The lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, the new V8-engined, rear-wheel drive 750S – which is available in coupe and...
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.
The T.33 SPIDER The T.33 Spider from Gordon Murray Automotive combines the beautiful, timeless design of the T.33 with an...
The MGA’s looks harken back to MG designer Sid Enever’s one-off, envelope body that he created for an MG TD to run in the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans by privateer George Phillips. Gone were the separate fenders that had been part of MG style in all the previous...
In September 2022, I travelled to Townsend, Tennessee, in the Great Smokey Mountains for Okteenerfest. The annual gathering of Porsche...
Creating his own car company was “an old idea of my father’s,” Ferry Porsche recalled. The idea dated back at...
When someone says “Sunbeam,” most car people immediately think of the “Tiger.” Sunbeam was much more than just that one model, and the subject of this profile is much rarer than the V8-stuffed Tiger. Origins of Sunbeam John Marston created what would become the manufacturer of some very nice British...
Great British Motor Shows has announced a new, premium motoring event for 2023: Masters of Motoring. Making its debut in...
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is just a year shy of two decades old. However, such is the ageless design of...
The Tyrrell P34 is the only 6-wheeled F1 car that has ever been raced. In this video, enjoy the engine sound of the Tyrrell P34 as it races around the Zandvoort GP track....
Images courtesy of Glen Smale, Peugeot Motorsport, and Archives Terre Blanche/Photononstop On 26-27 May 1923, the first Le Mans 24...
Twisted Automotive, a known specialist on Land Rover Defenders, just unveiled 16 factory-fresh class Land Rover Defender 110s that came...
When the first Supra came on the scene in 1979—designation A40—it was not a stand-alone machine; it was a riff on the Toyota Celica hatchback. The Supra was 8.1 inches longer with a 5.1 longer wheelbase. Part of the increase in size was to allow Toyota to stick in a...
Potent, elegant and spaceship-like, the innovative Maserati MC20 is among the most exciting exotic sports cars on the market and...
The 2022 Monterey Car Week has been chosen by premium British supercar manufacturer Gordon Murray Automotive as the venue for...
Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva is bringing together two Italian thoroughbreds who both have their roots from competition. The two cars definitely embody the spirit of wealthy, amateur racing drivers and owners from the pre- and post-war eras. Both cars are connected to the renowned Mille Miglia road...
For those that live in California and are looking for a good weekend trip in the Autumn, Cruisin’ for a...
Want to win this car? Join the OMAZE sweepstakes! In its latest sweepstakes, OMAZE gets you Superformance MKIII-R, one of...
In the recent decades, Audi has established itself as a household name both in motorsports and on the luxury car market, where it blends trackside know-how with straightforward design and low-key luxury to create some of the safest and most engaging cars money can buy. Audi’s performance division Audi Sport...
I thought that I would take a little time to recount the story of one of the most exciting-looking (and...
Cadillac just recently revealed a preview of their third-generation prototype race car; the Project GTP Hypercar. In 2023, Cadillac will...
Although every generation of Mustangs has its devotees, most classic car enthusiasts would tell you that the first generation is still the one to beat. With unmistakable lines, aggressive profiles, and performance that could put nearly all contemporaries to shame, first-gen Mustangs helped usher in the muscle car movement, instantly...
It has been 70 years since Bentley started the production of the R-Type Continental. The first Bentley to carry the...
Recently, Goodwood proudly announced the return of Jenson Button to this year’s Revival. Goodwood Motor Circuit will once again host...
Despite its long and storied history, the Abarth Osella PA1 is still formidable as a vintage racer. The result of a dream-team partnership between the legendary Carlo Abarth and Vincenzo Osella, the story of this iconic car is well worth exploring in more detail—so let’s dive in. From Motor Thun...
The world’s longest continually running concours, the 66th Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, announced a special educational seminar that will feature four...
It’s not every day you get to sit in a sports car prototype of next year’s model, so when the...
The latest exciting class that has been added to the much-awaited London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet has just been announced: Japanese Jewels. For 2022, Honourable Artillery Company, famed for putting together the most stunning range of machinery, will host a number of the finest motor cars ever to be...
It has been decades since the first Bentley T-Series was taken off the road and placed in storage. It will...
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet happily announced the class “The Collector” that will be showcasing impressive cars from...
When you are a young person, How do you choose what altar to worship at? There are so many to choose from, and all have their pluses and minuses. At that time in your life, you can be swayed by so many factors. Parents, peer pressure, a guru. It’s an...