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For you "gearheads", we thought there might be some interest in answering what the firm's President rides to work when the weather is perfect. Enjoy!
1993 GMC Typhoon ("A Black TY
Affair")
Representing genuine exotic American
muscle direct from the factory, this Detroit classic is a cross between a Porsche Turbo
and a Cadillac Escalade. Lauded by Car and Driver as a "supercar with 67
cubic feet of space", the vehicle specs are astounding and represent a
precursor for the current trend of slammed
vehicles: 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds, all-wheel drive, turbo-charged & intercooled 4.3L
V6, 50 series tires, special edition bodywork and leather interior, custom wheels, etc.
Faster than the Porsche Carrera, Chevrolet Corvette, and Ferrari 348TS of its day, this
rare vehicle represents one of only 2,200 Typhoons built by GMC in 1993. (Due to its
limited production and high performance, these supercars were scooped up by auto
aficionados including Clint Eastwood, Tim Allen, John F. Kennedy Jr., and Ken Griffey Jr.)
A decade later, the Typhoon still remained the world's quickest production SUV ever
made.
After an extensive search, this particular vehicle was found in Kentucky in 2000
with only 2,850 authenticated miles on the odometer. The original owner, an astute
collector, was quick to notice that the undercarriage had been signed by the build crew
and that the vehicle contains some prototype parts. This fact is currently being
documented by General Motors historians. Stay tuned for future developments!
1990 BMW K1 ("Ketchup & Mustard
with a Hint of Zen")
In 1990, BMW stunned the motorcycling
world by showcasing its latest technology (anti-lock brakes on a 
bike!) in the revolutionary K1. Named
motorcycle of the year by "Motorcyclist" magazine, the model came in
avant gard bodywork with only two possible paint schemes: red & yellow or blue &
yellow. (The yellow driveshaft and special Antera wheels are stock.) The most aerodynamic
mass produced bike in history, the K1 can reach a top speed of 155 mph and run 0-60mph in
3.3 seconds with 100 hp. Six thousand K1 bikes were built between 1989-1993 with
approximately 600 being imported into North America between 1990-1993.
The former owner of this particular K1
happens to be a famous Philadelphia restaurateur who volunteered to cook for the Ducati
race team at Daytona (to be closer to the "action"). Consequently, this
particular BMW motorcycle was seen in the Ducati pits at Daytona when Fast by Ferracci (a
Ducati dealer) won the World Championship. In fact, this K1 was shipped back to
Philadelphia in the very same trailer as the winning bike!
The rear pillion lifts off to accommodate a second rider and there are three
storage compartments built into the bodywork to house the factory tool kit as well as
miscellaneous items. Aside from ABS, other innovations include an extraordinary low
drag coefficient, single-sided swing arm, telelever and paralever suspension, drive shaft,
and an intercooler. The ride, without question, is simply pure Zen!
1987 Camaro Z-28 IROC-Z Convertible 20th
Anniversary ("Classic Rock")
Chevrolet sponsored the International
Race of Champions throughout most of the 1980s and, to celebrate its role, created the
Camaro IROC-Z. With its 5.0 liter high output engine, sticky suspension, and special
bodywork, the Z-28 IROC-Z 
was specifically designed to provide a true racing experience. In 1987, to commemorate the
Camaro's inception 20 years earlier, Chevy stunned the world by reintroducing a
convertible variant -- the first Camaro droptop since 1969 and the first convertible Z-28
ever! This milestone year also marked the introduction of an optional 5 speed transmission
(adding 25 more horsepower due to a special cam) as well as the highly acclaimed,
Corvette-based Tuned Port Injection engine for the IROC line.
Reliable sources report that "Classic Rock" is a very rare specimen, representing one of only 120 IROC-Z convertibles manufactured that year with the ultra-desirable, high performance "police package". Furthermore, 1987 represents the lowest production figures for the IROC-Z convertible as this was a mid-year model introduction. This particular car is heavily optioned which is not altogether surprising since this factory-ordered vehicle was first driven by a General Motors senior executive. Authenticity has been verified by both General Motors Media Archives as well as the most recent Camaro brand manager.
OFFICE: AUTOMOTIVE ARTWORK
The firm's office walls are decorated
with works from such world-renowned artists as Levesque and Mittenmaier. Featured vehicles
include a Porsche 550 Spyder (commissioned by the Porsche Club of North America),
Aston-Martin Zagato, Jaguar D Type, and Ferrari 250 Europa.