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Lamborghini is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Jarama GT, which was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970. The Jarama, whose name derives from an area north of Madrid famous for breeding fighting bulls, was the latest evolution of the company’s 2+2 grand touring sedan concept, with a V12-cylinder, 4-liter front-mounted engine. Technically developed based on the previous 400 GT and Islero, it…
Following GTO Engineering’s drives and specification reveal of its 250 SWB Revival, the UK-based engineering firm and renowned Ferrari specialist has confirmed it is working on a new project. Codenamed Moderna, the new car will be a sub-1,000 kg sports car celebrating the best of Sixties motoring with modern and motorsport-derived engineering, and be created by hand under the GTO Engineering name. The ethos of the new project by GTO…
Classic and vintage car restoration specialist Thornley Kelham, has revealed the full transformation it undertook on a rare Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. The stunning Mercedes was acquired by a highly knowledgeable and critical owner, who directed the Thornley Kelham team to make it perfect, period-correct and finished in anything but silver. The 300SL was the result of Mercedes-Benz’s decision to develop a sports-racing car in 1952. Using the engine, transmission, suspension…
The Bugatti Owners’ Club and The Little Car Company today announce an official partnership, following the highly successful launch of The Little Car Company’s limited edition Bugatti Baby II. The stamp of approval from the world’s oldest Bugatti Owners’ Club gives the Bugatti Baby II certified status and marks the start of a prestigious relationship between The Little Car Company and the Bugatti Owners’ Club. Founded in 1929 and with…
On 6 November 1955 the Maserati Tipo 300S, with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel, was the first to take the chequered flag at the Venezuela GP, marking the start of two years of major successes that boosted the Trident Brand’s reputation at the international level. Today, Maserati commemorates this important victory to underline its strong connection to the world of motor-racing. In fact, Maserati was born on the track,…
Motoring guru’s Helen Stanley and Paul Cowland are back on our tv screens for the Autumn schedule in the brand new show Motor Pickers. In this new series Helen and Paul use their extensive knowledge of the used car market to help punters find the right motor for them. In each episode they line up a diverse selection of cars for guests to try out, in the hope they find…
Britain’s original Formula 1 team, British Racing Motors (BRM), is celebrating its 70th anniversary with the construction of three ‘new’ 16-cylinder race cars – the iconic and awe-inspiring Type 15 Mk1 BRM V16, which is considered by many fans to be the finest sounding racing car in the history of the sport. The first car, which is expected to be delivered next year, will go to the Owen family and…
At the recent Goodwood SpeedWeek the Lotus Evija made its live dynamic debut in a highly distinctive colour scheme, the black and gold recalling iconic Lotus liveries of the past. The car also featured a stylised image of the famous West Sussex circuit, accompanied by the words ‘Lotus x Goodwood: Creating history since 1948’. The names of Lotus and Goodwood race circuit are part of the very fabric of British motorsport,…
Bentley has celebrated the renewal of its complete model range with the hosting of its first live driving event since February. Featuring examples of the entire model range, including the new GT Mulliner in its dynamic debut, and the new Bentayga, the event was held at the newly opened Northamptonshire hotel, The Falcon at Castle Ashby. Beyond the very latest models, Bentley also gave guests rare access to a selection…
The annual Royal Automobile Club Art of Motoring exhibition traditionally talks place at the Pall Mall Clubhouse as part of London Motor Week and is the premier showcase for British automotive art. Rather than cancelling the 2020 edition due to the pandemic, the Club collaborated with respected motorsport commentator Andrew Marriott and Rupert Whyte of Historic Car Art to curate a virtual event. Now in its sixth year, the Art…