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1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO sold for $51.7 million

In 1962, one of the most impressive Ferrari GTO cars was created and the only factory GTO Tipo 1962 example to have been campaigned by the Scuderia Ferrari, the 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO. This unique car was sold a few days ago at an auction for 51.7 million dollars, making it one of the most expensive Ferraris ever.

In the early 60’s the FIA CSI set new regulations, so Ferrari began to design a new racing car to compete in the GT class with a 3.0 L engine. The FIA tried to limit the competition to only GT models, but under pressure from the organizers of La Mans, the ACO stipulated a larger-displacement 4-liter class whose purpose was ostensibly to develop cars that might eventually translate into road car production. This gave Ferrari the opportunity to install a 4-liter engine in the newly developed 250 GT.

This unique car with chassis number #3765, finished in Rosso Cina, debuted at the Nürburgring 1000 KM on May 27. It was powered by a 4.0L V12 engine with 390 hp (287 kW), which was enough to reach a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). In its first race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 250 GT secured a 4th-place starting position, but did not finish the race.

After the end of the season, the car was refurbished as necessary for client sales. The following year it was returned to Maranello for a conversion to 250 GT specification, when a 3.0L engine was installed, which is still there today.

Between 1964 and 1967, the car continued to compete in various hillclimb races, where it achieved good results. Until then, it had changed several owners, and in 1968 it was bought by Jack Reuter from St. Louisa, Missouri, when the car began participating in American marque gatherings.

In 1974 it was sold to Fred Leydorf of Birmingham, Michigan, in whose possession it remained for 10 years, until it was sold to the seller. The seller delivered the car to the specialists at Shelton Ferrari in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who restored it. After that, this 250 GT earned a class award at the Vintage Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio, the Cavallino Classic, the Scuderia Ferrari Cup, and the Coppa Bella Macchina.

This 330 LM / 250 GTO is documented with factory records that clarify its early history, including two sets of build sheets (one each for the factory preparation for the Nürburgring and Le Mans), and a third spec sheet that outlines the factory modifications to 250 GTO specifications conducted for privateer racing in May 1963, including installation of the currently fitted engine.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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Modified 1962 Porsche 356B is up for auction

Every Porsche 356 attracts the attention of collectors and ordinary enthusiasts, regardless of whether it is an original or a modified car. This one, a 1962 Porsche 356B, was born as a Karmann-bodied coupe and was converted to a roadster, and is now being offered at auction.

This 356B is powered by a 2.7L Type 4 flat-four engine by Fat Performance of Sante Fe Springs, California. The engine is paired with a four-speed 741 manual transmission, with a higher gear ratio, which sends power to the rear wheels. It is equipped with polished 15″ alloy wheels wrapped in 185/65 Pirelli P4 Persist AS Plus tires.

The car is finished in gray and is in good condition. It features custom recessed front turn signals, Euro-style taillight assemblies, twin decklid grilles, gray nerf bars, a single exhaust outlet that terminates through the right rear corner of the body, aluminum wheel spacers and longer wheel studs, a 356 Enterprises camber regulator, and a Koni steering damper, KYB shocks, adjustable torsion bar spring plates, four-wheel drums, MSD Street Fire ignition box, a Bosch ignition coil, a 12-volt alternator, a high-torque starter, dual CBR oil coolers, high-pressure oil lines with Earl’s Performance AN fittings, an oil catch can with a Moroso breather, dual carburetors with open-element air cleaners, and a custom tubular exhaust system.

Inside, aluminum Speedster-style seats are trimmed in black vinyl with gray corduroy inserts, which also cover the door panels. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed MOMO steering wheel, a central tachometer flanked by a 120-mph speedometer, a combination gauge for oil temperature and fuel level, and a five-digit odometer showing 65,372 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a roll bar, a hand throttle mechanism, and a heater.

It is stated that the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, steering box, axle seals, tie rod ends, and front sway bar end links have been replaced under current ownership.

The car comes with a black soft top, a tonneau cover, side curtains, service records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on November 19 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $24,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2024 Zeekr 007

China is currently the largest manufacturer of electric cars in the world, and one of the Chinese companies, Zeekr, has announced the arrival of its first fully electric sedan, the Zeekr 007. It is the fourth car of this company, which recently arrived on the European market with the ZEEKR 001.

This car was designed by Stefan Sielaffa who previously worked at the German companies Mercedes and Audi. It is equipped with a new design of the front part with an integrated light bar and daytime running lights, lights that extend to the side with interactive Smart Driver Assist lights, which change color to show the direction of movement when parking, roof nano-silvered glass, rear window with double glass nano-silvered foil for thermal insulation, and a leveled foil for passenger privacy with a transparent view. The design of the rear part of the car with a deeper and wider trunk lid on the sides points to the company’s plans in the premium segment.

The car is built on the PMA2+ (SEA) platform and supports 800V fast charging architecture. It is 4.86 m long, 1.90 m wide and 1.45 m long with a wheelbase of 2.93 meters.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Zeekr 007 will be powered by a single electric motor with 204 hp (152 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque, which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6, 5 seconds.

Zeekr 007 will be premiered at the Guangzhou International Motor Show, and the first deliveries can be expected at the end of the year.

Source: Zeekr

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