Jordan Shiraki delivers over and over with his engaging automotive photography. Not to mention he has an eye for sexy subjects like the SuperVeloce vs Aventador, Carroll Shelby’s personal collection, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo Lamborghini SuperVeloce, and finally the LP560-4 Polizia Superleggera shot above. Check out Jordan on his Tumblr or official site Jordanshiraki.com for prints or more hot images.
THE REAL THING is a short documentary about custom hot rod builder BODIE STROUD and his re-imagining of a classic Mustang by way of an extremely rare and powerful motor built specifically for legendary racer Mario Andretti’s 1969 Can Am series car.
The film follows the complex and creative build from its early stages, through its initial test drive all the way to an unveiling at the SEMA Car Show in Las Vegas where Bodie comes face to face with Mario Andretti himself.
It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the 100 most exceptional cars of the twentieth century. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S—was chosen for its revolutionary design, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. The book also features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate. - Assouline
If you can afford the hefty price tag you can order your copy of The Impossible Collection of Car by author Dan Neil at Assouline Books & Gifts
The 2013 Mercedes Benz G-Class features 5.5-liter V8, its well-tested 7-speed automatic transmission, and an impressive 388 horsepower & 391 lb-ft of torque. New to the lineup this year is the G63 AMG edition. Customized by AMG, the legendary performance division of Mercedes-Benz, its V8 biturbo effortlessly actualize 544 horsepower with 560 lb-ft of torque. Both G550 & the new G63 AMG will be available at a Mercedes-Benz showroom near you this August.
The FF – which stands for Ferrari Four is Ferrari’s answer to the growing number of exotic “four-door coupes” on the market today, such as the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide.
Featuring an all-wheel-drive system, with a front-mounted 651 hp 6.3-liter V12, Ferrari claims a top speed of 208 miles per hour for the FF, which can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. A host of traction and stability control systems developed in Formula One racing will be standard equipment.
Pricing has not been announced, but the current 612 Scaglietti starts around $320,000.
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