1929 Other Makes : Duesenberg Duesenberg

Seller: bid123sold
Price: $350,100
Listed: July 30th, 2006
Location: Rochester, Michigan

The Model J Duesenberg carries class and presence unsurpassed by any other motorcar of its day and was affordable and attainable by only the wealthiest connoisseurs.

Our auction vehicle was originally owned by Hollywood movie director and producer Roy DelRio and this Duesenberg Speedster encompasses elegance and the stylish personality of the 1920s Hollywood set.

The outstanding example, model J-198-2221, Murphy disappearing top torpedo speedster exudes grace and rarity. A total of six Murphy torpedo roadsters were built, one long wheel base and five short wheel base models. This vehicle J-198-2221 is one of the short wheel base models.. ... READ MORE and SEE THIRTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Duesenberg information courtesy of Wikipedia
Duesenberg was a US-based luxury automobile company active from 1913 to 1937.

In 1913 the Duesenberg Brothers, Fred and August, founded Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Company, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa, at 8th and Grand Ave, to build sports cars. Born in 1876 and 1879 in Germany, the two brothers were self-taught engineers and built many experimental cars. Duesenberg cars were considered some of the very best cars built at the time, and were built entirely by hand. In 1914 Eddie Rickenbacker drove a "Duesy" to finish in 10th place at the Indianapolis 500 and a Duesenberg car won the race in 1924, 1925, and 1927. 1923 saw the only use of the Duesenberg as the pace car at the Indianapolis 500. In 1921, Jimmy Murphy became the first American to win the French Grand Prix when he piloted a Duesenberg to victory at the Le Mans racetrack.

Although the Duesenberg brothers were world-class engineers, they were unable to sell their Model A car, their first "mass-produced" vehicle (just 667 were ever made), which was considered very advanced, offering such features as dual overhead cams, four-valve cylinder heads and the first hydraulic brakes ever offered on a passenger car. Instead, the company went bankrupt and closed in 1922.

Model X Duesenbergs are very rare. According to Randy Ema, the country's top Duesenberg authority, only 13 Model X's were built. They fit in between the Duesenberg Model A and the famous Models J and SJ, which were built from 1929 to 1937. Only four known X's survive.

DAUER Bugatti EB110 SuperSport Lightweight *** NEW ***

Seller: alisakristin
Price: $629,000
Listed: July 27th, 2006
Location: Nuremberg, Germany

The new DAUER EB110 is a unique car witch has been consequently further developed by Jochen Dauer, a German Super Car constructor. As its predecessor, the legendary Bugatti EB110 SS had a heavy alluminium body, this "Light Weight" uses Carbon and Kevlar compounds for the bodywork, chassis and other parts as the cardan shaft, e.g. So the weight could be reduced by app. 180 kg.

The brilliant V12 5-valve engine which is loaded by 4 superchargers has been redesigned, too. Now it has 645 bhp and a fantastic torque of 611 NM! With this "package" the car reaches a top speed of more than 350 kilometres per hour! The cockpit is a successful symbiosis of solid, noble ambience and uncompromising sportivity.

The large TFT screen of the TV-DVD-navigation system also shows the picture of the rear camera which is built in the bumper. If the device is not needed, it disappears in the console.

With its permanent four-wheel-drive in connection with the short wheel base, the car improves with merciless traction and unbeatable turn rate. Do you know any other Super Sports Car which can compete with this one?.... READ MORE and SEE SEVEN ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

2003 Ferrari 575 MARANELLO

Seller: bentleygc
Price: $133,100
Listed: July 25th, 2006
Location: Chicago, IL

"The 575M now joins the true heavy hitters of the 200mph+ club."

When it comes to cars, one mans vision has often provided hugely entertaining copy for motoring journalists. However, when that man is Luca di Montezemolo, boss of Ferrari, we tend to sit up and pay attention.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello was his baby, his concept, his personal indulgence from start to finish. Its successor, the 575M Maranello, also bears Lucas touch. Which means that its as good as modern supercars get.

One of the key differences between 550 and 575M is the option of a paddle-change sequential manual gearbox. Two fixed position alloy paddles sit behind the steering wheel, left for down changes and right for upshifts. Its about as good as such a system gets, which means lightning quick upshifts and peachy throttle-blipping downchanges, all marshalled by some clever software that prevents the driver from selecting a potentially inadvisable gear.

Of course, the excellent manual gearbox continues, but given that the F1 sequential box can swap cogs in a mere .22 of a second around half the time of a Ferrari test driver armed with a manual stick Ferrari quote two separate 0-60 times for the 575M, 4.0 seconds for the F1 and 4.25 seconds for the manual car.... READ MORE and SEE OVER TWENTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Ferrari Maranello information courtesy of WikipediaThe Ferrari 575M Maranello is a two seat, three door, grand tourer sports car built by Ferrari. Launched in 2002, it is essentially an updated Ferrari 550 featuring minor styling changes from Pininfarina. The 575M will be replaced by the 599 GTB for the 2007 model year.

Updates from the 550 include a renewed interior, but with substantial improvements inside, including bigger brake discs, a larger and more powerful engine, a different weight distribution, refined aerodynamics and fluid-dynamics and an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspensions are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimize pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds gear shift). Two six-speed transmissions are available, a conventional manual gearbox and, for the first time on a Ferrari V12, Magneti Marelli's semi-automatic (sequential) 'F1' gearbox. The model number refers to the engine's capacity in litres, whilst the 'M' is an abbreviation of 'modificato' or 'modified'.

2004 Rolls-Royce : Phantom

Seller: ftlcollection
Price: $200,000
Listed: July 24th, 2006
Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Fort Lauderdale Collection is now presenting this 2005 Black on Black Rolls Royce Phantom (not sure why they say black on black?). Perhaps the overriding inspiration behind the design of the Rolls Royce Phantom is the reputation of Rolls Royce itself. It couldn't be anything else, even when the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy is out of sight, the new Phantom looks every inch a Rolls-Royce.

Yet this is not one of those fashionable "retro" designs, a blatant copy of a previous model lightly updated for a new audience. Instead, it achieves instant recognition thanks to it's authentic proportions and the adaptation of traditional Rolls-Royce styling features.

Make no mistake this is 21st century engineering at it's finest. ... READ MORE and SEE OVER THIRTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Rolls-Royce Phantom information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a luxury saloon automobile made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a BMW subsidiary. It was launched in 2003 and is the first Rolls-Royce model made under the ownership of BMW.

BMW went to great lengths to distinguish the Phantom from their own range. Although some 15 percent of components are shared with other BMW models such as the BMW 7 Series, the Phantom retains the traditional Rolls-Royce design cues.

The intention was to avoid being seen as just an extension to the BMW range. When Mercedes introduced its Maybach luxury saloon, it was criticized of producing "the ultimate Mercedes" instead of a separately branded car. The car shared many components with and looked like the cheaper S-Class saloon. BMW learned from this lesson, selling the Phantom through separate dealerships where BMWs are not sold, while the Maybach showroom in London also sells the most basic of Mercedes models.

2001 Lamborghini : Diablo 6.0

Seller: cisginc
Price: $175,000
Listed: July 21st, 2006
Location: North Last Vegan, Nevada

The ultimate supercar -- The Lamborghini Diablo 6.0. This vehicle, built in year 2001, is one of the last 260 Lamborghini Diablos ever made. It was the end of an era. (The current model is the "Murcielago", which was designed and produced by Lamborghini through Audi's ownership). Only a handful of Orange Diablo 6.0's ever made it to the market. The actual name of the orange color is Arancio Atlas (PPG 0058). Orange is by far the rarest color as well, and also the most desirable. This last year of the Diablo was also the only year any in orange were ever available on a Diablo.

Less than 260 of these cars were built. 35% of so is the agreed upon number imported into the United States. First shown at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2000, it represented the final evolution stage of the Diablo. The entire car, with the exception of the roof and doors for safety, is made of cabon fiber. The entire car! The 6.0L V12 engine roars at 550bhp at 7100RPM. In addition to input valve variable timing, the Diablo 6.0 includes exhaust valve variable timing. The engine also came with titanium connecting rods and a lighter crankshaft to improve performance.

There are a few cars that can keep up with this car stock. Those that can have nowhere near the top speed to totally keep up. The Diablo 6.0 states a max speed of 205mph however several owners have clocked 220mph with radar.

This car is stock with a few exceptions. The wheels are 19" Lowenhart rims in the front and rear. The rims were at a cost of $15,000 and accented the same Arancio Atlas color to match the body color.

This Diablo 6.0 is famous as well. Its first owner (I am the second), was the musician, recording artist, and movie star, Busta Rhymes. You'll find pictures of it all over the Internet as it was featured in many magazines and car shows. When you see "Flipmode" embroidered on the headrests, that is his recording studios name (Flipmode Squad). As with all Diablo 6.0's, it has a Alpine CVA and 6-disc changer.

The entire vehicle is factory, with the exceptions of tha 3M Clear Bra that is on the vehicle (cant even see it in the pictures, can you!), the wheels, and the car was also converted to 2WD from 4WD (a necessary step to ensure that the larger rims do not have an adverse effect on the viscous coupling). This car had a brand new clutch installed at around 3000 miles from Lamborghini Orlando. There is a chip on the bumper that could be touched up, beyond that the paint is all original no accidents.... READ MORE and SEE ALMOST ONE HUNDRED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

2006 Hummer : H1 ALPHA

Seller: landersgmc
Price: $152,000
Listed: July 25th, 2006
Location: Benton, Arkansas

This is the H1 Alpha. It is a beefed up version of the H1 that was made until 2004. There were no 2005 H1's and the Alpha was introduced in 2006. It is Flame red pearl with ebony interior and one of only 300 total H1 alphas produced for 2006. This is also the last year for the H1, General Motors unexpectedly stop production instantly turning H1 from a fine collectalble into a super rare collectable.

It has all options which includes the adventure package and upgraded tires. We have installed the AM general lightbar which is a factory produced light bar that is a dealer installed accessory. ... READ MORE and SEE OVER THIRTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Hummer H1 Alpha information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Hummer H1 and the enthusiastic campaign from actor is a civilian vehicle based on the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), popularly known as the Humvee, which was created by AM General. The vehicle was produced from 1994 through 2006 .Originally released in the civilian market in 1994, the Hummer H1 owes its birth to the popularity of photos from Operation Desert StormArnold Schwarzenegger, who personally owns several variants of Hummer vehicles. GM announced that 2006 would be the last model year for the Hummer H1 with production winding down in June 2006, due to a new emission laws for Diesel engine vehicles which take effect in 2007. No version of the Hummer H1 ever produced would meet these new standards.

The Hummer H1 has three common variants: a convertible-like soft top, a four-door hard top pickup truck and a Wagon body version. Other less known variants include a two-door pickup truck and a four-door slantback. At this time, the convertible/soft top and the station wagon versions are the only ones available in the mass market. The two door and four door pickup versions are only available in fleet livery.

1965 Shelby Cobra LIMITED PROD

Seller: scottsdalesport
Price: $55,000
Listed: July 21st, 2006
Location: Scottsdale, AZ

05/1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 "SUPERFORMANCE" RARE * DIAMOND Ed #35 of 50 PRODUCED * 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION INCLUDES SPECIAL CUSTOM DARK SILVER w/BRILLIANT SILVER STRIPES & BORDERING SILVER PIN STRIPPING * DARK GRAY LEATHER SEATS w/SILVER PIPING & MATCHING DASH & DOOR TRIM * CERAMIC COATED HEADERS/SIDE PIPES (SILVER)* FULL BUMPER DECORATIONS * 10th ANNIVERSARY EMBROIDERY ON THE SEAT BACKS & "DIAMOND EDITION" COMMEMORATIVE PLATE ON THE DASHBOARD * ONLY 285 ORIGINAL MILES SINCE COMPLITION IN LATE 05 * CHASSI#SP02101 * ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS COLOR COMBINATION * PROFESSIONALY BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP * TURN KEY & READY TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR FRONT DOOR * WILL TURN HEADS AT ANY EVENT * ENGINE:460ci "COBRA JET" 535HP/530ft/lbs of TORQUE 4750RPM * 10.5:1 COMPRESSION RATIO * EDELBROCK PERFORMER 460 INTAKE MANIFOLD w/750 HOLLY CFM * SVO "COBRA JET" ALUM.HEADS/SVO VALVE TRAIN M-6049-B429 SS POLISHED VALVES * SVO "HIGH PERFORMANCE" CAMSHAFT * MSD 6AL IGNITION * CHROME ALTERNATOR * COBRA AIR CLEANER & 460 VALVE COVERS * SS BRAIDED LINES & FITTINGS...TRANSMISSION: RICHMOND (DOUG NASH) 4+1 STREET 5 SPEED * CENTERFORCE CLUTCH & PRESSURE PLATE * FORD MOTORSPORT BALANCED 460 FLYWHEEL * LAKEWOOD SCATTER SHIELD * LONG SHIFTER. MICS:255/60 R15-275/60 R15 GOODRICH T/A (WHITE LETTER)* 17GAL.FUEL CELL * DIFFERENTIAL RATIO 3.7:1 * APROX.2,660lbs * FULLY INDEPENDENT SUSPENTION w/ SELF ADJUSTING BILSTEINS * 8.8 LIMITED SLIP * BRAKES 10" & 12" ROTORS * SIDE MOUNTED EXHAUST TO ORIGINAL SPECS...TURN KEY READY, WHY WAIT MONTHS TO HAVE ONE BUILT????... READ MORE and SEE OVER TWENTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Shelby Cobra information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Shelby Cobra was a Anglo-American sports car built in the 1960s. It was not the first car to combine a lightweight European chassis and aluminium body with a big American V8 engine, but it is possibly the most famous. The later, larger-engined cars are still among the highest-performing road vehicles ever sold.

The Cobra is probably the most cloned car in history; an astounding number of replica Cobras have been produced, to the extent that the originals are in a minority. Some are Shelby Cobra lookalikes, while others are perfect replicas in every detail. In some ways it could be argued that the best of the modern examples are superior to the original, having the benefit of decades of engineering advances and refinement. In 2004, Sports Car International named this car number two on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.

2005 Ferrari F430 Coupe

Seller: bmwpdlr
Price: $250,000
Listed: July 21st, 2006
Location: Denver, CO

2005 FERRARI F430 COUPE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION,RED WITH BLACK FULL LEATHER OPTION WITH FULL RED STITCHING ALL OVER INTERIOR,CERAMIC BRAKES,19"PREMIUM WHEELS WITH RED CALIOERS,DAYTONA POWER SEATS,MULTI FUNCTION STEERING CONTROLS,SPORT,RACE,ICE,OPTION SETTINGS,CARBON FIBER PACKAGE,PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH SUB-WOLFER,BLUETOOTH,FERRARI SHIELDS,RED TACH.XENON LIGHTS WITH HEADLIGHT WASHERS,POWER SEATS,WINDOWS,MIRRORS,LOCKS,KEYLESS ENTRY WITH ALARM SYSTEM,ETC... READ MORE and SEE OVER TWENTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Ferrari F430 information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Ferrari F430 is a sports car automobile designed to replace the Ferrari 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. European left-hand drive sales began in November, 2004, but right-hand drive sales did not start until Spring 2005, and the United States did not get the F430 until Summer 2005.

The F430's chassis is heavily based on its predecessor, the 360. Internally, both cars are referred to with the same number (131), though the F430 has the Evoluzione tag attached to show that it features some major changes. Internally, the car is simply known as the "Evo".

The body has been redesigned to be more curvaceous and aerodynamic. Although the drag coefficient remains the same, downforce has been greatly enhanced. A great deal of Ferrari heritage is found in the car: at the rear, the Enzo's tail lights have been added, and that car's interior vents have been added to the F430 as well. The car's name has been etched into the outside of the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror as was previously done with the F40. The large oval openings in the front bumper are remeniscent of Ferrari racing models from the 1960s, specifically the "sharknose" Formula One and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill.

2006 Saleen S7

Seller: bmwpdlr
Price: $250,000
Listed: July 21st, 2006
Location: Denver, CO

Basic Information

• Year: 2006
• Make: Saleen
• Model: S7
• Type: Exotic Twin Turbo Sport Coupe
• Exterior Color: Lizstick
• Interior Color: Tan

Engine

• Type: Twin-Turbocharged V-8, Aluminum Block And Heads
• Bore X Stroke: 4.12 X 4.00 In, 104.6 X 101.6Mm
• Displacement: 427 Cu In, 6991Cc
• Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
• Fuel-Delivery System: Port Injection
• Turbochargers: Garrett GT35R
• Maximum Boost Pressure: 6.0 Psi
• Valve Gear: Pushrods, 2 Valves Per Cylinder
• Power (SAE Net): 750 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm
• Torque (SAE Net): 700 Lb-Ft @ 4800 Rpm
• Redline: 6500 Rpm

DriveTrain

• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
• Final-Drive Ratio: 3.20:1, Limited Slip
• Gear, Ratio, Mph/1000 Rpm, Speed In Gears
• Wheel Size: F: 9.5 X 19 In, R: 12.0 X 20 In
• Wheel Type: Forged Aluminum
• Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; F: 275/35ZR-19 100Y, R: 335/30ZR-20 104Y
• Test Inflation Pressures, F/R: 32/32 Psi

Suspension

• Front: Ind, Unequal-Length Control Arms, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
• Rear: Ind, Unequal-Length Control Arms With A Toe-Control Link, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar... READ MORE and SEE OVER THIRTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
  

More Saleen information courtesy of Wikipedia
Saleen, Incorporated, commonly known as Saleen, is an American manufacturer of high performance sports cars and high performance parts based in Irvine, California. The company was founded in 1983 originally as Saleen Performance, Incorporated by Steve Saleen, a former Formula Atlantic race car driver.

Saleen manufactures limited edition, high-performance vehicles. Saleen is an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the last American small car manufacturer bearing OEM status. Most of Saleen's vehicles are modified versions of existing mass produced sports cars such as the Ford Mustang. Saleen has produced over 8,000 modified Mustangs since its inception. It also produces modified versions of the Ford Focus and other Ford models.

Saleen's flagship car is the Saleen S7, introduced in 2000. The S7 is a mid-engine, high performance supercar that was first priced at just under US$400,000. The S7 won four different GT championships in 2001 and has broken records at the prestigious 24-Hour Le Mans race. The S7 is Saleen’s first production car not based on an existing design.

2006 Land Rover : Range Rover Supercharged

Seller: chicagoexotics
Price: $54,229
Listed: July 18th, 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois

You are BIDDING on a GORGEOUS 2006 Range Rover Supercharged. This INCREDIBLE Truck is in PERFECT Condition Throughout and is equipped with a 4.2 Liter 400 horsepower Supercharged V8, 6 Speed Automatic, Leather Interior, 16 Way Power Seats, HARMAN KARDON Logic 7 Surround Sound System with 6 Disc CD Changer, REAR SEAT Entertainment with Rear Seat DVD Changer with Twin Screens in Headrests, 20" Wheels with Brembo Brakes, Power Moonroof, Electronically Adjustable Height Suspension, TOUCH SCREEN Navigation System, Dual Zone Climate Control and MUCH MORE!... READ MORE and SEE TWENTY-THREE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Range Rover information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Range Rover is a brand of automobile, the top luxury 4x4 ("four wheel drive" in British English) model of Land Rover. The Range Rover was built on a box section ladder type chassis, much like the contemporary Series Land Rover, but utilised coil springs as opposed to leaf springs, permanent four wheel drive, disc brakes all round and powered by the lightweight Rover V8 engine of 3528 cc (3947 cc in later variants). The vehicle proved popular in the UK and elsewhere in the world.

The Range Rover's exterior will be updated for 2006 along with the expected replacement of the BMW V8 with a Ford unit. The new engine choices will be based on Jaguar's AJ-V8, and include a 4.4 L 305 hp (227 kW) or 4.2 L 400 hp (298 kW) supercharged option. This new Range Rover will be shown for the first time at the 2005 North American International Auto Show and will be released for sale in the summer.

In addition, the 2006 Range Rover is equipped with an updated "infotainment" system. This includes a touch screen with on and off-road navigation, radio, CD, Satellite Radio (US), telephone and other additional features all accessed via the same user interface. The audio system is Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound. Also available is a DVD rear seat entertainment which is fully integrated.

This system is linked by a fibre optic network known as Media Oriented Systems Transport or MOST. A similar system is also used on Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Suppliers for the 2006 Range Rover's components include, the DENSO Corporation for touch screen navigation, Alpine car audio for integrated head unit rear seat entertainment, and PTI telephone capabilities provided by Nokia. The audio system is built by Harmon Kardon

1974 Alfa Romeo : GTV

Seller: ozie12
Price: $22,600
Listed: July 19th, 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA

This truly is as close to an new Alfa Romeo GTV as you'll get! It got first place at the Malibu Alfa Romeo Concourse a few months ago.

I started with a rust free, original, California car and did a nut and bolt restoration. Every item on the car has been restored or replaced. The engine was totally rebuilt to European spec along with the transmission, brakes, suspension and steering. The car was stripped to bare metal and then resprayed. The interior was pulled out and retrimmed in leather instead of vinyl. The exact same seat pattern was used to keep it as true and original as possible. The dash wood was ordered from Europe and replaced and the dash its self was redone not capped. All the bumpers were polished and the other chrome work on the car is news.... READ MORE and SEE ELEVEN ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Alfa Romeo GTV information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Alfa Romeo Alfetta until was an executive saloon car and fastback coupé produced from 19721984 by Alfa Romeo. It was popular due to its combination of a modest design with powerful engines, selling over 400,000 units until the end of its production run, but in the final years its sales were down due to Alfa Romeo's reliability problems that plagued the company through the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The Alfetta was the base for the GTV, a fastback coupé version of the saloon, introduced in 1974 as Alfetta GT, initially available only with the 1.8 litre (1779cc) version of the Alfa DOHC four. For 1976, with the final phasing out of the earlier 105 Series 1.3 and 1.6 litre coupes (GT 1300 Junior and GT 1600 Junior) and the 2.0 litre 105 series 2000 GTV, the Alfetta GT became a range, also available with the 1.6 litre (1570cc) and 2.0 litre (1962cc) versions of the same engine as the Alfetta GT 1.6, Alfetta GT 1.8 and Alfetta GTV 2000. The GTV designation was initially reserved for the 2.0 litre top version.

1968 Shelby : Cobra GT500KR

Seller: gt2-001
Price: $200,100
Listed: July 15th, 2006
Location: Tacoma, WA

This is a genuine documented 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Yellow four speed Convertible. It is listed on page 980 of the Shelby registry. This is one of the very few Yellow 500KR four speed convertibles ever produced. A complete restoration was completed in 2004. The original engine has approximately one hour on it since it's complete rebuild. This 1968 500KR Convertible has received a "Shelby American Automobile Club" Concours Silver Award at the 2004 SAAC-29 Competition. Included with the car is extensive documentation contained in three separate binders.... READ MORE and SEE OVER TWENTY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Shelby Cobra information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Shelby Cobra was a Anglo-American sports car built in the 1960s. It was not the first car to combine a lightweight European chassis and aluminium body with a big American V8 engine, but it is possibly the most famous. The later, larger-engined cars are still among the highest-performing road vehicles ever sold.

1964 saw an even larger engine fitted; Ford's famed 427 in³ racing engine (7.0 L) developing 485 bhp (362 kW) and attaining a top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h). Even more extensive rework of the AC design was needed to accomplish this; the big-block FE-series engine was much too large to fit in the standard engine bay. The front tires were moved outward, with extended wheel-arches to cover them, and a new coil-spring suspension was designed.

The Cobra is probably the most cloned car in history; an astounding number of replica Cobras have been produced, to the extent that the originals are in a minority. Some are Shelby Cobra lookalikes, while others are perfect replicas in every detail. In some ways it could be argued that the best of the modern examples are superior to the original, having the benefit of decades of engineering advances and refinement. In 2004, Sports Car International named this car number two on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.

2006 Ford : Ford GT

Seller: langdaleford
Price: $155,000
Listed: July 17th, 2006
Location: Valdosta, GA

Performance • 5.4L DOHC supercharged V-8 generating 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque • Aluminum engine block for maximum strength and minimum weight • High-flow, 4-valve cylinder heads with dual fuel injectors for each cylinder to maximize intake and exhaust flow • Dual overhead camshafts operate intake and exhaust valves • Water-to-air intercooler maximizes the density of the supercharged air entering the cylinder head • Forged steel crankshaft provides maximum strength under stresses of generating 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque • Forged aluminum pistons and shot-peened H-beam connecting rods provide maximum strength under stresses of generating 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque • Dry-sump lubrication provides consistent oil flow — even during maximum cornering • Twin-plate clutch delivers light pedal effort while providing clamp loads necessary to handle 500 lb.-ft. of torque • 6-speed RicardoTM transmission with custom-specified gear ratios to match engine output • Limited-slip differential transfers power to the rear wheel with the most traction for better handling and performance Handling • Computer-designed aluminum space frame provides maximum torsional stiffness with minimum weight • Center-mounted “ship-in-a-bottle” fuel tank maintains overall vehicle weight distribution and center of gravity at varying fuel levels • Industry-first friction-stir welding process contributes to chassis rigidity and durability • Roll-bonded aluminum floor panels provide exceptional rigidity with light weight and good NVH characteristics • Race-inspired front and rear doublewishbone suspension offers exceptional handling and smooth ride... READ MORE and SEE FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Ford GT information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Ford GT began as a concept car designed in anticipation of Ford's centennial year and as part of its drive to showcase and revive its "heritage" names such as Mustang and Thunderbird. Camillo Pardo the head of Ford's "Living Legends" studio is credited as the chief designer of the GT and worked under the guidance of Jay Mays. The designers drew inspiration from Ford's classic GT40 race cars of the 1960s and the GT is sometimes mistaken for its 1960s counterpart.

Positive response on the auto show circuit in 2002 helped persuade the company to produce the car in limited quantities, and the first production versions appeared in 2003. It is a very high-performance, two-seater vehicle with a strong styling resemblance to its racing ancestor and performance to match. The powerplant is a mid-mounted supercharged 5.4 liter V8, producing 550 horsepower (410 kW) and 500 foot-pounds (678 Nm) of torque. Top speed is over 200 mph (322 km/h).

1933 Chrysler : Imperial

Seller: thelastdetail
Price: $195,100
Listed: July 13th, 2006
Location: North Chicago, Illinois

In 1926, the Imperial, Chrysler’s top of the line performance and luxury option became a model in its own right and an instant legend. Its astonishing looks were matched by its quickness and speed. Two years later, further design changes upped the ante even further. The 1930 saw the continued tradition of luxurious power; however, changes in the economy with the market crash brought demand close to a standstill. Very few CL Imperials were produced. The 1932 and 1933 CLs are considered to be Chrysler’s finest and most desirable automobile.

This truly stunning 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton is a rare luxury automobile. Featuring coachwork by LeBaron, only 151 Custom Imperials were produced, with only 36 being Dual Cowl Phaetons. Out of those 36, less than 20 remain in existence today. This car was part of the Imperial Palace collection. Equipped with the original 135bhp 384.84 cubic inch inline eight-cylinder L-head engine, Stromberg 2V model EE-3 carburetor, automatic vacuum clutch, stamped steel ladder type chassis, semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension, and four-wheel Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes, this CL was the pinnacle of engineering in its era. In addition this car has been recently maintained and is in excellent working condition. The undercarriage is excellent as well. All interior trim and seats remain in excellent condition. READ MORE and SEE FIVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Chrysler Imperial information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Chrysler Imperial, introduced in 1926, was the company's top of the range vehicle for much of its history.

The Chrysler Imperial was redesigned in 1931. The car received a new engine, a 6.3 L I8. Marketing materials for this generation of Imperial referred to the car as the "Imperial 8" in reference to the new engine. The engine would be found in many other Chrysler vehicles. The redesign also saw the introduction of new wire wheels that would became the standard wheel treatment until the 1940s. Stock car driver Harry Hartz set numerous speed records with an Imperial sedan at Daytona Beach, Florida.

1972 Ferrari : 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Seller: symbolic international
Price: $225,000
Listed: July 12th, 2006
Location: La Jolla, CA

We recently purchased this car from a collector in Japan who took very good care of it. Although originally a U.S. model, 15285 was carefully converted to full European look during restoration about six years ago. The larger U.S. bumpers were removed and replaced with the more attractive smaller ones. The smog equipment was removed and the gauges even changed too. The odometer reading on this car is not correct and all purchase documents on this car will read “True Mileage Unknown.”

Driving Impressions:
15285 is a very reliable driver that is truly fun on the road. The brakes feel firm and the car accelerates and stops in a straight line. In the past two months, this car was driven from our showroom to two Concours events. The first trip was to Julian (40 miles) which involves a long twisty climb up a local mountain and the other was to Beverly Hills (125 miles in traffic) on a hot Sunday. Thanks to the strong mechanicals and excellent working Air-Conditioning, both trips were enjoyable. Two common criticisms of Daytonas aren’t really and issue with this car – the steering isn’t heavy and the exhaust smell in the cabin is minimal. READ MORE

More Ferrari Daytona information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Ferrari Daytona (correctly named the 365 GTB/4) is a Gran Turismo automobile produced from 1968 to 1973. It was first introduced to the public at the Paris Auto Salon in 1968 and replaced the 275GTB/4 but, although it was also a Pininfarina design (by Leonardo Fioravanti), the Daytona was radically different. Its sharp-edged styling resembled a Lamborghini more than a traditional Pininfarina Ferrari. The Daytona name commemorates Ferrari's triple success in the February 1967 24 Hours of Daytona with the 330P4. While it was initially used as a pre-production internal denomination, Ferrari still insists that this was never the model's official name and as such should not be used when referring to the car in any true manner.

Unlike Lamborghini's new Miura, the Daytona was a traditional front-engined, rear-drive car. Customers were disappointed that Ferrari stuck with this layout unlike with the race cars, and the Daytona was replaced by the mid-engined 365 GTB Berlinetta Boxer in 1973. Today, the car represents the last of the great front engine Ferrari GTs before this layout was revived in the 1990s.

The engine, known as a Tipo 251 and developed from the earlier Lampredi V12 used in the 275 GTB/4, was a 4.4 L (4390 cc) DOHC V12 with a 60° bank angle, 365 cc per cylinder, 81 mm bore and 71 mm stroke, featuring six Weber twin carburettors (40mm Solex twin carburettors were used alternatively). At a compression ratio of 9.3:1, it produced 352 bhp DIN (259 kW) and could reach 280 km/h (174 mph). 0-60 mph acceleration was just 5.4 seconds. For the American version, slight modifications were made - the compression ratio was reduced to 8.8:1 and the exhaust system was equipped with a large central silencer, necessitating visible alterations to the primary pipes.

The 5-speed manual transmission (Transaxle concept) was mounted in the rear for optimal weight distribution, and a 4-wheel independent suspension featured wishbones and coil springs.

Early Daytonas featured fixed headlights behind a plexiglass cover. This particular setup was completely abandoned in favor of pop-up twin headlights when lobbying efforts by the CAS led to a variety of new safety regulations for U.S. road traffic in 1970, one of which concerning minimum ride height.

Lotus Elise

The Lotus Elise is a roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1995 by the English manufacturer Lotus Cars. The car has a hand finished fiberglass body shell atop its innovative aluminium extrusion frame that provides a rigid platform for the suspension, while keeping weight and production costs to a minimum. The Elise was named after then Lotus' chairman Romano Artioli's granddaughter, "Elisa".

Series 1
The design philosophy of Lotus is "Performance through low weight", a philosophy first adopted by the founder of Lotus, Colin Chapman. The motto drives Lotus to obtain very high performance with lightweight cars in spite of their relatively modest power outputs, with a strong emphasis on driving purity and dynamics. This concept was taken to an extreme by the London-based engineer Max David.

The result is a sports car which weighed in at less than 680 kg (1500 lb). The production version of the 1996 Lotus Elise tipped the scales at an unprecedented 675 kg (1488 lb). Compare this to a Porsche Boxster which is also considered to be an extremely lightweight sports car but weighs nearly twice as much - 1250 kg (2756 lb).

As a result the Elise's acceleration, braking, cornering, and fuel consumption (all of which are improved by reductions in a car's weight) was nothing short of astonishing in spite of the fact that the engine put out a relatively modest 120 bhp (89 kW). Compare that to 201 bhp (149 kW) produced by the 1997 Porsche Boxster.

Although high-tech, it represented affordable cost of ownership for sports car lovers on a budget who still wanted performance and looks

Series 2
Announced on October 9th 2000, the Series 2 Elise was a redesigned Series 1 using a slightly modified version of the Series 1 chassis and the same K-series engine with a brand new Lotus-developed ECU.

The design of the body paid homage to the still-born M250 project and was the first Lotus to be designed on computer. The Series 2 Elise is built on the same production line also created for the Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster in a newer facility at Hethel. Both cars shared many parts, including the chassis, although they have totally different drivetrains and powerplants. The Vauxhall / Opel version has since ceased production.

The series 2 was also available as a 111S model, with the VVT engine technology. Also released was the Lotus Sport 160, which is a Lotus 111S Series 2 with the additional track handling package. The 111S models were discontinued in 2005.

Lamborghini Murcielago

Lamborghini Murciélago is a GT and supercar automobile made by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and designed by Luc Donckerwolke. It was introduced in 2002 as the successor to the Diablo. The body style is a two door, two seat coupé.

An open-top version called the Murciélago roadster was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The roadster features similar performance to the coupe with a more aggressive rear flank, as well as a considerably higher price tag.

The Murciélago sports a 6.2 L version of the legendary Lamborghini V12 engine, a six speed manual or six speed e-gear sequential gearbox and All Wheel Drive. It also has a rear spoiler that can be raised to an angle of 70 degrees, the side mirrors fold in to increase aerodynamics and side scoops that automatically open to the needed size to let in just the right amount of air needed to cool its engine. The name Murciélago comes from a bull that survived 24 sword strokes in an 1879 fight at the arena of Cordoba, and fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor. In another Lamborghini tie-in, the bull was later presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, a noted breeder, and went on to sire a line of famous fighting bulls. Murciélago also means bat in Spanish, and a Murciélago roadster is featured briefly in the movie Batman Begins. The coupe's base price is US$ 273,000, which is US$90,000 more than its smaller sibling, the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Lamborghini Gallardo

The Lamborghini Gallardo engine - only the third engine designed by the firm. 3,000 Gallardos were built in just two years, making it the company's most-produced model to date. The second-place is the Italian supercar maker Lamborghini's "entry-level" car, sitting beneath the Murciélago. It is also the first car to feature the new Lamborghini V10Diablo took a decade to sell 2,903 examples.

The Gallardo was designed as a competitor to Ferrari's 360 Modena, and now competes with its replacement, the F430. The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull and is pronounced roughly "gah-yar-do". Gallardo is also Spanish for the word gallant. Although performance is lower than the Murcielago, it is still very high, and the Gallardo has much better rearward visibility and, according to reviewers, is more maneuverable as well as more tractable in low-speed traffic, making the Gallardo a much more practical car to drive. It is also much more practical to use in bad weather than many other supercars, thanks to rear-biased all-wheel drive. Although corporate owner Audi is renowned for its extremely good Quattro AWD system, Lamborghini uses a system of its own.

However, to the disappointment of enthusiasts, Lamborghini did not fit its signature scissor-doors as on the Murcielago, and some owners have fit their own, vertical-opening doors. Lamborghini chose to keep the doors exclusive to the V12 models, as it has done since the Countach when they were first introduced.

At current U.S. prices, a base Gallardo costs about $165,000.

The Gallardo uses a V10 engine based on Audi's old straight-5 design. This engine was split again to become the straight-5 engine found in the new Volkswagen Jetta. The 5.0-liter engine is a current Audi 4.2-liter V8 (featured in Audi's S4, A6, A8, and upcoming Q7 models) with two extra cylinders added and a slightly smaller bore diameter.

The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled auto-clutch manual, or, as Lamborghini abbreviates it to, "E-gear". The latter allows the driver to make shifts much faster than an automatic transmission would, with the control that a manual offers. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, and does not need to manually actuate the clutch.

Bentley Flying Spur

Bentley Continental Flying Spur produced from is a four-door version of the Bentley Continental GT2005. The new Flying Spur is being billed by Bentley as its fastest four-door model ever, and a capable grand tourer, though motoring journalists in the UK have taken exception to its bland, unadventurous styling and German underpinnings.

It is equipped with a 6 L, twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine producing 552 hp, with a top speed of 195 mph or 313 km/h. Four-wheel drive is standard. As with the Continental GT, the Flying Spur is built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Phaeton, up until 2005 in Crewe and since then in the Transparent Factory in Dresden (Germany).

It was designed by the same team that produced the Continental GT.

Bentley Continental GT

Bentley Continental GT is a grand tourer coupé with two doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement released in 2003, replacing the previous Rolls-Royce-based Continental R and T.

The Continental GT has a 6 L W12 engine with twin turbochargers that produce 552 hp (411 kW). Never before had a The Continental GT has a 6 L W12 engine with twin turbochargers that produce 552 hp12 cylinder engine been employed on a Bentley car. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 4.7 seconds (0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 s), the top speed is 198 mph (312 km/h). It has all-wheel drive, the first Bentley to do so, and a six speed automatic transmission with steering wheel tritonic mounted gearshift paddles for instant override. The engine and air suspension are loosely based on owner Volkswagen's flagship car the Phaeton.

The Continental GT features the largest brake disc on any production car at 405 mm (16 in) in front. The rear disc measures 335 mm (13 in).

With a waiting list of 1 1/2 years it has proven to be a huge success for Bentley and Volkswagen. Depending on options it is priced around $170,000 (A$375,000). The Continental GT has also been popular among celebrities; Ben Affleck is known to own one and Chris Tucker was infamously caught speeding in his.

Aston Martin DB7 (Vantage)

The Aston Martin DB7 models, placing below the hand-built was a grand tourer made by Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2003. The grand tourer was available either as a coupé or a convertible, and debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 1993. The six-cylinder DB7 replaced the lower Aston Martin V8V8 Virage introduced a few years earlier. The DB7 was the most successful Aston Martin model ever, with more than 7,000 built before it was replaced by the DB9. The DB7 was styled by Ian Callum, and it is widely considered one of the most beautiful and timeless of automotive designs.

The DB7, known internally as the NPX project, was designed to replace the twenty-year-old Aston Martin V8. It was made mostly with the resources from Jaguar and had the financial backing of the Ford Motor Company, owner of Aston Martin since 1988. The DB7's platform is an evolution of the Jaguar XJS's, though with many changes.

With production of the Virage (soon rechristened V8 Vantage) continuing at Newport Pagnell, a new factory was acquired at Bloxham, Oxfordshire, where every DB7 would be built throughout its production run.

The convertible Volante version was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 1996. Both versions have a supercharged straight-6 engine that produced 335 bhp (246 kW). In the United States, the Coupé sold for $140,000, and the Volante for $150,000. Works Service provided a special Driving Dynamics package, which greatly enhanced performance and handling for drivers who wanted more than the standard configuration.

Mercedes G-Class

DaimlerChrysler offers a series of sport utility vehicles to the public under the Mercedes-Benzbrand as G-Class offered in the G-Class for the . Commonly referred to as the G-Wagen, short for Geländewagen (or Cross-Country Vehicle), Mercedes secured military contracts for the vehicle in the late 1970s and offered a civilian version to the public in 1979. Never an entirely Mercedes product, the G-Wagen was a joint Steyr-Daimler-Puch development and are assembled by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Mercedes' part was to provide the drivetrain as well as interior design on civilian vehicles, and Steyr retained distribution rights in certain regions under the Puch name. Among the engines2004 model year is a 5.5-litre V8. Major models include the G500, and G55 AMG. Marking its 25th anniversary, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG was relaunched as the G55 Kompressor or G55K and received a boost in power, thanks to a 5.5-liter, supercharged V8 developing 469 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque.

Ferrari Modena

Intended as successor to the F355, the 360 Modena features styling by Pininfarina and an improved mid-mounted V8 engine; it is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely of aluminum. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall length: 4,477 mm (14 ft 8¼ in)
• Overall width: 1,922 mm (6 ft 3¾ in)
• Height: 1,214 mm (3 ft 11¾ in)
• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
• Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
• Weight: 1,290 kg (2,844 lb)
• Kerb weight: 1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
• Weight distribution: 43/57% front/rear
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
• Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cc (27.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3,586 cc (218.8 in³)
• Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp) @ 8,500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4,750 rpm

Performance

• 0-62 mph: 4.3 s
• 0-100 mph: 9.0 s
• 0-1/4 mile : 12.6 s @ 114 mph
• Top speed : 185 mph