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Stuart Weitzman Tanzanite Heels Price tag: $2,000,000

Specs: Stuart Weitzman teamed with jeweler Le Vian to painstaking match and cut 185 carats of museum-quality tanzanite and 28 carats of diamonds

Tanzanite Claim to Shoe Fame: These eye-popping, $2M kicks were unveiled June 2008 in Las Vegas. No one has been photographed wearing them yet; it’s speculated that Mr. Weitzman created them for the Academy Awards in 2009.

Stuart Weitzman’s Rita Hayworth Heels Price tag: $3,000,000

Specs: Stuart Weitzman designed the satin open toe stilettos around a pair of earrings owned by movie legend Rita Hayworth.
The earrings are laden with rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
#1’s Claim to Shoe Fame: For the 2006 Academy Awards, musician and Oscar-nominee Kathleen “Bird” York was tapped to wear Stuart Weitzman’s latest over-the-top creations.
The shoes “centerpieces” were diamond and precious gemstone earrings from the estate of late 40’s movie siren Rita Hayworth, and now belong to Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.

Kathleen "Bird" York in her $3M heels at the Oscars

Stuart Weitzman’s “Cinderella Slippers” Price tag: $2,000,000

Specs: 4 1/2 inch stiletto heels are set with 595 carats of platinum-set Kwiat diamonds.
One shoe is set with a 5-carat amaretto diamond, alone worth $1M.

#2’s Cinderella Claim to Shoe Fame: The “Cinderella Slippers” were worn by singer Alison Krauss (nominated for best song for the film Cold Mountain) at the 2004 Oscars while walking the red carpet and performing onstage.

Slippers Worn by Indian Prince Price tag: $160,000

Specs: Rare slippers encrusted with rubies and diamonds were once worn by the Indian prince Nizam Sikandar Jah of Hyderabad in the 18th century.
#8’s Claim to Shoe Fame: In January 2006, the jeweled slippers were stolen from the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada.
A few days later they were recovered thanks to an anonymous tipster. Experts examined the shoes and believe no damage had been done “though there is evidence the shoes have been worn”. A 35 year old man was arrested in connection to the robbery.

Stuart Weitzman’s “Diamond Dream” Stilettos Price tag: $500,000

Specs: Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and jeweler Kwiat partnered to create these stilettos adorned with 1,420 brilliant-cut Kwiat colorless diamonds weighing over 30 carats and set in platinum.
7’s Claim to Shoe Fame: Anika Noni Rose, aka “the other one” in Dreamgirls, got her chance to shine at the Oscars in 2007 when she wore Stuart Weitzman’s “Diamond Dream” strappy sandals on the red carpet.

24 carat Gold- and Platinum-leafed Aston Martin DB7

Gold leafing vehicles isn’t new - the Egyptians mastered the technique more than 3000 years ago and Tutankhamun’s chariot was decorated with gold leaves. Gold plating your car is however, new and a sure-fire way to differentiate your ride.

London-based Alchemist created a unique 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed Aston Martin DB7 for the recent MPH Prestige and Performance Motor Show at London’s Earls Court.

The car, which also features seven diamonds embedded in the bodywork looks a million dollars, but … realistically, where would you park a car that had diamonds embedded in the bodywork.

iPhone 3G King’s Button – the world’s most expensive phone

World Financial Crisis? What World Financial Crisis? Austrian jeweler Peter Aloisson is probably hoping there are still some fairly well-off people unaffected by the world's current financial ills as he has designed the world’s most expensive phone - the iPhone 3G King’s Button. Yours for a measly USD$2.5 million and change.

The budget unfriendly phone is made of solid 18 carat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold with the white gold line encrusted with a total of 138 brilliant cut diamonds. The iPhone 3G King’s Button replaces the iPhone’s standard plastic home button with a rare 6.6 carat diamond ensuring the unit outshines Aloisson’s previous efforts such as the USD$1.3 million Crypto Smartphone to make it the world’s most expensive mobile phone.

While the iPhone 3G King’s Button is sure to impress others in the unemployment line, with rumors of and an updated iPhone being released this year gaining momentum, anyone on a budget might be wise to wait and see if the iPhone 3G King’s Button makes its way onto eBay.
The Apple iPhone 3G ‘Kings Button’ is available for EUR€1,636,000 (approx. USD$2,517,345 at time of publication).
Darren Quick

Goldvish “Le million” = $1,000,000 (£540,540)

A PR stunt it may be, and they surely can’t be expecting to sell any, but the Goldvish “Le million” is officially the most expensive mobile phone in the world, according the Guiness Books of Records. There’s even been talk of a $1.3million phone, but this has fewer diamonds than the Goldvish so I can’t see where the extra expense comes from! The “Le million” is a one off, featuring a blinding 120 carats worth of VVS-1 grade diamonds, according to designer Emmanuel Gueit. If $1 million is out of your price range. the Geneva-based Goldvish also offer several other diamond-encrusted 18k gold models in your choice of rose, yellow, or white, starting at a much more reasonable $25,600 (£13,837).

Motorola V220 Special Edition = £28,000 ($51,800)

Austrian designer Peter Aloisson, has taken a standard Motorola, studded it with 1,200 diamonds and added a keyboard inlaid with 18 carat gold. The outcome is a £28,000 handset, suitable only for footballers and film stars!

Vertu Diamond = $88,000 (£47,567)

The Diamond is Vertu’s premium range of high-end mobile phones. As the name suggests the handsets in the Diamond range are diamond-encrusted handsets made from platinum. Only 200 of the handsets are being produced, the most expensive believed to be worth an estimated £50,000

Vertu Signature Cobra = $310,000 (£167,567)

Vertu is now taking orders for the Signature Cobra, designed by French jeweler Boucheron, but you had better be quick as only 8 are being made! The Cobra will feature one pear-cut diamond, one round white diamond, two emerald eyes and 439 rubies. Vertu will also be offering a “cheaper” version, ruby free, at $115,000 (£62,162).

Most-Expensive Chockx - CHOCOPOLOGIE

Creator: Knipschildt
Cost: $2,600 per pound
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Founded by Fritz Knipschildt, a chef who got his culinary education in Denmark, in 1999, Knischildt creates one of the world’s tastiest chocolates. Its costliest on-piece chocolate is a $250 dark chocolate truffle with French black truffle within it (in picture). This special truffle, available only on a pre-order basis, is mainly composed of 70% Valhrona cacao blended into a creamy ganache with truffle oil. The truffle is made with extremely precise bare hands and finally dusted with cocoa powder.

The Expensive Choclates - GODIVA

Creator: Godiva “G” Collection
Cost: $117 per pound
Location: New York City, New York

With its origins from Belgium, the well known chocolatier, Godiva, introduced its “G” Collection of chocolates only recently. The whole of “G” Collections is comprised of various ingredients and flavors like Palet d’Or, Tasmanian honey and Mexican Hot Chocolate. The flavoring of the chocolates depends on the type of bon-bon that is manufactured

Bentley Arnage Fully loaded: $347,995*

While cool gadgets like the LS460's auto-parking technology are one reason people are willing to spend big on high-end cars, there are other factors as well. Despite their size and weight, luxury cars can also be a kick to drive. If you're eyeing a road-rocket like the Koenigsegg CCX—which can cost around $722,000—a luxury car may be too refined for your tastes. But luxury cars, as opposed to sports cars, deliver in terms of both power and performance, and the comfort level is high.
A Good, Safe Ride
The general rule of thumb is that the more expensive a sedan is, the more comfortable it will be—especially in the back seat, where most big shots tend to spend their time anyway. (The astonishingly fast Bugatti Veyron, which lacks a back seat, actually has a surprisingly plush interior, but considering it costs around $1 million, that's the least they could do.)
Not only is there more leg- and head-room but there are also such amenities as rear-seat entertainment systems and climate controls. While the same may be said of the average minivan, a luxury sedan also can offer sweeteners such as adjustable rear-seats, picnic trays, refrigerators, even champagne-glass dispensers. The Rolls offers pop-out umbrellas stored in the rear door in case of a sudden downpour.
Luxury cars also tend to be safer. They're often heavier and come with more standard safety features than moderately-priced cars. (However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration don't rate most high-end luxury cars because they sell in such low volumes.)
Of course, all machines are susceptible to breaking down, and wear and tear—and cars driven at higher speeds tend to need more time in the shop. Whereas you can just drop your Ford (F) Fusion off at the local dealership and usually be on your way soon after, if your luxury car's spare parts have to be ordered from Britain or Italy, it can take a while and usually costs a lot more.
Vanity Factor
The main reason for buying a luxury car is, and there's no reason to be ashamed of this, vanity. Successful people take pride in their success. They like to keep up with their neighbors. They get a kick out of tooling up to the valet at the country club in the most gorgeous car in the parking lot and tossing him the key. They don't want to look, or drive, like anyone else. Now the only question left is: Which one should you buy?
Depending on where you live, some cars just don't make a whole lot of sense. If you lived in Germany, you could take just about any car you wanted to the autobahn and put it through its paces while the local polizei sit in a nearby cafe munching on strudel. In other parts of the world, however—notably the U.S. and, increasingly, Britain—driving 85 mph would land you in traffic court.
It's tough to keep a car like a Saleen S7 in first gear while crawling through the traffic on Rodeo Drive or the Long Island Expressway, when it was meant to be driven on a race track. Fortunately, the cars on our list, with the exception of the Veyron, are all as comfortable in rush-hour congestion as they are on an open road. Sort of makes you want to rush out to your nearest luxury auto showroom and go for a test spin, doesn't it? We know that's where we're heading.

Aston Martin V-12 Vanquish Fully loaded: $283,855

Look in the mirror and say "I deserve a car that costs more than most people's homes." If you can't, then you may want to read something else.

Yes, we know, spending obscene amounts of money on a car, especially one that burns gasoline like barbecues burn lighter fluid, is, well, obscene. Sort of. But we can live with ourselves because not only are we providing a livelihood for hundreds of talented engineers, designers, and craftsmen and their families in Stuttgart, Solihull, Modena, and Crewe, but also because we are keenly alive to the fact that an exceptionally well-made and strikingly beautiful car is no less a work of art than a fine painting.

It's also a heck of a lot of fun.

Now, of course, we know there are people out there who honestly don't care about what they drive. To these people, a car is a means of transportation. All they want is something that will get them from point A to point B. But these are also often people who plaster "Save the Rainforest" and "I Voted for Kerry" stickers all over their bumpers. You don't plaster anything all over a car that cost six-figures, no matter how compelling the message. It would be like mixing Hawaiian Punch with a 1982 Chateau Margaux.

Why So Much?
But for most whose hearts have ever leapt at the sight of the lines of a magnificent Italian sports car or whose veins have pulsed with excitement when sitting behind the wheel as the speedometer rapidly ticks over 100 mph, the only reason for not buying that Aston Martin, Lamborghini, or Maserati is pecuniary. No matter how much you might hunger to own a car capable of racing from 0 to 60 in five seconds or less, there's no getting past the sticker price. On top of that, with insurance, maintenance, and gas, keeping an exotic car on the road can cost around $80,000 a year.

For some lucky people, including a few readers, I hope, such an expenditure is of no concern. Maybe you've already got the kid's college tuition paid for, as well as the mortgage on your first and second homes, have a balanced portfolio, a great accountant, an understanding spouse, annually support several charities, and currently at least one practical car in the driveway. Why can't you blow some dough on your ultimate dream toy?

By this point, you may be wondering just what makes a luxury car so expensive. Is a $350,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom so superior to, say, a Toyota (TM) Camry that it should cost roughly 17 times as much? Well, that depends on your point of view, but as anyone who has ever driven, or been driven in, the Phantom can attest the two have about as much in common as a Savile Row suit and a pair of Dockers.

Parking Wizard
Only 1,000 Rolls are made each year at its relatively new, €100 million factory in Goodwood, Britain, whereas Toyota sold nearly 450,000 Camrys in the U.S. alone last year. Moreover, the Rolls is almost entirely handmade and can be built to the owner's specifications. It also features such state-of-the-art technology as an aluminum space frame body, aluminum panels, composite front fenders, and a modified 6.75 L, 48-valve BMW V12 engine capable of 453 horsepower and 531 ft. lb. of torque, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. (Not bad for a car that weighs 5,622 lbs.) Inside, the car is upholstered in 450 pieces of leather cut by a computer-guided knife, lamb's wool rugs, and perfectly matched exotic woods.

It might not be for everyone and, yes, is a bit on the pricey side. What if you fancy something a little more down to earth? For the 2007 model year, Lexus debuted a never-before-seen feature for its Lexus LS460 L: automatic parallel parking. The NP Navigation sensors detect the position of surrounding cars and the direction of the vehicle's wheels, while a control module power-steers the auto into tight spaces. The LS460 L's base MSRP is $71,000, and this feature is an option for only about $1,200 extra. The carmaker has patented the technology, but expect to see variations on automatic-parking systems appear in other super-luxuries in coming years

Justifying a Six-Figure Car

The world's top luxury cars cost a fortune. Is it morally defensible to blow that kind of money on a car? We think it is Look in the mirror and say "I deserve a car that costs more than most people's homes." If you can't, then you may want to read something else. Yes, we know, spending obscene amounts of money on a car, especially one that burns gasoline like barbecues burn lighter fluid, is, well, obscene. Sort of. But we can live with ourselves because not only are we providing a livelihood for hundreds of talented engineers, designers, and craftsmen and their families in Stuttgart, Solihull, Modena, and Crewe, but also because we are keenly alive to the fact that an exceptionally well-made and strikingly beautiful car is no less a work of art than a fine paintingParking WizardOnly 1,000 Rolls are made each year at its relatively new, €100 million factory in Goodwood, Britain, whereas Toyota sold nearly 450,000 Camrys in the U.S. alone last year. Moreover, the Rolls is almost entirely handmade and can be built to the owner's specifications. It also features such state-of-the-art technology as an aluminum space frame body, aluminum panels, composite front fenders, and a modified 6.75 L, 48-valve BMW V12 engine capable of 453 horsepower and 531 ft. lb. of torque, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. (Not bad for a car that weighs 5,622 lbs.) Inside, the car is upholstered in 450 pieces of leather cut by a computer-guided knife, lamb's wool rugs, and perfectly matched exotic woods. It might not be for everyone and, yes, is a bit on the pricey side. What if you fancy something a little more down to earth? For the 2007 model year, Lexus debuted a never-before-seen feature for its Lexus LS460 L: automatic parallel parking. The NP Navigation sensors detect the position of surrounding cars and the direction of the vehicle's wheels, while a control module power-steers the auto into tight spaces. The LS460 L's base MSRP is $71,000, and this feature is an option for only about $1,200 extra. The carmaker has patented the technology, but expect to see variations on automatic-parking systems appear in other super-luxuries in coming years.

H1 Hummer/Humvee Turbo diesel For Sale (1999)

1999 Hummer.6.5 LT V8 Turbo dieselFully loaded 4x4 Including;Winch,Brushgard,Air con,Auto,Cruise Control.6 CD Stereo system,Central Tyre Inflation System,Aux rear Heating,Tow Pack,Heated Windshield,Driveline Protection,Electric windows/mirrors.Alarm,Immobiliser etc.5 Door4 Seats50000 milesThe truck is in excellent condition inside and out and has never been offroad.1 Owner since imported from the U.S. with only 1200 miles up.Taxed in Ireland and MOT Until 04/201015MPG€38000 EUROVehicle is in Cork Ireland.353-87-2544762
Price:
£35000 As stated
Advert Type:
For Sale
Category:
American Cars
Make:
Hummer
Model:
H1 Hummer/Humvee
Year:
1999
Country:
Ireland
Telephone:
353872544762
Telephone 2:
353214874260
Status:
Private
E-mail:
Contact Advertiser via Email
Listing Date:
06-Oct-2009

Hummer H3 Stretch limo 140inch J-Seat 825cm For Sale (2007)

http://www.targetweb.nl/shop/article.asp?article=34824

HUMMER H3 STRETCH 140INCH LIMOUSINE 825CM BLACK 05-2005

3500cc 6-cylinder engine 223HP.

Date of first registration: 01-2007.

Number of miles: 63000miles.

UK registration (LEFT HAND DRIVE).

Automatic transmission.

140inch stretch version.

Total length 825cm.

Color outside black.Black roof.

This car has all luxuries you can wish.Airconditioning in front and rear.

Fiber Optics.

Mirror ceiling.Strobe Lights.Dual Air.

Privacy Divider.

Moon roof.

Bar lights.

Roof lights.

Rear and front control panels.

Large LCD screen in front and several small ones on the sides.

Included DVD player.

Large J-Seat in leater black/bue.

Price Eur.41950 (Private limo, no vat reclaimable and no vat to be added).Above specifications are subject to prior notice.

We are located in Eindhoven Netherlands on the industrial area of the airport (only 500 metres from the arrival hall).

We can arrange delivery anywhere in the UK at a reasonable cost.

We are open from Monday till Friday from 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:30 (Netherlands time zone is one hour ahead).

Cars can be viewed and test driven during that time without any appointment.

TARGET CARS BV Jan Hilgersweg 10 5657-ES Eindhoven-Airport

The Netherlands Tel.00-31-40-2925888 Fax.00-31-40-2925800

email: vincent@targetcars.eu http://www.targetcars.euAny high performance LHD or RHD car for sale? Please drop us an email on Vincent@targetcars.eu
Price:£38250 As stated
Advert Type:For Sale
Category:Commercial
Make:Hummer
Model:H3 Stretch limo 140inch 825cm
Year:2007
Country:Netherlands
Region:NON-UK
Telephone:00-31-40-2925888
Status:Trade
E-mail: Contact Advertiser via Email
Listing Date:03-Oct-2009

M3 CSL As New 9950 miles only For Sale (2004)

Original M3 CSL just as it left the factory with no aftermarket modifications. Full BMW Service History. The factory specification is as follows: *Climate Front Screen *Park Distance Control *Climate Control Inc Air-Conditioning *Mini-disc Player *Xenon Headlights *Cup wheels and Tyres The car has recently had an Inspection 1 (early) and all the normal CSL issues addressed at the same time which includes full KDS alignment, control arm bushes etc etc. I am confident that this is the best CSL available and I welcome any professional inspection, or check.

Change in personal circumstances forces sale. Strictly no time wasters please.
Price: £34998 As stated
Advert Type: For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Make: BMW
Model: M3 CSL
Year: 2004
Country: UK
Region: Berkshire
Telephone: 07043 227889 (Privacy Service)
Status: Private
E-mail: Contact Advertiser via Email
Listing Date: 09-Oct-2009