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The collection boasts outstanding Aston Martin examples with one of the headliners of the collection
being the spectacular 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT by Zagato. This example boasts an impressive race
history as it was successfully raced by Roy Salvadori at the May 1962 BRSCC Brands Hatch event, finishing
first in class and second overall. It then went on to attend car club events, race many seasons at Silverstone
and Donnington. It is now appreciated as one of the most exceptional sports racers and automotive designs of
its era (Estimate: $11,000,000 - $14,000,000). |
One of the most unique and prized Aston Martin examples available and one of only two LHD Lightweight DB4
GTs, the 1959 Aston Martin DB4GT Lightweight is “on the button” and ready to drive. Anything and
everything has been done to keep it driver ready – allowing it great success at Colorado Grand and Copper
State events. This “turn-key example” presents a remarkable combination of continental elegance and power
and is surely to be welcomed at any historic motoring event (Estimate: $4,000,000 - $5,000,000). |
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Another notable Aston Martin is the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible. It is one of just 19 factory original
DB5 Convertibles built with left hand drive steering and was the last constructed by the factory. The original
specifications included air conditioning, 5 speed ZF gearbox, Marchal fog lamps, Fiamm air horns and
detachable headrests. In addition to the original options, this cosmetic beauty of this example is owed to
R.S.Willams as they completed thorough restoration and orderly maintenance, making it the ultimate DB5
Convertible (Estimate: $1,850,000 - $2,250,000). |
In addition to the Aston Martin lineup, the collection contains numerous stunning examples spanning
more than 90 years of automotive history. One of the oldest cars in the collection, the 1929 Duesenberg
Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton was one that captured a special place in his heart. It’s been said that since
the completion of its restoration, there isn’t a more ‘driven’ Duesenberg out there, and they are in fact, not
wrong. This best-thriving Duesenberg has been a participant in an impressive three Duesenberg Tours, one
Colorado Grand, the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic, and is widely regarded as one of the marque’s most
driven examples. It was restored by noted craftsman Steve Babinsky for the Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance in 2009 and was given everything it needed to be the perfect example, both mechanically and
cosmetically (Estimate: $2,750,000 - $3,250,000). Another example of a fantastic driver is the 1929 Bentley
4 ½ -Litre Vanden Plas Tourer. This untouched, original example looks no different than when new, save for
the perfectly aging patina. Keeping its original four-seat tourer coachwork by Vanden Plas, only the interior
front seats and leather-edged carpeting have been renewed, leaving the rest untouched. This champion of
originality has unbeatable authenticity and a superb provenance (Estimate: $1,100,000 - $1,300,000). |
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