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Tag: Exotic Cars

Just Like James Dean’s! Ultra-Rare $4 Million 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder to Hit Auction Block

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On October 6, automotive enthusiasts and collectors will turn their attention to the Bonhams|Cars Zoute Sale in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, where a true gem of racing history will be up for auction: the ex-‘ECURIE NATIONALE BELGE’ 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder, Chassis 550-0082, just like the one that once belonged to Hollywood legend James Dean. While this iconic vehicle, with a storied past on European racing circuits, has no direct connection to the American actor who tragically lost his life in a similar model, it is still expected to fetch between €3,500,000 and €4,000,000, reaffirming its status as one of the most expensive classic sports cars in the world.

Rare 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Prototype ‘DP2155’ Set to Hit Auction with an Estimated Value of Over $1.5 Million

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Automotive enthusiasts and collectors are eagerly anticipating the Bonhams|Cars Zoute sale, set for October 6 in Knokke-Heist, Belgium. One of the highlights of the auction is the Works Prototype Design Project ‘DP2155’ 1959 Aston Martin DB4, which carries an estimated value of €1,300,000 to €1,600,000. This engineering marvel, distinguished as the last to bear the DP prefix, represents a significant chapter in Aston Martin’s storied history.

$2,000,000 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss 75/75 to Hit the Auction Without Reserve

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The SLR Stirling Moss, named after the legendary British racing driver, debuted at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Designed by Yoon Il-hun, the car features a unique speedster style with no roof or windscreen, reminiscent of the 300 SLR race car. The interior, crafted by Dutch designer Sarkis Benliyan, complements the car’s distinctive exterior.

Painting Bizzarrini into Automobile History

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I had never seen a car so wanton, so rakish, almost obscene. It was like a streetwalker in 8-in high heels. What amazed me then was that it had a Chevy V8 as an engine, iron block, pushrod. Detroit crudity in an exotic. I forgot poetry and instantly became a car guy.

A couple years later I was writing car ads in Detroit and a boss mentioned an obscure Italian car was down at a Corvette shop; I might want to take a look at it.

It was a Bizzarrini Targa.

Now, in 2022, I’d say it’s worth what — 2  to  3 million? Give or take.