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Miami Herald
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ultra-Rare BMW 507 For Sale With Eye-Popping Pricetag
You can never go wrong with a vintage BMW. The German automaker's classic examples have a special way of combining slim bodylines and a svelte silhouette with sheer, menacing performance under the hood. This 1959 BMW 5078 Series II on Bring a Trailer is a perfect example of what I mean. When US importer Max Hoffman suggested that BMW design as mid-level sports car for the North American market, BMW replied with the 507. Featuring hand-built aluminum bodywork styled by Albrecht von Goertz, the 507 debuted in 1955 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City before entering production in late 1956. In 1957, the Series II debuted with a smaller fuel tank relocated from behind the seats to inside the trunk to prevent fumes from entering the cabin. This particular example, Chassis 70185, is one of only 252 built during the model's three years of production and was completed on October 6, 1958 as a Feather White car before being delivered new on October 31, 1958, to Autohaus H. Bäte KG in Hannover, Germany. The car reportedly underwent a refurbishment around 2012 that included a repaint in its current shade of Coral Red and a refinishing of its hardtop in an ivory color. The 507 was then acquired in 2022 by German specialists Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors, who re-trimmed the interior in tan leather. What sets this particular BMW 507 apart from others is its ivory hardtop that can be installed when the beige convertible top is not in use. Hardtops were optional equipment at the time and were hand-built to fit each car's hand-built bodywork, making them particularly rare and special accessories to own. Under the hood is a 3,168cc V8 with an aluminum block and cylinder heads as well as twin Zenith carburetors mated to a four-speed manual transmission. This 507 sits on 16" Rudge wheels wrapped in 6.00-16 Michelin Pilote X tires with Dunlop front disc and rear drum brakes behind them. The cabin still wears its tan leather and sports a contrasting ivory steering wheel and shift knob alongside a Becker Mexico radio. The odometer shows around 33,000 kilometers (~21,000 miles), with 25 of those being added by the current owner. The auction ends in 9 days with a current bid of $1,000,000, so it's unlikely that you and I will be able to afford such a beauty. Considering that it was purchased from a collection by its current owner in January 2025 and they only added 25 miles since, this poor thing suffers from a severe lack of being driven. This isn't an uncommon occurence with cars of this rarity and value, but it's also not an excuse. I won't go on a tangent about why driving your cars is the right thing to do, but I sure hope that the new owner feels the same way. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
India.com
01-06-2025
- India.com
World's largest railway station, can halt 44 trains at once, has 67 tracks and a secret…, name is..., located in....
New Delhi: Grand Central Station in New York is one of the most renowned and impressive train stations in the world. Built in 1913, this grand railway station has 44 platforms and 67 tracks. The Grand Central Station holds the title of the largest railway station. Many would not know that 41 tracks are situated on the upper level, while 26 are on the lower level. The station also has stunning architectural details, like the grand ceiling mural and the iconic clock in the main hall. Here are some of the key features of the station: Grand Central Terminal, commonly referred to as Grand Central Station, is located in the Midtown area of Manhattan. It was opened to the public on February 2, 1913, and today it stands as a historic landmark. Grand Central Terminal has a total of 44 platforms, which is more than any other railway station in the world. These platforms are spread across two levels — an upper floor and a lower level. Grand Central Station has a total of 67 tracks. This also makes it the largest railway station in the world in terms of track network Grand Central Station covers an area of approximately 48 acres. Its building is considered a magnificent example of grand architecture. The design of Grand Central Station is an excellent example of fine art. The celestial artwork on its ceiling is very famous. Additionally, this station has also been featured in many films and TV shows. Grand Central Station: Location The Grand Central Station is situated under the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This spot of the station has grabbed the attention not just local New Yorkers but visitors from around the world, as reported by 6sqft. Track 61, originally built in the 1930s for President Franklin Roosevelt, allowed him to travel between NYC and Washington DC without the public knowing he was paralysed from the waist down due to polio, which he contracted at the age of 39. After Roosevelt's death, the specific track was never inaugurated for regular passengers.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Artificial Intelligence Influencers To Get D.C.'s Acclaim At The AI Honors Ceremony
A black-tie gala next week will center on the topic of just about any conversation in D.C. that touches on tech: Artificial intelligence. The inaugural AI Honors, presented on Tuesday by the Washington AI Network at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, will honor lawmakers, tech executives, researchers and others who are influential voices in AI. More from Deadline New York Times, Amazon Unveil AI Content Licensing Deal Donald Trump Urges Judge Not To Dismiss CBS '60 Minutes' Lawsuit As Paramount And POTUS Teams Talk Settlement Elon Musk Bids Farewell As Official Trump Administration Role Comes To An End Honorees include Sen. Todd Young (R-IN); Rep. Jay Olbernolte (R-CA) and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), chairs of the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence; Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth, director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency; Jack Hindary, CEO of SandboxAQ; Patricia K. Falcone, deputy director for science and technology at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; and Father Paolo Benanti, the Vatican's official adviser on AI ethics. Tammy Haddad, the founder of the Washington AI Network, said in a statement, 'The AI Honors are designed to recognize the people and ideas driving meaningful progress—and to connect leaders from across the ecosystem in a setting worthy of the moment.' The ceremony sponsors include OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon, among other tech and AI companies. The event is happening around the Special Competitive Studies Project's AI+Expo. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Qatar Living
23-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Living
Second Indonesian Education Expo 2025 Qatar: Expanding educational horizons in addressing global challenges
Following the success of the first event a year ago, the second edition of Indonesian Education Expo 2025 Qatar will be held on May 23 and 24 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Westbay. The Education expo activity is aimed at opening up extensive information to the wider community in Qatar on the progress of higher education in Indonesia, which is able to answer the needs of the community in facing global challenges. This year's expo promises even greater opportunities, featuring a variety of higher education offering bachelors, masters and doctoral programs, exclusive scholarships to empower Indonesia's next generation of global leaders as well as knowledge on how to win scholarships. Targeting individuals aged 16 and above, the two-day exhibition is designed to appeal to a diverse audience, including students, parents, educational counselors, school administrators, career advisors, and professionals looking to further their academic education. The universities present this year include Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Universitas Padjajaran, Institute Teknologi Bandung, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Universitas Bina Nusantara (BINUS), Universitas Sampoerna, Swiss-German University (SGU) and LSPR Institute of Communication and Business. 'The international community in Qatar should use this opportunity to see the opportunity to continue higher education in Indonesia that is internationally competitive,' said Ridwan Hassan, Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar. Ambassador Ridwan Hassan also emphasized his commitment with the embassy of Indonesia in Qatar to open access to information and opportunities available in Indonesia in various fields, including education, to the wider community. Currently more than 2,000 students from Indonesia are recorded living in Qatar, some of whom are at the stage of preparation to enter higher education. it is time for them to be given comprehensive information on education programs and diversity of choices for continuing their education. 'The Indonesian Embassy facilitates the needs of the Indonesian people and the international community in Qatar for information on the quality of higher education in Indonesia through activities like this,' said Ivan Rismi Polontalo, Coordinator of Information, Social and Cultural Affairs at the Embassy of Indonesia in Qatar. He added that this activity can be carried out well thanks to the good cooperation of the Embassy and the Indonesian community in Qatar and of course the support of the Government and the people of Qatar. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Kuwait Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait hosting of OCA meeting shows its status on sports map
Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Olympic Committee Chairman Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia, which kicks off next Sunday under the slogan 'One Asia,' reflects the advanced status of Kuwaiti sports on the Asian Olympic sports map. In a press statement Thursday, Sheikh Fahad said that the Olympic Committee, in cooperation with the Olympic Council of Asia, has made all necessary preparations to host this major sporting event, which brings together the Asian Olympic sports family. The official meeting of the General Assembly will be held next Monday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with the attendance of the presidents and officials of the National Olympic Committees from 45 Asian countries, and with the presence of the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr Thomas Bach, he added. Sheikh Fahad also noted that about 400 sports figures from Asia and the world have been invited to attend this most important Asian sports gathering, which works to advance the Olympic movement on the continent. On another hand, Sheikh Fahad stated that the Kuwait Olympic Committee will host the 37th meeting of the Council of Presidents of the Gulf Olympic Committees next Sunday at the Four Seasons Hotel, stressing the importance of this Gulf sports meeting. — KUNA
