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Automotive Legends by Nicola Soprano
MOTOR CLASSIC AND COMPETITION CORP, located in Bedford Hills, NY is the go to establishment for enthusiasts worldwide who have an interest in and passion for vintage sports racing and GT cars. Sports, racing, and Grand Tourismo (GT) cars manufactured between the late 1920’s through the mid 1970’s are iconic expressions of motor car evolution. These machines are so much more than mere transportation. They represent a true creative innovation design and spirit, being freeform expressions of man’s desire to roam freely over great distances propelled by sensually sculptured metallic form draped over engines, chassis, and wheels. Sports and GT cars of this period were not only stunning visually but provided a symphony of sound from the mechanical orchestration of so many mechanical systems working in harmonious propulsion. Great evolutionary strides in metallurgy engine and
1956 MASERATI 300S
innovation produced incomparable masterpieces of motive engineering, appealing to all of the five senses as well as the spirit. Legendary motor car manufacturing companies arose. Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Delage, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Cobra, Ford GT/40, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and BMW are just a few of the great names that emerged during this period.
braking efficiency as well as ride and handling dynamics were made on racetracks around the world. Intense competition and the desire to win grueling mechanical challenges resulted in extraordinary innovation being incorporated into street GT and sports cars as a result of successful competition at the racetrack. Wind-cheating body sculpture wrapped around incredible mechanical
Today these magnificent creations of what is now regarded as the “Golden Age of Motorsport” have entered the art world, symbolic as motive sculpture. They have become, in essence, a multi-dimensional art form as well as an extraordinary investment. Motor Classic and Competition Corp has served the auto enthusiast worldwide for over three decades, offering expert guidance with respect to the acquisition, sale, and consignment of these auto icons, as well as competent repair and restoration services. Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, Cobra, Ford GT/40, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and all other Sports, Racing, and GT cars from 1930 to the present are their specialty. Motor Classic and Competition Corp
1964 FERRARI 275 LM
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specializes in automotive dream fulfillment. 350 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. 914/997-9133; www.motorclassiccorp.com sales@motorclassiccorp.com
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