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Auction Wars in Scottsdale
Leake Auction Company has big plans for its first-ever auction in Scottsdale, AZ, in January 2020. But the welcome mat is not out. Immediately upon announcing its new auction, Leake got hit with a lawsuit filed by Russo and Steele alleging interference with contractual relations. Of course, Leake knew it was coming. The cast Drew…
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What Could Possibly Go Right?
The year was 1990, and the venue was Laguna Seca raceway. I was there to get some open track time in an MGB. My run group that day included a deep crimson Maserati Biturbo, and I spent several hours studying every detail of the taillights and rear end. That happened because passing wasn’t allowed in…
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1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo “Fairlady Z”
2,960-cc Twin Turbo DOHC V6 engine Electronic fuel injection 300 bhp at 6,400 rpm 5-speed manual transmission Independent front and rear suspension 4-wheel disc brakes 9,000 original miles Japanese Domestic Market car A remarkable example of one of Nissan’s most celebrated cars is presented here. Sold in its home market of Japan, just one owner held…
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1964 ASA 1000 GT
The current owner has driven the ASA alongside his 250 Series Ferrari and comments, “The ASA is a proper little rocket compared to my Ferrari. Although horsepower is 40% of the V12 and the weight of the car represents about 60%, it feels quite light and sporty, helped by its short wheelbase, very direct steering…
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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spyder by Pinin Farina
The 1950s was the golden era of sports-car racing in the United States, and California was the epicenter. On any given weekend, hundreds of spectators would come out to watch sports cars go toe-to-toe on racetracks and airfields. Dangerous, albeit thrilling at the same time, the grids were made up of a cast of extraordinary…
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2017 Ferrari F12tdf
770-hp naturally aspirated V-12 Finished in Bianco Avus over Rosso Ferrari leather One of only of 799 built Less than 900 miles from new Heavily optioned example
