Bernie’s Favorite: Victoria Beckham and the new “Posh” Range Rover Evoque

(Photo: Land Rover)

Victoria Beckham teamed up with Range Rover and finally unveiled the special edition Range Rover Evoque in Bejing, China. Borrowing style hues from her husband, David, this particular limited edition Evoque is as equally stylish as she is.

I said that Victoria borrowed the design aspect from David because she did say that “I wanted to design a car David and I would want to drive. I want everyone who gets in to feel special.” Also, the customization specs equal to what David has done to his vehicles in the past (i.e. The Porsche 911 and Rolls Royce Phantom).

The customization specs goes as follows: the first-ever Land Rover to feature hand-finished matte paint – offset by Santorini gloss black details and special 20-inch gloss-black forged alloy wheels with rose-gold accents. There’s also a rose-gold plated grille surround and badging.

Inside, Land Rover Spices it up with semi-aniline leather seats, door inserts and armrests and, yes, more rose-gold accents. The look is complemented with black lacquered veneers, textured aluminum and soft-feel black finishes.
 Basically it’s matte black paint, with black wheels, and a black interior.



Vanity Fair Magazine was lucky enough to sit down with Victoria and asked her a few questions about cars.

Why is the Range Rover Evoque the right choice for a Victoria Beckham special edition?
Victoria Beckham: I’ve driven a Range Rover for as long as I can remember, and I have a lot of respect for Range Rover as a brand and for their heritage. So I think it feels very natural. I think that people will look at the car, and they’ll obviously see Range Rover, but they’ll also see me. It looks like me. I joked the other day—I had a matte-black crocodile structured handbag with me, and I looked at the bag and I looked at the car, and I said, “The car looks like a bag on wheels.” It’s very me. It’s very, very me.

One of the ways that we can chart the various stages in a person’s life is through their cars. So tell me about your cars. What was your first car? 
My first-ever car, my parents bought me a red Fiat Uno. I was 17 and just so happy to have a car, so I was very fortunate that my parents were in a position to get me one—it was a secondhand car, but I was just so happy to have it. And my mum, to make it extra special for me, sprayed the hubcaps red.
And what do you drive now? 
I drive a Range Rover Sport. I love things that look great, but I love the practicality as well. I’ve got four kids. [Brooklyn, 13; Romeo, 9; Cruz, 7; Harper, 9 months.] I’ve got to put a stroller in the back of my car. I drive my kids to school every day; I drive everywhere. I love my Range Rover. But David’s trying to make me sell my Range Rover.


Each of the limited run of 200, English-made, four-wheel-drive coupes will cost around $90,000, and sadly, only 5 will be sold in the US.

I love it. Now I’m just waiting for Kimora Lee Simmons to come out with a special edition vehicle.

David Beckham Sells Porsche... AGAIN.

Apparently, the original sale of David Beckham's Porsche 911 didn't last long. Now the Becks is selling it again, this time at Porsche North Scottsdale in Arizona via Ebay. (Note: He should have bypassed the dealer and went to Barrett Jackson. If Funkmaster Flex can sell a car at Barrett Jackson, surely he can).



Let's talk specs...

You're looking at a two door, convertible 2008 Porsche 911 that's completely blacked out. *smiles*. Has 9,859 miles. 6 Spd Automatic transmission. 3.6L H6 SFI DOHC TURBO Gasoline Engine. All Wheel Drive. Clear CarFax report!!!!! The customization does include a custom dual colored interior with "Twenty Three" stitched in the headrests (Let's be real, he should have uncustomized the headrests before he tried to sell this.) Black Matte Aftermarket 20 inch Wheels with 23 in the center caps, and the wheels are sitting on Pirelli Tires, custom floor mats, and most importantly: Matte Black exterior paint with smoked out head and tail lights.

(I don't know how they got those Range Rovers on those rocks, but you couldn't pay me to park them there. My nerves are too bad to try that.)

Now for my disclaimer that will hurt some folks feelings. I'm aware that it's tax time, and some of you are getting that refund. However, if your refund isn't $130,000, then do not entertain the thought of purchasing this vehicle. Who would you rather hear this from- me behind a computer screen or the salesmen at North Scottsdale Porsche face-to-face. Just being honest. I'm not a yes girl.

For more info, talk to Porsche of North Scottsdale or visit the ebay listing.

I do like David Beckham's style of customizing cars. I wonder what type of flair does Victoria have with hers...

David Beckham Unloads Fully Customized Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe

After years of driving around LA, David Beckham made the ultimate decision to sell his fully customized Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe. According to Celebrity Cars Blog.com, he bought it in June 2008, customized it, and is now selling it with a little under 6,000 miles.

How customized is it? Well, I'm glad you asked. According to the seller- Towbin Motorcars in Las Vegas, Becks had EVERYTHING on the Exterior of this PHANTOM has been Blacked-Out, from the R/R 'Spirit of Ecstasy' hood ornament, the Grilles, all the trim pieces, as well as the Custom 24-inch Wheels. The interior is covered in luxurious and classy CREME LIGHT Leather. There is even a custom installed Multi-Media TV/DVD Entertainment unit built into the front seatback.

And they're only asking a mere $389,888. For more details, check out Towbin's listing, and further instructions are listed. However, if your house costs less than this vehicle or 50% more than this vehicle, then do not entertain the thought of contact Towbin Motorsports. I'm only saving you from getting your feelings hurt.

This Rolls Royce is gorgeous, even if it's a Phantom.

David Beckham's Customized Porsche 911 Sold For $227,000

David Beckham’s 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet was recently sold for $227,000 to actor/model Adam Sabbagh (he's huge in the Middle East), according to TMZ.com. Sabagh’s rep told TMZ that the actor “fell in love” after looking at the car. Beckham put the car up for sale earlier this year after spending about $100K for special additions like a custom deck lid, the No. 23 emblazoned on the hood and seats, custom wheels, matte paint, smoked out headlights, and more. It’s unknown if Sabbagh bought it directly from Beckham or a third party.