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Sir Churchill’s Customized Land Rover Set for Sale at Auction

by Anirudh.Mehta on October 26, 2012 in Vehicles with No comments
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The collectors of antique items, which were at some point of time used by some of the great and legendary men of the past, had a great opportunity when the customized Land Rover used by Sir Winston Churchill was set up for auction. The lovers of vintage cars were all set to place their own bids for the possession of this owned by Sir Churchill.

The Series 1 Land Rover was originally gifted to this great wartime prime minister by the car makers Rover to mark the occasion of the 80th birthday of this great man on the … Read More

Samsung CEO Kun Hee Lee held in Controversy for Stolen Ferrari

by Anirudh.Mehta on October 20, 2012 in Vehicles with 1 Comment
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Ferrari has always been a priced possession for celebrities but this one – the Ferrari 330 LMB – is making news for all the wrong reasons. Ferrari a racing major had designed four 330 LMBs in the year 1963 and all of them are still around with a whopping price tag of $15 million. Of the four cars, one has a chassis number 4619 and is ruffling many feathers. This Ferrari is owned by none other than the Samsung Chairman Kun Hee Lee. But reports reveal that the car was stolen in the year 1977 and a U.S. court … Read More

McLaren P1 Supercar – Technologically Driven

by Anirudh.Mehta on October 18, 2012 in Vehicles with No comments
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Makers of McLaren are planning to unveil the P1 at the Paris Motor Show next week. McLaren P1 has been designed with decades of racing experience. The company is expected to bring the car for sale during next year. McLaren is popularly known in the F1 circles. The company is aiming at regaining the top slot with the P1 that is likely to be launched shortly. Once this supercar is out it is sure to rock the auto market segment. According to McLaren Automotive executive chairman Ron Dennis, McLaren P1 is designed keeping in mind 50 years of racing experience … Read More

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy Gullwing at the auctions

by Anirudh.Mehta on October 8, 2012 in Vehicles with No comments
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Luxury cars are always a craze, rare collectibles lure rich people and sports cars tops the list. Among these is a collection from the house of Benz. Cars like the 1995 Mercedes Benz 300SL Alloy Gull wing are estimated to sell for prices around $5.2 million. This luxury car, which is unique for its alloy body, is expected to be auctioned at the RM Auctions in Battersea, London on October 31, 2012. The most popular gull wing door model with red interiors, the ivory Mercedes-Benz 300SL, is sure to be a head turner.

The shiny car from the reputed German … Read More

Ferrari 599XX Evo – worth living and dying for.

by Anirudh.Mehta on October 2, 2012 in Vehicles with No comments
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Ferraris have always evoked the same sensation of joy and reverence amongst car fanatics all over the world for many years now. Considered an icon in the car industry, the company along with all the models that they have made over the years, have stood for class, panache and raw power. These, in turn, have made the name synonymous with greatness. Not just amongst ordinary car fans, but amongst the rich and mighty too, owning Ferrari translates to being one of the elite connoisseurs.

Hence it should come as no surprise to anyone that the executive of the new powerhouse … Read More

World’s most expensive thrill – Gnarboard’s Trail Rider skateboards

by Anirudh.Mehta on August 23, 2012 in Technology, Vehicles with No comments
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The desire for thrill seeking and adventure runs in the very nature of mankind. Since the days of yore, men have been searched high and low for thrill and fun and have left no stones unturned in their search for the same. In the modern era too, this quest for adventure has turned into a lust for thrill sports.

In recent years, the quest for adventure has been transformed with the advent of the high and mighty, which has turned the world of adventure sports into a glitzy world of cutting edge technology mixed with ecstasy. The latest gizmo … Read More

The palce on wheels – the Fakhuna

by Anirudh.Mehta on August 17, 2012 in Vehicles with No comments
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In order to make your car stand out poignantly as distinct from the rest, you may consider sprucing your car’s décor to the effect that it dons an exotic look. And if you want to do this in a regal manner, you must consult DMC – a German firm offering individualization options for the interior and exterior design of Lamborghini and Ferrari automobiles. The latest service which this luxury tuner has rolled out of its repository is “Fakhuna” – an exquisite concept design for Aston Martin DB-S whose salient features include carbon fiber and real gold garnishing.

The front bumper … Read More

Old is gold, and vintage is gold plus more – Ferrari 250 GT

by Anirudh.Mehta on August 7, 2012 in Vehicles with No comments
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Old is indeed gold but how about that vintage car in your garage? 32 million dollars is the highest recorded price paid for a vintage car. With prices ranging from 100,000 dollars to 20 million dollars, vintage cars are quite the rage. These cars aren’t meant to give you the longest distance per mile or withstand that slight bump on the rear. These cars are meant to be locked away, only to be talked about at a party!

Automotive aficionados see these cars as sheer pieces of art. Most of them were made in limited numbers and are considered to … Read More

The dragon that rides a gold Lamborghini

by Anirudh.Mehta on July 4, 2012 in Vehicles with Comments Off
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China, with its huge population, continues to be the World’s fastest growing economy even as the European nations slumber in that sector.  It has a good manufacturing base and an expanding auto mobile industry.

Not just cars, The Chinese have a growing demand for luxury cars which has attracted investors and companies that have come up with products to cater especially to the nation’s requirements.

The Dragon 88 has already been designed for the Chinese market by Ashton Martin while Ferrari has its 458 Italia Chinese edition to offer, with the Golden Dragon Treatment.  Rolls-Royce too isn’t far behind in … Read More

Celebrating style and luxury – the coffee table book for Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

by Anirudh.Mehta on June 28, 2012 in Miscellaneous, Vehicles with 2 Comments
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The mere mention of Mercedes is enough to give a high to the fanatic sports car lover. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is easily among the most famous automotive machines of the world, with as rich a history as associated with any other car. TeNeues, the renowned German manufacturer of some of the most amazing coffee table books you could ever hope to come across, has picked up Merceded-Benz 300 SL as the ingredient for its latest cocktail. The 304 page book features a visual journey of this super car, right from the time of its inception in 1952 to the … Read More

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