by Unique Pagani Huayra Roadster with a manual transmission to be auctioned
The first production Pagani Huayra Roadster equipped with a factory manual transmission will be sold at auction next month. Its value is expected to exceed $7 million. The car, named “Executor,” is considered one of the most highly-optioned Huayras ever sold in the United States.
Total production of the Huayra Roadster was limited to just 148 units: 100 standard models, 40 Roadster BCs, and eight Imola Roadsters. This particular car got its name in honor of one of Darth Vader’s starships and was ordered by Vince Zampella.
Those of us familiar with video games may recognize the name. Zampella, a renowned developer who helped create Call of Duty, passed away last December after a high-speed crash in a Ferrari 296 GTS on the Angeles Crest Highway in California. When selecting the specifications for his dream Huayra, he settled on several unique details, and now the car is looking for a new owner.
Blue on Blue
The car’s exterior features blue-tinted carbon fiber, complemented by Indaco Blue accents and white inserts. The car also has significantly more aggressive wings, splitters, and spoilers than a standard Huayra Roadster, including a special front bumper, a fixed rear wing, a fin stretching over the engine, and a roof-mounted air intake.
Unique elements continue inside the cabin, which uses Black Mamba and Indaco Blue leather combined with exposed titanium and carbon fiber details. The odometer shows the car has covered just 53 miles (85 km).
Technical Specifications and Value
As for power, Zampella’s Huayra Roadster Executor is equipped with a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 846 hp and 774 lb-ft (1,049 Nm) of torque, paired with a seven-speed Xtrac manual transmission.
A look at the price sticker shows the supercar had an initial price of €6.67 million, which at the current exchange rate is $7.6 million. RM Sotheby’s, which is handling the sale, expects the car to change hands for between $5 and $7 million.
This auction will be not only an event for collectors but also a reminder of the tragic fate of the creator of the iconic video game. Vince Zampella, who dedicated his life to creating virtual worlds, ordered a truly unique car that combines extreme performance with individual style. His death highlighted the fragility of life, even for those who reached the pinnacle of success. The sale of the “Executor” is not just a transaction but a transfer of a legacy that will likely attract the attention of both Pagani enthusiasts and those who remember Zampella’s contribution to the entertainment industry. The car’s value, significantly exceeding its initial price, testifies to its rarity and historical significance, as well as the fact that the hypercar market continues to grow despite economic fluctuations.
