Gresso has a whole lot of things planned for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix. First it were the sports themed mobile phones and now it has come up with Grand Monaco flash drives. These too are a part of the Grand Monaco Collection and so get their design ad form from the ever so popular world of racing.

Fans of the sports will be able to choose from two models – Double Security and Classic. Though we think, it will be a wise decision to pick ‘em both too. Both these have been made from a titanium superalloy which is tough as well as light. The case has a finishing done in a high-tch ceramic which further strengthens the whole body.

There is not place for gold or silver here because carbon is what rules the F1 arena. And so the Gresso designers have given the flash drives carbon inserts. The Double Security USB has been designed to kee two indepedent data sources; with a memory of 32 GB it will set you back by $500 while the Classic version with the same capacity is much cheaper at $200.

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With the Italian Grand Prix right at the corner, F1 fans can find themselves surrounded by stuff dedicated to the passion of the sport they love so much. And since Monza, the place where the race is going to be held, is the home of Ferrari circuit, so you can well expect a dose of all the good things related to the brand. And we don’t just mean powerful engines and speed alone.

Since this a place dedicated to luxury alone, let us tell you about a glam item related to F1 that caught our fancy. Circuit Jewelry has designed two smart and chic pieces of jewelry that will be an instant hit with Formula 1 lovers. And the best part is that they aren’t in-your-face stuff but have that X factor making them attractive to guys too.

One of them is in shaped like a key ring with a fermasoldi money clip  made from gold and decorated with diamonds and ruby. This one is targeted at mean who like to show off their passion F1 the glam way. Also, there is a braceket which is designed in a pole position and is completely covered with black and white diamonds. We have little idea about the price range but let’s take a hint from the fact that F1 isn’t a passion that doesn’t come cheap!

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We have the perfect companion for your precious cigar collection from Ysenberg. It is a new ashtray sold under the title ‘Ysentrays’ that is heavily influenced by Grand Prix and cashmere (there are two kinds of ashtrays). Yes, the Austrian goldsmith and design company wanted to develop news ways to continue enjoying their loyals.

This one is a luxe item to the core. In fact, if you look at the exterior you can spot the finest crystal glass which go well with the colored glass inlays. Both Ysentrays cpme with option of personalisation with initials and logos, the choice is yours. The Grand Prix version has a solid black frame which would remind you of the fastrack that our favorite racers ride on. On the other hand, the Cashmere style has the famous peacock imprints in black on a pastel green background. We do realise that the two concepts are not particularly novel but yes, they will look great on your side table.

The Ysentrays have been made in hand and bear a certificate which is duly signed by the designer and also carries the registered individual number to further personalise your glorious Ysenberg collection.

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Its history and it can be yours. The forthcoming Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Memorabilia by Bonham’s scheduled for August 14 is creating a lot of ruffle in the air. The reason? Well, it is featuring an iconic Grand Prix racing car, the 1939 Auto Union D-type racer. The car is legendary for its rear-mounted 3-liter twin-stage supercharged V12-cylinder engine. But that’s not the only reason why it is so famous. We are told that this rare vintage car was one of Hitler’s favorites.

One of the only three of its kind, this one was driven by Hans Stuck, who was a friend of Hitler’s in the 1939 Grand Prix racing season. An Auto Union race care, this 1938-39 V12 was designed to meet the benchmarks set by the international regulations governing Grand Prix racing.

The Auto Union features a D-Type chassis 19, which is one of a kind to survive a Grand Prix history to this date. No wonder, it is such a fascinating machine. Seventy years after its creation, the car will be the show stealer at the Bonham’s exhibition. The estimated sale price is $9 million.

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