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1964 Aston Martin DB5 sold for USD $2,425,000

Some consider Sean Connery to be one of the best actors to play the most famous secret agent James Bond 007 in the film franchise. From Dr. No (1962) to No Time To Die (2021), 27 sequels were made, so anything related to the film or the actors who played the secret agent attracts a lot of attention. Recently, a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, from the Scottish actor’s private collection, was sold at auction for $2,425,000.

Sean Connery passed away two years ago, and this Aston Martin DB5 was one of his favorite cars from his collection. The car is in excellent condition and a significant part of the money will be donated to the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund. Connery bought the car in 2018, and it was originally painted black, but was repainted in Snow Shadow Gray to look like the DB5 used in the film. It does not have the equipment with which the car used in the film is equipped, such as weapons and other gadgets.

Aston Martin DB5 is powered by a 4.0l inline-six engine with 282 hp (210 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 288 lb⋅ft (390 N⋅m) at 3,850 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed ZF gearbox (optional BorgWarner 3-speed automatic). It reaches 60 mph in 8 seconds with a top speed of 145 mph (233 km/h).

The car was sold by Broad Arrow Auctions, and the unknown buyer will have the opportunity to be driven by Connery’s friend and Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart.

Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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Paul Walker’s 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 sold for $975,000

Two days ago, a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 owned by Paul Walker was sold at auction. It is a car from the private collection of the deceased actor from the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. Although it was estimated that the car could be sold for between $1 million and $1.25 million, this did not happen. The new owner paid only $975,000 for the car.

It all started 49 years ago when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere. Only 1,580 examples were produced and it was named after the 356 Carrera while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. It weighs less than 1,000 kg.

The car was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a larger engine compared to the previous 911 models, which now developed 210 hp (150 kW). It is equipped with new suspension, wider rear wheels and rear fenders for 185 / 70VR15 (front) and 215 / 60VR15 (rear) Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tires. For better aerodynamics and greater downforce, the designers have designed a duck tail. All this allowed the Carrera RS 2.7 to reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h).

This Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.7L flat 6-cylinder engine with 210 hp (150 kW). The car is in excellent condition with only 58,268 miles (93,774 km) on the odometer. It is painted in Light Yellow-code 62 color with Black accents, and it is decorated with chrome parts on the windows and headlights. Comes with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and FIA paperwork.

Source: Mecum

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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach is for sale

Low-mileage cars are extremely rare, especially when it comes to high-performance, track-sports cars like the 911 GT2 RS, one of the most powerful Porsche cars. One such example of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is up for sale, with just 4,200 miles on the odometer.

Porsche revealed the 911 GT2 RS for the first time at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and this model comes with the Weissach package. The car is painted in Amethyst Metallic and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with carbon fiber and titanium parts such as roof, wing mirrors, side air intakes and set of magnesium wheels, Ceramic Composite Brakes with yellow-finished brake calipers, adjustable suspension, front-axle lift system and LED headlights. It has a clean Carfax report.

Under the hood is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph). It’s mounted on a set of 20 and 21 inch HRE rims wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 tires. The last service was done in 2021, when the oil, drive belts, air filter, and spark plugs were replaced.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in black leather and Alcantara with yellow stitching, and with Racing Yellow seatbelts. The combination of leather and Alcantara can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara with yellow stitching. The rest of the equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, Bose surround sound systems and centrally placed display.

The auction ends on August 20 and the current bid is $360,000.

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