A one-off 1980s Gullwing
In the wild 1980s German tuning scene, where bold ideas came out of every garage, Hartmut Boschert revealed his vision at the 1989 Frankfurt International Motor Show. A heavily reworked Mercedes coupe with a low roof, SL-inspired face, and gullwing doors echoing the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, it looked like nothing else on the road. Beneath the drama sat a twin-turbo inline-six built for smooth, relentless power — German engineering keeping the madness in check. With just one true gullwing version built, its sky-high price of DM 186,000 made it an instant cult rarity. Coming up for sale with Broad Arrow Auctions at their Villa d'Este sale on 16-17 May, the Boschert B300 Gullwing is expected to fetch 475,000 - 525,000 euros.
A different kind of Testarossa
It’s remarkable how the character of the Ferrari Testarossa shifts when you move away from the classic red-over-black into a more refined Grigio over crema specification. Suddenly, the bold 1980s icon feels less Miami Vice and more understated grand tourer. With its flat-12 engine and unmistakable Pininfarina design, the Testarossa stands as one of the defining supercars of its era. As values of 1980s legends like the Ferrari F40 and Ferrari 288 GTO continue to climb, it feels inevitable that the Testarossa will follow. This fully documented, Classiche-certified, low-mileage example represents exactly the kind of Testarossa collectors are chasing today. Now offered by Curated Garage, it’s a rare chance to secure a blue-chip 1980s Ferrari with impeccable provenance.
Tribute to an early Alpina
The BMW 1600 GT originated from the Glas 1300/1700 GT, a coupe developed by Hans Glas GmbH before BMW acquired the company in the 1960s. After the takeover, BMW extensively reworked the car with its own design language and mechanical components from the BMW 1600 TI, creating a more refined and performance-oriented grand tourer. The body of the BMW 1600 GT was designed by Pietro Frua, whose elegant and balanced styling gave the car a distinctly Italian character. His work reflects a broader tradition of Italian influence on BMW design, alongside figures such as Marcello Gandini and Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Alpina 1600 GT was a very rare, early Alpina performance-enhanced version developed in period by Alpina, featuring engine tuning, upgraded carburetors, and improved driving dynamics over the standard car. This particular example is a faithful recreation of that concept, combining documented history, original components, and careful restoration to capture the spirit of Alpina’s early high-performance BMWs. It is now for sale with LBI Limited in Philadelphia, USA.
The ultimate “four-door 911”?
It’s hard not to see this 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, with its 500 hp twin-turbo V8, as the peak expression of the “four-door 911” idea. With supercar pace and everyday usability, it delivers the kind of performance—0–100 km/h in under 5 seconds—that few SUVs could match at the time. Finished in GTS Red over Chestnut Brown leather, this is the kind of configuration Porsche rarely offered on a Turbo, making it feel far more bespoke than standard builds. Combined with the already muscular, wide-body design of the facelift 957 generation, it turns an already bold SUV into something genuinely special. Early Cayenne Turbos are finally getting the recognition they deserve as overbuilt, high-performance icons of the 2000s. At €37k from Rock’n’Roll Classics, this example sits right in the sweet spot—rare spec, serious performance, and strong upside as these cars continue to rise.
Return to the Dirt Roads
Born in the late 1970s as Renault's answer to the evolving demands of international rallying, the 5 turbo was far more than a modified road car. Under Jean Terramorsi, it became a purpose-built competition machine unlike anything else in its class. Homologated in group 4 in 1980, it quickly established itself as one of the most distinctive and effective rally cars of its generation, combining performance, balance, and a uniquely engaging character at the threshold of the group b era. Back then, all rallies were tough, but the Rallye Côte d'Ivoire, better known as the Bandama Rally, was up there with the toughest.
This example was driven by Jean Ragnotti, alongside Jean-Marc Andrié in that gruelling rally, he confronted extreme conditions and leading competition, notably from Michele Mouton. Despite an encouraging start, the rally proved unforgiving and the R5 crashed, prompting a return to Renault sport's workshops in france. Following its return, the car was retained by Renault Sport before being gifted in 1984 to Jean Ragnotti by Patrick Landon, then head of the rally program. Restored and preserved for many years by Ragnotti himself and later by a private collector, the car is now available at Historic Cars in Paris.
