World’s Oldest Motor Car to Hit the Auction Block

September 26th, 2011 by Purnima

If you love collecting vintage cars, here’s one that will beat all others hollow in terms of the year in which it was built. The car belongs to the 1884 era and is the second prototype commissioned by Count de Dion. The car was nicknamed ‘La Marquise’ after Count de Dion’s mother. Dubbed as the ‘world’s oldest motorcar’, this historic 1884 de Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout has the unique privilege of taking part in the world’s first automobile race. What’s even better (from a baller’s perspective) is that this piece of history is coming up for auction next month. Read the rest of this entry »

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World’s First Fuel-Electric Flying Car

July 1st, 2011 by Purnima

If you thought flying cars only existed in your boyhood dreams and fantasies, think again, for the day is not far when you will be actually riding and/or flying the world’s first fuel-electric hybrid Air car. Aircraft designer Michael Moshier and test pilot Robert Bulaga – the guys responsible for the development of Solo Trek/Springtail Exoskeleton Flying Vehicle have just announced plans to develop the hybrid Air Car by forming a new company.  If you look at the flying car a little closely, you will begin to see that it bears a striking resemblance to your Parrot AR Drone. Gone are the days when playing with baller toys were the only means to satisfy your boyhood dreams. The time has now come to dream the impossible and watch it become possible. Read the rest of this entry »

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