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Maserati is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the stunning Ghibli, which was unveiled to the world on 3 November 1966 at the Turin Motor Show. Hailed as a new interpretation of the Gran Turismo concept, the two-seater coupé was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The name recalled a wind, a tradition that continues to this day with the Grecale, part of the Trident brand’s new era. The Ghibli is a powerful,…
Aston Martin is marking the anniversary of the original V12 Vanquish, which was first revealed 20 years ago. The new supercar debuted at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show and was the most sophisticated and technologically advanced model produced by Aston Martin. The new V12 Vanquish instantly became Aston Martin’s flagship model. It was built at Newport Pagnell and used cutting edge technology such as a drive-by-wire throttle and Formula 1…
RML has unveiled the first images of the Carbon Fibre Body it has created for its new Short Wheelbase. The construction stage of “Car Zero”has seen the completion of the body, less the panels, with the front and rear clams dry fitted to the modified chassis. The exciting contemporary take of the classic GT was first announced by RML in May this year, with further renderings of the Ferrari V12…
It is often said that fans of Alfa Romeo hold the marque on a pedestal, one that is akin to an almost religious like devotion. For many Alfisti, worshiping at the altar of the Italian car maker is as much a spiritual experience as it is physical. You see out of all the Italian car manufacturers, it could be argued that Alfa Romeo is the one that captures the true soul,…
Lamborghini have announced that the recreated Lamborghini Countach LP 500 prototype has officially gone on display at the MUDETEC Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The recreation of the original prototype, which was first revealed by Lamborghini earlier this month, had its public debut at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in October. The recreated prototype was the brainchild of one of Lamborghini’s customers, Albert Speiss, who approached the firm with the…
Motoring enthusiast, journalist, TV presenter and walking car-encyclopaedia Jonny Smith is taking The Late Brake Show On Tour to the iconic Manchester Central on 6 November. Following in the footsteps of New Order, Happy Mondays, Oasis and others, a truly diverse range of cars that can definitely hold their own in the shadows of musical greatness will line up in the venue’s distinct setting enabling fans of the YouTube channel…
Discovery Networks UK is bringing one of its newest stars to this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, as the freshly restored ‘Green Goddess’ as seen in the new show Jimmy Doherty’s Dream Builds On Wheels will be on display at Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 November. Over eight episodes, farmer and television presenter, Jimmy Doherty, has built the ultimate home on wheels so his family can explore the…
Your vehicle is your way of getting from point A to point B. If you car is a daily driver you rely on it a lot more. So if it breaks down, it can be a significant source of stress. If you’re not careful with maintenance, all the miles you put on your car can lead to costly repairs or, worse yet, an accident. If you own a classic car…
The Black Badge family of Rolls-Royce motor cars, which was launched in 2016, is the ultimate expression of the marques spirit of individualism, self-expression, creativity and iconoclasm. Black Badge draws on the firms rich heritage with inspiration for the current models tracing back as far as 1933. One colour above all has stood out as the finish of choice for Rolls-Royce clients. And that is the colour Black. The colour…
Rally the Globes Carrera Italia historic rally has been won by a 1959 Triumph TR3A and a 1938 Frazer Nash-BMW 328. The event was the not-for-profit clubs first venture to Europe since the easing of restrictions and a second victory of the year for the Triumph TR3A. Inspired by Italian rally history, the Carrera Italia 2021 started and finished in sun-drenched Sanremo on the Italian Riviera, home to the country’s…