Abu Dhabi is preparing to host a landmark moment in the world of collecting, with RM Sotheby’s unveiling two rare automotive icons as headliners for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week this December. The event, presented in collaboration with Sotheby’s and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), promises to set a new global benchmark for luxury and exclusivity.
Leading the sale are two extraordinary consignments: the one-of-one 2017 Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera and a 2010 Aston Martin One-77, both offered with remarkable provenance and representing the pinnacle of design, engineering, and craftsmanship. Together, they embody the vision of Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week as a stage for celebrating rarity and innovation.
Duccio Lopresto, Managing Director MENA at RM Sotheby’s, commented: “The Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera and Aston Martin One-77 are not just cars—they are ultimate expressions of performance and artistry. They perfectly capture the spirit of Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week, which celebrates beauty, power, and exclusivity across multiple categories of collecting.”
The Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera is a true one-off masterpiece crafted under the personal guidance of Horacio Pagani. Presented in Pearl White with electric blue accents and exposed carbon fiber, it features a bespoke interior in blue Alcantara and black leather. Powered by a naturally aspirated AMG-tuned 7.3-liter V-12 producing 750 horsepower, it represents pure analog performance at its finest.
With just 908 kilometers on the odometer and complete factory documentation, the Zonda 760 Riviera is more than a car—it is a statement of Mediterranean-inspired artistry and mechanical perfection. RM Sotheby’s has placed an estimate of $9,500,000 – $10,500,000 USD on this unique model, which is expected to draw global attention.
The 2010 Aston Martin One-77 offers a different expression of automotive excellence: elegant, powerful, and discreet. Limited to only 77 units worldwide, this example stands out as one of the most extensively optioned. Finished in Pearl White with a black leather interior accented in red, it carries every available factory option, from climate control to video park assist.
Beneath its hand-beaten aluminum body and carbon fiber chassis lies a 7.3-liter V-12, also delivering 750 horsepower. With just 2,744 kilometers recorded, the car remains in pristine condition. Its estimate of $1,300,000 – $1,600,000 USD positions it as a rare and accessible opportunity for discerning collectors.
Stephan Knobloch, Senior Car Specialist at RM Sotheby’s, added: “Both the Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera and the Aston Martin One-77 are masterpieces that redefine expectations for hypercars. Each tells its own story of exclusivity, design, and craftsmanship, making them fitting centerpieces for Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week.”
Set against the cultural backdrop of Saadiyat Island and coinciding with Formula 1 weekend, Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week will unite fine art, jewelry, watches, design, and automobiles in an unparalleled multi-category event. For collectors seeking the rarest and most exclusive objects, the UAE capital is now firmly on the global stage.
