MATERIAL PURSUITS

This weekend’s curated luxury trends

Getaway Car

Some lucky car collector will soon get to park the 1961 Aston Martin driven by Peter Sellers in the comedy crime caper The Wrong Arm of The Law in their own garage, thanks to a July 14 Goodwood Festival of Speed auction hosted by the newly rebranded British motoring department of international auction house Bonhams. Topping out at a speed of more than 150 miles per hour, the DB4GT Coupé Chassis also owned by the actor himself was considered one of the fastest grand tourers of its time. Sellers, a noted car collector and aficionado of luxury marques, was particularly fond of Aston Martins. "The DB4GT was bred to compete and gained immense success on the racetrack in both National and International competition,” says Bonhams Cars Senior Collector Car Consultant James Knight. “It's arguably Aston Martin's finest road car and is right up there as the ultimate 1960s GT.” If you have any doubt at all, stream the film to watch Sellers’ character “Pearly Gates” make a quick getaway on a high-speed chase through Uxbridge Moor with a Wolseley 6/0- police car in pursuit. The car is expected to sell for more than $2.3 million. For more information or a list of other upcoming inventions, visit bonhams.com.

SMOKER’S LOUNGE

If you’ve got a father in your life who appreciates the beauty of a fine cigar, send him to the virtual lounge at Cigora. This online cigar community and luxury retail site offers a curated assortment of brands from the smallest, hottest boutique operations to seasoned industry icons. Billed as the next generation of cigars online, Cigora is a brand-new way to “experience and interact” with stogies of all varieties. Offering curated sets of specialty selections from elite brands, you can not only try different premium varieties but then also engage with fellow cigar aficionados online in the virtual lounge. And for the true collector, Cigora’s Luxury Collection is one of the few places where you can legally acquire one of those rare “Pre-Embargo Cubans” imported before the 1962 Cuban Embargo. It also carries cigars manufactured outside of Cuba with Cuban tobacco imported before 1962. With first-class customer service and best-in-industry packing, this is the place to stock up your humidor (and possibly make some new cigar-loving friends from around the world). Visit cigora.com to learn more.

PORSCHE eBIKE

The iconic Porsche brand has a long-standing connection to the world of sport. That success story continues with Porsche’s new eBike collection. A masterpiece of technology and design, this thrilling new lineup of electric bicycles has the same signature style as the brand’s legendary sports cars and luxury vehicles. Inspired by the fly line of the Porsche 911 and the Porsche Taycan, new Porsche bikes have been created through a collaboration between Studio F. A. Porsche and Rotwild, setting your heart racing both on the asphalt and on the trail. The latest models include the Cross Performance and Cross Performance EXC—each with Fox suspension and Shimano's EP-801 motor powered by a 630Wh battery. Fully customizable with seven exclusive colors, these one-of-a-kind bikes are available through Porsche Design. Prices range from $9,000 to more than $15,000. Order yours at shop.porsche.com.