Just a few weeks since a twin-turbocharged 2007 Saleen S7 LM from the SFX Collection delivered a platform-record result of $1,098,000 ($1,152,900 including buyer’s premium), yet another S7 has joined duPont REGISTRY Live, representing a steady stream of hypercar consignments on the platform. This time, it is a naturally aspirated 2003 example, chassis 03-024, finished in Speedlab Silver over a charcoal interior with 1,910 miles.
Although often associated with Paul Walker, this S7 never belonged to the late actor. According to the Saleen S7 Registry on Instagram, it belonged to Walker’s business partner, the late Roger Rodas. A California title issued in the name of AE Mtrs, the business associated with Walker and Rodas, further supports the car’s Always Evolving provenance.
This particular example stands out further, as it also bears Steve Saleen’s signature beneath the driver’s butterfly door and retains its black-painted factory wheels. The registry also added that Saleen built only two S7 road cars without the polished-wheel upgrade, making this particular example extremely rare with an already limited production run of ~100 units.
It is easy to see why a younger demographic of collectors keeps going after cars like the S7. Its naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8 produces 550 horsepower that goes exclusively to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. It delivers the analog, large-displacement formula that is becoming increasingly sought after in an era of electrification and hybridization.
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Long-term readers of duPont REGISTRY should remember that a Speedlab Yellow S7 Twin Turbo was the cover car on our October 2005 edition, and last year, we also featured it in our list of best manual supercars for sale.
For enthusiasts who grew up in the early 2000s, the S7 was also a poster car of sorts since it featured in video games such as Project Gotham Racing 2, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, and the Forza Motorsport series. That younger demographic of collectors has now reached the age where some can bid on the real thing.
The S7 backs up that nostalgia with 200-plus-mph performance and a formidable racing legacy. Its competition counterpart, the S7-R, won races and championships worldwide, including an LMGT1 class victory at the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans. Factor in the low production numbers, and any public S7 offering becomes an event. Currently bid to $402,500, bidding remains open through August 31. Click the link below to find out more and place your bids.
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