Somewhere between the established marques like entry-level Ford and the ultra-luxurious Rolls-Royce, the automotive ecosystem of the British Isles is...
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.
Lamborghini Squadra Corse recently unveiled the SC20, a one-off example of an open-top track car that is approved for road use. The Lamborghini...
When it entered the supercar world in 2009, the Ferrari 458 Italia eclipsed both its competition and its predecessors, establishing itself as a new standard for the V8-powered sports cars. It was as angry as the Enzo, blisteringly fast and drop-dead gorgeous. Fast forward ten years, the 458 is a...
Before becoming a giant itself, Porsche had a reputation for being the giant killer. A huge portion of that fame...
It’s common knowledge that top-tier competition cars often have little to do with ones we see on the streets, yet...
In October 1969, a sleek new two-door sports car was presented at the Pierre Hotel, New York in front of the Detroit Press and Automotive Media that would inevitably create history. The new Datsun 240Z was breathtakingly beautiful and combined performance and handling that matched or outstripped much more expensive...
If you ask a hardcore BMW enthusiast about their favorite Batmobile, chances are you’re not going to get any answer...
1986 sees the robust Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar finish first and second during the Paris-Dakar rally. The Paris To Dakar Rally...
In May 2013, Lamborghini celebrated their 50th anniversary in style with Walter De Silva’s impressive vehicle, the Lamborghini Egoista, greeting thousands of guests at the occasion. As the Volkswagen Group’s Head of Design, it was De Silva’s homage to celebrating the House of the Raging Bull’s half century. To get a better look at...
The Porsche 962 and 956 generated an everlasting impression in the world of endurance racing, reigning for over a decade...
What car looks like a Porsche 911, sounds like a Porsche 911, goes faster than a Porsche 911, but isn’t...
Can a hatchback be as good as a supercar? If the hatchback in question is Lancia Delta S4, the answer is most definitely yes. Frankly, the magnificent Delta S4 didn’t have much to do with its humble family-friendly counterpart. Its rear hatch was actually a clamshell panel concealing a bespoke...
Earlier this January, Porsche uncovered a special 25th-anniversary edition celebrating the release of its first modern mid-engined sports car, the...
A review of the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB and Ferrari 512 BB Loading… Many of us know it as the...
In March 2019 the Hispano Suiza brand was revived with the unveiling of their masterpiece at the Geneva Motor Show: The Carmen. The luxury hypercar which embodied the ‘hyperlux’ segment became the highlight of the Swiss exhibition. The extra attention is no surprise given the Carmen is the epitome of the DNA and values that made the legendary...
Overview of the Maserati Birdcage The Italian Big Three of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati are responsible for numerous advancements in...
A Review of the Jaguar E-Type. Each major automotive industry has its own fair share of icons, but there’s always...
Let’s return to the very dawn of the third millennium and take a moment to remember the Porsche Carrera GT, a proto hypercar of a past so distant yet so close. Now, think of its Italian antipode, the Ferrari Enzo. Both of the sports cars defined the era of ultimate...
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of one of Mazda’s most exciting, versatile, and successful vehicles- the Mazda RX-3. Often overshadowed when...
The classics of tomorrow, a superlative selection of contemporary collectors cars and supercars, will feature in Bonham’s all-new sale concept:...
Maserati is celebrating 50 years of the Bora, their first mid-mounted rear engine road car with four-wheel independent suspension, which was built between 1971 to 1978. On March 11, 1971, the Maserati Bora made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. From then until 1978, Maserati constructed 564 units in...
There isn’t a nameplate more synonymous with Aston Martin than the DB series, and we owe a huge part of...
Lamborghini Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Countach LP 500. March 11, 2021, marks 50 years since the showstopping yellow Lamborghini Countach LP...
Named the ‘Buzz II,’ the 1936 Delahaye 135 S Compétition Court racing car, which campaigned in 1930s endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, will be auctioned at Bonhams The Monaco Sale ‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’ on 23 April. Recognized for its success, not only on the racetrack but...
To become a legend, a car needs striking looks, matching power, and a cool name to wrap it all up,...
Once quite controversial and unloved for long, Porsche 996 911 has now reached a make-it-or-break-it age as a collectible. While...
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...
With the exciting announcement that the Mullin Automotive Museum re-opening to the public, we deemed it a great opportunity to...
In March 1971, the Lamborghini Miura SV, being the last evolution of the highly successful P400 project, made its official...
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....
