Tuesday, September 14, 2021

2021 Ford Bronco

The 2021 Ford Bronco is the cat's ass. How so? A used First Edition model was sold for nearly double its retail price at auction. The First Edition Bronco, one of 7,000 produced, sold at Mecum’s Dallas auction for a ridiculous US$126,500. The base price for the vehicle is listed at US$63,500. In Cyber Orange, it has 300 kilometres on the odometer. The four-door trim features a twin-turbocharged 2.7-litre V6 EcoBoost engines that pushes out 310 hp and 400 pound-feet of torque.
Ford has received more than 190,000 reservations for the SUV, and has halted online ordering. There are production issues, including hardtop replacements. As customer frustrations boil over, those at the front of the line are cashing out, some US$63,000 to be exact.

Monday, September 13, 2021

2016 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

Introduced in October 2016 to commemorate Ferrari's 70th anniversary, the LaFerrari Aperta is the most exclusive and ultimate in Ferrari style, performance, and technical advancement. 174 original miles. 1 of only 210 produced. Black carbon fiber hardtop, $62,807 in options. 6.3/949 hp hybrid drive V-12 engine. HY-KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Factory-rated top speed of 217 mph. F1 7-speed dual clutch gearbox.
The Aperta shares the same hybrid powertrain as the LaFerrari. 0 to 60 mph comes in 2.4 seconds, 125 mph in less than 7 seconds onto a top speed of 217.5 mph. This is the ultimate open-cockpit road Ferrari of all time.
Since the car was sold out before production began, list price is unknown. Estimates vary from $2.1 million to $3.9 million. An Aperta auctioned for charity made $10m.

Saturday, September 11, 2021

1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird at Mecum - $280k

1 of 135 Hemi Superbirds produced. 426/425 HP Hemi V-8 engine. 727 TorqueFlite transmission. A36 Performance Axle Package. Power steering. Power brakes with front discs. Rallye wheels. Lemon Twist Yellow. Hood pins and simulated fender scoops. Black vinyl top. Bucket seats and center console.
Superbirds were equipped with the top-of-the-line 426 cu in (7.0L) Hemi engine with a pair of four barrel Carter AFB carburetors producing 425 hp. The car could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. It was developed specifically for NASCAR racing. Increasing emissions regulations, insurance spikes for high performance cars and NASCAR's ban on aero cars made 1970 the only production year.
The figure generally accepted for production numbers is 1,935. The cars have steadily risen in price, regularly fetching between $100k to $200k based on condition, engine, gearbox and other factory options. Hemis can sell for $ 300k or more. This example made $280,500 in 2018.

Friday, September 10, 2021

1956 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder Convertible

There’s exactly one 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder Convertible in existence. Every other 250 GT produced between 1953 and 1956 were coupes. The Spyder has a top speed of 163mph with a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds thanks to a 260bhp, 3 litre V12 engine. It’s estimated that this car, originally bought for $9500, is now worth $20m or more.
In total, just over 100 California Spyders were produced between 1958 and 1963.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Bare Metal 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S - $2m

Behold a 1 of 50 late Series II P400 S. Originally finished in Gray/White over a blue interior, the car is bare metal. It made $2,095,000 against an estimate of $1.8m and $2.2m at RM Sothebys.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

1934 Packard Coupe Roadster - $176k

Packard Club National first place. CCAA National Premier Senior winner. 145 bhp, 384.8 cu. in. L-head inline eight-cylinder engine. 3-speed manual transmission. Front and rear semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension, four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.

Cadillac, Auburn, Franklin, Lincoln and Pierce-Arrow all brought out 12-cylinder models in the early to mid-1930s. Top dog was Packard. The 1934 Packard Coupe Roadster represents a rare crossbreeding of elegance with sport.
This example made $176k at Mecums in 2020.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Ferrari Enzo - $3.8m

The Ferrari Enzo would have set you back $650k new, but the number today is $3.8m for this special 2003 example. The car has a scant 356 miles on the clock. Sold by Legendary Motor Car Company, the car sets a new record in the used Enzo market.