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1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau is up for auction

In 1978, Porsche began the “Sonderwunsch” program, which modified production cars into unique cars. One of the examples is this 1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau, which four months ago was featured in a six-page Porsche Fahrer feature, outlining the unique and special qualities of this rare car. It is now up for auction.

The car was bought new, and then the owner handed it over to the experts of the Porsche Exclusive Department, who turned it into a unique car. It is equipped with covered pop-up headlights (option “XA2”) replacing circular lights, wider body skirts (option “XB2”), wider rear wheel arches (“XC1”), deep-dish wheel spacers and aerodynamically improved wing mirrors.

It was properly maintained by Porsche service centers and specialist workshops and had only one owner. It is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine with 326 hp (243 kW) compared to the 928 S4 which had 315 hp (235 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a manual gearbox.

In 2003, the original odometer unit was replaced with a new one showing 56,636 kilometers. Documentation on file verifies that at the time of replacement, the original unit had recorded no more than 11,500 kilometers.

The auction will take place in Paris on January 31, 2024 and the estimated value of the car is between €180,000 – €280,000 EUR.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1964 Porsche 356C convertible is up for auction

In 1964, Porsche introduced the final revision of the 356, its first production car. In the same year, the company introduced the now legendary 911 model, and due to the fact that the demand for this model remained strong in North America, it was sold through 1965. A one example, 1964 Porsche 356C convertible is up for auction.

This Porsche 356C is powered by an aftermarket 1.6-liter Type 616/15 flat-four engine with twin Zenith carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 741 four-speed manual transmission. The owner did a service four years ago, which included changing the oil, rebuilding the starter, and replacing the distributor cap, rotor, points, spark plugs, fuel filter, and air filter elements. It sits on 15″ chrome-finished wheels wrapped in 165/80 Classic Radial LL800 tires.

The Reutter-built body is finished in Signalrot and is in fairly good condition, with minor chips and scratches. It is equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, Koni shock absorbers, and a black convertible top. In 1995, the front fenders, hood, and left door were repaired. In 2011, the windshield, bumper guards, horn grilles, exterior lighting assemblies, hood handle, front hood seal, exhaust tips, and various emblems were replaced.

Inside, the seats are covered in black leather, which also covers the door panels. Additional equipment includes charcoal square-weave carpeting, rubber floor mats, front lap belts, and a Blaupunkt push-button AM radio. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 4,520 kilometers (total mileage unknown).

The car comes with a copy of its Kardex, invoices dating back to 1987, an owner’s manual, a tool kit, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on December 5 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $62,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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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.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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