By Rachael Lindley
Photography by Brooks Burris
For Kacey and Aaron Wisenhunt, 1thirtyone Motorcars is as much about preserving a family legacy as it is about exceptional automobiles.
The Fort Worth business grew from a collection begun by Kacey’s father, Greg Mauzy, a Midland oil-and-gas businessman whose interest in cars stretched back to the brand-new 1978 Camaro Z28 he bought for himself. Cars remained a constant through Kacey’s childhood, but the hobby accelerated in 2008, when her father began moving money out of the market and into collectible automobiles. Aaron, a mechanical engineer and fellow car enthusiast, became a natural partner in the pursuit, researching prospective purchases and helping his father-in-law distinguish between cars that were simply interesting and those worth adding to an increasingly serious collection. By the time Kacey’s father died in 2015, the collection had grown to 156 cars.
Today, the Wisenhunts have refined that collection with an emphasis on quality, history and significance, while turning a shared family passion into 1thirtyone Motorcars. Even the name is personal: “131” is a nod to Kacey’s father, who was born Jan. 31, 1957 — a way, Aaron says, to “carry on his legacy” while making the business their own. Housed in a meticulously considered space that Aaron helped design around the cars and Kacey’s father’s collection of vintage oil-and-gas memorabilia, 1thirtyone is more than a showroom. The Wisenhunts host events there and operate a full restoration shop, with their team handling nearly every aspect of automotive work in-house aside from paint, body and interiors. The result feels less like a conventional car business and more like the evolution of something deeply personal: a collection inherited, carefully edited and given new life by the next generation.
1991 Ferrari F40 “Slider Window”
A rare and remarkable example of Enzo Ferrari’s final masterpiece. Of the 1,315 Ferrari F40 examples produced during its six-year production run, only about 56 lightweight “Slider Window” models were made — roughly 4% of total production. Only five documented “Slider Window” F40s left Maranello in 1991, and only two are currently accounted for, with this example being one of them. Showing just 4,311 original kilometers (2,680 miles), this factory “Slider Window” F40 may be the lowest-mileage example in existence.
Manufacturer Ferrari S.p.A.
Production 1987–1996
Assembly Maranello, Italy
Designer Pietro Camardella under the supervision of Aldo Brovarone at Pininfarina, Nicola Materazzi (Chief Engineer)
Top Track Speed 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 to 4.1 seconds with a top track speed of 201 mph
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
This two-owner 1987 Porsche 959 is a well-maintained Komfort model with 6,221 kilometers (3,865 miles) on the odometer. This example is unrestored and is presented in its 100% factory-original glory, right down to the factory hollow 17” center-lock magnesium wheels and original Bridgestone RE71s. With just 337+8 959s produced during their 1986–1993 production run, an example of this pedigree, mileage and condition is incredibly rare. This 959 is accompanied by the difficult-to-source 959- specific original accessories, including the compressor setup, tool kits, factory jack, and safety kit.
Manufacturer Porsche AG
Production 1986–1993 (337+8 produced)
Assembly Stuttgart, Germany (Karosserie Baur)
Designer Helmuth Bott
Top Track Speed 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top track speed of 197 mph
2024 Porsche 911 S/T
The 911 S/T was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 911 and was limited to just 1,963 examples worldwide, a nod to the year the original 911 debuted. Porsche essentially combined the body and road-going character of the 911 GT3 Touring with the high-revving engine of the GT3 RS, installed a 6-speed manual, then went considerably further with a bespoke lightweight philosophy. This 26-mile, two-owner 2024 Porsche 911 S/T is Paint to Sample (PTS) in beautiful Porsche Racing Green and optioned with the Heritage interior.
Manufacturer Porsche AG
Production 2024
Assembly Stuttgart, Germany
Designer Andreas Preuninger
Top Track Speed 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and with a top track speed of 186 mph
1997 Chevrolet Corvette Concept “Tiger Shark”
This one-of-one Corvette concept/prototype is based on a 1997 C5 Corvette Coupe. Although it began as a 1997 car, the completed concept was unveiled by Chevrolet at the 2001 SEMA Show. Distinguishing elements include a custom front fascia and grille, and a carbon fiber L88-inspired domed hood with the entire car being finished in striking PPG Tiger Yellow. Powering the 1 of 1 concept is a 7.0 Liter/742 hp Supercharged OHV aluminum LSI V8 engine with Air-to-air inter-cooler and 6-speed manual Borg-Warner transmission.
Manufacturer GM Chevrolet
Production 1997
Assembly Bowling Green, KY
Designer Tecstar in collaboration with GM’s Special Vehicles department
Top Track Speed 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and with a top track speed of 180–190 mph