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    AutoHunter Spotlight: 428-Powered 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

    The Grand Prix was Pontiac’s submission in the personal-luxury coupe world after watching Buick receive approval to produce the Riviera. Over time, the Grand Prix lost its way and became somewhat of a bloated chariot (albeit a distinctive one). However, for 1969, Pontiac engineers were granted a stretched A-body platform called the G-body, and the Grand Prix was able to strut its stuff as a unique take in the segment. One of these pieces of Poncho history, a 428-powered 1969 Grand Prix, is available now on AutoHunter, the online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com. Backed by a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, this GP features bucket seats, center console with factory automatic/manual shifter, air conditioning, upgraded stereo, and more. Finished in Palladium Silver with black vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this Grand Prix comes with a clear title in the seller’s name.

    Under previous ownership, the exterior was refinished in the original color of Palladium Silver. Features include black vinyl top, driver-side mirror, and wheel well and rocker trim.

    A set of 15-inch Pontiac Rally II wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

    The front and rear seats are upholstered in black vinyl. Features include center console with Rally Sports Speed Shifter, tilt steering column, air conditioning (with new blower motor and HVAC controls), and RetroSound AM/FM/AUX radio that was installed in October 2022. The dashboard and center console were restored in 2022.

    The instrument panel includes a 140-mph speedometer, clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The odometer currently reads 97,750 miles.

    Power is provided by a period-correct 428cid V8 backed by a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission.

    This vehicle was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. Like all 1969 Grand Prixs, this vehicle breathes via a dual exhaust system.

    Bidding for this handsome 428-powered 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix closes on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (PDT).

    Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

    James Bond’s 1973 Aston Martin V8 Headed to Auction

    A James Bond Aston Martin movie car is headed to auction—but it’s not a Goldfinger DB5.

    Part of RM Sotheby’s Monterey Car Week sale, scheduled for Aug. 17-19, this 1973 Aston Martin V8 was used in filming of the 1987 James Bond movie The Living Daylights. This more obscure entry in the Bond canon marked Timothy Dalton’s first appearance as 007, a role the British actor would only keep for one more film.

    The Living Daylights also marked the return of Aston Martin to the Bond franchise after a long hiatus. Like the many Astons that have served as Bond’s transportation before and since, the V8 was equipped with plenty of gadgets, including a rocket booster and deployable skis.

    Image via RM Sotheby’s

    Multiple cars were used in filming, including four complete drivable vehicles and seven fiberglass shells. The car up for auction, designated car 10 during production, is one of the four drivable cars. In addition to the rocket booster and ski props, it was updated to look like a more recent Aston Martin V8, and received a roll cage and a sunroof to match the other cars, for continuity reasons.

    Car 10 was pushed down a hill and into a snowbank for a chase scene, which meant removing the engine and transmission to lighten the car. It survived, though, and was kept by Bond prod uction company Eon Productions until 1995, when it was sold to British James Bond collector Peter Nelson, along with two of the other Living Daylights Astons (Eon Productions kept the fourth complete car).

    Image via RM Sotheby’s

    The car changed hands a couple more times, finding its way to the U.S. and being restored to roadworthy condition. It got a new 5.3-liter V-8 from the more powerful V8 Vantage model, along with the correct 5-speed manual transmission. Corrosion was repaired as well, and the front was repainted, according to the auction listing.

    The Living Daylights may not be the most iconic Bond film, and the Aston Martin V8 may not have the iconic status of the DB5, but this is still a genuine Bond car that’s expected to bring a big hammer price. So while one of the James Bond DB5s sold for over $6 million in 2019, RM Sotheby’s estimates this car will sell for $1.4 million to $1.8 million.

    HIGH-RES GALLERY: 1973 Aston Martin V8 from The Living Daylights (photo via RM Sotheby’s)

    This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

    Pick of the Day: 1958 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark III

    When you ask most car people, even Aston Martin fans, the car that they identify as James Bond’s first Aston Martin, they almost always say it is the DB5 used in the film Goldfinger. While that may be correct for the films, in the Ian Fleming books things are a bit different. While the book Goldfinger is also the first time Bond would drive an Aston, it was not the DB5. When the book was published in 1958 the DB5 did not even exist. Instead it the same model as my Pick of the Day, a 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark III.

    The Aston Mk III, as they are known by most Aston aficionados, is an interesting transition car for the company that I believe offers the best of everything. They are the last car to use the Lagonda based twin-cam 6-engine that was developed by none other than W.O. Bentley. This is a legendary engine and was a great design.

    The body of the Mk III was basically a modified version of the old 2/4 but modified in a way that to me perfects the original DB2/4 design. What they did was change the grill to the shape originally used in the DB3 racecar which became the same grill shape that every other Aston Martin car has used since. People seem to overlook that the Mk III was the first road going model to use this grill and that small change make the design somehow look much more modern and elegant.

    The Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, seller offering this car describes it as a car that was delivered new in 1958 by the Aston Martin dealership in Pasadena, California. The buyer owned the car until 1983 when he sold it to its second owner, who kept the car for more than 39 years. In 2007 this Aston Mk III underwent a complete mechanical restoration totaling more than $85,000 and happily still retains its original numbers-matching drivetrain, has all original body panels, interior, and glass. The paintwork shows signs of age through cracking and blemishes while the interior and glass are extremely nice.

    The quality of the paint makes me wonder if it is original to the car and something I might ask the seller if I was a buyer. If it is original, this Aston Mk III would be a nice entry for the preservation class at an event like Pebble Beach. It is also a car that you could easily drive and not have to worry about the stray stone chip or two you might acquire on tours like the Colorado Grand, a tour that this car would be perfect for.

    Bond’s Mk III, according to the book Goldfinger, was painted in a color called Whisper Grey. This is not a real factory color, but this one is painted in Ivory and carries an Oxblood leather interior. To me that would easily be close enough.

    If you had not figured it out yet, I love this specific car. If I would not have to sell a bunch of stuff that my wife would object to me selling, think a lot of IRA money, I would have already bought it and be on the phone with Camille at Passport to arrange shipping to me for pick up in Monterey in a few weeks. While not as elegant or as popular as the DB5, the Bond connection is a big deal to me. On top of that the Mk III has more headroom and interior space than any other DB Aston Martin, making it the perfect car for my 6’4″ height. Yes the steering and handling is also a bit more primitive than the DB4 and later cars, but it is a very advanced car for one built in the 1950s and I would not mind those minor drawbacks.

    This 1958 DB 2/4 Mk III is being offered for a market correct price of $280,000, which is a lot less than you would have to spend on a DB4 or 5. It is even less expensive than a DB6, and also more rare than any of the above cars being one of only 83 total Mk III cars built in left hand drive.

    If you are looking for a blue chip GT car and the DB4-6 are too expensive, this car would be a perfect substitute. For me it would not be a substitute at all but a car I would likely keep forever.

    To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

    McPherson College Garners $1.5B Endowment

    There’s a little Kansas liberal arts school in a town of 14,000 that has an endowment that could make some Silicon Valley scenesters blush. Would you believe $1.5 billion? Yes, you read that right. How does McPherson College do it?

    As Hagerty tells it, a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous promised that (s)he would donate $500 million if McPherson College could raise half that amount by June 2023. The school met the goal and, then, the Patron of the Great Unknown followed up on the promise by doubling it. That one billion, combined with McPherson College’s $250 million endowment and $342 million in fundraising, brings the total to $1,592,000 for a school with around 800 students.

    Why does McPherson matter to you? It’s the only place in America were one can earn a four-year degree in automotive restoration. The program emphasizes the following:

    • Historic automotive technology
    • Automotive restoration management
    • Automotive communications
    • Automotive restoration design
    • Automotive restoration technology

    Currently, the 150-odd students in the program are working on a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet to make the school’s first debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this coming August. Donated by Pennsylvanians Richard and Mary Hoperman, the unrestored Mercedes made an appearance during Pebble Beach Car Week before arriving at its new home in Kansas for restoration. “Our Mercedes-Benz 300 S will stand as a commitment to our mission to be the center of excellence for restoration education,” says McPherson on its website.

    This past Friday, McPherson College’s president announced the endowment at an event last week. “Today is historic, not just for McPherson College, but for all small liberal arts colleges in America,” says Michael Schneider. “I am incredibly grateful to our anonymous donor for giving us an unprecedented opportunity — and responsibility — to build and implement our strategic vision of becoming a destination learning community.”

    Barrett-Jackson has had an association with McPherson College since 1999, establishing several scholarships including the Nellie Jackson Scholarship (in honor of the matriarch of the Barrett-Jackson organization), available to female students in McPherson’s automotive restoration program. In addition to the three scholarships, Barrett-Jackson has provided internships for both students and graduates of McPherson.

    “It is important to me and the industry to give young people a chance to learn these skills,” says Craig Jackson, Barrett-Jackson chairman and CEO. “I am proud we can provide opportunities for the restoration tech program to grow and add new people to the profession.”

    In-N-Out Burger Needs Your Car!

    McDonald’s may be king, but In-N-Out outranks it as everyone’s favorite fast-food restaurant. However, not everyone has access to the chain, being a SoCal tradition since 1948 and more recently available to those in the Southwest, Northwest, and Rockies. In celebration of 75 years of hamburgers and more, In-N-Out is holding a 75th Anniversary Festival at the (newly christened) In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on October 22, 2023. The day will be full of cars on display, drag racing, live music, food, and more. Best of all, the restaurant chain is looking for a few good vehicles to recruit for the show — do you have a hot rod, classic, or muscle car to bring?

    Image courtesy of NHRA

    There are two core aspects of the celebration: the Festival will include the car show, drag races, and other activities like carnival games, several stages featuring bands playing your favorite tunes throughout the decades, special In-N-Out displays including Cookout Trucks and other concessions, and a myriad of vendors. There will also be a Rock 2 Freedom Benefit Concert (which will require a separate ticket) to benefit the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, a non-profit created by the burger chain that helps those who are enslaved by any substance or person to gain freedom and healing from substance abuse, and to create, educate, and assist with solutions to eliminate human trafficking. Performing on the main stage will be .48 Special (In-N-Out Burger’s family band) followed by funksters 311 and that little ol’ band from Texas, ZZ Top.

    Image courtesy of NHRA

    But enough about music and improving the world — you wanna hear about the car stuff, right? Purchasing a car show ticket grants you entry for one vehicle, entry to the Festival, and a commemorative gift. Purchasing an Elimination Bracket Racing ticket will grant you entry for one vehicle to race in one of five classes: Ford, GM, Mopar, Miscellaneous Muscle Cars, or NSS A/FX; the driver will also receive a ticket for entry to the Festival. Purchasing a Fun Run ticket grants the less competitive to two Fun Run races, plus one entry to the Festival. As you may have guessed, all NHRA rules will apply.

    Of course, since your hot rod, classic, or muscle car is the greatest ever, you just may win an award. Space is limited, so help fill the slots with some spectacular vehicles, will ya?

    The Biggest SUVS of 2023: Land Yachts That Rule The Road

    Cruising down the highway like majestic land yachts, the largest SUVs on the road make a bold statement with their imposing presence. These automotive behemoths have carved a unique niche in the ever-evolving auto world. From their sheer size and commanding road manners to their luxurious amenities and cutting-edge technology, these mammoth SUVs stand apart from other automotive segments. They undoubtedly capture the attention of both drivers and onlookers. SUVs grew in popularity during the ’90s when it became fashionable to drive a large SUV like the Chevy Suburban or Ford Excursion.

    In this article, we’ll delve into the realm of the largest SUVs, exploring what makes them stand out in a sea of automobiles. We’ll take a closer look at the reasons behind their immense popularity, the unique features that set them apart, and how they cater to the demands of drivers seeking both style and practicality. So fasten your seatbelts as we embark on a journey through the realm of land yachts and discover why these impressive SUVs have become the embodiment of automotive luxury and grandeur right here.

    Photo Credit: Rivian

    Rivian R1S: 200.8 inches

    Rivian has been making waves in the auto industry for a few years now. The electric car startup has cultivated a path that’s much different than Tesla in terms of product design and focus. The Rivian pickup truck was already a trendsetting design but the R1S SUV continued the evolution. At a staggering 200.8 inches, this is one of the largest SUVs on the market, with more than enough room to move an entire family (via Rivian).

    Photo Credit: Rivian

    Even though the R1S has a high price tag of $70,000 to start, its 300-mile driving range is a huge plus. In addition to its high ground clearance and off-road capability, the R1S has done a great job of offering a competitive family-friendly SUV. When it comes to a big modern family hauler, the R1S is the next generation of SUVs. There aren’t a lot of fully electric models on the road yet and this one is a trendsetter.

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    Uncharted Territory: Performance Cars Never Sold In America

    America is the home of automotive culture on a global scale. That comes as no surprise as it is the country that launched the car industry. The United States also created hot rods, drive-ins, and endless stretches of highways that connect every state. Since cars are so important here, you might think that global manufacturers are eager to sell their products in the U.S.

    Indeed, it’s easy to assume that American consumers have access to most of the car models produced throughout the world. But that’s not always the case. Even though consumers in the US have a great choice of performance cars, some are missing. American car customers are sometimes without the most exciting models. So we found the most interesting performance cars never released in the US. There were numerous reasons why the manufacturer decided to do so. Let’s get started here.

    Photo Credit: VW

    Volkswagen Scirocco R

    The Scirocco is the Golf’s sportier, better-looking brother. It was built on the same platform and with the same engines but with a much sleeker, more aggressive design. The original Scirocco was introduced along with the first Golf Mk1 back in the mid-’70s and stayed in production until 1992. However, Volkswagen decided to revive the name in 2008 and presented the current generation (via Auto Express).

    Photo Credit: VW

    European customers can get Scirocco in a wide range of flavors, but the best one is the mighty Scirocco R. The model features all-wheel drive and 300 hp from a Golf R-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With performance-tuned suspension and lots of power, the Scirocco R is highly fun to drive. Unfortunately, Volkswagen thought that launching Scirocco R in the USA would cannibalize the sales of the Golf GTI and Golf R so they decided to leave it in Europe.

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    355-Powered 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special Business Coupe

    This 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special is a business coupe that was modified under previous ownership by Samson Design of Marshall, Missouri. Work included installing a 355ci V8, a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission, and a 3.55:1 limited-slip differential as well as a custom saddle vinyl interior. The body was shaved, nosed, and decked, and custom lighting was installed prior to repainting the car in brown and silver. Additional features include a four-link rear suspension, Fatman Fabrications front drop spindles, QA1 rear coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, 18 and 20″ Billet Specialties wheels, polished copper fuel and brake lines, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and intake manifold, a twin air-intake system, and a Classic Instruments multi-function gauge. The car was a Great 8 Ridler award finalist in 2011 at the Detroit, Michigan, Autorama show, and was later acquired by the selling dealer in 2023. Subsequent work consisted of replacing the battery and steering box. This modified Styleline business coupe is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Missouri title.

    The body was repainted in metallic brown with silver bumpers under prior ownership, and body modifications included lengthening the hood, decklid, and rocker panels, shaving exterior trim, windshield wipers, and door handles, and smoothing the grille and drip rails. Additional details include custom headlamps and taillamps as well as tinted windows. The paint is chipped on the right corner of the front bumper and both doors.

    The 18 and 20″ Billet Specialties wheels wear custom “Business Edition” script center caps and are mounted with Toyo Proxes 4 tires measuring 225/45 up front and 245/50 out back. The car has been fitted with a Fatman Fabrications four-link rear suspension setup and front drop spindles as well as QA1 rear coilovers. Braking is handled by unassisted discs at all four corners. The frame and suspension components were smoothed and painted to match the body color. The steering box was reportedly replaced in 2023, and the selling dealer notes that there is play in the steering. The rear air springs are not functional.

    The cabin features a front bench seat trimmed in saddle vinyl upholstery with custom patterned inserts joined by a matching headliner, door panels, rear cargo area, and custom-fabricated center console. Additional features include a Lokar shifter, a push-button starter, billet pedals, leather luggage straps, concealed toggle switches, power door locks, and a smoothed dashboard.

    The two-spoke steering wheel has a custom horn ring and frames a Classic Instruments multi-function gauge that displays a 140-mph speedometer and readouts for fuel level, coolant temperature, battery voltage, and oil pressure. The custom gauge pod was built by Samson Designs. The odometer shows 45 miles, approximately 38 of which have been added under current ownership. True chassis mileage is unknown.

    The 355ci V8 was installed under prior ownership and is said to have been built by Rick Darling Performance of Marshall, Missouri. Features include an Edelbrock EnduraShine four-barrel carburetor and intake manifold as well as an HEI-style distributor, a custom-fabricated twin air-intake system, tubular exhaust headers, and General Motors-script valve covers. Smoothed fender, radiator, and firewall panels have been installed and painted to match the body. An oil change was performed in 2023.

    Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.73:1 limited-slip differential. A fabricated stainless steel dual exhaust system has been installed.

    1933 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod

    This 1933 Ford Cabriolet was modified in the late 1950s by the seller’s uncle and subsequently exhibited in the hot rod show circuit. The frame has been “Z-ed”, and the body has been channeled, modified, and refinished in red over a patterned and button-tufted red and white upholstery. Dubbed the “Lil’ Dough”roadster, the car is powered by a Chrysler 331ci FirePower Hemi V8 mated to a later-model Ford three-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a white soft top, 15” steel wheels with Pontiac Chieftain covers, a drilled front drop axle, front hairpin radius rods, a four-wheel coil spring suspension, an Isky camshaft, four Stromberg 97 carburetors, and a custom-fabricated exhaust system with cutouts as well as a 1932 Ford radiator grille shell, quad headlights, bobbed front fenders, molded Model A-style rear fenders, and later-model instrumentation. The seller inherited the car from his uncle in October 2021, and the fuel pump and battery are said to have been replaced in 2022. This ’33 Ford Roadster is offered with historical images, NHRA car show awards, magazines featuring the car, related literature, and a clean Wisconsin title in the seller’s name.

    The steel body has been channeled 6″ over the “Z-ed”frame and is finished in red. Additional exterior details include a white soft top, a chrome 1932 Ford radiator grille shell adorned with bright dresser-drawer knobs, quad headlights, bobbed front cycle fenders, molded Model A-style rear fenders, Buick-sourced porthole-style upper taillights, and a custom-made lower taillight panel with dresser-drawer knobs. Corrosion is present on chrome trim, and the seller notes paint flaws. Additional images showing the soft top in the raised and lowered position are provided in the gallery below.

    Steel 15″ wheels wear Pontiac Chieftain-sourced covers with simulated knock-offs and are mounted with 640-15 front and 820-15 rear US Royal wide-whitewall tires. Braking is handled by drums on all four corners, and the suspension has been modified with a drilled front drop axle, front hairpin radius rods, and four-wheel coil springs.

    The interior has been trimmed in two-tone red and white diamond-patterned and button-tufted Naugahyde upholstery. Interior features include a power-adjustable split bench seat, red carpets, an aftermarket shift knob, hand-crank side windows, and a bright-finished dash panel.

    The power-operated trunk lid opens to expose matching upholstery and an aftermarket fuel tank.

    A red-finished steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts an aftermarket column-mounted tachometer and later-model instrumentation that includes a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 941 miles, approximately 250 of which have been added by the seller. True mileage is unknown.

    The Chrysler 331ci FirePower Hemi V8 is said to have been rebuilt and modified. Features include an Isky camshaft, four Stromberg 97 carburetors, and a custom-built exhaust system with zoomie-style cutouts. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission reportedly sourced from a 1939 Ford truck. The fuel pump and battery were replaced in 2022 according to the seller.

    Additional images showing the condition of the underside are included in the gallery below.

    National Hot Rod Association car show awards accompany the car, as well as period images, magazines featuring the car, and other related literature.

    A plate riveted to the chassis is stamped with number 512630, which is listed as the VIN on the Wisconsin title. An additional note on the title reads, “Titled in WI as: Street Modified.”

    Flathead-Powered Ford Roadster Special

    This steel-bodied hot rod roadster was the subject of a custom build under current ownership by H.A.T. Racing of San Rafael, California, between 2002 and 2004. Featuring custom bodywork finished in black over gray upholstery, the car is powered by a flathead V8 that was bored and stroked to 305ci and equipped with a Navarro intake manifold, an Isky camshaft, Baron Racing Equipment cylinder heads, and triple Stromberg 97 carburetors. The custom-fabricated chassis utilizes boxed frame rails, a drilled front drop axle, front hairpin radius rods, a triangulated four-link rear suspension setup with adjustable coilovers, and a Winters Quick Change rear axle housing a 4.10:1 differential. Additional equipment includes a louvered hood, a split windshield, engine-turned interior trim, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, Stewart-Warner gauges, Wilwood front disc brakes, and Rocket Racing 16″ knock-off wheels. This Roadster Special is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with records and images from the assembly process along with a California title describing the car as a 1946 Ford.

    The custom-fabricated box-section frame and black-finished steel bodywork were fabricated by the late Garwood “Woody” Gilmore as part of the build completed in 2004. Equipment includes a split windshield, side mirrors, hood louvers, a polished grille insert, and a dual exhaust system quieted by Hushpower mufflers and exiting through the rear valance.

    Dished 16″ Rocket Racing wheels wear knock-off covers and Excelsior Radial tires with a 6″ section width up front and 7.5″ out back. Braking is handled by Wilwood front discs and rear drums, and the fronts are hidden behind Buick-style finned drum covers. The car rides on a drilled and polished front drop axle with a transverse leaf spring and hairpin radius rods along with a rear triangulated four-link setup. QA1 double-adjustable shocks are installed up front along with adjustable coilovers out back.

    Low-back bucket seats are upholstered in stone gray and complimented by a painted dashboard along with color-coordinated door panels and gray carpets. Other equipment includes a floor-mounted shifter and parking brake handle, an Ernst Benz aircraft chronometer, door panel map pockets, a high-mount rearview mirror, and a rubber floor mat in the driver’s footwell. A polished fuel tank is mounted in the trunk compartment.

    The steering wheel features four engine-turned spokes and a wood-rim. An engine-turned bezel houses Stewart-Warner gauges including a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 4,600 miles have been added since the build was completed.

    The flathead V8 reportedly utilizes a French-made block and was modified with a 3.375″ bore and 4.250″ stroke to displace 305ci before being rebuilt using the following components by Lorry Azevedo:

    • Ross pistons
    • Crower connecting rods
    • Isky camshaft
    • Triple Stromberg 97mm carburetors with chrome intake stacks
    • Barney Navarro intake manifold
    • Baron Racing Equipment cylinder heads
    • Custom-fabricated equal-length exhaust headers
    • Custom-fabricated 12-quart oil pan
    • Stainless steel coolant lines
    • Fabricated hard fuel lines

    Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission and a Winters Quick Change rear axle with 4.10:1 gearing. Additional underside images are provided in the gallery.

    A plaque affixed to the trunk lid shows the car was built by H.A.T. Racing of San Rafael, California, with the help of Lorry Azevedo and Woody Gilmore.

    Additional images showing the car during the assembly process are provided in the gallery.

    The California title is marked with a “Title Only” notation.