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1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe is up for auction

In 1957, Porsche introduced the second revision of the 356A, the Type 2. It was produced until 1959 and less than 13k units of this body type left the assembly line. One of them, a 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe is up for auction.

This car was in storage for decades until it was purchased by the current owner. It was refurbished from 2004 to 2013 when it was repainted in Silver Metallic. Works included removal of rust, replacement of the floor pans, door posts, rocker panels, portions of the quarter panels and fenders, windshield, headlights, tail lights, rear side windows, turn signals, seals and various decorative parts, bumpers, cover with one grille, driver-side mirror and markings, shocks, the four-wheel drum brakes, the brake master cylinder, the wheel cylinders, and brake lines.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather with corduroy inserts. Leather also covers the door panels and dashboard. In front of the driver is an ivory-finished steering wheel behind which is a five-digit mechanical odometer showing 64,265 kilometers (40k miles). Additional equipment includes a Porsche-branded radio block-off plate, red lap belts, and rubber floor mats over beige square-weave carpeting.

The Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with 59 hp (44 kW) at 4,500 rpm and 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) at 2,800 rpm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on silver-finished 15″ wheels wrapped in Kumho Power Star 758 tires.

The car comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, workshop manuals, records from the rebuild, a luggage rack, and a clean Minnesota title in the seller’s name listing the vehicle as a 1958 Porsche.

The auction ends on September 26 and the current highest bid is $65,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe is up for auction
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1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is up for auction

In 1967, Shelby presented the first model built in the Shelby GT 500 range, based on the 1967 Mustang. It was produced until 1968 in two body types: fastback and convertible. One of them, a 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback will be offered at auction October 5-7.

This Shelby GT500 Fastback with chassis number 00706 is powered by a 7.0L V8 engine with 355 hp (265 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) at 3200 rpm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.

The car is finished in Nightmist Blue with White LeMans stripes, properly maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with VIN-style fiberglass steel-frame hood and deck lid, rear end, hoses and clamps, shock tower braces, short-tab steering wheel, rear shocks and leaf spring snubbers, while original chrome, stainless and glass are replaced with Carlite glass. Inside, the white upholstery is refinished with attention to factory details.

The car comes with SAAC Registry Information from Dave Mathews including past owners, deluxe Marti Report, copy of window sticker and copy of dealer invoice. It should also be noted that BJ BK carburetors and fuel pump have incorrect date codes.

Source: Mecum

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1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is up for auction
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The EU is considering easing Euro 7 norms

Strict EU regulations on CO2 emissions are forcing automakers to accelerate the transition to fully electric cars, putting enormous pressure on companies and giving foreign manufacturers a chance to enter the European market. France was the first to begin introducing certain changes to help its manufacturers be more competitive in the market, by removing subsidies on the purchase of new Chinese electric cars. Now, under pressure from several member states, the EU is considering easing Euro 7 norms.

Spain is the initiator of this proposal, which softens a version of the European Commission’s initial proposal to tighten emission limits for non-CO2 pollutants such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. That is, in addition to the measurement of CO2 particles, the Euro 7 standard should also include pollution that forms microplastic particles that are released by braking, rolling, and degradation of tires.

Is the Euro 7 plan failing? Eight EU countries, including France and Italy, have opposed the strict rules, arguing that carmakers are already under enormous pressure to meet a planned ban on sales of new cars with internal combustion engines by 2035 to reduce greenhouse gases. As the main reason for the opposition, manufacturers state that the transition to Euro 7 is too expensive and that the environmental benefits would be negligible.

“Euro 7 will deter the automotive industry from full electrification and force carmakers to continue investing in internal combustion engines that have no future,” said Renault CEO Luca de Meo.

Source: Reuters

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