Kauffman Super car Collection (USA)🇺🇸

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🏎️ McLaren F1
🇺🇸 United States 🌍
Status 🚦: Prototype 🛠️ (1993)
Current Info ℹ️: XP4
Original Color 🎨: Dark Metallic Grey 🖤 with a black and red interior 🔴⚫
Repainted 🔄: Bright Electric Blue 💙 with a brown interior 🤎
Later Change 🔄: Brown interior swapped to white interior 🤍
🏎️ As one of the most iconic hypercars ever created, the McLaren F1 set the bar for performance in its era, blending cutting-edge technology, a naturally aspirated 6.1L V12 engine, and an innovative three-seat configuration. It remains a benchmark of automotive history, showcasing McLaren’s relentless pursuit of perfection.

🏁 Porsche 917 (#6)

• Original Porsche 917 chassis, serial number #6.

• Fully authentic, no replica.

• Current bodywork: carbon fiber (track use), original fiberglass bodywork preserved.

• Two fuel cells hold approximately 80 gallons of fuel.

• Engine produces 1100+ horsepower with boost turned down.

• Top speed: Over 200 mph.

• Spare original engine stored separately next to the car.

• Still raced today at vintage and historic racing events.

• Valued over $20 million.

🏎️ Porsche 917/30

• Porsche 917/30 chassis present (one of the most powerful race cars ever).

• Twin-turbocharged flat-12 engine.

• Capable of over 1100 horsepower, even more if boost is increased.

• Legendary Can-Am championship car.

• Rare and highly collectible, extremely valuable.

🏎️ Ford GT LM (#66 Bodywork)

• Features the original bodywork from the 2016 Le Mans-winning #66 Ford GTLM.

• The original full car remains with Ford; only the bodywork is used on this car.

• Car is actively raced today in private GTLM racing events.

• Historic significance: Tied to Ford’s return to Le Mans victory in 2016.

🏆 Ford GT40 (Chassis #P/1046)

• Original 1966 Ford GT40 chassis #P/1046.

• Winner of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon.

• Restored by Rare Drive (Mark Allen) to its exact original race-winning specification.

• Roof modified with a “bubble” to accommodate Bruce McLaren’s helmet (“Gurney Bubble”).

• Full original wiring and vintage labels still intact.

• Raced again at the Le Mans Classic at Circuit de la Sarthe.

• Scheduled to race in the Le Mans 100th Anniversary event.

• Considered one of the most historically important race cars ever.

• The car symbolized Ford’s victory over Ferrari.

🚗 1957 Maserati 300S

With this collection, this is also stunning.
✅ One of only three factory “works” cars from 1957.
✅ Represents the golden era of Maserati — a masterpiece compared to today’s models.
✅ Lovingly preserved and still raced occasionally.

🚗 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France

✅ This is a “14-louver” model that participated in the Mille Miglia.
✅ Raced against the Maserati 300S in 1957.
✅ Recently did three 30-minute track sessions in Florida — cleaned up and race-ready again.
✅ Estimated value: over $10 million today.

🚗 1966 Ford GT40 Mk1

✅ Chassis #1029.
✅ Originally wrecked at Le Mans during practice, then rebuilt using original engine, gearbox, and many suspension parts.
✅ Used for vintage racing today after a full restoration.
✅ Tuned and maintained in-house, including dyno sessions.

🚗 1937 Bugatti Type 57X

✅ One-of-one special build.
✅ Fully restored, keeping correct period details, including original color leather.
✅ Currently having radiator work done in the UK for touring use.
✅ Showcases Bugatti’s unmatched craftsmanship from the era.

🚗 1912 Simplex

✅ Originally owned by a Vanderbilt, gifted to Eleanor Sears for her birthday.
✅ Eleanor Sears raced it competitively — trophies from her races still exist.
✅ 10-liter (!!) four-cylinder “T-head” engine.
✅ Lovingly restored with handmade brass fittings and vintage-correct details, including a custom windshield built with zero permanent modifications.
✅ Being prepped for future vintage touring events.

🚗 John Kaase Boss Nine

✅ 527 cubic inches.
✅ Produces 865 horsepower at the rear wheels, naturally aspirated!
✅ Massive blower setup — built to impress and perform.

🚗 Custom NASCAR-Style Toyota Camry

✅ A real stock car underneath a Toyota Camry body.
✅ Manual transmission.
✅ Built as a road-going tribute to NASCAR tech and performance.

🏎️ List of Cars in the Video 

🌟 Key Highlights:

• Maserati 300S: Classic race car of the 1950s with winning history 🏆.

• Ferrari 250 GT TdF: Legendary V12 Ferrari with Tour de France heritage 🏁.

• Shelby Cobra 427: Raw American muscle, aggressive design and power 💪.

• Ferrari F40: Iconic turbocharged Ferrari — speed and beauty combined 🚀.

• Ford GT40 Mk1: Le Mans-winning supercar 🏆.

• Bugatti Type 57X: Luxury craftsmanship from the 1930s, a rare masterpiece ✨.

• Simplex 50HP: Historical luxury race car, owned by Vanderbilt 💎.

• Boss Nine Engine car: 865 horsepower, a powerhouse engine 🏎️💥.

• Toyota Camry NASCAR: A Toyota-built stock car with NASCAR specs 🏁.

• McLaren F1 XP4: Super-rare prototype, one of the most valuable cars ever 🏎️💨.

🏅 The McLaren F1 XP4:

• One of 5 prototypes (XP1 to XP5).

• Features the legendary V12 engine and advanced technology of its time.

• Estimated value: $20M+ 🏆💰.

• He drives every car in his collection, emphasizing the joy of experiencing different eras of automotive history. His collection includes a wide range, from a 1901 Panhard to a McLaren P1! 🏎️🚗

• Enthusiast, Not Just a Collector: Kauffman prefers to drive his cars rather than merely display them. He finds it fun to share them with others and take them to events. He enjoys the experience of how automotive technology has evolved. 🚗💨

• Diverse Collection: His collection includes some of the rarest and most iconic cars in the world. Notably, the 1966 Ford GT40 MKII (chassis P/1046) that Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon drove to victory at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours 🏁🏆.

• Can-Am Champion: He owns the Sunoco/Penske 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder, which Mark Donohue drove to win the Can-Am Series championship. It’s a super rare and historic race car! 🏎️🔥

• Famous Cars for Sale: Rob’s collection is housed in a warehouse, where he also has an inventory of classic cars for sale, including gems like:

  • 1958 Cadillac Eldorado 🏙️

  • 1972 Camaro Z/28 🏁

  • 1963 Volkswagen Beetle 🐞

  • 1966 Ford Bronco 🚙

  • 1964 Land Rover Series IIA 🌍

🚙 His Go-To Car 💖

• 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Split Window Coupe: This is Rob’s all-time favorite car, and if he had to choose just one, it would be this stunning Silver Blue example. The Split Window is an iconic design, and Rob relates to it, saying, “I’m also a ‘63, so we’re the same age!” 👀🏁 It’s a joy to drive, a timeless classic, and a reminder of his roots. 🌟🚗

🛠️ Driving Adventures 🌍

• Amelia Island or Bust Tour: Rob’s classic car collection was the first stop on the 1000-mile Amelia Island or Bust Tour. They enjoyed the twisty roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains and had lunch by Lake Lure, famous for being the filming location of Dirty Dancing. 🌄💃

• BMW Factory Stop: On the journey, the team made a 20-minute stop at the BMW factory in Greer, South Carolina, where they visited the Zentrum Museum, a display of beautiful cars, a gift shop, and the Isetta Cafe ☕🏎️.