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Ex-Factory Racer Shines A fabulous 1957 Ferrari 335 S has won the coveted Best of Show award at this year’s...
Nobody could foresee the significance of the race they were about to watch when the starter’s flag dropped at the SCCA National Road Races at Pebble Beach on April 22, 1956. The season’s most prestigious race, all eyes were on the sleek Italian Ferraris that had come to do battle....
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...
Friday at Monterey Car Week More than 200 of the world’s finest cars will take over the greens at Carmel’s The Quail Golf Club on Friday, August 16, for the 21st annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The popular highlight of Monterey Car Week will feature an elegant garden party...
Ahead of its time In the world of early 20th-century racing, the 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy (TT) stands as a...
Coming to America Subaru Motorsports USA’s “WRX: Project Midnight,” the standout entry at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, will...
BMW 507 Debut When the Frankfurt Motor Show opened in late 1955, the principal BMW attractions were two sporting variations of the V-8-powered 502: the 503 and the 507. Though both models were designed by Count Albrecht von Goertz, it was the spectacular 507 Roadster that stole the show. BMW’s...
Only the best, please The Peninsula, whose global brand has epitomized glamour and luxury for generations, has announced the eight...
Ferrari proudly celebrated a spectacular showcase of vehicles at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, which concluded yesterday. In total,...
Evoluto Automobili is proud to introduce the new 355 by Evoluto®, which delivers a significant advancement in driving dynamics, reduced weight, and engineering quality. The re-engineered Italian icon combines a Peak Analogue® driving experience with exceptional design, state-of-the-art technology, and indulgent luxury, all brought together through an OEM-standard engineering program....
While generally held in September (season finale), this year’s INDYCAR Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey was moved to June. With...
Background The recently held “Dare to Dream” auction in Toronto, Canada, represented a wide variety of automotive milestones, specifically for...
Lotus 72 The gentle shimmer of the Cote d’Azur sun on the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. The shimmer of gold facades at designer boutiques lining the streets. The shimmer of heat haze exuding from exhaust pipes, working hard to cope with the demands of the most famed street...
Hand built The six bespoke masterpieces that make up the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition family have each been...
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, introduced in 1957, remains an icon of automotive excellence. Combining innovative engineering with elegance, its mark...
Gloucestershire-based electric sports car manufacturer McMurtry Automotive has confirmed Castle Combe Circuit as its ‘go-to’ test facility for 2024 in a significant new partnership between the two local companies. The agreement means that McMurtry Automotive will host multiple private test days at the high-speed 1.85-mile race track, and it will...
90 and counting On behalf of everyone at Sports Car Digest, Happy Birthday Karl! As most of you know, Karl...
With an almighty roar, Goodwood welcomed a fleet of incredible cars from the Canadian-American Challenge Cup, including examples from McLaren,...
April 6 and 7, 2024 will go down in Automobili Lamborghini history. It was during these two days that the first edition of Lamborghini Arena took place at Imola Circuit, an event organized to celebrate the Sant’Agata Bolognese super sports car maker. The event brought together the world of Automobili...
The London Concours, the capital’s leading automotive summer garden party, has announced an exciting addition to the festivities for 2024....
The evolution of Ferrari supercars marks a significant journey in automotive innovation, beginning with the 288 GTO. Launched in 1984,...
Continuing the legacy of the groundbreaking 550 Maranello, the 575M boasts an enhanced version of the original 550’s V12 engine which now produces 508 horsepower. Enjoy the beautiful sound of its V12 engine as it tears up the streets of Rotterdam in Netherlands at night! ...
Starting as a project aimed at developing a high-performance off-road vehicle for military use, the final model slated to go...
The introduction of the Sting Ray in 1963 sent shockwaves through the North American sports car market, causing a sensation...
Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 A Speedster continued as a stripped-down, affordable, sports-oriented convertible within the 356 A generation. Featuring a removable cut-down windshield, a lightweight detachable top, and side curtains instead of roll-up windows found in the 356 A Cabriolet, the Speedster embodied simplicity. Initially powered by...
The 512 M was launched in October 1994 at the Paris Salon as the ultimate and final Testarossa. It was also...
In 2004, BMW unveiled the BMW H2R concept car equipped with a 6.0-liter V12 engine that employed the clean-burning process...
Italy’s remarkable GT cars have surprising origins, with Iso’s inception standing out as unconventional. The company, initially focused on manufacturing household appliances—specifically, refrigerators—ventured into producing the Isetta microcar. Despite these unexpected beginnings, Iso exceeded expectations by creating an exceptional driver’s machine. It seamlessly blended elegant Italian design by Bertone with...
