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Rolls Royce Hood Ornament To Get Movie Spotlight

May 6, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 10:52 am | (1) Comment »

Have you ever looked at the Rolls Royce hood ornament & wondered who this mystery lady was?  Well, thanks to actor Christian Bale & a new film called The Silver Ghost, your wondering will no longer go unanswered.

Named the Spirit of Ecstasy or The Whisperer, the Rolls Royce ornament actually has a very juicy tale to tell.  Born out of a love scandal between Lord Montagu of Beaulieu & his attractive secretary Eleanor Thornton, this emblem is a lasting impression of their passion.

Who knew that all this was going on in that hood ornament?  No wonder a Rolls Royce is so sexy!

Barbara Hutton’s 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Up For Auction

April 24, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 10:00 am | (6) Comments »

A very, very, very, ultra rare 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II has just come up for auction, on eBay no less.

Originally built for “Poor Little Rich Girl” Barbara Hutton, this drophead coupe is being offered on eBay with a starting bid of $1.1 million, with no bidders as of yet.  Wonder why?…..

The Woolworth Heiress purchased the car, one of two ever made, for her first husband who just so happened to be the Russian Prince Alexis Mdivani.  Well, that was a nice match, eh?

Luxury Car Demand Continues To Decline

April 17, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 12:00 pm | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the first luxuries to go during an economic downturn are luxury cars.  While gas prices continue going up, luxury car sales continue their downward trend.

Reports are coming in that March was the 5th straight month of the luxury car sales crunch.  I guess we need to go out & buy a few Porsches to stimulate this decline…..

Porsche Goes White

April 15, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Tid Bits & News, Wheels at 11:10 am | (2) Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s been past the point of just designing cars with the company Porsche for quite some time, but they’re rethinking themselves again.

Porsche has recently debuted their White Collection, which entails a variety of sleek products in a classic white color.  From a slim-lined jacket to your next briefcase, Porsche is doing you all up in white. 

Are you okay with this new thinking?

Wanna Buy Jenna Jameson’s Lamborghini Murcielago?

April 10, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 12:00 pm | (5) Comments »

If you have ever wanted to get close to Jenna Jameson, this might be the only way.  Jameson’s Lamborghini Murcielago is currently available on eBay, should you accept this mission.

With a V12 6.2 engine, this six-speed, bright yellow Lamborghini is just about as hot as Jenna herself.  And it wouldn’t be asking too much to visualize all the naughty things that might have gone on in this yellow monster.    

Swizöl’s Divine Car Wax the World’s Most Expensive

April 8, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive, Wheels at 10:00 am | Comments »

 

I love that even everyday items such as boring old car wax has a top of the line product, it always reminds me that there is always something bigger & better out there.

Swizöl International, you guessed it- a Switzerland-based company, specializes in personalized & handmade car products.  Their least expensive product, a car wax, is $95 for a very small tin.  Wow, who knew?

While you can purchase the $95 “Onyx” car wax, the company’s pride & joy is their super exclusive Divine Car Wax.  Swizöl International makes this type of car wax using essential oils, along with high levels of carnauba, to make certain that your prized automobile smells as good as it looks.

Swizöl’s Divine car wax is also personally formulated for your vehicle’s color as well as the paint that was originally used on the body.  This wax is so super exclusive that it comes with an engraved plaque bearing your name, no less, and features the serial number and a certificate of authenticity

Cost, $2,800.  I guess some people take waxing very seriously….

The World’s Most Expensive Gold Wheels

April 7, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive, Wheels at 12:00 pm | (3) Comments »

I know we’re all interested to know what the world’s most expensive this & that are, so you know I couldn’t resist posting about the world’s most expensive gold wheels.

Made from 24 carat gold, these 19-inch alloy wheels are perfect for the most luxurious roads out there, say Dubai for instance. 

Each wheel will cost you around $6,000, so if I did my math right, you’re looking at around $24,000 for a set of four.  I would just love to see these on a cartruck, wouldn’t you?!

$200,000 Rolls-Royce Diamond Hood Ornament

April 7, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 10:00 am | (2) Comments »

So you have the car, now you just need the perfect accessory.  Cruising down the boulevard not only in your Rolls-Royce, but in your Rolls-Royce topped with an icy hood ornament, will give you looks a plenty.

This $200,000 Rolls-Royce diamond hood ornament was created as a promotion for the New York International Auto Show, and boy has it worked its magic on me!

Measuring 4″ x 2″, this oranament is made using diamonds, platinum and several other rare metals.  This is my kind of promotional device, but what ever happened to logo travel mugs?

Saleen S5S Raptor Is HOT!

April 2, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 10:00 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

Debuting at the New York Auto Show, the Saleen S5S Raptor is just about the hottest thing on four wheels, wouldn’t you agree?

This two-seater, mid-engine piece of sexiness competes with the most infamous Italian rides & still comes out on top.  Featuring a 5.0L super-charged engine that can put out 650hp, this European ride is a dream.

What also makes the Saleen S5S Raptor stand out from the crowd, is that this baby was built to take in cellulosic ethanol, which makes this automobile a clean, mean, sexy machine.  The Raptor is expected to hit the markets in a couple years for around $185K.  Worth much more than that, if you ask little ole me.

Britney Spears Soon To Be Without Her Luxury Cars

March 27, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Wheels at 8:36 am | Comments »

The word on the street from a pimp named Slim is that good ole crazypants Britney Spears may soon be without a few of her luxury cars.

With Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, in charge of her estate, it looks like daddy wants to clear out the garage.  I’ll keep to the case & letcha know if I see a Brit Mercedes hit eBay anytime soon.  Wonder if she left any crazy in the cars?  Might be worth more that way….

Spears has also recently been ordered to pay ex-hubby Kevin Federline over $375,000 to cover his exorbitant legal fees in the couple’s ongoing legal fighting match.

Poor Brit, hoping she gets a better fortune cookie soon.