Ferrari F40 Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
The last Ferrari approved by Enzo himself, and still the benchmark analogue supercar. Full specifications, current market values, and what to check before buying.
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Notes on finding, verifying and buying rare cars — written for collectors by the people who do the sourcing.
The Pre-Purchase Inspection Every Classic-Car Buyer Should Insist On
A proper pre-purchase inspection is the cheapest money you will spend on a collector car. What a thorough one covers, and what it saves you from.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
The final, most powerful naturally aspirated manual GT3 RS, and the high-water mark of the analogue 911. Specs, current values, and what to check before buying.
Ford GT (2005-2006) Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
Ford's modern homage to the Le Mans-winning GT40 - a supercharged 205 mph V8. Specs, current values, and what to check before buying.
Matching-Numbers Cars: What It Means and Why It Changes the Value
Matching numbers can add - or quietly erase - six figures of value. What it means, how it is verified, and where buyers get caught.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
Gullwing doors, a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8, and AMG's first ground-up car. Specs, current values, and what to check before buying.
Ferrari 458 Speciale Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
The last naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari and the sharpest 458 - 597 hp at 9,000 rpm. Specs, current values, and what to check before buying.
How to Buy a Collector Car That Was Never Listed for Sale
The best examples rarely reach the open market. How private sourcing works, and how to buy a collector car that was never advertised.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
The stripped-out, track-focused 430 - 503 hp of naturally aspirated V8. Specs, current values, and what to check before buying.
Lamborghini Huracan Performante Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Value and What to Look For
Active aero, a 631 hp V10, and a Nurburgring record in its day. Specs, current values, and what to check before buying.