All posts by Francis Mitterrand

1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback

March 13, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1964 New York World’s Fair Ford revealed the first generation Ford Mustang which was offered as a two-door hardtop, convertible and “2+2” fastback enclosed the trunk space under a sweeping exterior line similar to the second series Corvette Sting Ray and European sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type coupe. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the second generation. One of them, a 1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback is up for auction.

This Ford Mustang GT fastback was modified by Classic Recreations of Flower Mound four years ago. The original 3.3 L V8 engine was removed and a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 was installed. The air intake pipe, a conical air filter, MTF long-tube headers, a Vapor Works fuel pump, and an 18-gallon fuel cell have been improved. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a 9-inch rear axle with a limited-slip differential.

The car is finished in white, and after the complete restoration it really looks great. It is equipped with black rocker panel stripes, chrome bumpers, bullet-style mirrors, a black tail panel, quarter panel vents, a dual outlet exhaust that exits below the rear valance, vented hood, a boxed K-member, tubular front control arms, a Chassisworks G-link rear suspension, QA1 adjustable coilovers, and power steering. Braking is handled by Wilwood four-piston calipers over drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners. It is mounted on 17″ American Racing wheels wrapped in 225/45 front and 255/40 rear Nitto NT55 G2 tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the armrest. The steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes a roll bar, air conditioning, a billet shifter handle, stainless steel trim accents, rubber floor mats, a Kenwood touchscreen infotainment system, and a Kicker 600CXA amplifier and speakers with passive crossovers. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 3,225 miles.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, an Elite Marti report, a window sticker copy, a Classic Recreations receipt, and a New Jersey title.

The auction ends on March 18 and the current highest bid is $67,500 USD.

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Auctions, News

1964 Porsche 356 SC is for sale

March 11, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Since its premiere in 1948, the Porsche 356 has been considered one of the most desirable collector cars. For the first two years, the car was produced by the Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH, and from 1950 the production was taken over by the German Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH. It was Porsche’s first production car that was produced until 1965 when it was replaced by the legendary Porsche 911. It went through several revisions, the last of which was the 356 C model introduced for the 1964 model year. One such, a 1964 Porsche 356 SC coupe, was offered at auction.

The Porsche 356 SC is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L 616/16 flat-four (last run in the 1990s) with 2 Zenith 32 NDIX Carburetors, 107 hp (80 kW) and 91 lb-ft (123 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in Michelin XZX tires.

The car was bought in the early 70s and used until the 90s. It is in a really bad condition, but that’s why it is ideal as a project. It is equipped with a driver-side mirror, a twin-grille engine cover, bright trim, twin exhaust outlets and four-wheel disc brakes. Also, the original Sky Blue has been replaced with Dark Blue.

Inside, the upholstery of the front seats is quite damaged, while the rest of the cabin is in not so bad condition. Additional equipment includes rubber floor mats, a wood shift knob, square weave carpeting, an analog dash clock, door pockets, and a Blaupunkt radio. The clock shows 46,133 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with service records, accessories, a driver’s manual, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. It is currently located in Corte Madera, California 94925, and will be an ideal project for someone.

The auction ends on March 13th and the current highest bid is $45,000 USD.

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News, Tuning

Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance with 880 hp

March 10, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

One of the latest works of German tuner Mansory is Mercedes-AMG’s most powerful production car ever built, the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance.

Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 843 hp (629 kW) and 1,084 lb-ft (1,400 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (316 km/h). However, Mansory engineers did their best to boost the engine’s output to 880 hp (647 kW) and 1,099 lb-ft (1,490 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to push the car to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds and the top speed has been increased to 199 mph (320 km/h).

The German tuner has prepared a special equipment kit that includes new carbon body components such as a spoiler on the trunk lid, a redesigned engine cover with a central air flow opening, mirror covers, side air intakes and side skirts. It is mounted on a set of black 22-inch “Type Y.5” rims.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in gray leather with yellow stitching, while the yellow headrest features a “Mansory” logo. Leather also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console, and there are also yellow seat belts.

The car looks much more aggressive, but it will not appeal to customers who prefer more discreet solutions.

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