Mercedes' DTM pioneer
While most 190Es spent their lives dutifully commuting through grey German suburbs, this one offered by Mechatronik was part of the early DTM circus, where Mercedes was still a greenhorn but gained the experience that would lead to its successes in the nineties. Prepared by AMG for the 1988 season and run by the Visa Santander International Schwaben Motorsport Team, it was used throughout the entire calendar and tackled famous tracks like the Nürburgring, Hockenheimring and Berlin’s AVUS.
Affalterbach’s performance specialists pushed the output of a 2.5‑liter four‑cylinder to around 300 PS and put the smallest Benz of the eighties on a strict diet, leaving it at under one metric ton. Fresh from a thorough 100.000 Euro restoration by Mercedes‑Benz Gstaad, this testament to late eighties German motorsport is back to its former glory, complete with its original Fuji livery.
Modena Motorsport-Madness
Back in the early nineties, Maserati, mainly focused on GTs during the previous two decades, decided that less was more. Their approach was quite radical: they simply stripped everything away and went racing. The Barchetta, slightly reminiscent of the 1990 Chubasco concept, was born. Built in Modena as a spartan factory racer rather than a luxurious boulevard cruiser, it was a pure, roofless statement from a constantly troubled carmaker.
KGC Automobiles is selling this particular example, which didn’t spend the last 34 years in an air‑conditioned garage but instead did exactly what it was built for —competing in the official Grantrofeo Barchetta series. Out of just 17 cars ever made, this one stands out for its originality and patina, still proudly carrying its Passaporto Tecnico. The heart of the Barchetta is a 2.0‑liter twin‑turbo V6 with an output of 315, which was derived from the Maserati Biturbo and combined with a lightweight backbone chassis and an F1‑inspired suspension setup.
Harrods Hooligan
With only 500 examples built, the McLaren Senna is one of the most exclusive cars of the last decade. The most radical competition version, the Senna GTR LM, takes it to another level — with 845 wild horses over the standard GTR's 825 hp, an optimized torque curve, and a rev limit increased to 9,000 rpm. Its Le Mans version V8 is claimed to be even more responsive and free-revving than the already glorious powertrain of the other Senna variants.
This one-owner car is one of just five Senna GTR LMs ever built and wears the famous Harrods livery — an homage to the McLaren F1 GTR that finished third at the 1995 24 Heures du Mans. The hand detailing took over 800 hours. An additional Senna GTR engine, specific wet-weather tires and wheels are also included, offered by UK specialists Romans International, who can make this unique Senna GTR LM road legal if wished for.
RUF-reworked Widowmaker
In the early naughties, when Porsche's 996 GT2 was already earning its notorious 'Widowmaker' nickname for its stiff GT3-derived chassis paired with massive power and a lack of traction control, this particular example leveled up. Delivered new to the US in August 2002, it suffered an minor accident one year later but found salvation at RUF. There it was reborn with a new shell and upgraded to RT550 specifications, one of only five 996 GT2s allegedly built by Alois Ruf. In a letter to the owner, Alois explained that the vehicle was completely rebuilt in the factory in 2003 based on an original Porsche body in white. He noted the process was identical to that used for new RUF cars.
This RUF-approved, gem offered by Luxembourg-based Art & Revs wasn't just parked in a collection for the last decade, like many others riding the current 996 hype fueled by affordable sports cars turning into sought-after modern classics. With only 14,000 kilometers covered since its rebuild, it boasts the full RT550 package: 600-hp engine with turbos, exhaust system, integrated roll cage, body kit, upgraded ceramic brakes, suspension, RUF modular wheels and reinforced clutch. The car was recently serviced with fresh tires. While stock GT2s already demand bravery, this refined beast offers even more thrills with a 340 km/h top speed and standing kilometer in under 20 seconds. The reworked RUF chassis promises better controllability though.
Testbed Royalty
Prototypes are often the holy grail for collectors. These secret test cars form the bridge between wild engineering sketches and flawless production jewels worth millions. They often hide unique tweaks and details that never make it to production models. That mix of rarity and 'what if' intrigue makes them extremely desirable.
This F150 Prototipo Preserie PS1 (chassis number 197860), which will be part of RM Sotheby’s upcoming Miami auction, is a perfect example of this phenomenon. It ranks among the very last LaFerrari prototypes from Ferrari’s meticulous three-phase development program. Completed in 2013, just as the LaFerrari was unveiled at the Geneva Salon, this car looks almost identical to the final version. It features the full HY-KERS hybrid system paired with the 6.3-liter V12 engine and active aerodynamic flaps for extra downforce—just like the production car. The most obvious prototype clue? A special 'F150' plaque on the steering wheel instead of the standard 'LaFerrari' badge. Its 16,427 kilometers likely came from extensive Fiorano testing.
