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1990 Ferrari 348 TS is up for auction

March 29, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1989, Ferrari unveiled the successor to the 328 model and the final V8-powered Ferrari model developed under the direction of Enzo Ferrari, the Ferrari 348. It was produced until 1995, and 7,122 cars left the production line, of which 2,894 were tb coupés (Trasversale Berlinetta) and 4,228 as 348 ts targa (Trasversale Spider). One of them, a 1990 Ferrari 348 TS is up for auction.

Ferrari 348 TS is powered by a 3.4L quad-cam Tipo F119 V8 engine with 296 hp (221 kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Two months ago engine shutdown service was performed which included replacing the timing belt, other engine belts, the spark plugs, and various gaskets and seals. It is mounted on a set of 17″ five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Asimetrico tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa and is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, pop-up headlights, fog lights, side air intakes, louvered taillights, quad exhaust tips and Ferrari-branded calipers over ventilated discs along with an anti-lock system.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Nero Connolly, which also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console. In front of the driver is a steering wheel wrapped in black leather behind which is a six-digit odometer showing 18,185 miles. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a heated rear window, power windows and door locks, and a dogleg-pattern gated shifter.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with literature, tools, a recent invoice, a damage-free Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.

The auction ends on March 30 and the current highest bid is $53,480 USD.

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A one-of-a-kind 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is up for auction

March 27, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1997, TVR designed a high performance sports car based on the TVR Cerbera, the TVR Cerbera Speed 12. The car was intended to be both the world’s highest performance road car and the basis for a GT1 class endurance racer. However, due to the tightening of regulations in the GT1 class, it remained only as a racing car. In 2003, the manufacturer decided to make only one example of the road-legal 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12, and it is now offered at auction.

The TVR was introduced as a 2+2 coupe and was the brand’s first model with an engine produced by the company as opposed to using tuned engines from other manufacturers. The British magazine Evo wrote about this car in 2010, stating that the owner had tuned the V12 engine to 840 hp (618 kW).

The TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weighs less than 1,000 kg and is powered by a 7.7L V12 with 840 hp (618 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. As a reminder, the standard model has 660 hp (492 kW).

This unique car is an extraordinary opportunity for all car collectors as well as those who want to become one. The auction will be held on May 20, 2023.

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A one-of-a-kind 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is up for auction

Source: Silverstone Auctions

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1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction

March 24, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1948, Porsche’s first production car, the Porsche 356, arrived on the market. Seven years later, the 356 A was introduced. Its internal factory designation, “Type 1”, gave rise to its nickname “T1” among enthusiasts. It was produced until 1959, and more than 15k cars left the production lines. One of them, a 1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A coupe is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine paired with a dual-mount four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on silver 15″ steel wheels, with chrome hubcaps, wrapped in 155SR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

In 2021, the car was completely refurbished, after spending three decades in storage. It is finished in Silver Metallic (5606) and the reconstruction included the replacement of floor panels, front and rear inner fenders, battery box, left side panel, inner front hood frame, body seals, windshield, bumpers, and various trim pieces. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with bumperettes, quad beehive taillights, a single-grille decklid, square-edge door handles, a driver-side mirror, gold-color badging and hydraulic drum brakes.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There is also the re-cast ivory-color steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 76,941 miles. Additional equipment includes beige square-weave carpeting, black rubber floor mats, black lap belts, leather rear luggage straps, a Porsche-branded radio blanking plate, a dash-mounted ashtray, and a lockable glovebox.

The car comes with refurbishment records, a Porsche Production Specifications sheet, an owner’s manual, a tool kit, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on March 30 and the current highest bid is $125,000 USD.

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