Lot T145 – 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Lot # T145
Auction: Mecum High Performance Auctions – Kissimmee, FL Auction
Date: January 22 – 24, 2009
This Lot scheduled to be sold THURS 7:55PM
This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a true jewel of a find. In the hands of the original owner up until the fall of 2007, it still has the original window sticker from Arnold Chevrolet in Crystal City, MO. This is an original unrestored car with original service records including the original owner protection policy warranty book.
There were 957 Silver Corvettes produced in 1959 and this is one of them, just as it rolled off the showroom floor.
Specs:
- White wall tires
- 283/230 HP 8 cylinder engine
- Deluxe heater
- Courtesy lights
- Windshield washers
- Parking brake alarm
- Sun shades
- Powerglide automatic transmission
The Rarest of all “‘Birds”
Lot# 1295
Auction: Barret-Jackson Scottsdale 2009
Date: January 17, 2009
The rarest of all “Birds”. If your one of the millions of avid Thunderbird owners, restorers or fans, you may have wondered about the very first Thunderbird ever produced. What became of it? Where is it now? How did it look originally? Ford Motor Company and Barrett Jackson are pleased to bring you up to date on the rarest and most valuable T-Bird built by Ford Motor Company.
As you can see, the black beauty is very much alive. It was produced at the Michigan factory on September 9, 1954. This car came equipped with the 292 “Y” block, Fordomatic transmission, power steering, power windows and power seats. The wheelbase is 102″. The BMP rating is 198 and the weight of the vehicle is 3250 lbs.
One of the first performance road test of the newly-created Thunderbird car was by a national magazine was tested on this same car. “Sports Illustrated” did an article October 4, 1954 entitled “Testing the Thunderbird”, and the first T-Bird was used as the test vehicle.
Ford verified the status of this car in 1966, designated as the most valuable T-Bird in existence. This car has captured the attention of writers, collectors and car buffs throughout the United States and globally. This car has been featured in magazines, books, promotions, internet blogs, television shows and more. It has also made many special appearances at various museums, car shows and special events like the 1984 Olympics.
The Ford Motor Company has and continues to commission the car, usually in its private trailer to various events such as their national conferences and car shows including Ford headquarters in Dearborn, MI. It has been pictured with generations of Ford executives and celebrities such as Carroll Shelby, Barbara Streisand and Jay Leno to name a few.
The history of the Thunderbird dates back to the early 1950′s when a few individuals at the top of Ford’s organizational chart conceived the idea of a sports car. Designer Frank Hershey fathered the idea of the sports car program that became the Thunderbird. The real history of this car dates back to 1965 when a well admired gentleman and car buff by the name George Watts came across what he called “A needle in a haystack”. After Ford officially verified the status of his car as the first production Thunderbird, he meticulously restored the “original” to original. After documenting every step with photos, it appeared three years later – as if it just rolled off the assembly line. The rest is history.
1956 Chevy Nomad from the “Eddie Van Halen Collection”
Lot# 1259.1
Auction: Barret-Jackson Scottsdale 2009
Date: January 17, 2009
From the Eddie Van Halen collection, this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad features factory air conditioning. 1956 was the very first year of factory air conditioning for Chevrolet.
The power plant consists of a 265/210hp Power Pack V8 with power steering and power brakes. An upgrade to disc brakes was added for better stopping performance and safer driving.
This car received a frame-off restoration, and was part of the Harrah’s Collection prior to being owned by EVH.
Making this auction package even more rare and unique, Eddie Van Halen has personally authorized a custom made, one-of-a-kind guitar built to match the theme of the car. These will be the very first instruments to commemorate the worldwide release of the EVH Brand “Wolfgang” line of guitars that make their debut in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, January 15, 2009. If that isn’t enough, Eddie has included a pair of signature red, white and black striped EVH sneakers.
This is an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the treasured car and guitar of one of rock’s most iconic figures ever. The car comes complete with a copy of the June 1999 issue of “Super Chevy” magazine in which it was featured.
1956 Chevy Bel Air from the “Eddie Van Halen Collection”
Lot# 1259.1
Auction: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2009
Date: January 17, 2009
From the Eddie Van Halen collection, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 post sedan Pro-street Hot Rod was built by Jim Van Gordon.
The car features a 454cid big block Chevrolet with approx 600hp, a narrowed and bullet proof 9″ Ford rear with Detroit Locker, Mark Williams axels, 4.30 gears, 4-link coil-over suspension, disc brakes, 15×14 Weld racing wheels, wrapped with 33×19.50 Mickey Thompson tires and 15×4 Weld Racing wheels up front. Also features a manual valve body automatic transmission, full racing gauges and a custom interior. This car is completely drag strip and street legal and runs on everything from 110 octane racing fuel to everyday pump gas. The specs on the car are as hot as its looks.
Making this auction package even more rare and unique, Eddie Van Halen has personally authorized a custom made, one-of-a-kind guitar built to match the theme of the car. These will be the very first instruments to commemorate the worldwide release of the EVH Brand “Wolfgang” line of guitars that make their debut in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, January 15, 2009. If that isn’t enough, Eddie has included a pair of signature red, white and black striped EVH sneakers.
This is an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the treasured car and guitar of one of rocks most iconic figures ever. The car comes complete with the original 1956 owner’s manual, and a copy of the June 1999 issue of “Super Chevy” magazine in which it was featured.
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
Lot#: UNK
Auction: RM Auctions – Automobiles of Arizona
Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
24th Street & Missouri
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Date: Friday, January 16, 2009
“The Miura on offer is one of those desirable ‚ÄòS‚Äô variants, completed February 10, 1970 (Prod. #461 of 765 total Miura production, 338 of which were P400 S models). It is presented in its original and attractive period color scheme of red with a blue interior.”
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis No.: LAM451271
Estimate: $400,000-$450,000 US
370bhp at 7,700 rpm, transverse mounted four-litre alloy V12 quad-cam engine, Weber carburetors, five-speed manual gearbox, sheet steel platform chassis with aluminum body panels, independent front and rear suspension with A-arms, coil springs with tubular shocks and anti-roll bars, four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 98.4″
This was where it all started Рthe first production automobile to prove itself worthy of the ‘supercar’ tag. Prior to the Lamborghini Miura’s arrival in 1967 many sports cars had offered high levels of performance and handling. The Miura however was the first built around the criteria that define our modern concept of the supercar: massive speed, jaw-dropping design coupled with technical innovation – together with a wallet-wilting price tag to which only the wealthiest could aspire.
Sig. Ferruccio Lamborghini began his historic enterprise with the enlistment of Giotto Bizzarrini – the father of the legendary Ferrari GTO, and one of the engineers driven out of Ferrari during the ‘palace revolt’ of November, 1961 – to create an all-new four-cam V12 engine, initially displacing 3.5 liters. The debut Lamborghini model was the 350GT, which featured an unusual, ‘bubble top’ design by Carrozzeria Touring with ‘frog eye’ headlights. Viewed as an interesting exercise in exotica, it was a remarkably well balanced package, and the engine, in particular, received accolades from the motoring press.
By 1967 the latest version of this powerplant (by now enlarged to 4.0 liters) was used for an entirely new, even revolutionary new model – the iconic Lamborghini Miura. First shown to a stunned public in March 1966 at the Geneva Salon, the Miura was the brainchild of seven young engineers, working after hours at Lamborghini on this radical new sports car. In fact, credit for the design goes to Marcello Gandini at Bertone, who was only 22 at the time. Under the guidance of New Zealand engineer Bob Wallace, the Miura’s chassis was tuned to deliver the handling needed to contain and exploit the prodigious power available. With double wishbone suspension at each corner (in best racing tradition) it was very advanced for a road car. The mid-mounted engine was fitted transversely to allow for a more compact overall stance – an engineering solution inspired by none other than the Austin Mini. The original sketches also called for a glass engine cover and a three-seat layout with the driver in the middle and each of two passengers on either side. Although the latter feature never made it to the production Miuras, it re-emerged on future supercars, most notably on the McLaren F1.
The glass cover was also never used but the rear window louvers used in production were an industry first. As the engine was no longer front-mounted but rather ‘posteriore,’ the first generation of Miuras were named P400s. This turned out to be a sensational, trendsetting decision. Almost immediately the young Lamborghini marque leapfrogged to the head of the class, well ahead of both Ferrari and Maserati with this innovative mid-engine configuration.
The specifications are still impressive today: a lightweight frame, all independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and powered by that well-proven, wonderful sounding V12, breathing through four triple throat Webers. With 350 brake horsepower on tap, the car was capable of nearly 180 mph in the hands of the brave, which was more than a match for any other road going production car. All clothed by that unmistakable, heart-stopping shape, formed in aluminum, the stuff of dreams.
A process of evolution and improvement was maintained throughout the life of the Miura and in 1968, the ‘S,’ for spinto (or, tuned) version appeared, boasting 370 bhp, updated brakes and numerous other enhancements. Faster, more luxuriously appointed and more stable with better braking, it was a large step forward from its already magnificent forebear. The Miura S was capable of reaching 60mph from a standing start in 5.5 seconds and 140mph in less than 30 seconds, with a top speed of 177mph.
“An exercise in automotive art” – Road & Track Magazine, April, 1970
The Miura on offer is one of those desirable ‘S’ variants, completed February 10, 1970 (Prod. #461 of 765 total Miura production, 338 of which were P400 S models). It is presented in its original and attractive period color scheme of red with a blue interior.
This is a very correct, original and low mileage (23,500) Miura S. It has had a short list of owners, the most recent of whom purchased the car in 1997 in excellent, ‘driver’ condition. Over the ensuing years he has methodically and sympathetically upgraded the car using top specialists and with little regard to expense. A spectacular new finish was applied by Bob Barber Paintworks of Stowe, PA, while the mechanicals have been freshened and comprehensively sorted by Michael Pechstein of Vintage MotorSports. The interior is new and the car has been thoroughly detailed. This Lamborghini not only ‘looks the business,’ but it pulls like a train! The Miura S truly ‘ticks all the boxes’ and this is a striking and proper example of the breed.
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