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Eric Clapton’s Almost $5 Million Dollar Ferrari SP12 EC
Labeled the SP12 EC, Ferrari has officially announced this latest creation for British musician Eric Clapton. Bearing a similar silhouette to the 458 Italia, additional body panels inspired by the 512 BB model punctuate the profile while there lies a rumored 4.5-liter engine...
The Hand Assembly of a Morgan Motor Company Car
The legendary Morgan Motor Company remains proudly independent to this day, run by Charles Morgan, grandson of founder Harry Frederick Stanley Morgan (or "HFS"). Based in Worcestershire, the luxury car manufacturer employs less than 200 people and produces less than a thousand...
Retrospect: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Originally introduced in 1970, the Datsun 240Z used a Datsun 1600 engine--a 4-cylinder copy of the 1960s' Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder 220 engine. The 240Z's engine was naturally reinstated with the 2 cylinders, producing 151 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque so that the car...
Over 25 Years Later, the 1986 BMW M5 Still Holds It Down
Chris Harris and Drive review BMW's original super 4-door -- the retro classic E28 M5. The first BMW M5 released in 1984 was the fastest production sedan in the world at the time. In 1986, the 3,100-pound, 286-horsepower supercar came assembled by hand from the BMW Motorsport...
BMW Zagato Coupe
Set to be unveiled at this year's Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is a unique collaboration between BMW and Milan's Zagato, the BMW Zagato Coupe. A distinctive one-off model, the hand-built coach follows in the footsteps of past collaborations between the two companies,...
Quiksilver “Moments 2” Surf Film
Quiksilver presents its latest surf film, "Moments 2". Shot around the world in the likes of Indonesia, Tahiti, Fiji, Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Reunion Island, the 15-minute film features 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater and pro riders Dane Reynolds, Jeremy Flores...
Margaret Howell 2012 Home Products
British clothing designer Margaret Howell renew their seasonal offering with a tasteful selection of lifestyle home goods. The store's expansive Home Product range considers everything from kitchen ceramics and stoneware to twentieth century post-war vintage designs, European...
Wide Open Throttle : Carroll Shelby – Racing Legend and Father of the Cobra, GT350 & GT500 Video
In the latest episode of Wide Open Throttle, host Jessi Lang and the crew pay homage to icon Carroll Shelby and the legacy that he left on the automotive landscape. Spanning a retrospective look back at Shelby's upbringing and early years from his humble roots in Texas, Lang...
Tony Hawk Session at the 2012 Pro-Tec Pool Party Video
Kids these days are seemingly getting younger and younger and turning into pro skateboarders before the fifth grade. But for Pro-Tec and their annual Pool Party, aside from the youngbloods, they invited a few of the old guard, like Tony Hawk as well, who was kind enough to...
Medicom Toy Exhibition 2012 Bearbrick Mug
A series of fun releases from Medicom continue to trickle out in association with the 2012 MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION. The makers of the much-loved and iconic Bearbrick are offering up a ceramic mug in the toy's likeness. Along with the label's other Summer 2012 releases, the mug...
retaW CLOONEY* Fabric Freshener
Consider it an upscale version of Febreeze with retaW's new CLOONEY* Fabric Freshener. The Tokyo-based purveyor of high-quality fragrances infuses a blend of rosemary and applewood, presented with all-new packaging. The end result is something worthy of keeping around in your...
Nissan Project 370z: Stage Two
In an attempt to create the first crowd-sourced Nissan Z, the veteran car manufacturer created Project 370z - calling on adoring fans to contribute to the car's creation via their Facebook page. Now comes news that they've moved into Stage Two of production in which the car has...
IdeaPaint: CLEAR – Turns Any Surface Into A Whiteboard
First there was chalk. Then there were dry-erase markers. Then there was chalkboard paint that turned walls into writeable surfaces for chalk. Naturally, IdeaPaint has created the next logical evolution in writing on walls — CLEAR, which turns any surface into a clean,...
ColdCut’s Barbershop x Baxter of California Video Demonstration
To demonstrate how one can obtain a perfectly stylish haircut, Tokyo's ColdCut's Barbershop teamed up with Baxter of California for this short video. The three-minute exhibition primarily highlights Baxter's Super Close Shave Formula, which moisturizes the skin and softens the...
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet
Volkswagen has rolled out the 2013 Golf GTI Cabriolet which was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show back in early March. The sleek convertible boasts a 207-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that allows the automobile to go from 0-60mph in 7.3 seconds -...
