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2003 Ferrari Enzo is for sale

March 1, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2002 Paris Motor Show Ferrari unveiled the successor to the 288 GTO, F40 and F50, the Ferrari Enzo. The plan was to produce only 399 examples with the majority finished in Roso Corssa, Giallo Modena, Nero Pastello and Rosso Scuderia. However, only nine cars were finished in the Argento Nürburgring 101/C color, and one of them, the 2003 Ferrari Enzo is for sale.

This timeless car was delivered new to Japan and was never registered for the road. With almost intact factory protective packaging (plastic on the door sills, tape wrapped around the ignition key, and even plastic covering on the brake and gas pedals), it is an ideal opportunity for collectors.

It is equipped with a carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, carbon composite body panels by Ken Okuyama and carbon ceramic disc brakes. A rare and desirable hypercar that would take a place in any collection and worthy of Enzo Ferrari’s name.

Ferrari Enzo is powered by a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine with 651 hp (485 kW) and 485 lb-ft (657 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed ‘F1’ Graziano automated manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 3.14 seconds with a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h). Since it has not been used on the road, it has only 227 kilometers (141 miles) on the odometer.

The car comes with original owner’s manuals, car cover, spare key (still enclosed in a Ziploc bag alongside the manuals) and factory three-piece fitted luggage set which has never been unwrapped.

The auction will take place 15 – 17 March 2023. Offered without reserve.

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Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1987 Ford RS500 Cosworth sold for £590,500

February 28, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1985 Geneva Motor Show Ford unveiled the Sierra RS Cosworth, which was produced in 5,545 units. Two years later Aston Martin Tickford was signed for the job of converting the 500 cars into RS500 Cosworth. One of them was sold at Silverstone Auctions for £590,500.

Compared to the standard RS Cosworth, the RS500 received a more powerful engine with a larger turbocharger and intercooler, a thicker block and a different set of nozzles, slightly different design and aerodynamic elements. The RS500 Cosworth is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 224 hp (167 kW) and 204 lb-ft (277 Nm) of torque.

There were many interested bidders, but the luckiest, or should we say, the most persistent, made the highest bid. The car was expected to fetch £180,000 but sold for more than three times that amount. As a reminder, in 1987 the car cost less than £20,000.

1987 Ford RS500 Cosworth is in outstanding and original condition. The clock shows 5,000 miles (just over 8,000 kilometers).

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Source: Silverstone Auctions

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Ultra-Rare Nissan GT-R50

February 27, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

If we talk about rare cars, the Nissan GT-R50 is definitely one of the rarest. Primarily because it is not talked about much, and it is also a limited edition as only 19 examples were produced. Recently, several photos have appeared that remind all those who do not know, what this car looks like.

First of all, the price. The Nissan GT-R50 costs $1.1 million. The bodywork has been completely changed, thanks to the designers and engineers of Italdesign. It is finished in a combination of red and gold color reminiscent of Marvel’s super hero (Iron Man), which makes this unique car more desirable.

Outstanding design is something that adorns this car at first glance. A lot of carbon parts such as the front splitter, rear wing and side skirts increase the aerodynamics of the car, making it better. It is mounted on and five-spoke 21″ wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport S tires.

Under the hood is the impressive engine from the GT-R Nismo model, with power increased to a whopping 710 hp (522 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque. Power goes to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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