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From the Jan. 2008 issue
From classic to contemporary, Momo offers an extensive line of steering wheels in both leather and wood. The Prototipo features supple leather, drilled spokes and a timeless look. Grab hold of one and pretend you’re at Le Mans.
$240 from Momo USA, (800) 749-MOMO
A fine timepiece always makes a statement, and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner has been a favorite for more than 40 years. This diver’s watch is still in production and continues to offer a striking presence on land or sea.
$5175 from Rolex, (800) 367-6539
Here’s something different: a fully functional, 1/6-scale replica of a 1967 Corvette dash. The switches move, the lights glow and the glove box even opens. The unit can also be configured as a business card holder.
$59.95 from GMP, (800) 536-1637
You might not be able to afford a complete Bugatti, but you can wear a piece of one. These cufflinks are formed from bronze and aluminum bits removed during the restoration of a real Bugatti Type 35. Only 350 sets exist.
£295 from TMB Art Metal, +44 208 810 9997
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Uncovering a cool old car abandoned in a barn is an old wives’ tale, right? Not at all, and Tom Cotter has rounded up another batch of such finds in his second book, “The Hemi in the Barn.” Read about great discoveries, including our own Group 44 Inc. Triumph.
$25.95 from Motorbooks, (800) 826-6600
Hands up if you hate those white specs that appear on rubber trim after waxing a car. P21S designed their carnauba wax to avoid that issue while being streak-free at the same time. It comes in a handy 6.2-ounce jar.
$31.95 from Smartparts, (203) 488-6569
Put an Alfa Romeo in your pocket with this exquisite Delta fountain pen styled after the company’s 6C 1750 Grand Sport. The central ring, cabochon and clip all share styling cues with the prewar Alfa, while the body is hand-turned Italian resin.
$500 from Bittner, (888) 248-8637
The California Car Duster’s wax-treated head is designed to quickly and efficiently lift and remove dust without causing any scratches. The Auto Detailing Kit includes this small duster as well as its bigger brother.
$19.99 from California Car Duster, (800) 282-8828
The tiny on-board cameras used in professional motorsports are now accessible to the rest of us. The ChaseCam Bullet Camera works with the company’s PDR100 Racer Kit to record sights and sounds onto a CompactFlash card.
$875 (complete kit) from ChaseCam, (619) 337-2300
After watching grainy, poorly made copies of this movie for years, we were delighted to learn “Rendezvous” is finally available on DVD. Take a nine-minute tour of Paris, blowing through red lights and using pedestrians as apex markers.
$30.00 from Blackwatch Racing, (949) 653-5807
Oakley offers a wide range of sunglasses. Some are designed for action sports while others, like these aviator-influenced, aluminum-framed Crosshairs, are suited for flying—whether in the air or on the ground.
$135 from Oakley, (800) 431-1439
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