Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana
June 9, 2009
Arturo Alonso is the mastermind behind this reborn beauty. The 2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana features a fiberglass-reinforced aluminum body on top of a powder-coated steel chassis. It will be powered by a Mercedes M-133-55 engine (370HP), the same 5.5-liter V8 in the supercharged SLR McLaren. A V6 option is also in the works. Owners will have their choice between a six-speed manual or a seven-ratio Speedtronic automatic transmission. Not to mention this car has all the modern amenities like air-conditioning and power steering. All of this could be your for about 200,000 euros. Image gallery and press release.
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
February 6, 2008
We all knew it was comin and now is finally here, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The SRT8 Challenger will feature a 6.1-Liter Hemi V8 that pumps out 425hp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. The SRT8 is expected to reach 0-60 in the low fives as well as a impressive quarter mile time of under 14 seconds. This monster will weigh in at 4,140lb but will sit on forged aluminum 20-inch wheels as well as a set of four-piston Brembo brakes at all four corners. Unfortunately it seems the first run of Challenger SRT8′s will be controlled by Dodge’s five-speed AutoStick transmission but with a Hemi under the hood it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
Muscle Car 1000 – Luxury Adventure Tour de Force
September 20, 2007
Have a vintage American muscle car in sweet (and running) condition? Not only are you one lucky bastard, but you are also eligible to participate in Muscle Car 1000 – the only event of its kind. This October, the third annual Muscle Car 1000 will bring together 30 automotive aficionados as they share six days of once-in-a-lifetime performance driving and luxury living experiences.
This year’s event, which runs October 7 through 11, will take participants from San Diego to Beverly Hills, in a roundabout way that will cover 1000 miles (hence the name). Highlights include:
- Exhibition drag racing aboard an aircraft carrier (never-before done)
- Putting muscle cars to the test on the track (California Speedway)
- Dining at Spago and famous winemakers
- A closing gala at the Playboy Mansion (think they’ll serve hasenpfeffer?)
The price: $5,950 covers each participant + 1 guest. (Gas is extra.) But this year’s Muscle Car 1000 has been sold out since January. So if you want to get in for 2008, check out their website NOW. More information and pictures.
1939 Auto Union D-type “Silver Arrow”
June 14, 2007
On February 17, 2007 and auction was held in Paris by Christies which featured the most expensive car ever to be sold (11.5 million Euro), but never was. Built in 1939 the Auto Union D-Type was commissioned by Adolf Hitler when he offered 500,000 Marks ($2.3 million in modern terms) to Auto Union (later became Audi) and Mercedes-Benz. The cars were designed by the Austrian automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche, and had Twin-supercharged 3.0-liter V12 pumping 460 Hp and a topspeed of 205 mph! The car didn’t sell at the auction because there was because of a discrepancy that was found with the chassis and engine numbers, which didn’t match up with what they were supposed to be. However if this car does go up for auction again, feel free to buy it for me. A Christies representative said the even with the mismatched numbers it should not hurt the value too much. Only 5 cars remain today, most were destroyed win World War 2.
