classic Car: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ferrari 250 TR famous for having won ten of the nineteen races held between 1958 and 1961.
This particular TR won the 4th position when driven by Piero Drogo in Buenos Aires 1000 km in January 1958. Drogo driving once again, in the Grand Prix of Cuba, before he sold it to America, driven by Alan Conell in nine races and spend most time in 1 or 2 places in the class. This is shown in twelve races over between 1960 and 1963, making it one of the fastest Ferrari of all time.
2. 1934 “Star of India” Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental - $ 13 million:

Hans-Günther Zach, owner of Rolls-Royce museum in Germany, is selling his entire collection including the acquisition of premier museum, Star India.
Rolls Royce is one of 281 Phantom II Continental has ever produced. Built for the Maharajah Rajkot, one feature kustomnya is 14 lights, a pair of them change in accordance with the steering wheel. Also interesting is the Star of India is aluminum color combination orange-over.

1. Peter D. Williamson Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - $ 30 - $ 40 million:

If you think Bugatti Type 57S above expensive, then check out this phenomenal car. Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is based on the concept car “Aérolithe”. Only 4 cars like this are made, and only 2 survived to this day.
That’s 6 types of the world’s most expensive classic cars. Maybe for the classic car collector, a high price is not a problem, provided they can add a collection of classic cars that they want. Of the 6 species of the world’s most expensive classic car, the Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic occupied the number 1 in the list of the world’s most

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

1937 Bugatti Type 57S - $ 4.4 million:

the hot Cars

It's difficult to imagine a new hardware launch that isn't accompanied by a new Ridge Racer game (sorry, Wii). So, with the dawn of glasses-free portable 3D gaming upon us, the seminal 3D -- as in polygons -- arcade racing series is idling at the starting line, ready for you to take the wheel.
It may seem like a cash grab, with the game arriving at launch more or less unchallenged and bearing a well-known name, but while there's probably some element of that at play, there's no denying that Ridge Racer 3D is as strong an entry in the series as there's been in years.

Like the last few entries in the series, particularly the PSP releases, Ridge Racer 3D is essentially a compilation of favorite courses from past games, a couple of new ones and some relatively minor additions. In this case, those are new cars -- some inspired by American muscle machines -- and the ability to purchase little perks before each race, such as full nitrous or an instant rocket-start.

The courses, old and new, are all wonderfully designed and the drift-focused gameplay itself, while fundamentally unchanged since the mid-'90s, is pitch-perfect using the responsive and comfy circle pad or D-pad. Which is to say, the game is thrilling, moving at break-neck speed around hairpin turns while driving sideways in blaze of smoke and burnt rubber.

There are your typical modes: Grand Prix, single race, time attack and versus. The first of those is presented as a branching chart with series of multi-race challenges, with opportunities to select your path as you progress. It's a meaty mode with many hours of gameplay to offer, which when combined with the other single-player modes makes RR3D no slouch in terms of content. Multiplayer is limited to four players, and it's local only -- there's no online play, which is a shame given the solid networking 3DS seems to offer.

The drifting-focused gameplay, while fundamentally unchanged since the mid-'90s, is pitch-perfect

It's always been a particularly vibrant series, and there's something about the 3D effect on 3DS that really makes this Ridge Racer "pop" -- and it's not just the fact that it's in, well ... 3D. The game appears about on par visually with the PSP entries in the series, running smoothly in 3D (apart from some dips when nitro's introduced on a very busy screen) and even smoother with the effect turned off. Not that I'd recommend doing that, as the way the effect pulls you further into the race, truly heightening the thrills, is really remarkable. I would, though, recommend turning off the player names over cars as they tend to "smear" or exhibit a double-image that's not very nice to look at.

Love 'em or hate 'em, the long history of supernaturally peppy Ridge Racer announcers is unbroken in RR3D. You have the option to turn them off if you're not a fan. You won't want to do the same for the music, though, since it's a great mix (no pun intended) of tunes from past games that sound particularly good -- crisp and expansive -- through the 3DS' new sound chip.

I have to hand it to Namco-Bandai: With the exception of omitting online multiplayer, it really put together a solid entry in the series for the 3DS launch, one that's easily high on the list of best titles available for the new system.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1992 – 1996 – Future Classic – 231

The late ’80s and early ’90s were an exciting time in the World Rally Championship, or WRC. Finally, after so many years of European domination, Japanese auto-makers like Subaru and Mitsubishi were starting to catch up. Subaru had its heavyweight Legacy sedan, while Mitsubishi competed admirably using the Galant VR-4. Both manufacturers saw success with these

full-sized sedans, yet both had the same problem – they were simply too big and too heavy to consistently keep the Euros at bay.

Some cars from the ’80s and ’90s will soon be approaching classic status and, in this new series, we look at some of these cars – those that may appeal to our younger readers.
After a couple of years pushing the proverbial uphill with the big Galant, Mitsi realised it needed to downsize, if not in engine capacity or power –after all the 4G63T 2.0-litre turbo mill was regarded as the best on the championship – but in terms of weight and external dimensions.
By 1992 its boffins had turned towards the obvious, the all-new Lancer sedan. It was both smaller and lighter than the VR-4, and yet still had enough room for the Galant’s excellent engine and driveline. The gear was shoehorned in, adjustments were made, and a world-beater was born.

Hot Rod Blowout 2011 – 135 photos

March 29th, 2011 by NZ Classic Car

Last weekend the Scroungers Car Club celebrated the 10th Anniversary of The Hot Rod Blow Out at Rosebank Speedway on Auckland’s North Western Motorway.
It was a relaxed and entertaining event that celebrated NZ’s rich history of hot rodding, drag racing and land speed racing as well as the pioneers or individuals who truly made their mark.
NZ Classic Car was in attendance and took some great photos on the day, to view them click on the gallery below. Read full story…

The red

Ford Mustang @ Classic Car Museum Hakodate,

Ford Mustang @ Classic Car Museum Hakodate, Japan
The Classic Car Museum Hakodate is situated within a building complex on the Hakodate bay side. It traces the history of vehicles from a horse-drawn carriage made in 1750 to the automobiles of the 1950's, and also exhibits classic cars such as small-sized sports cars and a nostalgic T-Model Ford. The collection includes over 200 vehicles, and there are approximately 60 cars on constant display.
Nash Rambler @ Classic Car Museum Hakodate, Japan

Nash Rambler @ Classic Car Museum Hakodate, Japan
The Classic Car Museum Hakodate is situated within a building complex on the Hakodate bay side. It traces the history of vehicles from a horse-drawn carriage made in 1750 to the automobiles of the 1950's, and also exhibits classic cars such as small-sized sports cars and a nostalgic T-Model Ford. The collection includes over 200 vehicles, and there are approximately 60 cars on constant display.

The Classic car

Ford Model T @ Classic Car Museum Hakodate, Japan

Ford Model T @ Classic Car Museum Hakodate, Japan

The Classic Car Museum Hakodate is situated within a building complex on the Hakodate bay side. It traces the history of vehicles from a horse-drawn carriage made in 1750 to the automobiles of the 1950's, and also exhibits classic cars such as small-sized sports cars and a nostalgic T-Model Ford. The collection includes over 200 vehicles, and there are approximately 60 cars on constant display.

MINI COOPER CAR

MINI is taking the craze for personalisation to extreme lengths with the launch of a six metre long MINI Cooper S limo called the MINI XXL which will make its world premiere in Athens this week.The six wheel, four door, six seater stretch MINI Cooper S features the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit and was built by a specialist coach builder in Los Angeles. Fully loaded with all of the toys you would expect to find in a limousine, the MINI XXL comes equipped with a retractable flat screen TV, a DVD player, CD and radio, air conditioning, sunroof, full black leather and a telephone in the rear so that passengers can communicate with the driver. However, the highlight of the MINI XXL is the whirlpool integrated into the rear section of the car. The whirlpool seats two people and is easy to operate. Its detachable roof means that it can be covered when not in use and emptying it is a simple matter of pulling the plug to release the water.To accommodate the extra body length of the MINI XXL, the car is supported by a third rear axle that has two additional wheels.Following its stay in Athens the MINI XXL will commence a tour around Europe and parts of Asia where it is set to be the star attraction at various events.