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2005 Porsche Carrera GT sold for $ 1,902,000

A few days ago, the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was sold for $ 1,902,000, which is a record amount for a used car. It is one of 1270 examples produced, and has only 780 miles (1,255 km) on the tachometer.

The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7-liter V10 engine with 605 hp (445 kW) and 435 lb-ft (590 Nm) of torque at 5750 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on forged magnesium 19 and 20 inch rims wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 335/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The body of the car, made of carbon fiber, is painted in Guards Red with matching removable roof panels. The car comes with an electronically actuated rear spoiler, clutch rotors and brakes made of ceramic composites, as well as an original factory-fitted luggage set, factory books, keys, and a clean Carfax report.

Inside, sports seats made of carbon fiber and Kevlar are upholstered in black leather. The center console, door caps and dashboard are also upholstered in leather, and there are interior trim in magnesium, carbon fiber and aluminum.

Another example of the Carrera GT is currently on sale with only 250 miles on the odometer and is very close to breaking the record price of $ 1,902,000.

Source: Bring A Trailer

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One of the two 1965 Porsche 912 Coupe Prototype is for sale

Auction house Mecum has announced the sale of an extremely rare one of the two remaining 1965 Porsche 356B / 912 Coupe Prototype. It is one of a total of six ever produced, factory development and research cars used as a presentation vehicle.

The Porsche 912 is powered by a 1.6 liter flat four prototype engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission equivalent to a six-speed transmission in the 911. It was purchased as a car parts and has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, seduced. Painted in white, the car has an original engine, which is very important because it is one of the six 4-cylinder prototypes produced.

The interior is done in black leather with light Ivory parts. Wooden steering wheel, leather upholstered seats and dark floors are just some of the details that can be noticed at first glance.

The car was restored to high standards by a marque specialist, and at the 2014 Porsche Parade Competition won 297.4 points out of a maximum of 300. Although in 2019 one of 912 examples was sold for $ 140,000, Mecum estimated this rare model at a whopping $ 500,000 .

Source: Mecum

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1962 Porsche 356B Roadster for sale

Barrett-Jackson has announced that it will offer a 1962 Porsche 356B Roadster for sale in January. It is one of 248 models whose body type T6 was made by D’Leteren Freres.

The black-painted car is powered by a new 1.6-liter flat-four engine with 75 hp (55 kW), which is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with chrome parts such as bumpers, wheels, fog lights and headlights, as well as a freshly rebuilt four-wheel drum brake system.

Inside, brown leather seats, a wood rimmed steering wheel and a Super tachometer with 5,000 RPM redline and a 120 mph speedometer, are what catches the eye at first glance. There are also chrome details like the handle in front of the passenger seat and the chrome Porsche lettering above the glove compartment. The door panels are also made of leather with leather compartments on them.

The Porsche 356B Roadster is in good condition and comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.

Source: Barrett-Jackson