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Rare Ferrari Shooting Brake And Custom Nissan Lead Latest High-End Automotive Auctions
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The 1999 Nissan S15 Silvia Spec-R car on Cars and Bids is equipped with a freshly rebuilt turbo SR20DET engine and a rebuilt transmission (completed in early-2026 for the engine and August 2026 for the gearbox), with no tune on the stock ECU and roughly 250 hp, complemented by extensive mods such as Vertex Edge widebody, D-Max coilovers, a Saito roll cage, BRIDE seat, drift e-brake, HKS exhaust/intake, and Work Emotion wheels.
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The 2026 Daytona Shooting Brake Hommage by Niels van Roij Design, based on a donor 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, required about 15,000 hours of hand-formed aluminum work to recreate the 1972 Daytona Shooting Brake design, with only the doors kept from the original 599 and features including butterfly side windows, a full-width light bar, and a cognac leather interior, while the stock 6.0-liter V12 remains under the hood producing 611 hp.
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The 2021 Lamborghini Huracan EVO LP610-2 listed by a dealer comes with the Life Style and Driver Pack, 20-inch Narvi wheels, magnetorheological suspension, Apple CarPlay, and a full dealer service history comprising five services, with the most recent service recorded at 10,163 miles on 27/06/2026.
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Motorhouse Plumtree’s listing showcases a high-spec Lamborghini with a 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Venancio wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, a 4th-year Lamborghini warranty, a 5-year maintenance pack, and a 3-month engine/gearbox warranty, advertising a £250 deposit option and a dedicated sales contact.
The premium car market is undergoing a major shift toward bespoke builds, media-backed campaigns, and meticulously documented provenance. A hand-crafted Ferrari Daytona Shooting Brake Hommage — requiring 15,000 hours of aluminum work — is headed to auction, while a rebuilt 1999 Nissan S15 Silvia Spec-R with 250 hp seeks buyers on Cars and Bids, and Mattel's Hot Wheels brand is partnering with digital personalities like Supercar Blondie to blur lines between collectibles and lifestyle storytelling.
The marketplace now rewards customization, recent mechanical rebuilds, and authentic creator connections. High-spec Lamborghini Huracán EVOs with full dealer service records, Porsche 718 Cayman GT4s with premium ceramic brakes, and even performance SUVs with trailer-towing options reflect evolving expectations for personalization across luxury segments.
Ferrari 599 Becomes a 1972 Daytona Shooting Brake Homage
Niels van Roij Design spent approximately 15,000 hours hand-forming aluminum bodywork to transform a 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano into a modern interpretation of the legendary 1972 Daytona Shooting Brake. The coachbuilder retained only the original doors and the stock 6.0-liter V12 engine, which produces 611 horsepower and 448 pound-feet of torque, while completely re-engineering the body with butterfly side windows, a full-width light bar, and cognac leather interior. Broad Arrow Auctions estimates the finished one-off at up to $757,000.
This build exemplifies modern coachbuilding: keeping factory running gear while using traditional hand-hammering and contemporary CAD design to create drivable art. The car made its global debut at the Royal Automobile Club and Goodwood Festival of Speed between May and July 2026 before heading to auction in September 2026.
Rebuilt Nissan S15 Silvia Targets JDM Track Enthusiasts
A 1999 Nissan S15 Silvia Spec-R on Cars and Bids showcases why JDM imports are surging in value now that they've cleared the 25-year U.S. import restriction. The car features a freshly rebuilt 2.0-liter turbocharged SR20DET engine producing 250 horsepower with forged internals (completed early 2026) and a rebuilt six-speed transmission (August 2026). The engine runs on stock ECU with no tune, preserving reliability for track use.
Extensive modifications include a Vertex Edge widebody, D-Max coilovers, Saito roll cage, BRIDE racing seat, drift e-brake, HKS exhaust and intake, and Work Emotion wheels. The listing opens at $10,001, with bidding expected to climb toward the mid-$20,000 range depending on final condition. On Classic.com, average S15 Silvias sell for $35,360, though export listings average $22,978.
High-Spec Lamborghinis Command Premium with Full Service Records
A 2021 Lamborghini Huracán EVO LP610-2 listed by a dealer comes loaded with Life Style and Driver Packs, 20-inch Narvi wheels, magnetorheological suspension, and Apple CarPlay. The car boasts five complete dealer services, with the most recent recorded at 10,163 miles on June 27, 2026. Dealers emphasize full service history as a key selling point, demonstrating that provenance — not just horsepower — drives modern collector values.
A second Lamborghini listing from Motorhouse Plumtree features 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Venancio wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, a fourth-year Lamborghini warranty, five-year maintenance pack, and three-month engine/gearbox warranty. UK dealers are now advertising £250 deposit options and financing flexibility, reflecting how lifestyle SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus are evolving beyond pure performance toward everyday usability — including factory-confirmed towbar options for trailer towing.
Hot Wheels Partners With Supercar Blondie to Blur Art and Collectibles
Mattel launched its "Challenge Accepted" campaign on August 28–30, 2026, with a pop-up activation at The Brig in Venice, California, unveiling the "Class of Legends" die-cast collection. The campaign features automotive content creator Supercar Blondie (Alex Hirschi) alongside Maluma and Robert Lewandowski, with a 1:64-scale Hot Wheels model inspired by Hirschi's own Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 named "Lucy."
Hirschi said the partnership embodies her personal ethos: "It's just a part of who I am, always saying yes to the next challenge, and I know it's a challenge if it scares me. That's how I've been able to grow." Mattel Vice President Alex Ries framed the campaign as a shift in brand storytelling: "Hot Wheels has always represented that moment when you decide to go for it... The challenger spirit is universal." This signals how manufacturers now leverage digital personalities to bridge real-world supercars with retail collectibles.
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