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1 History of the Show ear friends, 1997 | Concours du Soleil began as an 2011-2013 | A road rally was added to Here we are again, informal gathering of the New Mexico incorporate a Friday event. Drivers Concours du Soleil. Over the past ten years Viper Club displaying cars at a were led with police escort from we've met thousands of residence in Albuquerque’s northeast Mercedes Benz of Albuquerque to the Albuquerque's automobile heights. It quickly grew attracting Napa Speedway west of Albuquerque enthusiasts. Many have shared more owners and a bigger audience where the rally was held. The rally was their cars, most have shared each year. fun for everyone involved. their stories and all have shared 2004 | A “test-drive.” Organizers 2014-2016 | In an effort to raise more The Cinco Amigos (from left to right): Steve Paternoster, Kevin their generosity. staged an informal Concours which funds for the Albuquerque community, Yearout, Jerry Roehl, Steve Maestas and Jason Harrington proved to be a wonderful weekend. the organizers incorporated a As you stroll the grounds of this magnificent community fundraising event, we Everyone decided it was a good idea crowdfunding event. Proceeds from encourage you to take note, not just of the cars, but also the car owners and the and ventured to plan something on a this event helped fund the “Driving to volunteers who have generously donated their time and energy to make this weekend bigger scale and Carrie Tingley the Future” technology classroom all that it is. Hospital Foundation agreed to be the inside the Epicenter @ Innovate ABQ. beneficiary for the following year. Focusing on Economic & Workforce As local business owners raising families in this community, we are committed to 2005-2006 | Organized by Carrie Development and Entrepreneurship, funding pathways that present opportunities for more residents to prosper through meaningful employment. Research shows the vast majority of job creation is fueled Tingley Hospital Foundation, the first the Epicenter provided space for by new and young companies up to five years old. It makes sense to support them Concours du Soleil was held at its technology camps for Albuquerque and a local workforce that will contribute to their growth. current location in Los Ranchos. It students and a meeting/gathering encompassed a Saturday night gala and space for entrepreneurial One of last year's grants was to "TrepConnect," an APP for entrepreneurs and small Sunday public show. Carrie Tingley organizations. business owners to connect with resources and services in their community to help would organize the show for two years 2014-2017 | Added Rally du Soleil them sustain and grow their business. TrepConnect auto-detects device language when a conflicting fundraising event vintage and exotic car rally! The Cinco settings for full language support in English and Spanish. Download it free from the App Store and take a look. And visit our website, SeeHotCars.com for a list of other would preclude them from Amigos Endowment grows to past grant recipients. We’ve granted over $750K since we began this partnership. participating in 2007. All proceeds $1 Million, with $750K total awarded You will certainly be impressed. were donated to Carrie Tingley over the past 10 years. Hospital Foundation. Finally, thanks to the staff of Albuquerque Community Foundation who organize this 2007-2009 | The Albuquerque event each year. Their commitment to continually raising more dollars for the commu- Community Foundation is asked to nity and their creativity year after year, are nothing short of amazing! take over the planning of the event. Thank you, The Cinco Amigos Fund is established. The event expanded to a 2-day The Cinco Amigos weekend. $100K in grants awarded. Jason Harrington, Steve Maestas, Steve Paternoster, Jerry Roehl and Kevin Yearout The Cinco Amigos Endowment Fund grows to $90K.

2 3 4 5 2016 BEST OF SHOW 2016 PEOPLE’S CHOICE 1958 CHEVY IMPALA “THE GODFATHER” LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SV ROADSTER LP750-4

Chevy Impala “The Godfather.” original 348 c i d The Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce is a brazen big block v8 tri power, turbo glide with 3.77 exotic car designed to take center stage. It is brash, unreserved positraction, options vacuum ashtray, wonderbar radio, power and charismatic while also being extremely well-made and seats, windows and brakes, tissue dispenser, NOS dual gorgeous. It will reach 60 mph from a standstill in a mere 2.7 antennas, NOS dual exhaust ports, NOS cruising skirts. seconds, storm the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 136 mph and stop from 70 mph in 147 feet. It generates 1.04 g’s around Owner: Chuck Montoya the skidpad as if it is effortless. The engine cover, wing, air intakes, door panels, rear diffuser and seat shells are all carbon fiber. For the Superveloce, the big change to the Aventador’s 6.5-liter V-12 is a freer-flowing exhaust. In combination with fresh calibrations for its variable valve timing and variable intake system, output climbs to 740 horsepower, up from the base car’s 691. Peak power is achieved 100 rpm below redline at a shrill 8400 revs. Torque remains 509 pound-feet at 5500 rpm.

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2007 2007 1929 Duesenberg SJ Murphy 2005 Lamborghini Convertible Coupe Murcielago Roadster

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2012 2012 1961 Porsche 356 B Roadster 1933 Cadillac 7 Passenger Sedan

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For more information, visit: AlbuquerqueFoundation.org The newly released 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider is a mid engine, 2 door hardtop, convertible. The combination proves to be the Ultimate “touring/track” car in production today. Mechanical: Engine - 8 cylinder, 3.9 liter power train, producing 661 hp @ 8000rpm. 0 - 62mph in 3.0 seconds, max speed 202mph. Transmission - 7 speed, F1 dual clutch. Brakes - with carbon - ceramic discs. Body/Interior: Chassis - All aluminum, curb weight of 3362 lbs. Exterior - Special order “paint” is media grigio (medium gray) from the list of Ferrari’s Historical Colors (1950’s - 1960’s). Special order “silver screening” on all exterior vent openings (versus standard black screens), 20” forged Diamond rims. Interior - Special order “interior material and design” with a unique combination of black leather and steel blue Alcantara. Premium Hi-Fi system, including Apple Carplay. Driver operated mechanical options - suspension lifter, front/rear parking sensors, heat insulated windshield, fully electric seats, sport exhaust pipes, shields, horse stitched on headrest, yellow brake calipers, tachometer in yellow, special order “interior stitching”. Total “order to delivery” = 8 months. Delivering Dealer - Ferrari of Newport Beach (CA).

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1928 CHEVROLET STAKE BED TRUCK Owner: Mike & Josephine Meadows 1928 Chevrolet Stake Bed truck one of a kind, When you’re ready hand built steel and metal finished. Statkus to make a difference, built 355 Chevy small block 471 supercharged - 700R4 transmission. Kugel coil over front we’re ready to help and rear suspension with power brakes. Gabe Lopez leather interior with power windows We are proud to support ACF. - Yellow finish by The Colorworks. Eight year build time. 1st showing for the truck - Best of Show - 26th Annual 2017 Super Nationals - Albuquerque, NM. 5.4 liter, V-8, supercharged.

Giving back to your community is important to you — and to us. 1929 MODEL A PICKUP That’s why we’re committed to helping you make a difference. Owner: Irwin Harms In introducing the Model “A” Ford pickup, Henry Ford The Strong Group brought to the market the first closed-cab pickup. Suzanne Strong, CFP® Merrill Lynch This particular state-of-the-art vehicle sports modern Senior Vice President 2125 Louisiana Boulevard NE innovations such as a safety glass windshield, roll up side Wealth Management Advisor Suite 200 windows and a three-speed transmission. This workhorse Senior Portfolio Advisor Albuquerque, NM 87110 505.884.9850 is powered by a four-cylinder “L-Head” engine capable of Elise Espat [email protected] producing 40 horsepower. This model was specially ordered with the rare option of Financial Advisor a hand-wound, built-in clock. Even today, 83 years later, you may see this machine at Portfolio Advisor the home improvement store carrying materials for a weekend project.

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1930 NASH 1932 PACKARD OPERA COUPE Owner: Bob Agnew Owner: Irwin Harms Nash Motors was founded in 1916 by former While most car manufacturers were General Motors president Charles W. Nash closing their doors from the effects of the who acquired the Thomas B. Jeffery Company. Great Depression, Packard Motor Car Nash’s slogan from the late 1920s and 1930s Company continued to concentrate on was “Give the customer more than he has paid building upscale cars for society’s elite of the for” and the cars lived up to it. Innovations United States and abroad. This 902 Opera included a straight-eight engine with overhead Coupe is a fine example of J. W Packard’s valves, twin spark plugs and nine crankshaft business model. She is powered by 319.2 bearings in 1930. CI Straight 8, 110 hp. with a three speed transmission with overdrive. Weighing in at 4505 lbs. she can achieve a top speed of 100 mph. The “sticker” price new was 1932 BUICK MODEL 97 4-DOOR SEDAN $2,795. She also had a supporting role in the 2009 movie Georgia O’Keeffe, starring Owner: John Welby Joan Allen, Jeremy Irons and Ed Begley. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri,the Buick is one of four known survivors. This 1932 FORD COUPE car was rescued from a Flint, Michigan junk Owner: Russ Showers yard in the late 1960s. Restored in the early 5 Window Coupe. Engine Specs: Fully 1970’s and again in the late 90’s. The Buick was detailed Supercharged SBC V8. Mooneyes ordered with every available option including finned valve covers, polished 471 blower, mid Mercury hood ornament and radiator cap, 1960’s theme. Awards: Featured car 2013 pilot ray lights, dual sidemounts, wheel trim NSRA Builders Showcase Louisville Kentucky, rings, tire covers and locks, trunk, chrome Grand National Roadster Show. Will have a grill guard, heater, clock and cigarette lighter. The car has a 345-cu-inch straight 8 full feature in Street Rodder Magazine. Other cylinder engine with 104 hp, a total of 1,485 model 97 sedans were built in 1932 facts: all steel car, ex race car from the with a factory price of $1,805. 1950’s, fully detailed top and bottom, all leather Ron Mangus interior, full Hot Rod Haven build.

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1935 FORD PICKUP 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD Owner: Al Edwards Owner: Philip Lovato Impeccably restored 1935 Ford Pickup. This “original street rod” vehicle has 312 2-4 Owner Al Edwards transformed this ’35 barrel carborators, 3-speed transmission with Ford, originally a tow vehicle for his Dad’s overdrive. jalopy race car. After an accident rendered the truck unusable, it sat in Dad’s garage in Long Island, NY for 55 years. In 2007, Al picked up the truck from NY and with the help from friends, reworked every square inch of the weathered truck. The frame-off resto started with a rework of the original chassis which included a 4-inch dropped I-beam axle, split wishbones, tube shocks and disc 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD brakes. Then came an 8-inch Ford unit stuffed with 3.40 gears, parallel leaf springs Owner: Irwin Harms and drum brakes. A 1935 3-speed transmission case was filled with 1942 open-drive More commonly known as an “E Bird” is one truck gears. This truck has been featured at numerous shows around the country as of 1,363 ’57 T-Birds with the very sought after well as in Rodding USA magazine. “E” code designation. This code lets you know the 312 cubic inch engine has two-four barrel Holly carburetors which kicks it up to 371 hp. 1955 GMC TRUCK This number matching car has gone through a Owners: Greg Aragon and Judy Ortiz-Aragon complete frame off restoration to a very high A full frame-off restoration. The frame was level of detail as it was originally produced repainted with “frame paint”. The brakes from the factory build sheet that is in the car. This prime example of Ford’s answer to were repaired. The engine is a Buick 455. The the Corvette also has the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, Master Guide power transmission is a 400r Turbo. The tires are 16” steering, Engine dress option, Town & Country signal seeking radio, Thunderbird Cobras and attached to Cragars. The bed is wire wheels with correct Firestone Deluxe Champion wide white wall tires. The oak. The bench is a tuck-n-roll stitching. The exterior is finished in Flame Red and comes with the popular Porthole window dash board gauges are Dolphin Gauges and the removable hardtop and a removable convertible “rag” top. speedometer reads 4000 miles. The carpet is new. The paint is from Pro’s Collision. A full three years of work to complete restoration status. 1st place in 1955-59 series of Rt 66 Calendar Car Show (Aug ‘17). 3rd place for Supernationals Car Show (Feb ‘15).

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1958 EDSEL PACER 2-DOOR HARDTOP Owner: Richard Stupka Gala Auction Painting This 1958 Edsel Pacer 2-Door Hardtop was manufactured in Kentucky. It was originally purchased from Santi Motors in Walsenburg, CO, in the Fall of 1957. The owners of record were Katherine E. and George M. Bak. They kept the car in Colorado until their children were grown, putting very few miles on the car (approximately 35, 000). The car was found and purchased by Richard Stupka in June of 2003. The odometer read about 43,300 original miles. This Pacer was only made in 1958 and only about 6000 were ever manufactured in four body styles. In addition about 1400 Pacer convertibles were manufactured in Canada. It was discontinued in 1959 in favor of the cheaper Ranger models. By 1960 only existing orders for the car were filled and it no longer had the distinctive “Impact Ring” (oval grill) on the front of the car.

1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owner: Jim Thrash 1960 Corvette, 283 cu in/ 2-4 bl carb, 4 spd. Red, with red hardtop & white soft top 100% frame-off restored to original, including factory stampings on undercarriage.

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1963 CHEVROLET IMPALA CONVERTIBLE Owner: Juan & Melanie Ramirez 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. An all factory style vehicle with a touch of class. Comes with a 327 engine, factory A/C, cruise control, tilt steering column, a hand-painted pearl effect steering wheel, power windows, power bench seat, AM/FM radio, autotronic eye, Dinsmore compass and an airbag suspension. Featured in the June 2017 edition of Lowrider magazine. Numerous 1st place awards at local car shows.

1965 MUSTANG GT350 TRIBUTE Owner: Billy Jackson 4.6 Ford Mustang Cobra all aluminum DOHC, high compression V8 built by Mike Jackson, stack injection EFI by Kinsler , F.A.S.T “Easy EFI” fuel management, MSD electronic engine management.

1965 MUSTANG 360 Owner: Michael Underwood “Magic Mustang” has gone through several renditions of TLC, including widening the body 12” in 1978, smoothing out the sheet metal and tackling the suspension, brakes, transmission and rear end. The entire story of this vehicle can be found in a feature on Mustang 360 Hot Drod Magazine September 2017 issue.

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1968 FORD THUNDERBIRD 2005 FORD GT Owner: Bob Agnew Owner: Ed Fogleman The 1968 Thunderbird saw the introduction 2005 Ford GT, Supercharged 5.4 liter, of the new 385 series big-block 429 cu in DOHC, V-8, 550 HP, 500 lb-ft torque, 0 to (7.0 L) V8 . Like most Ford motors 60 in 3.2 seconds, top speed of 205 MPH. of the time, they were tuned down to 360 There were 1,750 of these supercars built each hp (268 kW) for insurance reasons. The year in 2005 and 2006 to commemorate Ford Thunderbird motors also got special treatment Motor Company’s 100 year anniversary. 5.4 with wedge style heads, making a significant liter, V-8, supercharged. power increase over their conventional headed brothers. These motors made the cars some of the quickest and fastest ever produced, despite their larger size and heavier body on frame construction. 1968 and 1969 model years saw minor trim changes respectively. 2005 FORD GT Owner: Jerry Roehl 2005 Ford GT, Supercharged 5.4 liter, 2001 PLYMOUTH PROWLER DOHC, V-8, 550 HP, 500 lb-ft torque, 0 to Owner: Lars Wells 60 in 3.2 seconds, top speed of 205 MPH. The Prowler was a unique model offered There were 1,750 of these supercars built by Plymouth from 1997-2002 with less each year in 2005 and 2006 to commemorate than 12,000 total units built. It is a unique Ford Motor Company’s 100 year anniversary. example of a car making it into production This GT has only 1,800 miles clocked in on its largely intact from initial concept in 1990, to odometer. introduction as a concept car in 1993, through to production in 1997. Rarely if ever has a vehicle this different from its large corporate brethren survived the process. The Prowler was meant as a large nod to the early era of car enthusiasts. It’s stablemate, the Dodge Viper was introduced five years earlier as an update to the pure American Muscle Cars of the 60’s, while the Prowler was all about the fun of the 1930’s Hot Rodders. The exposed front suspension and “bicycle” wheels, low slung roofline, wedge shape and much larger diameter rear tires all harken back to many customized 1930-33 Ford Coupes.

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2006 DODGE VIPER Owner: Damian Libutti 2006 Viper SRT-10 1st Edition Viper coupe (3rd generation) a very rare Cobalt Blue, only a handful made in this color. The SRT-10 is about uncompromising performance and stunning looks. Jerrald J. Roehl The V10 provides blistering acceleration and a bold KC Roehl appearance marked by Dodge’s signature crosshair grill, deep cut door scallops, double bubble roof line and swept back fenders with an integrated spoiler. This Viper is equipped with direct side exhaust (no cats), NOS, brembo brakes, custom interior, etc. Several awards from CA & AZ (where car was purchased). Third Central Plaza phone: 505.242.6900 Suite 2500 East fax: 505.242.0530 300 Central Ave SW email: [email protected] 2018 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT DEMON Owner: Jack Vigil Albuquerque, New Mexico Unrelenting power. With the supercharged 6.2L Hemi SRT Demon , this car has the absolute highest horsepower of WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY any production car. SG-FORCE. F1RST Wheelie by a production car, word’s fastest THANK YOU 0-60 production car, worlds fastest 1/4 mile TO ALL OF THE production car. CAR OWNERS

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1958 GT PININ FARINA CABRIOLET SERIES 1 1973 FERRARI Owner: Jerry Roehl Owner: Mike Houx One of only 40 ever built. Its body style is After Ferrari had built and raced a series of almost identical to that of a 250 California, six- and eight-cylinder cars under the Dino the car that was the subject of the movie banner (so named to commemorate Enzo’s “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” This car won “Most fallen son), it was inevitable that a road-going Elegant Car” at the Santa Fe Concorso in car would be built under this name. In 1968 September 2011. This car was the showcar at the gorgeous mid-engined, two-seat Dino the Geneva Salon in 1958. Only one with this 206 GT appeared. Like many of the type of rear bumper. This car was shown by invitation at The Quail, A Motorsports period, the Dino’s beautiful body was designed Gathering in 2007. by and produced by Scaglietti and in this case was aluminum for the entire run of 150 built in late 1968 and 1969. The transverse mounted 2-liter, 160-hp V-6 1972 GTC/4 BACK had an aluminum block as well, built by Fiat. Production of the 2-liter 206 GT ended Owner: Earl Whittemore in 1969 to make way for the 2.4-liter 246 GT. The 246 GT’s coachwork was almost 3.65 liter engine. This incredible Ferrari 365 is identical to the earlier car, this time in steel, possibly as a result of Ferrari realizing one of only 500 total “C4” built. The 1971- that this car was going to be produced in numbers never before seen by the company. 1972 365 GTC/4 shared the same chassis and Cast iron replaced aluminum for the new car’s engine block and this motor now engine block as the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. made 195 hp initially and 180 hp for cars sent to the United States.

1986 FERRARI 3.2 MONDIAL CABRIOLET Owner: Philippe Bonneau 1972 INTERMECCANICA ITALIA The Mondial Cabriolet has the distinction of Owner: Earl Whittemore being the world’s only factory produced four This 1972 Intermeccancia car is one of seat convertible that features a rear mounted approximately 500 built between 1968-1972. V8 engine. The production of this model was Designed in collaboration between company limited to 810 units from 1986-1988. owner Frank Reisner and famed Italian design master Franco Scaglione, these cars were hand built in Turin Italy and given the name Torino, but a lawsuit initiated by Ford inspired the name change to Italia. This car has had several modifications to provide improved driveability, including all new front suspension and rear suspension upgrades.

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1990 FERRARI F40 1999 MODENA F1 Owner: Jerry Roehl Owner: Jerry Roehl 478 horsepower at about 2400 pounds. With The 360 replaced the and due a 3-liter, 8-cylinder engine with twin turbos, to the popularity of this car, Ferrari produced this car goes 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has 8800 of them. The 3.6l V8 engine produces a top-end speed of 208 mph. Ferrari made 400HP. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Top speed: 186 1315 F40’s and 202 for the U.S. market. These mph. cars have become highly-collectible. A Ferrari dealer in Monterey, California made a deal to have the second F40 ever exported to the U.S. shipped to him in Monterey so that it could 2002 FERRARI 575 M be auctioned the day before the Pebble Beach Owner: Jerry Roehl Concours D’ Elegance. The bidding ended with Jerry J. Moore of Houston, then the This 2002 Ferrari 575 M Maranello is one of No.1 car collector in the world with 832 cars. Mr. Moore traded six new Ferrari 2014 made. It has 550 horsepower. Testarossas and paid $500,000 for this car on August 18, 1990. Known as the “Pebble Beach F40” due to the circumstances surrounding its purchase.

1997 FERRARI F355 Owner: Wallace Bow The F355 was made in three variants, a fixed-roof , a removable roof GTS 2004 FERRARI 360 MODENA and a convertible spider. 3,717 spiders were Owner: Darrell Ratchner made throughout the 1995-1999 model run. 400 Hp 6 speed F1 Transmission, chrome Although many convertibles are called spiders, challenge wheels, competition tube headers, this car is a true spider with a soft top that hi-flow cats and Capristo . folds onto the body which is then hidden by a leather cover. Factory specifications are 375 horsepower and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.

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2005 COUPE 2008 FERRARI F430 Owner: Jorge Wernly Owner: Doug Morgan The F430 was introduced in 2005 as a This is a highly optioned 2008 F430 with replacement for the 360 Modena. As an upgraded stainless headers and cats, bringing evolutionary new model, all the major the horsepower up to 530, along with the concepts of the predecessor were carried over fast shifting F1 transmission makes the car a and perfected: an all-aluminum construction, driver’s dream! sophisticated wind-tunnel design, mid- mounted high-revving V-8 engine and F1 transmission. Even though a great manual six-speed transmission was available, most of the F430 were equipped with the F1 transmission. The biggest change appeared in the engine bay with an all-new 4.3 liter 2014 normally aspirated V8 that produces 490 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. This Owner: Mo Vigil engine, which produces 114 hp/liter of displacement, launches the F430 from 0-60 This 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia 2 door coupe with in less than 4 seconds and on to a top speed of 196 mph. Bianco Italia custom paint is Ferrari at its best. This car from top to bottom is one of a kind 2006 FERRARI F430 SPIDER with racing carbon seats, alcantara leather, Owner: Jerry Roehl scuderia Ferrari shields, suspension lifter, 20 This is a relatively rare car for this model since inch forged dark painted rims and the carbon it has a manual 6-speed transmission. It is fiber racing package. The car was purchased essentially a new car due to its low mileage of out of a dealership in Washington DC and 682 miles. has been featured in numerous magazines, websites and car shows. This car has a V8 engine that puts out 562 HP and can do 0-60 in 3 seconds.

2015 FERRARI 458 SPIDER Owner: Eric Espat Engine, 4.5 liter, V-8, 570hp Transmission, 7 speed dual clutch Color, Argento Nurburgring Carbon Fiber racing package Carbon fiber racing seats in leather and alcantar.

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2015 FERRARI 458 SPIDER Owner: Evan Schuster As instruments of pure speed, few cars can touch the 458 Italia and its convertible ALBUQUERQUE’S counterpart, the 458 Spider. Powered by a LUXURY SALON 562-hp V-8 mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and riding on an F1-inspired suspension, the mid-engined 458 is as pure a as anything on the road. It looks the part too, with X-Acto knife styling and an intense, if overwrought, interior. 8000 PASEO DEL NORTE NE SUITE C10 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122

2017 ALFA ROMEO 4C Owner: Jorge Wernly 505.821.1640 After a 20 year absence from the US Alfa CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT OR ONLINE AT TONIGUY.COM Romeo returned with the 4C coupe that combines iconic lines, progressive technology and extraordinary performance. Beneath, is a modern 236 lb carbon fiber monocoque mid engine chassis that provides remarkable lightness and strength. The body shell is made out of a molded compound that is significantly lighter and more stable than steel. The result is a curb weight under 2,400 lbs. When propelled by its 237 hp the 4Cdelivers a supercar-like performance. The 4C is equipped with a six-speed Twin-Clutch transmission with very fast gear shifts (as fast as 130 milliseconds). The paddles on the steering wheel enable sequential shifting while the transmission is in manual. The Alfa DNA system offers four driving modes that can be activated from the console: Race, Dynamic, Natural and All-weather permitting the driver to adapt to the weather conditions and the way he/she drives. The car is outfitted with Launch control for high performance standing starts. (0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds).

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2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER Owner: Steven Stacy 4.6-liter V8, 608 horsepower 8,700 rpm, 398 lb-ft of torque 6,700 rpm, rear-axle electric motor: 156 horsepower, front-axle, electric 129 horsepower, cined system: 887 horsepower, 944 lb-ft of torque. This brand new Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus is a part of the first all-electric transit-line fleet in America. Build Your Dreams (BYD) Motors is a 2016 TESLA MODEL X Chinese start-up and the world’s Owner: Kevin Cooper largest producer of electric vehicles. The Model X might be the greenest—and 100% designed and built in the United fastest—way to tote 7 people. This model States. Backed by investors like features beautiful white “vegan” leather Warren Buffet, BYD Motors has been interior, autopilot with onboard sensors compared as innovators equal to Tesla. with real time traffic updates, lane keeping The City of Albuquerque has purchased automatic steering, self-parking and auto drive 20 BYD buses for the ART fleet for on the open road. It’s Ludicrous engine hits $22.9 million which is completely Unser Blvd Rd Tramway 0 – 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and has a 250-mile funded through FTA grants. range. The X is actually practical, with all- wheel drive, a high-tech cabin and the striking Falcon Wing doors. Designers of the buses considered Historic Route 66 including elements 2017 ART BUS such as the black and white checkered Owner: Citizens of Albuquerque stripe, space-gray color scheme and This brand new Albuquerque Rapid Transit neon light running down the side to (ART) bus is a part of the first all-electric mimic the iconic feel of Central Avenue transit-line fleet in America. Build Your in the booming 70’s! Dreams (BYD) Motors is a Chinese start-up and the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles. 100% designed and built in the United States. Backed by investors like Warren Buffet, BYD Motors has been compared as innovators equal to Tesla. The City of Albuquerque has purchased 20 BYD buses for the ART fleet for $22.9 million which is completely funded through FTA grants. Central Ave rides starting November 2017

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1950 XK-120 JAGUAR ROADSTER Owner: Gary Singer An instant sales and racing success since its debut, the XK-120 Roadster has remained an automotive icon to this day, helping to both establish and continue the Jaguar Legend. Named after its ability to exceed 120mph, an unheard of feat at the time, it was the “The World’s Fastest Production Car!” 3.4 litre, six cylinder, dual overhead cam engine with an aluminum head sporting hemispherical combustion chambers - a true “Hemi;” -technology previously limited to race cars and rare, exotic automobiles. The XK-120 OTS (Open Two Seater) was intended as a limited production racing platform to showcase this new engine, originally intended for Jaguars’s first post-war high performance four door sedan, the Mark Vll. Jaguar was overwhelmed with 500 deposits at its debut in 1948 at the London Motor Car Show. The traditional, slow and painstaking method of producing automotive bodies for low volume cars using aluminum sheets, hand-formed over a wooden frame, quickly proved inadequate after the first 187 left hand drive bodies were “hammered out” and a switch was made to more modern production methods. The vehicle represents the 22nd “steel” car, as opposed to the all wood-framed “alloy” car. When last checked, it was the oldest road-going XK-120 Roadster of its type in the US. The Preferred Choice In Air Charter

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1951 MG TD ROADSTER 1955 PORSCHE SPEEDSTER Owner: Angelo Gaziano Owner: Steven Stacy MGTD’s were produced in England from Restored in 2002 Signal Red with black 1949 to 1953 and established the sports car interior. Importer Max Hoffman was craze in the United States. Total production for responsible for the most-iconic 356 body style, the MGTD was 29,664 of which 7,451 were the Speedster, which was a rather stripped produced in 1951. The MGTD replaced the down and basic $2,995 version of the car MGTC and had more futuristic styling, better with racing-style bucket seats, removable side turning and handling, a smoother ride, left curtains instead of roll-up windows and a hand drive and more creature comforts such low windshield that the weekend racers who as an optional heater and radio. My MGTD favored the model could easily remove. was assembled at the Abingdon Factory. Acquired in 2013, from a family member who had it for over 40 years, it has just received a two-year restoration. The engine 1957 JAGUAR D-TYPE is a 1250cc XPAG with very low mileage of about 35,000. The TD is completely Owner: Jerry Roehl assembled around a wood frame, making the restoration work even more difficult. While a replica of the famous car that on the Owner chose to have the car finished in a color called Autumn Red, a paint that was three years in a row only available on the 1951 model. All restoration work was done by The Color Works, (1955-1957), this car has all authentic original in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Jaguar parts. A 3.8L engine produces 300 HP on a vehicle that only weights 1600 lbs. The 1952 MG TD original D-Types were the first to exceed 180 Owner: Wallace Bow mph on the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans. This 1952 MG has been transformed from a “basket case” parts car to this fine example by a no-expense-spared 9 year restoration. While the mechanicals remain all original, this TD has received several period-correct upgrades including painted TF wire wheels and a beautiful English Walnut dashboard. Expressed in a modern shade of British Racing Green Metallic paint, this little car has plenty of style! Factory specifications: 50 horsepower, 0-60 in 22.7 seconds, top speed 87 mph.

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1959 MGA ROADSTER 1962 ALFA ROMEO 2600 CONVERTIBLE Owner: Denise Beswick Owner: Lauie & Robert Hixson The MGA is a sports car that was produced This 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 Convertible by MG from 1955 to 1962. The MGA’s was purchased as one of a pair of 2600 bodywork was based largely on that of a Spiders in Albuquerque around 1990. The one-off MG TD especially built by the MG intention was to restore one of the cars and factory at the request of racing privateer use the other as a parts car. The owners felt George Phillips for the 1951 - 24 Hours of Le the parts car was in too nice of condition to Mans and was officially launched at the 1955 salvage–this example is actually the parts car. Frankfurt Motor Show. A total of 101,081 The restoration of this car took a long time units were sold through the end of production to complete; finding original parts proved in July 1962. A 1500 cc engine with two SU H4 carbs gave them up to 90 hp. This challenging, as only 2255 cars of this model were manufactured in 1962. A 2.6-liter, model is a 1959 acquired about 4 years ago in Santa Fe. When purchased, it was non- 6-cylinder, dual overhead-camshaft, 165-bhp engine, with a high-performance running and in pretty rough shape. With the exception of the paint and bodywork, Weber carburetor fuel system, producing 165 bhp, coupled to a 5-speed, manual Jonathan Beswick did all of the restoration work himself…rebuilding the 1622 transmission, powers this red with tan interior Alfa. engine, replacing the interior and the replacement of all the odd worn out parts. In the 2016 Santa Fe Concourso. 1962 JAGUAR XKE OPEN TWO SEATER SERIES 1 Owner: Jerry Roehl 1959 MG A-ROADSTER The E-Type was first introduced at the Geneva Owner: Tom Wilber Salon in 1961. Before it was purchased at the Model: A – 2 door Roadster, engine: RM Auction during the Pebble Beach weekend 1500cc–4 cylinder, transmission: 4-Speed, in 2004 by current owner, it was a second- suspension front: independent coil springs place finisher at the Jaguar Club of North and wishbones, suspension rear: rigid axle America National Concours in 2002. with semi-elliptic springs, weight: 1,988 lbs., restoration: by owner. paint: Bill Howard 3-year body off restoration. Last registered in 1981. The original owner raced and rallied the car throughout America. The restoration concept was to maintain the heritage and characterize the spirit of an MG rally car.

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1966 MERCEDES 230SL 1969 JAGUAR E TYPE SERIES II Owner: Paul Phipps Owner: Bob Hayes The Mercedes 230SL was introduced in 1963 The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle to replace both the 300SL and the 190SL. This featured a moncoque body and a tubular front Mercedes 230SL “Pagoda” has a 6 cylinder, chassis. The six-cylinder double-cam engine 170 hp engine and has a little over 55,000 had three SU carburetors and produced 265 miles. It is a one owner car bought new in horsepower. The front engine, rear-wheel Albuquerque. Other than repainting by Color drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a Works, it has not been restored. tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double- cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. 1967 230SL TOP UP Owner: Jerry Roehl 1969 JAGUAR ROADSTER This model replaced the 190SL. It is often Owner: Kevin McKown referred to as the “Pagoda” due to the shape The owner states that he was just a kid back of its top. Same model driven by Doris Day in then and maybe not the best custodian for the “Pillow Talk” and Alberto Finney in “Two for car, nevertheless this car is a Diamond in the the Road.” rough. When many of these Diamonds are polished and resold for $120,000 to $160,000 this Jaguar, might be well served with a polish. 1969 AUSTIN WOODY The car was originally silver Blue fine metal Owner: Mark Wilkins flake and is now a fine metal flake Burgundy. Known as WoodStock in honor of WoodStock The paint is over 25 years old. in 1969 Factory Stereo, Show Austin by JL Audio, Audio Advice Customs. 1974 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 OPEN TWO SEATER Owner: Jerry Roehl The 1974 E-Type V-12 represents the last full year of production of all models of the E-Type. This particular car was a National Concours Winner at the Jaguar Club of North America National Meet in 2005. It was shown by invitation at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 19th, 2011.

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1977 PORSCHE 930 1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 Owner: Larry Bost Owner: Doug Turner All Original, 40K Miles. 2nd Owner (since Land Rover sold the Defender 110 in the 1985). This is a rare car, as only 727 were built United States for only 1 year in 1993 limiting in 1977! The 1977 Porsche 930 was the fastest sales to a mere 500 vehicles. This vehicle was Porsche to that date! Options: Sunroof and imported from the UK and has undergone Graphics. a full frame up rebuild & upgrade. This Defender was converted to left hand drive and received a fully reengineered land rover 3.5l v8 engine, with Edelbrock Performer intake manifold and 4-barrel carburetor. Transmission was updated to the smoother shifting 5 speed synchronized R380. Majority of the 1977 PORSCHE TURBO CARRERA body panels were replaced with the updated land rover designs increasing comfort Owner: JC Petersen and durability. All new stainless fuel lines, brake lines, ceramic coated headers and This rare Turbo is a first generation Porsche full sound and heat proofing throughout. Interior features updated electronics and 930, a.k.a. 911 Turbo, 3.0 Sunroof Coupe. seating but retains the original classic styling. Albuquerque’s Heritage Defender A 1977 model, it was manufactured in focuses exclusively on building custom Defender 110’s. Their lineup includes classic September of 1976 and has traveled a mere restorations to fully upgraded modern drivetrain vehicles along with go anywhere 54K miles between then and now. The car expedition vehicles. HeritageDefender.com. is 100% matching numbers and most of the Platinum Metallic paint and all of the cork full leather interior is factory original. 1997 C4S Owner: Sarah Bonneau The 993 iteration of the iconic 911 is often 1980 PORSCHE 911 SC TARGA referred to as the best and most desirable Owner: Abinash Achrekar 911 not only because it is beautiful, but In 1978, Porsche introduced the new version because its performance is very good. It of the 911, called the ‘911SC’. The “SC” stands is the last air-cooled Porsche, produces for “Super Carrera”. It featured a 3.0-litre 280HP, has all-wheel drive, a six speed gear engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection box and a rare wood inlay dash board. It is and a 5-speed 915 transmission. In 1979, elegance and muscle all in one package. Porsche had made plans to replace the 911 with their new 928. Sales of the 911 remained so strong however, that Porsche revised its strategy and decided to inject new life into the 911 editions. 911 SC sales totaled 58,914 cars. 58 59 HOT IMPORTS 1966 - 2017 HOT IMPORTS 1966 - 2017

2002 ACURA NSX 2012 ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH Owner: Ryan Newhall Owner: JC Petersen This high-performance Acura has 290 The previous owner of this Rolls Royce horsepower. It’s all-aluminum 3.2-liter Wraith was comedian Tyler Perry. The Wraith (automatic versions get a 252-hp 3.0-liter) is derived from the Ghost, but it has its DOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6 is on the light own distinct—some might say sporting— side of the power ledger compared with personality. With a 624-hp version of the its competition. The front wheels (forged Ghost’s V-12, the wheelbase is shorter and the aluminum alloy all-around) go from 7.0-by-16 fastback body is unique. The Wraith is quicker inches to 7.0-by-17s, the rears from 8.5-by-17 and more nimble than the Ghost, with a light touch to the steering and a gently to 9.0-by-17s. controlled ride. Rolls tradition abounds, with rear-hinged power doors, the available Starlight headliner and an array of options that can launch the already-lofty base price into high orbit. 2012 LEXUS LFA Owner: Tom Bohlman Codename P280, a showcase of Lexus 2016 PORSCHE GT3RS engineering lead by Haruhiko Tanahashi in Owner: JC Petersen 2000 to create a supercar to “move its driver Continuing in the path of its predecessors, and stir the five senses.” Its design principle the 2016 911 GT3 RS has an astonishing was “form follows function,” though under 500 horsepower and 338 lb-ft of torque Lexus Design manager Kengo Matsumoto, courtesy of a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat- form would undoubtedly impress as well. six hanging off the back end. 7-speed PDK Eleven years later the first production LFA transmission. The body is shared with the 911 destined for the United States arrived. The car was produced to demonstrate Lexus Turbo, which, combined with the new wheels leadership in design and performance with a predetermined, one-year-only build as a and tires, gives the car wider front and rear tracks than the regular GT3. 2012 model. Only 500 would be built and only 170 would be allocated to the United States. This stunning build is one of them; with a 552 horsepower 4.8 liter V10 producing a symphony of sound all the way to 9000 rpm. 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph puts the LFA alongside impressive company.

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2016 911R PORSCHE 2017 ACURA NSX Owner: Steven Stacy Owner: Ryan Newhall Built on the outgoing 991.1 series instead of Porsche’s new- This is a prime example of filter-down for 2017 991.2, the R is said to weigh just 3020 pounds and is technology. The layout of the three electric armed with the 500-hp 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3 RS. With motors onboard—two on the front axle and a 338 lb-ft of torque at a lofty 6250 rpm and power peaking at third between the twin-turbo V-6 and the nine- 8250 rpm, this is the leadfoot’s 911 with revs to burn. A six-speed manual gearbox speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox—echoes with auto rev match that can be disengaged at the press of a button. Yes, a six-speed, that of the late, great Porsche 918 Spyder. not the seven-speed you normally find in a 911. This is great news. Paired with a Those benefits include rapid torque vectoring, single-mass flywheel that Porsche says further increases engine responsiveness. continuous thrust assist to smooth over turbo lag and torque changes during upshifts, a 2017 AUDI modicum of fuel efficiency, and, if desired, silent operation for brief periods. The Owner: Robert Aranda 3.5-liter dry-sump V-6 has racing heredity in its odd, 75-degree V angle and it fires up Encased under glass and lit up like a museum with an automatic rev zing now typical of high-strung machines. piece, Audi’s ten-cylinder totem to human ingenuity looks as if it should be accompanied by a soft-spoken docent to narrate its very existence: At 610 horsepower, this naturally NEW MEXICO’S BEST aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 is the most powerful engine ever put into production by Audi. It IN CARS, PEOPLE & SERVICE. revs 20 percent quicker than its predecessor, spinning from idle to its 8500-rpm redline in 0.66 second.

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er i ce e e 1927 FORD PHAETON Owner: Jamie Johnson This rare Ford Phaeton has been on the national hot rod show circuit, debuting for the first time ever in Albuquerque for Concours du Soleil 2017! The raw material this “family- sized” hot rod was found locally and included the unmodified body and the original frame. Exclusive Rental Company The fenders were included too, but the owner of planned for a highboy. He had other changes in mind as well, but they have all been done with what he calls “a balance of simplicity and something extra.” The top of the rear body edge has been contoured to match the rest of the body. Another is the custom windshield, built using chopped and laidback 1936 roadster posts and a narrowed 1936 frame, modified to fit the reshaped 1927 cowl. The Deuce hood top and sides have been re-proportioned as well. The more noticeable changes include the 1932 grille shell with a Dale’s Manufacturing insert, Guide 682 headlights and 1937 Ford taillights. The Model T Phaeton was finished just before its 2016 unveiling at the Grand National Roadster Show.

1929 FORD ROADSTER Owner: Jim Johnson The owner found this Ford Roadster in the ground at a dump in 1971 and after a thorough digging expedition, removed it with the body preserved in the dirt. Jim restored the Roadster over the course of 10 years complete with welding, bodywork, parts and paint. The entire car is original 1929 Ford steel and e cree our perfect features an original cowl gas tank. Headlights wei corore ee bir ore are original Model A updated with a halogen bulb conversion. Under the hood is a 289ci Ford engine, assembled by Al Edwards. eewioeilco eero N uie A Albuquerque, NM

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1950 CUSTOM MERCURY “THE JOHNNY TAPIA CAR” 1953 CHEVROLET BEL-AIR Owner: Chuck Montoya Owner: Nathan Castillo Owner purchased merc from Albuquerque’s In 1953, Chevrolet renamed its series and own famous, 5 time boxing world champion, the Bel Air name was applied to the premium back in about 2002. The car was repainted model range. Two lower series, the 150 by Classic Cars of New Mexico. The Gene and 210, also emerged (as successors to the Winfield Carson top was re-upholstered Special and Deluxe series, respectively). The by the late King Charles from spaced out 1953 Chevrolet was advertised as “Entirely creations. Original interior, big block Chevy new through and through,” due to the engine, automatic transmission, De Soto restyled body panels, front and rear ends. grill, air bagged suspension from classic cars However, essentially these Chevrolets had similar frame and mechanicals to the of New Mexico. 1949–1952 cars.

1951 FORD 1953 CRESTLINE CONVERTIBLE Owner: Bob Agnew Owner: Philip Lovato The 1951 Fords featured an optional Ford- Ford V-8 Flathead with 3-speed overdrive. O-Matic automatic transmission for the first time. Ford finally answered the Chevrolet Bel Air and Plymouth Belvedere charge with the Victoria hardtop in 1951, borrowing the term from the victoria carriage. The car was an instant hit, outselling the Chevrolet by nearly 10%. The Crestliner continued for one more year. All 1951 Fords sported a new “dual-bullet” grille and heavy chrome bumpers. This year Ford also added a new “turn-key” ignition. Front suspension is independent coil springs. Head room was 36.1 inches.

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1955 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR CLONE Owner: Philip Lovato Owner: Philip Lovato This Crown Victoria is an all-original with 312 351 Cleveland engine, automatic transmission Engine with automatic transmission. in the console. This car was featured on KOAT Eric Green’s Auto Ambush in July 2017.

1959 CHEVY IMPALA “TIENE TODO” Owner: Chuck Montoya Engine type big block 348 tri power carb, Powerglide transmission, NOS continental kit. NOS exhaust ports, NOS compass, cruising skirt, scuff pads, wonderbar radio, power side window vents, power windows, factory ac, deluxe power window washers, electric seats, Canadian tilt steering column, parking and brake lights, traffic viewer, vacuum ashtray, speedo minder, throttle cruise control, front grill guard, duel exhaust, duel rear antennas, factory duel spot lights, knuckle guards, curb feelers, factory accessory floor mats, posi rear end, one piece front bumper, accessory license plate frame, locking gas cap, interior lights, factory vacuum pop trunk, rocker moldings, original spinner hubcaps, tissue dispenser, Exterior paint Grecian gray paint and body by Chucky Montoya.

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