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Classicbid Classic Car Auction |
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by Auktion & Markt AG
Sat,
Jun
10,
2017
2:00 PM
EUR (CEST)
Classicbid's first auction at their new premises near one of Germany's top tourist regions, the Rhine valley - about 45 minutes from Frankfurt Airport.
30 attractive classic cars on offer.
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Omega Seamaster 007-Design Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 40)
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Grandprix Originals Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 40)
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1975 Fiat 500 Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 40) Fiat 500
Engine capacity (ccm): 496 Power output: 13 kW / 18 hp Top speed: 100 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 94.200 km Production period: 1957 - 1975 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Here it comes, the archetype of a small bubble car! A car that you simply can't avoid falling in love with: the Fiat 500, introduced in 1957. It is both an icon of the 60s as well as a symbol of Italian compact design. With the facelifted F-model, front-hinged doors were introduced at the 500 for the first time, replacing the so-called "suicide doors" of earlier models. Power comes from a rear-mounted 496 cc engine with a performance of 13 kW (18 hp). People wanting more luxury, had to pick up the Fiat 500 F L: quilted side panels, map pockets in the doors, chrome bracket on the bumpers and a broadband speedometer with fuel gauge were the top features. The 500 F was built from 1965 to 1972. It also served various customizers as the basis for visual and technical changes. In 1972, the last variant, called 500 R ("Rinnovata") was introduced, it remained in production until 1975. In total, over 3.7 million units of the Fiat 500 were built. The unbroken popularity of this model led Fiat to introduce a retro-styled new Fiat 500 in 2007. |
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1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT 305 Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 40) Chevrolet Camaro LT 305
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.001 Power output: 108 kW / 147 hp Top speed: 188 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 73.800 mls Production period: 1970 - 1981 Vehicle Description:
Model History: A pony from the Chevrolet stable After the overwhelming success that Ford had with the Mustang, Chevrolet jumped on the bandwagon in 1967 by presenting the Camaro, a classic "pony car": Technically simple, but with more than enough power, it addressed the identical target group. Right from the start, the car was a great success. Still in the first year of construction, Chevrolet created the mother of all sports packages, called "Z-28". Strangely enough, it was initially not even promoted: word-of-mouth advertising led to an increase in sales. As early as 1970 the styling was revised, comprising individual elements reminiscent of Italian sports cars. The "European design" went down well in the States. Engine-wise, however, it was typically American: High capacity V8 with up to 6.6 litres bubbled preferably under the long hood, causing a slump in sales during the oil crisis. Today, the 2nd generation of the Camaro has long become a classic - finding an un-tinkered one has not got any easier after "Transformers" ... |
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1986 Porsche 944 Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 40) Porsche 944
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.479 Power output: 110 kW / 150 hp Top speed: 210 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 117.800 mls Production period: 1981 - 1991 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The Porsche 944 was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1981. It was based technically and optically on the 924 which had come out 5 years earlier. The Audi sourced engine of the 924, which had come under criticism by Porsche purists, was replaced by a genuinly Porsche 2.5 litre straight-4, which was effectively half of the 928's 5.0 litre V8. A turbo version was introduced in 1985, further power increases came with the 944 S in 1987 and the 944 S2 in 1989. The strongest engine available in a 944 was a 3.0 litre with 184 kW (250 hp) and a top speed of 260 km/h - impressive performance for a 4-cylinder car! A convertible was only available in 1990 and 1991. Owing to its transaxle layout, handling of the 944 was superb, which is why it won the "Best Handling Production Car in America" award in 1984. In 1991, the 944 was replaced by the 968 which retained the characteristic styling cues of the 924/ 944. |
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 40) Mercedes-Benz 380 SL
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.839 Power output: 115 kW / 157 hp Top speed: 185 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 191.400 mls Production period: 1971 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Another highlight from Mercedes-Benz! The SL series R 107, which came on the market in 1971 as the successor to the so-called "Pagoda" (W 113 series), established a new line of design at Mercedes-Benz with its broad H4 headlights and large ribbed tail lights. The fact that this styling is well received even today, is proven by the number of registered historic vehicles in Germany: The R107 SLs take third place of popularity, only surpassed by the VW beetle and the Mercedes W 123 series (both of which were built in much higher numbers!). As with the previous model, the US formed the largest market. The vast majority of the vehicles was equipped with high capacity V8 engines. |
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1971 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S Zagato Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 40) Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S Zagato
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.298 Power output: 64 kW / 87 hp Top speed: 180 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 13.600 km Production period: 1963 - 1976 Vehicle Description:
Model History: After a production run of 10 years and over 100,000 units built, the Lancia Appia in 1963 was ripe for a replacement. And what a successor it got! Lancia, at the time still an independent company, presented the Fulvia, a thoroughly modern car with straight lines, and just a titch conservative to appeal to a multitude of buyers. Following the company's tradition, the car came with a V4 engine, which originally produced 44 kW (60 hp) from no more than 1.1 litres of capacity. Equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels and an excellent weight distribution, the car soon earned itself a reputation for its superb handling and became successful in motor sports. Of course, larger engines quickly followed, culminating in the 1.6 HF with a power output of 86 kW (117 hp). Body styles comprised the Berlina, or 4-door saloon, as well as two different coupe variants, one designed in-house, one by Zagato. The sedan received a facelift in 1969, the year of the Fiat takeover, while the factory coupe was modernized in 1971. It became the last Fulvia model in production, outliving the sedan - phased out in 1972 - by another four years. In total, nearly 340,000 Fulvias were built, approximately 190,000 sedans and 140,000 coupes. Particularly popular with collectors are the 1.6 HF series I coupes, nicknamed "Fanalone" because of their large inner headlights. |
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CHOPARD MILLE MIGLIA Gran Turismo XL Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 40)
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Honda Dax 50 Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 40)
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1987 Porsche 928 S4 Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 40) Porsche 928 S4
Engine capacity (ccm): 4.957 Power output: 235 kW / 320 hp Top speed: 265 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 120.200 mls Production period: 1977 - 1995 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The other great Porsche This was supposed to be the heir to the throne, successor to the forever-young 911, which in the late 1960s was thought to be way past its prime, with not much of a future ahead. Hence a radically different layout was favoured: The new top-of-the-range model was designed to be a luxury touring car, with a powerful watercooled V8 engine in the front, providing 176 kW (240 hp) from 4,5 litres of displacement, and a transaxle layout, which enabled a weight distribution of nearly 50/50 (front/rear). The 928 debuted in 1977 at the Geneva Motor show. In 1978, it won the coveted "European Car of the Year" award, as the first sports car ever - a clear indication of just how advanced the 928 was both technically, as well as with regards to styling. Many Porsche enthusiasts, however, greeted the 928 with something ranging from suspicion to downright rejection, as the 911 continued to sell. Nevertheless, the 928 became a success in its own right, with a construction period of no less than 18 years. Later models featured a 5.4 litre engine with up to 257 kW (350 hp). Only about 1/5 of all 928 came with a manual gearbox! |
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1983 Audi Urquattro Treser Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 40) Audi Urquattro Treser
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.144 Power output: 147 kW / 200 hp Top speed: 222 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 86.900 km Production period: 1980 - 1991 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The much sung "Vorsprung durch Technik" (advance through technology), here it is tangible. The Audi quattro with permanent all-wheel drive and five-cylinder turbo engine was legendary from day one. It was built over a whole decade, 11,548 units in total - that's significantly more than the originally planned 400 for racing homologation purposes! Speaking of racing: Unforgettable, how Walter Roehrl and his teammates kept winning rally after rally, leaving the competition for dead. It was the discovery that a 4-wheel-drive VW Iltis had far better traction on a slippery slope than even the most powerful standard car, which led to the development of the quattro - which was given its name by one of the chief engineers, Walter Treser, at that time Director of Pre-Development. The quattro sparked a veritable all-wheel-boom. Nobody cared that the front half was almost identical to the rather homely Audi 80... With this car, Audi had finally got a foothold in the premium segment. And today? Well-maintained specimens are rare, because as is so often the case with performance cars, they were tuned and tinkered with till the cows came home. A great vehicle, all the fun on the road plus enormous potential regarding the price development. |
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1971 Porsche 911 T Coupe Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 40) Porsche 911 T Coupe
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.195 Power output: 92 kW / 125 hp Top speed: 205 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 70.000 mls Production period: 1963 - 1973 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In the late 1950s, Porsche began to develop a successor to the 356, as it had been produced virtually unchanged since 1950 and was technically no longer up-to-date. The new model should be superior to its predecessor in all areas, without sacrificing the typical Porsche design. It made its debut in 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, labelled Porsche 901. Due to naming rights claims by Peugeot, the "0" in the centre was replaced by a "1", so that in 1964, the car entered the market as Porsche 911, with a 2-litre six-cylinder boxer engine. In 1966, Porsche expanded its model range to three models. The models T, L (later replaced by the designation E) and S differed mainly in terms of engine performance and the features' list. The 911 T was the entry-level. the 911 S the top model. In 1969 the engine capacity was expanded from 1,991 cc to 2,195 cc. Two years later, there was a further increase in displacement to 2,341 cc. The power output of the engines went up accordingly, so that the top model, the 911 S, took to the streets with 140 kW (190 hp). It should also be mentioned that the wheelbase grew by 5.7 cm as of 1968. |
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1995 Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 40) Volkswagen Golf III 1.4
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.391 Power output: 44 kW / 60 hp Top speed: 157 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 82.500 km Production period: 1991 - 1998 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In 1974, Volkswagen had presented its first Golf - a great improvement over its predecessor, the VW beetle and its air-cooled engine in the rear. The Golf was, from the start, a front-wheel drive car, with water-cooled transverse engines - and hugely successful. After nine years, the second generation was introduced in 1983. The characteristic shape and basic concept remained unchanged, but the new series was slightly more rounded and significantly larger - 5,5 cm wider and a full 28 cm longer. When the 3rd generation was presented in 1991, it had again grown larger and significantly heavier. The "Variant", a station wagon, first became available in 1994. A new convertible was also added to the lineup, finally sending the Golf I convertible into retirement after 13 years. For the Golf III, the choice of engines started at 1.4 litres of capacity and went up to the powerful 2.9 litre VR6 producing 142 kW (193 hp). Many Golf III were sold with the new direct-injection turbo diesel engines (TDI), available as of 1993 and upgraded in 1996. Unfortunately, in terms of rust prevention and build quality, the 3rd generation couldn't quite match its predecessor. |
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1974 Citroen D Super Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 40) Citroen D Super
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.972 Power output: 79 kW / 107 hp Top speed: 178 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 99400 km Production period: 1955 - 1975 Vehicle Description:
Model History: "La deesse" means "the goddess" in French, and the pun was not unintended. When the DS was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1955, its extravagant styling made it look like something from a different universe to most people. Citroen was owned by the tyre manufacturer Michelin at that time, who put great emphasis on technological advances. The hydropneumatic suspension, designed by Paul MagÚs, had been used on the rear axle of the 15 CV, the DS's predecessor, as of 1954 - but here it was employed on all four wheels, giving the car a superior ride quality and variable ground clearance. Hydraulics were also used for the brakes, power steering, and - for early models at least - also for clutch and transmission. The "snake pit", as the mass of hydraulic pipes in the engine bay was jokingly called - overwhelmed many contemporary mechanics, but the systems proved to be very reliable. The DS (and its submodels ID, D Super and D Special) remained in production for a full two decades, with various redesigns, the most noteworthy in 1967, which put the headlights, together with a set of directional lights, under an aerodynamic glass cover. A station wagon ("Break") and factory convertible variant was also available. Beyond doubt, the DS is one of the greatest design icons of automotive history. |
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1970 Siata Spring Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 40) Siata Spring
Engine capacity (ccm): 837 Power output: 27 kW / 37 hp Top speed: 120 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 37.200 km Production period: 1967 - 1970 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The Siata company was founded in 1926 by Giorgio Ambrosini, and specialised originally in modifying and tuning of Fiat cars. Production of their own Fiat-based sports cars commenced in 1948. For a brief two years, 1959-1961, Siata cooperated with Abarth. In the 1960s, the company was best known for elegantly styled coupe and roadster bodies. The Siata Spring, presented in 1967, was a bit of a breach with this tradition. It is best described as a retro-styled fun car. While taking styling cues from old-school British roadsters, such as swept wheel arches, running boards and separate headlights, it was no precise replica of any existing car. The large upright radiator grille was strictly ornamental, the engine being located in the rear as the underlying Fiat 850 technology postulated. The somewhat quirky little roadster was quite a success, but it could not prevent the Siata company from going bankrupt in 1970. The assembly line of the Spring was sold to a newly founded company in Sardinia named Orsa, and production was continued from 1973 to 1975 which minor improvements. Today, the Siata Spring is a very rare sight indeed, the surviving examples of this unique and likeable car are mostly held by a committed fan base. Owing to the ready availability of Fiat 850 spare parts and a well-organized club scene, the Siata Spring's future looks bright. |
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IWC Schaffhausen Mark XV Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 40)
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Menage-a-quatre Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 40)
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 40) Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.547 Power output: 169 kW / 230 hp Top speed: 223 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 125200 mls Production period: 1985 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: A pearl for the overseas market - now she's coming home! The Mercedes Benz R 107 roadster series, unveiled in 1971, became the convertible with the highest production numbers of any SL, with over 237,000 units built over 18 years, which also means the longest production-run of any Mercedes-Benz passenger car series ever. The 560 SL (1985 to 1989) was conceived as an export model for the American, Australian and Japanese market and never officially offered in Europe. The 5.6-litre eight-cylinder engine (M 117) was created by lengthening the stroke of the 5.0-litre V8, it produces 170 kW (231 hp). Only the Best "Made in Germany" for the States - the SL 560 US versions were shipped from the factory "fully loaded". The only additional equipment on the options list was a seat heating. |
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1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible (964) Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 40) Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible (964)
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.600 Power output: 184 kW / 250 hp Top speed: 260 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 68.600 mls Production period: 1989 - 1994 Vehicle Description:
Model History: After 16 years of production, the highly popular "G model" of the Porsche 911 was due for a thorough makeover in 1989. The successor, which bore the internal code 964, is said to have shared no more than 15 % of its parts with model it replaced. While retaining the characteristic basic design, the 964 brought a cornucopia of technical innovations. For the first time in a 911, all wheel drive, derived from the technology carrier Porsche 959, and the Tiptronic automatic gearshift became available. Power steering, airbags as well as ABS brakes likewise found their way into the 911. The suspension was revised substantially, it now featured coil springs and shock absorbers instead of torsion bars. From the outside, the most noticeable change lay in the large, integrated bumpers, as well as in the electric rear spoiler which was raised and lowered according to the travelling speed. In the rear, there was still the air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine - now with twin-spark - which most commonly had 3.6 litres of displacement, though 3.3 and 3.75 litre variants were available, as well as turbo engines. The 964 was the last 911 model which was offered as a traditional Targa with the removable roof. |
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1962 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Convertible Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 40) Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 2195 Power output: 88 kW / 120 hp Top speed: 170 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 21.500 km Production period: 1961 - 1971 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Do you know a more elegant 4-seater convertible? We do not! As of February 1961, the coupe and convertible variant of the W111 became available, initially using the same drivetrain as the sedan model 220 SE. They were referred to as 220 SEb / C. In contrast to its predecessor, coupe and convertible are based on the unshortened carrier of the associated sedan and were thus a full four-seater. Coupe and sedan have also stylistically many similarities, but not one of the components of the four-door car could be used for the coupe or convertible. More than four times as many parts as for the sedan were made ​​by hand for the coupes and convertibles. These C-models were the last largely handmade Mercedes, which is why the price of coupes and convertibles were almost twice as high as that of the sedan. |
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1974 De Tomaso Pantera 874 Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 40) De Tomaso Pantera 874
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.725 Power output: 177 kW / 240 hp Top speed: 251 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 37.900 mls Production period: 1971 - 1990 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Italian super sports car of the 70s with mid-engine ... hard, loud, uncomfortable! The Italian sports car manufacturer De Tomaso was founded in 1959 by the Argentine-born Alejandro de Tomaso in Modena. After the 1963 featured and only about a year built Vallelunga followed the much more successful and in 1966 presented Mangusta. The Pantera ("Panther") was intended as a successor to the Mangusta and was presented in March 1970 at the New York Motor Show. The car was designed primarily for the North American market. Its inspiring blend of Italian design (brutal wedge shape of Ghia) and American V8-mass technique (351 cui-Cleveland engine from Ford, 5.7 liter, 300 hp) lined it into the league of super sports cars of the 70s of the caliber of Lamborghini Countach, a Maserati Merak or a Iso Rivolta. Not to mention the fact that the plugged ZF 5-speed gearbox is the same as in the BMW M1 or the Ford GT 40, thus representing absolute top technology of the time. |
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2000 Fiat Barchetta 1,8 Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 40) Fiat Barchetta 1,8
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.747 Power output: 96 kW / 131 hp Top speed: 200 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 76700 km Production period: 1995 - 2005 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Open two-seaters have a long-standing tradition with Fiat. The Barchetta, presented in 1995, filled the gap the 124 Spider had left after its discontinuation in 1985. Designing the new convertible had begun in 1990 and taken until 1994, the chief designers being Andreas Zapatinas and Alessandro Cavazza. The car was based on the chassis of the first-generation Fiat Punto, the assembly was out-sourced to the coachbilder Maggiora at Chivasso. The bankruptcy of this company in 2002 caused a standstill of production, which was resumed in 2004 at Fiat's own Mirafiori plant. The Barchetta - which stands for "little boat" in Italian - was offered with only one type of engine, an inline-four cylinder engine with 1.8 litres of capacity, which produced 97 kW (132 hp) of power. In combination with a low kerb weight of just over one ton, this made for a sporty and agile vehicle. In total, around 57,700 units of the Barchetta were assembled until 2005, all of which as LHD cars, even though this convertible was also marketed in England and Japan. |
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1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Lenner-Breitbau Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 40) Porsche 914 2.0 Lenner-Breitbau
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.957 Power output: 74 kW / 100 hp Top speed: 190 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 7.100 km Production period: 1969 - 1976 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The Porsche 914 - or VW-Porsche 914, since it was a cooperation between the two companies - was launched in 1969 as an entry-level model for Porsche, replacing the 912. It was also considered a potential successor to the Karmann Ghia as an upmarket sports model from the Volkswagen point of view. Technically, the very lightweight car - curb weight under 1 ton - was very much up to date and offered extraordinarily good road handling owing to its mid-engine layout. It was available as a VW version with a 4-cylinder engine, called 914/4, or as 914/6, which accordingly had a 6-cylinder engine installed and was sold with a Porsche badge. The 914 has often been described as unsuccessful, but this is really only true for the German market. In the US, where all models were sold as Porsches, at least the 914/4 did remarkably well for a number of years. A production span of 7 years and a total output of 115,646 vehicles built is not a figure to be scoffed at for a 1970s sports car. The 914/6 suffered from its hefty price tag, it was only slightly cheaper than the base model of the 911 and was phased out as early as 1972 after only 3,332 examples. The mid-engine layout was only resurrected by Porsche in 1996 for the Boxster. |
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TAG HEUER Monaco Porsche 917-Paint Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 40)
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Grandprix Originals Driver Jacket Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 40)
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1995 BMW 840 Ci Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 40) BMW 840 Ci
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.982 Power output: 210 kW / 286 hp Top speed: 250 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 137.700 mls Production period: 1989 - 1999 Vehicle Description:
Model History: 1.8 tons of German cutting-edge technology of the 1990s The BMW 8 series (E31) was much more than merely the successor to the evergreen 6 series (E24). The Gran Turismo was larger, heavier and it was jam-packed with electronic assistance systems and features which were highly exotic 25 years ago - though many have since become commonplace. Then there's the 12 cylinder engine, something no German Gran Turismo had boasted for half a century. The 8 series was BMW's flagship model of the 1990s, a supercar that was set to demonstrate what was technically possible. It failed to sell as expected. The 1990s brought a global recession and the Gulf War. Energy prices soared. Even people who weren't scared off by the hefty price tag often considered the 850i a bit too far over the top. BMW reacted and brought on an 8-cylinder variant in 1993, the 840 Ci. But even including this model, no more than 31,062 units of the E31 were built over a full decade, so the 8 series has always been a rare sight. Now that the 8 series is on the verge to become a classic, prices have left the vale of tears behind and make the car an promising investment. |
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2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Silver Arrow Final Edition Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 40) Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Silver Arrow Final Edition
Engine capacity (ccm): 4.966 Power output: 225 kW / 306 hp Top speed: 250 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 76.900 mls Production period: 1989 - 2002 Vehicle Description:
Model History: At the 1989 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented the new SL from the R129 series. Its predecessor had been on the market for no less than 18 years, so the target group was more than ready for the new car and received it enthusiastically - so much so that early customers had to put up with a delivery period of several years. The aerodynamical wedge-shape design by Bruno Sacco won the international "Car Design Award". Technologically, the new SL was very advanced, especially with regards to its safety features. They comprised a sensor-controlled automatic roll-over bar which would be raised within 0.3 seconds if needed, as well as integral seats. The fabric top mechanism was no longer manually operated as it had been in the R107, but electrohydraulically, it opened and closed within 30 seconds. The aluminium hardtop weighed about 10 kg less than the one of its predecessor. The R129 was available with a variety of engines, from 2.8 litres of capacity all the way up to 7.3 litres in the rare AMG V12 variants. A total of 204,940 examples were built over the course of 12 years, with two facelifts in 1995 and 1998, most of them equipped with V8 engines. |
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2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 40) BMW Z3 M Coupe
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.152 Power output: 176 kW / 239 hp Top speed: 250 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 68.200 mls Production period: 1995 - 2002 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In 1995, BMW presented a new sporting two seater roadster. Designed by Joji Nagashima, technically based on E36 and internally named E36/7, this was the first new BMW to be built exclusively in the US. Within just two years, a new factory had been erected at Greer, South Carolina, which had commenced production of the E36 in 1994. Apart from the powertrain, which still came from Germany, all other components for the Z3 were sourced from North American suppliers. The roadster was very popular right from day one - aided by clever product placement in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye. In 1999, a coupe version (E36/8) was added. This proved somewhat controversial, as it was more of a shooting brake than an actual coupe, and it ended up nicknamed "breadbox" by some critics. The engine palette ranged from a 1.8 litre four-cylinder with 85 kW (116 hp) to the mighty 3.2 litre six-cylinder in the Z3M, which boasted 239 kW (325 hp). For the 2000 model year, the Z3 was facelifted, the new look best noticeable at the rear with the L-shaped taillights. The facelift also brought better insulation for the convertible top, which now had three layers, not just one, and higher quality materials were used for the plastic rear window. Over 7 years, a total of 279,273 roadsters and 17,815 coupes were built. |
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1998 Porsche 911 (993) Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 40) Porsche 911 (993)
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.600 Power output: 210 kW / 286 hp Top speed: 275 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 95.800 km Production period: 1993 - 1998 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In late 1993, Porsche presented the successor to the 964, internally named 993, as the 4th generation of its 911 model. It was the last of the air-cooled models and as this marked the end of an era. Consequently, the 993 has become one of the most popular 911 variants. From the outside, the 993 is visually distinguishable by the smoother bumpers, the larger rear wing and the more flared wheel arches. Of course, it also brought a number of technical improvements over its predecessor: A 6-speed gearshift became standard. As of 1995, the Tiptronic was improved and steering wheel controls added. The ABS brake system was also improved, and numerous other components altered. In 1996, an all-new Targa was added to the lineup, it featured a retractable glass roof instead of the removable roof section of previous models. Needless to say, the power output was upped for the new 911 once again. Early 993 Carreras with their M64/05 engines produce 200 kW (272 hp), later ones have the M64/21 engine with 210 kW (286 hp). The Carrera RS version from this era topped this by producing no less than 221 kW (300 hp) - from an air-cooled, naturally aspirated 3.8 litre 6-cylinder engine. |
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1971 Porsche 911 E Targa Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 40) Porsche 911 E Targa
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.170 Power output: 114 kW / 155 hp Top speed: 220 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 30100 km Production period: 1963 - 1973 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In the late 1950s, Porsche began to develop a successor to the 356, as it had been produced virtually unchanged since 1950 and was technically no longer up-to-date. The new model should be superior to its predecessor in all areas, without sacrificing the typical Porsche design. It made its debut in 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, labelled Porsche 901. Due to naming rights claims by Peugeot, the "0" in the centre was replaced by a "1", so that in 1964, the car entered the market as Porsche 911, with a 2-litre six-cylinder boxer engine. In 1966, Porsche expanded its model range to three models. The models T, L (later replaced by the designation E) and S differed mainly in terms of engine performance and the features' list. The 911 T was the entry-level. the 911 S the top model. In 1969 the engine capacity was expanded from 1,991 cc to 2,195 cc. Two years later, there was a further increase in displacement to 2,341 cc. The power output of the engines went up accordingly, so that the top model, the 911 S, took to the streets with 140 kW (190 hp). It should also be mentioned that the wheelbase grew by 5.7 cm as of 1968. |
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1986 BMW 635 CSi Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 40) BMW 635 CSi
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.406 Power output: 134 kW / 182 hp Top speed: 212 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 142.500 mls Production period: 1978 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: A high-revving straight six engine, standard drive, and all packaged in an equally expressive as well as timeless coupe shape: Hardly surprising the BMW 6 Series (E24) met with enthusiastic buyers for over 13 years, longer than any other BMW. Upon its presentation, the design anticipated the styling of the future 7 Series (E23). Inside, there is the driver-related cockpit - a 70s novelty at BMW - with the center console turned slightly towards the driver. Otherwise, the upper-class coupe boasts lush luxury, since the 6 Series was designed for a comfortable ride. And that is not at all contrary to a sporting performance, least of all with the more powerful engines of the 635 CSI. The 6 Series has the reputation of easy maintenance, and its engines are said to be virtually indestructible. For this reason, our BMW is well placed for a second spring as a classic that is fit for everyday use. |
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TAG HEUER Monaco Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 40)
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Becker Indianapolis Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 40)
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1982 Porsche 928 S Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 40) Porsche 928 S
Engine capacity (ccm): 4:474 Power output: 170 kW / 231 hp Top speed: 225 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 95.500 mls Production period: 1977 - 1995 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The other great Porsche This was supposed to be the heir to the throne, successor to the forever-young 911, which in the late 1960s was thought to be way past its prime, with not much of a future ahead. Hence a radically different layout was favoured: The new top-of-the-range model was designed to be a luxury touring car, with a powerful watercooled V8 engine in the front, providing 176 kW (240 hp) from 4,5 litres of displacement, and a transaxle layout, which enabled a weight distribution of nearly 50/50 (front/rear). The 928 debuted in 1977 at the Geneva Motor show. In 1978, it won the coveted "European Car of the Year" award, as the first sports car ever - a clear indication of just how advanced the 928 was both technically, as well as with regards to styling. Many Porsche enthusiasts, however, greeted the 928 with something ranging from suspicion to downright rejection, as the 911 continued to sell. Nevertheless, the 928 became a success in its own right, with a construction period of no less than 18 years. Later models featured a 5.4 litre engine with up to 257 kW (350 hp). Only about 1/5 of all 928 came with a manual gearbox! |
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1955 Ford Thunderbird Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 40) Ford Thunderbird
Engine capacity (ccm): 4.778 Power output: 148 kW / 201 hp Top speed: 172 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 38.600 mls Production period: 1955 - 1957 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Starting out as a sports car in direct competition with the Chevrolet Corvette or European rivals such as Jaguar and Porsche, later becoming a "Personal Luxury Car" for classy cruising - the Ford Thunderbird was always a product of the Zeitgeist of his era. The company's market strategists really had their eyes fixed on the market, and their strategy proved highly successful for decades. Pundits distinguish a total of 11 generations, from the "Classic Bird" and "Square Bird" of the 50s, via "Bullet Bird", "Flair Bird" and "Glamour Bird" of the 1960s, "Big Bird" and "Torino Bird" of the 1970s, and "Box Bird", "Aero Bird", "Super Bird" of the 80s / 90s all the way to the "Retro Bird", which from 2002 to 2005 attempted a not-so successful revival. In the models before 1980, you'd find the enormous, thirsty V8 engines with capacities up to 7.5 litres - typically American. After years of "longer, wider, heavier" the trend was reversed, with later model Thunderbirds being lighter and sportier again. |
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1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 40) Mercedes-Benz 220 S
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.180 Power output: 81 kW / 110 hp Top speed: 165 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 5.000 km Production period: 1959 - 1968 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The vehicles colloquially referred to as "large tail fin" of the W111 series were produced from 1959 to 1965. They were full-sized Mercedes sedans and replaced the ponton series W180/W128. Body, interior and luggage room sizes are substantially identical to the W110 series ("small tail fin"), which entered the market in 1961. All models have an unusual instrument panel with vertical roller speedometer ("clinical thermometer speedo"), where the display varies depending on the speed from yellow through red / yellow to red. All models also have the filler neck located behind the rear license plate, which folds down to allow access The body was characterized by a hitherto unknown passive safety: It had for the first time a stable passenger cell and effective deformable zones. Mercedes conducted extensive crash tests, in which a vehicle was pushed over a ramp at 80 km/h in order to make it roll over. |
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 40) Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.547 Power output: 169 kW / 230 hp Top speed: 223 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 126.000 mls Production period: 1985 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: A pearl for the overseas market - now she's coming home! The Mercedes Benz R 107 roadster series, unveiled in 1971, became the convertible with the highest production numbers of any SL, with over 237,000 units built over 18 years, which also means the longest production-run of any Mercedes-Benz passenger car series ever. The 560 SL (1985 to 1989) was conceived as an export model for the American, Australian and Japanese market and never officially offered in Europe. The 5.6-litre eight-cylinder engine (M 117) was created by lengthening the stroke of the 5.0-litre V8, it produces 170 kW (231 hp). Only the Best "Made in Germany" for the States - the SL 560 US versions were shipped from the factory "fully loaded". The only additional equipment on the options list was a seat heating. |
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1990 Lotus Esprit SE Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 40) Lotus Esprit SE
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.174 Power output: 197 kW / 268 hp Top speed: 262 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 13.500 mls Production period: 1976 - 2003 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Cutting Wedge, made in England This highly special mid-engine sports car reached a construction period of no less than 28 years, however, during that long time, a meagre 10.500 vehicles rolled off the assembly line. The exotic state was a built-in! Just eight to nine Esprit per year were newly registered in Germany over the last years of construction. Lotus is known for its extreme lightweight construction, which already goes back to the founder Colin Chapman. Early Esprit models weighed just under a ton, and even later specimens, equipped with V8 engines, tipped the scales at 1.4 tons, thanks to a fibreglass body on a steel backbone chassis. The acceleration is therefore considerable, even with the four-cylinder variants, and the extreme wedge shape with a height of less than 1.12 m makes it a real looker. For its fans, the Esprit has been, and continues to be, an uncompromising driving machine of the purest kind. |
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1972 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 40) Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
Engine capacity (ccm): 4.198 Power output: 124 kW / 168 hp Top speed: 195 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 75.000 km Production period: 1968 - 1992 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The XJ may be regarded as Sir William Lyons' masterpiece. It was the last car the co-founder of the Jaguar company designed, and what he had created in 1968 turned out to be perennial: The luxury sedan was built over 24 years with only minor modifications regarding the bodywork. The XJ effectively replaced not only the S series, but the 420 and Mk II along with it, becoming the sole Jaguar saloon and one of the best known British motorcars. At first, only the XJ6 was available, but in 1972, a 12-cylinder version was added, the XJ12, at that time the world's only mass-produced 12-cylinder sedan. The first major facelift for the 1974 model year brought raised front bumpers and, consequently, a flatter radiator grille which made the XJ appear even more slender and elegant. In 1979 the XJ was facelifted once more, incorporating a mild redesign by Pininfarina while largely retaining Sir Lyons' original lines. Over the whole production span, around 318,000 XJ6 and XJ12 were produced. One of the pecularities of the XJ is that it is equipped with two separate fuel tanks positioned on each side of the boot, each with its own chrome filler cap and a changeover switch on the dash. |
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1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (993) Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 40) Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (993)
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.600 Power output: 210 kW / 285 hp Top speed: 277 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 97.800 km Production period: 1993 - 1998 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In late 1993, Porsche presented the successor to the 964, internally named 993, as the 4th generation of its 911 model. It was the last of the air-cooled models and as this marked the end of an era. Consequently, the 993 has become one of the most popular 911 variants. From the outside, the 993 is visually distinguishable by the smoother bumpers, the larger rear wing and the more flared wheel arches. Of course, it also brought a number of technical improvements over its predecessor: A 6-speed gearshift became standard. As of 1995, the Tiptronic was improved and steering wheel controls added. The ABS brake system was also improved, and numerous other components altered. In 1996, an all-new Targa was added to the lineup, it featured a retractable glass roof instead of the removable roof section of previous models. Needless to say, the power output was upped for the new 911 once again. Early 993 Carreras with their M64/05 engines produce 200 kW (272 hp), later ones have the M64/21 engine with 210 kW (285 hp). The Carrera RS version from this era topped this by producing no less than 221 kW (300 hp) - from an air-cooled, naturally aspirated 3.8 litre 6-cylinder engine. |
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