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Collector Larry Smith's eclectic taste in cars

Car collector Larry Smith is bringing three of his
Car collector Larry Smith is bringing three of his cars to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford home for Sunday’s EyesOn Design show. Among them is this sleek, V-6-powered 1972 Ferrari Dino. The unusual factory color "Senape," or mustard, sets it apart from others built between 1969 and 1973. Smith says top automotive designers frequently name the Dino as one of their favorites. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Car collector Larry Smith is bringing three of his cars to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford home for Sunday’s EyesOn Design show. Among them is this sleek, V-6-powered 1972 Ferrari Dino. The unusual factory color "Senape," or mustard, sets it apart from others built between 1969 and 1973. Smith says top automotive designers frequently name the Dino as one of their favorites. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
Sometimes a nose job works. Other times, as with this
Sometimes a nose job works. Other times, as with this 1939 Graham Sharknose, it fails to start a trend. Smith says he loves the many art deco features of the Graham. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Sometimes a nose job works. Other times, as with this 1939 Graham Sharknose, it fails to start a trend. Smith says he loves the many art deco features of the Graham. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
Smith sees the 1939 Graham with its distinctive Sharknose
Smith sees the 1939 Graham with its distinctive Sharknose design as an unsuccessful, late-in-the-game bid by the Detroit company to keep its automotive business alive. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Smith sees the 1939 Graham with its distinctive Sharknose design as an unsuccessful, late-in-the-game bid by the Detroit company to keep its automotive business alive. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
One of a handful of Stout Scarabs built in the mid-1930s
One of a handful of Stout Scarabs built in the mid-1930s in Dearborn, this 1936 model has two loose seats for passengers and room for a table in its capacious interior. The driver's seat and rear seat are bolted in place. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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One of a handful of Stout Scarabs built in the mid-1930s in Dearborn, this 1936 model has two loose seats for passengers and room for a table in its capacious interior. The driver's seat and rear seat are bolted in place. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
The Scout Scarab followed the trend toward aerodynamic
The Scout Scarab followed the trend toward aerodynamic bodies tested by larger auto makers. The car feature an aluminum roof, hood and rear wings on either side of its rear-mounted, Ford-built flathead V-8. Doors and dashboard are of magnesium. The driver's seat and rear seat are bolted in place. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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The Scout Scarab followed the trend toward aerodynamic bodies tested by larger auto makers. The car feature an aluminum roof, hood and rear wings on either side of its rear-mounted, Ford-built flathead V-8. Doors and dashboard are of magnesium. The driver's seat and rear seat are bolted in place. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This four-door 1935 Ford cabriolet became a street
This four-door 1935 Ford cabriolet became a street rod when owner Larry Smith had it lowered, dropped the front axle and added dual exhausts for its original engine. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This four-door 1935 Ford cabriolet became a street rod when owner Larry Smith had it lowered, dropped the front axle and added dual exhausts for its original engine. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
Smith's 1939 Lincoln Zephyr left the factory with
Smith's 1939 Lincoln Zephyr left the factory with a V-12 engine which was big but slow. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Smith's 1939 Lincoln Zephyr left the factory with a V-12 engine which was big but slow. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
The Zephyr is equipped with a supercharged 454-inch
The Zephyr is equipped with a supercharged 454-inch Chevrolet engine that develops 650 horsepower. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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The Zephyr is equipped with a supercharged 454-inch Chevrolet engine that develops 650 horsepower. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This 1949 Cadillac fastback features new fog lights.
This 1949 Cadillac fastback features new fog lights. Owner Larry Smith found the dealer-installed accessories in their original boxes at one of the semi-annual car shows in Hershey, Pa. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This 1949 Cadillac fastback features new fog lights. Owner Larry Smith found the dealer-installed accessories in their original boxes at one of the semi-annual car shows in Hershey, Pa. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
Larry Smith added six Stromberg carburetors, dual
Larry Smith added six Stromberg carburetors, dual exhausts and disc brakes to his 1949 Cadillac fastback. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Larry Smith added six Stromberg carburetors, dual exhausts and disc brakes to his 1949 Cadillac fastback. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This 1959 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale is actually a
This 1959 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale is actually a pre-production prototype distinguished by a "low nose" that did not appear on production models. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This 1959 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale is actually a pre-production prototype distinguished by a "low nose" that did not appear on production models. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
A handsome 1960 Alfa Romeo Giuilietta Sprint is powered
A handsome 1960 Alfa Romeo Giuilietta Sprint is powered by a 1300-cc engine with dual overhead cam and two carburetors. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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A handsome 1960 Alfa Romeo Giuilietta Sprint is powered by a 1300-cc engine with dual overhead cam and two carburetors. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
The value of this beautiful 1964 Maserati 3500 GTi
The value of this beautiful 1964 Maserati 3500 GTi with 3.5-liter six, is likely to benefit from prices being paid by collectors of another Italian make: Ferrari. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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The value of this beautiful 1964 Maserati 3500 GTi with 3.5-liter six, is likely to benefit from prices being paid by collectors of another Italian make: Ferrari. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This 1964 Porsche 356 SC is powered by a 1.6-liter
This 1964 Porsche 356 SC is powered by a 1.6-liter four. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This 1964 Porsche 356 SC is powered by a 1.6-liter four. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
Smith installed new factory sport seats in his 1964
Smith installed new factory sport seats in his 1964 Porsche 356 SC. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Smith installed new factory sport seats in his 1964 Porsche 356 SC. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This stunning 1965 Porsche 356 C cabriolet: is one
This stunning 1965 Porsche 356 C cabriolet: is one of several in the collection. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This stunning 1965 Porsche 356 C cabriolet: is one of several in the collection. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
Although it could not be verified, Smith thinks this
Although it could not be verified, Smith thinks this midnight-blue 1966 Pontiac Bonneville station wagon may have been built for GM executive John DeLorean. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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Although it could not be verified, Smith thinks this midnight-blue 1966 Pontiac Bonneville station wagon may have been built for GM executive John DeLorean. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
In 1966 a nine-passenger Pontiac Bonneville could be
In 1966 a nine-passenger Pontiac Bonneville could be ordered with a tri-power 421-inch engine and accessories that included chrome door edge guards and dual exhausts, and power everything. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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In 1966 a nine-passenger Pontiac Bonneville could be ordered with a tri-power 421-inch engine and accessories that included chrome door edge guards and dual exhausts, and power everything. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe has a 427-inch
This 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe has a 427-inch engine under its air scoop. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe has a 427-inch engine under its air scoop. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News
This Model T race car with two-speed rear end and three-speed
This Model T race car with two-speed rear end and three-speed transmission has no known date of birth. Smith, who had it restored, says it's a handful to drive; its four-cylinder engine "sounds ferocious." Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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This Model T race car with two-speed rear end and three-speed transmission has no known date of birth. Smith, who had it restored, says it's a handful to drive; its four-cylinder engine "sounds ferocious." Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News

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    Car collector Larry Smith is bringing three of his cars to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford home for Sunday’s EyesOn Design show. Among them is this sleek, V-6-powered 1972 Ferrari Dino. The unusual factory color "Senape," or mustard, sets it apart from others built between 1969 and 1973. Smith says top automotive designers frequently name the Dino as one of their favorites.