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“Lawrence of Arabia would have stormed in the Bell Aurens Longnose towards Akaba, and General Montgomery would have roared across the sand dunes of North Africa in pursuit of Rommel.” The description of the Frankenstein off-roader by its creators, German Land Rover enthusiasts Thomas Bell and Holger Kalvelage, couldn’t be more fitting. In today’s world, however, the Longnose perhaps appeals more to Arab playboys or off-roading enthusiasts looking to steal the show at the Tyre Kicker Club. 

As a signal of intent for the coming year, Worldwide Auctioneers’ first sale of 2019 is certainly a serious one. And there’s truly something for everyone. Looking for a rare modern classic in which to invest? Surely the 2003 BMW 540 showing just 2,135 miles on the clock and fitted with the rare M Sport package (est. 50,000–70,000 US dollars) is a great place to start? Or how about sampling the American Dream with the ultra-significant Chevrolet Corvette L88 (590,000–640,000 dollars), one of just 116 examples built in 1969?

The royal treatment