Although German manufacturers like BMW and Porsche had produced turbocharged models since the 1970s, Ferrari did not offer a forced induction production car until the spring of 1982. At the time…
Read MoreIn response to the OPEC Oil Crisis of the early 1970s, Italy's government passed new tax legislation that heavily penalised cars with engines greater than two-litres. The intention was to get…
Read MoreOn October 17th 1973, Arab members of OPEC (the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced an embargo on oil sales to the USA, the UK, Canada, Japan and the…
Read MoreDuring the energy crisis of the mid 1970s, Italy's government dramatically upped the tax rate for private motor vehicles with engines larger than two litres. Simultaneously, big tax reductions…
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