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1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is for sale

In 1975, Porsche unveiled its new sports model 930, which at the time was the fastest production car in Germany. In 1987, the Stuttgart-based company introduced the Cabriolet version of this model, which was produced until 1989, and only 100 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, is up for sale.

The car is in excellent condition and finished in Venetian Blue Metallic. It has been well maintained and only has 9,951 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with a “tea tray” rear spoiler, a blue soft top, headlight washers, fog lights, four-wheel cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes, power windows and locks, black stone guards ahead of the rear wheels, a blue boot cover and dual exhaust outlets. In 2014, a replacement clutch and flywheel was installed.

Inside, the front electronically adjustable seats are trimmed in gray leather that can also be seen on the door panels. The dashboard and the four-spoke steering wheel are covered in leather. It is equipped with a Blaupunkt cassette player, air conditioning, an alarm system and Porsche-branded floor mats.

The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is powered by a 3.3 L turbocharged flat-six engine with 282 hp (210 kW) and 278 lb-ft (377 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission and it reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It is mounted on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 205/55 (front) and 245/45 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory literature, spare keys and service records.

The auction ends on November 28th and the current highest bid is $93,930 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

1995 Ferrari F512 M is for sale

At the 1994 Paris Motor Show, Ferrari unveiled the final version of the Testarossa, the F512 M, which was the last Ferrari vehicle to feature a flat-12 engine. It was produced until 1996, and only 501 units left the production line, of which 75 were US-market modified examples. One of them, a 1995 Ferrari F512 M, is up for sale.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a new stainless steel exhaust system, updated suspension, a new Bosch anti-lock brake system, a unique set of taillights, three-piece Speedline alloy wheels, a revised front fascia and unique fixed headlights that replaced the retractable units. In 2014, the camshaft oil gaskets, timing belts, hood struts, and brake pads were replaced, and the brake discs were refinished.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels and the lower part of the dashboard. The updated steering wheel and the upper part of the dashboard are covered in black leather with black stitching. The car also received adjustable aluminum pedals, a more powerful air conditioning system and revised cabin trim.

The Ferrari F512 M is powered by a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine with 440 hp (324 kW) and 370 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h). The odometer shows 10,030 miles at the time of cataloguing.

This fantastic Ferrari F512 M comes with window sticker, manual, service invoices and factory toolkit with leather case.

The auction will take place on December 10, and the estimated value of the car is between $400,000 – $450,000 USD. Offered without reserve.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

1993 Porsche 911 RS America is for sale

In 1986, Benjamin Dimson designed the Porsche 964, which was premiered in 1989 and was produced until December 1993. In 1992, Porsche re-introduced a limited edition of the RS model, but with emissions-legal in Europe only. However, the following year, at the request of American customers, Porsche developed the RS America, and only 701 units left the production lines. One such example, the 1993 Porsche 911 RS America, is up for sale.

Porsche 911 RS America is powered by a 3.6-liter aircooled flat-six engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear axle via a G50 5-speed manual transmission and an optional limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). It’s mounted on a set of 17-inch Cup wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. The odometer shows 56,000 miles.

The car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with electric sunroof, air conditioning, Becker-Porsche CDR-220 stereo, FVD Brombacher exhaust components, modified suspension with Bilstein PSS10 components, fixed rear spoiler, manually-adjustable aero mirrors, and fog lights.

Inside, the sports seats are covered in black fabric, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. There is also a luggage shelf, while the rear seats have been replaced with enclosed storage compartments.

It has a clean Carfax report showing no accidents or damage. The auction ends on November 23rd and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer