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1951 Jaguar XK120 is up for auction

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1948 London Motor Show Jaguar revealed its first sports car since 1939 when production of the SS ended. It is a Jaguar XK120 designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer William Heynes, which was offered as an open two-seater or roadster. It was produced until 1954 and one, the 1951 Jaguar XK120, was offered at auction.

Jaguar XK120 is powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission equipped with a lightened flywheel. It is mounted on a set of chrome 16″ wire wheels. It is equipped with leather hood strip, split windshield, Lucas front driving lights, rear wheel vents, Jaguar-branded hubcaps, Vredestein tires installed out back, front disc brakes as well as an electronic ignition system, an exhaust header, dual SU carburetors, and safety belts.

This car is finished in shade of maroon, while the original color was bronze, according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. 21 years ago, the car was restored and recently serviced. Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels, combined with wood trim. The design of the cabin is decorated with wooden decorations and a four-spoke steering wheel.

The car comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, service records, and a Pennsylvania title.

The auction ends on February 28th and the current highest bid is $30,000 USD.

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First Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate sold for 750,000 CHF

February 22, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the beginning of the year, Aston Martin unveiled the limited edition Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate, and the first example of this car was sold at the Action Innocence Charity Gala for CHF 750,000 (over EUR 761,000).

It is the most powerful car from the DBS generation of all time, with which, as it seems, Aston Martin is discontinuing the production of the DBS model, at least with the performance as we know it now. It is equipped with improved steering that is now more precise, calibrated suspension and a stiffer chassis. There’s also a new front splitter, carbon details, windshield frame, side mirror housings and fender vents, new carbon side skirts and a unique rear diffuser.

The 770 Ultimate is powered by a 5.2-liter V12 biturbo engine with 759 hp (558 kW) and 663 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). Better intake and ignition increased preload pressure by seven percent. Also, the engine is paired with a ZF 8-speed gearbox and a mechanical limited slip differential. It is mounted on 21-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Aston Martin 770 Ultimate will be produced in 499 copies, of which 300 coupes and 199 Volante versions. Prices have not been publicly announced, and it is known that the first deliveries are expected in the summer.

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1970 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

February 18, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche presented for the first time a two-door high performance sports car, the successor to the 356 model, the Porsche 911. In 1966, a more powerful version of this model, the Porsche 911S, arrived on the market. One of them, a 1970 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction.

This car is finished in red, has been well maintained and has recently undergone a minor repair where a few parts were replaced, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, a stainless targa bar, yellow-tinted fog lights, and a single exhaust outlet.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black leather, which also covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit mechanical odometer showing 76,439 miles. Additional equipment includes a heater, vent windows, a Becker Europa AM/FM stereo, a locking glove compartment, and woven floor mats.

The Porsche 911S Targa is powered by a 2.2L flat-six engine with 180 hp (133 kW) and 147 lb-ft (199 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on Fuchs 15″ wheels wrapped in 195/65 Continental ContiProContact tires.

The auction ends on February 23rd and the current highest bid is $75,000 USD.

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