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Money can't buy you happiness. Money can't buy me love. But money sure can buy exclusivity. For evidence look no further than the Modena factory of exotic automaker Pagani. For an assuredly ungodly sum, they'll build you a one-of-a-kind version of their Zonda supercar specially for you.

Recent examples have included the PS, Uno, Tricolore, HH, 750 and RAK editions, and this is the latest: the Pagani Zonda Absolute.

Reportedly built for a client in China, the Zonda Absolute features a bare carbon-fiber finish with an Italian-flag stripe running up the center for a particularly menacing look.

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Pagani Zonda 750

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Another day, another special edition of the Pagani Zonda. This time it's been commissioned by an unspecified Middle Eastern buyer. Called the Zonda 750, it's based on the limited-production Zonda Cinque, but is further distinguished by its unique purple paint scheme and a specially-designed rear window to accommodate the big overhead air intake.

With few details revealed with the trio of images, speculations circulating is that the 750 denotes the horsepower figure on the Mercedes AMG-built 7.3-liter V12, which would certainly push the Zonda's already unworldly performance into the next dimension. And of course there's no telling how much the customer paid for the privilege of owning a bespoke supercar tailored to his exact specifications, but as the old adage goes, if you have to ask....

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One-of-a-Kind Pagani Zonda HH Commissioned by Chicago Software Mogul

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There are exclusive supercars, and then there are one-of-a-kind supercars. As exclusive as their "standard" products are, niche manufacturer Pagani has carved out another niche for itself furnishing bespoke versions to the rich and famous. But while previous editions have been ordered by the likes of Qatari sheiks, aerospace concerns and air force squadrons, the latest, it has now been revealed, was ordered by a new-money software tycoon.

The car in question is the Zonda HH, a delicious amalgamation of the best elements from several recent variants. The man in question is one David Heinemeier Hansson – hence the initials, initially thought to belong to Hugh Hefner – the man behind the Ruby on Rails web-dev platform and the 37signals software firm. 30-year-old Heinemeier Hansson lives in Chicago, but since the Zonda isn't certified for use in the United States, he reportedly bought a vacation home in Italy...just so he could drive the thing. Now that's dedication. And wealth put to good use, we'd say.

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Pagani Builds Unique Zonda HH

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From the Pagani supercar factory in Modena, Italy, comes further evidence that money can indeed buy you happiness. Or at least a really, really cool car. In this case, that takes the form of the Zonda HH – the latest one-off, special-edition supercar from the independent automaker.

Like the past few specials, the HH borrows bits and pieces from highly desirable Zondas like the F Roadster and the Cinque edition. Power comes from the 680-horsepower V12 engine built for Pagani by Mercedes AMG, with a unique blue paint scheme. No word on exactly who the new owner is, but you can rest assured that he has paid handsomely for the privilege.

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Qatari Royals Order Custom Pagani Zonda Uno

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The average joe buys hits suits off the rack, but the man of means has his custom made. So why would we assume that, given the means, the same wouldn't apply to supercars? Well, the price of entry is much higher, for starters, but that should act as no deterrent for the ruling family of an oil-rich Persian Gulf emirate like Qatar.

As it turns out, one member of the ruling Al-Thani clan orders all his supercars in the same shade of turquoise so they all match. In this case, the car in question is the one-of-a-kind Pagani Zonda Uno. The supercar borrows elements from the exclusive Zonda Cinque and blends them with parts from the track-only Zonda R to make a unique creation made especially for the Qatari royals. The 690-horsepower 7.3-liter V12 engine might turn others away for fear of exorbitant fuel prices, but like the issue of where to drive such a beast, that's just one more thing the Al-Thanis don't need to worry about.

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2010 Geneva Motor Show: The Supercars

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A car show just wouldn't be a car show if we didn't catch a glimpse at some of the most exotic, unobtainable and superlative supercars ever to grace black tarmac. And the Geneva Motor Show never disappoints.

Surrounded by countries producing the finest precision performance machines this side of the Space Shuttle, the Geneva show plays common ground to such notables as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Koenigsegg, to name just a few. This year they all came to the city by the lake to display their latest innovations. Follow the jump to read and view what they had in store for us.

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The One-of-a-Kind Pagani Zonda Tricolore

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Even among exotic supercars, the Pagani Zonda is a rare beast. The Zonda Cinque even rarer, issued (as the name suggests) in a limited run of five examples. But this is rarer still: the Zonda Tricolore.

Built to honor the Frecce Tricolori aerobatics squadron of the Italian air force, the Zonda Tricolore is based on the aforementioned Zonda Cinque, but carries a number of special touches. The titanium-carbon weave of which the Zonda Tricolore is built has been left exposed, tinted only by a clear blue lacquer, and accented by the red, green and white stripes running up the hood. The triangular air vents at the tail are unique, as are the LED headlights.

Only one example will be built and sold for 1.3 million euros, or about $1.75 million. The Zonda Tricolore will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, presumably the last iteration of the Zonda before its replacement – currently under development with the C9 moniker – rolls in to supplant it.

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Five of a Kind: Pagani Releases Exclusive New Zonda Cinque Roadster

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Even in this slowing economy, Zondas have been trading well over list, some even doubling their value as wealthy customers scramble to get their hands on one. So you can hardly blame Pagani, the Italian exotic automaker responsible for these imminently desirable supercars, for wanting to get in on the action. In fact we're thankful for it, as Pagani has released another very exclusive edition of the Zonda.

Following on the heels of the fixed-roof Zonda Cinque, which went so fast that one customer commissioned his own when he couldn't get one, the Zonda Cinque Roadster offers the same extreme performance and super-exclusive stature with the added bonus of wind in your hair. Because the Zonda's carbon fiber body is already so rigid, Pagani didn't have to add much extra reinforcement, leaving the Zonda Cinque Roadster capable of reaching a follicle-tingling 217 miles per hour, passing 60 on the way in just 3.4 seconds. Nice work if you can get it, but with only five examples on offer and a £1.1 million ($1.8M) asking price, you'll have to act fast to get one. Like, Zonda fast.

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One-of-a-Kind Zonda PS Is Most Exclusive Pagani Yet

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All Zondas are equal, but some are more equal than others. That is to say, each supercar from exclusive automaker Pagani is an absolute jewel of exotic machinery, but even amidst this rarefied field, there are certain examples that stand out above the others. Like the one you see here, the Zonda PS.

Created as a one-of-a-kind example for discerning British client Peter Saywell, the Zonda PS is based on the penultimate Zonda F after the exclusive Zonda Cinque was all sold out and the Zonda R can only be driven on a race track. The Zonda PS is identifiable by its unique paint scheme and four-abreast tail pipes, and is said to be powered by a 650-horsepower version of the Zonda's Mercedes-AMG V12 engine driving through the sequential transmission developed for the Zonda's imminent successor.

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Slow Economy, Fast Cars: Speculation Drives Up the Price of the Pagani Zonda

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You'd be forgiven for thinking that the values on exotic supercars have tanked as a result of the weakened economy. You'd be forgiven, but you'd be wrong, at least in the case of the Pagani Zonda. The rare supercar is built in extremely limited quantities at a dedicated factory in the Mecca of sportscars: Modena, Italy. Supply is so limited that demand is driving prices through the roof even with the global economy in shambles. The company itself has increased the price of its rare supercar dramatically over the years, however used examples are selling for even more: the original C12 listed at £200k but is now worth £350k, the latest Zonda F retails for £470k if you're on the waiting list, but if you want one now, be prepared to spend closer to £1 million, while the track-focused Zonda R is priced at £1.4 million before deliveries have even begun. That kind of speculation is common in the best of times, but even today, with Wall Street burning, those who have the money are seeing the Pagani Zonda as a more reliable, tangible investment than the usual channels.

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Pagani Zonda Cinque

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As its name suggests, there are just five Pagani Zonda Cinques, making it one of the most craveworthy exotics in the world. The ultimate Zonda costs a cool one million Euros. The car is even faster than the already zippy Pagani Zonda F coupé, on which it is based.It has a 7.3 liter V12 Mercedes-Benz motor and has paddle-shift sequential gears that let you shift in less than 100 milliseconds. The Zonda Cinque hops from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds. As The Times reports there is no top speed reported but it is expected to zoom to around 220mph. No wonder there are racing seats with four-point racing harnesses and a roll cage inside. The Zonda Cinque also uses a special titanium and carbon fiber material that makes it 40 pounds lighter than the Zonda F. Autoblog covered this a while back, click on over to their gallery for a serious dose of car envy.

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Luxspotting: Jay-Z's New Video

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Rapper Jay-Z supposedly retired a few years back but now he's back and apparently his new video will get the added boost of a bit of supercar eye candy. Check out this pic found on ONTD which shows both a Ferrari and a Pagani Zonda being put to use in Jay-Z's new video. Jay-Z's not letting just anyone drive the car, it looks to be Dale Earnhardt Jr. behind the wheel of the Ferrari.

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MSNBC Looks At Celebrity Cars

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Our siblings over at Autoblog pointed us in the direction of an MSNBC article and slide show on celebrity cars and customization. The slide show includes Wyclef Jean's Pagani Zonda C12-S, which sells for $350,000, Shaq's 2003 Hummer H2 and his 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Missy Elliot's impressive fleet of cars including an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. One car in the slide show, Jack Osbourne's BMW X5, is no longer in the condition shown in the article. The carhit eBay last spring and the airbrushed design on the hood of the Osbourne family as rotting corpses had already been removed.

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