When you hear the name of Ferrari, surely those are you imagined the cars with red colors that use tough engines plus a thunderous sound. Not to mention the car design that is made very attractive, futuristic and sporty.
But apparently, Ferrari has also ever made a weird-shaped car that resembles a spaceship with a pointed angle. Yes, there's she is a Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. That's prototype only and not mass-produced car, but it had been shocked the public at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show exhibition.
Interior view of 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)
However, as reported by Motor1, Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept now looks able to drive. Uniquely, because the body design covers its tires that makes the car looks like 'floating' on the air.
Right side view of 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)
Another uniqueness of this car could be seen on its doors. Not gull-wing or scissors-style doors, but sliding doors located on the roof, similar to a fighter jet's canopy built-in that can be shifted to the front and back.
Now, the Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept can be driven, after the owner of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, James Glickenhaus bought it in 2014. He changed these spaceship-like car until finally could be driven on the road.
Rear side view of 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)
The Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept was designed by Paolo Martin, an Italian designer who worked at Pininfarina Carozzeria. When first made and performed to public in 1970, this car attracted many public attention thanks to its unusual design.
As for the engine, these Ferrari 512S Concept Modulo is used a 5.0-liter V12 engine combined with a five-speed manual transmission system. Overall the power produced by the engine to make the car run is 550 hp, and is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in only 3.1 seconds and the top speed reaches 350 kph.... Let's see this weird spaceship-like car runs at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2018. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
This is the Pontiac Deluxe six with the nickname 'Ghost Car,' because this car is covered in glass all over its body, it was the first transparent full-sized car to be made in America.
These 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' touted as a vision of the future, the car was made for the 1939-40 New York World's Fair in San Francisco. (Picture from: https://dailym.ai/2vIVIUs)
This unique vehicle was made in 1939 by General Motors in collaboration with a chemical company called Rohm & Haas, who had just developed a new product called "Plexiglas."
To promote the recent innovation, an entire body shell was constructed for the Deluxe Six using the transparent acrylic material.
These Pontiac's car made its debut at the 1939-40 World's Fair in New York at
General Motors' 'Highways and Horizons' pavilion. As you'd imagine, it
was a big hit. Most people hadn't seen Plexiglas before.
And it was a fun gimmick to know and see the car's inner workings exposed. All structural metal was bathed in a copper wash and the hardware and
dashboard were chrome. They even made all of its tires white!
These one of a kind display car built with a cost of around $25,000, that was big numbers compared to the price of a new Pontiac at that time was sold at a price of $700.
A McLaren 720S supercar is made more attractive by McLaren Special Operations and has performed coolly during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance performance held in Monterey, California in August 2017.
2017 McLaren 720S 'Fux Fuchsia' in the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2hZTOe4)
This supercar is claimed as the only car model with a design that comes in the 'Fux Fuchsia' special color which is the result of Michael Fux, one of the car enthusiast and successful entrepreneur as well.
"Breaking down the boundaries of art as a requirement to meet customer needs, because it is the responsibility of McLaren Special Operations," said Jolyon Nash, McLaren Automotive Executive Director, Global Sales & Marketing.
Rear side view of 2017 McLaren 720S 'Fux Fuchsia'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2gr0hLi)
Possibility the owners of McLaren thinking about the desire of his car modification with a unique color. Then, the details, skin layers, seam models and materials that are so exotic with special touches. Perhaps also, he designed the design in accordance with the selection of his own taste.
Meanwhile, there are other special components, including lightweight alloy wheels, in contrast with platinum in alloy material wheels. Then, on the interior of the car, starting from the door openings, pinstripe on the steering wheel and rearview mirrors have the same color with the car body. Not only that, there is a white color dominates from the seam stitched with white thread and Alcantara's white carpet floor. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARADVICE]
The antique Vespa scooter auction that claimed to be the world's oldest ended on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The highest price obtained for the scooter produced in 1946 was less in line with the expectations of the auctioneer.
The world's oldest Vespa
scooter with a chassis number 1003 had sold at the price of $195K.
(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ymPusb)
Earlier Catawiki, a Amsterdam-based auction organization, estimated the old Vespa scooter could be sold for between $268,150 - $348,600 or equivalent to Rp.3.5 - 4.5 billion. However, the expected numbers could not be reached until the last deadline of the auction, with the highest bid to be halted at $195,748 or equivalent to Rp.2.6 billion.
This Vespa scooter is one of the first 60 units that produced by Piaggio in 1946. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jWsy0E)
The auctioned Vespa scooter itself is one of the first 60 units that produced by Piaggio in 1946. And it has a chassis number 1003 that signifies it is the third unit produced. While for the first unit (1001) and the second (1002) reportedly no longer exist in the world as time passing by.
Rear view of 1946 Vespa with a chassis number 1003. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jWsy0E)
Functionally, these Vespa scooter is also still able to run normally. Its power sources are still using a 2-stroke engine, with a capacity of 98 cc and combined with three levels of gears controlled through the left hand of its rider. For the next time, not known there're another oldest Vespa scooters will be auctioned off that certainly have a price tag that is also quite high, to reach the price of hundreds of thousands dollar.
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive
with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does
the cops.... •••[EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CATAWIKI]
Alan Cross is a veterinary orthopedic surgeon who living in Atlanta, USA. He has spent nine months building an electric motorcycle in his garage. And for those interested to have the electric motorcycle of his work is called ExoDyne Cross is now ready for public sale.
Alan Cross, a veterinary orthopedic surgeon in Atlanta has spent nine months building his one off ExoDyne Cross electric naked motorcross. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vVdd22)
The design of ExoDyne Cross electric motorcycle is quite tempting. The idea is the electric motorcycle with naked motocross theme. The front fork section is taken from Suzuki RMZ250, and the rear shock taken of RM125. For the front disc uses a Brembo product and rear brakes are also taken from other Suzuki motorcycles.
Although this motorcycle is made by home made, but this bike is not built haphazardly. The shape of the tubular chassis is pure fabricated by the veterinarian. Meanwhile, to reduce the weight, in some parts are also equipped with carbon fiber panel, making the net weight of this motorcycle is only 113 kg.
Alan
Cross's ExoDyne Cross powered by an electric motor capable of generating power as much as 11 kW.(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vVdd22)
As its powertrain is an electric motor capable of generating power as much as 11 Kw. The electric motor is placed on the rear hub(like Viar Q1) and make it can be ridden up to 60 km/hour. But unfortunately, despite being supplied by 48 lithium-ion batteries, but this bike is only able to roam as far as 20 miles for a single charge of batteries.
Now the last of the most eccentric though it is said to be sold to the public, but Alan Cross did not say how much it cost. This means that the price of this motorcycle is determined in a personal mutual agreement between Alan Cross and the prospective buyer. But there is one thing for sure, he said if the bike managed to sold, then the money will be used to finance his next project.
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive
with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does
the cops.... •••[EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MCN]
Although Agera now almost replaced by Regera which incidentally the newest hypercar from Koenigsegg, but the Agera's charm still stay awake until its production finished in 2017. There is no harm if the first Agera RS hypercar landed in Europe received special treatment by the owner.
Yes, the Swedish manufacturer to do the same at the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance2016 with the first European deliveries of the model. But it is far from just another Koenigsegg.
It dubbed "Naraya" by its owner (whose identity is still a secret), these Agera RS has been built and completed, both inside and outside, with blue carbon fiber. But the most striking feature is the gold trim.
Rear side view of Koenigsegg Agera RS 'Naraya.' (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hcoiI)
To bind up the twin-turbo V8-engined car that could be burst the power up to 1,160 hp with gold, the Swedish manufacturer chose an Italian renowned craftsmen, Ettore "Blaster" Callegaro who spent two full weeks (working 12 hours a day, six days a week) to apply ornate 18 carat gold leaf by hand.
If these results are still not blinged-out to you, these one-off hypercar is also equipped with 155 artificial diamonds that adorn the Naraya emblem. Yes, Naraya present only to indicate that there is no limit to make millions of dollars hypercar looks very striking. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
Italian premium car manufacturer, Ferrari recently showed off its latest creation to a customer in Florida, United States named Rick Workman. The car is named 'Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione,' was taken base of F12 Berlinettae with the exterior changes are inspired by the 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale.
These one-off sportscar is painted in yellow, front and rear bumpers are now made by taking inspiration from the 275, so at first glance it looks similar to the Lusso Berlinetta which had been exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show 2015.
So, its appearance is now much cleaner, with removing many of the hood scoop, as well as the use of headlights similar to other limited edition Ferrari, F60 America.
Right side view Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ghIls)
Rear view of Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ghIls)
In the machinery sector is touched slightly, by using a V12 engine with a capacity of 6,300 cc same as that held by F12 TdF and capable of spewing the power up to 769 horse power and 520 lb-ft of torque.
As reported by the FerrariChat forum, these Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione is also exhibited at the event of Ferrari Finali Mondiali together with many other Ferrari supercars such as the Ferrari F60 America and P540 Superfast, etc. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | FERRARICHAT]
A few months ago, Ferrari had announced it would auction off the unit hypercar LaFerrari to help reconstruction after the earthquake that shook Italy in August. Now, the auction time has been determined on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
The event organizers are Ferrari itself, RM Sotheby's, as well as the National Italian American Foundation's Earthquake Relief Fund. The auction will be held in conjunction with the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at Daytona International Circuit, Florida, United States.
The final product of Ferrari LaFerrari, which Ferrari and RM Sotheby’s will auction off on December 3, 2016 for charity. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gS7xE)
Actually, LaFerrari coupe version produced only 499 units. However, to support the reconstruction of areas affected by the earthquake in central Italy, Ferrari add one special unit of LaFerrari and will be auctioned off, so making the numbers of car produced were 500 units.
Ferrari's CEO Sergio Marchionne said on last August, this Ferrari LaFerrari final edition was a special gift from the prancing horse company for Italy. The Ferrari hypercar in question wears the company's traditional Rosso Corsa, but sports white accents down its body and an Italian tricolor on its nose. Ferrari says bespoke interior stylings complement the one-of-a-kind exterior treatment.
"It is an honor for RM Sotheby’sto be entrusted with the sale of this important car and to help raise funds for helping those in the Italian regions struck by devastating earthquakes," said Rob Myers, CEO and Chairman of RM Sotheby's.
The Most Expensive 21st-centry Car Ever Sold As quoted of The Globe and Mail, finally the 500th and final LaFerrari sold at auction Saturday night for US. $7 million (or approx Rp. 90.3 billion) with all of the proceeds going toward helping those in the Italian regions struck by devastating earthquakes this year.
And this LaFerrari is now crowned as the most expensive 21st-century car ever sold at auction and It is the highest sum for which a LaFerrari has ever sold.The sum had become trulyremarkable, especially when compared with its standard version was sold at a priced of US. $1.42 million or approximately Rp.20 billion. WOW!!*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RM SOTHEBY'S| THE GLOBE AND MAIL | AUTOBLOG]
The special car divisions of Bentley or known as Mulliner Bespoke Team, offering special made car named Bentley Mulliner Speed George Bamford Edition. The car is built based on the Bentley Mulsanne Speed sedan with the exterior and interior changes.
Bentley Mulliner Speed George Bamford Edition. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gJVlE)
As quoted from Carscoops on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in collaboration with George Bamford a famous Rolex designer, Bentley was made only one unit the Mulliner Speed George Bamford Edition.
Bentley George Bamford Edition look different with special black color called 'black beluga'. The color not only covering its body, but also grille, mirrors, disc brakes, and 21-inches sized rims.
Interior view of Bentley Mulliner Speed George Bamford Edition. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gJVlE)
The car cabin plated black genuine leather with blue stitching combinations. As a differentiator with a standard Mulsanne, there's a blue colored luxury watch in the middle of the dashboard and the 'Mulinner' words illuminated by LED under the doors.
In standard conditions, the Bentley Mulsanne Speed is equipped with a 6,750 cc V8 engine, capable of blowing power up to 530 bhp @ 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 1,100 nm @ 1,750 rpm. The machine is then combined with the eight-speed automatic transmission system.
These competitor car of Rolls-Royce Ghost is capable of accelerating from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 305 kilometers per hour. But unfortunately, does not mention how much money should be provided by a millionaire to bring home the Bentley George Bamford Edition. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
Nissan Europe took a British design company Studio Hardie to change the electric-powered vans Nissan e-NV200 into a mobile work space. Then the car is named 'Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe' and made only one unit in the world.
Director of Electric Vehicles Nissan Europe Gareth Dunsmore said that the Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe is created as an example and solution of the high cost of business space rental in the UK.
Right side view of 2016 Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fBkGg)
"With property prices in our cities are increasingly expensive, professional workers need to be more mobile. Businessmen must be smart and think the work space like this in the future," said Gareth, as quoted from Carscoops on Thursday, October 27, 2016.
Interior view of 2016 Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fBkGg)
Gareth added that the Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe can move efficiently. "With a variety of tools to control the work, this is a leap to the future, where our vehicle will be connected, energy-saving, can work mobile, and no longer a concept," he added.
Rear view of 2016 Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fBkGg)
The cabin of Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe filled with the urban working equipments, such as tables and chairs are comfortable, touch-screen computer, internet, LED lamps that can be controlled to use smartphones, wireless charging facility, Bluetooth audio system, and a coffee machine. To add the convenience of working, the car floor made by using wood materials.
In contrast to the standard model, Nissan create additional deck that can be tucked in the rear bumper. This deck can be a relaxing place after tired work. Not only that, the back door was also hung a folding bike and several work tools.
However, Nissan did not mention how much the costs to make the inspiring mobile workspace like this. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
