Live your
Passion
Live Your Passion
Live
Your
Passion
Access a vibrant motoring community and money-can’t-buy automotive experiences.
What is PistonDAO?
PistonDAO is the world’s fastest growing alternative investment platform that supports stable, fractional investment in the strongest-performing alternative asset class, rare automobiles.
Invest in rare
Collector cars
Diversify your portfolio without the commitments of sole ownership.
Unlock
Liquidity
Enjoy premium returns and draw liquidity from your existing collections.
VIP
Community
Drive the car of your dreams, connect with your automotive heroes, immerse yourself in an exceptional community of thought leaders, collectors and aficionados through a rich program of experiences.
Historical Appreciation
Your time
is now
Your time is now
Collector Car prices are outperforming. 2024 has ushered in a new era. Adding that one dream car to your collection no longer means tying up huge amounts of capital. Through our fractional investment model and exclusive, global community, discerning investors and automotive enthusiasts alike can build or diversify their portfolio like never before, whilst collectively shaping the future of rare car ownership.
One of the highest performing asset classes, in 2022 the most investable cars grew in value by 25%. Fractional investment via PistonDAO presents the unique opportunity to buy shares in these cars guided by superior data analytics and acquisition strategies.
Historical Appreciation
Reflects value-weighted price appreciation for all super cars (created between 1960 – 1990) sold at least twice at public auction. There are significant differences between supercar investments and other asset classes. See important disclosures.
How it works
Focusing on one of the best-performing alternative asset classes, PistonDAO offers fractional ownership of the world’s most exclusive cars through a secure, FCA-regulated investment platform.
1. Expert selection
- We leverage our global network of verified collectors and dealers to source the world’s finest rare and collectible cars.
- Each car is meticulously selected for its appreciation history and potential future value.
- We’re data driven in all our decision-making, including the purchase and exit of all assets.
2. Fractional ownership
- A limited company is created for each individual car.
- This company issues a limited number of fractional shares.
- Once fully funded, the company owns the car outright.
- You can invest by purchasing fractions of ownership alongside other collectors.
3. Transparency and security
- Each company is 100% owned by the shareholders.
- This ensures transparency and security in your investment.
- We take care of the insurance and maintenance costs
4. Live your passion
- Access tailored experiences designed for your individual driving dreams.
- Unlock the insider lifestyle with a world of elite motoring events.
- Get behind the wheel and experience our iconic cars up close.
Looking to draw liquidity from your own elite collection? We can help you to unlock the value of your existing investments.
Model Spotlights
POWERED BY DATA, DRIVEN BY PASSION
We base our car selections on big data. The PistonDAO data science team analyses real-time valuations, global transaction history and market trends using advanced AI algorithms. This meticulous approach, combined with our own industry expertise, ensures you’re investing in cars with true potential for appreciation.
Ferrari F40
(1987—1992)
The Ferrari F40 is an iconic supercar celebrated for its raw, uncompromising performance and striking design. It boasts a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, delivering 471 horsepower and a top speed of 201 mph. The F40’s status as the last Ferrari personally approved by Enzo Ferrari himself contributes to its legendary status in automotive history.
Model Price Trend
Sale Price History
Model Price
10 Years Ago:
£586,000
Model Price
Today (2023):
£2,661,355
Annual Price
Increase:
16.7%
Profit From
£10,000 Investment:
£46,700
Lamborghini Countach
(1974—1990)
With a 5.2-liter V12 engine under the hood, the Countach unleashes a formidable 375 horsepower, propelling it to a top speed that stands at an impressive 182 mph. Often regarded as the quintessential poster car of the 1980s, the Lamborghini Countach holds a special place in the annals of automotive history.
Model Price Trend
Sale Price History
Model Price
10 Years Ago:
£196,000
Model Price
Today (2023):
£485,000
Annual Price
Increase:
9.6%
Profit From
£10,000 Investment:
£24,900
Bugatti EB110
(1991 — 1995)
Powered by a 3.5-liter quad-turbocharged V12 engine, it delivers a prodigious 553 horsepower and achieves a top speed of 213 mph. The EB110’s exclusivity, limited production, and its status as a testament to Bugatti’s return to the supercar scene in the early 1990s contribute to its legendary status in the world of high-performance automobiles.
Model Price Trend
Sale Price History
Model Price
10 Years Ago:
£438,000
Model Price
Today (2023):
£1,547,000
Annual Price
Increase:
13.4%
Profit From
£10,000 Investment:
£35,300
Carbon Fibre Membership
Apply for your Founding Membership
Join the waiting list to secure your spot in our exclusive community of rare car collectors. Places are strictly limited to ensure an unparalleled experience.
Unlock a world of elite events, industry connections and exclusive automotive experiences that transcend the ordinary.
Members get these Benefits:
Access money-can’t-buy experiences and VIP events.
Insider Access
Enjoy Carbon Fibre entry to exclusive, designated areas.
Privileges
Be the first to engage with like-minded collectors in person and online
Connections
Bring two guests to PistonDAO events and explore our global network of clubhouses.
Bring Guests
Enjoy Carbon Fibre rates at all events and receive exclusive offers from our luxury partner brands.
Member Rates
Competitions, practical workshops, and comprehensive technical archives – all at your fingertips.
+ Many more
PistonDAO - Live Your Passion
PistonDAO - Live Your Passion
PistonDAO - Live Your Passion
PistonDAO - Live Your Passion
PistonDAO - Live Your Passion
PistonDAO - Live Your Passion
Piston’d Podcast
Piston’d
Podcast
Dive into motorsport with the Piston’d podcast
Join Cassie, Emanuel, and the rest of the PistonDAO crew, as they dive into the thrilling world of motorsport on our digital channel and podcast, “Piston’d.”
Go beyond the racetrack. Discover stories of legendary drivers, passionate collectors, and the iconic machines that fuel our shared, global obsession with speed.
Episode 1
Featuring Rajesh Kutty
Automotive Designer and motor enthusiast both 4 wheels and 2 Rajesh has created most things from sneakers and NFTs, drones and music consoles and more recently at Bentley Motors on the GT3R, Supersports and the new Flying Spur.
Episode 2
Featuring Doug Crawford
Growing up in London at a time when modifying your car was the norm to keep up with Ali G.
The PistonDAO Team
The PistonDAO team brings together a powerhouse of expertise in automotive, technology, asset management, data science, and community building.
Operations
Emanuel Georgouras
Product
Leon
Saliba
Community
Cassie
Georgouras
Collection Curation
Geordie
Manolas
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the PistonDAO community?
The community is made up of anyone and everyone with a passion for sports motor cars. By bringing together the knowledge, expertise and passion of a mass of people and giving them real decision making rights, we will achieve the unachievable. Local auto clubs also have the opportunity to participate in the network, simply get in touch.
- How does a PistonDAO member get involved the future of the organisation?
Holding a membership comes with duty and trust. They open access to our current and future endeavours and grant information sharing on our direction and driveway forward.
Members will be able to vote on the direction of the experiential side of PistonDAO. The responsibility, frequency and importance of these decisions will increase over time as our community grows.
- How does a digital community own real sports motor cars?
PistonDAO Garage is built to facilitate the purchase and sale of the cars and all other interactions with the physical car and investor community.
- Which cars will PistonDAO buy?
The first automotive milestone PistonDAO will complete will be fully initiated once the purchase of a Ferrari F40 is made. The Ferrari F40 is a true hero car and poster child from the 1980s and early 1990s, and Enzo Ferrari’s final commission.
The Ferrari F40 showcasing and events will begin immediately once this has been secured for PistonDAO members.
The first DAO governance vote will be initiated after this milestone has been reached.
PistonDAO members will then vote on which cars to buy next to build the locked collection of PistonDAO ‘Hero’ cars:
- Lamborghini Countach
- McLaren F1
- Ferrari testarossa
- Porsche 959
- Delorean
- Lamborghini Muira
- Ferrari F50
- Bugatti EB110
- Jaguar XJ220 and many more
Once PistonDAO owns the first ‘Hero’ 5 cars from this list, further voting and governance will be offered to the community culminating in a global garage of the world’s most coveted motorcars for our members with the dream of one day acquiring the holy grail of the Ferrari 250 GTO as the cherry on the proverbial top.
- How will I participate if I live in another country?
PistonDAO membership is a global community, realised via local community access. The community and collection will expand to strategically reflect the location of the membership base. While the fleet is in its infancy, PistonDAO will host global events in major cities, capitalising on partnerships to bring PistonDAO to a location near you.
The digital format will be 24/7:365 and access can be gained with your membership.
- Will members be able to drive the cars?
The answer to this is yes!*
There are three distinct categories in the portfolio.
The Hero ownership collection consists of cars accessible to our eligible investor members at exclusive showcase events, however we are committed to holding and preserving this category.
The Hero ownership collection is mirrored by the Hero Access collection, which are usage cars, driven more often in high participation events. Members can ride shotgun in these exotics with a professional (and sometimes celebrity) race driver in the seat. For those members with the driving credentials, driving access will be granted upon application.
The Idol fleet of road and track sports cars will be drivable on a timeshare and lease basis. Details of drives will be released once the cars have been obtained.
* Subject to the member meeting any applicable licencing and insurance requirements and investor eligibility.
- Where is the PistonDAO garage and clubhouse?
We are working with a strategic partner for our pre-car events and will be hosting a series of talks and events initially at their locations with the aim of expanding our locations globally over time.
Apply for Invitation and Invest
Request invitation for a look into the world of motorsport and collecting cars.