One-Off Sbarro GT1 Up for Grabs

We are living in an age when everything from a Fiat 500 to a Porsche 911 has tens of limited additions. So what is a car collector with a million dollars burdening his pockets to do? Will he buy a brand new sportscar, that was built in a factory with a plastic bumper bolted on and some silly graphics, or should he buy something much more exclusive like this Sbarro GT1.

We think the answer is obvious! The GT1 was created in 1999, based on drawings made by Swiss designer Franco Sbarro, who over the years it out on Citroens, Alfas and Ferraris. Despite him being known for his work in customizing factory cars, the Sbarro is a true one-off.

According to the site auctioning the model, the GT1 is powered by a mid-mounted 7.4-liter AMG engine that delivers its power to the rear wheels. Its 600 hp and 612 Nm of torque are enough for a blistering top speed of 325 km/h (201.5 mph). Not so shabby when you consider the car is 11 years old.

The body of the car features a wedge-like front end, massive twin air intakes and a huge wing on the back. Two seats are molded directly to the body for a constant weight distribution when the driver is in the car. The pedals are adjustable in order to compensate for the seat.

The seller is asking exactly EUR1 million for the model right now (approximately $1.4 million), quite the sum. However, it's not every day you see a true one-off show car that reaches supercar speeds, so it might be worth a lot more in 30 or 40 years time. If I had a million euros laying around and a fifty car garage, I would consider buying it.