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Fastest Long-Range Superyacht For Sale

April 12, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive, Wheels at 1:17 pm | Comments off

German billionaire Guido Krass is offering his 241-foot Silver Zwei superyacht for sale and it’s at a price that might astound even the more stone-hearted.

Originally designed by Monaco’s Espen Oeino to suit the German eco-industrialist, the world’s fastest long-range superyacht currently has a price tag of $85 million, but don’t you worry, it’s as eco-friendly as is possible with a yacht of this size.

That means high fuel efficiency, which is quite handy when crossing the Atlantic at a cool 22 knots. The yacht’s light, airy interior has accommodations for 20 guests in nine cabins including a large owner’s suite with private lounge and veranda deck. Earth tones and clean white spaces with orange accents abound.

BMW M3 Pickup Truck Gag

April 7, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, Wheels at 8:18 am | Comments off

The BMW M3 has been available in everything from a coupe, to a convertible to the every day sedan, but never a pickup truck.  Well, that is until the company built one exclusively as a gag.

We don’t know if this was an April Fool’s Day experiment, but the BMW M3 Pickup Truck features the same 4.0-liter, 420-horsepower V8 as the production M3 along with the ability to haul a mere 110 pounds of extras in the bed.

Along with the bed, the M3 truck also features a removable roof for open-air driving, the only bad thing is that you can’t buy one.  Apparently they only built one and it is currently being used by the M division workshop to assist moving parts around the shop.

It’s just too bad, this is a pretty nice piece of BMW machinery!

Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi Largest Showroom

March 30, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, The Most Expensive, Wheels at 8:30 am | (1) Comment »

There are a total, right now anyway, of 82 Rolls-Royce dealerships around the world and the largest isn’t even in England.

Abu Dhabi is the latest in eight dealerships that have opened in the Middle East and is by far the largest.  The new Abu Dhabi showroom features 10,000 square feet of luxury including a very uncluttered five-car display even though Rolls-Royce is currently only manufacturing four models, a coffee bar customer configuration lounge and adjacent service center.

The Middle East certainly is growing up and up and up.

1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Weymann Sports Saloon Go To Auction

March 4, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, Wheels at 10:09 am | Comments off

Reportedly the last model designed by Henry Royce himself is going up for auction at the upcoming Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia sale.

This Saturday at Bonhams in Oxford, UK the illustrious 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Weymann Sports Saloon will be hitting the auction floor and could receive bids as high as $325,000, though honestly we’re expecting more.

The rare Phantom II Weymann Sports Saloon is not only a treasure on its own but also for the way this car paved a way for all future Rolls-Royce chassis.

The example offered by Bonhams carries Weymann-type sports saloon coachwork by the famed firm of H J Mulliner. It’s presented in perfect condition having undergone a complete restoration and is perfectly capable of high speed road trips and classic car rallies.

New Luxurious Jaguar XJ Supersport Car

February 18, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, Wheels at 9:22 am | (1) Comment »

We’ve all sat back and watched while it took some time for Jaguar to really focus on their designs after the ownership handover from Ford to Tata and now we finally have something to get excited over.

The all new and all sexy 2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport Luxury Car embodies all that we have come to expect from this luxury brand and more.

With a new era of Jaguar design and a supercharged V-8 for all the power you could want, the XJ Supersport certainly isn’t lacking appeal.

Cutting-edge tech includes a virtual instrument cluster, providing excellent display flexibility but unfortunate graphics. The stereo is the real luxury element here, a system designed by Bowers and Wilkins with 20 speakers and 1,200 watts of power.

Put us down for one, at the very least.

Chrysler Super Bowl Commerical Most Expensive

February 8, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive, Uncategorized, Wheels at 9:47 am | Comments off

During Sunday night’s Super Bowl car manufacturer Chrysler ran the most expensive commercial of the evening.

The car company had to get special permission to run a two-minute advertisement on Super Bowl Sunday since most spots are generally only 90 seconds.

The ad, which featured Eminem, took on the meaning of luxury in America’s Detroit and what it means for the Motor City.  While the all new Chrysler 200 luxury car commercial might have been the longest and most expensive, it certainly didn’t beat the much cheaper Darth Vader Volkswagon ad!

Custom Luxury Gas Can

January 19, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 9:50 am | Comments off

Ruroh!  Your luxurious Bugatti Veyron just ran out of gas after you floored it for those many, hilly miles and that means either a rescue call or a walk with your new Custom Luxury Gas Can.

Custom made for you by Death Spray Custom, these luxury gas cans come in a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and designs, all based on your designer senses.  You don’t want to be caught on the street without one of these babies, trust me.

Aprilia RS125 Replica Racing Bike

January 6, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:00 pm | Comments off

I should warn you that this motorcycle is for serious enthusiasts only. Not only is it not street legal, but it’s way too cool for your everyday yuppie rider. This is a bike that deserves a rider that loves racing as much as it does. But unlike many racing bikes, this one is readily available on the consumer market, and if you really really want to, it only takes a few modifications to make it road ready.

At only 280 pounds, this is one lightweight bike, but it’s designed to comfortable instead of cramped. The six speed transmission and two stroke engine is quick and agile. Motorcycle USA called driving the RS125 a “Zen-like experience” that will have you “giggling in your helmet”. This is partially to do with the bike’s exceptional handling and maximum lean. But don’t worry about taking it too fast, it’s got great brakes, too.

UCF Student Wins Home & Garden TV Luxury Grand Prize

November 22, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Tid Bits & News, Wheels at 9:22 am | Comments off

University of Central Florida engineering student Adam Venckauskas has just entered the world of luxury by winning Home & Garden Television’s grand prize giveaway.

Entering the contest at his mother’s behest, HGTV showed up at Venckauskas’ apartment to break the news, and revealing he had actually won a 900-square-foot, fully furnished luxury condo in New York’s high-end financial district, along with a brand new fast and furious Acura ZDX.  The grand prize in total is valued at over $1.5 million and it looks like Adam’s mom might now be off the hook for a graduation present!

Man!  Why didn’t we enter this one?!

Historic Steamship SS Delphine Gets $20 Million Price Cut

November 1, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:05 am | Comments off

Early this year one of the very last private steamships from the 1920s hit the luxury market and we were sure that the SS Delphine would be snapped up in a matter of days, but fast forward several months ahead and the ship is still on the market, now with an almost $20 million price cut.

Originally listed for $70 million, the historic SS Delphine is now available on JamesList for a mere $53 million, which we’re guessing can’t last long on the market for that steal of a luxury deal.

The 257-ft. yacht was launched back in 1921 and still boasts an amazing Tiffany & Co. interior with acres of wood paneling and accommodations for up to 26 guests and 28 crew members.  Better act now on this baby or regret not jumping on this huge discount.

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