CONCOURS VIRTUAL: MERCEDES, PORSCHE, LANCIA

Posted on August 11, 2020 by MartynL

Judges' votes for Best of the Best at the inaugural CONCOURS VIRTUAL: MERCEDES, PORSCHE, LANCIA go to legendary makes and models, racecars and Concept. The inaugural Concours Virtual, presented by Hagerty and in aid of UNICEF, announces its winning cars in the Best of Show, the People's Choice and the Special Awards categories. Best in Show went to the famous Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR '722' racing car that Stirling Moss, with Denis 'Jenks' Jenkinson as co-driver, drove to victory in the 1,000-mile ...

BRAWN AND BEAUTY: ‘21 LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE

Posted on August 1, 2020 by MartynL

The long-awaited drop-top version of Lexus' muscular LC Coupe drives as exquisitely as it looks. It’s the definition of BRAWN AND BEAUTY: ‘21 LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE, says Road Test Editor Howard Walker. Five minutes ensconced behind the perforated leather helm of Lexus' sublime new ‘21 LC 500 Convertible leaves you in no doubt you're in the company of a grand tourer of the highest order. Here's the perfect two-seat, drop-top cruiser for gliding down Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur, o...

‘OHIO GEORGE’ MONTGOMERY: FIRST DRAG COUPE

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by MartynL

Rod and Custom’s Pat Ganahl blogs about Gasser legend ‘OHIO GEORGE’ MONTGOMERY: FIRST DRAG COUPE. We add a couple of photos of Ohio’s most iconic quarter-mile rides: Malco Willys & Mustang Gassers powered by blown Ford SOHC engines. I am going absolutely bonkers. No, it’s not from being cooped up at home for the past four-plus months. Anna and I are doing very well in that regard, thankfully. Plus I got one car finished in the garage, another to build, and I even finally got some ti...

‘20 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO: Q4 QUADRIFOGLIO

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by MartynL

The ‘20 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO: Q4 QUADRIFOGLIO is a crossover I could drive every day, anywhere, with wonderful power, great handling and distinctive sound and looks. Looks great next to my Alfa Milano too, blogs Dan Scanlan. Alfa Romeo makes a crossover. That’s right – a tall mom and pop station wagon. Except, this one has a bit of Ferrari under the bonnet, as you might expect from the folks who employed Enzo himself way back when they began winning Grands Prix and other races. Andiamo – ...

IAN CALLUM: ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 25

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by MartynL

Swiss-based R-Reforged’s IAN CALLUM: ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 25 has gone from concept to production in less than one year! Just nine months after announcing the project, the production IAN CALLUM: ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 25 by R-Reforged has been revealed and customer car build will commence in September. Designer Ian Callum has evolved the concept shown in 2019 with a revised interior, more trim options and definitive chassis and powertrain set up. Ian Cullum’s stunning Vanquish feature...

SHELBY GT350R: WORLD’S MOST VALUABLE MUSTANG

Posted on July 21, 2020 by MartynL

Crossing the block at $3.85 million, the first SHELBY GT350R: WORLD’S MOST VALUABLE MUSTANG sets a new record. Hagerty’s Grace Houghton blogs about the Mustang that started a revolution! Back in January, we wondered if any Mustang could beat the Bullitt’s momentous $3.74 sale. Six months later, the first-ever GT350R prototype answered that question with a resounding yes. With a final price of $3,850,000, the Wimbledon White fastback became the most expensive Mustang ever sold at public ...

ANTI-AGING: TOYOTA AVALON TRD

Posted on July 17, 2020 by MartynL

Someone dunked the ANTI-AGING: TOYOTA AVALON TRD AARP sedan in the fountain of youth, says Road Test Editor Howard Walker! Imagine grandpa strapping a turbo to his walker. Or your great-aunt Mildred taking her Buzzaround EX mobility scooter into the shop and getting it back with 19-inch rims and a racy body kit! Not gonna happen? Think again, because I've just been piloting a version of Toyota's normally somnambulant, Prozac-infused Avalon luxury liner with tuning by Toyota Racing De...

BIG OLY: SALEEN BRONCO BUSTER

Posted on July 15, 2020 by MartynL

Steve Saleen channels Parnelli Jones’ legendary Baja off-road racer and comes up with BIG OLY: SALEEN BRONCO BUSTER! Saleen Automotive, the Southern California vehicle manufacturer founded by racing driver and vehicle builder, Steve Saleen, has just revealed the ’21 Saleen Bronco. As the creator of the Saleen S7 – one of the most successful racing cars ever built – Saleen is mainly associated with success on asphalt surfaces, but with the new Bronco, the company is taking to the dirt with a ven...

MERCEDES-AMG: BLACK MAGIC

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by MartynL

For those who desire the ultimate in AMG performance, few models can match the exclusivity, rarity and track-optimized performance of MERCEDES-AMG: BLACK MAGIC. One can think of the Black Series as AMG's most extroverted, most track-focused and most exclusive, limited-production models. Since the first SLK 55 Black Series, these models have further enhanced AMG's already exceptional performance models by modifying their powertrains, chassis and aerodynamics to optimize performance and maximize ...

CHEVY & FORD: 1950s CUSTOMS

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by MartynL

Pat Ganahl showcases CHEVY & FORD: 1950s CUSTOMS – ’58 Impala and ’49 Ford – that celebrate an era when car enthusiasts truly personalized their street and show rides. First up is the ’58 Chevy Impala, a head-turner even in stock form, built by Lee Pratt. Growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, back in those days when young boys talked cars, read Hot Rod magazines, and fantasized about “how they did it out in California,” Lee figured he was a typical kid who just happened to like the smooth customs...