Richard-Brasier was founded in 1902 by Georges Richard and Charles-Henri Brasier, who created some of France’s fastest cars at that time. M. Richard had a license to build cars, and with the addition of M. Brasier came production skill and guidance, as he was formerly the chief engineer at the Mors automobile factory. The firm introduced state-o..
Jules and Albert Niclausse were originally very successful manufacturers of steam boilers that powered navies worldwide at the turn of the century, including the USS Maine, which ran 16,000 hp with 24 Niclausse boilers. The brothers began making serious progress in automobile manufacturing in 1903, with patents for a stamped, single-sheet steel ..
First registered on 7th May 1931 and finished in pastel blue and black with black leather interior, GNS75 was initially ordered by J.J. Jones of 88 St. James's Street, London however the first owner was actually Hylton Ralph Murray-Philipson (Jnr) of Stobo Castle, Peebles. Stobo Castle had been purchased by Hylton Murray-Philipson Snr in 1905 and i..
A traditional, handsome limousine in good order, nice and sound, with a particularly good, correct interior – black leather to the front and beige corded cloth to the rear, with excellent headlining, good carpets, etc. Painted in soft, warm white (not as 'bright' as it appears in some of the photos), and as such ideal for wedding hire use. Fitted w..
Among their many varying interests in the world of car collecting, Frank Kleptz and his son David were avid competitors in the Great American Race (now known as The Great Race) during its heyday in the 1980s and 1990s. This enormously challenging open road rally is for cars at least 45 years old, pitting competitors against the clock, the elements,..
Founded in Syracuse, New York, at the turn of the 20th Century, Franklin is best known for its unwavering commitment to the air-cooled engine. From its very first effort in 1902 – a runabout boasting a transverse, overhead-valve engine, wooden frame, and fully elliptic springs – Franklin showed incredible promise and engineering acumen. About a doz..
Chassis No. 61OR
Engine No. QP65
Upon its founding in 1927 by John Donald "Jack" Barclay, Jack Barclay Ltd. serviced London with a dealership and service center at Hanover Square and a smaller dealership in the Battersea neighborhood. In 1929, one M. Poulson ordered a long-wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantom I through the Hanover Square deal..
Chassis No. 229AJS
Body No. 4149
Engine No. N95U
Spanning multiple countries and two continents, this 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II has a history as colorful as the car is presented today. Today, chassis number 229AJS boasts Drophead Sedanca Coupe H.J. Mulliner coachwork, finished in an eye-catching two-tone purple with lavish chro..
Matching numbers (chassis and engine) Imposing Vintage-era Rolls-Royce Present ownership since 1998 Restored and meticulously maintained by its retired engineer owner Never off the road since 1998 This imposing example of Rolls-Royce's 'Best Car in the World' was ordered new by Alexander P Moore of the Phosphor Bronze Co in Madrid, Spain. '28..
Short-lived Belgian make Believed resident in Belgium from new One of only a very few built Present ownership since the 1970s An older restoration Running condition Established manufacturers of railway carriages and tramcars, the Belgian firm of SA des Automobiles Germain built motorcars from 1898 to 1914, later models having sleeve-valve en..
"The K3 Magnette must rank in the history books as the most famous and successful of all the record breaking MGs. With only 33 examples produced durin..