Bernie's Favorite: Robinson Cano's New Mercedes S550

*Sighs*. Fresh off of signing his contract for $240 Million with the Seattle Mariners, former New York Yankee Robinson Cano, made a new purchase. He decided to go with a 2014 Mercedes Benz S550. Like his past couple of cars, he took it to his favorite car customizer, MC Customs of Miami. MC Customs outfitted the car with Savini Forged's Di Forza Wheels.

One day I'll get use to not seeing him in a Yankees uniform. One day...

The Auto Firm Customizes Jaguar for Yankees' Pitcher Ivan Nova

Just what I've been waiting for.... Miami's own, the Auto Firm, finally-- FINALLY customizes a car for a pitcher that plays for the greatest professional sports team in the history of sports. Yes, Ivan Nova of the New York Yankees dropped his Jaguar XJL off to Alex Vega and his team at the Auto Firm.


Customizations include full Hertz sound system, custom exhaust, and sitting on custom painted 21 inch Forgiato wheels. The end result...

Queen Latifah's Manager is My New BFF and guess why...

Because anyone who has a New York Yankees golf cart has excellent taste. Check this out...

It's not bad, but it could have been taken a step further... The seats, the wheels, the dash, etc. But the Louisville Slugger steering wheel is a nice touch.

Robinson Cano's Home Run Derby Jeep is now Done!!!!

MC Customs in Miami, finished the Home Run Derby Jeep, belonging to my crush, Robinson Cano, of the heartbreaking New York Yankees. (Side note: I said heartbreaking because they finished number one in the entire AL division, yet they were taking out by the sorry Detroit Tigers. I was PISSED, but you know what? I don't plan on removing my New York Yankees tattoo, nor will I remove them from my heart. I love them, even though they (mainly A-Rod) made me upset.).

Unlike most of Cano's customized vehicles that I've featured, this will be a DR vehicle. Meaning he's sending over to the Dominican Republic- his native country and where you can catch him during the off season. My guess is that the reason why this is doing to the Dominican Republic instead of New Jersey, because if you paid attention to the Home Run Derby, the one who pitched to him, and helped him win was none other than his Dad, Jose Cano, who once played in the MLB, and Cano's parents still reside in the DR.

(He looks just like his Mommy)

Before, I talked about it while Mc Customs was working on it, and here is the finished product...

The Jeep came out great. It's cute, but not as cute as the owner. Just one more photo of Robinson Cano, I promise that it would be the last one... for this post.

Commercial: Derek Jeter and Ford Presents...

Ford spent major dollars and signed this guy as eye candy for their commercials. The commercials always end up as adorable 45 seconds advertisements that almost make you forget what he's selling. I'm sure Red Sox fans are hating me right about now.








You know by not living in NY, I'm missing all of the great commercials. And for old times sake...

Coming soon: Robinson Cano's Home Run Derby Jeep

(Cute Photo, but the watermark is killing it. Great shallow depth of field. That's photography talk, just smile and nod...)

I'm sure some of you may have heard, but the world's greatest New York Yankees are the 2011 AL East Champions. In honor of that as well as other things, I decided to compose a post on someone. My Ray of Sunshine (other than a certain West Coast Rapper) happens to be Robinson Cano, second baseman of the New York Yankees as well as the 2011 Home Run Derby Champion.

Awhile ago, I created a post about what Cano drives (Ferrari California and Porsche Panamera). However, I stumbled across a project in the works: A 2011 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon customized as a celebratory gift for him. Miami customizers to the stars, MC Customs, are still working hard on the project and haven't released details about the customizations, but I did find photos...

More photos are coming soon!!! Judging from the photos, you can tell what customizations are being done to it, but a detailed list would be so much better...

Photos: MC

Revisiting Robinson Cano's taste in cars.

I've mentioned him many times on this site, but my favorite player on the New York Yankees happens to be the second baseman, Robinson Cano. In honor of winning the 2011 Home Run Derby and on the brink of being one of the greatest Yankee players of my time, I'd figured why not do a little research on what this adorable guy drives...

In my digging, I learned that Robbie takes his cars to MC Customs, a customization shop that has a highly extensive list of MLB players as clients, and they're located in Miami. The cars that he's taken there are the Ferrari California (Yes, like what Young Jeezy owns) and the Porsche Pamamera (like what Tiny and Monica owns).

According to Celebritycarz.com, Robbie's Red Ferrari California has tan interior, smoked taillights and resting comfortably on Forgiato Maglias wheels dipped in red and black.

Now his second car is the Porsche Panamera 4S in Black.

I'm curious to find out how John Centi was able to photograph Cano's Porsche inside and out, and he was able to give some details. His Panamera dishes out 400 horsepower, front engine all wheel drive, 4.8 liter V8 with 369 lb. per foot of Torque. Its got a top speed of 175 mph and reaches 0-60 in 4.8 sec, and it's roughly $94,000 (not including the smoked taillights and the Vellano wheels.).

I don't normally say this, but I'm more interested in Cano than I am with his cars. I'm such a flirt...

Derek Jeter + New York+ Ford Mustang= Great Commercial

YES!!!!!



I will not say anything else, because we all know how I feel about Ford Mustangs, the New York Yankees, and the city of New York.

Win the Ultimate Jeep Courtesy of Josh Beckett Foundation

And I quote from the After FX's blog....

As the Red Sox begin their drive toward the 2011 World Championship (Bernie's says "YEAH RIGHT!!!"), fans will get a unique opportunity to go along for the ride.

The Josh Beckett Foundation Ultimate Jeep Raffle presented by After FX Customs gives you the chance to help support a great cause and get behind the wheel of the Ultimate Ride for the Ultimate Sox Fan.

Proceeds benefit The Josh Beckett Foundation which supports cancer care at Children’s Hospital Boston.

$100 per Ticket (only 2,000 tickets available). PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE NOW!

Drawing – August 29, 2011 at the 2011 Beckett Bowl, Lucky Strike Lanes, Boston, MA

Grand Prize: 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4-Door fully customized by After FX Customs including:

Full JL Audio sound system with Alpine DVD/Navigation head unit
20” KMC wheels with Nitto Tires
Multiple exterior upgrades & much more!

2nd Prize:
Two (2) Monster Seat tickets to the 9/17/11 Red Sox Game (Bernie says "That's not a prize")
Authentic Jersey Autographed by Josh Beckett

3rd Prize:
Authentic Jersey Autographed by Josh Beckett

For more information, please visit www.joshbeckettfoundation.org


P.S. He might play for the Red Sox, but I will say Go Yankees!!! You know I don't support Boston... But let's be real, his foundation is giving away a brand new, fully customized Jeep. And also the Red Sox will not win the 2011-2012 World Series. They better aim for something a little more obtainable... Yes, you are reading the words of a Yankees fan, I can't stand the Red Sox.

But I do like what the Josh Beckett Foundation stands for, I'll give him credit for that.

Robinson Cano broke my heart...

I'm late as sin on this one...

(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images North America) Thanks Jim for photographing this hotness...


My Ray of Sunshine on the New York Yankees, Robinson Cano bought a Range Rover Sport a few years ago. I'm sure it's the Supercharged one. Like his Escalade, he took it to Unique Autosports before they moved off of LI. Sunshine (Cano) had it customized, had his number (24) stitched into the seats, 22 inch wheels, Pirelli tires, Strut grille, smoked tail lights, Range in the front, Rover in the back. And alas, one thing just ruined it...



The Body Kit... I hate that body kit on that Range... And that's why Robinson Cano broke my heart. But it was a smart move putting 22's on it. You can easily fit 24's on any Range, however, look where Cano lives and look where he works. He lives in Jersey, and has to drive over the GWB (George Washington Bridge) to get to his job on River Ave in the South Bronx. The roads in New York, including bridges are as smooth as a rocky surface. If he would have gotten 24's, he would have to replace them as often as he gets his oil changed.


If your hometown team won some games, this is how they would celebrate. I'm so mean...

Who wouldn't want to design their own show car?????

I'm dying to do my own show car, especially after my favorite sports team.



My vision would be to have a car based off of the 2009 World Champions and the sports team that has had the most championships in the history of Sports. If you know me, you know I love the New York Yankees, (Hometown pride, you know) so why not do a Yankees vehicle. When I crashed Unique Autosports one day (When they were on LI), I talked to Will's Cousin, Pete, about it and he said that he's seen some Yankees vehicles, but they weren't fully customized.

I googled "customized Yankees cars" and the most customized vehicle that I've found was a Ford Mustang that was up for auction. The purpose was to commemorate the opening of the brand new Yankees Stadium. It's a 2010 Convertible Ford Mustang GT painted white with blue pinstripes and the emblems on it. The interior is stock, the wheels are stock, the only thing is that Derek Jeter signed the dashboard.

(photo courtesy of Absolute Auctions & Reality)

I know mine will be different. Originally I had my heart set on using my beloved Betsey ('94 Corolla) but because of Pops, she met with an early death. So I'm not sure of the make and model of the vehicle that I want to create this masterpiece, but I do know it'll be white with blue pinstripes, white rims with blue accents, emblems and "New York Yankees" written on it. I'm going to change the performance aspect, suicide doors, custom dash, gauges, audio system, etc. I know I'm being general, but I don't want dudes showing up to the Funkmaster Flex Car Show with my idea. Sorry, but you know....

Alright, if you want to see more photos of the 2010 Yankees Mustang, click here (Abosulte Auctions & Reality) to see more photos of the vehicle. P.S. Check out the hotness in photo 74, I'm referring to the tall guy on the right, in the white outfit, and the red hat...