In the middle of the 1960s, Jaguar engineers were busy trying to keep pace with continually evolving safety and emissions regulations. Increasingly strict standards, particularly in the critical American .....
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1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Landaulette
After fifteen years in production, Rolls-Royce replaced the venerable Silver Shadow/Shadow II series with the new Silver Spirit of 1980. While the Spirit .....
- 21-Oct-2020
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1984 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra
Between 1966 and 1974, the venerable and enormously successful 124 served as the mainstay of the Fiat line. Thanks to the sophisticated monocoque chassis employed by .....
- 21-Oct-2020
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Not long after Walter P. Chrysler took over the ailing Maxwell Motor Company and renamed it Chrysler Corporation in 1924, the ambitious Mr. Chrysler began work on a new flagship model. Maxwell provided .....
- 20-Oct-2020
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1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Cabriolet By Seegers Et Sohn
The Rolls-Royce Twenty served as the smaller companion to the flagship Silver Ghost and Phantom models. Just under 3,000 units were built between .....
- 20-Oct-2020
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Destined to become one of Italy’s most prestigious luxury car manufacturers, Isotta-Fraschini formed in the late 1800s when lawyer Cesare Isotta partnered with brothers Vincenzo, Antonio, and Oreste .....
- 20-Oct-2020
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Visitors to the 1935 Paris Auto Salon were treated to a surprise at the Delahaye stand with the unveiling of the marque’s superb new Type 135. The low slung, elegant Type 135 was the ultimate development .....
- 19-Oct-2020
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1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 Coupe
Produced between 1963 and 1976, Alfa’s lovely Giulia GTV Coupe was one of the most widely adored versions of the popular and versatile Giulia line. Based on a shortened .....
- 18-Oct-2020
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In the late 1920s the president of Studebaker, Albert Erskine, dreamed of adding a new 8-cylinder flagship model to the range that would not only elevate the marque’s standing in the market, but be .....
- 18-Oct-2020
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1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sedanca De Ville By Gurney Nutting
Introduced in 1936, the Rolls-Royce 25/30 HP was a direct replacement for the 20/25. While smaller and more sporting than the flagship Phantom, .....
- 18-Oct-2020
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Jaguar stunned audiences at the 1961 Geneva Auto Salon with the introduction of their long-awaited replacement for the XK150 sports car. Like the XK120 of 1948, Jaguar boss Sir William Lyons again employed .....
- 18-Oct-2020
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1935 Nash Ambassador Gläser Cabriolet
Of all the American independents, Nash of Kenosha, Wisconsin, has a particularly fascinating story. Company founder Charles Nash is a genuine “rags-to-riches” .....
- 17-Oct-2020
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1948 Bentley Mark VI James Young Coupe
With the world still reeling in the aftermath of World War II, Rolls-Royce and Bentley dusted off and set to work returning to the business of making motorcars. .....
- 17-Oct-2020
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1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon
One of the finest examples of the iconic Silver Cloud we have encountered, exquisitely restored to a high standard. Desirable final series specification, .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1960 Jaguar XK150 DHC Coupe
A beautiful XK150 built from the ground-up by a respected marque specialist to run the 1,500-mile Pebble Beach Motoring Classic. Fastidiously dialed-in for touring and .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1959 Facel Vega HK500 Coupe
In 1954, French Industrialist and all-around car enthusiast Jean Daninos expanded his rapidly growing coachbuilding operation into a full-fledged automobile manufacturer. .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet
Mercedes-Benz has been a manufacturing powerhouse for over a century, and during World War II, its factories were highly valuable targets for Allied bombers. Many .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan
One of the most beautiful production automobiles of the 1930s, featuring handsome close-coupled sedan coachwork by Briggs. Powered by a refined 384 cubic-inch .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1923 Buick Series 23 Depot Hack
Cherished by noted Buick enthusiasts and collectors since the 1950s, this charming six-cylinder Series 23 features a rarely-seen Depot Hack body by J.T. Cantrell of .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1938 Bantam Boulevard Delivery
One of just 5 known survivors from approximately 70 Bantams produced with this truly marvelous light delivery body. Based on the roadster and originally intended for .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1908 Buick Model F Touring Open Tourer
Before creating his eponymous automobile company, David Dunbar Buick achieved considerable success in the plumbing industry. He was the first to successfully .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1930 Bentley Speed Six Sportsman
Despite scoring back-to-back wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1927 and 1928, W.O. Bentley and his star driver Sir “Tim” Birkin realized those victories .....
- 16-Oct-2020
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1932 Opel 18C Cabriolet
As General Motors grew, it sought to expand its reach outside of the American market throughout the teens and twenties. In 1928, GM purchased a controlling stake in the German .....
- 15-Oct-2020
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1936 Pierce Arrow Salon Twelve Town Car By Derham
In 1930, Cadillac spawned a multi-cylinder race among manufacturers, with Packard and Lincoln quick to respond to Cadillac’s own Sixteen with their .....
- 12-Oct-2020
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Throughout the mid-1960s, Ferrari enjoyed a considerable run of success with its road cars. The diverse 250-series laid a solid foundation for the future production car program, and machines like the .....
- 12-Oct-2020
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As the American auto industry returned to civilian production in 1946, overwhelming demand, retooling efforts, and material shortages forced hasty redesigns of pre-war models so that dealers would have .....
- 11-Oct-2020
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1930 Buick Series 60 Roadster
Rolling into the 1930s, Buick was riding high; their confidence boosted after a series of highly successful years. The late 1920s had been quite good for General Motors’ .....
- 11-Oct-2020
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1962 Jaguar XKE Roadster
When the revolutionary XK series reached the end of its development, Jaguar engineers, led by company founder Sir William Lyons, relied again on the proven template of combining .....
- 10-Oct-2020
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The early 1950s was a fascinating period in the American automobile landscape. Service members returning from duty overseas had experienced the excitement of small, light European and British sports cars .....
- 08-Oct-2020
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1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Pickup
A wonderfully restored VW Type 2 transporter with the stylish and functional “drop side” pickup bed. Authentically detailed and finished in the attractive .....
- 07-Oct-2020
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1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe
An excellent example of the stylish Studebaker hardtop coupe, designed by the great Raymond Loewy and Robert Bourke. Finished in an eye-catching color scheme and very .....
- 07-Oct-2020
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With the world still rebuilding in the aftermath of World War II, Rolls-Royce and Bentley faced the decision of whether or not to return to the business of producing motorcars. Automobile production stopped .....
- 07-Oct-2020
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The pinnacle of Maserati’s legendary motor racing accomplishments came in the 1950s and early 1960s with cars such as the iconic 250F Grand Prix car, and a series of innovative sports racers including .....
- 07-Oct-2020
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1949 Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette
For the 1948 model year, GM designers Harley Earl and Frank Hershey struck gold with their new Cadillac line. Fresh, beautiful styling combined with a well-built chassis .....
- 06-Oct-2020
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Following up on the success of the inaugural 3-Litre model, W.O. Bentley supplemented the line with the big six-cylinder 6 ½ Litre, which he offered to accommodate growing customer demand for larger, .....
- 06-Oct-2020
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Before Jaguar was called Jaguar, the company founded by William Walmsley and William Lyons had several changes of identity. Lyons and Walmsley founded Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922 to produce high quality .....
- 04-Oct-2020
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1951 Muntz Jet
The 2nd of 198 Muntz Jets produced by the great showman/entrepreneur Earl “Madman” Muntz. Meticulously restored from the ground-up to an exceedingly high standard, and discreetly .....
- 04-Oct-2020
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The W113-series SL arrived in 1963 as a single-line replacement for the complex and costly 300SL and its more affordable younger sibling, the 190SL. The W113 was entirely new, and it signaled a new direction .....
- 04-Oct-2020
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1931 Cadillac 355A Fleetwood Convertible Coupe
In the early 1930s, Cadillac lived up to its motto, “The Standard of the World.” The breathtaking V16 stole the headlines with its mighty 175 horsepower .....
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1973 International Travelall
International Harvester introduced the Travelall in 1953 as one of the first competitors to the forerunner of the category, the Chevrolet Suburban. Like the Suburban, .....
- 04-Oct-2020
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In the mid-1950s, Jaguar was riding high on the wave created by their revolutionary, highly advanced "XK" twin-cam inline-six. The engine is best known for its tenure in the sumptuous XK120, 140, and .....
- 03-Oct-2020
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The Rolls-Royce Phantom II had proven to be one of the most successful flagship models for the marque; one that would cement Rolls-Royce’s reputation as the leader in the world luxury motorcar market. .....
- 03-Oct-2020
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1953 Ford Golden Jubilee Tractor
A desirable example of the iconic Ford tractor produced in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company. Powered by the all-new 30 horsepower Red .....
- 02-Oct-2020
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1986 Toyota 4×4 Xtracab Pickup
An amazing, fully restored Toyota pickup presented in virtually showroom-new condition. Highly desirable specification including Xtracab extended cab for improved .....
- 02-Oct-2020
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1913 Hupmobile Model 32 Touring
A truly remarkable, totally unrestored example of Hupmobile’s most powerful offering from 1913. Powered by a 32 horsepower four-cylinder engine, and fitted with .....
- 02-Oct-2020
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2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
By the 1990s, Ferrari’s series of mid-engine flat twelve-powered machines was showing its age. The roots began in 1973 with the 365 GT/4 BB and included the 512BB, Testarossa, .....
- 02-Oct-2020
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1953 Allard J2X Roadster
Sydney Allard’s brawny J2 was one of the first post-war British sports cars explicitly targeted at the burgeoning sports car scene in America. The popularity of racing .....
- 02-Oct-2020
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1964 Apollo 5000GT
In the early 1960s, an aspiring young American engineer named Milt Brown dreamed of designing and building an American sports car to compete with the likes of Aston Martin, Maserati .....
- 02-Oct-2020
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1933 Auburn 8-105 Salon Phaeton
For the champions of the Auburn Automobile Company, 1933 is often considered the high point for the marque in terms of style, quality, and performance. Following E.L. .....
- 01-Oct-2020
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1928 Stutz Series BB Two Passenger Speedster
In the mid-1920s, the Stutz Motor Car Company’s fate was in the hands of Fredrick Moscovics, a brilliant engineer who took over the helm following Harry .....
- 01-Oct-2020
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Powel Crosley Jr’s impact on the American automobile business is far more significant than his diminutive cars might suggest. Crosley cars were decades ahead of their time, and Powel led his eponymous .....
- 30-Sep-2020
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1938 Peugeot Darl’Mat
As one of France’s oldest and most storied marques, Peugeot is a cornerstone of the modern automobile industry. With its manufacturing history predating the motorcar, they .....
- 30-Sep-2020
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1959 Jaguar XK150S Roadster
The final iteration of the XK-series of sports cars arrived in 1957, bringing the most dramatic changes to the model range since the XK120 debuted nearly a decade prior. .....
- 30-Sep-2020
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster
An outstanding SL with fewer than 28,000 miles from new. Presented in a striking color combination of black over red leather interior and meticulously maintained .....
- 30-Sep-2020
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In the aftermath of World War II, Delahaye had survived battered but not broken. Until production of their landmark 135-series could resume, the company paid the bills by building commercial trucks and .....
- 29-Sep-2020
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1947 Bentley MKVI Figoni Et Falaschi Coupe
The arrival of the new Bentley Mk VI in 1947 marked several significant milestones for Bentley and its parent company, Rolls-Royce. The Mk VI was their .....
- 29-Sep-2020
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1927 Locomobile Model 90 Sportif
Once the pride of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Locomobile rose to prominence as one of America’s most prestigious and exclusive automobile manufacturers. After a false .....
- 28-Sep-2020
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1934 Packard Eight Touring
Packard’s new 11th Series debuted in August of 1933, introducing the world to fresh new styling that, for many, represented the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication .....
- 28-Sep-2020
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1964 Studebaker Avanti
It was no secret that in the early 1960s, Studebaker was up against the ropes. Financial troubles that began years earlier led to a dubious merger with Packard, and the failure .....
- 27-Sep-2020
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Many of today’s enthusiasts lament the current trend of sports car manufacturers sacrificing tradition to meet the insatiable demand for high-end sport-utility vehicles. Porsche proved to the world .....
- 26-Sep-2020
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After parting ways with his brother Charles at the Duryea Motor Wagon Co., J. Frank Duryea set off on his own to form Hampden Automobile & Launch Co. in Springfield, Massachusetts. Soon after setting .....
- 26-Sep-2020
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1971 Triumph TR6 Roadster
A truly remarkable, time-warp TR6 with just 7,378 miles from new and finished in Saffron yellow over a dark tan interior. Factory fresh and virtually untouched, with nearly .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1970 Datsun 240Z Coupe
In the early 1960s, Japanese manufacturers got serious about taking on new markets, particularly in the increasingly critical North American arena. As British and German carmakers .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1961 Jaguar Mark II Sedan
A striking Mk II Saloon, comprehensively restored and beautifully presented in Opalescent Dark Blue over beige Connolly hides. Highly desirable spec includes four-speed .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1960 Triumph TR3 Roadster
An attractive TR3 offered with a well-maintained older restoration and finished in the classic color scheme of British Racing Green over tan. Equipped with excellent chrome .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1960 Jaguar XK150 Drophead
An attractive XK150 finished in Carmine Red over black upholstery. Pleasingly well-detailed with chrome wire wheels, Pirelli Cinturato radials, Lucas fog lamps and dual .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1937 Detroit Electric Model 99C 2 Dr
With roots going back to approximately 1907, Detroit Electric is one of the longest surviving car companies dedicated to purely electric power. Before adopting .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1936 Packard Twelve Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton
While the Fourteenth Series of 1936 changed little from the 1935 Twelfth Series, the latest Packard served as a bridge between two significant eras in .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1933 Delage D8S Cabriolet By Fernandez Et Darrin
The American-born stylist, engineer, and designer Howard “Dutch” Darrin got his start in the coachbuilding industry shortly after World War I. .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1915 Overland Model 82 Tourer
One of just three known surviving examples of Overland’s mighty flagship touring car. Powered by a 50-horsepower Continental inline-six set in a 125-inch wheelbase .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1927 Lincoln Model L Dietrich Coupe Roadster
The Model L was the first production vehicle to come from Henry Leland’s latest venture, Lincoln Motor Company. Leland’s expertise was fundamental to .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1910 Elmore Model 36 Demi-Tonneau
The Elmore is a curious footnote in the annals of American automotive history. Based in Clyde, Ohio, the company was founded by brothers James and Burton Becker .....
- 25-Sep-2020
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1961 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside Pickup
A superb example of Chevrolet’s innovative forward-control pickup. The subject of a ground-up, photo-documented restoration, this outstanding, beautifully .....
- 24-Sep-2020
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As Chrysler rolled into the 1950s, they were buoyed by a booming economy and strong sales, due in part to the arrival of Virgil Exner, who joined the advanced styling department, signaling Chrysler's .....
- 22-Sep-2020
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As Jaguar's ground-breaking XK series of sports cars reached the end of their natural development, Jaguar engineers, led by founder and director Sir William Lyons, turned their attention to building a .....
- 21-Sep-2020
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1934 Packard 1100 Sedan
Introduced in August of 1933, Packard’s new 11th Series debuted beautiful styling that, for many, represented the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication in the classic .....
- 20-Sep-2020
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1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible
The Fords of 1940 were all about style. Taking cues from the stunning pre-war Lincoln Zephyr, Ford’s chief designer, Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie shaped the new Ford .....
- 20-Sep-2020
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From George Pierce's first single-cylinder Motorette in 1901 to the final twelve-cylinder chassis built for engineer Karl Wise in 1938, Pierce-Arrow stood proudly for quality, craftsmanship, and luxury. .....
- 19-Sep-2020
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1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
Introduced in 1975 as a V8-powered successor to the 246 Dino, the 308 smashed sales records for Ferrari, going on to be a rousing commercial success. With more than 12,000 examples .....
- 19-Sep-2020
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1939 Delage D6-70 Figoni Et Falaschi Drophead Coupe
Armed with just three employees and two lathes in a tiny workshop in Levallois-Perret, Louis Delage began his journey to the top of the French .....
- 18-Sep-2020
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1953 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible
To mark its 25th anniversary as an automaker, Chrysler introduced its first all-new post-war design for the 1949 model year. The overall look was considerably .....
- 18-Sep-2020
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In the realm of everyday transportation, the average consumer generally prefers to play it safe, preferring safety and reliability over exotic, untested technology. Despite the conservative nature of .....
- 18-Sep-2020
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1963 Volkswagen Type 34 Karmann Ghia Coupe
A rare and highly desirable Karmann-Ghia variant based on VW’s larger Type 3 platform, shared with the Squareback and Fastback models. Considered by many .....
- 17-Sep-2020
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1925 Cadillac Type V63 Phaeton Convertible
By the middle of the 1920s, Cadillac firmly established its reputation as a leader in luxury, innovation, and quality. Cadillac’s founder Henry Leland was .....
- 17-Sep-2020
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1965 Jaguar XKE Coupe
Jaguar’s XK series of sports cars proved to be a resounding success for the Coventry-based marque. In production from the late 1940s through 1960, the XK established Jaguar .....
- 16-Sep-2020
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Jaguar engineers were wise to take an evolutionary approach to the replacement for the XK120, due for the 1953 model year. After all, the XK120's formula for success proved itself well, so it was best .....
- 15-Sep-2020
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Sydney Allard created his mighty J2 sports car with the specific goal of breaking the burgeoning American sports racing car market wide open. Road-racing on public streets exploded in popularity the USA .....
- 14-Sep-2020
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While E.L. Cord gets the credit for saving the ailing Auburn Automobile Company in the mid-1920s, he is also responsible for the company’s eventual demise a decade later. After enjoying a renaissance .....
- 14-Sep-2020
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In 1935, Lagonda had its back against the wall. With all of the press and prestige that came with the M45’s surprise victory at the LeMans 24 hour race, not enough buyers were stepping up and the firm .....
- 14-Sep-2020
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1932 Packard Eight Phaeton
The early 1930’s proved to be a difficult period for Packard. Without the financial might of a major corporation such as GM or Ford behind them, Packard relied heavily .....
- 12-Sep-2020
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Automotive history has had its fair share of interesting characters, and Carroll Shelby will go down in history as one of the most colorful of them all. He had a successful, albeit short-lived career .....
- 11-Sep-2020
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From the mid-1950s onward, Jaguar enjoyed considerable success thanks in large part to its highly advanced "XK" family of twin-cam inline six-cylinder engines. This engine is best known for its tenure .....
- 10-Sep-2020
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1925 Lincoln Model L Beetle Back Roadster
Introduced in 1921, the Model L was Lincoln Motor Company’s first production automobile, developed by the great engineer Henry Leland following his departure .....
- 09-Sep-2020
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Pierce-Arrow of Buffalo, New York was once counted among the most prestigious and revered automobile manufacturers in the world. The path to greatness winds back to 1865, with the founding of Heintz, .....
- 08-Sep-2020
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The Mercedes-Benz W123 succeeded the W114 in 1975, taking over the role of mid-sized volume-sales leader. The fresh, modern styling by Friedrich Geiger and Bruno Sacco was a hit with buyers, who waited .....
- 07-Sep-2020
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After serving the Union Army with honors in the Civil War, Col. Albert Augustus Pope established a business that would eventually grow into America’s first automobile manufacturing conglomerate. Pope’s .....
- 06-Sep-2020
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While Howard “Dutch” Darrin is best known for his postwar work with Kaiser-Frazer, the foundation of his career formed in Paris. There, he encountered Tom Hibbard, founder of LeBaron and a former .....
- 05-Sep-2020
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With the arrival of the Silver Cloud/S-Series in 1955, Roll-Royce and Bentley fully embraced the process of factory coachwork, which allowed for higher production volume and a healthier bottom-line. Of .....
- 04-Sep-2020
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By 1935 Lagonda boasted a stellar and well-deserved reputation for its marvelous sporting automobiles. Despite the accolades, the company nonetheless found itself facing receivership. In spite of the .....
- 02-Sep-2020
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1935 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster
In its long and illustrious history, there are numerous shining examples of why Packard consistently stood head and shoulders above its rivals, year after year. .....
- 31-Aug-2020
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1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet
Shortly after Errett Lobban Cord was brought on to rescue the ailing Auburn Automobile Company from the brink of collapse, he leveraged his success by wresting control of .....
- 30-Aug-2020
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As the world emerged from the Great Depression, automakers were cautiously optimistic about the recovering market. Luxury carmakers suffered the most during the economic collapse, and several great names, .....
- 29-Aug-2020
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Upon its debut in 1907, the Rolls-Royce 40/50 horsepower “Silver Ghost” was considered to be the most advanced motorcar money could buy. With Henry Royce’s impressively over-built 7,428cc side-valve .....
- 29-Aug-2020
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1935 Cadillac 355E Coupe
Cadillac enjoyed considerable success in the early 1930s. They entered the decade with heady confidence that spawned the incredible V16 and V12 models. But Cadillac’s mainstay .....
- 28-Aug-2020
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1954 MG TF Roadster
In the late 1930s, MG adopted the robust and affordable XPAG engine from Morris for the new T-series. The change wasn’t necessarily welcomed by traditional MG fans of the time, .....
- 28-Aug-2020
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1979 Toyota FJ40 2DR
The iconic FJ40 Land Cruiser, recently and meticulously restored from the ground-up to an exceptionally high standard. Brand new replacement aluminum body tub finished in the .....
- 28-Aug-2020
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1988 Ferrari 328 GTB Coupe
When the time came for Ferrari to follow up on the enormously successful 308 GTB/GTS series, engineers chose to focus on refining the formula that served them so well since .....
- 28-Aug-2020
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The Peerless Company of Cleveland, Ohio was, for a brief period, one of America’s most exclusive automobile companies. Along with Packard and Pierce-Arrow, the trio of car makers known as “The Three .....
- 28-Aug-2020
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The company we know today as Jaguar Cars evolved gradually, starting from a partnership between William Lyons and William Walmsley, initially formed in 1922. Walmsley had a motorcycle sidecar business .....
- 28-Aug-2020
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1985 Ferrari 400i Convertible
To the casual enthusiast, the name Ferrari conjures images of high-strung exotic sports cars carving up Alpine passes or cruising the streets of dramatic locales like .....
- 25-Aug-2020
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At the 1948 London Motor Show, Jaguar unveiled their first postwar sports car to astonished onlookers. The spectacular new XK120 redefined the whole notion of sports cars in the post-war era, combining .....
- 24-Aug-2020
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In 1934, MG introduced the N-Type, a new six-cylinder model that would ultimately prove to be the final evolution of the storied Midget, Magna, and Magnette series. Between 1929 and 1936, the “Triple-M” .....
- 23-Aug-2020
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As the Shelby Cobra became a dominant force in SCCA and FIA sports car racing in the 1960s, a handful of competitors attempted to dethrone Carroll Shelby’s mighty Ford-powered roadsters and Daytona .....
- 21-Aug-2020
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Since building a massive fortune in the gunpowder business during the 19th century, the du Pont family rose to prominence as one of America's most powerful industrial families. In the early 20th century, .....
- 21-Aug-2020
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During his tenure as the head of Chrysler design, Virgil Exner defined the iconic fins & chrome era of the 1950s with his revolutionary “Forward Look” design language. Prior to that, he transformed .....
- 21-Aug-2020
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1967 Maserati Mexico Coupe
In 1965, Maserati introduced the Tipo AM112 Mexico as a two-door companion to the Quattroporte super-saloon. Based on a shortened Q-porte platform, the Mexico featured .....
- 20-Aug-2020
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1934 Covered Wagon Camping Trailer
For nearly as long as the automobile has existed, drivers have taken cross-country adventures, exploring our nation’s natural wonders and camping in roadside .....
- 20-Aug-2020
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In the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz was quickly establishing itself as a dominant force in the automotive market. Mercedes Grand Prix cars and sports-racing machines were sweeping the racetracks of the world .....
- 20-Aug-2020
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1975 Isuzu 117 Coupe
Isuzu Motors had a relatively short existence in the US Market, but the company is one of Japan’s oldest automakers, with loyal fans worldwide, and with roots back to the dawn .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe
Before Datsun’s stylish and affordable 240Z fastback coupe arrived on the scene, Americans were stubbornly skeptical of Japanese automobiles. Despite Datsun’s dominant .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1960 Jaguar MKIX Saloon
A beautifully restored MkIX finished to a standard rarely seen on Jaguar’s big flagship. Presented in beautiful colors and featuring a Borg-Warner gearbox, four-wheel disc .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1951 Muntz Jet
Starting at age 14, Frank Kurtis was immersed in California car culture. He began his career as an apprentice at Don Lee Coachbuilders in Los Angeles and eventually developed his talents .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1938 Packard Twelve Victoria
Few American cars capture the spirit of Classic Era elegance and prestige quite like a Packard Twelve. The Twelve served as Packard’s flagship from 1932 (then known .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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A rare and extraordinary Lincoln featuring the elegant, Deitrich-designed Fully Collapsible Cabriolet body. Subject to a fastidiously researched, meticulously executed restoration for world-class .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1906 Stevens Duryea Model R Touring
After parting ways with his brother Charles at the Duryea Motor Wagon Co., J. Frank Duryea set off on his own to form Hampden Automobile & Launch Co. in Springfield, .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1966 Jaguar XKE Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type is widely revered as one of the most beautiful, iconic sports cars ever created, and its popularity has hardly waned from the day it first shocked onlookers .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1930 Stutz Model M Boattail Speedster
In the mid-1920s, the brilliant engineer Fredrick Moscovics took over control of Stutz Motor Car Company following the contentious departure of the company’s .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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1912 Kissel Semi Racer
A rare and desirable “Semi-Racer” from Wisconsin’s own Kissel Kar. Equipped with top and windscreen, and powered by a robust 30 horsepower T-head four-cylinder. Recently .....
- 17-Aug-2020
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Nineteen thirty-two was an odd year for Packard production. The board’s decision to produce a mid-market luxury car to compete with LaSalle and high-line Buick models was put into action, and the 90
- 17-Aug-2020
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1949 Cadillac 60 Special Fleetwood Sedan
As the austerity of the initial post-war period faded in the late 1940s, the Detroit auto industry was humming again with fresh designs, new models, and rapid .....
- 16-Aug-2020
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It could easily be argued that the Volkswagen Beetle (officially designated the Type 1) is the most popular and most recognizable car ever produced. Like the Ford Model T before it, the Volkswagen put .....
- 16-Aug-2020
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In the mid-1950s, Jaguar was riding high on the wave created by the highly advanced twin-cam inline six. The firm could bask in the glory of the hugely successful XK sports cars and their offspring, the .....
- 07-Apr-2020
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Mercedes-Benz has always maintained a tradition of building a vast array of vehicles ranging from basic transportation to magnificent, technologically advanced luxury cars. For example, in the 1930’s, .....
- 26-Nov-2018
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1940 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE COUPE
The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 marked an interesting transition for Cadillac. On one hand, it was the first year for this new model, the entry level of the Cadillac .....
- 24-Nov-2018
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In the 1980s, Ferrari came to rely on the mid-engine V8-powered 308 GTB and GTS as its bread and butter. This, the spiritual successors to the brilliant 246 Dino, soon became the best-selling model in .....
- 13-Nov-2018
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In the early 1930s, Edsel Ford saw a need to fill an ever-widening gap between the top Ford Deluxe models and the ultra-exclusive, coachbuilt twelve-cylinder Lincoln K series. The era of custom coachbuilding .....
- 09-Nov-2018
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Brooks Stevens is one of America’s great industrial design masters. Practicing design much in the same way his contemporaries like Raymond Loewy and John Vassos, Stevens designed products, machines .....
- 01-Nov-2018
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1967 RENAULT CARAVELLE S
In the late 1950s, Renault was locked in a battle with Volkswagen for superiority in the burgeoning import car market in America. Affordable foreign cars were just starting to .....
- 31-Oct-2018
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1954 KAISER DARRIN
In the bustling years after World War II, American manufacturers quickly saw the value in adding a sports car to the regular lineup. Sports cars were gaining in popularity rapidly, .....
- 25-Oct-2018
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Donald Healey was a successful garage owner, an accomplished rally driver, decorated WWI RAF pilot and all-around gifted self-promoter. Beginning in 1945, he added automobile manufacturer to his already .....
- 04-Oct-2018
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Standard-Triumph firmly established itself in the highly competitive sports car market with its fun, energetic, and stylish TR (Triumph Roadster) series of sports cars. Americans had developed an insatiable .....
- 04-Oct-2018
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Jean Daninos is one of France’s greatest industrialists of the post-World War II era. Famous for his business savvy as much as his playboy lifestyle, he rewarded his success with the creation of one .....
- 04-Oct-2018
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1978 FERRARI 308 GTB COUPE
Ferrari’s first attempt at replacing the sublime, V6 powered Dino 246 came with the Bertone-bodied 308 GT4 2+2; a fine car which failed to enthuse buyers in the same way .....
- 27-Sep-2018
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1948 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE
The idea of turning the structural aspect of wood as a styling feature may not have originated with Chrysler, but it can be argued that they certainly perfected .....
- 24-Sep-2018
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To many, a list of the greatest car manufacturers of Italy may struggle to reach past Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and perhaps Maserati. But pose that same question to a full-blooded Petrol Head, .....
- 24-Sep-2018
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1920 STUTZ SERIES H ROADSTER
As the son of a farmer, Harry C. Stutz grew up tinkering with mechanical objects. Prior to the turn of the twentieth century, young Harry was repairing and improving implements .....
- 22-Sep-2018
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For the 1934 model year, Cadillac began a dramatic shift toward streamlined design. The first hints of streamlining appeared in 1933, as the headlights became more bullet-shaped, the grille gained a deeper .....
- 22-Sep-2018
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The Fiat 600 was first introduced in 1955 as an Italian answer to the hugely successful VW Beetle and as a follow up to Fiat’s own beloved Topolino. The 600 was designed by the brilliant engineer Dante .....
- 21-Sep-2018
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Henry M. Leland was one of America’s great automotive pioneers. As an engineer and partner in Leland & Faulconer, he was an early proponent of standardized parts, and was instrumental in the development .....
- 13-Sep-2018
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1933 was a bleak year for automobile manufacturers around the world. The global depression had affected virtually every economy and there were a great number of manufacturers who could not weather the .....
- 08-Sep-2018
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Frederick and August Duesenberg are undoubtedly best known for their iconic Model J of the 1930s. However, their groundbreaking road cars may never have been built if it weren’t for the notoriety they .....
- 06-Sep-2018
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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 ROADSTER
Since the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz SL has been a showcase for sophisticated style and engineering excellence. The original 300SL Gullwing was a highly exotic, thinly .....
- 06-Sep-2018
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1963 MASERATI 3500 VIGNALE SPIDER
Upon its introduction at the 1957 Geneva Auto Show, Maserati’s new 3500 GT marked a significant turning point for the storied Italian sports car maker. Up to that .....
- 29-Aug-2018
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Upon the introduction of the stunning new Series 452 V16 at the New York Auto Show on January 4th 1930, Cadillac assumed the command of the hotly contested American luxury car marketplace. With this, .....
- 15-Aug-2018
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1931 ESSEX SUPER SIX BOATTAIL SPEEDABOUT
In 1916, Hudson was enjoying steady success in the automobile market. The Detroit-based company may not have been the biggest manufacturer, but they offered a .....
- 10-Aug-2018
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Dodge’s relationship with the US Military began around 1916 when Dodge Brothers supplied touring cars to the government for use in an operation against Poncho Villa and his revolutionary soldiers from .....
- 09-Aug-2018
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1934 BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITER COUPE
Following in the wake of Rolls-Royce’s contentious takeover of Bentley Motors in 1931, the first new Bentley model to come out of Rolls-Royce’s Derby Works was the .....
- 06-Aug-2018
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1974 JAGUAR E-TYPE ROADSTER
In the early 1970’s, Jaguar gave its perennial E-Type a major makeover. While it might be hard to imagine the lusciously styled Jag ever needing a refresh, there was a lot .....
- 03-Aug-2018
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The normally stoic and pragmatic Germans must have had a great need for a bit of levity after all they had been through during World War II. The German infrastructure, economy and spirit had been crushed .....
- 29-Jul-2018
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1956 AUSTIN HEALEY 100M ROADSTER
Donald Healey is one of the great characters of the British motor industry. A former RAF pilot in WWI, he went on to own a successful garage business, making a name for .....
- 27-Jul-2018
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