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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback is up for auction

In 1965, Ford introduced a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, the Shelby Mustang GT350, which was produced until 1970. The first generation was the smallest and lightest of the GT 350 models. It is a very desirable car and one of the rare examples built by Shelby American, 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback will be offered at auction.

The Shelby GT350 Fastback is powered by a 4.7L V8 engine with factory output of 306 hp (228 kW) and 329 lb-ft (446 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on original 15″ Cragar wheels.

The car is finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker stripes, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with original sheet metal and steel-reinforced fiberglass hood, factory side exhaust, aluminum Shelby VIN tag, three Ford hidden VIN stamps in upper aprons, original Shelby VIN stamp on passenger apron, original rear axle limiting cables, over-rider traction bars, driveshaft safety loop, aluminum-finned T-style oil pan, Shelby aluminum intake and Tri-Y headers, Ford/Carlite glass intact including windshield, and Koni shocks.

Inside, the original interior has been retained. The seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the door panels. There is also a 15 inch slotted Motolita wood steering wheel and Ray Brown seat belts. The five-digit odometer reads 41.4302 miles.

This amazing car comes with SAAC serial verification letter, Shelby owner’s manual and 1965 Ford Mustang manual, copies of Shelby invoices to Marshall Motor Company, copy of shipping invoice, copies of previous registrations, history listed in the Shelby Registry. It will be auctioned in Dallas September 20-23, 2023.

Source: Mecum

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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback is up for auction
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Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition

German automotive marque Smart will celebrate its 25th anniversary at IAA MOBILITY (Munich), and on that occasion will present its new electric SUV, Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition.

Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. is established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 with the aim of producing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. Mercedes-Benz is responsible for the design while everything else is done by Geely.

Based on the flagship Brabus model, the 25th Anniversary Edition features a panoramic galaxy roof, upgraded LED headlights and red decorative accents. Inside, there are special two-tone, black and white leather seats with integrated headrests, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with a 9.2-inch HD digital instrument cluster, as well as a 10-inch head-up display and a Beats audio system with 13 speakers.

With a length of 4.4 meters, this SUV is offered with two powertrain options. The entry version is powered by a single electric motor with 269 hp (200 kW), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.8 seconds. It is equipped with a 66 kWh battery that provides a range of 455 kilometers (WLTP).

The more powerful version of the Smart #3 Brabus is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 422 hp (315 kW) and accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. It is equipped with a 66 kWh battery that provides a range of 435 kilometers (WLTP). Thanks to the 150 kW fast charger, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.

When it comes to price, the starting price in Germany is €43,490 for the Pro+ version, €46,490 for the Premium, €46,990 for the 25th Anniversary Edition and €50,990 for the edition with the Brabus kit.

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Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition
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1956 Porsche 356A Speedster sold for $335,000 USD

At the 2023 Monterey Car Week, an exhibition of vintage cars from around the world was held, and some of them were auctioned after the exhibition. The star of the event was a 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster sold for $335,000 USD.

The Porsche 356 is the Stuttgart-based company’s first production car, and this car is powered by a 1.6L Air Cooled Flat-4 engine with a factory 60 hp (45 kW) and 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) of torque. It is one of 1,171 examples that were produced until 1957. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer reads 18,860 miles.

It is finished in original Rot (red) over Leder Schwarz (black leather) upholstery. It is equipped with a Speedster body by Reutter, very rare Rudge knock-off wheels, red upholstery piping, a black soft top and matching tonneau cover, a “1950-1955 German Sportscar Champion” Meister Shaften dash badge, VDO instruments including the speedometer, tachometer and oil-temperature gauge, front and rear bumper over-riders, and pre-1957 style tail lights.

The car was part of the collection for 30 years, and the new owner received the vehicle with a driver’s manual, maintenance records and a copy of the factory Kardex production record.

Source: Mecum

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1956 Porsche 356A Speedster sold for $335,000 USD