1961. This
year was memorable with the first manned flight into space and the construction
of the Berlin Wall. Test of a hydrogen bomb in the USSR and suicide of Ernest
Hemingway. Vietnamese War and the beginning of the scandalous disclosure of
Soviet intelligence network in London. And for the automotive world, he will
always be remembered as the year of the legendary Jaguar E-type.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Ferrari F40: Monster from the 80s
Presentation of Ferrari F40 was held at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987. Premiere of the car was timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the company, which was reflected in its name - F40.
Once again Ferrari has left behind its competitors and has created the most beautiful, powerful and most desired car in the world.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Odious Monster. The History of Bugatti EB110
The idea to revive the legendary brand "Bugatti" has ceased to exist in the late 40s, appeared in the mid 80s. It all started with the fact that several Italian businessmen decided by all means to create the world's fastest car. Is it too ambitious task, especially for Italy - the country where the concentration of supercars and workshops, producing them, especially high?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Beware of Shark! History of BMW 8-series.
BMW 8-Series (E31) - little known to most car drivers. Few at the mention of BMW 850 recall seeing him once in the pages of car magazines, on posters, or even met on the road. The latter option is rare, because the 8-series - a real exclusive! Even though a decade that this car was on the conveyor, today - is one of the most rare "boomers".
Forgotten Italian Legend - Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Lancia Delta HF Integrale - a living legend in the world rally. Today, for most ordinary people brand Lancia and rally - the concepts are difficult to reconcile. Extremely narrow range in recent years and the lack of sports cars don't leave room for the brand association with motor racing. But the Italian Lancia ranked first by number of wins and championship titles in the World Championship WRC.
Legendary 1955 Porsche Spyder
Porsche's image as a manufacturer of sports cars is undeniable. Despite the fact that current models of this company are produced solid numbers and slowly ceasing to be a rarity, any of these cars are ready to go to the race track and take part in sports competitions right from your garage. Today, motorsports is an integral part of business and image of Porsche. Each model of this company can boast of outstanding achievements in sport - victories in one or another race, another world record in speed or best time in the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
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