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Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Retro model

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO presented in 1958 at the Motor Show in London. Letters DB nothing like the initials of the new owner of Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO, David Brown, a prominent industrialist who bought the company in 1947

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Classic car

The Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO received a brand new aluminum engine L6 working volume of 3.7 liter, dual overhead camshafts. This aggregate capacity of 240 horsepower was designed designer Tadek Marek. Machine were equipped with disc brakes of Dunlop and later Girling. Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO offered a choice of two options, transmissions, five-speed manual and three-speed automatic

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO  Vintage model

Special attention is given body. First “envelope” for the Aston Martin designed a “native” studio Tickford. This time looks engaged Milanese Carrozzeria Touring. Stylish and fast paced, body built on the ultra-modern technology for those years, the frame was made of thin steel tubes, and then sheathed with aluminum. This design makes it very light, so the car would add significantly to the dynamics. Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour, and overcame stokilometrovuyu mark within six seconds

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Luxury old car

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO enjoyed great success, but despite its popularity, the company needed a sophisticated model that can compete with the Ferrari 250 GT. So, in 1959, there was a strong 302-DB4 GT. Externally it differed closed fairing headlights and air intakes on the bonnet

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Stylish model

At this improvement is not over. To “catch up» Ferrari, Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO was subjected to the new changes. To this end, attracted well-known Milanese bodywork firm Zagato, through which the car has become more streamlined and aggressive. Steel body parts have been replaced by aluminum, bumpers removed, instead of glass inserted lightweight perspex. Thanks to this machine’s weight dropped to 40 pounds, and the special racing weight of the samples was reduced by another 50 pounds. Slightly increased and the power of the engine, now it was 314 forces

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Interior picture

Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Side view

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Retro Roadster

Alfa Romeo Giulietta was presented to the public at the Turin Motor Show in 1954. This model earned the company a huge success. She led the company from the postwar crisis and Alfa Romeo won the second largest producer of automobiles in Italy after the Fiat. Thanks Alfa Romeo Giulietta total sales of stamps increased by several times.
Double body design was developed by Carrozzeria Bertone. In April 1955, came four-door sedan, a body which was completely developed at the Alfa Romeo “.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Vintage model

The basic version of Alfa Romeo Giulietta equipped with four-cylinder inline engine with aluminum cylinder heads, hemispherical combustion chambers and dual overhead camshafts. Working volume is 1290 cubic centimeters capacity of 65 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive and all wheel independent suspension, combined with low weight (900 lbs), Alfa Romeo Giulietta powerful enough engine and five-speed manual gearbox makes the car a dynamic and well managed

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Classic car

Later styles complemented the two double Convertible Spider and Spider Veloce with bodies atelier «Pininfarina». They used the same engine, but with less weight dynamic performance has been improved.
In 1961 he appeared with the sedan variant – «TI» (Turismo Internazionale), this car became the most popular among the “Juliet” from 1961 to 1964 collected more than 50,000 copies.

Alfa Romeo GiuliettaIn 1957, there was the famed Sprint Speciale which produced until 1962. This is a coupe with a body of «Bertone» built on a shortened platform of Giulietta, stand on it serial engine volume 1.3 liters, the power of which was adjusted to 100 horsepower! When the mass of 975 kg vehicle was accelerated to a maximum of 200 km / h

Datsun 240Z Sports car

Sports coupe Datsun 240Z was born in 1969. The machine was intended for U.S. car market. The founder of the American branch of Yutaka Katayama convinced management of Nissan in need of such a model. Official presentation of the new two-seater sports car Datsun 240Z held in New York in October 1969. Originally, the car would be called Fairlady, but fearing that the name is not accepted in America, limited numbered – Datsun 240Z.

Datsun 240Z Tuning

The exterior design in Datsun 240Z has been very successful, he was executed in classical style and reminded «Jaguar E-Type.” Technical stuffing also commands respect. Independent suspension with struts “McPherson” and stabilizer bars, copied from the “Lotus-Elan, provide excellent car driving performance. Datsun 240Z Straight six-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft with a working volume of 2,4 liters capacity developed 151 horsepower. Datsun 240Z Coupe weighing 1,068 pounds were dispersed to 208 km / h and stokilometrovuyu mark from the place reached in nine seconds

Datsun 240Z exotic car

In 1974 he appeared four-seat coupe 2 +2 extended to thirty centimeters a body fitted with a 2.6 liter engine, this car received index 260Z. In 1976-77, the released version of Datsun 240Z with engine capacity of 2.8 liters. In 1978 appeared the last modification Datsun 240Z issued before 1983, with the new engine of 2.8 liter and automatic transmission. Datsun 240Z

Datsun 240Z racing car

Datsun 240Z interior view

Datsun 240Z has become incredibly popular car in the seventies of last century. In many ways, this contributed to its value, which was lower than that of similar vehicles. Total until 1979 was released over half a million cars a series of Datsun 240Z

Datsun 240Z Rally car

Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

MG TF Classic model

In 1953, the company has released the last of the MG TF – roadster MG TF, which replaced the «TD».MG TF differs from its predecessors, the new sloping front grille, a lower hood line and stylish headlamps framing.

MG TF Retro car

Appearance of  MG TF, as the technical component of those times have been considered obsolete, that did not contribute to the popularity of the model MG TF. Double car was under the hood is the same inline four-cylinder engine capacity of 1,250 cubic centimeters capacity of 57 horses. ” No changes have shifted to a new model of car and other sites, including the four-manual gearbox MG TF

MG TF Vintage model

MG TF Roadster

MG TF Luxury car

MG TF Luxury Roadster

Ferrari Mondial Sports model

Actually we are all Ferrari drivers. Ferrari Mondial Many of us probably only in spirit. Some in the dream. But few in everyday life. Ferrari Mondial Who wants to go again as the great Schumacher to work, but unfortunately not as wealthy as the multiple world champion, is found quickly on the used car place again. Indeed: Again, there are Ferrari, albeit less frequently than Opel Astra. At the bottom of the list price quoted by Mondial, a four-seater. Four-seater? Yes, even if it is not just looking at the flat silhouette. A bestseller, he still was never such a thing rather like a wallflower from Maranello. Ferrari Mondial Too little sporty, the merciless verdict of the fans. Into serious collections he made it hard, he was always the Ferrari for beginners. Before the start is recommended, however, to demonstrate the necessary maturity. If you have never had a used car from Italy, it should only try once with an old AlfaFerrari Mondial

Ferrari Mondial Luxury model

Who then really still feel like, in a vulnerable – though beautiful – to invest ? 30,000 vehicle and it best to get a ticket to the realm of the workshops should not hesitate. Lastly, the Mondial quite fun.Ferrari Mondial Maybe not at the traffic lights, where in times of diesel direct injection TDI, every well-chipped a serious opponent. But the neighborhood suspected determines a lottery win.Ferrari Mondial

Ferrari Mondial Classic model

Some people like this is due no later than when the timing belt replacement, worth a successful lottery participation. About 4500 ? the repair costs, and this should save any. Ferrari Mondialbelt really pulls namely in the absence of maintenance. If you miss the point, must suffer: At our request could not name a price Ferrari Germany, although for a replacement engine, a gift is not expected yet.Ferrari Mondial The prices for brakes can imagine it already: this car is not for people who have yet to think of retirement. Rather generous use of money is required. Ferrari MondialThose who feel they are that expensive replacement parts keep long, opts for a better Porsche 911 Unlike the Ferrari confirms the fact that ordinary table wisdom.Ferrari Mondial

Ferrari Mondial Front view

Other prejudices, the Ferrari Mondial but do justice. For example: cars from Italy to rust quickly. The prevention of corrosion has been left at the Ferrari Mondial the customer, and only a few previous owner had an open ear for it. And it bums in all cavities, an endoscopy would show true horror pictures. Ferrari Mondial The sheet does indeed deserve a close examination, especially accident-free is on the wish list.Ferrari Mondial A defective motor can replace each brand’s workshop, but a heavy rear damage means a death sentence for the Ferrari Mondial . Of course, one could also rant about the shoddy interior and processing in comparison with that of the Fiat Panda. But what looks like a real Ferrarists not, he is looking forward more to the exhaust sound.

Ferrari Mondial In Yellow Color

Therefore, the conclusion to our buying advice: If you forfeit the Ferrari virus attacks, better deeper into their pockets, to buy a 348 or 355th Although the cost is often twice that of a Ferrari Mondial, but are worth far more stable and solid. The other option, a popular Alfa for everyday use and occasional self-reward the weekend a Ferrari owner. From Ferrari Mondial advise we need – even if it hurts ourselves.
History, weaknesses, costs
Model history • 1980 Presentation of the Ferrari Mondial Coupe at the Geneva Salon. V8 mid-engine, Bosch Jetronic, body design by Pininfarina • 1982 Presentation of the Quattrovalvole (240 HP) • 1984 Ferrari brings the Ferrari Mondial cabriolet with a 3.2 liter displacement and 270 horsepower • 1989 Ferrari Mondial T with longitudinal rather than transverse engine, 3.4-V8 , 300 HP • 1991 The Convertible gets an automatic clutch from Valeo • 1993 End of Production

Ferrari Mondial Interior View

Vulnerabilities • Ferrari Mondial electrical and ignition can paralyze the Ferrari, the troubleshooting is even professionals are not always easy •Ferrari Mondial whether longitudinal or transverse engine: Stable oil loss in the drivetrain is more the rule than the exception, this applies also to increased oil consumption • Ferrari Mondial the brake system with sports procedure for regular pit stops • Ferrari Mondial The exhaust system should definitely original and rust free • Beware of rust, Ferrari Mondial was very inadequately protected • Ferrari Mondial timing belt replacement, the entire engine can be expanded, this work will cost about 4500 ?. If you want to save here can be medium to look for a replacement engine chassis • Ferrari Mondial bearings are usually brittle with age

Ferrari Mondial Roadster

Repair costs Prices include all taxes without working on the example Ferrari Mondial 3.2, 199 kW/270 hp, 1985. The rates for work hours are very different, even Ferrari has Unfortunately Germany to quote prices for motor and gearbox.Ferrari Mondial

Ferrari Mondial Exotic car

Ferrari Testarossa Sports model

The Ferrari TestaRossa was in 1984 as a successor to the 512BB in production. Its name, red head, refers to the typical crinkle paint with the red painted cylinder heads.Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari Testarossa Classic model

The performance of the 4.9-liter V12 mid-engine of the Ferrari Testarossa is 390 hp. In 1991, the model was modified and subsequently received the designation 512 TR. In particular, the power of the Ferrari Testarossa was increased to 428 hp, the body was little changed. Ferrari Testarossa The striking radiator vents on the sides and rear remained largely unaffected. Other changes were made at Ferrari Testarossa1994 result was the Ferrari 512 M (for modificato) with a power that has been increased to 440 hp. Ferrari TestarossaThe acceleration from 0 to 100 km / H is this level in just 4.6 seconds with a top speed of around 315 km / h.Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari Testarossa rear view

In October 1984, in Paris for the first time a ball is shown sporty coupe Ferrari Testarossa. Translated from the Italian word “Ferrari Testarossa” means “red head”, as the cylinder head of the power unit had been painted red. In the manufacture of body Ferrari Testarossa is widely used in plastic and aluminum. Ferrari Testarossa engine had a fuel injector K Jetronic from Bosch and the ignition system Magnetti Marelli Microplex.Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari Testarossa Luxury model

Ferrari Testarossa roadster

Ferrari Testarossa Stylish car

Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari Testarossa side view

Ferrari Testarossa interior picture

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Luxury Model

The Ferrari 250 GT Series is one of the most successful and popular of Ferrari. The vehicles were there as Spider and Coupe, with many different variants have been put on the market. Was started the series with the Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Europa, followed by the 250 GT Boano / Ellena and the 250 GT Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Tour de France. Followed in 1957 with the Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet, the first Spider version, which was offered also as 250 GT California Spyder. The series was the 250 GT Coupe Pinin Farina, the four-seat coupe 250 GTE 2 +2, the 250 GT Lusso and the 250 LM (Le Mans) rounded.Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Sports Car

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Vintage model

Some numbers indicate legends. For automobiles, these placeholders are often three digits. Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Consider, for example, of the 356 or the 507, the code 300 and to the 120th The numeric solution: Porsche 356, BMW 507, Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing and Jaguar XK 120 – all legends motorized passion.Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Italian Sports car

In the Ferrari, there are a number of selected combinations of numbers that feed the myth, then as now. If you meet the simple to the Italians in the number 250, it means pause. Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Because this number promises great things, but it is exceptional for early cars from Maranello. The numbers have not so much spectacular source rather than a strictly technical meaning: Ferrari 250 GT Coupe The number designates the displacement of a single cylinder. 250 cc by 12 – makes three liters of total volume. Only with the Ferrari Dino 246 changed a neat method of typing.Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Classic retro model

The Ferrari 250 GTO of 1962 is considered by many enthusiasts as the archetype of the potent racing car from the stable of Enzo Ferrari. But also the first commercially available mid-engined Ferrari, the 250 LM – LM such as Le Mans – the 1963 is one of the track legend. Of course, this list may be in the 250 models, the 250 GT Europa, the 250 GT Tour de France and the 250 TR – not missing – for TR Testa Rossa.Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Italian Sports car

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Interior View

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