The 1927 Hispano-Suiza T49 ‘Weymann’ Sport Saloon by H.J. Mulliner owned by Marco Gastaldi won the ‘Trofeo FIVA’ to the...
Car Profiles
Profiles of sports, racing and vintage cars. Some of these cars are historically significant, some are about pushing the automotive technology of their time, while others are just the pinnacle of the driving experience – engaging, fast and fun. On this page we take a look at some of the most memorable sports cars of all time, all of them iconic and recognizable to any car-obsessed fan reading this site. These are the cars that get our blood flowing here at Sports Car Digest, from vintage racers to classics to the latest supercar offerings, we realize that there are myriad discussions debates over which ones are the most memorable, the most celebrated and the most remarkable. Ignore the debates and refrain from picking an overall winner. Just sit back and celebrate.
Girardo and Co. is offering for sale the Ferrari 512 S originally owned and raced by the Scuderia Ferrari in...
One of BMW’s most celebrated vehicles, the 507 has remained an icon of design for 60 years. Conceived by the legendary American sports car dealer Max Hoffman, the 507 was intended to be the manufacturer’s halo car, bringing a company then known for mundane sedans and microcars into competition with...
The one-millionth Porsche 911 model rolled off the production line — a Carrera S in the special color “Irish Green”,...
On 9 May 1937, the Mercedes-Benz W125 racing car celebrated its racing debut with a victory at the Tripoli Grand...
On March 12 1947, Enzo Ferrari fired up the 125 S, the first car to bear his name. That test-drive on the streets of Maranello marked the start of modern Ferrari history. The then-modest factory quickly grew into one of the great internationally-renowned icons. Now, exactly 70 years later, on...
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W 198) made its premiere 60 years ago at the Geneva Motor Show from 14...
In June 1957, the Scottish team Ecurie Ecosse claimed its second consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
Ferrari specialist Talacrest is offering for sale an early alloy-bodied Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competition raced in period by Jo Schlesser. After much competition success with their long wheelbase Berlinettas in the Grand Touring category from 1956 to 1959, Ferrari engineers Giotto Bizzarini, Carlo Chiti and Mauro Forghieri designed...
The first Jaguar XKSS to be built in almost 60 years recently made its world debut at the Petersen Museum...
After 30 years away from the public eye, Nissan brought one of its most iconic motorsport machines back to life....
More with less. When the little guy triumphs over the giants, he’s bound to have the crowd on his side — one reason, undoubtedly, why Porsche has thrilled its fans from the outset. It all began with Sascha. Known to his friends by this affectionate form for Alexander in Russian,...
Lister Motor Company announced a new continuation run of the Lister Costin, a racing car driven in period by legends...
Porsche will challenge the 2017 racing season with a newly-developed GT racer that features a mid-engined layout. The new 911...
The Ferrari Finali Mondiali will take place on American soil for the first time in history. Taking place December 1-4 at fabled Daytona International Speedway, the event marks the culmination of the 2016 Ferrari Challenge season for teams from around the world and includes a compilation of all Ferrari Corse...
Ferrari specialist Talacrest is offering for sale the second Ferrari 250 GTO ever made. This car was the first 250...
A Porsche 911 2.5 S/T that won its class at the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours was recently restored by...
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of a motoring legend, one which revolutionised the mid-size sports car segment when its production started in 1986. The very first BMW M3 set a new standard by which other car makers would be measured — and, five model generations later, are still judged today....
The Volvo Amazon was introduced to the world for the first time 60 years ago. Named after the female warriors...
A 1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter will be offered ‘without reserve’ at the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Hershey...
Jaguar will build nine reproductions of the XKSS model to the exact specification as those produced in 1957. The ‘continuation’ Jaguar XKSS will make its debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Jaguar originally made the XKSS as a road-going version of the Le Mans winning D-type, and...
28 July 1956 – the 24 Hours of Le Mans starts at 4 o’clock in the afternoon and it’s raining...
A 1966 Ford GT40 Mark I, chassis number P/1028, will be offered for sale by Mecum Auctions at their 2016...
There are few cars that so well embody the excitement and romance of a golden era of international competition on the European road-rally circuit as does the Austin-Healey 3000. Indeed, the 3000 is both a world-beater competition car and a civilized sports car perfectly adapted for personal enjoyment. By 1960,...
Some of the world’s most evocative Grand Prix cars are those originally manufactured during the 1920s, not necessarily for racing...
By Edwin Baaske | Photos by Theodor Barth Eckhard Schimpf has brought together the most important cars from Jägermeister Racing...
The “Half-and-Half” Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Zagato of Corrado Lopresto won the FIVA preservation award at the 2016 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held 20-22 May at the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Cernobbio, Italy. The pictures tell it all — half the car is cleaned but not...
As part of celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura, the Italian manufacturer sent two Miuras from its...
Alpine founder Jean Rédélé was very keen to ensure his cars enjoyed great success in competition, with the A110 being...
The McLaren F1 is regarded by many as the car which rewrote the supercar rule book. With only 64 roadcar examples built between 1993 and 1998, the original McLaren F1 is one of the rarest and highly-regarded models among collectors, enthusiasts and petrolheads. McLaren Special Operations (MSO) continues to maintain...
