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The Pivotal Decade

While modern cars may be better in terms of technology, safety and features, classic cars have a certain magic of their own. Built in an era when craftsmanship, character and charm still meant something. The 1950s was a decisive time for the European car market, recovering from the previous decade. That period gave birth to […]

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Perhaps Maslow can Explain.

The motivation for buying an expensive motor car, whether new or classic, will vary; inevitably, there will always be overlap between both fortunate groups. The classic buyer will cite historical significance, nostalgia, exclusivity, rarity and investment. Whilst the new buyer will refer to technology, performance, innovation and prestige. But whatever the reason, there must be

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F1 Snippets

✺ Verstappen had a nightmare weekend at the Marina Bay circuit, where he was off the practice. ✺ As Carlos Sainz claimed a thoroughly deserved victory at one of the most captivating races of the season ✺ According to Toto Wolff, Mick Schumacher can keep his reserve seat at Mercedes even if he signs up

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The Rat and the Aeroplane

Niki Lauda was read the last rites following his horrendous crash at the Nürburgring. Six weeks later, he raced in the 1976 Italian Grand Prix, otherwise known as the XLVII Gran Premio d’Italia. Almost a year to the day after his horrifying accident, he produced a strategic performance and claimed victory at Hockenheim. Niki was

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Giorgetto’s Mantle

Giotto Bizzarrini was born June 6, 1926, to a wealthy Italian family. He was known as an Italian engineer who greatly influenced motor car design from the 50s to the 70s. He was also a test driver for Ferrari and was a dominant force in the design of the Ferrari 250 GTO. Having served for

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The Language of Speed

The fascination with speed is deeply rooted in the human, our competitive spirit, thrill and adrenaline rush desire and the sensory experiences enjoyed. It’s a fundamental aspect of human nature that has shaped our development and continues to drive innovation. Speed can provide a sense of freedom, a sense of liberation. These reasons partially explain

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F 1 Snippets

Singapore GP  Date: Sunday, 17 September  Track: Marina Bay Street Circuit ✺ Wolff turned down Verstappen in favour of Hamilton and Rosberg. ✺ McLaren has revealed a new ‘Stealth Mode’ design for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to drive at the upcoming Singapore and Japanese Grands Prix. ✺ Some had speculated that the Red Bull Racing

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A Tantalising Glimpse

Ferrari Special Projects are responsible for creating one-off performance motor cars for clients. Their most recent origination is the Ferrari KC23, a car made only for the track and based on the mechanics of the 2020 Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO. It made its debut at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. From the firm that

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The Citroën Marmite

Citroën is well known for their innovative approach to motor car design and technical wizardry. In 1955, they launched the Citroën DS, a futuristic car fitted with disc brakes and hydropneumatic suspension mainly to compensate for the poor quality of the French roads following World War II. In 1970, having acquired Maserati, Citroën set the

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