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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 28, 2026

Stealth Mode Activated: Best Matte Black Cars For Sale

Matte black has become a go-to finish for performance cars, and it’s easy to see why. Without the shine of traditional paint, the finish gives everything from supercars to SUVs a darker, more understated look while making body lines and aggressive styling details stand out. You’ll also see it called flat black, matt black, satin black, or even “stealth,” depending on the finish and manufacturer. Automakers have their own names for these finishes, too. Mercedes-Benz, for example, uses “Magno” for its matte paint options. And if you like the look but don’t want to commit to a permanent color change, a matte wrap is another popular route. It can change the appearance of a car without repainting the original finish, while also making it easier to switch things up down the road. From factory-finished examples to cars that have been wrapped in various shades of black, the following collection shows just how different matte finishes can look across the automotive spectrum. Here are some of the standout matte black cars currently featured in our inventory. Click the links below to check out the best matte black cars featured in this article for sale on duPont REGISTRY. 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography View Price & Listing 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla View Price & Listing 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport View Price & Listing 2023 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport View Price & Listing 2025 BMW M5 Touring View Price & Listing 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster View Price & Listing 2026 Ford F-450 Platinum View Price & Listing 2024 Ferrari SF90 XX Spider View Price & Listing 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo View Price & Listing 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 4x4 Squared View Price & Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – September 25, 2026

Elferspot Spotlight: A Certified Carrera RS 2.7, 993 GT2 and a GT2 RS Weissach

Every so often the listings line up and tell a story without much help from us. This week it's the story of two badges. RS first went on a 911 for 1973, on a lighter, sharper car Porsche built so it could go racing. GT2 arrived in the mid-1990s on a stripped, rear-drive 993 Turbo built for exactly the same reason. By 2018, Porsche had put both names on one car. All three are on Elferspot right now, and all three sit at the far end of the market, where the car is only part of what you're paying for. The rest is paperwork. These listings come with very different amounts of it, from a Porsche Classic certificate issued this summer to a detailed spec sheet and not much else, so we've been straight about where each one stands. The first 911 RS, the first GT2 and the car that finally wore both badges. 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring GALLERY-EMBED Porsche needed 500 of these to homologate the 911 for competition, and buyers had other ideas. Demand pushed production to 1,580 cars, most of them in M472 Touring trim, which kept the RS running gear but gave back a properly finished road-car interior. The formula was simple enough: a 210 PS Type 911/83 flat-six, less weight, wider rear arches and that ducktail. Chassis 9113601491 was built on June 14, 1973, late in the run, in Signal Yellow over black leatherette. It keeps its matching-numbers engine and Type 915/08 five-speed, and the factory equipment includes Recaro sport seats on both sides, headrests and H3 auxiliary lamps. What really makes this car is the paperwork Porsche produced for it in July. An authorized Porsche Classic Partner in Japan, where the car sits now, inspected it and issued a Technical Certificate confirming the chassis, engine and transmission numbers, the Signal Yellow body and roof, the interior and the Touring specification. The body showed no visible damage, overall condition was rated excellent, and every mechanical area inspected passed without anything flagged for corrective work. For a 2.7 RS changing hands across borders, that carries more weight than any amount of seller enthusiasm. You aren't taking anyone's word for the numbers, because Porsche checked them a couple of months ago. A certificate tells you what a car is rather than where it has been, though, so the ownership story is still the conversation to have. And if you're buying from the US, budget for getting it home from Japan. View Listing 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 GALLERY-EMBED Porsche named the GT2 after the racing class it was built for, and the road car made very little effort to hide it. Starting from the 993 Turbo, Porsche deleted the all-wheel drive and cut around 205 kg (452 lb) in total, then added bolt-on arch extensions, a large fixed wing and a much harder chassis setup. It weighed 1,295 kg, about 2,855 lb, with 430 PS (424 hp) from the twin-turbo 3.6 going to the rear wheels alone through a six-speed manual. Porsche built 172 of these first-series road cars, followed later by just 21 with 450 PS. This 1996 car is one of the 430 PS originals, finished in blue with a two-tone black and blue leather interior and showing 55,860 km, roughly 34,700 miles. That's real use by GT2 standards, and personally I'd rather see one of these driven than stored. At USD 2,399,995, though, the badge only gets you so far. With 172 cars in the series, each one gets priced on its own history, originality and specification, and the listing doesn't go deep on any of that yet. Graham Rahal Performance is the place to ask, and the answers will decide whether this is simply a rare GT2 or an exceptional one. View Listing 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach GALLERY-EMBED Two decades on, the badges finally met. The 991 GT2 RS was the most powerful road-going 911 Porsche had built when it arrived: a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six with 700 hp, sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed PDK, with rear-axle steering and ceramic brakes as standard. The optional Weissach Package on this car is worth having for more than the look. Carbon roof, anti-roll bars and coupling rods, magnesium wheels and extra titanium hardware take off roughly 30 kg (66 lb). On paper this one is easy to like. One owner, 4,391 miles, carbon bucket seats and front-axle lift, with a red and black cabin that gives the car far more personality than the black paint does. West Coast Exotic Cars in Murrieta, California, is asking USD 729,990. The caveat runs opposite to the Carrera's here. Specification is covered in detail, chronology much less so, and the listing doesn't publish service records, accident or paint status, the original delivery market or an option-code sheet. That's not unusual for a dealer listing, but it's what you'd want in hand before committing at this level. Very low use over eight years also means tires, fluids and anything rubber deserve a close look, whatever the odometer says. View Listing

By Sponsored Article – September 25, 2026

Two-owner 2003 Ferrari Enzo with 4,544 miles For Sale

Chassis ZFFCW56A930128803 is a 2003 Ferrari Enzo with two owners from new and just 4,544 miles on the clock. It's a U.S.-specification car, it's certified by Ferrari Classiche, and it's for sale. Ferrari built 400 Enzos and put the founder's name on every one, which tells you how seriously Maranello took the project. Behind the seats sits a naturally aspirated V12, and much of the engineering around it was borrowed from the Formula 1 program. It was also the last Ferrari flagship to do the job without any help from batteries. GALLERY-EMBED Collectors have noticed. In January 2026, the Phil Bachman Collection Enzo crossed the block at Mecum Kissimmee for $17.875 million. With that kind of money in play, the small print matters: miles, owners, originality, paperwork. Chassis 128803 reads well on all four. Key highlights: U.S.-specification, two owners from new 4,544 original miles Ferrari Classiche certified, with Red Book Numbers-matching, original mechanical components retained Ferrari dealer service completed August 2026 Full dry-ice detail by I Am Detailing, right down to the parts most owners never see Rosso Corsa over black leather, the way most people picture an Enzo One of Ferrari's "Big Five" halo cars One of 400 built Low-mileage Enzos aren't hard to find. Neither are cars with a short ownership history. An Enzo that also has Classiche certification, original mechanicals and a service from last month is another matter, and that's what makes 128803 worth a phone call. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 24, 2026

Beyond Asphalt: The Best Off-Road Exotics For Sale Today

In the world of high-performance cars and SUVs, the surge of off-road exotics is taking the luxury automotive world by storm as the newest trend. Traditionally, luxury car and supercar manufacturers have concentrated on optimizing speed, aesthetics, and comfort for the roads and racetracks. However, the call of the wild has led these automakers to venture beyond the tarmac, crafting rugged yet luxurious vehicles for the most adventurous endeavors. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a trailblazer in its own right, has significantly influenced this shift. With its luxurious interior and unstoppable off-road capabilities, the G-Class has redefined what it means to combine style with the dirt and grit of off-road terrains. This bold fusion has paved the way for an array of high-dollar trailblazers, drawing in renowned brands like Lamborghini and Porsche to the lucrative market niche. Yet, it's not just about the traditional SUV silhouette when it comes to these high-end off-roaders. Lamborghini's Huracan Sterrato and Porsche's 911 Dakar have famously proven that even the most unlikely models can dominate the dust and rocks. These vehicles break the mold, showing that with the right modifications, even a supercar can take on the ruggedness of the wild, marrying luxury with the thrill of off-road adventure. As more luxury brands explore this untamed territory, the world of off-road exotics continues to evolve, promising a blend of performance, sophistication, and adventure that's as irresistible as it is exceptional. Whether it's tearing through desert dunes or conquering rocky trails, these vehicles are redefining the boundaries of automotive excellence, one thrilling journey at a time. We at duPont REGISTRY are proud to feature the largest inventory of off-road exotic cars and SUVs through our extensive network of dealerships. View all of the off-road exotics featured in this special by clicking the buttons below. 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar View Price & Listing 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor View Price & Listing 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato View Price & Listing 2023 Apocalypse HellFire 6x6 View Price & Listing 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera View Price & Listing 1992 Mercedes-Benz 250 GD View Price & Listing 2026 Land Rover Defender by URBAN View Price & Listing 2023 EarthRoamer SX View Price & Listing 2024 27NORTH 144 VENTURE View Price & Listing 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 View Price & Listing

By Khris Bharath – September 23, 2026

Rare 1-of-16 Speed-Yellow 997 Porsche 911 GT2 Listed For Sale

A rare 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 finished in Speed Yellow has been listed for sale by Grand Prix Motors and is being offered here through duPont REGISTRY. Believed to be one of only 16 examples painted in the color, along with a black leather interior, carries an extensive list of factory options, further adding to its appeal within an already limited production run. The GT2 lineage dates back to the 993 of the mid-1990s, and it has traditionally sat at the top of the 911 range; the formula behind it is consistent across most generations. Porsche takes the era's 911 Turbo, ditches the all-wheel-drive system, adds power, and cuts weight until only the essentials remain. In effect, the model marries the focused chassis philosophy of the GT3 to the turbocharged power of the 911 Turbo. However, the reputation that came with it is older than the 997 itself. Some modern GT2s certainly pack the ingredients to be a "Widowmaker,". a nickname first attached to the 930 Turbo, and a nod to the demands of sending large amounts of boost to the rear wheels. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six that produces 530 horsepower and 505 pound-feet of torque. The engine uses variable-turbine-geometry turbochargers, the same tech found on the contemporary 911 Turbos, tracing its architecture through Porsche's racing program to the 911 GT1. That drivetrain layout is the defining feature here, because the GT2 pairs considerably more power than the GT3 with rear-wheel drive along a six-speed manual and a curb weight of just 3,175 pounds, around 320 pounds lighter than the Turbo. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, a titanium exhaust, and extensive use of composites accounted for further savings. The aerodynamic hardware is functional, with ram-air intakes integrated into the GT2's rear wing supports feeding combustion air to the engine. The distinctive gill-like outlets behind the rear wheels serve as intercooler outlet ducts, helping air flow efficiently through the intercoolers. Hydraulic steering, a notably mechanical manual shift, and firm suspension further give the GT2 a distinctly physical character by modern standards. The performance puts the 997 GT2 remarkably close to the Porsche Carrera GT halo supercar, with 0-60 mph taking just over 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 204 miles per hour, putting the 997 GT2 just one mile per hour shy of the V10-powered flagship. Two-time World Rally Champion and Porsche Works driver, Walter Röhrl, also reportedly lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 32 seconds, close to the Carrera GT's old time of 7:28, also set by Röhrl. While the market awaits a 992-generation GT2, older models are drawing collector attention. Amongst the analog-era cars, we have the water-cooled 996 and 997 model families. Notably, the 997 also marked the final time the GT2 family offered a manual gearbox, in the GT2 RS that followed, before the 991 GT2 RS arrived with only a PDK dual-clutch transmission. <- Gallery -> This brings us to this particular 997 GT2. As 1-of-16 finished in Speed Yellow, and one of just 214 for North America, it is among the rarest colors in an already small production run of roughly 1,270 examples built at Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant in Stuttgart for the 2008 and 2009 model years. The bright color carries through to the interior with the seatbelts and stitching in contrasting yellow set against a full black leather cabin. The car is fitted with carbon-fiber bucket seats and carries a carbon interior package, carbon switch panels, carbon rear center console, and illuminated carbon door-entry guards. The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity also lists the Sport Chrono Package Turbo, Bose Surround Sound System, Navigation Module for PCM, carbon multifunction steering wheel, black-painted wheels, Porsche crests on the headrests, and more. With its rare Speed Yellow finish, extensive list of factory options, six-speed manual, and Mezger-powered performance, this 997 GT2 represents one of the most distinctive configurations. Click the link below to view the complete specifications, mileage, and price. View Listing Images: Grand Prix Motors, Porsche AG If you're interested in financing any other exotic car, be sure to get pre-qualified.

By duPont REGISTRY – September 18, 2026

Elferspot Spotlight: A Mid-Engined RUF, a Manual Anniversary 911 and Workshop 5001's First Car

Most Porsche shopping happens inside a fairly narrow band. You pick a model, settle on a year, sort by mileage, and go. What makes browsing Elferspot worth the time is everything sitting outside that pattern, the cars that only really make sense once somebody explains them to you. This trio needs the explanation. One is a mid-engined RUF wearing a finish that changes character depending on where you stand. One is a numbered factory special with three pedals, a thick folder of paperwork, and a signature from a Brumos legend. The last is a 1973 long-hood that looks almost stock and absolutely is not. Three Porsches, three completely different arguments for what makes one worth keeping. 2009 RUF CTR3 GALLERY-EMBED The CTR3 is the point where RUF stopped being a tuner in any meaningful sense. There is no 911 underneath it. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six sits ahead of the rear axle in a purpose-built mid-engine chassis, driving through RUF's own six-speed sequential manual transaxle, and the seller puts total production at roughly 31 cars since 2008. This 2009 example has covered 1,901 miles. Then there is the paint. Chroma Flash Hologram Matte does something genuinely strangeelfer in shifting light, and against a Sport Red interior it gives the car the kind of personality most low-mileage supercars have quietly optioned away. The rest of the specification is thorough rather than loud: carbon-ceramic brakes, a hydraulically adjustable front axle, leather-wrapped carbon seats, Grey Alcantara, RUF's own instruments and controls. One caveat worth flagging. The listing quotes 682 hp in the description and 701 hp in the structured specifications, so if the exact figure matters to you, get it confirmed by Young Motorcars in writing before you fall for the number. It changes nothing about how rare the car is. It is just the sort of thing you want settled early. View Listing 2014 Porsche 991 Carrera S 50 Jahre Edition GALLERY-EMBED Limited editions live or die on whether the individual car backs up the badge. This one does. Number 0906 of 1,963, Geyser Grey Metallic over Agate Grey with the model-specific houndstooth seat centers, 16,600 miles and, crucially, the seven-speed manual. Porsche built the 50th Anniversary on the Carrera S but handed it the wide Carrera 4 body, Fuchs-inspired Sport Classic wheels, Sport Chrono and PDCC, with 400 naturally aspirated horsepower going to the rear wheels only. What separates this one is the file that comes with it. Original window sticker, service records, both keys, previous Porsche CPO history and a recent DME report showing seven Range 1 ignition events, which is about as clean as these get at this mileage. Hurley Haywood has signed it, and that deserves a moment of thought, because a signature is permanent and a small slice of buyers would rather have the car untouched. Most will take the Brumos connection gladly. Beyond that it is front paint protection film and a hardwired radar detector, the second of which is an easy reversal if it bothers you. View Listing 1973 Porsche 911 Outlaw GALLERY-EMBED Marlon Goldberg left Singer and built this. Number 1 is the first complete car to leave Workshop 5001, and it was plainly meant to argue a point, because almost nothing about it shouts. Nardo Grey, narrow bodywork, steel wheels. Goldberg and John Bowman deliberately stepped around the wide-body, backdate-heavy formula that was taking over at the time. The original owner called it a "wolf in sheep's clothing" and eventually sold a 997 GT3 RS because he would rather drive this. Under the restraint sits real engineering. The 3.4-liter twin-plug flat-six makes north of 318 hp on Jenvey individual throttle bodies and a MoTeC M84, running through a rebuilt 915 gearbox with a limited-slip differential and KW three-way Motorsport coilovers. The chassis was stitch-welded and reinforced on a Celette bench, work Workshop 5001 puts at roughly USD 40,000 by itself and credits with a 15 to 20 percent gain in rigidity. It shows 7,870 miles since the build. Valuing it is the tricky part, since you are pricing a builder's reputation and a first car rather than a production number, and that is harder to benchmark than a numbered edition. The upside is how well documented it is. Elferspot's own feature on the car has Goldberg and the original owner on the record, which is more than most cars in this corner of the market can offer. View Listing

By Khris Bharath – September 18, 2026

Forbidden Fruit: 996.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS With Rare Blue Accents Listed for Sale

The 996 generation of the Porsche 911 still carries a complicated reputation among enthusiasts. It introduced water cooling to the 911 and arrived with the controversial fried-egg headlights, two characteristics that have long influenced values of more common 996 variants. Those concerns matter considerably less with cars like this 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS listed by Graham Rahal Performance. What makes the 996.2 GT3 particularly noteworthy is that Porsche never officially imported or federalized the 996 GT3 RS for the United States, meaning examples that reached the country earlier relied on federal exemptions such as Show or Display. The 25-year import rule will eventually remove those restrictions for individual cars, with a 2004 example reaching that threshold in 2029. The car’s rarity is further enhanced by its color and graphics. Every production 996 GT3 RS left the factory in Carrara White, with the graphics, wheels, and accents finished in either red or blue. This particular example wears the scarcer of the two factory looks with the blue accents. Porsche never released an official color breakdown, but enthusiast registries estimate red outnumbered blue by roughly two to one, which would put the blue cars near 227 examples of the 682 units produced worldwide. The blue theme runs deep on this car, across the GT3 RS side graphics, the 10-spoke lightweight wheels, the seatbelts on the Recaro bucket seats, and the badging, all set against red brake calipers and the fixed carbon rear wing. <- Gallery -> Inside, the car keeps the classic five-pod instrument cluster with the tachometer front and center, exactly as a driver-focused Porsche of this era should. The Recaro buckets, the exposed roll cage, and the metal shifter for the six-speed leave no doubt about the car's intent. This is a stripped, mechanical, analog machine from the last era before electronic aids began filtering the experience. The 996 GT3 RS holds a distinction the later generations cannot claim outright. Introduced in 2003, it was Porsche's first modern GT3 RS, developed under Andreas Preuninger, the man enthusiasts know as ‘Mr. GT3,’ and it exists to homologate the 911 GT3 RSR for international GT racing. That singular racing purpose shaped nearly every decision about the car. It received a carbon-fiber hood and rear wing, a polycarbonate rear window, deleted sound insulation, a roll cage, and revised suspension geometry, all to shed weight and sharpen response. Power comes from Porsche's naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six, which produces 381 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. A close-ratio six-speed manual transmission works alongside a lighter single-mass flywheel, giving the engine a more immediate response. Performance figures include a 4.4-second sprint from 0-60 mph and a 190-mph top speed, while curb weight sits at approximately 2,998 pounds. With just 10,283 miles, this example combines the 996 GT3 RS's homologation roots with one of its less common factory color treatments. Its Mezger flat-six, six-speed manual transmission, lightweight construction, and competition-focused cabin capture the mechanical character that defined Porsche's earliest modern Rennsport models. View Listing Images: Graham Rahal Performance If you're interested in financing any other exotic car, be sure to get pre-qualified.

By Sponsored Article – September 12, 2026

A 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost That Makes an Entrance

For those searching for a nearly new Rolls-Royce with a specification that refuses to disappear into the crowd, Luxury Auto Collection in Scottsdale, Arizona, is offering this striking 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost for sale. Finished in Black Diamond with a spectacular Radiant Blue interior, this one-owner Ghost has traveled just 2,800 miles. It presents an opportunity to acquire one of the world's definitive luxury sedans without waiting to commission one. Currently offered at $374,799, its dramatic color combination alone separates it from the sea of traditionally specified luxury sedans. Underneath the Spirit of Ecstasy is Rolls-Royce's formidable 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12, paired with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Yet outright performance has never been the Ghost's sole mission. This is a motorcar engineered around effortless power, extraordinary isolation and the sense that virtually everything happening outside the cabin is someone else's concern. GALLERY-EMBED Open the coach doors and the personality changes completely. Brilliant Radiant Blue leather provides a spectacular counterpoint to the understated Black Diamond exterior, while the Starlight Headliner delivers one of Rolls-Royce's most recognizable nighttime experiences. Highlights Include: One-owner 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Just 2,800 miles Black Diamond exterior / Radiant Blue interior Starlight Headliner Adaptive Cruise Control Night Vision Heated and ventilated seating No reported accidents Optional $80,000 B4 bullet-resistant protection package available Perhaps the greatest appeal of this Ghost is the duality of its specification. From across the street, it is elegant, formal and unmistakably Rolls-Royce. Swing open one of those doors, however, and the Radiant Blue cabin announces that its owner isn't interested in blending in. Available now from Luxury Auto Collection, this exceptionally low-mileage 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost offers the presence, craftsmanship and V12 refinement expected from Goodwood—with a specification that ensures this Ghost will never be mistaken for anyone else's. View Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 11, 2026

Ferrari F8 Tributos & F8 Spiders Are the Next Mid-Engine V8s to Soar

The F8 Tributo and F8 Spider now sit at an interesting point in the collector car world, as prices of modern Ferraris continue to skyrocket. Introduced as the replacement for the 488 GTB, it became the final evolution of Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 platform before the company moved into a new generation of hybrid-assisted performance cars. The F8 brought a revised chassis, updated aerodynamics, and technology borrowed from the SF90 Stradale, while keeping the familiar 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 at its center. With 710 horsepower and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the rear wheels, it’s seriously quick, but Ferrari didn’t make the F8 Tributo difficult to drive on the street. For anyone searching for a Ferrari F8 Tributo for sale today, that combination of performance and usability remains a big part of its appeal. We also spent time behind the wheel for our Ferrari F8 Tributo review, where the car showed why it became such a popular model during its production run. The steering was quick, the V8 had plenty of character, and the car responded immediately when pushed harder. At the same time, it never needed a track to make sense. You could drive it through the city, take it on a weekend road trip, or find an empty stretch of road and enjoy what was, at the time, Ferrari’s latest take on the mid-engine V8 formula. Now that production has ended, the F8 Tributo has taken on a different place in the Ferrari lineup. It represents the end of a long-running formula that stretched back through the 458 and 488, making it an increasingly popular pick for collectors looking for a modern Ferrari with a proper V8 powertrain. Browse the latest Ferrari F8 Tributo models for sale on duPont REGISTRY to see what examples are currently available. Discover duPont REGISTRY Finance 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider View Price & Listing 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo View Price & Listing 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider View Price & Listing 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo View Price & Listing 2021 Ferrari F8 Spider View Price & Listing 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo View Price & Listing 2021 Ferrari F8 Spider View Price & Listing 2022 Ferrari F8 Spider View Price & Listing 2022 Ferrari F8 Spider View Price & Listing 2022 Ferrari F8 Tributo View Price & Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – September 11, 2026

Elferspot Spotlight: Three Porsches, Three Very Different Kinds of Rare

Rarity gets thrown around a lot in the Porsche world. Almost every listing has a production figure attached somewhere, and some of those figures deserve a raised eyebrow. What we look for at Elferspot is the car where the rare part genuinely matters, where it changes how the car looks, drives or feels to own, and where the paperwork backs it up. This week's three all clear that bar, just from very different directions. One is a 997 you'll spot from the far end of a parking lot. Another is a 993 most people would walk straight past. The third is a RUF so thoroughly personal that you'll either love it on sight or need a minute to work out what you're looking at. 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS in Paint to Sample Riviera Blue GALLERY-EMBED Riviera Blue is what stops you. According to the seller, only five 997 Carrera GTS Coupés were painted in this Paint to Sample color worldwide, and this German-market example still wears its original finish, with an accident-free history and maintenance kept entirely within the Porsche service network. Automotive Passion GmbH in Appen, Germany, is offering it with 121,174 kilometers on the clock, which we'd count in its favor. A PTS GTS that has actually been driven is far easier to enjoy than one that has spent its life as a delivery-mile ornament. The spec behind the paint holds up, too. Porsche introduced the Carrera GTS in 2010 as the bridge between the Carrera S and the GT3, giving it the wider body, center-lock wheels and a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six rated at 408 PS. This one has the dynamic options you'd hope for, with RS Spyder wheels, Sport Chrono Package Plus, the sports exhaust, PASM and a mechanical limited-slip differential all ticked, while the cabin pairs black full leather with an Alcantara headliner and Porsche Exclusive touches like stainless-steel door sills and embossed crests on the headrests. The caveat is the gearbox. It's PDK, and a good share of 997 buyers will only look at a six-speed manual. If you're not one of them, this is one of the most desirable naturally aspirated Carreras of the generation in a color you'll almost never see twice. View Listing 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 With the Factory X51 3.8-liter Engine GALLERY-EMBED Black, narrow-bodied, no wing. Park this 993 Carrera 2 at any Porsche meet and most people would stroll right past it, which is exactly what makes it fun. Porsche fitted it from new with the X51 factory Motorsport engine package, taking displacement from 3.6 to 3.8 liters and output to 285 PS while keeping the early non-Varioram architecture. The seller, Popea Auto Collec in France, estimates that roughly 80 Carrera 2 X51 cars were built. Treat that number as theirs, but it goes a long way toward explaining why you so rarely see one come up for sale. The rest of the option sheet is unusually serious for a standard-bodied Carrera. Alongside the X51 you get the 033 sports suspension, option 220's 40 percent limited-slip differential, the six-speed G50/21 gearbox and 17-inch Cup wheels, and code 09991 points to Porsche Exclusive involvement. Air conditioning, heated seats and an electric sunroof suggest the first owner wanted the engine without giving up any comfort, which we find oddly charming. Now the honest part. At 209,500 kilometers this car has been used properly, the seller openly acknowledges age-related imperfections in the body, and the chassis now runs Bilstein B16 suspension with reinforced H&R anti-roll bars, a change that will please a driver more than an originality purist. What steadies the picture is the file: a service booklet, invoices from Porsche Centers and recognized specialists, and a recent round of work covering the clutch, brakes at both ends, rear tires, the air-conditioning condenser, plugs and fluids. Just under EUR 100,000 for a matching-numbers X51 manual with that kind of history is hard to argue with. View Listing 2002 RUF 3400S in Light Purple Opal and Amparo Blue GALLERY-EMBED Then there's this. The paint on this RUF 3400S starts in Light Purple Opal at the nose and gradually becomes Amparo Blue Metallic toward the tail, and the idea doesn't stop at the bodywork. The convertible top is purple. The cabin mixes blue leather and Alcantara, the 996 GT3 bucket seat backs are finished in Amparo Blue Metallic, and even the brake calipers follow the progression, purple up front and blue at the rear. According to the listing, the first owner was close to the RUF family and chose the colors as a tribute to her own hair. You can think whatever you like about the result, but nobody can say it was done halfway. Under all that is a proper RUF. The 3400S started from the Boxster concept and moved well beyond it, with a 3.4-liter 996-derived flat-six tuned to around 305 PS, a six-speed manual, upgraded suspension and a dual exhaust. This car adds RUF mirrors, side skirts, 19-inch RUF wheels, a removable rear wing and a 996 GT3 front bumper, and it carries a genuine RUF chassis number, which is the first thing any collector should check. The seller states only twelve 3400S examples were built. It has covered 75,700 miles with three owners, and it comes with invoices, manuals, spare keys and a service record spanning RUF Automobile, Porsche Centers and specialists in the UK, Germany and South Africa, plus a full restoration by Black Falcon in Meuspath between 2015 and 2019 that cost more than EUR 25,000. The obvious caveat is that a specification this personal narrows the pool of buyers to people who truly love it. For the right person, that's the whole point. View Listing

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