10 Exotics That Give Broad Arrow’s Tennessee Sale a Twang
Broad Arrow is targeting enthusiasts of the exotic at its inaugural Chattanooga auction where rare retro and modern supercars from Italy, Germany, England and America will go under the gavel.
We’ve plucked 10 of the most eye-catching examples from the auction house’s Tennessee sale which takes place at the Chattanooga Convention Center on October 12, but which would you choo-choose?
2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Taking its name from the home of Ferrari is the 2000 550 Maranello that has covered a scant 17,000 miles. It’s finished in the classic combo of Rosso Red over tan and Nero Black and was optioned with a variety of desirable extras including red brake calipers, Scuderia fender shields, Daytona-style seats, and diamond-stitched rear parcel shelf upholstery inspired by the 250GT.
After purchase the owner added an Alpine audio system, Novitec twin-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels and Fuchs exhaust system which only serves to amplify the rich sound of its 5.5-liter, normally-aspirated, 48-valve V-12 engine. Its 485 horsepower goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle transmission, operated by a glorious gated shifter. This Maranello was originally registered in California before being sold to a Texan collector who is now offering the car up for sale. Broad Arrow estimates a hammer price of $225,000-$275,000.
2020 Ferrari 488 Pista
Although conceived as a weaponized, track-ready version of the 488 (it was two full seconds faster around Fiorano than the 488 GTB), this 488 Pista is equipped with a fair few features that make it road-friendly. There’s a suspension lifter, parking camera, adaptive headlights and a Radionavi system. The Pista’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 makes 720 hp—an increase of 50 horses over the GTB—and it weighs 198 pounds less. This car sheds a few more pounds thanks to a collection of carbon fiber components inside and out. It currently wears black carbon 20-inch wheels, but the original forged alloys will also come with the car. The Pista has been driven an average of only one thousand miles a year and goes up with an estimate of $500,000-$550,000.
2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe
As one of the last of the Diablo line, this 2001 VT 6.0 Coupe is arguably the very best of the bunch. By this time Audi had taken the reins and while the Murciélago was being readied, the Diablo got a final update. With revised styling by Luc Donckerwolke the 6.0-liter, 550-hp V-12-powered raging bull was easier to drive and faster than any that had come before. This car is one of just six painted in Viola Ophelia and features a Bianco and Nero cabin with accoutrements in Alcantara and carbon fiber.
With owners in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Massachusetts and Nevada, the Diablo has probably traveled further in a truck than under its own power. The odometer shows 16,000 miles and has recently had a thorough service. It could be yours for $650,000-$750,000.
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar
With the aftermarket going insane for safari-spec Porsches it made perfect sense for the factory to get in on the action. The result was the 911 Dakar—a lifted 992 limited to 2500 examples worldwide. It’s the 911 that can go anywhere a Cayenne can, but the car for sale at Broad Arrow has gone almost nowhere since it was registered in 2023. It has just 141 miles on the clock.
It comes in white/blue metallic, complete with “Roughroads” livery that’s a tribute to the Rothman’s sponsorship of Porsche’s 959 Paris-Dakar competitors. The buyer spent over 30,000 additional dollars on a Rallye Design Package and Extended Rallye Design Package to achieve the dirt-road-ready look, which also includes a roof rack to haul water canisters and MaxTrax recovery boards. None of which has ever been used. $325,000-$355,000 is the estimated price to pay.
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS “Tribute to Carrera RS” Package
Also from 2023, and even more scarce, is this GT3 RS. Porsche unveiled this special edition during Monterey Car Week in 2022 and built just 150 examples with white paintwork enhanced with vivid Python Green graphics. Carbon fiber was used throughout as part of a standard-issue lightweight Weissach Package, and the car also came with extras including a 1:43 scale model and a Porsche Design watch which will also be offered as part of the sale. It’s been used even less than the Dakar with 77 miles showing and Broad Arrow estimates it will sell for $450,000-$550,000—a significant hike over the 2023 list price of around $314,000.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
From 2021 comes a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series estimated at $375,000-$425,000. It’s said to be one of only 32 U.S. cars finished in diamond white paintwork, with Dinamica suede and Nappa leather trim. Under the hood sits the most powerful AMG V-8 ever made, producing 720 horsepower from its four liters, aided by twin turbochargers. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends drive to the rear wheels, aided by a race-ready nine-level traction control system. The car’s carbon fiber aero elements include air curtains, an adjustable front splitter and two-stage rear spoiler with a DRS function. At 155mph the Black Series generates 882 pounds of downforce, while its top speed is 202 mph. It’s highly unlikely that’s been put to the test as there’s only 296 miles on the clock.
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S “Factory One-Off” Cabriolet by Porsche Exclusive
In 1998 Harald Otto Karrenberg wanted something a little out of the ordinary in time to mark Porsche’s 50th anniversary. Karrenberg, already a VIP customer, was indulged by Porsche Exclusive who built him a one-off Carrerra S Cabriolet. The car was Turbo-bodied but remained naturally-aspirated. It gained Turbo “Twist” wheels, an active rear spoiler and a black Nappa leather interior. Porsche Classic says the car is “an extremely rare vehicle that was never produced in this specification.” Karrenberg kept the car for 17 years before eventually selling it on. It returned to Porsche in 2022 where its 3.6-liter engine was overhauled and the convertible top and suspension were refreshed. It’s covered a shade over 10,000 miles and bidding is anticipated to exceed $400,000.
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Despite being one year older and with double the mileage of the rare Carrera S above, the auction’s 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S has an estimate of $480,000-$525,000. The 424-hp manual 993 is one of 183 cars imported to the United States and this one would seem to have made an unusual journey across the Atlantic as its first keeper paid some $4000 for “air transportation from PAG.” The car is black over black with yellow calipers behind 18-inch hollow-spoke alloy wheels in Cetelon silver. It’s freshly-serviced and comes with a Porsche certificate of authenticity.
2023 Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Coupe
In 2023 all 300 examples of Aston Martin’s DBS 770 Ultimate Coupe sold out as soon as the special edition was announced. If you missed out then and you’ve got a little English patience, your time may have arrived as this example with only 618 miles is up for sale. The exterior is resplendent in Signature Metallic Lightning Silver, with satin black wheels, red brake calipers and a carbon gloss tint roof. It was optioned with a $12,000 titanium exhaust, a $6600 duotone interior, a $9400 Bang & Olufsen audio system and even a $400 umbrella. That brought the total price to $496,286, yet the bidding is predicted to land between $375,000 and $425,000.
2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition
Finally we come to a car for American pickers and it’s the most expensive of the lot. This Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition could fetch $1.2-$1.5 million. That’s because it’s one of only 30 GTs built as a tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s 1966 lightweight experimental racers. Powered by a 660-hp 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 which has been run for only 20 delivery miles, it has red and gold livery with the number 16, while the interior mixes ebony Alcantara with gold appliqué and matte carbon fiber. One of the final GTs made and unlikely ever to be driven far, it’s got investor potential written all over it.
