Bond. James Bond. It is nearly impossible to think of the James Bond character without visualizing the iconic Sean Connery playing the commanding lead. In seven of these early Hollywood blockbusters, alongside Connery was the car he would always drive through the mayhem of blazing guns and thrilling car chases, the iconic Aston Martin DB5. https://youtu.be/uGwTx8gXXnc?t=25 James Bond Goldfinger - Source: … [Read more...]
McLaren P1 – Hybrid Power Supercar
Forged by the wind and born for the road. The McLaren P1 is a member of the new generation supercars and a pinnacle of British engineering. It joins the ranks of the 'gold standard' hybrid supercars formed in 2013 like the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918. Supercars prior to the McLaren P1 were somewhat similar in construction -they featured either naturally-aspirated or turbocharged engines that produced … [Read more...]
Volvo P1800 – The Swedish ‘Saint’
There is a handful of cars that are famous for their appearances on the TV screen. The Volvo P1800 with the registration plate ST1 is certainly one of them. In the cult series “The Saint” from the sixties, the legendary ex-James Bond, Roger Moore, took on the role of the main character Simon Templar, and his means of transport was none other than a white Volvo P1800. It may be hard to believe that the Swedish … [Read more...]
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta – Above the Rest
If we take a good look at the history of Ferrari, we can see that once in a while, Ferrari come out with a really exceptional car that is above the rest. Examples to support this statement would be the Ferrari F40, Enzo, and most definitely the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. All of these cars are extraordinary which is duly noted by the press, owners, and their fan base. These “special” models act as flag-bearers that … [Read more...]
1968 Ford Mustang – Faster than a Speeding Bullitt
The 1968 Ford Mustang offered incredible engine options and safety features that made it a stand out car from the rest of the crowd in the 1960s. Half a century ago, the first generation Mustang was a real magnet for customers in the American car market. The Mustang brought a much-needed freshness to the American car markets and it was also accessible to a wider crowd of people due to a more favorable … [Read more...]
1955 24 Hours of Le Mans – Race Profile
The occurrences at the 2011 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans brought to mind those of 1955, the race that lives in infamy. During the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, more than 80 spectators were killed plus some 120 injured in the most horrendous accident in motor racing history. https://youtu.be/RMoh5hZAaZk Le Mans Motor Racing Disaster (1955) | Source: YouTube: British Pathé My longtime and very close friend, John … [Read more...]
Ferrari F40 – The Ultimate Race-bred Driver’s Car
The Ferrari F40 drove along the path of its predecessor, the Ferrari 288GTO, and became the second Ferrari with a limited number of manufactured units. Thanks to its bombastic appearance, demanding driving characteristics, and racing technology, it instantly became the most desirable supercar and overshadowed the other supercars of the era which included the Porsche 959, Lamborghini Countach and his brother … [Read more...]
BMW 507- The 1950s Roadster that near Bankrupted the Company
Some cars are designed to get us from A to B, and nothing more. And then there are icons - cars that leave their mark, monumental creations of a certain era in the automotive world. The BMW 507 is most certainly not just a car. Even though the 507 was by no means a financial success, its place in automotive history will never be forgotten. It was a car born essentially out of a need for a cheaper, alternative … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DB6 – A Credit to British Engineering
What comes to your mind when you think about James Bond? For me, it's the vodka martini - shaken not stirred of course. The next vision that pops in is the Aston Martin – a car fit for Britain’s most elite (yet fictional) agent. While the infamous DB5 came with a lot of special agent perks such as ejector seat, a bullet shield on the back, and oil spray, the Aston Martin DB6 is quite similar yet more … [Read more...]
Ferrari Daytona – Last of the Front Engine V12
Ferrari Daytona, officially called the Ferrari 365 GTB4 Berlinetta, is known as the quintessential front-engine classic grand touring car. It was one of the last V12 front-engined Ferrari war horses. The classically shaped and ridiculously fast Daytona was a supercar with a split personality. The two sides of the Ferrari Daytona met at the 120mph mark. Under 120 mph the Daytona was deemed heavy with inert controls … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Diablo – The Sant’Agata Devil
If it wasn’t for our huge competitive nature tethered into our DNA, we might not have had many of today’s technological advances. More importantly, we wouldn’t get to gaze in awe at many of the automotive world’s jewels, and the Lamborghini Diablo is certainly one of those! At the era when Enzo Ferrari was building state-of-the-art race cars in the Scuderia factory, Ferruccio Lamborghini, a great businessman and … [Read more...]
Jaguar XKSS – Transforming the D-Type
When Enzo “II Commendatore” Ferrari said that the Jaguar E-Type was the most beautiful car he ever witnessed, it was hard to say otherwise. However, looking down the line, it becomes obvious that it wasn’t a one-time thing, the Jaguar XKSS sure does rank right up there with the E-Type. Throughout time, the British brand produced some of the most iconic and eye-pleasing design lines in the automotive … [Read more...]
AC Shelby Cobra – A Beast to Tame
The AC Shelby Cobra is one of the most iconic sports cars of the post-war era. When it comes down to sheer automotive power and anger, there is no substitute for the Shelby Cobra. The Cobra 427 top speed was 164mph and it could leap from 0 to 60 in a heart-stopping 3.8 seconds. It was the fastest car America had ever seen at the time and left the Chevrolet Corvette in its dust. The Cobra struck the public … [Read more...]
Sunbeam Tiger – A Mighty Roar in a British Sports Car
The Sunbeam Tiger is an English iconic two-seater roadster, built during the 1960s by the Rootes Group of Britain to capture the American muscle car market. At first glance, the vehicle may appear to be a docile English roadster -but looks can be deceiving. Under the hood lies an American 289 cubic inch Ford V8, producing approximately 200 horsepower, and a rumble of a classic American muscle car. Put the … [Read more...]
Porsche 924- The Unsung Hero
You probably won’t see the likes of Bentley or Bugatti aiming to cover a broader client spectrum in order to boost sales. However, there was a time when Porsche did exactly this – the luxury sports car brand went for an 'economical' sports car that would appeal to the masses- the Porsche 924. This would be the car that would get them through a time when their finances were light on. Hoping to get everything set … [Read more...]
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