Dutch Madness
When you think of the Netherlands, other things come to mind, but definitely not a nation responsible for speed and supercars. However, back in the early 2000s, Spyker was born and released one of the most unique supercars ever made, the C8.
The C8’s appeal and lore have endured over the years, making it a classic and a sought-after item. A very rare C8 has just gone up for auction and has been sold at a very high value.
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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.
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Rebirth
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.
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