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2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is up for auction

December 25, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1996, at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany, Ferrari unveiled its new sports car, the Ferrari 550 Maranello. The car was produced until 2001 when it was replaced by the 575M Maranello. 3,083 cars left the production line and one of them, the 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello, is up for auction.

550 Maranello is powered by a 5.5-liter quad-cam F133A V12 engine with 478 hp (357 kW) and 419 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). It is mounted on 19-inch Novitec double-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with fog lights, a hood scoop, a front spoiler, front fender vents, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, quad exhaust tips exiting through the rear bumper cover and red-finished Ferrari-branded calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at all four corners.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in Beige Tradizione leather with black accents. Beige leather covers the lower part of the dashboard, door panels and center console, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes automatic climate control, electric windows, an Alpine stereo, a hi-fi sound system, a diamond-quilted parcel shelf, and rear luggage straps. Signs of wear are noted on the outer driver’s seat bolster. The clock shows 16,774 miles.

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

The auction ends on December 27th and the current highest bid is $120,000 USD.

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2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is up for auction

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2009 RUF Rt12 S is up for auction

December 24, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2004 Essen Motor Show, the German company Ruf Automobile unveiled its first sports car based on the 997-generation Porsche 911, the Ruf Rt 12. Five years later, a more powerful version of this model, the Rt12 S with S-specifications, arrived on the market. One such example, the 2009 RUF Rt12 S, is up for auction.

Rt12 S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 685 hp (504 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 224 mph (360 km/h). It is mounted on silver 19″ cast-alloy wheels wrapped in 235/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport S tires.

This car was used as a press vehicle until the death of the original owner, a racer from Puerto Rico, in 2013. It is finished in Guards Red, properly maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with adjustable coilover suspension, exposed carbon fiber rear wing, restyled quarter panels with larger air ducts and side mirrors, front spoiler, Xenon headlights, cross-drilled and vented carbon-ceramic rotors with monobloc alloy calipers with six pistons up front and four pistons back. At the beginning of the year, a service was performed and the oil and coolant temperature sensor were replaced at RUF Automobile in Pfaffenhausen, Germany.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather with red stitching and Alcantara inserts. Black leather covers the dashboard, door panels, central console and three-spoke steering wheel. Additional equipment includes an integrated roll cage, automatic climate control, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, red front belts and intertia-reel rear wing belts. The clock reads 23,214 miles.

The car comes with service invoices, import documents, a manufacturer’s statement of origin, and a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on January 2, 2023, and the current highest bid is $320,000 USD.

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2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster sold for $101,000 USD

December 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After the SLS AMG model, at the 2014 Paris Motor Show Mercedes-AMG presented its new sports car, the Mercedes-AMG GT. It is the second sports car developed entirely in-house by this company. In 2017, the roadster version of this model, the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, arrived on the market, with the active air management system found on the GT R variant to help with cooling and airflow performance. It was produced until 2021, and one example, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, recently sold for $101,000 USD.

Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine with 469 hp (350 kW) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 188 mph (302 km/h). It is mounted on 19 and 20 inch forged AMG wheels wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 295/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

This car is finished in black, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a power-operated black soft top, LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam Assist, Parktronic sensors, a deployable rear spoiler, dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear valance, sports suspension and AMG-branded calipers over cross-drilled and slotted rotors. In 2021, a Mercedes-Benz A-service was performed and the software of the control unit was updated.

Inside, the sports seats are covered in black leather with Red Pepper inserts. Black leather also covers the dashboard, door panels and central console, as well as the AMG Performance steering wheel. Additional equipment includes Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, a Burmester audio system, a reverse camera, COMAND infotainment, Keyless Go, automatic climate control, and the Lane Tracking Package. The clock reads 2,959 miles.

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

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