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Ultra rare 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction

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Between 1995 and 1999, the American car manufacturer Vector Aeromotive under parent company Megatech produced a sports car, the Vector M12, and only 14 examples left the factory. One of them, a 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction.

This Vector M12 is the fourth example produced and is finished in red. It is equipped with a fiberglass body, extended Lamborghini Diablo chassis, sloping nose blending into the profile of a deeply raked wraparound windshield, front chin spoiler, pop-up headlights, horizontally bisected side windows, scissor doors, triple intake scoops ahead of each rear wheel, and rear spoiler, and triple-vented dual exhaust outlets.

Inside, bucket seats are trimmed in tan leather with black piping, and color-matched upholstery covers the lower door panels, sills, and center console. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital odometer showing 4,418 miles. Additional equipment includes black suede dash and upper-door trim, tan carpeting, a gated shifter, power controls for the lower window panels, air conditioning, and a CD stereo.

Under the bonnet is a 5.7-liter Lamborghini V12 with factory 492 hp (367 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 425 lb-ft (576 Nm) of torque at 4,900 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF five-speed manual gearbox mounted behind the engine. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 304 km/h (189 mph). It is mounted on 18″ multipiece three-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40ZR18 front and 335/30ZR18 rear Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

In 2019, the front brake hoses were replaced, and the calipers were disassembled and cleaned. In the same year, the power steering pump and rack were rebuilt, the reservoir was replaced and replacement lines were fabricated. In 2023, a service was performed, which included fluid changes and replacement of the spark plugs. A custom exhaust system was installed under current ownership, and the removed exhaust system is included in the sale.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service invoices from current ownership, an owner’s manual, Vector signage purchased on BaT in February 2023, its removed exhaust system, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on April 22 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $231,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Ultra rare 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction
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1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe Karmann

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The last version of Porsche’s first production car was produced between 1964 and 1965, and was powered by the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. One example of this model, the 1965 Porsche 356SC coupe is up for auction.

This Porsche 356SC is finished in Red and left the factory in Ivory. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome guards, a driver’s sideview mirror, fog lights, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, twin engine-cover grilles, and stopping power is handled by four-wheel disc brakes.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black upholstery that covers the door panels and the back bench, and charcoal carpets line the floors. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring and a five-digit odometer showing 6,527 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio built into the instrument panel, and a refurbished heater.

Under the bonnet is a 1.7-L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. In the past two years, the car underwent a service that included the replacement of axle gear oil seals, fuel pump o-ring, top cover gasket, transmission output shaft seal, shift selector shaft, axle boots and gaskets, and starter bushings. It is mounted on chrome 15″ ventilated wheels

The car comes with a tool kit, a full-size spare, a copy of the Kardex, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on April 20 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $25,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe Karmann
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2020 McLaren Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ up for auction

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Lazante is a British automotive engineering specialist, who designs and crafts road and track automobiles for the most discerning car collectors and enthusiasts, and one of their cars is up for auction. It’s the 2020 McLaren Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ produced in honor of the McLaren F1 GTR and its famous victory at Le Mans in 1995.

The Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ was produced in just seven examples, each based on a different model or body style, making them unique. Each model is finished in the contrasting dark gray livery worn by the Tokyo Ueno Clinic F1 GTR at Le Mans combined with extensive carbon fiber visuals. There are lightweight forged aluminum and carbon fiber wheels with five spokes, fitted by a center-lock mechanism complemented by gold brake callipers featuring red McLaren lettering. It is equipped with ‘LM 25’ decals and Tokyo Ueno Clinic sponsor branding tucked behind its dihedral-opening doors on the outer carbon fiber monocoque tube.

Inside, the carbon fiber-backed seats are similar to those in the F1 GTR model with ‘LM 25’ logos on the headrest. There are also blue Willans race harnesses (used in the race car), drilled gold pedals, carbon fiber steering wheel with paddle-shift levers, and various other subtle references to the 1995 win, including a faithful rendition of the scrutineering decal on the rear bulkhead.

The McLaren Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-L V-8 engine with 814 hp (607 kW). The same engine powered the F1 GTR, but this limited edition is 41 kg lighter than the original, which is achieved by using lightweight materials.

Since 2020 when it was converted by Lanzante, the car has changed several owners who have not driven it often even though it is road legal. In September 2023, when the service was performed and four tires were replaced, the odometer showed only 1,731 km. It should be noted that in 2023, this car appeared at the London Concours and took the overall winner’s prize on the event’s Supercar Award.

When it comes to price, the car is estimated at €1,400,000 – €1,600,000 EUR. Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ comes with folders containing paperwork and a flight case that includes driver and passenger intercom headsets, and centre-lock wheel removal tool.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2020 McLaren Senna GTR 'LM 25' up for auction