Aspark Owl all-electric battery-powered sportscar. Auctions will last from seven to 14 days
Dubai-based content creator Alex Hirschi, aka Supercar Blondie, is launching SBX Cars, an auction website. All photos: SB Media Group
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It specialises in hypercars, supercars and special vehicles such as the world’s first Mercedes–AMG One
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The auction house will operate primarily from Los Angeles and Dubai and include the likes of the Volkswagen XL1, the world's most economical production car when it launched in 2013
It also has classics such as the BMW 507, a grand touring convertible. Rarity will be SBX Car’s selling point
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The 2012 Lotus LMP2 Prototype has 450bhp. Supercar Blondie has positioned SBX Cars to compete in the crowded online market
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A John Player Special Lotus F1 car from the 1970s. SBX Cars has confirmed more than $100million (Dh367 million) in consignments prior to launch
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F1 team leader Colin Chapman's personal airplane the Lotus team used in the 1970s and 1980s. SBX Cars will start by opening 15 to 20 auctions per week
Aspark Owl all-electric battery-powered sportscar. Auctions will last from seven to 14 days
Dubai-based content creator Alex Hirschi, aka Supercar Blondie, is launching SBX Cars, an auction website. All photos: SB Media Group
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/X3LGSTH6XZCI3MN6BDI4OQ3LKE.jpeg?smart=true&auth=05c4b17d5bf9ea3871a36b1bf9541f8db88cfa074e5f6fdb4475be81577cba91&width=400&height=225)
It specialises in hypercars, supercars and special vehicles such as the world’s first Mercedes–AMG One
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7HO33NVJSBFKDL4B3AWCL3XRTA.jpg?smart=true&auth=eadf22f253d7ce741ec0bf8f76d8a0f7a5e19ec7b13100b759e86d55e423581f&width=400&height=225)
The auction house will operate primarily from Los Angeles and Dubai and include the likes of the Volkswagen XL1, the world's most economical production car when it launched in 2013
It also has classics such as the BMW 507, a grand touring convertible. Rarity will be SBX Car’s selling point
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/626PGPSCJRHRNGTHOQI2DV23JY.jpg?smart=true&auth=2d142e80066010c388eef00276135e774ada7e0f4741e5782812521a92f15817&width=400&height=225)
The 2012 Lotus LMP2 Prototype has 450bhp. Supercar Blondie has positioned SBX Cars to compete in the crowded online market
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XNZTEQFP6ZD75F5RJ2TCRSOXZE.jpg?smart=true&auth=031c898409aa9afb941459450f82b7ffc92755f93ee6ec0e43776ca38b929c19&width=400&height=225)
A John Player Special Lotus F1 car from the 1970s. SBX Cars has confirmed more than $100million (Dh367 million) in consignments prior to launch
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KF3QB7DH6FHP3EGLPGVWW7OVXQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=54489a6ec8dc4b2f4908255350f78113ac43632d326191cdf6dfe084a283da8b&width=400&height=225)
F1 team leader Colin Chapman's personal airplane the Lotus team used in the 1970s and 1980s. SBX Cars will start by opening 15 to 20 auctions per week
Aspark Owl all-electric battery-powered sportscar. Auctions will last from seven to 14 days
Dubai's Supercar Blondie reveals she turned down a $100m offer for media business
SB Media Group launches global auction website for high-end vehicles
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02 April, 2024
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