional T-tops.
Considering that the "Smokey & The Bandit" 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with the 400 c.i. engine and 4 speed trans with WS-6 package that included 4 wheel disc brakes could be bought for less than $7,300 out the door, you can see how this rare car at a retail price of almost $10K was intended for the W30 Hurst-Olds diehards only!
This particular example is an early production '79 H/O due to the large radiator core support bars that were a hold over from 1978 and which were installed on the early production '79 H/O until Olds started using the more skinny radiator core support rod. This Hurst/Olds is one of only 2,499 examples produced for the 1979 model year and was sold new at 'Miller Buick-Oldsmobile' in Chico, California reportedly to a Chico, CA doctor. The car still boasts its original Californian 'Blue' license plate.
Power is from a 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is finished in the striking Black and Gold color combination over a lovely Tan cloth interior. Equipment includes gold 14" wheels, a Hurst dual-gate shifter, and a later Alpine stereo as well as air conditioning and power-assisted front disc brakes.
This Hurst/Olds was acquired by a dealer in May 2020 in all original and very good well preserved condition with some 78K original miles and a perfect candidate to restore and which was consequently sold to its most recent southern California owner, and Olds enthusiast, who went on to restore the car to as new condition with no expense spared with comprehensive records of the restoration at a cost of over $30K to be included in the sale!
The car was repainted in its original factory two-tone color combination (with a much better finish than any of the original cars sold off the line!) with the original interior trimmed in 'Camel Tan Lochland Velour' with matching carpets, door panels, and plastics. Amenities include crank windows, air conditioning, a later Alpine cassette stereo, and a Hurst dual-gate console shifter. The air conditioning system has been converted to R134a refrigerant and the 350ci L34 V8 features a blue block, matching metric-bolt cylinder heads, and a plain black air cleaner from the factory for 1979. Power is sent to the rear wheels though a three-speed TH-350 automatic transmission and a 7.5 10-bolt rear axle with 2.56:1 gearing. The car brand new BF Goodrich steel belted radial tires mounted on the original wheels, new Bilstein shocks, and every option in the car is working as it should including the fully rebuilt AC system.
The car is supplied with an owner's manual and other manufacturer's literature, a pre-delivery inspection report, California registration paperwork, service records dating to 2019, and a window sticker showing an MSRP of $9,605.
This is obviously one very well optioned and desirable example of this classic all American Olds/Hurst W30 - a beautiful 1979 2 Door Coupe in virtually completely restored and unmolested condition throughout! The engine purrs smoothly under the hood and the transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears - an absolute pleasure to drive without any of the older car typical shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for its money!
Without a doubt you will look long and hard to find a finer daily driving example of this 1979 Oldsmobile Olds/Hurst W30 edition 2 Door Coupe - a perfect addition for the Olds collector or enthusiast to add to his collection or simply any classic American car collector.
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Black, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally rare 1958 Packard Starlight 2 Door Hardtop with the swollen double tailfins, quad headlights and low wide eggcrate grille. With time fast running out for Packard, these were very low production cars, and some of the rarest of the 1950's cars, and therefore some of the most collectible and thinnest on the ground today! These were top-of-the-line cars for Packard Studebaker in their day with the 289 V8 and a host of luxurious accessories with this particular example being loaded with expensive factory options of their day.
The 1957 and 1958 Packard lineup of automobiles were actually based on Studebaker models: restyled, rebadged, and given more luxurious interiors. With the two companies merging in 1954, all models after this time were built by what was now known as the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. A very rare find with only 675 produced and very few remaining today. This being the creation of the final year of the legendary Packard Motor Company.
289 CI 4 BBL V8
3 Spd Automatic Trans
Air Conditoning ($325)
Power Steering ($98)
Power Brakes ($38)
Radio with antenna ($80)
Heater
White Wide Wall Radial Tires ($32)
Flowmaster Dual Exhausts
For the 1957 model year, Studebaker-Packard took its top-of-the-line model, the President model, and added a revised front clip with new fenders and hoods while using the 56 Packard Front Bumper. The Packard Clipper emblem was used in the grill to replicate the styling of the 56 Clipper. The designers also changed the quarter panels to accept 1956 Packard taillights. along with a Packard dash gauges from the 1956 to make a new dash board for the Packard. and called the car the Packard Clipper. Two models were produced in 1957, a four-door Town Sedan and a station wagon the Clipper Country Wagon. 1958 saw the Packard line expanded to four models; a 4-door sedan, the very rare a 2-door hardtop (sometimes referred to as the "Starlight", a name used by Studebaker), a 4-door station wagon, and the Packard Hawk, a modification of Studebaker's Golden Hawk with a "fishmouth" Packard grille.
You will look long and hard to find another finer example of this rare low production Packard, let alone such a true honest survivor like this particular example!
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Price: $29,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a rare custom 1951 Pontiac 2 Door Streamliner Sedan Delivery Wagon with a 6 cylinder engine and automatic transmission!
This is what is called a Sedan Delivery. These were not sold as station wagons, but rather as light-duty delivery wagons. They are not custom cars, but were made this way. This one is very nice. Pontiac Sedan deliveries are very rare, as are Oldsmobiles from this era, as most people who wanted this type of vehicle bought Fords, Chevys, and Plymouths, not the much more expensive Pontiac and Olds versions.
This is what is called a Sedan Delivery. These were not sold as station wagons, but rather as light-duty delivery wagons. They are not custom cars, but were made this way. This one is very nice. Pontiac Sedan deliveries are very rare, as are Oldsmobiles from this era, as most people who wanted this type of vehicle bought Fords, Chevys, and Plymouths, not the much more expensive Pontiac and Olds versions.
Price: $69,500
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West Coast Classics are proud to present a very collectible example of this 1974 2nd generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the desirable 455 CID 4 BBL V8 engine matched to a 3 speed Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission.
Options include Formula steering wheel, rally gauge cluster package, aluminum swirl finish I/P trim plate, dual body colored mirror, Blacked out grille, full width rear deck spoiler, wheel opening air deflectors, front fender air extractors, Trans Am decals on front fender & rear spoiler, '455' decal on hood scoop, power steering, power brakes, large stabilizer bars, high rate rear springs, Safe-T-track differential, firm control shocks, performance dual exhausts, Rally II wheels with trim wings, and F60 x 15 R/WL tires & factory added options including air conditioning ($397)!
This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was the recipient of a frame-off restoration. The body was carefully reassembled during the restoration and finished in its factory Trans Am Code 75 Buccaneer Red exterior and factory red interior.
Born as one of 4,648 L75 455 cars from the factory, it is powered by a rebuilt 455ci HO V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission. All L75 455 cars came with an automatic transmission. Features a factory Shaker hood with 455-SD script, along with its factory 3-speed automatic transmission.
During the rebuilding of the engine, it was brought up to Super Duty standards with new rings, new cam bearings, new crank and connecting rods. It has a full roller top end with a timing chain, gears, COMP Cam roller lifters and push rods. It uses Edelbrock Performer heads with roller rockers, an Edelbrock Performer intake and Edelbrock 1406 4-barrel carburetor.
Additional specifications include factory air conditioning, power windows, factory AM/FM/8-track stereo, disc brakes, power steering, factory buckets and console, TA Rally tach and gauges, and factory dual exhaust.
This car features factory Trans Am spoilers and factory restored honeycomb-style wheels on period-correct BFGoodrich radial TAs.
The original Data Tag and VIN are still intact.
The car comes with original owners' manuals and Pontiac Historical Services paperwork, factory jack and original spare with factory bias-ply Polyglas GT tire.
It has been driven 1,659 miles since its completion.
In 1969, the first of the fire-breathing Firebird Trans Am's, named after the Sports Car Club of America's late 60's Trans-American racing series, debuted as a Firebird $725 option package and boasted a potent Ram-Air 400 V8 with heavy duty suspension, steering and brakes and was fated to be a one year only model which went on to keep the Pony Car flame burning strong throughout the 70's virtually all by itself, when most of the other muscle cars either disappeared or dropped their engine displacements! Pontiac had no part in that sell out for its high performance Trans Am motors during the 70's and maintained 400 or 455 cid V8's even as the Corvettes and Camaros dropped to 350 cid and the Mustang down to 302 cid by mid decade.
The car was obviously always well cared for and is remarkably unabused for a Trans Am! The paint is in quite exceptional condition and the very striking matching Red interior is in very clean condition throughout with no signs of wear.
This particular model must be driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with no shakes or rattles with the considerable power of it's 455 4BBL V8 engine! There are no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
This is one very unique and rare and handsome muscle car and this must surely be one of the few unabused example's left available of this legendary 2nd generation Trans Am!
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Exterior Color: Gold, Interior Color: Gold
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very collectible example of this 1978 2nd generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the desirable 6.6L 400 c.i. W72 V8 engine and fully loaded with added factory options including;
Trans Am Package
W72 6.6L T/A 400 4 BBL V8 Engine $75
62B Camel Vinyl Trim
50U Solar Gold Paint
Air Conditioning $508
Battery Heavy Duty $20
Soft Ray Glass $56
Safety Belts $21
Door Edge Guards $11
Additional Acoustical Insulation $29
Lamp Group $18
Front & Rear Mats $21
Roof Drip Moldings $20
Delco AM/FM/8 Track Cassette $351
Tilt Steering Wheel $69
Windshield Wipers $32
Super Cooling Radiator $31
Custom Velour Trim $134
Other factory and added options for this particular example include:
400ci W72 V8
GTO-Sourced Heads & Intake
Ram Air III Camshaft
Aftermarket Exhaust System
Four-Speed Manual Transmission
Solar Gold Paint
Camel Tan Vinyl Upholstery
Gold-Finished 15" Snowflake Wheels
Power Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Front & Rear Spoilers
Shaker Hood with Firebird Graphics
Eight-Track Radio
Copy of Original Dealer Invoice
This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is finished in its original 'Solar Gold' over Camel Tan vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 400ci W72 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The engine has been fitted with a GTO-sourced intake manifold and cylinder heads as well as a Ram Air III camshaft, and additional equipment includes a Shaker hood with a Firebird hood decal, front and rear spoilers, 15 snowflake alloy wheels, power steering, power front disc brakes, an aftermarket exhaust system, and an eight-track radio.
The car was first delivered to 'Stallings Motors' in Globe, Arizona, and was acquired by its most recent owner in 2023. The car left the factory finished in Solar Gold (50) and features front and rear spoilers, bright-finished trim, front fender vents, body-color sport mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and a shaker hood with a Firebird hood graphic. Gold-finished 15 snowflake alloy wheels are mounted with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires.
The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs. Noted service under previous ownership included replacing the brake master cylinder, hoses, front calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. The seating surfaces are trimmed in Camel Tan vinyl with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include a silver engine-turned dash fascia, a full-length center console, an eight-track radio, manual crank windows, and Trans Am logo floor mats.
Please note that the air conditioning system components have been removed. The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 100-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and voltage. The five-digit odometer shows some 97k miles.The 400ci W72 V8 breathes through an Edelbrock carburetor and has reportedly been fitted with an intake manifold and cylinder heads from a 1970 GTO as well as a Ram Air III camshaft. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. An aftermarket exhaust system has been fitted utilizing Pypes Turbo Pro mufflers. The seller notes that the clutch components were reportedly replaced under previous ownership. A copy of the original dealer invoice shows initial delivery to Stallings Motors in Globe, Arizona, and lists factory equipment, colors, and an MSRP of $7,609.
In 1969, the first of the fire-breathing Firebird Trans Am's, named after the Sports Car Club of America's late 60's Trans-American racing series, debuted as a Firebird $725 option package and boasted a potent Ram-Air 400 V8 with heavy duty suspension, steering and brakes and was fated to be a one year only model which went on to keep the Pony Car flame burning strong throughout the 70's virtually all by itself, when most of the other muscle cars either disappeared or dropped their engine displacements! Pontiac had no part in that sell out for its high performance Trans Am motors during the 70's and maintained 400 or 455 cid V8's even as the Corvettes and Camaros dropped to 350 cid and the Mustang down to 302 cid by mid decade.
The car was obviously always well cared for and is remarkably unabused for a Trans Am! The paint is in quite exceptional condition with only some very minor imperfections, if any, only noticeable upon close inspection. The very striking 'Camel' vinyl interior is in very clean condition throughout with no signs of wear.
This particular model must be driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives as good as it looks with no shakes or rattles with the considerable power of it's 6.6 litre 400 V8 engine! There are no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
Price: $73,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Black
1971 PORSCHE 911T KARMANN COUPE
MATCHING NUMBERS AS PER PORSCHE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
MATCHING #'s ENGINE 616622
MATCHING #'s TRANSMISSION # 116709
RARE ORIGINAL COLOR CODE # 26 'CONDA GREEN' PAINT (1970-72 ONLY)
ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHERETTE TRIM CODE # 11 INTERIOR
US EQUIPMENT CAR
COMFORT EQUIPMENT
ORIGINAL BLAUPUNKT AM RADIO
TINTED GLASS ALL AROUND
LIGHT METAL WHEELS 5.5J X 14
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this all stock and virtually completely original 1971 Porsche 911T 2.2L 6 cylinder Karmann Coupe! This car boasts its all original black interior, matching #'s stock 2.2L engine, original 'Conda Green' factory color and 4 speed manual transmission!
Sold complete with original documentation from the original selling dealer including owners manuals and its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The car must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! This matching #'s and original renown 2.2L Porsche engine is extremely strong and powerful and the 4 speed manual transmission has a very smooth transmission shift with no synchro problems and the temperature always remains cool.
After the 4th series 356 model known as the 'C' debuted in 1964 all eyes were now focused on Ferdinand 'Butzi' Porsche's next model which was to become known as the iconic 911. The new Porsche remained rear-engined with a unit body chassis but that is where any similarites ended, the new model sported a smooth air cooled 2.0L flat six cylinder engine which replaced the formers four cylinder and it was mated to either a 4 or 5 speed all synchromesh transmission. The new 911 model from Stuttgart debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1963 with an original 82 models being built in 1964 as a Porsche 901, which was later renamed to a 911 because the French automaker 'Peugeot' had already registered the use of any 3 digit number named car where the center digit was a zero! So therefore Porsche had some 150 models built in late 1964 as 1965 models and renamed (or renumbered!) them as the new 911! In any case they were to prove a breathtaking replacement to the previous 356 model with an attractive design that has remained timeless in both appeal and influence and remained remarkably unchanged to date.
In 1967 the 911S (S for Super) model was introduced as the new high performance model with a 160HP engine. In 1967 the 911 Targa was also introduced with no vents in the roll bar covering. In 1969 highly attractive lightweight Fuchs 5 spoke alloy wheels were introduced. In 1968 the high performance S was joined by the E and T (for Touring) variants for the European markets along with the 911L (L for Luxury) which was replaced in 1969 with the 911E version and the 911 began its true journey on the road to greatness in 1969 when the wheelbase was increased by 2.24" which went some way to curing the earlier models notorious handling issues including wild oversteering problems.
At the same time the flat six cylinder engine was further lightened with the use of a magnesium crankcase and a 5 speed gearbox casing and the addition of other costly but necessary weight saving measures in a bid to eliminate the car's rearward weight bias. The redesign allowed for wider tires to be fitted which further increased the cars levels of grip and handling. In 1970 the engine displacement became 2.2L and all models now boasted vented disc brakes. By 1972 the engine displacement had been increased to 2.4L which now produced 140HP in the 911T version and in the US a Bosch mechanical fuel injection system was fitted as standard to all three of the 911 models. Also exclusively in 1972 the oil filler was moved to the right rear fender with access to the oil tank in the front of the wheel arch.
In 1972 the 911 had also sprouted its first aerodynamic aid with a front lower air dam fitted as standard on the S and optional on the T and E, positioned below the front bumper and designed to aid the high speed stability of this model, the fastest 911 to date. In 1973 the 911T had the new Bosch CIS fuel injection system whilst the 911E, 911S and the legendary limited edition 2.7L Carrera RS still utilized mechanical fuel injection systems. The now legendary 2.7L RS Carrera also boasted a rear 'duck tail' spoiler and wide rear fender flares to accommodate the 7" wheels.
You will surely look long and hard to find a finer example of this exceptionally clean and increasingly collectible 1971 Porsche 911T matching #'s 2.2L Karmann Coupe in this most striking of color combination's available anywhere else! Please note that the car will be sold with its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity documenting the cars supreme originality!
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Price: $32,500
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color: Burgundy/Maroon
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 1987 Porsche 'late model' 944 2.5L 4 cylinder 5 speed manual Coupe! Finished in the beautiful color combination of its original 'Zermatt Silver Metallic' factory paint with its all original 'Burgundy/Maroon' leather interior and purchased with rare factory options including the 5 speed manual transmission, air conditioning, removable large sunroof, desirable 15x7 and 15x8 turbo wheels, stabilizer bars, protective side moldings, leather steering wheel, power windows, power driver seat, rear window wiper, automatic speed control and rear anti roll bar!
- Just under 27,000 miles
- 5 speed
- Zermatt Silver Metallic
- New Continental DWS 06 performance tires with approx. 2,000 miles of wear 225/40/ZR18 front and 265/35/ZR18 rear
- Converted AC to R134
- New timing belt in 2023
- Pristine interior
- Comes with maintenance kit, owners manuals and custom car cover
The 944 was built by Porsche from 1982-91 and was a very successful model for the German automaker. The car was one of the prestigious 'Car & Driver's' 'Ten Best List' cars from 1983-1985 as was the Turbo when introduced in 1986 and in 1984 'Car & Driver' named the car the 'Best Handling Production Car In America'. In mid-1985, the 944 underwent significant changes which included a newly designed dashboard and door panels, an embedded radio antenna, an upgraded alternator (from 90 amp to 115 amp), an increased oil sump capacity, new front and rear cast alloy control arms and semi-trailing arms, a larger fuel tank, optional heated and powered seats, Porsche HiFi sound system. 1985 model year cars incorporating these changes are sometimes referred to as 1985B, 85.5 or 1985 models and have serial numbers from 45001 and are referred to late model 944's.
This particular late model example is serial # 474885 and was obviously always garaged and has no history of any accidents or damage with a clean CARFAX report confirming this history.
The original factory 'Zermatt Silver Metallic' factory paint is in exceptional condition and all the options are working as they should. The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Porsche should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong with no oil leaks, the 5 speed transmission is very smooth shifting and the temperature always remains cool. The car has four virtually new tires.
You will surely look long and hard to find a finer and extremely rare factory loaded and unique example of this exceptionally clean and increasingly collectible and desirable Porsche 944 5 speed manual Coupe with all original paint and only 26K original miles available anywhere else.
Price: $32,500
Exterior Color: Midnight Blue Pearl Metallic, Interior Color: Gray-Light
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this 1994 Porsche 968 3.0L 6 speed manual 2 Door Cabriolet with only 54K original miles! The 968 was a much more refined and desirable incarnation from the earlier 944 with more power and refinement and which would prove to be a very collectible Porsche for the enthusiast to add to their collection not only due to its distinctive looks and being the last in the line, but also most importantly due to its very low production and consequent rarity!
Built between 1992-95 with fewer than 651 Cabriolets in total built for the US market in 1994 alone, and with way fewer having the desirable G44 6 speed manual transmission, this is one very rare model! Production was virtually evenly divided between Coupes and Cabriolets. These were extraordinarily expensive cars when new ($55,530 list), in fact more money than the same year 1994 911 RS America Coupe ($55,525 list), and which would actually sell for way over sticker due to their rarity.
The 968 is blessed with predictable handling thanks to the nearly 50-50 weight distribution that results from its front engine/rear axle design and it is therefore not difficult to drive fast! The 240HP DOHC four delivered the most torque of any aspirated four of its day with seamless power delivery that will impress any sports car enthusiast whilst remaining relatively economical with an EPA rating of 26 MPG on highways.
All the expected modern features are present including dual front air bags, ABS and four piston calipers on all four disc brakes. The car also boasts a fully galvanized steel body from the factory and the 944S2 engine was fully refined with significantly lighter forged pistons and rods and with the doing away of the crankshafts heavy torsional rotation damper, improving considerably the engines responsiveness with Porsche's new Variocam technology. It compares well in every way to its modern day car competition whilst boasting an enduringly classic Porsche look and badge!
This particular example is finished in this striking and classic color combination of original factory upgraded 'Midnight Blue Metallic' factory color paint (1 of only 103 in this color) and with its original 'Classic Gray' partial Leather interior and purchased with factory options including;
M44 3.0L engine
G44 6 speed manual transmission
Sports Steering Wheel
AM/FM Radio with Cassette Player
HiFi Sound Package with Speakers
Automatic Speed Control
1 of 681 produced for North America and 1 of 103 in Midnight Blue Metallic
Very Rare model with limited production numbers
MSRP over $55K new in 1994!
Sport bucket seats
5-spoke premium wheels
Porsche COA & Production Specs Folder with Porsche production specifications
Maintenance, warranty and owner's manuals included.
This particular example was produced on 10/29/1993 and is a superb and extremely striking example in this rare classic color "Midnight Blue Metallic' over 'Gray' leather color combination and has obviously always been garaged and has no history of any accidents or damage and has a clean CARFAX report confirming both it's service history and low mileage
The original factory 'Midnight Blue Metallic' color paint is in absolutely exceptional condition as is the all original factory leather interior with a rare perfect dash and beautiful original factory carpets and the matching to the interior color Gray power top and tonneau cover are also in all original and excellent condition.
The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Porsche should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong with no oil leaks, the very rare 6 speed manual transmission is very smooth and precise in shifting and the temperature always remains cool. The car will also be sold with all of it's original dealer books and manuals and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
You will look long and hard to find a finer and extremely rare 6 speed manual example of this exceptionally clean and increasingly collectible and desirable 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet with only 54K original miles available anywhere else! ]]>
Price: $105,000
Exterior Color: Silver, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche V with only 17K original miles - one of the last generation of Crewe hand built Rolls Royce's, the Corniche V, one of only 374 built between the final 2000-2002 production years, with Bentley having already having become a subsidiary of VW from Vickers in 1998 and with Rolls-Royce about to become solely owned by BMW in late 2002. This is a truly superb Rolls Royce by any standards, and one which was still being hand built at the legendary Rolls Royce / Bentley legendary Crewe factory, and by far the most expensive vehicle offered by Rolls-Royce in it's day, with a base price of over $359K.
This particular example is superbly striking in its original and very rare and unique factory 'Silver Pearl Metallic' color with a beautiful matching and very striking convertible top and a gorgeous 'Ivory with Navy Blue Piping' leather interior with matching 'Wilton' wool carpeting and trunk and burled walnut dash with 17" factory chrome wheels. This is an obviously always garaged and covered example since new with only 17K original miles and with a clean CARFAX report showing extensive preventive maintenance and scheduled service history over the years, primarily at 'Symbolic Motor Car Co' of La Jolla, CA in the early years and in recent years at 'Bentley High Point' of High Point, NC. It was obviously owned by only very careful and meticulous drivers since new - never abused!
The Corniche historically was originally Rolls Royce's coupe and convertible versions of the Silver Shadow saloon and which was originally produced between 1971 and 1996. The model was assembled in Crewe and finished in London at the renown Rolls Royce coachbuilders 'Mulliner Park Ward' as a continuation of their 1965 Silver Shadow coupe and 1967 drophead, with the Corniche name applied in 1971. The Corniche coupe was discontinued in 1982. Total production of the coupes (1971-82) was only 1,108 and of the convertibles (1971-87) was only 3,239. The car as reworked in 1986 as the Corniche II (with 1,226 produced), in late 1989 as the Corniche III (with 452 produced) and in 1993 as the Corniche IV (with only 244 produced) when production was moved to Crewe after the closure of Mulliner Park Ward and the final form in 2000 was as the Corniche V after which production ceased in 2001.
For the Corniche V styling cues were taken from the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph sedan, but it shares little mechanically with that BMW engined car. Instead, the Corniche's body was set onto the older platform used for the similarly-styled Bentley Azure making it the first and only Rolls-Royce developed from a Bentley rather than the other way around. The 2000-2002 Corniche V is powered by a 6.75 L 325HP turbocharged V8 and came outfitted with every luxury and refinement characteristic of a Rolls-Royce with Connolly leather interior, Wilton wool carpets, chrome gauges and a wide choice of exotic wood trims. Dual automatic temperature control, a six-disc CD changer, automatic headlamps and automatic ride control are standard and all Corniches were completely hand-built and to most enthusiasts the car was considered an even more exclusive car than the by now completely VW owned Azure. The very last Rolls-Royce Corniche rolled off the assembly line on August 30, 2002 and this was the very last Rolls-Royce to be made at the Crewe plant before it was turned over entirely to the production of Bentley models now owned by VW. Only 374 fifth-generation Corniches were ever built.
It turns out that the Corniche V brings you two particular things so characteristic of England. First, it's exclusive, as only 374 were built during its production run. Second, stubborn British craftsmen with incredible pride build the Corniche V by hand, with a signed Chief Engineers signature as proof on each car's exclusive numbered engine, and this gives the car something approaching a soul.
In summary you will surely look long and hard to find a finer example of this last generation from Crewe hand built Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible with only 17K original miles in a very unique and striking color combination!
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce and Bentley no longer exist as they had for over one hundred years - this is one of the very last in the original line of cars hand built in the legendary Rolls Royce/Bentley factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce and Bentley were truly building the world's finest motor cars.]]>
Price: $975,000
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and extraordinarily rare 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe factory LHD & coachbuilt by H.J. Mulliner - a very rare original southern California 'Black License Plate ' car and the very collectible LHD model with factory coachwork by H.J Mulliner - 1 of only 27 true Mulliner's ever built!
The car will be sold with its certified factory copies of RR construction and test records from the factory showing an original sales date of 11/5/1963 for delivery to J.S. Inskip Inc Rolls Royce of New York..
In a striking 'Regal Royal Burgundy' color with all new reupholstered leather interior - 32K original miles & equipped with factory power windows & original air conditioning equipment & rare altimeter & dashboard mounted tachometer by Mulliner to replace the left side cubby box, original AM radio, rear folding picnic tables, white wall tires and rare 'Kneeling Lady' mascot.
The car had one southern California owner from 1968-2010 - original sales & delivery documents, handbooks, boot cover, spare wheel & heavy tools & small toolbox. Unique opportunity for Rolls collector/enthusiast to purchase not only 1 of the 27 factory LHD true coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars, but also a superb southern California car since new that still drives as good as when new and boasting only 32K original miles!
This is an absolutely stunning and exceptionally rare example in truly remarkable condition, both mechanically and cosmetically, a true 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III V8 Drophead Coupe by Mulliner. Only 27 of these original left hand drive coachbuilt cars were ever built by H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London, with very few of any of these cars now known to still exist today. These completely hand built, factory left hand drive Mulliner's are not to be confused with one of the RHD Silver Cloud non-factory or later Silver Cloud conversions by a multitude of entities!
The third and final Silver Cloud was introduced in 1962 and a precious few of these cars were chosen by Rolls to be taken from the standard steel production line and sent to the renown Rolls Royce appointed coachworks of H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London to be adapted by hand into drophead coupes. These were to be the iconic 27 Mulliner Drophead coupes, by far the most expensive and exclusive car of it's day.
In the years to come, seeing the desirability and demand of these few Mulliner's, other coachbuilders were to try and emulate what Mulliner had originally achieved with the Silver Cloud, but as any enthusiast will attest, although there are some very fine Silver Cloud non-factory conversions out there, none of these will ever prove as desirable or as well built as an original hand built Mulliner, and all fall short of these original 27 cars in terms of value, prestige and historic importance.
This particular example was owned by it's long time southern California owner from 1968-2010 and is an original 'Black Plate' California car since new. It was purchased by only its second owner on 6/3/1968 from 'Peter Satori Co Ltd' of Pasadena, CA with documentation available, and owned until sold by his estate to only it's third southern California owner in 2010. It was serviced and maintained throughout the years at the renown independent Rolls Royce specialists 'Vanderploeg Motors' and later at 'Scott Motors' of West Los Angeles.
It has rare options of the altimeter and tachometer, air conditioning, 'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power brakes and power windows. Finished in an exceptionally striking color of 'Regal Burgundy' with a newly upholstered 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior. The original seats are truly still as comfortable as the day they were new, firm and supportive and recently reupholstered. The carpeting and the car's original convertible top and mohair headliner have also been restored with no expense spared and the car show superb maintenance and care from its three long time owners.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II engine from the original Series I but performance was greatly improved though in the new upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and torque and the inclusion of larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had already become standard with the Series II but electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now available as an option.
In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations. Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were improved. The engine had a new compression ratio of 9.0:1; the crankshaft was hardened and there was extra power assistance for the steering.
This car boasts many surprisingly still all original components which are a testament to its low mileage and fastidiously kept and obviously climate controlled storage and garaging. The features still intact include its original leather wrapped rear leaf springs, small tool box and spare wheel with all it's original heavy tools; inspection lamp, spare wheel inflation trap & clamp, tire pump, wheel brace & jack, still unused and in their rightful place in the trunk.
The car has been maintained in recent years at the renown independent Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists 'Independent Rolls Royce' of Beverly Hills, California, where the car received a recent full service and this long time southern California family owned and cherished and always garaged car has obviously had no accidents and is a completely rust free example - the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust free having always been kept in climate controlled southern California storage!
The beautiful and highly striking paint color of 'Regal Burgundy' exterior paint is in exceptional condition and extraordinarily striking with only very minor imperfections only noticeable upon very close inspection! The car has matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and as previously stated all new leather hides, top and carpeting. Connolly leather is legendary for being exclusively used in Rolls Royce and other high end British cars and came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides. All the chrome work including the front Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The original burlwood dashboard and the original mohair headliner have also been restored.
Obviously always garaged with no accidents or damage history and owned by only obviously very careful long time southern California owner's/custodian's for over 60 years - never abused! The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce Silver Cloud should and must be both seen and driven to be fully appreciated, honestly we have rarely driven a finer driving Silver Cloud, this car drives exactly as it is supposed to and as it would have when new; the engine is extremely strong and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts smooth as butter with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles and is a truly remarkable and responsive daily driver! A truly remarkable example both mechanically and cosmetically.
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars hand-built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is also a rare opportunity to own a coachbuilt version of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars.
This increasingly desirable and collectible Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe; coachbuilt by H.J. Mulliner, is the most desired of the Silver Clouds internationally with the all aluminum 6.2L V8 engine and the quad head lights; and this is one of the actual 27 LHD coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars!
Along with it's tall grill and rare 'Kneeling Flying Lady' mascot, this particular Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe is an absolute moving work of art from a time when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were unarguably building the "Best Cars in the World" at the time of it's production; the craftsmanship and quality of these cars obviously speak for themselves - with only some 2,044 Silver Cloud III's built in total and only 27 LHD factory to coachbuilder drophead coupes, obviously few remain or are available for sale at any time, and you will surely look long and hard to find another example like this again.
So buy with confidence, this will no doubt prove a fabulous investment for the astute investor, Rolls Royce enthusiast or British Classic Car Collector or simply prove a worthy addition to any serious collection.
The car will be sold with its certified factory copies of RR construction and test records from the factory showing an original sales date of 11/5/1963 for delivery to J.S. Inskip Inc Rolls Royce of New York..
In a striking 'Regal Royal Burgundy' color with all new reupholstered leather interior - 32K original miles & equipped with factory power windows & original air conditioning equipment & rare altimeter & dashboard mounted tachometer by Mulliner to replace the left side cubby box, original AM radio, rear folding picnic tables, white wall tires and rare 'Kneeling Lady' mascot.
The car had one southern California owner from 1968-2010 - original sales & delivery documents, handbooks, boot cover, spare wheel & heavy tools & small toolbox. Unique opportunity for Rolls collector/enthusiast to purchase not only 1 of the 27 factory LHD true coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars, but also a superb southern California car since new that still drives as good as when new and boasting only 32K original miles!
This is an absolutely stunning and exceptionally rare example in truly remarkable condition, both mechanically and cosmetically, a true 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III V8 Drophead Coupe by Mulliner. Only 27 of these original left hand drive coachbuilt cars were ever built by H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London, with very few of any of these cars now known to still exist today. These completely hand built, factory left hand drive Mulliner's are not to be confused with one of the RHD Silver Cloud non-factory or later Silver Cloud conversions by a multitude of entities!
The third and final Silver Cloud was introduced in 1962 and a precious few of these cars were chosen by Rolls to be taken from the standard steel production line and sent to the renown Rolls Royce appointed coachworks of H.J Mulliner of Willesden, London to be adapted by hand into drophead coupes. These were to be the iconic 27 Mulliner Drophead coupes, by far the most expensive and exclusive car of it's day.
In the years to come, seeing the desirability and demand of these few Mulliner's, other coachbuilders were to try and emulate what Mulliner had originally achieved with the Silver Cloud, but as any enthusiast will attest, although there are some very fine Silver Cloud non-factory conversions out there, none of these will ever prove as desirable or as well built as an original hand built Mulliner, and all fall short of these original 27 cars in terms of value, prestige and historic importance.
This particular example was owned by it's long time southern California owner from 1968-2010 and is an original 'Black Plate' California car since new. It was purchased by only its second owner on 6/3/1968 from 'Peter Satori Co Ltd' of Pasadena, CA with documentation available, and owned until sold by his estate to only it's third southern California owner in 2010. It was serviced and maintained throughout the years at the renown independent Rolls Royce specialists 'Vanderploeg Motors' and later at 'Scott Motors' of West Los Angeles.
It has rare options of the altimeter and tachometer, air conditioning, 'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power brakes and power windows. Finished in an exceptionally striking color of 'Regal Burgundy' with a newly upholstered 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior. The original seats are truly still as comfortable as the day they were new, firm and supportive and recently reupholstered. The carpeting and the car's original convertible top and mohair headliner have also been restored with no expense spared and the car show superb maintenance and care from its three long time owners.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II engine from the original Series I but performance was greatly improved though in the new upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and torque and the inclusion of larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had already become standard with the Series II but electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now available as an option.
In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations. Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were improved. The engine had a new compression ratio of 9.0:1; the crankshaft was hardened and there was extra power assistance for the steering.
This car boasts many surprisingly still all original components which are a testament to its low mileage and fastidiously kept and obviously climate controlled storage and garaging. The features still intact include its original leather wrapped rear leaf springs, small tool box and spare wheel with all it's original heavy tools; inspection lamp, spare wheel inflation trap & clamp, tire pump, wheel brace & jack, still unused and in their rightful place in the trunk.
The car has been maintained in recent years at the renown independent Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists 'Independent Rolls Royce' of Beverly Hills, California, where the car received a recent full service and this long time southern California family owned and cherished and always garaged car has obviously had no accidents and is a completely rust free example - the floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust free having always been kept in climate controlled southern California storage!
The beautiful and highly striking paint color of 'Regal Burgundy' exterior paint is in exceptional condition and extraordinarily striking with only very minor imperfections only noticeable upon very close inspection! The car has matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and as previously stated all new leather hides, top and carpeting. Connolly leather is legendary for being exclusively used in Rolls Royce and other high end British cars and came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides. All the chrome work including the front Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The original burlwood dashboard and the original mohair headliner have also been restored.
Obviously always garaged with no accidents or damage history and owned by only obviously very careful long time southern California owner's/custodian's for over 60 years - never abused! The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce Silver Cloud should and must be both seen and driven to be fully appreciated, honestly we have rarely driven a finer driving Silver Cloud, this car drives exactly as it is supposed to and as it would have when new; the engine is extremely strong and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts smooth as butter with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles and is a truly remarkable and responsive daily driver! A truly remarkable example both mechanically and cosmetically.
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars hand-built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is also a rare opportunity to own a coachbuilt version of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars.
This increasingly desirable and collectible Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe; coachbuilt by H.J. Mulliner, is the most desired of the Silver Clouds internationally with the all aluminum 6.2L V8 engine and the quad head lights; and this is one of the actual 27 LHD coachbuilt H.J. Mulliner cars!
Along with it's tall grill and rare 'Kneeling Flying Lady' mascot, this particular Silver Cloud III Drophead coupe is an absolute moving work of art from a time when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were unarguably building the "Best Cars in the World" at the time of it's production; the craftsmanship and quality of these cars obviously speak for themselves - with only some 2,044 Silver Cloud III's built in total and only 27 LHD factory to coachbuilder drophead coupes, obviously few remain or are available for sale at any time, and you will surely look long and hard to find another example like this again.
So buy with confidence, this will no doubt prove a fabulous investment for the astute investor, Rolls Royce enthusiast or British Classic Car Collector or simply prove a worthy addition to any serious collection.
Price: $225,000
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West Coast Classics are proud to present this extraordinarily rare and fully documented 'James Young' coachbuilt 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, Chassis No. 5VE21, one of only 11 open drive Sedanca de Ville bodies built by the renown coachbuilder, and with this particular example as shown at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show! Recently acquired from the renown Blackhawk Collection and as listed in the legendary Rolls Royce "The Elegance Continues" bible
- Unique coachwork by James Young on a Phantom V chassis
- James Young produced 11 open-drive Sedanca de Ville bodies for Phantom V chassis
- This example was the only car built to the Sedanca de Ville version of design number PV15
- Formal roofline
- True 7-passenger interior
- Chassis no. 5VE21
- Engine no. E10PV
- Body no. 9053
- Shown at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show
- Formerly owned by renowned enthusiasts Dr. Erle Heath and Dr. Samuel Scher
- 6.2L V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Build sheet
- Rolls-Royce Foundation records
- Californias Behring Collection book
- Known ownership history
Formerly owned by renowned enthusiasts Dr. Erle Heath and Dr. Samuel Scher
Elaborately detailed and lavishly equipped
A fascinating, sumptuous Rolls-Royce; the ultimate luxury statement of its era
Recent 2022 Service Completed
James Young produced 11 open-drive Sedanca de Ville bodies for Phantom V chassis, most of them variants of the coachbuilders PV22 or PV23 touring limousines. The example shown here, chassis number 5VE21, was the only car built to the Sedanca de Ville version of design number PV15, a limousine with a somewhat more formal roofline and a true seven-passenger interior. As the car has a rather early body, number 9053, on a later Phantom V chassis, it is believed that the coachwork may have been built as a standard limousine and then converted by James Young to a limousine de Ville for mounting on chassis number 5VE21. Lavish appointments included a leather-upholstered rear compartment with power-adjustable seat, facing a lighted bar, Mazal clock, and Motorola tape deck, as well as dual front and rear air conditioning systems.
The body was liveried for Swinging London, in ivory white and royal blue with panels of decorative sham cane. In this form it surely turned heads at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show, as is noted on both its build sheet and in Rolls-Royce Foundation records; a book published by its later home, Californias Behring Collection, notes it received a bronze medal at the show. Afterward it was delivered to the original owner B.P. Jenks, of Astbury Hall in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. At one point it was used as the basis for a Top Marques 1/43-scale model.
The records of the Rolls-Royce Foundation indicate that the car made its way Stateside when relatively new; in July 1972 it was advertised in the New York Times. Not long thereafter it was purchased by the colorful collector Dr. Erle M. Heath of Pittsburgh. The car passed from Dr. Heath to Dr. Samuel Scher, once a pioneering American enthusiast of Brass Era automobiles, by now living in Palm Beach and more often seen in modern coach-built Rolls-Royces.
In 1985, this car was acquired by the Blackhawk Collection where it was displayed amongst some of the worlds finest cars. In 1992, the car joined a private collection where it has remained out of the public eye for the past 30 years before returning to the Blackhawk Collection in 2022. With the last of the James Young bodies being built on Phantom V's in 1968, there is no Phantom V like this one, a most unique automobile with a personality all its own.
The Phantom V served as the Rolls-Royce flagship model for nearly a decade (1959-1968), during which time fewer than 1,000 chassis were built. Of that figure, very very few were fitted with the exclusive James Young coachwork, let alone to such rare and distinct exclusivity as this particular Sedanca example. Lofty, stately and extremely dignified and built to be chauffeur driven, yet remarkably capable of 100mph +!
These cars were highly exclusive and equally conservative, using traditional ladder chassis and even four-wheel drum brakes (power assisted, naturally). The successor to the Phantom IV, this massive limousine shared the Bentley S Type & Silver Cloud chassis but used an appropriately longer wheelbase. Power was provided by the firm's new light alloy V8 engine and all the Phantom V's had custom crafted bodies by only exclusively appointed and "approved suppliers'. Rolls-Royce built the rolling chassis only. Similar styling to the Silver Cloud but much larger and with a multitude of interior refinements like this particular example which including seven passenger seating, division window, chauffeur equipment and rarely air conditioning.
In back, with occasional-use foldaway seats stowed, legroom for passengers seated on the wide, deep sofa-like bench is best measured by the acre. The left-side rear occupant has controls for the radio, and a wood drinks cabinet provides refreshments.
Phantom Vs are among the most exclusive RR automobiles ever built, and even by modern standards, their smoothness of operation, ride quality, and general levels of refinement still impress. This particular example is an exceptional example of the marque from the finest of coachbuilders and with the most distinctive and unique of appointments and would prove a fine addition to any collection.
Price: $32,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur II LWB Sedan with a very striking original color combination of 'Acrylic White' paint (Code 9510235) and 'Tan' Connolly leather hides (Code A4178) with 'Parchment' Piping and with only 59K original miles! The car has obviously always been well maintained and serviced and garaged since new!
Obviously always a non-smoking car since new, this particular example has only 59K original miles and obviously rarely driven and always well cared for, the car shows true pride of ownership. The beautiful 'Acrylic White' paint is very striking with matching color combination Rolls Royce hubcaps and the car has a lovely 'Tan' with 'Parchment' Piping 'Connolly' leather interior and matching carpets and trunk, all of which is in virtually flawless condition throughout.
The paint and all the chrome work, including the front grille and bumpers, is in outstanding condition. The original leather seats, dashboard and headliner show no signs of any major wear whatsoever. Obviously always garaged and owned by only one obviously very careful and meticulous owner/driver since new - never ever abused!
The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong, the transmission is very smooth with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. All the options are working as they should including the A/C. The car has a clean CARFAX report which can be viewed for free on our website.
In 1989 the Mark II model was introduced to the 'Silver Spirit/Spur' line up - the models remained named the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur but the refinements and improvements included a redesign of dash with more modern instruments which improved the interior look quite considerably with the old rectangular trip computer box being replaced with better looking round gauges. The cars had an improved Bosch fuel injection system and a more robust cooling system and there were a number of design improvements to the brake system including ABS. The suspension was another innovation with the 'Automatic Ride Control' system adjusting the dampers in all four wheels in real time. There was also a new Japanese air conditioning system that replaced the old GM based system. Only 1,658 Silver Spur II's were built over a five year period of 1989-93.
'Connolly Leather' supplied the British car industry for over 125 years, including such legendary marques as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin and Jaguar, supplying these manufacturer's highly finished leather which came from unfenced cows which produced unblemished hides and is a highly desirable original feature of any Rolls Royce or Bentley amongst Rolls Royce enthusiasts. This leather was also famously used for the seats of the 'Submarine Spitfire' in WWII, the luxury 'Concorde' aircraft and the luxury liner, the Queen Elizabeth II as well as all the benches in the British Houses of Parliament together with many other parliaments around the world. The business developed into a high profile company with clientele including royalty, celebrities, socialites and industry leaders and today Connolly accessory designs are top be found in many museums around the world. 'Connolly Leather' has stopped production since 2002 and any stocks left of the leather they had produced has already been depleted. Today, upholstery shops uses a 'Connolly' substitute leather supplied by different European tannery's that uses reportedly use the same Vaumol, Autolux and Laxan graining processes that Connoly used and is about as close as you can get to the original factory leather, but as any enthusiast will tell you, there is no substitute for the smell and feel of the authentically original 'Connolly' leather interior.
This long wheel base Silver Spur model is becoming increasingly hard to find in such fine condition with only some 1,658 models built in total during it's 1989-93 production years, or approximately only 331 cars per year!
For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - this is one of the last in the original line of cars built in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars.
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Price: $165,500
Exterior Color: , Interior Color: Black
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Price: $79,500
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color: Blue
West Coast Classics are proud to present a SPCNS 1965 Shelby Mark IV Cobra Factory 5 Replica professionally built by the renown and highly respected "Brand New Muscle Car" of Tulsa, OK with a new custom build 351W engine stroked to 427/550HP/575 ft lb with pulley kit matched to 5 spd Tremec TKO 600 trans with hydraulic clutch with 3.55 gears & Moser 8.8 3 link solid axle & with both front & rear Wilwood disc brakes, full Black leather interior, safety harnesses, heater & defroster, sound deadening package keyless entry & alarm, Bluetooth with modern speakers, collover shocks, tubular front control arm, EFP EZ Holley Sniper 650HO EFI kit, aluminum radiator, twin cooling fans, rollbar, & with just over 1,100 miles & with a build cost of over $189K!
Originally titled as a 1965 Ford it is now titled in CA as a 0000 SPCNS due to CA emissions regarding CA state smog compliance.
This all new Shelby Cobra Mk IV replica was built by 'BNMC' of Tulsa, Oklahoma, who specialize in all new muscle car builds and refurbished classics. BNMC has a catalogue of impressive products, including an officially-licensed 'Yenko Camaro' that was first shown at SEMA last year and which will also be coming to us soon.
This particular example was commissioned by a local Torrance retired businessman who wanted a totally unique version of this iconic car which also accurately maintained the essence of the original car. This is not your usual run of the mill build; the build included many upgrades to the standard BNMC build with a final total cost of over $189K. The car will be sold with it's build sheets documenting all the parts and labor and some of the major specs for this particular car include:
- Factory Five Kit Car Latest Model Mark IV Shelby Cobra Kit,
- 427W engine with 575 HP, 575 ft lb crate engine internally balanced,
- Holley Sniper EFI 650
- New Tremec TKO 600 Heavy Duty 26 spline input shaft with 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 64 ratios, 6200 RPM capacity, Monster torque.
- Mid shift conversion kit for Tremec 5 spd includes SST STX billet shift tower,
- Ford small block aluminum bellhousing for 6 bolt 289-351 & Tremec TKP long input shaft,
- Billet steel flywheel internally balanced 1964-65 Ford small block, 157 tooth ring gear,
- SST advanced friction GRP clutch set, 10.5", 26 spline, 550 Torque capacity,
- Universal hydraulic clutch actuator, Wilwood master cylinder, HD concentric slave cylinder,
- Performance rod & main bearing (Clevite)
- Dura Bond Cam Bearings,
- Comp cams custom ground hydraulic roller performance camshaft,
- Complete rotating assembly balanced,
- SRP Forged Pistons
- Eagle 4340 Forged Steel Stroker Crankshaft,
- Three piece true double roller timing set,
- Roller lifters,
- Aluminum Performance Cylinder heads (AFR CNC Ported),
- High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
- ARP Head Bolts
- Screw in studs & hardened guide plates,
- Manley Chrome Moly Push Rods,
- Performance roller rockers,
- Edelbrock performance intake manifold
- Ford Racing Cobra Oval Air Cleaner
- Pro Billet Distributor
- MSD Blaster II coil & bracket
- Ford Racing 427 Cobra aluminum valve covers with baffles
- Concept One Pulley Kit includes:
- 140 amp Chrome Alternator
- Aluminum water pump & Hardcoated pulley
- Power Steering Pump
- 315/35ZR17-245/45ZR17 Tires,
- Front disc brakes,
- Rear disc brakes,
- Sound deadening,
- Black leather seats,
- FFR GPS Gauge Set
- 5 Lug Halibrand Replica Wheels,
- Mk IV Stainless Steel Bumpers
- Stainless Side Exhaust w HDW,
- Roadster wiper kit,
- Roadster front swaybars
- Heater/Defroster
- Mk IV Logo floormats,
- EFI in tank fuel system,
- Mk IV chrome roll bar upgrade
- Side louver set,
- 8.8 rear axle housing w/3 link
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this brand new just completed no expense spared build with only some 1,100 miles of a 1965 Shelby Mk IV Replica Cobra Roadster in this unique striking color combination which will ensure the driver to stand out from the numerous Cobra replicas out there as long as long as you don't mind some serious sure fire star attention!]]>
Price: $39,500
Exterior Color: Beige/Tan, Interior Color: Red
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely fastidiously and sincerely over-the -top restored, both cosmetically and mechanically, and very well presented and great daily driving example of this very rare and striking believed to be original southern California 1959 Studebaker Regal D6 Lark VIII 2 Door Station Wagon with the rare and optional factory 259 V8 engine matched to a 3 spd manual transmission and which recently underwent a no expense spared and fully comprehensive complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration over the last few years including a fully rebuilt engine, transmission, all new brakes & 4 new Whitewall tires. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are restored and historically solid and rust-free.
Very rare 2 Door Wagon with the optional desirable 259 CID OHV V8 engine
Single 2 Barrel Downdraft Carburetor
180 BHP @ 4,500 RPM
3 Speed Manual Transmission
4 Wheel Hydraulic Brake Drums
Front independent coil spring suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs
Fastidiously restored by collector owner
Believed to be a California car from new
The car looks extremely impressive with a very striking repaint with the interior also having been fully restored to original factory specifications apart from an aftermarket radio! The dashboard, the headliner, the carpets and all the seats have been fully restored and are in exceptional and virtually flawless condition throughout!
The car has its correct and factory optional top-of-the-line 259 2 BBL V8 engine which is strong and powerful for this car and this particular car drives very well - must be sen and driven to be fully appreciated!
Reportedly the vehicle spent its entire life in southern California and appears to be correct from the thick files of service receipts and records to be included in the sale. It underwent an absolutely fully comprehensive and no expense spared restoration by its previous collector/owner. In addition to the cosmetic restoration, it was also mechanically and electrically restored with all components replaced at the time of the restoration as documented by the file of receipts totaling many thousands of dollars, not including labor.
Studebakers declining fortunes and sales volume by the early sixties make these very rare models today and with the combination of strong performance and styling this is one very attractive station wagon which should prove both desirable to any classic American car enthusiast or collector today.
In summary, this particular example is an absolutely beautifully restored example with both cosmetics and mechanics attended to in great daily driving and turn-key ready to enjoy today condition and a simply wonderful example of this very collectible 1959 Studebaker D6 Regal Lark VIII 259 V8 2 Door Station Wagon.]]>
Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Silver Metallic, Interior Color: Tan
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Price: $17,500
Exterior Color: White, Interior Color: Black
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional find of a very rare original southern California 1968 Toyota Corona 2 door hardtop.
The Toyota Corona played a key role in the companies North American success story, having previously entered the North American passenger car market in 1957 as a 'Toyopet', the company re-entered the North American market in June 1964, rebranding itself as 'Toyota' and introducing its third-generation Corona, with more modern technology and numerous standard features. The car sold well, winning the 1969 'Road Test' Import Car of the Year, helping the company become the third-best-selling import brand in the United States by 1967. In 2014, the editors at 'Car & Driver' called the Corona one of the best Toyota's ever made, stating that Toyota survived long enough to thrive in America only because of the Corona model.
By 1968, the Corona name was used on a larger platform, marketed as the Mark II and the Corona itself was marketed under a numerous nameplates worldwide, including in several markets including European markets as 'Carina's'.The Corona was ultimately replaced in Americas by the 'Camry. The nameplate Corona derives itself from the Latin word for "Crown".
Toyota released in September 1968 larger model called the Corona Mark II. It was a slightly larger vehicle than the Corona with a higher level of equipment offered at the time, sharing some of the features of the larger Crown, but taking the top-of-the-line position.
One of the most appealing Japanese cars ever produced, unfortunately they have largely disappeared from the roads almost entirely due to insurmountable rust issues of all the early Japanese cars from this era, and being a southern California owned model since new, makes it all the more rare and unusual in its completely rust and accident free and also its rare all original stock condition!
This is a superb surviving example, owned since new by only obviously very careful southern California owners, the car has obviously also always been garaged with no accidents and no rust and boasts its original spare wheel, jack and tools and owner's manuals. The car has very nice original paint and the car has it's original factory interior which is also in remarkably good condition throughout. The 1879 cc 4 cyl engine is extremely strong for this car and the transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears.]]>
Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this southern California owners custom ordered 1957 Porsche 356 1600 Super Replica Coupe in 'Ruby Red' exterior paint with Cashmere Sport interior and built by the renown 'JPS Motorsports' of San Marcos, CA!
'57 PORSCHE 356 SUPER 1600 REPLICA
Factory built reproduction not a kit car!
Hand-laid, steel reinforced fiberglass body
1776cc hi performance alloy 4-cylinder boxer engine with Dual Down-Draft Carbs
4-speed close ratio, manual transmission
4 wheel Independent suspension
Mirror finish Ruby Red paint show waxed and detailed
Great looking Cashmere Sport Seat interior with matching, factory correct Coco mats
Full array of VDO gauges including 6K RPM Tach and 130 mph speedo
Great looking new Nardi 3-spoke wooden steering wheel
Optional Ice Cold Air-Conditioning A/C system
Upgraded Vintage AM/FM/IPOD Radio
Optional New Power Windows
Show ready detailed engine compartment
Ultra-sharp Front Disc Brakes
Wood 'Nardi' steering wheel
Correct 4 lug chrome 356 wheels with new High-speed Radials & correct chrome wheel covers & logos
Great sounding Dual Exhaust
Show or dive this ultra-cool '57 356 for half the price of the original!
Built by JPS Motorsports INC of San Marcos, California as featured on 'Jay Leno's Garage'
- Built from Frame of 1968 VW / Built Top to Bottom
- Registered and Title as 1968 for Smog Exempt (VW)
- Built and Sold New in California / West Coast Auto
- 17K Original Miles Since Built
- Correct Swing Axle
- Correct Front & Rear Bumper Guards
- Fire Extinguisher
- Rear License Plate Badges
- Engine Service Just Completed
- Custom Built Porsche Body on Later Model Frame / VW
- VW Frame on Build as Per Title / Tilted as 68 VW
The Porsche 356 replica originated in the 1970s with the original manufacturers using a shortened VW pan but not adequately reinforcing the body. This meant that these early examples were prone to body flex with improper body fittings and panel line-ups.
Eventually a few of the custom builders engineered a new type of structure beginning sometime in the late 1980's with a custom built jig welded 2x4 inch 11 gauge steel frame with an original VW pan restored, shortened and welded to the new steel skeleton. The rigid new structure retains the original VW pan designed by Dr Ferdinand Porsche and integrates the largest frame possible.
Only these steel frame replica cars will pass the renown Jack Test which the original replicas would fail due to body flex. For over 25 years JPS Motorsports has been building award winning 356 speedsters and coupe replicas with now well over 400 satisfied customers around the world.
The car has a VW air cooled engine and the car has a 1968 VW title which represents the manufactured year of the original donor pan, with most insurance companies including Hagerty Classic Auto Insurance and Allstate and 'Heacock Classic' all covering these replicas, and whose contact information is listed on our Finance page on our website. These cars are smog exempt.
The striking 'Ruby Red' paint is in absolutely beautiful condition and the Camel interior is also in as new condition throughout with no signs of wear. Please note that as you will notice in the photos there is a small tear in the fabric covering the emergency parking brake which will be replaced prior to sale.
This particular model must be seen to be believed and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives and looks as good as new - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with no oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool. Drives virtually like a new car - you could never tell the difference!
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this well respected JPS Motorsports built 1957 Porsche 356 1600 Super Coupe Replica for the ultimate in daily driving fun and ragtop summer cruising!
Price: $49,500
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Maroon, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this southern California owners 1963 Porsche titled and custom ordered 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica convertible in 'Burgundy/Maroon' exterior paint color with 'Camel/Tan' interior and matching Camel soft top and tonneau cover and with only some 7K original miles!
The car has a VW air cooled 1600cc 4 cylinder engine with only some 7K miles on it. The car has a 1963 Porsche title which represents the manufactured year of the original donor pan meaning the car is smog exempt.
The car has a VW air cooled 1600cc 4 cylinder engine with only some 7K miles on it. The car has a 1963 Porsche title which represents the manufactured year of the original donor pan meaning the car is smog exempt.
The Porsche 356 replica originated in the 1970s with the original manufacturers using a shortened VW pan but not adequately reinforcing the body. This meant that these early examples were prone to body flex with improper body fittings and panel line-ups.
Eventually a few of the custom builders engineered a new type of structure beginning sometime in the late 1980's with a custom built jig welded 2x4 inch 11 gauge steel frame with an original VW pan restored, shortened and welded to the new steel skeleton. The rigid new structure retains the original VW pan designed by Dr Ferdinand Porsche and integrates the largest frame possible. Only these steel frame replica cars will pass the renown Jack Test which the original replicas would fail due to body flex.
The 'Burgundy/Maroon' color paint is in absolutely beautiful condition and the Camel interior is also in as new condition throughout with no signs of wear.
This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives excellent - the engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
The 'Burgundy/Maroon' color paint is in absolutely beautiful condition and the Camel interior is also in as new condition throughout with no signs of wear.
This particular model must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the car drives excellent - the engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
You will look long and hard to find a finer example of this 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica with only 7,200 original miles for the ultimate in daily driving fun and ragtop summer cruising!
Price: $55,500
Exterior Color: Red, Interior Color: Gray
West Coast Classics are proud to present a 1974 Volkswagen conversion tribute 23 Window Deluxe Samba Microbus with skylight windows and cloth sunroof!
This Brazilian-made 23-window bus with a third headlight option is powered by a 1830cc engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with a new clutch assembly, dual carburetors, a new alternator and a new exhaust header. The bus rolls on new 15x6-inch polished aluminum wheels wrapped in new tires. It features pop-out Safari front windows, as well as front and rear roof racks with a sliding black canvas top. The interior is gray and white with third-row seating and curtains on the windows.
This Brazilian-made 23-window bus with a third headlight option is powered by a 1830cc engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with a new clutch assembly, dual carburetors, a new alternator and a new exhaust header. The bus rolls on new 15x6-inch polished aluminum wheels wrapped in new tires. It features pop-out Safari front windows, as well as front and rear roof racks with a sliding black canvas top. The interior is gray and white with third-row seating and curtains on the windows.
The bus is finished in two-tone colors with an Ivory White top and a Red bottom over a White and Gray interior. It features safari front windows, two sets of pop-out windows on each side, a full center retractable ragtop sunroof, double cargo side doors and seating for nine. The rear wooden roof rack provides for additional storage.
This a highly desirable conversion tribute to a collectible Type 24 Bus (Deluxe 9 passenger Microbus). Most Deluxe Microbuses were ordered as Samba models (a $160 option) that included a sliding canvas sunroof flanked by 4 skylight windows on each side of the roof (that's a 23 window bus through model 1963 and a 21 window bus starting in model year 1964). The deluxe Microbus was Volkswagens top-of-the-line transporter.
This is a striking tribute to the iconic Type 24 Bus (Deluxe 9 passenger Microbus) which were originally marketed for touring the Alps with small skylight windows embedded into the roof for added viewing capabilities and were manufactured with the highest trim level available which included trim strips along the beltline and a dash clock! Most Deluxe Microbuses were ordered as Samba models (a $160 option) that included a sliding canvas 'Golde' sunroof flanked by the 4 skylight windows on each side of the roof.
The Type 2 was sold in many combinations. As a panel van without windows, a double-door panel with cargo doors on both sides, with a raised roof, with removable rear seats, as a flatbed pickup, crew cab pickup, Westfalia converted camper van (the ones with the pop-up roof and a stove), and the Samba. Also knows as the Sunroof Deluxe, this was the luxury model. It had more windows, designed to improve sightseeing for passengers in the back. It also had a massive fabric sunroof that opened up nearly the entire roof.
When it comes to the Type 2, the number of windows is a huge part of it's attraction and status. Like having a numbers matching big block in a muscle car, more is better. The basic Kombi was an 11-window. The Deluxe got 15 panels. But the Samba ruled the roost. 23 windows with a split windshield and eight skylight panels in the roof. In 1964, the rear door was widened and two rear panes went away with bus reduced to 21 windows. So the rarest and most desirable for collectors bus was, and will always be, the 23-window Samba, built only from 1951 to 1963.
The bus is fitted with highly desirable 'original German' Safari front windows. The 1830 single carb 4 cylinder engine was rebuilt and is matched to a 4 speed manual transaxle. It features eight chrome framed panoramic samba windows, a retractable ragtop canvas sunroof, a split windshield with safari windows, a wider trunk lid and a roof rack and ladder that combines stainless steel and wood.
This bus must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive and the original factory 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, the van brakes great and the engine temperature always remains cool.
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Price: $69,500
Exterior Color: Blue, Interior Color:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an attractively restored example of this 1970 Volkswagen conversion tribute 23 Window Deluxe Samba Microbus 1500cc air cooled 4 cylinder engine matched to a 4 speed manual transmission with skylight windows and cloth sunroof!
The bus is finished in two-tone colors with of Blue with an Ivory White top and a matching interior. It features safari front windows, two sets of pop-out windows on each side, a full center retractable ragtop sunroof, double cargo side doors and seating for nine. The rear wooden roof rack provides for additional storage.
Powered by a 1500cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, the complete drivetrain has been rebuilt, including the engine, transmission, and transaxle. The rebuilt engine with a new carburetor was installed and a new distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs and wires. The suspension, steering and braking systems have also been rebuilt with new parts throughout. The electrical system was completely redone, from the wiring harness to the generator, voltage regulator and battery.
This a highly desirable conversion tribute to a collectible Type 24 Bus (Deluxe 9 passenger Microbus). Most Deluxe Microbuses were ordered as Samba models (a $160 option) that included a sliding canvas sunroof flanked by 4 skylight windows on each side of the roof (that's a 23 window bus through model 1963 and a 21 window bus starting in model year 1964). The deluxe Microbus was Volkswagens top-of-the-line transporter.
This iconic Type 24 Bus (Deluxe 9 passenger Microbus) were originally marketed for touring the Alps with small skylight windows embedded into the roof for added viewing capabilities and were manufactured with the highest trim level available which included trim strips along the beltline and a dash clock! Most Deluxe Microbuses were ordered as Samba models (a $160 option) that included a sliding canvas 'Golde' sunroof flanked by the 4 skylight windows on each side of the roof.
The Type 2 was sold in many combinations. As a panel van without windows, a double-door panel with cargo doors on both sides, with a raised roof, with removable rear seats, as a flatbed pickup, crew cab pickup, Westfalia converted camper van (the ones with the pop-up roof and a stove), and the Samba. Also knows as the Sunroof Deluxe, this was the luxury model. It had more windows, designed to improve sightseeing for passengers in the back. It also had a massive fabric sunroof that opened up nearly the entire roof.
When it comes to the Type 2, the number of windows is a huge part of it's attraction and status. Like having a numbers matching big block in a muscle car, more is better. The basic Kombi was an 11-window. The Deluxe got 15 panels. But the Samba ruled the roost. 23 windows with a split windshield and eight skylight panels in the roof. In 1964, the rear door was widened and two rear panes went away with bus reduced to 21 windows. So the rarest and most desirable for collectors bus was, and will always be, the 23-window Samba, built only from 1951 to 1963.
The body is straight and all the door and panel fits are as they should be and the bus is fitted with highly desirable 'original German' Safari front windows. The 1500 single carb 4 cylinder engine was completely rebuilt and is matched to a 4 speed manual transaxle. During the restoration, the complete drivetrain was refurbished, including the engine, gearbox, differential and reduction boxes as well as a new carburetor was installed along with a vacuum advanced electronic ignition distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs and wires. The suspension, steering and braking systems were also refurbished with new parts as well as the 12-volt electrical system. It features eight chrome framed panoramic samba windows, a retractable ragtop canvas sunroof, a split windshield with safari windows, a wider trunk lid and a roof rack and ladder that combines stainless steel and wood.
This bus must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the original factory 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, the van brakes great and the engine temperature always remains cool.
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Price: $27,500
Exterior Color: Green, Interior Color: Beige/Tan
West Coast Classics is proud to present an absolutely exceptional and beautiful example of this 1972 Volkswagen Beetle!
The decision to produce the Super Beetle in 1971 was going to prove a costly one. Never before had Volkswagen spent so much time or money on the Beetle. The new suspension design required a new chassis and every panel in the front end had to be redesigned as well. This meant new round fenders, a larger wider hood, redesigned front valance, a new spare tire well, other changes to areas of the body and new inner fenders to accommodate the mounting of the new struts. The newly designed Beetle was to be sold in North America with a larger carbureted 1600cc engine featuring dual port cylinder heads for better performance, with an external oil cooler. Crescent-shaped air vents were designed to allow more fresh air into the interior. The rear deck lid was increased in size to accommodate the new larger engine and had two banks of five louvers cut into it to help keep the new power plant cool. Released in August 1970 for the 1971 model year, the new sales brochure stated the Beetle to be 'The most powerful, most exciting , most comfortable Beetle ever!'
Absolutely no rust and obviously always well maintained and looked after! This car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the 4 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including reverse, the car brakes and steers great and the engine temperature always remains cool.
The car has very striking high quality Green color paint and a very clean restored interior. The car has new carpet, new upholstery, new brakes including master cylinder, lines and pads, new tires.
This must be one of the finest daily driving example's available of this collectible and highly desirable 1972 VW Classic Beetle - a beautifully restored example with no rust whatsoever in rare turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily head-turning condition of an all time legendary classic car! ]]>