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Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
RM Sotheby's to Auction One-of-One RUF CTR1 'Redbird'
Summary RM Sotheby'sis set to offer one of the rarestRUF-built machines ever produced: the 1989 CTR1 Lightweight 'Redbird.' Estimated to fetch as much as $5,000,000 USD, this exceptional example is one of only six Lightweights built and the only one finished in a bespoke Bordeaux Red paint-to-sample color. It was originally commissioned by a German doctor in direct consultation with Alois Ruf and later used personally by Ruf himself. Known for outpacing theFerrari F40andPorsche 959, the CTR1 rose to global fame in the late '80s, cemented by its 211-mph top speed and viral Nürburgring driving footage. Lightweight variants like Redbird shaved off mass with aluminum panels, Clubsport seats and minimal creature comforts, though this car added unique luxuries like power windows, custom telemetry and heated glass. A Pfaffenhausen hood badge, chrome trim and silver-finished wheels further set this one-off apart. With fewer than 19,000 kms (roughly 11,745 miles) on the odometer, Redbird boasts a rich provenance, complete with a matching-numbers twin-turbo 3.4L flat-six, extensive documentation and a trail of notable European collectors. It was upgraded over time by RUF with a G50 transaxle and a refined braking system. Offered now from a prominent American collection, this CTR1 Lightweight is not only among the rarest RUFs ever made but also one of the most tastefully customized, making it a special opportunity for collectors of analog performance icons. Bidding for the Redbird kicks off on August 16 as part of RM Sotheby'sMonterey Sale.
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Prototype Ferrari LaFerrari Mule Heads to Auction at Monterey Car Week
Summary RM Sotheby'sis offering a rare piece ofFerraridevelopment history duringMonterey Car Week: the 2011Ferrari LaFerrariPrototype M4, expected to fetch between $900,000 and $1,200,000 USD. Internally referred to as 'F150 Muletto M4,' this early test mule was part of the first phase of real-world development for the hybrid LaFerrari and features a hybrid V-12 powertrain mounted on a heavily modified458 Italiachassis. While the interior still resembles a 458, with black leather seats, tan carpets and a 9,000-rpm white tachometer, the car's dashboard toggle switch and high-voltage warning label hint at its experimental purpose. On the outside, aggressive design cues like exposed rivets, large front air intakes, mismatched brakes, side-mounted powertrain access hatches and high-rise air intakes make it unmistakably a prototype. Though not homologated for road or track use, this development mule represents a critical step in Ferrari's transition to hybrid hypercars and stands as a captivating collector's item for Ferrari enthusiasts. Bidding is set to open on August 15 as part of RM Sotheby'sMonterey sale.
Hypebeast
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Ultra-Rare Ferrari SA Aperta in Grigio Silverstone Over Cioccolato Heads to Auction
Summary RM Sotheby'sis offering an ultra-rare 2011FerrariSA Aperta finished in a one-off Grigio Silverstone over Cioccolato interior — the only U.S.-spec example believed to wear this color combination. This open-top roadster is one of just 80 units built to honor Pininfarina's 80th anniversary and features a 661 hp 6L V12 paired with a six-speed F1 Superfast transmission, capable of 0–62 mph in 3.6 seconds and a 202 mph top speed. Based on the 599 GTO, it includes recalibrated dampers, lowered ride height, and unique styling elements like aerodynamic roll hoops and silver windshield pillars. With under 3,350 miles, a recent service from Ferrari of Palm Beach, and rare factory options including Alcantara carpets and Schedoni luggage. Biddingis open at the time of writing via RM Sotheby's latest Sealed auction, with this SA Aperta estimated to fetch as much as $2,000,000 USD.
