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•  BMW 2002
  This is the automobile that put BMW on the map. A heritage of high performance is its legacy. This quality German automobile invented the 'sports sedan' and launched BMW's reputation as it is known for today. Every BMW built since can trace its roots to the famous 2002.
  
  The Tii version of the 2002 was introduced to the North American market in 1971. It sported wider wheels, larger brakes, and a four-speed gearbox as standard equipment. It was reported that after the 4000 RPM mark, the Tii stopped behaving like the standard 2002, and acted like a new vehicle with much more performance than the standard 2002. There was an increase in power thanks to the Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection system, which added 30 pound feet of torque over the standard carburetor system between 4000 and 4700 rpm. This was done while satisfying all emission regulations, which were very stringent at the time.
•  Ferrari F50
  1996 marked the 50th Anniversary of Ferrari, and with it came the revolutionary F50. The smooth contours and sleek body became an instant hit. Ferrari had begun designing cars that could be both streetwise and racetrack worthy.
  
  50 years of know-how was integrated into the design of this vehicle. 'It will be impossible to do it again,' said Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari president.
  
  Designed with huge forward air intakes, low-slung with sleek lines leading to the rear airfoil, the F50 is a 12-cylinder, 4.75-liter engine. With the ability to achieve from 0 to 60 miles in 3.7 seconds, the F50 banks a top speed of 203 mph.
•  Morgan Aero Super Sport
  More than a motorcycle and not quite a car, the Morgan is the best known and the finest of the British 3-wheelers. Morgan's were popular during the 1930's in Britain due to a tax advantage that allowed three-wheeled car to be registered as a motorcycle. Low and purposeful, the Morgan Super Sports J.A.P. engine is slung aggressively in front of a beautifully rounded radiator with its single rear wheel almost concealed.
  
  H.F.S. Morgan, founder of the Morgan Motor Company LTD, completed his first 3-wheeler in 1909. The factory continues to produce cars and the waiting period for a new Morgan can be as long as 6 years. The new cars are not three-wheelers, however, as the tax advantage has been significantly reduced, and production of the Super Sports ended in 1952. The hand built cars retain features found on the original 1909 model, such as their famous 'sliding pillar' front suspension and ash wood sub-frames as in this model.
  
  Still favored by vintage racers today, the Morgan Super Sports was much raced in its day. The John Alfred Prestwich (JAP) engine was a favorite of motorcyclists and was used in many fine bikes including the Brough Superiors. In 1930 Mrs. Gwenda Stewert of France drove a similar Morgan Super Sports at a record speed of 115.66 mph, an astonishing and probably terrifying feat.
•  1998 TVR Griffith
  The Griffith was produced from 1991 through 2002. The later versions of the model were known as the Griffith 500. The earlier versions are known as the Griffith 200 and Griffith 400. The Griffith 200 were basically the Grantura MKIII but powered by a Ford 289 cubic-inch engine. Mechanically, the Griffith's were similar to the Chimaera. There were a total of 191 Griffith 200's produced in the US. It is believed that the 200 came about due to the engine output, rated at 200 horsepower.
  
  The TVR Griffith were clothed in lightweight fiberglass bodies and mated to powerful, eight-cylinder engines. The base engine was a Rover V8 unit that displaced 4-liters and produced 240 horsepower. By 1992, horsepower increased to 280 by increasing the displacement size to 4.3-liters. In 1993, horsepower rose to an impressive 340 and displaced 5-liters. All of these engines were mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
  
  As the production lifespan of the Griffith was coming to an end, TVR introduced a limited run of 100 Special Edition cars to commemorate the Griffith and its end of production. These editions featured a Chimaera dashboard and Cerbera seats.
•  Lotus Type 56
  The Lotus was designed and built to compete in the 1968 Indianapolis 500. Andy Granatelli was the driving force behind the project. Three Lotus 56s made the race and were driven by Joe Leonard in the #60, Art Pollard in the #20 and Graham Hill in the #70. Leonard in the #60 was the fast qualifier at 171.559 mph and dominated the race but dropped out while leading on lap 191 with fuel pump driveshaft failure.
  
  The Bruce Linsmeyer Lotus 56 is based on the original 56/1 chassis produced from Parnelli Jones in 1998 and the restoration to present condition was completed in 2001.
  
  Andy Granatelli was the driving force behind this car. This car ran as the #60 STP 'Turbine' entry. The mid-engined gasoline fueled turbine, normal aspiration, STNB6B-74 PT6 was manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. Other unusual features include 4-wheel drive thru a HiVo chain transfer case. The car weighs 1,345 pounds.
  
  Three Lotus 56 cars made entry in the 1968 Indianapolis race: Joe Leonard, in this car #60, Art Pollard in car #20 and Graham Hill in car #70. Leonard in car #60 was the fast qualifier at 171.559 mph and dominated the race until dropping out of the lead in Lap 191. He dropped out of the lead due to fuel pump driveshaft failure.
•  Maserati A8 GCS Touring Coupe
  Based on the Maserati Coupé GranSport mechanics, the A8GCS Berlinetta Touring represents the high performance sports car concept, with small dimensions, state-of-the-art constructive technology and perfect stylish synthesis between factory tradition and advanced aesthetic criteria. The new A8GCS Berlinetta Touring has been designed by the young Belgian designer Louis de Fabribeckers, in charge of the Touring styling department.
  
  The A8GCS Berlinetta Touring lines are not affected by time or fashion: the car is characterized by a soft aggressiveness originated by the perfect balance between the front end, directly derived from competitions, and the harmonious and fluent flanks reminding of the extraordinary Alfa Romeo, Isotta Fraschini and Lancia Flying Star of the Thirties, an exceptional series created by Touring and still considered the best interpretation of Marinetti and Boccioni's Futurism.
•  Stoddard-Dayton Model K
  This 1910 Stoddard-Dayton Model K Gentleman's Roadster was the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance Best of Show Winner in 1977. This was the Ault Park Concours's inaugural event.
  
  The Stoddard-Dayton, a product of the Dayton Motor Car Company, is a luxury brand automobile built in Dayton, Ohio, between 1905 and 1913. Stoddard-Dayton is noted for being the first pace car for the first Indianapolis 500 race in 1911.
  
  This automobile has been prized by its owner since 1976.
•  1956 Chrysler Crown Imperial Series C70
  Powered by a 354 cubic-inch Hemi engine with a push button controlled 2-speed automatic transmission. The Crown Imperial long wheelbase cars were exclusively designed (not merely extended bodied sedans) and the results represent superior styling. This 1956 Crown Imperial was bought new by the B.F. Goodrich Company for use as an executive car at their headquarters in Akron, Oh. The owner acquired this automobile in 2002 and the automobile is largely unrestored with the exception of new paint and mechanical maintenance.
•  1956 DeSoto Adventurer
  'Lovely to look at and delightful to drive!' - this was the advertising slogan for DeSoto, a Chrysler division automobile.
  
  Adventurer's motivation was a special enlarged DeSoto Hemi sized engine at 341.4 cubic-inches. Horsepower was rated at 320 which was more than any other engine offered in DeSoto's price class. The DeSoto was proven at 137 mph in Daytona and 144 mph at the Chrysler Proving Grounds.
  
  Adventurer achieved its stunning performance without sacrificing luxury. Standard equipment included push button control Powerflite automatic, power steering, power seat, power windows, power brakes, windshield washers and electric clock. On top of these, the Adventurer delivered a custom interior with padded dash, dual rear view mirrors and dual radio antennas atop the fins. 996 Adventurer's were built.
•  GMC Futurliner
  One of 12 built by GM, a self-contained display and transport vehicle created by the GM design staff under Harley Earl's direction. Opening side, lighting, retractable stage, distinctive center 'cupola' cockpit driving position and dual wheel front axle. Used in the 'Parade of Progress' touring exhibit created by 'Boss' Kettering that complemented the GM 'Motoramas' from 1940 through 1956. One of only three survivors restored in their original 'Parade of Progress' configuration (the others are in long term ownership by NATMUS and Peter Pan Bus Lines), this Futurliner is fully functional and has toured Canada in corporate promotions. Recently returned to its original 'Parade of Progress' configuration and colors. Powered by a 400ci GM truck engine and fully equipped including an onboard motor-generator and updated air conditioning for the driver's compartment. A matchless symbol of the American auto industry at the height of its power and influence.
•  ONE OF THE RAREST AND MOST VALUABLE CONCEPT CARS OF THE 1950s TO DEBUT AT RM's MONTEREY AUCTION EVENT
  A one-of-a-kind 1957 Chrysler Diablo concept car handcrafted by Ghia will steal the spotlight at Monterey's famed classic car weekend this August as it crosses the RM auction block.
  
  Considered the most valuable concept car of the late 1950s, the revolutionary Diablo will be the star attraction of RM Auctions' multi-million dollar Sports & Classics of Monterey auction event, to be held August 15th and 16th in downtown Monterey, California.
  
  Conceived by Chrysler's design head, Virgil Exner, arguably America's most influential stylist, this rare example was built by Italian coachbuilder Ghia for the Chrysler Corp. on a 1955 Chrysler 300 series chassis A featured concept car for the 1957 US auto show circuit, the car is one of the largest and most impressive concept cars ever built, stretching an impressive 22 feet in length.
  
  In 1957, the Diablo was Chrysler's star concept car of the year. With an investment from Chrysler of over $250,000, the Diablo was showcased to the public at the 1958 Chicago Auto Show, before being returned to Ghia in Italy for their corporate promotion. The car eventually found its way back to the United States and has been under the careful care of its current owner for over 25 years. The sale of this important American concept will be accompanied by extensive documentation, detailing its history and restoration.
  
  The ultra-rare Diablo will join several other European styled sports and racing cars and several classic American luxury automobiles at RM's world-renowned Monterey auction.
•  Ann Arbor Convertible Crossover
  The Ann Arbor was built by the Huron River Manufacturing Company of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The cost new was $975.00 plus $50.00 extra for the top, side curtains and transparent storm front. This body style is a convertible not that its top folds down in that in converts into a truck. The Ann Arbor is powered by a 4-cylinder Davis engine of 25 horsepower and produces a top speed of 27 miles per hour. It has double chain drive and the transmission is a Muncie Gear Works planetary #35 Jack Shaft, with three speeds, 2 forward and 1 reverse. It weight is 2,140 pounds. Tires are 34-inch x 4.5 inch.
  
  This Ann Arbor is believed 1 of 7 vehicles built between 1911 and 1912 and is the only known survivor.
•  GOODING & COMPANY ANNOUNCES DISTINCTIVE EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 2008 PEBBLE BEACH AUCTIONS
  Gooding & Company, the official auction house for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is pleased to announce early entries for its annual Pebble Beach auctions, to be held August 16 – 17, 2008. Among the significant cars that have been consigned to date are the acclaimed 1934 Triumph Dolomite 8C-2400 GS, the rare 1938 ‘Sleeping Beauty' Alfa Romeo 6C and the original 1914 Stutz Series E Bearcat. More than 130 elegant cars are expected to cross the block at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach auctions this year.
  
  'Continuing the momentum from last year's Pebble Beach auctions, we are thrilled to have these three remarkable automobiles headlining our 2008 consignments,' said David Gooding, founder and president of Gooding & Company. 'The caliber and rarity of these three highly collectable cars sets the tone for what we anticipate will be record breaking auctions.'
  
  Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach highlights include noted rally driver and engineer Donald Healey's famous 1934 Triumph Dolomite 8C-2400 GS. †One of only three produced, this one is certainly the best surviving. Healey made this car famous when he drove it in the 1935 and 1936 Monte Carlo Rallies. Celebrated as a three-time Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance class winner, the Triumph also competed in the 2003 Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance and, after completing a 2,000-mile road tour, won both the First in Class and Most Elegant Roadster awards. †The Dolomite was the British version of one of the greatest sports car of its time: the 8C
•  Lotus Elite S1
  Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. The company is famous for designing and building landmark race and production automobiles of extremely light weight and possessing legendary handling characteristics. The first Elite or Lotus Type 14 was an ultra-light two-seater coupe, produced from 1957 to 1962. Just over 1,000 Elites were built.
  
  The Elite's most distinctive feature was its highly innovative fiberglass monocoque construction, molded by Bristol Aircraft, in which a stressed skin unibody replaced the previously separate chassis and body components.
  
  The Lotus Elite is powered by a Series 1 Conventry Climax Feather Weight Elite (FWE), 1216cc engine, twin SU carburetors, and a ZF gearbox.
•  Talbot-Lago T-23
  This 1938 Talbot Talbot T23 Coupe with coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi is a previous Ault Park Concours d'Elegance 'Best of Show' winner. Italian Giuseppe Figoni immigrated with his family to Paris where he apprenticed in a coach works that eventually became Carrosserie Automobilie in Bologne-sur-Seine near Paris's famous Longchamp race course, a mecca for the Parisian carriage trade. in 1935 Figoni acquire a partner, businessman Ovidio Falaschi creating 'Fignoi et Falaschi'. Figoni's automobile designs were flamboyant, graceful and gorgeous, carefully sculpted with the eye of an artist who had an inherent appreciation for the air flow.
  
  Upon the collapse of STD (Sunbeam-Talbot-Darrocq) in 1935 the French Talbot Company was reorganized by Anthony Lago and since then, the Talbot-Lago name was used.
  
  Designated a 'Coupe Royal' by Figoni, this luxurious car was originally owned by Mrs. Beatrice Cartwright, a Standard Oil heiress and sometime wife of car enthusiast Freddy McEnvoy. It was recently the subject of a painstaking restoration and today remains one of the most authentic Talbot-Lagos of its kind.
•  Aston Martin DBR2
  Two DBR2s were built, and they both went on to race extensively in the United States at events including Lime Rock and Riverside. DBR2/2 was driven by Stirling Moss to victory in the Governor's Trophy race in the Bahamas in 1958. It returned to the United Kingdom and was sold by Aston Martin in 1960. It was later owned by the late Victor Gauntlet, Chairman of the Aston Martin Company in the 1980s.
•  Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir
  The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is a special edition car that has styling cues from one of the monumental cars in Bugatti's history, the Type 57 Atlantic. The Sang Noir package includes a completely black exterior and lightweight central body panels constructed from carbon fiber. Other subtle differences include a slightly modified front grille with matching side mirrors, unique wheels, and custom-colored interior.
•  Chevron B19
  This Chevron chassis number CH-B19-08 saw it's early racing life among the famous circuits in Italy. It was purchased by an American in 1979 and brought to the United States. It raced in the early 1980s in SCCA racing and later campaigned in vintage and historic racing where it continues to be a front runner and reliable race car.
•  Chrysler Series CL Imperial
  This one-off roadster body by LeBaron on a Chrysler Imperial chassis with an eight-cylinder engine has had just four owners, and it has been maintained in original condition by each of them. Mark Smith acquired it in 2001. Just nine Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Roadsters were created out of a total of nearly 32,000 Chrysler cars built in 1932, and each one is different. It is a very refined vehicle with well tuned suspension, giving rise to the famous 'fluid-ride' boasted about in the companies advertising slogan. LeBaron designed some of the most attractive bodies during the early thirties and this was one of the most exciting cars of its time.
•  Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster
  The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 (American Roadster1) was created by famed Italian coach builder Zagato to celebrate the most successful Aston Martin Ever, the DB7. Only 99 examples of this magnificent automobile were produced. Chassis #001, no doubt the most collectible of all 99, is painted in Aston Martin green number 1959, the same color of the original DBR1 who Carroll Shelby drove to his 1959 Le Mans victory.
•  Buick Series 50
  This Buick Series 50 was a very expensive restoration in the mid 1990's which included an engine rebuild of its 263.3 straight 8 fireball engine which was fitted with hardened valves and seats to burn modern day unleaded fuels. The Dynaflow automatic transmission was also rebuilt. The odometer shows 8,634 miles which corresponds with the engine and transmission rebuild. The car was converted to 12 volts and was fitted with air conditioning which works well and blows cold. This car also has the rare Power Steering. The cooling system has been upgraded and the car has its own on board automatic battery charger which you can plug in and it will keep the battery fully charged during those months of idle storage time. The car is fitted with seat belts for practical modern day safety.
•  Jaguar XKSS
  XKSS728 was originally produced as XKD547 by Jaguar Cars. It was displayed at the Barcelona Motor Show in 1956 but was not sold. It was returned to Jaguar Cars in Coventry, and converted by them into XKSS728. It is one of only 16 produced by Jaguar. The car was sold to Jaguar Cars of North America and displayed at the Chicago Motor Show in 1957. John Norvym of Chicago purchased the car with a Ferrari Super America as part exchange. He used the car sparingly until 1968, when he placed it in a heated garage. The car was sold in the Christies Pebble Beach Auction in 1998 to the present owner. The car was sent to England to be re-commissioned. it was carefully dismantled and essential parts, such as valve springs, bearings and brake seals, were replaced. The car is remarkable in that it is almost entirely untouched and original.
•  Shelby Commemorative GT40
  In celebration of Carroll Shelby's 85TH birthday Shelby Distribution USA under license from Shelby Licensing and in partnership with Shelby Automobiles Inc. will reproduce the three dominating Shelby American GT40® race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats in American automotive racing history into a street legal vehicle that can be driven or simply collected. These rolling chassis will receive a Shelby Automobiles Inc. MSO and will be recorded in the Shelby Registry along with the Safir GT40 Spares LLC assigned licensed mark, identification number and registry that reflects these cars as newly manufactured variants of the original GT40®.
  
  The Shelby 85th Commemorative GT40® is built to accommodate only a Shelby branded engine. The top of the line engine includes the Shelby 427FE V8.
  
  While the standard Shelby 85th Commemorative GT40® is as close to a race car as one can get to driving on the street, a race version is also available. This package comes with a roll bar, fuel cell and A/C delete.
•  Simplex Model 50
  This Model 50, 1908 Simplex Speedcar, was discovered in the early 1960s and is a rare find. The engine is totally rebuilt with new aluminum pistons, rings, all bearings and ball bearings. The original crankcase was cracked and a new one was recast by an aircraft company at a huge expense. Simplex always had a problem with the originals and the new crankcase has proven reliable. The wheels were rebuilt by the Callimer Wheel Company of PA. The only later parts on the car are two screw adjustments for the chain tensioner.
  
  The chassis, springs, axle, sprocket, wheels, radiator, transmission, jack shafts, rear drums and sprockets, body and seats are all original to this Speedcar. The 13-gallon oil tank was salvaged from another car, as the original was not worthy of restoration. A 40-gallon fuel tank makes long touring a breeze.
  
  The Speedcars were cataloged without fenders, but most had fenders to keep the dirt out of the occupant's faces. The fenders are in sockets on the frame for easy removal when the Speedcars were raced.
•  Hewson Rocket
  In early 1940, Rudy Stossel, Paul Erdos and Burt Chalmers opened a small body shop in Hollywood, CA, called Coachcraft, Ltd. They began building custom bodies for movie starts and wealthy locals.
  
  In 1945, William Hewson raised capital to form the Hewson Pacific Corp. and planned to produce the 'Hewson Rocket' to be sold for $1,000. Stoessel fabricated the body shape and Erdos welded the aluminum panels together. Hewson's idea was to give the body form a very aerodynamic shape with no projections anywhere - headlights covered with glass, tail-light lenses flush, and no outside door handles.
  
  The mid-engine is a flathead Ford V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission and a top speed of 90 mph.
•  Lola-OSCA MK1 Sports Racer
  Following the successful debut of three prototypes the year before, 19 Mark 1s were constructed in Bromley, the first Lola factory. Chicago-area distributor Oliver Schmidt worked with Eric Broadley to have chassis number BR-10 fitted with a 750-cc OSCA engine and gearbox to compete in SCCA's H-Modified class. The car was enormously successful, and Schmidt won the class championship in 1961. Its SCCA racing career continued well into the 1960s following a tune-up to 850-cc as SCCA raised H-Modified limited in 1983. the car recently resurfaced after 30 years of storage, and is displayed in 'as-found' condition.
•  Weber Sportscar Creates the World's Fastest Street-Legal Sports Car
  Legendary Swiss precision is no longer limited to the domain of creating of the world's most prestigious chronographs. It's time for the WEBER SPORTCARS faster one! Using a unique combination of high-tech engineering and uncompromising innovative styling geared toward maximum aerodynamic efficiency, WEBER SPORTCARS from Tobel in the Swiss canton Thurgau develops and builds the world's fastest street-legal sports car.
  
  The two-seater weighs in at just 1,100 kilograms and is powered by a V8 engine with dual superchargers that produces 900 hp / 662.4 kW. Thanks to its exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 1.22 kilogram per hp, intelligent all-wheel drive and sophisticated aerodynamic properties the mid-engine racer sprints to 300 km/h in just 16.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of more than 420 km/h. Retail prices start at 1,620,000 Swiss Francs (export price without VAT).
  
  The combination of light-weight design, enormously powerful engine, high-end four-wheel drive, an active traction control system derived from Formula One racing and innovative aerodynamics gives the WEBER SPORTCARS faster one acceleration times previously only attained by purebred racecars. The two-seater sprints from rest to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and reaches 200 km/h after just 6.6 seconds. Thanks to its favorable power-to-weight ratio and exceptionally low drag it passes the 300 km/h-mark after just 16.2 seconds. Top speed is more than 400 km/h.