McQueen’s 1963 Classic Ferrari's...250GT like money in the bank

McQueen’s 1963 Classic Ferrari's...250GT like money in the bank

Not unlike Steve McQueen’s 1963 Ferrari 250GT, James Coburn’s 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder recently established a new auction record for a vintage car when it sold for $10,894,900. McQueen’s Ferrari sold last August, garnering twice as much as was predicted, selling for $2.3 million.

As it turns out, McQueen may have had some influence on Coburn's taste in fast cars. McQueen not only owned that Ferrari 250GT Lusso, but he also had a 1953 Siata 208S, a 1958 Porsche Speedster 1600 Super, a 1957 Jaguar XK-SS and a Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder. Between 1959 and 1960, Coburn co-starred with McQueen in three episodes of "Wanted Dead or Alive". They would go on to be friends for life, starring together in "The Magnificent Seven" in 1960 and "The Great Escape" in 1963.

Nissan reveals Los Angeles Auto Show Previews Latest Car Models

Nissan reveals Los Angeles Auto Show Previews Latest Car Models

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Nissan reveals its 370Z sports car as the Los Angeles Auto Show opens for press previews at the Los Angeles Convention Center November 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Against a backdrop of economic upheaval, General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC will be virtual no-shows with no senior executives in attendance nor holding any press conferences as they concentrate on lobbying for federal bailouts. Ford Motor Co. will be the only big American auto maker to have a significant presence at the annual event and compete with participating foreign car makers. The first major North American auto show of the season opens to the public on November 21 and continues through November 30.

Center November 19 - 2008 in Los Angeles Auto Show Previews Latest Car Models

Center November 19 - 2008 in Los Angeles Auto Show Previews Latest Car Models

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Honda unveils its FC Sport fuel cell concept car as the Los Angeles Auto Show opens for press previews at the Los Angeles Convention Center November 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Against a backdrop of economic upheaval, General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC will be virtual no-shows with no senior executives in attendance nor holding any press conferences as they concentrate on lobbying for federal bailouts. Ford Motor Co. will be the only big American auto maker to have a significant presence at the annual event and compete with participating foreign car makers. The first major North American auto show of the season opens to the public on November 21 and continues through November 30.

Some pretty incredible cars is the Cinque centerfold material?

Some pretty incredible cars is the Cinque centerfold material?

Pagani Automobili is in the business of building some pretty incredible cars. But those enthusiasts who desire a Zonda R have been out of luck. The R was designed strictly for track use. But it's clearly a car that evokes an emotion bordering on infatuation. If Playboy decided to put a car on one of their characteristic two-page spreads, the Zonda would get the job hands down.

Not wanting to disappoint those desiring this exotic, Pagani has introduced the Cinque, an R for the street. The Cinque will be powered by the same 7.3-liter V12 found in the R. Although, rather than the 750 horsepower of the R, the Cinque will have to do with 678. I think we can get by with that, especially since the Cinque will also use the R's beautiful carbon fiber body. With the combination of horsepower and light weight, the Cinque will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds.

Luxury Cars Models Waiting to get Unveiled

Luxury Cars Models Waiting to get Unveiled
eople love to have the latest models of the luxury cars. Those who can’t even buy them also keep an eye over the market because people have passion for their favorite brands. Some of the well known brands Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Mercedes, etc are ready to launch their favorite brands New Mordel. As the last year was full of uncertainties for employees, no one was sure about their jobs due to recession, car companies also suffered. Much of the models were not released last year. But as the recession has started decreasing, car companies are also planning to launch their much awaited models now.

Audi is planning to launch R2, little sister of R8. Audi is planning to unleash this one in 2012. Its base price is expected to be around € 35,000. Other models to be launched by Audi in 2010 are Audi TT RS, Audi Q7, Audi RS5, and Audi A6. The BMW is also planning to launch BMW X1, BMW 7 series, BMW 6 series in 2010 and BMW X3 in 2011, and BMW Isetta IN 2012. Chevrolet is planning to launch Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Spark in 2010 and C7 Corvette in 2012. Ferrari is also launching Ferrari Enzo II in 2012. So, these were the few luxury brands that have been discussed here but a lot more latest cars are ready to be launched.