The Spyker C8 Is a Quirky, Beautiful, Amazing Supercar

[@Chicagonese1]

Doug is the type of guy that reviews the same car twice, yet he knows that people like me will watch every second.

[@Jmdp.94]

Even though his format was different then, I assume the main reason is probably because this one has the propeller style wheel that stands out so much while the other one he reviewed was a later model that had the ''less desirable'' airbag steering wheel, and I wouldn't mind seeing another review in laviolette coupe and LM85 versions all over again.

[@projectg408]

@@Jmdp.94 Agreed. I'm sure another big reason he's doing it again is because this one is on Cars & Bids and it's in California.

[@1hundredz]

Agreed. He reviewed a silver one

[@Abdulbasit-alshafi3i]

he didn’t even mention this did he ?! anyway i’m not gonna watch it again

[@Jeff_Klein]

I’m gonna watch the original again, just to compare how his videos changed over the years

[@zollotech]

I thought that Range Rover was the end of the spyker. Thanks for a second look

[@TobinTwinsHockey]

Me too.

[@steventhibaudeau601]

Ditto

[@YalbertY]

yep. bet that guy was shitting bricks lol

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@YalbertY 66 percent agree.

[@applec2400]

My heart rate jumped a bit wondering if a lede was buried here

[@Hydrazine1000]

Their motto, "For the tenacious no road is impassable" stems from the 1920s, (1914 to be exact) when endurance racing was something quite different from what it is in modern times. With that context, it makes a lot more sense. The original Spyker company build the Spyker 60 HP race car in 1904. It had many firsts: The first ever 6-cylinder, the first front-engine 4WD lay-out and the first with 4-wheel brakes. They also competed in the Paris to Peking endurance races. That's 9300 miles, or nearly 15000 km.

[@megamastah]

Cool trivia, thanks.

[@believeinyourself4457]

Gratitude for the expanded context, it truly matters, thank you.

[@piuthemagicman]

thanks, that's so cool!

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

Bruh racing from Paris to Peking. That’s unthinkable. Awesome story. Thanks.

[@Sumdumdad]

Remember when 1914 was in the 1920's? Pepperidge Farm remembers...

[@JordanCS13]

This is a car I didn’t know existed, and now I think it may be the coolest looking car I’ve ever seen. That shifter mechanism is simply awesome.

[@noth606]

They are quite something in person, no plastic visible anywhere. Also, they are very small, I'd say roughly like a Miata but wider, and they sound great in person, not annoyingly loud but you definitely hear it, in presence it's like a fancy high end swiss watch. But they are quite rare, I live in the Netherlands, home country of them, and I've only seen less than 10 of them, only one up close.

[@squidiskool]

I found out it existed from RACE 07.

[@changsangma1915]

I came across it in a 2008 TopGear magazine....and it was also the magazine that had the Citroen GT, the only concept that still has that impact of awe to this day.

[@yoshi555king]

welcome to Dutch engineering

[@jaymack9442]

It was in a few movies. Swordfish and the Jet Li Jason Stratham movie

[@lucky889s9]

This is one of underrated supercars. The styling, material, theme, details, handling are top notch

[@pinut187]

Underrated by whom? Don’t talk BS.

[@lucky889s9]

@@pinut187 by most channels. Not many of them. Go check it out instead of talking trash

[@bd604]

agreed, his original review turned me into it and has positioned it at the top of my favorite cars list for years. The design is impeccable imo

[@pinut187]

@@lucky889s9 you mean unknown or forgotten. That is different than underrated.

[@3n3ly7m9]

So underrated that people still think this specific model uses the R8 engine......

[@spaulagain]

I drove one years ago and absolutely loved it. The engine sounded like a Mustang, but the interior and everything else felt like driving a Rolex.

[@volvo09]

Cool, what a WILD looking car!

[@blueazure9658]

R8 engine or soemthing like that made by Audi

[@TheEvoHero]

To be fair modern mustangs sound beautiful.

[@julioneasphalt8airborne265]

xDd a Rolex😂

[@soulsnatcher5408]

There is no way that sounds anything like a Mustang dude. That's an Audi V8 it's sounds way better then that. What car person would say such a thing like that? Despicable.

[@amazingjason455]

Doug is the type of guy to gain a huge following on KZbin by creating high quality car reviews.

[@arboris]

true

[@yeahnatet]

🤨

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

This is the "Doug is the type of guy" statement I can 100% get behind

[@carswithadamdavis]

I love Doug and Ive watched pretty much every video since 2015. But honestly his content is not very high quality compared to other channels.

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

@@carswithadamdavis what he lacks in dramatic editing and special effects he makes up for with his razzmatazz.

[@jabariphillips8855]

The shift linkage and the aluminum pedals in this car are some of the most beautiful elements ever in car design. So underrated!

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Who does the rating though?

[@muskokamike127]

reminds me of zonda in that regard. "why hide it, let's make it cool".

[@megamastah]

@@muskokamike127 Zonda interiors are over the top to be honest. Almost obnoxious, especially the gauge cluster.

[@kratosandloki4309]

@@megamastah do u own one?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@megamastah yep. Veyron also.

[@kyronrc]

The interior of this thing is just amazing. It hasn't aged at all

[@amanasd26]

it has 3330 miles on it, of course it hasn't aged

[@raresradoi39]

@@amanasd26 he meant it like it still looks amazing design wise, not that it's not worn out. I'm sure he wouldn't have said the same thing about a well kept Passat B4

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@raresradoi39 Lol, could have told me that interior was from a 70s early 80s car

[@raresradoi39]

@@3n3ly7m9 not with materials of this quality. I don't think cars were commonly built like this 😂

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@raresradoi39 No, that Passat B4. Same with the B5/B5.5 Passat. They were never the same quality or style as Audi C4/B5 or B5 (generally they all have the same concept) interiors. But thats probably because both Volkswagen and Audi had kept there interior layouts separate from each other based on previous models just evolved one for Economy and Audi for Luxury.

[@Christiaan0004]

Spyker is not gone (but possible will). Although the company went bankrupt several times… it still exists. In 2022 a British partnership investment saved the company. They also announced new models. There are also some variants on the C8 like the Spyker C8 Aileron which I love. Hope you will review that one day! Love the vid Doug!

[@changsangma1915]

It's unfortunate such unique brands are always on the verge to disappear. The only brands that doesn't do conventionally off putting cookie cutter stuff....are overlooked the most. All we see today is bloated SUVs or odd looking EVs.

[@superblump87]

@@changsangma1915 ok...go create a car company that doesn't make a profit then and stop complaining.

[@changsangma1915]

@@superblump87 ....um nope, but it appears you'd only try spitting that on me to think you haven't already shat your stink upon cars across other internet platforms. It was a lame attempt anyways...sadly no likes on your favor lmao. Try harder next time!

[@yoshi555king]

They need to pay karmann yet so they won’t produce anything before 2025

[@kaz9687]

Honestly one of the most beautiful interiors of any car made in the past 20 years.

[@dekayallday1]

What about Pagani?

[@Toby-hz9be]

I think the bentley turbo r‘s is very beautiful aswell (in black with the brushed aluminium)

[@soyHapns]

@@dekayallday1 pagani is too much, always found their interiors overwhelming

[@peter_shadow7559]

@@dekayallday1 Pagani's interior is impressive but they are not pretty. Elegant designs tend to be done with minimalism in mind.

[@kaz9687]

@@dekayallday1 the Pagani Zonda F has a nice interior as well but it's a little much. The huayra is way over the top but still pretty cool. The spyker c8 kept it minimalistic but elegant at the same time.

[@parker73724]

Honestly the Spyker c8 has aged fantastically and I imagine these will be amazingly desireable in a few years.

[@johnjuiceshipper4963]

The first gen Audi R8 and the Spyker C8 have both aged amazingly in their own ways.

[@parker73724]

@@johnjuiceshipper4963 I definitely agree the r8 aged beautifully as well. I just think it's not as special as a spyker because of the difference in production numbers and unique details.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@johnjuiceshipper4963 Memories of GRAN TURISMO 5 PROLOGUE then huh?

[@yebo56]

100% agree

[@dougpearn9415]

This is Doug at his best, reviewing a rare, exceptional vehicle from the past. He does it with admiration and love. Looking forward to the next one.

[@3n3ly7m9]

Yet he still hasn't got the engine correct. Same with the spare keys.

[@kiernansfault48]

You can tell how much he loves this car

[@bobkaiser8782]

A friend of mine had one of these. I remember him opening the doors, hood, engine bay, etc. It was like seeing a giant precision timepiece in action.

[@Ephyxis]

This has to be one of the best cars when it comes to materials. There's so many luxury cars, even the highest end rolls that use plastic for no reason except to spare a buck and some effort, but not this car. It's almost impossible to find plastic anywhere. They really went all out. It's one of the things I love the most about this car, and its successor. Also, I think one of the reasons the mirrors are a giant piece of aluminum is because they might have expected or even intended people to use them to open the door further.

[@noth606]

I looked one over and found no plastic, I'd expect there to be some, somewhere, but I didn't see any at least in the interior, just leather and metal.

[@maxcactus7]

Even the first time Doug reviewed this car I was convinced it was my favorite car ever reviewed, it was just so unique and the attention to detail was just so fanatical. This second review confirms I was right in my original assessment & opinion. This car just has such a unique and beautiful style!

[@nijiiro2134]

I 100% agree with you, I was so excited when he was getting to review another one and with the steering wheel!

[@Sevan_UP]

And it's pretty rare I've never seen one in my life so far and that makes it even more unique

[@muskokamike127]

It looks like the design team said "ok, we have to include this function, how do we make it cool"? to every aspect of the vehicle. Look under the front hood. The way they mounted the inboard suspension to the body. They went over EVERYTHING.......

[@luidg2k1]

That’s what I thought that was reviewed already

[@stevenwilliams1805]

@@Sevan_UP I can't believe I see one at Houston's Expo Motors some 15 years ago.

[@royce4992]

23:34 Im surprised the Range Rover flying up on Doug’s rear end didn’t give him a heart attack.

[@AgeraXXX]

LMFAOOOOOO dude I was about to say the same thing. Holy cow

[@ciresolstice]

Man, I love this thing. The leather, the aluminum, the exposed shift linkage, details galore. This is now my 3rd favorite supercar after the Miura and 458 Italia.

[@hydeistpl]

10:00 I love how when you flip on Sport mode, you get less fuel.

[@mtrsprt_media]

Doug’s second Spyker C8 review 😂

[@julianc.6589]

yep nailed it

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

I'm glad that I wasn't the only one who noticed...I was beginning to fear there was a glitch in the Matrix or maybe I had died and went back in time to a previous save point in my life...lol 😅

[@blackhawk0606]

Previous review scored 59, this one scores 61... 😅

[@wolf0491]

@@blackhawk0606 sterring wheel and wheels were worth 2 pts :P

[@7cougar0]

@@blackhawk0606 62

[@Harako15]

I love the spyker. It was the first super car I got to sit in when I was a kid, so it’s always had a special place in my heart

[@tommarshall7749]

Great car, great review. Just one thing, it wasn't an R8 engine, it was a re-fettled version of the Audi D2 S8 engine.

[@3n3ly7m9]

Its a BFM from the D3 A8. not D2 S8. Super easy to tell cause the valve covers are not interchangeable between them, even has the A8s fuel rail and wiring harness layout.

[@k8-sr495]

@@3n3ly7m9 Has this DFM engine been used in any other Audi car prior to the year 2003?

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@k8-sr495 No. BFM is just a timing belt driven 4.2 5v engine. BFM has different oil cooler, accessories, only ever came in automatic crankshaft layout, coolant cooled alternator, updated intake plenum flap design. You can swap the Audi D2 S8 cams into it and have it retuned with bigger fuel injectors and timing to get around 380-400hp N/A. You can do 450lb-ft before you need to change the rods. Same goes for the rods in 1.8T, and 2.7T. The BGH, BGJ 4.2 is found in the Phaeton that would be similar to the one in the A8 D3, same with the 4.2 AXQ found in the Touareg. Then you have the ART 4.2 and AWN 4.2 would be found in the C5 A6. All of them are reliable 4.2, and the last good ones made before they switched over to Chain driven.

[@nicholaswilks580]

This isn't a car you drive, it's a car you WEAR.

[@pinut187]

*Jeremy Clarkson said that

[@masterpip8891]

Man this car is pure nostalgia. First found out about it in forza motorsport 4 and always thought this car was a beauty and i'm happy to see a guy like doug reviewing it. Thank you!

[@iamatlantis1]

Dude you know what i would absolutely freak if he reviewed for the same reason, TVR Cerbera Speed 12.

[@masterpip8891]

@@iamatlantis1 Or even the Bertone Mantide and the Morgan Aero SS, weird strange cats perfect for doug to review

[@FSAPOJake]

This car is so rare, so imagine my shock when someone showed up with one at a local car show. I flipped out. Barely anyone realized just why it was so special and rare and either ignored it or just cared about the looks.

[@DragomirBozhkov]

Been to their factory in the Netherlands back in the aughts. Didn't get to drive one unfortunately. Damn shame they didn't gain enough popularity to keep them afloat. Really unique and gorgeous cars. Definitely on my dream garage list.

[@pinut187]

They were popular but the Dutch owner messed it up by entering F1 and buying Saab.

[@Craftyboy89]

@@pinut187 Muller, the great thief of our time. Saab could have been saved but he ruined everything.

[@noth606]

@@pinut187 Um, popular subjects for posters and such maybe, not as actual cars that people bought. I live in NL where they were made and I've only seen like 3 maybe 4 of them in total in all these years...

[@Bleckman666]

Glorious and silly, done with an artisan eye for detail! To quote Jeremy Clarkson: "It works brilliantly parked outside the best restaurant in town."

[@Games_and_Music]

Yeah, even if you're not in love with the design, but the amount of detail shows how much effort was put into it, and it just makes you look. And the more you look, the more you discover, and before you know it, you're actually liking this car.

[@renevanderkraats224]

Nice! My brother has worked over there. I've been in the factory with him after hours for a private tour. The Le Mans car was also there. The workmanship and detail of those roadgoing cars was really impressive. I think he said Busta Rhymes and his entourage once visited the factory, he got to shake his hand.

[@crazygamingyt7245]

Spyker are the kind of small, artisanal manufacturer who are prepared to think outside the box. The design blueprints for the Neo drew their inspiration from the aerodynamics of a diving falcon, the composure of a ballet dancer, the curve of a suggestively raised eyebrow, and the assertiveness of a cluster bomb. This is the kind of pedigree you need.

[@damiansiedlecki1839]

I have never seen this car before but i love it. I love how Doug always finds weird but cool cars to review

[@JJRDRR]

You’re in luck then because he’s reviewed it before so you can watch him do it twice.

[@thadynakat]

Yes!! This Spyker is beyond gorgeous, and its quite underrated-at least to me

[@pinut187]

Well maybe to you, most car enthusiast know about and do no under rate it…

[@thadynakat]

@@pinut187 that's good, just the ppl i talk to don't bring it up

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@pinut187 Why are you going around commenting the same thing over and over. Your ignorance is not accomplishing anything.

[@mvryan]

I remember looking at these years ago, when the regulation changed requiring the airbag you could still get the propeller wheel if you optioned four point harnesses.

[@RundFyrkant]

The CEO for SpykerCars is also known for getting his shenanigans into business of other car companies and was the one responsible for killing SAAB.

[@WayApp]

It's a rare gem that combines elegance, performance, and exclusivity. Truly remarkable!

[@JradsEdits]

Quality, styling, and cool factor should have all been a 10, not an 8. Either way - I was happy to watch another review of a Spyker!

[@mrpetit2]

It's gorgeous. That steering wheel is indeed so much more beautiful than the follow up one with the airbag (I think that one was fitted in your previous review)

[@infinitiinfiniti9623]

I’ve always loved this car, so underrated and there in stick,thank u Doug I needed this

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Kindly repeat that in ENGLISH, Miss.☝️ Incidentally, Slave, are you VEGAN? 🌱

[@Cessna-dv8uy]

This is his 2nd time reviewing this car tho

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

@@Cessna-dv8uy maybe because filming the Spyker once still didn't do justice and it's still not appreciated enough unlike Pagani

[@pinut187]

Underrated by whom, all car reviewers give it a lot of credit. You mean unknown to most non-car people…

[@pinut187]

@@johncarlofernandez2698 yeah cause Doug is the only one reviewing this car…?

[@TPC-ll5yy]

Correct me if I am wrong. The sticker that is shown for the Spyker lists the V8 as an Audi 4.2L 40 valve V8, which was equipped in the B6/B7 Audi S4, which I previously owned. The first R8 had the 32V direct injection V8. Also, the engine that is in the Spyker has the same intake manifold as my S4.

[@3n3ly7m9]

Thats not an S4 engine. Those use chains. its the 4.2 from the 2003-2006 A8 D3 BFM. Even more so look at the auction listing, It literally says "June 2022: Timing belt, water pump, thermostat, idler pulley, spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, camshaft seals, and serpentine belt replaced, engine oil and filter changed, brake fluid flushed, transmission fluid flushed, coolant flushed, engine air filter replaced, throttle body cleaned, A/C compressor replaced, rear lid struts replaced, door hinges/pivots adjusted, shifter mechanism adjusted, reverse lockout point set, set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S installed"

[@TPC-ll5yy]

Either way, it is not the RS4 V8, which is the point I was trying to make.

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@TPC-ll5yy Look up "C8 Spyder #016 - SpykerEnthousiast" this is the car used in the movie "War" and shows it being disassembled.

[@DC-SA1]

The Spyker C8 was / is my favorite supercar of all time. Having seen a few of them in person, they are just stunning in some of the details

[@camilstoenescu]

That gear shift lever is on another level.

[@artkincell]

“The 2063 Olympus Skooter is the affordable weird little GT scooter for us senior citizens.” --- future Doug DeMuro.

[@anejz1637]

If Spyker ever made's an Automatic they should make it in to a lever like an aeroplanes control lever, when you push the lever all the way you get would get it in to a D gear, push it back in R gear and straight up N/P gear and next to a gear lever there would be a red lever which would activate the sport mode if you push both levers together.

[@brandonmacdonald7802]

I got to drive one of these as a Valet back In college. It was insanely cool to drive. Best car I ever had on the drive by far!

[@thegourmetgolfer5544]

I feel like Spyker is the type of car company I would make if I had billions of dollars and just wanted to make the coolest car possible. No cost cutting with sneaking in plastics, no cynical business decisions, just pure uncompromising quality for no other reason than the simple love and devotion to craftsmanship. There really aren't many companies like Spyker these days

[@joostprins3381]

Yep, but that was also the downfall, to bad, we are still proud of it. They even drove the 24 h of Le Mans, not briljant, but pure as marketing.

[@Cross._._]

I remember seeing this car on top gear many years ago. The interior is crazy, I'll never forget seeing that for the first time.

[@fanb0y540]

The c8 has always been kind of my favourite car. Somehow the design does things for me that no other car does. absolutely gorgeous.

[@baselhs]

As a fine watches enthusiast, I love this car. It resembles the art, the attention to details, and the quality materials used in fine watches. I can’t think of any other car that has more artistic features than this one.

[@blaster915]

Dream car, honestly if I had the money, I would only ever get the propeller version of the steering wheel, saftey be damed!

[@TheCoolDave]

It's not a car, it's work of art. If I had the money, I would not be bidding, I would be buying that car. Always loved the and the design, just amazing.

[@shizbisquit]

Ohey the only car I've been as in love with as I have since it came out. I really wish there was more content around this car. It's such a perfect combo of modern and art deco type vibes

[@Ryan-mg7pd]

Cars and Bids evolution has been INSANE. Lamborghins, Ferraris, McLarens, and now a Spyker! What an excellent site

[@marquaviouschester6947]

ikr? i even found my childhood car on there (escort gt), which was impossible to find

[@Games_and_Music]

@@marquaviouschester6947 Congrats

[@mrirace926]

My all time favorite car. Such an elegant and thought out car that deserves more love.

[@cjmadura]

The view from the rear - Stunning!!!!!! the view from the interior - Sublime! The view from the front - Kinda Okay The view from the side - Kinda droopy An exceptional car with easily the most attention to detail of any car on this planet.....and no doubt most others. Thank you Doug, As always your presentations are remarkably enjoyable. Your exuberance is unmatched, and that makes you a remarkably likable human. .....like me!!!! Cheers!

[@spaceman667]

Drunk, you really think on other planets they use cars and fuel? 🤡. 👽👽👽🤢

[@westpole]

my man doug is the kinda guy who forgets what rides he has already reviewed (:

[@urgetodrive]

yah, he did my Spyker in 2017. so weird to see him do another one that looks almost identical (mine was a dark green over magnolia)

[@iamatlantis1]

was looking for this comment, i already commented something similar "Doug the type of guy to review this car again"

[@declassifiedoffical]

@L. G. and it is more in depth now

[@scottthompson9923]

@@iamatlantis1 question is , does the Doug score change with his age.

[@owenjaeckle8542]

Yes, his review style and how he is on camera has changed a lot since then, in my opinion. My guess is this car is so cool and weird he wanted to redo it

[@GoPotato69]

Ed Bolian is very pleased with u bringing up Spyker values lol

[@TEEDUBS]

Beat me to it. Lmao

[@daniel0atk]

Doug is the type of guy to review the same care twice, and still get a lot of views.

[@longtailgt]

Doug: "this is one of the most special cars on the planet!" Also Doug: rates it 2 points behind an F430 spider.

[@andycapo9you]

No fvcking screens, all craftmanship, leather and metal in the interior, ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

[@dankmemer2774]

That shifter mechanism is awesome. The coolest aspect of this car and definitely the coolest shifter of any car ever. The way everything looks so analog and mechanical is beautiful as well. I wish more cars did this.

[@changsangma1915]

Unfortunately cars today are trying to look like cell phones on wheels with all the exaggerated display on the exterior & interior.

[@theultimatejeffry6917]

pagani does it too very cool indeed

[@bobrock704]

The Spyker C8, what a car! As you may know I'm from Holland where the Spyker cars were produced. Spyker's heritage lies in a company that started out as a producer of cars (fist under licence of Mercedes Benz, producing there own cars from 1900) and merged with a Dutch company that produced planes. The first cars they produced in the late 1800's up until 1925 when they went bust were very invinitive with four wheel drive and the very first car with a 6 cylinder engine. To many prestiges races and low sales due to high prices made the company go bust several times. Car production stopped in WW1 because the army needed planes. The New Spyker company started in 1999 and produced there first car in 2000. The C8 was the model that started the brand to set off and got good ratings and was even reviewd by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear. History took the company back to it's roots an the same mistakes were made. In 2006 the company bought a Formule 1 team and for there second year in F1 they bought Ferrari engines but forgot to buy the much needed software to make the engines run. The company also started building racing cars for the FIA GT endurance races, running the 4.2 V8 engines produced by VW and Audi. They would run under the name of Spyker Squadron and weren't very succesfull. They made countless mistakes in F1 and even the Scuderia Ferrari couldn't look away and helped them out by giving them a much needed base software tune for the engines Ferrari provided for the F1 cars of Spyker F1. More mistakes were made due to the same problems they stumbled on back in the first Spyker company, cars were to high priced and sales were very low, so there was little money to pay the F1 team and a pair of experienced drivers. Only a year later in 2007 the F1 team was sold with a loss of 30 million dollar on the purchase price alone!! The boss of Spyker, Victor Muller quickly found a new money pit and tried to buy Saab of of GM. This also went horribly wrong and by the time he found the money, GM pulled the plug saying that Victor had tried to by Saab With money from a Russian Billionaire who had a strong bond with China. Spyker was lost, an F1 team was lost and Saab was lost due to huge mistakes made over a very short period of time, just 12 years. A sad story but luckely they made some amazing cars in the beginning, the C8 and the C12 (which was never produced but one prototype was build which was supposed to use the W12 engine from VW) aswell as the Spyker D12 Peking to Paris, an SUV not competing with BMW or Porsche but with Bentley and Rolls Royce. The D12 was to become the ultimate of the ultimate luxury SUV with a Bentley derived Biturbo W12 engine. But even before it took of into production the money was drained and non were made. I hope the cars that are made will live a long life and maybe someday I can get my hands on one.

[@pinut187]

Why would someone know that you are from The Netherlands? Not Holland…

[@maxiava]

Just did a paint correction on one! Extremely neat cars. The shifter felt awesome driving around the parking lot

[@tedmarakas2626]

Doug is the kind of guy who reviews his previous reviews but that's ok because we like them. By the way, this car, even if it had a lawnmower engine, I'd still drive it and cherish it.

[@aPxPredator1]

It’s a funny thing about a Porsche… There’s the moment you know you want one…the moment you first own one…and for the truly afflicted, the decade or two that passes in between…” Congrats Doug. It couldn’t have happened to a better person. Your fans are all cheering for you.

[@SteelyDanUnofficial]

I love how there is nothing in this car that can age and look ugly in future.

[@mopsnuf]

I'm personally a bit ashamed that I hadn't realised in period how special and good this makes it! I guess it stands out even more looking back.

[@zacharywalters8139]

This car IS Doug DeMuro

[@guytansbariva2295]

Doug is the type of guy who goes to Boston to see a Kansas concert and Kansas to see a Boston concert. His favorite song is "More than a feeling is just dust in the wind".

[@Gynra]

That is one of the most gorgeous car interiors I have ever seen. I imagine the interior door handles are "upside down" to facilitate opening the doors with the hand furthest away, in the Dutch manner. This ensure one looks over one's shoulder for hazards (e.g., cyclists) before it is opened.

[@gethplatform2392]

297000$ in 2006 is equal to 431000$ today. Absolutely insane.

[@Games_and_Music]

I wonder what it'll sell for, i doubt it's going to be 400K+. But it is kinda the best version of this model, low mileage, it might still fetch 200K i think? But yeah, the fact that inflation has almost doubled in only 2 decades, is kinda crazy.

[@Wuzzup129]

Such a cool car deserves to be reviewed twice. Thanks Doug!

[@itsnotme07]

Now this is a wicked cool design for a roadster!! Love the propeller use with the vents and steering wheel! Don't you wish Doug would get excited about reviewing a car he already had reviewed before? LOL In the words of Ferris Bueller: "I do LOVE driving it, it is SO choice! If you have the means, I highly recommend picking this one up on Cars and Bids!"

[@average__joe]

Doug is the type of guy that ensures to bring a handy-dandy knee mat when reviewing quirky, beautiful supercars.

[@daprovocateur]

Doug’s the type of guy to create a quirky car auction website so he could create YT videos of quirky cars.

[@mikehunt9894]

One of my favourite cars from the early 2000s when I was a kid. It still looks stunning even by today's standards.

[@changsangma1915]

Today's standard has no standards to begin with, almost every car has the design elements to the next car with a different brand.

[@Dudi4PoLFr]

I loved driving this car in the OG Test Drive Unlimited, even today this timeless design still holds up!

[@mopsnuf]

I'll admit I'm Dutch but man, Spyker did such a great job on this car. I remember seeing one every now and then and not being particularly impressed (just an Audi engine I thought at the time), but the focus on design has put it through the test of time with flying colours. Especially for a low volume automaker! This car has touch areas and shapes that make its experience almost unrivalled by cars from the same period. It's a real shame it didn't work out for the brand. I recall they had quite a promising SUV design on display circa 2008 (forward thinking!). And of course Spyker almost got to own Saab. Thanks for the review!

[@pinut187]

They did own Saab. U bent nieuw in de auto wereld?

[@mopsnuf]

@@pinut187 nee, dat ben ik niet. I wouldn’t call a half year of both companies hemorrhaging money and barely producing vehicles on uncovered loans a successful ownership per se… They tried.

[@pinut187]

@@mopsnuf they owned it though, not almost owned it.

[@mopsnuf]

@@pinut187 ok buddy 🤷‍♂️ not gonna die on that hill.

[@3n3ly7m9]

Correct, it was just an Audi engine from the A8 D3. BFM code. Nothing is R8 on this car.

[@k0walsk]

Extra quirk: the wheels are different left and right. The propellor design is directional; I guess the designers wanted the same orientation left and right so they mirrored the design to achieve that. Poorly explained but check the spokes left and right and you'll get me

[@Bitlox]

I've driven one and it's pretty fun. Feels like some sort of weird kit car. The top of the windshield was the flat-out weirdest thing I've ever experienced.

[@ArnoldJonker]

🟥 ⬜ 🟦 Lekker karretje Doug

[@kellingtonlink956]

Great video. I think that both the Style and Cool Factor numbers should probably be a little higher (especially compared to the Z8 or any of the Lamborghinis). I would absolutely love to see a review of their SUV… the Spyker D8 ‘Peking to Paris’. Thanks for the video.

[@mopsnuf]

I'd be surprised if any of those made it onto the road, I should read up.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I believe you are correct. Though I believe it was not just a one off. I’ve seen (Y-tube) at the very least, one white and one black. Very odd, but it sorta was the first ultra-luxury and speed SUVs (V8 & W12s).

[@KevRC4130]

Funny to look up the D8 Peking to Paris (great name!) - I forgot about this thing. From 2008, it really was ahead of its time and had a kind of ungainly shape that now is commonplace from the GLE Coupe to even the Toyota Crown. Cool cars.

[@mattc1304]

as a future pilot. i’d love to own this.

[@mathieugratton612]

Congratulations buddy. 🎉🎉🎉 I'm happy for you. It is such a great feeling when you reach your dream. Enjoy it you deserved it. The Camera GT is truly a special car.

[@hgg2577]

Fine Artwork, precious materials. This car is like an expensive watch.

[@Rockport1911]

Had one of these, in Test Drive Unlimited:) The dutch always build strange cars. Sadly, like many other small sportscar builders, these guys went out of business... The concept of a supercar being exceptionally detailed reminds me of Pagani.

[@joostprins3381]

Spijker is an old brand, goes back into the 1880, they went bankrupt a few times, and always because they were to exclusive and just to much in detail.

[@topgeartim]

I'm surprised by the lack of Test Drive Unlimited 2 comments. That's where I got introduced to spyker. Such sick cars

[@pinut187]

There are quite a few now…

[@larryboles629]

Your enthusiasm is outstanding. You would make an AMC Pacer review exciting.

[@ParityError0110]

2 things I am disappointed about..... 1. Doug didn't test the horn 2. The climate control for the fan doesn't look like the Spyker airplane prop.

[@budthecyborg4575]

7:01 "Wheels Look Like A Propeller" They really missed an opportunity there because modern cars actually use the wheel spokes as propellers to suck air out from under the car (mostly for brake cooling, but it can also improve downforce).

[@John_Hoover]

Doug: I think this is one of the coolest cars on the planet. Also Doug: Ranks it tied for SIXTH on just this short list of comparable cars.

[@wailingalen]

I love the vintage tube amp style toggles!!! I bet their clicks are very satisfying

[@quarkonium3795]

This car feels timeless in a way most cars don't. Most cars have design elements that age terribly even just 10 years later but this one feels like it will always be cool

[@Dizzy206]

Fell in love with this car in Test Drive Unlimited.

[@sstevocamaro]

@23:32 idk why I laughed so hard when that guy in the Rover pulled up extra close 😂☠️

[@mrdave777]

THIS is a car 99% of you won’t be able to afford. Doug More Than Likely

[@micahdavidmorningstar4176]

I remembered when Doug reviewed it 5 years back and I thought he did a good review back then too. The car got all kinds of weird cool quirks you won't ever find on any car which makes it stands out as a show car but it handles like a performance car. This car reminds me of a Pagani with jewels dripping from the outside in.

[@frostbite1420]

Hi Doug! I'm your Russian fan Dmitry, I'm a normal person) I want to note that you did not notice and did not note one very important and perhaps the rarest feature of the spiker that you surveyed!) I hope you will share my opinion and will note this detail in future car reviews if there is such a feature. The bottom line is that the spike c8 has unequal discs, the discs are made in the form of airplane propeller blades, but these blades on the left and right are directed in one direction, this is a sooo rare feature that is almost nowhere found in the automotive industry!) Thank you for the reviews! Peace and love to you and your home!)

[@AtrociousNightmare]

Goddamit Doug you got me to watch every minute of it even though I was there for the OG review. Can't get enough of both you and this precious gem of a car. Talk about timeless and cool.

[@kbanderson]

What’s really special about the car, is that it’s special. And that’s what makes it special.

[@rowancucanic]

One of my all time favourite supercars. This particular model would be a dream

[@believeinyourself4457]

17:37 "More Spykery.." This is one of the best Doug DeMuroism's I've heard in a long time, Bravo Doug, Bravo!

[@ItsTheNada]

This is quirk and feature ASMR. I zoned out at the center console toggles and came to for the drive and somehow still loved every minute of this video.