This years marks the 50th birthday of one of the most beautiful of all seventies Italian sports cars, the Lamborghini Urraco. First shown at the Turin Motor Show in late October 1970. The Urraco was Lamborghini’s answer to the likes of the Porsche 911 and the Ferrari Dino. Ferruccio Lamborghini saw potential in creating an entry level Lamborghini to sit …
The Lincoln which gave JFK is final completed journey is one of the starring lots at Bonham’s upcoming American Presidential Experience sale. This Ermine White 1963 Lincoln Continetal was used by President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy while on their trip around Fort Worth Texas. On loan from local car dealer Bill Golightly, it was given the …
The Corvette is the definitive all-American sports car. Having been in continuous production since 1953, very few people, petrolheads or not, haven’t heard of Chevrolet’s wild child. While countless variants have come and gone, the second-generation Corvette, is for many people, the Corvette’s finest hour. The roots of the second-generation car, the C2, can be traced back to the late …
Over the years, Maserati have churned out some of the most beautiful and sophisticated sports cars ever. You only need look at the stunning Bora, Merak, and the Enzo based MC12, to get the drift. Now the brand which bears Neptune’s Trident has unveiled, with plenty of fanfare, the MC20. The MC20 is set to continue the heritage of the …
Developed by Aston Martin and The Little Car Company, the same company which created the small Bugatti Type 35 recreation, the DB5 Junior is a two third’s scale electric Aston DB5. Sitting at 3m long and 1.1m wide, the DB5 Junior is said to easily accommodate parent and child. Power is rated at 5kW. The top speed is limited to …
The late fifties were a time of change for the British Motor Industry. The Suez Oil Crisis of 1957 saw the price of crude oil skyrocket and motorists everywhere were feeling the pain everytime they filled up. Needless to say, many people cast aside their thirstier family saloon’s in favour of smaller and more economical cars. This meant a rise …
The first time I ever knew of the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s existence was while watching the original 1969 version of “The Italian Job” as a wee lad. While the stars of that now legendary crazy getaway through the streets, and rooftops of Turin, were three oh-so-British Mini Coopers, the Carabinieri in hot pursuit all helmed Military coloured Alfa Giulia’s. Most …
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a lap of the most infamous 24 Hour race in history during one of its golden eras? Well, you can. Your guide is none other than 1958 F1 World Champion Mike Hawthorn. Though it was two years before he would become the first British World Champion, Mike was a …
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of their first win in Formula One, Lotus have given the Elise a good dose of nostalgia with the launch of four new limited-edition versions which pay tribute to Lotus F1 glories of the past. Officially named the “Elise Classic Heritage Editions” each of the four models available gets an enhanced exterior and interior spec …
