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Two Ferraris crash into wall

Two days ago, videos of an unusual accident involving two Ferraris were published on Antonio Pio Guerra’s YouTube channel. The drivers were Belgians aged 50 and 54, who allegedly came to Italy on vacation.

The video shows a red Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano losing control on a turn and crashing into a property fence. After that, a blue Ferrari F12berlinetta arrives, which also lost control, flew through the air and hit a fence, after which it caught fire. The driver of the red Ferrari gets out of the vehicle and walks towards the driver of the blue one. After that, other people come to help.

Youtuber Antonio Pio Guerra posted a video of the accident, including the arrival of firefighters. The drivers were not seriously injured, they got through with a few bruises. One of them was transported to the hospital for examination, after which he was released.

It is not known whether the drivers are the owners of the cars or they have rented them. Either way, both vehicles will undergo expensive repairs.

Source: Antonio Pio Guerra via YouTube

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Singer Vehicle Design opened a new workshop

In 2009, British musician Rob Dickinson founded the company Singer Vehicle Design which restores and modifies Porsche automobiles. Since then, they have done numerous restorations and modifications of Porsche 964 cars, and now they have opened the doors of their workshop to Top Gear.

Those who want a classic sports car, restored and modified with modern technology, and assembled according to the highest quality standards, unfortunately have to be patient and wait because the waiting list is sometimes four years long.

Since Singer Vehicle Design was founded, demand has grown rapidly to the point where the company has decided to stop accepting new orders for its Classic model. The company decided to do this because it wants to preserve its value in the future. However, the Turbo model is offered, but about 200 people are already waiting for it.

In its plant, Singer performs all operations, from painting and installation of spare and new parts to assembly and finishing works. Singer director Mazen Fawaz claims that the company can meet all customer requirements and increase the car’s value to seven figures except in situations of severe damage.

We’ve already seen some of their work before, and we can say with certainty that they are a piece of art. Here are some of the cars that the company: Porsche 911 Turbo Study, Porsche 930 Turbo, 1989 Porsche 911, Porsche 911 (964), 911 Cabriolet.

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Source: Top Gear

The first Singer Porsche 911 Turbo Study Cabriolet
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Porsche 911 Turbo Study
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1956 Continental Mark II is up for auction

In 1955, an ultra-luxury coupé that was sold by the Continental Division (Ford) appeared on the American market. It was the only product line ever marketed by Continental during its existence. It was produced until 1967, and 2,994 cars were produced. One of them, a 1956 Continental Mark II is up for auction.

The Continental Mark II is powered by a 368ci Y-block V8 engine with 285 hp (210 kW) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. It is mounted on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in Coker Classic whitewall radial tires.

This car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with a hood ornament, stainless steel trim, dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper, a tail light on the driver’s side that moves to reveal the fuel tank, and one-year air intakes to feed the air conditioning system on the rear bumpers.

Inside, the front and rear bench seats are covered in cream leather with red inserts. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 7,560 miles. Additional equipment includes red carpets, a power-adjustable front seat, electric front and rear windows, a Town & Country AM radio, anodized dash trim, aircraft-style auxiliary controls, front lap belts, and a Continental plaque on the center tunnel.

The car comes with factory literature, recent service records, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on March 6 and the current highest bid is $42,000 USD.

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1956 Continental Mark II is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer