1974-1982 Lotus Elite II: The Would Be Shape of Things to Come
For most people when you mention Lotus, images of the wedge shaped Esprit come to mind or more recently the tiny Elise and Evora. For even more people it’s difficult … Continue reading
1975 – 1980 Ford Escort MkII: The Beginning of a Global Dynasty
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Ford Escort. The mention of it to my friends usually evokes laughter based on the (sometimes undeserved) sordid reputation of the … Continue reading
1963 Jaguar D-Type Le Mans Michelotti: From Italy With Love
In many ways car designers can seem like rock stars. While today some of us might know of one or maybe two prominent designers by name like Chris Bangle, the … Continue reading
2008 – 2011 Lancia Delta: From Dirt Devil to Duchess
Mention the name Lancia Delta to most motorheads and images of boxy rallying cars some to mind. Although that was how the Delta in various forms made a name for itself many … Continue reading
1996-2004 Lotus Esprit V8: Going Out With More Swirl and Swagger
Among British sports car builders, few can claim the respected for its technical prowlers than Lotus. Long a proponent of doing more with less, its Esprit looked the part of … 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
1963-1976 Hillman Imp: Wait Till You Get Inside
The recovery of Britain’s post-war auto industry was in full swing by the end of the 1950s. While sports cars were popular, what most people needed were small efficient and easy … Continue reading
2001-2003 Jensen S-V8: The Flame that Burns Brightest…
Ever since its dissolution in 1976, the British car maker Jensen has been the focus of revival talks. It’s Interceptor GT and FF cars from the 1970s were fast and … Continue reading
2008-2012 Jaguar XF: Designed for Royalty But Not Yet Fit For a Queen
When the dust cleared from Ford’s sale of Jaguar to Indian conglomerate Tata Motors, the company was reading a replacement for the S-Type sedan. Still built on the same Ford … Continue reading
2010 – 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8: Moderation For The 1%
In these sordid economic times, we all find ourselves cutting back. For the super wealthy cutting back is a relative term. For some it might mean stepping down to a two … Continue reading
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