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| 1969 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3
The 6.3 was the original sport sedan that today's AMG and BMW M series try to emulate. At a cost of over $14,500 in 69' guaranteed this cars exclusiveness, only 1,839 of these freeway flyers came the the United states. With 300 hp and a stunning 434 ft/lb of torque gave the 6.3 the power to match most any sports car of the day. This particular example, was originally sold in Orlando, FL before making the trip north and becoming the Mayor of Cumberland, Maryland's personal car. It has spent the last ten years in storage. Under the inch thick dust, appears to be a very solid car. All will be made right again, and this car will be for sale when finished. 1963 Porsche 356 C type Cabriolet This 356 is currently undergoing a complete ground up restoration with an estimated completion date in July of 2008. This much sought after car has spent a lifetime in the high country of Western Pennsylvania, were harsh winters and salt have left little of this rolling piece of history. All will be brought back exactly as it was in 1963. 1960 Bentley S-2 This icon of British motoring history, has never had a full restoration, and why would it! It has been loving maintained and enjoyed by it's only two owners. Currently this luxury liner of the interstate is receiving new leather, carpet, & refinishing of its beautiful woodwork. 1967 Dodge Dart Currently in the final stages of her bare metal restoration, we have an estimated completion date of mid April before “the Dart” returns home to the only home she has ever know. Always in the same family, Bill commissioned this project to be “done right” so she can be passed on to the next generation of his car crazy family. From his own web page (see links), Bill explains the history of “the Dart”. 1967 was the first year of the new Dart body style. Each dealer received two early cars equipped with all the "go fast" gear to use on the showroom floor to build interest. This car has the largest available engine in the highest state of tune: 273 cubic inches, Carter AFB 4bbl, open air cleaner, dual point distributor, high compression, high lift cam, open large bore exhaust. Rated at 235hp. HD suspension and brakes, Mopar 904 automatic, factory shoulder belts!, factory mag hubcaps, NO power steering, NO power brakes. Granny's oldest son was the local Dodge dealer (told you it was genetic... this is NOT the same uncle I mention on the front page!) and had a holdover '66 Dart sedan for her She arrived as the GT was being unloaded, declared it the most beautiful car she'd ever seen (or heard), and he had to sell it to her (at invoice, of course) It's the legendary "little old lady car"; always licensed but only driven to the grocery store on Saturday and the church on Sundays. Always parked outside (on grass) by her front door, but with virtually no rust! Always two blackmarks on the road from her launches ("It's just a little cold-natured; you have to give her the gas") She bought herself a modern Buick Regal and the car passed to me in 1994, with 39,000 miles on it. "The Regal's comfortable, but just doesn't have the B*LLS that the Dodge had." 1980 Aston Martin Volante Very few people will ever get the pleasure of driving an Aston-Martin, let alone a drop head version. Only 66 were hand built in 1980. One of our favorite cars, currently undergoing a european bumper conversion, and engine detail with powered coat finish for the valve covers and plenum. and of course and new engine builders plate, Frank Matthews woud be pleased. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Opera Coupe One of my personal favorite cars and one of the best cars Mercedes-Benz ever built. No expense was spared when this car was built, stickered at over $10,000 in 1967. Paul Bracq combined the style of the English with German reliability, hand made craftsmanship, beautiful wood work, standard leather (including the dashboard) and the ultra reliable M129 ( although more reliable in M130 form) mechanical fuel Injection engine. This particular car received a “light” restoration painted DB172 Anthrasite Metallic, new cognac a leather & up graded wood work to burl walnut two years ago by us. Currently this car is receiving a new headliner, wiring repair work & rebuild to blower motor for the A/C. 1964 Porsche 356C This 356C has been a daily driver for most of its life. After being off the road and setting for roughly four years, it will now be restored to original condition. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL This 280SL has been brought to use in a very salvageable condition. The body is solid; the convertible top has been recently replaced but the engine is suffering from massive oil leaks and low compression. The front suspension has also seen its fair share of rust as one of two undercarriage bolts has completely rusted in half. Upon removal, cleaning, and fluxing of the cylinder head multiple cracks were revealed, which were then welded (via the professionals at “Creasp Machine Shop”), ported, and polished with new guides and seals. All timing guides, tensioners, rails, and chain are also new. Both motor mounts had sunken in and were replaced along with both front shocks (Sachs). Overall everything got a much needed cleaning and fresh coats of paint to start to bring this classic back to its original luster. Upcoming Projects 1955 Austin Healey 100M - pictures to come Due in May of 2008, Finished in Healey Blue. We will be completing final re-assembly. 1964 Mercedes Benz 230SL - pictures to come To be started in the summer of 2008, currently painted Harley Davidson Orange?? and body wise in very poor condition. She will be returned to her original fawn green and tan interior. Originally, identical in every way to the car pictured. With the lone exception being that this car is fitted with the rare ZF 5 speed transmission. Ironically the car pictured was here last year and shared the production line at the same time as our current project car. |
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