Expensive $#!% you’ll never own

We sent Dominic Sramaty to this year’s auto show at BC Place. He came back awed by the machines on display, and the accompanying price tags.

By Dominic Sramaty [Contributor]

The long story of BC Place is receiving a new chapter after the close of the International Auto Show on Apr. 4. This year’s event has no shortage of impressive rides, most of which are affordable. But there are those cars that only a corporate president or sports celebrity could buy. Here are the top five cars you’ll never own from the Vancouver International Auto Show:

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Engine: 4.3L/263 V8 Power: 503 hp @ 8500rpm Torque: 347 lb/ft @ 5250rpm Top Speed: 318 km/h Price: $373,185.00 CAD
Mercedes SLS AMG Engine: 6.2L DOHC 32 Valve V8 Power: 563 hp @ 6,800rpm Torque: 479 lb/ft @ 4750rpm Top Speed: 317 km/h Price: $198,000.00 CAD
Bentley 1957 S1 Engine: 4,887cc straight 6; OHV/ SV Twin carbs Horsepower: “Sufficient” Transmission: 4 speed automatic Top Speed: 160 km/h Price: Priceless!
SPYKER C8 SWB LAVIOLETTE Engine: 4.2L 40 Valve V8 Power: 400 bhp @ 7000rpm Torque: 354 lb/ft @ 3500rpm Top Speed: 300 km/h Price: $270,150.00 CAD