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The 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe is up for auction

Recently, more and more collectible cars can be found on sale, and two Monteverdi models, the 1974 Monteverdi 375/4 and the 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe, have been offered at auction. These are the most powerful cars of that time.

Although Monteverdi is a Swiss carmaker, the cars were designed by Italians and powered by American engines. It was a simpler option for smaller manufacturers, as opposed to big ones like Maserati, and Aston Martin, who developed their own super-powerful engines.

The 1974 Monteverdi 375/4 is powered by a 7.2-liter V8 engine with 450 hp (331 kW). There was also a 7.0-liter V8 engine with 375 hp (276 kW), so customers could choose between these two options. The powerful engine allowed the car to reach 62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of more than 150 mph (241 km / h). It was and remains a special car with no real competition on European soil. At the auction, it is expected to reach a price of 140,000 CHF.

The 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe is powered by a 7.2-liter V8 engine with 450 hp (331 kW). The car has chassis number ‘1003’, while the engine is paired with an automatic transmission. In 1992, body and paintwork were restored and the original yellow color was replaced by metallic blue. The auction will take place on 3 July 2022 at 14:00 CEST and is expected to reach a price of CHF 110,000.

Source: Bonhams

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1988 Ferrari Testarossa sold on eBay for $ 160,000

The Ferrari Testarossa is one of the legendary cars of the 80s, and one such copy from 1988 with 655 hp was offered for sale on eBay. The car has only 13,579 km on the odometer and was sold for $ 160,000.

The car is in excellent condition with well-preserved original Rosso Corsa paint. So far it has had only two owners. It was purchased from the first owner in 2003, and since 2007 has been owned by Bob Norwood who installed the Stage One twin-turbo kit. He also equipped the car with custom made equipment such as huge Brembo brakes and 18 inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.

The Ferrari Testarossa is powered by a 4.9-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 655 hp (482 kW) and 585 lb-ft (793 Nm) of torque. This is a big increase in power since the standard model has 380 hp (279 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with 5-speed manual transmission.

Source: eBay

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1955 Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

In the middle of the last century, the Stuttgart-based company made a special model with the intention of competing in endurance races. It is one of the two Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé ever produced, which, as things stand now, could reach an unprecedented price.

The Mercedes 300 SLR Coupé is powered by a 3.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine with 276 hp (203 kW) and 234 lb-ft (317 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.1 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h), making it the fastest car of the 1950s. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The car is named after the man who was the head of Mercedes’ testing and racing activities department, Rudolf Uhlenhaut. The 300 SLR Coupé never got a chance to prove its potential in racing, as Mercedes-Benz abruptly suspended its racing activities due to a tragic accident that occurred in the 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours race.

When it comes to price, the most expensive car ever sold was the Ferrari 250 GTO ($ 70 million). However, as rumors say for the 1955 300 SLR Coupé it will be necessary to set aside a staggering $ 142 million. Who will be the lucky owner of this car will be known after the auction, and the future owner will have to meet some additional conditions, and one of them is that he will not sell the car.

Source: Mercedes-Benz