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1966 Ferrari 330 GTC is up for auction

April 19, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1963, Ferrari presented a series of V12 powered automobiles in several versions: 2+2 GT Coupé, two-seat Berlinetta, spyder, and race car. Three years later, at the Geneva Motor Show, the company presents a two-seater coupé with a Pininfarina-designed body, the Ferrari 330 GTC. It was produced until 1968, and 598 units left the production line. One of them, a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC is up for auction.

The Ferrari 330 GTC is powered by a 4.0-liter Tipo 209 V12 engine with 300 hp (220 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a torque tube and a rear-mounted five-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in under seven seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). It is mounted on chrome Borrani wire wheels wrapped in 205VR14 Michelin XWX tires.

Four years ago, Forza Motors (Monterey) replaced the cylinder sleeves, pistons, connecting rods, main and rods, timing chains and valve springs. The triple Weber carburetors were rebuilt and the cooling, ignition and fuel system were refreshed, costing over $98,000. A year later, electronic ignition was added and the timing was adjusted, while the carburetors were synced.

This car is finished in red and is in good condition. It is equipped with split front and rear bumpers, front fender vents, a driver-side mirror, a rear-mounted antenna, red rear turn signal lenses, quad ANSA exhaust outlets, servo-assisted disc brakes with three-piston calipers at each corner.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 43,666 kilometers (~27k miles). Additional equipment includes a cream-color fluted headliner, wood dash trim, black shoulder belts, leather rear luggage straps, air conditioning, power windows and a set of red floor mats.

This Ferrari 330 GTC comes with invoices from current ownership, owner’s manuals, a tool kit, and a clean Arizona title in the name of the owner’s trust listing the car as a 1967 model.

The auction ends on April 28 and the current highest bid is $395,000 USD.

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1970 Porsche 911S is for sale

April 19, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1966, Porsche premiered a more powerful version of the two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports model 911, the Porsche 911S. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the 911 Carrera RS which was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche’s class victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. One of them, a 1970 Porsche 911S coupe is for sale.

This beautiful and well-preserved car is powered by a 2.2-liter flat-six engine with a factory output of 180 hp (132 kW). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. In 2021, a service was performed, which included changing the oil and replacing the fuel sender unit, batteries and tie downs, and oil cooler. It is mounted on 15″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 195/65 Kumho Ecsta ASX tires.

This car is finished in Irish Green, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with US-market headlamps with “sugar scoop” rings, a driver’s mirror, polished trim, gold badging, four-wheel discs with aluminum calipers and ventilated rotors, and last year the rear cover was modified and the windshield, rear windows, seals were replaced. window and door seals.

Inside, the seats are covered in black leatherette with corduroy inserts, while the steering wheel is wrapped in a leather stitched-on cover. Additional equipment includes three-point seatbelts, a heater, an Alpine cassette player, Pioneer speakers, and replacement square weave carpeting. The clock shows 21,122 miles (total mileage is unknown).

This Porsche 911S comes with recent service records, a tool kit, a Porsche Production Specifications certificate, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on April 20th and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

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2009 Porsche 911 Turbo is up for auction

April 18, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 2004, Porsche premiered the successor to the model 996, the Porsche 911 997.1 Turbo. It was an evolution of the previous model, and the most significant is the replacement of the “fried egg” headlamps with the classic “bug eye” units. It was produced until 2013, and over 21K units left the production lines. One of them, the 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe is up for auction. It should also be noted that there is currently a lien on the car, and the seller’s lender will need to be paid off before the title can be transferred to the new owner.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged and intercooled 3.6L Mezger flat-six engine that delivers 480 hp (353 kW) and 505 lb-ft (685 Nm) of torque thanks to the Sport Chrono package. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on five-spoke 19″ HRE alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

This example is finished in Cream White, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a power sunroof, a painted front spoiler, a deployable rear spoiler, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, red taillight lenses, side air intakes, Porsche-branded side graphics, quadruple exhaust outlets, steel Porsche-branded six- and four- piston front and rear calipers with cross-drilled rotors, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD), Bilstein units, IPD Y-pipe and BBi exhaust system.

Inside, heated power-adjustable front sport seats are upholstered in Brown natural leather and pepita cloth accents. The same combination covers the door panels, dashboard and center console, while the steering wheel is wrapped in leather and suede. Additional equipment includes driver-seat memory settings, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, a Bose sound system, headrest embroidery, a remote six-disc CD changer, automatic climate control, cruise control, and Coco floor mats. The clock reads 40,116 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature, two sets of floor mats, and a clean Oregon title.

The auction ends on April 19 and the current highest bid is $97,997 USD.

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