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Mitsuoka Viewt

The small Japanese car company Mitsuoka, founded in 1968, specializes in odd-looking cars inspired by classic models. Their latest work is the Mitsuoka Viewt.

Most of the Japanese company’s works are based on everyday cars, such as the Viewt, which is based on Nissan’s Micra/Mach, which has sold more than 13,000 units. However, the best work is considered to be the Orochi model based on the Honda NSX. This is not the only Toyota car that this company dealt with, before it there were Ryugi, Galue and Noera based on different versions of Corolla.

The modified Yaris received a classic front fascia with round lights and a large vertical grille, which was part of the British luxury sedan, Jaguar Mark 2, from the sixties. It is 70 mm longer than the car that served as inspiration (Jaguar Mark 2) and sits on small steel wheels with chrome covers. The car received round taillights to differentiate it from the previous three generations which also mimicked the look of the base model.

Inside, the car received new upholstery and paint, but the overall look is familiar. The Toyota badge on the steering wheel has been removed and replaced with a Mitsuoka badge.

When it comes to price, the Mitsuoka Viewt costs around $23,000. The most expensive model with hybrid technology and four-wheel drive costs $31,300.

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Source: Mitsuoka

1970 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

At the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche presented for the first time a two-door high performance sports car, the successor to the 356 model, the Porsche 911. In 1966, a more powerful version of this model, the Porsche 911S, arrived on the market. One of them, a 1970 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction.

This car is finished in red, has been well maintained and has recently undergone a minor repair where a few parts were replaced, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, a stainless targa bar, yellow-tinted fog lights, and a single exhaust outlet.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black leather, which also covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit mechanical odometer showing 76,439 miles. Additional equipment includes a heater, vent windows, a Becker Europa AM/FM stereo, a locking glove compartment, and woven floor mats.

The Porsche 911S Targa is powered by a 2.2L flat-six engine with 180 hp (133 kW) and 147 lb-ft (199 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on Fuchs 15″ wheels wrapped in 195/65 Continental ContiProContact tires.

The auction ends on February 23rd and the current highest bid is $75,000 USD.

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Source: Bring a Trailer

2023 McLaren 720S GT3 Evo

In 2018, McLaren unveiled its new racing car, the McLaren 720S GT3. Now comes a better version of this model with better aerodynamics and durability called McLaren 720S GT3 Evo.

The car was homologated for the new season, the race car received a new front bumper and splitter allowing teams to quickly change parts. By installing new body parts, additional downforce and stability of the vehicle on the track was created. There is also a new hood, the auxiliary lights have been moved to allow better visibility during night races. At the back, the rear wing is placed slightly higher to further increase downforce.

The McLaren 720S GT3 Evo is fitted with adjustable TTX40 Ohlins shock absorbers, while engineers have made additional changes to the front and rear upper arms, and there are more durable brake discs. When it comes to the powertrain, there is no information for now.

When it comes to other models, McLaren will soon present the new road-going 750S, which is expected to be a coupe in a convertible version. It will be powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 740 hp, which is 30 hp more than its predecessor, the McLaren 720S. The starting price will be $342,000.

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Source: McLaren