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Spyker is a unique Dutch sports car brand with a rich history dating back to 1880. The brothers Hendrik-Jan and Jacobus Spijker from Hilversum started as coach builders and created, among other things, the famous Golden Coach (1897-1898).
In 1999 the brand name was revived by Victor Muller and designer Maartand de Bruijn. From Zeewolde they built exclusive sports cars such as the C8 Spyder and C8 Laviolette with distinctive interior trim and the iconic aircraft propeller logo through a spoked wheel.
With only approx 260 cars built since 2000, every Spyker is extremely exclusive. Insurance costs on average €200-€600 per month. Customization based on appraised value is essential for these collector's items.
Spyker Models Insure
The modern Spyker production line:
C8 Laviolette
Coupe
400 hp | 4.2L Audi V8
€250,000+ | Most built model
- ✓ Gullwing-style doors
- ✓ 0-100 in 4.5 sec
- ✓ 300 km/h top speed
- ✓ Handmade interior
C8 Spyder
Roadster
400 hp | 4.2L Audi V8
€250,000+ | First model (2000)
- ✓ Open roof experience
- ✓ Aluminum space frame
- ✓ Light construction
- ✓ Based on Silvestris
C8 Aileron
Evolution
400 hp | 4.2L V8
€300,000+ | 2009+
- ✓ Streamlined design
- ✓ Aileron = airplane wing
- ✓ Spyder variant available
- ✓ Limited production
C8 Double 12 S
Le Mans Inspired
400-620 hp | 5 internships
€300,000+ | 2002-2006
- ✓ Stage I-V power
- ✓ 350 km/h top (Stage V)
- ✓ RacIng heritage
- ✓ Extremely rare
C8 Spyder T
TwIn Turbo
525 hp | Cosworth
€350,000+ | 2003-2007
- ✓ Cosworth twin turbo
- ✓ 0-100 in 4.0 sec
- ✓ Very rare
- ✓ Collector's item
C8 Preliator
Latest Model
600 hp | Koenigsegg V8
Draft / Very limited
- ✓ Koenigsegg engine
- ✓ Preliator = warrior
- ✓ Heads up display
- ✓ Production uncertain
📜 Spyker History: 1880 – Present
The story of Spyker begins in 1880 then the brothers Hendrik-Jan and Jacobus Spijker started a carriage factory from Hilversum. In 1886 they moved to Amsterdam where they built the famous Golden Coach built for the inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina (1898).
In 1903 Spyker built the world's first car with six-cylinder engine, four-wheel drive and four-wheel brakes. This innovation is now in the Louwman Museum. In 1907 a Spyker finished second in the legendary rally Beijing-Paris.
During WWI (1914-1918) Spyker built approx 100 fighter planes and 200 aircraft engines – hence the logo with propeller. In 1926 the original factory was closed. In 1999 Victor Muller started the rebirth.
👑 The Golden Carriage
Between 1897 and 1898, the N.V. Rijtuigfabriek v/h Gebr. Nail the Golden Coach – a gift from the people of Amsterdam to Queen Wilhelmina. The carriage cost at the time 120,000 guilders, raised with dimes and quarters from mainly workers.
The carriage is made of Javanese teak wood with gold leaf gilding. To this day, the Golden Carriage is used during Budget Day – a driving proof of the craftsmanship of the Spijker brothers.
🛋️ The Spyker Interior: Craftsmanship Masterpiece
What sets Spyker apart from other sports cars is this unique interior. Inspired by vintage airplane cockpits, each C8 features premium leather, polished aluminum, classic Chronoswiss clocks, and the signature exposed aluminum switch gate.
De aandacht voor detail is legendarisch: van Hand-stitchede lederen panelen tot de "Remove Before Flight"-tags die verwijzen naar de vliegtuighistorie. Elk interieur is volledig personaliseerbaar.
💰 Premium indication Spyker 2025
Average monthly premium (assessed value):
| Model | Value | Premium/month |
|---|---|---|
| C8 Spyder | €200,000-€350,000 | €200-€400 |
| C8 Laviolette | €200,000-€400,000 | €250-€500 |
| C8 Double 12 S | €250,000-€500,000 | €300-€600 |
| C8 Spyder T | €300,000-€500,000 | €350-€650 |
| C8 Aileron | €250,000-€450,000 | €300-€600 |
| C12 La Turbie | €500,000+ | €500-€800 |
📊 Spyker Facts & Figures
⚠️ Spyker: Extremely Exclusive
With only approx 260 copies Every Spyker is a collector's item worldwide. Insurance always requires one current valuation report. Regular insurers often do not accept Spykers - you have one Specialist necessary. Spare parts are scarce; carefully document all maintenance. Production has stopped; value can increase.
✈️ Aviation Heritage
The Spyker logo and the modern cars refer to the aircraft production (1914-1918):
🔧 What Coverage for Your Spyker?
- → C8 Spyder/Laviolette: All risk on appraised value, updated annually
- → C8 Double 12 S: Exclusive policy, document performance use
- → C8 Aileron: Valuation essential due to limited comparison data
- → C8 Spyder T (Cosworth): Specialist insurer, taking rarity into account
- → Track Days: Not covered as standard, separate coverage required
- → Storage: Secure garage often required
Insurers for Spyker 2025
Exclusive sports car and Dutch specialists:
💡 Tips for Spyker Owners
- ✓ Valuation: Update annually – Spyker values fluctuate
- ✓ Documentation: Keep all maintenance history and original paperwork
- ✓ specialist: Regular insurers often do not accept Spyker
- ✓ Storage: Secure, dry garage is often required
- ✓ Network: Join Spyker owner communities for parts and knowledge
- ✓ Louwman Museum: Visit the historic 1903 Spyker in The Hague
📍 Spyker Timeline
- → 1880: The Spijker brothers start a carriage factory in Hilversum
- → 1886: Moving to Amsterdam
- → 1897–1898: Construction of the Golden Coach
- → 1899: First Spijker-Benz car
- → 1903: First 6-cylinder with 4WD and 4-wheel brakes
- → 1907: 2nd place Beijing-Paris rally; Hendrik-Jan dies
- → 1914–1918: Production of aircraft and aircraft engines
- → 1926: Original Spyker factory closed
- → 1999: Victor Muller and Maarten de Bruijn register brand name
- → 2000: First C8 Spyder; factory in Zeewolde
- → 2006–2007: Spyker F1 team
- → 2010: Takeover Saab (bankrupt 2011)
- → 2020: Spyker Services declared bankrupt
