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1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO Breaks Records, Fetches $51.7 Million at Auction – The Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
At an RM Sotheby’s auction held on November 13 in New York City, a prized 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO by Scaglietti was sold for a staggering $51.7 million, setting multiple records. This iconic Italian masterpiece claimed the title of the most expensive Ferrari ever sold at auction and clinched the spot for the highest-priced classic car sold publicly worldwide this year. Previously owned for nearly four decades by Jim Jaeger, a distinguished collector from Ohio and co-founder of a company that ultimately manufactured Escort radars, the car’s new owner remains undisclosed, according to a spokesperson from RM Sotheby’s. Although the final hammer price reached $47 million, a…
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Introducing the All-Electric Cadillac Optiq: A Compact Crossover Poised for the EV Market – The Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
During our recent visit to Detroit for the inauguration of the new Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, where patrons can customize their $340,000 flagship Celestiq electric sedans, Cadillac pleasantly surprised us with a sneak peek at their latest offering: the all-electric Optiq sub-compact crossover targeting the lower end of the brand’s price range. “This will serve as Cadillac’s entry-level EV,” Michael Simcoe, General Motors’ global head of design, shared during an exclusive tour of the sleek sport utility vehicle. “Yet, it maintains a consistent design language seen across the brand’s EV lineup.” This design continuity includes Cadillac’s distinct angular front end known as the “shield face,” sculpted body sides, and a…
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Richard Mille Unveils a Stylish White Edition of its Tourbillon Aerodyne – The Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Richard Mille has given a sleek makeover to one of its most intricate timepieces, offering a striking yet minimalist upgrade. The RM 21-02 Tourbillon Aerodyne has received a fresh rendition in white, revealed by the Swiss watchmaker recently. Crafted with a tonneau-shaped case measuring 42.7 by 50.1 mm, the timepiece is constructed using a blend of white quartz TPT, carbon TPT, and titanium. (For those unfamiliar, TPT, or Thin Ply Technology, refers to Richard Mille’s patented method of layering fibers.) While previous models in the series were built from similarly robust materials, this newcomer stands out as the first to showcase this specific hue. Limited to a mere 50 pieces,…