Articles tagged with: Auctions

Rare Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang Sold for $3.8 Million
Posted in Luxury on 30 June 2009

pursang Rare Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang Sold for $3.8 Million

Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang is one of the most expensive cars ever to be manufactured. It has even been listed on JamesList for the same reason. Florida’s auto dealer Forza Collezione has put up a fourth Pur Sang on sale, while only three had been available of the 5 ever manufactured. It is going to come with a price tag of $3.8 million and would not be within the reach of many people. It is made of exposed carbon fiber and comes with aluminium bodywork.

It was however sold out within 24 hours of its announcement. Perhaps one could track down the 5th car, which would make all the Pur Sangs to be bought by 5 different lucky people. Even when recession is at its full swing, people still manage to buy ultra luxury cars which suggests that the luxury market is not doing so badly after all.

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Maurice Calka Graces Sothebys
Posted in Furniture on 22 April 2009

maurice-calka Maurice Calka Graces Sothebys

Maurice Calka P.-D.G desk at the Sotheby’s 20th Century Design is an interesting piece of furniture that simply blows away your mind. It is estimated to cost between £60,000 and £90,000. It was designed in the 1969 and has a history to it.

It was originally designed for the Leleu Deshays LDD and is made of the best quality fiberglass and the chair swivels, as you want as it comes with adjustable mechanism. The reason why it is so expensive is because it is so rare. The sale will take place on the 28th of April, so you must hurry up and place your bid at the Sotheby’s.

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Number Plates ropes in big numbers: 1 RH auctions off for $247,652!
Posted in Auctions, Car on 24 November 2008

number-plate Number Plates ropes in big numbers: 1 RH auctions off for $247,652!

Having a number plate that is specifically designed the way you want them in terms of what goes on the board is a bug deal and many people go out of their way to get one that they want. To have the initials that you want and to be the first one in that series is indeed a big deal and that is what was proved by the auctions of some very special number plates by the UK car registration agency. The 1 RH plate went for a whooping $247,652 and the other number plates also went for a lot and reaped in some rich bounty of the municipal authorities.
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FLIR Thermal Imaging System: Used-Chopper Surveillance System up for grabs!
Posted in Auctions, Gadgets on 19 November 2008

flir11 FLIR Thermal Imaging System: Used-Chopper Surveillance System up for grabs!

Just go over to eBay as quickly as you can and maybe you can still manage to outbid someone for this cutting-edge technology in surveillance system that uses infrared imaging to analyze data even in wobbly conditions. The FLIR Thermal Imaging System that has been earlier used in a chopper is now up for grabs on eBay with its ‘Take it Now’ price being a mere $40,000. There are “surprisingly”, no current bids on it and so you can get it for that fabulous discount if you hurry.
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Antique Vampire Killing Kit: Going away for a killer bid!
Posted in Antique, Auctions on 18 November 2008

vampire Antique Vampire Killing Kit: Going away for a killer bid!

Different people across the world have different passions that they indulge in and some take that to a crazy new level. We have never been to Transylvania and so we really cannot confirm about the existence of any real blood sucking, charming, young guys and girls with fangs and wings. But we can sure confirm that there is still an authentic 200-year old antique Vampire Killing Kit that has recently gone away in auction for $ 14,850 on Natchez. Who ever bought the kit will have a tougher time finding a vampire to use it on!
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K1 Attack Spider all set to go under the hammer
Posted in Auctions, Car on 11 November 2008

k1 K1 Attack Spider all set to go under the hammer

The K1 Attack Spider might not really look like much on the face of it and if you were asked to pay well over hundred thousand dollars for one of these, then you have every right to be asking what is so special about it. All set to go away in an auction on eBay, this K1 Attack Spider is all about merging speed with style as this limited edition cars were built for the track. Sporting a tubular chassis like the modern F1 cars, the K1 is not really a road demon.

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1949 MG TC Roadster Steals the Show at Barret-Jackson Collector Car Event
Posted in Auctions, Car on 29 October 2008

mg1 1949 MG TC Roadster Steals the Show at Barret-Jackson Collector Car Event
There is always something alluring and special about vintage wheels. Their charm lies in their timeless beauty, their continued relevance and of course, the history they carry along with them. The historic significance attached to many of these cars makes them unique, special and worth having as a collector’s item for the Motorheads. That is exactly why the Barret-Jackson Collector Car Event each year rakes up as much bling and cash as it does.
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Red Hot Scorcher: 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder up for grabs!
Posted in Auctions, Car on 29 October 2008

car Red Hot Scorcher: 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder up for grabs!

If you are looking to make the best car purchase that will give you a thrill like none else, then you are in great luck as we have just the thing for you. This might sound like a bit of an exaggeration, but is indeed hard to contain yourself when you know that you are about to see an all-time classic, a legend, infact, of the car domain go under the hammer. The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder has quite simply no match in this world and even the Enzo Ferrari pales in comparison with the tradition and the grandeur of this amazing set of wheels. It is no wonder then that this one-of-a-kind car will be auctioned off for £3,000,000-£3,500,000!

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Red Hot 2006 Bentley Continental Up for Grabs!
Posted in Auctions, Car, Fashion on 19 October 2008

bentley1 Red Hot 2006 Bentley Continental Up for Grabs!

Cars like Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Bentley have an aura of their own that is quite unique and different from the conventional cars like the BMWs and the McLarens. The 2006 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner is up for grabs and this one is just available for mere $143,000. That is pretty cheap bargain considering that the car is just a year old, has not really done many miles and is without a single scratch or even a dent. Being sold off by its owner based in Los Angeles, California, the car seems in as good a condition as it could be after a year. Sparkling hot red cars are simply irresistible and when the picture includes a red hot blond… you just get a bit hot under the collar.
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Lightning Set to Strike Big: Vincent Black Lightning Motorbike to Go Under the Hammer
Posted in Auctions, Automobile, Fashion on 19 October 2008

motorcycle Lightning Set to Strike Big: Vincent Black Lightning Motorbike to Go Under the Hammer

Obvious economic sense tell you that this is not the time to be spending more than half a million dollars on a motorbike from the 50’s, but we are all about encouraging you to defy convention. That is exactly why this 1950’s Vincent Black Lightning Motorcycle is such a wonderful buy for all those who love to go bidding on vintage wheels. The bike was originally built to shatter the land speed record for a two wheeler and while it did not manage to accomplish that feet, it might go down as the most expensive bike to go in an auction.
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