1953 Cunningham C3

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Coupe Coachwork: Michelotti Designer: Alfredo Vignale Chassis Num: 5206   This C3 coupe, number 5206, is the first of 20 Cunningham coupes bodied in Italy by Vignale. As such, it is often referred to as 'the prototype.' One unique feature of 5206 is a wheelbase of 105 inches, two inches shorter than the remainder of the C3 coupes. Another feature that distinguishes this car from the remaining 19 Vignale coupes is the use of curved rather than flat glass in the side windows. In addition to the 20 coupes, there were also six convertibles produced, with the last five having been bodied by Vignale. The original owner of this car was Karl Kiekhaefer, who was the owner of Mercury Marine and a person friend of Briggs Cunningham. In 1952, Mr. Kiekhaefer paid $9,000 plus an excise tax of $900 for the car.

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Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	Sports And GT Cars (1952 - 1955)	Best In Class : Sports And GT Cars (1952 - 1955)

 

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