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domingo, 1 de setembro de 2019

BMW Isetta 300 1957, Alemanha

BMW Isetta 300 1957, Alemanha
Motor: 298 CC/14HP
Exterior: Branco e Laranja
Interior: Branco e Cinza
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HIGHLIGHTS

Comprehensive restoration

298cc 4-stroke single-cylinder engine

15 HP and 14 ft/lbs of torque

4-speed manual transmission

Swing arm rear suspension

Rear leaf springs

Two-tone Orange and White paint

Gray interior

Sliding ragtop sunroof

Painted steel wheels

Whenever automobile enthusiasts think microcar, chances are the unforgettable BMW Isetta is the first to come up for discussion. Certain to gather attention and attract scores of smiling admirers wherever one appears, the Isetta was initially conceived in Italy by successful industrialist Renzo Rivolta, who earned his fortune producing the successful Isothermos line of refrigeration equipment. Tiny, economical and easy to enter and exit with a large swing-open door up front, the Isetta was perfectly suited to narrow urban streets and helped mobilize postwar Italy during the 1950s. It was soon built under license by BMW in Germany, where it also enjoyed wide use carrying mail for the Bundespost. Isettas were also exported to North America, where their diminutive proportions and cheeky presence drew national media attention on a number of popular TV variety shows. Two BMW-built versions of these deceptively simple vehicles were produced between 1955 and 1962: firstly the Isetta 250 with a 247cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine (1955-62), soon joined by the slightly more-powerful Isetta 300 with a 298cc engine (1956-62), represented by the example offered here. Despite its unconventional design, the Isetta was an important BMW model with 74,312 examples of the Isetta 250 and 87,416 of the Isetta 300 built. Today, the surviving examples enjoy strong collector demand. Benefiting from a comprehensive restoration, this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 features eye-catching two-tone orange and white paint, gray interior upholstery, a sliding soft sunroof and painted steel wheels. Delivering 13 to 15 HP—depending on the source quoted—at 5,000 to 5,200 RPM, it is theoretically capable of reaching about 53 MPH in concert with a 4-speed manual transmission (plus reverse) driving a motorcycle-style rear swingarm system. Utterly charming and handsomely presented, this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 is tangible proof that necessity is indeed the mother of invention.

Fonte: https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0819-380903/1957-bmw-isetta-300/?fbclid=IwAR3-4-JCAnni832A3L8C1zbRFXzFqw2iDpREFYTbRHcdQWm6PEcOQ_qOgPU

Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 Roadster, Inglaterra

Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 Roadster, Inglaterra
Motor: 2639 CC/102HP
Exterior: Vermelho (Colorado Red)
Interior: Preto
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The blueprint for what became the Austin-Healey 100 was formed on a trip to America; as Donald Healey later recalled, “I wanted to produce a very fast everyday road car with genuine sporting characteristics, capable of 100 MPH.” Affordability and economic maintenance were also part of the brief, and today, those same virtues are equally appealing. From 1953 to 1968, more than 90% of the 70,000 produced went to the U.S., yet the rugged Austin-Healey was still the quintessence of a very British sports car, acquitting itself with distinction on the car-breaking international rallies of the day and equally rewarding for fast-paced touring. Somewhat raw and spartan in its initial 4-cylinder form, the 6-cylinder 100-6 BN4 of 1956 added welcome refinement. The wheelbase was lengthened by 2 inches to allow for occasional rear seats, weatherproofing was much improved with a fixed laminated windshield and better sealed side curtains, and the comfort of the cabin was improved, with a padded dash among the enhancements. On the exterior were lockable door handles, and the styling was also tidied up with a larger oval grille and air scoop on the hood. The new, more powerful 6-cylinder Austin 2639cc engine with new gearbox delivered 104 MPH and 0-60 MPH in 10.5 seconds, and it was also more flexible and smoother, with better low-down torque. This 1957 example features the welcome optional Laycock overdrive on third and fourth gears for relaxed high-speed touring. An unusual feature is the rare cigarette lighter. The overall appearance is pleasingly standard with painted wire wheels and a proper plastic-rimmed banjo-strung steering wheel, rather than cliché wood aftermarket affair. Among the many highlights for the 100-6 was the time standard-bodied cars took the Manufacturers Team Prize at Sebring in 1958, as well as an epic 10,000-mile four-day record run averaging 97 MPH at Montlhéry, France. Those very same virtues that Donald Healey espoused all those years ago apply just as much today, for the brawny Healey delivers real performance in a no-nonsense package that is easier to own than many rivals.

Plymouth Hemi Cuda 1970, Estados Unidos

Plymouth Hemi Cuda 1970, Estados Unidos
Motor: 426/425HP
Exterior: Vermelho (Tor Red)
Interior: Preto
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HIGHLIGHTS

Matching numbers 426/425 HP Hemi engine

Original broadcast sheet

Chrysler Registry certificate

25 page visual inspection report

Sold new at Chase Chrysler Plymouth in Stockton, California

Rotisserie restoration

Shaker fresh air hood

Torqueflite automatic transmission

3.23 sure grip rear end

Rally instrument cluster

Console with slap stick shifter

Woodgrain dash and console trim

Correct factory black upholstery

Black vinyl covered top

15 inch Rallye Road wheels

Correct Goodyear tires

Space saver spare and jack

Refinished in the original Tor-Red

Options for horsepower were part of many car offerings during the heyday of 1960s-‘70s performance, but the Chrysler Hemi stood alone in many respects, especially when properly packaged into the 1970 E-body Cuda. This sporty first-year Plymouth still retains its matching-numbers 426/425 HP Hemi engine, with verification as to its factory origins via an original broadcast sheet, a Chrysler Registry certificate and a 25-page visual inspection report. The Hemi Cuda was one of the most important releases in the years that the NASCAR-bred engine was offered for street use, with a body design that met wide acclaim in the media and gained a notoriety that has carried down through the current marketplace for collectible American-built muscle cars. Sold new at Chase Chrysler Plymouth in Stockton, California, this real Hemi Cuda has been the subject of a rotisserie restoration, leaving it in a visual condition that is stunning in its color balance and appeal. Of course, the first thing noticed is the argent-toned Shaker fresh air hood, quivering at idle when the car is started. This example came with the TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a 3.23 Sure Grip differential for pleasurable all-around driving. The exterior is correct Tor-Red with black hockey-stripe graphics and matching black vinyl roof and interior upholstery. Inside are high-back vinyl bucket seats, the Rallye instrument cluster, center console with Slap-Stik ball-knob shifter and wood-grain trim accents. Matching the Shaker are argent rocker moldings, hood pins, wheel-well trim and 15-inch Rallye wheels wearing correct Goodyear Polyglas GT tires. The Space Saver spare and jack are in the trunk. With one of the most recognizable body shapes ever created, its factory Tor-Red and black color combination, the legendary Hemi engine and well-detailed optional equipment, this is the sort of Hemi car that many buyers dreamed of purchasing back in the day. That opportunity is still a possibility with this finely refinished and documented Hemi Cuda.

Fonte: https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0819-387304/1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda/?fbclid=IwAR3jJQ4N4ookURGPJjeIz1zlG858eiy2bIoQchMy23i1MIrWyogmPKxY0T4