Ferrari 1962 330 LMB – The 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Ferrari 1962 330 LMB – Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2012, originally uploaded by John E Adams.

There were four 330 LMBs specifically built to compete in long distance events like Le Mans and were designed around an extended chassis just for these cars. The unique Tipo 574 chassis was also fitted with a dry sump system, which allowed the engine to sit lower leading to a lower coefficient of drag. Built in the same prototype shop as the GTO, serial number 4725 is the last of four 330 LMBs built and featured lightening techniques such as Plexiglas side and rear windows. Based on the 400 SA engine the Tipo 163 variant was a V12 with 3,967 cc displacement, six weber carburetors and an output of 400 bhp at 7,500, which was a good 50-80 bhp than the GTOs.

The LMB ran in the prototype class at Le Mans in 1963 for Maranello Concessionaires driven by Jack Sears and Mike Salmon to finish 5th overall. This car was the only LMB of the four that finished the race. Lorenzo Bandini drove it later in the United Kingdom. The LMB is also known as the first car to reach 180 mph down the Mulsanne straight at the Le Mans the same year eclipsing the 250P and the GTO.

Taken at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

 

1930 Lincoln Sport Roadster – Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2011

This sporty roadster was created by Locke & Company for Lincoln to debut in the 1930 Auto Shows in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The catalog of custom bodies listed its special features including the disappearing top. Which is completely hidden under the rear cowl when put down and a arm-rest in the center of the front seat – very unusual for the time.

The car seen was ordered at the Chicago show and delivered to a prominent Doctor. Only 15 of this model were produced, this being #13-4 type 5000, model 191. Number 13 was the body tag designation for Locke and #4 was its production number of the 15 made. This is the oldest survivor of the three remaining Locke Sport Roadsters.

For this year’s Concours I am taking a different approach, making composite fine art pieces with some the finest images from the shoot. I have chosen and am working with three main backgrounds shots from the region to complement both the timelessness of the moment and beauty of the machine. My inspiration is to hang something out there that is unique, beautiful and unlike any of the other great shots of these amazing rides taken through the years.

You may purchase a copy of this print here.