Automotive Art III

In this case, the 1971 Mercedez-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 AMG

Who says you can't run a burled walnut dash in a race-car?

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History of the Land Yacht

The History of the Land Yacht, by Bryan Burkhart and David Hunt.
A worthy coffee-table book.

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Singer Vehicle Design

The ultimate 911 is actually a bastard child. This isn't a vintage restoration - this is a modern supercar in a vintage suit. Rather than sticking to the purist mentality - Singer has looked to build their 911 better than those that came before it. To simply build the best possible. Which is a philosophy we respect at FYi.

How state of the art? Try full carbon fiber body work. 930 Brembo Brakes. Coil-over adjustable suspension. Bi-xenon headlights. GPS. Satellite radio. iPod dock. Bluetooth... Even air conditioning..

And it still only weighs 2400lbs.

Now add a highly motivated hand built 425hp air cooled 3.8L flat 6.

Something wicked this way comes.

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The modern land yacht

Airstream x Design Within Reach.

The modern Bambi Airstream DWR edition.

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The future land yacht

A cool concept collaboration between Airstream and Mini, designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen

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Ariel Atom

Less is more. The minimalist Arial Atom is one of the most dynamic cars on the road today (yes, it is street legal to drive on public roads!). This is a great example of functional design - everything you need, and nothing you don't. It's purpose is pure fun. And though it may not look like it, the atom can eclipse the performance of almost every modern supercar made today. Watch the video below and you'll understand why I like it.

Fun stuff.

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Automotive Art II

'Nemesis'

Motofotography by Webb Bland.

www.notbland.com

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ICON Trucks

The last 'real' trucks made in the U.S.A., no really, HANDMADE in L.A. They don't build them like this anymore - actually they never built them like this. ICON has taken a good thing to an entirely different level. I love the throwback to a more simplistic approach, yet the attention to detail and modern tech is insane. These trucks are completely hand-built to the highest standards. They offer two trim packages; Old school & New school!!

Personally, I'll take a 'new school' FJ43 long wheelbase in matte black please..

Palmer West of Aether, head spinning & pondering why he doesn't have one.

As always perfection comes at a price, be prepared for shock and awe..

Props to Jonathan Ward for doing everything 'right'.

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Automotive Art

Snap.

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Bladerunner II

We normally have mountains and wilderness as far as you can see. In Pemberton everybody drives big pickup trucks. Bouncing to Tokyo is pretty much the polar opposite. It feels like living the sequel to Bladerunner! 

The cars don't fly like the cars in Bladerunner, but they are just as futuristic!

V10 R8

S.L.R.

Life gets most interesting with a broad contrast of experiences.

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Aston Martin - Half off!

Although that doesn't mean you can pick it up for half price..

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Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro

The V10 version of the incredible R8..

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Mercedes F-Cell Concept

Seems like everybody is downsizing these days. 

The F-Cell Roadster is driven by a fuel cell, through drive by wire technology, via a joystick instead of a steering wheel. It has a top speed of 25 km/h, and a range of up to 350 km/h. The point though, is that it's emission free.

An interesting design study that draws on a broad range of engineering era's. Some elements tie back to the early automotive industry of the late 1800's, while other elements share genes with modern F1; and still others are looking ahead to incorporate future yet-to-be-commercialized technologies. 

And just imagine what will happen when AMG gets ahold of this...

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2006 Ford GT video

If you haven't figured it out by now, it's GT40 week at FYI!

Likely more than you ever wanted to know about a Ford supercar...

This is the last GT post, I promise.

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FORD GT / GT Tungsten

Now, fast forward to the 2006 Ford GT. A modern rendition of the original GT40, in both spirit and performance. The GT has a 550hp supercharged V8. It's bigger and heavier than the vintage racer - yet manages to maintain both proportion and capability. An impressive accomplishment considering what the original GT40 represented.

1968 vs. 2006...

This is a mid-engine 200+ mph racecar, that you can buy and drive on public roads. One of the [few] great examples of what an American car company can accomplish when they 'get it right'.

An instant modern classic.

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