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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is up for auction

In 1984, Porsche presented the last iteration in the original 911 series and the replacement for the SC model, the 911 Carrera 3.2. It was produced until 1989, and over 70,000 units left the production line. One of them, a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is up for auction.

This example is powered by a 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-six engine with 217 hp (162 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a G50 five-speed manual transmission. Two years ago, the engine was serviced, which included replacing the fuel pump relay, alternator, drive belts, and air conditioning receiver-dryer. Oil, spark plugs, drive belts and deck lid struts were also recently changed. It is mounted on 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 205/55 front and 225/50 rear Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires.

The car is finished in Guards Red, properly maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with a rear spoiler, integrated fog lights, a rear window wiper, and heated power-adjustable side mirrors. Minor bodywork was recently done, which included the replacement of the third brake light and front lip, and the finishing of the driver’s door and left fender.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 74,774 miles. Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt CD stereo, an alarm system, air conditioning, power windows, and cruise control, the latter of which does not work.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service records, a car cover, spare parts, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Arizona title.

The auction ends on December 27 and the highest bid at the time of writing is USD $70,000.

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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is up for auction
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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction

In 1998, Lamborghini started building a special car, the Diablo SV Roadster. It was a combination of the Diablo SV in the configuration of the Diablo VT Roadster, and the manufacturer planned to produce only 20 examples. However, due to the financial turmoil faced by the company as well as the lack of interest in such a variant, Lamborghini stopped the project. Only two units of this car were produced, making it the rarest series-production Lamborghini ever. One of them was offered at auction.

This Diablo SV Roadster is powered by a 5.7L V12 engine with 530 hp (395 kW) and 445 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

The car is finished in the striking combination of Roadster Giallo over Nero “Torpedo” Alcantara. It is equipped with a removable roof, rear wing, side air intake blades, electronic suspension lifting system, and 355-millimeter brake discs at each corner. Front bumper, alloy wheels, side decals and interior are from SV coupé. The central console and sills are made of carbon fiber. It has only 42,842 kilometers on the odometer.

The Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster was offered at RM Sotheby’s Sealed Auction on December 15, 2023.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction
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1965 Porsche 356C Coupe is up for auction

Another example of Porsche’s first production car, the 1965 Porsche 356C coupe, is up for auction. It is the last revision of the 356 model that was introduced in 1964, the same year that Porsche introduced its successor, the now legendary 911 model.

This car is powered by a replacement engine taken from a 1960 356B Super. In 2018, the engine was overhauled and a light starter with a transmission reducer was installed, and the accessory belt, generator pulleys, and distributor cap and points were replaced. Two years later, the engine received a big bore kit which increased the displacement to 1,720cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

Porsche 356C is finished in white and is in good condition. It is equipped with a rear luggage rack, a twin-grille deck lid, pop-out quarter windows, and body-color bumpers with chrome accents in addition to dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear overriders, and disc brakes on all four wheels. It is mounted on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 195/65 Toyo Extensa A/S tires.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black vinyl, which also covers the door panels and the upper part of the dashboard. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 7,052 miles (total odometer unknown). Additional equipment includes sound insulation kit, replacement turn signal relay, door window crank springs, felt strips, and Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo and Pioneer speakers.

In 2018, the car was serviced which included replacement of brake rotors, pads, hoses, shocks, bump stops, and sway bar bushings.

The car comes with a driver’s manual, partial service records, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on December 19 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $38,000.

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1965 Porsche 356C coupe is up for auction