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1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS is for sale

In 1972, Ferrari launched the Dino 246 GTS model, its first car in high numbers. It was produced until 1974 and only 1,274 cars with the targa top left the production lines. One of them, a 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, is up for sale.

The 246 GTS is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.4-liter V6 engine with 195 hp (143 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 8.2 seconds with a top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h). It is mounted on 14” Campagnolo wheels wrapped in 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX tires. It has 58,188 km on the odometer.

The car is finished in green and is in good condition. Features a removable black roof panel, retractable antenna, driver’s side mirror, recessed front turn signals, US spec side markers, triple Weber carburetors, fender flares, Tubi exhaust, power windows, servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes at all four corners. It has been well maintained and last month the brakes, carburetors and air conditioning system were serviced by Patrick Ottis of Berkeley.

Inside, the Daytona-style seats are upholstered in tan leather that can also be seen on the door panels. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes tan carpets, sisal mats, a gated shifter, a Borletti air conditioning system and a Becker Mexico cassette player.

The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS comes with factory books, tools, registration documents, a Marcel Massini report, service records, and a clean Wyoming title in the owner’s name. Carfax report not listed.

The auction ends on December 2nd and the current highest bid is $600,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Coupe for sale

In 2000, Porsche unveiled the turbocharged version of the Type 996. Two years later, the company presented this model with the X50 package as standard. The car was produced until 2005 and one of them, the 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Coupe, is for sale.

Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Coupe is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L Mezger flat-six engine with 444 hp (327 kW) and 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Compared to the standard 996 Turbo Coupe that has 415 hp (305 kW) and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) of torque, the power is increased thanks to the X50 package. Power is transmitted to both axles via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s mounted on a set of 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels wrapped in General G-Max RS tires. The odometer reads 27,928 miles at the time of listing.

This 911 Turbo Coupe is finished in Guards Red and is in outstanding condition. It is equipped with a sunroof, xenon lights, fog lights, rear window wipers, stainless steel exhaust outlets, a wider rear end, rear air intakes, revised bumper covers, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and an automatic brake differential. The car also received a Turbo Aerokit that includes revised lower side skirts, front and rear lower spoilers, as well as a rear wing.

Inside, the dark interior is adorned with adjustable sports seats upholstered in black leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. Additional equipment includes the Porsche Classic Communication Management infotainment screen, cruise control, automatic climate control and a Bose sound system.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. Comes with window sticker, owner’s manual, service records and accessories.

The auction ends on December 1st and the current highest bid is $91,996 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is for sale

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Countach, in 1988 Lamborghini created a special edition of this model. It was produced until 1990 and only 657 cars left the assembly line. One of them, the 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, is up for sale.

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is powered by a 5.2L V12 engine with 449 hp (334 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It was possibly the fastest variant of the Lamborghini Countach, accelerating to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a ZF 5-speed manual transmission. It has only 102 miles (164 km) on the odometer.

The car is finished in original Bianco White, well maintained and in excellent condition. It is equipped with independent suspension with unequal length wishbones (front) and lower reversed wishbone (rear), coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar, ventilated disc brakes with 4-piston calipers. It was posted on O.Z. Racing wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Blue leather with White contrast piping. Blue leather also covers the panels on the iconic scissor doors, dashboard, center console, armrest and ceiling. It is equipped with power windows, Alpine stereo and has tinted glass.

The auction will take place January 4-15.

Source: Mecum