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1991 Lamborghini Diablo is for sale

In 1990, Lamborghini introduced its first production car capable of reaching a top speed in excess of 200 mph (320 kph), the Lamborghini Diablo. By 2001, 2,884 cars were produced, and one of them, a 1991 Lamborghini Diablo with only 38k kilometers (~23k miles) on the odometer, is for sale.

The Lamborghini Diablo is powered by a 5.7-liter V12 engine with 549 hp () and (620 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of (335 kph). The power of the hay is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. The car does not have power steering, ABS brakes or a traction control system. It is equipped with 17″ OZ Racing wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires, while for safe braking and stopping there are ATE disc brakes.

The car was bought new in 1991 by former Formula 1 world champion Mario Andretti. It wears its original Rosso red paint and is in excellent condition, having changed hands several times so far. Currently located in Florida.

Inside, fixed-back bucket seats upholstered in tan leather. Leather covers the lower dashboard and door panels. It is equipped with air conditioning (doesn’t work), a VDO clock, a gated shifter, a JVC head unit with Bluetooth, and speakers mounted in the rear bulkhead.

In 2020, the engine was serviced, the pipes were replaced, the cooling system was serviced, the cylinders were machined, and a year later the clutch cylinders were replaced. Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.

The car was auctioned on Bring a Trailer, and the current highest bid is $140,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

BMW E46 station wagon with M3 body conversion is for sale

Nothing can stop car enthusiasts when it comes to achieving their goals, and proof of that is the story of a German who decided to build his BMW E46 M3 Touring and put it up for sale on eBay.

BMW never officially released the E46 M3 Touring or any M3 Touring until recently when the 2023 BMW M3 Touring was introduced. However, one unique station wagon was produced, but it is in the BMW museum and never went into production.

The basis for the construction of the E46 M3 Touring was the BMW 330xd. If you take a closer look at the car, you’ll see how meticulous the owner was and how impeccably maintained the car was. The body (bonnet, bumpers and fenders) is made of original M3 components, the four-wheel drive has been replaced, xenon headlights have been installed, the roof, diffuser (like the one on the M3 CSL) and side mirror housings are made of carbon fiber. The interior is completely from the M3 model.

Under the hood of the Silver gray metallic car is a 3.0L diesel inline-six engine with 182 hp (135 kW), mated to the original 5-speed automatic transmission.

The car is being auctioned on eBay, and the current highest bid is EUR 15,160.00.

Source: eBay

1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione for sale

In 1986, Ferrari unveiled the 288 GTO Evoluzione model with more aggressive and aerodynamic body styling and increased power compared to the standard 288 GTO. The car was made to race in Group B (set of regulations for GT cars used in sports car racing and rallying introduced in 1982 by the FIA). Ferrari’s intention was to produce 20 examples, but since Group B was cancelled, only 5 cars were produced. One of them, a 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione, will be auctioned next month.

The body, designed by Pininfarina, is made of Kevlar and fiberglass, while the rear wing is made of carbon fiber, reducing the car’s weight to under 1,000 kg (940 kg). Chassis number 79888 is the fourth of five remaining 288 GTO Evoluzione’s built.

At the end of 1988, the car was bought by Belgian racing driver and businessman Jean Blaton, and it remained in his possession until 1992, when it was sold to Garage Francorchamps and Jacques Swaters. After that, the car changed several owners before being sold to its current European owner three years ago.

Before the auction sale, the car underwent cosmetic and mechanical work that cost €133,000. The car wears the original Rosso Corsa. Dashboard covers, seat covers, seat belts, door windows, mirror glass, fuel lines, oil lines, brake fuel lines, and driveshaft boots were replaced. Suspension dampers, brake calipers, water pump, both turbos and gearbox were repaired.

The Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione is powered by a 2.9L twin-turbo V8 engine with 650 hp (485 kW) and 492 ft-lb (667 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power for the car to reach a top speed of 230 mph (370 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The auction will take place from 19 – 21 October 2022.

Source: RM Sotheby’s