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Rare 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB Hits Auction Block

November 9, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 9:06 am | Comments off

An extremely rare 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB once owned by both Reggie Jackson and Evel Knieval will be hitting the auction block early next year and is expecting to fetch a pretty penny.

At RM Auctions’ annual Automobiles of Arizona sale in Phoenix this rare Ferrari is expected to receive bids of up to $1 million.  This is only one of several fast and furious Ferraris that will be up for auction January 20 – 21.  Another model, a 1966 Ferrari Superfast Series I, may even reach bids close to Jackson’s infamous 365 GTB.  We’ll just have to stay tuned to see how much these rare beauties end up fetching.

Another Supercar Sells Out Before the Holidays

October 26, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 7:35 am | Comments off

Well, this is bad for us but good for the luxury market we suppose.  Another luxurious and furious supercar has sold out before the 2010 holiday season has really gotten underway.

Only 500 of the new 911 GT2 RS Porsche were created and it looks like the luxury car has just sold out of all 500 sexy models.

Ahh shucks.  Looks like we’re not going to be able to add the 911 GT2 RS Porsche to our holiday list after all as the 620-horsepower lightweight sportscar has sold out.

Yep.  The $245,000 supercar is completely sold out, which sort of makes sense we guess, since Porsche only manufactured 500 of these sexy babies.

And did we mention that the 911 GT2 RS can get to 62 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds and tops out at 202?  Yeah, we’re sad too.

Guess we’re just gonna have to spring for a different model this year, huh?

Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Camaro Convertible Sells Out

October 25, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 8:36 am | Comments off

You know it’s the holiday season when the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book hits your mailbox and it’s officially off to a wonderful start for the company with all of the $75,000 special edition Chevrolet Camaro Convertibles now sold out.

And they didn’t just sell out, these fast and furious cars sold out in a matter of minutes.  Three minutes to be exact.  With only 100 of these cars available, you had to be on the ball with getting this super sweet gift and it looks like you did it up right this year!

Aston Martin Subcompact Cygnet

October 13, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, Wheels at 8:52 am | (2) Comments »

The next in line for production at the Aston Martin plant might surprise you.  The subcompact luxurious Cygnet may be small, but this furious car can pack a punch.

The Cygnet is a rebadged Toyota iQ equipped with the same 97hp 1.3-liter engine but outfitted with a high-end, sartorial interior that’s been enveloped with hand-stitched leather. News sources are pegging the Cygnet with a price tag somewhere between $45,000 to $75,000, according to InsideLine.

It’s a drastic break from Aston Martin’s current line up of performance cars, but adding a fuel-sipper will help the British carmaker comply with tightening European emissions standards and could help it achieve the 35 mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that will go into effect in the U.S. in 2016–should they begin selling the car in this market. Aston Martin’s last reported CAFE rating was 19 mpg in 2008, although its low sales volume means that it could get an extension on meeting the target.

Well, although we don’t necessarily love this new Aston, it’s nice to see the company thinking greener as well as faster.

Australian BMW M3 Pure Edition Luxury Car

September 7, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 11:57 am | (1) Comment »

We all love the BMW M3 with its super powerful V8 engine and sexy styling, but if you’re living in Australia, we’re all a little bit more jealous.

BMW has just announced an Australia-only design for all you fast and furious car lovers, the M3 Pure Edition.

Available in both coupe and sedan body-styles, the Pure Edition features a host of cosmetic upgrades, including dark chrome trim for the grilles (front and side) and exhaust tips, 19″ wheels and hood vents in high-gloss black, and a specially-appointed interior. Only 50 examples will be produced, priced at AUS$135,000 and AUS$148,300 respectively.

Volkswagen Brings Back Phaeton Luxury Car

August 20, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 8:59 am | Comments off

10 years ago Volkswagen introduced America to the $85,000 Phaeton luxury car which doomsayers said buyers would never go for a luxury car made by the auto maker of the Beetle, and well, they were right.

But that was a decade a go and this is now, and Volkswagen is giving it another go with a recently unveiled Phaeton.

Named for the son of the Greek god Helios, this luxury car will be back on US soil in a matter of months.

It won’t be the same car. Volkswagen freshened the 2011 — which went into into European showrooms showrooms in June and goes on sale in China next month — with a new front and rear, a better interior and wider selection of engines. But the U.S. won’t get the Phaeton again until the next-generation model is ready.

There is no word as of yet when that release date will be, sadly.  Sorry we did you wrong 10 years back, Volksie.

Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition

August 19, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 10:57 am | Comments off

Check out the new and sexily luxurious Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition.  You’re lustily in love, aren’t you?!

At a whopping $9,668,750, this Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition will only be made into eight models, and engineered by Star Electric Cars France.

With a twin-turbocharged 5.4-liter V8 engine delivering up to 950bhp, this supercar will take you where you need to go and fast!

The Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition will come with powder coated exhaust system, Brembo or AP carbon ceramic brakes and the in-trend carbon fiber bodywork.

Rolls-Royce Phantoms Come To Abu Dhabi

August 18, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 9:16 am | Comments off

The rumored Rolls-Royce Phantoms have made it to their Abu Dhabi destination with the new models Shaheen Phantom Coupe and the Baynounah  Phantom Coupe.

Inspired by the city’s rich cultures and landscape, Rolls-Royce has created masterstrokes in luxury motor cars.

The Rolls-Royce Phantoms and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe inspired by Baynounah incorporate shades of beige and brown, which are further harmonized by a tan ever-flex roof. The handcrafted inlay and marquetry draws inspiration from vibrant colors of an Arabian camel harness. On the other hand, Shaheen, a very famous falcon known for its strength and agility, inspires the Rolls-Royce driver-oriented Phantom Coupé.

Bing Crosby’s 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Goes On Auction

August 11, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 8:57 am | Comments off

This Saturday, August 14 at the Monterey classic car sale by Mecum Auctions Bing Crosby’s 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will be hitting the auction block.

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.

Lamborghini Builds 10,000th Gallardo Luxury Supercar

June 29, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars at 9:10 am | (2) Comments »

Who says the luxury market is having trouble gaining traction in the aftermath of a recession?  The Italian supercar automaker just announced that they have built the 10,000th luxury Gallardo.  So there!

The Lamborghini brand is extreme, uncompromising and Italian, and the Lamborghini Gallardo has played an exemplary role in defining and delivering our brand reputation into our worldwide markets. Today Lamborghini is represented in 45 countries by over 120 dealers, with the strength and presence of the Gallardo product playing a significant role in the growth and recognition of our brand.

Now all we have to do is gain a little traction ourselves!

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