Janis Joplin’s 1964 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
The inspiration behind the Joplin Porsche was a similar psychedelically liveried car that Janis had seen on the streets of San Francisco in 1968, with which she adored. With typical frugality, she picked…
1967 Shelby GT 500 Fastback
When introduced in 1967 the GT 500 was fitted with the 428 cubic inch engine used in that year's Shelby Cobra. It also featured a mildly re-contoured Mustang body. The GT 500 provided plenty…
Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Sean Klingelhoefer
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the United States, is the home of the Indianapolis 500. Constructed in 1909, it is the original speedway, the first racing circuit so named. On Indy 500 race day…
Audi R8 as Art
To explore the idea that the all-new R8 really does get your heart racing and leave you wide eyed, Audi measured the heart rate, oxygen intake and pupil dilation of drivers and passengers as they put…
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta
Stylistically, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 represented a complete paradigm shift of Ferrari’s design language. Gone were the flowing, voluptuous wings of the 250 series cars and the 275 GTB…
Lamborghini Countach by Benedict Radcliffe
As perhaps the most iconic supercar of the 1980s, the Lamborghini Countach was often considered to be the most ridiculous automotive design in a decade known for pushing the limits of fashion…
Ken Block's Gymkhana Eight
Head 'Hoonigan' in charge, Ken Block, pilots his Ford Fiesta RX43 through the desert and into the streets of Dubai in his latest instalment of the Gymkhana series. McLaren, Ferrari and Porsche are just…
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
This 1974 turbocharged road racer is the original ultimate driving machine. The retro-cool colour combination, the powerful engine, the iconic square lines, the fact that it’s one out of just…
1967 Porsche 911 S
A modern classic if ever there was one, Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter's rear-engined layout was retained, but the 911 switched to unitary construction…
The Art of Neon
Here are some beautiful examples of classic neon dealership and garage signage that were auctioned as part of the Andrews Collection in the US last year. Signs from just about every America…
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
By 1984, the words Gran Turismo Omologato already carried an enormous amount of weight in the Ferrari world. For years, the 250 GTO had been considered the finest sports racer that Ferrari had…
Land Rover Defender by Paul Smith
To coincide with London Fashion Week 2016, Land Rover has released a film of its collaboration with British designer, Sir Paul Smith, to create a bespoke Defender – which was revealed ahead of the last…
1955 Ford 'Beatnik' Bubbletop
Bubbletops are a fascinating part of the custom-car world. Pioneered by such restyling maestros as Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth and Darryl Starbird, Bubbletop cars wonderfully combine fascination of 1950s…
Disintegrating Cars by Fabien Oefner
The Disintegrating series represents a staggering amount of work by Swiss artist Fabien Oefner. The images above have been created from hundreds, if not, thousands of shots…
The Return of Alpine
At the home of the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally and on the Col de Turini, site of some of racing’s most memorable moments, Groupe Renault today announced plans for a new Alpine sports car…
Vintage Porsche Motorsport Posters 1970-71
Beautiful factory Porsche motorsport posters from the 1970-71 seasons. Each designed to celebrate their victories and overall dominance in World Sportscar racing during this period…
1968 Chevrolet Sunoco Camaro Trans Am
This Sunoco Camaro was the third of six such cars built and the first one prepared specifically for Penske’s 1968 season. Delivered to the team’s Philadelphia garage in November 1967 and completed…
1969 Holden Hurricane
The Holden Hurricane was a two seat concept car built by Holden in 1969. The Hurricane was one of the most advanced vehicles for its time, with Holden describing it as a research vehicle, allowing them…