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1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8

1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8

 

1967 Austin Healey BJ8

John Saccameno’s new Healey. Basically, a brand new car: Chassis, body, engine, trans, suspension, etc. John bought the car from a customer who decided to go racing instead of pursuing the build with his son. We had done a fair amount of the work already. The car has a new Kilmartin chassis and typical Sport and Specialty quality body and paint work. Since the car was already white, John decided to brighten it up with the blue coves, leather interior, Mini Lite style wheels, and an Everfast blue top. The car also sports a five speed in place of the 4 speed and OD, as the original trans was useless. A wonderful car to drive and is winning a few awards!

1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Ghia-Aigle

1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Ghia-Aigle

 

1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Ghia-Aigle Cabriolet

This is a special car, as it was a unique prototype and one of only six Cabriolets produced for the Turin show that year. It came to us after many years of neglect and unsympathetic craftsman performed at a variety of other shops. Over time we were able to get the car running right with the proper serial numbered engine rebuilt to factory specs, the transmission, and it’s column mounted four speed transmission working properly. We also made sure it had brakes that worked well, had a top that sealed, and an interior with a high quality fit and finish. Finally, once we aligned the car it drove great and is back on the road, being enjoyed.

1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III

1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III

 

1957 AstonMartin-DB MK III

This car, belonging to Peter Conover of Oak Park, IL, has become a favorite among the Midwest British car community. Finished in 2011, Peter drives this beautiful car long distances every year to show it. Peter was very active in the restoration of the car, making weekly 150 mile round trips to Sport and Specialty to work on the car personally. Peter maintains the car religiously and takes enormous pride in its appearance and upkeep.

His restoration story is one of our favorites. His patience, persistence, and careful research resulted in a truly fantastic car and a connection to both the car and the people around it.

 

1961 Jaguar Series 1 E Type XKE

1961 Jaguar Series 1 E Type XKE

 

1961 Jaguar E Type Coupe

This very early Jaguar belongs to Vintage Sport Car Club member Fred Cady and his wife Milly. Fred has had a series of Jaguars, including an XK150 as well as his current XK140.

A long time Jaguar fan and aficionado, Fred’s car reflects a very original restoration. The car’s color is accurate and correct, and was only offered for a short time. The car was completely restored and represents the best of the early Jaguar breed.

Enzo Ferrari is said to have called it the most beautiful car ever made. A truly lovely car!

1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2

1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2

1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2

Enzo Ferrari himself declared the Series 1 330 GT 2+2 as his favorite and regular driver

Sport and Specialty restorations

This beautiful Ferrari is a complete nut-and bolt-restoration – and more. 

An unfortunate accident almost finished this car. It was rear ended and pushed into a telephone pole and ended up looking like a silver fortune cookie, with very few usable body components left. Randy Hughes, the car’s owner, has grown very attached to her and wanted us to bring her back to new. We put together a plan to bring the car back to show condition.

This required an entire re-body of the car. A donor body was found, and while in pretty rough shape it was still in much better shape than the original.

All body rot was replaced and all new rubber was sourced. The engine and transmission were in good mechanical shape, with the differential recently rebuilt by us.

It became obvious that once the bodywork and paint was completed, the interior and cosmetic condition of the rest of the car would need to be upgraded. There were also some items that had simply worn out due to their age prior to the accident.

The interior was completely replaced and all gauges, switches, and electrical components were refurbished or replaced. It has been a very long process with the sourcing of many hard to find items challenging.

Since we started this project, the demand for these cars has skyrocketed along with their value. The time and effort put into this car will surely pay off, as it is now an excellent example of the Ferrari marque.

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