A 1949 ZIS-110 limousine that belonged to Joseph Stalin is being offered for sale in Finland via online luxury marketplace JamesList at an undisclosed price. From 1950 until 1953, this Soviet speedster served as the personal parade car of General Joseph Stalin.

Joseph Stalin’s ZIS-110 Limousine

Like everything in history, even this car has a history. Stalin had been gifted a Packard Super Eight by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. He was so impressed by the car that he decided to get it manufactured in the USSR as well. And so, Zil (Завод имени Лихачёва), short for Likhachev Factory, began manufacturing a ‘variant’ of the car and called it ZIS-110. The manufactures are still functional today, making cars which according to them are no less than Maybach and Rolls-Royce.

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Cohiba Behike Most Expensive Cuban Cigar

Finally, one of the Cohiba greatest secrets came to light. Behike from Cohiba, taking the name of the doctor of the Taino Tribe for the 40th anniversary of the Cuban brand. Launched with a promise of setting a new standard among smokers, this cigar is all set to go on sale in mid June. Said to be the most expensive cigar produced by Cohiba), it has generated a lot of excitement and anticipation among cigar enthusiasts.

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Vertu launches a latest gold phone in Japan. Company celebrates its first anniversary of flagship store in Japan with gold phone. There are four models such as Daigo, Kinkou, Kikusui and Nanten, one for each season.

Vertu Gold Cell Phone

What is more, besides the golden touch up, the four unique versions have been hand painted as well. Reportedly, there will only be four units of the new Vertu phone made, each costing about $215,800.

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UPDATE: Lurssen’s superyacht Apoise is sold today (March, 30th) for €34.75 million (about $47 million) to unknown telephone bidder.

On March 30, 2010, Apoise – 89th largest and one of most distinctive megayachts – will be sold at an unreserved public auction in Grand Cayman. No minimum bids, no reserve prices, one fortunate new owner. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime auction opportunity.

Apoise Motor Yacht

Dave Ritchie, co-founder of Vancouver-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, is proving just how much be believes in his own company by selling his 220-foot luxury megayacht.  Ritchie bought the yacht in 2006 when he retired as chairman of Ritchie Brothers. In a press release Ritchie said that he enjoyed cruising the world on the yacht but thinks it is now time to sell.

Designed by Espen Øino, built by world-renowned Lürssen Yachts and launched in 2006, Apoise offers the ultimate cruising experience. From the elegant baroque furnishings to the luxurious owner’s cabin, no detail was overlooked in the design and appointment of this vessel.  Featuring spacious suites for 12 guests, six decks, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a Jacuzzi on the upper deck and lounges throughout, Apoise is perfect for cruising in comfort and entertaining in style.

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The Villa By Barton G., known throughout the world as the former residence of fashion designer Gianni Versace, debuts in March as an oasis of luxury in the heart of South Beach with 10 luxury appointed suites and the Dining Room, an old-world fine dining restaurant located in the mansion on Ocean Drive.

The Villa by Barton G. – Facade and Courtyard Pool

The Villa has all the modern amenities, and you can spot Versace fabrics all over. The entrance greets you with a pool and terrace tiled in thousands of colorful mosaics, and fountains, frescoes and stained glass Roman palazzo style. The Dining Room provides for a very modern European menu that too served on Versace china.

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Say hello to the P’6780 Diver, the latest diving watch from the talented folks at Porsche Design. Porsche P’6780 Diver is just the second diving watch in 25 years from the Porsche Design team – the successor to the Ocean Diver in 1983, the Ocean 2000.

Porsche Design P’6780 Diver Watch

Capable of reaching depths up to 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), P’6780’s party trick is actually quite functional: the stainless steel case that houses the movement hinges forward out of its titanium bracket (which in turn attaches to the rubber wrist strap), thereby insulating the case from shock and keeping the crown from being accidentally re-set.

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Century’s Venus Pendant Lady Watch

Who says you need to wear a watch on your wrist always? Men have an option of getting themselves pocket watches, but ladies need not frown anymore either! A stunning new watch pendant called the Venus from Century is out now to adorn your neck.

Reinventing a motif that has inspired artists throughout the ages, from Botticelli to Fulco di Verdura, Century has created a jewel in white, yellow or red gold with a stylished design, covered with a hand-cut Century sapphire.

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