Classicbid Classic Car Auction
Classicbid Classic Car Auction
by Auktion & Markt AG
Sat,
Dec
9,
2017
3:00 PM
EUR (CET)
Classicbid Live Auction at the Nuremberg Retro Classics
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Classicbid Classic Car Auction |
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by Auktion & Markt AG
Sat,
Dec
9,
2017
3:00 PM
EUR (CET)
Classicbid Live Auction at the Nuremberg Retro Classics
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TAG HEUER Monaco "White Edition", wall clock Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 37)
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Nardi steering wheel Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 37)
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1990 Volkswagen Golf I Convertible "Etienne Aigner" Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 37) Volkswagen Golf I Convertible "Etienne Aigner"
Engine capacity (ccm): 1781 Power output: 72 kW / 98 hp Top speed: 166 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 142500 km Production period: 1979 - 1993 Vehicle Description:
Model History: A strawberry basket? How sweet! Having built the Beetle Convertible for over 30 years, the Karmann plant at Osnabruck began producing the open Golf in 1980. At its debut, it was viewed with suspicion, especially the prominent roll-over bar was not up to everybody's taste: "Strawberry Basket" quickly became the nickname for the compact VW convertible. And yet, the car was a huge success, not least due to the rigid body, the tight hood and sound workmanship. When the last models rolled off the production line in 1993, the Golf III had already been on the market for almost two years: The Golf I convertible had outlived the entire Golf II series, which was built no less than 6.3 million times, but of which VW never made an open variant. What customers appreciated at the time, makes the open Golf a sought-after, stable value collector's item today. Later models are youngtimers on the clear path to becoming real classics. |
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 200 (W123) Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 37) Mercedes-Benz 200 (W123)
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.977 Power output: 80 kW / 109 hp Top speed: 163 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 107.500 km Production period: 1976 - 1985 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Rock solid elegance from Germany The 123 models were arguably the most successful cars Mercedes ever built. In 1980, the W123 even beat rival Volkswagen, having more registrations than the all-time winner VW Golf. The long delivery time of up to three years had an interesting effect: Young used cars cost more than new ones. A total of almost 2.7 million units were built, with engines ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 litres of capacity and 55 to 185 hp. Almost 50 % of the W123 had a diesel engine fitted - which was the engine of choice for taxi companies all over the world. Cars from this series have the reputation of being extremely reliable and perfectly able to cover distances of 800.000 km and more without breaking down. The W123 series was also the first Mercedes which was available as a factory-built station wagon (the very few wagons of the W114/115 had been licence builds). Nowadays, these elegant Mercedes have become popular classics. Even the last of their kind can now obtain the historic number plates. |
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1986 Porsche 944 Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 37) Porsche 944
Engine capacity (ccm): 2449 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 500 SEL Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 37) Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL
Engine capacity (ccm): 4939 Power output: 170 kW / 231 hp Top speed: 225 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 57200 mls Production period: 1979 - 1991 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Every Mercedes-Benz S-class series has a few superlatives to its name, but if there is one that outrivals all others in terms of popularity, it is likely the W126. No other S-class was sold in greater numbers, or over a longer timespan. The timelessly elegant sedan was designed by Bruno Sacco and made its debut at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show. A better drag coefficient and a weight reduction helped improve fuel efficiency by roundabout 10 % compared to its predecessor. In 1981, the coupe version was added to the lineup. The choice of engines consisted of 6- and 8-cylinder models with a displacement of up to 5.6 litres and a power output of up to 220 kW (300 hp). 5- or 6-cylinder Diesel engines were only available in sedans for the North American market. The W126 received a facelift in 1985 and remained in high esteem with politicians and celebreties around the world for many more years. German production ceased in 1991, but continued in South Africa until 1994. A total of 818,063 sedans and 74,060 coupes were built. The W126 has a reputation for excellent build quality and longevity: German chancellor Helmut Kohl's official car was only taken out of service when it had accumulated over 500,000 km. |
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1987 Renault Alpine GTA2 Fleischmann Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 37) Renault Alpine GTA2 Fleischmann
Engine capacity (ccm): 2458 Power output: 147 kW / 200 hp Top speed: 250 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 25800 km Production period: 1984 - 1995 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Originally an independent tuning company, eventually incorporated by an established manufacturer... the story of the Alpine company and Renault follows the familiar pattern in a similar vein as was the case with Abarth and Fiat or AMG and Mercedes. Jean Redele founded his company in Dieppe, France, in 1955 and had great success in the 1960s / 70s with his Alpine A110, which was victorious in rallying. The A310 was the successor model. It was presented in 1971 and originally came with a rear-mounted four-cylinder engine which produced 93 kW (127 hp) from 1.6 litres of capacity. As of 1977, this was replaced by a V6 which was known as the "PRV engine", a cooperation between Peugeot, Renault and Volvo, which was also used in the De Lorean DMC-12. The A310 was re-styled and sold under the name Renault Alpine GTA as of 1984. The PRV engine was now available in a turbo-charged version with up to 154 kW (210 hp) of power from 2.5 litres of capacity. In combination with the light-weight fibreglass body, this resulted in very sporty performance figures. In 1991, another last major facelift brought the Alpine A610, which remained on the market, albeit with limited success, until 1995. |
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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Convertible Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 37) Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.125 Power output: 160 kW / 217 hp Top speed: 245 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 152.000 km Production period: 1973 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: A legend goes into the next generation - and loses no bit of temperament and class! The second generation of the Porsche 911 (G model) came on the market in 1973 as a successor to the Porsche 911 (original model). It was a 2+2-seater sports car and available as coupe, convertible (as of 1983), Targa and Speedster. The 911 was equipped with the following engines: 2.7 to 3.0 litre petrol engine (150-188 hp) and, for the Carrera version, 2.7 to 3.2 litre petrol engine (200-231 hp). The last Porsche 911 G-model rolled off the production line in 1989. For the 1986 model year, Porsche had extended the warranty against rust from 7 to 10 years. These 911 models benefit from the improved corrosion protection until today. Another 1986 upgrade are the reinforced stabilizers. This car is almost a must in any good garage! |
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Porsche 911 oil flap, artwork Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 37)
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convertible driver cap / aviator cap Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 37)
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CHOPARD MILLE MIGLIA Gran Turismo XL, wall clock Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 37)
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Blaupunkt Frankfurt, car radio Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 37)
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1986 BMW 635 CSi Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 37) BMW 635 CSi
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.406 Power output: 136 kW / 185 hp Top speed: 213 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 146.000 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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1965 Land Rover Land-Rover 88 (Serie IIa) Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 37) Land Rover Land-Rover 88 (Serie IIa)
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.286 Power output: 46 kW / 63 hp Top speed: 95 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 23.000 km Production period: 1948 - 2016 Vehicle Description:
Model History: After 68 years, Land Rover production finally came to a close, with the last "Defenders" rolling off the production line in Solihull, West Midlands, on 29 January 2016. By this time, just over 2 million of these trusty, iconic vehicles had been built. Their story had commenced in 1947, when Maurice Wilks, chief designer at Rover, harboured the idea of a simple, rugged vehicle that could be field-serviced, a farmer's car, a rover for the land. The name had stuck. In the early post-war economy, steel was in short supply, so the body was made from an aluminum alloy. The basic construction with its ladder frame chassis meant that the Land Rover was very versatile, and indeed it was adapted for countless uses, military and civilian likewise. Even though ownership of the brand changed rather frequently - from Rover to British Leyland to BMW to Ford to Tata Motors - the shape and basic principle of the Land Rover remained pretty much unaltered, continued technical improvements notwithstanding. As much a classless as a timeless car, the "Landy" has always been popular with her Majesty, the Queen, who is said to have owned Land Rovers since 1952. |
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 37) Mercedes-Benz E 320
Engine capacity (ccm): 3199 Power output: 165 kW / 220 hp Top speed: 230 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 136600 mls Production period: 1992 - 1997 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Not open for everyone, but if open, then for four Mercedes-Benz convertible lovers had to wait for it for a full two decades: A convertible, which offered no jump seats, but comfortable seats in the rear. There had been no such car since the end of production of the W108 series. In 1992 it was time again! The convertible based on the E-Class (W124) coupe, presented in 1987 - at a time when the corresponding sedan had been out for sale for eight years straight. Early customers weren't to be deterred by the high purchase price of 100,000 marks, and what they got, was a technically sophisticated vehicle with the proven 3 litre four-valve engine. In subsequent years, the engine range was extended downwards, yet even the basic version with four-cylinder engine still set you back some 80,000 DM. From October 1996 to July 1997 there was the special "Final Edition" with an elegant, black-brown burl wood. Since many A124 endet up as tuning victims, un-tinkered original models are now fast advancing to valuable classics. |
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1990 Porsche 944 S2 Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 37) Porsche 944 S2
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.969 Power output: 155 kW / 211 hp Top speed: 240 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 91800 km 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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1952 MG TD Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 37) MG TD
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.250 Power output: 40 kW / 54 hp Top speed: 130 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 25.500 mls Production period: 1949 - 1953 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The 4th generation of MG's T Midget series was presented in 1949. The TD became by far the most successful of them all, with 29,664 vehicles built over 4 years, the large majority of which were exported to the US. It marked a great technical advance over the predecessor, using the chassis from the Y type sedan, which had independent suspension with coil springs. On this, the tried-and-tested TC's drivetrain and the recognisable T-type style body were fitted. The result was a car that was both traditional yet up-to-date. It was also slightly larger and the 1250 cc OHV inline-4 cylinder engine now delivered 40 kW (54 hp). Due to the popularity of this car, plenty of replicas were built after production of the original T series ended in 1955. |
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1990 Lotus Esprit SE Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 37) Lotus Esprit SE
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.174 Power output: 197 kW / 268 hp Top speed: 262 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 13.600 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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Porsche 911 oil flap, artwork Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 37)
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Becker Monza, car radio Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 37)
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convertible driver cap / aviator cap Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 37)
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Omega Seamaster wall clock Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 37)
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1980 Citroen 2 CV 6 Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 37) Citroen 2 CV 6
Engine capacity (ccm): 602 Power output: 21 kW / 28 hp Top speed: 110 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 93900 km Production period: 1949 - 1990 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The French revolution among compact cars Just think of what the "duck" needed to be: Farmer's car, family car, student car ... today it is a cult car par excellence. Simple, almost primitive and yet full of innovation, the unusual vehicle made friends right from the start. Designed before world war II, mass production began only in 1949 and then continued with relatively minor modifications for over 4 decades. The proverbial reliability of the small Citroen based on the principle that what's not there can't break: Tiny air-cooled two-cylinder engines with just 0.4 to 0.6 litres of displacement needed to suffice, and with less than 600 kg, the duck was a lightweight. Minimalism and nonconformity as a principle of life? This went down well with the students of the 1970s! However, the vast majority of the 2 CV was driven into the ground, so that well-maintained vehicles have today become rare, sought-after classics. |
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Stingray Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 37) Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Stingray
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.733 Power output: 186 kW / 250 hp Top speed: 200 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 32.500 mls Production period: 1968 - 1982 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The first generation Corvette, as presented in 1953, was Chevrolet's reply to Porsche and Jaguar: A compact roadster which was lightweight - owing to its fibreglass body on a steel frame - and, with the introduction of a V8 in 1956, also sporty. In 1963, the second generation, marketed as Corvette Sting Ray, was released. It had a significantly improved chassis with independent rear wheel suspension and disc brakes. But above all, it featured a strikingly new and exciting design. Retractable headlamps were introduced - and became a Corvette hallmark until the 6th generation made its debut in 2005. With closed "eyes", the Corvette had a sharp-edged front to contrast its elegant, flowing lines: stingray-like, indeed. In 1968, the third generation was introduced, which had a much more muscular appearance while retaining most of the engine and chassis components from the C2. This didn't stop it from becoming the Corvette model with the longest production run, no less than 14 years! In terms of motorisation, there were essentially two groups of engines based on either the "small block" (around 5 litres) or "big block" (up to 7.4 litres, discontinued 1975), with various transmissions and axle ratios. |
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 37) 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 R107 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 - 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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1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 37) Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Engine capacity (ccm): 4.230 Power output: 99 kW / 135 hp Top speed: 156 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 93.400 km Production period: 1960 - 1984 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The Americans have their Jeep, the British their Land Rover - and then there's another rugged vehicle, from the land of the rising sun and hardly any less iconic: the Toyota Land Cruiser. Originally designed as a military vehicle based on the US Jeep, it was soon adapted to civilian use. The original "BJ" from 1951 was renamed Land Cruiser in 1954, leaving no doubt against which car it was pitted. A second generation followed in 1955, but it was the third generation, the J40, which became a world-wide success. Especially the 4x4 variant had great off-road capabilities, they proved to be tough and reliable and helped establish Toyota's reputation, especially in markets such as Australia, South America or Africa where these qualities in a car were vital. Land Cruiser engines were either 4 or 6 cylinder plants with a capacity between 3.0 and 4.2 litres, both Diesel and petrol engines were offered. Interestingly, Toyota used Mercedes-Benz engines for their Brazil-based production for over 25 years. The J40 remained in production until 1984, when it was replaced by the J70. In Brazil, however, where the popular car was sold as "Toyota Bandeirante", it continued to be built right until 2001. |
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1973 Porsche 914 Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 37) Porsche 914
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.971 Power output: 74 kW / 100 hp Top speed: 190 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 88400 mls 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 lower than 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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1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Ponton Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 37) Mercedes-Benz 220 S Ponton
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.195 Power output: 74 kW / 100 hp Top speed: 160 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 71.700 km Production period: 1956 - 1960 Vehicle Description:
Model History: While other car manufacturers had quickly followed the pioneers Citroen and Opel, who started using unitary construction designs as early as the mid-thirties, Mercedes was a late adopter: Their first unibody car, the 180 of the W120 series, appeared in 1953. It was followed one year later by the larger 220 (W180), which was subsequently nicknamed "the large Ponton". While nearly 550,000 Ponton sedans were built between 1953 and 1962, subdivided into different series and equipped with various engines, convertibles and coupes have always been highly exclusive rarities: The price of such a vehicle amounted to 170 % of the comparable sedan, due to the high amount of handwork that went into assembling them. With only 2,081 units, the coupe is the rarest shape, 1,251 were built as W180 and 830 as the successor, the W128. As for the convertible, 2.178 units were manufactured as W 180 and 1,112 units as W128. Most of these upmarket cars were sold to solvent customers in North America, where Mercedes-Benz at that time partnered Studebaker in a sales group. |
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convertible driver cap / aviator cap Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 37)
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TAG HEUER Monaco calibre 12, wall clock Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 37)
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1987 BMW 325ix (E30) Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 37) BMW 325ix (E30)
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.476 Power output: 125 kW / 170 hp Top speed: 212 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 240100 km Production period: 1982 - 1994 Vehicle Description:
Model History: BMW's 2nd generation of the 3 series, the E30, replaced its popular predecessor in 1982. With its straight lines, Claus Luthe - who had penned the timeless NSU Ro 80 - created a car that perfectly catered to the taste of its era. The handsome and well-built cars with their wonderfully smooth engines were originally available as 2- and 4-door sedans. In 1985, BMW added a convertible, and in 1987, a station wagon named "Touring" completed the lineup. The 325 iX, available as of 1985, introduced four-wheel-drive to the 3 series. Diesel- and Turbo-Diesel models were offered as of 1985 (324 d) and 1987 (324 td). Motorsport enthusiasts' dream was of course the M3 with up to 175 kW (238 hp) of power. In total, 2,339,520 units of the E30 series were built, nearly doubling the figures of the preceding E21. 35 years after its presentation, the E30 is already fast becoming a sought-after classic. It is getting exceedingly difficult to find a well-preserved, original specimen - simply because many have suffered dearly at the hands of a financially inflexible clientele of 3rd and 4th hand owners attraced by the racing qualities of the E30 3 series. |
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1975 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 37) Mercedes-Benz 350 SE
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.459 Power output: 147 kW / 200 hp Top speed: 200 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 166.500 km Production period: 1972 - 1980 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Not just any luxury sedan, but the epitome of quality in the 1970s - that's what the W116 models of Mercedes-Benz's S-Class will always be remembered for. It was the chancellors' car in a tumultous era, both Helmut Schmidt and Helmut Kohl were chauffeured in them. The W116 also was the first luxury car to be named "Car of the Year" in Europe, as well as "Best Sedan in the World" in the US. Its debut was originally planned for the 1971 Frankfurt Motor Show - which got cancelled. So the S-Class - the first to officially bear this name - was presented to the public at the Paris Salon of 1972, and became an immediate success. It was not only the enhanced passenger protection through a reinforced body structure with strengthened roof and door pillars, but also the very high quality of craftsmanship which earned these cars the reputation of being virtually indestructible. Of course, watching high-ranking politicians disembark from their armoured variants of the W116 on telly day after day may have helped, too. The W116 also brought technological advances, ABS brakes and cruise control were first featured on it. It is not widely known that a 5-cylinder diesel version, the 300 SD, was built exclusively for the north american market from 1978 through 1980. |
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1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 37) BMW Z3 M Roadster
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.152 Power output: 179 kW / 243 hp Top speed: 250 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 119600 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 Z3 M, 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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1985 Audi Coupe GT Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 37) Audi Coupe GT
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.200 Power output: 100 kW / 136 hp Top speed: 202 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 93800 km Production period: 1980 - 1988 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Is this the original quattro? - No, it is not, it only looks alike… The confusion was not undesirable, after all, a lot more money changed hands for the much rarer Audi quattro! In 1981, Audi brought a sports coupe on the market, which was based on the Audi 80 B2 (type 81) and in turn became the basis for the legendary Audi quattro. The coupe and the “80†were identical to the a-pillar apart from the striking twin headlamps of the coupe. The most noticeable features at the rear were the high, narrow taillights and the light band. 5 cylinder engines were available for the GT, as well as the tried and tested 4 cylinder motors from the Audi 80 for the GL. Coupes of the first model years with GT equipment can be recognized by the darker foiling of the body below the bumpers and side skirts. After the facelift in the summer of 1984, the cars featured bulkier front and rear sections, bevelled headlamp lenses and the rear spoiler of the quattro - which made them look alike even more. By the time production came to an end in 1988, just short of 175,000 coupes had been built. |
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1983 Porsche 928 S Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 37) Porsche 928 S
Engine capacity (ccm): 4664 Power output: 178 kW / 242 hp Top speed: 230 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 64600 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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1978 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 37) Porsche 911 Turbo (930)
Engine capacity (ccm): 3258 Power output: 221 kW / 300 hp Top speed: 260 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 105100 km Production period: 1975 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: It is based on a legend, and became a legend in its own right. The Porsche 930, better known as the 911 Turbo, was not only the fastest serial production sports car in Germany when it entered the market in 1975, but also the first production sports car in the world that made use of an exhaust gas turbocharger. It owes its existence to homologation regulations but quickly became a cult car, topping the Porsche range and attracting wealthy customers all around the world. The models offered up to 1977 had a 3.0 litre engine which produced 191 kW (260 hp), almost 25 % more than the contemporaneous 911 Carrera. In 1978, an intercooler was added and the displacement increased to 3.3 litres. Power output reached 221 kW (300 hp). Targa and convertible variants of the 911 Turbo are rare due to the fact that they were only added to the lineup in 1987 - and they came with a hefty price tag: A 911 Turbo Convertible cost around DM 22,000 more than a Turbo Coupe and almost twice as much as a Carrera Coupe! All 930 models prior to 1989 came with a 4-speed manual gearbox, only for the last year of its production, a 5-speed gearbox was introduced, which lived on in the successor, the 964 Turbo. |
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1986 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 37) Porsche 911 Turbo (930)
Engine capacity (ccm): 3258 Power output: 210 kW / 285 hp Top speed: 253 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 92000 km Production period: 1975 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: It is based on a legend, and became a legend in its own right. The Porsche 930, better known as the 911 Turbo, was not only the fastest serial production sports car in Germany when it entered the market in 1975, but also the first production sports car in the world that made use of an exhaust gas turbocharger. It owes its existence to homologation regulations but quickly became a cult car, topping the Porsche range and attracting wealthy customers all around the world. The models offered up to 1977 had a 3.0 litre engine which produced 191 kW (260 hp), almost 25 % more than the contemporaneous 911 Carrera. In 1978, an intercooler was added and the displacement increased to 3.3 litres. Power output reached 221 kW (300 hp). Targa and convertible variants of the 911 Turbo are rare due to the fact that they were only added to the lineup in 1987 - and they came with a hefty price tag: A 911 Turbo Convertible cost around DM 22,000 more than a Turbo Coupe and almost twice as much as a Carrera Coupe! All 930 models prior to 1989 came with a 4-speed manual gearbox, only for the last year of its production, a 5-speed gearbox was introduced, which lived on in the successor, the 964 Turbo. |
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