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1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT ‘Project’ By Scaglietti for sale

In 1967, Ferrari unveiled the Dino 206 GT with soft edges and curving lines, which is typical of earlier Italian cars. The car was built by Scaglietti, and was produced for only two years (until 1969). Only 153 units left the production line and one of them, the 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT ‘Project’ By Scaglietti, will soon be offered at auction.

The car’s lightweight aluminum body is finished in a combination of Rosso Chiaro over Nero with matching carpet. In February 1969, it was delivered to the first customer, Le Mans driver and team owner Alain de Cadenet, in Great Britain via Maranello Concessionaires. In the same year it was sold to Scotland where it stayed for three years. In 1979, it was sold to Ireland, to the current owner.

The Dino 206 GT is a near-complete yet unfinished project fitted with a non-matching Fiat variant of the lauded Dino V-6. It was the first small mid-engine sports road car produced by Ferrari. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter V-6 engine with 178 hp (132 kW) @ 8,000 rpm and 138 lb⋅ft (187 Nm) of torque @ 6,500 rpm, which is enough for the car to reach a top speed of 146 mph ( 235 km/h).

It is equipped with full independent suspension and all round disc brakes. It was the first car sold by Ferrari which used an electronic ignition.

The auction will take place on November 26, 2022, and the estimated value of the car is €150,000 – €200,000 EUR. Also, it is offered without reserve.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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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