Despite Germany being divided by the Iron Curtain, Porsche enthusiasts in the Communist section of the country still accomplished their desires of a sports car, the 356 Miersch. The year was 1953, with the Second World War ending eight years before. In Dresden, the Soviet soldiers were on the march again. Citizens in East Germany were rising against the Soviet-installed Communist regime. When … [Read more...]
The Strange Tale of the ItalDesign Porsche Tapiro
It's doubtful that any designer or design house has done more seminal mid-engined automotive designs than has the incomparable Giorgetto Giugiaro and his (and son Fabrizio's) ItalDesign Giugiaro. Though it goes without saying that Pininfarina has created many great mid-motored Ferrari sports cars, then, of course, there's the Murray/Stevens McLaren F1, plus many edgy, uber exotic Lamborghini supercars by a variety … [Read more...]
1994 Bugatti EB110 Supersport ‘Le Mans’ – Mullin Automotive Museum in Focus
This week's Mullin Automotive Museum featured vehicle is the 1994 Bugatti EB110 Supersport 'Le Mans', one of only three vehicles of these specifications ever built. In all, two were produced for a significant collector in Japan with the EB110 at the Mullin Automotive Museum vehicle being one of them. The Mullin Automotive Museum's Bugatti display is breathtaking. In all, the museum has 50 Bugatti vehicles - the … [Read more...]
1951 Marks Mercedes-Benz Return to the International Stage
In 1951, Mercedes-Benz’s successful return to the automotive industry in the post-war years was marked by two passenger cars in the form of the Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 186) and 220 (W 187). From April 19-29, 1951, then Daimler-Benz AG launched two new models at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. Prior to this special occasion, the company had been manufacturing pre-war vehicles that had only minor … [Read more...]
Don Ricardo – Racer and Avid Gullwing Collector
Rene Dreyfus, great Pre WWII Grand Prix champion and world-class restaurateur, famously entitled his autobiography My Two Lives. The late Don Ricardo could have just as appropriately employed this same title for his most interesting life story. Although his background includes activities from semipro basketball to tool and die making, the Two Lives he is most known for are big band leader, and … [Read more...]
The Stunning Lamborghini Miura SV Turns 50
In March 1971, the Lamborghini Miura SV, being the last evolution of the highly successful P400 project, made its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show's Lamborghini stand. In the same event, Carrozzeria Bertone additionally unveiled their concept car for future production: the Countach LP 500. It was initially expected that the Miura SV would accompany the S version, but … [Read more...]
Talbot-Lago Type 150-C SS: Mullin Automotive Museum in Focus
With the exciting announcement that the Mullin Automotive Museum re-opening to the public, we deemed it a great opportunity to take a glimpse of the spectacular vehicles on display at the museum. Sports Car Digest will spotlight one of their unique vehicles each week in a four-part series. This week's focus will be placed on their 1937 Talbot-Lago Type 150-C SS. https://youtu.be/in7N32ttd-8 1937 Talbot-Lago … [Read more...]
Ferrari F50 – An Underrated Supercar for the Thrill-Seeking Enthusiast
If you grew up a petrolhead and a Ferrari aficionado in the nineties, there's a tremendous possibility you secretly lusted over the Ferrari F50 during those glorious times. Despite being too embarrassed perhaps to hang its poster on your bedroom wall, I'm sure if given the opportunity, you too would have driven it recklessly in Need for Speed II. Regardless of what everyone said back in the days, this supercar … [Read more...]
Sabine Schmitz – Queen of Nordschleife
The passing of Sabine Schmitz has brought with it overpowering grief and dismay around the globe. Motorsport has lost a Nordschleife icon: her lively and quick-witted style inspired so many of us, both on and off the racetrack. Following a long battle with cancer, Sabine Schmitz was taken from us much too early at the age of merely 51. Her passing was a shock to many, with her unrestrained zest for life being … [Read more...]
Porsche 996 – The Pivotal 911
Once quite controversial and unloved for long, Porsche 996 911 has now reached a make-it-or-break-it age as a collectible. While the 996 is highly unlikely to reach stardom among the Porsche enthusiast, it's a car that shouldn't be completely written off in the future years, albeit more as a rewarding usable classic than an investment material. Superficially, the 996 is a flawed car as far as 911 goes, but … [Read more...]
Bologna Italy’s Coolest Little Garage
Everybody starts somewhere. For Maserati, that beginning was epicentered at Via Pepoli 1 in Bologna, Italy, in December of 1914. Via Pepoli is a cobblestoned street that winds its way through the oldest sections of Bologna. The buildings are a typical mix of storefronts, apartments, commercial and industrial uses, with the odd gallery, museum, or trattoria thrown in among the rest of it. In other words: … [Read more...]
Motorsport Legend Hurley Haywood Shares Memories of Racing Career
50 years since his first championship, Hurley Haywood talks about his brilliant career with insight into the role the Brumos brand played. Honoring the 50th anniversary of his initial championship--the 1971 IMSA title Haywood won with teammate Peter Gregg, The Brumos Collections latest installment of "Inside the 59" chats with motorsports legend Hurley Haywood where he shares thoughts of his historic racing … [Read more...]
De Tomaso Pantera: The Perfect Italian Underdog
To become a legend, a car needs striking looks, matching power, and a cool name to wrap it all up, so it's no wonder the De Tomaso Pantera is such an iconic piece of automotive history. Beyond its predatory feline name and impossibly cool Italian panache, what made the Pantera iconic was the fact that it was a fabulous sports car born and raised in the most unfavorable times for performance. Just as the car … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Countach LP 500 Turns 50
Lamborghini Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Countach LP 500. March 11, 2021, marks 50 years since the showstopping yellow Lamborghini Countach LP 500 made its debut at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. The exact time was 10 am that the prototype was unveiled within the Carrozzeria Bertone exhibition space at the show, not Lamborghini's exhibition space. The decision to launch … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DB9: The Gaydon Gamechanger
There isn't a nameplate more synonymous with Aston Martin than the DB series, and we owe a huge part of the company's modern appeal to the Aston Martin DB9. Introduced in 2003, this V12-powered grand tourer marked the beginning of the marque's Gaydon Era and quickly became the quintessential 21st century Aston Martin. Without a shadow of a doubt, the DB9 is a car holding utmost importance for Aston Martin. But, … [Read more...]
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