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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

April 21, 2023 Francis Mitterrand 2 Comments

Three years after the end of World War II, Porsche began production of its first production car, the Porsche 356. It was produced in several versions, and in 1962, Porsche introduced the 356 B model with the T6 body type. It was produced until 1963, and over 30,000 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1963 Porsche 356B is for sale.

This unique “Karmann hardtop” car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It sits on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165/80 Kumho Power Star 758 tires.

The Porsche 356B is finished in Ruby Red, and is in good condition. It is equipped with twin grilles on the engine compartment cover, an external fuel filler in the right front wing/fender and a larger rear window, Bursch exhaust system and four-wheel drum brake system. Three years ago, the body was repainted, the windshield, window and body seals were replaced, and LED lighting was installed.

Inside, the seats are covered in gray leather that also covers the door panels while the upper part of the dashboard is covered in red leather. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in a leather cover. Ten years ago, the interior was refreshed. Additional equipment includes lap and shoulder seat belts, an analog clock, and a JVC radio mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer reads 84,455 miles.

The auction ends on April 23rd and the current highest bid is $32,000 USD.

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1966 Ferrari 330 GTC is up for auction

April 19, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1963, Ferrari presented a series of V12 powered automobiles in several versions: 2+2 GT Coupé, two-seat Berlinetta, spyder, and race car. Three years later, at the Geneva Motor Show, the company presents a two-seater coupé with a Pininfarina-designed body, the Ferrari 330 GTC. It was produced until 1968, and 598 units left the production line. One of them, a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC is up for auction.

The Ferrari 330 GTC is powered by a 4.0-liter Tipo 209 V12 engine with 300 hp (220 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a torque tube and a rear-mounted five-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in under seven seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). It is mounted on chrome Borrani wire wheels wrapped in 205VR14 Michelin XWX tires.

Four years ago, Forza Motors (Monterey) replaced the cylinder sleeves, pistons, connecting rods, main and rods, timing chains and valve springs. The triple Weber carburetors were rebuilt and the cooling, ignition and fuel system were refreshed, costing over $98,000. A year later, electronic ignition was added and the timing was adjusted, while the carburetors were synced.

This car is finished in red and is in good condition. It is equipped with split front and rear bumpers, front fender vents, a driver-side mirror, a rear-mounted antenna, red rear turn signal lenses, quad ANSA exhaust outlets, servo-assisted disc brakes with three-piston calipers at each corner.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 43,666 kilometers (~27k miles). Additional equipment includes a cream-color fluted headliner, wood dash trim, black shoulder belts, leather rear luggage straps, air conditioning, power windows and a set of red floor mats.

This Ferrari 330 GTC comes with invoices from current ownership, owner’s manuals, a tool kit, and a clean Arizona title in the name of the owner’s trust listing the car as a 1967 model.

The auction ends on April 28 and the current highest bid is $395,000 USD.

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1970 Porsche 911S is for sale

April 19, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1966, Porsche premiered a more powerful version of the two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports model 911, the Porsche 911S. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the 911 Carrera RS which was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche’s class victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. One of them, a 1970 Porsche 911S coupe is for sale.

This beautiful and well-preserved car is powered by a 2.2-liter flat-six engine with a factory output of 180 hp (132 kW). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. In 2021, a service was performed, which included changing the oil and replacing the fuel sender unit, batteries and tie downs, and oil cooler. It is mounted on 15″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 195/65 Kumho Ecsta ASX tires.

This car is finished in Irish Green, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with US-market headlamps with “sugar scoop” rings, a driver’s mirror, polished trim, gold badging, four-wheel discs with aluminum calipers and ventilated rotors, and last year the rear cover was modified and the windshield, rear windows, seals were replaced. window and door seals.

Inside, the seats are covered in black leatherette with corduroy inserts, while the steering wheel is wrapped in a leather stitched-on cover. Additional equipment includes three-point seatbelts, a heater, an Alpine cassette player, Pioneer speakers, and replacement square weave carpeting. The clock shows 21,122 miles (total mileage is unknown).

This Porsche 911S comes with recent service records, a tool kit, a Porsche Production Specifications certificate, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on April 20th and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

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