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RM Sotheby's is set to auction the iconic 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra, famously known as the "Snake Charmer," originally owned by Hank Williams. This single-owner sports car, cherished and meticulously maintained by Williams for nearly 60 years, stands out as an extremely rare find -- now being offered by Williams' family.Known for its numbers-matching body and engine, it retains its original build sheet and sales form. The car has never been restored, only maintained, showcasing a fabulous patina. Williams, a decorated WWII hero and accomplished jazz musician, purchased the Cobra from Norman Ford in Pomona, California, in 1965. Despite facing racial discrimination at a Chevrolet dealership, Williams secured the Cobra after a brief dispute over its availability.Nicknamed "Snake Charmer" by Carro...

Hypedrive – the automotive arm of Hypebeast – is throwing its first ever car event next week, in collaboration with Southern California's premier event coordinator Brekkie Car Club and Stanton's Rodeo 39 Public Market.CARS & COFFEE+ – a reference to OEM+ that keeps with the core ideals of a cars & coffee meet but with added elements and style – is the first in a series of car-centric meets under the Hypedrive vertical. Beyond the highly anticipated turn up of SoCal's best cars, the event will also be home to a selection of brands from both the automotive scene as well as the fashion realm. Promotional fashion vendors will include trending contemporary sneaker brand Collegium, automotive streetwear stalwart Illest, independent apparel brand Studio13 and more. Automotive parts compan...

Polestar has expanded its Polestar 3 line-up with the addition of a rear-wheel drive Long-range Single motor variant. Priced from $85,000 USD, this new model is now available to order in Europe, with North America and Australia following later in 2024.The Polestar 3 Long range Single motor offers up to 400 miles of range, using the same 111 kWh battery pack as its dual-motor counterpart. Notably, the vehicle retains Polestar’s luxury features, advanced technology and dynamic driving experience -- with the new configuration in alignment with the brand's performance-focused ethos, according to CEO Thomas Ingenlath.Built in China and the USA, the rear-wheel drive Polestar 3 boasts 220 kW and 360 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. It features a sophisticated passive damper sys...

Lexus and Snow Peak are exhibiting together at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2024, held at Makuhari Messe in the Chiba Prefecture. One of the main spotlights of the exhibit is the GX550 OVERTRAIL+, fully equipped with a Snow Peak field trailer. The event hosted a string of Lexus vehicles featuring Snow Peak camping gear, giving customers a first-hand experience as to how the brands and their products coexist with one another. As a part of the "OVERTRAIL PROJECT," the experience is said to dive into the "coexistence of people, nature and mobility."The project is meant to be an initiative that centers around mobility, gear and experiences. With the aim to realize a carbon-neutral society, the project highlights the outdoor adventure lifestyle. Lexus coins the "OVERTRAIL" term as a way to refer to ...

British automaker Triumph has partnered with Japanese outdoor performance brand White Mountaineering by Yosuke Aizawa for a special edition Scrambler 400 X. The collaboration is part of the latest Triumph x White Mountaineering Creative LAB and was unveiled at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2024 exhibit. Yosuke Aizawa turned a lifelong passion for the great outdoors into a career, launching the brand White Mountaineering in 2006. His knack for blending elements of American heritage with quality materials was a driving force for the current Triumph collaboration.The motorcycle collaboration sees a co-branded fuel tank, seats and headlight guards which all feature the "WM" label from White Mountaineering. The one-off Scrambler 400 X comes in a sleek, matte black color and currently does not have pla...