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A rare 1995 Ferrari F512 M with 14k miles is for sale

December 14, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In the mid-90s of the last century, Ferrari unveiled the last Ferrari to feature a flat-12 engine, the Ferrari Ferrari F512 M. It was produced for only two years and 501 cars left the production line. 75 of them were modified for the American market, and one of them, a 1995 Ferrari F512 M, is for sale.

The Ferrari F512 M is powered by a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine with 440 hp (324 kW) and 370 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h). The odometer shows less than 14,150 miles at the time of cataloging.

Finished in a smoky-silver shade of Canna di Fucile Metallizzato, this car has been well maintained and is in good condition. Only 10 units out of a total of 501 produced were not finished in Rosso Corsa, and this one is one of two examples in this colour. It is equipped with a new stainless exhaust, an updated suspension, new Bosch antilock braking system, updated suspension, a new Bosch anti-lock brake system, a unique set of taillights, three-piece Speedline alloy wheels, a revised front fascia and unique fixed headlights that replaced the retractable units. Before the sale, a major engine-out servicing was completed, which included a complete belt and pulley service, spark plug replacement, fluid flush, and new filters.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Beige/Castoro leather that also covers the door panels and the lower part of the dashboard. The updated steering wheel and the upper part of the dashboard are covered in black leather with black stitching. The car also received adjustable aluminum pedals, a more powerful air conditioning system and revised cabin trim.

The auction will take place on January 26, 2023.

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Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2020 McLaren Speedtail with 175 miles is for sale

December 13, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 2018, as part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren revealed a limited edition hybrid sports car, the McLaren Speedtail. The plan was to build 106 examples of this model, all of which were pre-sold for around £2.1 million. One of them (#72), the 2020 McLaren Speedtail, is up for sale.

The McLaren Speedtail is powered by a 4.0 L M840T twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor with a total output of 1,036 hp (773 kW) and 848 lb⋅ft (1,150 N⋅m) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the Graziano 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that can be controlled via paddle shifters. It reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 250 mph (403 km/h). It is mounted on 10-spoke wheels wrapped in 235/35ZR20 (front) and 315/30ZR21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

This super car is finished in metallic gray and is in excellent condition with only 175 miles on the odometer. The Speedtail has a carbon fiber monocoque body, with the passenger seats integrated into the chassis. It is equipped with carbon-ceramic disc brakes, active suspension, power-operated dihedral doors, retractable rearview cameras, hydraulically actuated flexible carbon-fiber rear ailerons, an electrochromic glass canopy, front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts composed of titanium-infused carbon fiber and black-painted brake calipers fitted over carbon-ceramic discs.

Inside, the driver’s seat is trimmed in rich brown with terracotta accents, while the two passenger seats are upholstered in tan semi-aniline leather. Additional equipment includes two digital displays with a touch screen, a canopy and upper windshield made of electrochromic glass that can be darkened at the driver’s command, a central leather-wrapped steering wheel and additional screens displaying the rear views placed on each side of the dashboard.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory books, tools, a copy of the sales invoice, import documents, “show or display” paperwork, a battery tender and a car cover.

The auction ends on December 14th and the current highest bid is $2,222,222 USD.

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2020 McLaren Speedtail with 175 miles is for sale

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2002 Ferrari 456M GT for sale

December 13, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1992, Ferrari unveiled the 456 model, which was produced until 1997. It was the last Ferrari with pop-up headlamps. In 1998, it was replaced by the 456M model and many changes were made to improve aerodynamics, cooling and the interior. It was produced until 2003, and 1,338 cars left the production line, of which 688 were GT and 650 GTA cars. One of them, a 2002 Ferrari 456M GT, is up for sale.

The 456M GT is powered by a 5.5-liter F116 V12 engine with 436 hp (325 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 185 mph (289 km/h). It is mounted on a set of 17″ five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 255/45 (front) and 285/40 (rear) Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires.

This car is finished in Nero Daytona black metallic, has been well maintained and is in good condition. So far, the headlight motors have been renewed, exterior repaint, the alarm siren has been replaced, while the paint protection film has been applied to the hood, front fenders, rockers, wheel arches and front and rear bumper covers. It is equipped with yellow-finished Ferrari-branded four-piston brake calipers over ventilated rotors at each corner, revised engine management software, a revised steering ECU that sharpens the steering response when sport mode is selected, and Ferrari 575-specification engine mounts and hood release mechanism, Bilstein shock absorbers, self-leveling rear suspension, pop-up headlights, Scuderia Ferrari fenders, and Tubi stainless exhaust mufflers.

Inside, the power-adjustable front seats are upholstered in Sabbia (Sand) Connolly leather, which can also be seen on the door panels, while the dashboard is covered in a combination of Connolly and black leather. Additional equipment includes automatic climate control, a gated shifter, and a factory AM/FM/CD stereo with an additional trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer. The odometer shows 24k miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature, a red duffel bag with covers, a factory optional blue car cover, three key fobs, a tool kit, sheepskin seat covers, Keith Collins mats and a clean New Jersey title.

The auction ends on December 14th and the current highest bid is $60,000 USD.

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