LeGene

California Sports Special Roadster

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One of Four Known Survivors â A Handcrafted Icon of Postwar American Ingenuity Â  Offered here is an exceedingly rare and expertly restored 1955 LeGene California Sports Special Roadsterâone of only four known examples remaining from a run of just six complete cars built by Lee and Gene Dobson in Highland, California. Designed at the intersection of hot-rodding and European-style coachbuilding, this American Sports Special is a standout among its peers, having undergone a comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration for the 2010 Amelia Island Concours dâElegance. Its history is richly documented and includes a feature on Discovery Channelâs AmeriCarna with Ray Evernham, as well as a class win over Wayne Cariniâs Spohn Custom at the 2014 Boca Raton Concours dâElegance. Â  High-Performance Flathead Power with Custom Styling Â  Beneath its burgundy fiberglass body lies a 239 CID Flathead V-8 sourced from a 1948 Mercury, enhanced with period-correct Offenhauser speed equipmentâaluminum high-compression heads and dual Stromberg carburetors. Mated to a Ford three-speed manual transmission and mounted on a modified 1940s Ford chassis with a dropped front axle, the LeGene is as mechanically compelling as it is visually arresting. Black wire wheels with chrome caps, older blackwall tires, and a 99-inch wheelbase complete its vintage profile. The body remains straight and solid, with excellent chrome fitment and a unique windshield borrowed from a 1955 Ford Victoria. Â  Hand-Finished Interior and Show-Quality Provenance Â  Inside, the black bucket seats trimmed with red piping echo the bodyâs rich tone, while a woodgrain-accented dash houses a full complement of gauges (noting the inoperative tachometer, speedometer, and temperature gauge). A floor shifter, two-spoke steering wheel, and red-trimmed inner door panels give the cockpit a bespoke feel. Since its restoration, the car has been maintained in a climate-controlled museum setting, showing just 9,259 miles on the odometer. Offered with extensive documentation, including restoration photos and display materials, this LeGene is not only a true survivor but also a celebrated and show-proven example of Americaâs hand-built sports car renaissance. Â 

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