Coolest Rides:1955 Mercedes Benz W196 Silberpfeil

Sometimes the hottest looking cars filled with the best gadgets do not measure up to the cars of history. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196 Silberpfeil is one car which is still unmatched in the coolness factor. Better known as the Mercedes Benz Silver Arrow the car was originally painted racing white until the fateful day of the Nurgburgring Race.more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport LOr Blanc

The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport LOr Blanc will have your salivating with desire to own this beautiful car. The appearance of this car screams sports car in every line, curve, and inch.

Bugatti has take sports cars to the extreme. The Grand Sport comes packed with a 16 cylinder motor which pounds out over 1000 horsepower. This power is fed down to all four wheels courtesy of Bugatti’s 7 gear transmission. The top speed of this car is 407 KPH or 253 MPH. Yes, that is a faster speed than many race cars attain in Nascar and Indy racing. more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Custom Fiat 500 Coupe Chassis

How could a simple Fiat 500 Coupe Chassis become such an exceptional looking car? It all starts by turning the car over to the auto magicians at Castagna in Milano Italy. Castagna’s designers and auto craftsmen can take an ordinary looking car and translate it into something amazing.

       

Each creation, like this Fiat 500 Coupe, is hand re-created and customized following the plan laid out by the car’s owner and the Castagna team. As they say at Castagna almost no car will end up being as it was initially imagined. As the owner and their team begin the creation process the design ebbs and flows as new ideas appear. What you end up with is an amazing car like no other in the world. more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Bespoke Bicycles by KGS Bikes

Imagine riding on a bike built to fit you perfectly. A bike which is fine tuned for you sport and the way you ride. It is hand-built to match your needs with excruciating detail. This is exactly what you get with Bespoke Bicycles by KGS Bikes. You will notice the bike is streamlined and racing ready. All of the cables are hidden to reduce air drag and keep them out of your way. The bikes are manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of bicycle racing regulations.

If you want to document your journey to getting the greatest bike around. KGS will photograph each step of the construction process and give it to you in a 16″x24″ print. A bike like this does not come cheap, but amazingly the cost is far less than you would expect. You can find bikes in top bike stores which run much higher than a Bespoke Bicycle. more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Harley Davidson Night Rod Special Motorcycle

You hear the thunder but there is not lightning. You see the rolling power as the light glints off the chrome. The Harley Davidson Night Rod Special is a touched up Sport bike. You can identify the Night Rod by the blacked out 1250cc V-Twin Revolution motor. The darkened motor adds to the mystery and intrigue of riding this thundering monster in the night.

The aluminum wheels and tail pipe covers join in the black out effect. The motorcycle is finished in a matte black which carries through to the forks and handlebars. The amazing motorbike from Harley Davidson is priced starting at $15,300. It carries the nimble quick handling the Harley Davidson sport bikes are famous for. These are slightly smaller, easier to handle motorcycles.more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides: Puch Mean Street by Britton Bees

Just look at that relic! Can you believe the style of that antique motorcycle? Wait a minute, that is no antique that is a brand new creation from the Britton Bees called the Puch Mean Street. The Britton Bees are located in Asheville North Carolina tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains.

In their hidden fortress of creativity these mad geniuses are creating some of the most exciting mopeds, or as they say “motorcyclettes” in the world. Everyone of these creatures is handcrafted in their workshop.

If you have ever dreamed of having a two wheeled motor machine which is fuel efficient, crazy, and has a vintage look the Britton Bees are your kind of people. You can even join in the fun if you wish. They will provide you with all the parts for you to assemble your own rolling masterpiece. more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Nissan Juke-R

Though the name does not really give it justice, the new Nissan Juke-R is a car to be desired. Inspired by Nissan’s current crossover and the power of their Skyline GT-R, the Juke-R packs a punch with 485 hp at your feet, a twin-turbo V6 (taken from the GT-R), a matte black paint job, black rims, racing seats, and five-point harness if your looking to go a little crazy on the track.

Though this car leaves you salivating, nothing more has been revealed in terms of expected launch date or price. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it will be sometime soon.more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Local Motors Rally Fighter

This has to be the ultimate getaway vacation for a real muscle car enthusiast. You are not going to a drag track, street races, or super speedway. You are heading to Phoenix to build your own over-the-top Rally Fighter. The team at Local Motors pairs you up with a professional builder, the tools, and the raw materials to build your own Rally Fighter. When you are finished you take your new bad to the bones car home with you.

This is not a do it alone project. You are required to bring along a teammate to help you in your build. Local Motors reports these are commonly father and son combinations which spend two 3 day weekends building a tough as nails car and forging an even deeper bonds in their relationship. The cars are 100% street legal when they roll out of the shop ready for action on both the street and off-road. Amazingly the average gas mileage on these cars is in excess of 20MPG. more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Latest Rides:Toy Mercedes Benz AMG 63 Car

It is time your kids stepped up to a Mercedes Benz AMG 63 for their driving pleasure, too. Many of us “big kids” have a Mercedes Benz on our list of dream cars, and now our children can, too. For just a few hundred dollars you can put your kids who are 3 years old and above behind the wheel of a battery powered Mercedes. You can put them behind the wheel of a silver AMG 63, a blue Mercedes SL, or even a big G-Class Mercedes SUV. The kids will have a blast driving up and down the driveway, across the yard, and down the sidewalk on their dream wheels. The cars come equipped with either a 6V or 12V rechargeable battery to keep them rolling for hours of fun. Then you just plug it into a wall socket and get it ready for the next day of action.more latest rides here:best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides: Weismann Spyder

This is onetough little car. The Wiesmann Company has created one of the most outstand cars to carry the name Spyder in many years. The car tips the scales at an ultralight 1000Kilograms. With a 420 HP 4 liter engine tucked under the hood it can zip for 0-100KPH in under 4 seconds. The car is capable of a top speed of 290KPH.


You will notice a couple in items missing from the Wiesmann Spyder. The first one is the lack of any windscreen. Don’t smile when you are driving fast or you will be cleaning bugs out of your teeth.more coolest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:Classified Moto XV920 Motorcycle

Miracles can happen in the bowels of Richmond when you let a bunch of gear heads loose with a 1982 Yamaha XV920R, a workshop full of tools, and a generous budget. The crew at Classified Moto took on a project for Bob Ranew to rebuild a XV920R into something special which they did spectacularly.
They grafted on the front fork and suspension of a Yamaha YZF R6-R and the rear suspension from the R6-S. This interesting upgrade turns the bike into an amazing handling machine while still maintaining the tough classic look of the XV920. No more skinny tire on this XV920, it now is sporting an 180mm tire to keep you glued to the road. The top mounted hooligan handlebars make the motorcycle look like a classic military ride from 30 or 40 years ago. This combination of new and old, along with the design touches for Classified Moto has transformed this bike into something dramatic and unique. Watch for Bob Ranew to be scooting around North Carolina on his new motorcycle soon.more coolest rides here:best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides:2012 BMW M5

BMW has unveiled some brand new images of their new 2012 BMW M5 and might I add, we are quite impressed. The flagship BMW 5-series bodywork has been slightly tweaked in order to give it that aerodynamic edge without sacrificing that aggressive stance.



Features included on the new 2012 model are enlarged air intakes, four tailpipes, and some 20-inch wheels. In order to satisfy every car enthusiasts cravings, the M5 comes highly endowed with a a new twin-turbocharged V8, replacing that old V10 engine, 552 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque.more coolest rides here:best gifts for men.

Latest Rides:MINI Rocketman

Power and fun is once again packed into a very small package. The new MINI Rocketman is their latest concept car and one we should all hope makes it to market. The Rocketman take the classic MINI style and gives it a high-tech spin. This study in the use of new materials and design concepts sees the MINI getting even lighter with more use of a carbon space frame instead of a traditional metal frame. This frame takes away pounds while providing even greater strength. The car is just over 11 feet long and 6 feet wide making it one of the easiest cars to park of all time. The Rocketman concept car uses slight larger wheels and dresses up the decor of the MINI with many modern touches both inside and outside. The coolest feature might be the glass top to the car. It lets in sunlight and beauty but keeps the car cool with the deep tinting.more latest rides here:best gifts for men.

Latest Rides:2012 Porsche 911

The 2012 Porsche 911 is getting ready to hit the streets. As you can expect Porsche did not depart from their classic winning car by much, but the subtle changes are fantastic. The Porsche 911 is now entering the 48th year of production and each year continues to bring new improvements. This year the wheelbase has been extended by almost 4″. The overall height of the 911 has been slightly reduced at the same time the wheels have been upgraded to 20″. The 2012 model hugs the road even tighter making this the best handling 911 of all time. more latest rides here: best gifts for men.

Coolest Rides: Necker Nymph Aero Submarine

Ready to head to the Caribbean for one of the coolest adventures in Scuba Diving?  Take a quick scoot over to Necker Island and grab a ride on the Necker Nymph Aero Submarine. You can run around underwater with 2 friends exploring the ocean down to depths of 40 meters, but plan on only going as deep as your scuba certification allows, normally about 18 to 30 meters.  Your time underwater is not determined by your level of energy any more, but just limited to the length of time in your tank.

The quick and easy to drive Nymph will let you experience the underwater world in a completely new way.  The Nymph is very safe, but does require you are trained and certified in scuba diving before taking her out for a spin. You can rent the Necker Nymph submarine for a day of adventure for $2500. More Coolest rides here: Best Gifts for Men

Latest Rides:Royal Enfield Bullet – The Badger

What happens when you take a Royal Enfield Bullet vintage racing bike and Team Badger? You end up with an ultra-cool motorcycle which qualifies to race in vintage motorcycle racing and can hit the street right after the race. This is not a modern motorcycle destined to set any speed records, The Badger is stripped of all of the coolest gadgets for motorcycles and laid bare to provide the one thing motorcycles are all about, extreme fun.

The Badger is not just an interesting creation to see but a real story to experience. Team Badger documented the entire journey of building this amazing motorcycle to share with the world. You can see behind the scenes as they argued, planned, and welded metal to make this creation reality. It is an amazing story to see. more latest rides here: best gifts for men.

The Heat – Andersen Mobile Estates

Something sounds wrong with the phrase “Mobile Estates” until you look inside the Heat for Andersen Mobile Estates.  Then the phrase suddenly makes perfect sense. This is not a common mobile home or RV experience but a true high class luxury home on wheels.  The Heat has two stories and over 1200 square feet of living and meeting space. This Mobile Estate comes with a complete kitchen for cooking for yourself or entertaining a truckload of clients.

The Heat is decked out with wood, leather and other high class interior treatments. These units from Andersen Mobile Estates are perfect for movie stars, singers, executives or any other selective traveler who requires luxury on wheels. If you are wondering about safety, the Heat comes with 360 degree video surveillance equipment as part of the standard bundle. After looking at all of the pictures of The Heat from Andersen you might feel your home is a serious downgrade from the style and luxury found in this rolling five-store hotel. More Coolest rides here: Best gifts for men

Coolest Rides: TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS

 

As the annual SEMA goes on in Las Vegas, the good people at Autoblog decided to take the new 711-horsepower TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS for a little test run in Germany. Notice this GTStreet RS has a sixteen percent bump in horsepower and a twenty-five percent boost in torque. The car still packs its traditional short-throw six-speed manual, so don’t get fooled by the paint job. The TechArt modified clutch is about 9.1 inches in diameter helping you deal with the power this beast has. Got that extra cash under your mattress? Well, it’s time to take it out splurge on the new $700,000 USD TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS. More Coolest Rides here: Best Gifts for Men

Coolest Rides: Cadillac Ciel Concept Car

This is a car which needs to go from concept to reality in a hurry.  The Cadillac Ciel Concept is a car almost every man would love to add to his garage. The Ciel Concept is a full-sized car with four doors making it perfect for the entire family, but comes with those few features which make it the perfect car for men.  It all starts with the drop top.  This is one of the only recent example coming out of any major manufacturer for a four door convertible.

The fun does not stop there.  The Ciel Concept has over 400HP pumping out from under the hood courtesy of a dual turbocharged V-6 motor.  The power hits the pavement on top of a set of 22″ wheels skinned in 265/35R22 tires which give this car serious gripping and maneuvering agility on the road. To make sure the car can handle all conditions the Cadillac team gave it all wheel drive.  The car is capable of stopping fast with the 4-wheel ABS disc brakes with six-piston calipers up front. Cadillac needs to be careful where they show off this car, because the lines will quickly start forming to order one of these cars.

Coolest Rides: Classified Moto XV920 Motorcycle

Miracles can happen in the bowels of  Richmond when you let a bunch of gear heads loose with a 1982 Yamaha XV920R, a workshop full of tools, and a generous budget. The crew at Classified Moto took on a project for Bob Ranew to rebuild a XV920R into something special which they did spectacularly.  They grafted on the front fork and suspension of a Yamaha YZF R6-R and the rear suspension from the R6-S.

This interesting upgrade turns the bike into an amazing handling machine while still maintaining the tough classic look of the XV920. No more skinny tire on this XV920, it now is sporting an 180mm tire to keep you glued to the road.  The top mounted hooligan handlebars make the motorcycle look like a classic military ride from 30 or 40 years ago. This combination of new and old, along with the design touches for Classified Moto has transformed this bike into something dramatic and unique.  Watch for Bob Ranew to be scooting around North Carolina on his new motorcycle soon. More Coolest rides here: Best Gifts for Men

Coolest Rides: 2012 Fiat Abarth

Since the new Fiat 500 hit the streets of the U-S-of-A, I wondered if they would come out with a fast and furious-like model, with all the fancy bells and whistles. My questions have been answered with the latest 2012 Fiat Abarth 500. Fiat will be debuting an American ready Abarth with a 1.4L Multi-Air turbo, equipped with an Abarth-tuned suspension and brake system to go along for the ride. More Coolest Rides here: Best Gifts for Men

Coolest Rides: Maybach Exelero

Do you have an extra $8 million burning a hole in your pocket?  Then you should take a serious look at the Maybach Exelero created for tiremaker Fulda. They intended to use the car to showcase their newest high performance tires then sell the car to Rapper Birdman.  It seems the Bird’s money grew wings and is not available for the purchase, which means some other lucky auto aficionado is going to have a historical ride. This custom create Maybach is based on their popular Model 57.  Every detail of any Maybach 57 is done in excruciating details with hand assembly being the preferred method for almost every detail in the car.

The car sports a 700HP engine and can scream along at 218 miles per hour when you let the 12 cylinders fly.  The custom body of the one of a kind Exelero is sleek, fast, and streamlined.  Do not let the power and speed fool you. The Maybach is 100% luxury car underneath the skin.  You will feel pampered being surrounded by all the fine details. More Coolest Rides here: Best Gifts for Men