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- December 20, 2021
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Restored in our shop without regard to cost – 1000 break-in miles only.
View this car’s comprehensive restoration process here.
- December 1, 2021
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1971 Mercedes 280SL Restoration –
‘906’ Blue
1971 906 blue Mercedes 280SL in front of the Villa Zee Zaw carriage houseInitial Condition
Good but not *Perfection*
Here at Motoring Investments we tend to work on a wide array of classic Mercedes Benz – and like a fingerprint – no two are ever alike. Generally our jobs entail initial appraisals based on imperfections we are able to determine exist, but every now and again we see a car which has nearly all parts in good working order comparative to your average project car. When this car was brought in, our lead mechanic was talking the client out of more work than was actually needed because of state of his prized daily-driver Pagoda. Eventually the jobs were agreed upon and the work
J. David Dominelli Collection 280SL
Discovered: W113 280SL hidden away for 4 Decades- October 22, 2021
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Recently we had the opportunity of acquiring a Mercedes W113 280SL which came with more lore than expected. We found it hidden away in a Southern California garage for a time span of 4 decades. We have compiled a video on the discovery and delivery of this fifty-three-year-old Pagoda to our shop in a video, the link to which is included. This collector-car icon, part of infamous Ponzi schemer, J. David Dominelli’s car collection, with its connection to the rich and famous will not likely be forgotten again.
VIDEOS:Timelapse cleaning after 40 years of storage
- October 4, 2021
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- Posted by Brian Peters
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This vintage racing 100-6 (modified) is now live on Bring A Trailer (BaT). Ends Saturday the 9th at 11:00a.m. Pacific time.
Austin-Healey live on Bringatrailer! Here is a quick video on the discovery and walkaround of the Austin-Healey 100-6: As well as a conversation detailing the car’s history with the owner/driver of 50 years:A YouTube like will take place on Thursday at 1pm Pacific time to do a live walkaround as well as answer any questions in real time you might have or that may be raised when viewing the vehicle! You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YJhIaxkiGoI-5eEA7h-rQ
V8-Powered Austin-Healey 100-6 Race Car
Barn-Find project race car- October 2, 2021
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Modified 1958 Big Healey
SOLD
View the Discovery Video
Interview with the long-time owner/driver is located under ‘videos’
Mercedes 190SL 1960
Long term original owner history- September 29, 2021
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Hoyt Special 1961
Only One in the World!- September 28, 2021
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One-of-one Hoyt Special, similar in concept to a Lotus Six, Albert Hoyt built this Special in 1961 and competed in F-Modified with the SCCA at such tracks as Elkhart Lake, Mid America and the occasional USAF air base in the early sixties. He designed and scratch built the tube frame, then hand fabricated the all aluminum body from an aircraft drop tank(being a fighter pilot, Al had easy access to such items).
The engine/transmission, complete drive train, suspension and brakes were from a donor 1961 Volvo 544. Even the speedometer was used. The donor car was basically brand new with 250 miles on it. Al’s son Mike who can be seen in some of the early photos confirmed that the 8100 miles showing now is the actual on the drive train. The differential is a limited-slip unit.
