This week’s Mullin Automotive Museum featured vehicle is the 1994 Bugatti EB110 Supersport ‘Le Mans’, one of only three vehicles...
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.
It’s doubtful that any designer or design house has done more seminal mid-engined automotive designs than has the incomparable Giorgetto...
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...
Thinking about buying a Jaguar XK8 or XKR? We’ve put together a complete buying guide with all the information you...
April 28, 2021, marks the 105th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Automobili Lamborghini, Ferruccio Lamborghini. Ferruccio was...
First, let’s clarify a few definitions: Hybrid: a person [or thing] produced by the blending of two diverse cultures or traditions Half-breed: having one purebred parent Alessandro De Tomaso: Automotive Magician who could develop cars out of thin air with practically no budget The first two definitions came from Webster’s. The third most definitely...
In the automotive world, Corvette is a name that is synonymous with unique sportiness and dynamism. Among those automotive legends...
When the John Wick movie came out, it was a game-changer. The film, starring Keanu Reeves and directed by Chad...
Christian Kramer is an automotive expert of considerable note. Once an auto broker, he’s since become a certificated vehicle vetter and appraiser. He can provide a full forensic and market valuation write-up on a single vehicle or an entire collection. He often does for banks that finance such things, insurance...
The Subaru WRX is an automotive legend. It’s the rallying car of choice for the World Rally Championship (WRC). Here’s...
Radiator emblems, being either a brand emblem or a small sculpture, are positioned at the very front of the vehicle...
It’s not easy in the case of a Jaguar E-Type coupe, even if you are as brilliant as Raymond Loewy. As we mark the 60th Anniversary of Jaguar’s seminal E-Type, it’s interesting to recall the story of one particular 1966 4.2-liter E-Type coupe, one of two Jaguars restyled and customized...
The Mazda MX-81 made its debut 40 years ago at the 1981 Tokyo Motor Show proudly showcasing its futuristic, wedge-shaped...
You may recognize Bill Warner as the Founder and Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, held each March on...
Fast cars have forever been a fascination. And the enchantment to speed just appears to be increasing. So today, we will be taking a peek at the top five fastest Porsche in the world. There’s no doubt that Porsche has proven itself in the realm of fast cars, be it...
Mercedes have an unparalleled motorsport history. Throughout the years, the German manufacturer has been continuously innovating, testing, and retesting. From...
Coachbuilding is the art and science of producing bespoke bodywork installed on a pre-assembled chassis with the art as timeless as...
On May 28, 2021, Maserati celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Nürburgring 1,000 kilometers win with the Tipo 61. The 7th endurance classic race was held at the Nordschleife in Germany and was at the peak of its popularity during this era. Masten Gregory and Lloyd Casner’s achievement in the Maserati Tipo 61 immediately became a memorable win as it became back-to-back victories for Maserati....
If you’ve been dreaming about owning a supercar, you know that extreme horsepower and exotic looks come with a price...
On May 29, 1921, Max Sailer drove the Mercedes 28/95 hp Sport under the piercing Sicilian sun for a little less than...
The sensational Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car debuted on a motorway on March 12, 1952. Commencing from 1954 until today, the highly successful competition car has greatly influenced the tradition of the Mercedes-Benz SL sports cars. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194) was presented in a stretch of motorway near...
There have been countless memories created by Porsche at Le Mans, and to celebrate these moments, Porsche Museum will focus...
Over the last decade, McLaren Automotive has built their reputation with their exclusive, luxury, high-performance supercars, and recently, they revealed...
Audi will be releasing a new family of concept vehicles and recently, they’ve just unveiled the first and newest member, a breathtaking roadster. Dubbed the Audi skysphere concept, it is an electric-powered two-door convertible roadster that is related to the Audi design of tomorrow. The car is a representation of...
Without a shadow of a doubt, Carroll Shelby is the greatest American racing car constructor of the 20th century and...
On August 17, at a special event in New York, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. launched the all-new Nissan Z sports...
Automobili Lamborghini recently revealed the Countach LPI 800-4 which is a futuristic limited edition to honor the iconic status of the Countach due to its revolutionary design, cutting-edge technology, recreating it for the 21st century. The pure lines were clearly a nod to the Countach tradition, who pioneered the modern...
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano comes from the brand’s noblest breed, the V12-powered grand tourers. Not all GTs are created equal...
The Shelby American Automobile Club arrived at the historic Sonoma Raceway on the weekend of July 31st, 2021, for the...
With Hagerty at the helm, the Greenwich Concours kicked off with large crowds and an impressive assortment of Porsche cars, Concours d’Lemons and Radwood. The field has been reconfigured, gone are the circles of cars, replaced by open lines of cars allowing folks to wonder all around the car, a...
