What One Million Dollars Buy

Porsche GT9-R Prototype listed for €823,529

2010-03-17T17:40:43Z

A superfast, 1120 horsepower Porsche GT9-R custom build car – 1 of 20 – is listed for sale on JamesList.com The list price is a stunning €823,529 ($1,132,270). It can do 0 – 100 km/h time in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 414 km/h.

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1930 Duesenberg “Whittell Mistress Car” sold for $1.7 million

2010-03-14T00:50:55Z

“Almost” real-time blogging of the RM Auctions “Automobiles of Amelia Island” classic car auction. It’s happening right now.

Below are some of the high profile sales:

1930 Duesenberg “Whittell Mistress Car” sold for $1.7 million

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta just sold for $1.65 million

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Die Helfer by Neo Rauch sells for $980,378

2010-03-08T02:30:00Z

The oil painting by Neo Rauch titled “Die Helfer” sold during Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Auction on February 12 for £623,650 ($980,378), over 2 times the pre-auction estimate.

From the lot note:

“In Neo Rauch’s large-scale painting, Die Helfer, the helper of the title appears to be looking to the heavens, as does the figure in the background: each crane their heads backwards, as though awaiting something from above, some deus ex machina. Rauch’s oneiric paintings are often peopled with automaton-like figures, somnambulant workers carrying out odd or even nonsensical tasks, absorbed in their own actions. In Die Helfer, the strangeness of the tasks being carried out is emphasised by the deliberate difference in painting style with which the bizarre apparatus has been rendered. Where the figures have been painted by Rauch in part invoking an aesthetic that owes something to the agitprop and other materials of the GDR in which he grew up, the hoses are almost cartoonish with their bold outlines and stream of thick colour, in contrast to the muted palette of the rest of the picture. These tubes are vivid and visceral, highlighting the brushwork of the painting and thus allowing Rauch to expose and explore the range of techniques available to him in his artistic arsenal. In this way, the artist introduces the notion that these workers are in fact occupied in creating the picture from within.

Rauch has used his eclectic and wide-ranging visual lexicon in order to create paintings that are, to some extent, about painting. This came about in part as a reaction to his exposure to the abstract trends in contemporary art. Having been trained in, and railed against, figurative painting in Leipzig in East Germany, following the collapse of Communism and the fall of the Berlin Wall, he was able to examine the many different approaches that had been adopted by the avant gardes in the West. It was at this point that Rauch began to develop his own unique means of salvaging figurative painting, deliberately working against the current. He thus invokes the promised, impossible utopias of Socialism in his pictures, visible in the clean-cut workers and the modernist building in Die Helfer; yet he collides these with a range of references, be it to contemporary artists, cartoons, propaganda or the Old Masters, resulting in paintings that, despite the highly personalised nature of their origins, touch upon more universal issues ranging from the nature of art to the human condition in our technological age, to a sense of detachment, of alienation, embodied so perfectly in the figure of the helper.

Rauch taps into this universal quality by colliding the various elements of his visual vocabulary in a way that they suggest themselves, hence in part the comparison made by numerous commentators to Surrealism. The picture grows organically, propelled by its own content, by an inner logic that makes itself gradually apparent. ‘My basic artistic approach to the phenomena of this world is that I let things permeate through me, without any hierarchical pre-selection,’ he has explained. ‘And from the material I filter out, I then construct a private, very personal mosaic. And if that works well, then patterns appear which point to things beyond what is usually ascribed to the things’ (Rauch, quoted in H. Liebs, ‘Nothing Embarrasses Me Now’, pp. 71-72, Neo Rauch: para, exh. cat., New York, 2007, p. 71).”

Bocage Home For Sale in Oklahoma City ($975,000)

2010-02-11T06:24:50Z

Single Family Home for $975,000
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 partial bathrooms
Interior: 5979 sqft, Lot: 14,887 sqft
4812 Bocage Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Map and directions

Stunning Gil Wright home on a wrap-around corner in Bocage. Large rooms with great windows overlooking the pool. Entry features curved staircase to 2nd floor. Beautiful paneled study with master bed access. Off the master bath is a exercise/bonus room w/half bath access to pool. Formal living with bar. Impressive family room with beautiful built-ins. Kitchen has hand carved cabinets & brick accents. 3 beds and gameroom up. 4 car tandem garage.

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Listed by: Bill Wilson

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2005 Ford GT

2010-02-11T06:17:52Z

Extremely Rare 2005 Ford GT in Quick Silver Metallic with Full Stripe Delete over Ebony Black Leather with Only 1,975 Miles! Silver is actually the rarest Ford GT color overall with just a total of 153 being built the one year for this color. Optioned with the Lightweight Forged Aluminum Wheels, Red Brake Calipers and the $4,000 upgraded McIntosh Stereo System. Fully inspected both mechanically and cosmetically. Lamborghini Houston is a member of the MotorCars Auto Group which has been a Lamborghini Authorized dealer since 1989. We offer an extensive range of superb, low mile exotic and luxury automobiles. Our dealership features a beautiful Corporate Identity showroom, factory certified service center, parts department, and Lamborghini accessories boutique. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car, simply call at 281-248-8400, email at sales@lamborghinihouston.com, or drop in (located at 13921 North Freeway (I-45N) on the north side of Houston) to meet the friendliest group of car enthusiasts anywhere!

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1988 Ferrari 328 GTS

2010-02-11T06:17:51Z

Beautiful 1988 1/2 Ferrari 328 GTS in Rosso Corsa Red over Tan Leather with just 27,565 miles! Our MotorCars International store sold this car to its past owner here in the Houston area in 2008. A Full Major Service was performed in March 2008, just 1100 miles ago, by our MotorCars service department which included belts, tensioners, gaskets, seals, water pump rebuild, fluids, filters, spark plugs, valve adjustment, engine lid struts, etc. This 328’s clutch was replaced in 2003. This Ferrari 328 GTS was sold new by Miller Motorcars in CT on July 20, 1988. Complete with service records, owner’s manuals, book pouch, 2 sets of keys, tools, jack set, targa cover, spare bulb tub, and small work light. Fully inspected both mechanically and cosmetically. Lamborghini Houston is a member of the MotorCars Auto Group which has been a Lamborghini Authorized dealer since 1989. We offer an extensive range of superb, low mile exotic and luxury automobiles. Our dealership features a beautiful Corporate Identity showroom, factory certified service center, parts department, and Lamborghini accessories boutique. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car for yourself, simply call at 281-248-8400, email at sales@lamborghinihouston.com, or drop in (located at 13921 North Freeway (I-45N) on the north side of Houston) to meet the friendliest group of car enthusiasts anywhere!

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2010 Lamborghini LP560-4 E-Gear Spyder

2010-02-11T06:17:47Z

Beautiful 2010 Lamborghini LP 560-4 Spyder E-Gear in Bianco Monocerus (Bright White) over Nero Perseus (Black) with just619 miles. Heavily Loaded with Interior Q-Citura in Alcantara Inserts with White Stitching, Nero Black Piano trim, Steering Wheel in Suede Leather, Shiny Black Cordelia Rims, E-Gear Transmission, Style Package, Rear View Camera, Navigation System, Bluetooth, Branding Package, Travel Package, Anti Theft System, Homelink, Comfort Package with Lifting System, and the Special Paint Color. MSRP was $266,365. Complete with both remote keys, books, book pouch, tools, and car cover. Fully inspected both mechanically and cosmetically. Lamborghini Houston is a member of the MotorCars Auto Group which has been a Lamborghini Authorized dealer since 1989. We offer an extensive range of superb, low mile exotic and luxury automobiles. Our dealership features a beautiful Corporate Identity showroom, factory certified service center, parts department, and Lamborghini accessories boutique. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car for yourself, simply call at 281-248-8400, email at sales@lamborghinihouston.com, or drop in (located at 13921 North Freeway (I-45N) on the north side of Houston) to meet the friendliest group of car enthusiasts anywhere!

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2009 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe

2010-02-11T06:17:46Z

Heavily Loaded 2009 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe in Rosso Corsa Red over Black Full Leather with just 1,480 miles! Heavily optioned with Red Painted Brake Calipers on Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Challenge Rims, Scuderia Ferrari Shields on the fenders, Carbon Fiber Rear Center Segment, Carbon Fiber Rear Engine Grill, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Power Operated Seats, Daytona Seats, Leather Upholstered Rear Bench, Leather Upholstered Headliner, Carbon Fiber Driver Zone, Carbon Fiber Lower Cabin Zone, Bose High Power HiFi Sound System, Radio Navigation System with Bluetooth and iPod Connection. Custom Clear Bra and Front Skid Plates protect the car. Includes remote keys, books, book pouch, tools, and original window sticker. Fully inspected both mechanically and cosmetically. Lamborghini Houston is a member of the MotorCars Auto Group which has been a Lamborghini Authorized dealer since 1989. We offer an extensive range of superb, low mile exotic and luxury automobiles. Our dealership features a beautiful Corporate Identity showroom, factory certified service center, parts department, and Lamborghini accessories boutique. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car, simply call at 281-248-8400, email at sales@lamborghinihouston.com, or drop in (located at 13921 North Freeway (I-45N) on the north side of Houston) to meet the friendliest group of car enthusiasts anywhere!

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2010 Lamborghini LP560-4 E-Gear Spyder

2010-02-11T06:17:44Z

Beautiful, 1-Owner 2010 Lamborghini LP 560-4 Spyder E-Gear in Giallo Midas (Pearl Yellow) over Nero Perseus (Black) with just 859 miles. Heavily Loaded with Yellow Q-Citura Stitching, Nero Black Piano trim, E-Gear Transmission, Cordelia Rims, Yellow Brake Calipers, Style Package, Perforated Leather Steering Wheel, Rear View Camera, Navigation System, Bluetooth, Branding Package, Travel Package, Electric and Heated Seats, Windscreen Frame in Body Color, and the Special Paint Color. This Spyder’s brakes were then upgraded to the Lamborghini Carbon Ceramic Brake System with Yellow Calipers. MSRP was $264,485 before the additional $23,000 was spent upgrading the brake system. Protected by a custom applied Clear Bra. Complete with all books, book pouch, tools, and car cover. Sold new by us on May 8th, 2009. Fully inspected both mechanically and cosmetically. Lamborghini Houston is a member of the MotorCars Auto Group which has been a Lamborghini Authorized dealer since 1989. We offer an extensive range of superb, low mile exotic and luxury automobiles. Our dealership features a beautiful Corporate Identity showroom, factory certified service center, parts department, and Lamborghini accessories boutique. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car for yourself, simply call at 281-248-8400, email at sales@lamborghinihouston.com, or drop in (located at 13921 North Freeway (I-45N) on the north side of Houston) to meet the friendliest group of car enthusiasts anywhere!

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2006 Ford GT

2010-02-11T06:17:41Z

Beautiful 2006 Ford GT in Midnight Blue Metallic over Ebony Black Leather. 7,911 Miles. Fully optioned with the White Painted Racing Stripes, Lightweight Forged Aluminum Wheels, Red Painted Brake Calipers and the $4,000 upgraded McIntosh Stereo System. Includes both keys, remotes, tire inflator, and tow hook. Fully inspected both mechanically and cosmetically. Lamborghini Houston is a member of the MotorCars Auto Group which has been a Lamborghini Authorized dealer since 1989. We offer an extensive range of superb, low mile exotic and luxury automobiles. Our dealership features a beautiful Corporate Identity showroom, factory certified service center, parts department, and Lamborghini accessories boutique. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car, simply call at 281-248-8400, email at sales@lamborghinihouston.com, or drop in (located at 13921 North Freeway (I-45N) on the north side of Houston) to meet the friendliest group of car enthusiasts anywhere!

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