Taking inspiration from Lancia’s success in the World Rally Championship with their mid-engine 037 rally car, Renault set out to make their own contender. The result was the R5 Turbo, a mid-engine version of the front-wheel-drive R5 hatchback. Legende Automobiles of France is now creating a restomodded Turbo 2, updating […]
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BRYAN CRANSTON’S THREE PALMS HOUSE
Be the one who knocks at this oceanfront Californian home. The minimalist Ventura property is the residence of former Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, who built the 2.450-square-foot home in 2013. Inside the sleek exterior, its open living spaces feature polished concrete floors, bright, white walls, and expansive floor-to-ceiling Schuco windows and […]
STEVE MCQUEEN’S 1968 HUSQVARNA VIKING 360 MOTORCYCLE
When Steve McQueen wanted the best motorcycle for racing, he went straight to the source — Swedish rider Bengt Åberg. The two-time FIA motocross champion was racing in California, and McQueen went to see him, buying his winning Viking 360 two-stroke from him. This the was beginning of McQueen’s love […]
JIMMY FALLON’S GRAMERCY PARK TRIPLEX
Just like his larger-than-life personality, Jimmy Fallon’s Gramercy Park Triplex is bright, cheery, and a little offbeat. The eccentric New York City penthouse is currently on the market and combines four apartments in a historic, landmark building. Spanning three floors, the 4,950 square-foot home includes six bedrooms and five bathrooms. […]
SUBTERRANEAN CAR SHOWROOM
Set amidst a garden in Warsaw, Poland, this subterranean showroom was built specifically to house an impressive collection of Aston Martins. Fittingly inspired by a James Bond villain layer, it has a ramp entrance that was designed to meet the turning radius, wheel width, and other parameters of the vintage […]
TOM CRUISE’S COLORADO ESTATE
After nearly 30 years, Tom Cruise is parting ways with his Colorado estate. The Hollywood icon bought the property in 1994 and custom-built the 10,000 square foot main house at the base of a mountain. Tucked in a grove of aspen trees at the end of a mile-long driveway, the […]
TARFORM LUNA MOTORCYCLE
Based in Brooklyn, Tarform has released the production version of its retro-themed electric cafe racer, the Luna. The Luna packs a 55 horsepower motor and 10kWh battery pack, good for up to 120 miles of range, a 3.8-second 0-60 time, and a top speed of 95 MPH. Tarform focused on […]
ROCKIES TO THE RED ROCKS TRAIN EXCURSION
Luxury rail is making a comeback, and Rocky Mountaineer is along for the rise. The Canadian-based operation is taking guests on a journey through the Southwest with their Rockies to the Red Rocks package. Going from Denver, Colorado, to Moab, Utah, the excursion offers sweeping vistas of the dramatic landscapes […]
APOCALYPSE WARLORD RAM TRX 6×6 TRUCK
Ram’s TRX pickup could already be considered over-the-top, with its upgraded suspension and 700 horsepower supercharged V8. Flordia-based Apocalypse decided that the TRX needed something extra — specifically, another axle. Dubbed the Warlord, Apocalypse has added a driven axle for a total of six wheels and a stretched bed to […]
BLACK H HOUSE
Situated on the shore of the Isle of Skye, the Black H House is designed to connect guests with Scotland’s rugged coastline. The contemporary retreat doesn’t compete with the dramatic landscapes and opts for a clean, simple design and dark exterior that settles into the scenery. Its interior mirrors the […]