Last hurrah for an air-cooled icon
When Porsche had 93 Turbo chassis left, they – as a final salute to the outgoing 964 generation – commissioned their Exclusive department to convert them into a limited series of Turbos known as the 3.6 S. The package included specific body kits that varied depending on market. While the vast majority – 76 including this one – were fitted with the "Flachbau" slant-nose, 17 Turbo S were delivered with the traditional 964 front end. All cars had the X88 engine kit in common, which pushed power to 380 horsepower, thanks mainly to a bigger KKK turbocharger. Most of the 3.6 Flachbaus – like this one on sale at Fantasy Junction – were delivered to the US, with pop-up headlights, fog lights built into the front scoops, exclusive front and rear spoilers and air inlets on the rear fenders for engine cooling. This awesome red example is one of only 39 cars built in this configuration. As one of the last truly hand-made Porsche production cars, it isn't to be missed by any 911 enthusiast.
Manual Trident with a Ferrari heart
In 2001 and 2002, respectively, Maserati introduced its new Spyder and Coupé models, as replacements for the previous 3200 GT. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, they were powered by a brand new, Ferrari-designed 4.2-liter V8. This 4200 GT is finished in a very attractive "Giallo" and ticks all the boxes. Not only because of the color, but also because of the rare six-speed manual transmission. Out of 3,889 Spyders produced, 3,315 were equipped with the "Cambiocorsa" automated manual transmission, which leaves just 574 with a manual box. The Spyder now on offer in the Netherlands was sold new in Dubai in 2003 and built to the European specifications of the time. What sets it apart are 3200 GT boomerang taillights, a convertible roof with a glass rear window and "Formula Dynamics" springs that improve the handling. So the new owner is sure to enjoy the sound and grunt of this gorgeous naturally aspirated V8 to the fullest.
Hunting with the Big Cat
When people think of British shooting brakes, Aston Martin is usually the first name that comes to mind. Yet that is far from the whole story: between 1982 and 2002, Lynx Engineering – a coachbuilder already renowned for converting the XJ-S into a convertible – also built estate versions of the E-Type's successor under the name "Eventer." A total of 67 units were hand-built, 18 of them built as left-hand-drive models – like this 1985 example offered by Thiesen (Hamburg). It is the 45th "Jag" converted by Lynx into a shooting brake; it boasts a powerful 5.3-liter V12 engine and a refined interior featuring black leather and fine wood trim. The extended roofline and specially shaped rear side windows give the "big cat" an elegant, elongated profile, while the large tailgate provides access to a spacious cargo area. If you want to head out on your next hunting trip or picnic in true "British" style, this exceptionally rare, German-registered Jaguar is the perfect choice.
Subtle upgrades for a timeless beauty
In 1968, BMW introduced the "E9" to replace the "New Class" 2000 C coupé (produced since 1965), upon which the new model was technically still based. This US-spec 2800 CS underwent mechanical and visual enhancements between 2018 and 2022, costing the equivalent of more than $46,000. A CSL-style front spoiler, yellow Hella auxiliary lights, and side mirrors on both doors give the coupé – which rolled off the assembly line at Karmann in 1970 – a distinctive look, while the mechanical enhancements culminate in a 3.4-liter version of the inline-six (M30) engine featuring Megasquirt fuel injection. The suspension also received improvements, incorporating Bilstein dampers and 16-inch "Coupeking" wheels with an Alpina-style design. The coupé's timelessly beautiful bodywork gleams in the historically correct "Polaris" metallic paint, complemented by a brown leather interior highlighted by an Alpine head unit, Aircon and a three-spoke sports steering wheel with perforated spokes.
Ferrari with rotating skydome
A manual gearbox is a key highlight of this particular market find, too: a Ferrari 575 (M) Superamerica, one of only 43 examples featuring the iconic open-gate shifter. Finished in "Argento Nürburgring" and originally delivered to the Kuwaiti royal family in 2005, the car was further upgraded with the GTC Handling Package (carbon-ceramic brakes, a titanium exhaust system, and suspension modifications). Under Swiss ownership since 2022, it received Ferrari Classiche certification in 2024 and has covered just 7,437 kilometers to date. A technical highlight of this special version of the 575 Maranello – of which only 559 units were built – is the "Revocromico" roof: a patented design made of carbon fiber and electrochromic glass that rotates 180 degrees to stow flat onto the trunk lid. Upon its debut, the Pininfarina-styled Ferrari – boasting 540 hp and a top speed of 200 mph – was the fastest convertible in the world.
