Monday, August 12, 2019

Lykan HyperSport - Abu Dhabi Police

The Lykan Hypersport is a Lebanese limited production supercar manufactured by W Motors, a United Arab Emirates based company, founded in 2012 in Lebanon with the collaboration of Lebanese, and Italian engineers.

The Lykan HyperSport features a RUF-based mid-rear engine, a flat-six 3.7-liter unit with a pair of turbochargers to produce 740 horsepower and 708 pound-feet of torque. The supercar weighs about 1,400 kilograms (3,086 pounds) and uses a seven-speed, dual-clutch PDK gearbox.
The sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) is 2.8 seconds and a 0-124 mph (0-200 kph) comes in 9.4 seconds. Top speed is 245 mph (395 kph). All these numbers came at a cost as the supercar retailed for a cool $3.4 million.
Only seven units of the so-called “first Arab supercar” are expected to be built

Lancia Stratos

The Lancia Stratos HF (Tipo 829) is a sports and rally car made by Italian car manufacturer Lancia. The HF stands for High Fidelity. It was a highly successful rally car, winning the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. The Stratos power output was around 275 hp for the original 12 valve version and 320 hp for the 24 valve version. Beginning with the 1978 season the 24 valve heads were banned from competition by a change to FIA rules.

Production ended in 1975 with 492 examples made.
Production of the 500 cars required for homologation in Group 4 commenced in 1973 and the Stratos was homologated for the 1974 World Rally Championship season.
Hagerty suggests a concours quality Lancia Stratos trends around $725,000.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

2019 McLaren Senna

The Senna was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It was named after the late Ayrton Senna and dedicated to his three Formula 1 World Championships with McLaren between 1988 and 1993.

McLaren claims a 0-62 mph time of 2.8 sec, 0-124 mph in 6.8 sec, with 186 mph coming up in 17.5 sec. Top speed is 211 mph.
The company’s 4.0-liter twin turbocharged V-8 engine, codenamed M840TR, is the most powerful engine ever installed in a McLaren road car, with a peak output of 789 bhp. It features dry-sump lubrication, lightweight materials for the rods and pistons, and a pair of ultra-low inertia twin scroll turbochargers. At 155 mph, the Senna can produce 800 kg of downforce.
This Senna is serial number 434 of 500 produced. It shows 105 miles and is in as-new condition.

Estimate is $1.3m to $1.6m.

Saturday, August 10, 2019

1974 BMW 3.5 CSL IMSA

BMW built many successful racing models from its E9 series of the 1970s, but perhaps none more so than the 3.0 CSL. With lighter, thin-gauge coachwork by Karmann, the CSL was upgraded through several series of homologation specials with increasingly powerful mechanical elements and aerodynamics.
Five cars were built for 1975 IMSA GT use. This example debuted at the 24 Hours of Daytona in February 1975. Engine trouble forced early retirements.
Two of the five IMSA CSLs remain in factory ownership and are likely never to be sold, leaving three of these cars in private hands.
The car is a crowning acquisition for any marque enthusiast, ideal for further campaigns in vintage racing or presentation at the world’s finest concours and BMW-focused events. Estimate is $1.5m to $2.2m
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Friday, August 9, 2019

1955 Fiat 8V Coupé Zagato

Many beautiful designs emerged from Carrozzeria Zagato during the 1950s. Few were as timelessly elegant as the berlinetta coachwork built for the Fiat 8V. The car was publicly introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1952. One of 26 coupés built; Recent full restoration, including refinished in its original colours; Retains its original Tipo engine.

The class winner of five Italian Sports Car Championships during the 1950s, the Fiat 8V Zagato has evolved into one of today’s most desirable coachbuilt berlinettas.
Dispatched by Fiat to Zagato in early May 1954, chassis no. 000076 was painted emerald green. This coachbuilt Fiat has accrued less than 500 km since restoration, and it continues to be eligible for the world’s finest touring events.
The car made $2m

Monday, August 5, 2019

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster

The Mercedes-Benz 300 series limousines were a new kind of luxury car when they debuted in 1951. The following year, Mercedes made a coupe based on the 300 that was called the 300s, and this was followed up by an improved version called the 300 Sc. The car was available as a hardtop coupe, cabriolet and roadster. 53 roadsters were built in total.
Each 300 Sc was hand-built to order. The cost was as breathtaking as the car itself. When the car was first announced, the base price was $6,500, approximately twice the cost of a top-of-the line Cadillac. A nice new three-bedroom home in the burgeoning suburbs of America could be purchased for less.
The 300 Sc was fitted with a single-joint swing axle with a low pivot point; with direct injection bringing engine output to 175 hp. The 300 S and the 300 Sc rank among the most exclusive Mercedes-Benz passenger car models in the post-war period.
This example carries an estimate of $800k to $1m.

Saturday, August 3, 2019

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - $214k

426/425 HP V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. 23,124 miles. Pistol grip shifter. Woodgrain dash and steering wheel. AM radio. 8-Track player.
The 426/425 HP V-8 engine had race-bred internal parts, 10.25:1 compression, a pair of 4-barrel Carter carburetors, H-pipe exhaust system and a fearsome reputation.
The desirable A34 Super Track Pak alluded to the 4-speed manual transmission and 4.10 Dana 60 Sure Grip differential. Like all real Hemi cars, performance-level frame and suspension components were automatic. The factory color combination is In-Violet Metallic with a white interior.
This top tier example from the Todd Werner Collection made $214k.