Histórica colección de autos clásicos de Porsche a subasta

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Los aficionados de coches clásicos están haciendo los arreglos para estar en el noreste de Florida para la segunda semana de marzo para el Amelia Island Concours, pero no todo el mundo se dirigirá a la Florida para ver los coches.

Un montón de coleccionistas llegan a la cita anual con dinero en efectivo que arde en sus bolsillos para visitar las diversas casas de subastas para hacerse de una selección (o parte de ella) de vehículos especiales que se ofrecen en esta oportunidad, entre ellos autos de la marca alemana Porsche.

Uno de los aspectos más destacados de las subastas del fin de semana seguramente será esta increíble colección de Porsche programada para cruzar el bloque en Gooding & Company. La colección consta de 18 Porsches clásico, por ejemplo un raro Porsche 1973 917/30 Can-Am Spyder con un valor estimado de hasta $ 3.25-$ 4 millones, también un muy asequible 1991 944 Cabriolet S2 alrededor de $ 30.000.

En la colección a ofrecer también destaca un Daytona dos veces ganador 1984 Porsche 962, el primer Porsche 935 y un 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution, uno de los cuatro coches de fábrica del equipo a subastar.

Los datos de la subasta en el comunicado de Gooding & Company (en inglés):

Gooding & Company, the acclaimed auction house celebrated for selling the world's most significant and valuable collector cars, is honored to announce its recent consignment of the Drendel Family Collection of 18 Porsches. Recognized as the world's finest private collection of its kind, the Drendel Family Collection consists of both road and race cars spanning 25 years of Porsche history from 1973 - 1997. With 10 of the 18 lots being offered without reserve, the arrival of this extraordinary collection in Amelia Island offers collectors and Porsche enthusiasts around the world the opportunity to own a piece of Porsche's winning motorsport heritage. In addition, the March auction marks the first time many of these historically-important racing stars will have ever been presented at auction.

Gooding & Company has moved the start time of its Amelia Island Auction to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9th to accommodate the extensive 18-car collection, as well as to accommodate the schedules of its guests at the daytime auction.

"The result of well-developed connoisseurship and deep passion, Matthew Drendel built what has become the world's most significant private collection of turbocharged Porsches," says David Gooding, President and founder of Gooding & Company. "It's a very rare occurrence when a refined, single-marque collection of high-quality road and race cars is offered to the public. We feel privileged to have been selected to present the Drendel Family Collection in Amelia Island."

A Passion for Porsche

Matthew Drendel was attracted to Porsche automobiles from an early age. Although his personal racing successes were primarily associated with normally-aspirated 911 Cup cars, it was the legendary turbocharged Porsches that most interested him as a collector. His collection began with a single 930 road car and later expanded to the 18 magnificent cars it is today.

"Matthew Drendel maintained a reputation for collecting the very best cars and, therefore, has always been respected in the Porsche community," says Gooding & Company Specialist David Brynan. "The overall scope of the collection and focus on factory team cars reflect his tremendous dedication and knowledge of the marque."

Detailed below are seven of the most significant collector cars being offered as part of the Drendel Family Collection:

1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder
Chassis 917-30-004
Estimate: $3.25 - $4 million
The Porsche 917 racing program was one of the most successful in the history of motor sport and the 1973 917/30 Can-Am Spyder represents its pinnacle. With a 1,000 hp turbocharged flat-twelve, American racing champion Mark Donohue's 917/30 was so dominant that the Can Am Challenge Cup was disbanded and the other manufacturers withdrew due to their inability to compete.

One of four examples completed at the Porsche factory, 004 was intended to be the 1974 Penske-Sunoco team car but was instead sold to Australian Porsche Importer Alan Hamilton. Later purchased by the Porsche factory, this car is now the centerpiece of the Drendel Family Collection. Meticulously restored and presented in the iconic Penske-Sunoco livery, this 917/30 has been raced at the Monterey Historics and has been displayed at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and Rennsport Reunion.

1984 Porsche 962
Chassis 962-103
Estimate: $1.75 - $2.225 million
According to Gooding & Company specialists, this car is the finest example of the Porsche 962 and one of the most successful racing cars of its generation. With only two owners from new, this back-to-back 24 Hours of Daytona winner will be one of the Drendel Family Collection's most significant offerings at the auction with its immediately recognizable Löwenbräu livery, list of legendary drivers, unrivalled racing record and superb documentation.

1974 Porsche RSR Turbo Carrera 2.14
Chassis 911 460 9016 (R9)
Estimate: $1.75 - $2.25 million
The Carrera RSR Turbo 2.14 represents a turning point in the history of competition Porsches when it introduced the use of turbocharged engines in production-based race cars. Used by the factory for development, this hand-built experimental 911 was campaigned as a Martini & Rossi Porsche Works entry in the 1974 season at Nürburgring, Imola and Zeltweg. Few racing cars of this caliber have remained so correct and untouched, making this car an extremely important piece of Porsche history.

1976 Porsche 935/76
Chassis 930 570 0001 (R14)
Estimate: $1.7 - $2 million
The first 935 built, this car served as the prototype and development mule for one of the most successful series of Porsche racing cars. This historically-significant example ran as a factory team car under the recognizable Martini & Rossi livery and its podium finishes at Watkins Glen and Dijon helped Porsche capture the Group 5 World Championship in 1976. In addition to its impressive provenance and great originality, this factory race car has the remarkable distinction of being the first Porsche with a 930 serial number prefix.

1985 Porsche 962
Chassis 962-HR1
Estimate: $900,000 - $1.2 million
During its career, this Porsche achieved 11 overall wins and 19 podium finishes, as well as 2 IMSA GTP Drivers Championships and an IMSA GTP Manufacturers Championship. Along with its Holbert Racing sister car, 962-103, this 962 is one of the most significant 962s in history. Fresh from restoration, 962- HR1 was displayed at RennSport Reunion IV in 2011.

1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution
Chassis 993-GT1-004
Estimate: $900,000 - $1.2 million
This rare factory team car - one of just four built - has competed at top events (Le Mans, Nürburgring and Laguna Seca) in the highest levels of international racing with known drivers behind its wheel. Later campaigned by Rohr Racing at Daytona and Harry Bytzek in the Canada GT Challenge Cup, GT1-004 has one of the most impressive racing records of any factory GT1.

1975 Porsche 934
Chassis 930 670 0155
Estimate: $800,000 - $1 million
The racing variant of the road-going 930, the 934 expanded on the success of the RSR, winning the European GT Championship as well as the TransAm Championship in North America. The second 934 constructed, this car was actively campaigned through the early 1980s, culminating in a first in class at the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans. In regards to this car, noted Porsche authority Bruce Anderson was quoted as saying "it is the most successful 934 to race in international competition."

The remaining cars of the Drendel Family Collection, 10 offered without reserve, are listed below:

1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Le Mans
Chassis 924-003
Estimate: $450,000 - $600,000, Without Reserve
One of three Works entries at the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans; placed 13th Overall with Bell and Holbert

1980 Porsche Indy Car
Chassis 0031
Estimate: $350,000 - $550,000
Intended as Porsche's return to open-wheel racing, the company's ground-breaking program was cancelled a month before the Indianapolis 500 s a result of last-minute USAC rule changes

1987 McLaren-Porsche MP4/3 Formula One
Chassis MP4/3/1
Estimate: $450,000 - $600,000, Without Reserve
The first MP4/3 built and the only example in private hands

1981 Porsche 924 GTP "Le Mans"
Chassis 924-005
Estimate: $375,000 - $450,000, Without Reserve
Factory prototype and development car, built to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Evolution
Chassis WP0ZZZ99ZTS393062
Estimate: $375,000 - $425,000, Without Reserve
The Champion Porsche, 1996 12 Hours of Sebring class winner

1992 Porsche 968 Turbo RS
Chassis WPOZZZ96ZNS820065
Estimate: $250,000 - $325,000, Without Reserve
Factory prototype with Le Mans and Sebring race history

1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
Chassis WP0AC2965RS480276
Estimate: $75,000 - $90,000, Without Reserve

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup
Chassis WP0ZZZ95ZGN154076
Estimate: $65,000 - $85,000, Without Reserve

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Chassis WP0AA2957JN151272
Estimate: $50,000 - $65,000, Without Reserve

1994 Porsche 968 Turbo S Clone
Chassis WP0AA2961RS820772
Estimate: $45,000 - $55,000, Without Reserve

1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
Chassis WP0CB2949MN440106
Estimate: $25,000 - $30,000, Without Reserve

Gooding & Company will be conducting its annual Amelia Island Auction on March 9, 2012 at 11 a.m., at the Racquet Park located at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation at 6800 First Coast Highway in Amelia Island, one mile south of the Amelia Island Parkway. Guests may preview the cars on Thursday, March 8th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, March 9th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. An auction catalogue for $75 admits two to the viewing and auction. General admission to the viewing and auction can be purchased at the tent for $30 per person. Bidder registration forms, press credentials and additional auction information are available at www.goodingco.com or by calling (310) 899-1960. Auctions are broadcast live at www.goodingco.com/auction

 

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Terremoto en Japón podría sacudir aún más a Toyota

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En el sitio hermano AOL Autos, su colaborador David Kiley hace un análisis del panorama que se vislumbra para las automotoras japonesas, en particular Toyota, quien viene de un año difícil por los más de 10 mil autos mandados a llamar para revisión por problemas diversos en su funcionamiento, entre ellos la aceleración súbita.

La preocupación sobre el alcance de los daños a las instalaciones de las empresas, así como la economía japonesa, no se hizo esperar en el Mercado de Valores en Tokio al inicio de la semana. Mitsubishi Motors cayó 11 por ciento en las primeras operaciones del pasado lunes, 10 por ciento de Nissan y Toyota 7,9 por ciento.

El viernes pasado, Toyota paró actividades en más de una docena de plantas en Japón como consecuencia del catastrófico terremoto. Se dijo que será capaz de reiniciar todas paulatinamente esta semana excepto cuatro, que estaban tan cerca del epicentro ya que los trabajadores fueron evacuados.

La compañía trabajó fuertemente todo el fin de semana para comprobar la seguridad de sus instalaciones y el bienestar de sus empleados, así como ordenar la logística de su cadena de suministro en todo el mundo y ver cómo sus plantas fuera de Japón podría compensar las interrupciones en la fabricación de piezas y automóviles en la isla asiática.

Las plantas potencialmente más afectadas por el terremoto, fueron aquellas dedicadas a la fabricación de coches pequeños de Toyota - el Yaris, Scion xB y Scion xD. No obstante en próximos días la empresa podría encontrarse con que la producción de la totalidad de sus modelos podría verse afectada.Aunado a esto, señala el autor, la línea de producción de las automotoras japonesas en Estados Unidos podrían verse afectadas.

La mayor parte de los vehículos que venden en este continente se arman en las plantas de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México. El Toyota Camry, por ejemplo, está construido en Kentucky e Indiana. No obstante, muchas partes de estos vehículos fabricados en América del Norte tienen una cadena de suministro que es rastreada desde una planta japonesa.

Toyota es uno de los líderes mundiales en la llamada "just-in-time", lo que significa que las plantas no disponen de una gran cantidad de piezas. Si sólo una parte para un coche determinado no se puede entregar, esto significa que la línea de montaje podría estar inactiva. Las plantas de América del Norte o Europa pueden basarse en las piezas procedentes de una planta japonesa afectada por el terremoto, señala David Kiley.

Cuando Toyota se enfrentó a un retiro el año pasado del acelerador mecanismos que resultaron ser pegajosa y, potencialmente, una de las causas de los accidentes fatales, que fue capaz de marcar hasta el suministro de su proveedor de partes de Japón, mientras que su proveedor de EE.UU. hecho frente a la retirada de los el mecanismo de origen en sus instalaciones. La empresa puede ser capaz de utilizar una estrategia similar para asegurar que la producción no es dramáticamente afectada.

Otros fabricantes de automóviles japoneses han decidido verificar los daños esta semana como Mitsubishi Motors Corp. que señaló el domingo pasado que también suspender la producción en sus tres plantas de montaje japonesas hasta el miércoles, después de medidas similares por parte de Honda Motor Co. y Nissan Motor Co.

Si bien las empresas buscan resolver los problemas de suministro a largo plazo, reconocen que miles de vehículos ya ensamblados en Japón fueron destruídos o dañados al punto de tener que darlos de baja.

Por emjemplo, al menos 2, 300 vehículos de Nissan e Infiniti en espera de ser enviados a los EE.UU. y salas de exposición japoneses fueron destruidos y muchas otras se incendiaron.

La medida de los vehículos dañados y los buques que transportan vehículos en el extranjero se están clasificando para dar los anuncios correspondientes en las empresas esta semana.

 

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Terremoto y Tsunami en Japón afecta a las automotoras

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El terremoto y el tsunami ocurrido en Japón el pasado viernes 11 de Marzo ha dejado una estela de pérdidas terribles en el país asiático y entre los afectados está la producción de Nissan y su nuevo modelo Leaf, así como otros fabricantes de automóviles tal como Toyota, Mazda, Honda y otras menos conocidas en Estados Unidos (Toda la cobertura en AOL Noticias).

Sebastian Blanco colaborador de Autobloggreen, quien viviera por más de 10 años en el país asiático, hace una reflexión de cómo se verá afectado el mercado automotriz, que por el momento tiene pérdidas estimadas en 10 billones de dólares.

Blanco contactó a la compañía Nissan para cuestionarle sobre esta situación y lo comunicado señala:
"La producción en todas nuestras instalaciones se ha suspendido hasta mañana [14 de marzo] a medida que seguimos para evaluar los daños y la situación en el futuro. Nada se ha determinado más allá de eso. Os mantendremos informados a medida que las actualizaciones para compartir".

En tanto, Toyota, Honda y Mazda se han unido a Nissan en la transformación de la producción fuera del país en 22 plantas de ensamblaje, por ahora, la seguridad laboral de los trabajadores por los efectos generales de la tragedia está garantizada pero ¿cómo afectará esto específicamente coches como el Prius y el nuevo V Prius?, no hay respuesta y si la hay no es clara.

Los analistas de seguros estiman que el terremoto y el tsunami resultante podría terminar costándole a la industria global automotriz hasta $ 10 mil millones, señala Sebastián Blanco.

La foto de arriba muestra los vehículos no identificados que habían sido preparados para su envío en la prefectura de Ibaraki, pero fueron arrastrados por el tsunami. Las declaraciones de Mazda y Honda (en inglés y retomadas del sitio Autobloggreen.com, están disponibles después del salto de página.

(Fuentes de la información: AutoblogGreen, Nissan, Telegraph UK | Imagen: STR/AFP/Getty)Mazda to Adjust Production Following Major Earthquake in Eastern Japan
March 14, 2011

HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation wishes to convey its heartfelt sympathy and concern for all people affected by the major earthquake in eastern Japan.

Mazda places the highest priority on ensuring the safety of all employees and their families at its suppliers in the affected region. Therefore, Mazda has decided to suspend production at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from the night shift on March 14 through to the night shift on March 16, 2011.

Mazda will announce any further production changes for March 17 onward as soon as a decision is made.

Honda's Statement on the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan

Honda would like to express its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of The 2011 Off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake in northeastern Japan and our sincere hopes for the earliest possible relief and recovery of the affected areas.

Honda operations

Considering the current situation of the nationwide recovery efforts in Japan, Honda has decided the following:

*As of March 14, all production activities are suspended at the following Honda plants: Sayama Plant at Saitama Factory (Sayama, Saitama), Ogawa Plant (Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun Saitama), Tochigi Factory (Moka, Tochigi), Hamamatsu Factory (Hamamatsu, Shizuoka) and Suzuka Factory (Suzuka, Mie).

*From March 15 through 20, Honda will suspend all production activities at its plants listed above as well as at Kumamoto Factory (Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto).

*From March 14 through 20, Honda will suspend regular operations at all Honda facilities in the Tochigi area, where damage was more serious, (including Tochigi Factory, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. R&D Center (Tochigi) , Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., etc.), and focus on the recovery of each operation. Honda associates will not come to work during this time.

Aid for the victims of the earthquake

With the hope to contribute to the earliest possible relief and recovery of affected areas, Honda will provide the following aid:

*300 million yen toward the relief and recovery effort

*A total of 1,000 generators (gasoline-powered and home-use gas canister-powered), along with 5,000 gas canisters. Honda also will dispatch its staff to explain how to use the donated generators.

Electricity conservation and cooperation for the rolling blackout requested by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Honda will cooperate to the electricity conservation efforts and the rolling blackout, prioritizing the relief and recovery of affected areas.

Recruiting activities

Honda decided the following regarding its recruiting activities so that victims of the earthquake can focus on recovery.

*Prospective associates, who are scheduled to join the company in April, can choose to delay their first day of work by up to two months if they or their families are affected by the earthquake.

*For those who have applied for next year's recruiting process starting in April of this year (associates who would join the company in April 2012) from the affected areas (six prefectures in Tohoku areas and Ibaraki prefecture), Honda will ensure that the testing/interviewing of those applicants will be conducted in June or later. More details will be posted on the recruiting section of the Honda website in April.

 

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