Looking for the perfect batch of hot hatches, stylish coupes and perfectly spec supercars, we’re back with another round of Market Finds!
racy rhythm
If you’ve always felt that the Mk1 Golf GTI was too obvious a choice for a classic hot hatch, we’ve discovered perhaps the ultimate conversation starter and redline runner. Fiat brought the fight to fellow European rivals in 1983 with his Abarth-badged 130 TC. This was a highly anticipated and well-thought-out hatchback thanks to its 2.0-liter twin-cam engine. The name 130 was taken from its horsepower and combined with a 5-speed gearbox. This, along with a well-balanced chassis, Fiat immediately impressed critics with the Ritmo.
This example is set to go under the hammer at the upcoming Artcurial sale and is prepared to Group 1 spec for regular rallies including the Monte-Carlo Historique. A hot hatch with vintage Abarth bucket seats, Momo steering wheel and GR1 Abarth wheels to complete the look.
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turbocharged unicorn
Stuttgart’s finest sports cars have a long history of bright orange. Often seen littered with vintage Jagermeister stickers and battle scars, it’s rare to find road-going his Porsche with an orange finish, cars like this 996 Turbo I’m sure you won’t come across any. Ordered new in 2000 for former Porsche AG works driver and multiple endurance racer Paul Ernst Straale, this example was factory-fitted for RM Sotheby’s Paris sale. It boasts a number of unique options rarely seen in Porsche’s Turbo versions, including bucket seats. The rear seats can be removed and a roll cage installed if track time becomes too tempting!
When it was unveiled in September 1999, Porsche’s all-new 996 Turbo was a pioneer in design and performance. It had a 420 hp liquid-cooled engine and his four-wheel drive system, derived from his behemoth 911 GT1 race car. The striking shade, known as Gelb Orange, resembles the 914/6 GT that Strähle once raced and is a perfect match for the 996’s simple contours. If you’re looking for a futuristic classic that’s wonderfully unique and easy to use, look no further!
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“Supra, a partner who can’t afford it”
When everyone’s favorite street racer, Dom Toretto, and his double-crossing partner, Brian O’Connor, dropped into neutral and stopped beside a sleek, blacked-out Ferrari 355, viewers were transported to a two-man deal in 2023. Little did I know that was going to be a prancing horse.
As with nearly all JDM cars in the early 2000s, prices have risen to a whole other level, and 2023 will likely continue to do so. This Astral Black example features the all-important 6-speed manual gearbox and lacks the awkward Targa top roof. It is believed to be the only example finished in this shade, and one of only 12 designated without a rear spoiler. Modern sports cars are littered with hyper-intelligent assists and driving modes, but a car like this 1995 Supra represents a whole different form of driving pleasure, and the driver is in control of this turbo-charged beast. You can feel fully involved and at one with! It’s under the hammer at Broad Arrow Group’s Amelia Auction so why not place a bid.
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1969 dime coin
There’s no better combination of American horsepower and Italian styling. The Rivolta family had the vision to create the iconic Isohi his Griffo, along with Giotto He Bizzarrini and Bertone. Powered by a mighty 350 horsepower Chevrolet V8 engine, the Griffo was a car built for nimble cruising and an exhilarating drive when needed.
Available at TDA di Daniele Treesi, this bright metallic green Griffo actually has something pretty unique hidden in the roof line. This is his one of 13 examples customized by Milan-based coachbuilder Pavesi, and features Targa his roof, which can be submerged in water. In the sun listening to that V8 roar. If owning a piece of 1960s heritage is he’s due for 2023, the Iso Grifo is an ideal choice and is sure to turn heads.
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Wells Blue Perfection
Our editor-in-chief almost fell out of his office chair when we discovered this. Let’s take a closer look at this beauty.
Available from the ever-impressive L’Art de L’Automobile, this 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena shows off one of the best shades in Maranello’s vast range of Blu Pozzi offerings. It’s a shade steeped in tradition and I think it’s a perfect match for the 360 design. Once you step inside, Blue’s goodness is even more pronounced, with upscale leather cabin space and all-important his 6-speed manual gearbox. As Ferrari continues to push the boundaries of speed, agility and presence, a model like this is often overlooked, but when it’s built to specifications like this, you can’t take your eyes off it!
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