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Trump’s 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe is for sale

A few days ago, Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States, and everything related to him is getting attention these days. Trump owns a $2 million car collection, and one of the cars that Trump owned, a 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe, is for sale.

This car is finished in standard Rosso Corsa over luxurious tan leather interior. The cabin features dual power Daytona seats, Scuderia shields, and carbon fiber interior trim. It has been stored indoors and comes with its original accessories, including a car cover, seat covers, and a bag.

The Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe is powered by a 4.3 L Ferrari V8 engine with 483 hp (360 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm), mated to a 6-speed Graziano ‘F1’ automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It is in excellent condition with only 9,395 miles (∼15,119 km) on the odometer.

The auction will take place from February 16 to March 9, 2025.

Source: Rockstarcar Auction

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Trump's 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe is for sale
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2013 Lotus E21 is up for auction

Formula 1 cars don’t come up for auction very often, especially those driven by world champions, and one such car is up for sale. It’s a 2013 Lotus E21 driven by Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean, with an estimated value of €350,000 – €450,000.

In his 19-year Formula 1 career, Kimi Raikkonen has achieved 21 wins and 103 podiums, driving for 5 teams (Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus, Alfa Romeo), but only one championship title. One of the cars he drove in the 2013 season is this Lotus E21, and what’s interesting about this car is that it didn’t achieve a single win.

The car was contested at five Grands Prix in the hands of Kimi Räikkönen, and a further seven with Romain Grosjean, achieving three 2nd places (Germany, Hungary, and United States) and three 3rd places (South Korea, Japan, and India). It is offered in static, non-running condition on behalf of BWT Alpine F1 Team, and it is not known if the original 2.4-liter V-8 Renault RS27-2013 engine with 750 hp at 18,000 rpm is still in the car.

This Lotus E21 has its original livery and will be auctioned on February 5, 2025 in Paris.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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Richard Petty’s 1970 Plymouth Superbird is for sale

Richard Lee Petty is an American former car racing driver with 34 years of experience as a professional driver. He is known as the driver of car No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises, and winner of seven NASCAR championships and seven Daytona 500 races. One of his cars, a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, is for sale.

The Plymouth Superbird was produced for only one year, and 1,935 units left the factory, so it is not a rare car. However, its value is tied to Petty, who owned the car between 1982 and 2013. This Superbird is the only road-legal example of this model in his collection, and it comes with several letters and photographs of the legendary driver.

The car was restored in 2014, which included painting it in Alpine White, installing a new Black vinyl roof, polishing the chrome parts, and after the process was completed, Richard Petty put his signature on the trunk of the car. The interior features leather-trimmed seats with contrasting white stitching, Petty’s silhouette on the headrest, and his signature on the dashboard with the message “Take care of my car!”

When it comes to the powertrain, under the hood is the original 440 cubic-inch Super Commando V8 with 390 hp (290 kW), mated to an A727 automatic transmission.

The auction will take place on January 18 and the estimated value of the car is $900,000 – $1,000,000 USD.

Source: Mecum

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Richard Petty's 1970 Plymouth Superbird is for sale