classic car collector
The Maoli Collection is a premier showcase of rare and classic automobiles, each meticulously selected for its historical significance, masterful craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Every vehicle tells a story of innovation and elegance, reflecting Tom Maoli’s enduring passion for preserving automotive heritage while celebrating the pure art of driving. Restored to their original splendor and maintained with uncompromising precision, these automobiles are more than museum pieces—they are living works of art, still driven and enjoyed for their ultimate purpose: the thrill of the road.
Tom Maoli
The Maoli Collection
Pebble Beach, Class G: Duesenberg Third Place: 1929 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan 2023
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, Pre-war Classics European, Best in class: 1929 Isotta Fraschini 2023
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, Second Place, Best in Show: 1929 Isotta Fraschini 2023
Amelia Concours, Duesenberg Class Award: 1935 Duesenberg J Lagrande Dual Cowl Phaeton 2023
ModaMiami, Collection E: European Classic First Place: 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet 2024
1911 Mercedes 22/40 HP ‘Colonial’ Double Phaeton
- Chassis No.10797
- Engine No. 13609
Among the most significant early Mercedes automobiles, this 1911 22/40 HP ‘Colonial’ Double Phaeton stands as a rare and remarkably complete example from the Brass Era. Built at the height of pre-World War I engineering brilliance, it embodies the ambitious design and technical innovation that helped establish Mercedes as one of the world’s premier marques.
1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost “Dragonfly” Skiff
- Chassis No.30ED
Nicknamed “Dragonfly” for its shimmering iridescent green finish and elegant, skiff-inspired form, this 1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is one of the most captivating and storied transformations in early motoring history. Beneath its breathtaking exterior lies Chassis No. 30ED, a mid-production G-Series Silver Ghost renowned for its smooth ride, durability, and precision engineering—qualities that helped forge the Rolls-Royce legend.
1927 Rolls-Royce “Playboy” Roadster by Brewster
- Chassis: Phantom I
- Engine: 468 cu. in. inline six-cylinder
In the world of early American Rolls-Royces, few models are as rare—or as cleverly conceived—as the “Playboy” Roadster. Built during a transitional period for Rolls-Royce of America, the Playboy wasn’t a factory offering in the traditional sense. Rather, it was a brilliant reuse strategy: with an overstock of formal limousines on hand, the company began removing the heavy, outdated bodies from their still-excellent Phantom I chassis and commissioning fresh, sporting roadster coachwork from the prestigious Brewster & Co.
