Craig Jackson, of the Barrett-Jackson auction house, is experiencing a serious (and lucrative) case of déjà vu. One of the auction house’s top customers, Ron Pratte, recently consigned his peerless collection of more than 140 vehicles and more than 1,400 pieces of automobilia, which will be offered at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Scottsdale auction from January 10 through 18. Among the most remarkable lots are Carroll Shelby’s personal Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (which last sold for $5 million in 2007); an emera…

Speed and range are key parameters for those who use business jets, and the new Gulfstream G650ER, which first reached customers ahead of schedule in mid-November, aims to deliver on both. Among the new breed of large-cabin ultralong-range business jets, the extended-range version of the top-of-the-line Gulfstream G650 can carry an extra 4,000 pounds of fuel, thanks to an advanced fuel-quantity monitoring system and other upgrades, increasing the range by 575 miles—enough to cruise 8,600 miles, connecting New …

If the recently unveiled Bentley Grand Convertible concept were coming to market, it would be a direct competitor to the roughly $475,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé. The new Bentley concept features a 6.75-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine capable of extracting 530 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque. With this vehicle, Bentley combines the performance of its Mulsanne Speed with the open-air touring of its Continental GT Speed Convertible and a cabin that is swathed in two shades of leather (Linen and Beluga).

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McLaren Automotive has revealed new information on the P1 GTR—a track-only version of the company’s P1 sports car—including details about the racecar’s interior and the McLaren GTR Driver Program. Membership is included with the purchase of the vehicle, reportedly priced upwards of $3 million. To prepare owners to drive the GTR, McLaren will grant them access to the company’s simulators, which have previously been available only to members of its racing team. This will allow owners to familiarize themselves wi…

For more than 100 years, Montblanc has been a preeminent producer of high-quality writing instruments. However, as demand for traditional ink pens declines in the digital age, the company has introduced three new lines of writing instruments that retain all the prestige of a traditional Montblanc pen but can be used to interface with touchscreen devices.

Developed in collaboration with Samsung, the new styli incorporate the Korean electronics maker’s S Pen technology, which affords greater functionality whe…

The futuristic new Iris concept-yacht series from the Miami yacht-design firm Eramotive include a dazzling array of over-the-top amenities. The series comprises three different sizes: a 148-foot, three-deck version; a 246-foot, five-deck version; and a massive 418-foot, seven-deck version. Each yacht’s top surfaces and retractable awnings are lined with solar panels—broader solar-panel coverage is optional— that can collect enough energy to allow the boat to cruise at 10 knots (for the 418-foot version) withou…

The French architect and interior decorator François-Joseph Graf combines an appreciation for extravagant, baroque styles with edgier, clean-lined contemporary designs for his new capsule collection of home decor items for Fendi Casa.

Graf, whose taste for the elaborate was first informed by the years he spent working under the curator at the Palace of Versailles in the 1980s, has crafted nine made-to-order designs for the Italian fashion house, including a sofa, an armchair, side tables, stools, and a cupb…

The rocky cliffs of northern Italy’s Dolomites are a cycling fanatic’s dream, with challenging passes, steep inclines, and jaw-dropping views from every angle. Adventurers looking to cross the destination off their bucket lists this summer can find a luxurious home base at Hotel La Perla, a 52-room retreat in the mountainside village of Corvara that has partnered with the cycling outfitter inGamba Tours.

For the experience, which will be available beginning in June 2015, inGamba will offer handmade Pinarell…

The Vancouver-based bath-ware manufacturer Blu Bathworks has added a new freestanding pedestal sink to its six-piece Halo collection, which first launched in 2011. Resembling a contemporary interpretation of an egg, the 2.5-foot-tall sink features a deep yet diminutive 1.6-foot-diameter washbasin, making it ideal for modern powder rooms, half baths, and small spaces where a full vanity is not needed. Though the standard white comes in both matte and gloss, several other color options are available including bl…

In November, the Italian brand Caruso, known for impeccably tailored men’s clothing, opened a 4,500-square-foot store on East 58th Street in New York that celebrates the company’s heritage and culture. Caruso’s first retail location appears as though it belongs in the center of Milan—with materials, furniture, and other decor sourced from the brand’s home country, including Italian oak floors and terra-cotta tiles made with clay gathered from the floodplains of the Po River. A VIP room in one corner of the sto…