MASERATI BOOMERANG CONCEPT TURNS 50.

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by MartynL

A dream car, an extreme, futuristic, almost irrational, definitely beautiful model capable of remaining imprinted on the memory of every single fan: MASERATI BOOMERANG CONCEPT TURNS 50. Half a century has passed since March 9th 1972, when the Maserati Boomerang Concept made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It was created by Giorgetto Giugiaro and produced by Italdesign. A Maserati Boomerang mock-up made a fleeting appearance at the 1971 Turin Motor Show. Only one model was ever made, which w...

VW NARDO W12 SUPERCAR.

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by MartynL

On the 20th anniversary of Volkswagen breaking seven world speed records on the famed Nardò circuit in Italy, we take a look back at the infamous VW NARDO W12 SUPERCAR. Few are aware the first Supercar to feature a functioning example of Volkswagen’s unique “W” engine was not the Bugatti Veyron with its quad-turbocharged W16 engine. Instead, the earliest progenitor bore a VW emblem on its hood. With aerodynamic styling penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign, the striking W12 Concept...

1960-1961 ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOWS

Posted on February 23, 2022 by MartynL

Historian Pat Ganahl shares highlights of 1960-1961 ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOWS from his extensive historical archives. I’ve got a lot of stuff in my “archive.” I mean a whole lotta stuff. Just in terms of photos–color, black-and-white, prints, negatives, slides, proof sheets, digital–there are 30,000-some images. No way I can count them. It’s just an estimate, and it’s probably way low. But besides those, there are magazines (most from Vol 1, No. 1), books, racing and show programs, audio tapes...

PORSCHE 911: RALLY FOR TUSK

Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by MartynL

Win-Win campaign - PORSCHE 911: RALLY FOR TUSK - supports funding for wildlife organizations in Kenya and beyond. Tusk is a UK-based organization that supports existing wildlife programs in Africa which have proven successful. New Jersey-based Kim and Mitch McCullough, right, are currently running their ‘72 Porsche 911 in the legendary East African Safari Classic Rally, in an effort to raise funding for wildlife organizations in Kenya. Based on the collapse of tourism due to COVID-19, ...

HIROHATA: MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MERCILLAC

Posted on February 10, 2022 by MartynL

Truly iconic, Bob Hirohata’s Barris-customized ’51 Mercury sells for $2,145,000 at Mecum’s Kissimmee, Florida auction. Rod & Custom historian Pat Ganahl documents the history of the poster car of the 1950s, HIROHATA: MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MERCILLAC There’s no question the hot topic among rod and custom car enthusiasts this week–this year…ever…–is the sale at auction in Florida of the Hirohata Merc for 1.95 million dollars. I’m not here to analyze, debate, or even discuss the ramifica...

’22 FORD GT: ALAN MANN HERITAGE EDITION

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by MartynL

Latest limited-edition ’22 FORD GT: ALAN MANN HERITAGE EDITION features Alan Mann Racing’s signature red and gold exterior with touches of exposed carbon fiber and Frozen White accents. As a tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s 1966 Ford GT lightweight experimental prototypes, Ford is introducing the ’22 FORD GT: ALAN MANN HERITAGE EDITION. The limited-edition vehicle celebrates the role the prototypes played in the history of the development of the Ford GT. It will be on display at the 2022 C...

SALOON GROUP: 2022 ROLEX MONTEREY HISTORICS

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by MartynL

Among the many makes and models eligible for the SALOON GROUP: 2022 ROLEX MONTEREY HISTORICS is this ‘67 Alfa Romeo GTA, which Brandon Adrian drove at the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Visitors to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17-20 will see a decidedly European staple rev to life. The historic Saloon (or Touring) car race group is an exciting class that always produces an interesting variety of cars when they race at equally legendary tracks like Silverstone, Spa...

’23 CADILLAC V-SERIES ESCALADE

Posted on January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 by MartynL

Scheduled to break cover in the Spring, the ’23 CADILLAC V-SERIES ESCALADE will set a new (world) performance standard for SUVs! The 2023 Cadillac Escalade will be the first SUV to wear Cadillac’s coveted high-performance V-Series badge. With nearly two decades of racing-inspired prowess, the V-Series designation is reserved for vehicles that encompass the peak of Cadillac performance, bold, distinguished design, and innovative technology. Check out the ’23 CADILLAC V-SERIE...

FLINT FLYERS: BUICK’S SECRET GS SKYLARKS

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by MartynL

Inspired by Chevy’s ’65 Chevelle Z16 Malibu SS-396, Buick engineers developed the FLINT FLYERS: BUICK’S SECRET GS SKYLARKS. Ken Kayser owns a rare survivor that’s prominently featured in his new Buick performance history book. Every Musclecar enthusiast knows something about the Chevelle SS-396, Pontiac GTO and Olds 4-4-2, and Chevy Malibu (RPO L37) SS-396 aficionados know all about the highly-prized 200 Z16 Malibu SS 396/375 Police Specials. However, virtually no one knows about Buick’...

CHIP GANASSI: THE AMELIA’S 2022 HONOREE!

Posted on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by MartynL

The 27th Annual Amelia Island Concours will celebrate the career of racer and racing legend, CHIP GANASSI: THE AMELIA’S 2022 HONOREE! The founder of Chip Ganassi Racing has touched every major form of North American motorsport plus the ultimate international road race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganassi’s legacy extends far beyond being an accomplished driver, he is a decorated race team owner who has fielded highly successful teams in INDYCAR, NASCAR, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champ...