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AUTOS: Best Of The Web
Your weekly car-guy guide to the automotive radiance of the Internet.
Bob Golfen  |  Posted May 10, 2012   Phoenix, AZ
Catch a wave with this 600-horsepower Ferrari V12-powered 1953 racing hydroplane, for sale at RM Auction's pricey Monaco sale. (Photo: RM Auctions)
Ferrari power
One of the coolest items being sold this weekend at RM Auctions’ mighty-high-end Monaco collector-car sale is the 1953 Timossi-Ferrari “Arno XI” Racing Hydroplane, captured on video with a glorious V12 soundtrack. FYI: it has 600 horsepower and an auction estimate of $2 million. Check out: Boating, Italian Style.

A new slant
Watch stuntman Jamey “Ski” Smith attempt to lap Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in an old Mustang. On two wheels. Until the engine gave out. Check out: Warped Speed.

Spiderman can
Now watch Larry "Spiderman" McBride launch the 355-volt Lawless Electric Rocket drag bike to a record run of 6.940 at 201.37 mph, the first electric vehicle to break 200 mph in the quarter mile. Check out: Charging Ahead.

Oldest school
Take a look at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, which calls itself America’s Oldest Car Collection, featuring an ever-changing calendar of exhibits and events. Check out: Wayback Machines’

Some serious muscle
Here’s the key to mindless fun: super-hot girls and muscle cars. Hard to beat, really. Check out: Fast Times.

Supercar dreams
Pagani Automobili has mounted a five-part series about the history of the Modena supercar manufacturer, and that of its founder and creative force, Horacio Pagani. The first two parts have been posted on YouTube, with three more to come. Check out: Pagani Story: Part 1 and Pagani Story: Part 2.

Rolling your own
This video demonstrates how to build your very own Bugatti Veyron. Out of paper. Check out: Not As Fast.

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