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By Edward Jones –  January 11, 2023

RM Sotheby’s Arizona: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Presented by RM Sotheby's. RM Sotheby’s Arizona: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT The title of “last great analog supercar” is hotly contested, but the Porsche Carrera GT sits at the top of the list for countless enthusiasts. Advanced in its design and in its use of cutting-edge materials, the Carrera GT nevertheless offers a purist driving experience unlike anything built by major automakers today. At its heart is a naturally aspirated V-10 engine paired with a specially developed six-speed manual transmission, the sole gearbox offered. A lack of intrusive electronic driving aids made the Carrera GT a raw and challenging, but immensely rewarding, car to master. The tale of the Carrera GT’s development—and how it languished beneath shifting tides of corporate investment between 1998 and late 2003—is a complex and fascinating story. Suffice to say, this so-called “Lazarus” project found its origins in a secretive Formula One powertrain program, a Le Mans Prototype chassis, and a concept car exhibited at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. Porsche’s intensive shift toward its Cayenne SUV initially doomed this ambitious supercar project. However, the Cayenne’s massive commercial success injected the capital needed to finish the Carrera GT and present its production prototype at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. Having resisted death several times over the course of its multi-year development, on 23 February 2003, Porsche’s Carrera GT emerged triumphantly into the limelight—and an accompanying shower of deposit slips. Porsche’s new supercar broke ground in many ways; it was the company’s first product to utilize an immensely strong but lightweight monocoque cabin and engine support unit of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFP) with steel bracing around the windshield and passenger compartment. Chassis construction was sublet to Italian aerospace component maker ATR Composites. The front and rear suspension systems were based on a state-of-the-art racing design, with upper and lower stainless-steel wishbones and inboard-mounted, rocker-arm-operated, coil-over shock absorbers at all four corners. Huge ventilated and cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc brakes were managed by multi-piston rear light-alloy calipers fitted behind forged magnesium-alloy center-lock road wheels. Furthermore, the Formula One-derived V-10 engine now had a home. Sized at 5.7 liters in production form, this marvelous 40-valve powerplant developed an astonishing 613 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 435 pounds-feet of torque at 5,750 rpm. Power was delivered through a six-speed manual transaxle. To keep the car’s center of gravity as low as possible, the engine employed dry-sump lubrication. The bodywork incorporated large air intake and exhaust vents, as well as a pair of removable CFP roof panels that could be stored onboard, a rear air diffuser, and a stability-enhancing rear wing that rose automatically at 75 mph. The leather interior was luxurious, with every amenity, and included a large digital information screen. The Carrera GT was fitted with numerous safety systems, including traction control and anti-lock braking, all vital to a machine capable of 0–60 times of three seconds and a maximum speed of 200 mph—quite remarkable for a normally aspirated road car. CARRERA GT 0825 This Carrera GT, serial number 0825, is one of just 644 US-market examples produced between 2004 and 2006. Finished in the stunning shade of Seal Grey (Y1) over a Terracotta leather (MZ) interior, additional factory specifications included XT bucket seats, Porsche Online Pro CD radio, air conditioning, a car cover, and a set of Terracotta luggage. Since 2005, this Carrera GT has covered 12,921 miles. In November 2022 the car was serviced by Porsche North Scottsdale, where it received an oil change and a brake fluid flush. The Carrera GT is accompanied by owner’s manuals with pouch, a center-lock wheel socket, two small pouches that fit neatly into the doors, as well as two leather straps to secure the top panels when stored in the front trunk. Developed from Porsche’s Formula One and Le Mans programs, the Carrera GT is Porsche’s landmark hypercar, an icon of its era, and one of the last great true analog cars. This example, finished in Seal Grey over Terracotta, is sure to impress and draw the attention of discerning enthusiasts for years to come. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, kicking off the 2023 collector car auction calendar 26 January. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View Listing Tags: First Second Third Forth Fifth Sixth

By Edward Jones –  January 10, 2023

RM Sotheby’s Arizona: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti

Presented by RM Sotheby's. RM Sotheby’s Arizona: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti EVOLUTION OF A PERFORMANCE ICON At the Paris Motor Show in October 1966, Ferrari introduced an upgraded version of the 275 GTB that had debuted two years earlier. In most respects, the new car was nearly identical to its predecessor, as it also employed the long-nose body style that had been adopted later in the original 275’s production run to prevent front lift at speed. The major difference in the new car was under the hood, where an upgraded version of Gioacchino Colombo’s short-block, 3.3-liter V-12 engine (now dubbed the Type 226) was fitted with dual overhead camshafts; this was the first appearance of such valve actuation in a production Ferrari road car. A slightly modified hood with a raised center section was added to the Scaglietti bodywork to accommodate the taller engine profile. Equipped with dry-sump lubrication and six Weber 40 DCN/9 carburetors, the new engine developed 20 horsepower more than its predecessor, giving the nimble 275 chassis an added jolt of performance. The GTB/4 was also standard equipped with a revised driveshaft arrangement in a solid torque tube, effectively eliminating vibration issues that often plagued the earlier variants. The new four-cam 275 Berlinetta was Ferrari’s most dynamic road car yet, and it would forever be remembered as the last of the classic V-12 front-engine models, as the forthcoming 365 GTB/4 would feature completely different aesthetics, marking a transition to 1970s styling. Only 330 examples of the 275 GTB/4 were produced before the model was discontinued in 1968, adding a degree of rarity to the revered Ferrari, as well. CHASSIS NUMBER 10325 Benefitting from 45 years of single-family ownership and in largely original condition, this well-presented 275 maintains a remarkable purity. According to the research of marque expert Marcel Massini, chassis number 10325 is approximately the 203rd example of the 330 four-cam cars. It was specified for the American market with instruments in miles and equipped with power windows and full leather seats. Finished in Grigio Argento paint over an interior of Nero Vaumol Connolly leather, the berlinetta was sold new through Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut in September 1967. According to a SEFAC invoice on file, the Ferrari was initially purchased the same month by Barnett Sumski, a resident of Tiburon, California. It appears that Mr. Sumski bought the car with the intention of using it for European touring, as it was immediately registered with Italian tourist plates, implying that the owner took delivery at the Maranello factory. Indeed, Mr. Massini’s research demonstrates that the car was serviced soon thereafter by the Ferrari Factory Assistenza Clienti in Modena before being exported in October 1967, shipped from Milan to San Francisco via London. In December 1967, Mr. Sumski sold the 275 to its second owner, G. Ernest Lopez, who was an attorney based in San Leandro, California. Mr. Lopez kept the GTB/4 about a year before selling it to Ferrari distributorship Modern Classic Motors, William Harrah’s well-known concern based in Reno, Nevada. By this time a Motorola AM/FM radio had been installed. In 1971, the Ferrari found more lasting ownership when it was acquired by Wade Carter Volkswagen in Seattle, Washington. Wade Carter was a respected and accomplished dealer in the Pacific Northwest, first practicing his trade in the 1950s in Salem, Oregon, before founding his own dealership in Seattle. Also an avid amateur racer, Mr. Carter amassed a significant collection that included marques such as Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce. The 275 became a centerpiece of Mr. Carter’s collection, and he retained possession for many decades. Following his passing in 2001, his family continued to keep the Ferrari for another 15 years before offering it for sale in March 2016, capping a remarkable period of almost 45 years of single-family ownership. Some years prior, the GTB/4 underwent at least one bout of mechanical maintenance, including reappointment of the seats with proper Nero leather upholstery, rebuilds of the brakes, master cylinder, slave cylinder, and wheel cylinders, and installation of new exhaust tips. In preparation for the 2016 offering, the car was reportedly submitted to the racing shop J&L Fabrications in Seattle, whose specialists rebuilt the carburetors and distributors, and serviced the ignition system. At this time the wire wheels were also reconditioned. By the end of 2016, the Ferrari was acquired by the consignor, a significant collector based in Louisiana. The 275 has accrued very little mileage during present ownership, mostly being stored in a climate-controlled facility. In addition to other freshening measures, the car was dispatched in July 2017 to the respected shop Restoration & Performance Motorcars in Vermont, and the type 213/226 engine was treated to a comprehensive rebuild that cost $44,855, according to an invoice on file. It is worth noting that the car retains component stampings that demonstrate the continued presence of the matching-numbers chassis, engine, and gearbox. Still presenting in exceptionally original condition thanks to fastidious attention by just four caretakers, and documented with a sizeable file of paperwork, this wonderfully maintained 275 GTB/4 is a highly desirable example of Maranello’s celebrated late-1960s berlinetta. It is ideal for marque enthusiasts searching for well-preserved examples benefitting from a minimal ownership chain, offering the potential for concours presentation or touring enjoyment, and worthy of the legendary cry, "Forza Ferrari!" This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, kicking off the 2023 collector car auction calendar 26 January. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View Listing Tags: First Second Third Forth Fifth Sixth

By duPont REGISTRY –  January 09, 2023

RM Sotheby’s Arizona: 2017 Ferrari F12tdf

Presented by RM Sotheby's. RM Sotheby’s Arizona: 2017 Ferrari F12tdf After applying the hallowed GTO moniker to the higher-spec version of the 599 GTB, Ferrari chose to revive another storied name from its past for an even more potent version of the F12berlinetta: Tour de France, a nickname originally given to the 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione in the late 1950s after its stunning streak of wins at the Tour de France Automobile road race. Unveiled at the 2015 Finali Mondiali held at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, the F12tdf was the most powerful naturally-aspirated Ferrari ever built and only the company’s top clients were given a chance to buy one. Designed as a road-legal, track-focused variant, the F12tdf featured many improvements over the already technologically advanced F12berlinetta. The 6.3-liter V-12 engine was retuned to produce a reported 769 horsepower, making it—with the exception of the LaFerrari hybrid hypercar—more powerful than any Ferrari that had come before. The space-frame chassis, codeveloped with Scaglietti, was made up of 12 different aluminum alloys, reportedly making it 20 percent stiffer than the preceding 599 while also being 154 pounds lighter. This rigidity also allowed engineers to lower the F12’s center of gravity by about one inch for nearly perfect front-to-rear weight distribution. Extensive use of carbon fiber reportedly saved an additional 243 pounds. Power was transferred to the rear wheels via a seven-speed, dual-clutch, paddle-shifted, automated manual transmission with shorter ratios and capable of quicker gear changes. To reign in the nearly 800 horses, carbon-ceramic disc brakes with one-piece calipers were borrowed from the LaFerrari. The F12tdf was also the first Ferrari to feature four-wheel steering as standard equipment. Externally, the F12tdf was a more visually aggressive machine with wider side sills and an “aerobridge” directing airflow along the sides of the car. Thanks to a taller rear wing and active rear diffuser, the F12tdf boasts an 87-percent increase in downforce compared with the standard F12. These modifications made for one of the quickest cars to ever wear the Cavallino Rampante badge. Sporting a stunning 0–60 time of just 2.9 seconds and a claimed tops speed of 211 mph, the F12tdf was only 1.3 seconds behind the LaFerrari around Ferrari’s Fiorano test track. The original Tour de France Automobile race rewarded cars that combined maximum performance with drivability. The F12tdf is, appropriately, the ultimate expression of the concept: an extreme road car that is equally at home on the track. With just 799 examples built from 2015 through 2017, any F12tdf is a rare machine. Chassis 224694, presented here, is even rarer, given its unique finishes of Rosso Scuderia over red and black leather. Whereas most Tour de France F12s were featured a spartan Alcantara interior, this example was ordered luxuriously trimmed in full red leather with red and black “Daytona” style seats. This striking combination was further augmented with extensive carbon fiber both inside and out. A copy of the window sticker shows the high-tech material was optioned on the engine covers, air-filter box covers, fog light and headlamp buckets, floor plates, rear shelf, and bench to name a few. Other options included a full luggage set of hard and soft cases, AFS adaptive headlamps, Apple CarPlay compatibility, leather-trimmed transmission tunnel, colored seatbelts, and gold brake calipers. Stunningly appointed, these options added more than $170,000 to the cost of the car when new, for an eyewatering suggested retail price of $658,249.00. Within the last two years, this F12tdf has had the oil and brake fluid changed and the air conditioning serviced by Ferrari of Rancho Mirage in California. In July of 2022, the same Ferrari dealer installed four Michelin Pilot Sport tires and a new battery. Invoices documenting the work are included in the sale. The Ferrari F12tdf is without a doubt one of the greatest grand tourers ever made and a worthy successor to the brutish V-12 sports cars that established Ferrari’s legacy. The example offered here is certainly one of the best, with low mileage and impeccably optioned, this is a Ferrari to be cherished and a worthy centerpiece of any collection. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, kicking off the 2023 collector car auction calendar 26 January. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View Listing Tags: First Second Third Forth Fifth Sixth

By duPont REGISTRY –  January 04, 2023

Low-Mile 1991 Ferrari F40 Being Auctioned By Sackey & Co.

Low-Mile 1991 Ferrari F40 Being Auctioned By Sackey & Co. Presented by Sackey & Co. Sackey & Co. | Online Supercar Auctions is proud to present this incredibly low-mileage, pristine 1991 Ferrari F40 chassis no. ZFFMN34A4M0089523 with only 1,377 miles from new. Mark your calendar for the online auction, starting on January 5th and concluding on January 12th at SackeyandCo.com. The Ferrari F40 was introduced in 1987 as a celebration of Ferrari’s 40th anniversary. The last Ferrari sanctioned by Enzo himself, the F40 was one of the most driver-focused road-going Ferraris of all time. Featuring a stripped-out carbon-kevlar body and a twin-turbocharged V8, the F40 is a poster supercar for an entire generation. Of the 1,315 F40s known to be built, only 211 of them were USA specification examples with the associated upgrades that Ferrari applied to these unique cars destined for the states. The USA F40 applied the following changes vs. a European example: • Power output rated “at or above 500 bhp” at 7000 rpm (European cars are rated at 478 bhp at the same rpm) • Revised shorter gear ratios and final drive ratio for the transmission • Greatly strengthened bodywork to comply with USA regulations • 2-piece seats with reclining backs • Aluminum gas tanks (vs. the European rubber fuel cell units which require replacement every 7 years) • Various other small changes to conform to USA requirements 89523 was completed by Ferrari in Maranello on June 18th, 1991, and officially delivered on August 6th, 1991. The car spent the next three decades in the United States, showing mileage readings of 389 miles in 1997, 684 miles in 2007, 1,314 miles in 2010, and 1,377 miles in 2022. The F40 is a true poster car icon for Supercar aficionados, and few examples can claim this combination of incredibly low mileage and stunning condition. Be sure to bookmark SackeyandCo.com for the upcoming auction, opening on January 5th! View This Ferrari F40's Listing Tags: First Second Third Forth Fifth Sixth

By duPont REGISTRY –  December 21, 2022

6 Epic Classic American Cars For Sale At County Corvette

Presented by County Corvette. Evolving from the passion of a hobby, County Corvette was formed with the ideal that integrity and quality combined with skill and hard work are the key to a successful business. Since 1986, County Corvette has been providing the highest quality services and products available to classic, muscle and performance car enthusiasts just like you. Below are six incredible examples of classic American cars currently looking for new owners at County Corvette. Be sure to click in their respective buttons to learn more about each automobile. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod Starting with a clean older restoration on an unhit 62 this is a very well done build using only the best materials and components to make a great driving Corvette restomod. View Listing 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback This Candyapple Red example of Ford’s mighty Mustang Boss 429 (KK No. 1934) remained with its original owner until 2013. View Listing 1969 Plymouth HEMI GTX Convertible Out of the mere 11 Hemi GTX convertibles produced in 1969, this car is one of six produced with an automatic transmission and one of just five produced for Canadian export. View Listing 1969 Pontiac Trans Am This 1969 Pontiac Trans Am is a rarity among rarities as a one-of-five example from a very short first-year production run. View Listing 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator This Competition Blue Eliminator has the rarest of the three V-8s—the 428 Cobra Jet, which had power ratings of 335 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque. View Listing 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda This example, a one-owner California car until 2008, was among the 284 4-speed Hemi Cuda hardtops produced that decade-opening year. View Listing

By Edward Jones –  December 13, 2022

1969 Pontiac Trans Am For Sale at County Corvette

Presented by County Corvette. This 1969 Pontiac Trans Am is a rarity among rarities as a one-of-five example from a very short first-year production run. The Trans Am made its public debut in the spring of 1969 as a high-performance version of the Firebird 400. It was named for the SCCA’s popular road-racing series, and the only exterior colors available in its debut year were Cameo White with blue stripes, a salute to America’s traditional racing livery. Its midyear introduction and a strike at one of its assembly facilities limited Trans Am production to just 697 units that first year. While most were built in Norwood, Ohio, this car is one of just 20 from the strike-affected plant in Van Nuys, California. Of those, it is one of five equipped with an automatic transmission. The Trans Am lived in its home state of California for most of its life, leaving the Golden State in 2005. A five-year restoration performed in Oregon made use of mostly NOS parts and retained the car’s original sheet metal, as well as its driveline: the matching-numbers 400/335 HP Ram Air III V-8, Turbo 400 transmission and Safe-T-Track rear end with 3.55 gears. The Trans Am’s new hood with twin leading-edge scoops helped funnel incoming air to the Ram Air III engine, which is topped with a foam element to seal it to the hood. While the Trans Am engines were stout, Pontiac did not want this car to be just another straight-line warrior. Pontiac engineers sought to improve the F-body’s handling characteristics as well, and, as such, equipped Trans Ams with the high-effort power steering, power front disc brakes and heavy-duty suspension components found on this example. Inside, the bucket seats are trimmed in blue vinyl, while a wood-grain-topped console surrounds the automatic transmission’s floor shifter. This outstanding Trans Am is a multiple-award winner and comes with PHS documentation. About County Corvette: Evolving from the passion of a hobby, County Corvette was formed with the ideal that integrity and quality combined with skill and hard work are the key to a successful business. Since 1986, County Corvette has been providing the highest quality services and products available to classic, muscle and performance car enthusiasts just like you. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones –  December 04, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 2003 Ferrari Enzo

Presented by RM Sotheby's. If one manufacturer can claim to have created the definitive mold for a modern evolution of consistently amazing hypercars, it must be Ferrari. From the competition-bred 288 GTO and F40 of the late 1980s, through the voluptuous F50 of the 1990s, Ferrari combined unparalleled performance and breathtaking designs to build small batches of impeccable road machines for ultra-exclusive buyers. These were undeniably the most formidable production sports cars of their days. After F50 production concluded in 1998, tifosi dreamt of what exotic machine Maranello would devise next—and what form it would take. Speculation was rampant over whether the next model would employ a rear-mounted V-8 or V-12, and if the packaging would be spartan and purposeful like the F40, or luxurious and evocative of vintage designs like the F50. In mid-2002, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo ended the wait with the introduction of the forthcoming Ferrari Enzo. Though the model’s name required no explanation, he reasoned that after Ferrari had named cars for historically important locales like Maranello and Modena, the time had finally come to honor the company’s founder. He also clarified that the new model would have a strong connection to Formula 1 racing, as the manufacturer had just won the 1999 and 2000 Manufacturers’ Championship, and the 2000 Drivers’ Championship. Michael Schumacher was, in fact, just getting started on his historic dominance of F1, a still unequaled feat of five consecutive championships. Formally debuting at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari Enzo certainly delivered on the premise of its design brief. Like a Formula 1 car, the Enzo utilized futuristic materials to achieve maximum weight savings, with a foundational chassis tub made of carbon fiber and Nomex honeycomb weighing just 200 pounds. Aluminum sub-frames were then mounted on the tub, and these laid the groundwork for the attachment of unique Pininfarina-designed coachwork. Penned by designer Ken Okuyama during a lunch break, the Enzo’s external design mimicked the shape of an open-wheel race car, though as if wrapped in a skin extending over the fenders and cockpit. Aerodynamically perfected in Pininfarina’s wind tunnel, the body was comprised of panels woven from carbon fiber and Kevlar. Nineteen-inch alloy wheels anchored by 15-inch Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes, and unique scissor doors, respectively, completed the Enzo’s chassis and cabin, finishing a car that was highly technological and endlessly fascinating. Into this phenomenal marriage of chassis and body, a new purpose-built engine was placed behind the driver, continuing the manufacturer’s long-running configuration for sports prototypes and hypercars. The concurrent 90-degree V-8 was essentially extended by two cylinders on each side and altered in angle, creating the 65-degree Tipo F140B V-12 engine. Displacing almost six liters, the F140 was the largest engine built by Maranello since the 712 Can-Am race car of the 1970s. It was packed with racing components such as Nikasil-lined cylinder walls, titanium connecting rods, and a telescoping intake manifold designed to boost torque, ultimately developing 651 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque, earth-shattering numbers even by today’s standards. The F140’s evolutions would go on to power the 599 series, the F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari. With power transmitted via a six-speed dual-clutch transaxle that was actuated with column-mounted paddle-shifters, the Enzo reached 60 mph from standstill in just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 218 mph. Production was initially proposed to be capped at 400 units, though customer demand eventually prompted the build of 498 cars, still ensuring the model’s exquisite engineering was commensurately matched by its rarity. As unique and captivating today as it was in 2002, the Ferrari Enzo continues to hold sway with collectors and supercar enthusiasts, unmistakably carrying the mantle of Maranello’s defining millennial hypercar while serving as the genetic link between the sensuous F50 and the hybrid-powered LaFerrari. Mildly used and fastidiously maintained during a short ownership chain, this exceptional Enzo is a beautifully presented example of Maranello’s legendary hypercar. According to research on file, including that of marque expert Marcel Massini, as well as Ferrari Classiche certification, chassis number 133916 began assembly in June 2003, specified for delivery to the United States. Completing assembly in October 2003, the Ferrari was finished in the desirable color combination of Rosso Corsa paint over an interior of Rosso leather seats with matching door and dash panel trim. The interior is handsomely offset with Nero surfacing and carpets. In November 2003 the US-specification Enzo was reportedly sold new through São Paolo, Brazil, dealer Via Europa Ltda, and by July 2004 the car was titled in Beverly Hills, California, with initial ownership by an enthusiast residing in the Golden State. The hypercar was then presented in August 2004 at the Concorso Italiano staged in Seaside, California. By October 2004 the Ferrari was purchased by a collector based in Glen Cove, New York, and the car was serviced several times over the next few years by the authorized marque dealership Ferrari of Long Island. In January 2008 the Enzo was spotted in attendance at the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, enjoying the discriminating company of many other high-quality flagship Ferraris. After 10 years the Long Island-based owner decided to sell the Ferrari, and the car was acquired circa August 2014 by its third owner, an enthusiast living in South Carolina. The Enzo continued to enjoy regular attention by marque dealerships, including service in May 2017 by the respected Foreign Cars Italia in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is significant to note that in 2020, Ferrari Classiche certified that this car retained its matching-numbers chassis, engine, gearbox, and coachwork. However, the original Red Book has been lost, and the consignor has ordered a replacement through Ferrari that will be made available to the buyer. The Ferrari was more recently acquired by the consignor, a Florida-based collector of modern hypercars who is believed to be the car’s fourth owner. Serviced in March 2022 by Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, including the installation of a new battery and mounting of new Bridgestone Potenza tires, the Enzo continues to display the benefits of regular attention by marque specialists, and it displayed 11,870 miles at the time of cataloguing, reflecting a life of gentle care and modest driving use. Resplendent in the popular color combination of Rosso Corsa over Rosso/Nero, chassis number 133916 offers great rarity, as it is one of just 111 cars specified for the US market, and one of 498 total examples built. Bearing all the hallmarks of the model’s superlative qualities, including advanced Formula 1-inspired engineering, aerodynamically perfected coachwork design by Pininfarina, and truly visceral performance, this beautiful Enzo would make a fantastic addition to any sporting collection. It is ideal for any marque enthusiast, particularly those collectors seeking to complete their galleries of Ferrari’s legendary modern “Big Five” hypercars. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones –  December 03, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 1995 Ferrari F50

Presented by RM Sotheby's. Given the success and acclaim of Ferrari’s F40, the 40th anniversary supercar that debuted in 1987, Maranello’s engineers recognized that an even more superlative model would be necessary to properly commemorate the automaker’s soon-to-follow 50th anniversary. Four years of development was invested in a dedicated road car with characteristically strong ties to Ferrari’s racing technologies, starting with the chassis design, which was founded on a lightweight carbon fiber tub. The designers at Pininfarina outdid themselves with curvaceous coachwork molded from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and Nomex honeycomb, eschewing the wedge motifs of the 1980s in favor of free-flowing lines that were evocative of Maranello’s most legendary sports-racers of the 1950s and 1960s. To boot, the body included a solid removable targa top stored in an accompanying road case that allowed the F50 to strike the pose of a barchetta or berlinetta, encapsulating the best of both worlds. A new naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V-12 was dropped into this spectacular marriage of body and chassis in a mid-rear architecture that ensured optimal weight distribution and savings. The type F130B engine began life in Ferrari’s 1992 Formula 1 car, and underwent further development in the 4-liter 333 SP sports car, which won numerous driver’s and constructor’s championships in IMSA GT and FIA sports car racing between 1995 and 2001. With an enlarged displacement of 4.7 liters and yet detuned for more reasonable revving and tractable road manners, the new high-compression V-12 developed 513 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque. The powerplant provided otherworldly performance, as proven by Road & Track magazine’s test of the car, in which the editors accelerated to 60 mph from standstill in just 3.6 seconds while achieving a top speed of 202 mph, firmly establishing the model’s membership in the exclusive 200+ mph club. The return to earthbound speeds was provided by monstrous Brembo brakes with huge rotors (14 inches in front and 13.2 inches at the rear) anchored by aluminum pistons. In addition to the engine and braking technology, the F50 abounded in Formula 1-style details, from the racing-style fuel bladder to the LCD dashboard instruments. Yet despite this design, the model was still appointed with creature comforts such as leather-trimmed seats, air conditioning, and adjustable ride height. In an apparent response to the criticism that it had built too many F40 examples, Ferrari produced only 349 numbered examples of the breathtaking F50 through the conclusion of production in 1998—ensuring a rarity and cachet that instantly established the car as a bona fide collectable. The model remains a favorite of marque-focused collectors, often serving as the centerpiece of modern Ferrari collections, and a critical component of the illustrious “Big Five” hypercar portfolio that is relished by the most dedicated Maranello enthusiasts. Boasting incredibly low mileage and a life of fastidious care in a short ownership chain believed to consist of just two caretakers, this fabulous F50 is one of the most desirable examples of Maranello’s celebrated 50th anniversary hypercar to ever be encountered. According to the research of marque expert Marcel Massini, chassis number 103274 is the eighth of 349 examples built, and it commenced assembly in July 1995. Completed in October with a finish in Rosso Corsa paint over a Nero interior, the F50 was delivered new in November 1995 to the car’s first owner, a marque dealership in Singapore called Hong Seh Motors. Upon delivery to Hong Seh, the Ferrari was kept as a personal car by the dealership’s principal, Alfred Tan, a lifelong enthusiast who assumed control of the business from his father and was centrifugal in the dealership’s ascension to becoming an official Ferrari distributor. Mr. Tan reportedly stored the F50 at his home in a pristine state for many years, never driving the car in order to ensure the odometer reflected only delivery mileage. In 2013, after 18 years of ownership, Mr. Tan sold the Ferrari to an enthusiast based in Texas, and the F50 was imported to the United States for custody by its second owner. The F50 has been serviced ever since by the highly esteemed marque experts at Norwood Auto Italia of Carrollton, Texas, while only being driven for minimal exercise miles and occasional enjoyment. In June 2014 the car was desirably certified with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book that attests to the continued presence of the matching-numbers chassis, engine, gearbox, and coachwork. More recently, as an October 2022 invoice on file from Norwood Auto Italia attests, the car benefitted from an inspection (including fuel bladder, fuel hoses, and clutch inspection), accessory belt replacement, air, fuel, and oil filter replacement, brake and clutch flush, and an oil change. Currently displaying a remarkably low 625 miles of driving use, this splendid F50 is accompanied by a factory-issued set of fitted luggage, and the proper flight case for the removable hardtop; and it is documented with a 1995 certificate of origin, factory purchase order, bill of lading for export to Singapore, service invoices from Norwood Auto Italia, a history by Marcel Massini, and the Ferrari Classiche Red Book. To come across an immaculate two-owner F50 with such low mileage presents a very rare opportunity, indeed; this car is probably the best-condition example of Maranello’s important 50th anniversary model that one might ever encounter. The pristine early-production F50 would make an exquisite addition to any sporting collection, particularly suited to marque enthusiasts searching for the best of the best, or those collectors pining to fill a gap in their assemblage of Ferrari’s lauded Big Five modern hypercars. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones –  December 02, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 1988 Porsche 959SC Reimagined by Canepa

Presented by RM Sotheby's. It is hard to overstate just how truly ahead of its time the Porsche 959 project was when it was unveiled as the Gruppe B concept at the Frankfurt auto show in 1983 and subsequently as a production example in 1985. It unequivocally defined the supercar market at its very highest end—where there are no compromises on performance or limitations on cost. Alongside Lamborghini’s Countach LP5000 QV and Ferrari’s F40, the 959 has become a “poster car” for an entire generation of automotive enthusiasts. Better yet, the 959 has always been the most luxurious, reliable, tractable, and rarest model of these three. While Ferrari and Lamborghini were jousting for the relatively simple accolade of having the World’s Fastest Car, Helmuth Bott’s team of engineers at Porsche were given free reign to pursue an enviably open-ended brief: To create the world’s most advanced—and capable—supercar. In every department, Porsche engineers utilized cutting-edge technologies, no matter the cost, to unlock hitherto unparalleled levels of performance. It was Bott’s dedication to the ethos that electronics could enhance mechanical performance that made the end result so spectacular. Looking past its incredible performance figures, the 959 introduced a number of features that would become industry standards in the future. Adjustable suspension, an intelligent four-wheel-drive system, lightweight Kevlar composite and aluminum body panels, and super-lightweight hollow-spoke magnesium wheels made it nothing short of a game-changer. The 959 was light-years ahead of its time, and its staggering performance capabilities were eclipsed only by its development costs—which nearly bankrupted Porsche. Despite an MSRP of 420,000DM (~$300,000), the company still lost 50% of its costs on each of the 292 units sold. Thankfully, Porsche survived. But, time marches onward¬– ever threatening the mystique of the technological tour de force that is the 959; at least, that is, a normal 959.The car offered here is anything but normal. THE 959 SC REIMAGINED BY CANEPA Bruce Canepa is undoubtedly among the world’s most legendary Porsche specialists. His company’s familiarity with the 959 is unmatched within North America, and he was personally fortunate to be one of those lucky enough to have experienced a Porsche 959 in 1987. Hearing of his expertise, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen purchased a 959 from Canepa in 1987; shortly afterward, having experienced Allen’s car, Bill Gates acquired one via Canepa as well. The 959 was not originally available for the US market, but Canepa was famously instrumental in the passing of the “Show or Display” exemption rule, the federal legislation that allowed these highly sought-after vehicles to be driven in the US for the first time in 1999. The first challenge was to meet federal and state emissions standards, ultimately creating a 580-horsepower, emissions-legal engine with Canepa's “Gen 1” upgrade. Continued driving experiences with the model over the next 20 years led Bruce to evaluate and determine every aspect of the 959 design that could be improved. These observations were turned into two decades of continuous research and development, thousands of real-world miles driven, and many stages of refining product prototypes. Canepa resultingly unveiled a series of performance upgrades for fitment to any standard Porsche 959. Another two generations of successive upgrades were surpassed with the debut of Canepa’s 959 SC program in 2015, which endeavored to entirely recommission and reengineer the model to outperform anything that could have been offered by the Porsche factory. Whereas the original 959 left the factory with 444 horsepower from its 2.85-liter sequential-turbo flat-six, the 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa uses upgraded BorgWarner turbos (with internal wastegate) in a parallel twin-turbo system and new engine management based around MoTec hardware to nearly double that figure to 825 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Standard 959 engine internals are replaced, including forged pistons and Pankl titanium connecting rods. The camshafts have been revised to offer improved low-end torque and mid-range power, and the valvetrain has been entirely redesigned for better responses. The original ignition distributor is substituted in favor of individual coil packs, while completely revised intake systems, equal-length exhaust headers coated in tungsten ceramic, and a two-stage exhaust system made from stainless steel and titanium give the new engine the bark required to match its bite. As for the suspension, by upgrading the original 959 Sport coilover system with custom valved shocks from Penske and titanium coilover springs, the 959 SC customer is treated to greatly improved handling—at all speeds—along with great ride quality on all types of road surfaces. Further, Canepa produced new cast-magnesium 18-inch hollow-spoke wheels utilizing modern technology while still staying true to Porsche’s original 959 design. Four-thousand-plus hours are put into each build, and over 3,000 individual pieces are restored, rebuilt, or upgraded. Nothing is left unchecked or untouched on every 959 that Canepa reimagines; they are completely disassembled, and entirely rebuilt as better-than-new machines. Color combinations and final touches are tailormade to each client’s specification in close collaboration with Bruce Canepa; those lucky enough to garner a 959 SC order slot can choose from over 200 Porsche and paint-to-sample colors. Each example is one-of-one, with production set at just 50 examples in total. 959 SC 003 This 1988 Porsche 959 began its life as one of the 207 “Komfort” models produced. Originally finished in Silver Metallic over standard grey leather, it was delivered new to Monte Carlo. Having subsequently been sold to Japan and displayed within a private museum in Tokyo, it remained there until it was imported to the United States in September 2016.A highly original example then showing fewer than 38,180 kilometers (~23,750 miles), it was discreetly offered to one of Canepa’s clients as “003”, and then completely disassembled to begin its comprehensive transformation. Now clad in a marvelous shade of paint-to-sample Emerald Green (the sole 959 SC that will be painted in this color) over a plush Dark Green leather cabin, 003 is equal parts visual masterpiece and mechanical marvel. The set of 18-inch wheels are presented in a Canepa proprietary graphite finish that mirrors the look of oxidized magnesium, a handsome and subtle nod to the Porsche race cars which the original client uses to contest several professional racing series. Of course, everything about the 959 SC is designed to look the part of factory work, and the revisions would largely appear to be OEM to all but the most discerning, well-informed Porsche enthusiast. Not including exhibitions while under Canepa’s care, 003 has been very well received by the Porsche community at several major events including Luftgekühlt 4 in 2017, Rennsport Reunion VI in 2018, and the 2022 Velocity Invitational. Serviced as-needed, approximately 18 months ago the car benefitted from a stated $172,000 in upgrades to bring it up to the most current 959 SC specification. Put simply, the Porsche 959 is amazing. Any collection would be immensely privileged to count an example of the legendary model among its ranks. The performance, technology, aesthetics, comfort—all of it combines to create an exceptionally outstanding vehicle of great and original importance. But the Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa is—thanks to many years of product development and 4,000 hours of recommissioning— even better than the original. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones –  December 01, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 1994 Porsche Turbo S 'Package'

Presented by RM Sotheby's. When announced in February 1993, the 911 Turbo 3.6 was to be the highest-performance regular production offering Porsche had ever produced for sale in North America. This new single-turbo, rear-drive, widebody964-chassis 911 produced a shocking 355 horsepower. Porsche achieved these eye watering numbers by turbocharging its new M64 3.6-liter engine and swapping out the previous 3.3-liter powerplant. As the 964-chassis generation drew to a close, Porsche decided to release an even more powerful variant, the Turbo S. Designed with even higher performance than the standard 911 Turbo, Porsche estimated it would build fewer than 100 of these Turbo S models. The 911 Turbo S would include the X88 "Works Increased Horsepower" engine with modifications inspired by the Brumos Racing IMSA engine built by Andial, the California-based performance tuner with a record of building race-winning competition cars. These included a larger KKK turbocharger with increased boost, a more efficient intercooler, modified cylinder heads with larger ports, increased-capacity fuel injectors, a four-pipe exhaust, and more radical camshafts with advanced engine timing. The M64/50S X88 engine delivered a claimed 385 horsepower, nearly 30 horsepower more than the standard 3.6 Turbo. Torque was 384 pounds-feet and available at low rpms, helping resolve complaints of lacking power at lower boost levels. All this potency was transferred to the wheels through a G50 five-speed manual transaxle with a ZF-sourced 40-percent locking differential. The Turbo S cars were fitted with the standard 3.6 Turbo suspension, including 21- and 22-milimeter anti-roll bars, front and rear, coupled with Boge shocks and struts, while Porsche racing engineer Roland Kussmaul lowered the ride height by about an inch and a half for enhanced handling. Most of the Turbo S models were to have the new and improved “Flachbau,” or flat-nose, Version II front end, which differed from the earlier flat-nose of the 1980s. This exotic option, inspired by the legendary Porsche 935 racecar, was hand-fabricated and thus tremendously expensive, adding $60,179 to the Turbo’s $99,000 base price. By 30 November 1993, final production numbers were announced to dealers; the United States was to receive 39 Turbo S coupes with the X85 flat-nose option. Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Canada, together with their regional managers, petitioned for a further allotment of Turbo S coupes. Their special request was granted, resulting in among the rarest of all air-cooled Porsche models ever built, the Turbo S “Package.” These exceptionally rare, North American-delivery 911 Turbo S X85 coupes were built without the flat-nose option and are immediately recognizable by their traditional headlamp design. Like its flat-nosed brethren, the “Package” cars featured asymmetrical Porsche 959-style air intakes on both rear quarter-panels, a special front air splitter, a louvered rear wing that enclosed the intercooler, quadruple exhaust tips, and 18-inch “Speedline for Porsche” modular light-alloy wheels—eight inches wide in front and 10 inches at the rear—shod with high-performance tires. No matter the body style, the Turbo S cars are brilliant performers, serving up sub-four-second 0–60 times and covering a standing quarter mile in about 12 seconds.Completed in December 1993, this exceptional Turbo S “Package” is among the rarest of rare examples, being one of just two delivered new to Canada. Due to local government regulations, these Canadian units were delivered without the X93 Turbo S rear spoiler and XE four-tip exhaust and included Turbo 3.6 rather than Turbo S badges. The difference in badging is said to have resulted from the Canadian government demanding additional crash testing to rebrand the car as a Turbo S. Delivered in the highly desirable color combination of “triple black,” this example was sold new through Downtown Fine Cars of Toronto. It is said to be one of just 10 “Package” cars specified in all-black and sports appointments from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch or “Special Wishes” factory customization program. These upgrades include extensive leather trim throughout the cabin including on the dashboard, door panels, center console, and rear deck. A power sunroof, heated front seats, and Sony XR-150 stereo with Dolby speakers and a CD-changer round out the car’s luxury features. While its first owner is unknown, they were likely Toronto based and maintained the car through Downtown Fine Cars for the next six years before selling to the subsequent caretaker in West Vancouver with just over 10,000 kilometers logged. Several service invoices attest to maintenance the car received before being sold to its third and most recent owner in Illinois in 2000. Prior to exporting the car to the United States, the odometer was converted and recalibrated to miles by Pfaff Motors of Newmarket, Ontario on 30 March 2000. At the time, mileage was recorded at 25,084 kilometers, which was then converted to 15,677 miles, as documented by an invoice from Pfaff Motors. With just 17 examples produced, and one of just two in this specification, the 911 Turbo S “Package” is among the rarest and most desirable of all production Porsche cars, making this superb, low-mileage specimen a must-have for serious Porsche collectors and fans of the 964-chassis 911. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

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