The DFW Car & Toy Museum has added a 2010 Spyker C8 Spyder to its Ron Sturgeon Collection, showcasing one of the most distinctive supercars of the modern era with fewer than 1,600 miles on its odometer. This acquisition matters because it represents a tangible piece of automotive history that blends handcrafted design with raw performance, offering visitors a rare opportunity to examine a vehicle that prioritizes mechanical transparency and driving purity over digital refinement.
Finished in sleek black, the C8 Spyder features aviation-inspired design elements throughout its construction. The car's rigid aluminum space frame, adjustable independent suspension with Koni shocks, and slotted disc brakes with Spyker-branded calipers demonstrate engineering focused on driver engagement. Every visible component serves as a testament to mechanical artistry, from the scissor doors and frameless windows to the polished roll hoops and intricate exposed shifter linkage.
Inside the cabin, engine-turned aluminum panels, milled switchgear, and polished door hardware create an environment that Ron Sturgeon, founder of the museum, describes as "more fighter jet than GT cruiser." This attention to detail extends to the powertrain, where a mid-mounted 4.2-liter Audi V8 produces 400 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, channeled through a Getrag six-speed manual transmission and Drexler limited-slip differential.
The vehicle's significance is amplified by its provenance as a former possession of NFL legend Reggie Wayne, adding a layer of celebrity ownership to its technical merits. Sturgeon emphasized this combination, stating, "There are supercars, and then there are works of art with license plates—and the Spyker C8 is the latter. With under 1,600 miles and a connection to Reggie Wayne, this one's truly something special."
For automotive enthusiasts and casual observers alike, the C8 Spyder's display illustrates a shifting paradigm in collector car appreciation, where analog driving experiences and visible mechanical components gain value in an increasingly digital automotive landscape. The museum's rotating exhibitions, which feature over 200 collector vehicles, provide context for understanding how cars like the Spyker fit within broader automotive evolution.
Visitors can view the Spyker alongside other rare vehicles at the museum's North Fort Worth location. More information about current exhibitions is available at https://dfwcarandtoymuseum.com. The museum's previous online presence as DFW Elite Toy Museum remains accessible at https://dfwelitetoymuseum.com for historical reference about the collection's origins.
