Ferrari Testarossa — VELOCE CARS (2024)

TheFerrari Testarossa(Type F110) is a12 cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari, which went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer.
The Pininfarina-designed car was originally produced from 1984 to 1991, with two model revisions following the end of Testarossa production called the512 TRandF512 M, which were produced from 1992 to 1996. Including revised variations, almost 10,000 cars in total were produced, making it one of the most mass-produced Ferrari models.

The Testarossa is a two-door coupé that premiered at the 1984 Paris Auto show. All versions of the Testarossa were available with a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transmission. The rear mid-engine design(engine between the axles but behind the cabin) keeps the centre of gravityin the middle of the car, which increases stability and improves the car's cornering ability, and thus results in a standing weight distributionof 40% front: 60% rear.

Now for sale our brand new 1952 aluminum C-Type Jaguar with a CME fast road engine with fuel injection built into triple SUs. Live axle rear, with rose jointed 5 link, and front torsion bar suspension. Rack and pinion steering and disk brakes! Finished in buyers choice of colour and wheels, the finished road ready for export. 12-months parts guarantee and arguably the best C-Type on the market! Price upon request.

One of only three cars. Wonderful provenance. The sister car is in the Bucci Museum. Am contemporary of Fangio and the winner the 1947 Argentine Championship Clemar Bucci (1920 - 2011) was a renowned GP driver in his day and the first Argentine driver to complete in Grand Prix World Championships. His best results was third in San Remo with a Maserati, behind Alberto Ascari and Luigi Villoresi.

When he retired from racing he set up his own Scuderia Bucci and in later life became better known as a race car designer. He is also know to have built a small number of high quality recreations, including the superb 300 SLR. Built in aluminum over a tubular chassis using all Mercedes components.

One of the only three cars built by Bucci (1920 - 2011), Mercedes granted him full access to copy the original in the Stuttgart museum. It is believed that Mercedes acquired the first car, this car is No. 2, and the third car is in the Bucci Museum, where it can still be seen today. The cars were built in 2001.

Please visit the the following links to see the car in situ at the Museo Bucci in Buenos Aires.

The aluminum body is indistinguishable from the original, while the mechanical components are period, taken from a Mercedes 200S. The engine is a 6-cylinder, but the engine bay is period correct to the original. The car is registered as a 1954 Mercedes Benz, and is on an Argentine title, although it is in Europe with duties paid. The current owner has owned the car for the past 10 years. This is a rare car with great provenance, and has a direct link back to the cars and drivers of the 1950s. It is in superb condition and offers and unrepeatable opportunity. We also have the unique opportunity to offer the on- of-one built sister car, the Mercedes SLR Coupe. Price upon request.

MECHANICS:

Steel molybdenum tubular chassis, almost identical to original
Identical shape 1:1 aluminum body, made by hand
Mercedes 2.8 ltr. engine fuel injection
Rear gearbox, inboard brakes
Double wishbone front suspension
Servo-booster
Adjustable suspension and shocks
Aluminum fuel tank
Hidden battery with closed access from below
Drive shaft position as original one
Brake and accelerator pedal as original positioning
Engine position and spect very similar to original, with log intake manifold
Top speed over 200 Km/h / 125 mph

LINKS:

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/june-1955/14/moss-mille-miglia

https://autoblog.com.ar/2011/01/13/adios-a-clemar-bucci/

http://museobucci.com/portfolio/mercedes-benz-slr-300-1955/

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/clemar-bucci

https://www.autoblog.it/post/9296/bucci-300-slr-riproduce-la-mercedes-di-fangio

In 1965, the Porsche 904 GTS were regularly beaten by the Dino 206 in the mountain championship, so Porsche confided to his young development manager, a certain Ferdinand Piech, the creation of a new car. For a question of economy and time, some parts will be taken from the Porsche 904 (brakes, suspensions, hub carriers and 15-inch wheels) but a full freedom is left about the development of the chassis.
The choice of a fiberglass body and a tubular frame will be validated, and the weight gain will be 75 kg compared to the Porsche 904 GTS, containing the whole at only 620 kg.
The engine is a Flat 6 type 901/20 developing 210 hp with 1991 cm². Thanks to its aerodynamics worked and its reduced weight, the car is able of very good performance and a top speed of about 280 km / h, which was very fast given the displacement of the engine. 50 copies of the 906 will be produced in 1966 (+15 factory versions).

906 114 was ordered by its first owner (through Porsche Sonauto Dealer), Robert Buchet, a notorious driver who changed his 904 GTS for a more competitive car. At the reception, he brought the car at the start of the Montlhéry Coupe de Vitesse, which he won in April 1966.
He then took the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1966, and stop at the 9th hour and 18th position. For the rest of the 1966 years, the car took place in a dozen races including two victories. 906 114 will be involved in 14 events in the 1967 season and won 5 times (including the Magny Cours race). It won the French track Championship.

In 1968, this time in the hand of Mr Finkel, the car will be engaged in 16 races of Hill Climb races including 5 victories which will him the 3rd place in the French championship.

In 1969, Dr. Bonnemaison bought 906 114 and participated in seven races (including two victories) before changing hands with Louis Cosson for the 1970 season. During this season, 906 114 will be involved in 14 races (including 9 victories) and will participate in the 1970 Tour de France auto. It will reward its driver of the title of French champion of Hill Climb race for the same year. Then the car changes hands and the pace of racing slowed in the 70s/80s. More recently, and after a full restoration between 1994 and 1996 by the specialist Dieter Eissner, 906 114 has returned to the tracks with the participation in all major European historical races of notoriety (Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood, Targa Florio). The current owner acquired the vehicle in 2006 and engaged it at the Tour auto in 2007, 2008, 2009and 2011 and at Le Mans Classic in 2008. Price upon request.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand : Porsche
Type : 906
Vin : #906.114
Date : 22/04/1966
Origin : France
Color : White
Actual Title : French
Raced at 24h of the mans in 1966
967 French winner of track Championship
One of the largest race history of any Porsche Carrera 6

This Historically important Porsche RSR number 0659 was delivered to Switzerland on the 4th of April by the factory for the start of the 1973 race season. In its early life it was painted as it appears today In light yellow. It had a colourful sponsorship life of many colours over its full race history.

It has a very interesting period historic race history from 1973 to late in
1984 It competed all over Europe throughout the 1973 to 1977 race seasons, including successful race finishes at the Nurburgring, Le Mans 24 hours, Imola, Monza, Dijon, Spa, The Targa Florio , Thruxton , Hockenheim, The Tour De France to name just but a few!
In 1973 it was upgraded to a current period full factory 3.0 litre specification.

Over the next few Racing seasons It competed extensively , including again at Le Mans in 1977 where it finished 4th in class and also the Tour De France for its fourth time! Finishing 10th overall. The car then began a great rally history. Including the Monte Carlo rally in 1979 and again in 1980. A full documented race history is available on request. Including finishing positions photographs and driver lineups.

In 1984 it returned to its period race 2.8 litre specification, which It still runs today. The engine number is 6930107 and gearbox number 7931018.

In 2014 it was bought by its present owner for historic Motorsport and he has spent over 3500 hours of work and over 100,000 euros for the current engine rebuild and 250,000 euros on the sympathetic and concise restoration of the bodywork, it is now presented just as it appeared at the start of the 1973 Le Mans 24 hours.

The car lives with its present owner in the south of France, viewings can be easily be arranged. Along with a full copy of the cars current FIA papers and its extensive racing history files and full appraisal. Price available upon request.