Time to add a legendary Porsche 356 scale model to your collection and up for grabs is an exactly half scale model of the classic car. The scale comes with a composite chassis composite body shell that can be driven around by kids above the age of 6! The seat and the pedal box can be adjusted to seat two kids comfortably, or a parent to assist the child.
The vehicle comes equipped with disk brakes, electric start, reverse gear, working lights and horn, ignition keys and a fitted car cover. You can opt for a gas powered vehicle in a variety of engine sizes starting at 50cc with automatic or manual transmission. You can pick from a range of colors for the body, and the interiors, with a leather interiors as well.
Car inspired furniture pieces are a great alternative for folks who cannot afford the real vehicle. They not only help you show off your great sense of taste and style but also allow you to flaunt your love for the amazing wheels. While the unique Car Bar option from CraftLine lets you preserve your old car by turning it into a bar, not many of us have spare cars to turn them into furniture pieces. For those looking at an affordable option to flaunt their love for cars, we give you the amazing Chevrolet Corvette desk. Made to resemble the rear end of this car, this desk is definitely one sporty creation. What is more, you can get these M6 desks to resemble the rear end of any car you desire.
Made from highest grade material and an ample amount of labor courtesy the intricate detailing involved in its making, these desks are truly pieces of art. The desks feature every minute detail of the rear of your favorite car form the working lights to the steel exhaust pipes, and even custom vanity plates, giving you no chance to complain. Furthermore, every desk can be customized to come with solid wood construction; handmade billet aluminum engraved knobs, as well as a paint finish of your choice.
A must have piece of furniture for car enthusiasts; this desk is definitely the best alternative for folks who don’t have the money to splurge on the real cars as their price range is just between $1950 and $3100. So go ahead and park this desk in your home or workplace without burning a hole in your pockets.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Carmel, California, Rolls Royce has unveiled a special edition Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The celebratory coupe will sport a Stillwater Blue exterior paint that pays tribute to Stillwater Cove on the Monterey Peninsula. The lush insides of the car too, pay tribute to the Cove with a navy blue soft top lined with cashmere and a Crème Light leather interior. Further luxe touches are provided to the interiors by wood fittings outfitted in cross-banded Santos Pallisander veneer and a silver pinstripe inlay. The roof cover and luggage compartment flaunt a hand-crafted oiled teak decking. But that is not all, accompanying the car are bespoke offerings including luggage, glassware and an opulent picnic set, all designed in-house at Goodwood.
The exceptional car that represents the car maker’s craftsmanship and exceptional capabilities will surely be a beauty to cherish.
Most Lamborghini fans have to make do with small scale models of their favorite Lambo’s since they can’t afford the price of the full scale Lamborghini’s. If you are one such fan who has no qualms on settling for a miniature model of your favorite model, you had better pay attention to this. An officially licensed RC version of the Lamborghini Reventón has been unveiled. Built by De Agostini, the 1:10 model is an affordable option for those who couldn’t buy the $1.25 million Lamborghini Reventón. Boasting of a two-stroke 3cc petrol engine, a two-speed transmission, and permanent four-wheel drive, this remote controlled car is truly one of a kind. What is more, for optimum performance, the car has also been equipped with an independent suspension, hydraulic shocks, and disc brakes. Limited to 65 units only, this remote controlled car is definitely a must have for collectors.
The pricing information hasn’t been revealed yet, but we can assure you it’s going to be a lot cheaper than owning the full scale model.
Visitors whiling away their time window shopping in the Hamburg Airport while they wait to board their flights are sure to be taken aback by the window display of Heinemann Duty Free store. Instead of the regular duty free goodies, you will find a sleek Porsche 356-A 1600 Convertible D staring back at you from the stores display window. The two-seater car which is actually available for sale is part of a unique marketing gimmick by the store to lure male shoppers. Valued at €159,800 ($201,940), this car is definitely the highlight of this male dominated marketing strategy. For those who can’t afford this pricey car, the retailer is offering a detailed, smaller model on a scale of 1:18. The well heeled few, who will actually go for the full scale model, will have it delivered to their home by Hamburg-based vintage car dealership E. Thiesen. Besides the full scale model and its miniature version, the retailer is wooing the male shopper with various other fashion products and fragrances.
But what is sure to make the male shopper head straight into this store is the engine of the car driven by Michael Schumacher in his first Formula 1 race which is also on display at the store, courtesy an agreement made by the retailer with the Prototyp car museum in Hamburg.
Gooding & Company’s auction during Pebble Beach weekend was a success with many cars fetching way over their estimated amounts. The highlight of this auction was Larry Ellison’s 1995 McLaren F1. The McLaren lived up to its pre sale estimate and fetched a cool $3,575,000, putting it at #5 on Gooding’s top ten money earners that weekend. The car is only 15 years old and only cost $970,000 when it was purchased. The McLaren is probably the only production car out there in the last 30 years, and certainly the only nineties car, and hence it was a given that this car would generate the most interest among car enthusiasts.
The top grosser at this sale was a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione that fetched $7,260,000! However, it was the Oracle founder’s car that managed to be a showstopper.
World’s Most Expensive Porsches
According to New York’s Luxury Institute, who surveyed 500 households with incomes over $200,000 in 2006, Porsche is the most prestigious brand of automobiles. While some may argue in favor of Bugatti or Rolls-Royce, that is still high praise indeed.
Porsche Carrera GT
The most expensive new Porsche currently avaialable is the Porsche Carrera GT at $440,000. With a top speed of 205+ mph and the capability to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds, it’s certainly fast enough to justify its price.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Their new concept car, the Porsche 918 Spyder, will be the German company’s next most expensive production car. The 918 Spyder is a two-seater convertible with a 500 hp V8 engine. It has a top speed of 199 mph and can accelerates from 0 to 60 in under 3.2 seconds. Its electric drive-systems allow it to run 15 miles on electric power and it consumes fuel at a rate of 78 miles per gallon.
This fantastic new Porsche is likely to have an MSRP around $650,000.
If you’re looking for the most expensive Porsche in history, however, look no further than this Porsche 917, chassis no. 031/026.
This Porsche, originally a 1970 Gulf-JWA Le Mans 917K Coupe numbered 026, made history when it was driven by David Hobbs and Mike Hailwood in the 1970 Le Mans. In the middle of a downpour in the 50th lap, Hailwood cruised past the pit stop where rain tires were readied and crashed into a parked car. What was left of the vehicle was repaired with the 031 chassis, but swapped numbering with the original 026 chassis to avoid complications.
The original 026 chassis, now numbered 031, was repaired and re-issued as a 1972-73 Porsche 917 Interserie Spyder. It was driven by Ernst Kraus in the 1972 European InterSerie Championship and by Jurgen Barth in the 1973 series.
This storied Porsche is equipped with a 5.4 liter, flat-12 cylinder, 630 horsepower engine and weighs approximately 1,600 lbs. It was sold at an August 2010 Bonhams & Butterfields auction at Quail Lodge in Monterey, where it achieved a staggering $3.9 million price.
Luxury car companies of the world seem to be finding a lot of lovers in the Middle East. After Maserti, BMW and Bentley, its now the turn for Rolls-Royce to makes it strong hold into the desert nations, with themed custom Phantoms to be sold in Abu Dhabi. After the Drawing inspirations from the city’s culture and natural heritage, the cars will be available in two different themes.
The landscape themed four-door phantom takes cue from the western regions of the city, i.e. the Baynunah area. Taking cue from its renowned sand dunes, the car features shades of beige and brown, on the inside and outside along with a tan ever-flex roof. The cars are upholstered with handcrafted colors of the Arabian camel harness.
The other theme car takes flight of inspiration from the regions famed falcon Shaheen. The red and Seashell leather interiors of this Phantom Coupe features a twin coach line in Tudor red, set inside a marquise-white exterior. The car will also come with brass falcon inlays, falcon embroidered head rests which needed as many as 20,011 per head rest to create.
Limited edition Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition can be yours for $9.6 million
When the Aston Martin One-77 made its debut, one thought nothing could beat this baby in exclusiveness as well as performance and design. However, Aston Martin is not one to live in this illusion and decided to outdo itself. It is quite hard to believe that anything can beat the One-77 supercar, but one look at the Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition and you are made to change your mind. The exclusive car has been built by Aston Martin in collaboration with Star Electric Cars France. Beating the One-77 in both price and exclusiveness, the Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition will be restricted to just eight examples which will cost $9,600,000 each!
For this hefty price, the special supercar promises an unbeatable performance. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.4 liter V8 engine that produces up to 950bhp, this supercar is truly one mean machine. Furthermore, the engine is mate to a six-speed manual transaxle, fully synchronized with an integral, torque-sensing, helical limited-slip differential. With a carbon fiber body and Brembo or AP carbon ceramic brakes, this car bowls you over with its sleek design. The interior too complements the exterior perfectly and looks resplendent in leather, alcantara, and carbon fiber and Recaro seats. What is more, each of the eight examples will boast of exclusive exterior body paint. So you can be assured that your super exclusive car will definitely stand apart.
Simply awesome, I bet the billionaire car enthusiasts can’t wait to add this beauty to their collections.
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.