BEst Guide - luxuries and amenities

Black Enterprise, June, 2001 by Sherri A. McGee

Traditionally, financial advisors recommend a 10-20% position in hard assets to balance a portfolio of precarious paper investments. Rare coins are the perfect medium with which to maintain the balances because they grow, tax deferred until the time of liquidation. They also enjoy the status of a collectible; there are no reporting requirements pertaining to their purchase and sale.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Kenneth Smaltz Jr., New World Rarities, Ltd. (800) 431-1018

907 United States $20 Gold Piece "High Relief" in mint state 65. Considered by most to be the most beautiful coin ever struck by the United States government. Total mintage 11,250 pieces. A beautiful orange/gold hue, which is highlighted by an unbelievable distinct strike. A highly collectable coin -- Purchase price $29,500.

Bentley Continental T Personal Commission A Unique Motoring Experience

The Bentley Continental T Personal Commission. This Grand Touring two-seat car features a specially designed rear luggage compartment behind the front seats and a set of exclusively created bespoke Bentley leather luggage. The three unique, co-coordinated pieces of a large valise style suitcase and two matching smaller curved cabin cases match the same quilted Connolly leather as the cars interior.

A new deep section front bumper, the headlamp surround panels, sills and rear bumper have all been altered to give the car a leaner and more assertive appearance. Details changes to the front profile include the painted radiator shell and indicator lamps mounted with the bumper while clear indicator lenses at the rear maintain and reinforce the sporting theme.

Sold for $465,000 - Personal Commission Car

For further information, please contact Sarah Perris, Bentley Motors at (W) 44(0) 1270 535044; (F) 44 (0) 1270 535495; Mobile 44 (0) 7720 805944.

2001 Porsche[R] 911[TM] Turbo Combines Blistering Performance and Striking Design

With a twin-turbo, 3.6-liter, 415-horsepower engine, a standard six-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 4.2 seconds. The 2001 911 Turbo stands apart from the 911 CarreraAE models with a wider stance and all-new front and rear styling. Unique bi-xenon headlight clusters use xenon high-intensity discharge headlights for both the low and high beams. Three large intake grills dominate the lower front fascia and provide cooling air to the caris three radiators. Intakes behind the doors feed air to dual intercoolers that enhance turbocharger performance by reducing the intake charge temperature. Inside the 2001 911 Turbo treats the driver and passenger to the luxury of a full-leather interior, a high-power audio system, and automatic climate control with a dust/pollen filter.