Someone is willing to shell out tens of millions for a car that's unlikely to leave the garage often
Unique Pagani Zonda Riviera could set a record price
The model’s historical significance
The Pagani Zonda has become one of the most valuable exotic cars of the 21st century. This year, the unique Riviera could sell for a record $10.5 million. This price would represent a nearly $5 million premium over its previous sale price, showing that the Zonda is rising in value at a rate comparable to the McLaren F1.
Conversion Features
The Riviera was returned to the Pagani factory in 2017, where it was transformed into a unique 760 series car. Despite its age, the car has only 908 km on the clock, which explains the RM Sotheby’s estimate of $9.5-10.5 million.
Exterior and specifications
The exterior of the car has unique features: metallic white paint with royal blue accents on the hood, hatch, doors and rear. The brake calipers and discs also have blue elements. The modernization included extended carbon fiber front wings, a sunroof inspired by the Zonda Cinque, as well as numerous exposed carbon elements.
The 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine has been upgraded, allowing for an increase in power to 750 hp, which is transmitted to the rear wheels through a sequential gearbox with paddle shifters.
Second attempt at sale
This is not the first time that the Riviera has been put up for auction. In 2019, the car was sold for $5.5 million in Saudi Arabia. Since then, it has remained in the Middle East, and in December this year it will be offered for sale again, this time in Abu Dhabi.
The rise in price for this model reflects a general trend in the collector car market, where rare examples can significantly increase their value in a short period of time. The limited edition factor and individual modifications from the manufacturer make such cars particularly attractive to investors and collectors. The possible record sale of this Zonda could affect the valuation of the brand's other models on the secondary market.
