
1989 BMW M3 Cecotto Edition
BMW built the Johnny Cecotto Edition to celebrate one of its touring-car stars, gave it a genuinely stronger engine, numbered every example, and then, within the same calendar year, fitted that same upgraded en...

BMW built the Johnny Cecotto Edition to celebrate one of its touring-car stars, gave it a genuinely stronger engine, numbered every example, and then, within the same calendar year, fitted that same upgraded en...

In the pantheon of Ferrari’s iconic models, the 328 GTB Turbo stands out as a testament to ingenuity born from necessity. Developed in response to Italy’s punitive tax laws on engines exceeding two liters, this...

In the mid-1980s, Ferrari unleashed a new breed of sports cars that captivated automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Among these masterpieces was the iconic Ferrari 328 GTS, a striking beauty that not only turned h...

The Porsche 911 Turbo S 'WLS' Coupe is a unicorn in the automotive world,an extraordinary combination of performance, exclusivity, and bespoke craftsmanship. As the swan song for the legendary |Type 930, this l...

Few names in the automotive world stir emotions like Porsche, and within its storied lineup, the 911 Speedster holds a special place. Drawing from Porsche’s racing heritage while delivering an exhilarating top-...

In the illustrious timeline of Mercedes-Benz Sport Leicht (SL) series, the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL stands as a testament to the brand's unwavering commitment to luxury, performance, and timeless design. Born...

Bruno Sacco's own verdict on the C126 coupé, as Auto Bild Klassik reported it, was that there was nothing on it to tinker with. Nobody passed that on to AMG. In the second half of the 1980s the Affalterbach fir...

Long before the advent of the Mercedes-Benz SLS, car enthusiasts and tuners had sought to evoke the spirit of the Three-Pointed Stars famous 'Gullwing'. In the early 1980s, German tuning house Styling-Garage un...

Almost everything that separated the E30 M3 coupe from an ordinary 325i was decided from the roofline backwards. The rear window was raked more shallowly, the boot lid was raised, and a spoiler sat on top of it...

The Porsche 928 has long been a symbol of engineering brilliance and luxury, combining the essence of a grand tourer with the performance one would expect from a brand synonymous with motorsport success. Howeve...

Few cars have captured the imagination of automotive enthusiasts quite like the Lamborghini Countach. Introduced in the 1970s, the Countach was a revolution, a statement of intent from Lamborghini that would de...

+ The Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flat-Nose' Cabriolet is one of the most extravagant objects Zuffenhausen ever offered for money - a race-car silhouette draped over an open-top body, built to order for customers who fo...

The problem with the Vantage Volante isn't one of speed, or beauty, or ambition - it's one of contradiction. Newport Pagnell, 1986: Aston Martin's craftsmen are hand-building what is simultaneously a luxury dro...

The Ferrari 328 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) stands as a testament to Ferrari's mastery of design and performance, blending Italian elegance with robust engineering. Produced between 1985 and 1989, this mid-en...

Few cars have captured the hearts and imaginations of automotive enthusiasts quite like the Ferrari F40. Born in the vibrant era of the 1980s, this be-winged beauty remains the ultimate supercar of its time. It...

Four hundred and ten brake horsepower, in 1989, from a naturally aspirated engine that first saw light in a gentleman's road car. Pause on that number for a moment, because the engineers at Newport Pagnell arri...