Mercedes-Benz and racing go hand-in-hand. After all, it’s one of the most successful manufacturers in both pre-war Grand Prix, post-war Formula 1 and Endurance Racing, birthing many legendary cars. From the very early days of motor racing, the brand has been active in all sorts of categories. It won the 1914 French Grand Prix with […]
As one of the oldest brands in the business, UK-born AC Cars can look back at quite an incredible history. A history that spans two continents really, as the foundation of one of the most prolific sports cars, the Shelby Cobra, was very much laid in London, England. Through several financial troubles, however, the company […]
What do you go for if you want a genuinely fast 2+2 sports car but with a bit of extra boot space for your weekend getaways? Any suggestions? I’ll spare you the pressure of coming up with one, as I already have the answer lined up for you: the Brabus Rocket GTS. It’s spacious enough for four plus […]
Few design institutions have left such a lasting mark on automotive design than Bertone. Just going through the studio’s palmares reveals some absolute masterpieces. The Alfa Romeo B.A.T. series, the Lamborghini Marzal, and the Lancia Stratos Zero, for instance. And those are just design studies, concept cars that would influence production cars further down the […]
Memories, preferably fond ones, are an important part of life. And if you’re anything like me, that also comes down to our passion and hobbies. I have tons of delightful memories regarding watches, and cars for that matter. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend quite some time in and around cars I can never afford, […]
Memories, preferably fond ones, are an important part of life. And if you’re anything like me, that also comes down to our passion and hobbies. I have tons of delightful memories regarding watches, and cars for that matter. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend quite some time in and around cars I can never afford, […]
Jaguar is one of the great British car manufacturers, perhaps only rivalled by Aston Martin when it comes to style, class, and heritage. It started out as the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, making motorcycle sidecars before moving into the production of cars in the mid-1930s, with the first-ever car being the SS Jaguar 2.5L […]
Normally, I don’t get overly excited by an electric car, especially when talking about the run-of-the-mill electric SUVs that flood our streets these days. The lack of sounds, vibrations, the smell of gasoline being burnt… that sort of thing. But when a manufacturer takes one to the tracks or modifies it with that intent, things […]
Europe has a rich history of small cars designed to bring mobility to the masses. This started shortly after WWII when supplies were short and funds were pretty much non-existent. However, people wanted, no, needed a cheap and simple form of transport to get from A to B and back again. The answer was the so-called […]
Some say destruction highlights transition and can hold a discerning level of beauty. Although you might not agree with me, as destruction is often deemed something negative, I believe there is at least some merit to that reasoning. Just take a look at some of the stuff that’s coming up for auction at RM Sotheby’s […]