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• Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made
• Remote Lands offer an Ideal India Luxury Vacation by Private Jet and Helicopter
• Snowplow Comparo Charts: Best We’ve Seen
• Australian police force bring Ford Falcon GT
• Calendar Star to Barn Find: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabrio
• Odd Auction: Neglected 1970 Porsche 914-6
• Not Understated: 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato
• California-Legal 1983 Nissan Skyline DR30 Turbo
• Mazda 6, create your model with your iPhone or Android
• Rejected Beatles audio tape and Jimi Hendrix’s Fender Stratocaster set for auction

Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:25 AM PST Chrises Cars - Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made Karanvir Singh: Since its birth in 2006, German automaker Audi's high-performance 2-seater sports car, the Audi R8 has continued to impress the motoring world with its high-design, captivating refinement, and a heritage of racing dominance. This car which is actually setting the supercar standard has now been tailored to Chinese tastes to be provided as the R8 China Edition, which fully expresses the automaker's understanding of super cars. Tailored to attract the affluent Chinese driving aficionados and endowed by Audi with every unimaginable perfect element, the R8 China Edition boasting cool Nordic gold exterior color will be made available in whole of China in a limited number of just 30. Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made Exterior Design Audi R8 China Edition 19″ Tires With unique Nordic gold colors and 19" wheels in 5 twin-spoke 'Y' design in titanium look, the Audi R8 China Edition features rear and front intakes/outlets and matt black light-weight tail pipes, while the front and rear slats, rear bumper, radiator grille surround and bars comes in matt titanium grey. Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made Further, the front spoiler, sideblades, the exterior mirrors, and the specially enlarged diffuser are in carbon matt. Interior Design On the inside, this special China Edition R8 boasts an aluminum gear knob featuring limited edition number, which is truly an embodiment of prestige. Audi R8 China Edition Aluminum gear knob with limited edition number Notably, the cars will be numbered from 1 up to 33 excluding the numbers 4, 14 and 24. Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made The car sports bucket seats in black Alcantara with contrasting stitching and piping in trim color, along with contrast-stitched knee-pad in shark skin black, the console inlays and door trim inserts in the dazzling body color. Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made While the instrument cluster with black dials and R8 emblem, and the door sill trims with aluminum insert and R8 logo. Engine Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made A lightweight 5.2L V10 mid-engine is equipped on the Audi's trademark quattro permanent four-wheel drive with rear-biased setup, which allows the ride with automatically controlled manual gearbox 'R tonic' to accelerate from 0 to 100 within 2.9 seconds. Also, the German automaker recently launched the limited edition 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder with a price tag of $210,000 Via: Audi The post Audi R8 China Edition – Only 30 will be made appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Remote Lands offer an Ideal India Luxury Vacation by Private Jet and Helicopter Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:40 AM PST Chrises Cars - Remote Lands offer an Ideal India Luxury Vacation by Private Jet and Helicopter Karanvir Singh: Founded by seasoned business and travel entrepreneurs, Catherine Heald and Jay Tindall, both of whom have lived, worked and traveled all over the world, the New York and Bangkok-based Remote Lands, Inc., noted for creating highly personalized, once-in-a-lifetime, ultra-luxe holidays in Asia, optionally by private jet or yacht, has now announced an ideal new India luxury vacation by private jet and helicopter through Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and neighboring Madhya Pradesh. Especially designed by Remote Lands to please its discerning high net worth jet-setter clients' looking forward to explore incredible India; this luxury vacation plan lets them explore the India's capital Delhi, Agra, the former capital of Hindustan, Varanasi which is holiest of the 7 most sacred Hindu cities and is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world located on the banks of Ganges, the Ranthambore park which is the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the city of lakes Udaipur, and Jaipur also known as Pink City and Paris of India. Remote Lands offer an Ideal India Luxury Vacation by Private Jet and Helicopter Taj Mahal As per the travel design, the luxury vacation will start in Delhi to fly by helicopter to Agra to see the classic symbol of abounding love, the exquisite and timeless white marble mausoleum Taj Mahal, and stay in the exquisite Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel. Varanasi puja The journey then continues by Falcon 2000, Gulfstream 200 or Hawker 800XP to Varanasi to see the holy River Ganges, and its ghats while taking part in a historic and religious puja (pictured above) at sunset, along with the stay at astonishing and luxurious Taj Nadesar Palace. Bengal Tiger After exploring Varanasi, fly down in a helicopter towards south for an exciting Bengal tiger safari in the Ranthambore Park, while staying in Aman-i-khas. Jodhpur India Further, circle around the helicopter to the City of Udaipur, and enjoy the luxury stay at the renowned Oberoi Udaivilas situated on beautiful Lake Pichola. Then jet set to Jodhpur (pictured above) to enjoy stay at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace. Jaipur Notably, the journey continues with a spectacular stay in Jaipur (pictured above), where the shopping is addictive and the forts, palaces and museums are spectacular. Also, a hot air balloon ride over Amber Fort is a must-do. Finally, the adventure finishes with a stay at the hidden resort of Amanbagh, which is nestled in the rural countryside of Alwar, where only few of the foreigners venture. Via: RemoteLands / UrbanDaddy The post Remote Lands offer an Ideal India Luxury Vacation by Private Jet and Helicopter appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Snowplow Comparo Charts: Best We’ve Seen Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:49 AM PST Chrises Cars - Snowplow Comparo Charts: Best We’ve Seen With snowplow season just around the corner, we thought we'd pass along some of the best snowplow comparison charts we've seen to date. The folks at Snowdogg Snowplows in Mentor, Ohio, have collected just about every spec and piece of data you can gather on their own snowplows and the other big players like Meyer, Boss, Fisher and Western.  Whether you have a small SUV or medium-duty work truck, you can compare the exact plow size and configuration you'll need to get the job done. Naturally, the people at Snowdogg would like to sell you a plow, but there's no reason you can't use the internet or your own local plow dealer to shop for the best deals.  The key here is to make sure you don't have the wrong snowplow mated to your truck. Do your research. Make sure your truck's front end is equipped with the proper heavy-duty plow, spring, and/or cooling packages to minimize any potential safety issues. Every setup needs to be within the proper specs to keep your truck and plow parts safe. Although we believe in having a touch more capability than you probably need, make sure to get the opinion of a certified snowplow expert when you're shopping around.  For more tips on how to plow for fun or profit, each of the big snowplow manufacturers has its own tips and advice section online, and in some cases a pamphlet you can get by mail. We'd also suggest doing a little research on snow tires, winter driving and tire chains.   The post Snowplow Comparo Charts: Best We’ve Seen appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Australian police force bring Ford Falcon GT Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:27 AM PST Chrises Cars - Australian police force bring Ford Falcon GT Australian police force bring the most powerful police car ever Ford Falcon GT. As you may recall, the Falcon GT is the most powerful vehicle to ever roll out of Ford Australia. The four-door boasts 450 horsepower from the factory, though the pursuit model makes closer to 536 hp thanks to tweaks like a new fuel map and free-flowing exhaust. Throw in all of the law-enforcement tech, and this car has a final price tag of over $105,000 at current conversion rates. The post Australian police force bring Ford Falcon GT appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Calendar Star to Barn Find: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabrio Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:17 AM PST Chrises Cars - Calendar Star to Barn Find: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabrio This 1958 Porsche 356A cabriolet was recently pulled from a barn by the current seller, where it was parked by the third owner who bought it in 1978. The photos seem to solidify that story, and this is the first time we have seen a seller collect and publish 100+ paint thickness results from all over the car to substantiate a no bondo statement. We love that move. Also interesting is the early history of the car which had the first owner submit a photo of the car next to a Cherokee indian chief to the Porsche factory magazine, whose editors used it in the annual Christophorus calendar in 1959. Find it here on eBay in Greensboro, North Carolina. Special thanks to BaT reader Jim O. for this submission! We can’t find any digitized images from the 1958 or 1959 Christo calendars, but the photo above looks exactly like much of the great images that graced the pages of the early factory magazine. Does anyone out there have a paper version to verify? The barn from which the car was extracted is shown below. The full gallery of the seller’s photos can be found here on Photobucket. The seller did a great job of cleaning up the car. There are still plenty of paint and metal issues, but the factory hardtop and very complete US-spec over-rider bumpers are very valuable. The seller also sourced the factory Kardex build document which is shown in the gallery. Those are no longer available from Porsche so he must have had some connection, or it might have been sourced many years ago. The interior is mostly complete but the floors are said to need full replacement. A mouse trap remained inside the car, but it is not mentioned if there was rodent damage. Given that this car will likely be headed for a complete restoration, it doesn’t much matter if the wiring harness was chewed. This is a great car and the seller has gone to great lengths to extract, clean, document, and explain it. This man earned his money, and given the current bidding, we suspect that he well do okay with this one. The only shortcoming in the listing is that calendar verification. We’d love to see it surface in the comments below. The post Calendar Star to Barn Find: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabrio appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Odd Auction: Neglected 1970 Porsche 914-6 Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:17 AM PST Chrises Cars - Odd Auction: Neglected 1970 Porsche 914-6 This 1970 Porsche 914-6 is being offered in non-running condition via an auction site that liquidates salvage and repossessed vehicles, but also carries some consignments. The car is said to carry a clear title, and the VIN is shown on the door jamb decal as 9140430924, which is correct for a factory 6-cylinder according to the p914.com reference site. Find it here at Cranky Ape Auctions in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, where bidding is currently at $8600 and the auction closes in three days. Special thanks to BaT reader Joe in NH for this submission! Not many detail photos are included, but the chassis number decal might verify that this was the original color of the car. There is no obvious masking, but closer inspection would be needed to be sure. The 5-lug Fuchs are all in place but the listing states that they are scraped, and the tires show evidence if sitting flat. The lower front spoiler also has an unusually large center vent which might be aftermarket. The auction company description is clearly from a brief look over the car. They claim the driver seat is aftermarket, though it looks factory to us. The odometer shows 34k miles, which we’d guess to be 134k in the absence of any documentation. The lone engine bay photo shows the 6-cylinder Porsche engine in place, and the sellers claim it to be a 2.0L unit, but no engine number is provided. Knowing that number would be a huge win for all parties involved. They do not that the engine has no air filters or spark plugs, so the internal components might have been subjected to outside influences. We love 914-6s, and this early example with a striking color combo would be a great one to put back on the road. We’d love to know more of the story, and maybe a look at that clear title would tell of where the car came from. The post Odd Auction: Neglected 1970 Porsche 914-6 appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Not Understated: 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:17 AM PST Chrises Cars - Not Understated: 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato This 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato coupe is built for track duty and is said to have an extensive VSCCA history. Between the unusual “Double Bubble” design and the bright yellow color, this one is sure to stand out in any crowd. The car proudly proclaims its 817cc displacement on the front fenders, too. Find it here on eBay in Bethel, Connecticut. The seller provides a very limited description, instead opting to let the pictures and a short video do the talking. There are hints of red in the headlights and engine compartment that suggest it once wore the more common double bubble color. The current yellow is said to be a race car paint job that looks good from a distance. The interior looks to be in good shape for its age and mostly original with some track add-ons. The fire extinguisher and roll bar mean this car was intended to be used rather than sit as a showpiece. It was built for racing, and the distinctive roof allows extra headroom for helmets. Despite the Connecticut location, the body is claimed to be rust free with no accident damage. It runs well but is said to need some brake work. At least this one appears to be complete, so hunting down parts should not be an issue here. These are usually offered as unfinished projects or perfectly restored trophy pieces, so it is nice to see a real running and driving example. These Zagato and Abarth joint ventures always demand a premium, and this one in nice driver quality condition should see some healthy bidding activity. The post Not Understated: 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

California-Legal 1983 Nissan Skyline DR30 Turbo Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:17 AM PST Chrises Cars - California-Legal 1983 Nissan Skyline DR30 Turbo This 1983 Nissan Skyline is claimed by the seller to be the only California-legal DR30 in existence. A previous owner also posted in the thread that the car has a BAR tag, and we like that the exhaust tips have remained sub-coffee-can sized. That rear wiper is also a cool detail on this non-USA model. Find it posted just today here on Zilvia.net in Fremont, California for $14k. Special thanks to BaT reader Vadim A. for this submission! The post California-Legal 1983 Nissan Skyline DR30 Turbo appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Mazda 6, create your model with your iPhone or Android Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:02 AM PST Chrises Cars - Mazda 6, create your model with your iPhone or Android A couple of days ago we told you about the new application to discover the new Jaguar F-Type. Now it is the turn of Mazda. The Japanese, in fact, created an App (available for Apple and Android) to discover the new Mazda 6, in both the sedan and wagon on your phone or tablet. Not only that but you can also configure your car to suit your needs.   Mazda 6 rear Mazda 6 iPhone In particular, this application allows customers to select the choice of exterior colors, aluminum wheel and the type of upholstery available. Thanks to the camera you can also create a snapshot of the car with the chosen configuration, save it and send it to your friends or use the specific section of the App to get all the information related to the safety and infotainment functions. Mazda 6 side The application is designed for a variety of Apple and Android devices and also provides a high resolution external and an internal view that allows a rotation of 360 degrees, almost like in a showroom of the Japanese. The App can be downloaded free from the Apple App Store and Google Play shop for Android. Mazda 6 interior The post Mazda 6, create your model with your iPhone or Android appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

Rejected Beatles audio tape and Jimi Hendrix’s Fender Stratocaster set for auction Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:59 AM PST Chrises Cars - Rejected Beatles audio tape and Jimi Hendrix’s Fender Stratocaster set for auction Karanvir Singh: Back on January 1st 1962, the British record label Decca Records made a decision which is said to be one of the biggest mistakes and worst business decision in music history. As the Decca's senior A&R (artists and repertoire) representative Dick Rowe rejected the Beatles band after the infamous 'The Beatles' Decca audition', before the band reached international stardom. By commenting 'Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr. Epstein, the band's manager; the man who turned down the Beatles, Mr. Rowe, actually decided against signing them in favor of Brian Poole & The Tremeloes who also auditioned that day. Now, the Silver Beatles' original unreleased 10-song Mono Master Safety tape from the infamous Decca auditions, which was recorded on New Year's Day, 1962 at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, north London, has resurfaced and will go on sale at the Popular Culture auction on Nov. 27th at the new Playboy Club in Old Park Lane in London. Rejected Beatles audio tape Rejected Beatles audio tape Historically, the four legendary musicians John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and original drummer Pete Best made the trek from Liverpool to London to meet with Decca's executives, where they performed 15 songs at the Decca session; 10 out of which are on the tape, which is expected to fetch $32,060 on sale. Rejected Beatles audio tape Composed of all officially unreleased songs including the Like Dreamers Do ,Money, Take Good Care of my Baby ,Sure to Fall, Three Cool Cats ,Love of The Loved, Memphis, Crying Waiting Hoping ,Till There Was You, and Searching; this tape delivering perfect audio quality however impressively reflects the beginnings of the world's greatest musical phenomenon. Monterey Stratocaster used by Jimi Hendrix Some of the other highlights of this Live Auctioneers’ sale include a Monterey Stratocaster used by Jimi Hendrix (pictured above) for the best part of his set at the inaugural U.S. performance with his experience at Monterey, which is the highlight of the auction and is expected to garner as much as $288,580, along with Paul McCartney's played and recorded violin bass guitar, a Mick Jagger played guitar and Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley and John Lennon guitars. Via: LiveAuctioneers The post Rejected Beatles audio tape and Jimi Hendrix’s Fender Stratocaster set for auction appeared first on Chrises Cars - Bringing You The Latest Motoring News And More

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