When you mention Spitfire, most people would envision the powerful World War II fighter aircraft taking to the skies such as during the Battle of Britain. But another Spitfire comes to the hearts and minds of Triumph lovers, a two-seater British sports car. The Triumph Spitfire was a huge export success story for Triumph with a production life running over the course of 18 years. During this time over 317,000 … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DB5- Heroes and Legend
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...]
Rare Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Heading to Auction
The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato is one of the most highly prized collectable cars in Aston Martins history. With only 19 cars of this GT ever produced, the joy of seeing one, let alone having one is a dream few realize. On the 5th September, Gooding & Company will auction one of the rarest of its kind - a remarkable Peony red 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, the only one to be painted in this beautiful color. … [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...]
1928 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix Racing the Track
The Bugatti Type 35 is viewed by several car enthusiasts as one of the greatest pre-war racer to be crafted from the Bugatti Company. Its virtue is matched by its achievements as it conquered the race scene during its time. It was one of the most successful pre-war racer winning over 1000 races and achieving the 1926 Grand Prix World Championship with 351 races. The success of the Type 35 was attributed to its … [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...]
Five Notable Porsche 917 Liveries
Vivid paintwork and stickers are as much a part of Porsche Motorsport as the boxer engine. While the Porsche 917 race cars featured notable liveries from Martini and Gulf, there are several others that are iconic on their own. The company recently looked back on five historical color combinations from the various 917 models. Source: Youtube.com Porsche Porsche 917-001 with green and white color scheme - The … [Read more...]
Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive Breaks World Record Price
During the second day of lot closures for its online only: Shift/Monterey sale, RM Sotheby’s made the record books for the most valuable car ever to be sold in a dedicated online only collector car auction. The race-winning 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive sold for a record price of $4,290,000. 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive (Credit — Remi Dargegen ©2020 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s) The Ferrari 550 GT1 … [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...]
Iso Grifo – The Fusion of Italian Design and American Power
The name 'Grifo' is Italian for Griffin, the mythological beast that's half lion and half eagle. The lion half represents the coat of arms of the Iso company's founder, Renzo Rivolta, while the eagle represents the symbolic animal of the United States. This symbolic union is quite fitting for the Iso Griffo considering it was pure Italian beauty in design and style, coupled with the power of the mighty American … [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...]
Concours of Elegance 2020 Displaying “Worlds Rarest Cars”
Concours of Elegance 2020 will gather more than 1000 cars around the beautiful settings of the Hampton Court Palace. The event will take place on the 4th- 6th September and is on track to gather the absolute finest line up of vehicles the UK has displayed this year. Exhibits will be displayed amongst the ancient trees and manicured lawns of the Royal palace’s 60-acre Fountain Gardens. This will give visitors ample … [Read more...]
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