When it comes to classic cars, few are as notable as the 1964 Aston Martin DB5. While the automobile itself is a stunning work of high-performance and design in its own right, it owes much of its notoriety to the James Bond franchise, where it earned the status as a cultural icon known around the world.
The Colorado Grand is an annual charity tour for 1960 and earlier sports and race cars of distinction. Every September at the peak of the fall color season, approximately 85 vintage cars are driven in this relaxed, non-competitive event, covering 1,000 miles through the Rockies in five days.
The 2014 Turbo S is the most advanced production 911 to date. With 560 hp, this all-wheel-drive, all-weather makes the way way ahead of its time 959 look like a 911E. It’s two seconds faster to 60 mph and vanquishes the 959 in every measure. If its $183,695 base price seems cheeky, consider 1987’s $225,000, 444-hp 959 in today’s dollars, which works our to $475,000.
If you haven’t already met Ferrari’s new 488 GTB, then consider this your introduction to one of the sleekest turbocharged vehicles of 2016. A successor to the Ferrari’s beloved 2009 458 Italia, the 488 keeps all the promises made by the automaker, who guaranteed all of its future engines will either be turbocharged or hybridized to meet public and environmental demand.
Elvis Presley was not only the King of Rock and Roll, he was also one of the top car collectors in the world during his lifetime. His fever for the automobile started in the 1950’s after borrowing a ’51 Chevy from a friend. Elvis was drawn to being at the wheel, and as he began to amass a considerable fortune through his musical and theatrical career, he quickly began adding to his collection.
Located in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart, Germany, the museum lies just outside of the carmaker’s main headquarters. The museum’s displays pay homage to the manufacturer’s most beloved, iconic vehicles, which include the 911 (shown above), as well as the 356, 550 and 917. Read further to take you to Germany- without the cost of an airline ticket.
The 911-50 offers a preview of the 2015 Carrera GTS. These cars are mechanically identical with the exception of the GTS’s forged centerlock wheels.
Take a deep dive into all things Vintage Classic in this look at models from Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. Straight from the eyes of something who grew up admiring these cars, learn all about the cars that helped to shape these brands we are still astonished by today.
Premier Financial welcomes you to the 2015 Auction Season! Here are some of the most hot cars for this season, including cars from RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, Barrett-Jackson, and Russo & Steele.
