The name Offener Tourenwagen, or “open touring car,” in Mercedes-Benz parlance often brings to mind the vast and weighty 770 Ks of the late 1930s. On their sibling supercharged 500 K chassis, however, it referred to something entirely different: a very attractive two-door open model, with a rather low, subtly curving beltline, that recalled the powerful Sports 4 style of earlier K and S-type models. It was a very sporting automobile and one of the most masterful creations of the factory coachbui

1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener Tourenwagen

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the White Motor Company produced an astounding variety of products throughout its 80-year history as a manufacturer, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, sewing machines, bicycles, roller skates, and machine tools. Without question, the company’s most important contributions to the automotive landscape were the approximately 10,000 steam-powered cars it built between 1900 and 1911. In 1906, White patented the flow motor, an important technological development that a

1907 White Model G 'Roi des Belges' Touring

The first Bentley model produced after Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the company, the 3 1/2 Litre was the first of the “Derby Bentleys” built at Rolls-Royce's Derby factory. These machines were refined and elegant, earning them the famous “silent sports car” moniker that would become synonymous with the marque. As was the convention at the time, bodies from a wide variety of coachbuilders were fitted to the 3 1/2 Litre, with over half the cars receiving Park Ward Ltd. coachwork, with the remainin

1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupe

Progressing beyond the light and relatively affordable, two-cylinder Model A of 1903–1904, the fledgling Ford Motor Company soon offered several four-cylinder models and by late 1905, the range-topping, six-cylinder Model K. While Henry Ford was primarily focused on his concept for an inexpensive “people’s car,” which would soon manifest as the iconic Model T, the luxurious Model K was produced through 1908. Powered by a 400.5 cid L-head six-cylinder engine, the Model K was offered in touring or

1907 Ford Model K Touring

The Springfield Phantom I provided the American Rolls-Royce customer with a chassis tailored to stateside driving conditions, featuring left-hand steering placement, a three-speed gearbox, and the Bijur centralized chassis lubrication system. Of the 1,243 chassis built, this example, numbered S268KR, was among the last cars built at the Springfield works and was one of just 10 fitted with spectacular Riviera town car coachwork by Brewster. Brewster’s well-earned reputation for quality, innovatio

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car

Among the most identifiable sports car shapes in the world, the AC Ace continues to inspire enthusiasts 70 years after its 1953 introduction. The Ace was offered with either an 85 hp AC engine or the desirable two-liter Bristol engine, based on the inline-six from BMW’s legendary 328 sports car. This engine offered great power and torque, complementing the nimble driving traits of the lightweight alloy-bodied car. This particular Ace Bristol, chassis BEX 1067, is documented in the competition hi

1959 AC Ace Bristol

By the mid-1920s, the Lincoln Motor Company had become well-established as one of the premier American manufacturers of luxury automobiles despite offering just one model – the venerable Model L. Under the visionary direction of Edsel Ford, Lincoln greatly expanded their line of custom and semi-custom bodies, offering an incredible array of types and styles to their discerning clientele. Starting in 1925, Lincoln began to offer bodies produced by Locke & Company of New York, which specialized in

1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Roadster

By the time Packard’s Model 30 was introduced for the 1907 model year, the company had built its reputation for producing automobiles of the highest quality and performance, with highly publicized endurance and speed records. Its most successful model to date, the Model 30 remained Packard’s flagship offering for six model years, with most receiving factory coachwork. For the more sophisticated and demanding customer, the Model 30 chassis was the ideal basis for a bespoke creation by a fine coac

1907 Packard Model 30 Town Car

The Duesenberg Model A has an important place among the most significant cars ever built in the US. Its straight-eight engine with aluminum pistons and the hydraulically operated four-wheel brakes were both firsts for the American automobile industry. Since 1924, Duesenbergs have been among the most successful race cars in America, and over their competitive years, Duesenberg fielded dozens of entries in the Indianapolis 500. The first production automobile from the decorated company was guarant

1926 Duesenberg Model A Touring

The high-water mark for the Lincoln Motor Company was its entry into the multi-cylinder war, the KB, introduced for the 1932 model year. During its short three-year production run, just over 2,200 examples were built. Most of these expensive 12-cylinder Lincolns carried coachwork designed and built in-house, such as this factory-bodied Seven-Passenger Touring, style no. 273. Approximately 20 of these handsome cars were produced; as few as four survive today. The example presented here, chassis K

1934 Lincoln KB Seven-Passenger Touring

Arguably the most technically advanced automobile of its generation, the Lancia Aurelia has appealed to connoisseurs since it debuted in 1950. Developed under Vittorio Jano and Francesco de Virgilio, the Aurelia was an engineering tour de force which featured Lancia’s famous sliding-pillar independent front suspension, independent spring rear suspension, and a rear-mounted four-speed transaxle with integrated inboard rear brakes. Equipped with the world’s first production V-6 engine, the Aurelia

1958 Lancia Aurelia B20S GT Series VI

From its debut at the inaugural running of the Indianapolis 500 in 1911, Stutz cultivated an obsession with speed. Following its 1927 Stevens Trophy Cup and AAA Stock Car Champion wins and its epic 1928 Le Mans battle, the Indianapolis firm introduced its improved Series M for 1929, exemplified by this most dashing offering fitted with custom LeBaron coachwork. Increased power came courtesy of the enlarged straight-eight engine incorporating the Challenger cylinder head and manifold improvements

1929 Stutz Series M Tonneau Cowl Speedster

One of the last automobiles designed and built under company founder Harry Stutz's purview, the Model G was powered by the 360 cid T-head Wisconsin four, shared with the short-wheelbase Bearcat. Endowed with dual ignition and four valves per cylinder, this advanced powerplant was rated at 80 hp and developed 60 bhp at just 1,500 rpm. More importantly, impressive torque was delivered virtually on command. Innovative engineering included a three-speed gearbox integral with the rear axle and differ

1919 Stutz Model G Roadster

Of all Corvettes, and classic sports cars for that matter, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray is a true must-have for serious automobile collectors and enthusiasts. While the 1963 debut of the C2 is best known for the launch of the first Corvette coupe, affectionately known as the split-window, Chevrolet continued to offer the Corvette in roadster form, as it had since 1953. This highly desirable roadster is powered by the RPO (Regular Production Option) L76 327 cid V-8 engine, factory rated at 340 hp 

1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 Roadster

The brilliantly designed Jaguar XK120 needs little introduction – its dashing good looks and published 120 mph top speed provided all that most early buyers needed to know. According to a history compiled by a previous owner, this XK120 was held by five New York resident owners from new, until it was acquired by Mark Smith in 2013. Contained within copies of 1960-dated newsletters from various New York State automobile clubs on file, it is evident that the Jaguar’s second owner, Bob Phillips, ma

1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

One of the most visually attractive of all automobile lines produced during the immediate pre-WWII era, the 1939 Ford models were among the finest expressions of the brilliant design partnership of company president Edsel B. Ford and former New York yacht designer Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie. Newly available Lockheed-type hydraulic drum brakes, revised cylinder heads, and numerous detail improvements provided mechanical sophistication to match the visual beauty of the ’39 Ford line. While some 532,

1939 Ford V8 Deluxe Convertible Coupe

The Ford Motor Company’s introduction of the Model A in 1927 marked a huge advancement for the automaker. Versatile, innovative, and reliable, the Model A sold in the millions and helped Ford continue its reign as the nation’s market leader in automobile production. The new model was offered in multiple body styles and the two-door sedan, or Tudor style, proved very popular, accounting for nearly one-third of all Model A production. While the early history of this Tudor is unknown, it was promin

1930 Ford Model A Tudor

While Ford’s first truly dedicated light-duty pickups were based on 1928–1931 Model As, the new V8 models for 1932 revolutionized the concept and trumped archrival Chevrolet’s six-cylinder offerings. Ford’s V8 truck lines soon proved so popular that the long-running four-cylinder engine was cancelled in 1934. Accompanied by a copy of the original Bill of Sale issued October 8, 1934 by Gardiner Automobile Sales Co. of Maine, this remarkably preserved and highly original 1934 Ford V8 Pickup posses

1934 Ford V8 Pickup

Ransom E. Olds may have left Olds Motor Works in January 1904, following a dispute with controlling shareholders who sought an end to Curved-Dash Runabout production, but he triumphantly re-emerged with his new REO marque that summer. Riding an 88" wheelbase chassis, this two-cylinder, 16 hp Five-Passenger Detachable Tonneau marks the top of the two-model REO lineup for the company’s first year of production. According to documents on file, this utterly delightful, early REO was restored under l

1905 REO Five-Passenger Detachable Tonneau

Packard’s 7th Series of 1930 is remembered for including some of the company’s most iconic designs to date. The Roadster, in particular, was styled by Ray Dietrich and displays some of the most beautiful sporting lines and proportions of any American Classic. According to its chassis plate, this 745 was delivered by Packard of Washington on Christmas Day 1929. Aside from its six wire wheels and a single cowl-mounted spotlight, the dashing black Roadster is otherwise unadorned. Its lack of the of