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1937 Talbot Lago
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| One of history's finest forms of automotive sculpture, this Talbot Lago premiered at the Paris Auto Show in 1937. It is one of only 14 made in France with this "teardrop" body style, by coachbuilders Figoni et Falaschi Carrosseriers. Germany's occupation of France brought production to a halt, but all 14 survive to day. Singer Tommy Lee ordered three when he saw it at the New York Auto Show. Another owner, U.S. Olympic bobsledder Freddy McVoy, set a Paris-to-Cannes speed record in his. This particular car was originally purchased by Dr. Masquefa, who kept it in Algiers until 1981. The rare Talbot's current owner, William Conner II, bought it in 1995, had it completely restored over the next two years, and entered it into the 1997 Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach - where it won "Best of Show." Retail price: $1,750,000. |
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Limited Edition Corum Tourbillon |
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| Only 25 pieces of this superbly crafted limited edition 18K rose gold skeleton watch from Corum were made. It features a manual wind J3910 Swiss Tourbillon movement, 90-hour power reserve, and sapphire crystal. It also has a crocodile strap and 18K rose gold buckle. Retail price: $130,000. |
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Grande Venetian Bed |
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| Celebrities such as Lana Turner, Barbra Streisand and Cher and billionaires from Howard Hughes to Aristotle Onassis have owned Phyllis Morris furniture originals over the years. Since 1953, Phyllis Morris has produced master-carved furniture pieces like this Grande Venetian Bed, finished in silver leaf or 23K gold leaf. This handcrafted four-poster bed, measuring 12 feet long by 10 feet wide, is one of the largest in the world. With its old world style columns and scrolled headboard, it is guaranteed to make its owner feel like royalty. List price: $70,000. |
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Palatial British Residence |
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| Located in the heart of historic Surrey, England, in the picturesque village of Windlesham, this monumental estate is being heralded as the most expensive property ever to be offered for sale in the United Kingdom. Set on 58 beautiful acres, the 103-room Uptown Court features 103 rooms in four buildings, including 22 bedroom suites with private baths, a sweeping double staircase (replicated from Gianni Versace's former home on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach), banquet halls, a beauty salon and spa, five pools, bowling alley, private cinema, squash and tennis courts, horse stables, a helipad, underground garage for eight limousines, and even a panic room in the main house in case of terrorist attack. List price: $130,000,000. |
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Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
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| One of the hottest new luxury resorts in the world, the landmark 26-story Jemeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai is one of the top destinations in the United Arab Emirates. This kingdom on the Arab Peninsula is set on attracting the rich and famous to its new Dubai port, yacht harbor, posh hotels, water park, golf courses, and world-class dining and shopping. The Jumeirah offers oversized two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites, an elegant Presidential suite, and an exotic Royal suite, as well Beachcomber suites and two-bedroom Beit Al Bahar Villas. It also offers signature restaurants, nightclubs, convention and conference facilities, and a marina and sports complex. Executive suites from $1,035; Villas from $1,500. |
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World's Fastest Mega Yacht |
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| The Millennium 140' - christened "The World Is Not Enough" - was designed by Dutch naval architect Frank Mulder and built by Millennium Super Yachts in Holland. This sleek but powerful craft can achieve cruising speeds of 65 knots or higher under peak ocean conditions on her twin Paxman diesels and twin Lycoming turbines. The interior design of the yacht is nothing short of opulent, with spiral staircase connecting its three decks, gleaming marble and high-gloss burl walnut, custom Italian furniture with high-tech fabrics, Swarovski crystal embellishments, mirrored walls and ceilings, residential size galley, superbly equipped pilothouse, a skylounge with 42" plasma TV, luxurious master suite with marble bath, and four additional staterooms. List price: $28,000,000. |
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World's First Civilian Tiltrotor Aircraft |
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| One of the most anticipated aircraft in aviation history, the Bell/Augusta Tiltrotor BA609 has taken to the airways. With its rotors in the vertical position, the craft is capable of a full range of helicopter flight maneuvers, including hovering, rearward flight, pad takeoffs and landings, and forward flights at speeds of up to 100 knots. But when the rotors are tilted forward, it is transformed into a turboprop fixed wing aircraft that can cruise at 275 knots and has a range of up to 1,000 miles with auxiliary fuel tanks. This 9-passenger aircraft is already flying in Italy. The first US delivery is expected in early 2006. Retail base price: $10,000,000. |
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World's Largest Collection of Antique Billiard Tables |
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| Situated in a six-story building in Manhattan, Blatt Billiards has nearly 3,000 antique billiard tables in its inventory - making theirs the largest collection in the world. Most are dated between 1890 and 1915, and some have been aging gracefully since before the Civil War. With two-inch slate tops, solid oak frames, ebony and rosewood marquetry, and rich walnut rails, some tables weigh as much as 2,400 pounds. Retail prices: $18,000 - $300,000. |
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World's Most Expensive Fountain Pen |
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| Montblanc's ultra glamorous Boheme Royal is one of the world's most expensive jeweled fountain pens. Made from 18K white gold, it is set with 1,430 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 15 carats. It's a glittering accessory worthy of the the most refined billionaires and royalty. List price: $150,000. |
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Stingray Leather Travel Kit |
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| Created by leather craftsman Jacques Robin, the Cuirs d'Ocean collection of luxurious shaving and travel accessories uses shagreen, the skin for giant stingrays found in Indo-Pacific waters. This stunning leather, one of the strongest in the world, gives these items a unique nubby texture. Retail price: $7,460. |
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Monaco Motorcoach |
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| The Signature Series by Monaco Coach Corporation offers road warriors all the comforts of home and then some. Residential-style amenities include a well equipped kitchen with full size appliances, a spacious queen-size bedroom suite with bath, a large living room lounge with plush Ralph Lauren fabrics and leather, entertainment center with plasma TV and digital satellite system. Retail price: $550,000. |
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*Prices listed are based on information obtained by Millionaire Luxury Network from various sources and may not be current prices. All specifications are subject to change. |
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