The 2011 Kuwait Concours d’Elegance has come and gone, and left in its wake some wonderful memories forever cemented in my head. One that really stands out is this magnificent and eccentric car you’re looking at. It is indeed very special and very rare. How rare? Let’s just say it’s the only one in the [...]
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Remembering the 2011 Kuwait Concours d’Elegance: The one and only Lamborghini Miura Roadster (w/video)
February 22, 2011Chasing Wayne Carini
February 8, 2011If you haven’t watched Chasing Classic Cars on the Discovery Channel, then shame on you! You’re missing out on a half-hour of historic car education like no other. Host Wayne Carini, who is a Ferrari specialist and master restorer, travels the road in search of lost and forgotten rare automobiles. The great thing about the [...]
Kuwait Concours d’Elegance 2011: Classic Car Parade
February 6, 2011The Kuwait Concours d’Elegance classic car parade took place at Marina Crescent yesterday. There’s nothing like seeing these rare cars in motion, with the sights and sounds teleporting us back in time. There was a pleasant crowd on hand, clapping and cheering on every car since these machines are all superstars in their own right. [...]
2011 Kuwait Concours d’Elegance: La Bella Italia
February 4, 2011No country is more passionate about anything than Italy. They can make cheese sound like a work of art. So, it’s only natural that they create some of the most beautiful looking automotive pieces in the world. Hence, “La Bella Italia”, which was made up of the Al Zayani Motors Ferrari parade along with other [...]
Kuwait Concours d’Elegance 2011: Classic Car Highlights (Part II)
February 4, 2011More classic car action from the Kuwait Concours d’Elegance which took place today. I obviously cannot post all the cars here, but that should be more of an incentive for you to go out and see the show for yourself. The Concours is taking place at Marina Mall and Crescent everyday until the 6th of [...]
Kuwait Concours d’Elegance 2011: Classic Car Highlights (Part I)
February 3, 2011Well ladies and gents, it’s that time of year again when rare, vintage and priceless cars come rolling into our shores. Welcome back Kuwait Concours d’Elegance! 1913 Bugatti T22 3-seater – flown in from Italy. Today was a gorgeous day at Marina Crescent, a bit chilly with slight winds, and sunny to the extreme. As [...]
Kuwait Concours d’Elegance 2011: The show begins
February 3, 2011I’m lucky to have received a media pass to blog about this year’s Kuwait Concours d’Elegance. This is a very special event, one that differentiates the country from many others regionally and globally. Unique cars have been flown in from all over the world, including a very rare Lamborghini Miura Roadster which I was able [...]
2011 Kuwait Concours d’Elegance will feed your car addiction!
January 20, 2011I was invited to attend today’s press conference for the announcing of the 2011 Kuwait Concours d’Elegance event set to take place from the 2nd to the 6th of February. This year’s show is expected to be bigger and better than last year’s inaugural event. For starters, there will be no less than 50 cars [...]
Qatar’s new weapon?
December 27, 2010The Qatar Armed Forces showed off their arsenal of machinery during a National Day military parade in Doha on December 18th in celebration of Qatar National Day. A mix of themed Porsche Panameras and Cayennes were on display for all to see. Horsepower as a weapon? Hmm…
Up close with Zain’s Ferrari California
December 23, 2010I was invited to swing by 360 Mall and get up close and personal with Zain’s Ferrari California giveaway. Now, I have to give them credit because they didn’t skimp on any options; this car is loaded to the brim. This Italian white beauty is draped in soft read leather and carbon fiber trim on the [...]
GulfRun to host its 2nd Annual Charity Raffle… raising funds for the Hayat4Cancer Foundation
December 1, 2010Hey everyone! I know it has been a while since I last posted, but took some time off for my own sanity. Kicking things off again with this wonderful charity raffle from GulfRun: “GulfRun will be hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Raffle during the GulfRun Carshow to raise money for the Hayat4Cancer Foundation. We had [...]
Lewis Hamilton vs. Facebook (w/video)
September 14, 2010Another day… another PR stunt. You gotta love it! McLaren F1 driver Lewis Hamilton was challenged by Vodafone Netherlands to race three times around Schiphol Airport’s eastern runway. Against who you ask? Vodafone Netherland. How? Using the telecom’s recently upgraded mobile data network which offers users mobile internet with a maximum theoretical speed of 28,8Mbps. [...]
A three-headed “prancing horse” surfaces in Italy (w/video)
August 10, 2010Okay, I know the title is a bit misleading, but how else would you describe this monster? What you’re looking at is the Ferrari three-seater F1 demonstration race car which is called the “Marlboro Red Rush”; a promotional tactic used by the cigarette brand leveraging its partnership with the Italian outfit. I’ll start smoking just to get [...]
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