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1976 Alpina B2 is for sale

Ever since 1965, Alpina has worked closely with BMW turning their cars into extraordinary creations, such as the Alpina B2, which was produced in the 70s. This model is considered by many BMW fans to be the first true limousine from the Bavarian manufacturer. One of the very few examples powered by a naturally aspirated engine, the 1976 Alpina B2 is now up for auction.

The Alpina B2 is based on the BMW E12 528, a car produced between 1972 and 1981. This example has been completely restored, including the engine, transmission, steering, suspension and rear axle. It is painted in Fjord Blue, while the bodywork is adorned with blue and green stripes at the front, sides and rear. The car is in excellent condition with only 14,893 miles on the odometer. It sits on lightweight 14-inch Alpina wheels with new tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in fabric, while the steering wheel is wrapped in leather. In front of the driver is an Alpine instrument cluster, and the interior also features wood accents on the door panels, dashboard, and shifter.

Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 3.0-L inline-six with 233 hp and 265 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine is equipped with three dual carburetors, forged pistons, an improved combustion chamber, and a reworked crankshaft.

The auction will take place on May 16, 2025, and the car’s estimated value is $150,000 – $175,000.

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Richard Petty’s 1970 Plymouth Superbird is for sale

Richard Lee Petty is an American former car racing driver with 34 years of experience as a professional driver. He is known as the driver of car No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises, and winner of seven NASCAR championships and seven Daytona 500 races. One of his cars, a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, is for sale.

The Plymouth Superbird was produced for only one year, and 1,935 units left the factory, so it is not a rare car. However, its value is tied to Petty, who owned the car between 1982 and 2013. This Superbird is the only road-legal example of this model in his collection, and it comes with several letters and photographs of the legendary driver.

The car was restored in 2014, which included painting it in Alpine White, installing a new Black vinyl roof, polishing the chrome parts, and after the process was completed, Richard Petty put his signature on the trunk of the car. The interior features leather-trimmed seats with contrasting white stitching, Petty’s silhouette on the headrest, and his signature on the dashboard with the message “Take care of my car!”

When it comes to the powertrain, under the hood is the original 440 cubic-inch Super Commando V8 with 390 hp (290 kW), mated to an A727 automatic transmission.

The auction will take place on January 18 and the estimated value of the car is $900,000 – $1,000,000 USD.

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1965 Shelby Cobra Replica is up for auction

Between 1962 and 1967, the American company AC Cars produced a sports car, the Shelby Cobra, which over time gained the status of a legend. One example, a 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica, used in the movie “Bad Boys” is for sale.

Bad Boys is a series of action comedy films starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. This car is one of two replicas used for the film and owned by South Beach Classic, a collector car dealership and vehicle rental business for the film, modeling and music industries.

The car was originally finished in red, but within 48 hours it was repainted in Midnight Blue to meet the needs of the movie. It was used in the scene where the French kingpin, Antoine Fouchet was chased by cops Will Smith and Martin Lawrence down the Opa-Locka airport runway. After the shooting, this Cobra Replica was placed in dry storage for 27 years.

At first glance, few would notice that it is not original. This Shelby Cobra is slightly larger than the original. It has a slightly more spacious black interior equipped with a Nardi Torino steering wheel, a Hurst shift lever and an instrument panel placed in the middle of the dashboard.

It is powered by a 351 CI V-8 engine rebuilt in 2023, paired with an FMX automatic transmission.

The car comes with an agreement with Columbia Pictures, signed by their transportation coordinator Larry Crenshaw, copy of one check and the original statement from Columbia Pictures, original Certificate of Insurance from Columbia Pictures, showing certificate holder with reference to the Bad Boys movie, date and insurance amounts, copy of registration made out to Columbia Pictures, and original 1099 form issued from Columbia Pictures to South Beach Classics.

The auction will be held on January 18, 2025.

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1965 Shelby Cobra Replica is up for auction