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Ferrari Dino 246 GTS sports car

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT provides a pure race car feel. However, you should regularly control the box. The maintenance is not cheap, but poor service leads to even more expensive costs.

For a Ferrari Dino 246 GTS in good condition now 100,000 euros and be paid. Obvious that the maintenance is not a car in this price range is cheap. Although the little Ferrari with a V6 only comes up with the V12 instead of the big brothers, the cost of service and maintenance are not nearly half as high.

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Vintage model

After all, the Dino is not maintenance-prone to be excessive or capricious – “provided the basic right,” restricts Hans Uhlmann.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS The long-standing dinosaur specialist from W?denswil near Zurich knows the problem of lack of reliability of cars in bad technical condition. When they are finally brought to the workshop, not a mere maintenance, but expensive repairs are due. But dinosaurs that are OK, “should once a year to shop,” Jochen Frick finds from the sports car specialist in Frankfurt.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Classic car

To come within the true enjoyment of the free-revving six-cylinder, certain basic conditions are met. “The ignition must work absolutely correct, which is particularly important,” says Uhlmann.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS It should be noted briefly on the spark plugs, which previously prepared often have problems because they were wet and sooty.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Task of a skilled workshop is the distributor of the Dino with his two breaker contacts. The correct setting can actually be carried out using a Verteilerpr?fbank.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS In later versions, the case is even more complicated, because one of the breaker for the neutral charge then.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Vintage model

The ignition system of the Dino, the so-called Dinoplex C, now getting on in years. Some screwdrivers have it replaced by a newer CDI system. “A number of dinosaur have been converted to contactless ignition systems, some of whom do not work satisfactorily because the sample is too weak to spark a cold engine and a rich mixture,” says Jochen Frick.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Hans Uhlmann may recommend to its proprietary conversion kit for contactless ignition but without hesitation. More than 70 other Ferrari Dino and run fine with it. Ferrari Dino 246 GTS For the conversion charges he and check the centrifugal advance ? 1,600 – no installation and removal of the distributor and the other of any necessary work, such as a carburetor adjustment.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

A carburetor is adjusted correctly the way, is the second important prerequisite for good running, but not every shop has the know-how for optimal results.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS In yellow color

Among the more elaborate work on the engine is the valve clearance and timing control. If this is done with due diligence, and all seals replaced, the cost of this to climb over 1,000 ?. For specimens with air conditioning will be added because of the air compressor, additional driving screws.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Transmission overhaul for about 10,000 engine overhaul about 25,000 to 40,000 euros Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

The five-speed gearbox can be innately want something heavy. But you should be no howling away and do not scratch when changing gear, otherwise depending on the extent of damage to 10,000 ? for an overhaul to invest. It is, however, always to wear and tear each particular weak points does not have the gear.Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Wear and tear, it is also to make the necessary repairs to the chassis. Ferrari Dino 246 GTSWho can replace all the bushings and bearings of the front and rear axle to be reckoned with also some peaks. The parts to be obtained.

In general, the parts availability has improved in recent years. But beware, not all of the remanufactured products have the quality and dimensional accuracy of original spare. Sometimes the shows immediately, sometimes later – as in a silent jack for the suspension, because many move their car owner Dino-general only slightly. One should therefore always rely on the experience of the workshop when it comes to the purchase of spare partsFerrari Dino 246 GTS

Ferrari 330 GTC sports car

With its 300 hp four-liter V12 engine, the manual five-speed gearbox and independent suspension is the Ferrari 330 GTC certainly been one of the most desirable driving machines of the 1960s. The specimen with the chassis number 10 659, which will offer RM Auctions at this year’s autumn sale “Automobiles of London ‘, has also yet to offer a unique body – and a fascinating history:

Ferrari 330 GTC on the street

Originally the car was in 1968 at the now almost legendary American Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti and racers delivered – initially with the standard bodywork by Pininfarina. Ferrari 330 GTCChinetti sold his Ferrari to Robert V. Kennedy of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ferrari 330 GTC When the car a few years later, again at Chinetti rolled into the yard, he had two other owners in Farhzeugbrief and a slight front damage.Ferrari 330 GTC

Ferrari 330 GTC in showroom

Originally the car was in 1968 at the now almost legendary American Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti and racers delivered – initially with the standard bodywork by Pininfarina. Ferrari 330 GTC.Chinetti sold his Ferrari to Robert V. Kennedy of Cambridge, Massachusetts. When the car a few years later, again at Chinetti rolled into the yard, he had two other owners in Farhzeugbrief and a slight front damage.Ferrari 330 GTC luxury car.

Ferrari 330 GTC classic retro car

Chinetti decided to send the car to the renowned body-Zagato factory in Milan, to be replaced by the original body was custom built.Ferrari 330 GTC. Zagato designed a clear and sharp lines that differed drastically from the gentle curves of the original.Ferrari 330 GTC

Ferrari 330 GTC retro model

With its streamlined shape, engraved front, the rectangular glass headlamps, the step-back with square tail lights and the enormous Targa roof corresponded to the body of a non-conformist modern term that has prevailed in the course of the seventies nationwide.Ferrari 330 GTC In the spring of 1974 was the Ferrari 330 GTC to see the state of the Carrozzeria Zagato on in Geneva and was released shortly afterwards in the Italian magazine “Quattroporte”.Ferrari 330 GTC

Ferrari 330 GTC Luxury car

There also discovered the former owner Robert V. Kennedy, his former coach in the new design and decided to buy the Ferrari of Chinetti back. Ferrari 330 GTC Until the 90s was the unusual one-off in Kennedy’s possession, after a brief trip to Europe, the car ended up in the prestigious Schermerhorn Collection.Ferrari 330 GTC

Ferrari 330 GTC retro model

Ferrari 330 GTC Classic model

1965 Ferrari 365 P2

The 365 P Guida Centrale “or” Tris Speciale “was the very quick response to the Lamborghini Miura and Ferrari’s, years before the 1971 appearing Berlinetta Boxer, who was then to actually rivals the Miura. Pininfarina had already in 1966 presented in Paris a very original Berlinetta, the motor in the center of the frame was located.1965 Ferrari 365 P2

1965 Ferrari 365 P2

The special feature of this 1965 Ferrari 365 P2 was enlarged by a transparent roof of glass surface, which allowed a clear insight into the interior, where there were three seats and the pilot took the place in the middle.1965 Ferrari 365 P2

1965 Ferrari 365 P2 On the track

Lamborghini specialized in the mid-engine design, but Ferrari and Pininfarina went to their “central concept” one step further. With a longitudinally mounted V12 engine in the middle frame and three front seats they set the central concept consistently.1965 Ferrari 365 P2

1965 Ferrari 365 P2 Exotic model

1965 Ferrari 365 P2 Sports car

1965 Ferrari 365 P2 Racing car

Ferrari 348 GTS Black sports car

The Ferrari 348 was launched in 1990 and as a coupe – sold and Targa version 348 TS – 348 TB Berlinetta. The Ferrari 348 Spider convertible version was produced from 1993 onwards.

Ferrari 348 GTS racing car

The technical modifications of the convertible was transferred to the base models and they summarily renamed the 348 GTB and 348 GTS. The changes affected the performance of the 3.4-liter V8 mid-engine, which was increased from 295 to 320 hp by changing pistons, valves and intake manifold.Ferrari 348 GTS A control device was installed with new timing. This allowed the Ferrari 348 in 5.4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h and reach a top speed of 280 mph.

Ferrari 348 GTS Luxury model

Ferrari 348 GTS convertible

Ferrari 348 GTS interior view

Ferrari F40 Sports car

The “F40“, which was inspired by the “288 GTO”, was introduced in September 1987 in Frankfurt. Characterized by a wedge-shaped line, dotted with air intakes and large aviation-inspired loopholes for disposal of heat, “F40” has the typical look of racing cars, strengthened by the great bridge wing that dominates the tail. Ferrari F40.Gino Alberts suggested that the journalist “Ferrari Forty” in honor of the U.S. market and the years since the first Ferrari produced.Ferrari F40.The engine of Ferrari F40 is an eight-cylinder 90 ° V from 478 hp, supercharged by two IHI turbochargers and housed in a frame with composite structure formed by a tubular steel frame, fully welded by hand, on which are fixed with special glue, panels made of carbon and kevlar bodywork and interior.Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 Exotic car

Ferrari F40. Once the driver’s seat, one realizes the thin standard equipment (glasses, for example, are manually operated and there is no power steering), but we appreciate the exchange rate grid areas, the small three-spoke steering wheel and the speedometer with full scale at 360 km / h (actually the top speed is still “only” 324 km / h). The driver’s seat in Ferrari F40 is a carbon shell and red fabric, which the pilot band perfectly.

Ferrari F40 Fast car

Ferrari F40 Italian Car

Legend has it that Enzo Ferrari one day he called his engineers giving him the task of designing and building a new car. Ferrari F40
This was to be the ultimate in performance, exciting to drive, reliable, and of course breathtaking, to be built in limited editions in order to increase the desire to possess it.
To be presented at the 40th year of the Maranello company. Ferrari F40
It was the summer of 1986.

A year later, July 21, 1987, was presented with the first Formula 1 road wheel covers.
The Ferrari F40.

Of course the ideal place for this car was the Fiorano track
At the time the Ferrari GTO was the most powerful turbo (also built in only about 300 copies).Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 Luxury car

But the F.40 exceeded every point of view:
The engine was an 8-cylinder V-twin turbo, a 2936 cc, developed 478 hp and could reach 324 km / h top speed (5 speed gearbox), a weight of just over 1,100 kg, at the time was something unheard of.
Its acceleration was fulminating. Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 Stylish Car

For the record, the record of performance was taken from her years later by GT McLaren F1 three-seater designed by Gordon Murray and powered by a BMW, because the British had to show that they were able to build a machine and not only assemble cars .. Ferrari F40
To enhance the vision of what the desires of Ferrari, had to be one of the wonders of the world: the engine was adopted for the first time a rear deck in Plexiglas, perforated to match the needs cooling.Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 Expensive car

This big rear wing with the initials engraved in bas-relief and well-kept aerodynamic F40 completed the work of art. Ferrari F40
The price was a sad note (for Ferrari), as I recall every copy was sold at around 700 million pounds, but in a very short time, its prices came to 2.5 billion, have you read that right 2 billion and a half!
Unprecedented.Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 in yellow color

It will take more than 10 years before that Ferrari was able to build something that would go the louder the F50.
Striking was the case of Nigel Mansell who persuaded Enzo Ferrari to make him the “employee discount” and then betrayed her trust by selling the car almost immediately to three times its purchase cost.
Even today, the F40 offers the most admired gatherings of Ferrari and some of them, appropriately modified and raced on the track racing today and in some cases also contends his law, despite the competition of that Mc Laren.

So far the numbers and the evocation of history. Ferrari F40
The first time I saw live and was photographed at the Bologna Motor Show in 1988, before I touched the cover with a veil because of the crowd that had arisen around the police to maintain order and not enough to keep at bay all those hotheads.Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40 Italian Sports car

She was beautiful and shiny.
I call it the Ferrari sad because of the sloping nose with big headlights.

I saw her again years later on the Roman coast but it was rather shabby, I wanted to wait for the owner to kick him. Ferrari F40
For obvious economic reasons I could never buy this machine, I had to settle for a model in kit form by ITALERI, I assembled and painted by myself.
Alas, the result was not the same, but for a long time that model was on display as a trophy on my computer monitor. Ferrari F40
Then someone has dropped … destroying.

Ferrari F40 on the streets

Hudson Hornet Classic American model

Although the cars of the three largest manufacturers monopolized the most attention of American cars in the 1950′s, the role of the Hudson Hornet can not be ignored

Hudson Hornet Retro model

At the time of Hudson Hornet debuted in 1951, the public had been seduced by the radical styling of the Commodore company in 1948. The low profile design of the car floor placed between the rails of the chassis structure, instead of placing them on top, and the body and chassis combined into a single unit, reached a low profile design with a reduced center of gravity.

Hudson Hornet Vintage model car

The elegant Hornet was offered as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, a convertible and a hardtop. He pioneered the use of unique structure (chassis-body), as well as its powerful engine L-head 6 cylinder in line. Hudson Hornet- originally the engine in the Commodore had 262 cubic inches, but when mounted on the Hornet in 1951 and had a displacement of 308 cubic inches. Hudson Hornet with an aluminum head high compression and two barrel carburetor could 145hp with 275 lb-ft of torque, making it the six-cylinder engine more powerful in the world.Hudson Hornet

Hudson Hornet Hotrod

The Hudson was lavishly decorated, with lots of chrome exterior and interior, attractive upholstery and room for six adults. In 1952, Hudson joined an optional engine, the Twin-H. Using two interconnected multiple carburetors fed by two of the gorge, making a 170hp power. Hudson Hornet Alternatively, 7-X, increased their power 210hp.

Hudson Hornet Rear view

The runners took note. At a time when stock car competition was really competitive actions, the attributes of the Hornet made it a natural candidate for the NASCAR races and more – despite its obvious trend for luxury. The track star Marshall Teague received support for their efforts in NASCAR, and he and his “Fabulous Hudson Hornet” won several competitions of the season. In total, Hudson won 12 of the 41 races of 1951, including the season opener at Daytona Grand National. In 1952, the domain of Teague and Hudson was total, winning 27 of the 34 competencies in NASCAR. 39 more victories followed in the next two seasons.Hudson Hornet

Classic retro car Hudson Hornet

However, neither the advanced technology and success in careers in America’s most important series might help sales, which were dormant since the debut of the Hornet. Hudson Hornet Superficial changes for the 1953 model included a redesigned grille and hood, and in 1954 was presented ventilation hatch on the hood, one piece windshield, and redesigned rear. It was all for nothing. As Hudson‘s finances were in decline is planning a merger with Nash.

Hudson Hornet in Blue color

The Hornet is robust, well-built engines that offer a lot of trouble-free miles with proper maintenance and management as any other American car of the era, thanks in large part by its low center of gravity and uniform distribution of their weight. Hudson Hornet Its six cylinders also undoubtedly help, even the base engine of 145hp.

Hudson Hornet Interior view

Hudson Hornet Interior view

Hudson Hornet Super Vintage model

Hudson Terraplane American model

Hudson Motor Car Company formed Hudson and other brand automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, from 1909 to 1954th 1954 Hudson merged with Nash-Kelvinator Corporation to form American Motors. The Hudson name was continued through the 1957 model year, after he was dropped. Hudson Terraplane

Hudson Terraplane Classic car

The name “Hudson” came from J.L. Hudson, a Detroit department store entrepreneur and founder of Hudson’s department store, which provided the necessary head and gave permission for the company to be named after him. A total of eight Detroit businessmen who founded the company on 24th February, 1909, produce a car that would sell for less than $ 1,000.Hudson Terraplane One of the main “car men” and the organizers of the company Roy Chapin, Sr, a young executive, who had worked with Ransom E. Olds (son Chapin, Roy Jr, would later President of the Hudson-Nash descendant American Motors Corp. to be. In the sixties).Hudson Terraplane

The company quickly began production with the first car that was driven in by a small factory in Detroit third July, 1909. The new Hudson “Twenty” was one of the first cheap cars in the U.S. market and very successful with more than 4,000 were sold the first year.Hudson Terraplane This was the best first production of the year in the history of the automotive industry up to that time.

Hudson Terraplane Retro model

The company had adjusted a number of first for the auto industry, these included double brakes, the use of dashboard oil pressure warning lights of the generator and the first from the crankshaft, which the Hudson allowed straight-6 engine, dubbed the “Super Six” (1916), to work with a higher rotational speed to make while remaining smooth, and develop more energy for its size than lower-revving machines.Hudson Terraplane

Luxury Model Hudson Terraplane

Hudson Terraplane

BMW 635 CSi luxury model

Allowed the great economic achievements of the 02, 3 Series and 5 Series and the BMW CS Coupe BMW is to build a new luxury coupe. The tradition of BMW Coupes following was looking for a successor to the BMW E 9 series (3.0 CSi / CSL), which was between 1968-1975, both on the road and on the racetrack have been successful.BMW 635 CSi one of the best classic models.

BMW 635 CSi

The BMW board decided to bring out a six-cylinder, but should emphasize elegance, luxury, and electronics more than the predecessor, especially since 1973 in various touring car races had breakthroughs.BMW 635 CSi vintage model. The six-series should exceed the E 9 in space and comfort from the ground up significantly.BMW 635 CSi classic car. One of the basic requirements for the development of the new coupe was beginning to construct the body as far tougher and more resilient that they could meet the increasingly stringent international safety standards.BMW 635 CSi.

BMW 635 CSi Interior view

For a weakness was the 3.0 CSi / CSL – models in any case: the slightly too soft guessed body. BMW 635 CSi interior look so luxury. Especially for a successful export to the United States was safety in crash tests an opportune time to establish themselves on a market where they had the spectacular performances of the CSL racing version just made the first steps.

BMW 635 CSi in the forest

Just think of the writing “Bavarian Motor Works”, which had been added later on the tour trolleys, to avoid confusion with the abbreviation for “British Motor Works” – to avoid – which is not of course exist

BMW 635 CSi sports car

BMW 635 CSi

1960 Bentley Flying Spur Retro car

1960 Bentley Flying Spur Vintage Model

1960 Bentley Flying Spur Classic car

1960 Bentley Flying Spur

1960 Bentley Flying Spur Interior picture

Acura NSX Sports car

The Honda NSX, which was originally presented as a sleek coupe. In a specially constructed plant in Tochigi in complex manual work, both the coupe were produced in its different variants as well as the Targa version. In North America, the NSX came under the Acura brand to the market.Acura NSX .

Acura NSX Japanese car

The NSX was the first production vehicle in the world to have a body made entirely of aluminum. Acura NSX .Engine and chassis are direct developments from Formula 1 Originally had the V6 engine a displacement of 3.0 liters. and was combined with either a manual 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic. Since 1997, it was for the NSX a manual 6-speed transmission, which then with a 3.2 ltr. Acura NSX .Capacity increased engine has been combined. Since 1997, offered exclusively in the Japanese market a lighter and more tightly tuned version called the NSX-S.

Acura NSX Tunned version

In the course of production time were both on the exterior as well as ever in the technology of the NSX more or less extensive changes made, such as 1995, the (final) introduction of the Drive-by-wire throttle approach than using a servo motor under the were moved from sensors detected accelerator pedal position and the one calculated by the engine electronics as a function of information from the traction control setting.Acura NSX .

Acura NSX Exotic Japanese car

Most striking was in the year 2002, the exchange of pop-up headlights to “normal” headlights.Acura NSX . After the longest up to that time production of a generation of a Honda car of 15 years, the NSX in the summer of 2005 was taken from the program. The Acura NSX, however, remained until the end of that year available.Acura NSX .