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Championship Winning Super Nova Races across the Block at Russo and Steele’s Monterey Auction
Monterey, California (May 29, 2012) After sitting in storage for over 25 years, a 1964 Chevrolet Super Nova raced by Bill Jobe will cross the block at Russo and Steele in Monterey. This Super Nova took Jobe to the Southwest Division Championship in 1971 and 1972.
It earned first in class in over 20 races and ended up in the Corvette News. Today, the car comes just as it left the track in 1972 along with its title, VIN, and trim tags in place. The Traco-prepared engine and Corvette Ramjet fuel injector with which the car raced remain in use. The Super Nova also features an original close-ratio transmission, transistor ignition, dash cluster, door panels, & shifter. It has full J-56 brake equipment, booster, and all Guldstrand suspension components. Four rare and original 8" Minilite wheels on the 375 horsepower car sweeten the deal.
One of the Last Devin’s built to Cross the Block at Russo and Steele
Devin SS Number SR5-1 will be offered in Monterey this August
For Immediate Release
Monterey, California (May 23, 2012) Bill Devin built a car that had the style, sophistication and performance of a Ferrari but sold for far less. The Ferrari prancing horse commanded a high price due to its pedigree and Devin decided to exploit the market offering a nearly identical vehicle at a far more affordable price.
Devin had a history of racing that included a win at the first Pebble Beach race in 1949 while driving a modified Crosley Hot Shot. Later he entered the fiberglass body business where he sold hundreds of lightweight but durable bodies at just under $300 apiece. Near the close of the 1950's, his company was producing nearly 100 bodies per week and shipping them throughout the world.
Irishman Malcom MacGregor approached Devin with a sports car that he had built. It was complete without a body. Devin was impressed with the design and soon chassis development was taking place in Ireland. The rolling chassis were then shipped to Devin in Elmonte, California where he would finish the assembly. It included an independent suspension in the front and a De Dion tube setup in the rear. Steering was through a rack-and-pinion unit. 12 inch Girling disc brakes provided ample stopping power while the Dunlop wire wheels held the car firmly in place under heavy cornering.
Platinum Level Restored 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series II Cabriolet Offered at Russo and Steele Monterey
This Ferrari has extensive documentation, including the original Heritage Certificate, and the “numbers matching” correct factory 128F engine
For Immediate Release
Monterey, California (May 7, 2012) – As noted by Ferrari Market Letter, Russo and Steele not only continues to get exceptional prices for Ferraris, but it has become something of a specialty for the auction company. Russo and Steele has demonstrated its hold on the Ferrari market with the world record sale of a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC for $429,000 at the Scottsdale 2012 auction, preceded by impressive sales of the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS at Monterey 2011 for $654,500.00, and the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series II Cabriolet for $797,500.00 at the Scottsdale 2010 auction. Once again, Russo and Steele will demonstrate its prowess in the Ferrari marketplace by offering this 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series II Cabriolet for its 12th Annual Monterey auction, concurrent with the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Monterey Historic Race weekend.
1969 Shelby GT 500 Convertible to Cross the Block at Russo and Steele Monterey Auction
The 1969 Shelby Mustang marked the end of an era for Shelby and Ford. Although partially constructed cars were updated to meet 1970s specifications and featured 1970 serial numbers, the agreement between the two companies officially ended in September of 1969.
This rare Shelby is fully-optioned with factory air conditioning and is powered by Ford's Super Cobra Jet 428 V8 engine, geared through a C6 automatic transmission. The vehicle comes fully documented with a Marti report as well as its rightful place in the Shelby American World Registry.
Larger and more luxurious than its predecessors, this 1969 Shelby GT 500 convertible has a roll bar, tilt steering, power steering, power breaks, and AM/FM radio. The candy apple red muscle car showcases a wood-rimmed steering wheel and white interiors to match its white convertible top. Meticulous attention to both design and mechanical detail make this car ready to show or drive.
Russo and Steele Monterey Moves to Ocean Front Property
Russo and Steele will debut its all new venue on the Waterfront this August in Monterey!
Scottsdale, Arizona (March 27, 2012) - The 12th Annual Sports and Muscle in Monterey auction held by Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions has announced that it’s moving its venue to the waterfront remaining at the epicenter of the classic car week. Russo and Steele will feature 250 of the highest quality, collectible automobiles offered for auction over three days, August 16-18th, 2012. The new, dramatic coastal backdrop will provide a spectacular environment for its all new Monterey auction transformation.
