Three-Wheelin’ Dreamin’
Now we’ve seen our fair share of oddities on the Classic Driver Market, some of which we recently wrote about, but this three-wheeled creation heading to RM Sotheby’s upcoming sale might just take the weirdo crown.
Despite multiple attempts at creating a fully-fledged car brand, Captain Raymond Flower and his brothers couldn’t catch a break. Their aim in the early 1950s was to create affordable, well-engineered and stylish small cars that would sell like hot cakes around the world. The reality, though, was very different, and the car you see before you is an amalgamation of ‘what ifs’, taking the brand’s Frisky Family Three chassis, and sculpting the attractive styling penned by none other than Giovanni Michelotti. It is reported only 75 out of the 1,500 vehicles the company made still exist, but we can guarantee there aren’t many like this one around!
Steath Bomber
We’d go as far as to say the 997.1 911 GT3 RS is the only modern-era RS Porsche you’d ever need. It's relentlessly fast, perfectly balanced and is blessed with somewhat minimalist styling and a soundtrack to die for, thanks to its 8,400-rpm redlining 3.6-litre flat-six.
Usually only seen in the most vibrant shades, this example from DK Engineering bucks the trend by taking steath to a whole new level. Ordered new in 2007 in Black with a matching roll cage and wheels in Silver, the original owner also had Porsche paint the wing end plates and mirror caps in Black to match the body. With just the script on the rear decklid in Orange, this example has been a very subtle RS from new, and one that we would love to get behind the wheel of!
“Your trunk is open”
While many will flock to side with the original Mini Cooper S when it comes to the debate around the ultimate 1960s hot hatch, the Abarth 1000 is a worthy micro machine to consider.
Following a full restoration and transformation into the Abarth 1000 TC Replica it is now, this plucky little racer is ready to hustle even the biggest of goliaths on the racetrack, featuring a 5-speed gearbox, disc brakes, height adjustable coilovers, and of course, that 1,036cc motor hanging over the rear wheels! Finished in the iconic White and Red livery Abarth is so famous for, including the all-important chequered roof and scorpion on the bonnet, this is one racer that means business.
Back in White
It would take 24 years for Zagato to team up with Aston Martin to design a car, and after the success both on and off the circuit with their original creation, the DB4 GT Zagato, the pairing had some big shoes to fill.
Launching at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show, the V8 Vantage Zagato offered unrivalled styling and luxury, and was certainly ahead of its time upon release. Most of the lucky customers who got to order one opted for more subtle shades of Green, Silver or Black, but this example is a real show off. Its bright-finish white exterior and goldfish bowl-like clear glass invites you in to check out the sea of vibrant blue leather within, a seriously rare option on these Zagatos.
From scale model to reality
For anyone who had grown up playing with model cars in the 1990s and early 2000s, it’s almost a given that one of the models you either owned or lusted over was a XJ220. While the F40 and Diablo had poster car status, Jaguar’s sleek offering was best experienced in 3D, and even looks better in the metal.
A mere 282 examples were built in its lifetime, with this stunning Spa Silver over Stone Grey leather interior example showing just 1,900km from new. Having been extensively serviced by marque specialists Don Law Racing in February 2016, at an eye-watering cost of over £36,000, this XJ220 is ready to be enjoyed to the fullest by its next owner.
