Mercedes-Benz 500E – Precision Performance Sedan The Mercedes-Benz 500E represented a landmark collaboration between Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen to blend Mercedes refinement with Porsche performance. Produced from 1991-1994, the muscular yet understated 500E applied Porsche’s engineering know-how to the robust Mercedes sedan architecture. The resulting limited-run four-door packed a 322 horsepower V8 and thoroughly re-engineered chassis…
Toronado – Pioneering American Luxury Coupe The Toronado stands out as one of GM’s most advanced vehicles of the 1960s both mechanically and stylistically. Introduced in 1966, the swoopy Toronado wowed buyers with its audacious “rocket” styling and innovative front-wheel-drive technology unseen in an American production car. Under the skin, a mammoth 425-cubic-inch V8 motivated…
LM002 Lamborghini- The Original Extreme Bizarre SUV Before SUVs became status symbols, the outlandish Lamborghini LM002 pioneered the concept of a lifted luxury truck with its debut in 1986. Saddling its Countach-derived V12 power and race-bred chassis onto a four-seat utility body looked preposterous in an era of squared-off 4x4s. Yet the “Rambo Lambo” proved…
Yenko Specials – Taking Chevrolet Performance to the Extreme In the muscle car era of the 1960s, Yenko Sports Cars became legendary for turning ordinary Chevrolets into giant killers. Founded by racer Don Yenko, Yenko Specials modified Camaros, Chevelles, Novas, and even Corvairs from the factory with huge engines and performance upgrades aimed at dominating…
Ferrari 456 GT – Revival of the V12 Grand Tourer The 1992-2003 Ferrari 456 GT marked Maranello’s return to premier front-engine V12 grand touring after over two decades focused on mid-engine sports cars. The 456GT resurrected the classic Ferrari formula of a powerful front-mounted 12-cylinder powerplant in an elegant 2+2 body, echoing legendary 1960s models…
Volkswagen Corrado – VW’s Forgotten Sports Coupe The Volkswagen Corrado represented VW’s attempt to add a true sports car to its model range alongside more traditional economy-focused models. Sold from 1988 to 1995 initially just in Europe, the swoopy Corrado brought coupe style and lively performance unseen in VWs since the Scirocco. Under the sleek…
Lamborghini 350 GT – The First Production Bull from Sant’Agata The Lamborghini 350 GT stands as a pivotal automobile that put the Italian automaker on the map in 1964. It was the first production street model built by Ferruccio Lamborghini after he established his Sant’Agata factory to challenge Maranello’s elite sports car dominance. Though modest…
Porsche 944 Turbo – Supercar Speed on a Budget The 1987-1991 Porsche 944 Turbo occupies an important place in the German sports car maker’s history for delivering blistering performance at relatively affordable cost. Building on the brisk but not fascinating normally aspirated 944, Porsche added a hearty turbocharger to transform the driving experience. With over…
