Antique & Historic Cars

I am privileged to detail some extremely rare antique automobiles in the Kansas City area. I love the history and the stories that go with each car. This gallery highlights some of my favorite antique cars I’ve detailed.

1904 Pierce Stanhope 8 hp

Oldest car I’ve ever detailed, and yes, it still runs and drives.

1904 Pierce Stanhope 8 hp

1917 Detroit Electric Model 68

1931 Cord L29 Cabriolet

This one was taken to the Amelia Island Concours in Florida, the East Coast equivalent of the Pebble Beach Concours in California.

1931 Cord L29 Cabriolet

This car is front wheel drive, one of the first US cars designed with this feature.

1931 Cord L29 Cabriolet dashboard

1931 Ford Model A

1936 Morgan 3-wheeler

Built in England, these were designed to be registered as a motorcycle to avoid paying taxes on an automobile.

1936 Morgan 3-wheeler

No doors. You climb in over the side of the car.

1936 Morgan 3-wheeler

1939 Cadillac V16 limousine

One of 4 built! Very quiet, very smooth automobile.

1939 Cadillac V16 limousine

1939 Cadillac V16 Limousine

1939 Cadillac V16 limousine

1939 Cadillac V16 front half of the engine.

1939 Cadillac V16 limousine drivers compartment.

1939 Cadillac V16 limousine rear passenger seating.

1939 Cadillac V16 limousine jump seats and cloth blanket bar.

1941 Lincoln Continental Town Car limousine

Designed by Edsel Ford for Ford family & Ford’s upper management team. Only 10 were built. Front section of roof is vinyl and retracts back into the rear section of the roof.

1941 Lincoln Continental Town Car limousine

This has been certified by the Henry Ford Museum as chassis #2, built for and owned by Henry Ford himself! This is the only one left in the world.

1941 Lincoln Continental Town Car limousine

Front drivers compartment. Note gold plated hardware and genuine wood panels.

1941 Lincoln Continental Town Car rear seating area.

1953 Nash Healey

Coachwork designed and built by Pininfarina in Italy, chassis and engine designed and built in England, then shipped to the USA for sale.

1953 Nash Healey

Designed to compete with Chevrolet’s Corvette, they were too expensive to most due to the added cost of producing them in 2 other countries.

1959 Aston Martin DB Mark III

This is the car that the original James Bond movie car is based on!

1959 Aston Martin logo

1959 Aston Martin DB III 2.9L engine

1959 Aston Martin DB III interior

1963 Lotus Elite Super 95

World’s first fiberglass monocoque production car, Has a stretched skin fiberglass unibody. One of the most rarest and memorable Lotus cars ever.

1963 Lotus Elite Super 95 engine

Inline 4 cylinder Coventry Climax water-cooled engine producing 95 hp.

1963 Lotus Elite Super 95 interior

Built in England, so it’s right hand drive.

1969 Fiat 500 Autobianchi

This mini station wagon is just 118 inches long, powered by an air-cooled 499.5 cc 2 cylinder engine that produces 17.5 hp. 3 gal. fuel tank, no fuel gauge, 60 mpg with a top speed of 56 mph!

1969 Fiat 500 Autobianchi

Original interior. Note full folding sunroof. These cars were never imported to the USA.

1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III

Produced in England between 1955-1966, only 7,372 were produced.

1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III

1963 Rolls Royce SIlver Cloud III interior

1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III engine

1967 Jaguar E-Type

1967 Jaguar E-Type interior

1967 Jaguar E-Type engine

258.44 cc inline 6 cylinder engine, 246 hp at 5400 rpm.

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville dashboard

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville rear seating

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville dashboard

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville engine bay

1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special

1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special rear seating

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible dashboard

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible door panel

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible seating area

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible engine bay

1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL

406 V8 w/4 sp. manual

1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL interior

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL dashboard

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL door panel

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL engine bay

1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille wheel

1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille interior

1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille door panel

1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille dashboard

1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille engine bay

1940 Cadillac

1940 Cadillac interior

1940 Cadillac rear seating

1940 Cadillac dashboard

1940 Cadillac door panel

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville door panel

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville interior

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Sabre wheel

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car opera window

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car interior

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car dashboard

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car door panel

Classics & Show Cars

I love cleaning classic cars and show cars! To me, I feel privileged to be the one to help preserve automotive history. I enjoy hearing the stories about the car from the owner, and in a way, it helps me connect with the car. The end result is something I'm proud of.

Daily Drivers

I clean all kinds of daily drivers. Some of my customers are monthly customers who want their daily drivers maintained year round. Other daily drivers I've cleaned get a good cleaning once a year at best, and still others haven't been cleaned in several years.

Special Projects

Sparkling Clean Auto Spa can handle your special projects, too. We offer pinstriping, including removal and re-application, headlight restoration, ceramic coating, aluminum wheel cosmetic restoration, engine cleaning, and extreme detailing services. This gallery highlights a few examples.

Exotics & Supercars

I have the privilege of detailing some extremely rare and amazing exotic automobiles in the Kansas City area. It’s an honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of detailing these special automobiles. This gallery highlights some of the more memorable exotic cars I’ve detailed.

2006 Mosler MT900S

One of 24 hand built over a 6 year period, this is the only one in the world painted in this color.

2006 Mosler MT900S

Using a Corvette Z06 engine and mated to a Porsche 911 transmission, this 600 hp supercharged engine hits 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, 100 mph in 6.5 seconds, and 150 mph in 13.8 seconds.

2006 Mosler MT900S

At just 2500 lbs. this car uses a lot of carbon fiber components.

2006 Mosler MT900S V8 engine

2006 Mosler MT900S interior

Note the extensive use of carbon fiber.

2009 Lamborghini Murcialago

Built in collaboration between Lamborghini and an Italian automobile customization company, this car is optioned with numerous accessories and upgrades. In fact, this is the only Murcialago in the world painted in this color, and in this matte finish.

2009 Lamborghini Murcialago

Lamborghini’s famous “scissor doors” on full display.

2009 Lamborghini Murcialago

Only 4,099 of these were produced between 2001 and the end of its production run in 2010.

2009 Lamborghini Murcialago interior

Lots of customization inside. Note the floor mats with the blue bull logo embroidered into the floor mat, and the Italian flag colors at the top of the steering wheel.

2009 Lamborghini Murcialago

Beneath a glass hood panel lies the 6.5 liter V12 that produces 661 hp. It’s mated to a 6 speed manual transmission.

2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible

A truly luxurious and bespoke automobile in every way.

2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible

Base price on this model started at $246,125 but optional equipment can quickly bump the price over $300,000.

2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible

Wide open grille to allow plenty of air intake for the W12 engine.

2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible interior

One of the most beautiful interiors I have ever seen. I love this color scheme!

2020 Bentley Continental GT engine bay

The 6.0 L V12 produces 626 hp, and powers the car from 0 - 60 mph in a mere 3.3 seconds. The V12 is coupled with an 8 speed dual clutch automatic. And its an all wheel drive to boot.

2011 Lamborghini Aventador

Back in the day, Car And Driver dubbed this car “Lambo’s personal use volcano.”

2011 Lamborghini Aventador engine bay

Powered by a 6.5 L V12, this car produces 691 hp at 8250 hp. 0 - 60 mph arrives in a scant 2.8 seconds, 0 - 100 mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.

2011 Lamborghini Avendator interior

As is typical in these types of exotics, you’ll find plenty of super strong yet light weight carbon fiber. This car is all business inside.

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo

Back in the day, Car and Driver said this car was one of the smoothest cars on the road, in more ways than one, and has panache in abundance.

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo

Base price started at $114,650. There were 19 options for exterior paint, six colors for the brake calipers, and two wheel finishes making this a very personal and customizable automobile.

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo engine bay

Power is supplied by a DOHC 32 valve V8 producing 405 hp. 0-60 mph arrives in 5.1 seconds, and it has a top speed of 177 mph.

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo interior

The sumptuous interior boasts 10 leather/carpet/trunk carpet/headliner combinations, and can be mixed or matched any way you desire.

2012 Aston Martin DB-S

With a base price of $275,461, Motor Trend dubbed this car as a hybrid of both a luxury car and a supercar. This is the flagship of the Aston Martin line for 2012.

2012 Aston Martin DB-S

2012 Aston Martin DB-S engine bay

Power is supplied by a 6.0 L: V12, mated to a 6 sp. automatic, and boasts 510 hp. 0-60 mph arrives in 4.2 seconds, and top speed is 173 mph.

2012 Aston Martin DB-S

An incredibly plush interior is wrapped in leather and Alcantara throughout.

2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

This beautiful car is powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbocharged engine producing 450 hp. It features a 7 speed manual transmission. 0-60 mph arrives in 3.3 seconds and it has a top speed of 193 mph.

2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

This is the classic Porsche 911 shape in a beautiful color.

2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

Power targa roof gives it a convertible feel. I stopped the process mid-way through to catch this interesting shot.

2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

A beautiful dark chocolate leather interior.

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB

This beautiful car boasts the upgraded Handling Package and “F-1 Super Fast” 6 speed transmission.

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB

Available in 23 exterior colors and 13 interior color choices, it offers a very personal and customizable luxury sports coupe. Base price for this car is $302,584.

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB

Powered by a 6.0 L V12 engine and 6 speed “F-1 Super Fast” transmission. 612 hp. 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, 0-124 mph in 11.4 seconds, and a top speed of 205 mph.

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB

Beautiful and luxurious Ferrari interior.

2014 Jaguar F Type Coupe

The owner told me: “Of all the high performance cars I’ve owned, this is the one that scares me the most.” Boasting an amazing engine roar, with lightning quick reflexes, this one can get away from you if you’re not careful.

2014 Jaguar F Type Coupe

2014 Jaguar F Type Coupe engine bay

5.0L V8 Supercharged engine produces 495 hp and is mated to a 8 sp. shiftable automatic transmission. 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph.

2014 Jaguar F Type Coupe interior

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo

3.6L Turbo all wheel drive producing 480 hp. 0 - 60 mph arrives in a mere 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph.

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

An all electric engine produces up to 750 hp and a top speed of 162 mph. 0 - 60 mph is an incredible 2.4 seconds. Prices go from $173,000 to well beyond $200,000.

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S interior

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