When Pinin Farina’s prototype for a 250 GT Coupe debuted at Geneva in March 1956, it was announced that this model would be produced by its designer and Mario Boano’s carrozzeria would manufacture a limited series of bespoke cabriolets. However, due to what many historians claim was an inadequate production capacity at Pinin Farina, Fer..
“I like fast cars. I like the competition. You must like all that is involved in motor racing because it is a hard sport. When I’m driving, I must pass all cars. Ferrari or Porsche, my own team, it’s all the same – I must pass. Even if the chief of the team is not always happy. It is good to be part of a strong team, it makes you drive faster st..
Given Ferrari’s penchant for building high-performance supercars to commemorate important anniversaries, it came as little surprise when the manufacturer announced at the 2016 Cavalcade that it would produce 350 special-edition cars in 70 different liveries for its 70th anniversary. To be built in conjunction with Ferrari’s special Tailor Made d..
This stunning US-delivery 911 2.4 T was factory-specified in the rare, vibrant color of Dalmatian Blue and nicely optioned, including the Comfort Package and front and rear stabilizer bars. After time in the Pacific Northwest, the Porsche was acquired by enthusiast Charles Coviello of Connecticut. In 2010, Coviello had a restoration performed by..
Shortly before Mike Hailwood’s famous 1978 victory at the Isle of Man TT on a Ducati 900 NCR, the firm introduced a black and gold version of its flagship high-performance 900 Super Sport for the UK. The bike’s stunning good looks stirred huge demand and soon Ducati released the model for worldwide distribution to great acclaim.
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The Toyota FJ was Japan’s answer to the British Land Rover and American Jeep beginning in the early 1950s. With its small chassis and virtually indestructible engine, transmission, and suspension, the FJ quickly established itself as a go-to vehicle to tackle daunting terrain. With the model having origins as a mobility vehicle for Japan’s Natio..
Andrey Lipgart was a Russian automotive engineer who received formal training from the Ford Motor Company in the US. During his tenure at Ford, Mr. Lipgart carefully studied contemporary American automotive designs and assembly-line production. Following his return to the Soviet Union, he was named chief constructor at the Gorky Automobile Plant..
Introduced at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Espada was a striking 2+2 grand tourer designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. Gandini drew inspiration from two of his prior designs – the Lamborghini Marzal and Bertone Pirana – to pen the sleek lines of the Espada. Mechanically, the Espada utilized the Giotto Bizzarrini-designed 3,922..
Debuted in Paris in 1968, the 365 GTB/4 succeeded the 275 GTB/4 as Ferrari’s new top-of-the-line, two-seat gran turismo. Almost immediately, it was unofficially known as the “Daytona” in honor of Ferrari’s podium sweep at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, and it stands as the last front-engine, V-12 GT model designed before Fiat’s takeover of Ferrar..
During its first 10–15 years of existence, Ferrari transitioned from a boutique builder of road cars to a genuine small-scale manufacturer. This growth meant more revenue to spend on racing, and it necessitated the evolution of Ferrari road cars from barely disguised race cars to something that would appeal to discerning buyers beyond the advent..