Goodwood has announced that the theme for the 2025 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is “The Winning Formula –...
Highlights The hardtop design of the SL model series 113 is reminiscent of Asian temples World’s first sports car with...
One of the world’s most historically significant racing cars, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Formula One “Stromlinienrennwagen”, chassis number 00009/54, is to be offered in an exclusive standalone auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on 1 February 2025. The car forms part of an outstanding 11-car collection from...
The beautiful Napa Valley was the location of a new automotive luxury-lifestyle event that took place October 25th-27th, 2024 that...
After ending his agreement with Alfa Romeo in 1939, Enzo Ferrari faced significant struggles in establishing his own race team...
Ferrari presents a unique version of the Roma Spider created by the Tailor Made department: the car will be on display at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena as of today as part of the ‘Ferrari One of a Kind’ exhibition, dedicated to the exclusive world of personalization for the...
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For owners of classic sports cars, every ignition is a moment worth remembering. However, the quest for the ideal tires...
Grand Prix Origins The origins of Alfa Romeo’s legendary 6C 1750 model can be traced to 1923, when Nicola Romeo hired engineer Vittorio Jano from rival Fiat. Sig. Romeo wanted to build a successful Grand Prix car with his name on it and Sig. Jano possessed the technical and managerial...
Few cars have proved as successful in the annals of motorsport as the Bugatti Type 35, which made its competition...
Driven to Win The Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, “Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competition,” is now open in...
If it’s Friday during Car Week, then it’s The Quail in Carmel Valley, period. Sports Car Digest is always honored to be a part of the most opulent Concours on the Monterey Peninsula and will attempt to transport you there via text and images…not an easy task! From its early...
Background The “Maharajah “ SJ Duesenberg is one of the many and renowned Duesenbergs of the Lyon Collection (one of...
It was in March of 1974 when mass production of the Countach started at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese;...
Ex-Factory Racer Shines A fabulous 1957 Ferrari 335 S has won the coveted Best of Show award at this year’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva Private Clients. Entered by American enthusiast Brian Ross, the Maranello sports-racer thrilled onlookers when it took part in the Tour Privé on Tuesday 27...
Five Decades of Historic Motorsport It’s a bit daunting to think five decades have past since the first Monterey Historics...
Words & Images by: Glen Smale The official Ferrari Museum website refers to the Maranello Museum, as the ‘Home of...
The year 1997 was one of the most interesting, controversial and exciting in the history of Formula 1: in addition to 4 different teams achieving victories throughout the year (Williams, Ferrari, McLaren and Benetton), the battle between Michel Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve polarized the dispute for the category title until...
Background By the late 1950s, sports racing cars were becoming increasingly sophisticated, transitioning from traditional front-engine production-based cars to a...
Soon after the Ferrari 330 GTC’s unveiling at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari introduced a companion Spider variant: the...
For those looking to be truly amazed by the evolution of the automobile, it’s time to plan a trip to Southern California. The Petersen Automotive Museum is launching four new exhibits this August, marking its largest simultaneous exhibit launch to date. Each exhibit showcases a range of automotive innovations, from...
Friday at Monterey Car Week More than 200 of the world’s finest cars will take over the greens at Carmel’s...
BMW 507 Debut When the Frankfurt Motor Show opened in late 1955, the principal BMW attractions were two sporting variations...
Only the best, please The Peninsula, whose global brand has epitomized glamour and luxury for generations, has announced the eight finalists that will vie for its prestigious automotive honor, The Peninsula Classics 2023 Best of the Best Award. Hosted this year on 3 September 2024 at The Peninsula London, the...
This year, it will be celebrated the 79th edition of the Belgian Grand Prix, one of the most traditional and...
A Piece of Automotive History We’re only a bit over halfway through 2024 and the automotive auction scene has seen...
The Ford Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors who restore them today. But there’s one legend in the story of the Bronco who not only helped create the first Ford 4×4 sports-utility vehicle design, but also made history,...
Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Parco delle Madonie (Madonie Regional Natural Park) lies in the...
“130 years of motorsport” is what Mercedes-Benz Classic will celebrate at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a glittering line-up...
Ferrari 250 TR (Testa Rossa) If you’re truly looking for one of the most iconic sports car racers of the 1950s, look no further than the 3.0 litre Ferrari 250 “Testa Rossa.” Within just a few short years, it became one of the most iconic and successful racing cars in...
