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1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is up for auction

When production of the Porsche 964 Turbo ended in 1994, the Stuttgart-based company had 90 chassis left unused. They decided to produce a special edition Turbo 3.6 S for several world markets: X83 (Japan), X84 (non-US) and X85 (US). For the American market, 39 examples were produced with the ‘slant nose’ option and one of them, the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is up for auction.

This Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 is the best preserved example of this model that you will find on the market. It is powered by a 3.6L turbocharged flat-six with 380 hp (283 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on stylish 18-inch RS Cup Polished wheels.

The car is finished in Grand Prix white, well maintained and has only 39 miles on the odometer. It was sold new to the famed Blackhawk Collection of Danville where it remained until 2016. It is equipped with slantnose fenders, front spoiler, rear spoiler and rear fender air intakes. The car was serviced, which included changing the oil, filter, fuel pump, injectors, brake lines, drive belt and struts.

Inside, the heated seats are upholstered in Cashmere Beige leather that also covers the center console and door panels, with matching Beige Velor floor mats. Additional equipment includes Light Rootwood dashboard, parking brake lever, and shifter (Codes X17, X31, and XC8, respectively).

The 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is part of the White Collection and will be offered at an auction that will take place on December 1-2. It comes with an air compressor, car cover, tool roll, original owner’s books with pouch, original window sticker, and document binder.

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1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 'Flat-Nose' is up for auction
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2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 is up for auction

On January 7, 1985, the most successful Formula 1 driver in history, Lewis Hamilton, was born. In his career so far, he has achieved 103 victories and 7 championship titles, as many as the legend of this sport, Michael Schumacher. He achieved his first victory in the new team in 2013, and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 car he drove in the race for the Hungarian Grand Prix is up for auction.

The F1 W04 was the last Mercedes F1 car to be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter V8 engine with 750 + 80 hp (559 + 60 kW) @ 18,000 rpm, which was later replaced by a Mercedes-Benz V6 engine. The engine is paired with an Xtrac 7-speed semi-automatic transmission.

The car has chassis number 4, the same one in which Hamilton took pole position and then won the Hungarian Grand Prix during a season dominated by Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull Racing. It was the second team in his Formula 1 career, and before moving to Mercedes, Hamilton was part of the McLaren team for six full seasons.

At the time of writing, an auction date has not been announced, and the car is estimated at $10,000,000 – $15,000,000 USD.

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2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 is up for auction
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso is up for auction

In 1962, Ferrari introduced a car that is considered one of the most elegant Ferraris, the Ferrari 250 GT (also known as the 250 GT/L or Luso). It was produced until 1964 and only 351 units left the production lines. One of them, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso is up for auction.

This 250 GT/L is finished in Grigio Notte and is in good condition. In 2014, the car was restored by JD Classics of Maldon, Essex, which included rebuilding the engine and installing a new timing chain, pistons, rings, main bearings, and exhaust valves, while the crankshaft was reground. It has a steel body manufactured by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, while the doors, boot lid, and bonnet are made of aluminum. This model is the first Ferrari with a small integrated spoiler and Kammback rear.

Inside, the seats are covered in quilted red leather that also covers the door panels, the center console and a parcel shelf behind the seats, matched with the red carpet.

Under the hood is a 3.0L Colombo V12 engine with 240 hp (180 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 178 lb-ft (242 Nm) of torque at 5,500 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7 to 8 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (240 km/h).

JD Classics inspected and cleaned the front and rear suspension and brake systems to period standards. The entire restoration process was documented and the owner began the process of applying for Ferrari Classiche certification.

The auction will take place on November 4 and the estimated value of the car is between £1,250,000 – £1,500,000 GBP.

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1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso is up for auction