To be auctioned on August 20th, this 1965 Mercer-Cobra Roadster would make quite the addition to any collector’s garage, or one hell of an Sunday motor, as long as you don’t mind a little maintenance. The V8, four-speed roadster by the Lyon Family Collection since 1989, currently in tip top condition and boasting a glorious 108-inch wheelbase, though you’ll have to shell out an estimated $800,000-$1,200,000 to make it your own. Worth it.
As the G-Class enters its final dawn, if the Mercedes-Benz’s BA3 Final Edition is the classic off-roader’s last hurrah, it sure goes out with a bang. In a sleek, dark monotone, it’ll gobble up the wilderness for breakfast, packing a 5.5-liter V8 388bhp engine in the G500 model, plus Benz’s 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
There are few cars we like more than a Prosche 911. A vintage Ferrari would probably do it, or a Mk. IV Ford GT40, but good luck getting your hands on one of those that doesn’t also require the hiring of a 24-hours mechanic. So back to the 911 it is, or if you’re not a millionaire, the perfectly mid-spec Porsche Cayman S Black Edition. Adapted from its cousin, the Boxter S, Porsche’s Cayman S Black Edition packs a hefty 330 horses under the bonnet, as well as a six-speed manual or Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (thankfully dubbed ‘PDK’) seven-speed double clutch transmission. Toting some suave 19-inch black wheels and monochrome black treatment on the exterior and interior, even at $67,500, with only 500 due for production, they’re bound to be snapped up very fast indeed.
Designed by Anna and Jerry Koza, Torpedo scooters might be made for kids, but their sumptuous aesthetics are all for their parents. Reminiscent of classic cars throughout the years, prices are available upon request, though we can quite confidently predict that they don’t come cheap. Still, a Torpedo might just be the perfect kids’ present.
If you thought a single speed was the coolest way to get around. Think again. It’s not even the most dangerous. Instead both crowns go to the Hoverbike. It’s estimated to reach an airspeed of around 150 KIAS, which although we have no idea what that means in mph, sure sounds fast, and certainly you’ll be wearing a crash helmet on this thing. The flat, twin 4-stroke engines pack 1170cc, so the Hoverbike could certainly never be considered a slouch. Oh, and it can reach altitudes of 10,000 feet+. The production model is coming soon, but if you’re really impatient, you can buy a working prototype today. Probably better get some life insurance packaged in with that too.
I quite want this car, and to hire the stuntman as my diver; the BMW 1 Series M Coupé versus concrete walls.
The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder is easily one of the most beautiful cars ever in production, but even after the last run off the line, there were only 50 gracing the world. Odds are, you’re not one of the owners. With Prince Alvise Hercolani of Bologna’s model recently up for auction through RM Auctions, however, and a number more for sale in the last 6 months, they’re popping up ever more increasingly. With a removable hardtop and sumptuous Superamerica side vents, nevermind a surprising amount of power under the hood, full leather upholstery and the classic wooden steering wheel, it’s no surprise they normally pull around $3m.
Based on the classic 1960s model, Eagle’s custom Jaguar E-Type Speedster is one stunning vehicle, now featuring an all-aluminium body, custom windscreen glass and quite the spinner rims. Inside, you’ll be instantly drawn to the leather upholstery, “waterfall” console layout and a 4.7 litre engine under the bonnet. Price is TBA.
I can’t drive, but if I could, I know I’d be bad at parking. Luckily for everyone I’d automotively offend Jack Spade’s Nice Parking Cards exist. Gloriously sarcastic, the 25 cards come in a black, letterpressed box and will rifle only $20 for the pleasure. They’re the perfect stocking filler too, maybe we should have posted this at Christmas…
In the darkest corners of some cities, people do some pretty incredible things. Adam Cramer? He revives vintage motorcycles, the American tradition of grease-stained self-reliance lives on.
