Drop-tops & Dinner Plates
Maserati during the 1990s was going through a bit of a rough patch to say the very least, but while their owners De Tomaso were scrambling around trying to find a way to break even, Carrozzeria Zagato was busy drawing. His sketches would turn into Maserati’s first drop-top in 12 years, known as the Biturbo Spyder, which made its debut at the 1984 Turin Motor Show.
This example has been freshly imported into Japan by Garage-Italya and sports a stylish colour combination of Dark Aqua Marina Metallic with a natural leather top, creating a very elegant atmosphere. With a punchy twin-turbo V6 engine under that elongated hood, we’re certain this is likely to raise some smiles and turn some heads on the streets of Japan!
The 420hp dog-hauler
If there is one brand that knows a thing or two about fast family cars, it’s Audi’s RS department. After the worldwide phenomenon that was the RS2 Avant, the world was chomping-at-the-bit for another outrageous wagon, and Audi delivered with the B4 RS4 and C5 RS6.
Doubling-down on that successful, Audi took their B7 generation A4 and in 2005, unleashed their RS department on it, giving the car a high-revving naturally aspirated V8 that’s good for 420 horsepower. That savage power, combined with Audi’s iconic Quattro handling ensured the RS4 was more than capable for whatever you decide to throw at it. As specs go, this one heading to RM Sotheby’s St Moritz sale is about as good as it gets, finished in Mugello Blue with a contrasting beige leather interior.
Golden Balls
Even if you weren’t remotely interested in any kind of sports in the early 2000s, if you were to hear the name ‘Beckham’, you’d know exactly who they were talking about. Despite making his name for Manchester United career, he signed for Real Madrid in July 2003 and became part of the ‘Galácticos’ squad that also included Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos. Just before that dream-like squad assembled, Beckham would take delivery of this Ferrari 360 Spider.
The people’s player new his way around a configurator too it seems, opting for a Nero exterior with striking Beiger leather on the carbon-fibre seats and interior, with the then all-new paddle-shift F1 gearbox. A key upgrade to the 360 came in the form of the forged lightweight BBS Challenge alloys, as well as the matching Challenge rear grille, and, just in case no one had not yet spotted it was Becks behind the wheel, a Tubi sports exhaust should make the heads turn!
Fresh from the Glen
It’s rare to see a 1960s Formula One car up for sale, let alone one that still wears its scars from the golden era of motorsports. This BRM P139-01 is in fact the first P139 built, and was driven for BRM in 1969 by new recruit, team leader and former World Champion John Surtees. We’ve heard he was pretty handy behind the wheel…
This stunning machine would go on to become a podium finisher, claiming 3rd place at Watkins Glen with Surtees at the helm in the 1969 United States Grand Prix, BRM’s best result of 1969 and the best result for a P139. The car was kept by BRM until bought by the current family owners in 1971 and retained by them in a 50-year ownership, leaving its many stories and memories very much left untouched. For fans of one of F1’s greatest drivers who scaled the World Championships on both two and four wheels, it doesn’t get much better than this!
From the mind of Callum
We can safely say we’ve never come across anything quite like this before. This Jaguar MK2 is a glimpse into the mindset of legendary designer and Jaguar’s design director, Ian Callum. Before designing the silky-smooth lines of the Aston Martin DB7, DB9 and various Jaguars, a 15-year-old Callum dreamt of giving the Mk2 Jaguar a bit of a refresh
This fine creation is a living embodiment of that dream, still carrying the same DNA, thanks to a genuine 6-cylinder engine, but one that is lighter and completely overhauled. Despite having modern touches throughout the car, its character remains stronger than ever, something that only a designer like Ian Callum could achieve. We have no doubt this one-off will be one talked about for decades to come.
