Here is a look at the top 5 sales \\:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose – Chassis 08863<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSale Price: $1,936,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Ferrari 275 GTB Long nose sold being Chassis 08863 is one of the last of the very popular series of twelve-cylinder\u00a0Berlinettas. In fact only 14 other examples were built following chassis 08863.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1966_Ferrari_275_GTB_Long_Nose-2-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe example was made in August 1966, and its original finish was an uncommon combination of Rosso\u00a0Chiaro (light red), matched with red Connolly leather upholstery with light cloth seat inserts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1966_Ferrari_275_GTB_Long_Nose-interior-1-1.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe example has three Weber carburetors, Campagnolo cast alloy wheels, and its instrumentation is in miles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It is interesting to note that 08863 was acquired new by a doctor based in Portland, Oregon, and remained in his possession for the next 54 years until it was only sold to the consignor early in the year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1966_Ferrari_275_GTB_Long_Nose_-front-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUnlike most of 275 GTBs today, the example was never shown, restored, or even offered for public sale.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Instead, it has benefited from\u00a0single-family ownership and for the last five decades, it was only driven for 43,000 miles. The family has kept it in active service and has ensured that it was maintained in running order. In essence, this example is in its original, unrestored condition.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The example shows visible signs of repainting in a few areas but otherwise is in an undisturbed order with a feature being the original trimmed interior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/back-of-Ferrari-275-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe engine bay and undercarriage are tidy, and all the major components still bear clear factory stampings, including the engine (1278\/64) and transaxle (694) and the Scaglietti<\/a> body number (0444).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe spare Campagnolo wheel still has its original Dunlop SP tire.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n1954 Aston Martin DB2\/4 Drophead Coupe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSale Price: $968,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFactory records show this 1954 Aston Martin DB2\/4, chassis LML\/506, was finished by Aston Martin<\/a> on June 9, 1953. It was ordered through the British Motor Car Distributors in California where on November 12, 1954, it was delivered to its first owner,\u00a0Ms.\u00a0Edith Field.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1954_Aston_Martin_DB2_4_Drophead-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMs. Field entered the\u00a0new Bertone-bodied Aston Martin\u00a0at\u00a0the Pebble Beach Concours\u00a0d\u2019Elegance in 1955. There,\u00a0she was awarded third place in the Two-Seater Sports Cars class, $4,000-$10,000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The example\u00a0went through a few owners before it was rediscovered in the mid-1980s in Tennessee.\u00a0In 1986,\u00a0Innes Ireland<\/a>, a famous Formula 1 and former Aston Martin works racing driver acquired LML\/506. Ireland eventually sold the LML\/506 in its unrestored condition to David Clark from Taylor & Crawley, a known classic car dealer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1954_Aston_Martin_DB2_4_Drophead_rear-side-1-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhile under Clark\u2019s stewardship, Mill Lane Engineering started a restoration project on the example though the project was never completed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Then in 2006, the Aston Martin was acquired by the known collector and vintage racer, Tarek Mahmoud. Mahmoud sent the example to Goldsmith and Young, a known Aston Martin specialists, and tasked them to complete the restoration to Concours standard.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1954_Aston_Martin_DB2_4_Drophead_front-1_1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the restoration was completed,\u00a0a UK collector acquired the LML\/506. It was not until September 2011 that the example made its debut after restoration at the AMOC Autumn Concours at the\u00a0Chavenage\u00a0House.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It went on to acquire First Prize in the\u00a0Feltham\u00a0Aston Class and since then, the example has been kept in Southern California within a private collection. Subsequently, it has joined a distinguished midwestern collection in 2017.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1954_Aston_Martin_DB2_4_Drophead_interior-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Aston Martin is still in exceptional overall condition. The coachbuilt\u00a0 Aston Martin came complete with a proper tool kit, and an extensive history file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n1926 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSale Price: $935,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFamed Bugatti historian Pierre-Yves\u00a0Laugier\u00a0compiled a report that details the history of this Bugatti Type 37 – chassis 37227. Part of his report includes excellent period photographs of the example from new to the 1950s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix_profile-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn December 1, 1926, Mr. Ren\u00e9 Bacon was invoiced for chassis 37227\u00a0for\u00a046,400 French francs.\u00a0Mr.\u00a0Deprat\u00a0delivered the Bugatti by driving it from\u00a0Molsheim\u00a0to\u00a0Luxey\u00a0where Mr. Bacon resided.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
According to a contemporary newspaper account, Mr. Bacon raced the\u00a0Bugatti\u00a0at least once in Pau. The event was reported in\u00a0L\u2019Auto<\/em>\u00a0which was dated February 5, 1927, and in the article, it described the example as having a flying start in a meeting in Pau with Bacon finishing third.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix-side-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn Jun 24, 1928, he had a famed driver, Louis\u00a0Rigal,\u00a0race the Type 37\u00a0in the first Bugatti Grand Prix at Le Mans in the 1500cc class. Unfortunately, Rigal\u00a0was forced to retire after just the first lap.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On June 18, 1929, the example was sold to a famous Bugatti privateer driver Count Stanislaw\u00a0Czaykowski.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The example was the first Bugatti<\/a> that the Count purchased, and\u00a0in the next five years until his death at Monza on September 10, 1933, he would buy twelve more\u00a0Bugattis. With his\u00a0Bugattis, the Count was able to score a victory at the Casablanca Grand Prix, and other famous races at the time. He was also able to break the one-hour race record at\u00a0Avus\u00a0in 1933 with a speed of 213.842kph.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix_front-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn December 9, 1930, Count\u00a0Czaykowski\u2019s\u00a0friend, mechanic Ernest\u00a0Friderich\u00a0from Nice, bought the example.\u00a0Friderich\u00a0was an engineer and racer for Bugatti, and he was also the one in charge of the maintenance and upkeep of Count\u00a0Czaykowski\u2019s\u00a0Bugattis\u00a0since 1929.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The example stayed in France and was passed on to other owners\u00a0including a known automobile and motorcycle racer, Jean\u00a0Vuira, and from 1946 to 1950, it was under the care of Mr. Claudius\u00a0Alazard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix-close-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 1960, Leonard Potter and Halfway Garages sold the example in the UK where it was purchased by Peter Larkin for $2,100. Mr. Larkin would end up being the long-term custodian of the example where it has stayed in the family ever since.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Mr. Larkin is a famous four-time Tony Award-winning set designer. In 1962, an article from New Yorker titled, \u201cThe Bugatti Upstairs\u201d told\u00a0a\u00a0story\u00a0about the example during the early years of his ownership of the vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
By 1998, Vintage Auto Restorations based in Bethel, Connecticut, a Bugatti specialist, lead by Bugatti expert Don Lefferts, started freshening the Type 37.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix-emblem-1_1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe work mostly centered on the mechanical components while preserving the beautiful patina of the Bugatti.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The project also included metalwork such as replacing the dash along with the firewall to improve the structural integrity. A crack in the frame was also repaired along with some cosmetic works. They also repaired the lower sump of the engine, while engine parts were either restored or repaired.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix_interior-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn May 2015, known Bugatti expert and American Bugatti Club registrar Sandy Leith examined the Type 37 at the VSCCA\u00a0Hunnewell\u00a0Hill Climb in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She was able to examine the lower crankcase engine number (137), gearbox number (265), frame number (391), and differential number (262). It was her opinion that the components appeared to be correct and original to the vehicle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1926_Bugatti_Type_37_Grand_Prix_dashboard-1-1.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\n\r\n1967 Ferrari 330 GTC<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSale Price: $517,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC sold, Chassis 11205, originally had a rare color Blu Acapulco finish and was matched with a Black interior according to Ferrari historian, Marcel\u00a0Massini.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1968_Ferrari_330_GTC-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt was first delivered in Italy, and much like a lot of Ferraris at the time, it was sold to the US in the early 1970s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In 1975, F.A. Borman from Brooklyn, Connecticut was the steward of the example and by 1985, David M.\u00a0Castelhano\u00a0from Cos Cob, Connecticut offered it for sale. Wide World of Cars from Spring Valley, New York offered it on sale in 1991 and during this time, it was described as a car restored in Gray\u00a0with a Black interior.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1968_Ferrari_330_GTC_18_m6eqt5-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt was in 2002 that the current California-based owner took ownership of the Ferrari 330 GTC and acquired the expertise of Symbolic Motor Cars to assist in its restoration. They stripped the vehicle to bare metal, removed corrosion and the 330 repainted to a Blu Ultra\u00a0Scuro\u00a0finish, which is a very dark blue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It was also received a warm brown Connolly leather interior and the\u00a0Borrani\u00a0wire wheels were restored.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1968_Ferrari_330_GTC_12_fpvn7d-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe example has since been enjoyed by the owner,\u00a0successfully completing a tour at the 2014\u00a0Copperstate\u00a01000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The 330 GTC was sold in a state that was not completely restored but as a driver-quality example.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1968_Ferrari_330_GTC_75_o0n0el-1-1.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\n\r\n1965 Shelby GT350<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSale Price: $385,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0Shelby\u00a0GT350 that sold at the Gooding & Company Geared Online 2021 Scottsdale Auction, being chassis 5S291, was completed in May 25 1965.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1965_Shelby_GT350-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is an early production GT350 having the sought-after trunk-mounted battery which was arranged to improve the weight distribution of the vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On October 8, 1965, it was sold to its first owner, Mr. Craig Eton from Rock Hill, and similar to many other GT350s of their time, the example was entered into SCCA racing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1965_Shelby_GT350-front-1-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn around 2000, known Shelby collector and veteran SAAC and Mustang Club of America Concours judge, Bob Gaines acquired the example, SFM5S291. He used the car for a few years before embarking on a complete restoration to meet SAAC Division 2 Concours standards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Mr. Gaines himself supervised the mechanical restoration which included rebuilding the BorgWarner T-10 gearbox and the 289 Hi-Po\u00a0engine. He then acquired the expertise of\u00a0Mustang specialist, Jeff\u00a0Yergovich,\u00a0from R&A Motorsports in Lee\u2019s Summit to work on the paint, bodywork, and upholstery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4_-_1965_Shelby_GT350-headlight-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAfter the restoration, the Shelby was rarely driven by Mr. Gaines, to maintain the excellent show-ready condition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The Ferrari 275 GTB Long nose sold being Chassis 08863 is one of the last of the very popular series of twelve-cylinder\u00a0Berlinettas. In fact only 14 other examples were built following chassis 08863.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example was made in August 1966, and its original finish was an uncommon combination of Rosso\u00a0Chiaro (light red), matched with red Connolly leather upholstery with light cloth seat inserts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example has three Weber carburetors, Campagnolo cast alloy wheels, and its instrumentation is in miles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is interesting to note that 08863 was acquired new by a doctor based in Portland, Oregon, and remained in his possession for the next 54 years until it was only sold to the consignor early in the year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Unlike most of 275 GTBs today, the example was never shown, restored, or even offered for public sale.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Instead, it has benefited from\u00a0single-family ownership and for the last five decades, it was only driven for 43,000 miles. The family has kept it in active service and has ensured that it was maintained in running order. In essence, this example is in its original, unrestored condition.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example shows visible signs of repainting in a few areas but otherwise is in an undisturbed order with a feature being the original trimmed interior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The engine bay and undercarriage are tidy, and all the major components still bear clear factory stampings, including the engine (1278\/64) and transaxle (694) and the Scaglietti<\/a> body number (0444).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The spare Campagnolo wheel still has its original Dunlop SP tire.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Factory records show this 1954 Aston Martin DB2\/4, chassis LML\/506, was finished by Aston Martin<\/a> on June 9, 1953. It was ordered through the British Motor Car Distributors in California where on November 12, 1954, it was delivered to its first owner,\u00a0Ms.\u00a0Edith Field.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ms. Field entered the\u00a0new Bertone-bodied Aston Martin\u00a0at\u00a0the Pebble Beach Concours\u00a0d\u2019Elegance in 1955. There,\u00a0she was awarded third place in the Two-Seater Sports Cars class, $4,000-$10,000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example\u00a0went through a few owners before it was rediscovered in the mid-1980s in Tennessee.\u00a0In 1986,\u00a0Innes Ireland<\/a>, a famous Formula 1 and former Aston Martin works racing driver acquired LML\/506. Ireland eventually sold the LML\/506 in its unrestored condition to David Clark from Taylor & Crawley, a known classic car dealer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While under Clark\u2019s stewardship, Mill Lane Engineering started a restoration project on the example though the project was never completed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Then in 2006, the Aston Martin was acquired by the known collector and vintage racer, Tarek Mahmoud. Mahmoud sent the example to Goldsmith and Young, a known Aston Martin specialists, and tasked them to complete the restoration to Concours standard.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When the restoration was completed,\u00a0a UK collector acquired the LML\/506. It was not until September 2011 that the example made its debut after restoration at the AMOC Autumn Concours at the\u00a0Chavenage\u00a0House.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It went on to acquire First Prize in the\u00a0Feltham\u00a0Aston Class and since then, the example has been kept in Southern California within a private collection. Subsequently, it has joined a distinguished midwestern collection in 2017.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Aston Martin is still in exceptional overall condition. The coachbuilt\u00a0 Aston Martin came complete with a proper tool kit, and an extensive history file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Famed Bugatti historian Pierre-Yves\u00a0Laugier\u00a0compiled a report that details the history of this Bugatti Type 37 – chassis 37227. Part of his report includes excellent period photographs of the example from new to the 1950s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On December 1, 1926, Mr. Ren\u00e9 Bacon was invoiced for chassis 37227\u00a0for\u00a046,400 French francs.\u00a0Mr.\u00a0Deprat\u00a0delivered the Bugatti by driving it from\u00a0Molsheim\u00a0to\u00a0Luxey\u00a0where Mr. Bacon resided.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n According to a contemporary newspaper account, Mr. Bacon raced the\u00a0Bugatti\u00a0at least once in Pau. The event was reported in\u00a0L\u2019Auto<\/em>\u00a0which was dated February 5, 1927, and in the article, it described the example as having a flying start in a meeting in Pau with Bacon finishing third.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On Jun 24, 1928, he had a famed driver, Louis\u00a0Rigal,\u00a0race the Type 37\u00a0in the first Bugatti Grand Prix at Le Mans in the 1500cc class. Unfortunately, Rigal\u00a0was forced to retire after just the first lap.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On June 18, 1929, the example was sold to a famous Bugatti privateer driver Count Stanislaw\u00a0Czaykowski.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example was the first Bugatti<\/a> that the Count purchased, and\u00a0in the next five years until his death at Monza on September 10, 1933, he would buy twelve more\u00a0Bugattis. With his\u00a0Bugattis, the Count was able to score a victory at the Casablanca Grand Prix, and other famous races at the time. He was also able to break the one-hour race record at\u00a0Avus\u00a0in 1933 with a speed of 213.842kph.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On December 9, 1930, Count\u00a0Czaykowski\u2019s\u00a0friend, mechanic Ernest\u00a0Friderich\u00a0from Nice, bought the example.\u00a0Friderich\u00a0was an engineer and racer for Bugatti, and he was also the one in charge of the maintenance and upkeep of Count\u00a0Czaykowski\u2019s\u00a0Bugattis\u00a0since 1929.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example stayed in France and was passed on to other owners\u00a0including a known automobile and motorcycle racer, Jean\u00a0Vuira, and from 1946 to 1950, it was under the care of Mr. Claudius\u00a0Alazard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In 1960, Leonard Potter and Halfway Garages sold the example in the UK where it was purchased by Peter Larkin for $2,100. Mr. Larkin would end up being the long-term custodian of the example where it has stayed in the family ever since.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Mr. Larkin is a famous four-time Tony Award-winning set designer. In 1962, an article from New Yorker titled, \u201cThe Bugatti Upstairs\u201d told\u00a0a\u00a0story\u00a0about the example during the early years of his ownership of the vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n By 1998, Vintage Auto Restorations based in Bethel, Connecticut, a Bugatti specialist, lead by Bugatti expert Don Lefferts, started freshening the Type 37.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The work mostly centered on the mechanical components while preserving the beautiful patina of the Bugatti.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The project also included metalwork such as replacing the dash along with the firewall to improve the structural integrity. A crack in the frame was also repaired along with some cosmetic works. They also repaired the lower sump of the engine, while engine parts were either restored or repaired.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In May 2015, known Bugatti expert and American Bugatti Club registrar Sandy Leith examined the Type 37 at the VSCCA\u00a0Hunnewell\u00a0Hill Climb in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She was able to examine the lower crankcase engine number (137), gearbox number (265), frame number (391), and differential number (262). It was her opinion that the components appeared to be correct and original to the vehicle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC sold, Chassis 11205, originally had a rare color Blu Acapulco finish and was matched with a Black interior according to Ferrari historian, Marcel\u00a0Massini.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It was first delivered in Italy, and much like a lot of Ferraris at the time, it was sold to the US in the early 1970s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In 1975, F.A. Borman from Brooklyn, Connecticut was the steward of the example and by 1985, David M.\u00a0Castelhano\u00a0from Cos Cob, Connecticut offered it for sale. Wide World of Cars from Spring Valley, New York offered it on sale in 1991 and during this time, it was described as a car restored in Gray\u00a0with a Black interior.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It was in 2002 that the current California-based owner took ownership of the Ferrari 330 GTC and acquired the expertise of Symbolic Motor Cars to assist in its restoration. They stripped the vehicle to bare metal, removed corrosion and the 330 repainted to a Blu Ultra\u00a0Scuro\u00a0finish, which is a very dark blue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It was also received a warm brown Connolly leather interior and the\u00a0Borrani\u00a0wire wheels were restored.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The example has since been enjoyed by the owner,\u00a0successfully completing a tour at the 2014\u00a0Copperstate\u00a01000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The 330 GTC was sold in a state that was not completely restored but as a driver-quality example.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The\u00a0Shelby\u00a0GT350 that sold at the Gooding & Company Geared Online 2021 Scottsdale Auction, being chassis 5S291, was completed in May 25 1965.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is an early production GT350 having the sought-after trunk-mounted battery which was arranged to improve the weight distribution of the vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On October 8, 1965, it was sold to its first owner, Mr. Craig Eton from Rock Hill, and similar to many other GT350s of their time, the example was entered into SCCA racing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In around 2000, known Shelby collector and veteran SAAC and Mustang Club of America Concours judge, Bob Gaines acquired the example, SFM5S291. He used the car for a few years before embarking on a complete restoration to meet SAAC Division 2 Concours standards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Mr. Gaines himself supervised the mechanical restoration which included rebuilding the BorgWarner T-10 gearbox and the 289 Hi-Po\u00a0engine. He then acquired the expertise of\u00a0Mustang specialist, Jeff\u00a0Yergovich,\u00a0from R&A Motorsports in Lee\u2019s Summit to work on the paint, bodywork, and upholstery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After the restoration, the Shelby was rarely driven by Mr. Gaines, to maintain the excellent show-ready condition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sale Price: $968,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sale Price: $935,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sale Price: $517,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sale Price: $385,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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