Monday, August 19, 2013

LARAKI MOTORS Returns (MOROCCO/ AMERICAN RELAUNCH)


LARAKI MOTORS (MOROCCO/ AMERICAN RELAUNCH)






The Epitome is Laraki’s extreme, yet elegant interpretation of the mid front engine hypercar theme. Designed and built by Laraki Designs, in California, Epitome is aggressive, muscular and fearless, but still inviting. She is all about proportion, play of light, shapes and unusual surface treatment that finally work in harmony, to give her the unique character and stance she enjoys.
At a glance, one immediately knows the kind of performance Epitome is capable of. The hypercar uses carbon fiber and aluminum extensively, for their mechanical and light weight properties. The result is a 1400 Kg performer, powered by a 1100 hp quad turbo, 7 liter V8 engine. And there you have it, the universal formula for extraordinary cars. Light weight and high power. Nevertheless, the chassis and suspension are at the state of the art, to ensure unmatched performance.
More than a hypercar, the Laraki Epitome is a work of art, as it triggers one’s deepest emotions and senses. Even the smallest detail was created in that perspective. Components such as the side mirrors, the doors, the hood, the air ducts and other parts were given the highest attention to their esthetics, that they could be considered works of art in their own right.
Only a handful Epitomes will be ever made, for the world to appreciate and exclusive owners to enjoy.

Abdesslam Laraki
CEO, Laraki Designs California

Source 
larakiyachtdesign.com

A pure dream turned into reality. More is more. Be it the price, the size, the horse power its alright. Elegance is a state of being. Take it as you will, Laraki is the bold statement from a Moroccan Yacht and car designer.

African Automotive design is a rhetoric that observes and identifies syllables that echo Africa's rich heritage.

AADA-design-language

Previous posts featuring Laraki's earlier vehicle developments.

laraki-fulgura-concept-2007
laraki-borac
laraki-fulgura-2004 B
laraki-fulgura A

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

painting,painting always painting






my excuses for the lack of updates folks
but as you can see i'm not slacking...
just been really busy painting le tour de france!!!


Friday, June 28, 2013

Le Mans 2013

938


 acrylic on paper 7x11"


Audi
kristensen
Mcnish
Duval





Please note
i will be closingdown my hotmail email accounts
Rijbema@ hotmail.com
Robijbema@ hotmail.com

From now on you can contact me at
ijbemaa@gmail.com

Cheers
Rob 



Thursday, June 27, 2013

JPS

937


 acrylic on paper 8x12"



Emmerson Fittipaldi
JPS Lotus 72E 1973





Please note
i will be closingdown my hotmail email accounts
Rijbema@ hotmail.com
Robijbema@ hotmail.com

From now on you can contact me at
ijbemaa@gmail.com

Cheers
Rob 


Monday, June 24, 2013

Please note
i will be closingdown my hotmail email accounts
Rijbema@ hotmail.com
Robijbema@ hotmail.com

From now on you can contact me at
ijbemaa@gmail.com

Cheers
Rob ijbema

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Monza 1000kms 1971

934


 acrylic on paper 8x12"


Porsche 917
Rodriguez-Oliver
1st Monza 1000kms 1971





Thursday, June 6, 2013

Corvette

933


 acrylic on canvas 12x16" sold



John Fitch
Corvette
Le Mans 1960







Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Monaco Grand Prix 2013

932


 acrylic on paper 8x12"



Nico Rosberg
winner Monaco Grand Prix 2013









Saturday, June 1, 2013

Indy 500 2013

931


 acrylic on paper 7x12"


Tony Kanaan
winner Indy 500 2013





Saturday, May 25, 2013

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Monza 1975 3x4ft

929



 acrylic on canvas 3x4ft


Regazzoni,Lauda,Scheckter,Fittipaldi,Mass,Brise,Hunt,Pace,Reuteman,
Depailler,Brambilla,Peterson,Pryce,Andretti,Jarier,Laffite,Stuck,Evans,
Ertl,Amon,Zorzi,Stommelen,Lunger,Lombardi,Crawford,Merzario











Friday, May 10, 2013

Salut Gilles!

928


 acrylic on paper 8x12"



All that emotion!
I was there that fatefull day at Zolder 1982,
Happily taking pictures in the pits of Villeneuve and Pironi.
Gilles went out for one last lap and never came back....
just his wrecked Ferrari on the back of a truck... 
the evening was so eerie and quiet. 
Racing fans just wandering around in disbelief, like zombies...








Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Senna!!

926



 acrylic on paper 8x12"


a re-post in memory
of the late great
Ayrton Senna da Silva






another great write up about my work at
enjoy!




Saturday, April 27, 2013

Dario!

925


 acrylic on paper 8x12"

Dario Franchitti
Chip Gannasi






Friday, April 26, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Parnelli Jones

918





A sneak peek at the 21st Anniversary issue of RACER. 
Thank You to Rob Ijbema
for his beautiful painting of Parnelli in Ol' Calhoun.
 A salute to Laurence Foster, David Malsher, Andrew Crask and Rob French 
for putting it all together.
 Kudos to LAT USA's Mike Levitt, Camden Thrasher, Rick Graves 
and Paul Laguette for their artistry. 
My appreciation to Robin Miller, Steve Schunk, John Oreovicz, Mark Hughes, 
Jeff Olson, Eric Johnson, Marshall Pruett and Richard James for their inspiring words.
 It is an honor to work with you.





acrylic on paper 14x10" sold

Parnelli Jones
Ol' Calhoun.
Indy 1963



Wednesday, March 27, 2013