Wednesday August 11th, 2010 08:23 Bing Crosby’s 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Hits Auction Block

Bing Crosby’s pristine condition 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will be hitting the auction block this coming Saturday.

On August 14 at the Monterey classic car sale by Mecum Auctions the super sexy and luxurious 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will be the pearl of the show.

The infamous singer’s DB6 is a left-hand drive Silver Grey coupe with all original interior from the cherry wood steering wheel to the black leather seats.

The major refurbishments include new chrome wire wheels and Vredestein radials, rebuilt braking system and overhauled Mikuni carburetors. The car is powered by Aston Martin’s famous 4-liter overhead cam straight (OHC) 6 engine, rated at 282 horsepower.

A copy of the title with Bing Crosby’s name on it is included with the winning bid.

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Thursday July 15th, 2010 05:29 Victoria Beckham to Style Range Rover

Former Spicegirl (also known as Mrs. David Beckham) and now considered as a style icon, Victoria Beckham has just been announces as the next designer for the interior of Range Rover.

Her flair for style as she puts in more than her ten cents worth to the new special edition of Range Rover Evoque during a recent, succesful celebrity-packed opening. If you want to see how it all turned out, you’ll have to wait for 2011 when the new car will be available for sale from 30,000 pounds

The new luxury vehicle is also said the “greenest” of all the others in the Range Rover fleet.

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Wednesday July 14th, 2010 05:07 Garia Exclusive Golf Cart

Do you have $17,000? If yes, would you consider purchasing an exclusive golf cart? One that is manufactured by Garia, which makes the world’s most exclusive low speed vehicles.

Garia carts has Formula 1 inspired front suspension, was built in the same factory as the Porsche Boxter, etc. As they are planning to create a version that will have safety seatbelts, side mirrors, and a hydraulic braking system, these high-end LEV’s might soon be street legal.

If this is the case, would you part with that $17,000 dollars or would you rather keep it and save more to buy a reasonably-priced small car?

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Friday July 9th, 2010 00:18 Aston Martin One-77

As far as luxury sports cars go, Aston Martin’s up there with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. While their “standard” models will run up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, this limited-edition Aston Martin One-77 can cost two million greenbacks.

The car’s powered by a massive 7.3L V8 that can generate over 700 horsepower. The engine’s mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds while tests have indicated that the car’s capable of going up to 220 mph.

Only 77 of these cars will ever be made making it quite a rare machine. The cost even fits the name with a rumored $1.77 million price tag.

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Monday June 21st, 2010 07:50 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Debuts

Say hello to the very first hybrid car from Lincoln.  It’s a momentous day for eco-friendly luxury lovers out there with the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid just revealed.  With an official EPA-certified 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, there is definitely something to celebrate.

“The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid provides a real choice in the marketplace for customers looking for a vehicle that not only makes a statement about who they are but also reflects their ideals,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president, Global Product Development. “It offers the best fuel economy in its segment, a host of advanced safety features, and all the amenities and modern design of a true luxury sedan.”

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s final fuel economy certification was completed this week, and the vehicle will carry an EPA label of 41 mpg for city driving
and 36 mpg on the highway when it goes on sale this fall. It tops its nearest competitor – the 2010 Lexus HS 250h – by 6 mpg. It also trumps the Lexus HS 250h with room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

“The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers everything our customers look for in a midsize luxury sedan, plus unsurpassed fuel economy,” said Kuzak. “Our engineers worked to ensure the hybrid electric motor and engine complement each other in a fashion that reflects the truly refined driving experience
that is synonymous with the Lincoln name.”

Building on Ford Motor Company’s reputation as a world leader in electrified technology, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses the company’s second-generation hybrid technology – the 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine – named one of Ward’s 2010 “10 Best Engines.” The system combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and electric battery-driven motors to deliver optimal performance and fuel economy.

Industry-leading fuel economy comes without sacrificing power. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower. Plus, the pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph – compared with the Lexus HS 250h battery-only mode, which reaches just 25 mph.

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Friday June 18th, 2010 08:18 Diddy Gets Son Justin Dior Combs Silver Maybach for 16th

Wow.  For my sweet 16 I think I got like a card or something, but that’s just not how Diddy and son Justin Dior Combs rolls, is it?

For his 16th birthday, Diddy’s son Justin received a luxurious silver Maybach supercar and probably about peed his pants.  When asked about his decision for doing this on ABC’s Nightline, Diddy got a little on the defensive side about the whole thing, and feels like if he can do for his boy, he should.

Wonder if Justin is going to be as lavish in his Father’s Day gift for his rapper dad.

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Thursday June 10th, 2010 07:45 Spirit of Le Mans Luxury Car

Now that we’ve got your attention with that deliciously sexy photo, we’re going to tell you all about your new luxury race car, the  Spirit of Le Mans.

Well known in the racing world, Panoz has only produced a handful of roadgoing sportscars. And this is the latest. Called the Abruzzi “Spirit of Le Mans”, it packs all the know-how culled from years on the Le Mans racing circuit: The 600+ horsepower engine sits low down and behind the front axle for optimal balance. The radiators are placed in the back of the car to help both balance and cooling. Oh, and Panoz developed a new composite construction material – said to be bulletproof and both stronger and lighter than carbon fiber – just for this car.

Only limited details were released at the car’s unveiling in the lead-up to this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. No word on pricing yet, but only 81 examples will be made over the course of the next three years, and each buyer will be given professional instruction on how to handle the car at the Bugatti Le Mans track and be invited by the manufacturer and race organizer to the circuit to see the famous race live as their guest.

http://www.luxist.com/2010/06/10/panoz-abruzzi-spirit-of-le-mans/
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Wednesday June 9th, 2010 08:00 Aston Martin DB5s To Go On Auction

There are only two Aston Martin DB5s remaining of its kind, making this luxury car one of the most expensive in the world.  And guess what?  It will be going on auction soon, and you know what that means!  I’ll be the first one bidding!

Two Aston Martin DB5s were used on screen for the production of the timeless 1960’s James Bond classics, Goldfinger and Thunderball. One of those two cars was reported stolen in 1997 and is believed to have been destroyed. The other is the FMP 7B, which will be auctioned off. The car features silver birch exterior paint and dark gray leather interior.

Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 and its gadgets were the brainchild of Oscar-award-winning special effects expert John Stears, also of Star Wars and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fame. The car was sold in 1969 to American Jerry Lee, who became FMP 7B’s first ex-factory and remaining owner. The car was originally purchased from the Aston Martin factory for $12,000. For a time, Lee agreed to allow Aston Martin to continue to use FMP 7B for promotional purposes in the United States. Today, the odometer shows approximately 30,000 miles, primarily from its tour usage. A careful re-commissioning program was recently undertaken by RM Auto Restoration, returning the car to running condition after its long-term static storage.

Proceeds of the sale of FMP 7B (which are anticipated to be around $5 million) will be used to further the charitable work of ‘The Jerry Lee Foundation’, a multi-national initiative dedicated to solving social problems associated with poverty, with an emphasis on crime prevention. RM Auctions is the world’s largest collector car auction house and specializes in investment-quality automobiles, holding four of the top five world record prices for motor cars sold at auction.

Wonder how much this baby will end up going for?  Well at least I can start the auction!

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Wednesday June 2nd, 2010 07:46 Check Out the Luxurious 2010 Corvette ZR1

You can afford this baby easily, that’s for sure.  With a sticker price of just $106,880 you can be zipping around town in a 2010 Corvette ZR1 in no time!

With a 6.2L LS9 V8 engine and 638-horsepower, you might wonder how you didn’t pay more for this fast and furious luxury car experience.

The most expensive model in the Chevrolet Corvette line, the ZR1 became a hot topic of conversation last year when it began out racing the Porsche and Ferrari in test drives. Its 638-horsepower, 6.2-liter, supercharged LS9 V-8 engine makes it one of the most powerful production cars ever constructed.

A drive inside the ZR1 and you will quickly realize this model is born and bred for the track. The sports car has tremendous acceleration, an amazing soundtrack, and incredible handling capabilities and offers a comfortable interior, not to mention a large trunk, which is often nonexistent in most sports cars.

This model also boasts a supercharged V8, 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear, carbon-ceramic brakes, an exclusive suspension with adaptive dampers, and additional lightweight body panels, including a carbon-fiber roof panel. For the ZR1, Chevrolet has added a Performance Traction Management system that allows drivers to select from five modes (wet, dry, sport with active handling, sport without active handling and race) designed to optimize power for specific road conditions.

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Tuesday April 27th, 2010 10:03

You just got your first Porsche and now you have to turn around and be ready for a recall.

Yep, it looks like the belts could potentially fail when the seats are adjusted to an extreme forward position, putting riders in a dangerous situation.

Thankfully only a handful of the recalls should effect Porsche owners, leaving most of you in luxury driving lanes.

Bet you can’t wait to get back in the fast lane, huh?

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