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1957 Porsche 356A Carrera Blue coupe is up for auction

The Porsche 356 is a true collector’s car, especially if we are talking about well-preserved examples. It was produced from 1948 to 1965 in four body types, and was the first production car of the Stuttgart-based company. One of them, a 1957 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A is powered by a replacement 1,720cc Type 616/33 flat-four with Shasta 86mm cylinders and pistons, a Neutek SK2 camshaft, internal and an external oil cooler, and twin Dellorto carburetors. The engine was built in 2004 (Prill Porsche Classics of Essex, England) and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to all wheels. It sits on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Pirelli Cinturato tires.

This car was modified for rally use in early 1990, when the factory black was replaced with Carrera Blue and a replica 1993 La Carrera Panamericana livery. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a Reutter body, headlight stone guards, Hella driving lamps, leather hood straps, dual side-view mirrors, Lexan side windows, a louvered single-grille decklid, teardrop taillights, and 356C-sourced four-wheel disc brakes with an adjustable bias.

Inside, heated Rennsport Nurburgring N12R seats are trimmed in black upholstery, which also covers the dash and door panels, with matching salt-and-pepper square-weave carpets. The rear bench was removed and a roll cage was installed. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 15,031 miles. Additional equipment includes a dash-mounted electrical cut-off switch, a glovebox-mounted Brantz rally timer, a Webasto heater, Schroth Racing harnesses, three-point seat belts, and a custom radio blanking plate with switchgear.

The car comes with an owner’s manual, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a reproduction tool roll, a rear skid plate, a set of four chrome Porsche crest hubcaps, service records, articles about the car, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name .

The auction ends on January 9 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $67,856.

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1957 Porsche 356A Carrera Blue coupe is up for auction
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1991 BMW 850i is up for auction

At the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show BMW premiered the first generation E31 8 Series. It was the first road car to offer a V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and was one of the first vehicles to be fitted with an electronic drive-by-wire throttle. It was produced until 1999, and one of them, a 1991 BMW 850i, is up for auction.

1991 BMW 850i is up for auction

This car was owned by one of the best NBA basketball players ever, Michael Jordan, and is powered by a 5.0-liter M70B50 V12 with 296 hp (221 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 17″ multi-piece AC Schnitzer wheels wrapped in 235/45 front and 275/40 rear Continental ExtremeContact tires.

The car is finished in Mauritius Blue Metallic, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, fog lights, a power-operated sunroof, and black bodyside trim, refinished front bumper cover, hood, and front fenders, four-wheel ventilated discs with ABS, and a MagnaFlow exhaust system.

Inside, the power-adjustable front seats are upholstered in Light Parchment leather that also covers the door panels and the lower part of the dash, with matching door panels and carpets. In front of the driver are a four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital odometer showing 30,112 miles. Additional equipment includes an onboard computer, dual-zone automatic climate control, an AM/FM/cassette stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer, driver position memory, a power-adjustable steering column, and air conditioning.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with documentation bearing Michael Jordan’s signature, manufacturer’s literature, a stamped service booklet, and a clean Illinois title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on January 8 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $70,023.

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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is up for auction

In 1984, Porsche presented the last iteration in the original 911 series and the replacement for the SC model, the 911 Carrera 3.2. It was produced until 1989, and over 70,000 units left the production line. One of them, a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is up for auction.

This example is powered by a 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-six engine with 217 hp (162 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a G50 five-speed manual transmission. Two years ago, the engine was serviced, which included replacing the fuel pump relay, alternator, drive belts, and air conditioning receiver-dryer. Oil, spark plugs, drive belts and deck lid struts were also recently changed. It is mounted on 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 205/55 front and 225/50 rear Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires.

The car is finished in Guards Red, properly maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with a rear spoiler, integrated fog lights, a rear window wiper, and heated power-adjustable side mirrors. Minor bodywork was recently done, which included the replacement of the third brake light and front lip, and the finishing of the driver’s door and left fender.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 74,774 miles. Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt CD stereo, an alarm system, air conditioning, power windows, and cruise control, the latter of which does not work.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service records, a car cover, spare parts, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Arizona title.

The auction ends on December 27 and the highest bid at the time of writing is USD $70,000.

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