Tuesday, August 17, 2021

1971 Datson 510 - $37k high bid

53,000 miles. Rebello built 2360cc/240 HP Z22 engine. Equipped with 89mm JE pistons. Mikuni 44 carburetors. Ray Reed manifold. Ermish Racing header. Trumpet intakes. 240SX 5-speed transmission. 3.90:1 limited slip differential.
The Datsun 510 became the darling of enthusiasts and club racers. The Japan-only coupe was known as the Bluebird. The 510 was a milestone car for the Japanese car industry and for Nissan/Datsun. Rust claimed most of the 510s in the U.S.This example was high bid to $37k at Mecum.

Monday, August 16, 2021

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Long Nose - $2.6m

S/N 08431. Factory long-nose, torque tube, six Weber carburetor example. 21,000 believed original miles. Matching numbers 3.3L Colombo V-12 engine. Rear-mounted 5-speed manual gearbox. 4-wheel independent suspension.
The 275 GTB debuted at the October 1964 Paris Auto Salon. Powered by the Colombo-derived 3.3L Tipo 213 SOHC V-12 engine, the 275 series ushered in a new era as Ferrari’s first road model equipped with fully independent suspension and a 5-speed rear transaxle delivering ideal weight distribution and superb handling.
The early short and long-nose 275 GTBs were produced in 1965-66 before the advent of the “four cam” 275 GTB/4 in 1966-68. Rare and highly coveted, the 275 GTB is a true automotive masterpiece.
This example appeared at Mecum.

Sunday, August 15, 2021

2014 Ferrari LaFerrari - $ 3.4m

131 miles. 6.3L hybrid drive V-12 engine. F1-inspired HY-KERS Energy Recovery System. Factory-rated for 949 horsepower. Factory-rated top speed of 217 MPH. F1 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. Iconic Rosso Corsa over Nero leather.
LaFerrari performance is ridiculous, with the 0-60 MPH completed in 2.5 seconds, 0-100 MPH in 4.8 seconds and the quarter-mile in at 149 MPH.
Up for grabs at Mecum this baby was estimated $3 to $3.5m.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Hongqi S9

The Hongqi S9 is from the Chinese-US startup Silk-FAW, a joint venture between China's FAW and American company Silk EV. Power comes from a brand new 4.0-liter V8 with electric turbocharging for a total of around 880 horsepower. A pair of electric motors increase that output to 1,400 hp. Hongqi is short on details but claims the car will deliver 0-62 mph in 1.9 seconds and a top speed of over 250 mph. Hongqi is currently accepting orders for the S9 with 99 expected to be built. The first could be delivered as early as 2022.
Price for those smitten is rumoured to be something around $1.9m.

Friday, August 13, 2021

1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast - $1.8m

S/N 6305. No. 15 of 36 produced between 1964-1966. Reputedly the only Superfast factory-delivered in Nero. Ferrari Classiche Certification Red Book. Purchased new by Count Guido Monzino. Original matching numbers 5.0L/400 HP Tipo 208 V-12 engine. Comprehensive engine rebuild.
Ferrari’s wealthiest and most demanding clients were offered the 400 Superamerica 1959-1964 and 500 Superfast 1964-66. Powering the 500 Superfast was the ultimate development of Aurelio Lampredi’s “Long Block” V-12 engine. Designated Tipo 208, the 500 SF engine displaced nearly 5.0L—4961 cc.
Production included 25 “first series” cars, followed by a dozen “second series” examples, which shared updates with the 330 GT including a 5-speed gearbox. This car was estimated $2m to $2.5m at Mecum.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

2010 Pagani Zonda R Evolution - $6.5m

If you are a zillionaire that doesn't fart around, a 2010 Pagani Zonda R Evolution supercar is available pronto via a direct sale for US$6.5m. This is the fifth of 10 examples produced by Pagani between 2009 and 2011.
The car is powered by a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR-derived, 6.0-liter V12 engine that produces 800 horsepower paired to a six-speed sequential transaxle. Top speed is 230 mph.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

1977 Toyota Corolla SR5 Liftback - $16,500

Power is provided by a 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes air conditioning, 13″ mag-type wheels, and an AM/FM stereo. Some 56k miles are on the clock. Proving beauty is in the eye of the beholder at Bring a Trailer.