Heavy Hitters

There really is something to be said about being comfortable. Getting that paycheck on the regular can create a homeostatic environment that hinders your ability to grow while clouding your vision from seeing what’s really out there. Let’s face it: We all have dreams, and regardless of what they are, you have to get out there and start working on them to make them a reality. If all you can do is crawl, then start crawling because soon enough, you’ll learn to walk. Remember, there is no reward without risk. This has been proven time and time again by the profiles in our pages. These individuals have shown us the value of sweat equity firsthand. Rarely does one create a fortune by working for others, and if you don’t have…

01. This magazine is so inspiring for me and my brothers. We were wondering if you had plans on going monthly. How can we get back issues of the earlier ones? Who owns the Bugatti that drives around Scottsdale with the HH plates? How long has the magazine been around? - Sean Montgomery, Arizona Hi, Sean. Are you a cop? Because you sure do ask a lot of questions. In all seriousness, though, thank you for your support. As of right now, we have no plans of going monthly. As for earlier issues, your best bet would be to go on eBay, and the owner of the Bugatti you’re talking about would probably rather stay disclosed. Actually, we never did a story on him, but he’s a fan of the…

Web: aurumania.com, thehouseofsolidgold.com Heavy Hitters has long profiled some of the world’s most opulent vehicles and the story surrounding their owners, but this time around we’re showing you two of the world’s most expensive bicycles. Scandinavian design company Aurumania has created a terror on two wheels—and we mean that in a good way. The company unveiled this gold bicycle only for those with the most exclusive of tastes, and the bankroll to match them. With a price point of €80,000 and a run of only 10 handnumbered models to be released, these will age like fine wine in terms of collectibility and value. Aurumania’s meticulous sense of design is prevalent throughout, as each bike is handbuilt, plated with 24-carat gold, and bedazzled with more than 600 exquisite Swarovski crystals. The…

Many an allusion has been made to the concept of stuffing your nest egg under your mattress as an option for bank security, but what about doing it in a more literal sense? Thanks to the luxury craftsmen of Hästens, you can now put your money in your mattress—to the tune of $60,000. Introducing the Hästens Vividus, the ultimate luxury handmade bed. With a price point of $59,750, this top-of-the-line bed takes 160 man-hours to make and is constructed with a layered bed of flax, wool, and cotton, as well as handpicked horsehair, which is both cleaned and permed before being used. According to Hästens, the Hästens horsehair’s natural consistency allows for supreme breathability, which reduces sweat and keeps the bed cool and dry. Hästens has been in the bed…

The vocabulary of those who like the finer things in life doesn’t usually include the phrases “off the shelf” or “factory ordered.” It is for this minority of folks that bespoke tailored clothes and one-off watches are created, but what many people don’t know is the same personalization can be had when it comes to ordering a Ferrari. The Special Projects program of Ferrari is a special division created by the auto giant for those with the most extreme of tastes. This program offers wealthy individuals the chance to literally design their own Ferrari. With an undisclosed amount of clientele who have already completed the process, this factory division of Ferrari can literally make your automotive dreams come true. Of course, it comes with a price to pay, but when…

Heavy Hitters has long preached the value of inspiration. Since the magazine’s inception at the turn of 2008, we have worked extremely hard to fill our pages with extraordinary human beings who have all walked very different paths. Yet regardless of the paths taken, they have all led to the land of success. Their stories were so intriguing and captivating that we had to put them to print, and along the way, our interest and readership increased tenfold. We knew we weren’t the only ones moved by the individuals we met and profiled, as our inbox became stacked with positive feedback and comments regarding our stories of rags to riches and the lifestyles of the rich and not so famous. It has been a humbling journey to say the least,…