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1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet is for sale

February 25, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1948, the Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH unveiled the Porsche 356, which the Austrian company produced until 1949, when it was taken over by the German Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH. The 356 was built in four distinct series (the original “pre-A”, 356 A, 356 B, and 356 C). In 1959, the Porsche 356 B (T5 body type) arrived on the market with a cabriolet body and an optional steel cabriolet hardtop welded in place. It was produced until 1963 and one of them, the 1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet, is for sale.

The 356B Cabriolet is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It sits on chrome 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in 175/65 Dunlop SP37 A/S tires.

This car is finished in gray (original Aetna Blue) and is in good condition. It is equipped with a black convertible top, bullet-style front indicators, a single decklid grille, a chrome left-side mirror, a reverse light, and body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and integrated exhaust outlets at the rear.

Inside, the seats are covered in red vinyl that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel, an instrument panel and a five-digit odometer showing 18,752 miles (actual mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes salt-and-pepper carpeting with red trim along with front lap belts, a locking glove compartment, a rearview mirror, and a push-button AM/FM radio.

The car comes with a clean Illinois title in the current owner’s name.
The auction ends on March 2nd and the current highest bid is $50,000 USD.

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1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 for sale

February 25, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1967, Ferrari unveiled a luxury car and the successor to the 330 GT 2+2, the Ferrari 365 GT 2+2. The car was produced until 1971, and 800 units left the production line. One of them, a 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, is up for auction.

This 4,974 mm long and 1,786 mm wide car is finished in metallic blue and recently underwent a mechanical refurbishment. It is equipped with split front bumpers with integrated turn signals, rear bumper over-riders, a door-mounted driver-side mirror, and quad exhaust outlets.

Inside, the seats are covered in tan leather that also covers the door panels. Black leather covers the dashboard, central console and sills. In front of the driver is a wood-spoke steering wheel. Additional equipment includes front and rear shoulder belts, a Pininfarina radio blanking plate, power windows, and air conditioning. The clock reads 46,638 miles.

Under the hood is an overhauled 4.4L V12 engine with 315 hp (235 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission (restored). It reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h). It is mounted on Borrani wire wheels wrapped in 215/70VR15 Michelin XWX tires.

During the overhaul, the replacement of the cylinder liners, pistons, connecting rods, bearings, crankshaft oil-passage plugs, timing chain, camshafts, and valve guides was performed as well as the installation of hardened valve seats. Also, honing of the cylinders, relining of the cylinder head, welding repairs of one of the combustion chambers and overflow valves were done, and the triple Weber carburetors, manifolds, alternator, starter and water pump were rebuilt.

The car comes with partial invoices from the refurbishment, a tool kit, a jack, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on March 3rd and the current highest bid is $143,000 USD.

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2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo is up for auction

February 24, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Since it appeared on the market in 1964, the Porsche 911 has always attracted the attention of onlookers and has been the desire of many. This legendary car is still extremely sought after, no matter what model it is. The special attention of speed enthusiasts was on the model that was first introduced in 1975, the turbocharged 911 (930 Turbo). Since then, many versions and generations of this model have been produced. One of them, a 2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo, is up for auction.

Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine with 473 hp (353 kW) and 460 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is equipped with the Sport Chrono package that enables overboost for up to 10 seconds, increasing peak rated torque to 505 lb-ft. It is mounted on 19″ Turbo wheels wrapped in 235/35 front and 305/30 rear Pirelli P Zero tires.

This car is finished in black, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a power sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, side air intakes, stainless steel exhaust finishers, flared quarter panels, Rennkit eRam rear spoiler actuator, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD).

Inside, heated front sport seats are upholstered in Stone Gray leather that covers the dashboard and door panels. Additional equipment includes body-color trim and seat backs, auto-dimming mirrors, driver-seat memory settings, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, and cruise control. The clock reads 22,146 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, three keys and a clean Kentucky title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 24th and the current highest bid is $86,500 USD.

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