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1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

At the end of the last century, Ferrari added to its collection of sports cars the Ferrari F355 Spider, its first car with an electronically powered automated manual soft-top. In a period of five years (1995-1999), slightly less than 4k examples of this model were produced, and one of them, the 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider, is for sale.

The F355 Spider is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine rated at 380 hp (279 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, integrated front fog lights, an integrated rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and air intakes on the doors and rocker panels, Ferrari-branded brake calipers over ventilated discs on each corner, Tubi Style exhaust system, and Fabspeed Motorsport high-flow catalytic converters.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in tan Connolly leather, which also covers the center console, door panel inserts, and lower half of the dashboard. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, carbon-fiber door sill guards, automatic climate control, a Pioneer CD stereo, and drilled aluminum pedals. In front of the driver is a steering wheel wrapped in black leather behind which is a six-digit odometer reading 43,239 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, partial service records, spare parts, and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on June 8th and the current highest bid is $37,000 USD.

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1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

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Fernando Alonso is selling his Ferrari Enzo

Fernando Alonso is one of the most famous Formula 1 drivers and a current member of the Aston Martin team. A two-time world champion, he is a great car enthusiast and the owner of some of the best and very rare examples. One of the cars from his private collection, the Ferrari Enzo, will soon be sold at Monaco Car Auctions.

Alonso started his kart racing career when he was only three years old. In 1999 he won the Euro Open by Nissan and a year later he was fourth in the International Formula 3000 Championship. In 2001, he began his career as a Formula 1 driver, and in 2005 and 2006 he won two drivers’ championships, becoming the youngest pole-sitter, youngest race winner, youngest world champion, and youngest two-time champion in the sport’s history at the with that.

Little known information about this car, except that it has only 4,800 kilometers on the odometer and that it has a Ferrari Classiche Certificat.

At the 2002 Paris Motor Show Ferrari unveiled the Ferrari Enzo as the successor to the 288 GTO, F40 and F50, and only 399 examples left the production line. Ferrari Enzo is powered by a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine with 651 hp (485 kW) and 485 lb-ft (657 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed ‘F1’ Graziano automated manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 3.14 seconds with a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h).

Monaco Car Auctions estimate that this fantastic car will reach a price of more than 5 million euros. The auction will be held on June 8, 2023.

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Fernando Alonso is selling his Ferrari Enzo

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1973 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

In 1966, Porsche presented a powerful version of the popular model 911 with the “S” designation, and by 1973, six series of this model were produced. One example, a 1973 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction.

The 911S Targa is powered by a 2.4-liter flat-six engine with 190 hp (160 kW) and 158 lb-ft (214 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 144 mph (232 km/h). Ten years ago, European Motorsports of Vista, Calif., rebuilt the cylinder head, replaced the pistons, cylinders, timing chains, guide, exhaust valves and exhaust guide.

The car is finished in Silver Metallic, it is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, chrome driver- and passenger-side mirrors, rear bumper overriders, H4 halogen headlamps, and four-wheel discs. It is mounted on Fuchs 15” wheels wrapped in 195/60 Michelin Premier A/S tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels, with matching carpets. Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo, side vent windows, carpeted floor mats, and a heater. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 47,053 miles (total mileage unknown).

This Porsche 911S Targa comes with a tool kit, partial service records, a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, and a Florida title.

The auction ends on May 11 and the current highest bid is $75,000 USD.

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1973 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

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