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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

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 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 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 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 of all time.”

#G3 2008 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.

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#F1 1958 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 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 .

#F3 1986 * This Pininfarina designed Testarossa was debuted at the Paris Auto Show in September 1984 as a replacement for the 512 BB.

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#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

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17 Ferrari #F5 1987 GTS* Only 6068 328s were built between 1985-1989. Ferrari’s removable roof 328 GTS (along with the fixed roof 328 GTB) debuted at the 1985 Frankfurt Auto Show.

#F6 1992 512 Ferrari TR* The 1992 512TR was introduced in 1992 as a replacement for the Testarossa.

HP was increased by 30 (to 421 bhp) with the same 3932cc engine in the Testarosssa. Top speed: 192 mph 0-60 in 4.8 seconds

The 355 moved #F7 1997 Spider* performance to a new level with a 3.5-liter V8 featur- ing titanium rods, five-valve cylinder heads, and a 180- degree crankshaft 380 HP

0–60 in 4.9 seconds, Top speed: 183 mph. 18 Ferrari 400 HP. #F8 1999 Ferrari 360 F1 Top speed: 186 mph 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Due to the popularity of this car, Ferrari produced 8800.

#F9 1999 Ferrari 360

F1 is the iden- tification and the model de- sign indicating gear change via paddle shifters on the steering 400 HP. Top speed: 183 mph, 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. wheel just like #F10 1999 Ferrari F355 F1 the design found in a Formula One (F1) car.

1999 was the last year this model was produced. 19 Ferrari #F11 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 In spring 2001, the 360 Spider joined the 360 Modena coupe that debuted at the in Switzerland in 1999, to replace the F355.

#F12 2004 Ferrari 360 Modena Spider F1 400 HP. 3.6-liter V-8 engine. Built with extensive use of aluminum, the twin 360 models are powered by the rear-mounted V-8 engine.

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21 British #B1 1950 Allard K2* Sidney Herbert Allard was a highly regarded builder of competitive race cars in England. Sidney established the Allard Motor Company in 1946, even though he had been making and modifying vehicles since the mid-1930’s. #B2 1951 Allard K2* Most known on the race scene were the J2X’s which were built using Cadillac and Chrysler OHV V8’s. In the 1950’s Allard’s were sure to be seen at every racing event.

#B3 1954 Austin Healey 100* 4 cylinder 2.6L engine. 2660 cc. This car has 130 HP registering more than stock which is 90. Value at purchase: $2985. 10,000 were made in 1954. 22 British

The Jaguar Mark #B4 1953 Mark VII Jaguar Saloon VII was a large four door sports sedan launched by Jaguar Cars of Coventry at the 1950 London Motor Show. Despite its size, a top speed in excess of 100 mph has been claimed.

While a replica this car has all #B5 1957 Jaguar D-Type authentic original Jaguar parts. 3.8 Liter that de- velops 300 HP on a vehicle that only weights 1600 lbs. The original D- Types were the first to exceed 180 mph at Le Mans.

The FHC stands #B6 1958 Jaguar XK-150 FHC* for fixed head coupe as opposed to a drop head coupe which was the British car term for convertible.

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#B7 1959 Triumph TR3A* This car just underwent a complete restoration.

#B8 1962 Jaguar E-Type, Series 1 This particular car was a National Concours Winner at the Jaguar Club of North America National Meet in 2005.

#B9 1965 Lotus Elan, Series 2 This is a 4 cylinder vintage race car develops 175 HP at weighs only 1404 lbs. On a short track, it has beaten a Shelby 427 Cobra.

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#B10 1967 Jaguar XKE Series 1 4.2 Roadster*

When this car was released, Enzo Ferrari called it “The most beautiful car ever made”.

#B11 1974 Jaguar E-Type, V-12 Roadster

The 1974 E-Type V-12 represents the last year of production of all models of the E-Type. The E-Type was first introduced at the Geneva Salon in 1961. 25 Classic #CL1 1930 Nash Victoria*

#CL2 1934 Dodge Roadster* Dual side mounts. Rare extended hood which is 5 inches longer than a standard hood. Contains a rumble seat.

#CL3 1937 Packard* The ownership of this Packard has always been in the same family. It was passed down from father to son.

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#CL4 1939 Packard Formal Sedan*

Less than 30 of these cars were ever made. This car is one of the handful that still exists.

27 Classic #CL5 1953 Bentley Hooper Empress Body* Osmond Rivers was responsible for the Hooper “Empress” style. Originally a design for Daimler chassis, but also appearing on Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis.

#CL6 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud* The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966. It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow.

#CL7 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow* Released to the public in October 1965. The Silver Shadow I featured unitary construction, independent rear suspension with automatic level control and disc brakes all round.

28 29 American Muscle #M1 1967 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible* This car is all stock with 82,000 original miles. According to the VIN number on the car, this is an authentic SuperSport.

#M2 1967 Mustang Shelby GT 500 428 Police Interceptor. 335 HP 4 speed Original purchase price: $4,447

#M3 1968 Mustang Shelby GT 350* 4 speed on the floor. One of only 1200 built in 1968. This is a very rare color.

30 American Muscle Only 1060 GT 500s were made in 1968. #M4 1968 Mustang Shelby GT 500* Only 1 of 50 in this color and option configuration. 57K original miles. Has dual VIN numbers both unique from Ford and Shelby. Owner has original documents.

#M5 1969 Mustang Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet, with power steering and 4 speed on the floor Original purchase price: $5,300.

4 speed. #M6 1969 Corvette Stingray 427 Convertible* 427 3-2 barrel carburetor. 400 HP. Both tops, with original paint, original drivetrain, original tank and window stickers.

65K original miles. 31 American Muscle

#M7 1969 Ford Boss 429

The 429 motor was originally built for Nascar racing. This is a 4 speed with RAM air. It has all number matching drivetrain. It has only 30,000 original miles and has the original window sticker and Monte report. Less than 900 429s were made in 1969 and were only produced for a total of 2 years.

#M8 1971 Plymouth Viper Cuda*

Viper supercharged V10 engine with 800 HP, Viper 6 speed trans- mission and a Viper rear end. Lamborghini doors and an air ride suspension. This car has 3 DVDs systems. Awards: 2006 MOPAR Nationals Winner, Featured car twice in Popular Hot Rodding, featured on Hot Rod TV 2006 Powertour. Not pictured: #M9 1969 Roadrunner 383 4 speed 32 American Muscle

4 speed. #M10 1970 Plymouth Hemi 426 HEMI. Cuda Convertible 425 HP. Triple black.

4 speed. #M11 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda 426 HEMI with a shaker hood. 425 HP Only 7,000 original miles. Owner has all original documents.

440 6-pack engine #M12 1970 Plymouth Superbird with a 4 speed. 356 Dana rear end. Original drivetrain. and 33,000 miles. Only 1900 were ever produced and were made for Nascar racing.

Owner has all original documents. 33 American Muscle

#M13 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS*

#M14 1971 Dodge Charger R/T*

440 Magnum 375 HP. Very rare Light Gunmetal color and Air Grabber Hood. Only 1 of 17. 72,000 miles, Originally sold here in Albuquerque at Jack Kabella’s Big Country Dodge (Now Melloy Dodge).

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35 European Sport

#ES1 1972 Italia Intermeccanica

The Italia is powered by a 5-liter, later a 5.7-liter, V8 and had styling similar to a Corvette but with influences from Pininfarina’s work for Ferrari. At the time of production, Italia proudly claimed a zero-to-sixty time of just 6.2 seconds. #ES2 1973 DeTomaso Pantera

Board and stroked to 393 cubic inches and 450 horsepower. Top speed: 175 mph. Only 6,000 total made.

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#ES3 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo

All original. Only 15,000 miles.

#ES4 1989 Porsche Spyderwerks 928*

Spyderwerks Inc. takes a Porsche 928 and adds a new subframe (designed by Jon Omundson of Mosler racing) to maintain torsional rigidity. Then, they totally remove the body including the doors, windshield, hood etc. and replace them with their new body, convertible top and interior.

37 Specialty

#S1 1940 Ford Coupe

#S2 1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan, Street Rod*

38 Specialty #S3 1954 Corvette Blue Flame 6*

Features an all handmade fiberglass body. Only 300 were produced in this color with only 3400 total during this first year of production. The Corvette Blue Flame 6 was featured at the 1954 Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. #S4 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Original Restoration

Just over 10,000 built in 1960. Has the rare option (at the time) of power windows. 283 Cubic inch V8 with 230 HP and rare 2-speed powerglide automatic transmission. Has both auxiliary hard-top and soft top. 39 Specialty #S5 1959 BMW Isetta Replicar* This three-wheel vehicle is actually licensed as a motorcycle. Very popular in Europe due to its small size. Seat belts were installed after purchase by owner.

#S6 1963 Chevrolet Impala* Exquisitely detailed car. This car just underwent a full restoration.

This one of a kind #S7 1963 Ford Thunderbird* car has been highly modified. The top is chopped by three inches. The front and rear pan are rolled. It has air bag suspension. The interior is white tuck and roll. 351 Windsor engine. Color created by owner: Candy Amethyst with actual crushed glass. *Indicates first time appearance. 40 41 to ourThank sponsors you! for their generous support:

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