Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Jaguar returned to the winner’s circle of Le Mans in 1988 and again in 1990 with the XJR-9. Designer Tom Walkinshaw convinced Jaguar management that demand for a road-going version was strong, and plans were started to build 50 XJR-15s for the public. Power came from a mid-mounted 5.3-liter V12, […]
An automotive-inspired mansion in the hills of Bel-Air is now on the market. The Roberto Lane House features a stacked box exterior with sleek supercar-like lines and an abundance of glazing. A 16-foot cantilever on the home’s upper level makes for a dramatic entrance to the home, where open living […]
The original Hummer H1’s military origins makes it a great platform for the an overlander. Wolf Rigs, based in Colorado, has coverted the H1 into the Patton, a go-anywhere camper with a living area that is anything but military-style spartan. The Patton fits a queen-size bed, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and […]
Located in the Garment District, Ace Hotel Toronto marks the brand’s first Canadian outpost. The downtown venue was built from the group up using a design by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects. As guests enter the red brick exterior, they’re greeted by a series of monolithic concrete arches and a suspended lobby serving […]
Dig out your mullet and think up a good CB handle, because Mecum has a pristine 1977 Pontiac Firebird Screaming Chicken about to cross the auction block. Riding the success of Smokey and the Bandit, the 1977 Trans Am SE would be the most popular of the SE models, with Starlight […]
Airbnb is opening the doors to the Corleone family home. During the month of August, fans can spend the end of summer in Vito Corleone’s iconic Staten Island mansion, famously featured in the opening scene of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film The Godfather. The home is available for one 30-day stay […]
Sanlorenzo introduces its Smart Performance model with the SP110. The 108-foot yacht is designed for efficiency with a unique hull design combined with a water jet propulsion system rather than propellers, offering a max speed of 40 knots, and solar panels power the boat. On board, the bow is a […]
Porsche Design is celebrating its 50th anniversary in a big way — by auctioning off a one-of-a-kind 1972 911 S 2.4 Targa restored by Porsche Classic. A collaboration between the two Porsche divisions, the 911 Targa comes in black with special Porsche Design graphics, embossed Porsche Design elements, and a […]
Officina Amare is known for its luxe yacht design, but for its latest project, the company takes its expertise to new heights and applies its know-how to its first private jet. The Bombardier Global 6000 features an Art Deco-inspired interior that combines the best of yachting, architecture, and automotive and […]
Located in Whistler, the Alta Lake Mountain House is more like a private ski lodge. The modern home is perched on a rocky cliffside on a 7.6-acre lot. Its 8,696 square foot interior highlights the awe-inspiring landscape with walls of windows, welcoming in views of the neighboring Whistler and Blackcomb […]