August 15, 2019

Auto News

An 80-year-old, one-of-a-kind German sports car -- said to be the first car ever to carry the "Porsche" nameplate -- is on the auction block this weekend, where it's expected to fetch at least $20 million.

German auto engineer Ferdinand Porsche designed the Type 64 car as a racing version of the KdF Wagon -- which would later evolve into Volkswagen's Beetle -- for a Nazi Party rally from Berlin to the Austrian Alps to Rome. It was built with a lightweight alloy body and more than 2,000 rivets using aircraft technology, and turned the KdF Wagon's sub-40-horsepower engine into a powerful racing machine.

The race never took place because of the outbreak of World War II, but three Type 64s were built -- and just one survived the war.

Although engineered a Volkswagen, the Type 64 is believed to be the first car ever to bear the "Porsche" badge. Nearly a decade later, the first Porsche 356 was unveiled on a racetrack in Innsbruck -- officially launching the now-iconic high-performance automaker.

Sotheby's said the top speed of the Type 64 is about 90 miles an hour, and with no muffler or soundproofing, it's not a quiet ride.

Though entirely unique, the Type 64 is not expected to even approach the all-time auction record price for a car. A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO -- that sold for $48.4 million last year -- holds that distinction.

Car Care Tip

Just how many filters does your car have?

An alarming number of motorists don't know how many filters are in their car. Filters are normally cheap and easy to replace. Doing so is essential to your car's well-being and it can even keep you healthy.

Air enters the engine through a filter, which needs to be changed approximately every 20,000 miles. Replace it more often if you regularly drive on unpaved roads. Next is the oil filter, which we recommend changing every time you change the oil.

Your car also has at least one fuel filter which prevents contaminants from entering the engine; it needs to be changed every two years. Finally, late-model cars also feature a cabin air filter which keeps pollution, germs and allergens like pollen out of your respiratory system. We recommend replacing it every 15,000 miles.

Geared Up Gadgets

Turn your car's cigarette lighter or DC port into a 6-way charger with the 6-Port DC/USB Power Station. Featuring 2 DC ports and 4 USB ports you can use and charge multiple devices simultaneously.

The DC/USB Power Station splits one DC port into multiple sockets, so even if you have a full car, or multiple devices, you will be able to keep them all plugged in. Plus, a super convenient 3-foot power cord makes it easy for friends in the rear seat to charge their devices.

These days a lot of people use their vehicles like mobile offices, complete with a laptop. Don't be caught without access to all that juice right behind the dashboard. Keep this in your glove box and you'll never have to worry about forgetting your car charger again.

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The Editor

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