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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Alloy

World famous classic car auction company RM auctions will be auctioning one special vehicle, a chance to own the ultimate sports car, and an important piece of American history. The spectacular 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Alloy Continuation is finished off in stunning polished aluminum bodywork, and is in pristine condition. It was originally purchased new by the man himself Carroll Shelby for his personal collection in 1965, and was garage kept, preserved in like-new condition, and has only 56 original miles on the odometer. This Cobra is outfitted with a 427-cubic inch V-8 that can pump out 525 horsepower, and will be auctioned on November 15th, with an expected price tag ranging from $350,000 to $500,000. via



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RUF 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera

This 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, finished in Chiffon White, is no ordinary classic, it is a RUF-tuned masterpiece. Originally optioned with the M491 "Turbo Look" package, it gained wider fenders, Turbo-spec brakes, and suspension upgrades. Sent to RUF automobile in Germany, its flat-six was enlarged to 3.4 liters with forged Mahle pistons, a revised fuel injection system, and a RUF ECU. A five-speed manual sends power to the rear wheels, complemented by a Fa...
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1966 Jaguar XJ13 Recreation

The 1966 Jaguar XJ13 was designed to compete in the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance event, but the project stalled and only one prototype was made. As such, it is impossible to come across a genuine example available for purchase, which means if you want one, you are going to have to get a replica. That is where New Zealand’s Rod Tempero comes into play. This XJ13 is an identical copy of the original down to the last nut and rivet, an exquisitely-made repli...
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Everrati Electric Ford GT40

British electric conversion specialist Everrati has partnered with American continuation classic builder Superperformance to revive one of history’s most iconic sports cars, the legendary Ford GT40. The main goal is for the GT40 to retain the driving character (maintaining the proper weight distribution and handling) of the original, except for running on electric power. The beast is equipped by a 700V EV powertrain system with Direct DC Fast charging, and is capa...
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