Bentley Continental GT Galene Edition

The result of a collaboration between Bentley's bespoke arm Mulliner and Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, the Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition takes its inspiration from nautical design. The exterior is done in Glacier White, with matching bodywork and Sequin Blue lower bright ware that recalls the colors of the sea. The interior, covered by a contrasting dark blue roof in poor conditions, is done in shades of cream, gray, and beige, and complemented by a Pinstripe Walnut center console that's mirrored in the trunk's floor. Powered by 500 hp, 4.0L V8, it has plenty of speed, with 21" propeller wheels that give it excellent handling. Limited to just 30 examples worldwide.

Lotus Evora GT430

The most powerful road-legal Lotus ever is about to hit the street. The Evora GT430 takes the already-lightweight Evora and does what Lotus has always done best — shave pounds and improve handling, along with a significant bump in power. A supercharged version of the 3.5 liter Toyota V6 produces 430 hp, while carbon fiber body panels and aluminum and titanium alloys bring weight down almost two pounds under the base Evora. 0-60 comes in 3.9 seconds, along with the unheard of feel and handling Lotus has been known for since their founding.

1950 Ferrari 166 MM/212

In 1950, Enzo Ferrari's fledgling company had been in existence for only three years. Four wealthy brothers — Vittorio, Giannino, Paolo, and Umberto Marzotto owned some 20 or more Ferraris between them, lending a large hand in keeping the company stable through those early years. Accomplished drivers in their own right, Giannino won the legendary Mille Miglia twice. After a crash put the car out of commission, it was rebuilt with the bodywork seen here. Known as the "Uovo", or egg, the result of an attempt at weight reduction and aerodynamic streamlining. A one-off example of early Ferraris, the 166 MM/212 is an important car in Ferrari's racing heritage.

Jaguar XJR575 Sedan

The new flagship of the XJ range, the Jaguar XJR575 Sedan is named for the output of its 5.0L supercharged V8. When combined with the electronic active differential to help control the delivery of all that power and maximize traction, the four-door moves from a standstill to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds and hits its top speed of 186 in an equally impressive 44 seconds. The interior also sees upgrades in the form of a larger touchscreen, 4G Wifi, and diamond-quilted seating, while the exterior — available in two exclusive colors — gets a custom rear spoiler, side sills, front bumper, and air intakes, as well as 20-inch Farallon glossy black wheels.

Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 4×4²

Started as a hobby car for Mercedes engineer Jürgen Eberle, the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 4×4² is now a full-blown concept. While it's based on the standard All-Terrain, it borrows some parts from other models, including the portal axles of the G500 4x4² and a 328 hp, 3.5L turbo V6 from the E400 wagon. It's also 1.5 inches taller and nearly eight inches wider, a stance accommodated by new carbon fiber fender flares, all of which gives it clearance of over 16 inches, approach and departure angles of 35.8 and 35.6 degrees, respectively, and the ability to tackle almost 20 inches of water. No word yet on if it will ever see production, but given MB's history of building absurd off-roaders, we wouldn't rule it out.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C

Back when human hands had a bigger role in manufacturing, two things tended to happen: Processes, materials, and methods could change on the fly, often as things were being built, and no two objects were the same. The Ferrari 275 GTB is a perfect example, and this 1965 GTB/6C is the perfect GTB. A propensity to lift the front end at speed caused a change on the production line to a longer nose. Another change was the driveshaft joint for ease of maintenance. This car has both, along with a lightweight alloy body and six carburetors, making it the rarest of the rare. A meticulously maintained ownership and maintenance history, as well as the above-mentioned production refinements, make this one of the best classics to wear the Prancing Horse.

1925 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix

Provenance. It means so much in the vintage car world, even if that car is a ultra-desirable Bugatti. Elizabeth Junek was one of the greatest female drivers in Grand Prix history and four Bugatti Type 35Cs were delivered to her from the factory in 1925 — with the same serial number, presumably for tax purposes. The Type 35C was one of the most successful race cars ever, winning over 1,000 races and at one point averaging 14 wins a week. With a supercharged straight-eight putting out 128 hp and innovations like alloy wheels, the Type 35 was a testament to Ettore Bugatti's belief in the art of engineering.

Porsche 911 Safari

One of only three copies built by Eric Brandenburg, who piloted his own in the 2007 Transsyberia Rally, this Porsche 911 Safari is a true rarity. It started life as a 1978 SC but has since been transformed into a capable off-road machine. Modifications include a beefed up suspension with Bilstein B6 Sport dampers, mudder tires mounted on 16-inch rims, stainless steel skid plates to protect the undercarriage, and a winch hidden in the custom front bumper. It develops nearly 230 hp from its 3.2L flat-six engine, plenty enough to make the monochrome Martini Racing livery a little blurry as you go sliding past.

1995 McLaren F1

Street-legal automobiles can be distilled down into several basic elements — seats, doors, motor, chassis, wheels — regardless of whether it's born in Italy and costs a fortune or comes from Dearborn and sells millions. But some cars are more than the sum of their basic parts. When those parts are made of exotic materials and assembled to be the ultimate publicly available road car, there's a substance that can't be replicated in a daily driver. Over 25 years later, the McLaren F1 still puts up numbers and exclusivity that rivals today's ridiculous hypercars. 64 examples were produced at $1 million each, and the one pictured here is the first ever imported into the US and is offered for sale by the original owner. A meticulous service history and 9,600 miles on the odometer show that the purpose of this car — to be driven — was realized.

Motoism Honda GL500-JPN Motorcycle

In the annals of performance motorcycles, the Honda GL500 Silverwing wouldn't make the cut — and that was part of the inspiration the Motoism GL500-JPN. A massive overhaul takes the formerly sedate little cruiser to modern bike more capable than even Honda could have imagined. USD forks and brakes from a Honda CBR600RR shore up the front end, while the rear has been converted to a mono-shock setup from the original dual. Custom spoked alloy wheels wear aggressive enduro tires, while a hand-laid fiberglass fascia houses two HID lamps and LED running light. The bike is finished with a complete motor tear down and rebuild for another few decades of riding. Production is limited to just 16 units.

Ferrari Performance Collection

Spanning 50 years and a wide range of price points, the Ferrari Performance Collection is a selection of 13 of Maranello's most notable releases, all headed for auction in Monterey. The set is headlined by a concours-level silver 1961 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, expected to fetch over $8.5 million. On the opposite end of the spectrum is a 1989 328 GTS, with an expected closing range of $90-$120K. All of the cars were the property of a single, caring owner, have relatively low mileage, and are being offered almost entirely without reserve.

Photos: Theodore W. Pieper / RM Sotheby’s

Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup Truck

Don't panic. What you're seeing is real — a Mercedes with a pickup bed. Mercedes Benz introduced its luxury X-Class truck at a swank reception in South Africa, but don't get too excited — you won't be seeing the X-Class in the US. A joint partnership between Daimler and Renault-Nissan, Mercedes touts the X-Class as "the first pickup from a premium manufacturer." With all-wheel drive, a premium interior, a bed, and even an optional manual transmission, the X-Class checks all the truck boxes — although it's certainly no Unimog. The X-Class comes to Europe in November 2017.

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

In 1977, Aston Martin released the first British supercar. The V8 Vantage was capable of a top speed of 170 MPH, and ran 0-60 in 5.3 seconds — a tenth of a second faster than the Ferrari Daytona, Aston's main competitor. The hand-assembled V8 Vantage would receive constant upgrades and remain a flagship model in the Aston lineup — and James Bond's garage — until 1989. This 1978 V8 Vantage was destined for Canada, being delivered to a customer in British Columbia, and eventually ended up in the hands of Vantage collector Kean Rogers. A 2005 engine rebuild punched the motor out from 5.4 to 6.0 liters, giving it 500 hp and 500 ft-lbs of torque, all with European-spec parts and work by Aston Engineering. This V8 Vantage will be on the auction block August 18-19, 2017 at the Sotheby's Monterey event.

1958 Land Rover 109 Series 2 Cuthbertson

No matter what kind of 4x4 you have in your garage, one thing is certain — it isn't this hardcore. James A Cuthbertson Ltd of Biggar, Lanarkshire, UK, started making snow plows in 1936. Since then, the company has expanded into other heavy winter equipment and even assisted the US and UK during WWII in building a pipeline from the British Isles to France in support of D-Day. An early manufacturer of rubber tracks, Cuthbertson made a four-track kit for Land Rovers to easily traverse the peat bogs that litter Scotland. This 1958 Land Rover Series II is an original JAC-installed four-tracker, and for the bargain-basement price of an estimated $65,000-$78,000, you can take one of the most capable 4x4s in the world home.

1967 BSA Enduro 441 Race Replica

Triumph, Norton, and the British Small Arms company — better known as BSA — were the triumvirate of British motorcycle manufacturers. BSA, together with sister company Triumph, was once the largest maker of bikes in the world, but the marquee has been dormant since the late 1970s. The brand remains popular with enthusiasts, and Steve Bright is no exception. Steve took a 1967 BSA B441 Victor Enduro and turned it into a replica of the extremely rare factory racer, meaning it can be ridden without fear of ruining a piece of history. In his spare time, Steve has a private shop, and much of what you see here was handmade. Even though it's not a factory original, Steve's work would be right at home in the pits of a late-60s track.

Zarooq SandRacer 500 GT

Today's supercars are a far cry from the temperamental, overheating, cramped, barely-streetable cars of the past. Some of them even have cupholders. But none of them would even think about putting one Z-rated tire on any surface that isn't pavement. The Zarooq SandRacer 500GT isn't one of these cars — if you can call it a car. The SandRacer aims to provide performance both on and off-road, with the driver being able to engage a "sand" mode that lifts the body, providing a healthy dose of ground clearance for getting over those pesky dunes. 525 horsepower is on tap from a 6.2 liter V8, and the lightweight chassis and roll cage designed by Campos Racing keep the knobby tires on the ground. Only 35 are being produced.

Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar

Although it's still under development — the company says it's "95% of the way there" with the exterior — the latest Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar images are worth a look. The current design, developed in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, is heavily influenced by aerodynamics, with features like full-length Venturi tunnels, a teardrop-shaped cockpit, and openings in the body surface between the cockpit and front wheel arches which provide added downforce. Inside, the two seats are mounted directly to the tub in an F1-style "feet up" position, while nearly all the controls are mounted on the removable steering wheel, on either side of the embedded OLED display that serves as instrumentation. No release date has yet been set.

BMW Motorrad Spezial

Customization is at the heart of motorcycling. Not limited to the yards of chrome and block-long stretched American bikes, making a motorcycle your own unique statement is part and parcel of the experience. BMW Motorrad launched the R nineT with the goal of making an easily-customizable standard bike — and it's been so successful that BMW is launching an in-house line of custom parts. Called BMW Motorrad Spezial, it offers factory-installed parts like hand-painted tanks, valve covers, rearsets, seats, wheels, and levers. Starting in Fall 2017, you'll be able to configure the R nineT of your dreams online and have it delivered to your local dealership, ready-to-ride without having to turn a wrench.

2018 Audi A8

Apart from its lauded Quattro all-wheel-drive system, Audi is perhaps best known for packing its cars with technology. Its latest flagship sedan, the 2018 Audi A8, is no exception. From its HD Matrix LED headlights with laser lighting to its touchscreen controls, it looks firmly towards the future. Thanks to an array of sensors, cameras, and a laser scanner, it can drive itself in heavy traffic at speeds up to 37 mph, and steer itself into both parking spaces and garages. The mechanics are advanced as well, with dynamic all-wheel steering and a fully active suspension system, and power is provided by one of five engines, all using mild hybrid technology, with a powerful plug-in hybrid planned for later release.

1967 Ferrari 330 GTC

In 1966, Enzo Ferrari produced a car that was something of a departure from his company's previous works — a refined car that could be driven on the street. The change of emphasis from track-bred performance to refined road manners was reflected in the Ferrari 330 GTC options list: power windows and air conditioning. This black-on-red example, one of 593 built, has both, making an already-rare car even more desirable. Powered by a 4.0-liter V12 with independent suspension and disc brakes, the 330 was, like all Ferraris, made to be driven — and the 26,000 miles on the odometer show that it's been more than a trailer queen for its 51 years.

Aston Martin RapidE All-Electric Sports Car

Based on the Rapide AMR, the Aston Martin RapidE All-Electric Sports Car will be the British marquee's first foray into all-electric motoring. The car was first unveiled as a concept in 2015 and will be put into production for delivery in 2019. While specifics are scarce, we do know the vehicle will use technology developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering and will offer a unique driving experience compared to its V12-powered sibling. The four-door sports car will be limited to just 155 units.

Effeffe Berlinetta

Inspired by Italian racers of the 1950s and 60s, this brand-new car looks and drives like few automobiles on the road today. The two brothers behind this stunning piece of work, Leonardo and Vittorio Frigerio, started their company to bring classic design and modern technology like 3D printing and modeling, new alloys, and up-to-date safety features into one passion project: the Berlinetta. The car is powered by a rebuilt 1971 Alfa Romeo twin-cam 4-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual gearbox, delivering 180 horsepower at 6500 rpm to a curb weight of fewer than 1,800 lbs. With great power comes great braking and suspension, with discs on all four corners and an independent front suspension, with a live-axle link in the rear. Interior upholstery will be tailored to the buyer's tastes, and will even come with a matching luggage set. The sale price also includes some time on the track to get a handle on your new Italian roadster — and it should feel right at home hugging the corners and roaring across the line.

Photos: Effeffe Cars

Capelo's Garage x Elemental Rides Yamaha SR400 Motorcycle

It's nearly the end for Yamaha's little single-lunger, the SR400. Emissions regulations are going to put the 400cc standard out of production, and the writing is on the wall for the reliable air-cooled single. But before that happens, Portuguese bike builders Nuno Capêlo and Ricardo Santos took to the bike before it rides off into the sunset. What they came up with is a modern cafe-styled SR400 that harks back to some of the great Yamahas of the past. A completely revised suspension with USD forks makes the bike very corner friendly, and hand-laid fiberglass front and rear fairings give it a nouveau retro look. Wider rubber and a conversion to front drum brakes speak to racers of the past, and the cork seating surface and grips are a nod to one of Portugal's chief exports. The SR400 may be going, but this example won't be forgotten.

1989 Porsche 911 Turbo

Hundreds of thousands of pages have been written on the 911 Turbo. The propensity of lift-throttle oversteer, Spartan amenities, quirks like floor-hinged pedals — it's this combination of features and Porsche's commitment to the platform that have made the 911 a legend. So let's take a moment to skip over styling, engines, and handling to praise something often overlooked — the G50 5-speed transmission. This 1989 911 Turbo is immaculate and heavily optioned, with power windows, seats, air conditioning, and sunroof delete. But there, right between the beige leather seats, is the G50. Extremely accurate with a wonderfully short throw, the joy of heel-and-toeing will have you facing the wrong way on your favorite canyon road in short order.

Einride T-Pod Self-Driving Truck

Current methods for moving things by truck waste a lot of room for something that will soon become unnecessary: the driver. The Einride T-Pod Self-Driving Truck can carry up to 15 standard pallets or 20 tons of goods in just a 23-foot body thanks to the removal of the cab. On the highway, the all-electric truck drives itself, while a driver can take control remotely for urban driving. It has a range of 124 miles, and the company says it will be testing a prototype later this year while also building out a network of charging stations.

1964 AC Cobra 289

When Carroll Shelby won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, he got a good look at the class-winning AC Ace, a small British roadster powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder motor. Like any good American, Shelby knew the little car would be perfect with twice as much motor — and thus was born the legendary Shelby Cobra. Only produced for five years, the Cobra would gain a reputation on the track that would last decades and spawn a following that few cars can match. While the Cobra 427 S/C gets all the attention, it's the Ford 289 V8-powered Cobra that is enthusiast's choice. This 1964 MkII Cobra was delivered new to Ray Hunt Ford in Florida and has had several owners over the last five decades. It now boasts a restoration by renowned Cobra expert Mike McCluskey, and is FIA-approved to do what Cobras do best — dominate the racetrack.

Ducati Xdiavel Thiverval

For 67 years, Ducati has garnered a reputation for high-performance motorcycles. From the 750 SuperSport to the Monster and the Panigale, Ducati has produced bleeding-edge bikes with their famous L-twin engines. It was quite a departure when the Italian manufacturer introduced the Diavel, a bike aimed squarely at a uniquely American segment: The long-wheelbase cruiser. If there is one thing Americans love to do to their cruisers, it's customize them. Ducati put an XDiavel in the hands of Belgian customizer Fred Krugger, and the result is the Thiverval. Named for a small race track outside of Paris, the bike's design puts a futuristic spin on the classic cafe racer concept while staying true to the underlying Ducati heritage, turning the idea of a power cruiser on its head — much like the Diavel itself.

Tesla Roadster Y Concept

Rumors have been swirling that Telsa is working on a successor to the Roadster, the first model from the electric car company which ended production in 2012. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, Tesla co-founder Elon Musk did drop a hint at the new Roadster having a 0-60 time of fewer than two seconds, beating the Model S P100D's Ludicrous mode. Keeping with the Spaceballs theme for the high-performance setting, there's only one suitable name left — Maximum Plaid. But until official word comes down from Tesla, we'll have to be content with this excellent concept work by Brazillian designer Vinicius Buch. The slightly asymmetrical open-top roadster features swipe-to-unlock doors and a Tesla logo that doubles as a start button. On the inside, a very minimalist dash has a split touch screen and keyboard, and a very squarish steering wheel. The actual Roadster is rumored for a 2019 launch, so until then we'll have to be content with dreams.