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Here's how you can own one of the rarest supercars in Dubai

Dubai - The Gumpert Apollo S is going under the virtual hammer in a bid to promote the smart services arm of the UAE-based auction house.

Do you fancy becoming the owner of one of the rarest supercars in the world? All it will take is a simple click of a button-not to mention a healthy stash of cash-to get behind the steering wheel of the Gumpert Apollo S. And it's going up for auction in Dubai on Monday, October 9.
The matte black motor-model three of only 13 Gumpert Apollo S cars in the world-is on display at the Gitex Technology Week.
Seized by the Dubai Courts, the history of the vehicle remains unknown, but today (October 9) Emirates Auction will be adding it to its list of supercars  that are up for grabs. So if you're one of the world's biggest car enthusiasts, it's up to you to determine the car's future.
Speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of Gitex, Omar M. Al Mannaei, vice-president of Emirates Auctions, said if purchased new, the Gumpert Apollo S would be snapped up for "no less than Dh1.5 million", if not more.
But the beauty of an online auction is the mystery behind the final bidding price.
"This is the only model in the UAE and the GCC. Depending on the demand, a buyer could make a bid below that market price figure and get a great deal on one of the world's rarest cars. That is very appealing to buyers."
But if a bidding war takes hold, which is common when rare car models are up for auction, the price could exceed that initial figure by a large margin.
The Gumpert Apollo S is going under the virtual hammer in a bid to promote the smart services arm of the UAE-based auction house.
"Many of the vehicles we have up for auction cannot be bought simply by just walking into a showroom. It's an exclusive purchase that can only be bought via an online platform and it's one of the world's most exclusive items."
And it's a system that works, he said.
"On Saturday, we sold a 1970 model Ferrari for Dh2.7 million, proving that  smart auctions have a huge reach.
"Any person, anywhere in the world, can get their hands on our exclusive products. The power is in their hands."
kelly@khaleejtimes.com