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Multimillion $ Ferraris & More in London Sale

Posted Oct 9th 2008 3:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

On October 29, RM Auctions will present an amazing collection of classic sports cars, including several stunning multimillion dollar Ferraris, at their Automobiles of London event. The star of the sale is a highly-prized 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California, estimated at $5 million - $6 million. Other hot-ticket Ferraris on the London block include a 1965 250 LM Berlinetta, est. $4.3 million - $4.8 million; a 1959 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta, Est. $3 million - $3.8 million; and a gorgeous black 1968 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta (above), est. $1.3 million - $1.4 million. Also on offer is the ex-Park Lane 1997 McLaren F1, the last roadgoing F1 ever produced, est. $1.9 million - $2.4 million; and an ultra-rare 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante, est. $970,000 - $1.1 million. See the gallery for pix.

Gallery: RM London Autos

1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta

1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder

Antique Bugatti Sells for £2.5 Million

Posted Oct 8th 2008 10:01AM by Tracy Chait
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

A 1928 Type 35B Bugatti has sold at auction in London for £2.5 million. It is believed to be the highest price paid for a Bugatti of this type, which in its day raced the first Monaco Grand Prix. Amazingly, the rare Bugatti still has all its original components, perhaps due to its move to Switzerland during the Second World War.

Auctioneer Chris Routledge was clearly impressed by the car. "It is an extraordinary piece of engineering," he said. "When you open the bonnet it is like looking inside a Swiss watch."

Its prior owner was the notorious former Samsung chairman Lee Kun-Hee, who earlier this year was under investigation for using company funds and later found guilty of financial wrongdoing.

[via Born Rich/Telegraph]

New Maybach Landaulet Now Avail. for $1.4 Million

Posted Oct 7th 2008 8:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels

At the Paris Motor Show, Maybach announced it was taking orders for its new open-topped Landaulet at $1.4 million a pop. The car, first floated as a concept at last year's Middle East International Auto Show, seems calculated to appeal to oil-rich sheikhs. In Paris the company displayed its one-off example in Gulf-friendly white with a two-tone Grand Nappa leather interior - black for the chauffeur's compartment and white for the passengers, reinforcing the fact that this car is made for those who do not have to drive themselves.

The hand-built to order Landaulet, ready for delivery later this fall, harkens back to the open-topped limousines that popes and kings used to be driven around in. It's based on the Maybach 62 S, billed as the world's most powerful series-produced luxury saloon. At $1.4 million, the Landaulet, Maybach's fifth model, is second only to the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport in terms of the world's most expensive production cars. No doubt they're hoping the economy improves so they can sell some of them.

Gallery: Maybach Landaulet

[via Affluent Page]

Rare Bugatti Seeks Home, Price: $10 Million

Posted Sep 3rd 2008 12:07PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Wheels

The prices for vintage Bugattis are just astounding. Last month we saw a 1937 Bugatti go for $7.9 million at Pebble Beach, now Forbes says the 1930 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Kellner Coach is for sale for a jaw-dropping estimated $10 million asking price. The Bugatti Type 41 Royale is important in automobile history because of its massive eight cylinder engine. In the 1920s, Ettore Bugatti was banking on a military contract to build 16-cylinder aircraft engines when he didn't get it he decided to use half the engine in cars. The Type 41 Royale has the largest engine of any car to be sold privately and is pretty imposing all around. Unfortunately 1930 was not a great time to be selling luxury cars. just six Royales were made. This one was never sold and stayed with the Bugatti family until 1950. The car went through a couple of collectors before being sold for a record £5.5 million at London's Royal Albert Hall. Now the current owner has asked Bonham & Brooks in London to see if anyone is game to pay the $10 million for the car.

Rare '37 Bugatti Sells for Record-Breaking $7.9 Million

Posted Aug 19th 2008 7:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupe sold for $7.92 million at Gooding & Co.'s auto auction (that we recently reported on) during the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California over the weekend - the highest price ever paid for an automobile at auction in the U.S.A. The car was part of the Dr. Peter and Susan Williamson Collection, billed as the world's finest assemblage of Bugattis, several of which fetched high prices at the sale. The next highest price at the Gooding & Co. event was a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta Le Mans, which fetched $2.2 million. Meanwhile, at RM Auctions' similar sale during the classic car event, which we told you about earlier this month, a 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta brought in an impressive $4.5 million.

$3 Million+ Ferraris & More at Pebble Beach Auto Auction

Posted Aug 15th 2008 4:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

This weekend, Gooding & Company is staging a multimillion dollar auto auction during the 58th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Carmel, CA. Among the stunning cars on offer is the world's finest collection of Bugattis, including a 1937 Type 57SC Atalante Coupe, which is expected to fetch over $4 million. Another star attraction is a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider, originally owned by H.R.H. Prince Vittorio Emanuele de Savoia, the last prince of Italy. Both that car and the beautiful model pictured above, a rare 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC, are expected to fetch in excess of $3 million. Also on offer is Steve McQueen's 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera, the actor's personal car for several years, a relative steal with an est. of only $125,000 - $175,000.

Gallery: Pebble Beach Auto Auction

Ex-Principe de Savoia 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

Ex-Steve McQueen 1976 Porsche 1930 Turbo Carrera

Ex-Maharaja Of Jodhpur 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Benz, Bugatti & Jag at Meadow Brook Auto Auction

Posted Jul 16th 2008 12:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

On August 2nd, RM Auctions will sell of a stunning selection of classic cars, including a coveted Mercedes-Benz Gullwing (above), at the annual Meadow Brook Concours d'Élegance in Michigan. The event takes place at Meadow Brook Hall, the historic 110-room Tudor Revival mansion built in the 1920s by auto heiress Matilda Dodge Wilson. In May, RM set a world record by selling the 1961 Ferrari formerly owned by James Coburn which we wrote about for $11 million.

The Mercedes, a beautiful black 1956 300SL, is estimated at $575,000 - $675,000. We prefer it to the other, slightly more expensive Mercedes on offer, a 1936 500K three-position drophead coupe by Corsica, est. $600,000 - $750,000. Also included in the stunning sale: a 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux Coupe, est. $475,000 - $575,000; a 1930 Isotta-Fraschini 8A Convertible Sedan by Castagna, similar to the one featured in Sunset Boulevard, est. $400,000 - $600,000; and a 1954 Jaguar XK 120SE Roadster, est. $80,000 - $110,000. See the gallery for more.

Gallery: RM Meadow Brook

Grandes Marques Auto Auction in Monaco Today

Posted May 10th 2008 9:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

London auction house Bonhams is staging a Grandes Marques classic car auction in the principality of Monaco today featuring some of the world's most collectible automobiles. The star attraction - i.e. highest-priced lot - is an historic 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport that raced at Le Mans in 1934, which is estimated at about $4 - $5 million. However there are several very beautiful and more modern motorcars being sold for a fraction of that price.

For example, the gorgeous 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Competition Saloon pictured here, est. about $320,000 - $360,000, similar to the DB5 driven by James Bond (Sean Connery) in Goldfinger. Among our other favorites, as featured in the gallery below: A 1962 Bentley S3 Continental 'Flying Spur' Saloon, est. about $280,000 - $320,000; a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' Coupé, est. about $690,000 - $760,000; a 1966 Maserati Mistral 4000 Spyder, est. about $420,000 - $500,000; a 1994 Bugatti EB110GT Coupé, one of only 154 built, est. about $340,000 - $420,000; and a 1971 Ferrari 365GTB/4 'Daytona' Berlinetta, est. about $400,000 - $480,000.

Gallery: Grandes Marques A Monaco

GQ Asks: "Is It Worth It?"

Posted Apr 22nd 2008 4:02PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Gadgets, Wheels, Wine, Men's Style

In the May issue of GQ hitting stands this week, the magazine gets its hands on twelve of the most expensive items of their kind on Earth to evaluate whether they're really worth the price. From the $5,980 Toto Neorest 600 toilet to the $1.5 million Bugatti Veyron, they try to determine the difference between comically overpriced and extremely valuable.

If you have the money, the magazine says, some things are indisputably worth every penny. The Toto toilet for one, as well as the $64,950 Hastens Vividus bed, a $148,000 pair of ugly but awesome Wilson Audio speakers, and, yes, the Veyron.

Things that are more hype than merit, however, include $6,500 Cheval Blanc wine, $600 java made from the excrement of a coffee bean-eating Indonesian civet cat, the $30,000-per-night Ty Warner Suite at the Four Seasons in Manhattan, and $160 Kobe beef rib eye steak. According to author Benjamin Wallace, "I've had $18 bar steaks that gave me more pleasure." We're willing to take his word for it.

Gallery: GQ's Luxury Test

Ty Warner Four Seasons Suite. GQ's Verdict:

Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermes

Posted Mar 7th 2008 12:03PM by Laura Malesich
Filed under: Wheels

Bugatti -- the name alone conjures luxurious dreams but when paired with Hermes it just might make your head spin! Together they make a beautiful couple in one sexy car -- the Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermes. With the "H" logo on all four wheels and "Hermes" engraved on the fuel door it might sound a bit ostentatious but when it costs more than $2 million what kind of harm do a couple of extra labels really do. Seen at the Geneva 2008 Motor Show I'm sure it turned plenty of heads... for more ogling see the photos below.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermes

The Bugatti Volo Toaster

Posted Dec 14th 2007 2:00PM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Dining, Wheels

Apparently Bugatti is hoping to not only fill your garage with their products, but your kitchen also. First a blender, then an espresso machine, and now a toaster. What's next, a bread machine?

Back to the toaster (though I would love a bread machine, Bugatti!). The Bugatti Volo Toaster has features including 6 browning options, extra wide bread slots, a crumpet-warming rack, and a motorized toast lifting system for the ultimate in convenience (and no more fishing for shorter slices with a fork or butter knife). Comes in stainless steel or black, £169.50.

Via Retro to Go

Bugatti Has Arrived -- in Moscow!

Posted Oct 24th 2007 9:02AM by Laura Malesich
Filed under: Wheels

Luxury car maker, Bugatti, recently stated it will begin distribution of its elite vehicles in Russia. To mark the occasion a posh dinner-gala was held at Barvija Luxury Village hosting executives and socialites while highlighting the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 model. Initially, Bugatti plans to market ten cars but may add more in the future with prices starting at $1.7 million! Quite the price tag! If you already know where the Bentley salons are you'll find the Bugatti right alongside. I don't know about you but if I had $1.7 million to blow I would spend it on a trip around world! Cars don't do very well crossing an ocean.

Simon Cowell Picks Up A Bugatti Veyron

Posted Oct 16th 2007 8:02AM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Wheels, Celebrity Shopping

Simon Cowell blew some serious cash on some serious wheels recently when he had some spare time on his hands (and apparently some spare cash) due to a week off work for the Rugby World Cup. He dropped over £1,000,000 in LA on two new cars: a £750,000 Bugatti Veyron and a £400,000 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Somehow this doesn't surprise me. Simon Cowell hardly seems to shy away from flash and attention, and although fast cars don't necessarily mean an ego problem (I would love to have a Veyron myself!) I think in his case they might!

The Colorless Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang

Posted Sep 15th 2007 4:02PM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Wheels

I love a shiny red sports car as much as the next person, but here's something completely different: how about getting a new Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang and passing on the paint job altogether? The colorless design ends up two-toned, and highlights both the functionality and artistic beauty of the vehicle. The dark carbonfiber down the center covers the W16 engine, passenger cell, crash box, and linkages to the wheels while the shinier aluminum sides give the car its sleek shape and silhouette. The car will be available in limited edition for about 1.4m euros.

So what do you think? I love it.

1927 Baby Bugatti Coaster Car Replica

Posted Aug 19th 2007 4:02PM by Sandy Maple
Filed under: Wheels

Based on a real Baby Bugatti purchased at auction, Authentic Model's reproduction was made to the exact scale of the original and comes loaded with all the bells and whistles one would expect on a 1927 plaything for the rich and famous. Except the battery-powered electric engine and wiring, of course. You'll need to obtain that on your own before you can power around in the height of Gatsby-style luxury. The coaster features handmade aluminum coachwork and frame, cast aluminum wheels and leather bonnet straps and seat. The radiator is chrome-finished bronze and the brakes and gears are included. $4,000.

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Multimillion $ Ferraris & More in London Sale

Antique Bugatti Sells for £2.5 Million

New Maybach Landaulet Now Avail. for $1.4 Million

Rare Bugatti Seeks Home, Price: $10 Million

Rare '37 Bugatti Sells for Record-Breaking $7.9 Million

$3 Million+ Ferraris & More at Pebble Beach Auto Auction

Benz, Bugatti & Jag at Meadow Brook Auto Auction

Grandes Marques Auto Auction in Monaco Today

GQ Asks: "Is It Worth It?"

Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermes

The Bugatti Volo Toaster

Bugatti Has Arrived -- in Moscow!

Simon Cowell Picks Up A Bugatti Veyron

The Colorless Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang

1927 Baby Bugatti Coaster Car Replica

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