The Daily Vroom

Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Daily Vroom – your sleek and sophisticated destination for the latest online auction news, trends, and insights on both collector and modern cars. Let's dive into the automotive world together!

Here's what we've got for you today:

• 📊 Yesterday's most expensive sale

• 🤩 Unique cars up for auction

• 💭 The Willys wonder

• 🌎 World record sale

MOST EXPENSIVE CARS SOLD YESTERDAY

Well, it looks like someone's been paying attention to me! 😁 Just the other day, while analysing the pros and cons of top car auction sites, I mentioned that Cars & Classic (from the UK) should start offering pricier cars if they want to be taken seriously.

And what do you know? Just 24 hours later, their daily average sale price jumps to a cool $74,118, and for the first time in The Daily Vroom's history, they've got a car in the much-talked-about top 10 most expensive cars sold – a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth, selling for a sweet $135,000.

So, did my genuine observation make a difference, or do I just need to keep a closer, more fun-loving eye on those sale prices? 😉

UNIQUE & SPECIAL CARS UP FOR AUCTION

🏁 Introducing the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster! 🏁

✨ Quick History: This elegant gem is 1 of 1,858 roadsters built during a six-year production run and 1 of 249 made in 1960. Two sales this year saw this model fetch $1,023,454 on Collecting Cars and $916,000 on Bring a Trailer. Current bid is at a whopping $875,000! 💰

📽️ Hollywood Connection: Owned by film producer Ned Stone Tanen for 20+ years, this beauty participated in three Copperstate 1000 rallies after a mechanical refresh in the late 2010s. 🌟

🌶️ Red Hot Specs: A fiery red finish with tan leather upholstery, the car features a 3.0-liter M198 inline-six engine, Bosch direct fuel injection, & a 4-speed manual transmission. 🚗

🎵 Tuned In: This roadster comes with a Becker Le Mans AM/FM radio, so you can cruise in style and enjoy your favorite tunes. 🎶

💼 Luggage for the Elite: Even the fitted luggage included is more than I can afford! (But oh, so tempting...) 💼

The auction ends on the 26th and you can follow it here.

Check out the driving video below 👇

🏁 Datsun Delight: A Rare Classic 240Z Gem 🏁

🚗 1970 Datsun 240Z:

A rare right-hand drive example in incredible condition with low mileage, this Datsun 240Z boasts a history of ownership by a British armed forces officer and a recent professional paint job in its original color.

🌟 Key Highlights:

• One owner for the first 40 years

• Unveiled in Japan in 1969, and reached UK and US markets in 1970

• 2.4-liter single-overhead-cam straight-six engine producing 151 bhp

• Weighs just over 1000 kgs

• Original orange vinyl seats and a tight headlining

• Original radio and refurbished original alloys

📜 History and Paperwork:

• Supplied new in Japan in 1970

• First registered in the UK in 1974

• Some history and various receipts for works and parts available

• Owner's manual, MOT and Tax exempt, and 12 months MOT

• 3 keys, spare wheel, and jack

• Recent service

🌟 Exterior and Interior:

• Repainted in original Datsun Green

• Original bumpers available with the car

• Clean engine bay and a solid underside

• Sleek, low-slung body with a long hood and short rear section

• Quintessential Datsun cabin with deep recessed binnacles and elaborately contoured bucket seats

🔧 Mechanics:

• 4-speed manual gearbox

• Solid and responsive brakes

• Rear-wheel drive with an independent suspension system

• In excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues

🏆 Rarity and Collectability:

• A historically significant Japanese sports car, this right-hand drive import is not only beautiful but also increasingly rare and highly collectable, especially among the early 240Z models.

The auction details can be found here.

The Willys Wonder: Not Your Average BaT Sale!

🏎️ Americar-Inspired Scooter:

This eye-catching metallic red scooter, designed to resemble the classic Willys Americar coupe, complete with yellow and ghost flame motifs, stands out as an extraordinary find on Bring a Trailer.

🌟 Standout Features:

With LED headlights and taillights, a chrome grille, and 6-inch polished wheels, this scooter also features handlebar-mounted throttle and brake controls, dual footrests, and a comfortable black vinyl seat.

🛠️ Pre-Sale TLC:

Before it hit the market, this hot rod scooter received a new spark plug, battery, carburetor rebuild, and an oil change to ensure its new owner enjoys a smooth ride.

💸 Sold for a Cool:

This unique Willys Americar-inspired scooter was snatched up for $5,700 on Bring a Trailer, proving that it's not your average sale on the platform.

WORLD RECORD

This licence plate just sold in Dubai for a world record $15m 🙀

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