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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super

Recently, there are more and more vintage cars on the market that collectors and enthusiasts consider extremely attractive and desirable. Such is the case with the Porsche 356A 1600 Super, which was produced between 1956 and 1959. One such, a 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super, is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A 1600 Super is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine (from the 1961 Porsche 356B). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It was recently serviced, which included adjusting the valves and carburetors, setting the timing, and replacing the oil pressure switch, spark plugs, ignition points, air filters, and valve cover gaskets. It is mounted on 15″ Lemmerz steel wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car was purchased new by a US Air Force Captain from Max Hoffman Motor Car Co. in New York City. It’s finished in Ruby Red (5702) and is in pretty good condition. It is equipped with an optional Golde sliding sunroof, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and guards, Lucas driving lights, LED taillights, dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper, and a wide-five spare wheel mounted in the front trunk. With the car, the new owner will also receive a set of vintage wooden skis and poles.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl, which also covers the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a heater, an Ivory-colored steering wheel, door pockets, a locking glove box, a push-button Blaupunkt radio, and an aftermarket CB radio. The five-digit odometer shows 52,919 miles.

The car comes with service records from new, an original purchase contract, owner’s manuals, historical photos and literature, a tool kit, a removed engine, a Kardex report, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the owner’s name LLC.

The auction ends on March 23 and the current highest bid is $55,000 USD.

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Source: Bring a Trailer

BMW M4 CSL at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Late last year, BMW unveiled a limited edition of its new racing car, the BMW M4 CSL. It is a track monster, a powerful car, and everyone was waiting to see its capabilities on the most famous race track, the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The BMW M4 CSL is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 550 hp (404 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed Auto Steptronic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h).

Testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife was done by the German magazine Sport Auto. Behind the steering wheel was journalist and magazine test driver Christian Gebhardt, who completed the 20.6-kilometer course in seven minutes and 17,080 seconds. As a reminder, on the same track last year BMW team driver Jörg Weidinger achieved a lap time of 7:15.677. This means that the M4 CSL currently holds the best lap time at the Nürburgring among BMW’s road-legal models.

The car will be produced in only 1,000 copies. Now the question is, what answer is the BMW 3.0 CSL preparing, which will be produced in 50 copies, in honor of its 50th birthday.

BMW 3.0 CSL is powered by a 3.0 L inline-six engine with 560 hp (412 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

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Source: Sport Auto

Lunaz Design turned the Aston Martin DB6 into an electric car

In 1965, Aston Martin unveiled a grand tourer, the Aston Martin DB6, which featured improved aerodynamics and specifications over its predecessor, the Aston Martin DB5. It was produced until 1971, and 1,788 cars left the production lines. One of them recently became electric, thanks to the company that restores and modifies historic cars, Lunaz Design.

The standard Aston Martin DB6 is powered by a 4.0L 6-cylinder engine with 282 hp (207 kW). However, Lunaz installed an electric motor and battery, so now the DB6 has 375 hp (276 kW) and 518 lb-ft (702 Nm) of torque. Other specifications have not been revealed. Lunaz is known for installing batteries with a capacity of between 80 and 120 kWh, which enables a range of between 290 and 402 kilometers.

The owner of this beautiful car is a businessman from Miami. Lunaz has completely disassembled and restored the DB6, and then assembled it to the highest standards. The car is finished in dark gray and is equipped with better brakes, improved suspension and steering system.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in dark green leather made from cactus, while the floor mats are made from recycled material. A new infotainment system, air conditioning and satellite navigation, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity, are installed.

Source: Lunaz Design