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2004 Renault Clio V6 sold for 108,500 EUR

Popular and rare cars are often sold at auctions for big money, but when Renault does that, it’s a real surprise. Recently auctioned, the 2004 Renault Clio V6 reached a price of € 108,500 (£ 90,000). One of the reasons is that this is one of only five produced examples with a steering wheel on the right.

The car is in excellent condition and comes with all the original documentation. This model is extremely rare. It is the 21st that is finished in Acid Yellow, and is one of 18 equipped with the Complete Leather Pack which cost £ 3,900. Inside, the seats are upholstered in leather that can also be seen on the door panels, steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake.

The Clio V6 is equipped with Trophy ignition coils, a Janspeed rear box and a BMC-CDA induction kit with silicone hoses, to release more engine power and increase reliability.

Renault Clio V6 is powered by a mid-mounted 3.0 liter V6 engine with 255 hp (188 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Reaches 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 153 mph (246 km / h). The car has only 17,270 miles (27,790 km) on the odometer, and had only one owner who bought it from Renault UK.

Source: Collecting Cars

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Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer for sale

The 1989 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer recently hit the market at a asking price of $ 1.1 million. The price may be high, but this could be a good opportunity for fans of Singer’s work, because the company announced that future owners will have to wait several years for their cars.

Singer is known for restoring the 911 models to their original state, using the best parts in multigenerational evolution, to create the perfect car. This example is done in the well-known Singer design, and as a starting point was used 964 case, Coupe or Targa, with custom crankshaft, oil pump, pistons, cylinders, connecting rods, camshafts, cylinder heads, throttle bodies, and intake system.

The car has had two owners so far. It is painted in Geyser Gray color, and has RS + camshafts, a large Brembo brake kit, a large fuel tank cover on the hood, while on the sides there is a Bahama Yellow inscription “Porsche.” Inside, the seats are upholstered in Tobacco Olive suede with Bahamas yellow stitching.

When it comes to powertrain, the Porsche 911 Reimagined is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 390 hp (287 kW) and 315 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and allows the vehicle to reach 62 mph in 3.3 seconds.

The car has only 1,118 miles (1,800 km) on the odometer.

Source: Collectors Garage

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2010 Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition for sale

The Ford Mustang is an icon of the American automobile industry and is very desirable among car fans. However, one Ford model may not be popular but it is very rare, the Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition.

It all started in 2009 when the Hurst Edition was produced for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge. Since then, only 50 examples have been produced, and one of them is the car in the photo. This is a convertible version, and the second ever produced.

The Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine with 435 hp (320 kW) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque, thanks to the Roush compressor. It is one of five examples equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. The car has only 851 miles (1,370 kilometers) on the odometer.

The car is painted in Performance white with gold lines that extend the entire length of the car. Hurst Edition is equipped with K&N high-flow air filter, Magna flow stainless steel exhaust system, Wilwood disc brake system, 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with gold details, wrapped in 245/40 BFGoodrich g-force TA KDW tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in white leather with the Hurst logo, and the leather can also be seen on the door panels. There is also a specially made gear lever while the rest of the interior is identical to other Mustang models from the same period.

The Ford Mustang GT Hurst Edition is up for auction and will get a new owner on February 25th. The current highest bid is $ 40,100.00.

Source: ebay