Tuesday, 28 April 2009

4000 bhp



At this weekend’s Concorso d’Eléganza Villa d’Este Bugatti revealed four unique Veyron Centenaire Editions.
These four Veyrons pay homage to Ettore Bugatti’s Masterpiece: The Type 35 Grand Prix. Each Veyron is named after a Bugatti race car driver from the 1920 and 1930s. Each one of these one-off editition is finished in the racing colors of their respective country that the original drivers were from.

Poke Baker Tweet


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Fernando Vicente




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Friday, 24 April 2009

Jarvis for Nike


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One-77

Aston Martin’s completed One-77 concept will be unveiled today at the Villa d’Este concours on the shores of Lake Como. It’s the first time the car has been seen with a full running powertrain, and is the world premiere of the eagerly anticipated interior design. According to Aston the interior environment ‘blends the stunning detail of the exterior and draws it inside with incredible meticulousness through the use of exotic materials and hand made parts’. 

Thursday, 23 April 2009

Movie of the Week

It is the near future. Astronaut Sam Bell is living on the far side of the moon, completing a three-year contract with Lunar Industries to mine Earth’s primary source of energy, Helium-3...

Eight Figure Ferrari

One of the world’s rarest Ferraris will go on sale next month as part of the 'Ferrari Leggenda e Passione' event at Ferrari HQ in Maranello.

The ultra-rare 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 is one of only three original P4s and can claim some impressive provenance with an endurance race win at Monza and a third place finish at Le Mans.


Tuesday, 21 April 2009

21:9



A short film from Adam Berg and Stink Digital, for the launch of Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV

Watchmen

Having seen last year’s range of customized Rolex timepieces, watch specialists Bamford & Sons continue their innovative stylings with a custom watch travel holder. Crafted with anodized aluminum, the watch tube features neoprene lining, integral locking pins, and even a watch strap removal tool. 

Monday, 20 April 2009

Crystal Method

It is debatable whether Tokujin Yoshioka’s conceptual furniture is defining or defying nature, but there is no doubt that his crystal furniture will leave you awestruck. As part of his “Second Nature” exhibition visitors were able to watch the crystalline chairs grow in large aquariums filled with a mineral solution. Although the shape of the fiber initially guides the crystals into chair-like objects, Yoshioka adds another dimension by allowing the chairs to choose their own form.

Friday, 17 April 2009

Movie of the Week

Three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defeated almost every top fighter of the golden age of boxing and symbolized the sport for generations of fans. Now, ten of his acclaimed rivals pay tribute to perhaps the world’s most beloved and inspiring athlete in FACING ALI.

Thursday, 16 April 2009

Power Walking

POWERleap is developing a flooring system that converts wasted energy from human foot traffic into electricity. The system uses piezoelectric technology and advanced circuitry design to convert the energy from footsteps into electric energy.

Sands Shout

Nothing new on Roland's main site this month but I never get tired of looking at his custom sports bikes.

Cool Shit

Michel Gondry's notes, sketches, and other random thoughts printed on Toilet Paper.

F1 Fish


SCULPTOR ALASTAIR GIBSON builds fish. But these are not just any old fish. These sharks, mackerel and piranhas are modelled from high-tech carbon fibre and come equipped with fins, eyes and other fittings made of special motor racing components.