by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona formerly owned by Sir Elton John
- 1974 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS in right-hand drive, Factory ‘Flares’ and Classiche Certified
- 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 with just one owner and less than 10,000 miles
- Superbly equipped 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (HGTS) with 16,500 miles
Silverstone Auctions next sale is taking place on Saturday 5th June as part of the National Ferrari Owners Day.
Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain will host the event at Sywell Aerodrome, with the auction taking place in Hanger One from midday where over 100 items of Ferrari themed automobilia and 30 superb Ferraris will go under the hammer.
A very special example, which was once owned by Sir Elton John, is the 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Classiche Certified, it is one of just 158 UK-supplied Daytonas and it is accompanied by a comprehensive history file. Finished in its original colours of Rosso over Nero, it is matching numbers and is accompanied by its Classiche Red Book, original purchase order and a wealth of invoices. Estimated at (£): 440,000 – 500,000, this is a chance to own a true legend.
Another classic crossing the block on Saturday 5th is this striking 1974 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS. Classiche certified by Ferrari in 2017, this is a very rare factory flares car and one of just 72 that left Maranello in the colour Nocciola Metallizzato. The car benefitted from an extensive restoration between 2016 and 2018 at Italia Autosport and the superb interior is still in situ. This right-hand drive example is estimated at (£): 375,000 – 425,000.
Gary Dunne, Sales Controller of Silverstone Auctions noted “We are honoured to be part of this special day which celebrates Ferrari. Our dedicated marque sale will see some truly special and unique opportunities and of course we are delighted that bidders will be able to join us in the room for this auction. Bidding will also be available by phone, online or via commission and if you cannot attend on the day, you will be able to watch the auction on YouTube.”
It’s not just classics that will be offered in the sale, modern classics will also feature – including this fabulous 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 which has had just one owner from new. Having covered only 9,300 miles, it is a lovely specification of Grigio Alloy over a Crema leather interior, with blue carpets, and a blue hood. An incredibly well preserved 360 Spider, it is accompanied by a comprehensive history file and service history from new with 17 stamps from the supplying dealer. Estimated at (£): 72,000 – 80,000.
Another modern classic confirmed for the auction is this superbly equipped 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (HGTS). The desirable specification includes Daytona seats, Scuderia Ferrari wing shields and a factory fitted HGTS package. With just 16,500 miles from new, it has a full service history, has had just two private owners and is in immaculate condition. Estimated at (£): 60,000 – 70,000.
A number of automobilia items will also be offered in the Ferrari sale, including luggage sets, watches, registration numbers, tool kits and pictures. The automobilia auction will commence at midday and the car sale will begin at 2pm.
Silverstone Auctions are offering in person viewings of the cars on Friday 4th June between 9am – 5pm at Sywell Aerodrome (NN6 0BN). To register to bid (for in person, online, phone or commission), the Silverstone Auctions team can be contacted on 01926 691141, by emailing bid@silverstoneauctions.com or via their website.
ABOUT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS
Formed in 2011, Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for the sale of classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles as well as automotive memorabilia.
We hold the exclusive automotive auction rights for Silverstone circuit and host sales as stand-alone events as well as an integrated element of some of Europe’s biggest motorsport events such as the Silverstone Classic Festival.
In addition to our sales at the circuit, we also host a number of auctions each year at other major classic car events including the NEC Classic Motor Show and Race Retro.
At Silverstone Auctions we take pride in selecting the very best of breed vehicles for our sales which not only attracts buyers from around the world but has already helped us achieve a number of record-breaking auction prices on behalf of our vendors.
We are committed to providing the best possible service for both buyers and vendors alike, so if you’d like to know more about buying or selling a classic vehicle with Silverstone Auctions, call us today on +44(0)1926 691141.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Everrati™’s latest electric supercar is a redefined Porsche 911 (964) wide body
- 500bhp, 500Nm, sub-4-second 0-62mph acceleration, 150+ mile range
- Lighter than original thanks to the use of carbon fibre body panels
- Engineered by an elite team recruited from OEM, supercar, motorsport, aerospace & EV technology backgrounds
- Refined by respected Porsche racing driver and former BTCC champion Tim Harvey
- Everrati™’s mission is to redefine and futureproof iconic cars by upgrading them with EV technology
- New ‘Signature’ wide body model adds to Everrati™’s impressive portfolio, which includes electrified reborn icons of the Porsche 911 (964) Coupe and Targa models, 911 (964) Gulf Signature Edition, Land Rover Series IIA and Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda all restored to concours condition and transformed with EV technology
Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati™), a leading technology company specialising in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of the very latest electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, has today unveiled a new, flagship, 500bhp, ‘Signature’ wide body model.
The car, revealed today, is based upon a fully restored 1991 Porsche 911 964. It features carbon fibre body elements and a state-of-the-art EV powertrain capable of delivering an electric, emission-free driving range of more than 150 miles and sub-4-second 0-62mph acceleration. Following an intensive test and development programme, the Everrati™ ‘Signature’ wide body model will be finished to concours standards and offered to customers as part of the company’s extensive portfolio of restored, remastered and electrified automotive icons.
“When we launched Everrati™ in 2019, it was our mission to create the most desirable, technically advanced, sustainable, zero-emission iconic cars in the world,” explains Justin Lunny, Founder & CEO of Everrati Automotive Limited. “To fulfil that vision, and to provide discerning customers with a peerless product engineered with industry-leading technology, rigour and attention to detail, we assembled an elite engineering team from OEM, supercar, motorsport, aerospace and EV technology backgrounds.”
“We believe that it is the very DNA of a car that makes it iconic and that such cars must be preserved for future generations – not be placed in a museum, but to drive. We take some of the world’s most beautiful and seminal cars, restore and re-engineer them, always operating with full respect for the brands that created them. Using modern engineering techniques and integrating advanced EV powertrains, we further enhance each car’s performance, yet ensuring they have a similar driving ‘feel’ with weight distribution – and overall weight – mirroring that of the original, enabling automotive icons like the Porsche 911 (964) to be reborn for the coming age of zero-emission mobility, yet with soul intact.”
Back to basics
As with every Everrati™ project, the ‘Signature’ wide body began with a solid, accident-free example of a Porsche 911 (964) to provide the basis for restoration and modification. The first stage of the car’s metamorphosis was a careful disassembly back to its bare monocoque chassis. All bodywork, powertrain and interior components were removed from the car.
“At Everrati™, it is sacrosanct that all engineering is reversible, should current or future owners want to revert back to the car’s factory specification,” explains Nick Williams, Everrati™ Founder and COO, who previously held senior roles with Daimler and the Volkswagen Group. “If customers wish, the car’s original internal combustion engine and transmission can be refurbished and placed in storage, or even incorporated into a piece of art, such as a glass gable or Perspex box. Whatever the customer can imagine, we will do our utmost to make it a reality.”
Following a complete strip-down, the monocoque chassis is water-blasted back to its bare zinc coating and inspected and treated for rust prevention, if required. To ensure adherence to Everrati™’s core pillars of safety and structural integrity, the monocoque is seam-welded, strengthened and refabricated to better-than-new standards.
Carbon recreation
To create the wide body, Everrati™ replaces the steel front and rear wings and bonnet with custom produced carbon fibre parts. The same material is also used for the doors, although these are reinforced with high strength steel to retain side impact protection. A carbon fibre roof is offered, along with the choice of a steel item for customers who wish to retain a sunroof where fitted to their car. The front and rear bumpers are refitted with genuine Porsche wide body items, to which RS Cup air vents are added.
“We work in close collaboration with leading Porsche 911 specialists and carbon fibre manufacturers in the UK and use only exceptionally strong and lightweight carbon fibre components manufactured to motorsport specification in an aerospace environment,” reveals Williams. “The carbon fibre bodywork is constructed using a premium resin-infused closed mould process to ensure very high quality and strength coupled with low weight. Then we apply world-class body preparation and painting processes to produce flawless paint finishes.”
Thanks to this high-tech and meticulous approach to weight saving, the ‘Signature’ wide body weighs less than the original Porsche 911 (964) Coupe on which it is based.
Futureproof power
A key part of the meticulous, sympathetic restoration and re-engineering process is the integration of the car’s new, sustainable-focussed heart – the electric propulsion system.
“We install a state-of-the-art EV powertrain, which has its power delivery optimised specifically for the ‘Signature’ wide body and is coupled to a 53kWh battery pack and battery management system,” explains Everrati™ Director of Engineering, Mike Kerr, who previously held senior roles with Lotus and McLaren.
“One of the values that attracted me to Everrati™ was the obsessive level of detail the company goes to ensure that its EV technology is integrated sympathetically, and in a manner totally in keeping with the true spirit of the original car and its manufacturer,” continues Kerr. “But there’s more to it than that. The transformation to electric power also involves the optimisation of weight distribution, chassis response and safety to enhance the performance of the original, reinvigorate its character and soul.”
Zero tailpipe emissions, maximum performance
Sending 500bhp to the rear wheels, the new Everrati™ ‘Signature’ wide body redefined Porsche 911 has more than double the power output of an original 1990’s Porsche 964. With 500 Nm delivered instantly, the car can accelerate to 62mph in less than four seconds.
The blistering acceleration is accompanied by a 150+ mile range, dependant on driving style. Using a DC fast charger, the battery can be replenished from 10 per cent to 100 per cent in less than an hour, at the cost of just £8.21.
Spellbinding handling
The Everrati™ engineering and test teams have set the highest possible standards to enable the ‘Signature’ wide body model’s chassis to accommodate the significant step-up in performance the electric powertrain brings, and to elevate the driving experience to a higher plane.
Former British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) Champion and Porsche Carrera Cup Driver’s Champion, Tim Harvey, has supported much of the car’s development.
With 35 wins and more than 150 podiums at the wheel of a 911, Harvey is one of the most successful Porsche racers ever and relishes his role as Everrati™ test driver.
“The latest car is a fantastic project to be involved with. I have owned and raced many Porsches, and having the chance to be involved with the rebirth of this true icon is a privilege,” says Harvey. “The ‘Signature’ wide body has the essence of an iconic 911, in terms of its rear-biased weight distribution and the ‘feel’ of its controls, brought right up to date thanks to the incredible performance from its electric powertrain. In this way, it is great to think that future generations will still be able to enjoy the 964 in an era of zero-emission mobility.”
Everrati™ retains the car’s aluminium rear trailing suspension arms, which are refurbished to new, with all bushes and drop-links fully uprated. Customers are offered a choice of two suspensions settings. The ‘standard’ suspension features fully adjustable motorsport-grade coil-over spring & damper units. It provides a compliant, quiet and comfortable ride on the road while still offering superb control during more dynamic driving. The optional, fully adjustable suspension package features adaptive dampers by Tractive, providing even more sporting focussed levels of control and driver feedback. It features a fully programmable and customisable five-driver-mode set-up, controlled from within the cockpit via a touch screen.
Optimum stopping power
Naturally, the car’s EV powertrain provides regenerative braking when the driver lifts off the accelerator pedal. The driver can adjust the level of regenerative braking force available to enable one-pedal driving. The uprated mechanical braking system features fully renewed Brembo Porsche callipers with new drilled, ventilated discs all around. An optional, even more powerful braking system is also offered, featuring larger Brembo callipers front and rear.
A range of 17” and 18” wheels and colour finishes are available to suit customer requirements.
Creature comforts
The exquisitely finished cabin can be personalised to customers’ individual tastes in numerous ways, thanks to a wide range of optional materials and fittings. Everrati™ re-instals original Porsche seats, which are significantly enhanced for comfort and replicate the look of the original RS Touring Seats. All have four-way electrical adjustment and manual recline and tilt functions. Optional Carbon RS seats provide an even more sporting ambience. Upholstery can be optioned in leather, alcantara, or other materials and in a wide choice of colours and optional finishes and textures.
Numerous further highlights of the interior include the installation of a custom-designed heating and air conditioning system. In addition, a modern Porsche Classic Communications Management with full touch screen navigation, DAB+, Bluetooth®, Apple Car Play™is added. All of the car’s traditional gauges are replaced with Porsche-inspired EV gauges, and as with the internal combustion engine and transmission components, the original gauges can be retained for the customer on request.
Over the coming months, the ‘Signature’ wide body will continue to undergo its full development programme. A small number of Signature commissions are available to order now for delivery in late 2021. Prices for each commission begin at £250,000 plus relevant taxes, based on a customer-supplied donor car.
About Everrati™
Everrati™ was founded in 2019 initially under the name of Ionic cars by entrepreneur Justin Lunny and long-term automotive specialist Nick Williams. Both car enthusiasts from an early age, they became increasingly conscious of the wider impact combustion engines have on the environment. Ionic cars was launched with the vision of restoring iconic models from an earlier era and converting them to electric propulsion.
The first project the company undertook was a Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda. Today, Everrati™ continues to offer the electrified Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda along with Porsche 911 (964) Coupe and Targa models, a 911 (964) Gulf Signature Edition and a Land Rover Series IIA available in Traditional, Safari or Modern Top Canvas guises.
Everrati™ designs, develops and builds its cars from a bespoke facility in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire.
Everrati™ restores and modifies classic and iconic Porsche cars for its customers to enable them to be used and enjoyed in a low carbon world. Everrati™ does not manufacture vehicles. Everrati™ is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed, nor, in any way, affiliated with Dr. Ing. h.c.F.
Porsche, AG (www.porsche.com), Porsche Cars Great Britain, or any other subsidiary or representative of Porsche. The Porsche® name and crest are trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, and any other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders. All brand names, logos and crests along with any other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders. Any mention of trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only. Everrati respectfully requests that these iconic cars should not under any circumstances be referred to as an Everrati Porsche, Everrati 911 or in any manner that suggests it is anything other than a Porsche® 911®
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
An anniversary to remind us that sporting DNA will always be victorious.
From racing roots to a new future on the track with MC20.
Maserati celebrates a significant anniversary; exactly 60 years ago, the Tipo 61 achieved an amazing victory at the seventh edition of the Nürburgring 1,000 kilometres, the great endurance classic held at the Nordschleife in Germany which reached the height of its splendour and popularity in those very years.
With this success, the Maserati Tipo 61 driven by Masten Gregory and Lloyd Casner recorded a memorable double, winning again just one year after the victory achieved in 1960, with Stirling Moss at the wheel alongside Dan Gurney.
The cars were customised with white and blue paintwork, the colours which inspired the Maserati MC12 Stradale, as a tribute to these victories. This supercar, which dominated the early 2000s, recently handed over the torch to the new MC20, renewing the racing spirit that has always been integral to Maserati’s DNA, and which is preparing the way for the Trident’s motorsports comeback.
The Tipo 61 was the best known of the series of five models designed by Giulio Alfieri, nicknamed “Birdcage” for its unusual chassis, an intricate structure containing about 200 tubes, combined in a complex assembly that resembled a birdcage. This construction method provided a more rigid chassis that was also lighter than the other racing cars of the time, making this two-seater barchetta the ultimate and best solution for front-engined, rear-wheel drive racers.
Maserati began building the Tipo 60 in March 1959, but by November of the same year it was already being transformed into the Tipo 61, to comply with the technical regulations required to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours. The displacement of the four-cylinder engine was modified to 2,900 cc, while its power output became 250 hp at 7,000 rpm. Otherwise, the car retained the layout and solutions already adopted for the Tipo 60. Moreover, its weight increased from 570 to 600 kg and its top speed from 270 to 285 km/h.
In spite of its massive power output, fuel consumption was still fairly low, and this was vital in endurance races, where the Tipo 61 was able to reduce the number of refuelling stops.
In just three years of production, from 1959 to 1961, the Tipo 60 and the Tipo 61 reigned supreme on the international racing scene, with power and speed that led to a series of extraordinary wins, continuing the victorious tradition of Maserati which now, at the start of its new Era, is once again planning a future in motorsports, under the banner of the MC20.
Key technical features of the Tipo 60 – Tipo 61:
Engine: vertical straight four
Displacement: 1,990 cc – 2,890 cc
Power output: 200 – 250 hp
Gearbox: Mechanical five speed + reverse en-bloc with the differential casing
Chassis: birdcage
Weight: 570 kg – 600 kg
Top speed: 270 km/h – 285 km/h
Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars with an amazing personality, immediately recognisable anywhere. With their style, technology and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a global automotive industry benchmark. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance and safety, currently available on more than seventy markets internationally. Ambassadors of this heritage are the Quattroporte flagship, the Ghibli sports sedan, and the Levante, the first made by Maserati SUV, all models denoted by use of the choicest materials and technical solutions of the utmost excellence. Ghibli and Levante are now also available in hybrid version and are the Trident Brand’s first electrified cars. A complete range, including V6 and V8 petrol and 4 cylinder hybrid powerplants, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive. The Trofeo Collection, comprising Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, equipped with the powerful 580 hp V8 engine, is the supreme expression of the Trident Brand’s high-performing DNA. The top-of-the-range is the MC20 supercar, powered by the ground-breaking Nettuno V6 engine, incorporating F1-derived technologies now made available in the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. Today, the Maserati range is produced at three plants: Ghibli and Quattroporte are built at Grugliasco (Turin) at the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant (AGAP), and Levante at the Mirafiori Plant in Turin. MC20 is produced in Modena, at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
The MINI Hatch has been awarded ‘Most Fun Car to Drive’ at the 2021 Auto Trader New Car Awards.
Erin Baker, Editorial Director of Auto Trader, said: “With their short wheelbase and nippy, cheeky character, it’s a deserved win. Owners commented on the “go-kart feel and acceleration” and the fact that MINIs “don’t take themselves too seriously”.
The MINI Hatch, which took the same award in 2019, was decided the ‘Most Fun Car to Drive’ by 148,000 UK car owners who took part in a comprehensive survey to understand the honest opinions of those who have bought, driven and lived with their new vehicles. They rated their cars across different criteria including reliability, performance, appearance and running costs, as well as detailing their overall satisfaction with the car and if they would recommend it to others.
David George, Director, MINI UK said “Being fun to drive and putting a smile on the driver’s face is one of the most important parts of MINI’s DNA, so to officially win Auto Trader’s ‘Most Fun Car to Drive’ is a brilliant and very fitting award for the MINI Hatch.”
All the winners from the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2021 can be found here.
Information on the MINI range can be found at www.mini.co.uk.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- The Kia Sportage will have for the first time in the model’s 28-year history a dedicated European version
- Images of fifth-generation Sportage hint at adventurous and contemporary design, taking inspiration from nature and modernity
- Refined and muscular body contrasts crisp, tense and clean character lines that ripple the surface
- Pioneering interior promises a serene space with a swooping integrated curved display as the focal point
- Kia’s acclaimed ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy is at the heart of Sportage’s youthful appearance
Kia has revealed the first official teaser images of the all-new Sportage – the fifth incarnation of the brand’s most popular SUV model.
Due to be revealed in July in Korea, the new Sportage has been carefully crafted to establish new benchmarks in its segment – for its advanced exterior and interior design, connectivity tech, and responsive yet highly efficient powertrains. In September, and for the first time in the model’s 28-year history, Kia Europe will unveil a dedicated European version of the Sportage.
Revealed earlier this year to great acclaim from the design community, Kia’s new design language – Opposites United – is at the core of the Sportage, influencing every aspect of its appearance and character. The early images hint at an assertive and cutting-edge presence for the SUV – paying homage to nature’s perfection and simplicity whilst connecting with the brand’s new design direction.
Muscular exterior and innovative interior
The new Sportage has a muscular stance and a strong yet refined silhouette. Notable new details include the crisp, taught character lines that ripple across the surfaces. The front creates an instant and thought-provoking statement, with a detail-orientated black grille graphic spanning the width of the face. At the rear, muscular shoulder lines drop gently to meet slim daytime-running lamps, which flank the new Kia logo and Sportage emblem.
The interior design sketch reveals a driver-orientated space that plays with boldness in character, softness in qualities and innovation in technology. At the core is a beautifully sculpted integrated curved display.
“Taking inspiration from an ethos we created where nature meets modernity, the new Sportage challenges design norms with an adventurous yet contemporary exterior and a beautifully detailed and pioneering interior,” said Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Design Center. “With new Sportage, we didn’t simply want to take one step forward, but rather move to a completely different level within the SUV class.”
More details regarding design features of the all-new Sportage will be unveiled
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- 1977 Lotus Esprit Series 1 with just 27,000 miles
- One owner 1985 Ford Escort 1.6 Injection Cabriolet with 29,400 miles
- Less than 33,000 miles from new – 1975 Jaguar E-Type S3 Roadster
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG F1 (R230) with just 21,800 miles
The lot list for Classic Car Auctions sale at The London Classic Car Show is increasing by the day, with a number of fabulous, low-mileage and low-ownership examples confirmed.
Finished in an original Lotus Orange is a very special 1977 Lotus Esprit Series 1 which has just 27,000 miles on the clock. This sublime example has had over 2,000 man-hours and over £35,000 spent on returning it to ‘showroom fresh’ best. The engine, gearbox and chassis all have matching numbers, and the interior has been retrimmed by SJ Sportscars in Tartan and Green fabric, with Orange carpets – which is 100% period correct. This full restored example which has had no expense spared, is estimated at (£): 58,000 – 68,000.
Another low-mileage example confirmed for the two-day sale in June is this 1985 Ford Escort 1.6 Injection Cabriolet which is well presented in Rosso Red. With just 29,400 miles and one owner, this is a fantastic opportunity which has been recommissioned and is in fabulous condition throughout. Estimated at (£): 12,000 – 16,000.
Gary Dunne, Sales Manager for CCA commented “The line up for our debut at The London Classic Car Show is impressive and we have many more cars going live on our website in the coming days. This sale will be momentous for us – this is our first auction outside of the Midlands and is our first auction where buyers can attend in person for 18 months. We cannot wait to welcome you back into the auction hall at the end of June!”
CCA have achieved some great results with E-Types over the last few years and this sale will see a handful offered for sale, including this 1975 Jaguar E-Type S3 Roadster. Still wearing its original coat of Signal Red with a black interior and chrome wires, it indicates just 32,600 miles which is supported by a detailed history. The fascinating history file contains the original Passport to Service with six stamps, an original sales brochure, owners handbook and no less than 29 MOT certificates! Patently looked after from day one, it is estimated (£): 60,000 – 70,000.
With just 21,800 miles, this 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG F1 (R230) is superbly presented in Iridium Silver with an unmarked Alpaca Grey interior. With just three previous keepers, a comprehensive history file and supplied with its original book pack, this modern classic is not to be missed. Estimated at (£): 35,000 – 40,000, it is fitted with the F1 Performance Pack, vario panoramic roof and Bose sound system.
Classic Car Auctions are still inviting entries to this exciting event and for this sale only, sellers are charged just 2.5% sellers commission. To submit your entry into The London Classic Car Show Auction, please contact Classic Car Auctions on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk.
