1970 – 1976 Lamborghini Jarama 400: The Ugly Lamborghini?
As Lamborghini’s go, the Jarama is one of it’s most interesting ’70s era cars. It’s intriguing because the 2+2 grand tourer looks almost like a conventional car – or as … Continue reading
1975-1976 Ferrari 308 GTB4: Super Sleeper Future Keeper
Ugly is not usually synonyms with Ferrari. For die-hard Ferrari enthusiasts there really is no such thing, but even they would admit that a few models are less beautiful than others. The … Continue reading
1967 Jaguar Bertone Pirana: A Cat of a Different Breed
There was a time when nearly everyone wanted in on Italian design, if only to acknowledge that they were part of a hip and modern automotive design movement. For old … Continue reading
1986 – 1990 Volvo 780: A Swedish Marriage Made in Italy
Oil and water don’t usually mix well if at all. Eventually one causes the breakup of the other and a new substance is created with the diluted properties of the … Continue reading
1969 Bertone BMW Spicup: A Car for The Age of Aquarius
The 1960’s was a wild time. Politics, music, art and technology were exploding with new concepts and a uneasy energy fueled by restless rebellion swept the Western world. An … Continue reading
1969-1972 Mazda Luce R130: Putting Mazda On the Map
The Luce R130 set the stage for future high volume Mazda rotary powered coupes like the RX4 of the 70’s and the legendary RX7.
1968-1978 Lamborghini Espada: Beauty In the Eyes of the Driver
The Espada was Lamborghini’s first breakout success. Hard to imagine if you saw the ugly Urraco/Marzal concept cars it was based on.
1972-1987 Fiat X1/9: The End Of An Era
Way before today’s Minis and the Miata stole the hearts and wallets of American drivers, there was the quirky looking Italian Fiat X1/9. A small mid-engine targa top styled sports … Continue reading
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