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1973 BMW 2002 Targa will be sold at auction

In the early 70s, the director of product planning, Helmut Werner Bönsch, and the designer of the M10 engine, Alex von Falkenhausen, proposed to BMW a 2.0L version of the BMW 1600-2 model. This is how the BMW 2002 Targa was born. BMW produced only 2,317 examples of this model and one of them, the 1973 BMW 2002 Targa, will soon be sold at auction.

Pebble Beach Auctions has announced the sale of this rare car that has only 62,229 kilometers on the odometer and is in perfect condition. The car is painted green, and the bodywork was made by the Baur company from Stuttgart. Baur used the 2002 model as a base, and the upper part of the roof was cut off to create a convertible. However, the roof is there and can be pulled out if needed.

The BMW 2002 Targa is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 100 hp (75 kW). The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels.

When it comes to price, it is estimated that the car could be sold for 55k – 65k dollars.

Source: Pebble Beach Auctions

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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 owned by Paul Walker is for sale

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Last month we wrote that the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker in “Fast and Furious” is for sale. Now another car associated with this famous actor has appeared on sale, but this time from his private collection. It is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7.

It all started back in 1973 when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere and was named after 356 Carrera while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. Only 1,580 cars were produced. In order to meet the sporty characteristics, which meant a reduction in weight below 1000 kg, thin steel and thinner glass were used in the construction of the car. All this resulted in the many victories that Carrera RS achieved in the FIA ​​​​races of Group 4.

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.

The auction will take place on August 18-20.

Source: Mecum

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The 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe is up for auction

Recently, more and more collectible cars can be found on sale, and two Monteverdi models, the 1974 Monteverdi 375/4 and the 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe, have been offered at auction. These are the most powerful cars of that time.

Although Monteverdi is a Swiss carmaker, the cars were designed by Italians and powered by American engines. It was a simpler option for smaller manufacturers, as opposed to big ones like Maserati, and Aston Martin, who developed their own super-powerful engines.

The 1974 Monteverdi 375/4 is powered by a 7.2-liter V8 engine with 450 hp (331 kW). There was also a 7.0-liter V8 engine with 375 hp (276 kW), so customers could choose between these two options. The powerful engine allowed the car to reach 62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of more than 150 mph (241 km / h). It was and remains a special car with no real competition on European soil. At the auction, it is expected to reach a price of 140,000 CHF.

The 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe is powered by a 7.2-liter V8 engine with 450 hp (331 kW). The car has chassis number ‘1003’, while the engine is paired with an automatic transmission. In 1992, body and paintwork were restored and the original yellow color was replaced by metallic blue. The auction will take place on 3 July 2022 at 14:00 CEST and is expected to reach a price of CHF 110,000.

Source: Bonhams