The Post That Probably Should’ve Been on Defgrip…
Larry Ellison routinely shows up as the world’s second or third richest man (non sheik division). While the other two guys (Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, if you’re wondering) are off giving billions to charity, Ellison is doing this
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison commissioned the fabricators at Kirkham Motorsports to build the ultimate, cost-is-no-object roadster. After years of labor, they’ve completed the all-billet aluminum Cobra.
More, obviously, in the original article. A limited edition, leather bound book chronicling the build – machined from a billet of aluminum, natch – is available for a cool $4500. Or, you know, you can check out the 23 PDFs here.
Yeah, usually the perfect BMX car requires the ability to haul at least two bikes and two people. Yeah, exceptions can be made.
[Found on Jalopnik]
that car looks unbelievable, but the irony in having a $4,500 book with content and layout like that definitely makes my day
They’re an automotive engineering firm. Apparently graphic design not so much their bag. Still, it’s interesting to look at.