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1996 Porsche 911 Speedster by Gunther Werks is up for auction

The American company Gunther Wereks, specialized in Porsche cars, produced some of the best and rarest cars based on the Porsche 993. This 1996 Porsche 911 Speedster was produced in only 25 examples, and one of them is for sale.

This 911 Speedster is one of the most comprehensively enhanced Porsche 911s ever built. It is finished in Aston Martin Skyfall Silver and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with DGR computer-controlled active coilover suspension, custom suspension arms with revised geometry, uprated anti-roll bars, lightweight uprights, a front strut brace, a cutting-edge hydraulic front lift system, a windshield and carbon fiber hood with aluminum reinforcements. , Salsa Red GT brake calipers, nickel-finished Billet mirrors, matte Metallic Silver and satin Carmine Red striping, and, chiefly, its optional carbon magnesium Fuchs-style wheels with a Graphite finish. The chassis is reinforced with a new cage and hoop that are seamlessly integrated as a support for the tonneau cover, which has contributed to increased passenger safety.

In the cabin, a blend of exposed carbon fiber, sumptuous Mercedes-Benz Classic Red Nappa leather, and contrasting Dunkegrau Alcantara coating every conceivable surface right down to the cupholders. The odometer shows only 93 miles (∼150 km).

The Gunther Werks 911 Speedster is powered by a 4.0-L 6-cylinder engine with 430 hp (321 kW) and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.

The car comes with a specification sheet, car cover, books, and tools. The auction will take place August 15 – 17, 2024 in Monterey, and the estimated value of the car is $975,000 – $1,100,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1996 Porsche 911 Speedster by Gunther Werks is up for auction
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Modified 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe is up for auction

Whether it’s an original or a modified car, any example of Porsche’s first production car will attract attention. Such is the case with this Outlaw-style 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe that is for sale.

Under the bonnet is a replacement 2.2-liter flat-four equipped with dual Weber 48 IDA carburetors, an alternator conversion, and a stainless-steel sport exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a WEVO-built five-speed manual transaxle using rebuilt 914 internals. It is mounted on satin metallic black Hot Rods By Boyd 16×5.5″ wheels wrapped in 195/60 Michelin Premier A/S tires.

In 2020, the car was purchased disassembled, stripped to bare metal and equipped with replacement components and repainted in metallic brown. The owner chose Outlaw-style so all the holes for the bumper were filled, custom billet door handles were installed along with Talbot bullet-style mirrors and Flat6 LED headlights, louvers were added to the dual-grille decklid along with cutouts for the exhaust outlets, and the glass was replaced. There are also Koni shocks, and a CSP four-wheel disc brake conversion kit with drum-style hubs, and overhauled suspension.

Inside, Zims-style aluminum bomber seats are trimmed in brown leather that also covers the dash pad, door panels, and rear bulkhead. In front of the driver is a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 51,814 miles (total mileage unknown). Accessories include a roll bar with Schroth harnesses, a 917-style wooden handle, black rubber mats that protect the dark brown square-weave carpets, and a Blaupunkt multi-band radio. A diamond-stitched leather mat lines the front trunk, which houses an Optima Red Top battery and a blade-style fuse panel.

The car comes with build documents and photos as well as a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on August 1st and the highest bid at the time of writing was $103,560 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1992 Simpson-Ferrari V12 GTR is up for auction

The British motor race team, Simpson Motorsport, in the late 1990s/early 2000s, in cooperation with Ferrari, modified the legendary F40 model and equipped it with a V12 engine, which makes it unique. This car, a 1992 Simpson-Ferrari V12 GTR, was built for former driver Stefano Sebastiani and will be offered at auction.

The car has a very interesting story, and here are just some of the details told by Stefano Sebastiani that were mentioned in Keith Bluemel’s book ‘Ferrari F40: a comprehensive look at one of Ferrari’s greatest and most revered cars’. “Simpson Motorsport ran for Stefano Sebastiani his Ferrari 348 LM (chassis 95450) in endurance races between 1993 and 1995, including two Le Mans 24 Hours entries in 1993 and 1994. Through its racing with the 348 LM, Simpson and Sebastiani formed a strong relationship with Mr. Felisa of the Ferrari Factory and it wouldn’t be unreasonable to say that probably led to the production of the Michelotto-built 348 Competizione and 348 GTC/LM models during 1994.”

After the crash test, Stefan and his driving friend Robin Simpson Smith were given the opportunity to convert the original F40 chassis into the Simpson-Ferrari V12 GTR. It was an expensive project, but it paid off in the end, and the result was a unique Ferrari F40. The car participated in several races and after one of them, World Champion Mauro Baldi, who drove the car at the 6 Hours of Vallelunga with Richard Jones and Fabio Montani said, ‘What a nice and quick car to drive. Much better than the turbo original car!’

This Simpson-Ferrari V12 GTR is powered by a naturally aspirated F133 V12 engine mated to a Hewland 6-speed sequential manual transmission. Although engine output is not specified, it is believed that the engine delivers more than the factory 485 hp (362 kW) and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque.

It is equipped with lightweight F40 GTE-style bodywork, a full FIA roll-cage, 11in-width x 18in-diameter front wheels, 12.5in-width x 18in-diameter rear wheels, and custom-made suspension. Until 2023, the car was dry stored and well looked after, and that year it was subsequently being fully checked and gone through by Simpson Motorsport and shaken down at Turweston Airfield.

The estimated value of the car is £500,000 – £600,000, and along with this unique car, the buyer will also receive a history file containing drawings and specification details relating to its original build, a number of relevant invoices, and its UK V5C confirming that it’s road-registered as and ‘Simpson Ferrari GTR’ with the UK registration number J848 JUY. The car is road legal and has a chassis number – SEoGL1576AD45659.

The auction will take place on 23rd August 2024 at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

Source: Iconic Auctioneers

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1992 Simpson-Ferrari V12 GTR is up for auction