1965 FERRARI 330 SHOOTING BRAKE - DK Engineering,

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1965 FERRARI 330 SHOOTING BRAKE

COACHWORK by VIGNALE

A True Show Stopper

The Ferrari 330 was the successor of the 250, being first introduced by Ferrari in 1963. The first 330 was a 250 GTE with a larger capacity engine, and then followed the 330 GTC,GTS and 2+2. Powered by a single-cam V-12 displacing 3,967cc and producing 300 bhp, power reached the rigid rear axle via a five-speed manual transmission. Front suspension was independent and brakes were discs all around.
This car, chassis 7963, was originally built by Ferrari in 1965 and delivered to the Belgian dealer, Garage Francorchamps, in December 1965. It was sold to Luigi Chinetti Jr, son of the famous East Coast Ferrari importer and racer. He returned the car to Italy and the body was removed and replaced by the renowned Ferrari Coachbuilders, "Vignale", of Turin. Luigi commissioned the eponymous owner of Vignale coachworks, Fredo Vignale, to fit the 330 with a shooting brake bodywork. Sadly this project was to be his last project before his death in 1969.

In an era where coach building was most prominent, this 330GT is the only example of a collaboration between Chinetti and Vignale that spawned a truly unique coach built classic. The project only retained the windscreen and the doors from the original aesthetic of the car, offering a unique styling approach to the exterior. It was one of just three 330 GTs that were rebodied for the Chinettis, but is unique being the only model to have this shooting brake body style. The car was shown by Vignale at the 50th Annual Turin Motor Show in 1968. After that it went to the United States with the Chinettis were it remained until 1996. It was in French ownership until it was sold again by Bonhams in 2006; latterly it made its way into the current owners care, a well-known car collector and world famous rock star.

Being the last car re-bodied by Vignale the car plays a very important part in their history. Due to its rarity and show stopping looks the car is highly eligible for the world's most prestigious events including Salon Prive, Villa d'Este and the Cartier Style et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The car is in exceptional condition with fantastic service history. It is resplendent in its original colour Verde Metalizzatto , though the original Gold roof sections were repainted at Jay Kay's request. The original Campagnolo alloy wheels are unmarked. The unique Glass Hatch-back section allows access to the cavernous lather lined boot. The Tan interior, Nardi steering wheel and dash are faultless and include badging on the passenger side from Vignale saying 'Carrozzeria Vignale Examplare Unique', another feature unique to this car.
The car and its ownership history have been well documented in many Ferrari publications and the media including an article in the December 2001 of Classic & Sportscar Magzine.

This example signifies the era of bespoke car design and the collaboration between a commissioning owner and an established coachbuilder. Based one of the last standard Ferrari 330GT's, this example signifies the wealth of exclusivity brought about by the bespoke coach building era.

 

  

 

Contact Details

DK Engineering,

Little Green Street Farm,

Green Street,

Chorleywood,

HERTS,

WD3 6EA 

Telephone: +44 (0)1923 287 687 

Facsimile: +44 (0)1923 286 274 

All viewings are strictly by appointment only. 

1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STRINGRAY - DK ENGINEERING

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 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY

Few Corvettes have achieved such notoriety as the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, which launched the second generation of "America's Sports Car" with a sexy aerodynamic design by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda. The car has become the American sportscar of the period. It rode on a thoroughly redesigned chassis that had Corvette's first four-wheel independent suspension, which was developed by Zora Arkus-Duntov. Also new was the first-ever production Corvette Coupé, which could immediately be recognised by its split rear window. Whilst the basic design of the coupé would last until 1967, the "split-window" would not, and it is the signature identifying feature of closed 1963 Corvettes today.
The all-new Corvette generated immediate acclaim, with Motor Trend testers remarking: "We thought the old model cornered darn well, but there's no comparing it to this new one". Road & Track stated that the 1963 Corvette "will know few peers". The model has become something of a design classic, as it is renowned for its combination of European-inspired high style and American brawn, and it remains coveted by Corvette collectors as a landmark in the history of what may be Chevrolet's most important model.
The striking Split-Window Coupé is presented in a most desirable specification which includes, the year-correct Silver paintwork, original Delco AM radio, off-road side exhaust, and the all-important cast-aluminium knock-off wheels. The car is presented in Sensational condition and is believed to have covered less than 4,000 miles since an exacting restoration in the USA. As validated by the cars chassis number and the trim tag, still present under the bonnet this example was completed in November 1962 with vinyl upholstery, which remains intact in the very original interior, and Daytona Blue paint. This wonderful Stingray needs for nothing and is presented in stunning condition ready to be used and enjoyed immediately.

Contact Details

DK Engineering,
Little Green Street Farm,
Green Street,
Chorleywood,
HERTS,
WD3 6EA

Telephone: +44 (0)1923 287 687
Facsimile: +44 (0)1923 286 274

All viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please use the enquiry form shown on the right hand side of this page for email communication.

Opening Hours

Normal Opening hours 8.30am till 5.30pm (GMT) on weekdays & 10am till 12am (GMT) Saturdays.

PORSCHE 916 - DK ENGINEERING

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 By the late 1960s, both Volkswagen and Porsche were in need of new models; Porsche was looking for a replacement for their entry-level 912, and Volkswagen wanted a new range-topping sports coupe to replace the Karmann Ghia. At the time, the majority of Volkswagen's developmental work was handled by Porsche, part of a setup that dated back to Porsche's founding; Volkswagen needed to contract out one last project to Porsche to fulfil the contract, and decided to make this that project. Ferdinand Piëch, who was in charge of research and development at Porsche, was put in charge of the 914 project.
Originally intending to sell the vehicle with a flat four-cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and with a flat six-cylinder engine as a Porsche, Porsche decided during development that having Volkswagen and Porsche models sharing the same body would be risky for business in the American market, and convinced Volkswagen to allow them to sell both versions as Porsches in North America.
On March 1, 1968, the first 914 prototype was presented. However, development became complicated after the death of Volkswagen's chairman, Heinz Nordhoff, on April 12, 1968. His successor, Kurt Lotz, was not connected with the Porsche dynasty and the verbal agreement between Volkswagen and Porsche fell apart. The 914 was Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1970. A 914/6 GT piloted by Frenchmen Claude Ballot-Lena and Guy Chasseuil won the GTS class and finished sixth overall at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans. Brian Redman used the 914/6 to scout the course in practice runs of the 1970 Targa Florio circuit. Planned for the 1972 model year, the Porsche 916 program was cancelled after eleven prototypes with aerodynamic front and rear bumpers and either the 2.4 engine from the 911S, or the 2.7 from the Carrera. They were also to have a fixed steel roof, wider wheels, double grilled engine lid, and flared fenders as styled from the 914-6 GT cars. Ventilated disc brakes were fitted to all four wheels, and also a "mid-engined" version of the then-new 915 transmission, giving a conventional shift pattern with 1 to 4 in an H and fifth out on a limb

This particular and unique 914 was upgraded to 916 inspired specification over a 12 year period between 1996 and 2008. This total rebuild included the purchase of a 1974 2.7 Carrera engine for fitment to the car, a new Carrera based 916 transmission, new Kevlar composite Bonnet, bootlid and bumpers, and a total bare shell restoration. This extensive work was carried out by a trusted and well-known Porsche specialist, originally for a customer, and then from 2002 the car was owned by and finished by Gantspeed. The approximate retail value of the work carried out is £100,000 and as a result the car is in outstanding condition. Today presented in Silver with black leather interior the car has had just one owner since the total rebuild.

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 Details
DK Engineering,
Little Green Street Farm,
Green Street,
Chorleywood,
HERTS,
WD3 6EA

Telephone: +44 (0)1923 287 687
Facsimile: +44 (0)1923 286 274

All viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please use the enquiry form shown on the right hand side of this page for email communication.

Opening Hours

Normal Opening hours 8.30am till 5.30pm (GMT) on weekdays & 10am till 12am (GMT) Saturdays.

Points of contact:

Sales
Jeremy Cottingham or James Cottingham

Service
Phil Redpath

Restoration or Race Preparation
David Cottingham
 GENERAL SPECS  914 model
Production: 3333

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Performance

0-60mph:8.3secs
Top speed:125mph
Power:110bhp
Torque:115lb/ft
MPG:21mpg

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Engine

Configuration:Flat 6
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson struts, torsion bar
Suspension Rear: Independent, trailing wishbones, torsion bar
Drivetrain: mid-engine RWD
Steering: rack and pinion
Bodyframe: metal monocoque
Transmission: Five-speed manual

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Dimensions

Length: 4050mm
Wheelbase: 2450mm
Width: 1650mm
Height: 1220mm
Weight: 1020kgs

Source: DK Engineering
Spec Details: Octane Magazine