When Fiat went Supersonic
Fiat can trace its roots back to 1899 and although it built both massive and magnificent competition cars in the early twentieth century, after World War II the company was known largely for its mass-produced…
The Art of Lasse Bauer
These beautiful graphic illustrations are the work of Lasse Bauer, an automotive artist and art director from Denmark. Bauer produces a range of both minimal and realistic, detailed designs of some of the…
Plymouth's original funny-car
Deep in the heart of Chrysler Engineering in late 1964, Jim Thornton was modifying a chassis in the Structures Lab. The just-completed drag-racing season had witnessed many things: the reintroduction…
The Flying Mustang
Recognised as the ‘Flying Mustang’, the first Shelby GT350 ‘R-Model’ ranks not only as the most historically important Shelby Mustang in the world, but it is also arguably the most important Mustang in the history…
The Art of the Crash Helmet
This incredible collection of Formula 1 crash helmets recently went under the hammer in Paris as part of Aguttes Spring Sale. Featuring a mix of originally used and replica helmets, this set spans 50 years in the…
The Lotus-powered hot hatch that ruled the world
In the mid-1970s, the British automotive industry was in crisis, marred by bad management, frequent strikes and decreasing competitiveness compared to the increasingly successful Japanese automakers…
RUF and ready
The Rodeo Concept, is RUF’s first off-road car built using the same carbon fibre monocoque chassis as the CTR Anniversary and the SCR. Featuring a new four-wheel drive system, larger all-terrain tyres…
The ultimate Hot Wheels set?
This 1965 Dodge C-500 is just one part of an incredible package that includes an original 1966 Plymouth Barracuda drag car. The car hauler and period-correct dragster are a petrolhead’s dream come true…
BMW reinvent their iconic badge
BMW has redesigned its iconic logo, for the first time in more than twenty years. First seen on the i4 Concept which was unveiled last week, the Bavarian car maker has replaced the black ring surrounding…
Porsche's giant-killing 904
Born at a similar time to Porsche’s ubiquitous 911, the 904 was penned by F A Porsche, and for 1963 it featured the latest aerodynamic theories with a pointed bonnet overhang and a Kamm tail at the rear…
Aston's retro rocketship
This is Aston Martin’s new V12 Speedster. Created by brand’s bespoke customisation service ‘Q by Aston Martin’, the V12 Speedster is a truly visceral driver’s car that draws inspiration from both the brand’s rich…
819 Renaults go into this Renault 4
In 1967, the magazine Réalités organised an exceptional fundraising event for the French Foundation for Medical Research. It asked five artists each to personalise a car from five leading manufacturers…
A wonderfully wide 911 Carrera
Don’t let the look of this Porsche fool you, it’s actually a 1987 911 Carrera that spent almost 30 years cruising around Texas and California before being modified by tuner Akira Nakai at RWB Los Angeles in 2015…
The Art of Competition
In motor racing, a win or podium finish is often immortalised with a trophy but to create the enthusiasm leading up to the race and attract the masses of racing enthusiasts to the event, it was often the beautifully…
Healey’s ultimate racer for the road
Following the Austin-Healey 100's sensational debut at the 1952 Motor Show, the works team had entered two subtly modified cars in the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hour Race. They finished in 12th and 14th places…
A Sunset (Boulevard) Safari
Not all city cars are born equal. Well, not according to YouTube star and world-renowned automotive journalist, Matt Farah. Shortly after moving out to the west coast of America from New York, Farah realised…
Menacing Mopar
Featuring a menacing stance, this 1967 Dodge Charger is the product of Johnson's Hot Rod Shop based in Gadsden, Alabama. This Charger may retain its basic original cues, yet the body, chassis and suspension…
BMW x Futura 2000
In this collaboration, FUTURA 2000, who is known for his mastery of colour, concentric forms, and kinetic composition, has created three exclusive and unique versions of the BMW M2 Competition in his…