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One of the world’s most exclusive hypercars, the Aston Martin Valkyrie, is back on the market after its owner decided to sell just five months and 66 miles after taking delivery.
The U.S.-based example, valued at more than $3 million when new, was handed over in March during a trackside ceremony at Apex Motor Club in Arizona. Finished in a bespoke gradient paint scheme — starting in Jet Black and shifting through Speed Yellow and Speed Orange before fading into Hyper Red — the car has since seen only one track outing before being listed for resale.
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The Valkyrie was developed in collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Formula One designer Adrian Newey, intended to bring race-car-level performance to the road. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 paired with a hybrid system, producing a combined 1,160 horsepower. At just over 2,700 pounds, the hypercar offers a driving experience that is as raw as it is extreme, with downforce levels rivaling modern F1 machines.
The brief ownership has prompted speculation among enthusiasts about the reason for the quick turnaround. The Valkyrie’s uncompromising design — including its aggressive aerodynamics, limited storage space, and track-oriented ergonomics — can make it challenging for regular road use. Maintenance costs and operational complexity are also significantly higher than most supercars.
While Aston Martin has not commented on the resale, the rarity of the Valkyrie ensures it will attract attention from collectors worldwide. With production limited to 150 road cars and each build tailored to the buyer, examples rarely appear on the open market.
For the next owner, the car represents not just an engineering marvel, but an opportunity to own one of the most ambitious hypercars ever created — albeit one with barely more mileage than a short Sunday drive.
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