Over four decades, the reputation of the Porsche 911 Turbo as a technology showcase combining the virtues of a circuit race car with those of an everyday road car has consistently reached new heights. Since it first went on sale in 1974, the Porsche 911 Turbo has become revered by car enthusiasts … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Say Goodbye To The Caterham Superlight R500
The order book for one of Caterham’s most extreme variants of the legendary Seven sportscar, the Superlight R500, has closed. Production of the final R500 – number 174 – finished at Dartford on 7th July and is destined for Caterham’s distributor in Peru, South America. After accumulating blanket … [Read more...]
French Hyper-car Furtive-eGT
Cutting-edge technology and French haute couture combine with ease at Salute to Style, which welcomes French manufacturer Exagon Motors’ powerful electric sportscar Furtive-eGT on The Hurlingham Club’s famous lawns on 16-19 July. The Furtive-eGT’s bespoke running gear, developed by Exagon in … [Read more...]
Most Beautiful Ferrari Ever Joins Salon Privé Sale
Regarded by many as the most beautiful of Pininfarina designs for Ferrari, an extremely rare 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’ is to be sold at Silverstone Auctions’ inaugural sale at Salon Privé on September 4th, estimated at between £1.75 and £2million. Just 22 right hand drive cars were built, … [Read more...]
The Green Laferrari Of Jay Kay At Goodwood
Goodwood festival of speed always attracts the greats from racing drivers like Lewis hamilton and celebrities and there are not many more more famous petrol heads bigger than Jay Kay himself. Jay Kay from Jamiroquai said he doesn't order a new car very often but when he does he wants it to … [Read more...]
Raikkonen And Surtees Pair Up While Hamilton Wows Crowd On Final Day Of Festival Of Speed
The final day of the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed more than lived up to its theme of ‘Addicted to Winning’ as two Ferrari Formula 1 legends, John Surtees and Kimi Raikkonen, were united for a unique moment on the iconic 1.16-mile Hillclimb on Sunday. The 50th anniversary of Surtees’ 1964 … [Read more...]
Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2014
Goodwood Festival of Speed this year was a very strange one I was heading off on my own and not intended to meet anybody as I just wanted to get to the event and push round get the photos see what I wanted to see and then get back to the office as we are snowed under at the moment. Due to other … [Read more...]
McLaren Gt Unveils Latest Generation 650s Gt3 At Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2014
In the grounds of the famous Goodwood Estate, McLaren GT has today confirmed first details of the McLaren 650S GT3 – the latest generation track-focused racer which will contest GT3 championships across the globe from the 2015 season. Building on the highly successful 12C GT3, which has firmly … [Read more...]
Nissan Set To Excite Goodwood Crowds
Fantasy will become reality this weekend when the NISSAN CONCEPT 2020 Vision Grand Turismo® makes its global debut as part of the brand’s thrilling and action-packed Goodwood Festival of Speed programme. The covers come off the NISSAN CONCEPT 2020 Vision Gran Turismo® on Thursday 26 June at 13:00 … [Read more...]
Centenary Celebrations Ensure Biggest Ever Presence For Maserati At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Maserati accelerates its centennial celebrations in the UK with a spectacular display of its illustrious 100-year history at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The luxury Italian sports car brand will be taking over the Stable Yard at the Goodwood estate for the duration of this year’s event with its … [Read more...]
Abarth 695 Biposto At Goodwood
The Journey Into The World Of Supercars Continues After its road début in the Gumball 3000 – the non-competitive rally restricted to just 120 exclusive supercars – “the fastest Abarth ever” is ready to show off all its power in the temple of supercars: the prestigious “Goodwood Festival of Speed … [Read more...]
F1 Superstar Michael Schumacher Is Now ‘Out of Coma’
Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher is now out of hospital in Grenoble and is no longer in his medically induced coma, his family says. Michael Schumacher the 45 year old German F1 champion will continue his rehabilitation at a secret location the family said in a statement. Schumacher was … [Read more...]
Drive A 503 Ps Volkswagen Gti At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Volkswagen is gearing up to join thousands of automotive fans at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed on 26-29 June. The Festival, dubbed the ‘largest motoring garden party in the world’ is a unique weekend that brings together cars, stars and motor sport ‘royalty’ to create a celebration of all … [Read more...]
Demand For Carrera Rs 2.7 Remains Strong
Reaffirming its position as one of the UK’s specialists for the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, Autofarm has sold a two owners from new RS that it has tended for the past 31 years. Strong demand for the car and Autofarm’s extensive network contacts meant the car sold for over £500,000 before the Porsche … [Read more...]
Goodwood Releases All-star ‘drivers And Riders List For Festival Of Speed
Goodwood can today reveal a list of over 90 star motor sport personalities that have confirmed their attendances at the Festival of Speed on June 26-29. The 2014 Festival of Speed theme, ‘Addicted to Winning’, has attracted some of the most successful drivers and riders in the history of motor … [Read more...]
Unique Coach-built Mini ‘boomerangs’ To Auction
Historics’ to auction a unique 1969 Wood & Pickett Margrave Mini Cooper S Mk.II, in exceptional condition at No Reserve, and with a fascinating ownership history, on Saturday, June 7th. Getting attached to a car is all part and parcel of classic car ownership, but a unique Wood & Pickett … [Read more...]
Finnish Legend Rauno Aaltonen To Drive Mini In ‘birth Of Stage Rallying’ Line-up At Festival Of Speed
Rally icons Rauno Aaltonen and the Mini Cooper S head a stellar line-up of cars on the Goodwood Festival of Speed’s Skoda Forest Rally Stage on June 26-29 as the early days of stage rallying are celebrated. The flying Finn, who famously won the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally in a Mini, will get behind … [Read more...]
Stoneleigh Kit Car Show 2014
Stoneleigh kit car show is the worlds biggest kit car show and i have to say it is one of the best events on my motoring calendar. So as you can imagine it is a big deal and I work very hard to get there. I also own www.muddybuggies.com and I am the club founder so I am slightly biassed towards the … [Read more...]
Matt Parry To Guest In Caterham Superlight R300 Race
Reigning McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner, Matt Parry, will race as a guest driver in the Caterham Superlight R300 Championship at Donington Park on 10th and 11th May 2014. The rising star, aged 20, joins a long list of motorsport talent also named Young Driver of the Year by the UK’s leading … [Read more...]
Jaguar Ranked Best Premium Manufacturer
Jaguar has been ranked the best premium car brand in the influential Driver Power manufacturer league table. The 2014 edition of the Auto Express-supported customer satisfaction survey saw the British luxury and sports car marque’s score increase by three per cent year-on-year to 89.34, as Jaguar … [Read more...]