To understand why the DB7 was such a monumental success for Aston, we need to go back to the late eighties. In 1988, Aston Martin were in the financial doldrums and needed financial backing fast. Fortunately, the Blue Oval from Detroit stepped in, acquiring the Newport Pagnell based company and set about trying to turn a profit. With Ford backing, …
Famous for its iconic role in the film “The Fast and the Furious” alongside the late Paul Walker, the Toyota Supra has a cult following among petrolheads at home and abroad. The Supra spanned several model generations from 1978 to 2002, but it’s the fourth generation A80 that springs to many people’s minds when thinking of this JDM legend. Prices …
BMW’s history is littered with some of the greatest drivers’ cars ever made, and no one celebrates this better than BMW’s Heritage Department. Better known as BMW Group Classic, the team consider it their duty to restore and preserve iconic BMW models of yesteryear. With many newcomers joining the ranks as apprentice mechanics and bodywork specialists, naturally the best way …
When you dive deep into 20thCentury Automotive Cinema, there is no shortage of classic films which cater to a whole range of petrolheads. For lovers of classic American iron, there is Vanishing Point, American Graffiti, Gone in 60 Seconds and Two-Lane Blacktop. However, for the Europhile you have Ronin, Grand Prix, Le Mans, and of course, The Italian Job. Plus, …
With the holiday season well and truly upon us, naturally you are probably itching to remove the dust cover of your pride and joy and hit the road for a picturesque summer road trip. However, whether you own a Viva or 911 RS, none of us are completely safe when the unforeseen rears its ugly head. Imagine this. You approach …
