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March 6, 2007 9:30 AM PST

The $150,000 gear shift knob

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Luxist)

As luxury items or egregious excess appear to be the theme of the day, it seems fitting to include this gem from that icon of motoring wealth, the Bentley.

It's not a gadget per se, of course, but we just couldn't resist because this thing is so far over the top. Finished in white gold and 30 carats of diamonds, the knob costs $150,000--almost as much as the $165,000 Bentley Continental GT, as Luxist points out. As far as we know, it's the only shift knob that has its own Web site. But if you want to see it in person, it's on display at company headquarters in--where else?--Vegas, baby.

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Good God
by whargoul March 6, 2007 10:53 AM PST
This is just silly.
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What a great idea!!
by 305Sony March 10, 2007 3:59 PM PST
Now i know what to get Dwyane Wade for his B-day!!!
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Doen't make sense!
by Viper56610 March 10, 2007 9:53 PM PST
If the shift knob is $150,000.. Then wouldn't the Bentley Continental GT only be $15,000?!
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