Notcha Average 356
When it came time to introduce the second generation of Porsche’s first ever production road car, they turned to famed coachbuilders Karmann to add some variety to the lineup. This is one such car, a 1962 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Karmann Notchback, and if that unusual rear roofline stands out, that’s because this rare model accounts for just 2 percent of the total 356 production.
Delivered new to the USA, this Notchback spent 30 years exploring the United States’ road network before being parked in dry storage for over two decades, making it a bonafide barn find. Discovered in 2019 and shipped to the UK, this car has since undergone a sympathetic restoration, with careful attention directed towards preserving that wonderful patina while returning structural elements to tip-top shape. Even better, this patinated Porsche boasts the Super 90 engine — the most powerful available on the 356 — making it something of a sleeper!
1,500 Horse Open Sleigh
Santa Claus’ ability to visit every household in the world in one night has always made convincing children of the jolly psuedo-deity’s existence a bit of a challenge. However, if there was any vehicle capable of explaining away this seemingly impossible feat, it’s a 1,479 horsepower Koenigsegg Regera. All that grunt comes courtesy of three electric motors working in conjunction with a 5.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, allowing this Regera to break physics and hit 400 km/h in just 20 seconds.
One of circa 85 Regeras ever made, this UK-specification example was delivered new to Hong Kong and currently shows less than 20 miles. Finished in Arctic white over a two-tone black and white interior, this Regera even boasts the optional Tresex AirCore Carbon wheels, so you’ll really want to watch the curbs if you ever find yourself trying to parallel park this Swedish hypercar. Luckily for Father Christmas, that shouldn’t be an issue in the North Pole.
Scorpione de Sestriere
Draped in gorgeous Zagato bodywork, it’s hard not to fall in love with this stunning Fiat-Abarth 750 “Sestriere”. Named after the Rallye de Sestriere, where Abarth took two class wins in 1958 and 1959, this little Fiat boasts an Abarth-tuned 33 horsepower Fiat 600 engine cooled by two enormous ram air intakes just aft of the cabin.
This car, chassis number 757464, enjoyed five decades of single-family ownership in California, and as a result it remains in impressively complete original condition, retaining original trim pieces, glass, interior components, bumpers, and what is believed to be its original engine based on a 1964 California "pink slip”. Recently restored during its current ownership, this Zagato now presents in fabulous condition with its combination of silver bodywork over a black interior. If you’re looking for a usable classic or a vintage rally competitor, this Italian jewel shouldn’t be overlooked.
Dirt Loving Dino
Ferraris and rally stages typically don’t go hand-in-hand, but the Marcello Gandini-designed Dino 308 GT4 is far more suited to the task than most prancing horses, thanks to its short overhangs and squat wheelbase. Unlike its Dino-badged predecessor, the 246 GT, the 308 GT4 benefits from both a hearty mid-mounted V8 capable of 255 horsepower and fully-independent double-wishbone suspension at all four corners.
This 1974 example is ready to get down and dirty, thanks to its upgraded suspension, brakes, an added rollcage, racing seats with harnesses, and a brace of rally lights to complete the look. If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd at the many historic rally events next year, this Dino is more than up to the task.
One of 88
By the time this gorgeous Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 left Sant’Agata in 2008, the model was already in its twilight years with production ending in 2010. However, thanks to seven years worth of behind-the-scenes development, this LP640 boasted numerous improvements over the early cars, including an uprated 640 horsepower naturally-aspirated V12 driving all four wheels. Thankfully, one thing Lamborghini didn’t change was the design, and it looks simply spectacular in this combination of silver over a red and black interior.
However, this example’s colour combination alone isn’t enough to earn a spot in Market Finds, instead it’s that vanishingly rare six-speed gated manual gearbox that had us gawping in amazement. Just 88 LP640s left the factory with three pedals, making this raging bull among the rarest supercars of the 2000s. Showing just 35,000 km since new, this Murciélago remains in outstanding condition, serving as a reminder of what a true modern classic looks like.
