Bentley garnered its first Le Mans win in 1924 in its fifth year of existence, and the British marque cemented its reputation for speed and endurance with a string of successive Le Mans wins from 1927 through 1930. Introduced in chassis form in October 1927 at the Olympia Motor Show in London, the 4 1/2 Litre combined successful elements of both..
Considered by many to be the finest racing car of its period and one of the most enduring automotive designs of all time, the Type 35 Grand Prix is the definitive Bugatti.
Unveiled at the 1924 Grand Prix of Lyon, Ettore Bugatti’s Type 35 was immediately hailed as a modern marvel, combining advanced engineering with masterful aesthetic d..
Introduced at the New York Auto Salon on December 1, 1928, the 1929 model year Duesenberg Model J was a sensation. It was more powerful, faster, and better built than any other American automobile. With an immense DOHC straight eight, its 265 hp rating was nearly double that of its next most powerful competitor. Priced at $8,500 for the bare, ru..
In response to the popularity of Isotta Fraschini’s Tipo 8 model, the premier Italian manufacturer built 950 Tipo 8As between 1924 and 1932. The new and impressive 7.3-liter straight-eight engine provided a significant power increase over the former 5.9-liter engine and the automaker claimed its 8A could reach 93 mph, regardless of the coachwork..
Rolls-Royce established its first factory outside of England in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1919. Determined to capitalize on the growing demand in America for majestic luxury cars, the British stalwart acquired coachbuilder Brewster & Co. of Long Island, New York, in 1926, continuing a long tradition of Brewster-built Rolls-Royce automob..
During the late 1920s, Packard was building some of the finest automobiles in the world. Their over-engineered nature earned them a reputation of exceptional reliability and they are considered to be the very finest automobiles of their time. The model 443 of 1928 was one of the grandest automobiles of its day with its 143" wheelbase. Its nearly..
After the 1929 stock market crash, the American automotive industry was in crisis, but Packard weathered the storm and, amazingly, even turned a profit in 1930. It helped that the 7th series Packards for 1930 were sleeker, technically improved, and truly in a class of their own.
This attractive 740 Club Sedan was purchased in 1978 by no..
SPECIFICATIONS
12-Volt Paris-Rhône Electric Motor
Direct Drive
4-Wheel Cable-Operated Drum Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Leaf-Spring Suspension
Rear Unsprung Solid Axle
The Bugatti Bebe, often referred to as the Type 52, was sold as a half-sized replica of the Type 35, the dominant Grand Prix car of the mid-1920s. Designed by E..
Introduced in October 1930, Cadillac’s 370 model was powered by a new 12-cylinder engine, positioned just beneath the firm’s legendary V-16. Cadillac General Manager Lawrence P. Fisher remarked that “the V-12 engine is of the same type and built to exactly the same standards as the V-16.” While most chassis were equipped with production bodies, ..
CHASSIS NO: 14621SOTTAFRAS• Previous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance award winner• Short chassis example with 8AS spec engine, eligible for events such as the Mille Miglia• Sporty aluminum coachwork with raked V-windshield• Provenance includes noted collector Sergio Franchi Addendum: PLEASE NOTE..