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1993 Porsche 911 RS America is for sale

In 1986, Benjamin Dimson designed the Porsche 964, which was premiered in 1989 and was produced until December 1993. In 1992, Porsche re-introduced a limited edition of the RS model, but with emissions-legal in Europe only. However, the following year, at the request of American customers, Porsche developed the RS America, and only 701 units left the production lines. One such example, the 1993 Porsche 911 RS America, is up for sale.

Porsche 911 RS America is powered by a 3.6-liter aircooled flat-six engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear axle via a G50 5-speed manual transmission and an optional limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). It’s mounted on a set of 17-inch Cup wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. The odometer shows 56,000 miles.

The car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with electric sunroof, air conditioning, Becker-Porsche CDR-220 stereo, FVD Brombacher exhaust components, modified suspension with Bilstein PSS10 components, fixed rear spoiler, manually-adjustable aero mirrors, and fog lights.

Inside, the sports seats are covered in black fabric, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. There is also a luggage shelf, while the rear seats have been replaced with enclosed storage compartments.

It has a clean Carfax report showing no accidents or damage. The auction ends on November 23rd and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

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1996 Porsche 911 Turbo for sale

In 1994, Porsche unveiled the 993 model, which most collectors consider to be the best of the air-cooled 911 series. It was the successor to the 964 model and the first to get a 6-speed gearbox. It was produced until 1998 and one of them, the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo, is for sale.

The 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.6 L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with 402 hp (300 kW) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip rear differential. It reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). It sits on a set of Silver 18″ Turbo Twist wheels wrapped in 225/40 (front) and 285/30 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza S-04 tires.

The car was purchased new at The Porsche Exchange of Highland Park, Illinois, and has only had one owner. It is finished in Guards Red and is equipped with integrated fog lights, headlight washers, fixed rear spoiler, rear window wiper, stainless steel exhaust outlets, sunroof and automatic brake differential (ABD). In 2014, the exterior was refinished which included the application of a paint protection film to the front body, door sills and rear fenders. It comes with factory literature, service records, car cover, tool kit, charger and sunshade, as well as spare floor mats and magazine articles.

Inside, the heated power-adjustable front seats are upholstered in black leather that covers the dashboard, door panels and center console, as well as the steering wheel. It also has air conditioning, an aluminum gear lever and parking brake lever, Porsche floor mats and cruise control, as well as the Passport 995 radar and laser detector. The odometer reads 76,000 miles, but the exact number cannot be determined with certainty as the odometer was replaced last year.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory literature, service records, car cover, tool kit, trickle charger and sunshade, as well as spare floor mats.

The auction ends on November 23, and the current highest bid is $96,993 USD.

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1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi for sale

In 1975, Ferrari introduced the 308 GTB as the successor to the Dino 246 GT and GTS. It is built on a tube platform with Pininfarina-styled bodywork. Between 1980 and 1982, Ferrari produced 494 examples of this model, and one of them, a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi with 15,000 miles on the odometer, is up for sale.

The car is painted in Argento Auteua and is in good condition. It features pop-up headlights, a left-side mirror, a vented decklid, quad exhausts and fully independent suspension with double wishbones at each corner. In June 2020, the water pump, coolant hoses, and air filter were replaced along with the oil pan and transmission pan gaskets. In July 2022, the brake hoses, calipers and pads were replaced. It is mounted on a set of Silver 14″ Cromodora alloy wheels wrapped in 205/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

Inside, the reinforced seats are upholstered in Rosso leather, which can also be seen on the door panels, while the steering wheel and dashboard are covered in black leather. There are also red mats. The car features air conditioning, a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo, and power windows that the owner says move slowly when raised and lowered.

The Ferrari 308 GTBi is powered by a 2.9L quad-cam V8 engine with 205 hp (151 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 5-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).

The Carfax report displays history since 2017 including service entries in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia. The auction ends on November 18th and the current highest bid is $37,250 USD.

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