Archive for April, 2009

How luxury lost its luster by Dana Thomas

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Here is an extract published from a recommended book review I’ve found on web There was a time when luxury was available only to the rarefied and aristocratic world of old money and royalty. Luxury wasn’t simply a product, it was a lifestyle, one that denoted a history of tradition, superior quality and offered a pampered [...]

Over 100 rare and vintage cars sold April 3-4 in Temecula, California

Monday, April 6th, 2009

The 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II dual cowl touring sedan above sold at auction Apr. 3-4 in California   An outstanding single-owner collection of 111 rare and vintage cars — from ’20s-era classic vehicles to 1960s muscle cars – sold this weekend, April 3-4, in Temecula, California. An outstanding single-owner collection of 111 rare and vintage [...]