Tuesday, June 30, 2020

2020 Carroll Shelby Signature Series Mustang

The latest debuted in Vegas in Feb. Limited to 50 units in North America, the Carroll Shelby Signature Series is not a typical Mustang. For more evidence, the price tag starts at $127,795 before any options. Shelby says it's the only sports car in the world with the choice of convertible or fastback, automatic or manual transmission, and 825 horsepower.
Major power is hiding under the vented hood, thanks to a Whipple supercharging kit complementing a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine.
Six and four piston brakes from Brembo, active suspension from Ford Performance, 20- by 11-inch forged aluminum wheels, and a short-throw shifter and six-speed manual are standard.

Monday, June 29, 2020

2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP-720/4 Roadster 50th Anniversary

88 miles. No. 22 of 100 produced. 1 of 43 produced for the U.S. MSRP of $607,525. Giallo Maggio exterior. Composite aluminum body. Scissor doors. All-wheel drive. 6.5L/720 V-12 engine. Automatic transmission. Removable hardtop.
The car is capable of rocketing it's occupants to 217 MPH.The Aventador was unveiled at the February 2011 Geneva Auto Show as the replacement for the Murciélago as the company’s new flagship model, and it boasted a number of breakthrough technologies. The all-new 6.5L V-12 engine is a 700 HP behemoth with a 8,500 RPM redline.
Behind the multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters for the 7-speed automatic gearbox, the digital readouts include an array of displays. Estimate is $400k to $500k.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

Factory built GT4 race car. 1 of 12 built to compete in various series across the world including the European GT4 Championship. 4.7L V-8 engine. Vehicle construction cost $225,000. Track ready.

The 2008 Vantage GT4 started a dominating winning streak in European GT4 competition. For 2012, the automaker released a new version of the Vantage GT4. The 2012 Vantage GT4s were so successful that they took two championships, 40 race wins and 47 podium finishes.
The Aston Martin 4.7L V-8 produces over 400 HP from the factory, with fuel delivery via a midmounted fuel cell. The mill is mated to an Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual transmission, with slowing duties assigned to 4-wheel, two-piece discs with 4-piston monoblock calipers. Pirelli racing rubber keeps the car stuck to earth.

The interior is all business with a full roll cage, Recaro competition seat, Sabelt six-point harness, FIA compliant Lifeline plumbed-in extinguisher system and quick-release steering wheel. The carbon fiber center stack houses all the pertinent stitch gear and controls, plus a two-way radio for race communications.
The racer appears at Mecum's.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Lamborghini SCV12

Lamborghini has released limited details about its most powerful V12 ever. The latest track-only supercar packs a mid-mounted 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine delivering 830 horsepower to the rear wheels. This is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox. No build numbers or pricing has been announced. If one needs to ask the price one clearly can't afford one.
Design features meant to improve the car’s aerodynamics include a front splitter, lateral flicks, vertical fins and a dramatic carbon-fiber rear wing.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

1996 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 - €231k

Celebrating Lamborghini’s 30th birthday, the Diablo SE30 was an enhanced version of the production Diablo. Each SE30 was equipped with upgrades, including larger magnesium-alloy wheels, magnesium intake manifolds, a free-flow exhaust, a tweaked fuel system, and Plexiglas windows to save weight.

The Diablo VT’s 5.7-litre V-12 engine got a power boost to 523 hp.
Of the 2,884 Diablos only 150 SE30 models were built, and of these, about 15 were converted to "Jota" specification. The "Jota" was a factory modification kit to convert the race-oriented SE30 into an actual circuit racer.
The car made €231k at RM Sotheby's

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Ferrari F12tdf

The F12tdf (tour de France) is a track-focused version of the F12 berlinetta unveiled in October 2015. The F12 TDF shares the same 6.3 litre V12 engine with the F12, but with power output increased to 769 hp at 8500 rpm and 520 lb⋅ft at 6750 rpm.

The F12 TDF accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in 7.9 seconds. Production of the F12 TDF was limited to 799 invitation only units.
Base price was believed to be around $490k. A sale 8 months later made a whooping $1.5m. As more cars become available the price will likely correct. An example with 368 miles is offered at $900k.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Novice 20-year-old female driver no Mario Andretti

A 20-year-old novice Victoria-area driver and her three passengers are lucky to be alive and mostly unhurt after crashing into a tree. Oak Bay police are sharing images of the collision, which occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Beach Drive.

Cops clocked the vehicle at 73 kilometres per hour in a 40 kilometre per hour zone, and engaged their lights. The vehicle then crashed into the tree 350 metres further down the road. The driver was handed five tickets for her troubles, and police said they are consulting with the Crown on possible criminal charges.

1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro

One of 30 of the 201 Yenko Camaros equipped with the Turbo 400 Hydra-Matic transmission. Meticulous nut and bolt restoration completed in 2019.

COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. COPO 9561 427/425 HP L72 V-8 engine. Cast iron block. Winters aluminum intake. Solid lifters. Holley 780 CFM 4346 carburetor. NOS cowl induction air cleaner setup. 11:1 compression. BE 4.10 rear end.
Power steering. Power brakes with front discs. Factory Endura bumper example. Front and rear spoilers. Daytona Yellow with black vinyl top. Black bucket seat interior. Center console with gauges and horseshoe shifter.
In 1969 Yenko ordered 201 Camaros with the COPO 9561. Soon thereafter, Chevrolet delivered the batch to his Canonsburg dealership doorstep armed with L72 V-8 engines. It was a game changer.
This example received COPO 9737, the Sports Car Conversion Package, which upgraded the suspension and added a 140 MPH speedometer. This top tier example appears at Mecum's.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

2003 Ferrari Enzo up for grabs at Gooding & Company

Gooding & Company has launched an online-only auction platform called Geared Online. Highlight is a 2003 Ferrari Enzo. The US spec example of the 651-horsepower V12 supercar carries an estimate of $2.2m to $2.6m. Early consignments for its August auction also include a 1995 Ferrari F50 and 1992 Ferrari F40.
A 1995 Ferrari F50 is one of 55 US spec examples. It's estimated at $2.2m to $2.6m.

Monday, June 15, 2020

Nothing but the Boss 429

KK no. 1773. 1969 Boss. Raven Black. Formerly owned by Paul Walker. 14,575 original miles. Original engine and transmission. Original sheet metal. 820-T 429 CI V-8 engine. Close ratio 4-speed transmission
KK No. 1934. 1969 Boss. Two owner car, in original owner's care until 2013. Restoration refreshed with NOS parts.
KK no. 1479. 1969 Boss. No. 264 of 279 produced with 820-S engine. Test miles only on no expense spared concours restoration.
KK no. 2139. 1970 Boss. Unrestored with 36,055 original miles. Build sheet. Original drivetrain.

Sunday, June 14, 2020

1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible - $90k high bid

1 of 168 produced in 1970. 400/366 HP Ram Air III engine. Automatic transmission. 10 bolt rear end with 3.23 gears. Factory air conditioning. Power steering and brakes. Bucket seats with console. Formula steering wheel. Rally gauge cluster. Hood tachometer. Front and rear spoilers. 14-inch Rally II wheels. Goodyear Polyglas G70-14 tires. Verdoro green with saddle interior.
The GTO likely started the age of the muscle car, and, by 1969, John DeLorean decided to borrow the Judge name from the hit television comedy “Laugh In,” where first actor Pigmeat Markham and, later, Sammy Davis Jr. played The Judge.
A top end 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible might make $110k–$175k.

Saturday, June 13, 2020

1966 Chevrolet Impala

L72 427/425 HP 4-speed. Original matching numbers engine, rebuilt with 70 miles. Dyno-tested at 516 HP. Original 12 bolt Positraction rear end. 64,358 original miles. Frame-off restoration. F41 suspension. 1 of 1,856 total L72 cars built in 1966. Multiple award winner.
The 427/425 HP L72 big-block is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. Other options like power steering and bucket seats were not part of this equation.
The F41 suspension package included sway bars, upgraded springs and shocks, as well as 14x6-inch wheels.

The car appears at Mecum's.

Friday, June 12, 2020

Most expensive Lamborghini at auction - $8.3m

One of nine made to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th anniversary and the first Veneno Roadster sold at a public auction, it had 202 miles on the clock.
5 coupés and 9 roadsters were built in total. The engine is a 6.5-litre V12 and generates a power output of 740 hp at 8,400 rpm and 509 lb⋅ft of torque at 5,500 rpm.
The Veneno has a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis with aluminium front and rear subframe along with push-rod suspension system. A 7-speed ISR semi-automatic transmission includes a "track" setting for improved performance on a race track.

The Lamborghini Veneno has a top speed of 356 km/h (221 mph) and has a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) acceleration time of 2.8 seconds.