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1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe is up for auction

On November 17, RM Sotheby’s will hold an auction in Las Vegas where some of the extraordinary cars will be offered. Among them will be one of the most sought-after cars and a road-legal homologated version of the CLK-GTR, the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe (#07). Only 20 examples were produced by HWA AG and AMG’s Special Vehicle Construction Office between 1998 and 1999.

This CLK GTR Coupe is powered by a 6.9-liter naturally-aspirated M297 V-12 with 623 hp (464 kW) @ 6,500 rpm and 539 lb-ft (731 Nm) of torque @ 5,250 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed sequential manual transmission with a four-plate carbon fiber clutch. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a maximum speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

The car was designed in parallel with the racecar and using many of the same components. The monocoque chassis is made from a central carbon-fiber composite tube mounted with carbon-fiber body panels. It is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic, while the cockpit is trimmed in blue-gray tartan gabardine fabric. It is in excellent condition and was serviced by SPS Automotive, a specialized motorsports firm based in Willsbach, Germany. It is equipped with air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, fire extinguisher, leather upholstery, an integrated rear wing, cabin insulation, and a pair of luggage pockets.

This Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe was bought new by the first owner in 1999, and from 2010 to 2017 it was part of a private collection. In the same year, it was imported to the United States, where it was subsequently federalized for road use by JK Technologies. It remained in a private collection until 2021 when it was bought by the current owner, who did several minor revisions which included modifications of the driver’s seat, headliner, and the fabrication of a custom sports exhaust system.

The car comes with original wheels, factory exhaust system and a folio of service invoices from DK Engineering, JK Technologies, and SPS Automotive. At the time of cataloging, the odometer shows less than 7,015 kilometers (4,358 miles).

The auction will take place on November 17 and the estimated value of the car is $8,000,000 – $9,000,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe is up for auction
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2018 Porsche 911 GT3 is up for auction

Among the many vintage Porsche models, we came across one of the newer ones with low mileage, the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. This model was premiered at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013 and was produced until 2019. It is in good condition and the current owner bought it on BaT five months ago. It should be noted that there is currently a lien on the car, and the seller’s lender will need to be paid off before the title can be transferred to the next owner.

The Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 500 hp (373 kW) and 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle with Porsche Torque Vectoring. It is mounted on black-finished 20″ center-lock alloy wheels wrapped in 245/35 front and 305/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in black, and is equipped with LED headlights in black with the Porsche Dynamic Light System along with clear side markers, tinted windows, a rearview camera, LED taillights, red Porsche-branded calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated discs, front -axle lift system, Sport Chrono Package, a GRP center-bypass exhaust system, and Porsche Torque Vectoring.

Inside, heated 18-way adaptive sports seats are trimmed in black leather with sueded inserts and red stitching. Black leather and Alcantara cover the door panels and dash. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara behind which is a digital odometer reading 14,458 miles. Additional equipment includes carbon-fiber trim pieces, WeatherTech floor mats, dual-zone automatic climate control, the Light Design package, aluminum pedals, auto-dimming mirrors, Guards Red seatbelts, a Bose sound system, and Porsche Communication Management infotainment.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service records and a clean California title.

The auction ends on November 13 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $151,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is for sale

Between 1996 and 2002, Ferrari produced a car that marked Ferrari’s return to a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, the Ferrari 550 Maranello. It was 23 years after the 365 GTB/4 Daytona had been replaced by the mid-engined Berlinetta Boxer. Over 3k cars of this model were produced and one of them, the 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is for sale.

Ferrari 550 Maranello is powered by a 5.5-liter quad-cam F133A V12 engine with 478 hp (357 kW) and 419 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact tires.

This car is finished in Grigio Titanio, and is in good condition. It is equipped with projector-style headlights, fog lights, a hood scoop, a front spoiler, front fender vents, quad exhaust tips exiting through the rear bumper cover, silver-finished Ferrari-branded calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at all four corners. , and replacement front shock absorbers.

Inside, power-adjustable Daytona-style seats are upholstered in blue leather. In front of the driver is a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel behind which is a six-digit odometer showing 50,406 miles. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, automatic climate control, electric windows, a CD stereo, drilled aluminum pedals, and rear luggage straps.

The Carfax report lists accidents, in 2011 and 2014, involving a guide rail and an animal. Comes with factory literature, a tool kit, spare parts, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on November 11 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $25,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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