DRIPPS & GIBBY SHARE A PASSION FOR SPEED

Posted on March 20, 2026March 22, 2026 by MartynL

Friends since childhood and hot rodders since high school, Robin Dripps and Rob Gibby are living proof that people and relationships are as important as cars in the enthusiast automotive community: DRIPPS & GIBBY SHARE A PASSION FOR SPEED. When they were around 11-12 years old, Robin “Bobby” Dripps and Rob Gibby met in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, where both their families had summer homes. They were fascinated by “speed,” leading them to build small boats with five-horsepower outboards...

MASERATI MCXTREMA: ULTIMATE RACING WEAPON

Posted on March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 by MartynL

The last of 62 built, MASERATI MCXTREMA: ULTIMATE RACING WEAPON, with approximately 20 being shipped to North America, has just arrived at Maserati Tampa. After dynamic testing at Maserati Corse’s test track by test & development driver, Andrea Bertolini, and final delivery prep at Maserati Corse, designer Klaus Busse, Bertolini, and Corse executives “signed” the car, and off it went to Milano Malpensa airport for its trans-Atlantic journey. The MCXtrema’s route from Modena to Sarasota C...

1000 MIGLIA EXPERIENCE FLORIDA

Posted on February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 by MartynL

From February 23rd to the 26th, 2026, the second edition of the 1000 MIGLIA EXPERIENCE FLORIDA kicked off the new year, bringing the spirit of the Red Arrow to the USA. Activities began on February 20th with technical and administrative checks on the more than 60 teams entered, followed by an intense Training Day at the Hyper Club Evaluation Center & Johnny Bòhmer Proving Grounds in Naples, FL. This was a crucial day for refining the techniques that characterize regularity races in a highly...

MILLE MIGLIA: EXPERIENCE FLORIDA

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 by MartynL

The MILLE MIGLIA: EXPERIENCE FLORIDA, a franchised official “Red Arrow” 1000 Miglia event, is an international three-day road rally/race, featuring vintage grand touring cars and modern Supercars. Starting on February 20th in Naples, Fl, the first Stamp Check, Passage Control, and Time Trials for 62 entered cars in the MILLE MIGLIA: EXPERIENCE FLORIDA will be in downtown Venice, FL (for its second year) at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21st. During the Venice stop, driver...

MASERATI MCXtrema: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL!

Posted on February 9, 2026February 10, 2026 by MartynL

The final MCXtrema Hypercar built will be raced in the International GT Racing Series by its owner, Michael Moss. Here’s the MASERATI MCXtrema: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL! Designed by Klaus Busse, head of Maserati Design, the MCXtrema is a 2,866-pound, track-only Hypercar powered by the 730-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbo Nettuno V6 engine. MCXtrema production has been limited to 62 units, the last of which was ordered by Michael Moss, right, who has joined Maserati Corse’s exclusive circle o...

AMC PONYCAR: 390 (SUPER) JAVELIN

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by MartynL

Late to the Ponycar Party, the AMC PONYCAR: 390 (SUPER) JAVELIN was a righteous competitor! With support from AMC’s manager of Performance Activities, Carl Chakmakian, and our friends at LAB Engineering, Motion Performance, and Pacers Automotive back in 1968, we transformed a stock 390 Javelin into a Super 390 Javelin. It turned out so well that I bought it! I had test-driven a 390 Javelin at a Press preview and really liked it. It wasn’t a rocketship for sure, but it had potential. Thanks t...

STARKE REIMAGINED (PORSCHE) SPEEDSTER

Posted on February 2, 2026 by MartynL

The latest evolution of the coach-built STARKE REIMAGINED (PORSCHE) SPEEDSTER delivers a classic driving experience with contemporary comfort! Boutique automotive coachbuilder Stärke Motor Company proudly announces the launch of the Gen 2 Speedster, its most advanced and refined Speedster yet. The Gen 2 Speedster combines classic styling with the modern features of the 2017-and-onward 718 platform. Enthusiasts can now enjoy the soul of a classic 1950s icon with the comfort, reliability, perform...

CHEVY/CORVETTE PORTFOLIO: DREAM CARS

Posted on February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 by MartynL

Corvette historian, illustrator, and blogger, Scott Teeters, celebrates GM Motorama showcars and a 1970s oldie but goodie, CHEVY/CORVETTE PORTFOLIO: DREAM CARS. Way back in the olden days, car manufacturers kept the public excited with a steady stream of show cars. They were often called “Dream Cars,” “Fantasy Cars,” “Futuristic Cars,” and “Experimental Cars.” As a result, the public quickly grew used to seeing bold ideas and wild shapes. Car shows of all kinds became a major fad through the...

MASERATI MCXtrema: TRACK-ONLY HYPERCAR

Posted on January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 by MartynL

The final production MASERATI MCXtrema: TRACK-ONLY HYPERCAR - #62 - has been tested and is ready to ship to Florida! Best known as “The Beast of Modena”, the 62nd of 62 Maserati MCXtrema racecars is in the process of being shipped to Maserati Tampa (Morgan Import Motorcars) for delivery to Michel D. Moss, Sarasota, Fl. A veteran vintage racer, Moss, left, is a member of the Sarasota Café Racers, Historic Sportscar racing (HSR), and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA). Over the years...

BODACIOUS BOCAR XP-7R

Posted on December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 by MartynL

One of just three built by Bob Carnes in 1959, this BODACIOUS BOCAR XP-7R owned by Carlos Melo is powered by a Rochester fuel-injected and GMC-blown Corvette small-block. Road racing Specials, lightweight fiberglass-bodied, tube-framed competition cars often powered by popular American V-8 engines, were among the most interesting cars at major sports car racing venues in the 1950s-1960s. They gave legendary marques like Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz fits, and in many situations received chec...