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2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is up for auction

In 1996, Ferrari unveiled the Ferrari 550 Maranello, and four years later, the Maranello-based company introduced a limited roadster edition of this model, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina. It was produced for two years (2000 – 2001) and 448 units left the production line. One of them, a 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, is up for auction.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is powered by a 5.5L Tipo F133C quad-cam V12 engine with 485 hp (357 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on multi-piece 18″ Speedline wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a quad-exit exhaust, Pininfarina badges on the quarter panels, enamel Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, red-painted calipers over cross-drilled rotors at each corner, fender vents, and a hood scoop.

Inside, the adjustable carbon fiber seats are covered in tan leather, which covers the door panels, the lower part of the dashboard and the center console. The rest of the dashboard is covered by black leather and Alcantara. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes power windows, Ferrari-branded floor mats, a gated shifter with a carbon-fiber-trimmed knob as well as automatic climate control, and a Ferrari-Becker stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer. The clock shows 10,693 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a Ferrari Classiche “Red Book,” factory books, a black rain fly, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on January 7th and the current highest bid is $300,000 USD.

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2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is up for auction

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1967 Porsche 912 Coupe is up for auction

In 1965, Porsche unveiled an entry-level variant of the 911, the Porsche 912. It was produced until 1969, and more than 32,000 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe, is up for auction.

The Porsche 912 is powered by a 1.6L flat-four engine with 90 hp (66 kW) and 91 lb-ft (123 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It sits on 15” Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in 195/65 BFGoodrich Touring T/A tires.

This car is finished in Slate Grey, has not been properly maintained and is in pretty bad shape. The owner reported that the gearbox is stuck in gear and the engine dies when the clutch is engaged. Rust is present in several places. It is equipped with front fog lamps, tinted windows, pop-out rear 3/4 windows, and a driver’s side mirror. Valve adjustment, carburetor rebuilds, and replacement of the belts, spark plugs, and distributor points were done five years ago.

Inside, the front bucket seats are covered in black vinyl while the rear seats and door panels are covered in red vinyl. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel behind which is a odometer showing 85,579 miles. Additional equipment includes black carpets, a JVC AM/FM cassette player, a leather shifter and rubber front floor mats. The siren and heater are inoperative, while the previously installed keyless entry system and alarm system have been removed.

The car comes with shop manuals, service records from 1999 to the present, and a clean Idaho title in the seller’s name, listing the vehicle as a 1968 model year. No Carfax.

The auction ends on January 8th and the current highest bid is $18,000 USD.

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1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction

In 1988, Porsche unveiled the evolutionary 911, the Type 964. It was a significant car for Porsche because after the recession it had to rely on something new, apart from the name. In order to demonstrate the commitment to engineering, the Carrera 4 was introduced. However, in 1990, the Carrera 2 was revealed, bringing the Tiptronic automatic transmission for the first time. It was produced until 1993 and one of the first produced, the 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe, is up for auction.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is powered by an air-cooled 3.6L M64 flat-six engine with 250 hp (184 kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission with an optional limited-slip differential. It is mounted on 17-inch Cup wheels wrapped in 205/50 (front) and 255/40 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport N3 tires.

This car is finished in Grand Prix White, has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a rear spoiler, an electric sunroof, integrated fog lights, optional headlight washers, and heated, power-adjustable mirrors and Öhlins DFV coilover suspension. Between 2018 and 2022, door control strips, climate control panel, cylinder heads, crankshaft, connecting rod, assemblies, bearings, engine mounts, pistons and cylinders, timing chain, ramps and tensioners were replaced.

Inside, the adjustable seats are wrapped in black leather, which also covers the door panels and dashboard. The four-spoke steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes power windows, dual front airbags, cruise control and air conditioning. The clock reads 66,926 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, recent service records, a car cover and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on January 2nd and the current highest bid is $87,000 USD.

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1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction

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