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1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction

In 1967, Pontiac unveiled the Firebird model, designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang. It was the first generation of this model that had the characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. However, in 1970 Pontiac presented the second generation which was offered in four versions: Firebird, Firebird Esprit, Firebird Formula and Firebird Trans Am. It was produced until 1981 and one of the earlier examples, the 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction.

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is powered by a replacement 7.5 L (455 cu in H.O.) V8 engine with 335 hp (246 kW) that was rebuilt by Butler Performance. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an aftermarket Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission. In 2019, a billet timing set, an Edelbrock intake manifold and 87cc cylinder heads, Ram-Air-style exhaust manifolds, and ARP head studs and head gaskets were installed, while the battery was recently replaced. It is mounted on 17″ honeycomb-style wheels wrapped in Continental Extreme Contact Sport Plus tires.

This copy is finished in blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a shaker hood, chrome rear bumper, white and black center stripes, front and rear spoilers, body-color mirror caps, fender vents, polished dual exhaust outlets, power steering, KYB shock absorbers, and front and rear sway bars, and braking. is handled by a Wilwood master cylinder and calipers along with drilled and slotted rotors.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There’s also a formula-style steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 87,444 miles. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a Holley Sniper EFI touchscreen controller, engine-turned dashboard trim, Pontiac-branded rubber floor mats, and a retro-style digital stereo.

The car is offered with service records, spare wheels, and a clean Missouri title. The auction ends on April 6th and the current highest bid is $59,000 USD.

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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

A lot of Porsche cars have been sold at auction lately, especially modified old models. One of them is this 1973 Porsche 911, which is listed at auction. It is one of the models from the first series 911, which was produced until 1989.

The car is done in the style of the 911 ST, finished in yellow with a wide white stripe running the entire length of the car and two white stripes on both sides. It is in excellent condition and is equipped with front and rear tow eyelets, external bonnet latches, Cibie driving lamps, dual side-view mirrors, a ducktail rear spoiler, chrome rear bumperettes, central dual-exit exhaust outlets, and red-painted calipers over discs at all four corners.

Inside, the Cobra RSR seats are covered in black leather with basketweave inserts and chrome grommets. Black leather also covers the door panels and dashboard, while the MOMO steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara. Extras include a roll bar, fire extinguisher, RS-style door pulls, four-point harnesses, a Brantz Rallymeter and a retro-style Bluetooth stereo with Mosconi amplifier and Alpine door speakers. The clock shows 50,546 kilometers (31,407 miles).

When it comes to the powertrain, this car is powered by a 2.5L flat-six engine overhauled by Classic Job of Dalfsen, Netherlands, in 2020. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 915/02 five-speed manual transmission. Classic Job of Dalfsen installed Mahle pistons, S-type camshafts and 36mm intake manifolds, replacement bearings, chains, valves, guides, springs, seals, valve covers, hydraulic chain tensioners, and twin Weber 40 IDA3C carburetors with K&N filters for air along with MSD electronic ignition system. Also, the starter and alternator were overhauled. It sits on 16″ Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in 225/50 front and 245/45 rear Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires.

The car comes with service records, refurbishment photos, and Dutch registration.

The auction ends on April 4th and the current highest bid is $47,250 USD.

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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

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1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is up for auction

In the 90s, Ferrari introduced its first car with an electronically powered automated manual soft-top, the Ferrari F355 Spider. It was produced until 1999, and 3,717 units left the production lines, of which 2,664 were produced with the 6-speed manual transmission. One of them, a 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is up for auction.

The F355 Spider is powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine with 375 hp (276 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

This copy is finished in black, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, fog lights, an integrated tailgate spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, air intakes on the doors and rocker panels and Ferrari-branded brake calipers with ventilated discs at each corner.

Inside, the sports seats are trimmed in beige Connolly leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console. There’s also a leather-wrapped steering wheel behind which is a six-digit odometer showing 28,947 miles. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, automatic climate control, an aftermarket Sony CD stereo, and drilled aluminum pedals.

The current owner completed the engine-out belt service in 2021, and the water pump and thermostat, drive belts, motor mounts, right-side radiator, spark plugs and wires, battery, clutch master cylinder, oxygen sensors and catalytic were also replaced. converters.

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

The auction ends on April 6th and the current highest bid is $55,000 USD.

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1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is up for auction

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