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One of only two red Spykers ever made sold for $670,000

After going out of business a few years ago, Spyker Cars is preparing to make a comeback with a revamp of the twin-turbo V8 Preliator. Partly due to renewed interest and media attention for the brand, one particularly impressive example has just sold for $670,000 in the US.

When it comes to classic Spyker models, it’s hard to find a more spectacular one than this one. It’s a 2006 C8 Laviolette that was sold in Scottsdale, Arizona, with just 3,379 kilometres on the clock. It’s painted bright red, and is one of only two Spyker vehicles ever painted in that shade.

The advert states that the car was originally built as a Spyder, but Spyker converted it into a Laviolette coupe in Florida in 2007. The example is completely original, except for the four-spoke propeller steering wheel from later C8 models and LED taillights, which were installed by Jasper den Dopper, a renowned Spyker expert.

Spyker in Red...This particular C8 was a Laviolette Widebody, which is already quite rare, but it was finished in a lovely red. We aren't used to seeing Red C8s come to market, and there's a good reason: only 2 were ever made, and this is 1 of them. This 2006 model was listed on Bring-a-Trailer with 2,000 miles and sold for $670,000, showing just how much value the C8 has picked up over the years.

An interesting thing about this Laviolette is that it was a conversion: it was originally built as a Spyder and later rebuilt into a Laviolette coupe in 2007. Most of the car remains original apart from small upgrades like the LED taillights and four-spoke propeller steering wheel, which featured in later C8 models. The upgrades were done by Spyker expert Jasper den Dopper.

The Spyker C8's exterior is extremely well cared for, but the highlight has always been the interior. Spyker's C8 interior is a design tour de force, mixing 20th-century aviation touches and style. This car's interior was immaculate, featuring beige and some contrasting exposed metal parts, a very one-of-a-kind type of stuff. The C8 was powered by a 4.2-liter Audi-derived V8 that made 400 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. This particular engine was removed in 2025 to undergo a major service.

While Spyker, as a brand, has technically gone bust and no longer exists, there have been claims that it plans to come back. In fact, the intent seems more serious than we thought, as they already have a model in mind called the C8 Preliator. The car and the brand are set to take the stage during Monterey Car Week, with the Preliator said to be powered by a non-electrified twin-turbo V8 that makes 800 hp.

The exterior looks impeccable, and the red paint is nicely contrasted by the chrome 19-inch wheels, chrome details on the side air intakes, and the brushed silver pillars and roof intake. Aside from Pagani, few niche sports car manufacturers have created interiors that are as detailed as Spyker’s, and this beige leather-clad C8 has a particularly striking interior.

In terms of power, the C8 Laviolette uses a mid-mounted 4.2-liter Audi V8 engine with 406 hp and 480 Nm of torque. This engine was removed in 2025 during a major service and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, which sends power to the rear wheels. While you can get a lot more power for that money, it's hard to find a car that blends performance and style like this.