Originally designed by Tadek Marek, Aston Martin’s legendary V8 engine had a remarkable career that saw it used in an array of iconic models between 1967 and 2001. For its final fling, during 1992…
Read MoreBy applying the same Type R formula pioneered on the NSX to some of its more mainstream offerings, Honda created what has arguably come to be considered the ultimate line of high…
Read MoreDespite the 928’s waning popularity and generally poor trading conditions, Porsche made some substantial changes to what would be the final iteration of its flagship Grand Tourer. Most…
Read MoreHaving initially been conceived as a long wheelbase version of the Celica created to rival Nissan’s 280 ZX, the Toyota Supra became a standalone model in late 1981 for the 1982 model year. 15 years…
Read MoreOnly a tiny fraction of Shelby’s Ford Mustang-based GT350s made their way across to Europe in period, one of which was chassis SFM6S775 whose first owner was a key player in the GT40…
Read MoreThe return of GT cars to Le Mans during the early 1990s coincided with two of the track’s biggest controversies in years. Having been the exclusive preserve of out-and-out Sports Prototypes since…
Read MoreThe 1989 model year was the last for Porsche’s iconic 3.2-litre Carrera before only 964-based models were offered. As usual, customers could order their new car as a Coupe, Targa or Cabriolet in either…
Read MoreHaving added a first generation Grifo with a 7-litre Chevrolet V8 to complement the original 5.3-litre version, Iso went one better during production of the sleek, long nosed Series 2 when it launched the…
Read MoreAlthough the R32 Skyline GT-R has come to be regarded as the seminal piece of Nissan hardware from the tail end of the 1980s and early 1990s, at the time it only had limited exposure outside of…
Read MoreStyled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ital Design, the Lotus Esprit came to be regarded as a seminal creation from the automotive Wedge era. Manufactured from 1976 to 2004, the Esprit was…
Read MoreArriving mid way through the 1957 season, the 718 was Porsche’s second effort at a purpose-built racing car after the enormously successful 550 line. Owing to regulatory changes, the new model…
Read MoreHaving used straight six engines for all prior versions of its hot Motorsport 5-series, the E39 M5 launched in 1998 came with an enlarged and suitably uprated version of the V8 found in the 540i.
Read MoreAlthough it unapolagetically incorporated an array of styling cues from Ferrari concepts of the distant past, the Daytona SP3 has quickly come to be regarded as a modern design classic. Built in a…
Read MoreIn addition to having been one of the most talented engineers of his generation, Giotto Bizzarrini was an extremely ambitious businessman who ultimately over-extended himself trying to compete with…
Read MoreBecause the DB7 Zagato Coupe launched in late 2002 was not type approved for sale in the lucrative US market, Aston Martin created a spectacular roof-less limited edition dubbed the DB AR1.
Read MoreAmong the most famous UK-domiciled Porsches during the 1980s was Peter Grant’s black 911 Turbo registered BAD 1. As manager of rock bands Led Zeppelin and Bad Company, Grant was able to…
Read MoreArguably the three biggest Hollywood icons to have taken up motor racing in their spare time were James Dean, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. While Dean’s promising track career was cut short…
Read MoreThe third and final GT3 racing variant of Audi’s Type 42 R8 LMS was the Ultra which came on stream during 2012. As expected, it arrived with a wide-ranging upgrade pack that enhanced practically…
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