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Building scale model cars is a wonderful way for enthusiasts to pass the time and "own" the cars of their dreams. They're usually built from plastic kits, but one jeweler took his love affair for the Ford Escort to new heights. The scratchbuilt Ford Escort Mk II seen here is done in 1/25 scale and made entirely from silver, gold, diamonds, and other precious stones. The meticulous creation comes from professional jeweler Russell Lord. The Brit has worked with fine jewelry for decades and owned 55 actual Ford Escorts. He started work on this miraculous model car, which depicts a...
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This McLaren Senna scale model costs as much as a good used car
The first McLaren Senna recently landed stateside and is now being enjoyed by one lucky and well-off owner. Now, more of us can enjoy our own for "just" $8,184. There's a catch, of course. This one comes courtesy of Amalgam Collection, and it's a 1:8 scale model. In the world of high-end...
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Gigi Hadid scares Lewis Hamilton in the AMG GT, then roles are reversed
Gigi Hadid is a Los Angeles-born supermodel. She's a champion of the catwalk. Lewis Hamilton is a British-born race car driver. He's a four-time Formula One world champion. You'd think it would be Hamilton, then, that would offer to give Hadid a ride in a Mercedes-AMG GT, but in this video from the...
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Honda Releases Concept Model Data For 3D Printing, Including New Acura NSX
Users can download data and make miniature replicas of Honda concept cars.
Stephen Edelstein -
Ralph Lauren Home Selling Scale Models Of Lauren's Cars
Ralph Lauren has commissioned model cars of a few favorites from his collection. They aren't inexpensive, but the level of detail in each is exquisite.
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Bloodhound Land Speed Car Gets First Record (In Scale Speed)
If you've been following the race for the Land Speed Record you'll be familiar with Bloodhound SSC. The U.K-based team headed by Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green hopes to smash the previous record, set by Green himself, by achieving over 1,000 miles per hour. A car with the Bloodhound name has...
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The 2011 Audi A7 might be big but it isn't particularly heavy for its size. Weighing in at around 3,900 pounds it's around 300 pounds lighter than its rival the BMW 5-Series GT despite the Quattro drivetrain. You can thank the part aluminum construction for that. Still, it could be lighter. And smaller. Maybe even made of paper. Okay, so artist Tarasa Lesko's papercraft Audi A7 won't get you to the shops in all weathers (in fact, it'd probably struggle a little in rain. Or a light breeze...) but it's certainly impressive. Tarasa made the paper replica using 285 sheets of paper printed with...
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Miley Cyrus Parks Toyota Prius In Handicapped Space, Gets Milkshake
Like many of Hollywood's Very Very Very Famous People, Miley Cyrus drives a Toyota Prius. At least some of the time, since we don't know if she's hiding a Paris-Hilton-style Bentley Continental GT in her garage. But as shown on Hollywood.tv in March, the "Hannah Montana" starlet has clearly parked...
John Voelcker