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Lando Norris’s 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation is up for sale

Lando Norris is a British-Belgian motorsports racing driver, who entered the world of Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix in 2019. This 24-year-old has so far driven 100 races in which he achieved 1 pole position, 12 podiums and 5 fastest laps in Formula 1. He is currently a member of the McLaren-Mercedes team and although he earns a lot of money (£16m/$20m a year), many expected the first car he bought to be some super powerful sports car, but that is not the case. With his first earnings he bought a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation.

The car is based on the Fiat 600 Jolly, and legend has it that Gianni Agnelli wanted a car that could fit on the back of his 82ft yacht, and the result is this car. The Gia company produced only 650 copies of this model, and Lando’s is unfortunately not original. However, Lando didn’t mind so he bought a car and also let his friends drive it.

This Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation is powered by a rear-mounted 499cc air-cooled 2-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, controlled by a floor-mounted shifter with a wicker gear knob. The car has only 36,539 kilometers on the odometer, and is now looking for a new owner.

The auction will take place between October 26 and 31, and the estimated value of the car is between £28,000 and £33,000.

Source: Car and Classic

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Lando Norris's 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation is up for sale
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Queen Elizabeth’s Range Rover is up for auction

In 1926, the longest reign of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history, Her Majesty Elizabeth II, was born. She ruled Britain for 70 years, until she passed away in 2022. During her lifetime, she was loved and respected among the people, and everything related to her and the royal family is considered collectible. Soon, Queen Elizabeth’s 2004 Range Rover will be auctioned.

This vehicle was designed by Special Vehicle Operations for Queen Elizabeth II, and differs from the standard model in several features. It is finished in Epsom Green over Sand Hide. It is equipped with handles and a step which make it easy to get in and out of the car, and the rear doors have two window switches so that the rear seat passenger can control both from one place. The seats are covered with protection and the luggage compartment is adapted for dogs and is separated from the rest of the cabin by the mandatory dog guard.

The Range Rover is powered by a 4.4-liter engine with 282 hp (207 kW), and has just under 180,000 kilometers (109,675 miles) on the odometer.

The auction will take place on 7 November and the guided price is £50,000 – £60,000.

Source: Iconic Auctioneers

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Queen Elizabeth's Range Rover is up for auction
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $27,211

In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the first mass-produced American sports car in the post-war period, the Chevrolet Corvette. So far, eight generations of this model have been produced, each offered as a coupe and a roadster. Some of them have been transformed over time into elegant shooting brakes, and this one, a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, was sold at auction a few days ago for USD $27,211.

This Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 572ci 9.4L General Motors ZZ572 V8 engine with 707 hp (520 kW) and 679 lb-ft (921 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Hurst-shifted Richmond Gear five-speed manual transmission with a Ram Clutches Powergrip HD clutch set. It’s mounted on Series 32 Keystone 15″ wheels wrapped in 245/60 front and 295/50 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires.

The car is finished in metallic maroon and underwent a Sportwagon conversion which included the installation of a removable roof panel as well as rear fender flares and a high-rise cowl-induction hood, dual fixed headlamps, front fender vents, push-button door handles, chrome ribbed side-exit exhaust pipe covers, a short antenna, a chrome split rear bumper, and 572 badging.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black vinyl that also covers the door panels and dash, while the carpets are covered with embroidered floor mats. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is hidden a five-digit odometer showing 85,454 miles.

The car is offered with build records, parts literature, period publications, and a clean New Jersey title.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1968 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $27,211