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05/25/2026

05/24/2026

The 1915 Stutz Model 4F Bearcat comes from a period when automobiles were still closely tied to racing development rather than comfort or convenience alone. The car derives from an early chapter in American performance engineering, when manufacturers like Stutz were pushing mechanical limits through lightweight construction and endurance-focused design. The Bearcat lineage began under Harry C. Stutz, an engineer whose work in Indianapolis included transaxles, engines, and experimental race machinery before he formed his own company. His first Bearcat, built in 1911 in only a few weeks, was entered into the inaugural Indianapolis 500 and completed the race without major issues, finishing 11th and immediately building the brand’s reputation for durability and speed. By 1915 the concept had evolved into the Model 4F Bearcat, a stripped-down, two-seat machine that removed nearly all nonessential equipment in favor of pure performance. It used a large Wisconsin-built four-cylinder engine of about 390 cubic inches, configured in a T-head layout and producing roughly 60 horsepower. Power was routed through Stutz’s own transaxle system, an unusually advanced design for its time that helped improve weight distribution and handling balance. The example referenced here has a particularly interesting survival story. It was discovered in the early 1980s in England after being stored away for decades, where it had been fitted with later-style bodywork from a different period. Despite these changes, key original components were identified, including the correct 118-inch wheelbase frame and a period-correct Wisconsin engine. A respected marque specialist, Paul Freehill, examined the car and confirmed its identity as a genuine early Bearcat variant, later assisting in recreating a body that matched its original appearance. After being brought back to the United States, the car passed through several notable collections and received careful restoration work aimed at preserving its early brass-era character while maintaining mechanical integrity. Today it stands as a surviving example of the earliest American performance history.

05/24/2026

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This special car shown here is a fantastic 2023 Koenigsegg Jesko Attack (chassis 7319), known internally as project “003”. Interestingly, despite the 003 designation, this is actually the fourth customer-delivered Jesko ever produced and notably the first Jesko registered in Germany. Finished with a specification inspired by the Swedish flag in homage to Koenigsegg’s homeland, the car features subtle Swedish flag accents throughout the interior alongside stunning “Diamond” pattern stitching configuration and lightweight AirCore Carbon wheels. The Koenigsegg Jesko is a limited-production mid-engine hypercar currently being produced in approximately 125 total units worldwide between two separate versions of the model consisting of the track-focused “Attack” and the ultra high-speed “Absolut.” First introduced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the legendary Agera, the Jesko represents one of the most technologically advanced hypercars ever created. While the “Attack” variant focuses heavily on aerodynamic downforce and track performance with its massive rear wing and aggressive aero package, the “Absolut” is a more streamlined version designed specifically for extreme top speed capability, utilizing covered rear wheels and a revised aerodynamic profile to reduce drag. The Jesko was designed by company founder and automotive engineer Christian von Koenigsegg alongside industrial designer Joachim Nordwall. Power comes from a revolutionary 5.1-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing up to 1,603 horsepower when running on E85 fuel. Both Jesko variants utilize Koenigsegg’s groundbreaking in-house developed 9-speed Light Speed Transmission (LST), a unique multi-clutch gearbox system controlled by an onboard computer. The car was wrapped gold from June 2024 through October 2024 before later being wrapped pink from August 2025 through December 2025.

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05/22/2026

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The 1972 Intermeccanica Indra is one of the great forgotten grand touring cars of the 1970s! Produced in extremely limited numbers, the Indra arrived during a time when small independent manufacturers still believed they could compete with the world’s largest automakers through creativity, design, and engineering ambition alone. Intermeccanica itself was an unusual company from the beginning. Founded in Turin in 1959 by Frank Reisner and his wife Paula, the company started modestly before evolving into a respected boutique manufacturer known for blending Italian coachbuilding with proven mechanical components. Penned by renowned designer Franco Scaglione, the Indra featured a sharper and more aggressive appearance than many of the flowing Italian GTs that came before it. Buyers could choose between several body styles, including a sleek notchback coupe, convertible, and later a dramatic fastback 2+2 configuration. The Indra’s combination of Italian styling and American muscle gave it a unique identity in a market crowded with more traditional competitors. However, the project depended heavily on General Motors support, and when corporate priorities changed, the situation quickly unraveled. GM abruptly stopped supplying engines and parts while Opel dealers were instructed to stop selling the car altogether. The loss of both production components and dealership support proved devastating for the small company. Intermeccanica attempted to continue development with alternative powertrains, but the timing coincided with the growing fuel crisis and changing market conditions that hurt demand for powerful luxury GT cars. Production came to an end after only around 125 examples had been completed, securing the Indra’s place as one of the rarest and most intriguing Italian-American hybrids ever produced.

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05/22/2026

Rare Cars Only is proud to present part of what became one of the most significant modern supercar discoveries in recent memory: the “Vector Discovery,” a hidden collection of exceptionally rare 1990s Vector supercars unseen publicly for more than 25 years.

This particular example, the 1999 Vector M12 chassis 014, became infamous following a final employee joyride shortly after Vector ceased operations, resulting in an accident while the car showed only around 800 original miles. Preserved ever since as a dormant barn find, chassis 014 was one of three M12s sourced directly from Jake Welty, son of Vector’s final owner Randy Welty, before ultimately joining the Caretakers Collection alongside the SRV8 prototype and M12 ASR GT2 race car.

Powered by a Lamborghini-derived 5.7-liter V12, the M12 represented Vector’s final attempt to establish an American-built supercar capable of competing with Europe’s best during one of the company’s most turbulent periods. The rediscovery and preservation of these historically important cars marks a major chapter in documenting the legacy of one of America’s boldest automotive ventures.

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