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VW Golf Delta4x4

In 1974, Volkswagen introduced the first generation of a compact small family car, the VW Golf. With FWD, the car became very popular among Volkswagen fans, and it took 11 years for the all-wheel drive version to hit the market. In 1989, VW presented the Golf Country version, intended for adventurers, and now Delta4x4, which specializes in off-road cars, wants to create a modern version based on the current Golf R.

The car is in the concept stage, but the company planned to produce a limited number of cars. If there is enough customer interest, we can expect 25 conversions that will cost 35,000 euros, that is, more than the price of the Golf R-Line, which costs 33,335 euros in Germany. The idea is to raise the Golf R by 80 mm and place it on 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. The aftermarket package also includes roof racks, as well as an additional five hood-mounted PIAA lights. The conversion of one car into an off-road version will take six to nine months.

VW Golf R is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder with 315 hp (232 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (seven-speed dual-clutch automatic) and 4.9 seconds (six-speed manual), with a limited top speed of 155 mph (250).

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VW Golf Delta4x4

Source: Delta4x4

Auctions

1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe is for sale

Classic cars are in high demand these days, especially when it comes to rare and legendary models. One of them is this 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe, which is offered for sale. The current owner bought it 47 years ago.

The Porsche 356A 1600 is powered by a replacement 1.6L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

This car was sold last month but since the buyer failed to follow through with their commitment to purchase, the car is up for sale again. It is finished in brown, and is in pretty good condition, although rust can be seen in some places. It is equipped with dual mirrors, a sliding sunroof, rear quarter vent windows, dual exhaust vents exiting through the rear bumper, and body-colored fenders with chrome covers and guards. It sits on a set of chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in Michelin XZX tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown vinyl that also covers the top of the dashboard and the door panels. In front of the driver is an ivory-color steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer that shows 14,084 miles (true mileage is unknown). It is equipped with a Volvo-branded push-button radio and brown floor mats.

The car comes with a removed Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, a spare distributor, manufacturer’s literature, related books and magazines, service records, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 21st and the current highest bid is $70,000 USD.

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Mercedes Vision One-Eleven

Mercedes recently unveiled the Vision One-Eleven concept model, which many believe will not enter production, at least not anytime soon. It is a reminder of Mercedes’ experimental prototype C111, which the German company made half a century ago in 16 copies for the purposes of testing various engine technologies and technical solutions.

Experimental C111 prototypes were powered by a variety of mid-mounted gasoline and diesel engines, including a Wankel engine. The most powerful version was powered by a 4.8-liter V8 turbo gasoline engine with 500 hp (373 kW), and at the Nardò Ring in 1979, the car achieved a speed of 403.78 km/h (250.958 mph) and a lap time of 1 minute and 56.67 seconds.

Two decades later, at the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes unveiled a production sports car, the C112. However, despite a large number of interested parties, the company abandoned the project.

For now, there is not enough information about this car, but it is known that the two-seater will be powered by four YASA electric motors with a total power of about 2,000 hp (1,471 kW).

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Mercedes Vision One-Eleven

Source: Mercedes