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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction

Between 1955 and 1959, Porsche produced a second version of its first production car, the 356A. It was offered in two body types, Type 1 and Type 2, and 21,045 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction.

This 356A Cabriolet is powered by an aftermarket 1.6-liter flat-four engine (number P73193), mated to a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on 15″ ventilated steel wheels with chrome hubcaps wrapped in 165SR15 Dunlop SP 4N Steel tires.

The car was completely renovated under the previous ownership, and is painted black. It is equipped with a driver-side mirror, a single engine-lid grille, body-color bumpers, and a replacement black soft top under a matching boot.

Inside, black leather covers the fixed-back bucket seats, door panels, rear bench and upper dash. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 5,985 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a passenger-side grab handle, lap belts, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, Coco Mats, and Kenwood speakers. The car is offered with literature and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on August 28th and the highest bid at the time of writing was $11,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction
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1988 ItalDesign Aztec is up for auction

At the end of the 60s, a design and engineering company, ItalDesign, was founded. In 1988, celebrating two decades of existence, at the Turin Motor Show, they presented a unique sports car in which the driver and passenger were separated, and the two parties communicated electronically. It is about the ItalDesign Aztec concept, which was produced in only about 20 examples, and one of them, the 1988 ItalDesign Aztec, is up for auction.

This car has a speedster body style with partial visor sections which are removable and open in a gull-wing arrangement. It is equipped with transparent door inserts, pop-up headlights, carbon fiber rear wing, and control panels on both sides of the aluminum body panels at the back. After entering the codes into the dashboard, certain functions of the car (additional set of lights, hydraulic jack, removable screwdriver, fire extinguisher, tire compressor and flashlight) can be accessed via voice message.

The car in the photos is actually the 12th example produced, and between 2011 and 2015 it was in the Shanghai Auto Museum. It was recently imported to the US and serviced by Autocouture Motoring. It is powered by a 2.2 L Audi MB/1B turbocharged DOHC I5 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The estimated value of the car is $273,000 – $325,000 USD.

Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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1988 ItalDesign Aztec is up for auction
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Tom Brady’s 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost is up for auction

Tom Brady is the best American football player ever and a living legend. He is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and a five-time Super Bowl MVP. Everything related to this player is in high demand and fetches high numbers. Such is the case with this 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost, which is up for auction.

With only 127 miles on the odometer, this Ghost is the epitome of elegance and style. It is finished in Black Diamond over a Grace White interior, and it is impossible not to notice it on the road. Inside, the cabin is luxurious and supremely comfortable, and the Panorama glass sunroof and extended leather headliner provide passengers with a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Every detail, from lambswool footmats, Immersive Seating seat configuration, and rear massage seats, is crafted to provide the best possible driving experience. It is equipped with the Planar Suspension System suspension, which uses advanced technology to adapt to the road in front of the vehicle, resulting in an extremely comfortable and precise ride.

Rolls-Royce Ghost is powered by a twin-turbo 6.7L V12 engine with 563 hp (420 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque, paired with an 8-speed Satellite Aided Transmission that sends power to all wheels and ensures imperceptible shifting and fantastic handling.

The car comes with 2 Key fobs, owner’s manual & service books, window sticker, battery charger and plaque with Brady’s signature.

The auction ends on August 23rd and the highest bid at the time of writing was $402,500 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s Motorsport

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Tom Brady's 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost is up for auction