Somewhere the owner of a recently-purchased used Mercedes-Benz stands in front of the mirror, practicing. “It’s a V12… I’ve got the V12. Of course, I had to have the V12, darling.” This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600 may not be the… more»
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Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner, Low Miles: 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12
Jaguar gave its groundbreaking XKE a final update in 1971, imposing both excitement and trouble upon its devotees. This revision dealt with the creeping horsepower suppression that hounded all carmakers in the 1970s, but it also transformed the car… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V12 Power! 1990 Jaguar XJS
The XJ-S ended up being one of the longest-running models Jaguar ever built, and when you look at the sleek lines and beautiful styling of these coupes it’s easy to understand why. The cars first went on sale in… more»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
12 Cylinder Luxury Roadster: 1934 Packard Twelve
The Packard Motor Car Company dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century when the company first began producing vehicles in Warren, Ohio during the year 1899. Packard was known for its innovation during their early days,… more»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dr. Sam Sheppard’s 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet V12!
The general public embracing a captivating murder mystery certainly isn’t anything new in pop culture, especially one that garnered as much attention from the media as the Dr. Sam Sheppard accusation, trial, conviction, re-trial, and exoneration received beginning in… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 12! 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione
The soul of race car electrifies every Ferrari, but some were especially crafted for competition. This 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione heading to auction in Monterey, California, left Maranello with one purpose: winning. One of twelve such GTB/C cars… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1934 Lincoln KA Two-Window Town Sedan
With standard V12 engines and a menu of body styles from no fewer than five custom coach builders, the 1934 Lincoln ranked among the world’s most elegant motor vehicles. Lincoln buyers debated questions like “Will I drive the car,… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Monster V12! 1939 Seagrave Canopy Cab
Seagrave fire trucks exemplify the difference between a public service vehicle like a dump truck or garbage truck and a public safety vehicle. Lives depend on fire trucks arriving rapidly and flawlessly executing their purpose, such as pumping water… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
V12 Drop-Top! 1988 Hess & Eisenhardt Jaguar XJS
While the Land of Lincoln doesn’t immediately spring to mind when picturing a smooth and well-preserved Jaguar convertible, that’s exactly what we see with this Quincy, Illinois classic. The 1988 Jaguar Hess & Eisenhardt convertible “needs nothing,” according to… more»
Jan 29, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Biggest Big Block! 1960s GMC V12 Engine
Today, V12 engines are largely the preserve of luxury or performance car manufacturers like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. This has not always been the case, and in the first half of the 1960s, GMC produced a V12… more»
