Highlights

One of only 55 Laviolette coupés built
Showing only 7,481 miles from new
Well maintained with regular servicing to 2024
Only 800 miles completed since service
Featured in Magneto magazine in 2022
Current advisory-free MOT to May 2026

The Appeal

While some supercar makers take a more aggressive approach to design and build, focusing on headline-grabbing performance figures, the Dutch Spyker outfit has always done things differently. Its ultra-low volume cars are like four-wheeled, high-end Swiss watches - utterly capable, impeccably built and as much design showpiece as road-going weapon.

The Laviolette arrived a year after the Spyder. It features a fastback coupe roof that is similar to the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. Like AC, Spyker took the Laviolette to Le Mans in 2009 and 2010 and competed in the European Le Mans Series.

Just 55 of these hardtop cars were built, and this 2009 example is likely one of the very last. Beautifully finished in dark grey metallic with a two-tone chocolate quilted leather cabin, it is a well-presented car that has covered just 7,481 miles in its 17 years. The car left the factory with a long list of options, which are detailed below, including Chronoswiss, which alone cost 50,000 Euros

The current keeper is only the car’s fourth. He acquired it in 2018 and has used it sparingly. The MOT and servicing history support the low mileage. The latter shows regular attention by Spyker main dealers or high-end dealers from new, most recently in May 2024. The car has only covered 800 miles since this work. The current MOT runs to May 2026 with no advisories.

With less than 300 C8s built, chancing on one is a rare opportunity. Finding a Laviolette is harder still. This car has the sparing use, provenance and condition to warrant serious consideration.

History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK September 2009
Four registered keepers
Current keeper since September 2018
Service book and handbooks
Stamped service book as shown and detailed below
Factory tool kit
Trickle charger
Car cover with Spyker branding
V5C
Fitted with Tracker in 2018 (subscription status unknown)
Copy of Magneto magazine featuring this car from 2022

Service history (further details in photos):

05/24 - Aston Martin Leeds - including spark plugs
09/18 - Rodley Motors
03/18 - Rodley Motors
02/16 - Rodley Motors
02/11 - 6,700 miles - Broughton of Cheltenham

Factory fitted options:

Black Chronoswiss dials (€50,000 option)
Dark tinted roof panels with roof scoop
Propeller steering wheel
Aluminium dashboard
iPhone/iPod stereo integration
Aeroblade wheels with centre locks
Spyker logo on headrests
Sport/whisper exhaust
Wide body specification
Four-vent air conditioning
Quilted leather/Alcantara interior
Xenon headlights
AP Racing brakes
Adjustable F1-style independent inboard Koni suspension
Chassis number on sills
Official Spyker indoor car cover
Original complete tool kit
Spyker inspired registration plate included
Original aluminium book pack including owner's manual and service book

The Condition

Attractive dark grey metallic paintwork in good general condition
Some light marks to note to paintwork and trim as shown
These include door edge chips and light scuffs
Ten-spoke factory alloy wheels in good general condition with some kerbing
Matching Michelin Pilot Sport tyres that appear from dates to be factory supplied
Dark brown and lighter brown quilted suede and leather interior
Aluminium engine-turned dashboard and other interior detailing
Classic-style four-spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel
Glass roof and vented rear clear cover for the engine

The compact Spyker eschews the aggression and drama of some of its rivals, in favour of a simpler, slippery shape that, as this car shows, has an element of timelessness about it. But what really sets it apart is the car’s remarkable attention to detail, most obvious in the hand-crafted interior but also evident in the exterior chromework and badging. We love the gear lever arrangement, the classic wheel and the engine turned dashboard. It is a car that rewards repeated viewings.

The Laviolette features a sleek coupe roof that incorporates an array of details like the roof vent, slatted engine cover and glass panels. It arguably makes this version of the C8 even more attractive than the convertible.

This late model 2009 car is in very good order, thanks to the low mileage and careful storage. There are a few cosmetic points to note in the photos, which could likely be easily remedied if the buyer desired.

The Mechanics

4.2-litre 395bhp Audi V8 engine
Six-speed manual gearbox
186mph top speed
Maintained by Spyker main dealers and specialists
Last serviced in May 2024 with few miles since
No advisories on current MOT

The C8 could have been merely a design masterclass, but instead, this is a hugely capable supercar too. The reviews have been consistently positive since the car arrived 26 years ago, praising its balance, performance, agility and tactility.

Beneath the rear cowl is a developed version of Audi’s well-regarded 4.2L V8 engine, tuned to 395bhp and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. This car has covered fewer than 7,500 miles in 17 years. Maintenance has been undertaken by main dealers and specialists, most recently in May 2024 by Aston Martin Leeds. The current MOT runs to May 2026.

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