In Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond drives a long-wheelbase BMW 750iL from the E38 generation. The production used several cars, including specially modified versions for stunt work in the multi-story parking-garage chase, where Bond remotely controls the vehicle from the rear seat using a mobile phone. The standard road-going model, built by BMW, was powered by a 5.4-liter V12 and served as the flagship of the 7 Series lineup at the time.

Mr Bean’s McLaren F1. He owned the car for 17 years and drove about 40,000 miles (65,000 km), even using it for everyday tasks like grocery shopping and school runs. Despite crashing the F1 twice—and once receiving what became the highest car-insurance payout in UK history—he ultimately sold it for $12 million.

During the early development of the W140 S-Class, engineers at Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart explored an ambitious concept: an 8.0-liter W18 engine internally designated the M216. The design used three banks of six cylinders arranged in a compact W configuration and was projected to deliver roughly 490 hp and 750 Nm, with even more powerful multi-valve variants considered on paper. The idea never progressed beyond the prototype stage, as the existing 6.0-liter V12 already provided the refinement and performance expected of the flagship—without the added complexity. Ultimately, the largest engine to reach production in the W140 came via Mercedes-AMG, in the form of the 7.3-liter V12 M297.

The “Buried Dino” was a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS that was stolen in Los Angeles in late 1974 and unexpectedly rediscovered four years later. In 1978, two boys digging in their backyard struck metal about three feet below the surface, prompting authorities to excavate the site. Deputies uncovered the car wrapped in tarps and carpet, still largely intact. The dry Southern California soil had helped limit corrosion during its time underground. Because the theft claim had already been paid out, the insurance company assumed ownership after recovery and later sold the vehicle at auction. Investigators ultimately determined the disappearance was part of an insurance fraud scheme, with the car intentionally hidden rather than dismantled. After restoration, the Dino returned to private ownership, becoming one of the strangest stories associated with Ferrari.

A $17,000 book chronicling the history and racing achievements of Ferrari is presented in a striking case modeled after an aluminum V12 engine. The sculptural enclosure was designed by Marc Newson, turning the publication into both a collector’s item and a piece of automotive-inspired design.

The Alfa Romeo TZ2 was a mid-1960s racing car developed as a more aerodynamic evolution of the original TZ. Introduced in 1965, it featured a lower, smoother fiberglass body designed by Zagato to reduce drag and improve high-speed stability over its predecessor. The car employed a lightweight tubular spaceframe and Alfa Romeo’s 1.6-liter twin-cam four-cylinder engine with twin Weber carburetors, delivering strong performance while keeping weight to just 620 kg. The TZ2 competed extensively in international GT racing, earning class victories at events such as the Monza, Sebring, and the Targa Florio. Produced in very limited numbers—generally accepted to be only 12 examples—it was conceived strictly as a competition machine rather than a road car.

Casino Royale (2006) Bond’s Aston Martin DBS does 7 barrel rolls, setting a world record for the most flips in a car stunt! No CGI. Just a nitrogen cannon and fearless stunt driving. Legendary!

The perfect car doesn’t exi… Ferrari Testarossa!

Ferrari F50 cruising through Miami

1959 300SL Roadster

A 7.1 liter V12 powered Jaguar E-Type Series 3 with 450hp and 600Nm.

E38 and E39: when BMW got everything right. Clean, purposeful, timeless designs.

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In 1985, Gemballa transformed a canary-yellow BMW 635CSi into a one-of-a-kind beast, reportedly for Uday Hussein, Saddam’s son. The car featured a handmade widebody kit, quad exhausts, Recaro seats, and a gadget-packed interior including a built-in TV. The build reportedly cost up to $125,000, nearly half of which went to Gemballa’s custom work. Its last known sighting was in 2003, abandoned and covered in dust behind razor wire in Baghdad, with a U.S. soldier pictured beside it.

2026 WRC MonteCarlo winner Oliver Solberg