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1965 Porsche 356 SC is up for auction

April 16, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Recently, we have witnessed the discovery of more and more unique examples, as well as entire collections of old cars that are still in good condition. One of them is this 1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe that is being offered at auction.

Since its premiere in 1948, the Porsche 356 has been considered one of the most desirable collector cars. The production was started by the Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH and two years later the production was taken over by the German Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH making it Porsche’s first production car until the appearance of the legendary 911.

This Porsche 356 SC is finished in Light Ivory (6404), is in good condition and underwent a refurbishment in 2016. The bodywork was repaired and rust was repaired, the floor panels, longitudinal members, and rocker panels were replaced. It is equipped with bumpers with chrome guards, dual side mirrors, twin engine-cover grilles, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, Sachs shock absorbers, and brake discs on all four wheels.

The Porsche 356 SC is powered by a rebuilt air-cooled 1.6L 616/16 flat-four engine. In 2015, the engine received JE forged pistons and 86mm Durabar cylinders for a displacement of 1720cc, the generator, carburetor, fuel pumps, distributor and electronic ignition were rebuilt, along with the installation of a wiring harness. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on 15″ chrome wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in blue leather that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There is also a three-spoke steering wheel behind which there is a five-digit odometer showing 8,877 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a driver’s manual, engine rebuild records, a spare set of wheels, and a clean South Carolina title in the current owner’s name.

The auction ends on April 20 and the current highest bid is $110,000 USD.

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1986 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe is up for auction

April 3, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1978, Porsche unveiled the 911 (930) Turbo with a larger and more powerful 3.3L engine compared to its predecessor. It was produced until 1989, and 18,770 units left the production lines. One of them, a 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe is up for auction.

Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.3-liter turbocharged flat-six engine with 282 hp (207 kW) and 278 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Between 2016 and 2019, the alternator, battery, engine gaskets, and mass air flow sensor relay were replaced. It is mounted on 17″ RUF Speedline alloy wheels wrapped in 235/45 front and 255/40 rear BFGoodrich f-Force Sport tires.

This beautiful car is finished in Meteor Metallic, has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a sunroof, fog lights, a tea tray rear spoiler, black rear stone guards, a rear window wiper, dual exhaust outlets, and four-wheel cross-drilled and ventilated discs.

Inside, heated power-adjustable seats are upholstered in black leather that covers the dashboard and door panels. The FITTIPALDI steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather and behind it is a six-digit odometer showing 99,105 miles. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, and a Bluetooth-capable Pioneer CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a removed aftermarket exhaust muffler, the removed stock steering wheel, a tool kit, an emergency air compressor, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on April 7th and the current highest bid is $104,000 USD.

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1986 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe is up for auction

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1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction

April 3, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1967, Pontiac unveiled the Firebird model, designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang. It was the first generation of this model that had the characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. However, in 1970 Pontiac presented the second generation which was offered in four versions: Firebird, Firebird Esprit, Firebird Formula and Firebird Trans Am. It was produced until 1981 and one of the earlier examples, the 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction.

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is powered by a replacement 7.5 L (455 cu in H.O.) V8 engine with 335 hp (246 kW) that was rebuilt by Butler Performance. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an aftermarket Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission. In 2019, a billet timing set, an Edelbrock intake manifold and 87cc cylinder heads, Ram-Air-style exhaust manifolds, and ARP head studs and head gaskets were installed, while the battery was recently replaced. It is mounted on 17″ honeycomb-style wheels wrapped in Continental Extreme Contact Sport Plus tires.

This copy is finished in blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a shaker hood, chrome rear bumper, white and black center stripes, front and rear spoilers, body-color mirror caps, fender vents, polished dual exhaust outlets, power steering, KYB shock absorbers, and front and rear sway bars, and braking. is handled by a Wilwood master cylinder and calipers along with drilled and slotted rotors.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There’s also a formula-style steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 87,444 miles. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a Holley Sniper EFI touchscreen controller, engine-turned dashboard trim, Pontiac-branded rubber floor mats, and a retro-style digital stereo.

The car is offered with service records, spare wheels, and a clean Missouri title. The auction ends on April 6th and the current highest bid is $59,000 USD.

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