The Hagemann Jaguar Special was built from the ground up in 1955 by Babe Sulprizio, who then owned United Engine & Machine Shop and Silva-Lite Piston Company in San Leandro, California. The drive train, suspension, and brakes were mostly Jaguar and the custom-fabricated tube frame was inspired by the C-Type Jag. Sulprizio built the chassis… Continue reading Ron Laurie: 1955 Hagemann Jaguar Special
Month: August 2019
Gregor Magnusson: 1954 Porsche 356 Coupe
1954 Porsche 356 Coupe Car No. #60 Owner: Gregor Magnusson #29 in this series of cars in the Del Monte Trophy Racing Group This Porsche 356 car was prepared by Glöckler in Frankfurt and participated in club events in and around Germany. Under the name Glöckler-Porsche , initially also “Glöckler-Eigenbau”, the Frankfurt automobile dealer Walter… Continue reading Gregor Magnusson: 1954 Porsche 356 Coupe
1953 Austin Healey Chevy Special 4600cc
1953 Austin Healey Chevy Special 4600cc. Red, car No.41. Owner until 2023: Gary Cox, Newport Beach CA #28 in this series of cars in the Del Monte Trophy Racing Group The McDonald Healey was first raced in Reno in 1953 making it one of the earliest Healeys off the production line, the 2nd known “big… Continue reading 1953 Austin Healey Chevy Special 4600cc