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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is up for auction

In 1968, Mercedes-Benz presented the successor to the 250 SE model, with a chassis code W111, the Mercedes-Benz 280SE. It was produced until 1971, and around 1,390 examples of this model left the production lines. One of them, a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is up for auction.

Mercedes-Benz 280SE is powered by a rebuilt 2.8-liter M130 inline-six engine, with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, producing 160 hp (119 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. It is mounted on steel 14″ wheels wrapped in GT Radial Champiro 75 tires. The engine was rebuilt last year which included a rebuilt fuel injection pump and replaced camshaft, crankshaft, oil pump, valves, lifters, pistons, piston rings, bearings, seals, timing chain and rails.

This car is finished in shade of Light Ivory, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a soft roof, front vent windows, fog lights, dual side mirrors, chrome bumpers, top boot, suspension with independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with, a rear single-joint swing axle with hydropneumatic compensating spring and level control , and power-assisted disc brakes at each corner.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cognac leather, which also covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver is a two-spoke steering wheel and instrument panel with a five-digit odometer showing 13,964 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes three-point seat belts for the front occupants, power windows, a dashboard-mounted clock, a rear window defroster, air conditioning, a Becker AM/FM radio, and a Bluetooth module.

The car comes with refurbishment records, a tool kit, and a clean California title in the name of the seller’s trust.

The auction ends December 1 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $52,500.

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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is up for auction
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is up for auction

In 1973, Porsche introduced the 911 Carrera RS to meet motorsport homologation requirements. It had a larger 2.7L engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and revised and stiffened suspension, compared to previous models. However, for the 1974 IROC Championship, RSR models were fitted with the 3.0 engine, and were sold to racing teams. One example of this car, the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0, was a demonstration car that was used to sell the car’s capabilities to potential buyers. Now it’s up for auction.

In 1974, the car was bought new by Sydney Butler, who after three years sold it to the owner of Stoddard Imported Cars, Charles Stoddard, who kept the car carefully garaged and maintained as needed. It remained in his possession for almost two decades, after which it was sold to a Japanese collector. In 2004, the car was sold again in the United States, and the new owner replaced the clutch and rear shock absorbers. In 2017, it was sold to a new owner, when it became part of the White Collection.

From the moment the car left the factory until today, it has maintained its original condition with its original white paint and gold-highlighted Carrera RS script. Also, it is equipped with original Pirelli tires, and the owner kept the car in the best condition with occasional correction of paintwork and the rims to factory specifications.

This Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is certainly the best preserved example of this model and is one of only 55 produced. It is powered by a 3.0L aircooled flat-six engine with 230 hp (170 kW) and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The five-digit odometer shows 29,452 kilometers (~18,301 miles).

The auction will take place on February 2 in Houston, TX, and the estimated value of the car is $2,250,000 – $2,750,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB is up for auction

Eight years ago, Ferrari introduced the successor to the 458 and the first mid-engine Ferrari with a turbocharged V8 since the F40, the Ferrari 488. It was produced until 2019, when it was succeeded by the Ferrari F8. One of these supercars, the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB is up for auction.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 with 661 hp (493 kW) and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission. It sits on dark-painted 20″ split five-spoke forged wheels wrapped in 245/35 front and 305/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with a carbon-fiber exterior package as well as Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, a vented deck lid, titanium exhaust pipes, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension control system, and yellow-finished multi-piston calipers over ceramic- composite discs at each corner.

Inside, Daytona-style Goldrake racing seats are upholstered in Nero leather with Rosso stitching and Cavallino Rampante-embroidered headrests. Nero leather with Rosso stitching covers the door panels and dash, while in front of the driver is a leather- and carbon-fiber-trimmed steering wheel. The digital odometer reads 4,798 miles. Additional equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, and cruise control.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, a car cover, a battery maintainer, and a clean Illinois title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on November 24 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $206,000.

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