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- Ducati 98 TL
- Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Monaco by Mansory
- RM Auctions' Monaco event scores big with record sales
- Ducati TT Corsa Pantah
- Toyota 86 First Edition
- Ducati 350 Sport Desmo
- Video: Hennessey Ford GT's 212.9 mph standing 1/2 Mile world record
- Ducati MHE900
- Ducati 60
- Spy Shots: 2013 Mini Cooper now testing on public roads
| Posted: 16 May 2012 08:00 AM PDT
The Ducati 98TL isn’t the most glamorous of all Ducati bikes, but it still belongs in the list of any Ducati collector worth his salt. The 98 TL was effectively the touring version of Ducati’s once-famous 98 cc OHV pushrod series. It was a little cheaper than the Italian bike maker’s sporting OHC models, and with the cheaper price tag, the 98 TL was considered one of the most economical and lightweight Ducati bikes in history. The model that was auctioned off at the 2012 RM Auctions in Monaco is finished in red and has been described as a "nice original," a phrase that should come as music to the ears of Ducati collectors. It’s still owed a nice restoration job, but that should come with the territory if you’re going to make a bid for it. Speaking of bids, the 1954 98 TL - CN: DM 13105 - was expected to have a bid range of about €2,500 - €3,500, which is around $3,300 - $4,500 based on current exchange rates. Actual auction price was a disappointing €585, which is about $751 at the current rates. Ducati 98 TL originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 15:00 EST.
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| Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Monaco by Mansory Posted: 22 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PDT
The Top Marques Monaco is without question one of the most important dates on the tuning calendar, particularly because of the location it’s held at every year. Nothing speaks more to millionaires throwing their money around than Monte Carlo, and some of the best tuners use that platform to show off their latest programs. Now that the 2012 Top Marques Monaco is drawing closer, we’re beginning to see a host of tuners preview some of the cars they’re bringing to the event. One in particular is Mansory, which only recently wowed us at Geneva with not one, not two, not three, but four programs for some of the finest exotics in the land. For Monaco, it appears that the Swiss tuner will be bringing their very first program for the Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder, appropriately called "Monaco." Now, in the interest of full disclosure, Mansory hasn’t come out with anything about their Top Marques offerings and this video of what looks like a preview image of the 458 Italia Spyder Monaco is all but that. Nevertheless, we expect great things from Mansory and a year after they wowed us with the Siracusa, we’re not putting anything past them when it comes to what they can do to a topless version of the 458 Italia. Check out the video after the jump! Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Monaco by Mansory originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 22 March 2012 12:00 EST.
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| RM Auctions' Monaco event scores big with record sales Posted: 16 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT
  1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spider RM Auctions’ in Monano has proved yet again that classic Ferrari models will never lose their value. A 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Scaglietti Spider was auctioned off for an staggering €5,040,000, or about $6.4 million, a record for this particular model. This was the first time in 30 years that this model was available for auction and it is one of the only two models ever built. Next to this Ferrari, Monaco scored impressive sales of up to €33.5 million, about $43 million at the current exchange rates. The list of the most expensive models include: a 1952 Ferrari 225 Sport Spyder ’Tuboscocca’ and a 1966 Ferrari 206 S Dino Spyder each fetching an impressive €2,520,000 (about $3.2 million), a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder sold for €1,008,000 ($1.3 million), the Ferrari F1-2000 Racing Car raced by Michael Schumacher on his way to the 2000 Driver’s Championship for €806,400 ($1 million), and the highly anticipated 1953 Timossi-Ferrari ’Arno XI’ Racing Hydroplane for €868,000 ($1.1 million). "Monaco 2012 has been a fantastic success. With in excess of 33.5 million sold, this sale rates as one of Europe’s highest grossing collector car sales of all time and most certainly the highest grossing collector car auction in Europe this year. Once again, RM has proved itself to be the preeminent force in the collector car auction scene," says Max Girardo, Managing Director, RM Europe. RM Auctions' Monaco event scores big with record sales originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 14:00 EST.
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| Posted: 16 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT
Back in 1980, the Ducati TT Corsa Pantah made headlines after it competed at the 1980 Italian National Junior Championship with four factory bikes built by no less than Franco Farne. The TT Corsa Pantah ended up winning five of seven races after being driven by Vanes Francini, Paolo Menchini and Guido Del Piano. The bike’s red and yellow bodywork is only one of many stand-out qualities about the bike. For the TT Corsa Pantah, Farne used the 500SL frame and added a Marzoccchi racing suspension. Even the engine, a 583 cc SOHC Desmo V-tine single engine was capable of producing 70 horsepower at 9,800 rpm and mated to a five-speed transmission. For this particular example, the seller has been on record saying that the bike was ridden by no less than Vanes Francini in the 1980 Italian Junior Series. It’s been tagged as in excellent condition, with red and yellow factory paintwork and unmarked fairing, Paioli front forks, oil cooler, Brembo brakes and adjustable rear shocks by Marzocchi are also part of the bike’s overall package. Combine its history and current state, it’s no wonder why this TT Corsa Pantah was expected to fetch around €14,000 - €16,000, which is around $18,000 - $20,700 based on current exchange rates. Its actual purchase price at the auction was €11,700, or about $15,026 at the current rates. Ouch. Ducati TT Corsa Pantah originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 14:00 EST.
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| Posted: 16 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT
You know when a car is getting some serious love from places you wouldn’t even think of? When a country that specializes in some of the fastest cars on the planet decides that they want first dibs on a special edition model of the said vehicle. Over in Italy, Japanese automaker Toyota will launch their new GT 86 sports coupe by releasing a limited number of models bearing the "First Edition" name. Limited to only 86 units, the 86 First Edition will bear a few styling distinctions, including a Lightning Red paint finish with black adhesives running along the hoof, up the rear wing, and on the bottom of the sides. In addition, these models will also carry a numbered plate that will be engraved with the name of the owner. Speaking of these buyers, the lucky 88 that will be getting a piece of the 86 First Edition will also be entitled to participate in the 86’s GT Academy. The 86 First Edition won’t have any performance modifications so expect the sports coupe to carry a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-four engine that produces 200 horsepower and 151 lb/ft of torque. The 86 First Edition has been priced at €29,000, which is around $37,000 based on current exchange rates. Toyota 86 First Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 13:00 EST.
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| Posted: 16 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT
Some would say that the Ducati 350 Sport Desmo, together with the 500 Sport Desmo, was a bike that vindicated Ducati, especially after its predecessors failed to capture the market’s imagination the way Ducati wanted them to. Following in the reins of the disappointing GTL models, the 350 Sport Desmo featured a plethora of upgrades, including the addition of Borrani rims, Marzocchi forks, and Brembo brakes. On top of that, the bike also came with a 350 cc SOHC Desmo parallel-twin engine that was mated to a five-speed transmission. The bike was successful enough that Ducati even launched the 500 Sport Desmo and the racing 500 Super Sport in 1977, marking a return to form that only Ducati could have pulled of. The 350 Sport Desmo that was shown at the 2012 RM Auctions in Monaco fetched €3,218 ($4,100), a price that was right on par with its pre-auction range €3,000 - €4,000 ($3,800 - $5,200). Ducati 350 Sport Desmo originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 13:00 EST.
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| Video: Hennessey Ford GT's 212.9 mph standing 1/2 Mile world record Posted: 16 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT
Back in March 2012, the Hennessey Ford GT became the fastest car at Texas Mile with an impressive top speed of 257.7 mph. Now, the supercar has set a new world record. With Sean Kennedy behind the wheel, the Hennessey GT posted a new standing half-mile record of 219.9mph in the half mile. This impressive result was achieved at the 8,000-foot runway of Ellington Airport, the Houston Half Mile. The Hennessey Ford GT that established this impressive record was powered by an Accufab Racing V8 engine updated with two Precision Turbochargers for an impressive output of 2000 bhp. By comparison, the most powerful Hennessey Ford GT is the GT1000, a model that has a Twin-Turbo 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine that produces 1,000 horsepower at 6,600 rpm. The GT1000 has a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds at 142 mph, and an increased top speed of 245 mph. Video: Hennessey Ford GT's 212.9 mph standing 1/2 Mile world record originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 12:00 EST.
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| Posted: 16 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT
As the brainchild of designer Pierre Terblanche, the Ducati MHE900 was born to commemorate Mike Hailwood's remarkable comeback win at the Isle of Man TT in 1978. Essentially, the MHE900 is Ducati’s first attempt at E-Commerce, building 1,000 models of the bike and putting it up for sale on the Internet. As expected, the MHE900 was an immediate success, prompting Ducati to build another 1,000 numbered units. In terms of design, the MHE900 comes with a retro styling that harkens back to the design of the 70’s. From the complicated tank and fairing to the dingle-sided steel swing-arm, the MHE900 is truly a bike that stands on its own two wheels. More than just its classic looks, the bike is also powered by an impressive powertrain in the form of a 904-cc, two-valve, air-cooled Desmo Super Sport engine. The bike auctioned off at the RM Auctions in Monaco - Model No.3 of 2,000 - was about as new condition as any of the other models in existence. It’s been on a number of motor shows as a display bike and was even exhibited at the Ducati factory. Rest assured, this MHE900 is a bike that Ducati collectors would trip over their bids just to own. Expected pricing for this bike was about €10,000 - €12,000, which is around $13,000 - $15,500 based on current exchange rates. Actual auction price was €12,870, or about $16,528 at the current rates. More photos of the Ducati MHE900 Model No. 3 of 2,000 after the jump. Ducati MHE900 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 12:00 EST.
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| Posted: 16 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT
Ducati’s line of Cucciolo motor bicycles were so successful that by 1950, the Italian bike maker had already sold over 200,000 units of the model. With the demand for the bike hitting fever pitch, Ducati decided to branch out from the Cucciolo and build a model that was developed from it. Thus, the Ducati 60 Sport was born in March 1950. Looking the part of those earlier design motorcycles, the 60 Sport was by no means a push-over model. While it was built in the mold of the Cucciolo, the 60 Sport carried its own 65 cc four-stroke OHV engine that was capable of hitting a top speed of 40 mph with a fuel tank capacity of 200 mpg. The particular 60 Sport model that was auctioned off at the 2012 RM Auctions in Monaco is one of the oldest real motorcycles that Ducati has ever built. With a company that has become one of the most famous motorcycle brands in the world, its easy to see how a model that comes with an older restoration and a pleasing patina will fetch plenty of attention at the auction block. The Ducati 60 Sport was expected to hit a bid price of around €1,500- €2,500, which is around $1,900 - $3,400 based on current exchange rates. It actually sold for €2,340, about $3,000 at the current exchange rates. Ducati 60 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 11:00 EST.
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| Spy Shots: 2013 Mini Cooper now testing on public roads Posted: 16 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT
 The next generation Mini Cooper was caught testing for the first time at the end of 2011, and now our spy photographers have captured it yet again, this time cruising on public roads in Europe. Codenamed "F56," the third generation Mini Cooper will share a chassis with the next-generation BMW 1-Series and will be offered in both FWD and AWD versions. Aside from the usual four-cylinder, turbocharged engines, BMW will also be adding a three-cylinder option. These recent spy shots reveal that the new Cooper will grow slightly, adding a bit of width and length. The front grille, however, will be a bit shorter, while the hood and the front overhang appear to be longer than the current model. The front and rear windshields also appear to be more raked than the current Mini. The new Mini Cooper will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2013, with the convertible following one year later. Spy Shots: 2013 Mini Cooper now testing on public roads originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 11:00 EST.
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