Ultimatecarpage.com update (12-18-06)

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

For the first time Bonham's annual exclusive Ferrari sale in Gstaad, Switzerland was open to Maseratis and the neighbours immediately made their presence felt in the auction-room last night. For the fifth year in succession we travelled to the Swiss Alps to capture the unique event in words and pictures.
To celebrate the success of the Maseratis in the auction we have also decided to take a closer look at the six and seven figure machines. The top seller was the 151/1, changing hands for almost two million Swiss Francs. It was followed by the Tipo 63 Birdcage and the Tipo 65 Birdcage, with new owners for CHF 640,000 and CHF 840,000 respectively. A nicely executed replica of the ill-fated 151/3 managed to reach a very respectable CHF 250,000.
In the last week some exciting new releases for Detroit were also announced, which we did not want to keep from you. Most noteworthy are the Volvo XC60 and the gullwing Mazda Ryuga.

Enjoy the links:

Bonham's Gstaad Auction report and slideshow
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...em.php&rid=118

Maserati 151/1 LM Coupe
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=982

Maserati 151/3 LM Coupe
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=983

Maserati Tipo 63 Birdcage
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3029

Maserati Tipo 65 Birdcage
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3031

Kia Kue Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3033

Mazda Ryuga Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3035

MINI Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3032

Volvo XC60 Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3034

Regards,
Wouter Melissen

[Ferrer]

I think you got the specs from the Tipo 151/1 wrong. If I'm not mistaken it had a 3943cc V8.

[Wouter Melissen]

3944 it is. Thanks.

[aNOBLEman]

Some great classic cars you've added this week Wouter. Keep up the great work.