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2012 McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Why are some race cars detuned? When we came across this Mclaren we saw that this MP4-12C actually makes only 493 horsepower in race guise, versus around 600 horsepower for the road going version. So we had to look into it, and the reason actually isn't all that...
Pininfarina Momo Steering Wheel
To complement a swoopy, sexy, beautifully designed car, you need a steering wheel of the same order. We think this fits the bill. It is subtle yet stylized in its own way. We're not sure what cars came with this steering wheel from the factory, but the ad claims it is...
Ferrari Daytona Office Chairs
Are you a high ranking executive that just has to feel like they're sitting in a Ferrari at all times? We've found your new office chairs. These original Ferrari Daytona seats were converted into rolling chairs, but look like they could be taken apart and used in a...
The Last V12 F1: Ferrari V12 Engine For Sale
Remember when F1 engines used to scream like nothing you'd ever heard before? We certainly do, and this V12 is definitely a screamer. This V12 made about 700 horsepower at 17,000 RPM's. The only place our heads go is to "engine swap" and it really doesn't even matter...
Odd Damage: 1996 Porsche 911 993
We came across this oddly damaged 1996 Porsche 911 on Copart. This 911 is of the 993 generation, which was produced from 1994-1998. The 993 is the last air cooled Porsche 911, before they switched to water cooling in the 996 generation. Being that this is a base 911...
Before and After: 1959 Ferrari 250 Ellena
As found in 2003 and, just a few years later, after restoration In 2003 a friend called and mentioned that there was a lady in Greenwich with the prewar Alvis that she was thinking of selling. "Would you like to visit and make an offer? Oh, and by the way she has some...
1962 Maserati 3500
The Maserati 3500GT is a two door coupe/convertible produced by Maserati from 1957 to 1964. The coupe was designed by Carrozzeria Touring, and the convertible by Michelotti at Vignale. The 3500 GT was a classic grand touring machine, front engined and rear wheel...
1932 Lancia Artena Spider – Brianza Coachwork
This 1932 Lancia Artena Spider series 1 is a right hand drive model, Vin Number: 28-1773, with coachwork by Brianza. It is also believed to be the only example that exists built by Brianza. It is a barn find that was stored for 50 years. This vehicle was purchased new...
1932 Fiat Balilla Pininfarina 1 of 1
It's 1932, you love cars and are living near Milan. You stroll into a local car dealer and see this Fiat Balilla, but you've never seen anything like it before. You'll also never see another one again. You have to have it, and you buy it. That seems to be the story of...
Barn Find: 1954 Austin Healey 1954 100/4
The Austin Healey 100 is a sports car that was produced from 1953-1956. The car was called a "100" because of its ability to reach 100 mph (although the top speed was 106 according to The Motor magazine)! 14,634 Austin Healey 100's were produced for the entire...
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1960 Fiat 1500 Barn Find
The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet is a Pininfarina designed open top roadster. It is a classic front engined, rear drive layout. These 1500's actually used an OSCA designed twin cam engine, producing around 80 horsepower. This allowed Fiat to apply some of the Maserati brothers...
See how they smash: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
The 911 Turbo is truly the everyday supercar. It's four wheel drive, endlessly powerful, comfortable, and not even that flashy (as far as supercars go). It will handle like a dream, get you from A to B faster than almost anything, and you won't even be fatigued! The...
Top of the line 996: 2006 911 GT2
The 996 era 911 is the unloved 911. The egg shaped headlights did the car no favors, and enthusiasts shy away from this era when speaking about their beloved Porsche's. Just because they don't look as good as some of the others, doesn't mean they don't perform like...
Porsche Zagato – Sanction lost
There are many examples of great competition cars from the golden era of sports car design. Among the finest manufacturers in the world, Porsche has contributed numerous offerings to this storied period including the 550 Spyder, 356 Speedster, Carrera RSR, 935, and of...
1992 TVR Griffith
We're not sure if you were waiting for them, but you can finally import a "modern" TVR! This is one of very few we've seen for sale in the states. The TVR Griffith is a beautiful, fast, great sounding sports car out of England, and the 25 year rule now (as of a year...
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