Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition 2016, Alemanha

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition 2016, Alemanha
Exterior : Cinza (Fashion Grey)
Interior : Preto
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Built to celebrate Rennsport Reunion V at California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Porsche created a limited-production model of its 911 Carrera GTS coupe. Appropriately dubbed the Rennsport Reunion edition, 25 examples were built and quickly purchased by collectors as soon as they were announced.

Conceived by the late Bob Carlsen, then head of Media Relations for Porsche Cars North America and former Porsche factory driver and well-known vintage racer Brian Redman, the pair believed that a gathering of like-minded enthusiasts centered around Porsche’s most iconic road and racing cars could be successful. Choosing to host the first Rennsport Reunion at Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, in July of 2001, the event quickly became a mainstay in the Porsche community. The second and third Rennsport Reunions were held at Daytona International Speedway in 2004 and 2007, and then relocated to Laguna Seca in 2011, 2015, and most recently 2018. All six events have proven tremendously successful, drawing hundreds of entrants and thousands of paying spectators.

Each Rennsport Reunion GTS coupe was painted Fashion Grey – a paint-to-sample color well known to enthusiasts that dates back to the 356 – and further outfitted with black and red stripes on the doors, roof, hood, and rear decklid. Inside, the black interior features both leather and Alcantara. Optional extras include the desirable 18-way adjustable sports seats and an upgraded Bose stereo system. Further differentiating it from other GTS coupes, the dashboard and door-sill covers are finished in carbon fiber and boast Rennsport Reunion Edition identification. The Rennsport Reunion logo appears on the center console. The Sport design steering wheel, door panel trim, floor mats, and both seat headrests are all stitched in contrasting Carmine Red, a color that also appears on the seat belts and tachometer face.

Delivered new to Florida, this example has been garage-kept and preserved in virtually as-new condition since leaving the production line. Today, it has been driven less than 50 miles from new, making it perhaps the lowest mileage example in existence and a true collector’s item. Importantly, it comes with all its delivery paperwork, original window sticker, and original owners’ manuals.

With the introduction of the 992-generation and turbocharged second-generation 991 Carreras, the naturally aspirated 991 models will continue to be well regarded by collectors and enthusiasts and within the scope of the GTS models, the Rennsport Reunion Editions are clearly the most desirable.

Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0060-2016-porsche-911-carrera-gts-rennsport-reunion-edition/727694

Palácio de Versalhes, Versalhes, França (Le Château de Versailles en 1668) - Pierre Patel

Palácio de Versalhes, Versalhes, França (Le Château de Versailles en 1668) - Pierre Patel
Versalhes - França
Palácio de Versalhes Versalhes
OST - 1668

O Beijo de Judas (Bacio di Giuda) - Giotto

O Beijo de Judas (Bacio di Giuda) - Giotto
Capela degli Scrovegni Pádua
Afresco - 108x175 - 1304/1306

O Beijo de Judas (em italiano: Bacio di Giuda) é um afresco pintado cerca de 1304-1306 por Giotto di Bondone, mestre italiano do início do Renascimento, que faz parte do conjunto de afrescos da Cappella degli Scrovegni, em Pádua.

Este afresco está incluído na História da Paixão de Jesus do registo central inferior, da parede da direita olhando de frente para o altar.

Embora a iconografia seja a tradicional, Giotto renovou profundamente o conteúdo, criando uma cena com uma tensão psicológica e dramática extraordinária.

A cena, uma das mais conhecidas de todo o ciclo, desenrola-se ao ar livre. Apesar da participação de muitos personagens, o núcleo central é perfeitamente identificável através da utilização de linhas de força (como Caifás que na direita indica) e pela grande mancha amarela da veste de Judas, que se inclina para a frente, ao centro, para beijar Jesus, a fim de permitir aos guardas reconhecê-lo e capturá-lo. O rosto de Judas, jovem e sossegado nas cenas anteriores, está agora transfigurado numa máscara bestial, tendo perdido definitivamente a auréola de santo. O imóvel e intenso contato visual entre Jesus e o seu denunciante contrasta com a agitação da multidão de soldados ao redor, criando um efeito dramático.

Só analisando mais detalhadamente se percebem outras cenas contíguas, como a de São Pedro que corta com uma faca a orelha de Malco, um servo do sumo sacerdote, e o de um homem curvado, com a cabeça e corpo cobertos por um manto cinzento, de costas, que agarra pelo manto outro personagem não definido e que se supõe seja outro apóstolo. Vêm-se depois dois grupos de soldados, deduzidos pelas cabeças (umas com cores metálicas dos seus capacetes, agora enegrecidos) e, acima de tudo imaginados pelo número de lanças, alabardas, bastões e tochas que se erguem no ar. Um pouco mais definidas estão as figuras do grupo da direita, no qual se vê um homem que toca uma buzina.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2011, Alemanha

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2011, Alemanha
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Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 2011, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 2011, Alemanha
Motor : 6.3/563HP
Exterior : Prata (Iridium Silver)
Interior : Couro Vermelho
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The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG is among the most admired modern-day supercars. First unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the car drew design inspiration from the original 300 SL ‘Gullwing,’ a contemporary take on arguably Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic model. The car was an immediate favorite among the press and enthusiasts alike.

From the outset, the SLS was destined to be the ultimate grand tourer. Its AMG-developed 6.2-liter V-8 front-mid engine produces a tumultuous 563 hp at 6,800 rpm and 480 foot-pounds of torque at 4,750 rpm. It is able to propel the car from 0–60 in 3.7 seconds and to a top speed of 197 miles per hour. At the time, it was the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in production. The bellows from its exhaust place this AMG engine among the greatest sounding V-8s of all time. The popularity of the engine led it to find its way into a host of later AMG models.

Equally impressive to its engine is the transmission. Utilizing a Getrag-developed double-clutch seven-speed paddle-shifted transmission, the car is able to shift gears in less than 100 milliseconds. The remarkable performance of the transmission is optioned for four different settings with comfort, sport, sport plus, and manual driving modes. To aid its handling, the transmission is placed in the rear of the car as a transaxle for better weight distribution.

This 2011 SLS AMG is exceptional. A one-owner example, the car is offered with less than 3,000 miles from new. The gorgeous body is finished in Iridium Silver metallic with a red leather interior, fitting colors that mimic the 300 SLs of the mid-1950s. The car is fitted with 19/20-in. AMG five-spoke alloy wheels. It is also accompanied by an owner’s manual, specifications sheet, and clean CARFAX report.

The combination of retro-inspired styling and breathtaking AMG performance make this modern-day ‘Gullwing’ a formidable presence on the road and an excellent addition to any Mercedes-Benz collection.

Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0123-2011-mercedes-benz-sls-amg/733591

Mercedes Benz 560 SEC 1986, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz 560 SEC 1986, Alemanha
Exterior : Azul
Interior : Preto
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Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es19/essen/lots/r0056-1986-mercedes-benz-560-sec/733474

Mercedes Benz 250 SL Pagoda 1967, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz 250 SL Pagoda 1967, Alemanha
Exterior : Azul
Interior : Bege
Observações : Cores Não Originais
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Mercedes-Benz had a tough act to follow after it phased out its immortal tube-framed 300 SL in 1963. A new, unit-body model, designated the W113, appeared as the 230 SL in 1964 and continued through 1971 with the larger-engined 250 SL and 280 SL. This classic Paul Bracq-penned luxury two-seat touring convertible offered a modern and angular look, often accentuated with a tall, airy “Pagoda” hardtop that could be removed in fair weather. The 250 SL was both expensive and rare, with only 5,196 sold between 1966 and 1968.

Mercedes-Benz was justifiably proud of this modern new car, declaring in period advertising that its road manners were superior to that of the 300 SL. “The 250 SL stands a mere 4 ft., 4 in. high, yet overall width is almost six feet. Its track is so wide-stanced that those chubby 14-in. radial-ply tires seem to bulge out from the body sides to straddle the pavement.” After discussing the fully independent suspension with its low-pivot rear swing axle borrowed from the 300 SLR, the ad goes on to declare that “the 250 SL is only stretched to its peak when its speedometer needle nudged 124 mph.” The 250 SL was offered with either a soft top, hardtop, or both.

This 250 SL was originally delivered to France on 25 April 1967. The car left the factory finished in dark green with a light-yellow MB-Tex interior, black carpet, black soft top, and body-color hardtop with garnish moldings. Additionally, the car featured the rare five-speed ZF manual gearbox and 1:4.08 rear axle. It is currently presented in blue with a richer, metallic paint job over an attractive light beige interior. The transmission makes this car very special, as it is believed that only 882 Pagodas were fitted with five-speed ZF gearboxes in period.

The French license plates accompanying the car are original from when it was in France. It is believed to have been originally purchased by a U.S. officer stationed there. When he returned stateside, he brought the car with him to Washington State. He later sold it to a friend who then sold it on to a collector in Fresno, California. Arriving in Fresno in 1990, the SL was used as a driver for many years before the decision was made to completely restore the 250 SL in 2008. The restoration took four years to complete at a cost of over $80,000; the work is documented in a binder of receipts that accompanies the car.

In 2015, the 250 SL was purchased by a Portland, Oregon-based collector from Cooper Classic Cars in New York. While in Portland, it was serviced by Burback Motors Inc. and stored every winter. It was purchased by the current ownership in the summer of 2018 and has since been gone through mechanically. This included receiving a new clutch, and having the flywheel machined with the work completed by Coachwerks Restorations. Additionally, the 250 SL received a complete detail, polished in a three-stage process with the paint exhibiting a mirror finish.

Proudly wearing the famed three-pointed star, this elegant 250 SL would be a perfect candidate for either the show field or spirited wind-in-the-hair weekend cruising.

Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0138-1967-mercedes-benz-250-sl-pagoda/735130