Lotec C1000

Bespoke supercars have become extremely popular among wealthy enthusiasts and celebrities in recent years, but the concept is far from new. Manufacturers have been building custom sports and supercars since the 1960s, long before Bugatti was revived and companies such as Pagani and Koenigsegg were founded in the 1990s. One such brand was Lotec, which started life a race car builder in 1960s, moved on to modify Porsches in the 1970s, and created aftermarket parts for Mercedes-Benz cars in the 1980s. In the 1990s, the German firm developed its very first road-going model. It was called the C1000 and only one was made for an oil tycoon in the United Arab Emirates.

The car was ordered in 1990 and completed five years later. It was equipped with a Mercedes-Benz engine that generated a whooping 1,000 horsepower. When it was shipped to its customer, it was one of the most powerful road-legal vehicles. It was also incredibly expensive, with Lotec charging the owner an amount that could have been used to buy four McLaren F1s in 1995. The C1000 also come with a wild design and some incredible specs, including a top speed that’s superior to the newer Bugatti Veyron.

The unique supercar has been easy to trace in recent years, changing owners twice in 2006. However, it appears that the C1000’s value plummeted dramatically, being traded for less than $500,000. In 2014 it was listed on eBay by RK Motors Charlotte after a thorough restoration.

Keep reading to find out more about the 1995 Lotec C1000.