Posts Tagged ‘james bond flick’
You might remember the original Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370 from our original Top 10 list of car watches. The splendidly complex (and fittingly expensive) timepiece features a unique sideways-mounted manual barrel movement that displays the time on the side so as to obviate the necessity fo......
Monterey 2008: All aboard the red Enzo/F1/Lambo-like failboat
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Predator Xtreme.Just when we thought we found the epitome of wretched excess in Monterey, this monstrosity reared its ugly head on our way down to the Concours. The initial idea probably didn't sound too bad after a case or two of Coors -- taking a few bits......
Ferrari releases more photos of the California, now with the top up!
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Ferrari CaliforniaThe gang in Maranello is continuing to dribble out more imagery of the new Ferrari California roadster, now with the car now making its first appearance with its hard top up. This blue GT can be seen in the gallery below with the top up, d......
Pics Aplenty: Land Rover Defender SVX
Saturday, April 5th, 2008
Click above for 28 new hi-res photos of the Defender SVXCompanies can crow about the ability of their SUVs, but for a great number of people, the land Rover Defender is the epitome of the SUV concept. As iconic as the original Jeep, the Defender does its thing, and does it better than just about any......
No tanks necessary: Russian luxury personnel carrier
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
Is the armored Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard not enough? How about a luxury tank?This amphibious Russian combat reconnaissance/patrol vehicle was purchased by a Russian oligarch and retrofitted with a host of luxury equipment including a full leather interior with wood trim, plus night-vision, hi-fi ster......
Ford Mondeo pics officially released
Friday, August 25th, 2006
click on image to enlargeAfter pictures of a vehicle have been surreptitiously leaked onto the web ahead of their scheduled release, there's always this awkward moment when the automaker finally releases the pics officially. It's like opening up a birthday present you found stuffed in the closet a ......
Ford Mondeo pics officially released
Friday, August 25th, 2006
click on image to enlargeAfter pictures of a vehicle have been surreptitiously leaked onto the web ahead of their scheduled release, there's always this awkward moment when the automaker finally releases the pics officially. It's like opening up a birthday present you found stuffed in the closet a ......
Casino Royale trailer shows off Bond’s Aston
Monday, July 24th, 2006
33CiC2p8gAgA new trailer for the upcoming James Bond flick Casino Royale starring Daniel Craig gives us a few quick glimpses of the Aston Martin DBRS 9 that 007 will be driving in the film. While footage of the unique DBRS 9 in the trailer is limited to about 2 or 3 seconds, we're sure the car will ......
Spy Shots: Aston Martin’s gorgeous DBRS 9
Saturday, July 8th, 2006
Bond enthusiasts everywhere, rejoice -- the stunning Aston Martin DBRS 9 which stars alongside actor Daniel Craig in the next James Bond flick, Casino Royale, will be offered up to the general public. While it might not have the gadgetry and weaponry often seen on 007's four-wheeled fortresses, the ......
2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8: The Cat’s Meow
Wednesday, December 31st, 1969
Jaguar’s XJ line is the epitome of tradition. The basic shape, with its classic long hood and deck, hasn’t changed much in the last few decades. The four circular headlights, the double-kidney grille, and the leaping cat are as recognizable as any set of automotive features on the road.So when I......