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1950 Fitch-Whitmore Le Mans Special
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
1952 Lancia Aurelia B53
1952 Morgan Plus Four
1953 BMW Type 327/2
1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
1953 Ferrari 212 Inter
1953 MG TD
1954 Kurtis Kraft 500S
1954 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport
1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1956 AC Ace
1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2
1957 BMW Isetta
1957 DeSoto Adventurer
1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car
1957 Ferrari 250 GT Boano
1958 Vespa 400
1959 Aston Martin DB2/4
1959 Edsel Corsair
1959 MG MGA
 
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  • 1952 Morgan Plus Four
    1952 Morgan Plus Four1952 Morgan Plus Four

    1952 Morgan Plus FourThis Morgan Plus Four Drophead coupe is number 34 of 117 examples built. The world's oldest privately owned car company, Morgan, crafted only 117 'Flat Rad' Drophead Coupes and only about 30 remain today.

    This car was imported by New York City's Fergus Motors and a few years later, returned it to the Morgan works, where the Vanguard engine was exchanged for the 100-bhp Triumph TR3 engine now presiding under the bonnet.

    In 2004, the car was acquired by its current owner with the odometer showing just 319 actual miles. The car was re-commissioned in 2004, with work including a total mechanical evaluation, new brakes, new wiring, interior mahogany refurbishment and correct new tires on trued wheels. Other work followed, resulting in a multiple concours winning car. The result of the work has earned it Best in Show and Best in Class awards.

    In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $50,000-$70,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $66,000 including buyer's premium.