When Aston Martin first said they were going to produce a ‘baby’ model to become their cheapest car in the range, many purists thought they had lost their minds. They said very idea of a cheaper Aston Martin model would devalue the brand and go against everything the prestigious marque and its illustrious heritage stood … Continue reading Aston Martin’s Refreshing Racing Renaissance
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Ferrari’s Ferocious F40 Flies the Flag
This week’s Thursday Throwback focuses on a design classic as iconic as the brand itself; the Ferrari F40. Developed in the power crazed 80’s and becoming the first production car to have a quoted top speed that broke the magic 200mph barrier, the legendary status of the machine was assured from the very beginning. As … Continue reading Ferrari’s Ferocious F40 Flies the Flag
Jaguar’s Jumbo Jet that went like a Rocket
This week’s Thursday Throwback blog post is a car that is a symbol of British engineering greatness, a moment to be proud of what our motor industry can achieve when they’re on form. However it’s also a car that at the same time was renowned for being too expensive, too large, too unnecessary and built … Continue reading Jaguar’s Jumbo Jet that went like a Rocket
Bentley Brings Blue-Blooded Bentayga
The great name of Bentley used to evoke memories of the illustrious ‘Bentley Boys’ era and a motorsport heritage that goes back further than almost everyone in the business. A byword for quality and luxury that was the epitome of British gentry and the can do spirit of early motoring pioneers. These days the motorsport … Continue reading Bentley Brings Blue-Blooded Bentayga