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1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is up for auction

In 1968, at the Paris Auto Salon, Ferrari presented the successor to the 275 GTB/4, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4. It was produced until 1973 and it was offered in berlinetta and spyder forms, in two variants: the 365 GTB/4 coupe, and the 365 GTS/4 convertible. 1,284 examples of the 365 GTB/4 model left the production lines, of which approximately 410 examples were built with fixed headlights. One of them, a 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is up for auction.

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is powered by a 4.4-liter Tipo 251 Colombo V12 engine with dual overhead camshafts on each cylinder bank, a dry-sump lubrication system, and six Weber carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a synchronized five-speed manual gearbox mounted at the rear of the car to optimize weight distribution, and a limited-slip differential. It sits on Borrani wire wheels wrapped in 215/70VR15 front and 225/70VR15 rear Michelin XWX tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Rubino and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with fixed headlights under a plexiglass cover that spanned the width of the nose, Scaglietti-built steel shell with aluminum hood, trunk, door panels overtop a steel-tube chassis with a fiberglass inner tube, split bumpers with rubber trim strips, quad- outlet ANSA exhaust, a driver-side mirror, an antenna, European-specific lighting, amber front turn signal lenses with prancing-horse accents as well as orange rear turn signal lenses, servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension that consists of unequal A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars at each end.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in beige Connolly leather that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 82,122 kilometers. Additional equipment includes color-matched carpeting, a gated shifter, air conditioning, and power windows.

Since 2013, the car has undergone several refurbishments during which the following were replaced: bumpers and other brightwork and plexiglass nose cover as well as the windshield and various body seals, door seals, calipers, master cylinder, pads, and hoses. The engine was overhauled, which included replacement of the pistons, cylinder liners, bearings, valves, and valve guides as well as reconstruction of the carburetors, replacement of spark plugs, batteries, and electric cooling fans.

The car comes with a Marcel Massini report, invoices from the 2013-2014 refurbishment, owner’s manuals, a tool kit, and a clean Montana title.

The auction ends on August 22, and the current highest bid is USD $560,000.

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2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is for sale

Five years ago at the Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari presented a new car that was influenced by the 488 GTE and 488 Challenge race variants, the Ferrari 488 Pista. It was produced for only two years and 3500 cars left the production line. One of them, the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is for sale.

This example is finished in Rosso Corsa with two Argento Nurburgring stripes running the length of the vehicle. The car is in excellent condition with only 222 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with a diffuser under the body, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, AFS adaptive front lighting, headlight washers, rear parking sensors, a vented deck lid, and a carbon-fiber rear grille, rear diffuser, side intakes, front flaps, side skirts, front splitter, carbon fiber rear spoiler, titanium exhaust pipes, an SCM-E magnetorheological damping system, and ceramic-composite brakes. It is mounted on 20″ 10-spoke forged wheels wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cuoio leather with Nero cloth accents and Cavallino-embroidered headrests. Cuoio leather covers the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is covered with black leather and carbon fiber. Additional equipment includes carbon-fiber interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, a JBL audio system, a backup camera, and cruise control.

The Ferrari 488 Pista is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine with 710 hp (530 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 2.85 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.6 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h).

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a copy of the window sticker, a car cover, and a clean Washington title.

The auction ends on August 1st and the current highest bid is USD $488,000.

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1961 Ferrari 250 GTE is for sale

In 1952, Ferrari presented its new sports car, the Ferrari 250. It was produced until 1964 and was offered in many variants designed for road use or sports car racing. Between 1960 and 1963, 954 units of the Ferrari 250 GTE were produced. It was clothed by Pininfarina and was elegant and ideally suited to the more discerning Ferrari customer. One of them, a 1961 Ferrari 250 GTE is for sale.

The Ferrari 250 GTE is powered by a 3.0-liter Tipo 128F V12 engine with a factory output of 232 hp (173 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville overdrive. It reaches 60 mph in 8 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). It is mounted on Borrani wire wheels are wrapped in 185R15 Avon tires.

This car is finished in dark gray metallic, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a steel body, aluminum hood and trunk panels, slim inset headlight bezels, grille-mounted driving lights, and chrome Superamerica-style taillight housings, servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The car was completely refurbished in four years (2019 – 2022), which included repainting, removing rust on the fenders, quarter panels, wheel wells, and door panels as well as repairs to the nose area, replacing the water pump, repairs to the bell housing and oil pan, and rebuilds of the fuel pump, starter, alternator drive pulley, and timing chain adjuster assembly.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the center tunnel and door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 13,318 kilometers. Additional equipment includes blue-gray Wilton wool carpeting, an ivory-color headliner, a lockable glovebox, a Pininfarina-branded ashtray, and a Becker Grand Prix pushbutton radio.

The car comes with spreadsheets from the 2019-2022 refurbishment, various invoices and registration documents from previous ownerships, an owner’s manual, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 24 and the current highest bid is $250,250 USD.

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