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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is up for auction

March 1, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The year 1971 was a turning point in the development of the Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini, which then showed that it would be far ahead of the competition when it comes to design. Leading the way was the Lamborghini Countach, a car with a futuristic design. It was this model that served as the basis for marking the company’s 25th anniversary, so in 1988, the limited edition Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary arrived on the market. One of them, a 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, was owned by Rod Stewart and is now being offered at auction.

This exceptional example is finished in black, is in excellent condition and has only had three owners so far. It is equipped with carbon and Kevlar body panels, gradually inclined air intakes with longitudinal fins, an integrated rear bumper, and revisions to the front fascia, engine cover, sills, scissor doors, NACA ducts blended from the doors to the quarter panels, straked brake vents , and pop-up headlights, V-shaped rear wing and front bumper (European-market). There is also fully independent suspension with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes.

Inside, the adjustable seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the dashboard, door panels and center console. Additional equipment includes electronic climate control, an Alpine CD stereo, power windows, and a gated shifter. The clock shows 11,692 kilometers (7,300 miles).

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is powered by a 5.2L V12 engine with 449 hp (334 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It was possibly the fastest variant of the Lamborghini Countach, accelerating to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a ZF 5-speed manual transmission. It sits on multi-piece 15″ OZ Racing wheels wrapped in 225/50ZR15 front and 345/35ZR15 rear Pirelli P Zero Asimetrico tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory books, tools, a copy of the previous California title in Rod Stewart’s name, service records, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The auction ends on March 14th and the current highest bid is $326,000 USD.

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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is up for auction

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1995 Ferrari 456 GT for sale

February 26, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1992, Ferrari introduced a replacement for the front-engine 412 as the company’s V12-powered four-seater, the Ferrari 456 GT (Grand Tourer). It was designed by Pietro Camardella at Pininfarina. It was produced until 1997, and less than 2,000 cars left the production lines. One of them, a 1995 Ferrari 456 GT is up for auction.

Ferrari 456 GT is powered by a 5.5-liter F116 V12 engine with 436 hp (325 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (309 km/h). It is mounted on 17″ five-spoke silver alloy wheels wrapped in 255/45 front and 285/40 rear Nitto NT555 G2 tires.

This car is finished in Verde Inglese, and has minor paint damage. It is equipped with a Tubi-style exhaust system, pop-up headlights, fog lights, self-adjusting shocks, self-leveling rear suspension, Ferrari-branded four-piston brake calipers over ventilated rotors at each corner.

The seats are upholstered in tan Connolly leather, which covers the door panels, the lower part of the dashboard and the center console. Minor damage can be seen on the door panels, passenger seat and armrest, and the pedal cover from the accelerator is also missing. Additional equipment includes power-adjustable front seats, a gated shifter, a CD stereo, automatic climate control, and embossed cavallino rampante logos on the headrests. The clock shows 20,182 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, and a Florida title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on March 3rd and the current highest bid is $66,000 USD.

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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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