Friday, November 22, 2019

2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS - $242k

The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS packs 500 horsepower and 338 lb-ft of torque courtesy of a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six. A seven-speed PDK is the only available transmission. A paddle-neutral feature and a button for limiting pit-lane speed are standard.

Zero-to-60-mph time comes in 3.1 seconds while zero-to-124-mph clocks in at 10.9; the sprint through the quarter-mile is said to consume 11.2 seconds.
The 2016 GT3 RS made hay with a 7-minute, 20-second lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the gold standard of performance hairsplitting. The RS features rear-wheel steering, an infinitely variable locking limited-slip differential (PTV Plus), and Porsche Active Suspension Management.

Pricing for the 2016 GT3 RS started at $176,895.
Porsche assembled a healthy list of options, including a lightweight lithium-ion battery, front-axle lift system, carbon-ceramic brakes, and the Sport Chrono Package. This example had a whooping 540 miles on the clock.
The car made $242k last year.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - $220k high bid

In the muscle car world, the Plymouth Hemi Cuda is the Holy Grail. It was the third generation of the Plymouth Barracuda and offered from 1970 to 1974. The Barracuda was discontinued after the 1974 model year.

The Cuda had the 383ci 335 as the standard engine. It also could be had with the 440ci four-barrel Super Commando, the 440ci six-barrel Super Commando Six Pak, and the top of the line 426ci Hemi.

The 440 and Hemi-equipped cars received upgraded suspension components and structural reinforcements. 1 of 284 produced. Period correct 426 CI engine rated 425hp . Highly desired factory 4-speed manual transmission. 11,836 miles since new.

This example resides near the very top of the collector food chain.
Peerless then, nearly priceless now, the 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda is a muscle car classic.

This example made a ludicrous high bid of $220k. Low estimate was $600k.

Monday, November 18, 2019

2017 Ford GT

The GT sports a mid-mounted twin-turbo V-6 that makes 647 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of twist sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Underpinning the GT is a carbon fiber monocoque bolted to aluminum front and rear subframes covered in carbon fiber body panels. The car also has a race inspired pushrod suspension system and active aerodynamics.
When the first new Ford GT models were delivered to screened Ford customers in 2017, they came with a caveat: the supercar could not be resold for 24 months. The car cost just over US$450,000.

At first those determined to get a bootleg car would have paid between $1.2m to $ 2m. Now that more cars are available the price is going down.

This example has 450km on the clock and carries an estimate of $750k to $900k.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 - $100k high bid

454/450 HP LS6 high performance engine. M22 4-speed transmission. Documented actual 21,575 miles. 12 bolt 4.10 Positraction rear end. Superior body-off restoration. Detailed to show quality, concours #1 standards.

“The past is gone. The future may never see a car like this." That prediction from 1970 came to pass and nothing ever again would approach the raw, ground thumping power of the 454 LS6.
The 450 horsepower LS6 was the most powerful engine offered in 1970. Due to the LS6's 6500 redline, deep groove accessory drive pulleys were necessary.
This pristine 1970 Chevelle LS6 is presented as lot S113 at Portland. The car high bid to $100k.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback - $275k

KK no. 1886. 2 year restoration. One of 859 produced in 1969.

Original build sheet. Shipping invoices. Deluxe Marti Report. Boss 429/375 HP 820 engine. Close ratio 4-speed transmission. 3.91 Traction-lok rear end. Competition suspension. Front disc brakes. Power steering. Black deluxe upholstery. Red Oxide undercarriage with correct markings. Refinished in the original Candy Apple Red.
KK no. 1886 appeared this spring and made $209k.
This time around the number was $275k.
Heavy duty equipment included the Toploader 4-speed transmission, a 9-inch rear end with 3.91 gearing in a Traction-Lok differential, and Competition Suspension

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale

Ferrari’s first PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) develops 986bhp and is the next 'halo' car. Doing most of the work is a heavily revised version of Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8, which delivers 769bhp. Adding further go are three e-motors delivering a combined 217bhp.

Thanks to AWD and the hybrid tech, the SF90 makes 0–62mph in 2.5 seconds and 0–124mph in 6.7. It tops out at a blistering 211mph. Aerodynamic features help the SF90 Stradale stick to the pavement with up to 860 pounds of downforce. The car comes with a new 8-speed dual clutch transmission. The transmission does not have a reverse gear.
The SF90 is the first-ever mid-engine Ferrari with all-wheel drive, and its V-8 engine is the most powerful eight-cylinder Ferrari has ever installed in a road car.
This is a production car, not a special edition. Price has not been disclosed. Some are suggesting $600k+.

Monday, November 11, 2019

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - $180k high bid

Matching numbers 426/425 HP Hemi engine. Rotisserie restoration. Shaker fresh air hood. Torqueflite automatic transmission. 3.23 sure grip rear end. Rally instrument cluster. Console with slap stick shifter. Refinished in the original Tor-Red.

In the muscle car world, the Plymouth Hemi Cuda is a by-word for the Holy Grail. It is widely accepted by many enthusiasts that the 1970 Hemi 'Cuda is near the top of the list of the greatest muscle cars ever produced.
The $871 Hemi was a hugely expensive option, thus explaining the very limited number of Hemi Cudas. This example crossed the block June 21/22.