Behold: the 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing – this one a uniquely patina’d, numbers-matching, US special order version of the classic – back on the market 65 years on, unrestored but in otherwise excellent condition with five previous owners (six, if you include Matt Pilates).
Price on request.
Behold: the 1968 Sonny Levi G. Cinquanta Day Boat, commissioned by the Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli – former head of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Ferrari – the richest man in modern Italian history.
11.2 metres long and propelled by four 8.0litre V8 Vulcano engines with a combined power of 1280bhp, the hull is made from laminated mahogany with a Burmese teak deck.
Maintained in mint condition for over half a century and yours for upward of €220,000.
From The Instagram account Plague History, wherein famous works of art observe correct cover-up protocols.
(Above: the work of Kahlo, Vermeer, Arbus, Richir, Michelangelo, Klimt, Rembrandt and Bouguereau)
Seriously though, wear a mask.
Behold: the 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta: hand build, designed by Pininfarina with coachwork by Scaglietti – a legend from a time before computer aided design and the tyranny of aerodynamics.
This vehicle comes complete with a historic racing history and full Ferrari Classiche certification.
Price on request but something very similar sold last summer for €7.14 million.
For the last few months of lockdown, residents and staff at Sydmar Lodge Care Home in Edgware, UK have been recreating classic album covers.
In fairness.
Behold: the 70m Codecasa Jet 2020 Yacht – ‘inspired’ by aviation design and looking like the offspring of cruise ship and a Jumbo jet.
Along with accommodation for ten guests, there’s a 20x10m sundeck, swimming pool, indoor/outdoor gym, sea-level ‘beach club’, an owner’s suite taking up the entire bow of the main deck, a helipad and a double tender area with room for all manner of seafaring toys.
A concept up to now, actual construction is expected to start later this year.
If you’re in the market, you won’t be asking the price.
An adorable, ingenious wooden robot drinks cabinet, designed by Italian furniture maker Borghesani in 1969.
(Via Kelly Wearstler)
Behold: the 2003 Ferrari Enzo – a road legal racercarwith the largest V12 engine of its day. Derived straight from the F1 programme, co-developed with Michael Schumacher and named after the company’s founder, it accelerated to 100km/h in 3.3 seconds and topped out at 350km/h.
Only 400 were made between 2002 and 2004 and this immaculately maintained example can be yours for a sum considerably higher than the original €580,000 list price.
