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A 2005 MG XPower SV-R 5-Speed, a rare model with only 42 units produced for a single model year, is now up for auction on Bring A Trailer. This particular car is even further rarified, as it's one of only 23 left-hand-drive examples and thought to be the sole example residing in the U.S.Originally delivered to B.V. Automobielbedrijf Charles Serry A.C.C. in Hilversum, Netherlands, the car was sold to its first private owner in 2008, who kept it until it was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The car is finished in classic British Racing Green with contrasting brown leather upholstery and carbon-fiber bodywork. Under the hood, it boasts a 5.0L Ford V8 engine, tuned by Roush, paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, producing 385 hp.Key features of the XPower SV-R include inde...

A rare 2017 Ferrari F12tdf is now available for private sale through RM Sotheby's. Notably, the vehicle features unique one-of-one specifications and has only 550 miles on its odometer from new.Finished in Azzurro La Plata with a striking French Tricolore stripe, this F12tdf is one of only 799 ever built. With fewer than 100 right-hand-drive models delivered to the UK, this car stands out with its bespoke specifications. The livery is a contemporary take on the color scheme of the classic Ferrari 250 GT LWB Tour de France, the inspiration behind the F12tdf.The car's first and only owner took delivery in June 2017 and soon after participated in Ferrari's 2017 Cavalcade in Apulia, Italy. This event accounted for virtually all of the car's mileage. Since then, the F12tdf has been meticulously...

In a nod to its storied past, Porsche's 928 noise test vehicle now sits proudly in the Porsche Museum. Dubbed a "dinosaur" by Harald Mann, a long-time test engineer, this unique vehicle has played a pivotal role in vehicle acoustics for over three decades.The 928's journey began over 30 years ago at Porsche's Weissach test and development center. Initially, a peculiar sight with its many add-ons, the silver 928 was indispensable in helping Porsche meet noise emission requirements. Its design focused on capturing external noise-relevant parameters during drive-by tests to ensure compliance with legal standards.Using the 928 model for this testing was a deliberate choice. Its powerful lower engine speed range made it ideal for noise testing, unlike other models like the 924, 944, or air-cool...