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Auctions

1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

Since it was first presented in the late 40’s until today, the Porsche 356 has been the desire of many, and it is considered one of the most desirable collector’s cars. It was produced until 1965 in three series: A, B and C. The C series was the last to hit the market, and one example from this series, the 1965 Porsche 356SC is up for auction.

Porsche 356SC is a model with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It is powered by a 616/16 flat-four engine with dual Weber carburetors and was overhauled in 1996 with Nippon Racing big-bore pistons to raise the displacement to 1720 cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle.

The car is finished in Ruby Red (repainted) and is in good condition. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome guards, a driver’s sideview mirror, fog lights, European-style taillights, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, twin engine-cover grilles, a chrome Lietz luggage rack, Koni Classic shocks, and stopping power is handled by four-wheel disc brakes. It sits on 15×5.5″ chrome-finished steel wheels wrapped in 185/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

Inside, the interior was renewed last year when it was covered in black leather and a body-color metal dashboard was installed. Additional equipment includes fold-down rear seats, a locking glove box, and lap belts. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed VDM three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer with 20,463 miles (total mileage unknown).

The car has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity which lists the car’s original colors, powertrain numbers, and a production completion date of October 27, 1964. It comes with service records, manufacturer’s literature, a jack, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 7th and the current highest bid is $86,000 USD.

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1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

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Auctions

1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

At the end of the last century, Ferrari added to its collection of sports cars the Ferrari F355 Spider, its first car with an electronically powered automated manual soft-top. In a period of five years (1995-1999), slightly less than 4k examples of this model were produced, and one of them, the 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider, is for sale.

The F355 Spider is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine rated at 380 hp (279 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, integrated front fog lights, an integrated rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and air intakes on the doors and rocker panels, Ferrari-branded brake calipers over ventilated discs on each corner, Tubi Style exhaust system, and Fabspeed Motorsport high-flow catalytic converters.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in tan Connolly leather, which also covers the center console, door panel inserts, and lower half of the dashboard. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, carbon-fiber door sill guards, automatic climate control, a Pioneer CD stereo, and drilled aluminum pedals. In front of the driver is a steering wheel wrapped in black leather behind which is a six-digit odometer reading 43,239 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, partial service records, spare parts, and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on June 8th and the current highest bid is $37,000 USD.

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1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer

Tuning

Mansory P780 based on the Audi RS Q8

After upgrading the Audi RS6 Avant in 2020, Mansory decided to do it again by introducing the P780. The car is based on the Audi RS Q8 and received better aerodynamic solutions, more power and better performance.

At first glance, the most attention is drawn to the front part, a more aggressive bumper has larger air intakes and a diffuser with a carbon finish. The hood has a better design and carbon finish, while the rest of the body is painted green. Yellow details are found on the bumpers, rims and brake calipers, and it is worth mentioning that all the carbon components are manufactured by Mansory. It’s equipped with a set of 24-inch wheels wrapped in 295/30 R24 front and 355/24 R24 rear tires.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Audi RS Q8 is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine with 780 hp (574 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard RS Q8 has 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, and the power has been increased thanks to a new exhaust system and a modified ECU unit. As a result of the upgrade, it reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Source: Mansory