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…
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…
Ferrari Mondial – The Practical Prancing Horse The Ferrari Mondial occupies a unique place within the bizarre Italian automaker’s history as a model focused more on accessibility and usability than outright performance. Introduced in 1980, the Mondial (“worldwide” in Italian) aimed to broaden Ferrari ownership with a more affordable four-seat grand tourer positioning. Its distinctive…
Koenigsegg CC850 – Celebrating 20 Years of Hypercars The Koenigsegg CC850 marks a milestone 20th-anniversary celebration for the niche Swedish supercar maker. Unveiled in 2022 and limited to just 50 examples, the CC850 pays tribute to the first production of Koenigsegg – the now iconic CC8S from 2002. Beneath its evocative retro-inspired design lies some…
Lamborghini Espada – The World’s Fastest 4-Seater The Lamborghini Espada represents a milestone model for the legendary Italian supercar maker. Launched in 1968, it marked Lamborghini’s first move into the grand touring segment with a luxurious four-seat cabin. The Espada diverged from the company’s tradition of hard-edged two-seat supercars to pioneer a more refined yet…
Ferrari 328 – Evolution of the 308 Platform The Ferrari 328 built upon the successful 308/328 GTB and GTS models by bringing additional power, handling, and refinement to Ferrari’s V8-powered 2-seat sports car. Produced from 1985 to 1989, the 328 represented an evolution of the popular 308 rather than a full redesign. Upgrades focused on…
Aston Martin DB10 – James Bond’s Exclusive Supercar The alluring yet rare Aston Martin DB10 stands apart as the only vehicle created exclusively for James Bond film duty. Developed specifically for the 2015 Spectre film, just 10 examples of the sultry two-seater were hand-built at Aston Martin’s headquarters. While never intended for public sale, the…