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Florida Could Suspend Carvana’s Dealer License For Not Submitting Title Applications

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Florida could suspend Carvana’s dealer license after it has failed to transfer the titles of some vehicles sold.

Carvana was reportedly notified of the issues in an email sent by Florida authorities last week. This email is said to have included a spreadsheet that showed 300 Carvana vehicle sales dating back to 2019 that had not had their titles transferred. More than 100 of these vehicle sales occurred in Florida.

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State law in Florida requires retailers to apply for a title within 30 days of completing a sale. Speaking with Auto News, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said Carvana has until January 31 to submit title applications for all the vehicles it sold in 2021 before December 1.

“The department has been proactively working with Carvana to identify and assist Florida customers who have not received their title in a timely manner, and in accordance with state law,” the spokesperson added. “Florida law allows for the suspension of the dealer’s license if they fail to apply for a transfer of title in a timely manner.”

This isn’t the first time Carvana has been scrutinized for not delivering titles in time. Earlier this year it settled with Florida regulators and agreed to pay $500 each to 12 customers who had to wait three to eight months to receive titles on vehicles they purchased. In August, Carvana had its dealer license suspended for 180 days in Wake County, North Carolina for not producing titles fast enough, among other issues.

Carvana sold 244,111 vehicles in the U.S. last year, making it the country’s second-largest retailer of used vehicles. A spokeswoman from the company says Carvana has applied for around 23,500 titles in Florida over the past 12 months.

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Excuse Us, We’ll Just Be Drooling Over This 1995 Porsche 911 CUP 3.8 RSR EVO

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Any Porsche 911 built with the word ‘Cup’ in its name is special and this particular 1995 911 Cup 3.8 RSR EVO is no exception.

Up for auction through Collecting Cars, this 911 was first owned by former regional president of the Porsche Club of America, John Ruther, and was the first 1995 3.8-liter model to be delivered to and remain in the U.S. market.

Ruther initially raced the car at Porsche Club Amateur events before hearing about the proposed developments of the Evolution version for 1997. He quickly had the car upgraded by Porsche Motorsports North America who equipped it with a new M64/70 RSR Sprint engine with Carillo conrods and uprated camshafts, twin-plug ignition, and various titanium components, allowing it to pump out around 390 hp. It was later equipped with a Teilert Engineering slide valve induction system and a programmable Porsche EFI unit, which increased power to 410 hp.

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Elsewhere, this unique 911 Cup 3.8 RSR EVO has enlarged brake calipers, discs from a 911 Turbo, carbon fiber brake cooling ducts, double adjustable dampers, power steering, and twin oil coolers. It also sports an upgraded G50 six-speed manual transmission with a racing clutch, lightweight flywheel, and limited-slip differential.

The Collecting Cars listing notes that the car has never been crashed and still features its original Grand Prix White paintwork. No mileage details have been mentioned but the cabin is in good condition, although there are some small tears in the fabric of the driver’s seat.

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Custom GMC Yukon XL Convertible Could Double As A Safari Vehicle

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From time to time we see plenty of cars being chopped off but there is always something new that triggers our curiosity. The pictured GMC Yukon XL is such an example, thanks to the custom tubular frame and the removable soft top. This uniquely used vehicle is located in Spencer, Indiana, and it’s for sale with a $11,900 asking price.

This started life as a 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 fitted with a 5.3-liter V8 sending power to the rear wheels (2WD) through a four-speed automatic gearbox. With 140,909 miles (226,771 km) in the odometer, it has enjoyed a long life. According to the listing, it has a clean title, it still runs and drives great, and it even comes with a new battery and a new set of all-terrain tires.

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At a certain point, the owner decided to cut off the roof and the pillars, leaving only the A-pillars and the windshield. In order to maintain an acceptable level of rigidity in this extremely long truck-based body-on-frame SUV, they added a tubular frame above the cabin, which also works as a base for the soft top.

The manually operated roof is clipped on the waistline of the SUV, which means it should require quite some time to place/remove. Also, the fact that the windows have been replaced with removable transparent vinyl makes us worry about sound insulation and weatherproofing.

That being said, there are not many seven-seater vehicles that can provide such an open-air experience for all passengers, plus having enough room for their luggage. When fully opened, the Yukon Convertible with the custom frame kind of looks like a safari vehicle, as the only thing that is missing is a tent.

First discovered on Reddit, the custom vehicle is listed for sale by ttrepairables.com. Driving your kids to school in a drop-top seven-seater SUV sounds a bit tacky and the price is quite steep for an old 2WD Yukon with such mileage, but it will definitely be a head-turner.

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This Lamborghini Cententario Roadster Has A $5.5 Million Asking Price

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A rare Lamborghini Centenario Roadster has been listed up for sale in Germany with an eye-watering price tag.

Lamborghini built just 20 examples of the Centenario Roadster, alongside 20 examples of the Centenario Coupe. This particular example sports an exterior clad in a combination of red and black paint accented by various exposed gloss carbon fiber parts.

The bold red and black theme continues into the cabin and is featured across the Alcantara-clad seats, floor mats, side sills, dashboard, door panels, and steering wheel. While the Centenario is based on the Aventador, it has a character of its own and is arguably even more aggressive than Lamborghini’s current flagship supercar.

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Then there is the price. When launched, the Centenario Roadster could be purchased from $2.23 million. However, this particular example on Mobile.de has an asking price of €4,760,000 (~$5,500,000) including VAT in Europe, roughly double what it would have cost new. Sure, the car has only been driven 68 km (42 miles) since it was delivered but that price seems a little ridiculous, especially since an all-carbon Centenario Roadster was listed for sale in Canada last year for CA$3.7 million, which was the equivalent of US$2.75 million at the time.

Regardless of how much this particular Centenario Roadster ends up selling for, the owner will be driving around in a car that turns heads unlike any other. It is also fitted with a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 with 759 hp and 507 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque that not only helps the limited-run Lambo go like stink, but sounds great doing so, too.

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This 25-Feet Long Dodge Viper Limo Is A One-Off But Failed To Sell

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There are a number of wild creations in the ever-eccentric world of limousines and this Dodge Viper is certainly one of the more extreme conversions we’ve ever come across.

The car was recently listed up for sale on eBay and while it failed to sell, it is still worth talking about considering just how bizarre it is. Apparently, this is the only Dodge Viper in the world that has been converted into a limousine and as a perfectly good Viper had to be ruined to create it, we certainly hope there aren’t any others like this.

Those who built the car managed to keep the front end of the Viper intact, so much so that if you cover up the rest of the car, you could be excused for thinking it was just like any other. However, once you cast your eyes beyond the crash bar behind the two front seats, that’s where things start to get unique.

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There is a massive passenger compartment that can apparently accommodate 12 passengers and unlike most other limousines, this one is a convertible. Like the front end, the rear of the limousine is just like a normal Viper.

Few details about the car were provided in the eBay listing, other than the fact that it retains its standard 8.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine and that it has been used for numerous TV shows, commercials, and events. It is apparently 25-feet long and was listed online with a minimum starting price of $135,000. However, no one placed a bid.

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This Pristine Lexus LFA Has Only Ever Been Driven 177 Miles

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A well-maintained 2012 Lexus LFA has hit the used car market and will almost certainly well for well over its original MSRP.

It has been a decade since the LFA launched with a $375,000 price tag and this particular example has been driven just 177 miles (284 km). It is number 376 of just 500 units built and is painted in the Lexus shade of ‘Whitest White’. The Collecting Cars listing notes that there is no bodywork or paint damage. Completing the striking exterior look are the original silver wheels and red brake calipers.

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Found within the car is gorgeous red leather across the seats while the transmission tunnel, dashboard, and door panels are clad in black leather with red contrast stitching. The original plastic protective wrapping remains over the seats, sun visors, and center console buttons, indicating that the original owner never intended on driving the car frequently.

Elsewhere, the rare Lexus has a headliner trimmed in Alcantara and includes an infotainment system with satellite navigation, a reversing camera, heated seats, and heated wing mirrors.

While the LFA has rarely been driven since it was first delivered, Collecting Cars notes that it has been routinely serviced and in August 2020 with just 160 miles (257 km) on the clock, the engine oil and filter were changed.

Powering the Lexus LFA is a screaming 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V10 engine that churns out 560 hp and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. This engine alone is arguably worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and with four days left in the auction, bidding had already hit $350,000 for the car.

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This Yellow Porsche 918 Spyder Has A $1.2 Million Asking Price

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A low-mileage 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is up for grabs in the UK with an £895,000 ($1.2 million) asking price.

Porsche built just 918 examples of its hybrid hypercar for customers and this example is number 238. It is painted in a bright color dubbed Racing Yellow and was delivered new to the original owner via Porsche Center Hong Kong on January 8, 2015. In 2019, the owner imported the car to the UK where it has been regularly maintained by authorized Porsche facilities, the RM Sotheby’s listing states.

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In September 2019 and with 1,357 miles on the clock, the car was sent to Porsche Centre Reading for its four-year major service. It was also serviced by the same facility in preparation for sale and currently has 1,429 miles under its belt.

The original owner ordered the car with carbon fiber wing mirrors and carbon across the removable roof panels and rear wing. The car has also been equipped with an optional front-axle lift system, full leather sport seats and steering wheel, a glare reduction package, a Burmester audio system, and various Acid Green and carbon fiber trim throughout the interior.

Porsche produced the 918 Spyder between September 2013 and June 2015 as the successor to the Carrera GT. It features a 4.6-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine that produces 599 hp at 8,700 rpm and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. Providing supplementary power are two electric motors, one at the front axle and one at the rear axle, that lift combined grunt up to 875 hp and 944 lb-ft (1,280 Nm) of torque.

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Classics Cars Owned By Frank Sinatra And Siegfried & Roy Coming To Barrett-Jackson Auction

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A number of classic cars owned by some of Las Vegas’ most iconic entertainers are being auctioned off this month by Barrett-Jackson.

Kicking off things are a couple of cars from the Siegfried & Roy estate. The first of these is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing that was only purchased by Siegfried during a Barrett-Jackson auction in June 2019. It originally left the factory painted in Iridium Silver but has since been adorned with a chrome wrap to really make it stand out. It also has red leather upholstery.

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Another car from the Siegfried & Roy estate being sold is a 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche that was a gift to Roy for his 50th birthday. It is one of just 219 produced from 1993 to 1996.

Elsewhere, a 1970 Maserati Ghibli formerly owned by Frank Sinatra is being sold. While not the most desirable of classic Maserati models, Sinatra’s car has undergone a complete nut-and-bolt refurbishment and has 21,000 miles on the clock. The car was purchased new by Sinatra’s son-in-law and in 1973, Sinatra himself purchased the car from him. After Sinatra’s ownership, the car was sold to actor George Hamilton and was later sold to Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s.

“To own a vehicle that belonged to any one of these fabulous Las Vegas icons is priceless,” Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis said in a statement. “These celebrity-owned vehicles are more than just collectibles. They’re a reflection of the icons who made them a part of their personal lives and represent a rare opportunity to own a piece of their lifestyle.”

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This 6800-Mile DeLorean Will Transport You Straight Back To 1985

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If someone tasked you with finding them a pristine DMC 12 that had covered less than 7,000 miles in the hands of no more than two owners, you’d probably tell them to get busy finishing that time machine so you could go get one.

That’s because the last DeLoreans rolled off the Dunmurry line in Northern Ireland in 1982, meaning by the time the iconic time-travelling movie Back to the Future premiered in 1985, most of the 9200 cars built would have already passed 7000 miles – and, in the time since, passed through a few pairs of hands.

But not the car pictured here, which is being offered for sale at the Bonhams Amelia Island Auction later this month. Understood to have originally been bought by a couple who lived in Manhattan, the DMC 12 was kept in the suburbs of the city at the owner’s parents’ home during the week, only coming out to play at weekends and during holidays.

As a result, the DeLorean racked up very few miles, and by the 1990s the owners realized they had something pretty special on their hands. In fact, this DMC12 is more special than most because it’s the less common five-speed manual version. Most DeLoreans paired their PRV (Peugeot-Renault-Volvo) 2.85-liter V6 with a three-speed auto.

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Those two extra ratios don’t turn the DeLorean into a supercar. Because the DMC 12 effectively had two sets of body panels – a fibreglass inner body plus a stainless steel outer skin – it was heavy, and the emissions-spec Federalized engine made just 130 hp. Zero to 62mph took almost 10 seconds, which was nothing special even in the early 1980s, and makes the obligatory “Outatime” BTTF license plates seem even more pertinent.

But Bonhams suggests only 6500 of the 9200 cars produced are still on the road, and it’s unlikely you’ll find another one in this condition and spec outside of a museum. It’s not a box-fresh restored car, but a nicely preserved, slightly grubby original that shows a welcome patina from gentle use – just like the one you might have picked up at used car lot back in 1985.

H/T to Silodrome

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For Around $20,000, This Hot Pink Ford Explorer Interceptor Wants To Protect And Serve You

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A hot pink Ford Explorer fit for a Paris Hilton wannabee will be offered up for sale from Mecum Auctions later this week.

To say this Explorer is ‘unique’ would be an understatement. Most notable is the hot pink finish that has been painted on, meaning that this isn’t an aftermarket wrap that the new owner could easily remove. We have no idea what could motivate someone to take a perfectly fine Explorer and paint it in this way but if the owner wanted to attract attention, they’ve certainly achieved that.

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The paint isn’t the only unique thing about this Explorer. As you’ll notice, the front end is rocking a large push bar just like an official Explorer police vehicle. The SUV also rocks a spotlight on the A-pillar and even has a Police Interceptor badge on the tailgate. If this is indeed a former police vehicle, we can only imagine what the officers that once drove the Explorer would think of it in its current state. The aftermarket 20-inch wheels only add insult to injury.

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse, they do, as the interior has also been overhauled. In fact, hot pink leather has been applied across the seats and door panels while pink carpets make the cabin all the more eye-catching. The seats also include areas of white leather and hot pink piping.

Mecum Auctions expects this ‘special’ Ford Explorer to sell for between $15,000 and $20,000.

H/T to Motor1

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