1953 Glasspar G2 Roadster

The Corvette wasn't the only fiberglass-bodied roadster available in 1953. Southern California marine architect Bill Tritt drew on his experience with boats when he designed the Glasspar G2, a two-seater with a fiberglass body that came as either a kit or completed car. The chassis was designed to take just about any American V8 available at the time; Emilio Pistoresi chose a DeSoto Hemi and 1940 Ford transmission and rear axle for his kit version. The G2 remained with the Pistoresi family until 2010, when auto restorer Gary Hatfield bought the disassembled car and meticulously brought it back to its original glory. Only around 30 G2s are believed to exist, making it one of the rarest American cars you can get, and an excellent example of 1950s American sports car design.

1978 Porsche 911 gProgramm Coupe

In the world of outlaw 911s, Singer isn't the only choice if you're in the market for classic 911 styling with modern, high-performance underpinnings. Based in Long Island, gProgramm builds some of the best outlaw 911s available. This 1978 911, nicknamed "Mercy" and just the second gProgramm built, has been completely reworked from the ground up, starting with being totally disassembled and sandblasted down to bare metal. Rustproofing and a high-quality Slate Grey finish came next, along with subtle modifications to the bodywork like an RSR-style fuel cap in the center of the hood and factory-style foglamps under the front bumper. 17-inch reproduction Fuchs-style wheels, 986 Boxer brakes, and new coilover dampers dramatically improve the handling. A balanced and blueprinted 320 horsepower, 3.4-liter flat six with Weber downdraft carbs provides the beating heart and a beautiful Tartan interior with racing harnesses competes this modern classic.

1979 Porsche 935 Race Car

After dominating prototype sportscar racing with the 917 in the early 70s, Porsche embarked on a new racing program based on the 911. Called the 935, the program would culminate in victories at the 1979 Le Mans, Sebring, and Daytona, giving Porsche an incredible clean sweep at the most grueling endurance races in the world. This 1979 935 was sold to Otis Chandler, publisher of the Los Angeles Times. One of seven cars built for US race teams, the car ran once in the 6 Hours of Riverside before being maintained in Chandler's collection. The 935 received a new 3-liter, twin-turbo flat-six after the race, and was sold in 1993. The current owner bought the 935 in 1996 and has had it ever since. The car has been immaculately maintained and currently has a single turbocharger as per its manufacturer specs. With its combination of rarity and documentation, this is one of the most important Porsche race cars on the market today.

Photos: Josh Hway and Gooding & Company

1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupe

Among automobiles, there are few true Holy Grails. The Ferrari 250 GTO, 1950s Jaguars and Aston Martins with their racing histories and early Rolls-Royces are a few examples. But few road cars can compete with Bugatti's Type 57SC Atalante. Designed by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean, the Type 57 debuted at the London Motor Show in 1935. Only 48 Type 57S's would be built, and only 17 would be bodied with the Atalante coachwork seen on the car here. This Atalante is the first of four made with the "low-headlight" design that appeared on the prototype at the 1937 Paris Auto Show. The twin-cam straight-eight motor is an advanced design based on the Type 49 and has been brought to Type 57SC specs with a period-correct supercharger. With a completely documented history since new and retaining much of its original parts, this Type 57 is a very valuable piece of early automotive history.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE AMG Wagon

AMG has built a household name as Mercedes' performance wing. Far less well-known in the late 1970s before merging with Mercedes, AMG already had a reputation for modifying the German company's sedans and wagons with serious performance parts. But this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE wagon is a mystery, despite being equipped with the best AMG had to offer at the time. There is no record of the 5-liter V8 in the car having been assigned to any chassis by Mercedes, meaning that a swap from a donor is highly unlikely. The motor has AMG headers and exhaust, oil cooler, and motor mounts custom-made for the car, and the rear suspension has been replaced with AMG-exclusive aluminum alloy pieces. AMG wheels, badging, monochrome paint scheme, and Recaro seats are all consistent with AMG's offerings at the time, and only someone with deep knowledge of AMG could have performed the modifications — meaning that it's either an unrecorded factory build or a passion project built by an unknown AMG employee in-period.

1987 Ferrari F40 LM Coupe

The last Ferrari overseen by Enzo himself, the F40 was released in 1987 to celebrate Maranello's 40th anniversary and to capitalize on the 288 GTO that was developed for the now-defunct FIA Group B racing formula. The F40 was as raw a road car as was ever built, with almost nothing in the way of luxury appointments, and was never intended for the race track — until French Ferrari importer Charles Pozzi wanted to race one. Bigger IHI turbochargers and intercoolers brought the 2.9-liter V8 to over 700 horsepower from 471 in stock trim, and weight was reduced by over 400 pounds along with chassis modifications. The F40 LM here was a factory prototype and finished 12th overall and 6th in class at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, eight years after it was built — an impressive feat for a car that wasn't designed to race.

1982 BMW Alpina B7 S Turbo Sedan

Founded in 1965, Alpina has been customizing BMW sedans as an independent manufacturer for over 50 years. Famous for their spoked wheels and turbocharged motors, Alpina brings the best out of BMW's machines, often getting performance figures that rival the M-series. This 1982 Alpina B7 S features a twin-turbo 3.5-liter inline six that makes 330 horsepower — an insane amount for the period and capable of rivaling dedicated sports coupes of the era. Alpina's philosophy was that owning a sedan shouldn't mean giving up the performance of coupes, and along with the engine, Alpina made a host of upgrades to the suspension, with new shocks, springs, and additional bracing. This Alpina B7 S is the 22nd made of just 60 total. With an extensively documented history and driven only 36,000 miles since new, this B7 S is a perfect example of high-performance German sedans.

French Barn Find Vintage Car Collection

Dreams still do come true, and this 81-car barn find in the French countryside proves it. Inside a massive barn and strewn about in the weeds outside, 81 cars from the 50s to the 80s were found calmly rotting away. A diverse collection, everything from massive, high-end American luxury cars like the Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Eldorado, and Chrysler Imperial were found next to European classics from Porsche, Jaguar, and even Lamborghini. The absolute star of the show is a numbers-matching 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 with just over 48,000 miles on the odometer and expected to bring between $456,000 and $684,000. A Series I Jaguar E-Type is also in the collection, along with a pre-A Porsche 356 — although the latter is in extremely bad condition. Some other interesting models are a C3 Corvette and a 1930s Citroen van. The auction begins on January 20th in France.

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy Berlinetta

Released in 1964, the Ferrari 275 GTB was an instant classic and the ultimate road car the Italian company had yet produced. The 275 GTB was the first Ferrari production car with independent rear suspension and a transaxle — the transmission being mounted over the rear wheels for optimal weight balance. The car received several tweaks throughout its lifetime, the most notable being a revised V12 in 1966 that raised horsepower up to 300 from the previous 260. The 275 GTB/C6 pictured here is the rarest of the rare. The car is one of eight alloy-bodied cars with completely different bodywork from the production version. A torque tube was added along with six Weber carbs that brought horsepower up to over 320. The first of the eight built, the car was with the original owner's family for 36 years. An immaculate restoration, original numbers-matching parts, and factory colors make this one of the most desired 275 GTBs to come to market in years.

1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe

Maserati took the wraps off of the Ghibli grand tourer at the 1966 Turin Auto Show. Penned by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro while at Italian design house Ghia, the long, low two-seater perfectly represented the wedge-shaped profile that dominated Italian auto design into the 70s and 80s. Continuing the practice of naming their cars after winds, the Ghibli derives its name from a scorching south-westerly wind the blows across the Libyan desert. The production version arrived in 1967, with a 2+2 layout and a front mid-mounted 4.7 liter, 306 horsepower V8. In 1969, the Ghibli SS got a slightly larger 4.9 liter V8 that was capable of pushing the car to 174 MPH — the fastest Maserati production car ever at the time. With its classic lines and raw power, the Ghibli SS is another beautiful page in Maserati's history.

Porsche 924 DP Cargo

When you think of shooting brakes, the likes of Aston Martin and even Ferrari come to mind — not Porsche. DP Motorsport, the company behind the aftermarket version of Porsche's legendary 935 Le Mans-winning race car, combined the British shooting brake and Teutonic engineering to create this 1976 Porsche 924-based DP Cargo. As with anything DP Motorsport touches, this is anything but a weekend hack job. The fit and finish of the conversion is second to none, with the hatchback being seamlessly integrated with the 924's lines. Even the seals around the new side windows and rear glass look good and weather-tight — a feat considering that DP Motorsport completed this 1986. The car also got the full-but-underwhelming 924 Turbo treatment while in the shop. Though the 924 isn't one of Porsche's sought-after models, the uniqueness and quality of the work, along with being one of only between three and nine made justify the steep asking price.

BMW 1600 GT Convertible Prototype

One of only two prototypes commissioned from Italian bodywork designer Pietro Frua — and the only one to survive — this BMW 1600 GT Convertible is a one-of-a-kind specimen. Given to BMW's majority shareholder at the time, it passed on to his family and then several other private owners before BMW Group Classic tracked it back down. An exhaustive restoration was then carried out by the vocational training team at BMW's Dingolfing plant, the same place where the car born in 1967. Painted silver with a red top and matching interior, it now resides in the collection of BMW Classic.

1980 BMW M1 Coupe

In its quest to build the ultimate driving machines, BMW's M cars stand at the top of the company's lineup. Taking the base model, BMW further refines the chassis and engine to produce some of the best road-going automobiles ever made. The M line started in 1978 with the M1. Made to race against German rival Porsche, the M1 was a mid-engined two-seater built to compete in the FIA's Group 4 series, and 400 cars were required to homologation purposes. Only 399 street-legal M1s were made, making it one of the rarest BMWs ever. This 1980 M1 has had four owners in its 38-year history and had a $100,000 restoration by Formula GT in Germany three years ago. Presented in immaculate condition, this M1 is is easily one of the best M1s on the market, and one of the best cars BMW has made in its vaunted history.

1964 Porsche 356 SC GT 'Outlaw' Coupe

At one time, modifying a vintage Porsche to anything but its original glory would have been considered anathema to any Porsche enthusiast. But times and trends change, and in this case, they've changed for the better. The SC GT was Porsche's lightweight version of the 356, and only six were built, all sold in the US. Taking the American principle of hot rodding and applying it to German sports cars, this 1964 Porsche 356 SC GT isn't all original. The build started with a pair of 356 GT alloy doors and added in an SC shell from California. The Schlabaugh Brothers of Iowa took the parts down to bare metal and added a 356 sunroof clip, louvered rear apron, and engine cover. The front fuel tank sports a center-fill racing-style fuel door, and the interior is covered in beige leather with fawn inserts. A 1.8-liter 912-type flat four powers the car, with 15-inch Minilite wheels getting the power to the pavement. While it isn't a numbers-matching original, this "outlaw" 356 is a custom that perfectly captures the Porsche spirit.

1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale

Part of what made Enzo Ferrari's sports cars so successful — outside of their race-bred pedigree — was Ferrari's willingness to cater to nearly every whim of his clients. Ferrari built a handful of cars with custom coachwork for European royalty, and this 1957 250 GT was delivered to Princess Lilian de Réthy of Belgium with one-off Pinin Farina bodywork. The design was a combination of current Ferrari styling with elements of its racing cars in the covered headlamps, along with a glimpse into the future with cues that would be seen on the upcoming Coupe. Princess Lilian received the car in 1958, and ten years later, she gifted the car to an Alabama-based Dr. Ernest De Bakey after he visited a hospital the Princess sponsored. The car is being offered at auction for the first time in 20 years as a spectacular example of the best in Ferrari's ultra-exclusive custom offerings.

Robert Redford's 1964 Porsche 904 GTS

1964 marked the last of Porsche's "giant killer" flat-four racing cars with the fiberglass-bodied 904 GTS. The 904 would go on to be a success in sports car endurance racing, scoring multiple class and overall victories, even against a certain Italian manufacturer with much larger displacement engines. This 1964 904 GTS was originally sold to Steve Earle, the founder of the Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca. The passed through another owner who raced the car, then was offered up for sale in 1966. Another Californian bought the car — actor Robert Redford, who owned it for another ten years. After Redford sold the car, it was upgraded to an early 2-liter flat-six from a 911 — something Porsche did itself in the last 904s produced. The car, being offered by Bonhams, arrives with a copious amount of documentation and its original bodywork, chassis, and transaxle. The original motor is thought to be out there somewhere, making this 904 a great example of the last of the small-displacement Porsche race cars.

Photos: P. Litwinski / Bonhams

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider

Le Mans winner and US Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti founded the North American Racing Team in 1958 to raise Ferrari's profile in the States primarily by endurance racing. The idea worked, and in addition to pure racing cars, Chinetti also had Ferrari build special NART models at his suggestion. Originally a standard Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, Chinetti had five Daytonas rebodied with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti, a renowned sportscar designer who worked for Vignale. This NART Spider is one of the first three built, and Chinetti had his wife's name added to the doors as the car was a gift to her. With its low mileage, unique history, and ultra-rare pedigree, this custom Ferrari Daytona would be the crown jewel in any car collection.

Aviar R67 Electric Muscle Car

Russian company Aviar is looking to make an all-electric Ford Mustang with supercar-like performance numbers. Aviar looks to be a startup and details for the company are nonexistent, but the rendering and specs of their R67 electric Mustang would make it one of the top-performing vehicles you could buy. The spec sheet claims 2.2 seconds from 0-62, with all-wheel drive from an electric motor at each wheel. Carbon fiber bodywork that mimics the classic 1967 Ford Mustang fastback sits on a custom aluminum frame, and Aviar is aiming for over 300 miles of range from a 100 kW-hour battery. Inside, Aviar has designed a modern interior with classic Mustang themes, along with a giant center touchscreen in the manner of Tesla. While the R67 might not ever see the road, the concept looks like a winner.

Charge Electric 1960s Ford Mustang

London-based Charge Automotive is dedicated to both the preservation of classic vehicles and minimizing environmental impact without giving up any performance. In pursuit of their goal, Charge is releasing 499 Ford Mustangs, completely revamped with electric powertrains and modern tech. With a stable of engineers that have worked in F1 and for manufacturers like McLaren, Charge has partnered with UK automotive tech startup Arrival to drop a 300-kW battery pack, digital interface, and electric motors into a classic 60s Mustang body. Charge claims 124 miles of range and 0-62 times of three seconds for the car, along with suspension and braking enhancements to keep up with the increased velocity. Charge is taking reservations now, with deliveries starting in 2019.

1965 Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster

From 1966 to 1969, the Ford GT40 dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The four consecutive wins broke Ferrari's six-win streak from 1960 to 1965, and put an American manufacturer at the top of racing's most prestigious race for the first time ever. But before the win streak, this 1965 GT prototype roadster helped lay the groundwork for the success of the following years. 12 prototypes were built, seven raced at Le Mans in 1964 and 1966, and only four remain today, including this, the only roadster built. Just a few years off from a three-year restoration, chassis number GT/109 has won at Pebble Beach, is an important piece of the GT40's racing history — and is ready for its next owner.

1956 Porsche 550 RS Spyder

The Holy Grail of Stuttgart. The car that killed James Dean. The giant-killer. Porsche's 550 RS Spyder is the most sought-after car to come out of the Porsche factory, and the car that helped launch Porsche's legacy as one of the winningest car makers ever. Only 90 550 RS Spyders were made over three years, and one unnamed collector has decided to part with theirs, giving someone the opportunity of a lifetime. Details are sparse, but the car looks to be in unsurprisingly immaculate condition, original, and undamaged. If your pockets are deep enough, this is a rare opportunity to add a crown jewel to any Porsche collection.

1976 Porsche 935 Kremer Group 5 Turbo

When Porsche released the 911 Turbo-based 935 in 1976, it was unlike any 911 the company had offered. Designed for the FIA's Group 5 racing class, the 935 was the most extreme version of the 911 Porsche had come up with, and it showed on the track &#*212; culminating with a Le Mans win in 1979. This 1976 911 Turbo was purchased new and immediately delivered to Kremer Racing for their 935K package. Fiberglass bodywork similar to the 935 factory race cars was added, along with power-adjustable bucket seats, engine modifications, and a quad-tipped exhaust system. The car has all its original Kremer mods along with service records and a recent service refresh that included pulling the engine. With its color, custom bodywork, and history, this is one of the most unique 911s available.

1959 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' Race Car

In the 1950s, Brian Lister hit on a great idea — a lightweight tube-framed chassis with Jaguar's top-of-the-line straight-six motor. The 'Knobbly' would become one of the most successful race cars of the late 50s, with drivers like Sir Stirling Moss and Bruce Halford amassing a collection of trophies in the cars. This 1959 Knobbly is not just one of the most-awarded Knobbly's out there but has one of the best in-period records in motorsports. The exhaustive documentation lists 53 podiums, including 29 firsts, 15 seconds and 9 thirds. Along with the car and documentation comes a huge amount of spare parts, including the original frame that was replaced and used to build another Knobbly. Perfectly maintained and ready for historic races, this Knobbly is ready for a new home and the next chapter of its career.

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

The 300 SL is undoubtedly the king of postwar Mercedes production cars. A thinly-veiled race car in street clothing, the 300 SL was the brainchild of American Mercedes importer Max Hoffman, who begged Stuttgart to make a street version of their all-conquering 300 SL race car. With its aerodynamic body, gullwing doors, and direct-injection borrowed from WWII-era fighter plane engines, the 300 SL was an instant success. This 1955 300 SL was first owned by Ambie Collins of New York, where it arrived in the traditional Mercedes silver with black interior. The car crossed the Atlantic to join the Wiesenthal Collection in Vienna, Austria, in 1979, where it received a restoration in the early 90s and has remained since. With its immaculate condition and fully-documented provenance, this 300 SL is a must for any serious enthusiast.

1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe

In 1972, BMW wanted to go racing in the European Touring Car Championship. Starting with the E9 platform, BMW's engineers removed everything not necessary for racing, throwing out soundproofing, power windows, adding Perspex windows, an aluminum hood and thinner steel for the unit body. The car was a success and cemented BMW's reputation as a maker of the most sporting luxury cars you could buy. This 1972 3.0 CSL is from the first-year production run and one of 500 right-hand drive (1,265 total) models. Presented in a beautiful Tiaga green, this CSL is fresh from a two-year restoration that covered every nut and bolt on the car. The level of detail is astounding both inside and out, with things like original-style speckled carpeting and an extremely clean undercarriage. Possibly one of the best 3.0 CSLs on the market, this car is one for the history books.