Want a rare German sports car? How about this Isdera 036i Spyder?

What’s an Isdera 036i Spyder? A German sports car with less than an estimated 14 examples made and is powered by a 217-horsepower, 3-liter Mercedes six-cylinder.

Eberhard Schulz designed the Mercedes-Benz CW311 concept in his spare time. When Mercedes-Benz decided to not put it into production, Schulz left and went on his own with his company Isdera. Its first car, the Spyder 033i, debuted in 1982. It had a 2.3-liter Mercedes-Benz four-cylinder powering it. When the company upgraded it to the 3-liter six-cylinder, Isdera dubbed it the 036i.

Only 14 examples were made of the Spyder (033i and 036i included). This particular example was displayed at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show and is believed to be the second 036i built.

Find this 1989 Isdera 036i Spyder for auction at Artcurial, with an estimated value of €230,000-€280,000 (approximately $240,000-$290,000 USD).

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Msterbee Reader
1/30/25 1:03 p.m.

I was a teenager when these first came out and I loved them. A design education and 35 years of experience later and the aesthetics haven't worn well. Especially around the cockpit area. Too lumpy. They look best with the original Mercedes-style wheels, too.

Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
1/31/25 10:51 a.m.

I've personally never seen one of these before but now that I have, I kinda want one.

Msterbee Reader
1/31/25 12:40 p.m.

In reply to Paris Van Gorder :

I don't think any of them were ever imported. They don't meet federal regulations, though it's past 25 years so someone could do it now.

stylngle2003 Reader
1/31/25 1:02 p.m.

Was curious why the intake tubing had 3.6 embossed on it. It's AMG C36-powered now.

"Then, on the 14th July 2011 while under its previous ownership, this car was sent to the Isdera factory in Hildesheim (Germany) for major improvements. The bodywork was equipped with wing extensions painted in metallic grey and covering wider wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes tyres. Inside, the purple upholstery was replaced with dark blue leather covering the entire interior, including the new Recaro Sportster seats. And notably, the old 6-cylinder engine has given way to a 3.6-litre version developed by AMG and developing 276 hp, which enabled the car to compete with the best sports cars of its era."