ExoticCars

Rare Bugatti Found In A Barn

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions

I usually hear these "found in a barn" stories when it comes to art but it happens with rare cars too. A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante was found in the barn of Dr. Harold Carr. The car is one of a limited run of 17 examples, and a quarter of them are housed in a museum in rural France. This one went missing half a century ago before ending up in Dr. Carr's garage. The car will be auctioned off in Paris on February 7 as part of the Bonhams Retromobile sale. The estimated value has been listed as high as £6 million (about $8.8 million). The car has an odometer reading of just 26,284. Since it has been garaged for so long it is in need of some restoration but it will be a true find for a lucky collector.

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Rolls-Royce Sapphire

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

The latest treasure from the bespoke department at Rolls-Royce is the Phantom Sapphire. The Sapphire is built on the long wheelbase spaceframe and painted a deep Milori Sapphire blue, a color inspired by the gemstone. The leather interior is available in either navy blue with seashell highlights or seashell with navy blue highlights. The walnut burr veneers are inlaid with handmade diamond-pattern marquetry. A two-bottle cool box lis located beneath the rear lounge seat and incorporates a drinks holder milled from a single billet of aluminum that can be concealed in the facia of the cool box. A lounge seat glass cabinet holds a pair of crystal tumblers and champagne flutes. The glassware bears the same diamond motif featured in the Phantom Sapphire's marquetry. A blue decorated Rolls-Royce clock is set with a sapphire and the driver receives matching blue accented silver key fobs and a Conway Stewart fountain pen set in a lacquered, walnut veneer box.

[via Autoblog]

Gallery: Rolls-Royce Sapphire

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Saleeen S5S Raptor

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Recently making its debut at the New York Auto Show, Saleen's S5S Raptor is hot! As a two-seat, mid-engine car that can compete with some of the most notable Italian hot rods in size and style, the Raptor S5S has a 5.0L Supercharged engine which puts out 650hp. Unlike other fancy European rides, the Raptor is built to digest cellulosic ethanol making it a clean car as well looking out for the environment. According to Saleen executives, the Raptor is expected to hit the market in two years at about $185,000 MSRP.

Gallery: Saleen S5S Raptor

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The Rising Trend of Private Car Clubs

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

We have seen exotic and classic car clubs and fractional ownership opportunities sprouting up all over the place. A recent Wall Street Journal article covered the trend including a few options we hadn’t seen yet. The article mention new elite garage services and high-end clubs that cater to car enthusiasts. DreamCar Carriage House sells spaces that start around $50,000 and include amenities like a lounge for entertaining, wine storage and a guest office with Internet access. They also offer detailing, mechanical and valet services. Other clubs such as theAutobahn Country Club focus on people’s need to drive their cars on private roads and tracks. These clubs make perfect sense for someone who has bought something truly amazing and want to see what their new baby can do without worrying about running afoul of the law. The Autobahn Country Club charges a $25,000 initiation fee and dues of $3,000 per year for use of the track and clubhouse.

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