a visual collective outlet of inspiration
love this sculptures which are part of xavier veilhan’s architectones show at the vdl research house in LA and featuring parts of the life of architect Richard Neutra (particularly like richard neutra sleeping in the drag-ster). by pp.
cars
1965 Ford GT40
an ultra-rare ford gt40 is estimated to reach $3million at an auction in arizona. the ford gt40 was the result of an upset henry ford II, after ford motor company bought ferrari and invested millions towards the enzo. henry then directed his racing division to develop an endurance racer capable of beating ferrari on the world stage, and the ford gt40 went on to beat ferrari and to win at le mans in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. by cp
barneys hit the slot tracks
it seems we’re not the only ones interested in slot cars, as barneys shoes hit the slot tracks in their new window display. by ak
1:1 scale model of aston martin’s evanta 1959
a 1:1 scale model of aston martin’s evanta 1959 le mans winner to be auctioned. included in this kit are four aston martin wire wheels with dunlop race tires, a “mota lita” 15″ wood-rimmed aston martin steering wheel, a pair of race seats, an aluminum gear knob and lever, a full dashboard, a replica of the le mans trophy, and an aston martin cap signed by roy salvadori and carroll shelby, who drove the original to victory at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. by cp
marianne moore
in 1955, eccentric and brilliant poet Marianne Moore found a letter in her Brooklyn mailbox from Robert Young of the Ford Motors Company. Mr. Young was interested in having Marianne conjure up names for their newest automobile. he wanted the name to establish, “some visceral feeling of elegance, fleetness, advanced features and design. a name, in short, that flashes a dramatically desirable picture in people’s minds.” Moore instantaneously agreed, and from the end of October through December of that year she came up with a list of names she wanted to include. her final choice was, “utopian turtletop” which unfortunately did not make the cut. Young decided on “the Edsel” instead, which completely flopped! serves him right for not listening to a wordsmith. you can read the rest of marianne’s list here. my personal favorite is the thunderbender. who wouldn’t want to drive a car that can alter the state of sonic shock waves? by sv
windsor manners: the duke and his rolls royce
our very own mr. duke schricker and his new wheels. ok the rolls is a bit of a 80’s mold and not quite the right choice and model but hell, there’s nothing cooler than a young chap cruising in a rolls… it’s just not the same when you hit 50. by dd
Steve McQueen with his ’63 Ferrari Lusso.
steve mcqueen ferrari lusso, which a cast iron model of sits on my desk, sold in 2007 for $2.3 million, blowing away presale estimates of about $1 million. the model i have was not much more than $200 and its a great substitute for any man on a budget. by dd
I actually never wanted a car…
…until now. by pl
MERCEDES BENZ 600 Pullman Laundalet
the rear interior with a single seat and a pair of arm rests
the ultimate limo is the pullman 600. been always a fan for this first and last ever graceful limo. funny enough some of the most famous owners of the 600 include elizabeth taylor, john lennon, jason kay, aristotle onassis, nicolae ceauşescu, josip broz-tito, chairman mao tse-tung and both kings… of iran and of rock and roll, elvis presley! by dd
1951-1953 Jaguar C type aka the XK120-C
not as beautiful and elegant as the XJ13 but still one of my favorites to lick before i die. by xy
john lennon: the glitch in imagine
was listening to lennon’s imagine and got to the bit about : “imagine no possessions, i wonder if you can…” and was picturing the footage of lennon and yoko in the back of their white rolls royce and thought… i wonder if you can, john? I suppose not. any how the man was amazing and the world is less great without him but this no-possession business just doesn’t work so well. the rest i can deal with and agree but I need a few of ma’ things around. by dd
