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1964 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is up for auction

Between 1960 and 1984, Toyota produced the Land Cruiser FJ40, which was Toyota’s best-selling car in the United States until the mid-60s. One of them, a 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is up for auction.

This FJ40 is powered by a 5.7-liter Vortec V8 engine with a Volant cold-air intake. Power is sent to the rear or all wheels via a 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission, an Atlas II twin-stick transfer case, and Dynatrac front and rear axles. It is mounted on Black 17″ American Racing alloy wheels wrapped in 285/70 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires.

In the early 2010s the car was modified by ICON 4×4 of Chatsworth, California, when a replacement four-door aluminum bodywork, painted gray, was installed. It is equipped with a removable black soft top with roll-up windows as well as LED lighting, AMP Research power-operated side steps, a roof rack with a side access ladder, power steering, Warn manually locking front hubs, Fox Racing adjustable coilovers, ICON- branded Brembo calipers fitted over slotted rotors at all four corners, dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers, steel front bumper with a bull bar, while the rear unit features a receiver hitch as well as swing-out spare tire and jerry can carriers.

Inside, two rows of heated bucket seats and the rear bench are trimmed in black vinyl with patterned cloth inserts. In front of the driver are a split-spoke ICON steering wheel, AutoMeter instruments and a digital odometer reading 19,793 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a fire extinguisher attached to the central tunnel, air conditioning, a roll cage, and drilled aluminum pedals.

The car comes with digital copies of the owner’s guide and manufacturer’s literature as well as build photos and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 25 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $36,800.

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1964 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is up for auction
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1957 Porsche 356A is up for auction

In a time of rapid development of electric cars, it’s nice to see that there are still those who appreciate classic cars, especially when it comes to models like the Porsche 356. As the predecessor of the legendary 911 and Porsche’s first production car, the 356 has always attracted attention but also reached high price at auctions, especially well-preserved examples. One of the cars from the second version of this model, the 1957 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A is powered by a rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four with dual Weber carburetors and polished air cleaners. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The Automol is mounted on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-width Michelin XZX tires.

This car is finished in Platinum Silver Metallic and has a few imperfections such as uneven panel gaps and visible corrosion on some components. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome-finished overriders, dual side mirrors, H4 headlights, single polished exhaust outlet, replacement windshield, four-wheel drum brakes, and retrofitted shock absorbers.

Inside, low-back bucket seats are trimmed in black leatherette that covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, green-letter VDO instrumentation and a five-digit digital odometer reading 63,335 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes seat belts and a Blaupunkt push-button radio.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, spare components, a Hazet tool kit, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 21st and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $62,500.

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Joe Biden’s 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan is up for auction

At the end of January, a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster owned by former President of the United States Donald Trump was sold at auction, and now a car owned by the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been auctioned. It is a 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan with 15,894 miles on the odometer.

The car is finished in black over a Kona brown interior, which was Biden’s choice. Kona brown leather is not in the best ATS equipment package. However, given his status, his wish was granted, so it is actually a unique example of the ATS-V model.

Biden visited Delaware Cadillac in Wilmington in 2017 when he chose this car. At the time, he was a former vice president and had to change his security clearance to be able to drive a Cadillac ATS-V Sedan.

The car is equipped with the Luxury Package and Safety and Security Package, which include split-folding rear seats, sport alloy pedals, HID headlights with AFL and LED signature, universal home remote, navigation system, 110-volt power outlet, Bose surround sound system, head -up display, remote lock fuel filler door, locking wheel lugs, steering column lock, additional theft-deterrent alarm system, inclination/tilt sensor, rear thorax for outboard seating positions airbags, Rainsense wipers, following distance indicator, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, Intellibeam headlights, forward collision alert, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Additional equipment includes carbon fiber engine cover, 18-inch CT4-V Blackwing wheels finished in Tech Bronze, Rennick Performance front grille and rear bumper trim, black emblem kit, Suede microfiber steering wheel and shift knob, tinted windows, red-painted Brembo brake calipers, power-operated sunroof, heated and power-adjustable front seats, sapele wood trim, magnesium paddle shifters, automatic climate control, 8-inch diagonal color display, rear-view camera, adaptive remote start, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities .

When it comes to the powertrain, the ATS-V Sedan is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 464 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The auction ends on February 21st and the highest bid at the time of writing was $46,046 USD. Cadillac ATS-V Sedan comes with owner’s manual, window sticker previously signed by President Joe Biden, copies of email correspondence with Cadillac executives, factory 18-inch polished face wheels, factory grilles, emblems, steering wheel, and shift knob, car cover, and 2 keys.

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Joe Biden's 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan is up for auction