Rare Cars Only

08/14/2026

This is the 2024 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50, chassis 58051, 1 of approximately 100 total planned for production, this very special example being owned by Select32. If somehow you haven’t yet heard of this fantastic automobile, the Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) T.50 was created and designed by South African-born British designer of the McLaren F1, Formula One race cars, and numerous other projects, Gordon Murray. As the founder and CEO of Gordon Murray Automotive, Gordon Murray set out to develop a modern day interpretation of the iconic McLaren F1, the car most motorcar aficionados claim to be the greatest automobile of all time. The T.50 will be built in just 100 production units for the entire world, with 13 prototypes which were constructed before August 2020 to comply with regulations. At just 2,174lbs, the T.50 weighs in around 66lbs lighter than a McLaren F1, and interestingly, as you can see, there is a 8.5 kW 40 cm aerodynamic fan integrated into the rear side of the bodywork, which is powered by a 48 volt electrical motor. The purpose-built fan takes inspiration from the Brabham BT46B Formula One car, and its sole purpose is to improve the car’s ground effect. Many noticeable elements are directly shared with the famous McLaren F1, such as the central seating position, the V12 engine, a six-speed manual gearbox, dihedral wing doors and fan assisted aerodynamics. GMA will produce an additional 25 performance-oriented racing variants of the T.50 known as the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50S Niki Lauda which will include improved aerodynamics and power. This particular example was seen at the 2026 The Amelia Concours!

08/14/2026

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The 1987 Porsche 930 TAG Turbo SJ87 is one of the most unusual road-going Porsches ever created, combining the body of a 930 Turbo with a genuine piece of McLaren Formula 1 history. Built by British engineering specialist Lanzante, SJ87 is build number 8 of just 11 TAG Turbo road cars, powered by a 1.5-liter twin-turbocharged Porsche V6 from the TAG program that powered McLaren during Formula 1’s turbo era. In qualifying trim, these engines could exceed 1,000 horsepower, while race-specification versions produced around 750 horsepower. The engine in SJ87 is particularly significant because it was used by Swedish Formula 1 driver Stefan Johansson in his McLaren MP4/3 during the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix. Lanzante adapted the F1 powerplant for road use, producing approximately 510 horsepower while retaining the compact V6’s unmistakable character. The car weighs roughly 2,250 pounds and features Öhlins dampers, ceramic brakes, a Porsche 993 transmission and a bag-style fuel tank. The TAG Turbo concept was unveiled at Rennsport in 2018, with each of the 11 cars receiving its own specification and finish. SJ87 takes that individuality considerably further through its hand-painted exterior, created by Johansson himself. A longtime abstract artist, Johansson drew inspiration for the colors from his racing career, his Swedish heritage and the McLaren livery associated with the engine. The green references his helmet and childhood nickname, Little Leaf, while the blue and yellow reflect Sweden and the red recalls McLaren’s period racing colors. The TAG program itself represented an important collaboration between Porsche and McLaren. Porsche developed the compact turbocharged V6 for McLaren under the TAG name, and the resulting engines helped McLaren secure three consecutive Constructors’ World Championships from 1984 through 1986.

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08/13/2026

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This 2004 E46 BMW M3 example takes rarity to an entirely different level. Previously offered through DNA AUTOHAUS, this M3 is finished in BMW Individual ‘Diamond Metallic’, a highly unusual factory paint choice reportedly limited to just 12 examples worldwide in this specific configuration. Underneath the understated E46 bodywork sits BMW M’s legendary 3.2-liter S54 naturally aspirated inline-six, producing 343 horsepower and revving to an 8,000-rpm redline. The engine’s individual throttle bodies, sharp response and linear power delivery helped make the E46 M3 one of the greatest driver’s cars of the early 2000s. Buyers could choose between a six-speed manual and BMW’s six-speed SMG-II automated manual transmission, with both sending power to the rear wheels. The M3 arrived in 2000 as the performance flagship of the E46 family, transforming the already well-regarded 3 Series coupe with wider bodywork, M-specific suspension, stronger brakes, a limited-slip differential and a powertrain engineered for high-rpm performance. The formula was focused without abandoning the usability that made the E46 such a successful platform. What makes this particular car especially compelling is the BMW Individual specification. Diamond Metallic was never a common color, and examples finished in the shade are exceptionally difficult to encounter today. On a model already prized, an extremely rare factory turns this example into an a genuine collector piece. The E46 generation has steadily moved from used performance car to modern collectible, and highly original, unusual specifications are increasingly receiving attention from enthusiasts. While cars such as the CSL and GTR capture the most attention, an Individual M3 like this demonstrates that rarity can exist in more subtle forms.

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08/12/2026

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08/10/2026

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This 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, chassis 139725, is finished in an Extracampionario color, a Ferrari “paint-to-sample” style specification created from an owner-provided color sample. This particular shade was reportedly selected to match the original owner’s dog collar. It is the kind of wonderfully eccentric personal touch that makes a one-off Ferrari specification far more memorable. The Challenge Stradale itself occupies a special place in Ferrari history, as it was developed as the most focused road-going evolution of the 360. The model represented Maranello’s attempt to bring the feeling of its racing program directly onto the street and into the hands of a customer. As a result, the race-inspired Challenge Stradale was designed to have less mass, sharper suspension calibration, improved aerodynamics, stronger braking capability and a more responsive powertrain. The end product felt dramatically different from an ordinary 360 Modena without requiring the compromises of a dedicated competition car. At its heart sits Ferrari’s 3.6-liter, five-valve-per-cylinder naturally aspirated V8. The Challenge Stradale also introduced carbon-ceramic braking technology derived from Ferrari’s higher-performance programs, helping reduce unsprung mass while providing extraordinary resistance to fade. Lightweight construction extended into the bodywork and cabin, with carbon-fiber components, Alcantara trim and other weight-saving measures helping transform the 360 into a far more serious driver’s car. This example adds its own layer of personality with black Alcantara, blue stitching, yellow brake calipers, Ferrari shields, a factory racing stripe and a yellow steering-wheel center ring. The Extracampionario finish makes it effectively unique, while the story behind the color gives the car something no production statistic can reproduce.

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08/09/2026