2025 |
Amelia Island Auctions2008 Spyker C8 Spyder
Register to BidEstimate
$400,000 - $450,000
Chassis
XL9AA11G68Z363209
Car Highlights
One of Just Four Built in Metallic Yellow over Black Quilted Leather
Outstanding Condition, Showing Just 815 Miles when Catalogued
Fitted with Four-Spoke “Propeller” Steering Wheel and Original Airbag Wheel Included
Rare “Periscope” Rearview Mirror Option
Exceptional Example of the Uncommon Dutch Supercar
Technical Specs
4,172 CC DOHC Audi V-8 Engine
Bosch Multi-Point Sequential Fuel Injection
400 BHP at 7,500 RPM
6-Speed Manual Gearbox with Limited-Slip Differential
4-Wheel Ventilated AP Racing Disc Brakes
Fully Adjustable Independent Suspension with KONI Shock Absorbers and Eibach Springs
When most people think about supercar-producing countries, Italy and Germany come to mind, as do numerous others, but the Netherlands is not typically first on that list. Spyker bucked that trend, reviving the name of a long-dormant vehicle and airplane manufacturer in 1999 to build one of the most unique sports cars of the 2000s. The C8 was the company’s first production model. It was built between 2000 and 2012, and offered in open-top “Spyder” or fixed-roof “Laviolette” variants.
This 2008 Spyker C8 Spyder is one of just 121 built and one of four finished in Metallic Yellow with a quilted Black leather interior. With just 815 miles shown at the time of cataloguing, this C8 is in exceptional condition and is fitted with several desirable features. One of the most well-known elements of the C8 was its four-spoke “propeller” steering wheel, which was never available in US-market cars. An original propeller wheel was sourced and fitted to this car, while the factory steering wheel is also included in the sale. Additionally, this is believed to be one of 15 cars with a “periscope” mirror, which allows the driver to turn a knob to better see over the convertible top in the down position. Offered in essentially showroom condition, this Spyker C8 Spyder is a joy to drive and a conversation starter everywhere you go, making it a wonderful addition to any collection.