RUSSO AND STEELE COLLECTOR AUTOMOBILE AUCTIONS DECEMBER 2011 PAGE 1 RUSSO AND STEELE IMPROVES VENUE “Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale venue is being completely excavated. The improvements include a total blading and grading of the site and adding hard surface asphalt. These significant changes will ensure that Russo and Steele is able to continue to produce the long standing quality event we have invested so many years to build. The major investment in our venue this year enables us to overcome one of our largest adversities – the lack of hard surface asphalt and the temporary nature of our site. The combination of our multi-year land agreement with City of Scottsdale and the permission for these changes to our venue has Russo and Steele eagerly anticipating the ability to grow and improve with the city as we move forward both this year and well into the future.” -Drew Alcazar ENTHUSIAST NEWS Russo and Steele is proud to bring another Breakfast Seminar to the automobile enthusiast community as part of the 12 th Annual Scottsdale Auction. The Coector Car Hobby: The Past, the Present, and the Future will be held on Friday, January 18 th , 2012 from 9:00am – 11:00am at the auction site. The seminar will feature a panel discussion focused on the classic car industry as a hobby as well as the facets that are significant to the enthusiasts that create the community. In the past, Russo and Steele has included some of the most recognizable figures in the classic car industry as part of this annual seminar. This year is no different, as the panelists chosen are the names of individuals that epitomize the automobile enthusiast community. Joining Russo and Steele and providing their insights as featured panelists will be: Wayne Carini, Cory Coker, Randy Fox, McKeel Hagerty, Robert Ross, Steve Saleen, and Tim Suddard. Hundreds of automobile enthusiasts are expected to attend this seminar in order to hear the exciting dialogue surrounding the hobby in which they are so passionate about. Attendees are sure to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the Question and Answer portion of the seminar as well. RSVP online at www.russoandsteele.com Hotel Accommoda,ons are Filling Up Fast January is more than just prime time for classic cars in Scottsdale, Arizona. In fact, it is the time of year when people flock to Arizona for its beautiful sunny weather. Russo and Steele is working with 3 host Marriott properties in an effort to provide you with hotel rooms starting at $179 per night during Arizona’s peak season. These rooms won’t last long, so call toll free (866)754-5927 to book your hotel accommodations now. Remember to mention Russo and Steele to receive our special rates. See you in Scottsdale January 18-22, 2012!
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RUSSO AND STEELE IMPROVES VENUE
“Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale venue is being completely excavated. The improvements include a total blading and grading of the site and adding hard surface asphalt. These significant changes will ensure that Russo and Steele is able to continue to produce the long standing quality event we have invested so many years to build. The major investment in our venue this year enables us to overcome one of our largest adversities – the lack of hard surface asphalt and the temporary nature of our site. The combination of our multi-year land agreement with City of Scottsdale and the permission for these changes to our venue has Russo and Steele eagerly anticipating the ability to grow and improve with the city as we move forward both this year and well into the future.”
-Drew Alcazar
ENTHUSIAST NEWS
Russo and Steele is proud to bring another Breakfast Seminar to the automobile enthusiast community as part of the 12th Annual Scottsdale Auction. The Collector Car Hobby: The Past, the Present, and the Future will be held on Friday, January 18th, 2012 from 9:00am – 11:00am at the auction site. The seminar will feature a panel discussion focused on the classic car industry as a hobby as well as the facets that are significant to the enthusiasts that create the community. In the past, Russo and Steele has included some of the most recognizable figures in the classic car industry as part of this annual seminar. This year is no different, as the
panelists chosen are the names of individuals that epitomize the automobile enthusiast community. Joining Russo and Steele and providing their insights as featured panelists will be: Wayne Carini, Cory Coker, Randy Fox, McKeel Hagerty, Robert Ross, Steve Saleen, and Tim Suddard. Hundreds of automobile enthusiasts are expected to attend this seminar in order to hear the exciting dialogue surrounding the hobby in which they are so passionate about. Attendees are sure to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the Question and Answer portion of the seminar as well. RSVP online at www.russoandsteele.com
Hotel Accommoda,ons are Filling Up Fast
January is more than just prime time for classic cars in Scottsdale, Arizona. In fact, it is the time of year when people flock to Arizona for its beautiful sunny weather.
Russo and Steele is working with 3 host Marriott properties in an effort to provide you with hotel rooms starting at $179 per
night during Arizona’s peak season. These rooms won’t last long, so call toll free (866)754-5927 to book your hotel accommodations now. Remember to mention Russo and Steele to receive our special rates.
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‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING - RUSSO AND STEELE EARNS ITS WINGSAston Martin, Bentley and Austin Healey are not the only ones with a set of wings in the classic car industry this year. In fact, Russo and Steele is earning its own set of Angel wings. The company known for its “For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts” tag line is also proud to be recognized as a supporter of the “Angels for Kids, Mentors for Life” program.
Russo and Steele has a long tradition of participating with local, non-profit organizations as a way of embracing their community. This year Russo and Steele is offering their clientele and the Arizona community an opportunity to Be giving, Be heard, and Be connected. Those are the three key messages of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s Angels for Kids program, which is the beneficiary of the classic car auction’s Preview Charity Event held this January 18th, 2012. We invite you to join Russo and Steele in supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale by joining us at our Preview Charity Gala on January 18th, 2012. You can also make a donation to their annual giving campaign, which will help provide
children with a positive environment, quality programs, healthy lifestyles and lifelong learning skills.
Buy tickets for yourself or as a gift online at www.russoandsteele.com (under Scottsdale Gala tab).
Q: My estate isn’t big enough to be taxable. Why do I need an estate plan?A: One of my favorite definitions of estate planning states that “a good estate plan gets your property to who you want, when you want, in the way you want while minimizing transfer costs.” Reducing or eliminating estate tax is only one reason to have an estate plan. Making certain that your cars are distributed in an orderly and organized fashion to your family, that there is adequate liquidity to provide for ongoing maintenance and upkeep and that those cars that should be sold are sold at fair prices and at the right time in the marketplace. A good estate plan will also
make certain that if you become disabled or incapacitated while you’re alive, that your collection will be maintained in a way that reflects your desires.
Q: I’ve heard that they may repeal the estate tax. How does that affect my planning?A: While no one can predict what the laws will be in the future, we do know what they are currently and planning should be conducted so that when the rules change, your plans can be change. The estate tax has been repealed several times in history and has always been brought back.
Q: What makes my collection different than my other property?A: Beside the fact that you are probably much more passionate about your cars than you are about your other property, there are several things to consider. First, when you sell one of your cars for more than you have invested in it, the tax you pay is higher than normal capital gains
rates. Cars are considered tangible personal property and are taxed at 28% (federal). Next, collectible cars are generally illiquid as an asset. Yes, they can be sold but they aren’t traded on an exchange like stocks and bonds. A liquidity crisis in an estate may cause someone to make poor decisions about the sale of various parts of the collection. And, of course, cars require storage, maintenance and often must be transported somewhere to be sold.
Q: What else can an estate plan help me with?A: One aspect of estate planning which is often overlooked is asset protection. The way your collection is owned or titled may expose your collection to unnecessary risks. Certainly your collection should be adequately insured but the collection could be exposed to your personal liability. A comprehensive estate plan should address this exposure.
Cars, Collectors and Estate Planning: Top 4 Questions
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FROM THE CONSIGNMENT DESK
December is our craziest time of the year. With holiday’s just around the corner and the biggest collector car event in the world shortly thereafter upon us here in the consignment department we’re running nonstop. Despite the frenzy of ensuring all the i’s are dotted and t’s crossed this is the best time of year we are able to get a really overall picture for how this year’s auction is shaping up. And let me tell you, Russo and Steele’s depth and diversity of automobiles lined up this year is amazing! For example, offered this year is the forth 427 cobra used by Shelby for their early PR test vehicle, the one of a kind Bill Mitchell design pace car driven by Sir Stirling Moss and one of only two 1968 L88 roadsters. However, it is not just the consignment team that is clocking in long hours; our bidder liaisons are working around the clock registering enthusiasts from around the globe eager to participate in the 12th Annual Scottsdale Auction. In fact, we are thrilled to report at this early stage our bidder applications are up dramatically from last year’s record number including a significant increase in our international bidders and phone bidding. It is not hard to believe that Scottsdale becomes the mecca for the collector car enthusiasts each January. This time of the year we who live in the beautiful southwest have uncovered our toys from
a longer summer slumber and are attending the many shows, rallies, concourse and just casual cruise ins around the valley. The events not only give us a chance to have fun with our
cars but also to catch up with old friends and meet the many new hobbyist who are just getting their first taste of this wonderful and crazy thing we call being a “car guy.” So, if you are spending a little more extra time in Arizona this winter and want to join Russo and Steele at one of the many events we participate in check out our events calendar online. For the rest of you, we look forward to seeing you in Scottsdale this January!
Happy Holidays from the Consignment Team!
-John Bemiss
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One of the rarest Gen-1 Camaros in existence offered at Russo and SteeleThis truly unique and one of a kind 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, known as the “Cherokee,” was pulled off of the assembly line in Norwood, OH and sent to the esteemed GM Design Center as a styling exercise for GM Design Chief, Bill Mitchell. The “Cherokee” convertible began its transformation with subtle exterior modifications which transformed the automobile into a fashion icon.The 1967 Camaro “Cherokee” was featured as a “Camaro for the Street” in a 1967 issue of Hot Rod magazine. It was through these pages that a wide audience was able to see the Cherokee’s integrated ducktail spoiler into the rear end, and Corvette style split bumpers that were fitted to the front and back. Sheet metal modifications were finished in the car’s original Aztec Gold Metallic, which served as a base for a gorgeous Candy Apple Metalflake Red trimmed with Gold pinstripes.As stunning as the Cherokee already was, distinguishing it from counterparts was its most distinct characteristic and remains to be this day – a hand crafted fiberglass hood scoop, the upper element of which is formed from Plexiglas to reveal eight polished ram tubes that feed a set of four 48mm Weber downdraft carbs atop an aluminum Moon Can-Am intake.
The noteworthy Mark IV big block is an “unstamped” pre-production L78 unit rated at 375 horsepower, which is the official factory figure before the addition of the Weber/Moon induction
system. Soon after the Cherokee’s appearance in Hot Rod magazine, it underwent one final transformation. The original red interior was replaced with a custom black interior that still adorns the car today. The original custom console and a tilting Corvette steering wheel remain as well as serve as a nice compliment to the
The Third Annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals took place November 19th-20th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is the world’s largest specialty event devoted to classic muscle cars and Corvettes.
This year’s event featured more than 500 of the world’s rarest and most desirable muscle cars and Corvettes. The interactive show and exhibit gave car collectors, enthusiasts and their families a chance to experience the ‘best of the best’ from around North America. Some of the highlights at this year’s show included: the only 1967 Shelby convertible ever built; a Class of 1971 40th Anniversary Display, which featured the “Top Dog” muscle cars of the 1971 model year; the Corvette Central Triple Diamond Showcase, which featured a historic line-up of the country’s finest restored and original Corvettes; and the Dodge
Diamante, which is considered to be the world’s most valuable “Hemi”. This lifestyle event is certainly one to include on your calendar for 2012. We hope to see you there! For more information about the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, please visit www.mcacn.com
KEVIN MARTI SPONSORS RUSSO AND STEELEAfter years of working together, Kevin Marti, owner of Marti Auto Works, decides to team up with Russo and Steele as a sponsor. What does this mean to you? This means that every classic Ford Motor Company vehicle, from 1967- 1993 , offered at a Russo and Steele auction event will have its full history provided in a Marti Report. For more information on Marti Reports please visit the website: http://www.martiauto.com/faqfocus.cfm?qid=104
3rd Annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
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custom black interior.This ’67 Cherokee’s value is due to its absolute uniqueness, fine condition, originality, and that fact that it remains in
existence at all. Doomed to the scrap heap even before its completion, it was fate that saved the Cherokee during its Pace Car duties at the Road America Can-Am, with Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel. Cherokee caught the eye of Mitchell’s friend, Augie Pabst, who expressed interest in the car and owned it for several years before trading it to Vilter Chevrolet –Buick in Oconomowoc, WI. The Cherokee then transferred hands to Dan Frank of the Custom Top Show until 1987, and was later sold to
Brooksfield’s Edward Maurer, where it drew the attention of the collector and current owner.As reported in Muscle Car Review magazine, “The Cherokee could be one of the rarest Gen-1 Camaros in existence. It’s truly one of a kind”.
ENTHUSIAST CORNEREnthusiasts Corner is new to Enthusiast News, but we hope it becomes a fast favorite. This column is a chance to share fellow enthusiasts stories behind their passion. This month we start with none other than McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance, the world’s largest provider of collector car insurance and the executive publisher of Hagerty Magazine. When asked how he got hooked on classic cars he
spoke about growing up and working on cars in the garage with his Dad. They worked on several vehicles ranging from a 1933 Ford pick-up to a 1956 Ford Thunderbird and numerous Porsches. In fact, many of those vehicles he grew up working on are still part of his family.Reminiscing he spoke about his first classic car. It was “a 1967 Porsche 911s that my Dad and I restored together in the garage. It was about 1980 and I purchased it for $500 (with cash saved from various lawn mowing jobs) from an ice racer who used to race this car. We had to dig it out of a snow bank, the engine was seized, the body was horribly rusted, and the purchase price also included a parts car and a small wooden boat. We spent three years fully restoring it and I drove it through High School. I have owned it ever since
and had it re-restored about five years ago. Out of all the cars I currently own and ever will own, this would absolutely be the last one I would ever sell. I am very proud of this car and never get tired driving it.”
Like every other classic car collector even McKeel Hagerty has that one car that he is in searching of, in fact, he said that “right now, I have my eyes on an Aston Martin DB4…as I have always had a James Bond fixation and think that the DB4 is a little purer than the DB5.”
Before the conversation end I asked if he had a favorite classic car event that he tried to participate in each year and he responded without hesitation “ As much as I enjoy all the major car shows and Concours events around the world I have the most fun participating in driving events and road rallies. My two favorite driving events are the Mille Miglia and the Colorado Grand. The Mille Miglia is a very intense and historical road rally in Italy that takes you through some of the greatest driving roads in the world but it is hardly relaxing. The Colorado Grand is a 1,000 mile driving tour through the Rocky Mountains that is probably the most fun you can ever have driving an open sports car and is the ultimate car guy vacation.”
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‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING - GIFT GUIDE FOR YOUR FAMILY ENTHUSIAST
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
As the count down to Christmas begins the age old
question is always “what’s the perfect gift?” Here at
Russo and Steele we car enthusiasts not mind readers, so
instead of offering sage wisdom we took an office poll to
get you some great gift ideas for the “car guy.” In lieu of
providing you with a list longer than Santa Claus’s “Good
List” we are giving you just a few suggestions.
Car guys love anything to do with automobiles whether it
be specialized car cover, a brand new set of tires, or the
opportunity to experience first hand a rally, car show, or
auction the conciseness was clear - anything that connects
them with their hobby in one way shape or form will
always be a “perfect gift.”
Speciality Car Covers New set of tiresThe ultimate in car care needs
A one of kind Russo and Steele Experience
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RUSSO AND STEELE OFFERS ROAD READY CERTIFIED AUTOMOBILES AT Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction has consistently stood by its “For Enthusiasts By Enthusiasts tag line.” With that spirit in mind Russo and Steele teamed up to help roll out Hemmings Motor News and ClassicCars.com new Road Ready Certified Classic Vehicle program at its Scottsdale auction event.
This year enthusiasts will begin to see many automobiles at the Russo and Steele Scottsdale auction with the golden decal on its windshield. Those decals mean that the owner of that particular automobile has paid to have his or her car put thorough the Classiccars.Com certification program.
The ClassicCars.com Certified Classic Vehicles have undergone a comprehensive 50-point inspection by an independent ASE-certified
technician and come with the assurance of a powertrain warranty and a roadside assistance program. The certification does not certify an automobile as number matching or verify any information provided in the cars description; it only certifies that automobile as road ready (all other verification process is still the buyers responsibility).
Only vehicles in sound mechanical condition earn ClassicCars.com Certification. Certified Vehicles have a 3-month/3,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and one year of nationwide roadside assistance. The warranty and roadside assistance coverage take effect on day one of ownership transfer!
For more information about this program, call ClassicCars.com at
888-813-4143 or visit www.roadreadycertified.com
Three months or 3,000 miles (whichever comes first). Coverage is paid for in advance by the seller, active on day one of ownership transfer, and covers the following:
• Engine (all internal lubricatedparts)
• Transmission• Drive Axle• Water Pump• Alternator• Starter
A comprehensive 50-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by an ASE certified technician, in which all major vehicle systems are scrutinized:
• Visual Inspection• Engine Condition• Transmission Condition• Suspension• Interior/Exterior Inspection• Air Conditioning System• Braking System• Static Test• Road Test
Available throughout the United States and Canada, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Effective on day one of ownership transfer. Coverage includes the following:
• Towing Assistance• Battery Service• Flat Tire Assistance• Fuel, Oil, Fluid, and Water
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1972 Ferrari Dino GTSVIN: 03908 Finished in beautiful Rosso Corsa over tan and black Daytona’s. The Dino is quick, nimble and a pure Ferrari driving experience. Steering and handling is superb with near perfect balance.
1965 Shelby 427 Cobra CSX3127 Street 427 PrototypeVIN: CSX3127 CSX 3127 served as Shelby’s test vehicle and to gauge customer response to the 427 Street cars. This is the 4th of just 260 original 427 Street Cobras produced by Shelby.
1951 Jaguar MK V 3-Position Drop Head CoupeVIN: 647460 Only 977 LHD 3-Litres were built. This 1951 model has red and black/red leather/tan cloth top, 4 speed; full restoration in '93, major upgrades in '05 and '06.
The "Noland Adams" 1953 Chevrolet Corvette NCRS Duntov Award 99.8 USPS Stamp CarVIN: E53F001284One of the country’s foremost Corvette authorities, Noland Adams, purchased this corvette in 1955. Since then it has earned the Bloomington Gold Award, NCRS Top Flight, NCRS Performance Verification Awards and the NCRS Duntv Mark of Excellence scoring 99.8%.
1959 Buick Lesabre ConvertibleOffered Without ReserveVIN: 4F5006982 This is a pristine 1959 Buick Lesabre that is an all original white convertible with black original top and very low mileage, (32K+ miles.)It has three owners from new and has always been kept in climate controlled areas.
1932 Ford "Fusion" Great 8 ContenderVIN: 18172551 "Fusion" is the first Uni-body constructed Street Rod ever built; a 1932 Ford Roadster hand formed/rolled out of aluminum and steel to compete for the "Ridler Award." A one-off creation designed and built by Hot Rods By Greg in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6VIN: 136370A138533 This 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 features a 4 speed, all numbers matching, completely restored, re-built engine with the original build sheet. It is one of the most highly optioned LS6’s in existence with 32 options!
1955 Chevrolet 210 CustomVIN: VC550027626 GM Design Car of the Year at its debut in SEMA, Best in Class at the Grand National Roadster Show, and winner of the Amber Award in both 2009 and 2010. This car has over 100 body modification done to it and is nothing short of Simply Stunning!
1984 Duesenberg SJ "Twenty Grand" TributeVIN: 1ETRW22B4EDJ00015This car has been in the making for over 10 years. It is an absolutely one-of-a-kind second-generation version of the legendary 1933 SJ Arlington Torpedo tribute car. The entire body was fabricated by hand and finished with every interior and exterior detail practical.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro "Cherokee" VIN: 124677N233228 A styling exercise for GM design chief Bill Mitchell it distinguishes itself from counterparts, with its most distinct characteristic, a hand-crafted fiberglass hood scoop. Featured as a "Camaro for the street" in a 1967 issue of Hot Rod magazine, the Cherokee served Pace Car duties at Road America Can-Am under the helm of Sir Stirling Moss.
1967 Ferrari 330 GTCVIN: 8843 Freshly repainted Sera metallic blue over a newly refreshed tan leather interior and blue wool carpets. This was part of a recently completed concours-quality rotisserie restoration performed at a highly regarded southern California shop. In addition to this Platinum-level cosmetic restoration, all mechanical aspects of the car have been attended to.
1970 Plymouth Hemi CudaVIN: BS23R0B214317 Very original with one repaint and engine rebuild. 426 Hemi matching numbers 727 auto, console, 8 3/4 rear. Has documentation, Galen report, broadcast sheet (original) and original fender tag. Very rare black leather interior option car with felt headliner and over head console. Excellent condition.
1963 Porsche 356B CabrioletVIN: 157127 This significant example is finished in the correct and original "701" Raven Black with contrasting tan leather interior. It was cosmetically restored in 1983 and has been dutifully maintained as a prized possession and occasional a fair weather driver.
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro "Tin Soldier" Race CarVIN: 124379N666683 The "Tin Soldier" is a 9561 COPO L72 427CI Camaro with documentation, very low original mileage, and has had noted restoration guru Victor D'Agostino restore it.
1969 Jaguar XKEOffered Without ReserveVIN: 1R26727 This numbers matching Jaguar has undergone a complete 7 year rotisserie restoration with all Jaguar NOS parts. Restoration is documented with photos and receipts.
1968 Chevrolet L-88 Corvette RoadsterVIN: 194678S419418 This L-88 is probably one of the finest examples in existence. It has all the right equipment with the correct paperwork to verify its legitimacy. The original window sticker shows the Auxiliary Hardtop and very well could make this the only L-88 to come from the factory with both tops.
1940 Willys All Steel CoupeOffered Without ReserveVIN: 44035442 Class winner at The Oakland Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show. ISCA class winner in the Western Division and Internationally and was invited to Blackie Gejeian Show (Fresco AutoRama)
1968 Shelby GT500KRVIN: 8T02R 21325 80398 3 This two owner, all original, matching numbers car has received a nut and bolt restoration in 2002 and is fully documented with photographs and records. The restoration took the car to bare metal and included a professional quality re-spray.
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1936 Auburn 852VIN: GG5715 This beautiful 1936 Auburn 852 underwent a restoration in the early 2000’2 with a $12,000+ refresh done in 2009.
1969 Jaguar XKE Series II OTSVIN: XKEJ691R7848 This 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II OTS (open two seater) is dramatic in black over light tan with black piping and matching light tan Wilton wool carpet. Treated to a 3 year, no-expense-spared professional restoration to original specifications
1967 Dodge Factory Super Stock Hemi Coronet VIN: W023J71210621 1967 Dodge Coronet BUTCH LEAL'S ORIGINAL "CALIFORNIA FLASH" WO23 FACTORY HEMI SUPER STOCK 4 SPEED. Verified and Documented by Butch himself and Galen Govier, Certificate of Authenticity signed by Butch and Bob Cahill (The head of Chrysler Racing Program) and also documented by Chrysler Historical with Build Card, restored to as raced in 1967. 1 of 55 Factory Super Stock Dodges made in 1967 & 1 of only 16 4 speed cars built; also, 1 of only 2 known 4 speeds to exist. Concours nut and bolt restoration and one of the BEST 1967 Super Stock cars available.
1990 Ferrari TestarossaVIN: ZFFSG17AXL0083838Finished in stunning Rosso Red with tan leather. It is a mint condition car with only 34,364 miles, a 100% clean Carfax History Report, flawless all original paint, and up-to-date maintenance records (including the timing belts and brand new tires).
1960 Ford Foose Custom StarlinerOffered Without ReserveVIN: 0D53Y102022 Equipped with a 583 HP Ford Racing motor with approximately 400 miles it is finished in Rootbeer Brown. It has a 5 speed blow proof bell housing a 373 rear.
1951 Chevrolet ‘Tin Woody’ Station Wagon Custom VIN: 20JKD24692 Offered Without ReserveThis 1951 Chevy Tin Woody Custom Street Rod is a complete frame off restoration. Everything is new or redone. The frame is completely redone and powder coated. Nova front end and rear end.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS5VIN: 136670B163152 Recently received a complete body off restoration. It is fully documented with original Protect-O-Plate. Finished in factory correct Phantom Blue with white top and Pearl interior. Recently released production numbers show only 22 1970 LS-5, Turbo 400 without cowl induction were built making this car ultra-rare!
1968 Pontiac GTOVIN: 242378R181645 Offered Without ReserveIt is a numbers matching 1968 GTO Hardtop Coupe featuring a flawless laser straight body finished in aegena blue with a perfect black interior; with its original paper work: bill of sale, build sheet, title, warranted protect-o-plate, owners manual, and more.
1950 Buick Super ConvertibleVIN: 15633820 Finished in exceptional Burgundy paint with a tan convertible top, maroon leather interior, chrome wheel-covers, and wide white-wall tires. A show-quality car from Raleigh, N.Carolina with only 42,048 actual miles. Incredible condition.
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1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7 LitreVIN: 6G61Q186689 Featuring a 428 4 barrel engine with 345 horsepower and a Cruise-O-Matic, 3 speed automatic transmission this automobile has a correct Candy Apple Red and Wimbledon White exterior with the original red vinyl interior (except carpet.)
1973 Porsche 911 RSR IROC Race CarVIN: 9117202734 Fifteen identically prepared Porsche RSR race cars were built for this series. They were called the IROC Porsches. This car is a faithful recreation of the George Follmer IROC Porsche #4 that finished fourth at the season finale race at Daytona in 1974. A complete bare body restoration was performed on this car with all the best Porsche race car engineering.
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 'R-Code'VIN: 0T05R109504 Offered Without ReserveFeatures a true 428CJ Ram Air Mach 1 "R" code engine. Only 1,371 were produced with this engine & transmission combination and only 1,003 1970 Mach 1 ’s have came equipped with this automobile’s option package.
1959 Chevrolet Corvette VIN: J59S109500This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is a multiple award winning automobile that has taken home first place in both concours and car shows from 1994, 2010 and 2011.
1958 BMW Isetta 300VIN: 570179 Decades ahead of its time, the BMW Isetta would get up to 60mpg. This beautiful 2011 restoration of a solid western Isetta is finished in red and white with matching interior.
1948 Ford "Vendetta" Custom Pick UpVIN: 98RC417346 This multi award winning truck has nearly 9000 man hours logged and 13 different vehicles and one boat uti l ized in the construction of this radical custom pickup. Legendary car show promoter Blackie Gejeian was quoted saying the craftsmanship on this truck is insane, it’s just out of this world. This is one of the top trucks built anywhere.
1971 Pontiac GTO JudgeVIN: 242371P110321This featured Judge is one of the 357 hardtops built in the last year of the Judge and loaded with options. It is a low mileage, numbers matching example with documented owner history and PHS documentation.
1968 Chevrolet Cor vette 427/390 RoadsterVIN: 194678S403828 Offered Without ReserveThis 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Tri-Power 427/390HP recently had a cosmetic restoration. Finished in bc/cc Porsche red with new black interior and a new white convertible top.
1958 Cadillac Eldorado ConvertibleVIN: 58E022063 one of only 815 built. It is a solid rust free car that has been stored for the last 30 years. It has a 365/335 H.P. engine, Hydra Matic drive and tri-power. The options include Parade Boot, Sabre wheels, power steering, brakes, windows, antenna and power trunk. It has an Autronic eye, power vent windows and Wonder Bar Radio.
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The Corvette connoisseur, Noland Adams, onsite at Russo and Steele Scottsdale
Noland Adams will be present at Russo and Steele’s 12th Annual Scottsdale Auction, as his 1953 Corvette that he built his legacy on crosses the auction block for the first time since Noland purchased the automobile in 1955. His 1953 Chevrolet Corvette NCRS Duntov Award 99.8% USPS Stamp Car is sure to get all
enthusiasts’ stamp of approval! Mr. Adams plans on being onsite at Russo and Steele January 18th and 19th, sharing his Corvette expertise and knowledge with enthusiasts. Noland’s experience as a Corvette owner, restorer, historian, and author as well as the significance of his 1953 Corvette is an important piece of American history and culture that all automobile enthusiasts will enjoy.
CalendarDecember 3, 2011
Cars and Coffee
December 10, 2011
Boys In Blue
December 10, 2011
Cruise In Cave Creek
December 17, 2011
Super Saturday Car Show
January 7, 2012
Russo and Steele Pavilion Night
January 7-8, 2012
Todd Harding & Son Phoenix Swap Meet
January 18-22, 2012
Russo and Steele Scottsdale Auction Event
Stephanie Quinn8354 E. Thoroughbred TrlScottsdale, AZ 85258
