Monday, April 26, 2010

Bowl-o-Rama


Get yours now. Why? because you can.

$3495.00 from Brookstone.
via Red Ferret

All pics & info via crunchgear

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss


Unveiled at last year’s Detroit Auto Show, the Stirling Moss SLR reads like any Super Car of today: 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds, top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h), a million dollar price tag and extremely limited (only 75 will be produced). SLR stands for “Sport, Leicht, Rennsport” (sport, light, racing), and the cars produced were the result of a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive.

The most significant distinction though, is the lack of windshield and roof. 

 All pics & info via flylyf

Delahaye USA


Among Delahaye USA's  latest creations is the “Bella Figura” Bugnotti Coupe that buys its inspiration from the 1937 Bugatti Type 57S. While the company is showing off a 1/4-scale model right now, be prepared as they reveal a full-size version for the first time this fall.

Offering everything from the custom-built heated and cooled carbon-fiber, Delahaye USA plans to offer a turnkey version of the coupe on a custom chassis with an alloy body for $450,000 as it is set to debut at Retro Auto Aug. 13-15, in Pebble Beach, during the annual classic car festivities in Northern California.

Via: Auto Blog

All pics & info via born rich

Limited Edition golden Aston Martin


In the luxurious world of automobiles, there lies a cadre that appreciates the sculptural elements of the fine engineering through their expression on canvas for rest of the world to treasure its lasting effect.

Swiss artist Dante belongs to one of those cadres and his limited edition DB5 is sure to drive the collectors and enthusiasts to the Top Marques show in Monaco as this 1:4 scale sculpture goes on display next month.

Using Aston Martin’s classic model as the basis, Dante has finished the sculpture in gold, and comes on a polished, piano black plinth, complete with their own lighting system.

Priced at $135,000, these sculptures are limited to just 10 units.

Via: Car Dealer Magazine

All pics & info via born rich

Limited Edition Halo Xbox 360


It seems as if Microsoft had little idea that it was going to pass the one million mark across Australia and New Zealand, when it commissioned a custom Xbox completely studded with Swarovski crystals. However, to celebrate the millionth console, Microsoft is auctioning off one-of-a-kind consoles to raise money for the David Peachey Foundation.

Designed by Richard Taylor and the Weta Workshop, the Halo console has currently being placed at AU$620 on eBay. The winning amount for the Halo console will be matched up to $10,000 by Microsoft New Zealand for a donation to Cure Kids.

Via: 3 News

All pics & info via born rich

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Brabus Vanish Mercedes SL

Introducing the SL65 AMG Black Series. With a solid carbon-fiber roof and a 670-horsepower turbocharged V12 engine, the SL Black is one of the fastest cars ever to wear the three-pointed star.

After a makeover from Brabus, outcomes the Brabus Vanish !!! Upgrading the turbochargers, gearbox, brakes and exhaust has yielded 800 horsepower, looking menacing in its matte black paint scheme.

All pics & info via luxist

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

2011 Hennessey Venom GT


A Lotus Elise with the engine of a Corvette ZR1 (725 hp/741 lb-ft supercharged 6.9 liter V8). Sounds like a recipe for tire-shredding mayhem, right? Well, you’d be correct if Hennessey didn’t also make it’s new 200 mph 2011 Venom GT available with a twin-turbocharged 1,000 hp/900 lb-ft torque OR an orbit-defying 1,200 hp/1,100 lb-ft torque “version”.

The new 2011 Hennessey Venom GT, of which only 10 will be made, will get you to 60 in less than 3 seconds (if you get the tires to connect), and not only provide you a road legal nuclear missile, but one that would make the Dark Knight and/or Mad Max jealous. The 2,400 lb Venom GT will be equipped with 15″ carbon ceramic rotors up, Michelin PS2 tires, fully-adjustable suspension, and a one-day track training program to teach what we imagine to be a course in not ending your life in a flaming ball of fury.

Buy Now: $600,000

All pics & info via gear patrol

Monday, April 12, 2010

Mikael Lugnegard - Seraphim


The Swedish designer Mikael Lugnegard renowned for his whimsical concept designs ranging from extreme vehicles to anything that catches this designer’s fancy, has designed a muscle bike for the rich boys. The “Seraphim” gold plated chopper is inspired by luxury timepieces, and it features hand-made Western saddles with engraved patterns for a vintage look.
 
Via: Affluent Page Index/Mikael Lugnegard 

 All pics & info via born rich

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Ferrari 599 GTO


The new 599 GTO ($460,000)  lies a tweaked 6.0 V-12 that now pushes 661 horsepower and will take the car from 0-62 in 3.3 seconds, all the way to a top speed of 208 miles per hour.
 
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 All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

NASA Puffin




The puffin is an airplane concept created by NASA aerospace engineer Mark Moore. The vehicle is
designed for personal flight and utilizes an electric engine. The airplane would be 3.7m long with a
4.4m wingspan and take of and land from a vertical position.

The user would essentially standup in the plane and be able to fly with their head poking out through the glass tip of the plane. The plane's tail splits into four legs that support it during take off and landings until it closes during flight.  Because the vehicle uses an electric engine it would have no emissions, presenting an environmentally friendly flying option for a single user.

This is further amplified by the plane's light weight of 136kg and battery weight of 45kg. Moor estimates that the plane could fly in the air at around 241 km/h with a battery range of 80km. While it is just an idea now, you may see something similar in the skis soon.

http://www.nasa.gov

All pics & info via www.designboom.com

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Broadsword Handle Umbrella


Broadsword Handle Umbrella($40) from thinkgeek.

"The Broadsword Handle Umbrella is gorgeous. Its massive handle looks like you could draw forth a blade and cleave the raindrops in twain before they even had a chance to hit the ground."    

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 All pics & info via www.likecool.com

Desk Phone Dock for iPhone



Desk Phone Dock turns your iPhone into desk phone. You can make and receive calls like you did with a traditional wired phone. It's a docking station for your iPhone, features built-in two stereo speakers, microphone, volume control, instant mute and USB & AC power dual sources. 


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All pics & info via www.likecool.com

BookArc for iPad


The BookArc from TwelveSouth, which is a arc stand for your iPad. The BookArc is made from a swooping sheet of aluminum and is lined with silicone for a snug and scratch-free fit. It has one big advantage over the Apple docks: you can use it in vertical or horizontal orientations. There is also a cut-out for the home-button.
 

"BookArc for iPad uses a soft silicone, reversible insert to hold iPad in four different positions."

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All pics & info via www.likecool.com

Richard Loncraine


This monstrosity, owned by bike collector Richard Loncraine, the bike is built on a modified track frame and the weight of the rider is on the rear wheel. There is (hopefully) a fixed gear(there are no brakes on it, we didn't find it) to keep the bike in a stable speed and has no toe-clips on the pedals. It looks like an already-folded folding bike.

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All pics & info via www.likecool.com

Concept : Organic bike


Designer Smolyanov Michael V has come out with a bike design that is environmentally friendly. The materials are not only eco-friendly, but also very light in weight and stronger than usual. The bike’s frames, suspension and steering components are grown from organic substances and then fastened. The bike really comes out with strong, lightweight and very powerful spatial structure after processing and destruction of organic carbon skeleton with fluorine. And that’s where the name M-Org comes from.

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All pics & info via www.flylyf.com

Monday, April 5, 2010

Icade – Ipad Arcade Cabinet

More info at Think Geek

Via Zeutch

All pics & info via www.bbcicecream.com/blog

Koenigsegg – Agera Online Configurator


The latest to jump onboard with online customization is super car automaker Koenigsegg. This is nothing like a simple marketing ploy, as it gives its users a whooping total of 990 possible combination for customizations. The options ranges from changing spoilers, rims, body colors to the cabin colors of their Agera model.

This online configurator is not only perfect vicarious canvas for dreamers who are not able to drive the Agera home, but it can also be handy for potential buyers to try out some combinations before whipping out their checkbooks.

via: autoblog

All  pics & info via www.freshnessmag.com