Cars
Big Benny
Fri Nov 29 2013 17:03:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Bugatti L'Or Blanc is the world's most delicate supercar.
For those who believe Bugatti creates expensive pieces of furniture masquerading as super cars, this will only add to their fire: The Bugatti L'Or Blanc, a partnership with a Berlin porcelain maker to create the world's most delicate Veyron.
Starting with a Veyron Grand Sports, the Bugatti has been detailed with a dozen porcelain inlays on the wheels, fuel cap and dashboard. The white-and-blue paint scheme - painstakingly crafted with special techniques to eliminate surface lines between the colors - reflects either the lights of a studio or the curves of Italy's Stelvio Pass, and was applied by hand over three weeks.
The L'Or Blanc has been sold, so its appearance at The Quail gathering in Monterey was a loan - one that Bugatti was protecting with these special Bugatti slippers for visitors who wanted to step into the light, until someone used them to step off the platform.
Big Benny
Tue Nov 12 2013 00:16:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Eagle Low Drag GT. Absolutely stunning. More info at their website here: http://www.lowdrag-gt.com/
Big Benny
Tue Jul 16 2013 17:28:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The first car coming into Nepal, 1948.
"Instead of cars carrying workers, Nepal has workers carrying cars on the rocky, hilly trail from Kathmandu. Here automobiles, stripped of wheels and bumpers, are shoulder-borne to and from the capital, the only Nepalese city with modern roads. This old German-made Mercedes is going to India as a trade-in on a shiny American model. Some 60 coolies, moving to the rhythm of a chant, balance it on long poles."
Big Benny
Mon Jun 10 2013 19:36:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The introduction of the Porsche 901 in 1963 marked
a milestone in automotive history. Although the name later had to be changed because Peugeot had patented having a 0 in the middle of car model numbers, the 911 didn't let anything stand in the way of its becoming an iconic sports car. This success story spans all the way from the 901 and the Carrera RS 2.7 (which with its characteristic rear spoiler--the so-called "ducktail"--was the fastest production car of its time) right up to
the current generation of the 991. For the 50th birthday of the populous 911 family, the famous automotive photographer René Staud, whose The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Book has also been published by teNeues, showcases the most important models--all in his typically radiant and distinctive style.
Big Benny
Wed May 29 2013 13:30:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertible is one of the most valuable muscle cars -- perhaps the most valuable -- ever produced. Only 11 were built that year and all-original examples can sell for well into seven figures. - to be auctioned at the annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz next year.
Big Benny
Thu Mar 28 2013 01:55:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
65 Cobra replica NOT a kit car! Ford 500ci, 600+ hp perfect body and interior never raced or driven in rain 4055 miles total. Not a scratch. Perfect!! Tubular space frame pushrod Indy car front suspension,independent inboard brake Halibrand aluminum quick change rear,4-speed top loader blueprinted 500ci Ford 600+ hp, stainless headers and side pipes , all aluminum interior and trunk Jazz fuel cell two Mallory pumps flawless Mercedes black paint leather seats, genuine knock offs,never raced.
Big Benny
Sun Feb 17 2013 22:23:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance unique sports car. The 700 hp two-seater with a twin turbo V12 engine is a one-off design built on request for Fulda Tires. Fulda is using this car as a reference vehicle to test a new generation of wide tires. The German luxury car manufacturer created the one-off model as a modern interpretation of its legendary streamlined sportscar from the 1930s. There are various allusions to the historical predecessor, which was likewise based on a powerful Maybach automobile. In this case, the Maybach SW 38 was also used by Fulda for tire testing.
The car is owned by Arnaud Massartic. The car is also famous for being portrayed in one of the episodes of long-running German show; Cobra 11.
Jay-Z featured the car in the music video for "Lost One".
Big Benny
Thu Jan 31 2013 23:52:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Liberty Walk based in Japan build some of the craziest exotic cars with one main purpose in mind, fun! No matter your taste or personal style you cant help but appreciate the fun these cars deliver to their owners. At first glance you see brightly coloured Lamborghini's sitting only millimeters off the ground but don't let that fool you, Liberty Walk goes much deeper then just exterior aesthetics.
Kato-san president of Liberty Walk is not only a super car fanatic but a JDM purist at heart. In this film we will explore his brighter side while in the next installment we will take a visit down memory lane and introduce you to his vintage Japanese cars.
Big Benny
Sun Jan 27 2013 22:49:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The FXX is based on the street-legal Enzo. The FXX uses some technology developed from the Enzo, and combines it with some new developments from Ferrari and its suppliers. However, the car is only a part of the overall program. Customers pay $1.8 million, but are only allowed to drive the car on special track days which are approved by Ferrari. After they drive the car, the owners are entitled to be briefed by Ferrari on the car's performance. Ferrari's sister company, Maserati, has developed a similar car, the MC12 Corsa. An evolution of the Enzo, in essence, the FXX shares some components with the original car, but numerous, significant developments are unique to the FXX. Ferrari has built 30, adding one special edition to the 29 that were originally planned. The original 29 have all been sold to pre-selected past Ferrari customers. The 30th was retained by Ferrari S.p.A. and presented to Ferrari's F1 World Champion driver, Michael Schumacher, when he retired from Formula One racing at the end of 2006. Schumacher's FXX differs from others in being black without a stripe, having red trimmed wheels, matte rather than chrome exhaust tips, and his personal logo stitched on the racing seats.
Big Benny
Sat Jan 19 2013 00:33:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The DeTomaso Pantera. I remember my neighbors having one of these as a kid, and just hearing that big OHV V8 start up on the occasional Saturday morning was amazing. Some kids like cereal and cartoons on a Saturday morning. Me? I was always ready to go and have my eardrums blown out (not to mention getting high as all hell off the unburnt fuel belching out of the exhaust) by 351 cubic inches of Cleveland goodness.
Big Benny
Sat Jan 19 2013 00:34:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Saleen S7 is a limited-production, hand-built, high-performance American supercar developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept and direction, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Phil Frank for the body and interior CAD design and development, and Ray Mallock Ltd. for the chassis engineering. It was the only car produced by Saleen not based on an existing chassis. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. The all-aluminum 427 (a bored-and-stroked derivative of Ford's 351 Windsor small-block, not a big-block) is remarkably tractable and flexible for such a high-output unit--550 hp at 6400 rpm. In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower and the top speed 248 mph.
Big Benny
Sat Jan 19 2013 00:38:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed paddle-shift, semi-automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive system, mated to a 5.2-liter V10 engine borrowed from the Lamborghini Gallardo, generating 570 horsepower and 540 Nm (398 lb·ft) of torque. The chassis, body, drive shaft and suspension components are made of carbon fiber, reducing the overall weight to a mere 999 kilograms (2,200 lb), a weight comparable to subcompacts such as a Honda Fit. It is the lightest car Lamborghini has ever produced.
Big Benny
Tue Jan 15 2013 16:27:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
When legendary Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain put in an order for a new 550-horsepower Jaguar XKR-S – Jaguar’s highest performance production vehicle ever - Jaguar’s design team’s part time rock n’ roller, Wayne Burgess, was thrilled. He contacted McBrain and offered his services to help create the ultimate rock star’s ride, a one-off XKR-S. On Friday, November 9, Nicko, a resident of Florida, took delivery of a bespoke Jaguar XKR-S. Nicko explains what went into his dream machine.
How Did the Project Come About?
Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved Jags with a passion. I remember my father taking me to see the big ol’ Mark 10 when it came out in 1961. That was his favorite car, and since then, I’ve always preferred Jaguar sedans rather than sports cars. In fact, I still have my Series III that I bought in 1986 along with my ’89 Series III that I keep in Florida and use as my daily driver. I bought my wife an XK in 2009, and when she finally let me drive it, I absolutely loved it; so when the XKR-S came out, that was it, I decided I had to have one.
When Did You First Get to Drive the XKR-S?
Jaguar invited me to the Gaydon test track in the UK to do a few laps, and really, that’s how my car came about. They drove me to the track in a new Range Rover Evoque with a terrific black and red leather interior. When we pulled up alongside this French Racing Blue XKR-S, the door was open. When I opened my door to the Range Rover Evoque, I said, “This is the interior I want in my car.”
How Did You Go About Personalizing Your Dream Interior?
The Jaguar team initially thought I was doing the rock star bit of demanding the complete Range Rover Evoque interior installed into an XKR-S. Really, I just wanted the red and black color scheme since the original Iron Maiden name was red on a black background. Then the team said, “If we do that, why don’t we Maiden-ize the whole car?” I went over and saw my mate Wayne Burgess and his team in the Jaguar design department at Whitley and the brainstorming started there. Jaguar has an in-house team, the Engineered To Order (ETO) Division, that was interested in helping us out.
ETO is responsible for extending the Jaguar and Land Rover brands with a series of Special Edition models, such as the Jaguar XJL Ultimate, as well as a range of options allowing owners to more uniquely tailor their cars. My car is truly one of a kind and I had a lot of fun working with the team to make this dream car a reality.
What Features Did You Decide On?
The first major feature we worked on was the paint; I chose a new metallic version of French Racing Blue. Jaguar calls it Ultra Blue and it’s not currently available on the market, but they agreed to let me use it for my car. I live in Florida and when the sun hits the paint, it just explodes; the color is truly amazing.
Next, we wanted to really customize the car so where it says Supercharged on the carbon fiber hood louvers, we’ve used the famous Iron Maiden Metal Lord font. We used the same script for the door tread plates, which now read Nicko McBrain XKR-S. In the piano black veneer above the glove box we’ve added Made In Aluminum, get it?
Tell Us About the Unique Growler on Your XKR-S.
Eddie is the band’s mascot and if you squint your eyes, he looks a lot like a Jaguar growler. So, we created a hybrid version that the team hand-stitched into the seat head restraints. We’ve also used it for the big badge on the front grille and for the wheel centers.
How did the Finished Product Turn Out?
The car is simply a piece of art. It truly is the reality of the dream I had when I first saw the XKR-S, but I had no idea that I could make it my own. Jaguar accomplished it and I know it’s hard to believe, but this is the first NEW car I’ve ever bought; and let me tell you, it was sure worth the wait!
I only picked up my car last week at my local dealer, Jaguar Alpine, who do a great job here in Florida, but I’ve already put a few ripping miles on it. My mate at the dealership told me to keep the miles down, as eventually it’ll be worth a fortune. I told him, “Hold on a minute, I just paid a fortune for it,” and I don’t plan on giving it up anytime soon!
To watch videos of the design process with Nicko check out video pin on this same board.