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A rare 1997 RUF CTR2 is for sale

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Between 1995 and 1997, RUF produced just 16 units of the CTR2, the successor to the legendary RUF CTR Yellowbird. Only four examples remain in the United States, and one of them, a 1997 RUF CTR2, is for sale.

The German company RUF has been building and modifying Porsche cars since the mid-1970s, and became known to the public in 1987 when the RUF CTR Yellowbird defeated some of the legendary cars such as the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach, and Porsche 959 in the Top Speed ​​Shootout.

The RUF CTR2 is one of the most exclusive and influential supercars of the 1990s, and is based on the Porsche 993. This design choice reflected the vision of Alois Ruf Jr., RUF’s chairman, who favored the narrow body for improved aerodynamic efficiency.

The car is equipped with a reshaped front bumper made of composite materials, larger air intakes, re-engineered side sills, shaved rain gutters, and sleeker rearview mirrors. The widened rear featured a redesigned deck lid with an air intake inlet for the induction air box. A taller, bi-functional rear spoiler was installed, which included an integrated duct to channel airflow to twin intercoolers positioned behind the rear wheels, and the rear bumper was redesigned by adding two central exhaust pipes and an additional opening for engine cooling.

The interior of the car is equipped with leather-clad bucket seats, air-conditioning, electric windows, and a standard Integrated Roll Cage (IRC), making it ideal for road and track.

When it comes to the powertrain, the RUF CTR2 is powered by an air-cooled 3.6-liter 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 520 hp (387 kW) and 505 lb-ft (686 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h). Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential.

This RUF CTR2 is finished in Adriatic Blue, has been meticulously maintained, and is in original condition. The odometer reads 60,194 km (37,403 miles) at the time of cataloguing. It comes with books, tools, jack, air compressor, delivery accessories, service invoices, RUF Zertifikat, and documentation.

The auction will take place March 6 – 7, 2025, and the estimated value of the car is $2,000,000 – $2,500,000.

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A rare 1997 RUF CTR2 is for sale
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1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sold for $18 million

At the 1960 Geneva Motor Show Ferrari unveiled one of the most notable GT cars, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider. It was produced until 1963, and only 106 cars left the production lines, of which 56 were with short wheelbase chassis. One of them, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, sold for $18,045,000 USD.

The car has the number 3099 GT and is one of only 37 examples with covered headlights. It is finished in the special shade Azzurro Metallizzato MM 16240, which adorned some 250 GT models with Pininfarina bodies produced between 1960 and 1962.

As a new car, it was delivered to the USA and exhibited at the New York International Auto Show in April 1962. After that, it was transported to the West Coast (Hollywood, California), where it stayed for several years. In 1970, the car crashed into a curb, and the suspension, brakes and exhaust system were damaged. In 1972, Charles Betz and Fred Peters bought it for $2,400 and restored it in the early 2000s. After that, it received the Ferrari Classiche certificate and won numerous awards at exhibitions over the past two decades.

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is powered by a 3.0L CC SOHC Tipo 168/61 V-12 engine with 240 hp (177 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox.

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1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sold for $18 million

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1968 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA 1300 Junior Stradale is for sale

The 1960s were Alfa Romeo’s golden age when it came to competition. In 1965, Alfa initially presented a coupe in the Bertone style, and three years later the Italian manufacturer unveiled the GTA 1300 Junior, which was produced until 1975 and only 450 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1968 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA 1300 Junior Stradale, is up for auction.

Under the hood is a 1.3L DOHC Inline 4-cylinder engine with 135 hp (113 kW), which is based on the larger engine from the 1600 GTA. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Despite the smaller engine, the GTA 1300 model has had great success on various tracks around the world.

This car was purchased new in Siena, Italy. The owner properly maintained and used it until 2016 when he sold it to the American collector Leo Schigiel. Then the car was sent to Alfine car specialist Paolo Bergia, who restored the suspension and brake system, installed a new water pump and belts, all at a cost of €9,000.

The auction will take place on May 2 and 3, and the car is estimated to fetch between $225,000 and $275,000.

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1968 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA 1300 Junior Stradale is for sale

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