Call it fact or phenomenon; car people love sport watches, particularly mechanical chronographs and diver's models. There are several makes and models that command the most popularity (and often the highest prices) but at least three kings of this road. At or near the top of this heap is the Rolex Daytona Cosmograph, a 3-dial Chrono available in all stainless steel, steel/gold "bimetal" combination, or … [Read more...]
Speed Reading – The Other Side of the Fence
The Other Side of The Fence – Six Decades of Motorsport Photography By Bill Warner, with Forewords by Sam Posey and William Jeanes Professional motorsport photographers live their lives and careers “on the Other Side of the Fence” meaning that they get to walk and work several major steps closer to the racing (and pit and paddock) action than does the civilian fan. But this superior track access … [Read more...]
Bugatti Most Exclusive Development Lineup Head to the Nürburgring
Bugatti’s strict quality check requires that every hyper sports car produced meets outstanding quality standards in all conditions, be it on the circuit or for day-to-day use. So, it's not surprising that Bugatti regularly tests their cars, both the future series-production models and current models, on various circuits and test tracks. To accomplish this, the Bugatti development team goes to the grueling Nürburgring … [Read more...]
Buying a Supercar? Discover Which Supercars Depreciate the Most
You’ve amassed not only a nice nest egg but have watched enough Top Gear episodes to know what cars you’ve been missing out on. Now that you’ve decided to buy a supercar, which one should you buy? There are many factors to consider when buying a supercar, but a critical factor is depreciation. Today we examine modern supercars’ depreciation curves to discover what factors affect a supercar's depreciation over the … [Read more...]
McLaren Elva Windscreen Version to Commence Limited Production
Luxury supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive has announced that a windscreen version of the Elva roadster will commence production shortly. The windscreen version was conceived for customers who either prefer to have a physical screen instead of the air barrier that the Active Air Management System (AAMS) provided or those in USA states that require the windscreen to meet local legal … [Read more...]
A 911 SC Redesigned: Porsche Partnership with Aimé Leon Dore
Porsche and Aimé Leon Dore (ALD), a New York fashion label, have again collaborated to redesign a 911 Super Carrera. This is not their first partnership together with the pair restoring a Type 964 911 Carrera 4 in 2020. For Teddy Santis, ALD founder and Creative Director, the project was the fulfillment of a dream involving the olive-colored 911 SC, which is a very personal 911 that is based on the … [Read more...]
Meet The Founder of Velocity Invitational: Jeff O’Neill
You might have come across the name Jeff O’Neill recently. He’s been popping up in the news as he’s been spearheading Velocity Invitational, one of the largest vintage racing events planned for 2021. Sports Car Digest photojournalist, Dennis Gray, had the pleasure to sit down with Jeff to discuss this exciting event. For years the three of us, Bill Wagenblatt, Vic Varela, and I, shared accommodations during the … [Read more...]
Pfaffenhausen Speed Shop – The RUF Gallery
The Petersen Automotive Museum has freshly announced a two-part exhibit series that will be curated in partnership with the Porsche-themed event organizers Luftgekühlt. The first special exhibit is called “Pfaffenhausen Speed Shop – The RUF Gallery”. It will showcase the German manufacturer RUF, displaying eight bespoke supercars and restomod classics. 1990 RUF CTR yellowbird The second display, opening in … [Read more...]
Bentley Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary of First Win
Bentley has celebrated 100 years to the day of their first race victory. In celebration of the achievement, Bentley brought out the winning car itself, known as EXP2, to lead a parade of 3-Liter Bentleys at the Brooklands Racetrack in Surrey. EXP2 is the second car that W.O. Bentley company ever constructed. Manufactured in 1921, it is the oldest Bentley in the world. 24 3-liter cars from across the country … [Read more...]
The Rarest Ferrari Racing Car: The Remastered 330 LMB Project
Bell Sport & Classic proudly announced the ultimate example of their expertise in outstanding in-house restoration with the authentic remastering of one of the rarest period Ferrari racing cars ever made, the 330 LMB. The vision was to create the perfect, remastered 330 LMB. To achieve an authentic 330 LMB, they aimed to blend originality with the latest restoration techniques and sympathetic … [Read more...]
Who Owns Jaguar in 2021?
Who owns Jaguar in 2021? Discover the current owner of the luxury vehicle manufacturer along with the past owners since inception. When it comes to somewhat affordable yet undeniably luxurious sports cars, Jaguar is among the first brands, if not the first, to spring to everyone's mind. It is a quintessentially British automaker renowned for its rich history of desirable sports cars, sports sedans, and worldwide … [Read more...]
Isky at Indy – When Hot Rod Camshafts Ruled the Brickyard
Some of you may know the name Ed Iskenderian as one of the high priests of the early days of hot rodding and the birth of the aftermarket speeds parts industry in America. It’s true: Isky’s cams for the flathead Ford and Small-block Chevy V-8s are legendary. What you may not be familiar with though is Iskenderian’s name and products are most commonly thought of in terms of drag racing or LSR racing at Bonneville. … [Read more...]
Simeone Collection- The Doctor is in
Dr. Fred Simeone is a visionary automobile collector, enthusiast, Concours judge, and leader of the growing automotive preservationist and conservationist movements. Dr. Fred Simeone is a passionate man. As a renowned surgeon and medical educator, he has saved and improved numerous people’s lives. A world-class automotive enthusiast, he curates and collects great sports, racing, and GT cars. And as an individual, … [Read more...]
Best Sports Cars Under $30K: 15 Amazing Cars You Can Actually Afford
Wanting some weekend fun without hurting the back pocket? Here are 15 of the best sports cars under $30K. The best way to enjoy classic cars is by driving them, and that being said, sports cars are definitely ones to have. With their performance-oriented character and racing prowess, classic sports cars are among the most coveted collector pieces, and many icons have already gone north of $30K. Still, … [Read more...]
Epic Road-Trip Around Sella Ronda Circuit in a Porsche
Despite Laura Kukuk being only 28 years old, she is well on her way to establishing herself as a leading expert in the niche of classic and supercar surveys. Kukuk travels the world with her father Klaus, as they perform forensic pre-purchase inspections on rare and highly coveted vintage and modern collectible cars. To the finest details of the vehicles, they research their provenance, condition, and … [Read more...]
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