Classicbid Classic Car Auction
Classicbid Classic Car Auction
by Auktion & Markt AG
Sat,
Nov
25,
2017
3:00 PM
EUR (CET)
Classicbid Live Auction at the Cologne Retro Classics
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Classicbid Classic Car Auction |
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by Auktion & Markt AG
Sat,
Nov
25,
2017
3:00 PM
EUR (CET)
Classicbid Live Auction at the Cologne Retro Classics
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TAG HEUER Monaco, Wanduhr Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 55)
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GRANDPRIX ORIGINALS Racing Gulf, Reisetasche Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 55)
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Becker TrafficStar, Autoradio Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 55)
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POCHER Lamborghini Aventador, Modellauto Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 55)
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1983 Renault R4 Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 55) Renault R4
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.100 Power output: 25 kW / 34 hp Top speed: 120 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 37.300 km Production period: 1961 - 1992 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The unadulterated mix of "laissez-faire" and "savoir-vivre". For some it was the "better duck", for many just a workhorse, a loyal companion, a cheap student car, for others it has always been an expression of a living culture: the Renault 4 found friends from all corners of society. In fact the angular 5-door car with front-wheel drive and platform frame, launched in 1961, was an extremely versatile vehicle with plenty of room, which besides could be run cost-effectively. A total of more than 8 million of the small space-saving miracles were produced in 16 countries over a period of 3 decades. In order to transfer the 24 to 34 hp - depending on the engine fitted - to the front wheels, the driver uses the quaint revolver gear lever. As of 1968 this lever controlled a four-speed gearbox, previously there had only been three gears. All in all, the R4 was and still is a car that teaches serenity in a charming way and yet offers comfort, a car which knows how to turn modesty into liberty. |
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1987 Peugeot 205 CT Convertible Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 55) Peugeot 205 CT Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.360 Power output: 61 kW / 84 hp Top speed: 175 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 15.000 km Production period: 1983 - 1998 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Without exaggeration, one can say that the Peugeot 205 marked a turning point in history for the world's 2nd oldest car manufacturer. The hpA group had in 1980 incurred a loss - for the first time ever. Owing to the instant and enduring success of the 205, which was presented in 1983 and produced for a full 15 years with very little visual changes, the company not only recovered, but thrived. The "little lion", as it was lovingly called, was a highly versatile and thoroughly modern compact 3- and 5-door hatchback, which came with an immensely rich engine palette. Forever popular was the GTI, which by name and nature rivalled with its VW Golf counterpart. In 1986, the Pininfarina-styled convertible variant was added, and in the same year, an automatic gearbox became an option. A total of over 5.3 million units sold meant a new company record for Peugeot at that time. Over 410,000 copies went to customers in Germany, where in the years 1985 and 1986, the 205 was the best selling imported car. Unforgotten are the successes on the rallye tracks around the globe, where the mid-engined 205 Turbo 16 achieved many victories. |
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1981 Honda PC01 CX 500 Custom C Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 55) Honda PC01 CX 500 Custom C
Engine capacity (ccm): 493 Power output: 37 kW / 50 hp Top speed: 170 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 32950 km Production period: 1978 - 1986 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The "slurry pump" - not a particularly flattering nickname, you would think. Yet it's the name affectionately used by German motorcycle enthusiasts when referring to their Honda CX. The story began in 1978 when Honda put a thoroughly modern bike onto the market: It featured an electric starter, a low-maintenance shaft drive - and a water-cooled longitudinal OHV twin engine. Some traditionally-minded bikers considered these modern gimmicks unnecessary and made fun of them, among them comic strip artist Roetger Feldmann who had his hero "Werner" use a Honda CX to pump liquid manure. The Honda CX series was highly successful and remained in production until 1986. It was available with plenty of variants and a range of engines, from 20 kW (27 hp) all the way up to 75 kW (102 hp) in the CX 650 Turbo. Fitted with its "Comstar" wheels, it was also the first production motorcycle to use tubeless tyres. Not least due to their reliability, the Honda CX was popular not only in its standard shape, but also as a basis for customization, and is fast becoming a cult bike, with owners clubs around the world. |
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1987 BMW 316 (E30) Baur-Convertible TC2 Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 55) BMW 316 (E30) Baur-Convertible TC2
Engine capacity (ccm): 1754 Power output: 66 kW / 90 hp Top speed: 175 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 193600 km Production period: 1983 - 1991 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. As early as 1983, the Baur company at Stuttgart produced a convertible which was distributed through BMW's official retailers - as had been the case with the predecessor E21. With its fixed window frames and the roll bar, it featured typical 1980s styling cues. The official name was "TC2", which meant it was the second edition of Baur's "top cabrio". Demand was satisfactory - until two years later, BMW presented their own convertible, the first in 15 years. In its completely open state, devoid of the aforementioned bars and beams, it was considered more elegant than the Baur version and became an immediate sales success. Baur - who ironically had designed the factory E30 convertible - continued to offer the TC2 until 1991, albeit with limited success. In the end, 10,865 Baur TC2 had been assembled, making up less than 10 % of the 140,000 factory convertibles. It is precisely this infrequence which nowadays makes a well-kept Baur convertible a sought-after alternative. |
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1992 BMW 320i (E30) Convertible Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 55) BMW 320i (E30) Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.991 Power output: 95 kW / 129 hp Top speed: 195 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 207.400 km Production period: 1985 - 1993 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. As early as 1983, the Baur company at Stuttgart produced a convertible which was distributed through BMW's official retailers. With its fixed window frames and the roll bar, it featured typical 1980s styling cues. Two years later, BMW presented their own convertible - the first in 15 years. And how different it looked in its completely open state, devoid of the aforementioned bars and beams. It became an immediate success. Over 140,000 units were built until production ceased in 1993, three years after the launch of the E36 sedan. 30 years after its presentation, the E30 convertible has already become 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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1990 Porsche 944 S2 Convertible Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 55) Porsche 944 S2 Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.990 Power output: 155 kW / 211 hp Top speed: 240 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 134.400 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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1995 Porsche 968 Convertible Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 55) Porsche 968 Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 2990 Power output: 176 kW / 239 hp Top speed: 247 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 113.300 mls Production period: 1992 - 1995 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Originally intended to be yet another facelift for the Porsche 944, the 968 only became a model in its own right after the Porsche management had realised that about 80 % of the mechanical components had been either modified or replaced altogether. The resulting car still looked very much like a 944 when seen from the side, or indeed from the inside, which was unchanged from the 944 S2. The front and rear sections of the car had been restyled, though, giving them a stronger family resemblance with the 928, and anticipating styling cues from the 993. Production of the 968 - available as coupe or convertible - was no longer at Audi's Neckarsulm plant where the 924 and 944 had been assembled, but at Porsche's own Zuffenhausen factory. The 968 featured an updated version of the 3.0 litre inline 4-cylinder powerplant of its predecessor, which produced 177 kW (240 hp) and was mated to a 6-speed manual gearshift. As of 1993, a Clubsport version of the 968 targeted customers who preferred a more lightweight, and therefore faster car to the rather luxuriously equipped, and more expensive, standard 968. A very limited series of 968 Turbo S and 968 Turbo RS needs to be mentioned. With the 968, the era of 4-cylinder Porsche cars also came to an end... until almost two decades later, in 2016, the 718 Boxster revived this tradtition. |
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SEb Coupe Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 55) Mercedes-Benz 250 SEb Coupe
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.470 Power output: 110 kW / 150 hp Top speed: 185 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 43.500 mls Production period: 1961 - 1971 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Maybe the most elegant Mercedes-Benz coupe of all times? As of February 1961, the coupe and convertible variants of the W111 became available, initially using the same drivetrain as the sedan model 220 SE. They were referred to as 220 SEb/C. After that, engine sizes - and prices, too - of the coupes just kept going up. The 250 SE, 280 SE and 300 SE followed, and just before the end of the production run, the 350 SE. 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 coupe and convertible prices were almost twice as high as that of the sedan. |
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1975 Porsche 911 S Targa Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 55) Porsche 911 S Targa
Engine capacity (ccm): 2687 Power output: 121 kW / 165 hp Top speed: 210 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 115200 mls 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 assembly line in 1989. For the 1981 model year, Porsche had introduced a 7-year warranty against rust, they were the first manufacturer in the world to do so. The entire chassis was made of double-sided galvanized steel. From these corrosion protection measures, the Porsche 911 benefits until today. As of 1986, the warranty was extended to 10 years. Another 1986 upgrade are the reinforced stabilizers. This car is almost a must in any good garage! |
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1971 Porsche 911 T Coupe Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 55) 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): 69.800 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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CHOPARD MILLE MIGLIA Gran Turismo XL, Wanduhr Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 55)
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Porsche 911 Carrera (993), Artwork Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 55)
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Porsche 993 alloys Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 55)
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Casio Edifice, Chronograph Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 55)
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1963 MG Midget Mk. I Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 55) MG Midget Mk. I
Engine capacity (ccm): 948 Power output: 31 kW / 42 hp Top speed: 145 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 7800 mls Production period: 1961 - 1979 Vehicle Description:
Model History: "Midget" was a popular name for MG's small sports cars; it had been employed since 1929 and had also been used for the long-running T series production of which ended in 1955. The "new Midget" of 1961, however, was not strictly speaking an MG at all, instead it was a badge-engineered version of the Austin-Healey Sprite Mk. II - a fact which MG enthusiasts didn't like much at first. However, the lightweight open two seater became a great success and ended up out-selling its Austin-Healey counterpart. During its 18-year production run, the Midget was facelifted several times: The Mk II (1964) brought wind-up windows and swivelling quarter lights. The Mk III (1966) featured a permanently attached hood which was much easier to use. In 1974, the Midget 1500 came with large plastic bumpers and an increased ride height to meet US regulations. Of course, engine size and power output also increased over time, from 948 cc / 34 kW (46 hp) originally to 1,493 cc / 48 kW (66 hp). An interesting detail is that the shape of the rear-wheel arches went from a somewhat square shape to round, and back again. Across all versions, just short of 225,000 MG Midgets were built. |
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1976 MG B GT Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 55) MG B GT
Engine capacity (ccm): 1767 Power output: 70 kW / 95 hp Top speed: 170 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 39800 km Production period: 1962 - 1980 Vehicle Description:
Model History: After seven years and over 100,000 units sold, the MGA was ripe for replacement in 1962. The successor, named MGB, featured a modern unibody layout with crumple zones. The engine was taken over from the MGA, but displacement grew to 1.8 litres, which enabled a power output of 70 kW (95 hp). At first, the roadster was the only available body style, this changed with the introduction of the MGB GT in 1965, a fixed-roof hatchback coupe designed by Pininfarina, which shared most components with the roadster, including the rigid floor pan. A six-cylinder variant was sold as MGC from 1967-1969, and the MGB GT V8 from 1973-1976 featured a 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine. During the 18-year long production run, the standard MGB was subject to only minor modifications. A total of 523,836 cars had left the factory when production ceased in 1980. Interestingly, 12 years after its discontinuation, the MGB was relaunched and from 1993 to 1995, another 2,000 units were built with new body panels, a 3.9 litre Rover V8 engine but otherwise comparatively few changes, and sold as MG RV8. |
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1985 BMW 635 CSi Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 55) BMW 635 CSi
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.430 Power output: 136 kW / 185 hp Top speed: 213 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 260.900 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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1980 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 55) Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
Engine capacity (ccm): 3459 Power output: 143 kW / 194 hp Top speed: 205 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 122.900 mls Production period: 1971 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The Mercedes-Benz roadsters of the R107 series replaced the W113 "pagoda" in 1971. While the outgoing model only featured 6-cylinder engines, Mercedes had planned the new car with enough room for larger power plants under the bonnet, obviously with the North-American market as their main target - and indeed, that is where the SL proved most successful. Over a production run of a full 18 years, a total of 237,287 convertibles were built at the factory's Sindelfingen plant, most of them equipped with V8 engines of varying capacity as 350, 380, 420, 450, 500 and 560 SL. 6-cylinder models were also offered, originally as 280 SL from 1974-1985 and later as 300 SL from 1985-1989. The 560 SL was produced exclusively for the Japanese, American and Australian markets. Even faster, however, was the 500 SL with its European specifications, which was not sold in the US due to emission restraints. Through continuous innovation over the many model years, the R107 set plenty of standards. When it was finally replaced by the R129 in 1989, it was already becoming one of the perennial automobile classics. |
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1972 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 55) Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
Engine capacity (ccm): 7.157 Power output: 165 kW / 225 hp Top speed: 190 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 95900 mls Production period: 1956 - 1975 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In the 1950s, the Chrysler management felt the need to establish its premium models more strongly among its main competitors, so they set up a new brand named Imperial, which was to become what Lincoln was for Ford or Cadillac for GM. While this goal was ultimately not achieved, it meant that for nearly two decades, from 1956 to 1975, Imperial was an independent brand name for Chrysler's top range of full-size luxury cars. Within the Imperial lineup, three trim levels were available: Custom, Crown and LeBaron. Earlier models up until 1963 followed the "Forward Look" design by Virgil Exner, later models the three-box styling by Elwood Engel. Pundits differentiate a total of six generations of Imperial models. Until 1967, Imperial cars had their own platform. This was given up for cost reasons, as was the unique bodyshell in 1969. With not so much to distinguish the Imperial from the much cheaper Chrysler cars, sales dropped and Chrysler was forced to discontinue the Imperial brand. In the early 1980s, Chrysler briefly returned to marketing luxury cars under the Imperial name. |
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1982 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Collectors Edition Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 55) Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Collectors Edition
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.733 Power output: 149 kW / 203 hp Top speed: 213 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 97.900 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 basically 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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1972 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Convertible Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 55) Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.733 Power output: 145 kW / 195 hp Top speed: 199 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 02.950 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 basically 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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1955 Ford Thunderbird Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 55) 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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1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 55) Austin-Healey 100-6
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.639 Power output: 87 kW / 118 hp Top speed: 175 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 81.800 mls Production period: 1953 - 1968 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Donald Healey built one single car for the 1952 London Motor Show, a jaw-dropping roadster capable of doing 100 mph, hence the name, "Hundred". BMC Chairman Leonard Lord was so impressed with it, he offered Healey a contract to build it in larger numbers, with bodies made by Jensen Motors and mechanical parts built at the Austin plant at Longbridge. The car then known as Austin-Healey 100 originally came with a 2.7 litre 4-cylinder, 90 hp engine mated to a 3-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. In 1956, the 100/6 received a popularity boost due to the introduction of a 6 cylinder engine and elongated wheelbase which allowed for jump seats in the rear. The roadster was continuously modified and improved, culminating in the Austin-Healey 3000 which, as of 1959, boasted a 3.0 litre 6-cylinder with up to 148 hp of power. The "Big Healey" earned itself a reputation for being difficult to handle. Rally driver Pat Moss nicknamed it "The Pig" for its unpredictable oversteering tendencies, which caused more than a few of them to meet a premature end. |
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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Convertible Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 55) Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 3.164 Power output: 160 kW / 217 hp Top speed: 240 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 144.500 mls 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 assembly line in 1989. For the 1981 model year, Porsche had introduced a 7-year warranty against rust, they were the first manufacturer in the world to do so. The entire chassis was made of double-sided galvanized steel. From these corrosion protection measures, the Porsche 911 benefits until today. As of 1986, the warranty was extended to 10 years. Another 1986 upgrade are the reinforced stabilizers. This car is almost a must in any good garage! |
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1978 Ferrari 308 GTS Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 55) Ferrari 308 GTS
Engine capacity (ccm): 2906 Power output: 168 kW / 228 hp Top speed: 245 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 41.200 mls Production period: 1975 - 1985 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Drive like Tom Selleck in "Magnum" Folding headlights up front, clear styling by Pininfarina, a detachable targa roof in the centre, twin taillights - but above and beyond all else: Immediately behind the rear seats, a V8 with a repertoire ranging from a stertorous rattle to a bark to a screaming roar. From these ingredients, Ferrari created the 308 GTS, one of the dream cars of the 1980s. Its popularity was further increased by the fact that the popular TV detective used this model for transport. Early 308s, available only as closed GTB, had a fibreglass body, which was very time-consuming to produce. For that reason, it got replaced by a more conventional steel body in 1977. The Targa version appeared in the same year. From 1981, the GTS became a GTSi, a Bosch K-Jetronic was now responsible for mixture preparation instead of the carburetor system. Four-valve technology was introduced in 1982. |
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Hacher Airmaster, Chronograph Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 55)
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Porsche 993 wind blocker Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 55)
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TAG HEUER Monaco, Wanduhr Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 55)
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€150.00 x 2 = €300.00 Total
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GRANDPRIX ORIGINALS Racing Gulf, Schultertasche Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 55)
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€250.00 x 3 = €750.00 Total
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 55) Mercedes-Benz 230 CE
Engine capacity (ccm): 2299 Power output: 100 kW / 136 hp Top speed: 180 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 128200 km Production period: 1977 - 1985 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Rock solid elegance from Germany The 123 models were 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. The coupe was derived from the sedan and was presented in 1977. Its shorter wheelbase made it look more sturdy and sportive. All coupe models featured broad halogen headlights. For every 24 limousines, Mercedes produced only one coupe, which is why the C123 was very early considered an eligible classic. Its high production quality makes it a very reliable vehicle, even today. In Germany, Mercedes sold them with four or six cylinder petrol motors, while clients in the US could also choose additional diesel models. |
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1984 Porsche 944 Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 55) Porsche 944
Engine capacity (ccm): 2.449 Power output: 120 kW / 163 hp Top speed: 220 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 33.800 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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1981 Volkswagen Golf I GTI Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 55) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.588 Power output: 81 kW / 110 hp Top speed: 183 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 162.100 km Production period: 1974 - 1983 Vehicle Description:
Model History: In 1974, Volkswagen presented its first Golf - an immense 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. The basic version originally had 37 kW (50 hp), alternatively one could order a 1.5 litre engine with 51 kW (70 hp). As of 1976, Diesel engines were available, too. The Golf GTI with 81 kW (110 hp) of power from 1.6 litres of capacity, introduced in 1976, for many people represents the epitome of the "hot hatch". No wonder these cars have gained such popularity: they offer a first-rate driving experience, akin to that of conventional sports cars, while not compromising any of their everyday usability. After nine years and 6 million of sold units, the second generation was introduced in 1983. The Golf I convertible, however, continued to be built for another decade, outliving the entire Golf II series, which was built no less than 6.3 million times, but of which VW never made an open variant. The pick-up version called Caddy, which was based on the Golf I and of which 200,000 units were produced, should also be mentioned. |
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1986 Volkswagen Golf II GTI Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 55) Volkswagen Golf II GTI
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.760 Power output: 82 kW / 112 hp Top speed: 191 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 129.100 km Production period: 1983 - 1992 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! The choice of available engines was large, starting with 40 kW (55 hp) in the basic model and going up all the way to 118 kW (160 hp) in the GTI G60 towards the end of the production run. A total of around 6.4 million Golf II were built, topping the registration statistics in many countries. Even today, the Golf II is still a common sight on German roads, which is due to their effective rust prevention and superior build quality. The "Golf Country" (1990 - 1991) with four-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and bullbars anticipated the concept of modern-day SUVs, but not their success. A small series (100 copies) of the Golf II were built as electric vehicles "citySTROMer". Interestingly, no factory convertible was offered, so the Golf I convertible (1980 - 1993) actually outlived the Golf II. |
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1982 Porsche 928 Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 55) Porsche 928
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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1995 BMW 840i Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 55) BMW 840i
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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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SE Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 55) Mercedes-Benz 380 SE
Engine capacity (ccm): 3776 Power output: 160 kW / 218 hp Top speed: 215 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 108.400 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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1972 Jaguar XJ6 Series I Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 55) Jaguar XJ6 Series I
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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1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 55) Jaguar XJS Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 5343 Power output: 196 kW / 267 hp Top speed: 230 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 60.700 km Production period: 1975 - 1996 Vehicle Description:
Model History: One of the 1980/90s Top Trumps winners! With "Cylinders: V12", it beat them all, or almost. A winning type therefore - despite being eyed with rather a lot of suspicion at its presentation - hardly surprising, after all, being the heir to an undisputed cult object such as the Jaguar E-Type is certainly no easy game to play. And yet it has managed, in its very own way. Precisely by being different: Massive, dignified, courageous, athletic only at second glance - a bit quirky even, a car for individualists. And they honored it, kept buying the distinctive upper-class coupe for over two decades. During this period, the modifications took place almost exclusively underneath the sheets: Never change a winning, er, cat. A convertible variant only became available in 1988, when the XJS had already been on the market for 13 years. Even with the straight 6 engines, the big cat was far from underpowered, and owing to its innovative chassis, sports car connoisseurs can still feel like winners today. |
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1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 55) Jaguar E-Type Series III V12
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.343 Power output: 197 kW / 268 hp Top speed: 238 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 46.400 mls Production period: 1961 - 1974 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The essence of automotive beauty No other than Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type the most beautiful car ever made, and even if beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, not too many people would have contradicted him since. The debut of the XK-E, called "E-Type", in 1961 was nothing short of a sensation. Its unrivalled elegant styling was complemented by plenty of power, and all of that at a relatively moderate price. Over the years, the successful model was modified in several ways: From the spring of 1966 there was a 2 + 2-seater version with an extended wheelbase. In 1967, the headlight covers fell victim to American safety regulations. On the engine side, there were six-cylinder engines with 3.8 and later 4.2 litres, and as of 1971, twelve-cylinder motors to choose from. Production of the compact two-seaters ceased in 1971, the so-called Series III was only offered as a 2+2-seater. A classic of superlatives, that's all there is to it. |
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Fortis B-42 Flieger - Sonderedition, Chronograph Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 55)
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CHOPARD MILLE MIGLIA Gran Turismo XL, Wanduhr Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 55)
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€200.00 x 5 = €1,000.00 Total
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KTS Walz Rampage, Modellmotorrad Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 55)
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Becker Indianapolis, Autoradio Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 55)
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€100.00 x 7 = €700.00 Total
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1970 Siata Spring Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 55) 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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1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupe Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 55) Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupe
Engine capacity (ccm): 2195 Power output: 88 kW / 120 hp Top speed: 180 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 89000 km Production period: 1961 - 1971 Vehicle Description:
Model History: Maybe the most elegant Mercedes-Benz coupe of all times? As of February 1961, the coupe and convertible variants of the W111 became available, initially using the same drivetrain as the sedan model 220 SE. They were referred to as 220 SEb/C. After that, engine sizes - and prices, too - of the coupes just kept going up. The 250 SE, 280 SE and 300 SE followed, and just before the end of the production run, the 350 SE. 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 coupe and convertible prices were almost twice as high as that of the sedan. |
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1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 55) Mercedes-Benz E 320
Engine capacity (ccm): 3199 Power output: 162 kW / 220 hp Top speed: 230 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 88.600 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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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 55) Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
Engine capacity (ccm): 4.489 Power output: 132 kW / 180 hp Top speed: km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 101.000 mls Production period: 1971 - 1989 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The Mercedes-Benz roadsters of the R107 series replaced the W113 "pagoda" in 1971. While the outgoing model only featured 6-cylinder engines, Mercedes had planned the new car with enough room for larger power plants under the bonnet, obviously with the North-American market as their main target - and indeed, that is where the SL proved most successful. Over a production run of a full 18 years, a total of 237,287 convertibles were built at the factory's Sindelfingen plant, most of them equipped with V8 engines of varying capacity as 350, 380, 420, 450, 500 and 560 SL. 6-cylinder models were also offered, originally as 280 SL from 1974-1985 and later as 300 SL from 1985-1989. The 560 SL was produced exclusively for the Japanese, American and Australian markets. Even faster, however, was the 500 SL with its European specifications, which was not sold in the US due to emission restraints. Through continuous innovation over the many model years, the R107 set plenty of standards. When it was finally replaced by the R129 in 1989, it was already becoming one of the perennial automobile classics. |
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1986 Renault Alpine GTA Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 55) Renault Alpine GTA
Engine capacity (ccm): 2441 Power output: 136 kW / 185 hp Top speed: 243 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 159500 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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2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 55) 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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1959 MG A Mk. I Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 55) MG A Mk. I
Engine capacity (ccm): 1.489 Power output: 54 kW / 73 hp Top speed: 150 km/h Transmission: manual transmission Odometer (unwarranted): 68.100 mls Production period: 1955 - 1962 Vehicle Description:
Model History: The MG A was designed by Sidney Enever as early as 1951. After failing to obtain the go-ahead by the BMC chairman, the project got shelved, only to be brought back four years later when sales of the somewhat outdated T series were dropping. With its stunning looks, it quickly became the most successful British sports car of its time, with just over 100,000 cars made. Engine-wise, the original 1489 cc was replaced with a 1588 cc in 1959 and then again in 1961 with a 1622 cc. Even though the A series is best known for its roadsters, a coupe version was available as of 1956, which, its richer features' list notwithstanding, never even remotely reached the popularity of the open variant. In case you've been wondering: There's no way to lock the doors on the roadster, as they have neither lock nor handle. You simply reach in and pull a cord... MG A prices have been continuously on the rise for the past 50 years straight. |
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1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (964) Convertible Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 55) Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (964) Convertible
Engine capacity (ccm): 3600 Power output: 184 kW / 250 hp Top speed: 256 km/h Transmission: automatic Odometer (unwarranted): 178600 km 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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