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2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is up for auction

January 12, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show Ferrari revealed a better version of the 488 GTB which was the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It is the Ferrari 488 Pista, which was produced until 2019, and about 3,500 cars left the production lines. One of them, the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista, is up for auction.

The Ferrari 488 Pista is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine with 710 hp (530 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 2.85 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.6 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). It is mounted on gold-finished 20″ 10-spoke forged wheels wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is in excellent condition and is finished in Rosso Corsa. It has been properly maintained and is equipped with Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, AFS adaptive front lighting, rear parking sensors, ceramic exhaust pipes, and a vented deck lid as well as a carbon-fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, quarter panel air intake surrounds , rear valance, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension control system, optional suspension lift system and blue-finished multi-piston calipers over ceramic-composite discs at each corner.

Inside, the carbon fiber seats are upholstered in Alcantara Nero with a red center stripe and stitching. Alcantara also covers the dashboard while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather and carbon fiber. Additional equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, a backup camera, a floor-mounted fire extinguisher, embroidered Cavallino headrests, and carbon-fiber trim on the dashboard, center console, door panels, and door sills. 3,500 miles on the clock.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker and a California title.

The auction ends on January 17th and the current highest bid is $410,000 USD.

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2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is up for auction

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Sebastian Vettel’s Nissan GT-R Black Edition for sale

January 10, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Currently, car prices are reaching perhaps the highest figures in the last few years. If we add to that that the car was owned by a famous person and low mileage, the sky is the limit. Such is the case with the Nissan GT-R Black Edition owned by Sebastian Vettel that is offered for sale.

Last year, after 15 years, 289 races and four F1 World Champion titles, German motorsports racing driver Sebastian Vettel announced that he is ending his career as a Formula 1 driver. In his career, he competed for BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin, and achieved 53 victories. In the 2013 season, he achieved 13 victories, which is the Formula 1 record for the number of victories in one season. He is also the youngest Formula 1 champion in history at 23 years and 134 days.

As a big car fan and collector, Vettel owns some very rare examples such as Ferrari Enzo and Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series, and this GT-R Black Edition with only 150 km on the odometer could be desirable for collectors .

The car is finished in metallic black and has exclusive 20-inch Rays wheels that were only available for the Black Edition model, with orange brake calipers. The interior features Recaro seats upholstered in black and red leather.

It is listed in Pleidelsheim, and the price is €250,000 EUR ($260,000 USD).

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Sebastian Vettel's Nissan GT-R Black Edition for sale

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2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is up for auction

January 6, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1996, Ferrari unveiled the Ferrari 550 Maranello, and four years later, the Maranello-based company introduced a limited roadster edition of this model, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina. It was produced for two years (2000 – 2001) and 448 units left the production line. One of them, a 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, is up for auction.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is powered by a 5.5L Tipo F133C quad-cam V12 engine with 485 hp (357 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on multi-piece 18″ Speedline wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a quad-exit exhaust, Pininfarina badges on the quarter panels, enamel Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, red-painted calipers over cross-drilled rotors at each corner, fender vents, and a hood scoop.

Inside, the adjustable carbon fiber seats are covered in tan leather, which covers the door panels, the lower part of the dashboard and the center console. The rest of the dashboard is covered by black leather and Alcantara. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes power windows, Ferrari-branded floor mats, a gated shifter with a carbon-fiber-trimmed knob as well as automatic climate control, and a Ferrari-Becker stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer. The clock shows 10,693 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a Ferrari Classiche “Red Book,” factory books, a black rain fly, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on January 7th and the current highest bid is $300,000 USD.

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