Having a number plate that is specifically designed the way you want them in terms of what goes on the board is a bug deal and many people go out of their way to get one that they want. To have the initials that you want and to be the first one in that series is indeed a big deal and that is what was proved by the auctions of some very special number plates by the UK car registration agency. The 1 RH plate went for a whooping £247,652 and the other number plates also went for a lot and reaped in some rich bounty of the municipal authorities.
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Just go over to eBay as quickly as you can and maybe you can still manage to outbid someone for this cutting-edge technology in surveillance system that uses infrared imaging to analyze data even in wobbly conditions. The FLIR Thermal Imaging System that has been earlier used in a chopper is now up for grabs on eBay with its ‘Take it Now’ price being a mere $40,000. There are “surprisingly”, no current bids on it and so you can get it for that fabulous discount if you hurry.
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Different people across the world have different passions that they indulge in and some take that to a crazy new level. We have never been to Transylvania and so we really cannot confirm about the existence of any real blood sucking, charming, young guys and girls with fangs and wings. But we can sure confirm that there is still an authentic 200-year old antique Vampire Killing Kit that has recently gone away in auction for $ 14,850 on Natchez. Who ever bought the kit will have a tougher time finding a vampire to use it on!
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The K1 Attack Spider might not really look like much on the face of it and if you were asked to pay well over hundred thousand dollars for one of these, then you have every right to be asking what is so special about it. All set to go away in an auction on eBay, this K1 Attack Spider is all about merging speed with style as this limited edition cars were built for the track. Sporting a tubular chassis like the modern F1 cars, the K1 is not really a road demon.

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There is always something alluring and special about vintage wheels. Their charm lies in their timeless beauty, their continued relevance and of course, the history they carry along with them. The historic significance attached to many of these cars makes them unique, special and worth having as a collector’s item for the Motorheads. That is exactly why the Barret-Jackson Collector Car Event each year rakes up as much bling and cash as it does.
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If you are looking to make the best car purchase that will give you a thrill like none else, then you are in great luck as we have just the thing for you. This might sound like a bit of an exaggeration, but is indeed hard to contain yourself when you know that you are about to see an all-time classic, a legend, infact, of the car domain go under the hammer. The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder has quite simply no match in this world and even the Enzo Ferrari pales in comparison with the tradition and the grandeur of this amazing set of wheels. It is no wonder then that this one-of-a-kind car will be auctioned off for £3,000,000-£3,500,000!

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Cars like Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Bentley have an aura of their own that is quite unique and different from the conventional cars like the BMWs and the McLarens. The 2006 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner is up for grabs and this one is just available for mere $143,000. That is pretty cheap bargain considering that the car is just a year old, has not really done many miles and is without a single scratch or even a dent. Being sold off by its owner based in Los Angeles, California, the car seems in as good a condition as it could be after a year. Sparkling hot red cars are simply irresistible and when the picture includes a red hot blond… you just get a bit hot under the collar.
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Obvious economic sense tell you that this is not the time to be spending more than half a million dollars on a motorbike from the 50’s, but we are all about encouraging you to defy convention. That is exactly why this 1950’s Vincent Black Lightning Motorcycle is such a wonderful buy for all those who love to go bidding on vintage wheels. The bike was originally built to shatter the land speed record for a two wheeler and while it did not manage to accomplish that feet, it might go down as the most expensive bike to go in an auction.
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Having made a fortune through internet and online marketing, Entrepreneur Rick Hill puts his procured possessions, a Lamborghini and a 6-bedroom house on sale. Following the austere way, he has decided to retire from the rat race at an early age of 30 to relax and lead a simpler life as compared to the materialism which is the rule of the day. Quoting he wants “someone else to enjoy the house and car”; he wishes to savor languorous moments for the rest of his life. His six-bedroom home in Church Road, Hockley with modern amenities like conservatory, indoor swimming pool, gym and games room, gorgeous lawns in front of the stately house and an idyllic setting makes this too lucrative a deal to refuse. So for all you affluent people out there, if you happen to be interested in a smart purchase that will be an asset for life then go ahead and grab this opportunity.

It comes alongwith a happening Lamborghini Gallardo, the car Hill is auctioning too and this package deal comes to you at a sumptuous price of £1,150,000.
Via Luxist

A sapphire-and-diamond brooch once worn by legendary musician Elton John while filming his music videos “I don’t wanna go on with you like that,” is all set to go under hammer this week. Designed like a “J,”the art deco piece worn by John in 1988 is now estimated to generate sales of 12,000-15,000 pounds (US$22,330-27,900) at Bonhams auction house in London on 25 September. The 1930s-era brooch features brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds and oval-cut and circular-cut sapphires. The brooch, on sale this autumn at Bonhams, has an estimate value of 12,000-15,000 pounds (US$22,330-27,900).

Other priceless valuables of the scheduled auction include a De Beers 11.03-carat emerald-cut diamond ring that may generate $593,000.

Via AP