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Classic cars, expensive cars, and flashy cars; these are part and parcel of being a major celebrity with cash to burn. It doesn't matter whether the classic car insurance is expensive, or the car itself costs more digits than we have fingers, if it looks good then it's time to buy. Check out some of these celebrities and the rides they use to roll around town with. Simon Cowell Simon believes he has the X-Factor with his sleek black Bugatti Veyron. It certainly is a contrast from his exceedingly white smile. He's picked a car with the ability to go at immense speeds, but with his constant jet-setting between the UK and the USA, perhaps a plane would be more ideal... Brad Pitt A man who is hardly ever out of the paparazzi limelight, Brad Pitt has finally found a car that is as odd as his beard. He has been photographed with a new Chevrolet Camaro SS, which wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the Halloween themed paint job!

Victoria Beckham Posh Spice lost her little black dress and instead jazzed herself up with this little white Porsche Turbo. Unfortunately this car was actually seen breaking down and being taken away on the back of a lorry.

John Mayer On-off boyfriend of Jennifer Aniston, musician John Mayer has been seen with a wide assortment of cars recently. While he may understand what makes a pretty guitar, he clearly has no idea about what colours best suit a car. He is photographed at a petrol station filling up his light blue and orange Ford GT. Yikes. Taylor Lautner Taylor was first seen driving around in an Audi R8, but has now been spotted driving Taylor Swift around in a Porsche Turbo. It must be so hard choosing which expensive car is next on the 'to-buy' list, but someone's got to do it.

Friday, 5 December 2014

Celebrate in Style With Vintage Wedding Cars

If you are planning a wedding at an exclusive club or a million dollar estate, you might think about using vintage wedding cars for your wedding transportation needs. Classic and vintage cars are the perfect addition to a day filled with class and style, sophistication and luxury. Photographers will love taking the couples' picture in front of a classic beauty with the wedding venue as a backdrop. Brides and grooms with a special affinity for classic cars will love the appeal that vintage wedding cars will bring to the day, and the memories they will create for themselves and their guests.

Transportation - Though many classic and vintage wedding cars may have contracts against driving them (or having them driven by a company driver) for long distances, most can still be used as local wedding transportation. These rentals keep their value as classics because of their uniqueness and their low mileage, which could quickly add up if each couple renting took the vehicles for long drives. Vintage wedding cars are probably best if only needed for very short distances, such as from the chapel to the reception hall down the street. Props Only - If you find a classic car you want to rent but find that it is cost prohibitive, you might get a reduced rate for using it as a prop only. This means the car is not driven, except to the location where it will be parked. Often, the owner of the vehicle will have it hauled to the location as to preserve the car's low mileage. When used as props, vintage wedding cars still add considerable value to your wedding celebrations. They can be used to enhance the overall look and feel of an exclusive or luxurious party, or they may simply be used in professional wedding photographs that include the couple. Full Event Rental - Other than the other two options above, vintage wedding cars can be used during the entire wedding celebration. Though it may be hard to find a company willing to rent out a vehicle over a several day period, it can be done. Don't expect to get a weekend celebration classic car on a small budget, however. If you are lucky enough to find a company or car owner willing to rent their vintage wedding cars for several days or more, be prepared to pay top dollar. For that money, you will enjoy transportation and the vehicle's use as a prop at the venue or in wedding photos. Vintage wedding cars can be rented from wedding transportation companies and from local individual vehicle owners. Be sure that no matter which vendor you use, that you have a signed contract and proof of insurance before taking possession of the vintage or classic car. Usually valued at high dollar, you will want to make sure your liability is spelled out clearly so that you do not get stuck in a situation where you need to pay a huge penalty or lose your deposit. Nothing can ruin the memory of your wedding more than dealing with financial surprises in the aftermath of it all.

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

How To Determine The Price of an Antique Car

You're ready to sell your antique car, but how much should you list it for? Or, maybe you finally have the financial resources to buy the collector car or your dreams. How much should you be willing to pay to avoid being taken? Every year more become classified as antique or collector cars. With so many antique cars on the market these days, it's getting harder and harder to keep track of market prices. Luckily there are a number of guidelines you can follow to come up with a fair price for a classic automobile.

Antique car prices are determined by a number of factors, but the most important one is supply and demand. The more popular a car is and the less of them that are on the road, the greater its market value. Forget about how much the car sold for originally. Forget about how much money has been put into restoring a car. None of that matters. How popular is the car and how many are there? That's the most important question of all to ask. So how can you determine supply and demand? Where can you find a price list for antique cars? If you want to buy a used car, you can go to the Kelley Blue Book, the standard authority for used car prices in the country. Is there something similar for classic cars? Fortunately there is. The Gold Book has been around for nearly 40 years, and similarly to Kelley's Blue Book, it is the defacto standard for antique and classic car prices. They not only monitor auctions all over the U.S. but also monitor private transactions between individuals - as long as they can be verified. They also have a web site where you can use there on-line search tool to find the sold prices for thousands of antique makes and models. This can give you a good baseline as to what others think the car is worth. What is the condition of the car. This is not as much of a factor as supply and demand but it is nevertheless an important factor. First off, you can ignore the odometer readings. Many antique cars, especially those that have had significant restoration work done on them, have simply had their odometers rolled back to zero. Unless you're a mechanic yourself, bring one along to evaluate the physical condition of the car. Listen to the engine, check the wiring, inspect the engine mount and ignition systems, take it out for a test run. Any problems will normally cause the evaluation price to be adjusted downwards. Has a celebrity owned the car? Celebrity ownership raises the price of everything. That the bid price of a piece of chewing gum spit out by Britney Spears reached $14,000, tells you what celebrity ownership can do to the price of a classic car. If you are buying a classic car from someone who claims it was owned by a celebrity, be sure to get some sort of document of authenticity - as there is no shortage of shysters willing to take your money. And lastly, keep in mind that collecting antique cars usually turns into a lifetime hobby. You'll no doubt meet fellow collectors at future auctions and events that can give you further advice about not only valuating antique cars but also can help you find some really great deals.

Friday, 21 November 2014

A Unique Flavor of Celebration in Spain

Spain is the beautiful country on the coast of Mediterranean Sea. This is the country of festivals, fiestas and ferias. Every town in Spain, whether small or big celebrate all the local festivals. During festivals all the townsfolk come out on the streets partying with their neighbors. Apart from Bull fighting festival, Spain is also popular for its spectacular carnivals. There are wild celebrations in Tenerife and Cadiz, the cities of Spain, during the Carnival festivals in February. Carnivals are held throughout Spain but these at Tenerife and Cadiz are spectacular to watch and much fun to enjoy. Tenerife Carnival, the largest, loudest and most dazzling is held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands during the second week of February. It is possibly the biggest party held in Europe. As with all the carnivals in Spain, the local population spent months getting ready for the festival which is held the week before Ash Wednesday each year. It is most similar with Rio Carnival in Brazil, with a strong emphasis on beauty pageants and contests of every sort. The carnival is carried out with fancy dress parades and hundreds of musicians and dancers coming out on streets with live music. The festival begins with the crowning of the Carnival Queen and is followed by a large horse parade that involves a great number of flamboyantly dressed and prepared horses. One large street party is held at the end of the long weekend celebrations with loud music and dancing lasting well into the night. The main pageant at the Carnival is to decide the carnival queen. This is a big, spectacular event that takes several hours. Extremely extravagant costumes are worn by beauties. There are also junior pageants, senior pageants and (in some places in Tenerife) drag queen pageants. The most exciting place to be present during the carnival is the port area. This area is full of wine and eateries where crowd enjoy a lot. Hire a car if you desire to visit this place as this is the best available option during festive time. The carnival is usually based on different themes. The general theme is to dress up as something. There is a specific theme each year and of course the cross dressing wherein the genders change their clothing. The parade also consists of local entertainers called as murgas (the satirical, comedic folk singers), comparsas (the dancers) and Mascarillas (the masked unknowns) The carnival ends with the Burial of the Sardine or as said in Spanish Entierro de la Sardina. This involves burning of a large paper maiche model of a sardine. Although the carnival is celebrated extravagantly in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is actually celebrated in every town and village throughout Tenerife. If you are planning to witness this carnival then it is better to plan your trip in advance as this will help you get the best deals of Spain car hire and accommodations.

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Security is a Must For All Celebrities

Celebrities worldwide require special protection due to their raised profile making them keen targets for kidnappers and stalkers. They belong not only to the glamour and fashion world but also from the world of arts, sports, business and politics. Despite having the glamour and the money, these high profile people rarely have a normal social life. They are always surrounded by their body guards even on their personal vacations. They are always in danger of losing their lives and property. Hence, they hire private security agencies to protect themselves. Since these people are vulnerable targets, the specialised security that they require can come at a high price, which is something these people can very easily afford. They are protected by the best agencies, providing extensively trained and highly experienced staff. Security guards can protect the wealth, property and the lives of celebrities. If you want a glimpse of this tight security, then just look at the red carpet of any film festival. Every celebrity has guards with specialised responsibilities, and all the individual guards are in turn managed by the head guard or a security manager. Privacy is one aspect which these people have to compromise on, whilst working their way up to stardom. Celebrity security guards need to be extra alert and attentive. They must be responsible for their activities since they are entrusted with the lives of important personalities. They should make the environment in which their rich clients move, as much free from danger as possible. Whenever there is a social gathering which a celebrity has to attend, the guards serving him or her personally visit the venue beforehand and check it thoroughly for any possible threats. They also check out the venue for the security arrangements there. Celebrities and high profile figures have access to the latest security gadgets in their homes for their protection. They are usually transported about in customised luxurious cars which are often bullet proof and they do not have the freedom of opening the windows of these cars. Any security detail will usually accompany their clients everywhere they go, to ensure their safety at all times. A convoy of cars often accompanies the vehicle of an important personality which makes it difficult for any outsider to tell which car the celebrity is being transported. With a rise in fame, producing mass media attention, bodyguards become ever more important to the lives of celebrities and movie stars.