But bidders may instead choose to geek out on Jobs' former ride - a model that served as "a test bed for new engineering technologies," said the auction house. "While not a car enthusiast per se," Jobs did have "a penchant for German design." Jobs also owned BMW motorcycles and Mercedes-Benz SLs. The tech genius got his BMW in October 2000 in the minimalist style he is known for- titanium over a black leather interior. He sold it in 2003 to another tech executive, according to RM Sotheby's. "Not only was the Z8 the halo car for an iconic brand and the Bond car for a generation, but it caught the eye of the most iconic and influential entrepreneur of our time," said Don Rose, RM Sotheby's car specialist. Although it's changed hands a couple of times, the 400 brake horsepower vehicle only clocked 15,200 miles (24460.89 kilometers).