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Platinum Classic Motorcars
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Sales, Consignment Services,
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We believe that automobiles are objects of art; A passion and sometimes an obsession. Platinum Classic Motorcars was founded on this passion by father and son. Our extensive library and personal knowledge spans over a century of automobile history. We use this knowledge and passion to seek out and procure the finest automobiles in the world for some of the finest collections in the world.
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Concours Classic Motorcars
RESTORATIONS
Full Service In-House Restoration Shop
AWARD WINNING RESULTS!

Concours Classic Motorcars is our Restoration side of the house. Our full service restoration department includes complete engine, paint, upholstery, and coach-building shops, media blasting booth and assembly bays. Our professional staff is hand-selected from the finest craftsmen in their respective fields to handle any restoration job with concours quality results.
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    Cars for Sale

1942 Ford Super Deluxe 8
1942 Ford Super Deluxe 8
  • 21 cid flathead V8 engine rated at 96 horsepower
  • Manual three-speed transmission
  • Semi-floating rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring
  • Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
  • Wheelbase: 114”

1929 Chrysler 75 Dual Cowl Phaeton
  • Rare Dual Cowl Factory Body Style , 4 Wheel Hydraulic Brakes
  • Ready to be restored
  • PRICE REDUCED! was $36,900

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1907 Thomas 40

We are currently performing a complete frame-off concours restoration on this unique piece of automotive history. (The price reflects the fully restored vehicle.)

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 1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon
1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon

* VERY Rare, Model 750
* Much of the restoration already complete


1951 Desoto Custom S15 Convertible
1951 Desoto Custom S15 Convertible
  • Original S15 Convertible body #134
  • Customized in the '60's
  • 1955-1957 Chrysler Spitfire Motor
  • 3-Speed on the Floor done up Hot-Rod Style
  • Dual Exhaust w/ Glass Packs
  • Custom Built "Continental" Rear Bumper Treatment w/ Chrome Wheel Cover.
  • Customized Front Bumper

1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Roadster

Currently under restoration to concours standards, this car will be finished in Silver with a full red leather interior.

Follow the restoration in progress as it develops in our Ongoing Restorations section. This car can be purchased under contract for delivery when the restoration is completed.


1947 Chrysler Town & Country
1947 Chrysler Town & Country

Complete, All-Original barn-find car, untouched since 1971! Woodwork restoration in progress.

Available As-Is or restoration estimates available. Contact us for estimates.

Take a look at another Town & Country currently under restoration here.


1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout
1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout

Restored by Brass era specialist Stu Laidlaw for the Don Bolton Collection. 54 Actual Horsepower. Perfect restoration both cosmetically and mechanically with original starter. Ready for Concours competition or high speed touring.


1920 Peerless Model 56 Cloverleaf Roadster
1920 Peerless Model 56 Cloverleaf Roadster
  • 80 bhp, 331.8 cu. in. L-head V8 engine.
  • Three-speed manual transmission.
  • Solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs.
  • Platform rear suspension with semi-elliptic leaf springs.
  • Two-wheel mechanical drum brakes.
  • 125" Wheelbase

1915 American LaFrance Combination Chemical Pumper Truck
  • Wonderful History!
  • One of the best looking trucks of the era
  • Dual Chain drive, 75 HP T Head

Currently under restoration at our facility.


1908 International Harvester
1908 International Harvester
  • Engine: two cylinder
  • Suspension: full-elliptic springs
  • Right hand drive.

1989 FORD Ghia Saguaro Concept Dream Car
  • Purchased Directly from the Ford Design Studio
  • Factory Picture when new in Front of the Turin Palace

This Ford Ghia Saguaro prototype was a design concept for a futuristic four-wheel drive multi purpose vehicle of the mid 90's. This Ford prototype made its debut on the Ghia turntable in 1988 at the Turin Automobile show.


1934 Packard 12 Custom Dietrich V Slant Windshield Victoria

PRICE REDUCED - was $199,000

FIRST TIME EVER OFFERED!

Just coming available on 2/3/10, and never before advertised, is this Stunning 1934 Packard 12 Custom Dietrich V Slant Windshield Victoria project out of a California collection.

(restoration estimates available for completion)


1934 Packard 12 LeBaron Dual Cowl Phaeton

In the final stages of completing a comprehensive frame off restoration. Engine rebuilt by Stone Barn restorations to the highest standards. New high-compression heads installed, a Phil Hill high speed read end, body to be finished in stunning black with crimson chassis and crimson leather.

Details and photos coming soon. Act fast!


1970 GTO Judge
1970 GTO Judge

1970 GTO Judge Ram Air III. PHS Documented.
This "REAL DEAL" GTO Judge is owned and restored by one of our long-time employees, Paul Mitch. This offering is a beautiful example of a true muscle car classic.

For inquiries please Call Paul directly at 585-217-6264


1931 Duesenberg Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster
  • Currently under restoration.
  • Rebuilt J Duesenberg engine ready to install.
  • Chassis work started.
  • Rare factory updated styling with supercharger pipes.
  • 17" drop center wheels and skirted fenders.

1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan
1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan

Lion Award Winner at the 2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance

  • PURCHASED OFF THE FLOOR OF THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW!!
  • Continuous ownership history from new, all documented in extensive history file.
  • Only 20 examples built, with only 1 other known survivor
  • Stunning example of one of the rarest and most desirable Model L Lincolns.
  • Excellent restoration of a proper original car.
  • Ready to tour and enjoy!

1924 Amilcar Model C4
  • Custom Body by Carrosserie
  • C.H. Duval , 93 Rue Theirs
  • Boulogne / Seine
  • Boattail Torpedo Racer

    Recently Sold

1936 Cadillac V12 Sedan
1936 Cadillac V12 Sedan
  • 1936 Cadillac V12 Series 85 Sedan
  • Very Rare ONLY 901 V12 Cadillac's produced in 1936
  • Body by FLEETWOOD
  • All original , Low Mileage V12, with interesting history
  • 370 Cubic Inch V12 Engine, 150 Horsepower Engine

SOLD
1931 Cadillac V12 All Weather Phaeton
  • Body By Fleetwood
  • Fleetwood Body Style number 4780 , Body Number 125

1930 was a marquee year for the Cadillac Motor Car Company, with the introduction of the mighty V16 Motor, the first gun shot was fired triggering a Multi-Cylinder war for top honors in the luxury car market.


SOLD
1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing
  • Listed in the Gullwing register, "Full Numbers Matching Car".
  • Originally delivered in California, with an Exterior Color of Silver with Red.
  • Once owned by the Famous California Collector and 300SL Racer Don Ricardo "The Famous Band Leader".
  • Never Wrecked, No Rust, Never Apart.

SOLD
1930 Packard 740 Super 8 DUAL COWL Phaeton

-Complete Frame Off Restoration.
-AACA Senior National First Prize Winner.
-Loaded with all the desirable Packard Accessories.


SOLD
1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible
  • RARE ! Factory documented Special Order FULL LEATHER INTERIOR
  • TRIM 999 Special Order Upholstery
  • ALL ORIGINAL WOOD!
  • DUAL FACTORY HEATERS

Frame-Off Restoration Underway
Ready for the summer.... Act soon and pick your colors


SOLD
1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster

Lion Award winner at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance.

  • 1931 Cadillac V12 Fleetwood Rumble Roadster
  • VERY RARE BODY STYLE, The last year Cadillac made a production roadster
  • Series 370, 140" Wheelbase , Body Style 4702
  • 368 Cubic Inch Overhead Valve 12 Cylinder engine

Recently completed 100-point restoration


SOLD
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2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
  • 1,500Miles - 1 Collector Owner
  • Loaded!
  • Still has the New Car Smell!!

SOLD
1931 Duesenberg J Murphy Roadster NDT

All-aluminum Non Disappearing Top Murphy body is bare and ready to be finished. Complete running and driving chassis. Fitted with factory outside exhaust pipes. Complete project car with all parts included to finish restoration.


SOLD
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1959 Jaguar Mark I 3.4 Liter Sedan

Subject to a documented professional restoration in excess of $200,000!

The Jaguar Mk I series of 2.4 and 3.4models were built from 1956 to early 1959 with a total of 36,000 cars produced approximately 25% of those being the 210 horsepower 3.4 litre equipped models. These handsome cars set new standards of style, comfort, and, above all, performance as they offered discerning buyers a luxurious, wood-trimmed alternative to a more conventional family car in a sportier package.


SOLD
1930 Cadillac V16 Imperial Divider Glass Limousine

This fabulous V16 Cadillac has resided in a prominent private collection for the last 25 years. It was restored from a excellent original car about 10 years ago. It still remains in excellent condition considering the restoration is 10 years old. This V16 powerhouse is a excellent driving car with plenty of power to cruise at today's highway speeds. These 16 cylinder cars are becoming extremely difficult to find.


SOLD
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1957 Jaguar XK140MC Roadster
SOLD
1930 Cadillac V-16 All Weather Phaeton

We have recently acquired this car and are currently restoring it at our facility. You can follow the restoration here. For inquiries please contact us.


SOLD
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton (Convertible)
  • AACA National award winner in 1976
  • VERY correct example of a 812 SC cord
  • Acquired from a long time collection
  • Optional factory radio.

SOLD
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1929 Studebaker President FE State Tourer
  • 115 HP rebuilt 5 main bearing motor.
  • Designated as a full classic by the classic car club of America.
  • Top of the line Studebaker in 1929, with performance that is equivalent to the best classics of the era.
  • One of only FIVE surviving 7 Passenger Touring's. A RARE opportunity!
  • An excellent Tour Car for CCCA and AACA Events.

SOLD
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1938 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe

Style number 38-6167 / Body Number 141 / Trim No 48 - 7 / Paint - 5

  • Rumble Seat and Built in Trunk
  • Professional Frame off restoration with only 596 miles since completion
  • Rare and attractive body style
  • All factory options, and correctly restored right down to the factory tools

SOLD
1929 LaSalle DUAL Windshield Phaeton
  • Rare 1185 Fisher Body Style 4 Passenger Phaeton
  • Original J and H Dual Windshield
  • Body Number 94 of Only 449 Produced
  • Restoration Started, Body in Primer, Rebuilt Engine and More
  • 125" Wheelbase
  • High Compression V8 Motor
  • Syncro Mesh Transmission ( FIRST YEAR this was offered)
  • 4 Wheel brakes, identical design as the Cadillac

SOLD
1939 Cadillac Series 61 4-Door Convertible
  • Body number 53 of 140 produced.
  • Rarely seen low-production model.
  • Rare body style.
  • Great car to put the whole family in.

SOLD
1928 Lincoln LeBaron Model L Divider Glass Open Front Town Car

In 1928 this Lincoln was purchased by the Ester Price Candy Company in Detroit, Michigan. The wonderful Lincoln was used as a company limousine for many years. A very solid and correct original vehicle, it was then restored in the 1960's. The Lincoln remained in this condition until we purchased the car many years ago. We then started a complete frame off restoration on this wonderful classic car.


SOLD
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1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Touring Sedan
  • Body number 15, of only 43 produced.
  • Oldest surviving body number with a matching numbers motor.
  • Build sheet correct.
  • The only one fitted with a custom bar in the back seat.

Excellent ownership history , ready to tour


SOLD
1928 Pierce Arrow Model 36

Enclosed-Drive Formal Limousine

Every piece of this car's history remains with the car including:

  • The original owners manual
  • The chauffeurs license badge from Harbor Springs MI
  • Most registration stubs from new
  • A box of 44 caliber ammunition found under the back seat
  • Pictures from the family
  • Letters from Pierce Arrow to the chauffeur.

SOLD
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
  • Only 198 SUPERCHARGED Phaetons Produced.
  • 190+ Horsepower Front Wheel Drive.
  • One of the most iconic and cutting edge automotive designs in history.
  • New tan Stayfast cloth top.

SOLD
1919 Locomobile Model 48 Sportief
  • Spectacular Low!!! Mileage example
  • Was part of a prominent museum collection for the last 35 years
  • All original unmodified Sportif Coachwork

Locomobile was the Rolls Royce of America, producing one of the highest quality cars produced from the turn of the century to the mid 1920's.


SOLD
1934 Packard 12 Formal Divider Glass 7 Passenger Limousine
  • ALL ORIGINAL PACKARD 12!
  • Body Number 182 , Exceedingly Rare Survivor.
  • Loaded with Unique Options and Accessories including Artillery Wheels , Side Mount Covers, Packard Trunk , Intercom System.

SOLD
1906 Reo Model B Roadster

With hidden mother-in-law seat. AACA SENIOR Grand National winner in 2008, a perfect restoration by Marquee specialist. Proper in every way! Ready for Concours competition or to be displayed in your living room.


SOLD
1933 Auburn 12 Speedster
  • Rarest of all the Boattail Auburn's built, with the 160HP V12 motor.
  • 12 Cylinder frame stamped with number 2419 , and below that 1419.
  • A union city body tag is also located on the passenger floor sill.
  • Recent auction sales $687,500 at Gooding in Pebble Beach 08.
  • Only available for 2 years in the V12 configuration.

Currently undergoing a Complete Restoration.


SOLD
1904 Curve Dash Oldsmobile Pie Wagon
  • Restored by the finest Curve dash Oldsmobile restorer who ever lived
  • LONDON TO BRIGHTON Ready in 2009
  • Part of the famous Tommy Protsman Museum
  • Fully documented back to its discovery in the 1950's

SOLD
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1931 Packard 840 SUPER 8 Dual Windshield Sport Phaeton

Body style number 471 / Body Number 18

  • Original and correct in every way.
  • Rare factory options.
  • Factory 1932 Dress Up Kit (Very few cars survive with this option, in any body style).

SOLD
1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster
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The internals in this engine are from the Bonneville Salt Flat record-setting engine (136 mph, set in 2003) by Red Mathie in a1940 Ford Business Coupe with a Weiand Supercharger.

Nothing but the best! Rebuilt by World Famous Flathead rebuilder and Bonneville record holder Red Mathie. This Nostalgia era roadster was built as a late 1940's early 1950's style hot rod using ALL PERIOD CORRECT COMPONENTS.


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1933 Cadillac V12 Fisher Bodied All Weather Phaeton
  • Body number 34 of 37 Produced, We are told only one other of this body style still exists
  • Body by Fisher, Interior by FLEETWOOD
  • Full All Weather Phaeton, with Divider Glass
  • Interesting history from new, Extremely Low production
  • 370 Cubic Inch V12 Engine

SOLD

    Completed Restorations

1929 Packard 645 Dietrich Dual Cowl Phaeton
1929 Packard 645 Dietrich Dual Cowl Phaeton

After completion the car went on to win the following awards:

  • Classic Car Club of America PERFECT 100 point score at 3 different shows
  • Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance Lion Award Winner 2006
  • Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance Lion Award Winner 2010

1934 Duesenberg LaGrande Phaeton
1934 Duesenberg LaGrande Phaeton

Winner 2009 Greenwich Concours d' Elegance


1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton

Recently sold and commissioned for a repaint, this Cord was meticulously recolored from it's stock cream color to true black. It also received new leather interior to complete the cosmetic overhaul. The end result speaks for itself, take a look.


1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster
1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster
  • VERY RARE BODY STYLE, The last year Cadillac made a production roadster.
  • Series 370, 140" Wheelbase , Body Style 4702.
  • 368 Cubic Inch Overhead Valve 12 Cylinder engine.

Lion Award winner at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance.


1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Torpedo
1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Torpedo

I could write on for hours about the beginning of this most significant company, I will cover a few high points here, and can provide many additional articles and books on the history...


1929 Packard
1929 Packard
1925 Locomobile
1925 Locomobile

Not too often does the rare opportunity to restore such a unique piece of history present itself, and the history of this particular Locomobile is very unique...


1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II
1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II

2009 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance "Best in Class" Award winner.


1936 Packard Dietrich V12 Dual Cowl Phaeton
1936 Packard Dietrich V12 Dual Cowl Phaeton

Lion Award winner at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance.


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1934 Packard 12 Custom Dietrich V Slant Windshield Victoria
1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout
1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout
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 1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon
1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon
1924 Amilcar Model C4
1929 Chrysler 75 Dual Cowl Phaeton
1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan
1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan
1931 Duesenberg Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster
1934 Packard 12 LeBaron Dual Cowl Phaeton
1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Roadster

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