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I have seen this car a few times over the years, it was at Fantasy Junction last I saw it. Really fun car a ton of work went into it to make it what it is.

Seller states :

Built on a 914-6 chassis with a body based on a 1955 356 Continental, it is fitted with a 3 liter, 279hp RS-spec engine, and a 915 gear box. Momentum created by the race engine is temporarily halted with addition of “full-trick” 934 brakes. The polished disc wheels are 17” in diameter and match the other accents/trim on the car.

This car is a stunning and totally unique one-off that subscribes loosely to the 356 Outlaw philosophies. Based on a 914-6 chassis, this car has been fitted with a mid-mounted 3-litre 911 engine with Weber carburetors, as well as a 915 5-speed gearbox. It was built by Australian Jeff Dutton in 1992. The body is based on a 356 Continental from 1955, and is recognizably such up to the B-pillar. The roof has been chopped several inches, as is fairly standard for an `Outlaw`, but thanks to the mid engine placement and 914-6 chassis, the wheelbase is longer than that of a 356. Consequently, the car displays a dramatic and striking `fastback` rear treatment, which is beautifully set off by a number of very neat and extraordinary details. The philosophy throughout the car is one of lightness and strength, and much of the car is structurally composed of a tube frame. There is an integral roll bar, which is in keeping with the general interior aesthetic of Spartan functionality.

The disc wheels are 17 inches in diameter and are highly polished to match a number of other accents on the car, including the 718 RSK style side vents, driver’s side mirror, as well as the engine and transmission access covers. The panels themselves have been extensively louvered to allow heat to escape. The beehive tail lamps from the 1955 Continental have been retained, and no fewer than six polished exhaust tips fitted, to hint at the 6-cylinder power plant. A racing style through-hood fuel filler has been fitted at the front, while the rear view and passenger side mirror both operate on the `periscope` principle through view windows that have been let into the body panels. The result is very coherent and nothing short of incredible. The exterior has been recently repainted to a nice standard and shows only a handful of small blemishes. The metal trim is very nice, including the highly polished accent panels. The lights and lenses are excellent, including Hella H4 headlamps.

The interior is quite Spartan but still feels very special. The green leather bucket seats are attractive and comfortable, while the dished wood-rimmed steering wheel with Porsche crest is very much in keeping the 1950`s racer feel of the car. The dashboard provides a similar effect and has been carried over from the Continental, complete with large `Telefunken` radio speaker aperture. The instrumentation is by timeless VDO instruments, some of which have been sourced from a 911. There is no carpeting or other upholstery to speak of, while the door panels are nothing more than polished stamped aluminum panels. The windscreen and side windows are Plexiglas, as is the rear porthole, which provides a great view of the engine, and an okay view of the scenery behind the car through the louvers. Also of note is an access panel between the seat backs on the rear firewall, cheekily labeled as an emergency exit using a sticker from an airliner. Between the seats is the exposed shifter for the 915 gearbox, as well as the ignition panel, complete with protective red switch cover for ignition, starter button, and an ominous red indicator light. The general condition is tidy, with no significant wear. The leather is excellent, as is the upholstered headliner.

The engine compartment is clean and looks like any backwards 911 engine should. It is not detailed for show but is satisfyingly clean, and brightened up by chromed air filter rain guards and polished trim. The engine itself has been built to RS specifications topped with Weber carburetors and is claimed to make 279hp. The front compartment reveals a fuel cell, as well as more evidence of the tubular frame components. The brakes are hugely impressive fully ventilated and drilled discs from a 934(!), which capably slow this extremely rapid car.

Perhaps the most unique and creative of the 356 Outlaw breed, this car is stunning in every respect, and totally unique. Combining the balance of the 914-6 chassis, reliability and potency of the 911SC driveline, aesthetic feel of the 356, and development and rigidity of a tube-frame car, this car really represents the best of all worlds. The level of detail is remarkable and its construction was an uncompromising and hugely expensive endeavor. This is a completely unrepeatable car that has had hundreds of thousands invested and is truly a one of a kind, head turning, tire burning Porsche hot rod that can be enjoyed on the street.

Find the 1955 356 Continental Outlaw “The Silver Bullet” for sale on ebay with a Buy it now of 99K

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If I did not already have 2 of these I would snap it up even the buy it now price is a good price for this car.

Seller writes:

1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
s/n AR1495*00627*, Engine no. AR00536*14857*
Graphite Grey with Black Interior

The Giulietta, and later the Giulia are the cars that took Alfa Romeo from being a relatively small production company to being an economically viable and successful firm. Prior to that, they had produced large and expensive cars, and never in very large numbers. With the Giulietta/Giulia, however, Alfa Romeo produced significant numbers of these charming and capable cars. Its success was due in part to its unique placement in the market. It was neither a large hugely expensive car, nor was it very small utility car (such as the Fiat 500). Instead, they were affordable enough so that many could buy them, yet permitted a more glamorous and useful approach to motoring that really struck a chord with buyers on both sides of the Atlantic. The Giulia Veloce enjoys the honor of being the highest performing and most developed open variant of the line, thanks to its 1600cc version of the venerable twin cam engine, twin Weber carburetors, higher compression ratio, and hotter cam profiles. Performance was much improved over the standard car, and as is often the case with Italian cars, the latest models are the most technically developed.

This particular blends the pleasing aesthetics of the earlier “750 Series” chassis with its shorter wheel base, hood spear, and smaller rear tail lights, with the slightly larger and more powerful 1600cc Giulia engine, and 5-speed transmission. While originally delivered as a single carburetor “Normale” model, this example has been upgraded with Veloce twin Weber carburetors, and from the fantastic, free revving engine note, Veloce specification cams and high compression pistons as well.

Best described as a driver quality example, with fresh paint to similar standards, this car will appear to the Alfa enthusiast with a knack for light restoration. The car runs and drives, with very good power, little or no smoke, excellent brakes, good clutch, and a function transmission with light bearing noise. The suspension and steering box are both good. The body and chassis are solid, with no major rust or rust repairs evident. Cosmetically, the car has a uniform driver quality appearance. The chrome, paint, interior, engine bay, and trunk are all satisfactory. The car is generally original in its appearance, including the steering wheel, wheels and hub caps, seat upholstery, gauges and switch gear.

As is so often the case with Italian cars of this era, improvements are possible in several areas. The doors could be adjusted to shut better, as could the convertible top. The motor mounts may be somewhat tired, as the carburetors touch the inner fender well at idle. The fuel gauges does not appear to read accurately, which is common to Alfa Spiders. There may be other minor mechanical defects that we are not aware of, and accordingly, we welcome pre-purchase inspections. We have taken this information into account when pricing the car. The car is sold “as-is”, in its current trim.

While we do not have considerable background on the previous history or restoration work, this example’s structurally solid nature, early build date, attractive color combination, and outstanding specification will make it an appealing purchase for the Alfa enthusiast looking for an inexpensive, event eligible car, with an option to make some value added improvements during his ownership.

Find it on Ebay with a buy it now of $35,000

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1955 356 Continental Outlaw “The Silver Bullet”

1956 Alfa Giulietta