The 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG hasn’t even made its official debut just yet and already Mercedes is giving the first one away. Okay, technically, they’re not giving it away, but they are certainly not selling it directly to one of their customers. When the first unit of the SL63AMG hits Stateside, Mercedes will be sending it to the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Gala for their 6th annual auction on February 25, 2012.
The upcoming SL63 AMG will be powered by a 5.5-liter twin turbo V8 engine that will delivers about 540 HP. A Black Series version will also be offered and has been rumored to deliver more than the current 661 HP version. The model will be distinguished from the standard SL-Class by a more aggressive design including a long hood, AMG wheels, cross-drilled brakes, a rear wing, and new AMG quad exhausts.
A 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder and a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will also be at the auction, making for a great opportunity to skip the waiting list.
Put the word iconic in front of anything and its price will undoubtedly skyrocket. Case in point: The Mercedes 300SL Gullwing is an amazing and iconic model in the history of Mercedes’ vehicles, inspiring many of the models that succeeded, including the SLS AMG. One of the 29 models ever created was put up at the Gooding & Company auction where it was sold for $4.62 million, a new record for this vehicle.
So what’s so special about this Mercedes? Aside from its limited availability, the 300SL Gullwing was built off of the 300SL Racer and features an aluminum alloy body with stiffer, shorter springs that lowered the car and enhanced peak performance. It sits on wider rims housing vented brake drums and was about 200 lbs lighter than the standard steel-bodied version.
The specific Mercedes 300SL Gullwing that was auctioned off had a metallic silver gray exterior finish that was complimented by a blue leather interior. It was also outfitted with Rudge wheels, the NSL motor, and Plexiglas windows per aluminum-build specifications.
Everyone who have watched the "Gone is 60 seconds" movie knows for sure how famous the Eleanor movie car is. The car will be sold by COYS the international car auctioneers at the Autosport International show in Birmingham on Saturday January 14th and it is expected to fetch around $155,000.
The Eleanor is based on the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and features wings with new wider wheel arches, a bonnet with a prominent bulge, a deep front valance and side skirts and a spoiler incorporated into the boot lid. The car sits on Schmidt 17x8-inch wheels, while the interior features the standard Shelby interior with a monster tachometer and a subtle roll hoop.
Also, for this particular Mustang the 289 cubic inch V8 engine has been replaced with a 351 cubic inch Ford Racing crate motor fitted with a "big" camshaft and 700cfm Holley 4-barrel carburettor.
There were twelve cars built for the movie, five of which were stunt cars that didn’t survive the filming. The car being sold is one of the very small number that remain.
The Hagerty Fantasy Bid has catapulted since its inception in 2005, with bids coming in at 10 times the amount of the original game, and its latest offering illustrates this popularity. At the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Scottsdale Auction, Speed TV will be on hand to give away a special edition Ford Racing Champions Shelby GT500. All you have to do is make a bid during the Hagerty Fantasy Bid Game and you will be automatically entered into the drawing. The winner will be chosen by random drawing from the Fantasy Bid players.
But let’s get back to the actual car that’s up for grabs. The Ford Racing Champions Shelby GT500 Special Edition Mustang was given a few exterior aerodynamic and stylish upgrades, but it still features the standard 5.4-liter V8 engine. The engine, however, has been souped up with a Ford Racing Supercharger kit to take the standard 550 HP all the way up to 750 HP. This engine is then combined with a six-speed manual transmission that succeeds in sending the power to the rear wheels and a new, intense-environment C&R Racing cooling system and a 3.5-inch aluminum drive shaft.
The handling of power is achieved through a high-performance handling pack with Dynamic Suspension’s front-and-rear adjustable shocks, lowering springs, and stabilizer bars in the front and rear. Additionbally, stopping power will be acquired through the use of an upgraded Wilwood brakes package featuring 14-inch drilled, slotted rotors and six-piston forged billet calipers on the front, and 12-inch rotors and four-piston forged billet calipers at the rear.
Details on how to enter your bid during the Hagerty Fantasy Bid Game can be found after the jump.
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It seems that this year’s Barrett-Jackson Scottdale auction will see lots of one-of models offered for auction. Earlier we were reporting about a special Ford Racing Champions Shelby GT500, and now is time for the Mustang’s competitor to enter the front line. Steve Saleen and Bob Bondurant will be offering a one-of 620 Camaro for auction with all the proceeds going to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona and Cox Charities.
This special Camaro is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engine equipped with a SMS supercharged that will increase the total output to an impressive 620 HP and 525ft/lb of torque (hence the name). The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a Borla exhaust system.
Painted in a very cool yellow, this special Camaro 620 will also get a "Red Butterfly" hood, Eibach S suspension and a special set of 20" custom wheels. And of course that the buyer will also get the autographs of both Saleen and Bondurant on the dash.
The car will be auctioned at approximately 8pm Thursday January 19, 2012.
