1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible “Pagoda”

We are so excited to offer this rare 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Super Berlina. The classic Alfa Romeo presented here is finished in the original Glasurit Italiana Colore of Rosso Amaranto (509) with Tan interior. This wonderful Alfa spent most of its life in Southern Italy until not too long ago a collector in the New England area brought it into the United States. This Giulia is rust free and exceptional mechanically. We purchased this car from a local collector who owned this car for a few years. The car had invested close to $20,000 in mechanical and cosmetic upgrades since 2023. These included but were not limited to an original motor rebuild, Weber carburetors rebuilt, new wheels, new tires, new heater motor, bumper removed, new carpeting, new gear reduction, starter, new speedometer drive installed, radiator fan shroud repaired, headliner repaired, new headlamps, sound deadening installed, valve covers polished, new gaskets installed, throttle linkage adjusted, complete paint correction/buff and detail of the entire car.
On the road is where this stunning Alfa Romeo also shines. It is very tight to drive and handles perfectly. There is no lack of power, and the engine has excellent compression of close to 200psi on every cylinder and as to be expected on a recent engine was rebuilt. There is roughly about 1,400km since the engine was rebuilt. She holds the engine temperature just fine and the oil pressure is great as well. The 5-speed tranmission is silky smooth and free of any noises while shifting. Futhermore, the clutch feels great as well with no slippage or shutter. Where most sedans of the early 1970s were moving towards larger and heavier cars, this Alfa Romeo’s Road manners are more like a 4-door sports car rather than a traditional sedan of the era. Overall this is an exceptional car and perfect for a collector or buyer who would like to have the room for the family to participate in the various Classic Car events without having to compromise the Sports Car feel.
We are proud to offer this exceptionally preserved 1970 Jaguar E-type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe with only 26,035 miles since new. This car has only traveled 26,035 miles since new 55 years ago or on average about 473 miles a year. It had three owners since new and was recently serviced and gone through to make it a wonderful driver as well. More information coming soon or please inquire. We expect this Jaguar E-type to be ready by early June 2025.
At MotorCarTrader.com we take a different approach to buying and selling our classic Jaguar E-types and Classic Sports Cars. As opposed to pushing a large volume through to quickly sell with extensive detailing prep and professional photography, we focus on going through each car mechanically to make them excellent and reliable driving cars. We have bought, sold, consulted and restored over 250 Jaguar E-types, so know them very well, how they are supposed to drive and what models need sensible upgrades to make them great drivers. Our cars are about value, the driving experience and the heavy work is already completed. In addition, we are fully transparent with imperfections or additional needs our cars may have if any.
We are ecstatic to offer this stunning 1965 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster. This unique car was owned by the same family for nearly 40 years until we purchased it in the late 2023. It was previously restored and a show winner, but had been sitting for about 4 years years in a dry garage. We have brought this car back to its former glory with some driving/performance upgrades and gone through the entire car (new brake system, carburetors rebuilt, all gauges working, new suspension, electrical gone through, new fuel tank, etc.) Please inquire for more information and will be ready for delivery by late April 2025.
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This 911S displays the steady improvement that Porsche imparted on its highest-performance sports car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The wheelbase of the 911 had been extended by some 2.5 inches in 1969, providing better balance and handling and with its engine output now increased to 180 horsepower, thanks to larger valves and better breathing, a larger 225 mm clutch was required. Interior fittings were upgraded as well, with a new steering wheel lock and its instruments now mounted in rubber rings. Externally, new door handles of a safer design replaced the earlier pushbutton type and the cars were delivered with full factory undercoating for the first time.
Stopping power was provided by 11.1-inch ventilated front and 11.4-inch ventilated rear disc brakes, which proved more than enough for a 2,400-pound car. It was also capable of accelerating to 60 mph from a standstill in just over seven seconds and 100 mph in just 20 seconds, as well as reaching a top speed of 144 mph. Few cars of its day were capable of matching its exhilarating performance.
The 911 S offered here is a 1971 model, which means that it is equipped with the aluminum rear deck lid that is unique to this year’s model. It is now and recently finished ( late 2022) in its original and rare color of Bahia Red/13 with black upholstery, and its desirably optioned with Sport seats and a period-correct Becker Europa II radio.
The car was formerly part of a well-known private East Coast collection and another private collection before changing hands to its current collector in 2019 who performed a mechanical and cosmetic restoration to the car to make this car complete. It is a matching numbers car in excellent overall condition and with the original 5-speed with low original miles of 74,193 miles. More details on this special Porsche 911 S:
This is an exceptional driving Porsche. It is certainly one of the nicest early 911 cars offered on the market today with its original color and is backed up with an extensive portfolio of recent work (totaling $95,000 since 2013) to make this Porsche 911 S ready to be enjoyed by the next owner.
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The XK received a facelift in 2009, with minor alterations to front and rear lights and bumper designs, together with the introduction of a new 5.0-litre V8 for both the naturally aspirated XK and the supercharged XKR. The interior also received some changes, in particular the introduction of the XF style rotary gear selector mated to the new ZF automatic transmission. In 2010, Jaguar added the Speed Pack option, with aerodynamic body kit and speed limiter increased to 280 km/h (174 mph), and the Black Pack, with black wheels and trim. The XK received a second and more minor facelift in 2011 with a new front bumper and light design, which was presented at the New York Auto Show
The range was extended in 2011, with the introduction of the new, powerful and rare limited production XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an upgraded XKR engine generating a maximum power output of 550 hp 502 lb/ft. of torque. The XKR-S badge was first used on the 2008 special edition XK. Jaguar claimed that this new version was the fastest production Jaguar ever at the time of its introduction, having a top speed of 186 mph and accelerating from 0 to 60 in 4.0 seconds.
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We are proud to offer another great sports car for sale. This stunning 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera Cabriolet is finished in Glacier White with Dark Blue interior. The Porsche 911 presented here is equipped with the desirable 6-speed manual transmission and has traveled only 50,508 original miles in its nearly 30-year life. This Porsche 911 has been well maintained throughout its life and is in excellent condition. Furthermore, this gorgeous example does come with a clean Car Fax since new.
This car has over 20 years of service history including the recent work completed:
This is a wonderful example that has been enjoyed throughout its life and very well maintained. In addition to the nearly 200 pictures posted on our website at MotorCarTrader.com, we also have a walkaround video, a secondary walk around video and a driving video as well. These 993 cars were the last of the air-cooled Porsches and very sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, especially with low miles as this one has.
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