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There are certain to be headlines generated by the international contingent of global supercars that are being offered as part of The M Group Collection this May in Indianapolis, but the “stateside” portion of this incredible collection deserves its own fanfare. Selected by the owner with careful attention to quality and desirability, The M Group Collection includes an array of “hot stuff” originally created in and for the North American market. From Art Deco classics to modern brutes, sports models to drag packages, and Ford to GM, these are all incredible machines—and every one will sell at no reserve.
The M Group Collection: American Sports Models
Among The M Group Collection’s American standouts is a handful of sport-focused cars that could well carry themselves into the international automotive markets, led by a 2006 Ford GT. This phenomenal car, finished in eye-searing Speed Yellow with black graphics (one of only 69 so produced), shows a mere 13 miles since delivery and comes complete with supporting documentation, an ebony leather interior, and the supercharged 5.4L/550 HP V-8 and Ricardo 6-speed transaxle. If preservation is the game plan, they don’t come better than this incredible supercar time capsule from 20 years past.
Countering from the GM stables are both classic and modern Corvettes. This 427 Stingray came rolling off the assembly line in 1969, at the end of the roaring ’60s. Painted in Cortez Silver, this Tri-Power L71 435 HP model has a 4-speed driveline, 4-wheel disc brakes and a black interior. It shows just 12 miles since its restoration.
From the ’70s is a rare export 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Coupe. Delivered new to a dealer in British Columbia, this car shows only 909 kilometers (565 miles) on the odometer and is powered by the desirable L82 350 CI V-8 engine/M21 close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission driveline. Additionally, this car took NCRS Top Flight honors in 2006.
Concluding this Corvette trio is a one-of-80 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition Convertible. Covered in Racing Yellow, this car has been driven only 9 miles since new and was ordered with both the Z06 and 3LZ packages. It is stunning from every angle, desirably original and very worthy of the Corvette’s continuing fame.
The Chrysler contingent has not been neglected here either. It begins with an incredible 26-mile 2001 Chrysler Prowler Mulholland Edition Convertible, one of 1,281 manufactured. A young Chip Foose did the initial design work that inspired this model, and this one features exclusive Midnight Blue Pearl paint, a matching dark blue soft top, and pinstriping.
Next up is a first-year Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster from 1992, showing 29 miles since delivery. There were only 285 Vipers built that year, and this example features its auxiliary soft top and side windows. A second roadster, this one from 1994 and showing 34 miles, is also on offer. Both cars host the 8.0L/400 HP V-10 engine and T-56 6-speed manual transmission. The RT/10 model was created for the serious enthusiast who understood what respect for performance meant, so poseurs need not apply.
Muscle Machines & Drag Packs From The M Group Collection
For those who enjoy boulevard-style action more than twisting corners, these next three cars may be ideal. How about a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback, one of the first 50 built by Kar Kraft? This car, KK-1255, was concours restored by expert Ed Meyer and hosts the 429/375 HP 820-S V-8 engine and Toploader 4-speed driveline. This Candy Apple Red beauty offers an incredible opportunity to own perhaps the most desirable of all production Mustang releases.
Or, there’s the gorgeous 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible, which is powered by 1971’s hottest engine: the LS5 454/365 HP V-8, backed here by a Turbo-Hydro automatic. Attractively painted in Cranberry Red with matching black top, stripes and interior, this car has A/C, cowl induction, and torque to spare.
Finally, for those who want Rapid Transit Mopar-style, check out the 1970 440-6 BBL Six Pack Plymouth Road Runner in groovy FJ6 Sassy Grass Green “High-Impact Paint” with hood blackout. Optioned with the automatic A727 transmission, the car has been driven only 36 miles since its recent restoration and is all business throughout.
Continuing on with the Mopar madness, The M Group Collection also includes a trio of factory drag racing package cars from the ’60s. The first year for the 426 Max Wedge release was 1963, which saw Dodge produce just nine 330-series business coupes with factory-installed lightweight parts; this car is the third of that group. Extensively restored to like-original specs by Muscle Car Restorations of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, this car has its aluminum body panels, cross-ram 426/425 HP wedge, push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and a color-matching red interior.
Two years later, these specials were 426 Hemi-powered, and The M Group Collection’s 1965 A990-powered Plymouth was one of only 11 produced with the 4-speed manual transmission that year. Also restored by MCR, this is the car formerly displayed at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and it shows an odometer reading of just 520 miles. Other examples of the 1965 Plymouths won NHRA World Championships in 1965 and 1967, a testament to the model’s peak engineering and track prowess.
Fast-forward two more years, and NHRA’s latest rules resulted in the final B-body drag release, the 1967 RO-WO program. This RO-code Plymouth is one of the 55 Belvedere IIs built to Super Stock specs, all produced at the Lynch Road plant on February 12, 1967. It features the SS Hemi motor with its twin inline 4-barrel carburetors, functional hood scoop, a reverse manual valve body in the TorqueFlite automatic, and a 4.86 final axle ratio. Things like sound deadener were deleted, but these are considered the most streetable of the Mopar factory racing releases from that era.
Modern Mayhem Makers
The modern age brought about a big renaissance of performance to the fans of the Pentastar, and there were several releases based on the 2008 and newer LX platform era. Performance West Group and Hurst Industries teamed up in 2010 to license their special Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Hurst Heritage Edition Convertible. This example, dash-tagged as No. 7 of the 30 units scheduled, features a 6.1L Hemi with a polished Vortech supercharger on the 572 HP V-8 engine. Today, it shows 1,880 miles, uses the 6-speed manual transmission, and shows off its professionally installed Droptop Customs convertible conversion.
By 2018, the factory was installing the newer low-profile IHI superchargers right on the assembly line, and the next three Dodge Challengers are the best of the rest. A 2018 Demon leads these off, one of the 132 that were produced in Yellow Jacket paint. Offered only in 2018, this car shows 1,376 miles since new, and the supercharged 6.2L Hemi V-8 is backed by the 8-speed automatic, adjustable suspension and engine modes, and the optional full interior including the carpet kit.
The other two are from Dodge’s Last Call period, 2023. This starts with a highly optioned 807 HP supercharged Challenger Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak, which shows 127 miles. Included, among other options, are the power sunroof, Plum Crazy paint with hood blackout, 18-speaker stereo system, technology and convenience groups, and all-speed traction control.
For those who want the ultimate Dodge from this era, the Last Call 2023 SRT Demon 170 is the one. Painted Go Mango, this car denotes speed even standing still and has been driven only 14 miles following delivery. Indeed, this 1,025 HP supercharged muscle car hosts a plethora of engineering exclusive to this final-ever Demon, noted as No. 1117 of the 3,300-unit run. Appointed with black leather and carbon fiber interior trim, the 8-speed automatic transmission, special wide Air Grabber hood, and forged aluminum wheels in black, this is a car to be remembered by.
The M Group’s True Classics
A final pairing of proud American-built beauties are present here as well. The first is an attractive turquoise 1963 Ford Thunderbird. This model was considered to be the pinnacle of Ford’s personal luxury car in this era, and it is stated that an estimated $160,000 was invested in this car’s comprehensive restoration. An FE-class 390/300 HP OHV V-8 engine is under the hood, with bucket seats and console as part of its body-matching interior.
The final highlight in this impressive American-built roundup is a gorgeous, exclusive 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Sport Phaeton, a truly amazing motorcar that was once in the collection of the late Otis Chandler. One of just 17 still known to exist, it boasts a known ownership history, appearances at Amelia Island and Pebble Beach, CCCA Full Classic honors, and mechanical updates done to both the top and tires during the past decade.
Little more needs to be said. It will be another crown jewel among The M Group Collection’s American autos at Indy 2026, when this exceptional collection crosses the block on Saturday at no reserve.
