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www.seehotcars.com September 2009 ItWelcome is a pleasure toto welcome Concours you to duthe 9thSoleil annual 2009 Concours du Soleil. Whether you are a first-time car owner, an enthusiast or one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field, we hope this event exceeds your expectations. Your involvement in Concours enables us to support many worthy local charities. Since formalizing Concours into a fundraising event in 2004, over $250,000 has been raised. This year, proceeds will be granted to All Faiths Receiving Home, Children’s Cancer Fund of New Mexico and New Mexico Appleseed. Remaining funds will be added to the Cinco Amigos Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation. Our goal is to build a fund that will continue to benefit local nonprofit organizations long after we are all gone. A number of people make this event possible including participants, spectators, volunteers, sponsors and the Community Foundation staff who all work together to make Concours a success. We thank you and hope you enjoy the 2009 Concours du Soleil. Warm regards, The Cinco Amigos 3 Concours du Soleil grewThe out ofHistory an informal gathering of the New Mexico Viper Club to view cars at a residence at Wash- ington and Constitution in Albuquerque. This first started in 1997, and each year a few more cars appeared. The guys involved decided to make the gathering more formal and model their show after Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach. In September 2004, they had a “test-drive” and named Carrie Tingley Hospital as a potential benefactor. Everyone decided it was a good idea and ventured to plan something on a bigger scale. In September, 2005, the first Concours du Soleil was held and sponsored by Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, the sole charitable benefactor. After the 2006 event, the Albuquerque Community Foundation was asked to take on the event. The individuals who started Concours du Soleil have estab- lished the Cinco Amigos Fund of the Albuquerque Community Foundation, and through that permanent endowment, local charities benefit each year from the event and will continue to do so, forever. 4 5 2009 Featured Automobile: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Spezial Roadster The Mercedes-Benz 500 K takes its place in automotive history as one of Mercedes-Benz’s greatest accomplishments. It is truly a breathtaking experience to stand next to this enormous vehicle and appreciate its craftsmanship. The 500 K was introduced in 1934 with the ‘K’ representing a Kompressor which in German translates for supercharger. With the adoption of the Kompressor, the horsepower registered an impressive 160, making the 500 K one of the fastest grand touring cars of their time. The vehicles ride on a 116 inch wheelbase. Powered by an M24 inline-eight cylinder supercharged engine, the 500 was named after the cubic-capacity of its engine, a 5018 cc power plant. The brakes are power assisted, the suspension is four-wheel independent suspension with swing arms, and the transmission has five gears. 6 The standard equipment included two spare wheels and tires, safety glass, electric windshield wipers, tool kit, lighted number plates, hydraulic brakes, central lubrication, a 12-volt electrical system and a four-speed gearbox with synchromesh on the top three gears. The 500 K was ready in time for the 1934 Berlin Motorshow, and it was in the German capital that the lavish Mercedes-Benz found a fair share of customers. Many of the senior government officials used this elegant roadster during parades, but it was also very popular with the rich and famous. Because of its power to weight configuration (over 160 bhp to 4400 lbs), it could hardly be consid- ered a sportscar. It took nearly 20 seconds for the Teutonic beast to reach 60 mph and considering that, the top speed of 100 mph does not sound too bad. The 500 K was offered in ten unique body styles including the Spe- cial Roadster. The Hermann Ahrens designed Special Roadster was a limited production cabriolet that could accommodate two adults in its 209 inch (over 17 ft) frame. The coachwork was handled by Mercedes-Benz. In total only 29 were produced. In 1935, only 7 were made, including the one shown here at Concours du Soleil 2009. Production of the 500 K lasted over two years, and then it was replaced by the larger engined 540 K, which was first shown during the Paris Salon in the fall of 1936. During World War II many were hidden and protected along with other priceless works-of-art. With production low and craftsmanship at their peak, these vehicles are well sought after in modern times. This particular model has won ‘Best of Show’ at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance several times as well as at various concourses throughout the country. This 500K Spezial Roadster was the featured car at the 1936 Paris Auto Show. Only two people have owned this car. Robert Day, a res- ident of California, purchased this car when he saw it at the show in Paris. Day owned the car until an Albuquerque resident purchased it in 1974 and has owned it ever since. The Spezial Roadster is considered one of the most beautiful auto- mobiles ever built. Source: Mercedes-Benz 7 The Garage #G1 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider Powered by Ferrari’s 490 bhp, 4,308 cc 90° V8. Top speed: over 193 mph 0-62: 4.1 seconds. Weight-to-power ratio of 6.4 lbs per horsepower. #G2 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Shortnose One of only 235 built. Won the 2003 Ferrari Club of America Best in Show Award. Motor Trend Classic named this car #3 in their list of the “10 Great- est Ferraris of all time.” #G3 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 Twin Turbo with 530 horsepower and over 500 ft. lbs torque. 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds. Only 200 made for US delivery. Most powerful Porsche ever. PCCB Carbon Ceramic brakes. *Indicates first time appearance. 8 The Garage Only one of #G4 1999 Lamborghini Murcielago* three made with this set of options. Rare custom color known as Giallo Orion. See page 6 #G5 1935 500K Mercedes Spezial Roadster for full article on this year’s Featured Car. Best Show #G6 1955 Mercedes Gullwing* Gullwing at Gullwing Group International Convention 1996. Portland, OR 9 The Garage #G7 1957 300 Mercedes SL Roadster* Intended for customers in the booming post-war American market it was introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show. Production of the roadster ended in 1963 with the introduction of the 230SL. #G8 1965 289 Shelby Cobra* Original Cobra, not a replica. This photo was taken prior to a complete restoration of this car. #G9 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Original Cobra, not a replica. One of 348 made with a 427 engine. 0 to 100 and back to 0 in 13 seconds. 10 The Garage Only 3 made of #G10 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster this platinum version that year. 1999 was the last year this car was produced. 440 HP. Stripped #G11 2004 360 Challenge Stradale down race car version of a 360. Made for race track with launch control. Top speed: 186 mph #12 2005 Ford GT40 900 HP Top speed: 220 mph 11 Contemporary #CT1 1995 Hennessy Viper 550* 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. 550 horsepower, 488ci engine. #CT2 2002 Porsche GT2* The GT2 was only built in 2002 until Porsche reintroduced it in 2008. There were less than 100 sold in the U.S. The GT2 is easily recognized by its rear fixed wing. This particular vehicle was purchased in Germany and shipped to the U.S. 12 Contemporary V12 engine. #CT3 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Six speed. 450 HP Modeled after GT40 #CT5 2005 Ford GT from Le Mans in the mid- to late 1960s. 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine with 550 horsepower Top speed: over 180 mph. V-8, 6.2 litre #CT6 2007 Corvette ZR1* 6162 cc Top Speed: 205 mph 0-60 in 3.40 seconds. 13 Contemporary #CT7 2007 Noble M400 575 HP Weighs less than 2500 lbs. 0-60 in 3.1 seconds. 0-100 in 7 seconds. Only 220 of these cars exist in the US. #CT8 2007 Morgan Aero 8* Contains a 325 Bhp V8 4.4 litre BMW engine. Weighs only 2500 lbs. #CT9 2008 Audi R8* 430 HP Top speed: 180 mph Known for its superb handling. This particular vehicle was purchased in Germany and shipped to the U.S. 14 is a proud sponsor of: Concours du Soleil 2009 together we can make a difference! 8501 Washington St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 505.884.0994 www.yearout.com 15 Ferrari #F1 1958 Ferrari 250 GT One of only 40 Pinin Farina Cabriolet Series 1 ever made. This car was the showcar at the Geneva Salon in 1958. Only one with this type of rear bumper. #F2 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Engine is a V12 of 3976cc/242 cubic- inches, with 300 horsepower. Top speed: 151 mph American stylist Tom Tjaarda’s first full design for Pininfarina. #F3 1986 Ferrari Testarossa* This Pininfarina designed Testarossa was debuted at the Paris Auto Show in September 1984 as a replacement for the 512 BB. 16 Ferrari #F4 1990 Ferrari F-40 One of only 202 USA models. 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. 525 HP. Weighs 2400 lbs. Top speed: 208 mph Since 1976 Third Central Plaza Suite 2500 East 300 Central Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 242-6900 www.Roehl.com 17 Ferrari #F5 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS* Only 6068 328s were built between 1985-1989.