THE RIYADH CAR SHOW 2021 AUCTION BY SEVEN CONCOURS
THE RIYADH CAR SHOW 2021 AUCTION BY SEVEN CONCOURS
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2011 Porsche 911(997) GT2RS
Lot # 226 (Sale Order: 26 of 48)
- Introduced in May 2010, only 500 997 GT2RS were produced worldwide.
- The 3.6-litre, flat-six engine uses twin variable-geometry, water-cooled turbochargers to produce a serious 620bhp and 516 lb.feet of torque
- With the six-speed manual transmission, 0-62mph takes just 3.4 seconds and maximum speed is 205mph
- Left-hand drive example in Carrara (Marble) White with a red and black interior
- Showing only 832 km and specified with Comfort seats and no roll cage
The prospect of combining the most powerful turbo engine in their range at the time with a manual gearbox, and mounting them in a rear-wheel drive lightweight 911 was the inspiration for the rather special, GT2. Simultaneously Porsche would upgrade and modify the suspension and brakes, increase the engine output and extensively lighten the car, to create the ultimate driver's version of the current model at that point.
This recipe has been used, to great effect, with the 993, 996 and 997 versions of their iconic 911.This car is the 997 GT2 'RS' version which was introduced in May 2010, and is one of just 500 produced worldwide. The 3.6 litre engine uses twin variable-geometry water cooled turbochargers to produce a serious 620bhp and 516 lbs feet of torque through a six-speed manual transmission, leading to a maximum speed in excess of 205mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.4 seconds! In simple terms, it is the most powerful, road legal 911 ever manufactured. Stopping power, with big Porsche Composite Ceramic Brakes, is equally impressive.
This stunning, left-hand drive example is one of the 500 produced worldwide and is finished in Carrara White (Carrara Marble) with a red and black interior. Showing a remarkable 832km only, this particular example is also specified with 'comfort seats' and 'roll-cage delete'. Presenting as you would expect for the mileage indicated, this is a very rare car and worthy of consideration by any collector of performance Porsches.
2016 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster SV
Lot # 227 (Sale Order: 27 of 48)
- Only 500 examples of the Roadster SV were built
- Unveiled at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in late 2015
- Finely developed aerodynamics improved 'downforce' by nearly 170%
- The SV's 6.5-litre V12 produced 740bhp at 8400rpm, and 507lb ft of torque at 5500rpm
- The numbers are serious; 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 217mph
- This LHD Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster is finished in Blu Sideris Special Metallic with a dramatic cockpit in Nero Ade and has covered just 611km from new.
Looking like a cross between an Apache attack helicopter and something from the Avatar props department, the arrival of the Aventador in 2011 proved that Lamborghini had lost none of their ability to create automotive shock. Some four years later the new Aventador 'SV' was introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, and like its 'Superveloce' predecessors dating back to the Miura, this Aventador model was more powerful, lighter, and, unbelievably, even more extreme-looking than the car on which it's based. The SV looks like an Aventador that's spent too much time with its Uncle Veneno, however the dramatic body mods really work on this car.
Lambo says its aerodynamicists strove to improve both downforce and aerodynamic efficiency without increasing drag and were patently successful as downforce was indeed up by a claimed 170 percent, and aero efficiency had been increased by 150 percent helped, presumably, by the massive rear wing. Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in late 2015 was the occasion chosen by Lamborghini to unveil the open top version of the SV, the 'Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce Roadster' and it's the first Lamborghini convertible ever to wear the SV badge. The SV's 6.5-litre V12 has an all-new exhaust system, and revised valve timing and intakes, resulting in an additional 49 'Cavalli' over the standard Aventador Roadster. That takes the total to 740bhp at 8400rpm, and 507lb ft of torque at 5500rpm. It will arrive at 62mph in 2.9 seconds, a tenth down on the Aventador SV Coupé, but the 217mph top speed is apparently unchanged. Three engine modes are available - Strada, Sport and Corsa - that progressively dial up the Aventador's dampers, throttle, exhaust, steering and transmission response. There are carbon-shell bucket seats, carbon door panels with leather straps for handles, and a two-piece solid carbon fibre roof that unclips and slots neatly in the front boot, leaving ample room for three or four of your favourite handkerchiefs. The manually adjustable rear wing and cavernous front intakes are carbon fibre, too so basically there's a lot of carbon fibre. As a result it weighs 50kg less than the standard Aventador Roadster, at 1575kg, but 50kg more than the SV Coupé as a result of the necessary chassis strengthening. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard, as are adaptive dampers, pushrod suspension and Lambo's 'LDS' variable ratio steering system.
This left-hand drive Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster is finished in Blu Sideris Special Metallic with a dramatic cockpit in Nero Ade and has covered just 611km from new.
Only 500 examples of the fastest Lamborghini convertible ever built were produced and will no doubt become legendary, as have previous iterations of the 'SuperVeloce'. Don't miss the opportunity to own this one.
2001 Harley Davidson FLSTS Softail Springer Heritage Model
Lot # 228 (Sale Order: 28 of 48)
2017 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Drophead
Lot # 229 (Sale Order: 29 of 48)
- The second generation of the Phantom Drophead Coupé was introduced in 2013
- Powered by a 48-valve, 453bhp, V-12 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission
- Despite weighing 5,795lbs, the Phantom can reach 60mph in 5.8 seconds and 155mph
- Further details of this amazing Special Edition will follow shortly
At its debut in 2003, the Rolls-Royce Phantom set a new standard for the marque with its combination of traditional hand-craftsmanship and the latest high-technology. In the best Rolls-Royce tradition, the model evolved over its production run, eventually spawning two two-door versions: The Phantom Drophead Coupé and, later, the Coupé with a fixed roof, both based upon the well-received 100EX concept vehicle of 2004. The latter was the first Rolls-Royce coupé produced by the factory in over two decades, and it shared the saloon’s potent 453-brake horsepower V-12, as well as its muscular styling and front-opening “coach doors.” While conventional handles for the doors were provided, they could be both opened and closed automatically, at the touch of a button—a truly extravagant feature.
Considered by many to be the most elegant and desirable of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, the drophead coupé adds a touch of open-air sophistication to the already exceptional Phantom platform. While Rolls-Royces have traditionally been known as cars where the owner is driven, the drophead coupé is without doubt a car that the owner would want to drive themselves. It helped to blossom the Phantom line and without doubt gave way to other driver-focused automobiles bearing the Spirit of Ecstasy, including the Phantom coupé and the Dawn, the drophead coupé’s smaller cousin.
In May 2012, Rolls-Royce announced the Series II, available from the 2013 model year, with exterior design updates by Andreas Thurner and a redesigned interior by Alan Sheppard. The Phantom Series II Drophead (convertible) remained based on the chassis of the Series I Drophead and the exterior design is virtually unchanged except for the new headlights, identical to the ones on the Series II Phantom Coupé.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is quite unlike any car in the world and, as the only convertible in the Rolls-Royce stable of cars, it's an incredible amalgamation of world-class beauty, luxury, and performance. Hand crafted and incredibly luxurious they may well be, however, to keep its more discerning customers happy, Rolls has its 'Bespoke' division create some amazing and often dramatic special editions.
This 2017, Series II Phantom Drophead Coupé is one of those rare Special Editions and further details will follow.
2019 McLaren Senna
Lot # 230 (Sale Order: 30 of 48)
McLaren's aim with the Senna was to offer the purest connection between car and driver ever delivered in a road car The car's powertrain forwent any form of electric assistance and instead used a modified version of the companys 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V-8 engine At 789bhp, it was the most powerful engine ever installed in a McLaren road car at the time 062 mph in 2.8 seconds, 0124 mph in just 6.8 seconds and a dry weight of just 1,200kg Finished in Midnight Blue with Paris Blue accents and an amazing blue and black interior This is car Number 414 of 500 and has covered just 15km from new The Senna joined the P1 and F1 as Number 3 in McLarens Ultimate Series when it was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. Named after the late Ayrton Senna and dedicated to his three Formula 1 World Championships with McLaren between 1988 and 1993, the car was designed with one single purpose in mind: to be the most track-focused road car McLaren had ever built. Its raison detre was to provide the purest connection between car and driver in the pursuit of the quickest lap times. In contrast to the P1, the Sennas powertrain forwent any form of electric assistance and instead used a modified version of the companys 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V-8 engine. Codenamed M840TR, its the most powerful engine ever installed in a McLaren road car, with a peak output of 789 bhp. It features dry-sump lubrication, lightweight rotating parts and a pair of ultra-low inertia twin-scroll turbochargers equipped with electronic wastegates for instant throttle response. It breathes through a bespoke carbon-fibre intake plenum, which is fed cold air from the motorsport-inspired roof-mounted snorkel. Despite the substantial power on offer, where the Senna really works its magic is with its chassis and its active aerodynamics, the latter unparalleled on any other road car. The front of the car is dominated by a massive raised splitter and large air intakes, which feature active winglets to guide air either underneath the body, for aerodynamic downforce, or through the radiators and oil coolers when required. Warm air from the radiators is then channelled from behind the bonnet and over the roof of the car, deliberately missing the snorkel intake before being harnessed by the enormous active rear wing. The wing itself is controlled by hydraulics and moves constantly, either to act as an airbrake, increase downforce, or equally trim drag as part of an active Drag Reduction System (DRS). It is complemented at the rear by a large double diffuser and second fixed lower wing, which are fed exhausted air from the louvred engine cover. The result is that at 155 mph, the Senna can produce 800 kg of downforce, equating to a massive 40% increase over the McLaren P1. The chassis is based upon the Monocell III and features lightweight materials and carbon fibre throughout for ultimate stiffness and lightness. The seats weigh under 8 lb each, the front wings under 1.5 lb, and the massive rear wing less than 12 lb. The Senna also uses an upgraded version of McLarens Race Active Chassis Control II system, which features an active double wishbone and hydraulic damper setup from the P1, allowing for variable ride height, damping, and stiffness modes according to the drivers desired setup. Keeping all this performance in check are Formula 1inspired carbon brakes developed by McLaren and Brembo, with discs that take seven months to make, each one with integrated cooling vanes and a thermal compound that is three times more conductive than conventional carbon-ceramic brakes. Indeed, so potent is the braking system that the Senna currently holds the record for braking performance for production cars: 124 mph to a standstill in just 100 metres. Other performance statistics are equally impressive: 062 mph in 2.8 seconds, 0124 mph in just 6.8 seconds, and a dry weight of just 1,200 kg, which equates to a power-to-weight ratio of 658 bhp per ton. It thus eclipses even the P1 with its ground breaking 647 bhp per ton, while simultaneously offering significantly more downforce. No surprise, then, that the Senna would show the P1 a clean pair of Pirelli Trofeo Rs at just about any circuit, regardless of the conditions. This amazing 'Senna' is effectively a new car having been ordered new in 2019 and is showing just 15km on the odometer. Number 414 of 500 to be built, this is a very exciting opportunity.
2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Lot # 231 (Sale Order: 31 of 48)
- 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 developing 485bhp at 7,000rpm and a 6-speed manual gearbox
- Classically finished in Rosso Corsa with a Nero interior
- Left-hand drive and only 60,500km from new
- Firmly placed in Ferrari's history as one of their finest modern-era GTs
When Luca di Montezemolo took office in 1991, a two-seat, front-engined V-12 Coupé had been absent from the company's line-up since the 365 GTB/4 Daytona and so the decision was taken to revive the format as a replacement for Ferraris mid-engine, flat-12 models. After 30 months of development, the Ferrari 550 Maranello was presented in July 1996 at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany and is now firmly placed in Ferrari's history as one of their finest modern-era, big GTs. Styled by Pininfarina, like its illustrious predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and a truncated tail. Classic Ferrari styling cues include a bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheel-arches recalling the great 'Competizione' Ferraris of the past, whilst the rear incorporates Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights.
The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 550 Maranello's 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 develops 485bhp at 7,000rpm. The powertrain was housed in a tubular steel chassis, clothed in achingly beautiful aluminium coachwork, whilst the all-independent suspension incorporated dual-mode (normal/sports) damping, switch-selectable by the driver, which was complemented by speed-sensitive power-assisted steering. The six-speed manual gearbox made possible a slightly more even torque curve ensuring that the power delivery was a little less frenetic, whilst excellent weight distribution and delightful road manners make the 550 Maranello a truly refined driving machine, whilst still capable of almost 200 mph. With styling that is ageing particularly well, a high-quality cabin, generous storage and an enormous 100-litre-plus fuel tank, the 550 Maranello really is the consummate 'European Grand Tourer' in the true Ferrari mould.
This lovely, left-hand drive, 550 Maranello dates from 2000 and remains superbly finished in classic Rosso Corsa over Nero leather. It has covered just 60,500 kilometres.
The 550 has been much hailed as a potential future classic, occupying a unique space where old-world Ferrari V12s meets the new, a must-have model for any serious Ferrari enthusiast.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Lot # 232 (Sale Order: 32 of 48)
- KSA-delivered, with the important Weissach option ticked and just 2,757km indicated
- Superbly presented in pure white complemented by a fabulous red leather interior
- Powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6-litre V8 and two electric motors producing 875bhp combined
- The 'Weissach' pack reduces weight by 41kg and includes magnesium wheels, six-point harnesses and Motorsport-inspired aerodynamic aids
- A technical masterpiece, the 918 Spyder rewrites the Supercar rule-book with its incredible performance and grip, and ability to glide silently in EV mode
Porsche have a track record of launching ground-breaking sports cars including the 959 and more recently the Carrera GT and, following in the footsteps of these two, Porsche introduced the production version of the 918 Spyder at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Incorporating cutting-edge hybrid technologies with track-proven Motorsport engineering, the Porsche 918 Spyder would go on to rewrite the supercar rule book with blistering performance, handling and the ability to glide silently in EV mode.
The 918 Spyder is powered by a 4,593cc, naturally-aspirated V8 which delivers 599 bhp at 8,700 rpm and this is supplemented by two electric motors delivering an additional 282bhp. One 115 kW (154hp) electric motor drives the rear wheels in parallel with the engine and also serves as the main generator. This motor and the engine deliver power to the rear axle via a 7-speed gearbox coupled to Porsche's own PDK double-clutch system. The front 95 kW (127hp) electric motor directly drives the front axle and an electric clutch decouples the motor when not in use. The total system delivers 652 kW (874 hp). Porsche provided official performance figures of 0-100kph (62mph) in 2.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h (120mph) in 7.2 seconds, 0-300kph (190mph) in 19.9 seconds with a top speed of 345kph (214mph).
Just 25% of 918 Spyders were optioned with the Weissach package offering upgrades including magnesium wheels, contributing towards a total weight saving of 41Kg, and aero updates resulting in three seconds a lap less than the standard car's time around the Nordschleife. In September 2013, a 918 fitted with the Weissach package set a Nürburgring lap time of 6:57 reducing the previous record by 14 seconds and making it the first series-production, road-legal car to break the 7-minute barrier.
We are informed that this example was delivered new to the KSA in 2015 and, at the time of cataloguing, the odometer showed just 2,757km. The Spyder is finished in pure white complemented by a fabulous red leather interior and lots of carbon, both inside and out. A truly fabulous example of a significant, limited-production, sports car that represents a pivotal turning point in the history of performance cars.
1992 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance
Lot # 233 (Sale Order: 33 of 48)
- Smart d'Elegance example from the final year of production
- Good-looking in Glacier Blue with a Grey roof and wire wheels
- Powered by the 5.7-litre (350ci) LO5/LLC F1 V8 producing 185bhp
- Optioned with the HD/Police version of the 700R4 automatic transmission, the 'Corporate 8.5' rear end, upgraded suspension and an upgraded cooling system
- Obviously looked after and lightly used over the years with 39,630km from new
For many, the golden age of Cadillac cars ended in 1992 with the last of the Brougham sedans. The Brougham was the top-of-the-line Cadillac from its introduction as a luxury model in 1977 as the Fleetwood Brougham until the end of the run.The Brougham name had been used by Cadillac as early as 1916, then again and again to designate a higher trim level of a specific model and these models were built to cater to the rich and offered every conceivable option that was available in a General Motors product.
This smart example is from 1992, the last year of production, and presents well in Glacier Blue with a Grey roof and wire wheels. It's optioned with the 5.7-litre V8, which might not sound all that important except that it had a lot of upgrades that came along with it. To start with, the 5.7 engine has at least 50 more usable horsepower than the standard 5.0 and, in addition, the 5.7-litre engine option included the HD/Police version of the 700R4 automatic transmission, the “Corporate 8.5” rear end, upgraded suspension and an upgraded cooling system.
This imposing 'Elegance' from 1992 has obviously been looked after and lightly used over the years with just 39,630km from new.
2018 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet
Lot # 234 (Sale Order: 34 of 48)
2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast
Lot # 235 (Sale Order: 35 of 48)
- The Superfast was designed to offer its drivers the most riveting and rewarding driving experience possible
- Highly evolved 'transaxle' architecture with a front engine and rear-mounted transmission
- Powered by a 6,496cc DOHC 48-Valve V12 producing 789bhp at 8,500rpm
- 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Electric Power Steering
- Bespoke finish in Azzuro Dino Blu with an F12 Berlinetta grille
- Just 479km from new and remains in immaculate condition
Debuted as the successor to the F12 Berlinetta at the March 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the new 812 Superfast helped commemorate Ferrari’s historic 70th anniversary. The most powerful and the fastest Ferrari road model at launch, the 812 Superfast features a 6.5L V-12 powerplant developing 789 HP and 530 lb-ft of torque, matched to a lightning-quick F1-derived 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Delivering mind-blowing all-around performance, the 812 Superfast was, and remains, more than worthy of its legendary name, evoking rich images of Ferrari’s elite grand tourers of the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system was a Ferrari first and worked in concert with refined electronic vehicle dynamic controls. Styling cues include a multitude of built-in functional aerodynamic aids, recalling the celebrated 365 GTB/4 Daytona of 1969-73, but with a modern twist.
A Formula 1-style Manettino steering wheel control offers driver-selectable Wet, Sport and Race modes and a tire-pressure monitor, adaptive front lights and SBL system with full LED headlights delivers security at speed. Harnessing the massive power of the 812 Superfast are race-derived features including Performance Launch Control, Virtual Short Wheelbase, Magnetorheological suspension and carbon ceramic brakes, with 20-inch light-alloy wheels and extreme-performance tires.
This immaculate example is finished in Azzuro Dino with yellow calipers, Scuderia Wing Shields and has been fitted, unusually, with the front grille from an F12. The stunning interior is trimmed in Tan leather and the car has covered just 479km from new.
Commissioned in a manner befitting many of the great 'one-off' Ferraris of the 1950s and 1960s, this 812 Superfast truly marries the best of both worlds; bespoke old world charm effected by the finest factory workmanship, combined with earth-shattering, 21st Century performance and technology. With manufacturers increasingly focussing their efforts on the new generation of hybrid-powered 'Hypercars', the 812 Superfast may yet prove to be the zenith of Ferrari, normally aspirated, front-engined GT design.
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 F1 Limited Edition
Lot # 236 (Sale Order: 36 of 48)
1996 Ferrari F355 Spider (Manual)
Lot # 237 (Sale Order: 37 of 48)
- The F355 was the last hand-built Ferrari before mass production was adopted
- The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generates a market-leading 380bhp at 8,250 rpm
- This left-hand drive Spider benefits from the desirable manual gearbox
- Finished in Rosso Corsa with a smart tan leather interior and black soft top
- Just 34,151 miles from new and in lovely condition
Inheriting the proportions of its predecessor, the F355 was outwardly a much better-resolved proposition, both aesthetically and aerodynamically. However, beneath the fabulous styling and smoother skin, were further major advancements, including power steering, variable damping, and a 100cc engine enlargement. The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generated a market-leading 380 horsepower at a spine-tingling 8,250 rpm and the gearbox now had six speeds with a revised synchromesh making gear changes so much smoother. New electronically adjustable shock absorbers varied their stiffness within milliseconds to suit the road surface and the result of all these developments was evident around Ferrari's 1.86 mile Fiorano test track when the 355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12-cylinder 512 TR.
The F355 Spider debuted in 1995, its Pininfarina-penned lines honed by even more hours in the wind tunnel. To make up for the lack of a roof and the associated loss of torsional rigidity, the 355's structure was cleverly strengthened without making the Spider any heavier than the Berlinetta. Pininfarina is very experienced in designing convertible roofs for other manufacturers and their efforts here have resulted in a blend of elegant style and aerodynamic performance and, for the first time in a Ferrari, the semi-automatic soft-top was powered electronically. Initially, the Spider was fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission, prior to being offered with the innovative, electro-hydraulic F1 transmission, however, over time, it's become accepted that the manual box is that much more satisfying to use and that has tended to be reflected in the car's value.
This delightful example is a left-hand drive, manual gearbox car traditionally finished in Rosso Corsa with a tan leather interior. The current indicated mileage is 34,151 miles.
Sitting on the cusp between analogue and digital, the 355 is considered the forerunner of all modern Ferraris and, as the last of the hand-built cars before the 360 and later descendants moved to mass production, will inevitably slip into the role of 'Classic Ferrari' with ease becoming increasingly sought after as time goes by.
1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Coupé
Lot # 238 (Sale Order: 38 of 48)
- The 300SE was introduced in March 1962 powered by the M189 all-alloy straight-six
- Boasting Bosch mechanical fuel injection, it developed 170bhp at 5400rpm
- It was fitted with a new air suspension system along with power-assisted disc brakes on all four wheels, plus a limited slip differential
- This example is finished in Silver Blue Metallic with a contrasting Dark Blue roof and a classic sixties Mercedes interior in dark blue leather
- These are rare cars with less than 2,500 Coupes built during its production life
- Appearing to be in excellent condition, this smart Coupé has covered just 75,882 miles
One of the most stylish, not to mention luxurious, cars of the 1960s was the W111/112 range by Mercedes-Benz, sold with an occasionally bewildering array of specifications and badges. Originally launched in both coupe and cabriolet form at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show as the 220SE, the newest model to wear the three-pointed star set new standards of technical excellence and refinement. In March 1962, a visually similar model – the 300SE – was launched incorporating the M189 all-alloy six-cylinder engine boasting Bosch mechanical fuel injection and developing a very healthy 170bhp at 5400rpm. The chassis came with an effective new air suspension system along with power-assisted disc brakes on all four wheels, plus a limited slip differential and additional exterior chrome. These changes brought into effect the W112 designation to set them apart from the considerably cheaper 220/250 models. Four-speed automatic transmission was standard, although a four-speed manual could be ordered, and later cars could be had with a ZF five-speed unit. Inside, there was genuine wool carpet, leather upholstery and rich timber veneers to create a bespoke luxury express and justify the huge premium in price over the 220/250SE models. The 300SE was by far the rarest of the W111/W112 family, with less than 2,500 coupes being sold worldwide.
This lovely left-hand drive example is classically finished in Silver Blue Metallic with a contrasting Dark Blue roof and Navy Blue leather. It appears to be in excellent condition and has covered 75,882 miles.
1997 Ferrari F355 Spider (Manual)
Lot # 239 (Sale Order: 39 of 48)
- The F355 was the last hand-built Ferrari before mass production was adopted
- The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generates a market-leading 380bhp at 8,250 rpm
- This left-hand drive Spider benefits from the desirable manual gearbox
- Finished in Blue Swaters with a smart blue leather interior and matching soft top
- Just 27,200 miles from new and in lovely condition
Inheriting the proportions of its predecessor, the F355 was outwardly a much better-resolved proposition, both aesthetically and aerodynamically. However, beneath the fabulous styling and smoother skin, were further major advancements, including power steering, variable damping, and a 100cc engine enlargement. The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generated a market-leading 380 horsepower at a spine-tingling 8,250 rpm and the gearbox now had six speeds with a revised synchromesh making gear changes so much smoother. New electronically adjustable shock absorbers varied their stiffness within milliseconds to suit the road surface and the result of all these developments was evident around Ferrari's 1.86 mile Fiorano test track when the 355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12-cylinder 512 TR.
The F355 Spider debuted in 1995, its Pininfarina-penned lines honed by even more hours in the wind tunnel. To make up for the lack of a roof and the associated loss of torsional rigidity, the 355's structure was cleverly strengthened without making the Spider any heavier than the Berlinetta. Pininfarina is very experienced in designing convertible roofs for other manufacturers and their efforts here have resulted in a blend of elegant style and aerodynamic performance and, for the first time in a Ferrari, the semi-automatic soft-top was powered electronically. Initially, the Spider was fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission, prior to being offered with the innovative, electro-hydraulic F1 transmission, however, over time, it's become accepted that the manual box is that much more satisfying to use and that has tended to be reflected in the car's value.
This delightful example is a left-hand drive, manual gearbox car finished in the rare colour combination of Blu Swaters with a dark blue interior. The colour is named after Jacques Swaters, a racing driver and former team owner of Ecurie Francorchamps with whom Ferrari had a 40 year friendship. This immaculate 355 has covered just 27,200 miles.
Sitting on the cusp between analogue and digital, the 355 is considered the forerunner of all modern Ferraris and, as the last of the hand-built cars before the 360 and later descendants moved to mass production, will inevitably slip into the role of 'Classic Ferrari' with ease becoming increasingly sought after as time goes by.
2010 Wiesmann GT MF5 V10
Lot # 240 (Sale Order: 40 of 48)
- The MF5 GT and Roadster were the final models built by the Wiesmann brothers
- This is 1 of only 55 MF5 GTs and 1 of (approximately) 10 with the BMW V10
- 507bhp at 7750 rpm and 383lb.ft of torque offer 0-62mph in 3.9seconds and 193mph
- Aluminium-monocoque, bonded and riveted and clothed in glass fibre
- Rear-wheel drive. 7-speed sports automatic gearbox (steering wheel paddle shifters)
- Low Centre of Gravity and light weight result in class-leading handling
- This immaculate example has covered just 8,000km from new
Founded in 1988 by brothers, engineer Martin Wiesmann and businessman Friedhelm Wiesmann, and based in Dulmen, Germany, Wiesmann was a manufacturer of low-volume and hand-built high-performance sports cars. It went into administration in 2014, but has recently been revived.
The company's philosophy was simply stated: 'A Wiesmann is not your average sports car. It’s a car inspired by those few with the courage, audacity and creativity to live by their own rules. Beautifully designed with precision engineering, a Wiesmann is a remarkable car made for remarkable individuals.'
The MF5 GT was the final design from the brothers and its stylistic inspiration appears to have come from classic British designs with hints of Jaguar XK120, E-type racer, Healey 3000 and Morgan AeroMax all in there.
Launched at the 2008 Frankfurt Motor Show, the MF5 uses the same all-alloy, naturally aspirated 5-litre V10 as the BMW M5 and M6 which, by any standards, is one of the world’s greatest production engines. It has Bi-VANOS variable camshaft control and, in addition to that astonishing 507bhp at 7750rpm, some 383lb ft of torque at 6200rpm. Each cylinder gets its own electronically actuated throttle valve and four oil pumps and two sumps ensure constant lubrication even during braking and cornering. Wiesmann claims 0-62mph in 3.9sec and a top speed of 193mph, which is serious enough performance to warrant the addition of an aggressive rear wing and diffuser.
The V10 is mounted low and behind the front axle line – the so-called ‘front mid-engined’ layout – and, as in the M5/M6, drive reaches the rear wheels via BMW’s 7-speed sequential paddle-shift transmission, complete with its shift-speed control and variable-lock differential. Despite the bulkier engine and transmission, the MF5 still qualifies as a lightweight. At 1380kg, it’s just 100kg heavier than the MF4 and therefore has a significantly better power-to-weight ratio: 368bhp/ton versus 287bhp/ton.
Everything about the MF5 seems to have been designed to give the driver maximum input and gratification. The cabin’s design is elegant and purposeful, and the bucket seats provide rock-solid location. It's finished in black with red detailing and the little Gecko, Wiesmann's logo, makes the odd appearance. All the controls have a precise, hard-edged feel, and it’s an easy car to drive straight away, the BMW’s paddle-shift transmission being smooth and easy to master.
However, it's probably the howling V10 that creates the most vivid impression. 'It’s the first thing you bond with, the last thing to fade from memory. Power isn’t the only issue. It’s the quality of interaction between driver and machine that gets under your skin. The multi-layered and savagely loud sonic presence of that M Power V10 is real edge-of-madness stuff. You can hear it all: ten cylinders, four camshafts, exhaust piping that would do justice to a church organ. It’s an intense, wailing wash of sound, the stadium rock of mechanical music. Wall to wall. Visceral. Intimidating.' (EVO magazine).
The lovely MF5 GT on offer here dates from 2010 and is one of the few, 10 or 11 we believe, that's fitted with the V10 from the E63 BMW, later cars offering a V8. It has covered some 8,000km from new.
1970 Chevrolet EL Camino SS
Lot # 241 (Sale Order: 41 of 48)
The El Camino was a cross category vehicle which became known as a 'Coupe Utility and was produced by Chevrolet between 1959–60 and 1964–1987. Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body.
In 1968, the third generation models were introduced based on the Chevelle Station Wagon and the range included the new, high-performance Super Sport powered by a 350bhp V8 with a Turbo-HydraMatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. This example was built in Baltimore in 1970 and is recorded as a 'Custom El Camino V8'.
This fabulous example has been much modified, both cosmetically and mechanically, and full information is available from our vendors.
1991 Land Rover Defender
Lot # 242 (Sale Order: 42 of 48)
- Fully restored and customised with a number of upgrades. Only 16,000km since
- The cabin has been extended by 5 inches creating much more room
- Luxury cockpit with Smiths gauges and a Nardi steering wheel
- Fitted with an upgraded AC system, modern Bluetooth-enabled audio/ hands free and central locking
- The exterior has benefitted from attention to the aesthetics with help from Twisted UK
- Engine modifications for increased performance, particularly acceleration
- All this work was carried out by Dubai Land Rover specialists ,AAA Service Centre at a cost of over 270,000 SAR.
A rare and desirable, V8 petrol-engined, 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 pickup in Arles Blue that has been impressively customised and has covered only 16,000km since the extensive process was completed. It's now fitted with modern conveniences such as an upgraded AC system, modern Bluetooth-enabled audio/ hands free and central locking. Furthermore, the occupant’s cabin was extended by 5 inches to give driver and passenger a more comfortable seating position. Interior and exterior aesthetics were given special attention, with parts sourced from Defender specialists Smiths in the UK for gauges while Twisted UK grilles adorn the exterior panels. No stone was left unturned, as the engine received the same attention as the cabin and exterior, giving the truck a surprising boost in acceleration. All this work was carried out by Dubai Land Rover specialists ,AAA Service Centre at a cost of over 270,000 SAR.
2007 Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat Twin
Lot # 243 (Sale Order: 43 of 48)
- 2147cc
- Xenon headlights
- Dry clutch
- Twin ISR six piston front brake calipers
- Twin Penske shocks
- Tubular steel spine frame forms the oil tank
- 18” BST Carbon wheels
- Just, 2000km from new
The Hellcat Combat is a 149bhp behemoth of a motorcycle with super powerful brakes and sport derived suspension and is built in very limited numbers by Confederate in their high-tech Alabama factory. Hand crafted and dripping billet aircraft grade Aluminium topped off with a huge list of expensive performance parts you would expect to find on any current superbike. Top of the range Metzler tyres combined with fully adjustable front and rear shocks give this heavyweight motorcycle a smooth ride and great handling.
The Hellcat models utilise a conventional welded tubular frame, albeit one optimised for torsional stiffness with the aim of keeping the steering head properly aligned with the swinging arm pivot at all times. Unusually, Confederate chose to make the engine a stressed part of the chassis structure and were awarded an engineering patent for the mounting design. Although not a new idea, the swinging arm pivot is concentric with the gearbox output shaft, while – somewhat bizarrely – the exhaust system is routed through the arm’s right-hand leg. Confederate are renowned for their ‘no-expense-spared’ approach to motorcycle design and this is reflected in the choice of running gear: Marzocchi usd forks, Penske shocks, ISR six-pot radial front brake calipers and Blackstone carbon fibre wheels all being part of the package.
The bike is powered by a Harley-esque 45-degree v-twin engine (a ‘radial twin’ in Confederate parlance) that uses a balancer shaft to reduce vibration to the level of a 90-degree vee. Displacing 131ci (2,147cc), the Hellcat unit delivers 145bhp at the rear wheel via belt primary drive and a five-speed gearbox.
The Hellcat Combat model is a limited edition variant of the second and final Hellcat series, featuring hand-ported and polished cylinder heads, increased compression ratio, special camshafts and a re-tuned intake system, contributing to a 12% gain in rear wheel horsepower and a 4% increase in torque. Altered suspension compression and rebound damping rates make for superior handling, enhanced feedback and increased rider control, while a new sports seat and Combat-specific finish completes the machine. ‘The result is an exotic balance of power and beauty’ according to Confederate, and few would disagree.
Dating from 2007, this immaculate example has covered a mere 2,000km from new.
2009 Ducati Monster 1100 Custom
Lot # 244 (Sale Order: 44 of 48)
- 1078cc Desmo
- 100bhp
- Trellis Frame
- Twin Ohlins rear shocks
- Ohlins Black Upside-down front forks
- Brembo Calipers
- Adjustable levers
- Double sided Custom swing-arm
- OZ Carbon 5-Spoke wheels
- Just 1,500km from new
Ducati rewrote the rule book when they launched the Monster in 1993 and spawned countless copies of the stylised trellis-framed Café Racer. Powered by the thumping liquid cooled “Testastreeta” engine which serves up huge amounts of low down torque to make that quick getaway. This example has been “bobbed” to make the clean lines of Galuzzi’s original design even sharper and elemental and has covered just 1,500km from new.
2018 Lotus C-01
Lot # 245 (Sale Order: 45 of 48)
- Designed by Daniel Simon, creator of the Tron Legacy Lightcycles and the Bubbleship from the movie Oblivion
- Only 100 made and no longer being produced
- Powered by a 175hp KTM 1195cc V-twin from the RC8R superbike.
- Aerotech Steel, titanium and carbon fibre frame
- Finished in Chrome, Lotus Yellow and Black
- Dating from 2018, this bike is brand new and has never been ridden
The Lotus C-01 was revealed as a 3D computer mock-up in 2013, and the world was stunned by its combination of a radical body shape with the legendary Lotus name, never previously associated with motorcycles. The concept was sketched out by former Bugatti designer Daniel Simon, who is best known in the 2-wheel world for the Tron Legacy Lightcycle. Press and Internet observers were further stunned in 2014 to see the computer model had actually been built in a form very close to the fantasy—a rare occurrence with computer concepts. The original carbon fibre monocoque idea was swapped for a far more practical chrome-moly trellis tube frame, built by Kalex, which is partly owned by the Holzer Group, who put this Lotus motorcycle project together. The swingarm is an aluminium casting, fully capable of handling all that power, and road tests of the Lotus have been resoundingly positive. It was projected that the Lotus C-01 would have 200hp, but the production model uses a 175hp KTM 1195cc V-twin from the RC8R superbike. The chassis is state of the art, with 320mm Brembo racing brakes, twin Ohlins rear suspension, upside-down Sachs forks, and a carbon-fibre shell built of 12 sections. The wheels are carbon-fibre, built by the South African specialists BST, and are bespoke to the Lotus, being 19-inch diameter at the front, and 17-inch at the rear, to suit the original concept’s silhouette. The C-01 follows the computer model so closely that it’s difficult to tell them apart on a screen, but this Lotus motorcycle is very real, and has perfect craftsmanship to complement its 100 percent hyper-sports specification.
The Lotus C-01 is an icon of both design and performance rarely seen or experienced on two wheels and is one of the most compelling motorcycles ever built.
This stunning 2018 example is finished in Chrome, Lotus Yellow and Black and has covered zero miles (brand new). It’s one of only 100 ever built and is believed to be the only C-01 in the KSA.
2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Lot # 246 (Sale Order: 46 of 48)
2009 Bugatti Veyron Mansory
Lot # 247 (Sale Order: 47 of 48)
1967 Lamborghini Miura
Lot # 248 (Sale Order: 48 of 48)