Category Archives: Design

Behold: the Nissan GT-R(X) 2050 – a radical conceptual vision of the existing GT-R and how it might appear 30 years from now.

Starting life as a design thesis by Jaebum “JB” Choi, the 3m long, 61cm high GT-R(X) is a car to be worn rather than driven.

The ‘X’ refers to the driving position: the driver lies prone with arms and legs extended in an ‘X’, wearing a close-fitting suit and helmet relaying commands to the car via a ‘direct neural link’.

The ‘purest’, presumably most terrifying driving experience imaginable.

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Behold: the Snowman Carrier from Japanese leather retailer Tsuchiya Kaban [actually part of a playful series of promotional/showcase side projects for designers called ‘The Fun of Carrying’].

Conceived by Yuko Matsuzawa (who features in the video), it’s an elegant waterproof bag for transporting your miniature snowman, complete with carrot pocket and a sliding tray for easy removal.

What do you mean you don’t have a miniature snowman?

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Behold: the Lamborghini SC20 track car – a bespoke one-off build for a private customer, combining styling cues from the Diablo VT Roadster, Veneno, and Concept S.

Powered by a 759bhp, 6.5 litre V12 and most likely capable of sub-3 second 0-100km/h and a top speed of 360+km/h, the buyer, destination country and build cost remain undisclosed.

Until yer man rocks up at the golf club and then no one will hear the end of it.

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Behold: the 1965 427 Cobra Roadster – an already desirable vehicle made moreso by the fact that it was built for the legendary auto designer himself and remained in his ownership from its completion in March 1966 to his death in 2012.

Restored to its original specification and factory colour by specialists Legendary Motorcar Company, the car is currently up for auction and can be yours for a price most likely in excess of the €11.5 million paid for Shelby’s old 289 Cobra. 

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Behold: the 1954 Aston Martin DB4/2 Drophead Coupe – one of only two built with stunning coachwork by Bertone (unlike subsequent Zagato designs).

Originally delivered new to car enthusiast and San Francisco Opera member Edith Field, the car came third at the 1955 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and made its way back to Europe before returning to a private collection in the States.

Yours, in mint condition with its original tool roll and full documentation for €1,150,000+.

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Behold: the 1967 Porsche 911S Targa, but not just any old 911S Targa – this one was the first of its kind to roll off the Stuttgart production line.

Bizarrely, not long after its purchase, it ended up in a US barn where it remained beneath a plastic sheet for four decades before hit was rediscovered and returned to Germany.

Commissioned by the current owner, a three year restoration by Porsche Classic, with access to over 60,000 genuine spare parts, the factory’s original straightening sets, frame gauges, data sheets, and technical drawings has returned Targa No.1 to its original 53 year-old condition.

Not currently for sale.

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