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1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback

March 13, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1964 New York World’s Fair Ford revealed the first generation Ford Mustang which was offered as a two-door hardtop, convertible and “2+2” fastback enclosed the trunk space under a sweeping exterior line similar to the second series Corvette Sting Ray and European sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type coupe. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the second generation. One of them, a 1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback is up for auction.

This Ford Mustang GT fastback was modified by Classic Recreations of Flower Mound four years ago. The original 3.3 L V8 engine was removed and a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 was installed. The air intake pipe, a conical air filter, MTF long-tube headers, a Vapor Works fuel pump, and an 18-gallon fuel cell have been improved. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a 9-inch rear axle with a limited-slip differential.

The car is finished in white, and after the complete restoration it really looks great. It is equipped with black rocker panel stripes, chrome bumpers, bullet-style mirrors, a black tail panel, quarter panel vents, a dual outlet exhaust that exits below the rear valance, vented hood, a boxed K-member, tubular front control arms, a Chassisworks G-link rear suspension, QA1 adjustable coilovers, and power steering. Braking is handled by Wilwood four-piston calipers over drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners. It is mounted on 17″ American Racing wheels wrapped in 225/45 front and 255/40 rear Nitto NT55 G2 tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the armrest. The steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes a roll bar, air conditioning, a billet shifter handle, stainless steel trim accents, rubber floor mats, a Kenwood touchscreen infotainment system, and a Kicker 600CXA amplifier and speakers with passive crossovers. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 3,225 miles.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, an Elite Marti report, a window sticker copy, a Classic Recreations receipt, and a New Jersey title.

The auction ends on March 18 and the current highest bid is $67,500 USD.

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1994 Porsche 911 Turbo for sale

March 7, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1990, Porsche unveiled a turbocharged version of the 964, the Porsche 911 Turbo. Until 1993, it was offered with a 3.3L engine, and after that with a 3.6L engine. Between 1993 and 1994, approximately 1,500 examples of this model were produced, and one of them, the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo, is for sale.

Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a turbocharged 3.6-liter M64/50 flat-six engine with 355 hp (265 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type G50/52 five-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on multi-piece 18″ Speedline wheels wrapped in 225/40 front and 255/35 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.

This car is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic (L39C), has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with headlight washers, fog lights, a power sunroof, a rear window wiper, dual exhaust outlets, and European-spec side marker lamps, improved brakes, larger calipers and cross-drilled rotors at each corner, and height-adjustable Bilstein B6 dampers. with H&R springs.

Inside, the power-adjustable seats are upholstered in Marina Blue (VF) leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard along with a color-coordinated carpets. There is also a leather and wood-trimmed steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 143,843 kilometers (~89k miles). Additional equipment includes dark root wood dash trim, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and a Blaupunkt stereo.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a tool kit, partial service records, import documents, and a clean Montana title.

The auction ends March 9 and the current highest bid is $212,000 USD.

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1956 Continental Mark II is up for auction

March 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1955, an ultra-luxury coupé that was sold by the Continental Division (Ford) appeared on the American market. It was the only product line ever marketed by Continental during its existence. It was produced until 1967, and 2,994 cars were produced. One of them, a 1956 Continental Mark II is up for auction.

The Continental Mark II is powered by a 368ci Y-block V8 engine with 285 hp (210 kW) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. It is mounted on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in Coker Classic whitewall radial tires.

This car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with a hood ornament, stainless steel trim, dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper, a tail light on the driver’s side that moves to reveal the fuel tank, and one-year air intakes to feed the air conditioning system on the rear bumpers.

Inside, the front and rear bench seats are covered in cream leather with red inserts. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 7,560 miles. Additional equipment includes red carpets, a power-adjustable front seat, electric front and rear windows, a Town & Country AM radio, anodized dash trim, aircraft-style auxiliary controls, front lap belts, and a Continental plaque on the center tunnel.

The car comes with factory literature, recent service records, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on March 6 and the current highest bid is $42,000 USD.

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