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<\/a>Among the top lots offered for sale are: a 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta by Touring (left); a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione by Scagietti; a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Sport Lightweight; a 1955 Austin-Healey 100S; a 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter Berlinetta by Ghia; and a 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale by Bertone.<\/p>\n