2018 Ferrari 488 GTB is up for auction

March 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 2015, Ferrari unveiled it’s first mid-engine model to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40, the Ferrari 488. It is the successor to the Ferrari 458, which was chosen as ‘Super Car of the Year’ by the car magazine Top Gear the same year it was introduced. It was produced until 2019 when it was succeeded by the F8 Tributo. One of these extraordinary supercars, the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB is up for auction.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine with 661 hp (493 kW) and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). It is mounted on 20″ five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Lexani LX Twenty tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa and is in good condition. It is equipped with Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, a vented deck lid, and carbon-fiber trim on the side skirts, rear diffuser, taillight surrounds, an SCM-E magnetorheological suspension control system and red-finished multi- piston calipers over ceramic-composite discs at each corner.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Nero leather with contrasting red stitching. Door panels, dashboard and central console are done in the same combination of Nero leather and red stitching. Additional equipment includes red seatbelts, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, an aftermarket rearview camera, cruise control, a K40 radar detector, HomeLink connectivity, a JL Audio amplifier, subwoofer and speakers. The clock shows 11,335 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, service records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on March 8th and the current highest bid is $191,488 USD.

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1960 Porsche 356B Roadster for sale

March 4, 2023 Francis Mitterrand 2 Comments

In 1948, Porsche’s first production automobile, the Porsche 356, arrived on the market. It was a lightweight and nimble-handling automobile available both in hardtop coupé and open configurations. In 1960, Porsche unveiled the 356B model, which was produced until 1963. One of the first examples, the 1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for sale.

This car is finished in Ivory (6004) and is in good condition with paint chips, scratches, and other blemishes. It is equipped with a convertible top, a red boot cover, fender-mounted mirrors, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders, a single decklid rear grille, stainless steel side spears and rocker panel trim, dual exhaust outlets, and four-wheel drum brakes.

Inside, the bucket seats are upholstered in red leather, matching the color of the dashboard, door panels and carpet. There is also a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer with 41,774 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes sun visors, a heater, lap belts, a passenger grab handle, black rubber floor mats, and storage pockets.

The Porsche 356B Roadster is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on silver-finished 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

The car comes with a copy of the Kardex, manufacturer’s literature, notes and photos from previous owners, and German registration.

The auction ends on March 9th and the current highest bid is $70,000 USD.

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Tesla’s future plans

March 4, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Tesla recently announced its future plans, and one of them was a surprise for some, but also a reminder of the past. It is the construction of a building that would include a restaurant, a drive-in movie theater and an electric vehicle charging station.

In the video shown at Investor Day, the plan of the future building could be seen for a few seconds. The goal is to improve the current customer service, which is considered the most advanced in the world and with the best user experience. A possible wireless drive-over charging dock has also been hinted at, although details are scarce for now.

Tesla has been developing its charging network for a long time, so this idea with a restaurant and a drive-in cinema to provide a better atmosphere for visitors while charging their electric vehicles is not a surprise.

Back in 2018, Elon Musk mentioned something like this for the first time, and last year the Tesla company submitted an application for the construction of a building on Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles. The building will have two floors, two different movie screens and 28 supercharger stations.

Are we going back to the 60s and 70s, but this time with electric cars?

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