Fifties Femme Fatale
“This Maserati is the ideal competition car.” That’s what legendary racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio had to say after experiencing a Maserati 200S for himself. However, with a mere 20 examples ever built, finding one to sample yourself is no easy task, which is why we couldn’t overlook this stunning 1957 example of the improved Maserati 200Si.
Equipped with a light alloy twin-cam twin-plug 4-cylinder engine mated to a Gilco tubular steel chassis draped in Fantuzzi aluminium coachwork, these stunning Maseratis handled as beautifully as they looked. This matching-numbers example has been fitted with a superbly prepared with 2.5-litre engine so you can savour its 7,000 rpm redline without worrying about detonating its irreplaceable original motor. Boasting a Maserati Certificate of Origin, this stunning barchetta could be your ticket to this year’s Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival or any other major historic motorsport event you fancy.
Opalescent Outlaw
911s seem to get all the attention from the world’s outlaw builders, but every now and then they turn their sights towards Britain’s sports cars, as was the case with this incredible Series 1 1962 Jaguar E-Type FHC. Finished in Opalescent Silver Gray, this E-Type was treated to a bare-metal restoration before being upgraded with performance engine parts, an improved cooling system, adjustable suspension, and even Dynomat sound deadening among other creature comforts to improve its grand touring credentials.
Built during the Covid lockdowns by the current owner with the help of master Jaguar engineer David Ferguson, this 1962 E-Type is ready to induce whiplash in onlookers with its perfect pairing of endurance-style lights and D-Type inspired wheels. Thoroughly modernised, this Jag would be the perfect choice for those sports car enthusiasts living in hotter climates.
Super Fly
Among Lamborghini aficionados, the SV badge carries serious weight, but you may not know that the meaning behind those two exciting letters has changed over the years. When it first appeared on the Miura SV, it stood for “Spinto Veloce” or “Pushed Fast”, but by the time it reappeared on the Murciélago SV, it had evolved to mean “Super Veloce”, which requires no translation. However, in the case of this 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV, the badge stood for “Sport Veloce” and we doubt anyone would dare question the sporting credentials of this Giallo Fly raging bull.
Currently showing a mere 27,480 km on the clock, this Diabo SV black and cream leather-filled cabin looks as though it just rolled out of the showroom. Meanwhile, its bone-stock V12 remains in excellent health and is ready to deliver all 510 horsepower to the rear wheels via a lovely gated six-speed manual gearbox. Just 349 examples of these pinnacle analogue Lamborghinis were built, so don’t miss the opportunity to add this prime specimen to your garage!
Discotheque in the Derrière
The Alpine A310 might have never escaped the shadow of its rear-engined competitor — the globally adored Porsche 911 — but we still hold a soft spot for these fantastic French sports cars, especially when they were factory-equipped with a wide body kit such as this gorgeous 1984 example.
Finished in white over a wonderfully-1980s beige velour interior, this A310 has been sparingly enjoyed over its lifetime and now proudly displays 90,500 km on the clock. Fastidiously maintained, its 2.6-litre V6 is more than capable of producing the factory-quoted 148 hp, which should be plenty of poke for its lightweight fibreglass body. Under 10,000 units of the V6-powered A310 were built, and this refined late-production model might just be the sweet spot.
Grand Slam Grand Tourer
With two Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and a silver medal at the 1988 and 1996 Summer Olympics, it’s no surprise that Porsche decided to sponsor Czech tennis star Helena Suková. So when it came time for her to order her very own Porsche 928 in October 1993, they had to make it special.
Finished in Guards Red over a black leather interior, this 1994 928 GTS boasts a host of ultra-rare upgrades courtesy of Rolf Sprenger’s Porsche Exclusive Department, and now makes 366.8 hp — 17 hp more than standard — thanks to GT-specification cams, ported cylinder heads, and a precision valve grind. In addition to the absurdly cool NACA ducts on the bonnet, this 928 GTS benefits from a 25 mm lowered suspension, ventilated disc brakes, and is one of only four cars both the X38 fender package and more engaging five-speed manual transaxle. Owned by Suková until the mid-2000s, this is arguably one of the most desirable 928s ever produced.
