A different kind of sweet luxury object

This is the 1964 James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5. Released in 1963, it was an evolution of the final series of DB4. The DB series was named honoring David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947–1972).

It comes with revolving license plates, ejector seat, bullet-proof shield, oils slick sprayer, the first “GPS”, machine-guns and much more… but not just in the film, the car is actually equipped with every feature seen in the film, only the machineguns are, of course, disarmed (Actually they were never armed).

After 40 years in the hands of the American broadcasting boss Jerry Lee, the car was sold £2.6m in 2010. Jerry Lee bought the car originally for 12,000 US dollars in 1969. But why would someone sell this unique car driven by the first James bond, Sean Connery?

For charity! The proceeds of the sale will go to Jerry Lee’s charitable foundation supporting education and anti-crime projects internationally.

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A Quick Look at the Most Anticipated Cars of 2012

2012 is a very interesting year for the automotive industry as it tries to deal with various environmental problems (gas consumption) while wooing car enthusiasts with intricate design and power road vehicles. Although most cars focus either on efficient gas consumption or power, some vehicles of 2012 will have both features.

The New VW Golf 
Volkswagen will once again revive its hatchback signature vehicle with its seventh iteration of the Golf-line of vehicles. The three-door vehicle will be much sleeker and have a coupe form factor. As a classic Volkswagen vehicle, it’s also fuel efficient with enough power to haul a family with its luggage.

Mercedes CLC 
The beautiful two-door vehicle by Mercedes is one of the most anticipated cars of the year but not just because of its aesthetic looks and luxury f. The upcoming vehicle has received rave reviews during its stint in various auto shows and a four-door version with the same hatchback look makes the design even more interesting

Ford Focus Electric

Another highly anticipated vehicle of 2012 is the zero-CO2 emission car from Ford. It’s a beautiful hatchback five door vehicle perfect for the whole family. The vehicle will be 100% electric which means it doesn’t require any type of gasoline.

Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo’s most anticipated car of 2012 is a concept vehicle that the manufacture will put into production. With more than 200hp from a turbo, twin clutch engine, it’s a vehicle that pushes the boundary in style and capability. It’s also very light and its two-door design focuses on speed to ensure that it will be one of the fastest vehicles of the year.

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Unusual Car Colours

The colour of a car can change the way people perceive its driver and can increase or decrease the vehicles resale value. Some cars are famous for being in a certain colour, such as a red Ferrari or a black cab others famous cars are popular in a multitude of shades and tones including minis and VW golfs. The colour is usually the first thing a person will notice when they see a vehicle, especially if they are not aware of the different car manufactures.

Some luxury car manufacturers have understood this concept and created special edition versions of their cars with unusual paint jobs. We have included three of the latest trends below; 

The Matte Black Rolls Royce

One of the latest trends in the automobile world is the colour matte black. The shade of black is not reflective and makes the vehicle look like a car on a frosty day. The Rolls Royce Phantom was one of the first cars to be coated in the shade and created a lot of discussion.

Following the popularity of the matte black phantom, other companies have started producing their cars in the colour, garages have offered matt black vinyl coverings to make your car matte black and even make up companies have adopted the colour in their products.

All Chrome Bugatti

If the Matte Black Rolls Royce doesn’t make you stand out enough, the all chrome Bugatti may just be your car of choice. The Bugatti Veyron is already one of the most stand-out and expensive vehicles a person could purchase. The chromed Bugatti turns your looks comes with a black stripe in the center which perfectly complements the colour. The best thing about it is that the colour is applied to a Bugatti Veyron which is one of the most powerful sports vehicles in the world.

Mercedes Benz with Diamonds

To celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the Mercedes SL Class the company released a limited edition, Diamond Encrusted Mercedes SL Class. Only 50 vehicles were produced and each is expected to sell for approximately $4.8 million, making the cars one of the most expensive in the world

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The Evolution of McLaren Road Cars

McLaren is one of the leaders in the car manufacturing industry because of their ability to push the boundaries in making the fasters road vehicles. Although they are known to be expensive, they always ensure that their buyers get what they pay for through quality and power of the McLaren vehicle.

The McLaren Mustang and F1

The McLaren Mustang is one of the first road vehicles and became available to the public during the late 80s. It’s practically a road vehicle with technology that can rival the McLaren F1 racing cars. These are powerful but highly maneuverable. Many do not regard the McLaren Mustang as its first road vehicle because it’s practically a concept (only ten were made).

The F1 is the first road vehicle from McLaren with the capacity to the speed of 60mph in just three seconds. It’s the fastest car during the early 90s and its successors became leaders in racing circuits such as Le Mans 24 Hours.

McLaren Mercedes MP4/98T

Another popular vehicle from McLaren road cars is the McLaren Mercedes MP4/98T which provides additional seating at the back for passengers. This became a very popular vehicle because it allows a passenger to experience the speed of a McLaren car without driving.

McLaren MP4-12C HS

The latest iteration from McLaren is currently its most popular vehicle. The McLaren MP4-12C HS (High Sport) is a gorgeous vehicle specifically built for speed. The vehicle will feature carbon fiber in most of its parts to ensure it’s lightweight but strong enough to handle the unspecified horsepower of the vehicle. 

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The Legendary Mercedes SL

Mercedes SL’s are a highly popular series of vehicles due to their beauty and the way they embody power. Introduced in 1954, the SL stands for the German phrase, “Sport Leicht” which means “Sports Lightweight”. After more than six decades, the Mercedes SL class still ranks among the best grand tourer vehicles in the world.

Everything started with the 1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. It’s a beautiful vehicle inside and out and it’s most distinctive feature is the upward motion of its doors. The vehicle comes with 225hp which is more than enough for a standard road vehicle during the 50s.

The introduction of the 1963 SL class set another feat for Mercedes. The attractive vehicle features a lower body and increased windows even on the convertibles. The 1963 SL is also known for its variety of versions. The first SL only comes with 4-speed manual transmission but the 1963 version comes with 4-speed manual and auto as well as the 5-speed manual.

The third generation of SLs may have started in 1972 but it was the latest 3^rd generation model released in 1989 that made the biggest impact. Every advantage on the vehicle learned by Mercedes on the past were applied on the 1989 SL such as bigger discs and the use of pot breaks for better control.

The 5^th generation Mercedes SL available in 2008 is regarded as the epitome of the SL in modern era. The beautiful facelift on the front with the same design as the original 1954 model made it a popular choice among car collectors as well as those who want something more than just a basic road vehicle.

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Ford Focus ST Review

Ford is constantly looking for ways to bridge consumers with performance vehicles that focus on speed and manoeuvrability. After releasing a couple of signature series under the name Focus, since 1998, Ford finally revealed the Ford Focus ST for the first time in 2005. With a top speed of 152mph, Ford Focus ST had been the fastest hot hatch of its time until 2009, when the automaker released the second RS model.

At first glance, it looks like a budget-friendly Aston Martin look-a-like, due to its front grill and hatchback design. When it comes to design, Ford Focus is a little bit off the track with the addition of the whale tale. The addition of the whale tale at the back makes it look like a vehicle from the late 90s and early 2000 but it comes with a distinct functionality to ensure the car’s stability. Exhaustive tests are impressive when it comes to manoeuvrability because it can easily breeze through challenging wind conditions especially in high speed.

The Ford Focus ST may not have its own design style but the vehicle is extraordinary inside and has a sensational handling and steering. The family car doesn’t have a lot of space for four passengers but the dashboard makes up for everything as it comes with information with practically everything – including the turbo boost and the engine temperature. If you’re looking for performance vehicle, the Ford Focus ST can be your perfect car with a family friendly design.

The maximum speed of Ford Focus ST is 152mph with their 2.5-litre engine and with the addition of impressive maneuverability through its five-cylinder engine, taking over vehicles becomes a lot easier.

However, its big engine might slow you down after all, as it gets quite ‘thirsty’ especially when under pressure. And while the maximum speed is already impressive, many believe that the Focus ST could go faster.

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