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Cool and interesting cars that caught our eye either at shows or on the street.

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A bright red McLaren F1 in the paddock at Laguna Seca

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This is it, the McLaren F1, and in many ways it has remained the most insane hypercar ever made. Sure, it’s top speed of 240.14 mph has been beaten by a few other cars now, but it took the industry ten years to accomplish that. Even still, no one has been able to beat the McLaren without a boosted engine, and it’s likely the F1 may remain the fastest naturally aspirated car of all time.

Even if we forget about its monumental performance, the McLaren F1 is one of the most unique and clever designs ever to grace an automobile. 3 seats, with a central driver, two trunks on each side of the car right behind the doors, and gold plating lining the engine bay to reflect heat. It is an incredible experience getting to see an F1 up close, and pour over its every detail.

For the car’s 25th anniversary, McLaren has released unseen footage from the F1’s world record 240 mph run. See it below, and enjoy the rest of the photos!

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BMW Z8 Spotted in Hopewell, NJ

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BMW Z8s are just awesome, a roadster with the engine from the mighty M5. There’s a reason their values keep climbing.

-Nick

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1931 Voisin C20 Simoun Underslung at Hershey

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I do have a weakness for pre-war French cars. These were the chariots of the bourgeoisie, with their fantastic art deco style, artisan coachwork, and superior technology.

This Voisin C20 Simoun Underslung was the top sport model of the Voisin V-12 range. It commanded a hefty premium even over a comparable Bugatti of the day. Only 30 Voisin C20 chassis were originally built, and this one is supposedly the only survivor.

Enjoy the photos of this most-elegant machine.

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Blacked-out VW CC at First Class Fitment

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I do love the look of a lowered CC on some fresh wheels. I had planned to maybe do something like this with mine when I first got it, but I could never justify it when I could buy another Miata instead. They do look amazing, though. Ultra classy.

-Nick

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Maserati MC12 Corsa at The Quail

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This is the track version of the street version of that racecar Maserati made back in the mid 2000s, the MC12 Corsa. It’s one of just 12 examples built, and it costs $1,470,000 more than the inbound US President has paid in taxes in the last 20 years (fun fact!).

Naturally, we didn’t see such a beast at just any venue. This thing was at The Quail, a show for people who are above going to Pebble Beach. It’s the sort of place us car guys dream about, a place where you’ll rub shoulders with the likes of Horacio Pagani or Valentino Balboni, and you’ll get to see cars you’ve barely been able to imagine.

This MC12 Corsa is one of those automotive unicorns. A “normal” Maserati MC12, of which they made 50, is crazy enough, but the Corsa is on a whole different level. It’s also got 745hp to the standard car’s meager 612hp. The biggest thing about the Corsa is that it’s based directly on the race-winning MC12 GT1, rather than the road-going Ferrari Enzo. Not technically street legal, it was designed to be a track day toy like the Ferrari FXX.

Even so, this MC12 Corsa was spotted driving around on the streets around Monterey during Car Week festivities. It must have been awesome weaving through traffic in this, and it’s well-known that the cops generally interpret street “legality” pretty liberally during the week. Hell, I myself have seen a Porsche 935 roll by in downtown Carmel a few years back.

Enjoy!

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Classic Toyota FJ40 Spotted at Amelia Island

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That time Toyota made a better jeep than Jeep. These old FJs are highly sought after now, which means many people take the trouble to restore them to immaculate condition. We caught this green one at the Ritz on Amelia Island.

I really love the style of the old FJs, and between these, the Land Cruiser, and their trucks, Toyota has quite a history of making legendary off-roaders. I was a fan of the newer FJ Cruiser, from a few years back, too. Honestly, I think Toyota should make FJ into a sub-brand and take on Jeep head-on. Unfortunately, they seem too hell-bent on being bland to take such a bold step at this point.

-Nick

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1925 Bugatti Type 30 Tourer at Amelia Island

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Imagine cruising the coastal roads of the Riviera in this little Bugatti. Someone at Amelia got that chance, after spending $500-600k. It’s immaculate!

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1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans at Lime Rock

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This epic 1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans stole the show at Lime Rock on Labor Day Weekend. Another beautiful pre-war racecar for us all to drool over.

Enjoy!

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A Bumblebee Austin-Healy at Amelia Island

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One of the most striking Austin-Healeys I’ve ever seen at the cars and coffee during the Amelia Island car weekend.

Enjoy!

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Lamborghini Countach at the Greenwich Concours

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Look at this shape, those doors, the orange with the blue interior. Imagine what this must have looked like in the early 1970s. We saw it at Greenwich, and, decades later, it still hasn’t lost its impact.

Enjoy!

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A Purple Porsche 911E in Scarsdale

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What a color combo on this 1973 Porsche 911E! Plum purple over a black and tan interior, and with a child seat to boot. I love any car with a beautiful offbeat color scheme, and this is one of the prettiest old 911s I’ve ever seen.

Spotted at the Scarsdale Concours. Enjoy!

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