Category Archives: Auctions

Auctions

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.

Source: Cars & Bids

Gallery:

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

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 25th Anniversary Edition for sale

In 1988, Porsche celebrated the 25th birthday of the 911 model, and on that occasion it produced 875 examples of the 911 Carrera 25th Anniversary Edition, of which 300 examples were exported to the United States. One of them, the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 25th Anniversary Edition is up for auction.

This Porsche 911 Carrera 25th Anniversary Edition is powered by a 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-six with 214 hp (160 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a G50 five-speed manual transmission. The engine is equipped with Bosch Motronic management, and in 2023 it was serviced, which included valve adjustment and oil change. It is mounted on black-painted 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

The car is finished in Silver Metallic and is one of 240 coupes in this color. It is equipped with a power-operated sunroof, integrated fog lights, headlight washers, power-adjustable side mirrors, tinted windows, a rear window wiper, and front and rear spoilers. In 2021, the front spoiler, windshield, and rubber moldings were replaced, and rear Bilstein shock absorbers were installed. Tie rods, brake pads and rotor were replaced last year.

Inside, the power-adjustable front seats are upholstered in Silk Gray leather with dark piping, which also covers the door panels, dash and center console. Behind the driver is a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 62,722 miles. Additional equipment includes a short-throw shifter, cruise control, air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a Porsche Classic radio with navigation.

According to the Carfax report, the car had an accident in 2022 when the front part was damaged, which required the headlights to be replaced. It comes with a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, the owner’s manual, removed parts, a tool kit, service records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 20 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $35,500.

Source: Bring a Trailer

Gallery:

Auctions

2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport ‘Wei Long’ is up for auction

Between 2009 and 2015, Bugatti produced the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport model, the targa top version of the Bugatti Veyron EB. Only 58 examples of this model were produced, and in celebration of the Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon) Bugatti produced a unique example of this car, the 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport ‘Wei Long’ which is now up for auction.

The car is finished in Porcelain White with brushed aluminum and gloss-black trim elements. In addition to the standard equipment found on every Veyron Grand Sport, this example is equipped with dragon heads carved into porcelain inserts on the oil and fuel filler caps, and special 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels with a diamond finish and red accents.

The beautiful cockpit is covered with Italian Red leather and there are Chinese inscriptions on the headrest. There are also diamond-quilted inserts on the seats and center console, embossed ‘EB’ crests on the seat backs, a body-coloured center console inlay, and swathes of brushed aluminum trim.

Under the hood is a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine with 987 hp (736 kW) and 922 lb-ft (1,250 Nm) of torque. That is quite enough for the car to accelerate from 0-100km/h (62 mph) in less than 2.7 seconds, 0-200km/h in 7.3 seconds, with a top speed of 407km/h (253mph). Power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission with paddle shift.

The car is in pretty good condition with only 8,428 km on the odometer. It comes with the original red leather-bound key presentation box, an EEC certificate of conformity, a photocopy of the original Swiss registration, a copy of the Monaco registration card in the seller’s name, UK MOT certificates, one Contrôle Technique certificate from Monaco dated April 2023, the original stamped service book and owner’s operating guide, a battery charger, a Bugatti-branded car cover, and a selection of maintenance invoices.

The auction ends on February 18 and the highest bid at the time of writing was €900,500.

Source: Collecting Cars

Gallery: