If money were no object, we would go after this soon-to-be-auctioned ’96 Lambo Zagato Raptor Concept like a dog after a bone. The V12 concept was created to replace the Diablo and was designed by Zagato, the Milanese specialty coachbuilder using a slinky carbon fiber body and insane amounts of grey Alcantara suede slathered all over the cabin. The car was one of the first to be digitally designed, but the results look totally organic as if it was birthed from a clay model. The entire windshield, doors, and roof are a single unit and open the cabin via gas struts, making ingress and egress easy for an exotic supercar. The 485-horsepower 5.7-liter V12 is mid-mounted and powers all four wheels via a beautifully gated 5-speed manual transmission. The car is super light thanks to the elimination of traction control and ABS, so acceleration is rapid, indeed. Zagato incorporated its signature double-bubble roof that adds elegance to the already stunning vehicle, and there’s even an ovular air intake just above the rear glass. The car was never put into production, so this is the only one ever made, giving it tremendous value that will no doubt be evidenced by a high selling price come auction time on November 30th via RM Sotheby’s.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
