American Concours Foundation Announced Auction For Four Classic Automobiles

Anthony Fontanelle
March 13, 2007

Four classic automobiles will be auctioned by the American Concours Foundation with the proceeds going to charitable institutions like the Amelia Island Concours Foundation and the Concours Las Vegas.

The four classic automobiles will be sold separately and will be auctioned online. The four vehicles are totally unique and rare that the bidding will surely go through the roof. A Mercedes, a Lincoln and two Jaguars will be auctioned via eBay.

The first of the four classic automobile is a 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Show Car. This timeless piece of engineering was first introduced to the public in 1954 at the New York Auto Show. It is distinct among it predecessors because of the fact that it did not debut during a European motor show.

Aside from that peculiarity, the Mercedes Benz 300SL is also best known for its gullwing or butterfly wing doors. The door configuration is now being used on sports cars and is also known to enhance the aesthetic value of a vehicle.

The 300SL is also the first car to be equipped with a gasoline engine with the direct fuel injection system. This means that the technology used in the 300SL is akin to diesel engine. The estimated value for this rare car is between $600,000 and $700,000.

The second car on the auction block is a rare 1954 Jaguar XK 120 Drop Head Coupe. This rare car is the forefather of the modern Jaguar XK which has captured the attention of performance enthusiast not only because of its high aesthetic value but also because of its high level of performance. The particular Jaguar XK to be auctioned has been thrice owned, with the current owner having owned the car since the year 1991.

The third classic car which will be auctioned is a 1933 Lincoln KA V-12 Model 513A Convertible Roadster. This is the oldest car in the group and is also the rarest of the four - owing to its age. The car can accommodate two or four passengers, and is equipped with rumble seat and side mounts. This particular model was designed by Dietrich and the body was built by the Murray Corporation.

The last of the four classic cars to be auctioned is another Jaguar. This time, a 1967 Jaguar E Type Vintage Roadster OTS Race Track Prepped. The car combines both beauty and strength. This street legal is ready for a race, thanks to its abundant supply of power. The car has seen life in the fast lane since it has begun its racing life way back in the early seventies.

The auction for the Mercedes 300SL Gullwing and the Jaguar XK120 will end on the 11th of March. The Lincoln and the Jaguar E Type will be on the auction block until the 13th of this month.

All these cars are born in the time of history where cars are equipped with high performance engines. With these cars in full throttle, even an EBC pad paired with a high quality rotor will be pushed hared to stop these cars.

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