What Makes Frank Sinatra’s Car Collection So Legendary?

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00:00What makes Frank Sinatra's car collection so legendary?

00:04Number 7. 1955 Ford Thunderbird, a symbol of success.

00:10Capitol Records gifted Sinatra a 55 Thunderbird.

00:13Capable of reaching 112 miles per hour, this sporty two-seater delivered serious performance in a stylish package.

00:20It's classically styled yet thoroughly modern.

00:23Number 6. 1956 Continental Mark II, the height of luxury.

00:30Hand-built Continental Mark II matched his status.

00:32The 368-cubic-inch V8 delivered 285 horsepower, balancing elegance with substantial performance, much like Sinatra himself.

00:42Number 5. 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, flamboyance on wheels.

00:48Perfect for Vegas, his burgundy Eldorado Brougham flaunted air suspension, pillarless design, comforts, and a glovebox vanity with shot glasses.

00:56Number 4. 1969 Lamborghini Miura, Sinatra's supercar.

01:03Sinatra's orange Miura S embodied mid-engine revolution.

01:07370 horsepower V, 12-174 mph speed, and race-inspired cockpit.

01:13Traded comfort for breathtaking performance.

01:17Number 3. 1970 Maserati Ghibli, elegant Italian style.

01:21Sinatra's silver Ghibli offered refined 154 mph performance, understated style, family-involved purchase, and later celebrity provenance with actor George Hamilton.

01:34Number 2. 1976 Jaguar XJS V12, a gift of power and elegance.

01:40A wedding gift from Barbara, the V12 XJS delivered 150 mph performance and distinctive buttresses, remaining cherished for 19 years.

01:51Number 1. 1981 Chrysler Imperial FS Edition, a lifelong loyalty rewarded.

01:58Brand loyalty culminated in the 1981 Chrysler Imperial FS Edition, bearing Sinatra's initials.

02:05Due to its limited production, a $20,000 to $25,000 price tag, and a hood ornament by Cartier, the FS Edition is a collector's item today.

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