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Monday, April 21, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Car List Additions
A couple of additions to my wanted car list are as follows.
Updated Versions of the S-Class and CL-Class
The 2007 S65 AMG Benz
And the super sick CL65 AMG
This was from my other blog about a couple of years ago and is already a little out of date:
I shall now kill some time by listing the cars I would purchase if I suddenly came into a lot of money and why I would purchase them. You see, cars are what I live for. Pathetic? Yes...but that is who I am, I love the thrill of driving, the attention of driving, and the freedom and ability to customize my own vehicle to my unique specifications.
LUXURY SEDANS:
Rolls-Royce Phantom
In my opinion, the Phantom is the ultimate luxury sedan bar none. It has been featured in HBO's Entourage and in the movie, Syriana. It is spacious, comfortable, filled with all the world's electronics, makes an extremely bold statement of "I mean business!" and best of all: features umbrellas that pop out of the doors with the touch of a button. I would drive this sedan whenever I wanted and would get it in black and have custom black rims similar to the one in the photo.
Bentley Flying Spur
Upon first glance I was not a fan of this car. But upon seeing its full potential once the stock wheels and other parts were changed, I came to liking it more. This black sedan would be used by my wife and anyone else in my family or close friends without a specific purpose other than to be in the fleet.
Mercedes - Benz S65
Although the 2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is already being replaced by the 2007s arriving since the start of the month, I would take the AMG Factory produced S65 which is a hand-built, 604-horsepower, 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine that generates an astounding 738 lb.-ft. of torque qualifies as fiddling is a subjective judgment. The S65 AMG thunders down the road, surpassing 60 mph in 4.2 seconds on the way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, which I would have the speed governor removed to be free on my black S65. This would be used for trips to the office, when I was in a hurry but still required the attitude of a luxury sedan. This car would also be used by my staff to run official errands for me, my family, or the company.
Mercedes Benz WALD Edition S600
I would acquire the older version of the Mercedes S-Class based on the fact that, that is the style I grew up with, the looked better as well as bigger, and my mom had one! I would have this vehicle in either black or white with the full WALD body kit and color-matched wheels. This vehicle would be used for fun or business whenever I pleased with no real purpose.
Mercedes - Benz CLS65 AMG
One of the other Mercedes in my fleet would be a custom made CLS65 with the same engine as my S65 and be outfitted with custom wheels. I feel as if Mercedes-Benz created this car for me as I am a big fan of the CL and would like a sporty sedan to accompany that. The only major this I would do is to implant the bigger engine to give the power the car really needs to go with its brave styling.
BMW 760iL AC SCHNITZER ED.
At first I was not a fan of the new 7 series by BMW but after awhile I started to appreciate designer Bengals vision and feel as though I should have one in my stable to pay respect to the Autobahn inspired company. After seeing the movie, TAXI, with queen latifah and the unfunny dude from SNL, I saw what a new 7-series should be as it was outfitted with a kit by AC Schnitzer. I would have this car in black or ferrari-red to pay homage to the car in the movie. This would be another fleet car for general use.
BMW M5 BY HARTGE
The Hartge M5 would be for fun and to have the fastest sedan from BMWs line and would be in either black or M5 blue. This car would be to drive fast whenever I wanted to. And Hartge was the best company to perfect this mighty Bimmer.
Maserati Quatroporte
Imagine if Ferrari made a sedan...well no need to imagine they do! And I would get it! The quatroporte is a fun and rare sedan unlike the others, it can't be confused at all for a lower model. This sedan is featured as the car of choice on HBO's Entourage and would be the choice for me also with some aftermarket wheels and in black.
AUDI RS4
I've always admired Audi's quattro system and would need a sedan to fullfill the AWD car space in my garage so this would be it. It has all the capabilities of AWD, the power of a jet, and the luxury that Germany has worked so hard to establish. This would be my sedan of choice in the rain or snow if I didn't feel like taking any of my trucks out.
LIMOUSINES
Rolls - Royce Phantom Limo
I would also have a Phantom custom stretch Limo for attending award ceremonies, meetings, trips to the airport, and other lavish events.
Cadillac DTS Limo
The purpose of having a Caddy limo would be to blend in and for general use. This limo would have many miles put on it as it would be used very often. I might have more than one so that my family could have one and so that my business, clients, and friends could use the other.
LUXURY SUVS
HUMMER H1
The AM General Hummer has been my favorite car since I can remember and would most likely be one of the first vehicles I purchase once my money starts coming in. Thanks to Governor Schwarzenegger, they were introduced to the public. This car would be the convertible model and to be in my personel fleet which means nobody but me can drive it even after I die.
HUMMER H2 SUT
The Hummer H2 was fun at first but soon became too common. The SUT however with its chopped off rear is a different story and much more rare. This would be one of my fun trucks and would be used by my son alot.
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
I have always love the MB G-Class or Gelaendewagen since before they were available to the general U.S. public in 2002. My personal G-Class would have the AMG 65 Engine and would have to be custom just like my CLS65. The bodywork would also be customized by Brabus at their SoCal facility. This SUV would be used on a daily basis by my immediate family.
Cadillac Escalade ESV
This stretched version of the Escalade would be in black and have a custom limo interior. It will be for transporting large items such as IKEA furniture or a plasme TV. This SUV will be used to shuttle around personnel, my family, and myself to various events and places.
Cadillac Escalde EXT
This pickup truck version of the Escalade will be used by me, outfitted with 26" black color matched rims and would be for mainly fun use to beat up on and show off and etc.
RANGE ROVER SPORT By OVERFINCH
I am absolutely in love the styling and overall shape of this new baby Range Rover and without question it will be in my garage. However I will have the rare Overfinch model which would be customized and outfitted with a high-performance motor from BMW to make the sport a little sportier.
Land Rover Defender 90
Ever since I first saw one in person, I knew that I must have this rare rover. This car reminds me of a baby Hummer and would be used by myself to go offroading in hardcore. I would have this car in the factory AA Yellow color and it would be in convertible form, it would also be outfitted with an upgraded motor inorder to overcome its sluggishness and to escape from exotic animals while on safari.
Infiniti QX56
I would have this truck simply because it's look screams luxury like no other SUV out there with its bold front end. It would be outfitted with all the latest electronics and 26" rims and be used as a daily driver and have tons of miles put on it.
FORD F-650 CUSTOM SUV
Ok, I hate ford and really don't like their products. But in this case I have made an exception. This custom F650 SUV will be extremely rare and will be used by me at my disposal. This will have an ultra luxury interior and will be used for towing my yacht or Cigarette boat around. This mega suv will also be used to run over asians in corollas.
LUXURY COUPES:
Rolls - Royce Corniche
I've always loved these cars since their popularity in the 1980's but this newer version is more my style. It will be in black with large rims in black also. It will be used by my wife and I whenever we wanted, either to play golf, go clubbing, or whatever.
Bentley Continental GT Mulliner
This Bentley would be outfitted in black with custom black 22" rims and be used by me whenever I felt like be a cool bachelor or Bruce Wayne. It will be at my disposal whenever. The upgraded Mulliner package will provide enhanced exterior touches as well as an upgraded motor.
Bentley Continental SC
The Bentley Continental SC is one of my favorite cars. Partly due to the fact that it is ultra rare, and it combines the benchmark for luxury with the fun of a T-Top. This will be only driven by myself in my own ultra personal collection.
Mercedes - Benz CL65 AMG
This rare ultra high powered from the factory Benz will be in black with the stock black wheels as they are some of the best stock wheels on any car out there. I have always loved the CLs as they are for the rich and serious who want to be by themselves. A cool feature with this car along with everything else, is the ability for all 4 windows to be down without a "B" pillar providing a clean-sleek look while having the wind in your face. I will use it at my disposal.
ULTIMATE SPORTS CARS
The BUGATTI VEYRON
My Veyron will be the King of my Collection. This is the world's fastest production car with 1001HP and a 0-60 time in just over 2 seconds! This car will of course be in my ultra private collection meaning me and only me will be the only one to drive it even after my death in which it will either be in my muesum or destroyed. My veyron will be in all black and have custom black rims. It will be in my secured garage when its not being driven by myself whenever I want whether its to a board meeting, a sunday drive, or to go get some McDonald's from the drive-thru.
Pagani Zonda
My Zonda will have the same standards as my Veyron. My Zonda will be the convertible version and I will use it on sunday drives or just to show off and make everyone jealous (which I will already be doing with all my other cars).
The unique Zonda is one of the world's top supercars which is my reason for buying it and because I can buy it.
Mercedes - Benz McLaren SLR
Since I have a Benz in every other category, why not this one? Im not a true fan of the regular McLaren F1 but this SLR made in joint venture with Mercedes, I will take with its blend of ultimate luxury and ultimate power, it will without a doubt be in my stable, in black.
Saleen S7
With its razor-edge styling and uberpower it is without question that this ultimate american supercar will be in my garage in either yellow or red. And as will all my other exotics, it will only be driven by myself whenever.
Lamborghini Murcielago
I can't not have a Lambo in my fleet. So the top of the line Murcielago will do outfitted with custom wheels and sound system. I will stealthly cruise the streets like this as Batman also haha, j/k...but not really.
Porsche 959
I'm not usually a Porsche fan but will make some room in my garage for this 1980s supercar as it is the best Porsche in the world and performs unlike any other.
Aston Martin DB9
This is one of the sleekist Astons ever produced. And my particular one will be outfitted with bond-type gadgets inorder to pay homage to 007. This may get little use because of being overshadowed by some of my more powerful cars but I will still have one none the less to fullfill my Aston Martin Quota.
BMW M3
My M3 will get tons of use when I want the fun and power without taking one of my 6 digit or more sports cars out. This is one of the BMW Benchmarks and one I must have for its blend of styling, power, and respect.
Acura NSX
My NSX will be customized by Comptech and Mugen and will have the most HP possible. The NSX is the rare asian supercar that can also be daily driven. My particular NSX will also be a t-top and in yellow or black.
Nissan Skyline GT-R
The Skyline has always been the Asian Superstar that was never granted an official US Visit. That may be the standard but not for me, as my custom GT-R will be shipped over and upgraded to the max. No longer will this be just an unattainable 2fast 2furious star, but a vehicle in my fleet.
Ferrari Enzo
Being one of the top exotic automobiles in the world, of course I will have one of these to race around at my disposal. I will have my Enzo in black with black rims and will be driven by myself whenever I wish.
Ferrari Testarossa
Being the premiere symbol of success throughout the 1980s the Testarossa was on every boy's wall and I was no exception. However unlike many of those young boys, I shall actually own one. My testarossa will also be at the top of the fleet and closest to my heart as its styling and existance will remind me of a time just before the world became more informed and hectec, the 1980s.
Ferrari 575M
This will be my top black coupe which can still seat four yet whoop the asses of most cars. This is one of the more civilized Ferrari's being the civilized person that I am, I shall purchase one without a second thought.
Ferrai F40
My F40 will remind me of the seriousness of the world's leading exotic car brand and the history and innovation that is part of Enzo's dream. The F40 will get little use but tons of respect. It is not meant to be driven but saved. I will still drive the fuck out of it but not as much as my other exotics.
Ferrari F430 Spyder
The F430 will be one of my most fun cars with plenty of use and a reminder that you only live once, so just pop the top down and let the wind rush in my hair and smile.
Car List Co$t
With the MegaMillions lottery currently at $340,000,000 one can't help but dreaming of how to spend this money.
I will list the pricing and total costs of my dream car collection
Bugatti Veyron $1,400,000
Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000
Pagani Zonda $741,000
Koenigsegg CCX $600,910
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren $455,000
Rolls-Royce Phantom $320,000
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster $320,000
Ferrari F40 $600,000
Ferrari F430 F1 Spider $202,349
Ferrari Testarossa $75,000
Ferrari 575M $150,000
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000
Bentley Continental Flying Spur $169,990
Bentley Continental GT $169,990
Mercedes Benz S65 AMG $181,500
Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG $92,200
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG $181,500 (est.)
Mercedes Benz G55 AMG $108,275
Mercedes Benz Big Body S-Class $20,000
Acura NSX $70,000
BMW M5 $85,000
BMW M3 $70,000
BMW ALPINE B7 $115,000
Audi RS4 $70,000
Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT $115,000
Hummer H1 Alpha $140,000
Hummer H2 SUT $55,000
Cadillac Escalade $57,055
Cadillac Escalade ESV $59,470
Cadillac Escalade EXT $53,975
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged $70,535
Land Rover Defender 90 $45,000
Infiniti QX56 $53,050
Ford F-650 Custom SUV $145,000
Rolls Royce Corniche $175,000
Bentley Continental SC $150,000
Aston Martin DB9 $180,000
Porsche 959 $400,000
Nissan Skyline GT-R $80,000
Older Cars I Would Own
The following are older classic cars that I would have in my collection
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
1969 Dodge Charger aka General Lee
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1971 Plymouth GTX - Had a Matchbox version of this that my grandmother gave me and I was and still am in love with it!
1969 Ford Boss 302 Mustang
1967 Shelby GT 500 "Eleanor"
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
AC Cobra
Jaguar E-Type
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1956 Porsche 550 Spyder
Ferrari 308 - Magnum P.I.
De Tomaso Pantera
BMW M1
Ferrari Daytona
Bugatti 57SC Atlantic
Bugatti Type 35A -Rims were way ahead of their time!
Jaguar XK140
DMC DeLorean
1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible - Grandparents had one and will always think of them when I see one
BMW 507 - Way ahead of it's time
BMW 3.0 CSL
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