History Unveiled in 1963, the W113 ushered in a new era for Mercedes-Benz’s SL sports-roadsters. The complex and costly 300 SL was no longer viable, and the 190 SL had been criticized for prioritizing style over performance. While the W113 shared its underpinnings and fuel-injected six-cylinder engines with others in the lineup, the crisp and faultless styling of Paul Bracq and Bela Barenyi established the model as an instant classic. The unique concave hardtop earned the nickname ‘Pagoda’ ...

Ferrari 308 Vetroressina RHD 1976 Officially introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1975, the 308 GTB’s styling was created by Pininfarina. The stunning two seat coachwork was all new, but incorporated all of the old magic by blending aspects of the Dino 206/246 with the later 365 GT4/BB. Reminiscent of the Boxer was the dihedral groove at bumper level splitting top and bottom, the plunging nose and the sail panels reaching back to meet a shallower spoiler, while the conical side air intakes ...

Mercedes-Benz had a tough act to follow after phasing out its popular 190 SL in 1963. A new model, designated W113, appeared as the 230 SL in 1964, evolving into the larger-engined 250 SL and 280 SL. This classic Paul Bracq-penned two-seat luxury touring convertible offered a more modern and angular look, often accentuated with a tall, airy ‘Pagoda’ hardtop. The 250 SL was both expensive and rare, with only 5,196 sold between 1966 and 1968, making it the rarest of the ‘Pagoda’ Mercedes. Mercedes-Benz ...

Mercedes 300SL Roadster 1960 History: Created to spearhead Mercedes-Benz's return to competition in the post-war era, the 300SL debuted in the 1952 Mille Miglia, finishing 2nd and 4th overall. Wins in the Carrera Pan-Americana and at Le Mans followed, and the 300SL was on its way to becoming part of motor sporting legend. The first racers were open-topped, but before the '52 season's end the distinctive gull-wing doored Coupé had appeared. Unusually high sills were a feature ...

Veloce Classic and Sports Cars LTD is pleased to offer this ultra low mileage (16.000km) LHD Aston Martin Vanquish 2002. About the car Sold new in Germany 2002 this one owner car has been part of a collection for many years. It must be today one of the most well maintained and pristine cars in the world with ultra low mileage and truly spotless. Full service history and low miles make this LHD Vanquish a true collectors item. History The Vanquish was well equipped no matter the client’s ...

Aston Martin DB4 Vantage SS 1962 History The Aston Martin DB4 needs no introductions as it is considered one of the most iconic models of all time. Make no mistake though, the DB4 Vantage Special Series is rather different than the others. Only just 40 cars were made within the 4 year period of production and this makes it rather rare but there is more to it. The DB4 series 5 is the car that prologues the DB5 which is probably the most iconic Aston Martin ever made as it is the original ...

Veloce Classic & Sports Cars are pleased to offer this iconic 1991 Ferrari F40 first owned by the world famous Formula 1 driver Pierluigi Martini About the car Delivered new on 3 July 1991 in Monaco, to the Formula 1 driver Pierluigi Martini the car was presented in classic F40 livery, Rosso Fer 300/9 with Stoffa Vigogna interior, which has not been changed to this day. The car has had just two other owners : Emmanuel Doux (from the eponymous food business) and a Boeing 747 captain, a lifelong ...

Envisioned originally to replace the 911, the 928 heralded a paradigm shift for Porsche, as top brass sought to introduce a luxurious flagship that emphasized long-distance refinement. With a front-engined V-8 at its heart, the 928 boasted a 50/50 weight distribution, making for excellent handling. In the early ’90s the GTS was announced as production came to a close and boasted a new 5.4-litre engine producing 345 bhp and benefitted from larger brakes and updated styling. This is a very rare ...

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera 2008 LHD During the 2007 Geneva Auto Show Lamborghini debuted the Gallardo Superleggera. The name paid tribute to the construction style of the first Lamborghini production model, the 350GT, designed and built by Carrozzeria Touring and its emphasis on weight reduction. The Superleggera was lighter than the base Gallardo by 100 kg (220 lb) via the use of carbon fibre panels for the rear diffuser, undertray, the rearview-mirror housings, the interior door panels, ...

We are pleased to offer this beautiful extremely rare early Alpina C2 2.5 E30 1985. Alpina was established in 1965, pre-dated by its founder, Burkard Bovensiepen, using his skills to produce tuning kits for a range of car brands, including BMW. Today Alpina, a vehicle manufacturer in its own right - and still a family firm, continues to enjoy close co-operation with BMW. Indeed it is the basis of its continuing success, with manufacturing processes integrated into BMW's production facilities. In ...

In honour of the 40th anniversary of Aston Martin’s incredible 1959 victory at Le Mans, the marque built just 40 exclusive supercharged versions of their V8 Vantage. Unveiled next to the race-winning DBR1/2 at the 1999 Geneva Motor show, the so-named Vantage Le Mans was not just a ‘paint and trim’ special – it was a fully enhanced and upgraded model. The basis of what was at that time the fastest Aston Martin ever was the standard Vantage, and the Le Mans version could be ordered with ...

Introduced as a replacement for the V6-powered 246 Dino, the 308 GT4 received an all new, DOHC V8 engine, with a displacement just under three liters. The new engine powered a model-range of Ferraris that still runs to this day at the Maranello works, the current 488 being the latest iteration. With the power-plant placed transversely above the rear axle, these cars proved to be agile handlers, and their relative affordability makes them a great entree to the world of Ferrari ownership. Many ...

The BMW M3 is one such car, and in doing so it started a legacy that has yet to end 25 years on. When the E30 M3 was launched in 1985 it was done so to keep BMW current and competitive with Mercedes-Benz who had just released the 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth; a hot sedan that was starting to take over Group A Touring Car Racing. BMWs answer was the all-new M3. As it made its way on the track in Touring Car Championships around the globe, it soon became a real contender and the benchmark for BMW Performance. ...

Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006, the 599 GTB Fiorano took its name from Ferrari's famous test track and was the latest in a succession of models named after places associated with the marque such as Modena and Maranello. Its immediate predecessor - the 575 Maranello - had met with a mixed reception, disappointing those that had so admired the 550 Maranello, so Ferrari had some catching up to do in designing the 599. Having favoured the mid-engined layout for its 12-cylinder ...

Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 18.000km German registered We are pleased to offer this wonderful appreciating hyper car. The Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 is the last and the very best of the Diablo series and for many the last original Italian made Lambo before they became part of the VW group. This example offered here today is a car we sold twice before and we know for many years. It comes with only 18.000 original KM on the clock and a recent service of 28.000euros at Lamborghini Germany. Today with ...

Rolls-Royce produced the Corniche series coupe and convertible from 1971 to 1995; essentially a continuation of the former Silver Shadow Two-Door Saloon of 1965 and the Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe of 1967. It was named Corniche after the coastal roads of Nice, France with coachwork by Rolls-Royce’s own subsidiary Mulliner Park Ward. The Corniche II moniker appeared from 1986 to 1989 and reflected detail changes along with the addition of anti-lock brakes. A total of 1,234 examples were ...

The last air cooled Porsche and of course a modern appreciating classic. Porsche's long-running 911 sports car first appeared at the 1963 Frankfurt Show as the '901', but had become the '911' by the time production proper commenced in 1964 following Peugeot's complaints about the use of '0' model numbers. Representing a major step forward, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 versions - coded named '964' - were launched in 1989, the former marking the first time that four-wheel drive had been seen on ...

The Mercedes W201 was the first compact Berlina from the Mercedes factory. 1.8 million cars were produced with different variations and engines including the ultimate Evo II which we have sold a couple of years ago. This car is a 1.8 petrol engine car. What makes it special is the mileage. The car has only 17.000km on the clock and comes in original like new condition. Equipped with manual gearbox, front and rear power windows, power steering, alloy wheels and A/C this Mercedes 190E 1.8 LHD ...

The Ferrari GTS and GTB Turbo were launched in 1986 and were the final developments of the transverse V8 engine 2-seater Ferrari series. Essentially the GTS Turbo was, as the name implies, a turbocharged variant of the 328 GTS, but fitted with a 2 litre engine due to an Italian tax law that penalized engines larger than 2 litres. Like the 328 GTS, the GTS Turbo model presented a softening of the wedge profile of its predecessor, the 208 GTS Turbo, with a redesigned nose that had a more rounded profile, ...

When the S4 Esprit was replaced by the S4S, power jumped to 300bhp, with 290 lbs./ft. of torque on tap. To achieve these figures, Lotus made changes to the cylinder head, and fitted an updated ECM and Garret turbocharger. This added up to serious on road performance, with 0-60mph dispatched in a mere 4.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 168 mph – impressive numbers in anyone's language. Equally impressive was the handling, with a 0.91g figure achieved on the skidpan. The S4s was distinguished ...

We are pleased to offer this lovely Ferrari 360 Modena F1 LHD 2000. Pininfarina’s design for the 360 was greatly different than the 355, trading sharp angles and pop-up headlights for smooth, flowing lines and integrated clear headlamps. The 360 also saw the introduction of the clear engine cover that showcases the beautiful engine design; the very heart of every Ferrari. Everything mechanical about the 360 was new and improved. The aluminum space frame chassis was 40-percent stiffer than ...

A 'modern classic' if ever there was one, Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356, and is still in production today. The 356's rear-engined layout was retained but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the body/chassis and dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche's single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six-cylinder engine displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; ...

THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIA GT JUNIOR The first of Alfa Romeo's much-loved, Bertone-styled Coupes – the 1.6-liter Giulia Sprint GT – was launched in 1963. Mechanically, the stylish new 2+2 was much the same as the Giulia TI Sports Saloon, featuring a five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-spring live rear axle and disc brakes all around. A 1300 model, the GT Junior, arrived in 1966, and the range was further extended the following year by the launch of the 1750 GTV, which ...