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Generation Y is commonly touted as the generation of entitlement and immediate gratification, and although some might argue it seems luxury car sales and statistics are backing up the "I want it now" trend of young people. BMW's M3, for example, is a car that starts at $54,000, and although that price tag would normally mean an older and wealthier demographic its most popular buyer is in their mid-20s. It seems the young people of today not only want high-end luxury cars but they're stretching themselves and scrimping in other places to have them. Brands across the board are noticing the trend, which in today's economy is a little surprising (and scary!).
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]]>Generation YGenerationYluxury autoluxury automobileluxury carluxury carsLuxuryAutoLuxuryAutomobileLuxuryCarLuxuryCarsYRigel Gregg2008-07-02T11:02:00 00:00Pininfarina Building Custom Rolls-Royce Hyperionhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/30/pininfarina-building-custom-rolls-royce-hyperion/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/30/pininfarina-building-custom-rolls-royce-hyperion/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/30/pininfarina-building-custom-rolls-royce-hyperion/#commentsFiled under:


The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is the basis for a privately commissioned one-off to be built by Pininfarina. The buyer/collector remains anonymous at this point, and although there aren't many details available we do know that the car will be named Hyperion (of Greek mythology) and the inspiration for the car's style will be pre-war Rolls-Royce models.

Look for the car to debut in August at Pebble Beach. Maybe then we'll get to see the who the mystery owner is? (And find out how much this baby cost!).
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]]>pininfarinarolls roycerolls-royceRollsRoyceRigel Gregg2008-06-30T19:02:00 00:00Tour Italy at the Wheel of a Ferrarihttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/30/tour-italy-at-the-wheel-of-a-ferrari/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/30/tour-italy-at-the-wheel-of-a-ferrari/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/30/tour-italy-at-the-wheel-of-a-ferrari/#commentsFiled under: ,


A while back we told you about Itlay's poshest places to stay; now we'll tell you about the poshest way to get to them - Red Travel Italia has upgraded their Ferrari tours we first mentioned last year. At the wheel of the Ferrari of your choice - their new models include the 430 Scuderia F1, 599 GTB Fiorano F1, F430 Spider, and 612 Scaglietti F1 - you can tour regions such as Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, and cities such as Milan, Rome, Florence and Naples, with five-star stops along the way. Itineraries ranging from one to eight days are custom-tailored for a "subtle blend of art, gastronomy, fashion, architecture, and spectacular scenery." And now an assistant in an Alfa-Romeo will follow at a discreet distance to attend to your every need and make sure you don't get lost en route. Visit www.red-travel.com and see the gallery for more.

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]]>FerrariItalyRed Travel ItaliaRedTravelItaliaTravelJared Paul Stern2008-06-30T08:02:00 00:00Astor Collection Auto Auction This Weekendhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/astor-collection-auto-auction-this-weekend/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/astor-collection-auto-auction-this-weekend/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/27/astor-collection-auto-auction-this-weekend/#commentsFiled under: ,


Renowned entrepreneur and broadcast veteran Art Astor is selling off part of his famous car collection in Anaheim, California this weekend. The sale, conducted by RM Auctions, mainly features American cars with a few classic imports of the kind we're partial to thrown in. We're particularly fond of this 1970 Jaguar XKE Series II Roadster, for example, which with an estimate of only $40,000 - $60,000 is something of a bargain. Also included in the sale: a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I "Playboy" roadster which was used as a movie car and has been driven by Bette Davis and Robert Redford, est. $175,000 - $250,000; a 1968 Jaguar XKE Series I.5 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe, est. $30,000 - $40,000; a 1961 Jaguar XK150 3.8 Roadster, est. $80,000 - $120,000; a rare 1941 Chrysler Town & Country Nine-Passenger Estate "woody" wagon, est. $250,000 - $300,000; and a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster. est. $125,000 - $150,000. See the gallery for pix, and place your bids online at LiveAuctioneers.com.

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]]>Art AstorArtAstorAstor CollectionAstorCollectionCaliforniaCorvetteJaguarRM AuctionsRmAuctionsRolls-RoyceJared Paul Stern2008-06-27T12:06:00 00:00Bonhams' $2 Million Motorcycle Auctionhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/26/bonhams-2-million-motorcycle-auction/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/26/bonhams-2-million-motorcycle-auction/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/26/bonhams-2-million-motorcycle-auction/#commentsFiled under: ,


On Monday, Bonhams will auction off an astounding collection of vintage motorcycles worth $2 million at the Royal Air Force Museum in London. The sale represents the largest single-owner collection of motorbikes ever to come to auction; all 300 machines are from the Professor Fritz Ehn Motorcycle Museum in Austria. Our favorite lots are two wicked - and wickedly fast - British-made Vincents: the 1955 998cc Black Prince, pictured here, est. $56,000 - $64,000; and a 1952 998cc Black Shadow, the fastest road-going vehicle of its time, est. $44,000 - $56,000.

Also included in the historic sale: a 1935 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp, ak.a. the "Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles" as driven by T. E. Lawrence (the famous Lawrence of Arabia), est. $50,000 - $60,000; a 1927 BMW 500cc R47, est. $36,000 - $44,000; a 1937 Ariel 995cc Square Four Model 4G, est. $20,000 - $24,000; as well as many other examples by Harley Davidson, Ducati, Triumph and more.

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]]>AustriaBMWBonhamsDucatiLondonMotorcyclesTriumphVincent motorcyclesVincentMotorcyclesJared Paul Stern2008-06-26T16:02:00 00:00Nurburgring Driving Experiencehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/26/nurburgring-driving-experience/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/26/nurburgring-driving-experience/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/26/nurburgring-driving-experience/#commentsFiled under: ,


If you are a serious racing enthusiast there are certain places that you dream of driving in order to test your mettle. One of them is the Nurburgring racing circuit in Germany. It is one of the longest and most challenging race courses in the world including 170 turns and 1000 feet in elevation changes.

Distinctive Driving Tours, which operates luxury driving tours, is now offering an all-inclusive track tour of the Nurburgring racing circuit, this August. The experience costs $8,000 (without airfare) and includes transportation to and from the airport, accommodations (based on double occupancy), breakfast, lunch and a cocktail reception. Guests will also receive instruction from International Drivers Training and track time in 10 different vehicles, including the Lotus Exige, Porsche 911, Audi TT, Renault Megane Sport, Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW's 120i, 135i, 320si and 325i. Use of a Porsche GT3 RS is available for an extra $2,200 to $4,400 (half day or full day) supplement.

Distinctive Driving Tours offers a variety of other driving adventures including a Nascar experience and driving getaways in Arizona and California as well as annual trips to the Monaco F1 and LeMans.
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]]>drivingnurbringringvacationDeidre Woollard2008-06-26T14:02:00 00:00Versace Ltd. Edition Lamborghini to be Available in Fallhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/25/versace-ltd-edition-lamborghini-to-be-available-in-fall/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/25/versace-ltd-edition-lamborghini-to-be-available-in-fall/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/25/versace-ltd-edition-lamborghini-to-be-available-in-fall/#commentsFiled under: ,


The limited-edition Lamborghini by Versace which we first wrote about plans for in 2006 is finally going into production for fall. The car, which will be a convertible in contrast to the coupe originally developed, will be a bright pastel white with a black-and-white leather interior. The price of the special-order Murciélago LP 640 Roadster Versace has yet to be named, but expect to pay a healthy premium above the model's already hefty base price of $358,000. The V12 roadster, designed by Donatella Versace and just unveiled in Milan during Men's Fashion Week, will feature a see-through engine bay cover and the fashion house's signature Greek key motif on the doors, front fascia and nappa leather seats. Versace has also designed an accompanying line of black calfskin accessories including luggage, wallet, gloves, driving shoes, hat and even a pair of leather jeans all bearing an engraved metal Lamborghini Versace tag.

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]]>Donatella VersaceDonatellaVersaceItalian designItalian fashionItalianDesignItalianFashionLamborghiniMilanSupercarsVersaceJared Paul Stern2008-06-25T18:02:00 00:00BMW's GINA Concept: A Whole New Kind of "Convertible"http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/24/bmws-gina-concept-a-whole-new-kind-of-convertible/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/24/bmws-gina-concept-a-whole-new-kind-of-convertible/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/24/bmws-gina-concept-a-whole-new-kind-of-convertible/#commentsFiled under:


The new GINA Light Visionary Model concept by BMW is a whole new kind of convertible that's a shape-shifter of sorts. The body of the car is made up of a flexible fabric that's stretched over a movable metal frame, so the car actually changes it's shape based on what features you activate. For example if you turn the headlights on the front end rearranges itself to expose the them and allow the light to reach the road, but when you're not using the headlights they remain hidden. Same with the doors, you can't see them unless you're using them.

No word on when (or if) this car will go into production, and when (or if) it does what kind of price point we're looking at. But if it does ever come into existence will you be interested in owning one? I kinda would be, as long as all that fabric doesn't start to flap around and make noise when driving at interstate speeds. %Gallery-25944%
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]]>bmwcarcarsconceptconcept carConceptCarconceptsconvertibleconvertiblesGINA light visionary modelGinaLightVisionaryModelwheelsRigel Gregg2008-06-24T14:02:00 00:00Rolls-Royce Club's Annual Rally in the UK This Weekendhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/rolls-royce-clubs-annual-rally-in-the-uk-this-weekend/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/rolls-royce-clubs-annual-rally-in-the-uk-this-weekend/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/rolls-royce-clubs-annual-rally-in-the-uk-this-weekend/#commentsFiled under: ,


The other day we mentioned that Sean Connery's 1961 Bentley is being auctioned off this weekend at a Rolls-Royce rally. The event is the annual gathering of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club (RREC), which takes place at a stately manor house named Kelmarsh Hall near Northampton, England through Sunday. Prizes are given for the best in class. The Club was formed in 1957 by a small group of Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts and now boasts a membership of over 10,000 people in 52 countries worldwide. Some snobs sniff over the fact that ownership of either car is no longer a requirement, but we find it to be a very democratic attitude. The Club's one-time entrance fee is £30 (or about $60) and a year's membership for overseas enthusiasts costs £54 (or about $108). Membership confers unrivaled access to events such as the Rally, technical information, historic records, workshop manuals, a special automotive insurance policy and more. You can apply here.

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]]>BentleyEnglandRolls-RoyceRolls-Royce Enthusiasts ClubRolls-royceEnthusiastsClubJared Paul Stern2008-06-20T15:02:00 00:00Gold Bicycle Celebrates the Environmenthttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/gold-bicycle-celebrates-the-environment/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/gold-bicycle-celebrates-the-environment/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/gold-bicycle-celebrates-the-environment/#commentsFiled under: ,

In celebration of Green Transport Week a UK based insurance company, ETA, is offering a 24K gold-plated Charge Plug bicycle complete with customized seat, handlebars and chain. Talk about pimping out your ride! This glamorous bike also comes with its own security guard. Unfortunately unless you are living across the pond you can't get in on this great opportunity. You must be eighteen years old, live in the UK, and get a free quote online for cycle insurance in order to enter the contest. One person will be randomly drawn after the contest ends on October 21st. This amazing two-wheeled ride is worth £9,500 and certainly makes the green movement a lot sexier.

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]]>bicycle-insurancebike-insuranceCharge-PlugETAgold-bicycleUKLaura Malesich2008-06-20T09:02:00 00:00Sean Connery's '61 Bentley Up for Auctionhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/18/sean-connerys-61-bentley-up-for-auction/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/18/sean-connerys-61-bentley-up-for-auction/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/18/sean-connerys-61-bentley-up-for-auction/#commentsFiled under: ,


A beautiful 1961 Bentley S2 saloon that belonged to actor Sean Connery is going up for sale this Saturday in England. The car is being offered at Bonhams' Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia Sale during the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast's Club's Annual Rally at historic Kelmarsh Hall near Northampton. The stately S2 model saloon, above, finished in two-tone Shell Grey/Tudor Grey with a contrasting red leather interior, is estimated at only $24,000 - $30,000.

Also included in the auction: A rare 1919/20 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle, est. $280,000 - $320,000, the highest-priced lot; the ex-Earls Court Motor Show 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine, one of only 13 built, est. $116,000 - $130,000; a 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Saloon with coachwork by H J Mulliner, est. $130,000 - $140,000; and the steal of the sale, a 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon, formerly the property of Lord Leverhulme, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, which has been ridden in by several members of the Britsh Royal Family including the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and the late Princess Di, est. only $26,000 - $30,000.

[via Kempt]

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]]>BentleyBonhamsBritish royaltyBritishRoyaltyEnglandJames BondJamesBondKelmarsh HallKelmarshHallPrince CharlesPrinceCharlesRolls-RoyceRolls-Royce Enthusiasts ClubRolls-royceEnthusiastsClubSean ConnerySeanConneryJared Paul Stern2008-06-18T14:01:00 00:00The Classicist: Land Rover Celebrates 60 Years at the Tophttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/16/the-classicist-land-rover-celebrates-60-years-at-the-top/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/16/the-classicist-land-rover-celebrates-60-years-at-the-top/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/16/the-classicist-land-rover-celebrates-60-years-at-the-top/#commentsFiled under: ,


2008 is the 60th anniversary of storied British SUV manufacturer Land Rover, and to mark the occasion the company has embarked on a "Choice of Experts" tour showcasing its capabilities. The other day we caught up with them at the historic Astor Courts in Rhinebeck, N.Y, designed by Stanford White as a country retreat for John Jacob Astor IV in 1902. It was the perfect setting for a brand that has come to signify rugged elegance and luxurious rusticity, and while there we got the opportunity to drive a new Range Rover Sport on a hazardous off-road course that showed style and comfort needn't sacrifice anything in the way of practical ability.

We've owned both Land Rovers and Range Rovers over the years, and though these days we don't particularly miss pulling up to the gas pump we certainly pine for them whenever the weather turns particularly nasty or we're called upon to do even the slightest bit of off-roading, so it was something of a treat. Land Rover and especially the Range Rover is the automotive embodiment of a distinctly English aesthetic - regular readers of The Classicist will recognize this as a recurring motif - as portrayed in books like Bernhard Roetzel's British Tradition. The luxe Range Rover was first introduced in 1970, expanding upon the utilitarian Land Rover first designed by the Wilks Brothers in 1948.

The Queen of England drives a Range Rover in the country, and Prince Charles is a longtime enthusiast. His 1978 Range Rover was auctioned off on eBay in 2005. While out for sport in inclement weather he is said to have simply opened a special "huntsman" sunroof, stood on the back seat and poked his Asprey shotgun out to shoot from the comfort of the cabin. We can't say we've ever tried that maneuver and we daresay it isn't the sort of thing encouraged by the company these days. In any case there was unfortunately no shooting to be had at Astor Courts, only demonstrations about cooking and decorating and so forth, but such are the depredations of the modern era.

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]]>AspreyAstor CourtsAstor familyAstorCourtsAstorFamilyG4 ChallengeG4ChallengeLand RoverLandRoverPrince CharlesPrinceCharlesQueen of EnglandQueenOfEnglandRange RoverRangeRoverRhinebeckStanford WhiteStanfordWhiteThe EquinoxTheEquinoxJared Paul Stern2008-06-16T09:02:00 00:00The Lamborghini Reventon In Flighthttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/13/the-lamborghini-reventon-in-flight/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/13/the-lamborghini-reventon-in-flight/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/13/the-lamborghini-reventon-in-flight/#commentsFiled under: ,



Talk about bizarre, Lamborghini recently enlisted the help of the Italian military (don't they have anything better to do?) to fly one of their rare and uber-expensive Lamborghini Reventon cars over the town of Turin and land it on the roof of the Lingotto building, where they were having a conference titled "Lamborghini and speed, a project in record time." And record money too I bet.

The only explanation Lamborghini gave to curious onlookers was "all 20 units (of the Reventon) have been sold worldwide." I guess that since they were each priced at over $1.5 million that is a big deal, but who came up with this idea?

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]]>copterflighthelicopteritalianitalylamborghinilamborghini reventonLamborghiniReventonreventonRigel Gregg2008-06-13T07:02:00 00:00The Scorpion Hybrid Supercarhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/12/the-scorpion-hybrid-supercar/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/12/the-scorpion-hybrid-supercar/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/12/the-scorpion-hybrid-supercar/#commentsFiled under: ,


It's red, it's sleek, it's the Scorpion from the newly formed Ronn Motor Company. It's main features include the fact that it goes from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and gets 40 mpg. So what's so special about that? How about the fact that it's also a hydrogen burning hybrid?

I'm no mechanic (couldn't be farther from it, actually) but the description on AutoblogGreen of how the engine works is really interesting. This car sounds like a really satisfying way to satisfy both a need for speed and an interest in preserving the planet (too bad it looks like a refurbished Viper).

The Scorpion will be manufactured in Texas and should be available to consumers this fall.
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]]>autoautosenvironmentally friendlyEnvironmentallyFriendlygreenhybridronn motorronn motor companyRonnMotorRonnMotorCompanyscorpionthe scorpionTheScorpionwheelsRigel Gregg2008-06-12T14:02:00 00:00Pamela Anderson Auctions Off Her Viper At Julien's Summer Entertainment Salehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/11/pamela-anderson-auctions-off-her-viper-at-juliens-summer-entert/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/11/pamela-anderson-auctions-off-her-viper-at-juliens-summer-entert/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/11/pamela-anderson-auctions-off-her-viper-at-juliens-summer-entert/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Pamela Anderson has been associating herself with the animal rights group PETA for years (15 years, to be exact) and she's continuing that trend with her latest effort to support the charity: auctioning off her 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster and donating the proceeds.

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]]>andersonauctioncelebrity auctionCelebrityAuctioncharitydodge viperDodgeViperpamela andersonPamelaAndersonPETAviperRigel Gregg2008-06-11T16:02:00 00:00Enertia Electric Motorcyclehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/11/enertia-electric-motorcycle/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/11/enertia-electric-motorcycle/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/11/enertia-electric-motorcycle/#commentsFiled under: ,


Before you leave the house be sure to charge your phone, ipod and ride? The Enertia Electric Motorcycle holds a three-hour charge on six lithium-phosphate batteries and can move you around town at speeds up to fifty miles-per-hour. So what is the attraction? A sleek new ride that is easy on the earth and gets people to take a second look and summer sounds like the perfect time to give it a try ... if you have $12,000 on hand. Just make sure your city cruise doesn't take you further than 45 miles at one time.

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]]>electric-motorcycleenertia-electric-bikeenertia-motorcycleLaura Malesich2008-06-11T15:02:00 00:00Dainese Motorcycle Gearhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/05/dainese-motorcycle-gear/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/05/dainese-motorcycle-gear/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/05/dainese-motorcycle-gear/#commentsFiled under: ,


There's no denying that celebrities love their motorcycles and while some of them have been spotted in outfits I might not exactly categorize as motorcycle ready, most are smart enough to protect their precious extremities by covering up. Some including Brad Pitt opt for the same gear that the pros use. Dainese is an Italian company that specializes in protective, stylish gear for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, motorcycling, water sports and snow skiing. The gear is designed to be lightweight and form-fitting so that is is both safe and stylish. Their motorcycle jackets which are available in both textile and leather are fashionable enough that people who've never been anywhere near a bike have been spotted wearing them.

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]]>dainesemotorcyclemotorcycle gearDeidre Woollard2008-06-05T14:02:00 00:00Rolls Royce RR4http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/02/rolls-royce-rr4/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/02/rolls-royce-rr4/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/02/rolls-royce-rr4/#commentsFiled under:


Although its official red carpet reveal to the public market will not occur for two years new sketches of the Rolls Royce RR4 have just been released for your viewing pleasure. Vehicle development and testing are already underway and the new model retains the long-hood, high-beltline proportions as the Phantom series cars, yet the engine is said to be truly unique to RR4. The cost has not been mentioned as of yet but the rest of the official press release is available in our continued section...till 2010, enjoy the rough sketches.

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]]>Rolls Royce RR4rolls-royceRollsRoyceRr4Laura Malesich2008-06-02T10:02:00 00:00The Classicist: Memories of Motoring's Golden Agehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/02/the-classicist-memories-of-motorings-golden-age/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/02/the-classicist-memories-of-motorings-golden-age/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/02/the-classicist-memories-of-motorings-golden-age/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


As a side note to Bonhams' classic car auction at the annual Greenwich Concours d'Elegance in Connecticut this weekend, the sale also includes some reminders of a more elegant age of motoring. In addition to the amazing automobiles on offer, there are a few rare examples of perfectly-preserved traveling cocktail, picnic and tea sets in leather cases from the 1910s and '20s.

More elegant and elaborate antecedents of the kind of picnic sets still produced by the likes of Dunhill - such as the one my colleague Rigel Gregg wrote about the other day - these are the sort of cases one's servants would put into the boot of the Rolls for a day's motoring along with a hamper of delectables from Fortnum & Mason (which are still available today - see the gallery for a picture of their $200 Regent hamper featuring champagne, truffles, paté and port).

Included in the Greenwich auction is this gorgeous Dunhill traveling cocktail set from the 1920s featuring a nickel cocktail shaker, four stacking tumblers, a glass bitters bottle with a silver plated top and three silver plated spirit flasks, in a monogrammed honey leather carrying case, est. $3,000 - $4,000. If these days it seems a bit odd that so much thought and effort went into ways of drinking and driving, remember that as often as not one's chauffeur did the actual work behind the wheel.

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]]>AspreyBonhamsClassic carsClassicCarsCocktailsConcours dEleganceConcoursDeleganceDunhillFortnum MasonFortnumMasonLondonLuggageRolls-RoyceJared Paul Stern2008-06-02T09:02:00 00:0050th Anniversary Triumph Bonneville Motorcyclehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/05/30/50th-anniversary-triumph-bonneville/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/30/50th-anniversary-triumph-bonneville/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/30/50th-anniversary-triumph-bonneville/#commentsFiled under:


Ewan McGregor may have sported a light-saber in Star Wars as Obi Wan Kanobi but his current role is designing and promoting the new 50th Anniversary Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. With a copper-plated tank and a Belstaff black-waxed cotton seat and side panel its look is at once modern and traditional. Expected to be auctioned off to support McGregor's chosen charity, UNICEF, the celebration is also heralded by Belstaff designed bike accessories and a limited-edition biker style jacket. I'd say these are much more glamorous looking than those crazy speeders he rode in Star Wars...
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]]>50th-Anniversary-Bonneville50th-Anniversary-Triumphewan mcgregorEwanMcgregorTriumphTriumph-BonnevilleLaura Malesich2008-05-30T15:02:00 00:00