SIXT adds Shelby Mustangs to rental fleet
SIXT Rent a Car is looking to spice up its fleet, announcing plans to add 20, 2019 Shelby GT-S Mustang fastbacks to its mix. The performance-oriented ponies will be built at the Shelby American facility in Las Vegas. They'll come in SIXT's company colors, orange and black.
Under the hood will be a Shelby supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, good for 600 horsepower. It'll be paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Other performance enhancements include Ford Performance springs and sway bars and a Borla cat-back exhaust. There's also front cooling ducts for the Brembo brakes and 20-inch wheels and tires.
On the exterior, new rocker panels, rocker wings, rear spoiler and an upper grille will be installed. There's also special Le Mans-style striping, emblems and badging. In the cabin there's a black and orange leather interior, branded floor mats, a dash plaque and illuminated sill plates.
Each rental GT-S will get a Shelby serial number and will be included in the official Shelby Registry. Upon their retiring from rental duties, they'll be available for purchase through SIXT. The stable of cars will be available to rent this summer at select Southern California, Southern Florida and Las Vegas locations.
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Lamborghini Miura P400
The 1969 film “The Italian Job” opens with a car lover's dream - a Lamborghini carving through the Swiss Alps.
The car, an orange Miura P400, was sold after the movie's wrap and, for the last five decades, no one has been sure what happened to it.
Now, just in time for the film's 50th anniversary in June, Lamborghini's specialist historic department has certified the original on-screen car. The Miura, chassis No. 3586, was verified through company archives and testimonies from enthusiasts and former employees, like Enzo Moruzzi. He delivered the car to the set and drove it in all the shots as a stunt double.
The vehicle now belongs to a collector in Liechtenstein.
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Bentley Continental GT Bavaria Edition convertible
Bentley has built a one-of-one, special edition convertible inspired by the southeastern region of Germany. The single droptop is called the Continental GT Bavaria Edition, designed by the brand's director of design.
The European region's strong colors are represented in the car's Glacier White paint and Imperial Blue roof. Matching blue and white flag patterns are fixed on the front fenders, seat headrests and treadplate inlays.
Other highlights include 22-inch wheels, a chromed lower bumper grille and a blue and white interior.
The Bavaria Edition was hand-built by Mulliner, Bentley's inhouse coachbuilder, in its Crewe, England, facility. It will be officiality presented during an upcoming event at Bentley's Munich, Germany, dealership.
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