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2003 BMW M3 CSL is for sale

In 1999, BMW presented the M3 CSL model, and the first examples left the production line in 2003. The car was produced for only half a year, from June to December, and only 1,383 examples were produced. One of them will be sold this month at the RM Sotheby’s auction.

The BMW M3 CSL is painted in Silver Gray Metallic and is in excellent condition. Although its original destination was supposed to be Japan, the car ended up in Europe. It is equipped with headlamp washers, parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and Xenon headlamps. For a long time it was exhibited in the owner’s museum, so the odometer shows only 4,698 km (2,919 miles).

Unlike the standard M3 model, this M3 CSL is equipped with a number of unique components including a redesigned front fascia, rear diffuser, unique rims, an aluminum hood and a carbon roof. The interior is covered with Alcantara.

When it comes to the powertrain, the BMW M3 CSL is powered by a 3.2L S54B32 inline 6 engine with 355 hp (261 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 165 mph (266 kph). The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

It is offered for sale without registration papers, and the auction will be held on November 26.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1969 Shelby GT500 FASTBACK for sale

Buying rare cars, especially those that have been owned by famous people can be a good investment. After Carroll Shelby’s 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra sold for $5.49 million USD last year, another car owned by Shelby and Academy Award-winning director Jackie Cooper is looking for a new owner. It’s a 1969 Shelby GT500 FASTBACK.

1969 was the last year for the Shelby Mustang, as Ford and Shelby parted ways, although a few more models were released for 1970. They were actually leftovers from the previous year. The car was offered in two versions, the base GT350 powered by a 5.8L V8 engine with 290 hp (213 kW) and 385 lb-ft (522 Nm) of torque. It reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, while power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.

The more powerful version, the Shelby GT500 is powered by a 7.0L V8 engine with 335 hp (250 kW) and 440 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the C6 automatic transmission. It hits 60 mph in 6.0 seconds.

The car is painted in Candyapple Red and is in excellent condition. Comes with owner’s manual, Marti Report, Shelby Certificate of Authenticity. The auction will take place on January 4-15, 2023.

Source: Mecum

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2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE is for sale

Roger Federer is one of the best tennis players in history, and in his career he was a Mercedes-Benz ambassador, thanks to which he created a car collection of this world-famous brand. He recently finished his career with 20 Grand Slam titles, and in honor of his successful career, Mercedes-Benz created a special edition, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE.

The car was produced at the beginning of the year, has never been registered and is now looking for its first owner. It is a representative of the new era of electrified AMG vehicles, and all proceeds from sales will be used for a tennis project in London.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE is powered by a 4.0-liter V-8 engine that, in combination with a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor, delivers a total of 843 hp (620 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (316 km/h). Power is transmitted to both axles via the nine-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic transmission.

The pride of Stuttgart and Germany, it is painted in Electric Beam neon-yellow, which pays tribute to tennis, and carries Federer’s personal signature. The car will be sold at an auction that will take place on November 26, 2022.

Source: RM Sotheby’s