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1954 Porsche 356 Speedster is for sale

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1954, Porsche introduced one of its most desirable collector models, the Porsche 356 Speedster. It was produced until 1958, and when it appeared it was an instant hit on the American market. 3,676 examples were produced and one of them, the 1954 Porsche 356 Speedster, is for sale.

This car is finished in Oslo Blue (the original color was White), and is in good condition. It is equipped with sealed-beam headlights with stone guards, gold badging, a Talbot driver-side mirror, quadruple beehive taillights, a single engine lid vent, body-color bumpers with polished overriders, and a Reutter badge riveted to the right-front fender, black soft roof and Koni shock absorbers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in red leather with Mercedes-Benz-sourced blue plaid cloth inserts. Red leather covers the dashboard and door panels. There are also black and red Coco Mats, a gold dash badge, an adjustable rearview mirror, and a passenger grab handle.

The 356 Speedster is powered by a 1.5-liter flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual that sends power to the rear wheels. The clock reads 27,413 miles, but it can’t be said for sure that’s the actual number since the odometer shows the same mileage as in 2021. It is mounted on 14″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 185/65 Firestone All-Season tires.

The car comes with tools, a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, and a clean Florida title in the owner’s name listing the vehicle as a 1954 model year.

The auction ends on March 2nd and the current highest bid is $225,000 USD.

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1951 Jaguar XK120 is up for auction

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1948 London Motor Show Jaguar revealed its first sports car since 1939 when production of the SS ended. It is a Jaguar XK120 designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer William Heynes, which was offered as an open two-seater or roadster. It was produced until 1954 and one, the 1951 Jaguar XK120, was offered at auction.

Jaguar XK120 is powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission equipped with a lightened flywheel. It is mounted on a set of chrome 16″ wire wheels. It is equipped with leather hood strip, split windshield, Lucas front driving lights, rear wheel vents, Jaguar-branded hubcaps, Vredestein tires installed out back, front disc brakes as well as an electronic ignition system, an exhaust header, dual SU carburetors, and safety belts.

This car is finished in shade of maroon, while the original color was bronze, according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. 21 years ago, the car was restored and recently serviced. Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels, combined with wood trim. The design of the cabin is decorated with wooden decorations and a four-spoke steering wheel.

The car comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, service records, and a Pennsylvania title.

The auction ends on February 28th and the current highest bid is $30,000 USD.

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1970 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

February 18, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche presented for the first time a two-door high performance sports car, the successor to the 356 model, the Porsche 911. In 1966, a more powerful version of this model, the Porsche 911S, arrived on the market. One of them, a 1970 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction.

This car is finished in red, has been well maintained and has recently undergone a minor repair where a few parts were replaced, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, a stainless targa bar, yellow-tinted fog lights, and a single exhaust outlet.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black leather, which also covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit mechanical odometer showing 76,439 miles. Additional equipment includes a heater, vent windows, a Becker Europa AM/FM stereo, a locking glove compartment, and woven floor mats.

The Porsche 911S Targa is powered by a 2.2L flat-six engine with 180 hp (133 kW) and 147 lb-ft (199 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on Fuchs 15″ wheels wrapped in 195/65 Continental ContiProContact tires.

The auction ends on February 23rd and the current highest bid is $75,000 USD.

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