Forget the gaudy, gold wrist-candy circa 1980. Designer, Alejandro Alcocer has styled a 6-style, matte-black, vintage-steel Rolex series. Inspiration (although not confirmed) was a 1960s version crafted for the Royal British Army based in South Africa. Limited edition – these adaptions are available solely at Barneys.
Hyundai’s 2012 Veloster is small, but fierce. A sports hatch equipped with a 1.6 liter pumping out 140hp with 40 mpg. The final design is being kept under camouflage, but CEO John Krafcik promises something exciting.
Transmit Morse code 19th-century style with this reproduction British marine light. Featuring a machine-turned gear mechanism & telescopic base, this floor lamp will lend the nautical theme without the cliche ship in a bottle.
Can’t get the Italian, Vespa-riding belle off the brain? The Vespa-Seat is hand-crafted in Barcelona from original Piaggio scooter parts. Re-live the ride.
This is not glamping. Campa’s ATT trailer is a complete survival package for rugged conditions. Designed for difficult terrain, this is the roving companion every hardcore explorer needs for their adventurous lifestyle. Take a little comfort with you – it’s ok, we won’t tell.
Ezra Caldwell creates custom performance bikes with classic appeal. Sporting wood laminate handlebars & fenders, Fast Boy Cycles are artistic and functional. The multi-faceted talent also blogs Teaching Cancer to Cry discussing passions from cooking to cancer. Worth a look.
Lotus’ first new ride in over a decade. The 2010 Evora preserves the brand’s DNA with a redesigned interior providing taller passengers ( ahem athletes ) a more luxurious ride. With high performance & deft dynamics, the razor-sharp responsiveness grants drivers the thrill of every bend in the road.
The claws have come out. After 40 years, Ian Callum gives Jaguar’s XJ a modern makeover. This large cat is light & lithe with its aluminum construction. Under the hood hums a top level, 5.0-liter, direct-injected V8 delivering 510 horses and 461 lb-ft of torque. Inside is pure luxury with comfort & technology beyond any other in its class. Prrrr….
Arlen Ness’ 2010 Victory Vision is rigged with a massive 103 cubic inch/1690 cc, air cooled, Twin Cam. Sitting a mere 24.5 inches above the road, this ride boasts a 100% command of the pavement below. Brandished with diamond-cut cylinder heads, billet engine covers, Ness graphics and custom-stitched seats – this touring bike’s looks are as aggressive as its performance.
Ferdinand Porsche invented the first hybrid in 1900. 110 years later, the German automaker pulls one off the production line. The 2011 Cayenne S rides at an efficient 26 mpg. With 380 horses, this SUV is identifiably Porsche.
