Author Archive: Brian Peters

It is best to email or call ahead for an appointment since our various specialists work flexible hours are not always here during usual working hours.Only for special situations and by appointment please.Yes, we can!It is surprisingly affordable and typically costs no more than a coast-to-coast move due to economies of scale. At the time of this writing a move such as this runs in the mid-teens.There is no ‘best’ year. Each year and each series of car has its own strong points.This is due to the misconception in the marketplace that the 280 is much faster or somehow improved over the older versions of the W113. They are all great cars.The short answer: Speaking of top level restored cars only, theoretically it would, however in practice it usually does not. We will write more on this later.It is almost impossible to determine the cost for a full restoration before actually performing the restoration. Generally on a car that has not been severely rusted or collision damaged a comprehensive (nearly every nut and bolt) restoration can consume between 2000 and 2500 shop hours. To this add the cost of parts, materials and outside services such as machine shop work and the skiving of leather. Partial or “sympathetic” restorations are [...]

MANAGEMENT

Brian Peters, founder of Motoring Investments, is a true ‘car nut’ who came upon this passion honestly. His father, having completed automotive courses during high school in the early 40's found himself working in "Motor Transport" during WWII with the Marine Corps.

Brian came along in the 50's and got acquainted with wrenches and other tools in the early 60's as apprentice to his dad while maintaining the family cars. Brian's real automotive education began in the 70's with the arrival of a very 'used' Sunbeam Alpine roadster which he was required to keep running if he was to have transportation in Canton, Ohio.

A degree in chemical technology from the University of Akron and a brief detour in the corporate world lead back to automobiles in 1978 when he took a job with a Saab and Ford dealership. The lure of the 'car capital of the world', Southern California, was too great and he left Ohio for San Diego in 1982. Here he found himself in paradise with collector cars on the road year round rather than stored away for an Ohio winter.

After three short years of acquainting himself with the collector car culture in California and he founded Motoring Investments in 1985.

OVERVIEW

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This stock and unmolested California survivor was in the hands of the same woman for thirty years! It will be a welcome addition to the stable of any Alfisti.

The original undercarriage sets this one apart from all the others. The photos of same are all the way to the right on the photo carousel.

From the collection of one of our regular customers who now needs the space in his portfolio(and stable).

Chassis #: 1Z87L8S901442

This is an all original preservation car from San Diego California. Even the paint, optional leather and spare tire are original! Two family survivor w/79k miles!!

Authentic, investment quality Pagoda with provenance.

Price just lowered from $99,500 for this investment quality Pagoda!

In the World War II era, women in the military were much more rare than today. When one considers a Japanese-American woman who had previously spent time in an internment camp then later joined The U.S. Army Nurse Corps and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, the word “rare” does not seem strong enough.

Our subject car was a showroom display car sold by Mercedes dealer European Motors LTD in San Francisco on Jan, 5, 1967 to Major Ruth Tanaka who served at that time at Letterman Hospital. The car stayed in the Tanaka family until 2004 when the second owner purchased it from their agent. A running restoration was started in 2006 with new paint, carpets, and leather. The second owner went to great lengths to obtain the most correct and authentic [...]

This low mileage, two family, long term California car has had a sympathetic cosmetic restoration by her fanatical second owner. With only 57,101 documented miles and maintenance records to confirm proper servicing she is in top mechanical condition to match her cosmetics. Included in the service dossier besides invoices for the usual oil changes and major services are those for new exhaust system, front suspension components, transmission service, new wheel bearing, brakes, air-conditioning service and recent premium Michelin tires. Also included is the complete owner’s manual packet.  ENJOY THE PHOTOS! (click to see the large version)