Posts by Kerrie White
1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Chevrolet 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA SOLD THE STORY Launched at the height of Chevrolet’s dominance in the full-size market, the 1966 Impala captured the brand’s blend of style and V8 performance. Positioned as Chevy’s upscale full-size offering, it featured clean modern lines, a refined interior, and a presence that made it one of the era’s most…
Read More1994 TOYOTA SUPRA
Toyota SUPRA TURBO $ 109,900 THE STORY The initial four generations of Supra were produced between 1978 and 2002. Original styling was based on the Toyota Celica and used that car’s name as its prefix. In mid-1986 the A70 Supra became a separate model and in 1993 the fourth generation JZA80 model was released. Toyota…
Read More2011 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE S
Aston Martin 2011 VANTAGE S SOLD THE STORY The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was introduced in 2006 and was designed to be lean, agile and to appeal to buyers of exotic sports cars. Originally powered by a 4.3 litre V8, this was later upgraded to a 4.7 litre V8 (420 HP) after 2008. The engines…
Read More1974 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SLC
Mercedes-Benz 1974 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SLC SOLD THE STORY Introduced in 1972, the Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC was a grand touring coupe derived from the celebrated R107 SL roadster. By 1974, the 450 SLC had firmly established itself as one of Mercedes-Benz’s premier luxury performance cars, combining the refinement of a full-size sedan with the sporting character…
Read More1980 YAMAHA XS1100
Yamaha 1980 XS1100 SOLD THE STORY The Yamaha XS 1100 engine design was in reality a completely new design with several relatively unconventional elements when compared to other inline 4-cylinder motorcycle engines of the day. The engine does not transmit power directly from the crankshaft to the clutch basket/input shaft, but instead via a wide…
Read More1970 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS 454ci
Chevrolet 1970 EL CAMINO SS 454ci SOLD THE STORY Released in 1959 in response to the success of Ford’s Ranchero, the Chevrolet El Camino was based initially on the Biscayne’s B-body platform and later on the Chevelle’s A-body. There were five generations of El Camino and the third generation of cars produced spanned 1968 –…
Read More1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 170 S-D UTILITY
Mercedes-Benz 1955 170 S-D UTILITY $ 79,900 THE STORY An exceptionally rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-D Diesel pickup truck (W136 series). It is believed that fewer than 80 examples were produced by Mercedes-Benz and that only 4 of these left the factory right-hand-drive. Over 14,800 170 S-Ds were produced between 1952 and 1955 in a…
Read More2002 HOLDEN MONARO CV8 V2
Holden 2002 HOLDEN MONARO CV8 V2 SOLD THE STORY After a 20-year absence, the third generation of the Holden Monaro rolled off the production line in 2001 and covered the V2 and VZ series until 2005. The V2 series was built between October 2001 and September 2004. The cars were powered by a 5.7 litre…
Read More1998 PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA
Porsche 1998 911 (996) CARERRA SOLD THE STORY The 5th generation Porsche 911 (Type 996) marked the most radical design change in the Porsche 911’g history to that point. Porsche discontinued its traditional air-cooled engine in favour of a water-cooled flat-six. The change was mandatory to meet sticker global emissions and noise regulations but it…
Read More1956 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Chevrolet 1956 CORVETTE $ 195,000 THE STORY General Motors designer Harley Earl is credited with convincing GM to build a two-seat sports car for the American market. Launched in 1953, the resulting Chevrolet Corvette quickly earned the mantle of “America’s Sport’s Car” and the model is still produced today. 1956 was the second year of…
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