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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 duPont REGISTRY – November 02, 2026

Elferspot Spotlight: A Weissach GT3 RS, a Rubystone 964 RS and the “Negroni”

This week's first pick from Elferspot is about as extreme as a current 911 gets: a 992 GT3 RS with the Weissach Package and close to $48,000 in factory options. The second is a Rubystone Red 964 Carrera RS, a Japanese-market car with 15,783 kilometers that heads to auction without reserve in January. And the third is the “Negroni,” a 1979 911 SC that Build2Sample turned into an S/T-inspired widebody, then backed up with a 61-page independent appraisal. The GT3 RS shows where Porsche's aero and chassis engineering has landed today, with nothing held back. The other two are lighter and more analogue, but they get there by very different routes: one was built that way by Porsche in 1992, the other was rebuilt that way by Build2Sample from the engine out. As always, we've kept the history to what helps explain each car. This week's trio: two RS cars 31 years apart and a restomod that brought its own paperwork. 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS With Weissach Package GALLERY-EMBED White is about the least unusual color you can order on a 992 GT3 RS, and on this car it works in its favor. Collective Auto Group is offering the 2023 car with 14,123 miles and roughly $48,000 in factory options. With nothing loud in the paint, your eye goes straight to the exposed carbon and all that aero hardware. Inside, there's Black Leather and Race-Tex with deviated red stitching, and you sit in carbon bucket seats. The $33,520 Weissach Package makes up most of the option spend. Past that, the spec stays on task: the extended-range fuel tank, black PDLS headlights, illuminated carbon-fiber door sills, a leather-covered steering column, black door pulls and a Race-Tex center console. You won't find comfort extras here. Somebody ordered this car around the RS hardware, which is exactly how we'd do it. The naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six makes 525 PS and sends it to the rear wheels through PDK. Active aerodynamics, a centrally mounted radiator and DRS combine for up to 860 kilograms of downforce at 285 km/h, about 177 mph, and you can adjust damping, differential and traction settings right from the steering wheel. Collectors hunting delivery-mile cars should know going in that 14,123 miles puts this one outside that club. If you actually plan to drive your RS, that's the appeal: a properly specified car you won't feel guilty adding miles to. View Listing 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS in Rubystone Red GALLERY-EMBED Rubystone Red is enough on its own to make a 964 Carrera RS stand out. This Japanese-market car adds just 15,783 kilometers, which is under 10,000 miles, and a documented history that runs back to its first owner. It left the factory on April 2, 1992, in Rubystone with the Violet, Rubystone and Fraise seat centers that give the cabin its look. RM Sotheby's will offer it without reserve from The Boeckmann Collection on January 28, 2027, with an estimate of $450,000 to $500,000. The Japanese service booklet logs routine maintenance from 1992 through 1996, with the last early entry at 9,990 kilometers. The car stayed in Japan until it came to the U.S. in December 2019, then joined The Boeckmann Collection in November 2022, and both the booklet and the Japanese-language owner's manual are still with it. According to RM Sotheby's, 235 of the 1,987 Carrera RS cars built for the 1992 model year left the factory in Rubystone Red. If you're bidding, it's worth asking what paperwork covers the years after 1996, when the last 5,800 or so kilometers were added. The 964 RS brought the Rennsport badge back to a road-going 911 after a long absence. Porsche started with the rear-drive Carrera 2 and took out weight wherever it could, with thinner glass, an aluminum front lid and a stripped interior, to get down to roughly 1,220 kilograms. The 3.6-liter flat-six was tuned to 260 PS and paired with a five-speed manual and a limited-slip differential, and the suspension was stiffened to suit. Low-mileage RS cars already sit in serious collector territory, but Rubystone paint and early Japanese history push this one further. With no reserve, wherever the hammer falls should be a useful read on the market. View Listing 1979 Porsche 911 SC “Negroni” by Build2Sample GALLERY-EMBED You won't mistake the “Negroni” for any other restomod. Polyantha Red paint, an S/T-inspired wide body and a brown leather cabin see to that. Build2Sample built the 1979 911 SC around a DP-Motorsport CWB conversion, widening the front and rear while keeping the look deliberately period, and trimmed the inside in bespoke two-tone leather with red details and a Porsche California wooden steering wheel and gear knob. It's offered privately in Germany with 15,000 kilometers showing, at EUR 240,000. The work goes a lot deeper than the skin. Build2Sample took the original 3.0-liter flat-six apart and rebuilt it, including the cylinder heads, intake and exhaust passages and ignition, then added Weber carburetors and an Eisenmann sports exhaust for a documented 180 PS. If you shop restomods by horsepower, that figure won't wow you. The five-speed manual was refurbished and given a short-shift conversion, and the chassis got Bilstein dampers, rebuilt suspension components and an overhauled braking system. EUR 240,000 is a lot of money for an SC, and you're paying for the build rather than the car underneath it. That's why the paperwork matters so much. Automotive expert Rainer Wilming completed a 61-page appraisal in June 2024 and gave the car an overall condition grade of 1, with excellent marks for the body, paint, underbody and mechanicals. A restomod has no factory rarity to lean on, so it all comes down to execution, and this one arrives with an independent answer on that question. View Listing

By Sponsored Article – November 02, 2026

Mansory-Converted 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri For Sale

Limited Spec Automotive in Miami is offering a 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri that has received Mansory's full body conversion. The coupe is finished in Rosso Corsa over a black leather interior, shows 291 miles and carries a one-owner CARFAX history. Limited Spec is the only official Mansory dealer in North America. Ferrari's Front-Engine V12 Flagship The 12Cilindri succeeded the 812 Superfast as Ferrari's front-engine V12 grand tourer, with styling that draws on the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 rated at 819 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 500 lb-ft of torque at 7,250 rpm, with a 9,500-rpm redline. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission sends that output to the rear wheels. For the factory car, Ferrari quotes 0 to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph. GALLERY-EMBED A Full Forged Carbon Conversion Mansory's work starts at the nose, where a completely redesigned aerodynamic front apron incorporates significantly enlarged air intakes. The rest of the conversion is executed in the company's dyed-through Forged Full Carbon, which carries along the hood, the sills, the rear spoiler and the rear diffuser surrounding the quad exhaust outlets. The main body panels retain their Rosso Corsa paint, with the carbon components left exposed. The car rides on Mansory's newly developed VF.5 wheels, a fully forged design the company describes as ultra-lightweight, finished in black. Cabin and Availability Inside, black leather is paired with red accents across the seats, carrying the exterior color into the cabin. The car is on offer now at Limited Spec Automotive, 8700 NW 7th Ave. in Miami, with pricing provided on request. Full details and additional photos can be found on the dealership's listing. View Price And Listing

By Khris Bharath – October 30, 2026

This Low-Mileage V12 Manual on duPont REGISTRY Select Has a Fascinating Big-Screen Connection

Some cars make their case through a format so right it has barely changed in decades- one of the oldest surviving romances in motoring. Two doors, a front-mounted V12, rear-wheel drive, and continent-crossing ability make it the quintessential gentleman’s express. This 2010 Aston Martin DBS, being offered through duPont REGISTRY Select with just 8,618 miles on the odometer, delivers exactly that formula. But its six-speed manual and Casino Royale paint make the story considerably more interesting. Casino Royale was the color worn by the DBS in Daniel Craig’s first outing as James Bond in the 2006 film of the same name, before the production-ready DBS made its public debut the following year. The car also delivered one of the film’s most memorable stunts, flipping seven times during a high-speed crash sequence and setting a Guinness World Record in the process. The DBS returned in Quantum of Solace in 2008, this time wearing Quantum Silver. Bond’s relationship with Aston Martin stretches much further back, with the great Sean Connery first driving the DB5 in Goldfinger in 1964, starting an association that became inseparable from both 007 and the British marque. Production estimates put the number of Casino Royale coupes at 368, with 269 pairing the color with a manual gearbox. Of those, 251 combined Casino Royale paint, three pedals and the 2+0 configuration seen here, including 173 left-hand-drive examples. That specification becomes more notable against overall production, estimated at 2,534 DBS coupes, including 984 manuals and 1,609 left-hand-drive cars, alongside a further 848 DBS Volantes. The DBS itself was far more than a DB9 with additional power. Design Director Marek Reichman and his team deliberately fused the visual language of the DBR9 GT1 racer with Aston Martin’s traditional DB proportions. Flared arches, enlarged grilles, redesigned side strakes and 20-inch wheels added muscle, while extensive carbon-fiber bodywork saved roughly 66 pounds. A flat undertray and dramatic carbon-fiber rear diffuser reduced lift at speed, while massive carbon-ceramic brakes completed the transformation. The naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 up front produces 510 horsepower, while the six-speed manual helps unlock a factory-rated 191-mph top speed, versus 183 mph for the Touchtronic automatic. Inside, the Obsidian Black cabin combines DBS-embroidered seats and contrast stitching with carbon-fiber trim, analog dials, Aston’s signature counter-clockwise rev counter and a 13-speaker 1,000-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system. A crystal-topped Emotional Control Unit slots into the dashboard to start the V12, while an analog clock occupies the center stack, adding some old-school ceremony to the experience. The original Aston Martin umbrella remains tucked inside the trunk, reinforcing the distinctly British approach to performance. One thing conspicuously absent, of course, is the assortment of spy gadgets you might expect from a Bond-spec Aston Martin. <- Gallery -> As for the DBS name itself, the nameplate spans three generations dating back to 1967. The second-generation DBS V12 arrived in 2007, followed by the DBS Superleggera in 2018. More than half a century after the original arrived, the storied nameplate and its legacy continue to endure. Hand-built in Gaydon, England, this particular chapter combines traditional grand-touring abilities with race-derived materials, Bond provenance, and an increasingly elusive manual gearbox, creating one of the last great naturally aspirated V12 manuals. It also features prominently on our list of overlooked analog exotics to have on your radar. View Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 23, 2026

The Best Luxury Convertibles For Sale

There’s no doubt that automotive enthusiasts view driving as something more meaningful than simply getting from Point A to Point B. However, there’s nothing quite like the experience of driving a convertible with the top down when it comes to turning a drive into an indulgent experience. Manufacturers throughout the industry have created convertible models over the years, catering to luxury, performance, or often, both. If you’re looking for a luxury or high-performance convertible, duPont REGISTRY is the first place you should look, as the source for supercars since 1985. With a wide inventory of convertible cars for sale, including Rolls-Royce convertibles, BMW convertibles, Mercedes-Benz convertibles for sale, and more. Take a look at some of our favorite convertible cars for sale below, or click below to see all luxury and exotic cars for sale. View All Luxury & Exotic Cars For Sale 2017 Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner View Listing 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn View Listing 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante View Listing 2027 Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner View Listing 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante View Listing 2026 Morgan Plus Four View Listing 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn View Listing 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 View Listing 2008 Bentley Continental GTC View Listing 2027 Bentley Continental GTC View Listing What manufacturers make luxury convertibles for sale? Currently, brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, and more offer convertibles. However, even more manufacturers sold convertibles in the past that are now on the second-hand market. Is a hard-top or soft-top convertible better? That depends on your driving needs. Hard top convertibles are often chosen for performance-focused enthusiasts who may want to drive their car at a track day. In addition, soft top convertibles were long considered a compromise, not offering the structural rigidity and noise reduction of a coupe, and hard-top convertibles offered a solution by being closer to their coupe counterparts. However, soft-top convertibles offer more compact and quicker folding, added style from different fabric roof options, and have evolved to offer greater structural rigidity, performance capability, and noise insulation than before.

By duPont REGISTRY – October 23, 2026

Elferspot Spotlight: 996 GT3 Clubsport, 959 Komfort and Carrera 3.0 Backdate

This week’s Elferspot selection leans hard toward cars you’d actually want to drive. There’s a one-owner 996.2 GT3 Clubsport that has just been through a long list of Porsche Centre maintenance, a 959 Komfort showing about 13,000 kilometers after a mechanical refresh by Bruce Canepa, and a Signal Yellow Carrera 3.0 backdate whose engine and drivetrain go well past what the bodywork suggests. The common thread is the recent work. A badge tells you what a car was when it left the factory. The service history, the specialist work and the dyno sheet tell you what it is today, and all three of these cars have plenty to say. 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport in Carrara White GALLERY-EMBED You won’t find one spectacular option on this GT3. The appeal is in how much lines up at once. It’s a 2004 Clubsport in Carrara White over black fabric with a single ownership entry, no accident history and 54,256 kilometers on the clock, and it pairs the six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive with PCCB. Porsche sharpened the GT3 considerably for the 996.2. For 2003, output rose to 381 PS, the rev limit went to 8,200 rpm, and PCCB became available on the GT3 for the first time. The Clubsport package then added a bolt-in roll cage and further safety equipment, which draws a direct line from this road car to Porsche’s GT3 competition program. The maintenance is what makes this one ready to use. Porsche Centre Vaughan lists the 90,000-kilometer service, new ignition coils, transmission maintenance, front inner tie rods, a four-wheel alignment, new tires and fresh PCCB pads. If I were buying a 996 GT3 to drive, that’s the kind of list I’d want to see. A Manthey short shifter has been fitted, and the car currently runs an aftermarket exhaust, but the original system is included for anyone who wants to return it to stock. Porsche Centre Vaughan in Ontario is asking USD 142,900. View Listing 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort With Recent Canepa Work GALLERY-EMBED Every 959 is rare, and Porsche built just 292 series-production examples. What sets this one apart is roughly 13,000 kilometers and a recent mechanical refresh by Bruce Canepa that ran past USD 95,000. It’s a matching-numbers, accident-free Komfort in Silver Metallic 980 over Dark Grey Metallic leather, with the 959’s characteristic tri-color seat inserts. According to the listing, the car was delivered new to Japan and came into the United States in 2003 under the federal “Show or Display” exemption. Canepa’s work in late 2024 included the installation of manually adjustable coilover suspension. That’s worth a pause, since the 959’s adjustable suspension was part of what put it so far ahead of its time. The good news is that every original component removed during the work comes with the car, so the next owner gets to decide. The rest of the specification still explains why Porsche treated the 959 as a rolling development program. Its 2.85-liter M959/50 flat-six uses four-valve cylinder heads and sequential twin turbochargers to make 450 PS, which goes through a six-speed manual and Porsche’s electronically controlled PSK all-wheel-drive system. ABS and extensive use of lightweight materials put it years ahead of most road cars of its day. For me, though, the Canepa work is the real hook. It separates this example from a 959 that has spent decades sitting in a collection. Hatch Motors is asking USD 2,600,000. View Listing 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Backdate With a Rusnak-Built Engine GALLERY-EMBED Signal Yellow and a ducktail do most of the talking from across the lot. Get closer, though, and this 1977 Carrera 3.0 backdate has a lot more going on than its RS-inspired looks let on. The car was originally Light Yellow and has been refinished in Signal Yellow, with a steel long hood, early lighting and bodywork built around its original Carrera 3.0 rear flares. The engine is the real story. Rusnak Air-Cooled built the replacement 3.0-liter 930/10 flat-six in 2018 and 2019, with Weber 46 IDA carburetors, custom camshafts, 9.5:1 CP pistons and MSD ignition. On the dyno it made a documented 221 hp and 199 lb-ft. Behind it sits a 915 five-speed manual with an OS Giken limited-slip differential and a Sachs clutch, and stainless headers feed a Dansk sport muffler. Green Bilstein dampers, rebuilt front brakes and staggered Fuchs take care of the rest. Inside, the rear seats are gone, and fixed-back buckets, an early-style dashboard, an RSR steering wheel, silver-button instruments and Sportex rally timers set the tone. The paperwork is strong, with a Porsche Production Specifications certificate, extensive service records, the dyno sheet and 2026 compression-test results. Go in clear-eyed on one point, though. Total mileage is unknown, the odometer shows around 1,300 miles and the title carries a non-actual odometer notation. This is a developed driver’s car rather than a factory-original collector piece, and judged on those terms, it’s a strong one. Pinnacle Motorgroup in College Station, Texas, is asking USD 157,500. View Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – October 23, 2026

This Week's Top Luxury & Exotic Car For Sale Listings

As the source for supercars since 1985, duPont REGISTRY has some of the world's most coveted luxury cars, exotic cars, supercars, and hypercars listed for sale. Each weekday, you can get access to some of the hottest cars to hit the duPont REGISTRY in our Latest Exotics For Sale email newsletter. Whether it's luxury sedans, high-performance SUVs, or one-of-a-kind track-ready beasts, each newsletter is a peek at some of the best luxury and exotic cars for sale. Below is a sneak peek at some of the best cars featured in this week's Latest Exotics For Sale email newsletters. If you want to see more, all you have to do is subscribe to the newsletter for free. How do I subscribe to see the Latest Exotics For Sale? If you want to see some of the best listings on duPont REGISTRY every weekday in your inbox, you can subscribe to the duPont REGISTRY Latest Exotics For Sale Newsletter by entering your email below and hitting submit. 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing View Listing 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena View Listing 1997 Ferrari F50 View Listing 2018 Dodge Demon View Listing 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC View Listing 2003 Ferrari Enzo View Listing 2025 Mercedes-AMG S 63 View Listing 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage View Listing 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS View Listing 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 View Listing

By Sponsored Article – October 22, 2026

Licensed to Thrill: The Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition For Sale

The Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition belongs firmly in the latter category. Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the iconic 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, this extraordinary grand tourer celebrates one of cinema's most enduring automotive partnerships. With production strictly limited to just 60 examples worldwide, it represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Aston Martin and 007 history. Available through Grand Touring Automobiles, Canada's largest hypercar dealership, this exclusive creation brings six decades of British sophistication, cinematic heritage, and bespoke craftsmanship together in one remarkable automobile. A Tribute to an Icon Few cars have achieved the cultural significance of the Aston Martin DB5, immortalized alongside Sean Connery in Goldfinger. Six decades later, Aston Martin's bespoke personalization division, Q by Aston Martin, has reimagined that legendary relationship through a contemporary masterpiece. Finished in the unmistakable Silver Birch paint made famous by the original DB5, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition commands attention without demanding it. Distinctive 21-inch multi-spoke wheels with a diamond-turned finish, bespoke gold side strakes, and exclusive enamel badging create an unmistakable presence. Every detail has been carefully considered, balancing modern design with an unmistakable nod to the past. Where Luxury Meets Intrigue Step inside, and the Goldfinger Edition reveals its most captivating secrets. The Sports Plus seats feature classic DB5-inspired fluting and an elegant Prince of Wales check perforation pattern, paying tribute to James Bond's impeccable tailoring. The distinctive pattern continues throughout the cabin, appearing on the door inserts, headliner, and specially etched treadplates. Exquisite 18-karat gold-plated interior accents adorn the rotary controls, while genuine gold metal fibers woven into the carbon fiber trim introduce another layer of craftsmanship. Perhaps the most intriguing detail is the embroidered eight of hearts playing card concealed on the driver's sun visor, a subtle reference to the memorable Miami poolside card game in Goldfinger. These aren't simply decorative elements. They're carefully curated connections to a cinematic legacy that has captivated generations. An Extraordinary Opportunity With only 60 examples produced worldwide, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition transcends the ordinary definition of a luxury grand tourer. It is a celebration of heritage, individuality, and the enduring appeal of one of the world's most recognizable automotive names. For discerning enthusiasts and collectors seeking something truly exceptional, Grand Touring Automobiles offers access to an automobile where exclusivity meets extraordinary craftsmanship. Because some legends deserve more than a place in history, they deserve a place in your collection. View Price and Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Edward Jones – October 19, 2026

Elferspot Spotlight: Boxster 25 Years, 993 Turbo and 356 Carrera GT

The range on Elferspot is exceptionally broad this week. At the accessible end, there’s a Boxster 25 Years with a manual gearbox and just 6,699 miles. At the other sits a 1959 356 A Carrera GT, a road-registerable competition car from the years when Porsche was still working out what a GT car should be. In between is a Glacier White 993 Turbo carrying the factory upgrade to 430 PS. As usual, we’ve kept the history to what explains each car. The interesting part is the specification of the individual example, and all three have one worth talking about. 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years With a Six-Speed Manual GALLERY-EMBED If you remember how Porsche presented the Boxster 25 Years at launch, this one will look familiar. It wears the anniversary model’s signature combination of GT Silver Metallic paint, Bordeaux Red leather, a matching red fabric roof and Neodyme-colored exterior details. Those colors deliberately reference the 1993 Boxster concept, so the car reads as a 25 Years from across a parking lot without needing an unusual Paint to Sample choice. The part enthusiasts will care about most is the gearbox. This example has the six-speed manual rather than PDK. Because the 25 Years was based on the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, the manual is paired with the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, rated at 394 hp in US specification and driving the rear wheels. PASM Sport suspension and Porsche Torque Vectoring with a mechanical limited-slip differential were standard. Porsche built 1,250 of these worldwide, and a manual car is the version I’d want. The options lean toward grand touring. The Premium Package brings ventilated seats, BOSE Surround Sound, Porsche Entry & Drive, Lane Change Assist and the Light Design Package, and the car also has power-folding mirrors, Power Steering Plus and body-colored supplemental safety bars. Front paint-protection film is already on. As for the odometer, 6,699 miles is low enough to matter to a collector but not so low that you’d feel guilty adding a few more. West Coast Exotic Cars in Murrieta, California, is asking USD 124,990. View Listing 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo WLS1 in Glacier White GALLERY-EMBED Glacier White over black leather is about as understated as a 993 Turbo gets, and at 14,732 miles, this one is unusually clean before you even reach the important line on the spec sheet. That line reads 430 PS. It’s Porsche’s factory WLS1 power upgrade, and it’s what separates this car from an already special group. The 993 Turbo brought two major changes to the Turbo line at once: twin turbochargers and permanent all-wheel drive. Porsche initially rated the 3.6-liter flat-six at 408 PS, then began offering a factory performance upgrade to 430 PS from the 1996 model year. Those extra 22 PS mattered at the top end. In period, the WLS Turbo was even faster flat out than the contemporary 430-PS GT2, with Porsche quoting 297 km/h, or about 185 mph. Everything else is classic 993 Turbo, including the six-speed manual and all-wheel drive. A standard car is already one of the defining Porsches of the final air-cooled generation. The factory upgrade narrows the field considerably, and the color and mileage make this a car for the collector who prefers quiet. Ryan Friedman Motor Cars in Glen Cove, New York, has it listed with price on application, so you’ll need to make a call. View Listing 1959 Porsche 356 A Carrera GT in Ruby Red GALLERY-EMBED Ruby Red over black sounds almost conventional for a 356. Then you get to the aluminum panels and the four-cam engine. This 1959 356 A Carrera GT was delivered new in Europe and is presented in its original Ruby Red 5702/Reutter 702 color configuration, and its Kardex file comes with the car. Lightness was the whole idea. Porsche used aluminum for the doors, front hood and engine lid, fitted lightweight alloy wheels and Perspex windows, and swapped the usual window mechanisms for simple leather straps. Bucket seats and thin felt carpeting followed the same thinking, and the dealer states that the Carrera GT was roughly 200 pounds lighter than the GS. For 1959, it also received an enlarged version of Ernst Fuhrmann’s four-cam flat-four, now 1,587 cc and good for roughly 115 to 120 hp depending on which period figure you go by. The model kept its Carrera GS lineage in the name even after the engine grew past the original 1.5 liters. What strikes me is how familiar the formula feels. Porsche sold the Carrera GT as a road-registerable competition car alongside the more comfortable Carrera de Luxe, and anyone who has followed the GT3 and GT3 RS will recognize the thinking. Porsche was working it out decades before either existed. The seller says just 31 Carrera GTs were produced. We’ll leave that figure with them, but this car’s rarity hardly needs help. Animoya Garage in Pontiac, Michigan, is asking USD 750,000. View Listing

By Khris Bharath – October 14, 2026

Ultra-Rare Drakan Spyder Listed for Sale on duPont REGISTRY

Cars like the Ariel Atom, BAC Mono and KTM X-Bow all pursue a similar idea: cut weight and bring the driver as close to the driving experience as possible. The Drakan Spyder is an American interpretation of that visceral formula, as it combines race-bred hardware with naturally aspirated V8 power. Finished in green over black interior, this 2015 example, showing 4,619 miles, is available exclusively through duPont REGISTRY Select. The Drakan was developed by former General Motors engineer Shinoo Mapleton, founder of California-based Sector111, together with Dennis Palatov of Palatov Motorsport. Sector111 specialized in lightweight sports cars, spending more than a decade developing performance components for Lotus models while also selling the Ariel Atom and importing and assembling the BAC Mono in the United States. That experience shaped the Drakan's whole design philosophy. Instead of building an outright race car for the road, Sector111 sought to deliver similar immediacy while retaining some civility. The Formula car suspension was designed around that same objective. Double wishbones work with inboard coilovers, pushrods, and Palatov-designed progressive bellcranks. The arrangement provides greater compliance early in the suspension's travel before progressively increasing the effective spring rate under compression, helping control squat, pitch, and body roll without relying on an excessively stiff setup. Based on Palatov's D2 architecture, the two-seat Drakan is built around a chromoly tubular frame covered by lightweight fiberglass honeycomb bodywork. A windshield provides some protection from the elements, although there are no doors or roof. Inside, an AiM digital display, MOMO steering wheel, Schroth Racing harnesses, and exposed manual shifter reinforce the minimalist approach. Other highlights include two-piece GiroDisc brakes and forged HRE multispoke wheels. The functional aerodynamic package is difficult to miss, combining a low front splitter with a giant swan-neck rear wing. Power comes from a mid-mounted 6.2-liter GM LS3 V8 that produces 430 horsepower, sent to the rear wheels through a Porsche-sourced six-speed manual transaxle with longer ratios designed to exploit the engine's mid-range torque. Sector111 quoted zero to 62 mph in around 3.2 seconds, and a top speed of 165 mph. <- Gallery -> The defining number, however, is the 2,000-pound curb weight, giving the Drakan a power-to-weight ratio of just 4.65 pounds per horsepower. For context, the V10-powered Porsche Carrera GT packs 605 horsepower with roughly 3,043 pounds, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 5.0 pounds per horsepower. The Drakan takes its minimalist approach even further, doing without ABS or traction control and leaving the driver largely responsible for managing its performance. Sector111 initially accepted just 10 orders for 2015, making the Drakan rare even by the standards of boutique, low-volume manufacturers. View Listing If you're interested in financing any other exotic car, be sure to get pre-qualified.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 09, 2026

The Best Ferrari 430 Scuderias For Sale

The F430 is one of Ferrari’s most iconic supercars. Its timelessly beautiful and simplistic silhouette, powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine, and mid-engined dynamics make it a supercar that stands today as fun to drive, gorgeous to look at, and important to Ferrari’s long history of performance car excellence. However, the late 2000s saw the introduction of the 430 Scuderia, a version of the Ferrari 430 that was taken to the next level of performance, with racing-focused tweaks and touches throughout and an added degree of exclusivity. With its increased performance, exclusivity, and enhanced looks, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia is a must-have for passionate Ferrari collectors. It’s one of the greatest examples of Prancing Horse excellence from a bygone era of naturally aspirated V8-powered Ferraris. It isn’t easy to find, however, being one of the most exclusive Ferraris for sale. However, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, specializes in luxury and exotic cars for sale, like the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Check out some of the best Ferrari 430 Scuderia for sale examples below. View All Ferrari 430 Scuderias For Sale 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia View Listing What is the difference between the F430 and the 430 Scuderia? The 430 Scuderia is a tweaked, racing-focused version of the F430, succeeding the previous generation’s Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale. It is 220 pounds lighter than the standard Ferrari F430, and has 20 more horsepower than the standard car, rising to 503 hp compared to the standard’s 483 hp. It even boasted faster shift times for its automated manual transmission. What is the Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M? The ultra-exclusive open-top version of the Scuderia, the Spider 16M was created to celebrate Ferrari’s 16th victory in the Formula 1 World Constructor’s Championship in 2008. Adding open-top thrill to the Scuderia’s racing-focused performance, the Spider 16M is one of the most exclusive collector-grade Ferraris from the 2000s. Buy Searching for a Ferrari 430 Scuderia to buy? duPont REGISTRY has hundreds of Ferrari 430 Scuderias for sale right now, including some of the rarest ever created. To view them all, click the button below to shop all Ferrari 430 Scuderias for sale. Shop Best Ferrari 430 Scuderia For Sale Sell Do you own a Ferrari 430 Scuderia and are interested in selling it? duPont REGISTRY is the number 1 source for private sellers to list and or sell their Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Click the button below to view listing options. Learn How To Sell Your Ferrari 430 Scuderia

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