This Guy's Car Fetish Is So Normal It's Actually Pretty Weird
When we heard from Hugie a few months ago, he had the NSX (106,150
miles), a Legend coupe (548,712 miles[!]), a Legend sedan (150,668
miles), a Vigor (106,293 miles) an early Integra GS-R (237,380 miles)
and an ILX “daily driver” (183,721 miles).
All get used, all of them have manual transmissions.
But
Hugie’s early birthday present to himself was an even deeper level of
commitment to the Acura obsession– designing his garage to look an Acura
dealership from the 1990’s to match the cars inside.
(Jalopnik.com)
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Some Non-Car Parts A Car Guy May Want
Absurdly Expensive Automotive Merchandise
Ferrari is one of the most egregious offenders when it comes to overpriced branded products. While the price tag on this ashtray does
not leave it out of reach of the average person, it's hard to fathom
spending three quarters of a Benjamin just so you can dump ashes on the
symbol of your cherished brand.
At current exchange rates, this Bentley candle comes in at $85. For that lofty price, it offers a bizarrely complicated scent. Bentley puts it best:
This suitcase is one way you could store your clothing on a long trip. Or you could buy a new Honda Fit and pay someone to drive your clothes to your destination. And you'll get 52.7 cubic feet of cargo space instead of 5.8.
You can thank us later.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)
Ferrari Ceramic Ashtray: $75.00
Bentley Tergus 37 Candle: $85.87
"Captures leather in layers of spice with iris wood, vibrant saffron, black pepper and frankincense with precious woods; resting in a base of tonka beans, vanilla, and patchouli."Is that what wealth smells like? Save yourself the cash and visit a Yankee Candle instead.
Lamborghini Carbon Fiber Bynomio Suitcase: $17,388.00
You can thank us later.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)
I Hope This Happens
Liberty eyes night F1 race in Las Vegas
With the American company having taken a 19.1
percent stake in F1, it is evaluating how best to make the sport more
attractive for fans and generate greater revenue.
Liberty has already talked about the possibility of a bigger calendar, but its CEO Greg Maffei has now spoken specifically about the desire for one venue to happen.
"I particularly like the idea of a night race in Las Vegas," Maffei said during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecoms conference in Barcelona this week.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone held talks with interested parties from Las Vegas earlier this year about a potential second USA race there alongside Austin, but the discussions have not appeared to progress far.
(Motorsport.com)
A Formula 1 night race around Las Vegas has been
singled out as a key target for the sport over the next few years by its
new owners Liberty Media.
Liberty has already talked about the possibility of a bigger calendar, but its CEO Greg Maffei has now spoken specifically about the desire for one venue to happen.
"I particularly like the idea of a night race in Las Vegas," Maffei said during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecoms conference in Barcelona this week.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone held talks with interested parties from Las Vegas earlier this year about a potential second USA race there alongside Austin, but the discussions have not appeared to progress far.
(Motorsport.com)
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