THE CAR NAIRA BLOG

Bulls, horses, tridents, coats of arms, wheels, and propellers -- what are all these exotic car logos, anyway? Learn about each of these maker's signature hood ornaments and badges first appeared and why these emblems were chosen to represent the company. Just for fun! 01. Alfa Romeo/Ferrari  What is it?  A four-leaf clover -- quadrifoglio verde, in Italian -- on a white background. When did first appear?  During World War I on Alfa Romeo race cars, then on Ferrari racers when Alfa shut down its racing program in the '20s. Later, it showed up on Alfas again. What's it mean?  It means "good luck". 02. Bentley What is it?  The flying B -- a capital letter B with wings. It comes in two forms: the 3D hood ornament and the flat emblem with the B at the center. When did it first appear?  On the first test car, a 1919 Bentley 3 1/2-liter. What's it mean?  The B is for Bentley, and the wings symboliz...

The cars on this list cost quite a lot. They’re incredibly exclusive, rare, and are the hit of every auction and car show in which they appear. There are less than 100 of these high-performance, high-end vehicles in the world, and for some, less than even 10. Commemorative cars, special editions, prototypes are special because of their rarity. Other cars on this list were made famous by the people who drove them, like Steve McQueen. Here are 20 of the rarest cars, and how much they cost (if you can find them). The figures are quoted in dollars, because, you know, well, the naira fluctuates. Enjoy!!! 1994 Ferrari F40 LM - $3.3 Million This classic-styled Ferrari was built between 1987 and 1992, as the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car at the time. Its twin-turbo V8 pumped out 471hp and a top speed of 199 mph, and it was the last car designed by Enzo Ferrari himself. Its MSRP of $400,000 ($860,000 today) made it incredibly expensive, but now each of the original...