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Modified 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera is up for auction

December 22, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

At a time when the price of used cars is increasing, many owners are trying to make extra profit by selling their cars. So, now we often see low-mileage or modified cars on the market, some of which fetch enormous prices. Such could be the case with this 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera that is being offered at auction.

This 911 Carrera has the body of the Carrera RS model and is powered by a 3.6L flat-six engine from 1990. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 915 five-speed manual transmission with a Sachs Power clutch kit and an external oil cooler. It is mounted on 17-inch Fuchs and RSR-style wheels wrapped in 225/45 (front) and 255/40 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport N3 tires.

The car is finished in Glacier Blue with black RS-style graphics on the bonnet and on both sides, which makes it look remarkable. It is equipped with RS-style bumpers, black horn and decklid grilles, EB Motorsport ducktail fiberglass rear spoiler, bright window trim, H4 headlights with chrome trim rings, Euro-spec amber taillights, a chrome driver-side mirror, brake discs on all four wheel and Bilstein B6 shock absorbers.

Inside, the Recaro bucket seats are upholstered in black leather, which covers the door panels and dashboard. The MOMO Prototipo steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather, while the rear seats and radio have been removed. The clock shows 104,660 km.

This 911 Carrera is being offered on consignment by the selling dealer in Norway with Norwegian registration.

The auction ends on December 28th and the current highest bid is $85,000 USD.

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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is up for auction

December 22, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1954 New York Auto Show Mercedes-Benz unveiled an attractive and more affordable alternative to the luxurious Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL. The car was produced between 1955 and 1963, and around 26k cars left the production lines. One of them, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, is up for auction.

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is powered by a front-mounted 1.9L 4-cylinder-inline engine with 104 hp (77 kW) and 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 14.5 seconds with a top speed of 107 mph (173 km/h). It is mounted on steel 13-inch wheels wrapped in 185/80 Maxxis MA-1 tires.

This car is finished in light blue and has been completely restored. It is equipped with a newly replaced driver-side mirror, chrome trim, blue soft top, antenna, hood emblem, windshield wiper motor, exhaust tip, headlight housings, door moldings, seals for the windshield, trunk, and windows. Brake booster and booster line, master cylinder, brake reservoir, parking brake cable and brake lines, vacuum booster, wheel cylinders, shocks and front shock bushings, sway bar, control arms, tie rods, and strut rod were also replaced.

Inside, the seats are wrapped in red leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. The interior was completely restored, which included the replacement of wiring harnesses for the steering column and dash, ignition switch and keys, cabin and trunk carpets, heater box and heater and defroster ducts, shift knob, horn button, headlight switch, dash knobs, and heater trim escutcheons, ashtray and door panel armrest trim, as well as seat adjusters. Additional equipment includes a side-facing kinder jump seat, an analog clock, a rearview mirror and a retro-style push-button radio. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 89 miles.

The car comes with a copy of the build sheet, manufacturer’s literature, refurbishment records and photographs, spare parts, and a clean Florida title. No Carfax report.

The auction ends on December 26th and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

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One of a kind Bugatti Chiron Profilée

December 21, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Bugatti recently announced that it has produced 80 percent of the planned 500 examples of the Bugatti Chiron. Now from Molsheim Atelier comes a new, perhaps the most controversial edition of this model, the Chiron Profilée. This unique car will be offered at auction on February 1, 2023 in Paris.

Although it was previously announced that the Bugatti Mistral would be the last model powered by a W16 engine, Bugatti decided that the Chiron Profilée would also be powered by the same 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine with 1,480 hp (1,103 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1600 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 380 km/h, which is 30 km/h more than the Chiron Pur Sport (350 km/h).

This unique car is based on the Pur Sport model, but instead of the raised full-length rear wing, an integrated spoiler is installed, which still generates 80 percent of the Pur Sport’s downforce. It is equipped with a large rear spoiler, wider air intakes, a larger grille to improve cooling, a redesigned front splitter, 10 percent stiffer springs and magnesium wheels. The rear wing has a double function, with its upper surface it creates downforce and with its lower surface it removes hot air.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for all car enthusiasts and especially collectors to own such a unique car.

Also, a few days ago Mate Rimac announced the arrival of a new supercar that will be like no other before: “It’s completely new, so there’s not a single part that’s taken from any car. Nothing carried over from the Chiron, nothing carried over from the Nevera. Everything’s been made from scratch,” said Mate Rimac.

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