1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CXS 2075

The first Shelby Cobra delivered with the 289 cid engine and one of just 21 independent competition cars built, this 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CXS 2075 is noteworthy for more than just its sleek black body. During its early years, it was run in various NHRA circuits, before returning to street use in 1971. While its engine, transmission, and differential have been rebuilt, it still retains its original body side curtains, top, and interior, and also carries the signature of its creator Carroll Shelby on the glove box. A fantastic, important example as ready for vintage events as it is for display.

Group B Rally Car Collection

Referred to by enthusiasts as the "Killer Bees," the cars that raced in FIA Group B are some of the fastest, most sophisticated rally cars ever built. This Group B Rally Car Collection is full of great examples, all of which are up for sale. Highlights include a 1975 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale with under 8,000 miles and a 1983 Lancia Rally 037 Stradale, the last rear-wheel drive car to win the WRC. There's also a 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 similar to the one that won the Pike's Peak hill climb, and a 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution that's one of only 24 ever built. All seven gems will be auctioned off at Bonhams' Quail Lodge Auction in Carmel, California on August 18.

1966 Lola T70 MK2 Spyder

In 1966, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup launched as one of the premiere racing series in North America. The wide-open FIA Group 7 rules allowed for almost anything, leading to some of the most powerful cars in racing history. This 1966 Lola T70 was purchased by Goodyear to be driven by the legendary A.J. Foyt in the inaugural Can-Am campaign. In 1967, the car was sold to driver Bob Bondurant, who then rented the car out to Universal Studios for use in Winning, starring Paul Newman. Now recently restored back to its original glory, this classic racer is ready to compete, being eligible for a variety of vintage racing events.

Original 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

In 1954, Mercedes introduced a race car for the street — the 300SL "Gullwing". Based on the W194 racer that won Le Mans, the idea was suggested to Mercedes by their New York importer, Max Hoffman. Which is where the story of this all-original, unrestored 300SL starts. Ordered by a publishing executive from Hoffman in 1955, the car was specified with British racing green paint over tan leather, making it a rarity among even among a production of just over 1,400. This Gullwing has remained in the same family since it was delivered, racking up just over 16,000 miles over 62 years, and wears a spectacular patina earned over its lifetime of being driven.

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1957 Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster GS/GT

The Porsche 356 Speedster was a harbinger of things to come for the German automaker. Rear-engined and with the shape that would be refined into the legendary 911, the 356 coupe cemented itself as a star on the track, dominating rallies and road races across Europe. This 1957 356A Carrera Speedster, however, is a step above a "regular" 356. Taking the Carrera name from a brutal Mexican road race, this example features a 1.5-liter motor pushing 110bhp, nearly twice as much as the base model, propelling it to 60 MPH in 11 seconds and on to a top speed of over 120 mph. An important piece of Porsche history, approximately 152 Carrera Speedsters were ever produced, and this example is one of only three built as a right-hand drive model.

Bill Harrah's 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Bill Harrah made his fortune building casinos that bear his name. But even the glitz of his casinos couldn't match his stable of exotic automobiles, with a particular emphasis on Ferraris. Mr. Harrah's 1971 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta was built by the factory with customizations not seen on the "regular" production Daytonas, and upon taking delivery of the car, Harrah had competition wheels and motor upgrades added. Part of the history of this car involves a salesman offering Mr. Harrah a faster way to get from Reno to Lake Tahoe — a Sikorsky helicopter. Unimpressed, Harrah said he'd take one if it could beat his Daytona. The helicopter lost, with the Ferrari reportedly averaging 146 MPH for the run. Presented in its original color scheme with its original engine, it's a pristine example with a storied past.

1957 BMW 507 Series I Roadster

For much of its early history, BMW wasn't known for making cars that could be accused of getting your pulse racing. Post-war financial difficulties meant the company churned out sedans and microcars like the Isetta to get back on its feet, which made the 507 roadster an outlier in the BMW lineup. This 1957 507 is about as rare as it gets — one of only 34 Series 1 507s produced, and with a fully documented history from new. Nearly original, the paint and a swap from the original front drums to disc brakes are the only changes in 60 years. A lovingly maintained driver, this car deserves an owner willing to keep putting miles and memories on this classic.

1963 Jaguar E-Type Le Mans Racer

Based on Jaguar's legendary D-Type race car, the E-Type took the automotive world by storm upon its introduction in 1961. With its classic lines, independent suspension, powerful inline-six motor, and disc brakes, the E-Type raised the bar for what was possible in a production vehicle. All this performance meant it had to be raced, and this 1963 Briggs Cunningham Lightweight E-Type proves the pedigree. Stripped of everything not necessary for the track, this E-Type thundered for 24 hours at Le Mans and the 500 miles of Road America and Bridgehampton, earning the title of "GTO killer" for going head-to-head with Enzo Ferrari's vaunted 250 GTO on the track.

1966 Shelby GT350-H Fastback

In 1966, Ford partnered with the Hertz rental car company to give travelers something a little more exciting than the usual American sedan — the Shelby GT350-H Fastback. But it wasn't people on vacations and business trips that rented them. Affectionately known as the "Rent-a-Racer," many of these GT350s ended up on the track at race weekends, coming back on Monday with bald tires and evidence of roll cages being welded in. With around 1,000 produced, the car is rare, even by Shelby Mustang standards, but this particular example is even more scarce with its Ivy Green paint instead of the typical black. It crosses the auction block at Barret-Jackson June 21-24.

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1958 Works Lister Knobbly

You would be hard-pressed to find a richer and more successful tradition of motorsport than that of the United Kingdom. One of the lesser-known marques to come from the British Isles is Lister, who built several competitive cars in the 1950s powered by Jaguar engines. After several changes of ownership, Lister is getting back to their roots with the 1958 Works Lister Knobbly. An exact replica built from the original plans with modern manufacturing processes, the company brought manufacturing jigs and even former employees to produce the cars. Available as an FIA-approved, vintage spec race-ready car, it brings the glory days of Britsh racing to the modern age.

1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta

Enzo Ferrari hated the mid-engine layout. By 1968, mid-engine cars had become the de facto standard in racing, and a company named Lamborghini had introduced a mid-engine car that had lit up the automotive press. The natural response was to produce something that smashed Ferrari's previous benchmarks for performance: The 365 GTB/4. Popularly known as the Daytona after sweeping the podium at the 1967 Daytona endurance race, the 365 GTB/4 had, despite its traditional front-engine layout, a number of Ferrari firsts. It was the most expensive car to come out of Maranello, at just under $20,000, the most powerful and fastest road car they had yet built and sported aggressive styling that was radically different from anything else that had worn the Prancing Horse. Almost 50 years later, the 365 GTB/4 still posts numbers that would make it a high-performance car. This example has under 40,000 miles on the odometer, was recently refreshed, and is highly original, making it an ideal candidate for the collector who enjoys driving his cars as much as he does caring for them.

1953 Willys Station Wagon

The body says it's a '53. The engine says otherwise. Powered by a 6.1L Mopar SRT8 Hemi, this 1953 Willys Station Wagon is a show-ready hybrid of the old and the new. The 450hp powerplant sits on a 1959 Willys frame, augmented with a front clip from an S10, rear springs and sway bar from an Explorer, a six-speed manual borrowed from the Viper, and a Flowmaster exhaust. The interior has stock seat frames with a custom cover design, custom headliner, a custom center panel, and specially-fabricated throttle pedal and shifter, yet still looks appropriate for the period.

Timeless Kustoms 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

With a level of performance far beyond anything General Motors could dream of in 1969, this Timeless Kustoms 1969 Chevrolet Camaro has all the features to make it a modern track day star. A custom-made air intake feeds a twin-turbocharged 380ci LSX V8, putting 750 hp to the rear wheels through a 6-speed Tremec automatic transmission and 4-inch aluminum driveshaft. Corvette Z06 wheels and high-performance rubber keep the car on the track, and a custom fabricated underbody diffuser helps overcome the beautiful-but-brick-like aerodynamics of the 60s bodywork. A perfect stablemate to the owner's other Pro Tourer, his as-impressive 1966 Chevelle.

Untouched 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

If you want to race a Porsche, all you have to do is ask. The company has made factory-built, stripped-down race versions of their road-going cars available to consumers for decades, albeit at extra cost. A far cry from their ordinary street cars, these factory racers came devoid of creature comforts and loaded with race-ready features good enough for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. All of which helps make this particular 1993 911 Carrera RSR so unusual. With just over 6 miles on the odometer, it was hardly ever driven, much less raced. In addition to being ready for the track, this 911 was ordered with a double-take-inducing all-red interior, making a striking contrast with the Polar Silver Metallic exterior. Other highly-customized touches abound. And should you doubt the odometer, just take a look at the protective Cosmoline coating — still intact from the factory — and the plethora of paw prints from its time in storage.

1969 Range Rover Velar Prototype

Not many prototype cars become production models. Even fewer do so nearly five decades after they're first unveiled. Yet that's the case with this 1969 Range Rover Velar Prototype. Technically, it served as the predecessor to the original Range Rover Classic. But the moniker was mothballed for decades until being resurrected for the company's latest SUV. As you'd expect, there's not a lot in common between the modern incarnation and this one — except an uncompromising driving experience both on and off the road.

1958 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster

The Porsche 356 is an automotive icon. This particular 1958 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster is one of the most desirable examples we've seen. It's believed to be one of fewer than 200 "S" models built in 1957 and one of the last 800 ever built, period. Fully restored in 2003, it saw new silver paint replace the original ivory, and black leather supplant the aging brown interior. At the same time, it received some mild race preparation, most importantly seeing its original powerplant replaced with a tuned 1600 SC engine that produces 110 hp, and helps make the car even more pleasurable to drive.

David Brown Mini Remastered

Technically, it's not new. But the David Brown Mini Remastered might as well be. This updated take on the classic Mini starts with a used model, which gets trimmed, de-seamed, and soundproofed before being reassembled and given a mirror-like paint job in a by-hand process that takes four weeks. Its engine gets tuned and paired to a four-speed gearbox, and the interior is replaced completely, with lush leather seats, knurled aluminum knobs and switches, and a 7-inch, CarPlay-compatible infotainment system in place of the original. In total, each example takes over 1,000 hours to build. It's limited to two separate editions of 25 units each, one honoring cafe racer culture, and the other inspired by the racing history of the Monte Carlo Riviera.

Classic Car Graveyard

Set in the hills of British Columbia roughly 4.5 hours northeast of Vancouver, this Classic Car Graveyard is an auto enthusiast's dream. Over 340 cars, ranging in value from $500 to $35,000 each, are spread across the five acres. Also included are a renovated house, a 900-square-foot restoration shop, a 1,200-square-foot steel building, and enough beams and rafters to build another 8,000 square feet of indoor workspace. An ideal opportunity to leave ordinary life behind and become a full-time gearhead.

Jaguar E-Type Reborn

Building on the success of its corporate sibling's Land Rover Classic program, the Jaguar E-Type Reborn gives you a chance to own a like-new example of the legendary Series 1 E-Type. Each vehicle is carefully sourced and comprehensively restored to original 1960s factory specifications using only Jaguar Classic Parts. One of an initial run of ten cars, this particular example has its original matching numbers bodyshell, engine, and gearbox intact, all of which have been completely rebuilt, leaving the car in showroom-like condition.

1959 Lister Costin Chevrolet

The result of a collaboration between British builder Brian Lister, De Havilland alum, designer, and engineer Frank Costin, and American-built V8 power, this 1959 Lister Costin Chevrolet is an impressive example of racing past. It has a long history of runs at events across the U.K., South Africa, and the U.S., and was completely restored by Californian-based Canepa Design. It's now in the hands of renowned race house Hall and Hall and offers its buyer a ride ready to compete in a variety of vintage events.

Swiss Castle-Find Car Collection

Barn finds are nothing new, and typically involve dusty vintage cars that have spent years — or decades — hiding in plain sight. This Swiss Castle-Find Car Collection, on the other hand, is full of pristine automotive jewels. Among them is a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300Sl Roadster, a pair of early Rolls-Royces, a four-seat Lamborghini Espada, and a handful of more affordable yet highly desirable cars including everything from a Maserati Indy America to a 1973 Ford Mustang. All 12 of the classic cars are to be sold without reserve at the Spa Classic sale in Belgium on May 21.

1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Coupe

With swooping lines, teardrop fenders, and a distinctive rounded angled door, the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Coupe is a masterclass in Art Deco-era automotive design. This particular example spent the majority of its time in Switzerland and underwent a full Concours-level restoration in 2002. As a result, the Figoni et Falaschi-produced bodywork is in fantastic condition, with a two-tone paint scheme that only serves to highlight its spectacular shape further.

1965 Ford Mustang No. 00002

It might be serial number 00002, but as no. 00001 went to a convertible, this 1965 Ford Mustang is the very first Mustang hardtop. Exhaustively researched by historian Bob Fria, it's unclear whether the convertible or this car rolled off the assembly line first. What is clear is that it was built during pre-production preparation and was meant to end up at a Vancouver dealer to be on display for the car's introduction. Instead, it was accidentally misrouted and ended up in the cold of the Yukon. Fria eventually tracked the car down in 1997, and it underwent a two-year restoration that returned it to its original condition — complete with a date code correct 170ci inline 6-cylinder engine. As a result, it's not only a supremely rare piece of automotive history but one that's in pristine condition, as well.

1984 DeTomaso Pantera GT5

One of less than 300 built, this 1984 DeTomaso Pantera GT5 is an excellent example of this once-overlooked sports car. Powered by a 351-cid V8 engine linked to a five-speed ZF manual transaxle, it combined reliability with Italian design. This particular model underwent an exhaustive $85,000 restoration, and as such its black paint, distinctive GT5 bodywork — complete with optional rear wing — burgundy interior, gated shifter, and Veglia gauges showing 21,000 km are all in a show-ready state.

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1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

With a sleek body from Marcello Gandini at Bertone and a powerful, high-revving 2.6L dry-sump V8 engine, this 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal is a surprisingly affordable piece of classic Italian automotive design. This particular car was delivered new to France and imported to the UK in 1989, and has under 45,000 km on its odometer. Well maintained over the years by previous owners — including one former mechanic — it comes with an extensive history file that makes it a solid candidate for restoration.

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

One of only 368 automatic hardtop Hemi Cudas built that year, this 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda is a remarkable piece of muscle car lore. Its 426 Hemi warranty replacement block produces 425 hp, linked to the rear wheels via a model-correct 727 TorqueFlite transmission and Sure Grip differential. Its bold B5 Blue Metallic paint job is enhanced by black side stripes, color-matching front bumper and racing mirrors, and 15-inch steel wheels finished in the same color and wrapped in period-correct Goodyear Polyglas tires. In total, it's a show-ready example, with a blue interior that's as bold and well-kept as the exterior, making it even more pleasurable to drive.

1955 Pegaso Tipo Z-102B

Fewer than 90 102s and 103s were ever built, so this 1955 Pegaso Tipo Z-102B is already rare. The fact that it's one of just seven built with coachwork by Saoutchik, and it becomes even more exclusive. Powered by a dual overhead cam V8 engine mated to a five-speed transaxle, it was a groundbreaking setup for the period. Several owners have enjoyed this example over the years, at one point passing through the hands of noted car enthusiast and casino legend Bill Harrah, who had a high-level restoration performed — one of two restorations it's seen throughout its life. As a result, it is in excellent condition and a Concours-ready example of a highly limited classic.

Photos: Mathieu Heurtault / Gooding & Company

1957 Jaguar XKSS

Production runs are sometimes limited arbitrarily. Tragedy limited the run of the XKSS. When the Browns Lane plant went up in flames in 1957, it destroyed the remaining unfinished chassis, leaving only 16 examples in the wild. This 1957 Jaguar XKSS was one of them. The winner of many Canadian sports car events from its delivery through 1961, it continued to see success on the track until it was acquired by its current owner almost 20 years ago. It has since undergone a show-quality restoration, yet retains its original chassis, body, and engine. As one of few remaining original examples and the first of its kind to go under the gavel in over a decade, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the world's most sought-after classics.

Photos: Gooding & Co.