It had just rained, and the air was quite humid. It gave us a great look at the breath from that V12. That darker red is a gorgeous color too. The Daytona remains one of the most iconic Ferraris of all time, and it’s easy to see why.
-Nick
Matt Farah takes us out in his new Ford Focus RS
Matt is one of our favorite journalists, and he’s just bought himself a new toy, a very blue Ford Focus RS. Let’s see what he thinks!
-Nick
1971 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 at the 2016 Amelia Island Festivals of Speed
Oldsmobile made some fantastic cars during the early Seventies, but the 4-4-2 was the crowning acheivement for them in the muscle car era. My favorite of the bunch are the later models, which packed the enormous 455 cubic inch big-block V8, a four-speed manual, and dual exhausts, not to mention wild racing stripes, a massive set of grilles, and catchy color-keyed alloy wheels, which Oldsmobile would continue to offer as a sporting option on other cars until 1988, when their RWD coupes were finally killed off for good. Continue reading 1971 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 at the 2016 Amelia Island Festivals of Speed
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C at the 2016 Elegance at Hershey
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The Cobra is one of those automobiles that took two separate ideas and combined them, creating an entirely new idea. When Carroll Shelby married a small-block Ford V8 to the chassis of the AC Ace roadster, a star was born–with loud engine notes and lots of tire smoke. The 427 Cobra, which appeared some years later, was an instant legend and an instant collectible. Continue reading 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C at the 2016 Elegance at Hershey
A Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible for your July 4th!
Happy 4th of July, everyone!
To celebrate, we bring you a very rare Pontiac GTO Judge from the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. It’s one of only 108 total examples, and take note of the license plate.
Enjoy, and have a great holiday!
-Nick Walker
Car Magazine Pits the Ferrari 488 GTB against the McLaren 570S and Audi R8 V10 Plus
The Ferrari 488 GTB is one of the supercars to beat at the moment, taking everything awesome about the 458 and turbocharging it (quite literally). The question is, is it worth the price premium you pay over more “entry-level” supercars? (I really don’t feel right about saying it that way)
I mean, let’s face it, a Ferrari 488 GTB is going to run you over $300,000 when options and dealer premiums are added. Meanwhile you can have the McLaren 570S and Audi R8 V10 Plus, and keep around $100 grand in your pocket. Maybe buy something cheap, like an Audi A8, as a daily driver.
Is the 488 really worth it in context?
-Nick
Take a Ford F-350, add tires the size of New York. Mix well, serve on the rocks.
Dirt Every Day has become a big favorite show of mine from the guys at the Motor Trend Channel–and this is a reason why. Fred Williams has taken a truck that he couldn’t sell (thanks to it packing only a small-block Ford instead of a big block), cut up the body a bit, and added 50+ inch tires. Then, after some meddling with the axles, transfer case, and suspension, it goes on a short rock-crawling adventure. This thing is big enough to live inside of–and if I didn’t know any better I’d put a cabin on the back and do just that. Take some time to watch the madness.
1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Pininfarina Speciale at Amelia Island
It’s 1946, and in the wake of the catastrophic Second World War, France had spitefully banned cars from former Axis countries from the Salon de l’Automobile. However, Battista “Pinin” Farina, founder of Pininfarna, had worked too hard preparing his 1942 chassis for the 1946 show to miss it. He went to Paris in this Alfa, and he parked it right in front of the show for all to see. I’d imagine it drew more than a little attention.
Seventy years later, Mr. Farina’s bespoke Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 dropped my jaw at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. It’s the detail work that really sets it apart. I mean, just look at that interior, or the chrome portholes on the side, or that steering wheel, my God!
This Alfa is awesome, a spectacular car with a great story. Enjoy the gallery.
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Bobby Isaac’s #71 Dodge Charger Daytona at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours
Much has been made of the fact that the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was the first ever NASCAR racer to break the 200MPH top speed barrier. While it was the #88 Buddy Baker car that managed this feat, this red #71 was of other fame. Bobby Isaac, one of the finest drivers of his era, drove this very car to the Grand National championship trophy in 1970, the last year of the aero car’s dominance before NASCAR shut the party down. Continue reading Bobby Isaac’s #71 Dodge Charger Daytona at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours
Motor Trend pits the new Audi TT-S against the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
In this unlikely, but actually relevant, comparison, we see German logic go up against raw Italian emotion. I’ve driven the Alfa 4C, and it still has my heart. That’s all I’ll say…
-Nick
Lancia 037 at a rainy Greenwich Concours
It absolutely poured for much of the second day at this year’s Greenwich Concours, but the show field was still pretty decent. As the skies were leaking, we passed the time stuffing our faces with delicious and complementary lobster sandwiches, while also taking royal advantage of the wine tasting tent.
When the rain let up we we were able to get our photos of the cars dripping wet. This Lancia 037 is the homologated road version of the legendary Lancia rally car, and it immediately caught our eye when we first walked into the show.
Enjoy the gallery of this trail-rated Italian Stallion!
1964 Porsche 356C spotted in Amelia Island, FL
Before Porsche came up with the 911 and basically made history, they made the 356. While the final series models weren’t as desirable as the early model or the “A” series, the 356C packed four wheel disc brakes, a much stronger engine, and more accurate build quality than the early cars. This Guards Red coupe was sitting in between the Alfa Romeo and Jaguar displays at the Ritz Carlton, and just after going out of breath from driving the wheels of a new 4C Spyder, this little Porsche took away whatever breath I had left. Continue reading 1964 Porsche 356C spotted in Amelia Island, FL
Mind Over Motor 