When we were in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), we saw our fair share of beautiful cars. Among those we saw, the Aston Martin line-up especially stood out. We were, however, not at the unveiling of the Rapide Concept. But upon seeing photos of the outside and inside of the Rapide, the car jumped abruptly toward the top of my dream list. With classic Aston Martin styling employing state-of-the-art technology and a magnificently tailored interior that screams individualism, this car will make you shiver. Check out Automen to see a wealth of Rapide photos.

You all know that we’re pretty eco-consious over here at JoshSpear.com. But we’re not going to lie to you, our readers– we have a soft spot in our hearts for beautiful, powerful, classically designed sports cars. They make us feel weak in the knees like a good first kiss. You’ve had a chance to read about our trip to Detroit for this year’s NAIAS show, and our favorite 3 cars from a practical, forward-thinking, environmentally conscious perspective. But we also wanted to share with you our top picks ‘were Mother Earth to end tomorrow and you could drive any automobile you wanted without factoring in fuel consumption, cost, environmental impact, douche factor, or any other practical variable.’ Maserati, Aston Martin, Audi, Ferrari, Porshe, BMW, Maybach, Lamborghini– they were all there (in all of their glory) in Detroit. More photos after the jump…

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We had the fortune of being General Motors’ guest to the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and the world’s largest auto show was an eye opener in more ways the one. We got a first-look at the directions many auto manufacturers will be taking in the near future with their designs and drive technologies. Our experience was much like an abbreviated relationship. It began with a honeymoon phase– in awe at the sheer magnitude of the venue and the millions of visual effects– including mesmerizing light displays, gorgeous cars, and beautiful women (the kind every hetero man wants to fill his exotic sports car with). Then enter the dating portion– repeating the process of vehicle viewing and photo taking to the point where only something brand new and astounding would really satisfy our expectations. Then of course, the marriage: meeting with representatives from different car companies– designers, marketing heads, and executives. Usually it goes well, but it's a pretty short relationship at best, and in a blink of an eye it's over and you're back at home watching news snippets on CNN, feeling a sort of cautious optimism for the future of the auto industry. But all that aside, let us get to our top 3!

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