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Super-Yacht Inspired Range Rover Concepts

Posted Aug 21st 2008 9:07AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Water, Wheels


Luxury yacht brokerage Edmiston has commissioned seven avant-garde marine designers to come up with a nautical-themed take on Land Rover's classic Range Rover. The entry shown here, by self-described "yacht design pioneer" Dickie Bannenberg, features wooden side panels and a tailgate that folds into a nautical-style wooden bench, complete with champagne holders, while the rear windshield converts into a sun visor to shade it. The winner of the design competition will be announced on Sept. 25th during the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the megayacht community's biggest annual events. Visitors to the show will be able to custom order a Range Rover in any of the seven designs, with a delivery time of three to six months and a price range of about $300,000 - $1.2 million.

[via Megayacht News]

Rare '37 Bugatti Sells for Record-Breaking $7.9 Million

Posted Aug 19th 2008 7:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions


A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupe sold for $7.92 million at Gooding & Co.'s auto auction (that we recently reported on) during the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California over the weekend - the highest price ever paid for an automobile at auction in the U.S.A. The car was part of the Dr. Peter and Susan Williamson Collection, billed as the world's finest assemblage of Bugattis, several of which fetched high prices at the sale. The next highest price at the Gooding & Co. event was a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta Le Mans, which fetched $2.2 million. Meanwhile, at RM Auctions' similar sale during the classic car event, which we told you about earlier this month, a 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta brought in an impressive $4.5 million.

Bad Ass Golf Carts (The Name Says It All)

Posted Aug 19th 2008 3:06PM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Gadgets, Wheels


Golfing gets more and more popular every year it seems, and although lots of people think it's a really good time it still has a reputation of being a somewhat quiet, calm, and sophisticated sport. That stereotype could be changing, however, thanks to Bad Ass Golf Carts.

Yes, that's really what they're called and yes, they really are bad ass. There are numerous customized carts available, including one that jumps (seen here), one modeled after a Hummer, and a limo version that seats six. You can also buy customized parts like wheels and accessories for existing carts if you want to make your own. Sounds like good times! $12,000 - $18,000

Via Wired

Gallery: Bad Ass Golf Carts

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Racecar Runs on Strongest Single Malt Ever Made

Posted Aug 19th 2008 12:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Green


The folks at the beloved Bruichladdich Scotch distillery on Islay just powered a racecar from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds on a tank full of of its X4 Scotch, billed as the most alcoholic single malt ever made. The car, a British-made Radical SR4 (above), was driven by Top Gear's James May and wine expert Oz Clarke for a segment on their upcoming BBC series Oz and James' Great British Adventure. The clear 180-proof quadruple-distilled spirit, which required no engine modification, produced 200 bhp, only 5 less than ordinary gasoline - but at about $200 a gallon it's a pretty pricey biofuel. A lower proof version of the X4 will go on sale (for drinking, not driving) in the fall. You can see a video of the run here.

[via Men.Style]

New World Record Set with $5 Million Jaguar Sale

Posted Aug 18th 2008 11:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions


A legendary prototype sportscar that helped shaped the future of Jaguar was auctioned off at Bonhams & Butterfields' Quail Lodge Sale in California on Friday for just under $5 million, setting a new world record. Bids for the 1960 E2A (above), often called the "missing link" between the marque's classic D-Type and E-Type models, had been expected to reach up to $7 million in what has lately been a heated market for multimillion dollar automotive classics.

Raced by some of the world's top drivers at Le Mans and elsewhere, the beautiful car had an historic win in August of 1960 at Bridgehampton, NY, beating out a Maserati Birdcage. James Knight, International Head of Bonhams' motoring department, called the E2A "one of the most charismatic and significant prototypes ever produced anywhere." And $5 million - now the highest price ever paid for a Jaguar at auction - isn't too shabby.

Russia's Richest Man to Buy Hummer from GM?

Posted Aug 18th 2008 8:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels

Oleg Deripaska (right), 40, the richest man in Russia with a fortune of $28 billion and the 9th richest man in world (Luxist fave Roman Abramovich is #15), has reportedly held talks with General Motors about acquiring their beleaguered Hummer division.

As my colleague Deidre Woollard reported last month, Hummer is in financial trouble in the wake of the oil and gas price explosion, with sales of the SUV having tumbled some 40 percent through June. Ailing GM has announced plans to unload the brand, and Deripaska, whose company Russian Machines recently acquired a major stake in Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International, is a natural buyer.

In the wake of the reports, Russian Machines issued a statement saying it was "not strategically interested in such a deal", which sounds to us like a non-denial denial. We would hardly expect him to invite counter-offers by publicizing a planned acquisition before the deal is signed. This past New Year's Eve Deripaska paid Barbadian signer Rihanna $500,000 for a private 40 minute performance for his friends.

$3 Million+ Ferraris & More at Pebble Beach Auto Auction

Posted Aug 15th 2008 4:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions


This weekend, Gooding & Company is staging a multimillion dollar auto auction during the 58th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Carmel, CA. Among the stunning cars on offer is the world's finest collection of Bugattis, including a 1937 Type 57SC Atalante Coupe, which is expected to fetch over $4 million. Another star attraction is a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider, originally owned by H.R.H. Prince Vittorio Emanuele de Savoia, the last prince of Italy. Both that car and the beautiful model pictured above, a rare 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC, are expected to fetch in excess of $3 million. Also on offer is Steve McQueen's 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera, the actor's personal car for several years, a relative steal with an est. of only $125,000 - $175,000.

Gallery: Pebble Beach Auto Auction

1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante CoupeEx-Principe de Savoia 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider1955 Jaguar D-TypeEx-Steve McQueen 1976 Porsche 1930 Turbo CarreraEx-Maharaja Of Jodhpur 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Famously Smashed Ferrari Enzo Up For Sale

Posted Aug 13th 2008 9:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Wheels


Remember that Ferrari Enzo that Eddie Griffin "accidentally" smashed into a wall while promoting his car-centered movie Redline? Jalopnik reveals that the car which was severely damaged in the front end and believed to be totaled, has been restored by car dealer Matt Groner of Matthew's Autos in Houston Texas. As Groner explains in a letter to Jalopnik he bought the car in Los Angeles. He usually sells the cars in their damaged states but decided to get the parts from Italy and restore the car. The good-as-new car is now up for sale for $1.3 million.

The £1 Million Bespoke Aston Martin One-77

Posted Aug 12th 2008 2:02PM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Wheels


The next Aston Martin flagship automobile is due for release later this year (possibly in Paris) and recently a few of the much anticipated details were released. What we know about the new One-77 model is that it will feature a hand-built 7.0-liter V12 engine, an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis, a top speed of 200+ mph, and a 0-60mph time of about 3.5 secs.

Only 77 One-77's will be made, each able to be customized to the individual owner's tastes and each carrying a price tag of about £1 million.

Gallery: The Aston Marton One-77

Becker JetVans

Posted Aug 8th 2008 3:02PM by Laura Malesich
Filed under: Wheels


Step off the tarmac and into uber-sized luxury in the Becker JetVans. A Mercedes Sprinter van decked out with first-class accommodations for the most opulent of travel groups, this creation comes with a private-jet feel throughout. Standard accessories include leather seats, flat-screen televisions, and plush space for up to eight passengers. There are eight floor-plans to choose from offering reclining seats with footrests, internet connectivity and even a bathroom! Ease into this stylish ride for around $175,000 and you'll never have to endure the rough ride of a city taxi from airport to hotel again.

[via AutoWeek]

Packard Name And Prototype For Sale

Posted Aug 8th 2008 8:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Wheels


Classic Packard automobiles are often the stars of concours and auto auctions but now it looks like there is a possibility the Packard name could be on a new car. Reuters reports that Roy and Barbara Gullickson, are looking to sell the rights to Packard along with a prototype car. Roy Gullickson acquired the rights to the name in 1995 and has a Packard Motor Car Co. website which shows pictures of the Packard prototype (reproduced in the gallery below). The new car has an all-aluminum V-12 engine and a traditional chrome grille. The sleek sedan was made in 1998 and was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2003. Gullickson formed his company in Phoenix and had plans to create a new luxury car brand but never got the big investors necessary to put it into production. He has since moved to a small town in Canada. He is interested in selling the brand and the prototype car for $1.5 million. He hopes a buyer might put the new Packard into limited production.

Gallery: Packard Prototype

Country Coach Veranda, The Motor Coach With A Balcony

Posted Aug 4th 2008 10:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Wheels


What's the average motor coach missing? These days they have just about everything, televisions, kitchens, luxurious bathrooms and more. The latest amenity is a private balcony that pops out with a touch of a button once you reach your destination. Country Coach's Veranda series of luxury motor coaches have a 4.6 foot wide by 13 foot deep steel platform with railings. The veranda is created by lowering the side wall and it is separated from the interior by 12-foot, three-section glass doors that can be opened. The deck can hold up to 3,000 pounds of weight and the deck floor is covered in vinyl. There are a couple of different floor plans and sizes as well as available options such as a LCD television that swings out for easy viewing, a barbecue, a folding table and chairs and power-roller day and night shades for the doors. You can learn more at the Country Coach Veranda website.

[via Gizmag]

Pagani Zonda Cinque

Posted Aug 3rd 2008 10:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Wheels


As its name suggests, there are just five Pagani Zonda Cinques, making it one of the most craveworthy exotics in the world. The ultimate Zonda costs a cool one million Euros. The car is even faster than the already zippy Pagani Zonda F coupé, on which it is based.It has a 7.3 liter V12 Mercedes-Benz motor and has paddle-shift sequential gears that let you shift in less than 100 milliseconds. The Zonda Cinque hops from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds. As The Times reports there is no top speed reported but it is expected to zoom to around 220mph. No wonder there are racing seats with four-point racing harnesses and a roll cage inside. The Zonda Cinque also uses a special titanium and carbon fiber material that makes it 40 pounds lighter than the Zonda F. Autoblog covered this a while back, click on over to their gallery for a serious dose of car envy.

Bonhams' Classic Jaguar Auction

Posted Aug 2nd 2008 9:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Apparel, Wheels, Auctions


On Aug. 9th London auction house Bonhams is staging a sale of classic Jaguar motorcars and related automobilia at Goodwood in Sussex, England. The sale boasts several incredible examples of the famed XK120, the model driven by stars like Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Gary Cooper in the '50s. The most expensive car on offer is a white D-Type engined 1953 XK120 in mint condition, originally owned by British raceing driver Mike Salmon, estimated at $200,000 - $300,000.

We're particularly fond of the XK Championship-winning 1954 XK120 Competition Roadster pictured above, est. $140,000 - $160,000. Also featured in the historic auction: the first steel-bodied, right-hand drive 1950 XK120 Roadster ever made, est. $220,000 - $260,000; a 1954 XK120SE Coupé finished in British Racing Green, est. $180,000 - $220,000; and a stately 1958 MkVIII Saloon, est. only $28,000 - $36,000.

Gallery: Bonhams' Summer Jag Sale

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Multimillion Dollar Ferraris Up for Auction in Monterey

Posted Aug 1st 2008 10:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions


On Aug. 15th and 16th RM Auctions is staging its 23rd annual Sports & Classics sale during the famed Monterey Auto Week in California, featuring 15 milestone Ferraris and more. In May, RM set a new world record for the most expensive car ever sold in auction history: $11 million for a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder formerly owned by actor James Coburn. Starring in the Monterey sale is a very similar car, a 1961 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, which is estimated at $3.7 million - $4.2 million but could well go for much more (the Coburn car sold for nearly double its estimate).

Also on offer: a 1962 400 Superamerica Coupe Aerodinamica, est. $1.5 million - $2 million, one of only 17 made; a 1967 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta, est. $1.6 million - $1.8 million; a 1973 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider, est. $1.4 million - $1.6 million, one of the last examples ever produced; a 1965 Ferrari GTB/6C Berlinetta, est. $800,000 - $1 million, pictured above; and a 1964 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta finished in green, est. $700,000 - $800,000.

Gallery: Milestone Ferraris at Monterey

1961 250 GT SWB Berlinetta1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta1962 400 Superamerica Coupe Aerodinamica1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider

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