Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Zagato


Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2
Coachbuilding is the art of designing and making spectacular bodywork for existing cars. Among the most legendary is Italy's Zagato. Founded by Ugo Zagato in 1919, operations mostly focus on lower volume works.

 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

Monday, March 15, 2021

Replica Batmobile

A replica Batmobile of the one driven by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns, is up for grabs. It’s offered at Bonham’s MPH March Auction in London where it’s expected to bring £20k-30k. This Batmobile is powered by a 5.7-liter small block Chevy on a chassis from a first generation Ford Mustang.
The car was built over a decade ago by a UK businessman. The bill for the build was around £150,000k.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

1970 Ford Mustang boss 429 Fastback

KK No. 2252. 429 CI V-8 engine. Close ratio 4-speed transmission. Factory Drag Pack. 3.91 Traction-Lok differential. Competition suspension. Power steering. Power brakes with front discs. Functional Ram Air hood. Trunk mounted battery.
KK no. 2401. 7,745 miles. Concours restoration. 429 CI V-8 engine. 4-speed transmission. Grabber Blue exterior. $250,000 - $300,000.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

2021 Maybach-Mercedes S-Class

The luxury limo is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 496 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. An electrified EQ Boost system adds an extra 21 hp and 184 lb-ft.
The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan will start at a rock bottom $184,900.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

1970 Oldsmobile 442 convertible

One of 96 4-speed W-30 Convertibles produced in 1970. 455 CI V-8 engine. Winters aluminum intake. Forced air induction. 4-barrel carburetor. Dual exhaust. 4-speed transmission. Front disc brakes. Twilight Blue with White convertible top. Black bucket seat interior with center console.
The 442’s 455 CI Rocket V-8 produced 365 HP and 500 lb-ft of torque. The W-30 package added more horsepower courtesy of “Select-Fit” engine components, outside-air induction and low-restriction air cleaner, and a higher-lift, longer-duration camshaft.
This example appears at Mecums with a $120k high estimate.

Monday, March 8, 2021

Isle of Wight cops seize Lambo

Isle of Wight police checks confirmed that the car hadn’t been taxed since August 2020. Recovery agents were soon called in and the Lamborghini Aventador was loaded onto the back of a truck.

Sunday, March 7, 2021

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder tops RM Sotheby’s

The Porsche 918s unique Liquid Chrome Blue Metallic finish helped it achieve CHF1,001,000. The Porsche 918 Spyder is a limited-production mid-engine plug-in hybrid. The 918 Spyder is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.6 L (4,593 cc) V8 engine, developing 599 hp at 8,700 rpm, with two electric motors delivering an additional 282 hp.
The car cost US$845,000. The 918 Spyder was sold out in December 2014 and production ended in June 2015 with 918 units.