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2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce For Sale

Posted: January 7, 2015 by The Car Spy in Lamborghini, For Sale, Pre-owned
Tags: Lamborghini, murcielago, The Car Spy, bianco isis, lp670-4, lamborghini murcielago lp670-4 sv, superveloce

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Before the arrival of the Aventador in 2011, the Murcielago was the king of the bedroom wall-posters for Lamborghini and it is easy to forget how the searing performance of the Murcielago set the benchmark for every ‘hypercar’ to follow it.

Powered by a 572 hp V12 Lamborghini engine the car blasted to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and on to a top speed of up to 200 mph – and that was back in 2001!

During the years to follow the company continued to improve the V12’s performance by slightly increasing the engine capacity to 6.5 litres which allowed for a power output of over 600 hp.

However in 2009 the ‘SuperVeloce’ was the cherry on the cake. With power increased to 670 hp and various weight-saving modifications applied to the construction of the car the 0-60 mph time was down to 2.8 seconds and top speed was lifted to 210 mph. Even by today’s standards that is seriously quick and there are still few road-going hypercars that come close to those figures.

Today the SV is regarded as a highly desirable collectable Lamborghini and inevitably values are on the rise especially for right hand drive versions. Only eight cars were originally supplied to the UK and the number remaining are possibly half of that.

If you happen to be looking for an SV we know of a 2009 right hand drive Bianco Isis example (as seen in the image above) which is currently on sale.

This example is in excellent condition, has covered less than 7000 miles and comes complete with a Lamborghini service history.

SORRY THIS CAR IS NOW SOLD!

For further details or to arrange a viewing of this SV please contact The Car Spy on 01892 506970 or email sales@thecarspy.net

2004 Ferrari 360 CS (Challenge Stradale) For Sale

Posted: October 20, 2014 by The Car Spy in Ferrari, For Sale, Pre-owned
Tags: 360 cs, blu scuro, challenge stradale, Ferrari, ferrari 360 challenge stradale, modena, right hand drive, rosso scuderia, The Car Spy

When the time came to replace the Ferrari F355 the new arrival faced some pretty high expectations. The F355 had established itself as one of the best driver’s cars to come out of Modena and the bar had been set very high indeed.

And when the very pretty 360 arrived it went and raised the bar even higher still.

Ferrari had partnered with Alcoa to produce an entirely new all aluminium space-frame chassis that was 40% stiffer than the F355 which had utilized steel. The design was 28% lighter despite a 10% increase in overall dimensions.

The 3.6 litre V8 engine in the new car had been redesigned using a flat plane crankshaft, titanium connecting rods to generate 400 bhp. Despite what looks like on paper modest power gains the reality was that the power to weight ratio was significantly improved on over the F355 which was due to the combination of both a lighter car and more power. The 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) acceleration performance improved from 4.6 to 4.3 seconds.

However if you like a bit of Tabasco sauce on your chilli burgers then the CS (Challenge Stradale) is the car for you.

In essence the Challenge Stradale is a low production track day focused car based on the 360 Modena. It was inspired by the 360 MC (Modena Challenge) racing car so the focus was primarily on improving its track lapping performance by concentrating on handling, braking and weight reduction characteristics.

Ferrari engineers designed the car from the outset with a goal of 20% track day use in mind and 80% road use. With only a small 20 bhp improvement in engine power from the Modena (and boasting an improved power-to-weight ratio) the Challenge Stradale accelerates from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds (three tenths faster than a Modena) but bald figures do not paint the full picture.

For the enthusiastic driver the differences are truly staggering – genuine systematic improvements were achieved to the setup and feel of the whole car. Throttle response from the digital throttle was ratcheted up and feedback through the steering wheel was enhanced. The responsiveness of the controls, the balance of the chassis, the braking performance and the driver feedback all contribute greatly to the overall driving experience and lead the Challenge Stradale to claim an impressive 3.5 seconds improvement per lap of its Fiorano circuit compared to the Modena (the target was 2.5 seconds).

So how was the weight-saving achieved?

Well the 360 Challenge Stradale is up to 110 kg lighter than the standard Modena if all the lightweight options are specified such as deleted radio, plexiglass door window and Alcantara fabric (instead of the leather option). As much as 94 kg was taken off on the car by lightening the bumpers, stripping the interior of its sound deadening and carbon mirrors and making the optional Modena carbon seats standard.

Resin Transfer Moulding was utilized for the bumpers and skirts, a carry over from the Challenge cars which resulted in lighter bumpers than on the Modena. The engine and transmission weight was slimmed down 11 kg through the use of a smaller, lighter weight sports stainless steel exhaust back box and valved exit pipes.

The Challenge Stradale also acquired Brembo carbon ceramic brakes as standard which shaved 16 kg off the curb weight and improved handling by reducing un-sprung weight and completely eliminating brake fade.

This is one of the best cars ever made by Ferrari. Enough said.

The 360 CS is also a very rare car. ‘Official’ Ferrari stats say that in total 1200 were built but only 115 right hand drive examples were ever made and we have been asked to find a buyer for one of them by one of our clients who is the current owner of this particular car:-

Finished in Rosso Scuderia plus Blu Scuro (very dark blue) leather seats with special red stitching this 2004 right hand drive 360 CS has recorded only 8600 miles from new which is reflected in the car’s exemplary condition.

The specification includes the following:-

* F1 Gearbox
* Carbon Fibre Backed Racing Seats
* Carbon Mirrors
* Yellow Rev Counter
* Carbon Fibre Door Cards
* Ferrari Becker Radio System
* 6 CD Changer
* Blu Scuro Leather Headlining
* 4 Point Red Ferrari Harnesses
* Blu Scuro Road Legal Roll Bar
* Leather Steering Wheel with Red Centre Line
* Blu Scuro Leather Upper Dashboard
* Black Carpets
* Carbon Centre Console
* 19” Ferrari BBS Alloys
* Red Brake Calipers
* Tricolore Stripe (not painted)
* Battery Charger

The car also comes with the full compliment of Ferrari driver’s handbooks, car cover, toolkit, Ferrari service history file and a sheaf of receipts.

£Price on Application

If you would like to find out more about this very special 360 Challenge Stradale give The Car Spy a call on 01892 506970 or email sales@thecarspy.net

Ferrari 360 CS

2005 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 Mulliner For Sale

Posted: October 9, 2014 by The Car Spy in Bentley, For Sale, Pre-owned
Tags: Bentley, bentley continental gt 6.0 mulliner, Continental, GT, mulliner, nautic blue, tempest silver, The Car Spy

We are advertising on behalf of the owner this stunning 2005 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 Mulliner which is finished in Silver Tempest Metallic with Nautic Blue Hide Interior.

This March 2005 registered, right hand drive Continental GT W12 has recorded only 25,000 miles and comes with the following specification:-

* Walnut Veneer
* Mulliner Driving Spec
* Quilted Hide
* Deep Pile Overmats to Front and Rear
* Massage Seats (Front)
* Coming Home Control
* Keyless GO
* 20” Split Rim Bentley Mulliner alloys – all refurbished
* New Tyres
* Heated Memory Seats
* Front Heated Mirrors
* Rain and Light Sensor
* 6CD Changer
* Air Suspension
* Leather Interior Roof
* Trip Computer
* Bright Matrix Grill Upper
* Two Keys
* Driver’s Handbooks
* HPI Report

This Continental GT has a comprehensive service history (mainly Bentley) and has recently been issued with a new MOT certificate.

This Bentley Continental GT 6.0 Mulliner is now SOLD!

For further details or to arrange a viewing please give The Car Spy a call on ++44(0)1892 506970 or email sales@thecarspy.net.

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 Mulliner

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 Mulliner

1996 Ferrari F355 Spider For Sale

Posted: September 24, 2014 by The Car Spy in Ferrari, For Sale, Pre-owned
Tags: argento nurburgring, f355, Ferrari, ferrari f355 spider, For Sale, prancing horse, spider, The Car Spy, www.thecarspy.net

We have already eulogised over the F355 in years gone by and we still reckon it is amongst the best of the breed from the Prancing Horse. As a design it seems to get better with age. As a driver’s car it is sublime. It was built in the mid-nineties and it doesn’t feel super-fast by today’s standards but in the performance stakes it still ranks as ‘more than adequate’ for traffic-light drag races.

These were the facts and figures as told by Ferrari back in the mid-90’s…..

Max power @ rpm: 375 hp (280 kW) @ 8250 rpm
Torque @ rpm: 363 Nm (268 lb·ft) @ 6000 rpm
0–60 mph: 4.6 seconds
0–100 mph: 10.8 seconds
Quarter Mile: 12.9 seconds
Top speed: 183 mph

Not exactly a couch potato then!

A total of 2664 F355 Spiders were sold worldwide between 1995 and 1999 and in the UK the list price was £82550 at launch.

The stories of certain Ferrari models reaching eight-figure sums at auction these days are commonplace and possibly for some the bubble must soon inevitably burst. Take the 246 Dino as an example. Probably not the best car to come out of Modena and for many years it had a lukewarm following. Paying £50k for a decent example a few years back was entirely feasible. Today you would be lucky to get change from £250k.

There is certainly a ‘halo’ effect being created by the multi-million dollar sales of 250 GTO’s and the charismatic appeal of the Ferrari brand seems to get stronger every year.

Does this mean every model made by the company will be a solid-gold investment? Possibly, but probably not the Mondial which is still the £20k back door to Ferrari ownership – for now anyway.

On the other hand the F355 seems to tick all of the right boxes for future ‘investment value’ credentials. Will it be possible to buy a good example for less than £100k this time next year? It is starting to look unlikely.

So if you like the idea of paying less than £70k for a manual F355 Spider today then we are selling a splendid example on behalf of the owner as follows:-

Finished in very rare Argento Nurburgring Metallic with Navy Leather Interior and Fabric Roof this stunning original F355 Spider has covered only 30,000 miles since it was manufactured in 1996 and comes complete with a Full Ferrari and Specialist Service History.

Specification as follows:-

3496cc V8 DOHC 375 bhp Petrol Engine, 6-Speed Manual Gearbox, ABS, ASR, PAS, 18″ 5-Spoke Alloys, Body-coloured Heated Door Mirrors, Electric Navy Fabric Folding Soft-Top, Front Fog Lamps, Air Conditioning / Climate Control, Electric Windows, Fully Adjustable Electric Front Seats, Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel, Drilled Aluminium Pedals, Multiple Airbags, Remote Central Locking with Alarm / Immobiliser, Pioneer Radio/CD Player, Tonneau Cover, Fire Extinguisher, Leather Tool Case, Ferrari Car Cover and Battery Charger.

This F355 Spider is currently on sale at…..£POA

For further details please give The Car Spy a call on ++44(0)1892 506970 or 07809 890969. You can also email sales@thecarspy.net.

Ferrari F355 Spider

1987 Land Rover Defender 90 Tdi Station Wagon For Sale

Posted: September 17, 2014 by The Car Spy in For Sale, Land Rover, Pre-owned
Tags: 90, belize green, chawton white, defender, hard top, land rover, land rover defender 90 td5 hard top, td5, The Car Spy

Finished in Metallic Grey with a Black roof plus Black Sports vinyl seats this August 1987 registered, right hand drive Defender 90 Tdi has recorded 161000 miles and comes with the following specification:-

Manual 5 Speed Transmission, Taxed until end March 2015, MOT valid until September 2015, 16″ Black Modular Wheels fitted with Insa Desert Track 265/75 Tyres, MUD Dash Panel fitted with Kenwood Radio/Single CD and Auxiliary Switches, Cubby Box, XS Leather Steering Wheel, Side Windows, Rear Privacy Glass, Rear Bench Seats with Seat Belts, Rear Step, Tow Bar and Electrics, Side Steps, Black Chequer Plate on Bonnet, Wings and Sills, Mudflaps, Waxoyl Treated Chassis, Spare Keys, Scorpion Alarm/Immobliser System, HPI Checked, No VAT.

The previous owner of the car carried out an extensive refurbishment programme between 2010 and 2014 including the following:-

Original standard 2.5 TD engine replaced with the later 2.5 200 Tdi engine mated to a 1.22 transfer box – lower revs/better mpg
New rear cross-member fitted
Later model bulkhead fitted
Rear tub with galvanised cappings fitted
New windscreen and rubber
New rear door fitted including heated rear window
New ProComp shock absorbers plus heavy duty springs (standard ride height)
Polybushes fitted all round
Terrafirma RTC steering damper fitted
Front and rear diff guards fitted
New lights/lenses fitted
100w bumper spotlights
Rear work lights and front roof lights
Exmoor trim refurbished/recovered front seats
Rear insulated and lined with LaSalle fibreglass kit
Heavy duty floor mats
Radiator, alternator, battery, power steering pump, cambelt, fuel tank, exhaust, prop bearings and ball joints all replaced
Front brake pads, discs and calipers recently replaced

This Defender is an absolute credit to its previous owner and for its age this Defender is in excellent condition although a few age-related marks will be found on the bodywork (but nothing that wouldn’t be found on a five year-old equivalent example).

A great investment for those wanting to buy a classic Defender before they become even more rare!

This Defender 90 Tdi is now SOLD!

For further details please give The Car Spy a call on ++44(0)1892 506970 or 07809 890969. You can also email sales@thecarspy.net.