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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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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

April 2, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

A lot of Porsche cars have been sold at auction lately, especially modified old models. One of them is this 1973 Porsche 911, which is listed at auction. It is one of the models from the first series 911, which was produced until 1989.

The car is done in the style of the 911 ST, finished in yellow with a wide white stripe running the entire length of the car and two white stripes on both sides. It is in excellent condition and is equipped with front and rear tow eyelets, external bonnet latches, Cibie driving lamps, dual side-view mirrors, a ducktail rear spoiler, chrome rear bumperettes, central dual-exit exhaust outlets, and red-painted calipers over discs at all four corners.

Inside, the Cobra RSR seats are covered in black leather with basketweave inserts and chrome grommets. Black leather also covers the door panels and dashboard, while the MOMO steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara. Extras include a roll bar, fire extinguisher, RS-style door pulls, four-point harnesses, a Brantz Rallymeter and a retro-style Bluetooth stereo with Mosconi amplifier and Alpine door speakers. The clock shows 50,546 kilometers (31,407 miles).

When it comes to the powertrain, this car is powered by a 2.5L flat-six engine overhauled by Classic Job of Dalfsen, Netherlands, in 2020. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 915/02 five-speed manual transmission. Classic Job of Dalfsen installed Mahle pistons, S-type camshafts and 36mm intake manifolds, replacement bearings, chains, valves, guides, springs, seals, valve covers, hydraulic chain tensioners, and twin Weber 40 IDA3C carburetors with K&N filters for air along with MSD electronic ignition system. Also, the starter and alternator were overhauled. It sits on 16″ Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in 225/50 front and 245/45 rear Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires.

The car comes with service records, refurbishment photos, and Dutch registration.

The auction ends on April 4th and the current highest bid is $47,250 USD.

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2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker is for sale

April 1, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

After the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R, driven by Paul Walker in the “Fast and Furious” film franchise, was offered for sale last year, another example of this car will soon be up for auction. This 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R was also driven by the former actor, and the sale was announced by auction house Bonhams.

The car is painted in the legendary Bayside Blue, and Walker personally chose it for the fourth part of the popular franchise. Fans will remember how this car raced through the streets of Los Angeles with the BMW M5 (E39) and Nissan Silvia.

Walker was a big fan of this model, so he played a big role in the development and modification of this car, even down to the smallest details. JDM was imported from Japan, and Kaizo Industries prepared the RB26DETT engine. A Turbonetics intercooler, Nismo NE-1 exhaust system, custom roll cage, as well as ARC titanium struts, Nismo springs and Retora brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers are installed. This allowed the 2.6-liter twin-turbo engine to produce 500 hp (368 kW). As a reminder, the factory model has 276 hp (206 kW). Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with rear differential and limited traction. It is mounted on 19-inch Volk Racing RE30 wheels.

Inside, the standard steering wheel has been replaced by a Momo steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara. The rear seats have been removed to reduce weight, and up front there are two OMP racing seats with five-point seat belts. There is also a Sony sound system, head-up display and MFD Xenarc Display unit.

Walker paid attention to detail and refused to use any decals in order to maintain a “clean look”. The car was seized by US customs due to the fact that it was never actually officially sold in the US. In 2012, it was returned to Japan, and then transported to Germany.

The car’s history is unknown from the time it was in Japan. However, it is currently in excellent condition. The auction will be held 28 April – 5 May 2023.

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