The Aston Martin Valkyrie Should Be A Collector’s Dream, But This One Might Have Lost Value

This extraordinary car may have ordinary depreciation

Aston Martin built just 150 of the Valkyrie Coupe, undoubtedly one of the craziest road-legal production cars ever conceived. Dreamed up by legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey, it has all the right ingredients to be a highly desirable collector’s car. However, one heading to auction later this month is actually expected to sell for significantly less than its original sticker price.

This 2023 Valkyrie is number 81 of the 150 units built and was shipped to its original owner in Japan. The Zenith White paint is far from the most outlandish color we’ve seen on a Valkyrie, but if anything, that should broaden its appeal among interested buyers who may have missed out on an original allocation from the Aston Martin factory.

Several expensive options were selected through the Q by Aston Martin program, including blue-tinted satin carbon fiber across key areas like the front splitter and rear diffuser. It also includes several elements painted Midnight Blue Gloss, including parts of the engine cover and the roof scoop. A set of matte black magnesium wheels were also added as a £40,000 ($53,500) option.

Worth less than when it was new

The car’s interior perfectly matches the exterior and includes a combination of black Alcantara and blue Alcantara on the seats, which also include silver contrast stitching on the headrests. RM Sotheby’s says the original owner spent almost £235,000 ($314,300) on options, in addition to the original £2.5 million ($3.34 million) starting tag before taxes. Despite the car’s exclusivity and the eye-popping price, the auction house only expects it to sell for between £1.8 million ($2.4 million) and £2.4 million ($3.2 million).

Neil Fraser/RM Sotheby’s

This Valkyrie isn’t even a high-mileage example. In fact, it’s been driven just 300 km (about 186 miles), meaning the screaming, naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V12 engine has barely been broken in. Had Ferrari built a car like this, we’re sure its value would have soared. Perhaps the closest comparable car from Ferrari is the Daytona SP3, limited to 600 units. New, it started at roughly $2.25 million, and used examples now sell for upwards of $10 million. In August, one traded hands for $17.825 million.

If this Valkyrie sells for less than its original price tag, it wouldn’t be the first time. Last year, a stunning example bathed in purple carbon fiber with 24-carat gold leaf accents sold for £2.22 million, despite costing the original owner more than £3 million.

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