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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is up for auction

In 1968, Mercedes-Benz presented the successor to the 250 SE model, with a chassis code W111, the Mercedes-Benz 280SE. It was produced until 1971, and around 1,390 examples of this model left the production lines. One of them, a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is up for auction.

Mercedes-Benz 280SE is powered by a rebuilt 2.8-liter M130 inline-six engine, with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, producing 160 hp (119 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. It is mounted on steel 14″ wheels wrapped in GT Radial Champiro 75 tires. The engine was rebuilt last year which included a rebuilt fuel injection pump and replaced camshaft, crankshaft, oil pump, valves, lifters, pistons, piston rings, bearings, seals, timing chain and rails.

This car is finished in shade of Light Ivory, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a soft roof, front vent windows, fog lights, dual side mirrors, chrome bumpers, top boot, suspension with independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with, a rear single-joint swing axle with hydropneumatic compensating spring and level control , and power-assisted disc brakes at each corner.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cognac leather, which also covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver is a two-spoke steering wheel and instrument panel with a five-digit odometer showing 13,964 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes three-point seat belts for the front occupants, power windows, a dashboard-mounted clock, a rear window defroster, air conditioning, a Becker AM/FM radio, and a Bluetooth module.

The car comes with refurbishment records, a tool kit, and a clean California title in the name of the seller’s trust.

The auction ends December 1 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $52,500.

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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB is up for auction

Eight years ago, Ferrari introduced the successor to the 458 and the first mid-engine Ferrari with a turbocharged V8 since the F40, the Ferrari 488. It was produced until 2019, when it was succeeded by the Ferrari F8. One of these supercars, the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB is up for auction.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 with 661 hp (493 kW) and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission. It sits on dark-painted 20″ split five-spoke forged wheels wrapped in 245/35 front and 305/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with a carbon-fiber exterior package as well as Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, a vented deck lid, titanium exhaust pipes, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension control system, and yellow-finished multi-piston calipers over ceramic- composite discs at each corner.

Inside, Daytona-style Goldrake racing seats are upholstered in Nero leather with Rosso stitching and Cavallino Rampante-embroidered headrests. Nero leather with Rosso stitching covers the door panels and dash, while in front of the driver is a leather- and carbon-fiber-trimmed steering wheel. The digital odometer reads 4,798 miles. Additional equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, and cruise control.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, a car cover, a battery maintainer, and a clean Illinois title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on November 24 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $206,000.

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1963 Porsche 356B Coupe is up for auction

In the early 1930s, Ferdinand Porsche founded a company that offered motor vehicle development work and consulting, but not cars under his own name. The end of World War II marked a turning point in the automotive industry and a new beginning for most manufacturers. Three years later, Porsche began production of its first production car, which was produced until 1965 in four versions. Between 1962 Porsche produced the 356 B model with the T6 body type, and one is currently being auctioned. It’s a 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe with a Karmann body.

This Porsche 356B Coupe is powered by a stock 2.1L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Under the current owner, the engine was rebuilt which included the installation of ported cylinder heads with larger valves as well as LN Engineering Nickies cylinders, JE pistons, Carrillo connecting rods, a SCAT 82mm forged crankshaft, a full-flow oil filter, a 123Ignition distributor, and twin Weber carburetors.

The car is finished in Smyrna Green, properly maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with GT-style bumper trim, headlight guards, fog lights, LED taillights, a left mirror, twin engine grilles, dual exhaust outlets, Wilwood discs with four-piston calipers up front and drum brakes out back, and Koni shocks, while rocker trim and horn grilles have been removed. It is mounted on 16″ alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Avid Ascend tires.

Inside, the bucket seats are trimmed in gray leather, which also covers the door panels, while the upper part of the dashboard is covered in green leather. There are also color-coordinated squareweave carpets. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 31,851 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a VDO clock, a Porsche-branded radio blanking plate, and an amplifier with an auxiliary output, while the rear seats have been removed.

The car comes with a tool kit, a copy of the Kardex, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on November 24 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $95,000.

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