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1967 Jaguar 420 4-Speed
This 1967 Jaguar 420 is believed to have spent time in California, Nevada, and Iowa before being acquired by the seller in 2017 and relocated to Connecticut. Subsequent work has involved retrofitting a four-speed manual transmission, installing a power rack-and-pinion steering setup, rebuilding the front suspension, and overhauling the disc brakes. Refinished in red, the car is powered by a 4. 2-liter DOHC inline-six that breathes through dual SU carburetors. Inside, black leather-trimmed seats are accompanied by walnut-veneer trim as well as a heater. Further details include 15″ wire-spoke wheels, Laycock de Normanville overdrive, and a PerTronix ignition. This 420 is now offered in Connecticut with Connecticut registration in the seller’s name.
350-Powered 1954 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is the 3, 394th of 3, 640 examples produced for the model year, and it was refurbished and modified under previous ownership. It is powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and has been refinished and reupholstered in red. Features include a tan soft top, a curved windshield, 18″ Foose wheels, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, dual Flowmaster exhaust, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, tubular lower control arms, power-assisted front disc brakes, an aftermarket retro-style stereo, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror. This C1 Corvette was purchased by the seller on BaT in August 2024 and is now offered with a Washington title in the name of the seller’s business.
1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet G50
This 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet was purchased by its current owner in April 2008, and 11k of the 105k miles shown have been added since that time. The car is finished in Lagoon Green Metallic over Marine Blue leather and is powered by a 3. 2-liter flat-six paired with a G50 five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels, a blue soft top, a rear spoiler, a three-spoke steering wheel, power-adjustable front seats, central locking, power windows, and a JVC CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, USB input, and satellite radio capability. This Carrera cabriolet is now offered by the seller on behalf of their spouse with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, the owner’s manual, a shop manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Connecticut title.
1974 Honda CB750 at No Reserve
This 1974 Honda CB750 spent over two decades in storage before it was recommissioned circa 2014, with work under previous ownership that included replacing the fuel tank, rebuilding the four Keihin carburetors, and installing a Dynatek ignition system and a MAC four-into-one exhaust system. Finished in red and black, the bike is powered by an air-cooled 736cc SOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed transmission. It also has an electric starter, a front disc brake, 19″ and 18″ wire-spoke wheels, a reproduction two-up seat, folding passenger foot pegs, chrome-finished fenders, and both center and side stands. The bike was acquired by the seller on BaT in August 2024, and work under current ownership involved installing a reproduction two-up seat with a passenger grab strap as well as changing the battery, drive chain, and tires. This CB750K3 is offered at no reserve with a service summary, repair manuals, a folder of receipts and resources, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
454-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe 5-Speed
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu sport coupe was refurbished under prior ownership, which included installing a 454ci crate V8 and a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The body has been refinished in red, and the cabin was fitted with TMI Products front bucket and rear bench seats along with replacement door panels, all trimmed in tan vinyl and microsuede upholstery. Equipment includes an Edelbrock intake and carburetor, an aluminum radiator and cylinder heads, a 12-bolt rear axle, 15″ Rally-style wheels, power steering, front disc brakes, long-tube headers, and a Hurst shifter. The cabin is appointed with air conditioning, a retro-look cassette deck, AutoMeter instrumentation, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. This Chevelle Malibu was acquired by the seller’s son in 2025 and is now offered by the seller on their behalf with a clean California title in the current owner’s name.