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Ford Shelby Cobra Concept Sells For $2.64 Million At Monterey Car Week

Back in 2004, Ford unveiled the Shelby Cobra concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The car was a manual, V10-powered homage to the original Cobra and was overseen by Carroll Shelby himself. Fast forward 17 years, and while the car never made it to production, the lone prototype, nicknamed “Daisy”, has sold at auction for $2.64 million.

The car was sold Mecum’s auction at Monterey Car Week, where the final bid was $2.4 million, plus an additional $240,000 buyer’s commission to bring it to the $2.64 million number. And if you thought that was insane, not only did it exceed its estimated maximum selling price by roughly half a million dollars, but the last time this car changed hands, it was for only around a third of the price at “just” $825,000.

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Unlike a lot of concept cars, Daisy is fully functioning, and in addition to all the other mileage it accrued, Carroll Shelby drove it more than 150 miles (241 km) at a two-day testing session at Irwindale Speedway in California. It’s also worth noting that the Shelby Cobra concept wasn’t just a parts bin special either, having an almost entirely unique chassis, body, and interior in addition to its powertrain. And anything that was a shared component primarily came from the Ford GT, which we don’t think anyone would argue is a bad thing.

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Under Daisy’s hood lies the crown jewel of the Cobra’s planned revival: a 6.4-liter DOHC 40-valve aluminum V10 with dry sump lubrication. One of just four specially-designed V10s made by Ford Advanced Powertrain, the engine sends 605 hp (613 PS / 451 kW) to the rear wheels through a rear-mounted six-speed Ricardo transaxle. That’s impressive power even by today’s standards, and considering it’s roughly the same size and weight as a Mazda Miata, we can only imagine how fun it is to drive.

Needless to say, whoever ended up with this car is one lucky person, but given the price they paid for it, we wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up spending most of its days locked in a garage.

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Someone Was Ready To Pay $500,000 For A 2004 Ford GT Confirmation Prototype With A 5 MPH Top Speed

A 2004 Ford GT prototype that isn’t road-legal and has its top speed capped at just 5 mph (8 km/h) failed to sell at an online auction as it didn’t match the reserve despite attracting a $500,000 bid.

This Ford GT is known as Confirmation Prototype 1 and carries serial number 00004. It was used by Ford for emissions testing and road certification purposes.

As this was a development prototype, it looks a little different from most other GTs out there. For example, it has a port on the passenger seat for testing different grades of fuel, experimental exhaust pipes, an exposed rear bumper, and a bare aluminum headliner. It also features the signatures of the car’s development team, including Carroll Shelby, Bill Ford, Camilo Pardo, and Fred Goodnow, the Bring A Trailer listing reveals.

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The interior of the GT prototype is similar to production models but does have a few quirks. Key features include leather-wrapped Sparco bucket seats with exposed carbon fiber backs and aluminum ventilation grommets. There’s also a CD stereo and a steering wheel that uses the airbag of a Mustang and the steering column of a Ford Windstar minivan.

Like the road-going car, the prototype is outfitted with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine coupled to a Ricardo six-speed manual transaxle driving the rear wheels through a helical limited-slip differential. Documentation reveals the car has been driven 1,212 miles (1,950 km) and the engine has 217 operating hours under its belt. Like we mentioned earlier, a Ford-installed chip limits the car to 5 mph (8 km/h), although it is stated in the comments that it can be unlimited and run at full power.

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This 1996 Honda Integra Type R Is Pretty Sweet If You Can Live With The RHD Side

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Prices of DC2-generation Honda Integra Type Rs have been on the rise in recent years and in Montreal, Canada, there is one particularly attractive example that needs a new home.

This Integra Type R is a 1996 model from Japan that was only imported into Canada in June 2020. It has 172,000 km (~107,000 miles) on the clock and is being offered with a Japanese export certificate and Canadian import documents.

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Adorning the exterior of the car is Championship White paint and as this is a JDM model, it includes different headlights to variants sold in overseas markets. The car originally left the factory with four-lug wheels but has since been fitted with five-spoke 16-inch white wheels from a later Type R model. These wheels are wrapped in 205/45 Kumho Ecsta tires.

Found in the cabin of the car are Recaro seats clad in red synthetic suede and cloth alongside a black dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Key features include air conditioning and power windows although the car lacks airbags and a stereo. It also features a titanium shift knob and a three-spoke Momo steering wheel.

Driving the popular Japanese sports car is a 1.8-liter B18C inline-four engine that produced 197 hp at 8,000 rpm and 131 lb-ft of torque at 7,200 rpm in its heyday. This engine is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels through a limited-slip differential.

At the time of writing, bidding on the car had just surpassed $12,000 but we expect that figure to climb towards, or perhaps beyond, the $20,000 mark.

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This Lamborghini Diablo SV-R Race Car Will Make Other Supercars Go Look For Their Mommy

Some Lamborghinis are cooler than others, and this Diablo SV-R definitely goes to the sub-zero section of the Raging Bull’s back catalog.

The Diablo SV-R is the first Lamborghini race car straight from the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, with the carmaker building just 31 examples to compete in their Supertrophy series.

Based on the Diablo SV, the SV-R came with all the motorsport-related goodies you can imagine, including a stripped interior, fixed Plexiglass side windows, a more aggressive aero kit with a carbon rear wing and air ducts in the place of the pop-up headlights, and a racing suspension, among other.

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The first factory racing version of the Lamborghini Diablo was 421 lbs (191 kg) lighter than the SV model, tipping the scales at 3,053 lbs (1,385 kg). The naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V12 engine was tuned to produce 533 HP (540 PS) in this application and was bolted to a five-speed manual transmission.

This particular Lamborghini Diablo SV-R is the 16th example and comes with a pretty rich racing history that includes campaigns both in Europe and Australia. Its racing career includes the 1998 Lamborghini Super Sport Trophy Championship at the hands of Fabio Santaniello and no less than 18 race wins over two competition seasons in the Australian Nations Cup.

One of the many highlights of the Diablo SV-R #16 while racing in Australia came at its debut race in Adelaide with Paul Stokell behind the wheel, where it won the race and also set a new lap record despite a 100 kg weight ballast.

In addition, the car wears its #666 Australian Nations Cup livery, complete with all the period-correct sponsors. The angry bull is located in Australia and is currently offered in an online auction over at Trading Garage.

The racing Lambo recently came out of a $125k restoration from Lamborghini Melbourne, using brand new original parts to bring it back to its race specification. It can now compete in the EU/US International GT Legends series, which includes the Le Mans Classic event, but the new owner can also easily convert it for driving on public roads. Let’s face it, putting a set of number plates on this beast with the #666 on the scissor doors will probably be the best thing you ever did.

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The Clown Shoe 2002 BMW M Coupe Is An Ugly Duckling Turned Cult Classic

The 2002  Z3 M Coupe (also known as the M Coupe) may be far from the most beautiful car that BMW has ever produced, but it has become a bit of a cult classic and is much rarer than most modern M models.

This Z3 M Coupe, which is up for auction through Bring a Trailer, is currently in Emeryville, California and is being offered with a window sticker, factory literature, tool kit, car cover, recent service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Washington title. With five days left in the auction, bidding had already hit $51,000, more than the car’s original retail price of $45,935.

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The bodywork is painted in Titanium Silver Metallic and the car also features an optional glass sunroof. It sits on staggered-width 17-inch factory Style 40 wheels mounted with 225/45 front and 245/40 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that were fitted last year and have lots of life left in them.

Powering the M Coupe is a 3.2-liter S54 inline-six complete with individual throttle bodies and producing 315 hp and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. Mated to this engine is a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

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While the interior isn’t laden with the type of technology you’ll find in a modern BMW, it is still very functional and looks well suited to both short and long drives. Key features include heated power-adjustable sport seats trimmed in black Nappa leather, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and a Harman/Kardon audio system. A look at the odometer reveals the car has a touch over 12,000 miles (~19,000 km) under its belt.

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Shaq’s Old Ferrari F355 Spider Is For Sale With Big Boy Cabin Space

A 1998 Ferrari F355 Spider, said to have been owned by Shaquille O’Neal, is currently up for sale – and it’s a rather unique example.

That’s because the retired NBAer had the Italian supercar modified to free up more cabin space. As a result, the fuel tank was relocated at the front, the soft top was replaced by a unique tonneau cover and a pair of aftermarket seats with racing harnesses and ‘Superman’ logos embossed in the headrests were fitted.

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Finished in silver over a black and silver interior, the F355 Spider has 19-inch Giovanna wheels, Brembo brakes, custom audio and, of course, a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V8 rated at 375 horsepower and 268 pound-feet (363 Nm) of torque which, in this case, is mated to a six-speed automated manual transmission. The Italian supercar can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in under 5 seconds and maxes out at 183 mph (295 km/h).

Listed on BringaTrailer at no reserve, the F355 Spider is located in Naperville, Illinois. It has only 7,400 miles (~11,900 km) on the odometer, with approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) added over the last two decades, and is accompanied by official letters from Ferrari North America, partial service records dating back to 2013, an accident-free report and a clean California title.

At the time of writing the highest bid was $35,000, and with the online auction ending on December 30, there is still enough time to make an offer.

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1991 Lamborghini Diablo With GT-Style Body Is A Spectacular 1990s Token

Back in 1998, Lamborghini came out with the Diablo GT, a track oriented variant featuring a radically altered bodywork design. It had wider fenders, a large air extractor out front, a large rear spoiler and loads more, all made out of carbon fiber.

The example you see here however is not a genuine Diablo GT. It’s actually a much older 1991 Diablo, posing as a “GT Tribute”, as stated in its Bring a Trailer ad. In any case, it’s pretty hard to look at it and not be in awe.

Like the real GT, this Diablo’s hood, fenders, bumpers, rocker panels, side skirts, wing and diffuser are all carbon fiber, and were sourced through Lamborghini Dallas some 10 years ago. The car was then repainted Balloon White and the fuel cap was moved to the top of the passenger quarter panel.

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This Diablo is wearing a set of 18-inch staggered-width wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires and red calipers. Furthermore, a Brembo rear big brake kit was installed by the current seller.

Inside, there’s black leather everywhere to go with Alcantara and orange accents. A keen eye might also notice the fact that the dashboard and seats were all taken from a Diablo 6.0. On paper, you could probably daily drive this supercar since it comes with a climate control system, power windows and CD player.

Naturally, one of the best things about the Diablo is its 5.7-liter V12 engine, which puts out 485 HP (492 PS) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. According to the ad, the engine was rebuilt back in 2005 by the previous owner. Power is sent to the rear wheels exclusively through a gated five-speed manual transaxle with a limited slip differential.

This might technically be the least powerful Diablo in terms of specs, but that doesn’t make it any less attractive.

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At $59,950, Would You Be Tempted By This 20k Mile 2001 BMW M5?

A 2001 BMW M5 painted in a rare shade of Royal Red is currently up for sale in Bellevue, Washington with an asking price of $59,950.

The E39-generation M5 has arguably the most timeless design of any M5 and pristine examples like this one are starting to fetch quite a lot of money. Adding to the desirability of this example is the fact that it has 20,241 miles (32,574 km) on the clock, which are relatively little for a vehicle of this age. It is also said to be one of just eight examples with this paint color and a black interior.

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Responsible for selling this car is Park Place Ltd, who states that it has only ever had one owner from new. It has been fitted with a Dinan carbon fiber cold air intake, Dinan stainless steel exhaust, and a protective front bra. It also includes a selection of optional factory equipment such as Burl walnut wood trim, power rear window sunshade, metallic paint, and lockable fold-down rear seats.

Despite the vehicle’s age, it left the factory with a host of nice luxury items. For example, there are Xenon headlights, daytime running lights, heated wing mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and heated 16-way power sports seats. The paint looks to have been very well cared for and it is the same story with the interior. In fact, with the exception of some creases in the leather seats, the cabin barely looks a day old.

Powering the E39 M5 is a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 394 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

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This 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Will Leave You Breathless

This epic 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL is one of the most striking BMWs ever produced and is on track to sell for well over $100,000.

BMW developed the 3.0 CSL as a homologation special for European touring car competition with production kicking off in May 1971. This car is one of just 168 examples built during the 14 months of first-series production.

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The Bring A Trailer listing reveals the car left the factory finished in Golf yellow but was repainted black during a comprehensive refurbishment during the 1990s. At the same time, tri-color side stripes were added. The car has also been fitted with the iconic ‘Batmobile’ rear wing and roof spoiler, which also sporting rubber air guides on the front fenders. It is sitting on a set of factory 14-inch alloy wheels wearing 205/70 Michelin XWX tires.

During the vehicle’s 1990s refurbishment, it was fitted with a new 3.5-liter M30B34 inline-six engine complete with dual-choke Weber carburetors. Coupled to this engine is a Getrag 245/10 C/R/ dog-led five-speed manual transmission that was only installed in November 2018. The car’s original 3.0-liter block will be included in the sale.

This same car was sold at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island auction in 2014 for $148,000 and most recently changed hands at an RM Sotheby’s auction last year for $131,000. One commenter in the listing rightly states that the fact the car doesn’t have its original engine, transmission, or paint has impacted its value.

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