If you ever saw a Porsche 959 in the wild, consider yourself very lucky, because the car was built in extremely limited numbers. In fact, it is one of the rarest Porsche's ever created. Moreover, it is probably the greatest Porsche of all times too. It is a crown jewel in every car collection and a phenomenal driver’s car, and the story of its creation is as exciting as the car itself. Let’s talk about the 959, the … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo – Ultimate Racing Experience
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo made its initial appearance during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at the Mugello Circuit. Ferrari produced a kit that enhanced the 488 Challenge's overall performance and consistency under race conditions. The creation provided improved handling for even greater feedback and driving pleasure. History of the Ferrari Challenge It was in the autumn of 1992 that the Ferrari Challenge, … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale – Eighteen Stunning Cars
Based on Alfa Romeos' successful endurance racer, the Tipo 33, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be on the top of most peoples list as one of the most stunning cars ever to be made. With only 18 cars ever produced between 1967-1969, the 33 Stradale delivered an astounding performance for that era with specs that remain remarkable even today. https://youtu.be/Tb7mcHd-UQU Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale on … [Read more...]
Ferrari F430- Creation of the Drivers Car
It was the initial Ferrari built in truly significant numbers, and for its time, it was the purest driver’s car coming from Maranello. It succeeded the 360 Modena and brought Ferrari Enzo’s design to a larger customer base. As with all Ferraris, this supercar proved itself on the tracks around the world, thus becoming the principal Ferrari of its era. The car in question is the mesmerizing Ferrari F430 and this is … [Read more...]
Toyota 2000GT- Japans First Super Car
Toyota Motor Corporation is known mostly for building rock-solid SUVs and family sedans for customers around the world. Early in its life though, times were tougher. Exporting Japanese cars to the United States and other Western Countries was difficult. People saw Japanese products as inferior products at the time. In the creation of the 1960s Toyota 2000GT, the first Japanese Super Car, Toyota was instrumental in … [Read more...]
Ferrari 330 P4 – Rising to Fords Challenge
The Ferrari 330 P4 may be regarded as the greatest Ferrari endurance race car of all time by many Ferrari aficionados. It was developed by Ferrari to counterattack the rising success of Ford and its iconic GT40. The Ford partnership with Carroll Shelby had stamped their authority within the racing world by securing the top three places at Le Mans in 1966 and bringing an end to Ferraris winning streak at Le Mans. … [Read more...]
Ford Thunderbird- Little Bird 1955–1957
The Ford Thunderbird was introduced to the U.S. market in 1955 as a response by Ford to the Chevy Corvette, which had come out two years prior to capture the Sports car market. In 1953, with Ford trying to respond swiftly to the Corvette's release, the Thunderbird underwent rapid development, going from an initial concept to a first prototype within the space of a year. The vehicle hit the market toward the end of … [Read more...]
1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France – Risen from the Ashes
The Ferrari 250 GT is known for their formidable engineering, beautiful design, and exceptional racing performance. In the mid-1950s, the model placed Ferrari at the peak of Gran Turismo racing. The Ferrari 250 GT is the perfect example of performance excellence both for historians and collectors alike. As a predecessor of the 250 GT SWB and the 250 GTO, the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de France is still one of … [Read more...]
Ferrari Omologata – New Captivating One-off V12 Masterpiece
The new Ferrari Omologata was recently revealed during a short yet intense test run at Fiorano. Although the familiar sounds of Ferrari's V12 engine can be heard as it speeds around the track, the Ferrari Omologata presents a unique and captivating look that is sure to please the marque’s aficionados. Its Rosso Magma finish and its racing livery make it an obvious descendent of the Ferrari GT tradition that spans its … [Read more...]
BMW M3 Competition Saloon and BMW M4 Competition Coupé Revealed
It has been 35 years since BMW premiered the legendary BMW M3. BMW is now launching its newest creation of its high-performance models being the BMW M3 Competition Saloon and the BMW M4 Competition Coupé. Both models have been engineered to combine high performance with everyday usability. Although both models have the common goal of pure driving pleasure, they are different in character. The BMW M3 Competition … [Read more...]
McLaren Senna GTR LM – Tribute Cars Celebrating Victory at Le Mans
To celebrate the domination of the McLaren F1 GTR race cars during the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, five unique cars, named McLaren Senna GTR LM, are being commissioned. The news was revealed by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) who revealed it was to honor the extraordinary motorsport achievement in 1995 that ended with their overall victory. Named McLaren Senna GTR LM, the five cars which were … [Read more...]
Jaguar XJ13 – The Captivating Race Car That Never Competed
The Jaguar XJ13, a one-off sports prototype, was produced to take on the dominating Ferrari and Ford at Le Mans in the 1960s and launch Jaguar back to its rightful place on the winner’s podium. Unfortunately, to no fault of Jaguar, this astonishing car never got the opportunity to test its performance on the track. To tell the marvelous story of the Jaguar XJ13 we need to go back to when it all … [Read more...]
Maserati MC20 — Next Generation Super Sports Car Revealed
Maserati has just revealed its first supercar in 16 years. The Maserati MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020) is an elegant mid-mounted twin-turbo V6 two-seater with more than 600 horsepower on tap. But will it live up to the name of its predecessor and start a needed renaissance of the brand? Super Heroic Reveal of the Maserati MC20 As we all know, the year 2020 hit us hard in the most unpredictable … [Read more...]
Hudson Hornet- NASCAR Champion of the 50s
The 1950s saw the Hudson Hornet dominate NASCAR racing. Of the 34 races in the 1952 season, the Hudson Hornet finished first an amazing 27 times. These results were magnified by the fact that the Hudson Hornet was competing against high-compression V8s of Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles while under the hood of the Hornets were straight six engines. So what gave this car the winning edge and how did its story … [Read more...]
RUF CTR- The Record-Breaking Yellowbird
It’s the year 1988 and one yellow 911 dethroned the magnificent Porsche 959, becoming the fastest production car in the world by a margin of 15 mph! How did that exactly happen? Well, although it looked like one from afar, that infamous yellow 911 wasn’t exactly a Porsche- it was a RUF CTR to be precise. RUF Was Always Driven By Passion So how exactly did one boutique family-owned company dream up, engineer, … [Read more...]
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