More of this— this time a 911 SC Carrera with an amazingly gorgeous red leather interior. You can hear this sucker coming from several blocks away, too— sounds like it had been given the ol’ straight pipe treatment. Are we envious? Sh*t yes we are.
Throwback
•May 10, 2010 • 3 CommentsAnother somewhat rare Honda appearance on this site (following on the heels of this one), but in this case, well-deserved. True, the average onlooker may still fail to notice the difference (this is all they see), but to our (hopefully) discerning eyes, we think the owners of these two examples are doing it right.
Images via tcl
Datsun 2000
•May 10, 2010 • 4 CommentsSweet little roadsters- reminds us of sportier versions of those produced by the British. We’re on the fence about the stripes- they’re cool, maybe a bit much for a car this diminutive. We’d be just as happy (happier?) without ’em.
Another:
The Datsun 2000 was lauded as a bargain sports car. The main reason for its production was for racing to build the Datsun image. It was raced by John Morton, Bob Sharp and others. Its sticker price was lowest in its class, but it won its class in C Production (Mikuni-Solex carburetors) and D-Production (Hitachi-SU carburetors), in SCCA racing on a consistent basis even after production stopped…
A well-tuned stock Datsun 2000 was capable of cruising at 120 mph (193 km/h) and capable of making better than 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) and red-lined at exactly 7000 rpm and 140 mph in fourth gear with a 5 speed. It was replaced with the more sedate, stylish, and popular Z series (source).
(Images via tcl)
Assorted grab bag of stuff we like
•May 10, 2010 • Comments Off on Assorted grab bag of stuff we like
You may want to turn up your sound for this
•May 9, 2010 • 2 CommentsAutocar having a bit – okay, a lot – of fun with the 599 GTO. We can’t help but wonder if we’re looking at – and listening to – the 21st century spiritual successor to the 250 GTO?
And who do you think is enjoying himself more, Sutcliffe in the GTO or Corstorphine in the earlier Gallardo Super Trofeo?
Portfolio: Laurent Nivalle
•May 7, 2010 • Comments Off on Portfolio: Laurent NivalleWe’ve had thematic examples of the photographer’s work on here before; now let’s take a closer look at some of his other automotive work. Visually stunning stuff— just really impressive.
Images: http://www.laurentnivalle.fr
Gorgeous E-Type and 250 GT SWB
•May 7, 2010 • Comments Off on Gorgeous E-Type and 250 GT SWBStepping out into Paris traffic, recalling (though still not topping) this brave individual.
Images: alexandre-besancon.com
A3 with Audi Sport livery
•May 7, 2010 • Comments Off on A3 with Audi Sport liveryYes it’s “just” an Audi A3. But we love the way this classic Audi Sport livery looks on the Golf’s upmarket corporate cousin. Awesome colors.
Via fourtitude.com
We know, the premise behind this car is fairly absurd
•May 7, 2010 • 1 CommentWith marginal performance enhancements but an astronomical markup, the 911 Sport Classic, unlike some of its special edition predecessors of yore, is like a limited run, ostrich-hide Leica: bound to end up in the hands of bored, wealthy collectors and promptly parked behind glass or metal doors. And yet, we’re still drawn to it and some of its gimmicks, like the classic ducktail spoiler and black Fuchs. This would probably fall under our definition of a guilty pleasure.
Images: cm-arte.com
This takes us back– way back
•May 6, 2010 • Comments Off on This takes us back– way backTo 1998, to be exact. 12 long years. While our tastes have evolved since then (as well we would hope), our appreciation of good cars – regardless of their country of origin – has not. To that end, we bring you this Integra Type R.
Cool story behind this virginal, 5,400-mile barnyard climate-controlled warehouse find.
(Via Edmunds Inside Line)
Motoring Con Brio 