Indisputable Icon // Ferrari 458 Italia on HRE
Agility. Precision. Enthusiasm. Road-going Ferrari’s have always been the irreplaceable, definite, and absolutely-perfect embodiment of Italian race cars for the streets. Uncompromisingly built for the thrills of speed, with designs and aeros that follow functions, not the other way around. Every single inch of the car has been tuned for a better overall performance, while every single interior piece has …
Read MoreSpecial One // Iwan Liman’s SVR Ferrari 458 on Novitec
A bright red Ferrari and a winding road. The vivid dream that has kept a lot of us enthusiasts going for every single hustle we’ve been through. The pinnacle of freedom and success. The glorious marriage of driving pleasure and excitements. The hand-built trophy that causes all of life’s efforts and struggles to make sense. The prize, the ending, the …
Read MoreCircle of Speed // Ferrari 458 Speciale on ADV.1
It’s the most reasonable Ferrari you could’ve bought, but can no longer buy. The 458 Speciale. The sophisticated, hardcore, purist supercar built on top of the ‘regular guy’ 458 platform. Active aerodynamics mated to some so-nerdy-its-a-crime engine-and-handling system makes the Speciale truly the supercar of supercars. The dream drive for true enthusiasts and collectors alike. Its short production period (2013-2015) …
Read MoreProject Candy // Ferrari California on HRE
Rise of the divergent. Throughout these past few years, I’ve been noticing more and more daring builds coming out of Indonesia. From RWB Porsche’s to Liberty Walk exotics to Rocket Bunny GT86’s, these outrageous rides have been showing up occasionally on our Instagram ‘Explore’ pages. But what’s even more noticeable is the growing trend for colorful wheels on most rides. …
Read MoreProper Classic // Ferrari 458 on HRE
An Italian architect, Luigi Caccia once mentioned,”[Italian designers are] better mediators between the past and the future.” A perspective which I’ve found rather interesting. Considering all the fine automobiles and fashion influences that Italian designers have brought out over the years, such a statement is pretty true. From Fiat to Pagani, we’ve all seen their uniquely eccentric-yet-timeless designs that has …
Read MoreSupercar Sunday Wallpaper // March 2015
Having a supercar sitting in your garage awaiting its Sunday drive is a pleasure in its own. A piece of sculpture soothing your stresses during the weekdays, an exhilarating medicine fulfilling your automotive addictions during Sunday runs. Today’s Supercar Sunday wallpaper, however, features not one, but four of the most praised supercars money can buy at the moment. Showcasing a …
Read MoreTokyo Auto Salon 2015 // The Europeans Pt. 2
Continued from our Part 1 article, here’s a closer look at some of the finest European cars shown off at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015. The Osaka-based tuner, Wald, has gained a world-wide popularity thanks to their daring yet elegant bodykit designs. Liberty Walk continues making their bold statements at this year’s TAS. Countless number of cars wearing their kits that …
Read MoreTokyo Auto Salon 2015 // The Europeans Pt. 1
Live from Tokyo Auto Salon 2015! In this first trip to Asia’s largest automotive festival, we’ve been kept in awe all day at the surprises that Japan has to offer. Spanning across 11 halls with 879 demo vehicles and over 37,000 meter square of booth area, Tokyo Auto Salon has truly represented Japan’s lavish car culture: its diverse, authentic, and …
Read MoreArtisan // Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Spider on ADV.1
I’ve always been a fan of Ferrari’s. The F40 was the one that got me into it. It was the supercar icon of my childhood. The bedroom posters I had. The Hot Wheels collectibles I kept safely inside my tiny, colourful drawers. Little did I know about its turbocharged engine back then. Little did I know about its 324km/h top …
Read MoreUnmistakably Different // Ferrari 458 on Forgiato
Let me welcome you to another eccentric Forgiato build done by Permaisuri (the brand’s Indonesian master dealer). Several weeks ago we had the gold-wrapped M6 on Forgiato Drea-M featured on the blog, and today we have yet another staggering build on display: the Ferrari 458 Spider on Forgiato F2.01ECL. Red hot, with an open top, and equipped with such distinctive …
Read MoreWallpaper Wednesday // F12 Berlinetta from Bali
Throughout history, Ferrari has been well known for producing some of the world’s most respected mid-engine supercars. It’s latest 458 specimen, for example, has been a huge global success with such great numbers being sold in the world’s richest cities. But there’s also another prided history inside Ferrari’s lineup: its 6-decade-old development of the front-engine grand tourer super machines. The …
Read MoreWallpaper Wednesday // Bali Exotic Duo // Ferrari F12 and Aventador
On today’s Wallpaper Wednesday we have two very special Italians ready to be set as your desktop background. First up is the Ferrari F12. Ferrari’s monstrous 731HP, 508 LB-FT grand tourer. With such a sleek exterior design and undoubtedly gorgeous fascia, it’s the stunning art sculpture in motion. Then there’s the Aventador, the two-seater four-wheel-drive jet-inspired supercar. Both Italian exotics …
Read MoreHnP Bangkok Trip 2014 // Capturing the Ferrari F40
Travelling across borders. Meeting like-minded enthusiasts. Capturing nearby country’s finest automotive builds. These experiences are now starting to become possible for us, HnP team, as we’re seeing more and more international visitors visiting our site. A recent email from Winston J was filled with these outstanding captures of an F40 he met in Bangkok. And in case you’ve missed out …
Read MoreHnP Bangkok Trip 2014 // Part 2: Exotics of Bangkok Photo Coverage
Continuing from our Part 1 article, today I present to you a photo coverage by Winston showcasing a great selection of Bangkok’s hidden gems. Quite frankly, it’s a rare occasion to find the Diablo coming to a meet with some of the more modern exotics such as the 599 and GranTurismo, while at the same time being accompanied by the …
Read MoreWallpaper Wednesday // Exotics of Bali
Happy New Year! To start this great 2014 I’m presenting you a wallpaper submitted by Dedenphoto from Bali. A trio of modern exotics; 911, Gallardo and 458, this capture pretty much summarizes Bali’s currently growing luxury car scene. And I believe in 2014 it’s only going to get even wilder! Oh and by the way, let me give you some …
Read MoreWallpaper Wednesday // Ferrari 458 from Bali
It’s that time of the week again! We’ve posted a Lamborghini wallpaper weeks ago, as well as a McLaren 12C last week. Today it’s Ferrari’s turn. The 458. The car which has gained some miraculous 10/10 Top Gear verdict rating and 5/5 AUTOCAR stars. That’s a perfect score on two of the most famous automotive sites! Today’s 458 in particular …
Read MoreONEIGHTEENTH Indonesia Diecast Gathering Sept 14th // Photo Coverage
Just a week after the small gathering we featured, ONEIGHTEENTH held another gathering at Terminal Motor Arteri on September 14th, 2013. Attended by a larger number of members, the gathering showcased a wider variety of collectibles; from BMW Isetta to Pagani Zonda. Scroll over to enjoy the photo coverage and be prepared to drool over these delicately detailed miniatures. The …
Read MorePermaisuri Thursday // Ferrari California on Forgiato
Seems like we are seeing an increasing number of customers opting for Forgiato wheels at Permaisuri these days. Last month we had the striking black on black Jaguar XKR-S and today we have this Ferrari California wearing the same Forgiato model but a different wheel-face profile. With a design that combines five-star mesh with a concave surface, the Forgiato Maglia …
Read MorePermaisuri Thursday // Ferrari 575M Maranello on HRE
Built by Ferrari and designed by Pininfarina, the 575M Maranello has always been of the nicest modern classics that have ever arrived on our land. Launched in 2002 as the successor to the 550, the 575M (M for Modificato) featured a wide range of modern technologies that were ahead of its time. It’s adaptive suspension system, for example, is directly …
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