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Captured by the car photographer Steffen Jahn, this Mercedes C111 is one of a small series of experimental automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz in order to experiment new engines (including Wankel, diesel engines, and turbochargers), and other features such as multi-link rear suspension, gull-wing doors and a luxurious interior with leather trim and air conditioning. The first version of the C111 was completed in 1969. This specific version looks just awesome. Photographer: Jahn Steffen Source: steffenjahn.com/

It is just scandalous how Lancia became such a sorry car brand after so many glorious days of old. Nevertheless, Lancia still holds the record for the most successful carmaker in rallying with 16 World Rally Championship titles under its belt. Many great road cars have been created to meet homologation requirements; the Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione is one such car. Lancia developed the Integrale to leverage their technological developments during the Delta HF 4WD’s 1987 debut season and this spectacular although relatively simple car won the World Rally Championship in six consecutive years, from 1987 through 1992. Credits: Karissa Hosek - RM Sotheby's Source: rmsothebys.com/…/r007-1992-lancia-delta-hf-integrale…/544737

De Tomaso Mangusta (Italian for “mongoose” the only predator of cobras to be found in nature) was probably born with the ambition of killing the extraordinary success of Shelby’s Cobras, followed by the outright dominance of the Ford GT40 in sports prototype racing. Its styling was penned by the great Giorgetto Giugiaro, and it was built by Ghia of Turin. Everything needed to be a star was there. Mangusta was more subtle, streamlined and elegant but no less aggressive in appearance and performances than the Ford. In total just 401 examples produced, OHV Ford V-8 Engine, 5-Speed Manual Transaxle, 4-Wheel Independent Suspension, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes. Credits: Bonhams

Porsche 904 GTS (Type 904) was created to bring the company back to its racing sports car roots, after withdrawn from Formula One at the end of the 1962 season. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (nicknamed “Butzi”), the grandson of the company’s founder, was tasked with designing a new two-seat competition coupe that could also be driven on the street with a mid-engine chassis configuration that had proven so successful with the racing department’s lightweight spiders. A run of 100 cars was approved to homologate the design for the FIA’s Group 3 GT category. This design is still widely considered one of the company’s most beautiful designs. Credits: u/zeButt on reddit

Ferrari 250 GTO chassis 3387GT is supposed to be one of the most expensive cars for sales in the world. Chassis 3387GT was eventually sold to Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York in March 1962, then raced in multiple world-renowned events by a flurry of world-class drivers. Its race history consists of a 2nd overall and first-in-class finishes at the 1962 12 Hours of Sebring (drivers Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, race number 24), plus a well-deserved first in the 3,000 cc class at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. Wheather or not it achieved the amount of $56M requested by the seller Talcrest in 2016 and whoever is the owner now, this is for sure one of the most significant cars ever. Credits: talcrest.com

The Alfa SZ (Il Mostro - The Monster) project code ES-30 was designed by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo in collaboration with the designer Robert Opron and built by the Carrozzeria Zagato. Handling was brilliant and the engine was the V6 "Busso" (3-litres, 207 bhp), sufficient to ensure a top speed of 245 km/h (152 mph). This is definitely a car you can only love or hate.

A V-12 engine with 720 bhp, 7.3-liter dual overhead cam naturally aspirated, six-speed sequential manual gearbox with paddle-shift operation, a carbon fiber bodywork, a design somehow inspired by the competitor Porsche 911 GT1, some design elements from the Mercedes-Benz CLK. The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (W297) was a sports and race car produced by Mercedes-AMG, for racing in the new FIA GT Championship series in 1997, designed primarily as a race car, with the road cars necessary in order to meet homologation standards. Entered into the 1997 FIA GT Championship season just 128 days after the intial design the car won several races allowing Mercedes to secure the team championship as well as the drivers championship. Credits: Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

V8 5,8-litre Ford power with transaxle distribution and stunning Italian bodywork; the package is without question an enthusiast’s dream, the quintessential Italian–American hybrid. Definitely the Pantera was the De Tomaso’s most popular model, with more than 7,000 manufactured over two decades, between 1971 and 1993. Credits: Mecum Readm more: mecum.com/lots/FL0116-230151/

In 2004 Maserati decided to return to racing after 37 years and omologated a two-seater sports car to compete in the FIA GT Championship. A total number of 62 Maserati MC12 were produced, 12 for racing and 50 for customers' road use (and yes ... if you buy one of those, you can make it your daily drive!). Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro it was built on the chassis of the Ferrari Enzo fitting a slightly modified version of the Ferrari Dino V12 engine, 6 liters, 621 hp. Last estimation ? About 2.000.000 $ for a road one with 12K KMs on the clock. Not bad! Credits: RM Sotheby's Read more: https://rmsothebys.com/…/lo…/r0014-2005-maserati-mc12/565552

Maserati Shamal was designed by Marcello Gandini, father of Alfa Romeo Montreal, Lancia Stratos, Lamborghini Countach and Miura. Which is more than enough to love it. The matter of fact is that Maserati was not able to develop a completely new model and Shamal cannot hide its Biturbo heritage, pros and cons. Whatever it was, it was a wonderful car. Credits: Euro Classix Cars Read more: euroclassixcars.com/products/1992-maserati-shamal-ecc-095