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2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual

You almost have to pity Ferrari when it comes to development and manufacturing costs. A niche automaker such as Ferrari cannot spread the development and tooling costs for each new model over a large production run like GM can with the Corvette, for example. When GM decided to move the Corvette to a completely new mid-engine chassis, it did so with the prospect of 25-30,000 sales annually, a luxury not available to Ferrari.

Ferrari manages development costs by sharing powertrains and vehicle platforms. The 612 lead the way in aluminum front-ship V12 chassis development for the 599 GTB Fiorano (sadly, it didn't pass on its styling grace). And, the 575 Superamerica, a limited-production model, shared its similar tipo F 133 V12 with the Scaglietti, spreading out the development costs over the two models.

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual transmission gated shifter black rear view
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Year: 2005
Model:  Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Engine: 5.8L V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage:  41,126
Price: $224,997
Location: Hatfield, PA

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual transmission gated shifter black interior
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2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 
6 SPEED GATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Finished In Glossy Black Exterior With Black Leather Interior 
A Total of 3,025 Were Produced, From 2005-2010, 199 Were Manual Transmission World Wide, 44 for USA.
Horsepower: 540 hp
MPG: Up to 11 city / 17 highway
Dimensions: 193″ L x 77″ W x 53″ H
Engine: 5.8 L V12
Tire size: Front: P245/45R18, rear: P285/40R19
The 612 is Ferrari's second all-aluminium vehicle, the first being the 360 Modena. Its space frame, manufactured in collaboration with Alcoa, is made from extrusions and castings of the material, and the aluminium body is then welded on. The chassis of the 612 formed the basis of the 599 GTB flagship grand tourer.
The 612 Scaglietti was one of the last cars Ferrari offered with a manual.
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New Clutch Was Installed At Ferrari Dealer At 37K
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The Ferrari 612 Is A 2-Door, 4-Seater, High-Performance Sports Car
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2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti manual transmission gated shifter black engine V12
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This example shows a healthy crop of miles on the odometer. Often, this means that the vehicle is in better health, having required frequent tending to in order to hit the road so often. Given the mileage, the interior is holding up better than expected. Leather for seats in this category of vehicle isn't selected for lasting quality. No, it just needs to look, feel, and smell decadent when the car is purchased new. Though the car wears the 19" HGTC handling package wheels, it doesn't appear to have the chrome exhaust grilles, so it's likely just a wheel upgrade and doesn't contain the other components of the handling package.

Manual shift 612 Scagliettis have never really dropped in price, and looking back at one we posted in 2015, prices have increased by 30%, give or take. Not an explosion by any means, but disheartening for manual 2+2 fans of modest means. As the story goes, the 612 was succeeded by the FF hatchback, available in automated-manual only. An impressive vehicle, the FF, but it's no manual V12 GT. For those looking for a modern Ferrari grand tourer with a manual transmission, the 612 is really the only option.

-Graham


2002 MaseratI Spyder GT

Caveat emptor. Buyer beware. Rebuilt Title. Now, with that out of the way, let's dig into what could be a bargain on an attractive Italian roadster. In this case, it happens to be a $12,900 Maserati Spyder GT, which pairs a Graziano Transmissioni 6-speed manual transaxle with the vaunted Ferrari F 136 R V8.

Weighing in at around 3,800lb, the Spyder never feigns a desire to be a sports car. But, with two seats as opposed to the Coupe's four, as well as with nine fewer inches of wheelbase, the Spyder compromises on its grand touring mission. A weekend car in every sense, the Spyder is the perfect form for high-RPM tunnel runs with the top down.

2002 Maserati Spyder Ferrari V8 red interior exterior rear
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Year: 2002
Model: Maserati
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage:  13,740
Price: Auction - $12,900 BIN
Location: Denton, TX

2002 Maserati Spyder Ferrari V8 red interior leather manual shifter
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2002 Maserati Spyder in excellent condition. This is an actual six speed manual car, not the Cambiocorsa that constantly requires clutch replacement. The six speed manual is VERY rare, one of 572 ever built, and probably one of fifty built in 2002. The motor runs excellent, the transmission shifts excellent. The car is very powerful and yes it's a Ferrari designed and built engine sitting under those Maserati valve covers. It's basically a mix between the 360 and 430 motors, with different camshafts that boost the torque.

This car has a optional Sport Suspension package that is two electronic valve settings (selected by a button on the center console) plus adjustable threaded coilover shocks that allow you to manually raise or lower the ride height.

There are some sticky buttons and the ashtray is sticky. The NAV cover has been replaced with a cut sheet of ABS. I think StickyNoMore in FL has some replacement covers in stock. This is typical with ALL Maserati's and Ferrari's of this era. There is a crack in the inside of the windshield at the top of the glass. It's hidden by the tint. I paid extra for ebay to let you zoom into the photos and get as much detail as possible. 

Lot # 10371851 Details

VIN: ZAMBB18A920005931
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Est. Retail Value: $26,455 USD 
Ownership Doc Type: MO SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLEMAY CHANGE UPON TRANSFER OR REGISTRATION 
Odometer: 33,404 Actual 
Primary Damage: BURN - ENGINE 
Auction Verification: Vehicle can be Driven 
Special Note: MOSTLY SMOKE DAMAGE

This car does have a reconditioned title from before my ownership. Autocheck shows there were NO ACCIDENTS, and NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED or damage found on record. The car was retitled by an insurance company in 2011 after a fir in the engine bay.
 The report lists that car was still driveable even after the fire, and that the damage was mostly just smoke. So it apparently wasn't too bad (this happened before my ownership) and I would have never guessed it was fire damage had I not found the information using google. Pictures of the engine bay are included, it's immaculate. I
f you look VERY closely there is evidence of some repaint on the passenger side front fender. There is also a dent, like a big hail dent on the bottom of the passenger side a-pillar. But the car is a SHOW WINNER (wife says we're keeping the trophy).

The power tops of these can be very finicky, this one has been converted to a manual top. The pump has been drained of fluid and the main hydraulic rams disconnected. No parts are actually missing (maybe a small clip or two). It takes about 45 seconds to manually raise/lower. The process is documented in the service manual. I'll go over the steps with the buyer and/or send a video of the process.

The tires are NEW. The top is in great shape, the back window is a little cloudy though. The driver's seat has some fading, but is not ripped or torn. 

This car gets tons of looks, thumbs up and compliments. It recently won first place in the Maserati class of the Italian Car Festival in Grapevine, TX. Very fun to drive, the only reason we are selling is that we are out of space in our garages and space on our collector car insurance policy. The car can be viewed in person, contact me through Ebay and we can arrange a time/place.

Buyer is responsible for shipping (or local pickup). I highly recommend Angels Moving Autos as they have shipped several cars for me in the past. I would estimate the typical cost to be $800-$1250 depending on location/enclosed/open carrier.

This is up for auction again because the first buyer changed his mind without even seeing the car. I will remind any buyers that the deposit is non-refundable. Ebay charges me listing and final value fees so it costs me when you change you mind. While the car was bought for my wife, I also have a Texas auto dealer license. If the buyer is in Texas the state requires I charge the required fees/taxes (6% sales tax)

2002 Maserati Spyder Ferrari V8 engine bay F 136 V8
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The seller explains that the rebuilt title owes to an engine bay fire, noting that the passenger side fender display evidence of a repaint. The engine bay photos show what appears to be an immaculate engine bay, and with further inspection, potential buyers could determine whether the damage was repaired properly or not. The seller notes that the power top has been converted to manual operation - a disappointment, but not a deal-breaker.

These cars are both very reliable and very expensive to repair. So, we recommend a PPI, but if the results are positive, we wouldn't anticipate many issues. Issues that do arise? Those may end up on the expensive side. Still, we are happy to share such a rare combination of low miles, a manual transmission, and a nicely-optioned (Skyhook suspension plus the red interior) Spyder.

-Graham

2002 Maserati Spyder GT

We blame the Ferrari F430. It gave its engine (minus 100hp or so), but this owner desired even more. This owner wanted its paint, its rear valence and its leather. And here we are, left on our own to sort out the result.

The Ferrari leather, as the seller puts it, is likely Poltrona Frau leather - good stuff, if you keep it out of direct sunlight. It's actually done pretty tastefully, and if you look closely, you can see that GranSport seats were used as seat donors for a nice upgrade. The paint is fine, but the body kit is bad. Real bad. Good thing it's totally reversible.

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Year: 2002
Model:  Maserati
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage:  46,479
Price: $44,995
Location: Barrington, IL

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Very rare six speed manual. This is a Roadster Salon Lusso model, complete custom. Pet project of owner. Car features a brand new $15,000 full Ferrari leather interior, custom made body kit, engine and transmission refresh, warranty and other special one of a kind upgrades. Visually superior to Maserati Gran Sport, with advantage of more reliable true manual transmission. Ferrari Mondial engine. Tremendous performance and sound, touring ride quality at a fraction of the price of a comparable Ferrari California. Tremendous value. Will take an aggressive offer to pry this from our owners hands. Truly one of a kind, fast and unique. Looks $200k driving down highway. Cosmetics Car has been stored since completion, so no visible cosmetic flaws. Fresh Mondial red paint, brand new Ferrari leather interior with custom Ferrari seats with Maserati embossed logo. Used actual Ferrari material. Very expensively done. Body kit from Italy custom fabricated for this application. Exceptional work, and very handsome. Almost everything appears new. Mechanical and driving experience All service up to date. Car comes with warranty. Considering the similarity to the Ferrari California (with addition of true manual gear box and unique cosmetics), this car may be the ultimate bargain in the bling for the dollar category. The driving experience, acceleration, sound and overall feel is $200K all day. Fast, fun and one of a kind. You won't see another headed down Rodeo Drive. For the right customer, this car is a home run.

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Why the seller describes the engine as a Ferrari Mondial engine is beyond us. Had the V8 been based on the Ferrari 360 V8, that would be somewhat true, but the F136 engine is based on the Ferrari F430 unit. We keep seeing the $200k figure thrown around in the listing, and we aren't sure what to make of the idea of describing a $20k car that listed as a $100k car as a $200k car. Must be the Italian body kit.

In all seriousness, we love the Maserati Spyder, especially in manual form like this example. Subtract $20k from the price (the seller should pay you for tolerating that body kit) and it's a pretty appealing car.

-Graham

1977 Lancia Scorpion

As we've discussed in previous posts, the Scorpion began as a Pininfarina's proposal to Fiat as a Fiat 124 successor. Bertone ultimately won the business, resulting in the Fiat X1/9. But, Pininfarina continued to develop its mid-engine concept, and went on to manufacture the car as an addition to Lancia's Beta model range.

Like so many powerful concepts, the Scorpion lost its planned 3L V6 in the transition from show car to production car. And naturally, some who bought the production version longed for the lofty power figures of the concept car. This example improves substantially on the 118 smog-strangled horsepower of the US-market 1800cc engine, first with an upgrade to a 2.0L unit from a European model (or a US 124 Spider), and then with a turbocharger kit.

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Year: 1977
Model:  Lancia Scorpion
Engine: 2.0L twin cam turbocharged 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  52,540mi
Price: Auction
Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Excellent original  Scorpion with 160 to 180 hp fuel injected, intercooled Lancia engine. All  mechanical sytems rebuilt: brakes, front and rear suspension, trans and clutch. Upgraded A/C with rotary compressor. Upgraded Pioneer Stereo/CD player and new speakers. Body stripped and repainted to correct original spider-webbing.of paint. Near mint original interior with original floor mats. Upgraded 15 inch wheels with new Yokohama tires. A spectacular looking and driving Lancia, the way it should have been.This car was featured in Car & Driver magazine in 1984 with a turbo charger of that era added to the original 1800cc engine to show what the performance should have been.
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The result of the turbocharging exercise is an estimated 160-180hp, which should faithfully replicate the 180 or so horsepower that one might expect from a 3.0L V6 from around 1977. As much as we love the Busso V6 from Alfa Romeo, we can't help but admire the relative ease with which one can add a turbocharger to this platform. No custom axles, no custom shift cables, no custom engine mounts - just a plump turbo and some plumbing and the power is ready.

One might argue that a car in such nice condition deserves to be kept a time capsule, and we're inclined to agree with such thinking ourselves. But, the spirit of the car is corrected with the turbocharger, as Pininfarina certainly did not design the car with US emissions laws in mind. The buyer of this car might end up spending quite a bit more than typical market price of a similar Scorpion, but doesn't that reflect the desirability of hot-rodded Scorpion?

1979 Fiberfab Aztec 7

I can think of few cheaper methods of obtaining something resembling the 1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Bertone Carabo concept by Marcello Gandini. Short of buying the show car, you could always go for an early Lamborghini Countach, which inherited the scissor doors and wedge shape of the concept. Faithful to the original, but not economical, the Countach.

Or, you could go the fiberglass route. Supposedly produced in a 400-unit run, the Aztec 7 by Fiberfab is executed quite well as far as kit cars go. A turbocharged VW 1600 engine and VW transaxle send power to the rear wheels, and if we had to guess, probably do a decent job of matching the acceleration of the 230hp V8 from the Carabo concept.

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Year: 1979
Model:  Fiberfab Aztec 7
Engine: 1600cc turbocharged 4-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage:  14,084mi
Price: $13,300
Location: Long Beach, CA

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1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo inspired 70’s wedge! Hand built. A very loved and well cared for endangered species. Fiber Fab originally produced these rear engine cars called the Aztec 7. There were 400 produced. Possibly as few as 150 are left out there today. This car specifically has had a good life, finished in 1979 it still carries its original interior, wheels and drive train powered by a turbo charged 1600. Original photos of the car from 79’ when the car was completed are still with the car today. It’s been fun getting to know the history of this car and digging through the factory build manual and reading all the notes the he made as he was building the car. The last owner of the car gave it a nice refresh from paint to mechanicals in 2013. It’s recently had a transmission rebuild, new clutch and battery installed. The car starts right up, all electrical and headlights work as they should. Brakes and tires are fresh and the car handles well. All VDO gauges work well and are original to the car. Clean title and tags good till june of 2020, the car is turn key and ready to drive. The chassis below is showing only light surface rust in some spots, the rest of the body is fiberglass. Being all original (besides new paint and steering wheel) from 79’ she isn’t perfect but a lot of fun to drive. Climbing into a gull-wing wedge produces smiles for anyone involved. This would be a great car to show at Radwood LA in December. If you have questions about the car, I’ll do my best to answer them. I’m also happy to arrange a time for you to come see the Carabo in Long Beach, California.


The last owner hand wrote a letter that is still with the car, this is what it said:


This is Fiber Fab Aztec 7 tribute to the prototype by Alfa Romeo Bertone Carabo. It has been my baby since May of 2013. TLC has been lavished upon her by way of proper badging, front, back and sides, as well as shift knob and Luisi steering wheel. If it needed it, it was repaired or replaced. Featured in Kit Car Magazine January 1983, this is a lowered 1971 VW chassis with a BAE Ray Jay turbo charged 1600cc flat four motor the previous owner said he put $5,000 into. Registered in CA as a 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo Replica with a coveted referee's sequence of number certificate, (means NO smogging) Gull Wing doors, Lamborghini Miura windshield, battery shut off switch, air height adjustable rear shocks, MSD electronic ignition, single side draft Weber fully adjustable racing carburetor with tuning manual, manual choke, Western Turbine wheels, new tires, Italian Vitaloni racing mirrors, ceiling console toggle switches, new radio. Original assembly manual included. Not perfect but very impressive. Growls and turns heads. Great wow factor. Currently insured and driven. Title in hand and in my name. I am going to miss this car. 

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VW running gear means that running costs should be quite manageable, and finding mechanical parts shouldn't prove to be an issue either. The condition of this example seems to be close to excellent, which makes sense in light of the low mileage.

We're not sure if this car makes more sense for the Alfa fan or the VW fan. I'm not so sure that the typical Alfisto has a garage stocked with air-cooled VW tools and supplies, nor do I think that the typical VW fan has a burning desire for a classic Bertone-inspired fiberglass car. In any case, the car looks to be an affordable entry into some serious Bertone design.

-Graham

1981 Fiat 131 Abarth Replica

How does a small sedan from 1981 go from a nomination for the most "trouble prone" car in Popular Mechanics during its time on the market to being a rare and somewhat coveted eBay lot with an asking price close to $20,000? We'll follow that up with another question - when was the last time that you saw a Fiat Brava (131) on the road? Fiat made 1.5 million of them, so scarcity has not always been a defining trait of the series - perhaps Popular Mechanics was right. What they failed to mention? The 131 isn't particularly difficult to repair.

We'll be upfront with the fact that this example falls short of the actual Fiat 131 Abarth Rally homologation car. Those cars were yanked off of the Fiat line in Mirafiori as bodyshells, shuttled to Bertone for fitment of the modified bodywork, and sent along to the Fiat Rivalta plant for installation of Abarth running gear and mechanicals. This car? It just has an aftermarket bodykit from Italy. No 138hp double Weber twin cam with a rally gearbox, and no independent rear suspension like on the homologation cars.

1981 Fiat 131 Abarth Replica red rear view 2.0L Lampredi twin cam
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Year: 1981
Model: Fiat 131 Abarth Replica
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  unknown
Price: $18,500
Location: La Canada Flintridge, CA

1981 Fiat 131 Abarth Replica red Sparco interior 2.0L Lampredi twin cam
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got this 131 fiat with Abarth Body kit its 1981 I bought the body kit from Italy and and had the rims custom made from London. also had the original engine rebuild. brand new paint job car is almost ready to go just needs the final touches more then welcome to come see it anytime

1981 Fiat 131 Abarth Replica red engine bay 2.0L Lampredi twin cam
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Not a lot of effort from the seller of this machine, which is unsurprising. The more eccentric listings usually accompany eccentric sellers, and those guys seem to depend on mind reading to sell cars. We can't be too critical, as where are we going to find another? Needless to say, potential buyers will need to iron out some of the details of the car with the seller.

With bidding starting at $5,000, some semblance of sanity is preserved with this listing, though the overall attractiveness of the offering really depends on where the reserve is set. Finding a similar bodykit won't be easy, and the amount of bodywork required to install it on a standard car would be considerable. Does that increase the value of this example? We would say yes, unfortunately. And, if the rust is in control, the deal is even sweeter. With some good communication with the seller and careful bidding, we think that this Abarth replica could make for a very nice addition to someone's garage.

-Graham

1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 M AR 51 Matta

Talk about foreshadowing - nearly 70 years after Alfa Romeo introduced the Matta, Alfa Romeo and Jeep would be collaborating with a vehicle almost identical in spirit, the Jeep Wrangler. The modern Wrangler design harks back to military vehicles such as the Matta, and today, is powered by the same power plant used in the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

The Matta, too, was powered by an Alfa Romeo luxury sedan engine. At the time of the Matta's production, the Alfa Romeo 1900 led the marque's offerings. Displacing 1,884cc, the iron block, aluminum hemi head 4-cylinder produced 64hp from its long-stroke design. In a departure from the 1900, the Matta utilized a dry sump design, likely to keep oil pressure at the bearings during off-road articulation.

1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 M AR 51 driver rear quarter
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Year: 1953
Model:  Alfa Romeo 1900 M AR 51 Matta
Engine: 1,884cc 4-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage:  5,000
Price: Auction
Location: Casabianca, Italy

1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 M AR 51 interior
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For sale  an extremely rare ALFA ROMEO AR51 (1900M), a very good example of the car better known as "MATTA" (crazy in Italian). Conceived on request of the Italian Ministry of Defense in order to have a modern replacement for the ubiquitous Willys MB the Alfa AR51 (AR stands for Autovettura da Ricognizione modello 1951, Reconaissance  Car, model year 1951) revealed itself as a very sophisticated vehicle, its engine (type 1307) a 1884 cc four cylinder twin cam derived from that used on 1900 saloons and GTs (type 1306) and here detuned at 65 HP, dry sump lubrication, indipendent front suspension with torsion bars, a low range transfer box enabling it to climb on 120% slopes. A very good car, a brilliant technical excercise, but very expensive to built so only 2054 cars were handbuilt (yes, no production line) at the Alfa old aero engine factory at Pomigliano d'Arco near Naples from 1952 to 1954; less than 500 were assigned to the Police, mainly at the various Reparti Celere (rapid intervention units) as in this case. This Matta is chassis#1374 and left the factory in 1953 with engine #1462, the same unit it still has today, a very rare case of matching numbers vehicle. It was kept by the Ministry of Interior until 1979, then was sold on the market gtting the civilian registration GR 173393; the original maroon livery used by the Italian Police during the Fifties was covered by a questionable metallic burgundy paint which the car sports still today (the interior, also originally maroon, was sprayed in grey). In its civilian life the car saw very limited and careful use by its two registered owners (as showed by the valid logbook): in fact it runs and drives very well (an electric fuel pump has replaced the mechanical type), the engine pulls smoothly without any smoke, transmission ok, no steering or suspension play; the chassis is absolutely straight and sound, the body is sound too with only some surface rust in limited areas (of course it needs a respray). The ugly rollover bar showed in some picture has now desappeared and the wiper motors and arms are now in place again alongside the original Ulpio type hook towbar, the spare wheel, jack, basic tool kit and copies of owner's, workshop and parts manuals. This car is located near Turin and have to be collected locally, shipping can be arranged easily by myself.

1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 M AR 51 engine bay 1900 dry sump
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Given the length of time that must have elapsed between this car being useful and this car being desirable, with a long period of market indifference in between, this example appears to be in great shape. Underneath, you can spot rust at many of the seams, and yet, it is the sort of rust that a hobbyist could address in their garage with a wire wheel and some rust converter. The exterior is said to be repainted in a metallic burgundy, beneath which lies the original maroon paint found in Italian Police liveries.

We'll be the first to admit that we know very little about off-road vehicles, but what we do know is that they travel very slowly. With only 64hp, driving slowly should not be in issue in the Matta. Given its condition, we wouldn't be too heartbroken to suffer some minor off-roading damage in this example. The 1900 engine, while no Nord, won't be too hard to keep in good tune, either. All-in-all, we welcome the idea of slowly bringing this Matta back into original condition while using it as intended.

-Graham

1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe

Let's take a quick inventory of the flat-engined sports coupe market. Porsche is still plugging along with the 911 and its flat six, and there is the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ pair with their flat fours. In both examples, power is routed to the rear wheels, whether through a transaxle in the rear-engined Porsche, or a driveshaft and differential in the Japanese twins.

But, a flat four powering a long, low front wheel drive sports coupe is no longer available. In the case of the Flavia, the reasons for the format are not readily apparent. There is, of course, the benefit of lowering the vehicles center of mass by situating the cylinder heads low to the ground in the flat format, but the byproduct of this is the added mass of an additional cylinder head. Interestingly, the camshaft count does not multiply, as the flat four in the Flavia is of a pushrod design, locating its single camshaft in the engine block.

1963 Lancia Flavia coupe side view
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Year: 1963
Model:  Lancia Flavia Coupe
Engine: 1,488cc flat four
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage:  60,587
Price: Auction
Location: Millstone Township, NJ

1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe interior
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This spectacular 1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe was purchased in Italy roughly 4 years ago from a gentlemen in north Italy where he participated in the 1995 Vintage Montecarlo. The car is rust free, very solid, had a 1.5 liter engine with a 4 gear box and mechanically sound. There are a lot of new parts in the steering compartment. This car is ready for vintage racing, or a cruise on the road with a little bit of work. All lights are working properly including brake lights. Paint is in fair condition for possibly original. Brakes are brand new. Roll cage is for it's era. Speedometer needs some attention. Car sells with Italian papers and customs form. For more information on this car please contact Franco at (917)-596-4331. Good luck!!

1963 Lancia Flavia Coupe 1488cc engine bay
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This particular car has been outfitted for use in Vintage Montecarlo events, though the last event took place in 1995. Fortunately, given the nature of vintage events, this vehicle should be ready to go - once you're stuck in an era, there isn't a real reason to update. The interior is stripped out, but the floors look to be cleaned up and the dash appears to be in great shape.

We like the way that this Pininfarina coupe sits on its relatively large alloy wheels. The hoodline is low, the dash sits far back from the front axle, and the roofline is interesting. Our admiration for the car extends to its innovative FWD and aluminum flat four engine. If the price on this car stays reasonable, it could make for a great car to take on vintage events.

-Graham

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3

The Macau Grand Prix has morphed and shifted over the years, the Guia Circuit on which it takes place standing constant throughout the changes. Presently, the weekend of racing comprises a Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Formula Three Grand Prix, and the FIA GT World Cup. Italian marques have the most success in the Formula Three Grand Prix, where Dallara racecars have dominated since 1993, though that could be due to a lack of any competitors. On the Motorcycle side of things, Ducatis have won a handful of races as well. In the GT World Cup, where GT3 cars compete, the Gallardo remains the sole Italian car to win, besting the competition in 2009 and 2010.

Today's Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 is a standard Gallardo GT3 racecar prepared by Reiter for the Macau Grand Prix GT3 race. It maintains its livery for the 2009 race, where it took first place. GT3 Gallardos are converted to RWD and outfitted with Brembo racing brakes, centerlock OZ racing wheels, and a rollcage. The naturally-aspirated 5.2L V10 produces 520hp and is managed by a 6-speed automated manual supplied by Holinger.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 Reiter Macau Grand Prix Cup GT3 rear
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Year: 2008
Model:  Lamborghini Gallardo GT3
Engine: 5.2L V10
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage:  1,000
Price: $99,500
Location: Costa Mesa, CA

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 Reiter Macau Grand Prix Cup GT3 interior
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We are pleased to offer 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064, the winner of the 2009 Macau GT Cup. Designed, built and developed by Lamborghini’s German motorsport specialists Reiter Engineering, the Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 cars were race winners right out of the box. Since their introduction in 2008, they have been successfully campaigned in the European, Asian, British, Italian, Australian and numerous other National and International FIA GT3 Championships, plus the Blancpain Endurance Series. A Gallardo GT3 won the 2008 Australian GT Championship, another Gallardo GT3 won the 2010 Asian GT Championship. Indeed, during the Gallardo’s 2007 to 2013 championship race seasons Gallardo GT3s won 199 races and had 350 podium finishes! Thanks to their all-alloy space frame and alloy body with carbon fiber front fenders, front and rear lids and a carbon front bumper and extractors, weight is a mere 1238 kg or 2,724 lbs. Power comes from a dry-sump quad-cam 5.2 liter V-10 putting out 520 Bhp at 7800 rpm, and that power is put to the ground through a Holinger six-speed sequential paddle-shifter. Lightweight 18 x 11-inch front and 18 x 12.5-inch OZ rear wheels put the rubber to the road while Brembo supplied calipers haul it down from racing speeds. Like all GT3 cars, the Gallardo GT3 was converted to rear wheel drive only rather than the four wheel drive used in the Gallardo street cars. A massive front splitter and front fender air extractors combined with an equally massive and fully adjustable Carbon rear wing provide the aerodynamic downforce, while side skirts keep air out from underneath the car, helping the downforce.

Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 was sold new to SPS Automotive in Hong Kong in mid-2008 for Y.L. Siu’s LKM Steel race team. With Japanese driver Keita Sawa at the wheel and carrying race #62, GT3 s/n 07064 finished 3rd in the 2008 Macau GT Cup and then came back with race #6 to win the 2009 Macau GT Cup, beating a horde of thirty Porsche 997 GT3s, Ferrari 430 GT3s, Audi R8 LMS GT3s, Ford GT based GT3s, Corvete ZO6 GT3s and Aston Martin Vantage GT3s. In 2010, Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 was entered in the Macau GT Cup and several Asian GT Series races and was driven by team owner Y.L. Siu at a far more leisure pace. In late 2011 Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 was fitted with a new motor and the spares package was updated before being put on display in the LKM Steel team’s warehouse showroom before coming to our warehouse in California. The FIA GT3 series was developed to provide a level playing field for amateur “Gentlemen” drivers in multiple National GT3 Championships while creating an opportunity to expand manufacturer involvement in motorsports. The GT3 Series regulations demand that race-ready cars closely resemble their road-going counterpart. Unlike the FIA GT1 Series, the GT3 class cars are not allowed to be developed by their manufacturers over the course of a racing season. Manufacturers simply provide a very cost-effective, ready-to-race car to a customer. Teams are limited to springs, shocks, ride heights and wing adjustments that they can alter from production specs. All cars are equalized by weight, horsepower and restrictor allowances to remain competition by the FIA.


Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 has just been test run, serviced, safety inspected and put through a detailed pre-purchase inspection by Dugan Enterprises in Oceanside, CA. The compression and leak down are perfect, report on file! Like all GT3 race cars, services are reasonable with the full inspection, engine oil and filter change, coolant flush, expansion tank cleaning, sealing washers, brake inspection, installation of new fuel cell foam, pressure test the fuel system, nut and bolt inspection. The total service invoice was $7,480.94 and the compression and leak down test was $625.00. Today Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 is eligible for a multitude of track events for retired GT3 cars such as the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour, billed by the SCCA as the pinnacle of championship road racing in North America, the SCCA’s just introduced GT-X car, specifically for older GT3 cars or the SCCA’s ITX (Improved Touring unlimited) as well as any HSR or NASA weekend, the Daytona Classic of four one-hour races, the Sebring classic with three one-hour races, the Spring Classic at Laguna Seca and a multitude of other track events.


Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 is currently in the same livery it carried when it won the 2009 Macau GT Cup. Thanks to its striking color combination and stunning styling, the Gallardo GT3 is easily the most exotic car on the grid, yet it shares many of the same mechanicals as the Audi LMS GT3, so both parts and service are readily available and Reiter Engineering carries any parts that might be needed. The “Halo” driver’s seat, the center console and door inner panels are all lightweight Carbon fiber in as-new condition. The Carbon fiber digital dash gives the driver instant information on all mechanical systems and the paddle shift responds instantly. The GT3 cars offer an incredibly low cost state-of-the-art car that needs only gas and tires for most track events,and can easily be maintained at the track with the help of a single mechanic. Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 comes with two complete sets of OZ race wheels with used tires, eight sets of new Performance Friction Carbon Metallic brake pads in their boxes, two new front and two rear brake rotors in their boxes, a new aluminum honeycomb front splitter, a good used aluminum honeycomb front splitter, a full set of new aluminum honeycomb floor pans, a set of springs, a set of lightweight spare knockoffs and several boxes of bearings and bits.


As state-of-the-art modern race cars, the Gallardo GT3s are both blindingly fast yet very civilized to drive thanks to light electric power steering, massive brakes and the easy-to-use Holinger six-speed sequential paddle-shifter. The FIA approved NASCAR style roll cage and halo driver’s seat make it a safe and user-friendly track day car and a second seat can be added to terrorize your passenger! Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 is race-prepared and ready to go, allowing the skilled driver to offer very fast rides at private or club track days or to compete wheel to wheel at the dozens of SCCA, NASA, HSR and other sanctioned events and at half the price of a comparable used 458 GT3. E-mail us for photos from Macau 2008, 2009 and 2010 or for links to the race videos. Priced at 320,000 €uro or almost $400,000 when new, Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 is fully-serviced and needs nothing but a new home and driver. We know the FIA GT3 race car market well and Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 is the best priced Italian GT3 car in North America. Seriously for sale and priced to sell at $99,500, or best offer.


S/n 07064. Lamborghini Gallardo GT3.


2008, March, built new by Reiter Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, Leobendorfer Str. 39, 83417 Kirchanschöring, Germany.
2008, new to SPS Automotive Perform LTD., Unit A5 G/F Hoplite IND CTR, 3-5 Wang Tai Road, Knowloon Bay, Hong Kong.
2008, 16 Nov., raced in the 2008 Macau GP, Windsor Arch Macau GT Cup on race #62 with Japanese driver Keita Sawa, qualified 3rd, finished 3rd.
2009, 22 Nov., raced in the 2009 Macau GP, Windsor Arch Macau GT Cup on race #6 with Japanese driver Keita Sawa, qualified 2nd, finished 1st.
Click on http://www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/cogpm/video/index.php?year=2009&cid=99&page_no=1&lang=en for the 2009 Macau GP video archives.
2010, 21 Nov., raced in the Macau GP, Windsor Arch Macau GT Cup with race #8 by the LKM Steel team’s team owner Y.L. Siu, qualified 17th, finished 16th.
2011, 21 Aug., raced in the Asian GT3 series, rounds 7&8 at Suzuka by the LKM Steel team’s team owner Y.L. Siu.
2011, 09 Sept., large spares package and a new engine ordered by SPS Automotive Performance, Hong Kong.
2011, 02 Oct., raced in the Asian GT3 series, rounds 9&10 at Autopolis by the LKM Steel team’s team owner Y.L. Siu.
2011, 20 Nov., raced in the Macau GP, by the LKM Steel team’s team owner Y.L. Siu.
2012–2018, on display in the LKM Steel team’s warehouse showroom.
2018, June, shipped to Ferraris-Online.Com LLC.
2018, July, test run, serviced and safety inspected by Dugan Enterprises in Oceanside, CA. Full safety inspection, engine oil and filter change, coolant flush, expansion tank cleaning, sealing washers, brake inspection, installation of new fuel cell foam, pressure test the fuel system, nut and bolt inspection. Total invoice $7,480.94.
Today Gallardo GT3 s/n 07064 is eligible for a multitude of track events for retired GT3 cars such as the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour, billed by the SCCA as the pinnacle of championship road racing in North America, the SCCA’s just introduced GT-X car, specifically for older GT3 cars or the SCCA’s ITX (Improved Touring unlimited) as well as any HSR or NASA weekend, the Daytona Classic of four one-hour races, the Sebring classic with three one-hour races, the Spring Classic at Laguna Seca and a multitude of other track events.
2018, December, offered for sale by Ferraris-Online.Com LLC.


http://ferraris-online.com/pages/cardetail.php?reqcardir=LA-LP520-07064 

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 Reiter Macau Grand Prix Cup GT3 engine V10
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The seller notes a recent service, including fluid flushes and replacement of fuel cell foam, at a cost of almost $8,000. It would appear that the car sat in a showroom from 2012-2018 - whether that bodes well for the car's condition is up to debate. The racing history of the car seems to span only 2-3 years and 1,000 miles. We would wager that the car has plenty of life left in it.

We're not quite sure of the target market for this Gallardo GT3. $100,000 will buy you a much faster track car these days - the Corvette Z06 - and you can drive one of those to the track and back in complete comfort. The seller advises that multiple series exist for retired GT3 cars, and perhaps this car would be competitive in one of those series. We see it as a possible purchase for the Lamborghini owner who simply wants a no-excuses racecar for the occasional day at the track.

-Graham

1983 Fiat 124 Spider Restomod

We weren't expecting to find a Fiat Spider restomod service while searching for a car to post today. In fact, we didn't even realize that it was a restomod until reading the listing. The real reason for clicking on this Fiat Spider was to check out the hubcaps - look familiar? They're the hubcaps off of the Fiat 500 1957 Edition. Normally one of our favorite hubcaps, they are a bit too large for the Spider, and seem to make the car look shorter than it really is.

Taking a look at the ad description, the details of the restomod side of things are sparse. The car has been stripped to a bare metal and repainted. The suspension, brakes, and engine have been upgraded, but the exact details of the upgrades are absent from the listing. The interior work looks to be of high quality, and is inspired by Maserati on this car, apparently.

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Year: 1983
Model:  Fiat 124 Spider
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  25,000mi
Price: $89,995
Location: Barrington, IL

1983 Fiat Spider restomod maserati tribute interior
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CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1983 Fiat Spider Restomod

This is a Roadster Salon Spider Tributo resto-mod based on a 1983 Pininfarina Spider with only 25K miles. The pictures show a version with some additional key options, like the hand made Spider America hood and body work, and upgraded engine. Lead times are currently 18-24 months. However this particular project was started for an older customer with health concerns that will prevent him from taking delivery. Car is in later stages of build, but can still be customized toyour particular taste. Lead time is Spring delivery, depending on options and trim selected.

Roadster Salon only builds about 30 vehicles per year, with a fraction of them Tributo models. These cars can be finished with Ferrari or Maserati influences. All are numbered and signed by our craftsman. The version shown has our exclusive Maserati tribute interior, and other touring features. Please call and ask about the detail differences between the two versions.

Every Tributo features bare metal tub and body treatments. Interiors from the finest leather hides, hand stitched with old world craftsmanship. The Tributo is the ideal car for enthusiasts who love the vintage looks of older sports cars, but do not like the old school driving experience. Roadster Salon upgrades all the most important safety and performance elements such as steering, braking, handling, engine and structural rigidity- so that the car feels like a contemporary automobile. Electrical components and wiring are also upgraded to a more modern standard, so that reliability is significantly improved.

While stunningly beautiful, the Spider Tributo is meant to be admired but driven frequently if desired. Please contact us for more specific details. This is a re-engineered automobile with full warranty coverage. It is not a conventional restoration. Efforts were made to improve the car in every respect, not adhere to tenants of originality.

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Looking at the photographs, the car sure seems to be in good condition. And, the car comes with some sort of warranty. We would inquire as to what brand of parts were used in the mechanical side of the restoration, but suspect that high-quality components were utilized.

A new Fiat 124 Spider runs around $30k. Reviews of the current Spider are mostly positive, though the engine is a bit dated. The new Spider can't compete with the original on appearance, no doubt. But, if it were our money, we'd buy a new Spider for when we needed modern comfort, and a classic Spider when we wanted something more charming. Spending $90k for one Spider just seems a bit frivolous for our tastes. That said, we salute the builders of these cars and hope to see more like them - surely there are enthusiasts out there willing to pay for perfection.

-Graham