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10/20/2026

10/19/2026

The 2025 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale is a departure from the traditional boundaries separating Ferrari’s road cars from its experimental, track-exclusive XX program. Seen at The Bridge in 2025, this example pairs the most extreme road-legal interpretation of the SF90 platform with a Tailor Made ‘Bianco Mille Miglia’ finish, an understated specification that allows the engineering beneath its sculpted bodywork to command attention. The ‘Rosso Jeans Aunde’ interior introduces a contrasting layer of personality, showcasing how Ferrari’s personalization department can make an already extraordinary machine even more individual. Historically reserved for specialized development cars such as the FXX, 599XX, and FXX-K, the program explored the limits of performance away from public roads. The SF90 XX Stradale fundamentally changed that formula by bringing this philosophy into a homologated production automobile that can be driven on the street. Its development builds upon the SF90 Stradale, introduced in 2019 as Ferrari’s first series-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, combining a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with three electric motors and all-wheel drive. In XX specification, the combustion engine produces approximately 786 horsepower, while the electrified system raises total output to 1,016 horsepower. Aerodynamics received equally serious attention, most notably through the return of a fixed rear wing to a Ferrari road car, working alongside revised bodywork and underfloor airflow management to generate substantial downforce. Production was limited to 799 SF90 XX Stradales, alongside 599 SF90 XX Spiders, with allocations committed to customers. More than an output increase or an exclusive badge, the SF90 XX Stradale translates decades of Ferrari’s experimental development into a machine that occupies a unique position in the marque’s history!

10/19/2026

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This 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II Spyder chassis 0424 MD (originally designated 0564 MD), combines Scaglietti coachwork, competition-developed engineering and an unusually well-preserved record of its original construction. The mechanical specification includes a tubular steel chassis, independent front suspension with coil springs, a De Dion rear axle with parallel trailing arms and semi-elliptical leaf springs, and four-wheel drum brakes. The car’s identification carries an unusual detail. Originally intended to be numbered 0564 MD, it was stamped 0424 MD by the factory in connection with avoiding French taxes and import duties. The change, recorded on its build sheet, accompanied its delivery to first owner Yves Dupont in France. Finished in the country’s racing colors, the Ferrari entered the 12 Hours of Hyères with Dupont and Birac, wearing number 8, but retired following an engine failure. After an overhaul at Maranello, the pair competed in the Liège-Rome-Liège rally, where the car wore number 11 and was fitted with a full windscreen and a second headrest. Following these events, the Ferrari returned to the factory for refurbishment and remained in Ferrari ownership for approximately two decades. In 1965, it was displayed at the Autodromo di Monza museum after its blue finish had been painted red. It was sold in December 1975 and subsequently participated in historic gatherings and rallies, including the Mille Miglia. Under later ownership, the red paint was carefully removed to reveal the original French Blu beneath. The car returned to the Mille Miglia Storica in 2009 and 2011, demonstrating that its history extended beyond static display. Chassis 0424 MD retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox and Scaglietti coachwork. Following an engine rebuild by Ferrari four-cylinder specialists Hall & Hall, it also received Ferrari Classiche certification.

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10/18/2026

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The 1962 Singer Vogue Mark II derives from a very interesting chapter in British motoring, combining traditional comfort, elegant styling, and practical engineering within the expanding Rootes Group range. Positioned above the Hillman Super Minx and Singer Gazelle, the Vogue offered a more upmarket interpretation of the medium-sized family car, distinguished by its twin cowled headlamps, prominent chrome grille, sweeping body contours, subtle tailfins, and generous brightwork. Closely related to the Hillman Super Minx, it received its own distinctive detailing and a more luxurious interior, featuring a burred walnut-veneered dashboard and horizontal instrumentation. Announced in August 1962, the Mark II introduced several important revisions over the original Vogue. The front bench seat was replaced by individual front seats, the chrome strip along the bonnet was deleted, and the front indicator lenses changed from white to amber. Additional improvements included twin reversing lamps, two-speed windscreen wipers, a revised headlamp-flasher control, and a repositioned fuel tank to improve luggage capacity. Power came from Rootes’ 1,592 cc overhead-valve inline-four, driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox. Buyers could specify Laycock overdrive, while the earlier Smiths Easidrive automatic option was replaced by the Borg-Warner 35 transmission. The Vogue was also available as a four-door estate, broadening its appeal to buyers seeking additional practicality without sacrificing its more refined character. The model reflected Rootes’ strategy of marketing closely related vehicles under several marques, including Singer, Hillman, Sunbeam, and Humber, each with its own styling and equipment distinctions. The Vogue continued to evolve through the Mark III and Mark IV, introduced in 1964 and 1965 respectively, before a substantially redesigned Mark V arrived in 1966.

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10/18/2026

Rare Cars Only is proud to announce the successful transaction of this extraordinary 1996 Gillet Vertigo Gen 2, chassis 008, an exceptionally rare Belgian-built sports car whose history makes it a singular presence in the American automotive landscape.

Founded in 1992 by Belgian racing driver and engineer Tony Gillet, Gillet Automobiles developed the Vertigo as a lightweight, hand-built sports car conceived without the constraints of mass production. Its carbon-fiber and honeycomb construction drew directly from Formula One engineering, while the original model established its reputation with a remarkable 0–100 km/h (0-62mph) acceleration record of 3.266 seconds in 1994. The marque subsequently earned three consecutive FIA GT G2 championship titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Chassis 008 began life as a first-generation Vertigo, finished in dark metallic blue, before being upgraded by Gillet to ‘Gen 2’ specifications, and refinished in silver. During its earlier life, the car appeared in promotional material alongside Belgian-French rock icon Johnny Hallyday, adding another fascinating chapter to its provenance. Originally built in Belgium, the car was documented in Romania around 2004, where it was reportedly the country’s sole Vertigo road car. By 2014, it had surfaced in Canada before eventually entering private U.S. storage in 2023, where we discovered it in hiding.

Confirmed by , this is the only Gillet Vertigo road car in the United States…and, by extension, anywhere in America. This transaction also represents another landmark…the first known sale of a Gillet Vertigo road car on U.S. soil. Completed privately and entirely off-market, this transaction reflects the kind of discreet, relationship-driven work at the heart of Rare Cars Only. We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us to assist them with sourcing and selling the world’s rarest cars.

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10/16/2026

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The 1999 EBM Tazio Coupé is a rare South African supercar developed by Eric Booth Motors in Cape Town, a specialist manufacturer founded by former racing driver Eric Booth. Conceived as a lightweight, mid-engined performance car, the Tazio represented an unusually ambitious project for South Africa’s emerging specialist automotive industry. Named after Tazio Nuvolari, the legendary Italian racing driver celebrated for his achievements in Grand Prix and sports car competition, the Tazio combined an exotic silhouette with components sourced from established European manufacturers. Its development began with several prototypes before the road-going concept emerged in the late 1990s. The structure incorporated a stainless-steel chassis and a fiberglass body, helping keep the overall weight around 2,200 pounds. EBM reportedly experimented with several powertrain configurations, including Volkswagen Golf four-cylinder engines and an early 4.0-liter BMW V8. In its more powerful configuration, the Tazio featured a 5.7-liter Chevrolet V8 reportedly producing between 400 and 420 horsepower. Audi components were also reportedly used for the suspension, while BMW supplied braking hardware. Visually, the Coupé features a low nose, a compact two-seat cabin, deep side air intakes, four circular rear lamps, and a distinctive roof-mounted intake designed to channel air toward the engine compartment. The example shown here also incorporates Fiat Coupé headlamp units into its front bodywork. Badges reading “Disegno di Pininfarina” appear on the car, although the Italian design house’s precise involvement remains unverified. EBM reportedly hoped to attract outside investment and establish relationships with major European manufacturers, with Bugatti sometimes mentioned as a potential target. However, limited funding ultimately brought the project to an end around the turn of the millennium.

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10/15/2026

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Rare Cars Only is proud to announce the successful transaction of this extraordinary 1996 Gillet Vertigo Gen 2, chassis 008, an exceptionally rare Belgian-built sports car whose history makes it a singular presence in the American automotive landscape. Founded in 1992 by Belgian racing driver and engineer Tony Gillet, Gillet Automobiles developed the Vertigo as a lightweight, hand-built sports car conceived without the constraints of mass production. Its carbon-fiber and honeycomb construction drew directly from Formula One engineering, while the original model established its reputation with a remarkable 0–100 km/h (0-62mph) acceleration record of 3.266 seconds in 1994. The marque subsequently earned three consecutive FIA GT G2 championship titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Chassis 008 began life as a first-generation Vertigo, finished in dark metallic blue, before being upgraded by Gillet to ‘Gen 2’ specifications, and refinished in silver. During its earlier life, the car appeared in promotional material alongside Belgian-French rock icon Johnny Hallyday, adding another fascinating chapter to its provenance. Originally built in Belgium, the car was documented in Romania around 2004, where it was reportedly the country’s sole Vertigo road car. By 2014, it had surfaced in Canada before eventually entering private U.S. storage in 2023, where we discovered it in hiding. Confirmed by Automobiles Gillet, this is the only Gillet Vertigo road car in the United States…and, by extension, anywhere in America. This transaction also represents another landmark…the first known sale of a Gillet Vertigo road car on U.S. soil. Completed privately and entirely off-market, this transaction reflects the kind of discreet, relationship-driven work at the heart of Rare Cars Only. We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us to assist them with sourcing and selling the world’s rarest cars.