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2006 Dodge Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback sold for $166,777 USD

At the 2006 North American International Auto Show Dodge unveiled a unique car, the Dodge Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback. It started as a standard model, but thanks to the company ASC (American Specialty Cars) it became much more than that. Now, it has a new owner who paid just $166,777 USD for this one-of-a-kind beast on wheels.

Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback is powered by a modified naturally-aspirated 8.0-liter V10 with 615 hp (452 kW) and individual trumpeted air intakes and port throttles that are reminiscent of McLaren’s past Can-Am engines. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It sits on 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 279/35 (front) and 345/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

The car is finished in Arctic Ice Pearl, has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a carbon-fiber hood, roof panel, front splitter, side skirts, rear fascia, a fabricated exhaust system, revised suspension components, Brembo brakes, rocker panels, xenon headlights, fog lights, Diamondback badging, and a trunk lid-mounted kill switch. , and quadruple side-exit exhaust outlets.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in black leather covering the door panels, dashboard, while the steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes Willans 4-point racing harnesses, carbon-fiber trim, air conditioning, and a CD stereo linked to Alpine speakers. The clock shows 80 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature and a clean Arizona title.

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2006 Dodge Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback sold for $166,777 USD

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is for sale

At the 2008 Monterey car week, Mercedes premiered the limited edition Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. It is one of the most powerful Mercedes-Benz AMG cars that was produced until 2011, and only 350 lucky ones own this beast on wheels. 175 cars were designed for the American market and one of them, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series, was offered at auction.

SL 65 AMG Black Series is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 661 hp (486 kW) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an AMG Speedshift five-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). It is mounted on 19″ and 20″ AMG twin-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 255/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in Palladium Silver Metallic (792U), is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. It is equipped with carbon-fiber bodywork, a fixed carbon-fiber roof, bi-xenon headlamps with washers and adaptive cornering, a speed-sensitive carbon-fiber rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, polished exhaust outlets, an adjustable suspension, slotted and drilled brake rotors and Electronic Stability Control.

Inside, the sport seats are upholstered in Black Exclusive leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard and central console. The multi-function steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes carbon-fiber interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, Keyless-Go, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and a Harman Kardon LOGIC7 sound system. The clock shows 3,838 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, owner’s manuals and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on December 20th and the current highest bid is $226,000 USD.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is for sale

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Restored 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa sold for $1.1 Million

On the occasion of the Porsche Design 50th Anniversary, the Stuttgart-based company presented the 911 Porsche Design 50th Anniversary Edition. It is a restored 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa that was sold at auction, and the year of manufacture was the only specific requirement for the donor vehicle. The price was $1,149,000 USD, a record for a Porsche Targa.

The car was finished in the original black color preferred by Ferdinand Porsche, and Porsche Design and Porsche Classic collaborated closely on the car. “We’ve created a unique vehicle that blends tradition and the present day and bears the signature of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche,” said Uwe Makrutzki, Head of Porsche Classic Factory Restoration at Porsche AG.

The car was originally in bad condition, but the Porsche Classic experts did everything to make the Targa look as original as possible. The chassis specifications have been upgraded to the S version, and the car is decorated with Porsche Design inscriptions on the sides, a roll bar in platinum satin finish, classic Fuchs rims and a reproduction of Ferdinand Alexander’s signature at the rear.

The interior of the car was a particular challenge. Fortunately, they have an extremely experienced upholsterer in the Porsche team who took on the challenge and with the help of some templates and test pieces, made the car look outstanding. The seats are upholstered in black leather with a checkered Sport-Tex fabric pattern that can also be seen on the door panels and the lower part of the dashboard, while in front of the passenger there is a “Porsche Design 50th Anniversary” badge.

Porsche Classic has completely upgraded the engine specifications so now the Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa is powered by a 2.4L flat-6 engine with 190 hp (140 kW) @ 6,500 rpm. As a reminder, the standard model has 130 hp (97 kW) and 145 lb-ft (196 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Good luck to the new owner who also received a limited anniversary edition Chronograph 1 watch.

Source: Porsche