Duesenberg Model JN | Duesenberg vehicles

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Only those considered the elite of society and entertainment could afford to own a Duesenberg. How fitting it would be then that the long, graceful lines of a Model JN Duesenberg would be owned by the graceful and fluid dancer and entertainer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson.

Throughout Robinson's career he would entertain both blacks and whites and would leave a legacy that crossed racial barriers because of is incredible generosity and famous big smile. In no small way, Robinson would help play a part in changing the face of race relations throughout the United States.

1985 San Marino Grand Prix: Angelis Descending, Ascending

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If someone was on a quest to prove the involvement of a supreme being in the affairs of man he or she could offer the 1985 San Marino Grand Prix as evidence. For, on that day Elio de Angelis would be provided one last moment in the sun.

Elio de Angelis was one of a dying breed within Formula One. Born of a wealthy Roman family, de Angelis had been in want for nothing from the day he was born. However, he was certainly an individual with his head on his shoulders and very unassuming in the way he carried himself in and out of the public eye.

1982 Austrian Grand Prix: de Angelis Flying Through the Thin Air

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It is almost impossible to predict events and just how momentous they just might be. This would certainly be the case with the 1982 Austrian Grand Prix, a truly special and memorable moment in Formula One history.

Heading into the Austrian Grand Prix in 1982 Formula One was in a bit of trouble and desperately needed a lift. All throughout the paddock there were teams that needed some good news. And then there would be others that needed some good news in order to be able to weather a storm coming their way.

Elio de Angelis: A Maestro in the Making

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While Formula One history would easily and quickly recall one of his teammates, it takes the mind a little longer to access memories of one smooth Italian racer by the name of Elio de Angelis. But while he would not have the time to prove his genius behind the wheel, he would be one of those annoying individuals that seemed absolutely adept at everything; if it touched his Roman heart that is.

The hallmark of a talented driver is a light touch on the steering-wheel. No such problem existed with de Angelis, who had the ability to surprise when he sat down at a piano. How fitting it truly was this handsome Italian and his penchant for jazz. Were it not for his day job, he likely could have found a career right alongside Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett.

Of course, Elio had enough means to do just about anything he wanted. Born in Rome, Italy in March of 1958, Elio would be born into a wealthy family, which meant he would have just about anything he wanted right at his fingertips. But de Angelis wasn't merely born into a wealthy family. He was also born with an enormous amount of natural talent, and just about anything he put his mind toward he would be good at it.

1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Court Coupe and 1969 Ford GT40 MKI take Best in Show at the Concours d'Elegance of Texas

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Last weekend, the award winning La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa in Montgomery, Texas, played host to the biggest celebration of vintage motoring in Texas, welcoming thousands of visitors through its doors for The Houston Classic Weekend and 2nd annual Concours d'Elegance of Texas. The weekend got off to a high-octane start when Concours participants took to the open road on the Texas Tour d'Elegance, led by Richard Rawlings of Fast N' Loud fame, in a newly re-styled Ferrari F40. Worldwide Auctioneers' 12th annual The Houston Classic Auction saw an outstanding selection of over 100 great motorcars cross the block in the Versailles Ballroom on Saturday, May 4, with 90% finding new homes. The high sale went to the 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra, which hammered sold for $1,050,000 and the very first purpose built American sports car, the ex-Donald Healey 1950 Nash-Healey Roadster, which hammered sold for $500,000. A 1958 Messerschmitt KR200 Kabrio, once owned by motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel, sold for $35,200, with current owner Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage donating $5,000 of the proceeds to the Concours charity, Holy Angels, from the auction podium.

Auctions America's Auburn Fall Weekend Offers Outstanding Collection Of Mr. Edward Ewing At No Reserve

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Auctions America is delighted to announce the presentation of the outstanding collection of Mr. Edward Ewing at its highly anticipated Auburn Fall weekend, August 29 – September 1 at the historic Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana. A Labor Day weekend tradition among collector car enthusiasts, the event is one of the country's premier celebrations of the hobby and after 43 consecutive years, is the longest running event in collector car auction history.

A noted Indiana automobile enthusiast and passionate collector, Mr. Ewing's collection represents numerous incredible examples of a wide range of marques, many of which are considered the best of the very best. With over 100 cars offered at no reserve, the diversity of the selection reflects Mr. Ewing's collecting philosophy as many of the vehicles represent periods of excitement in the Indiana native's past.

Dynamic, exclusive, distinctive: M Sport edition for the BMW 6 Series | Wallpaper | BMW vehicles

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Sumptuous flair and alluring athleticism come together in the BMW 6 Series models to invest these premium luxury-class vehicles with hallmark driving fun. The new M Sport edition offers a particularly exclusive opportunity to highlight the dynamic attributes of the BMW 6 Series Coupe, BMW 6 Series Convertible and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. With their harmoniously coordinated design details and ultra-high-quality range of features, the BMW 6 Series models in M Sport Edition guise deliver a driving experience that assuages the most discerning requirements while also offering an attractive price advantage.

The M Sport edition package can be combined with all the models and engine variants of the BMW 6 Series range and will be available from July 2013.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Wallpaper | Mercedes-Benz vehicles

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With the three engineering priorities 'Intelligent Drive', 'Efficient Technology' and 'Essence of Luxury', the new S-Class extends the boundaries of technology on many levels. The S-Class is not just a technological spearhead for Mercedes-Benz but for automotive development as a whole.

As with every generation before it, the customers expect the new S-Class to set standards across the board to retain its accolade as 'the best automobile in the world'. Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars:

Introducing The Porsche 918 Spyder | Wallpaper | Porsche vehicles

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The 918 Spyder embodies the essence of the Porsche idea: it combines pedigree motor racing technology with excellent everyday utility, and maximum performance with minimum consumption. The task faced by the development team was to create the super sports car for the next decade with a highly efficient and powerful hybrid drive. Developing the car from scratch, appropriately beginning with a sheet of white paper, allowed the team to come up with a no-compromise concept. The entire car was designed around the hybrid drive. The 918 Spyder therefore demonstrates the potential of the hybrid drive to a degree never seen before: the parallel improvement of both efficiency and performance without one being at the cost of the other. This is the idea that has made the Porsche 911 the most successful sports car in the world for 50 years. In short, the 918 Spyder will act as the gene pool for the Porsche sports cars of the future.

BMW PININFARINA GRAN LUSSO COUPÉ. CONSUMMATE ELEGANCE

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At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013, two tradition-steeped car manufacturers – the BMW Group and Pininfarina – will be straddling the automotive past and future as they unveil the result of their debut cooperation to the global public on 24 May: the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé.

Together they have created the embodiment of sheer elegance.

LAMBORGHINI EGOISTA – WALTER DE SILVA'S HOMAGE FOR LAMBORGHINI'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY | Wallpaper | Lamborghini vehicles

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An emotional moment in Sant'Agata Bolognese yesterday at the culmination of the gala celebrating Lamborghini's 50th anniversary: Walter De Silva's incredible vehicle made its entry in front of a thousand invitees, the Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group's homage to celebrating the House of the Raging Bull's half century. 'I am very attached to this Italian brand, being an Italian myself. I wanted to pay homage to and think up a vehicle to underline the fact that Lamborghinis have always been made with passion, and with the heart more than the head,' said an emotional De Silva.

Indeed the Egoista, as the vehicle has been christened, is a car forged from a passion for innovation and alternative solutions, the same passion which has always set the Lamborghini brand apart. 'This is a car made for one person only, to allow them to have fun and express their personality to the maximum. It is designed purely for hyper-sophisticated people who want only the most extreme and special things in the world. It represents hedonism taken to the extreme, it is a car without compromises, in a word: egoista (selfish),' De Silva further explained.

The New Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S | Wallpaper | Porsche vehicles

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The Porsche model offensive in the anniversary year of the 911 is reaching new heights. Fifty years ago, the 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show - and just ten years later, the first 911 Turbo prototype was at the IAA. On this 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is now presenting the new generation 911 Turbo and Turbo S â€' the technological and dynamic performance peak of the 911 series. A new all-wheel-drive system, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights, and up to 560 hp from a flat six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo as an ultra performance car, every day car, and technology flagship. Playing an equally crucial role are an entirely new chassis and lightweight design with a 3.9-inch longer wheelbase and larger 20-inch wheels. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system, which is being offered for the first time in 911 Turbo models, increases dynamic performance even more. This system is standard equipment in the 911 Turbo S, as is Sport Chrono Package Plus with dynamic engine mounts, and Porsche Carbon Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB); all of these features are also available as options in the 911 Turbo. The result: The new 911 Turbo S shortens the lap time for the North Loop of the Nurburgring to well under 7 and a half minutes ' with standard production tires.

Nissan Friend-Me Concept For A New Generation | Wallpaper | Nissan vehicles

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Nissan today revealed its Friend-Me concept, a four-passenger sedan designed for a generation with a very different automotive outlook. With an assertive, imposing exterior featuring boldly flowing sculpted lines, Friend-Me is a confident creature of the night, meant to be seen in bright city lights.

The concept is applicable globally, but the genesis of Friend-Me was Nissan's exploring the aspirations of customers destined to emerge as the world's largest single market segment: the 'Balinghou,' around 240 million Chinese born in the 1980s are known. Specifically, Friend-Me addresses the social dynamics of Chinese men in their mid-20s.

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