This car shown here is clearly a stunning example of a 2008 Spyker C8 Spyder (XL9AA11G68Z363209) finished in a very rare ‘Yellow Metallic’ over an optional quilted black leather with yellow stitching. This car is considered to be a first-generation Spyder C8 Spyder, which was built from 2000 until 2009, after making it’s first ever appearance at the 2000 Birmingham Motor Show. This car wears chassis number 363209, and is said to be 1 of just 4 total Spyker C8 Spyders painted in this color. The C8 Spyder was built as a result of the design work of a Dutch engineer named Maarten de Bruijn, who is also the co-founder of the Spyker Cars company alongside Dutch businessman, Victor Muller. The Dutch sports car marque ‘Spyker Cars’ was officially founded in the year 1999, with this model shown here, and the C8 Laviolette being the first models offered for sale by the company. On July 14 of 2005 it was announced that the C8 models would officially be approved for sale in the United States market, however, not many of them were built and sold overall, making it a truly unique piece of automotive history. The C8 Spyder is powered by an Audi 4.2L V8 engine that produced around 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp), and one of the most unique aspects of this car is the fact that a number of the switches, gauges and elements are entirely aircraft-inspired. Interestingly, this example is 1 of just 15 total examples that was equipped by the factory with the periscope rear view mirror. Other notable options on this example include 19-inch ‘aeroblade’ alloy wheels, a four-spoke Spyker propeller steering wheel, and much more. If you’re interested in learning more about this particular 800-mile example, definitely be sure to check out @rmsothebys for more information, as the car was last offered for sale during their Arizona auction on January 26th of 2023.
How many made? 1 of 121. 1 of only about 4 painted this color. 1 of just 15 examples factory equipped with the periscope rear view mirror.
Engine: Audi 4.2L V8 engine - 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp)
Debut: 2000 Birmingham Motor Show
Top Speed: ~186mph
0-60mph: ~4 seconds
Photo Credit: @carguy.ryan
Research: @rarecarsonly