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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280S owned by the Swedish king is for sale

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In 1972, Mercedes-Benz presented a luxury sedan and the first model to be officially called S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz 280S. It was produced until 1980, and one has just been offered at auction. It is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280S that was owned by the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf until 1979.

King Carl XVI Gustaf was crowned in 1973, and the same year the royal family bought this Mercedes. Carl XVI Gustaf is the longest-serving monarch in Sweden’s history, having ruled for 50 years.

This Mercedes-Benz 280S is powered by a 2.8L six-cylinder engine with a Solex carburetor, producing 158 hp (118 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 11.5 seconds with a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h).

The car is finished in black and is in pretty good condition. However, to restore it to its royal appearance, some work is required. The interior is upholstered in a combination of blue fabric and vinyl, and air conditioning is not part of the equipment.

The Mercedes-Benz 280S will be offered at Bilweb Auctions on September 21, and the estimated value is between SEK 120,000 – 150,000 (€10,000 – €12,600).

Source: Bilweb Auctions

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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280S owned by the Swedish royal family is for sale
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Tushek Aeon

The Tushek Aeon is a new ultralight super powerful car from the Slovenian company Tushek, which claims that the high performance car will dominate the world of hypercars in the future.

The Aeon will be produced in just 36 units and will join the company’s lineup, which currently includes the Tushek TS900 Apex and TS 900 RACER PRO. It will be offered in two versions: V8 PHEV and fully electric.

The all-electric version with a power-to-weight ratio of 1.7:1 weighs just under 1,600 kilograms. It will be one of the most powerful cars in the world with a total output of 2,500 hp (1,864 kW).

“Aeon heralds a new dawn in hypercar production, with personalization at the forefront. Each vehicle is individually tailored to its owner to create an unparalleled bond. Our launch concept allows customers to fully customize the interior of the vehicle. This sets us apart from other suppliers worldwide and ensures that each vehicle is truly unique,” said Aljoša Tušek.

The Aeon V8 PHEV weighs 1,480 kilograms, which means that it weighs the same as a modern Volkswagen Golf. This car has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.3:1, and will have 1,930 hp (1,420 kW).

Source: Tushek

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Tushek Aeon
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1986 Aston Martin Virage Coupe Prototype sold for £287,500 GBP

At the 1988 Birmingham Motor Show, Aston Martin presented the Aston Martin Virage as a replacement for its V8 models. It was produced between 1989–2000 and 2011–2012. year, and it is less known that two years earlier the British luxury automobile manufacturer produced a unique Aston Martin Virage Coupe Prototype (DB2034) based on the Aston Martin Lagonda. This one of a kind car was recently sold for £287,500.

The body of this model has been shortened to give it a two-door design similar to classic cars like the Ferrari 400. It is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 engine paired with a five-speed ZF manual transmission. It was Aston Martin’s attempt to produce a competitor to the Porsche 964 Turbo and BMW 850i of the 1990s.

At the beginning of 1990, the company gave the ‘green light’ and agreed to completely rebuild the car to full customer specification. The chassis was rebuilt, and the suspension was replaced with components intended for the Virage production model. Acceleration is improved while top speed is reduced to around 150 mph. In February 1993, a new Virage engine was installed.

Source: Bonhams

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1986 Aston Martin Virage Coupe Prototype sold for £287,500 GBP