My Favorites Among The Finest Cars in the World (That I Have Worked With)
Forty-three years later, some of those dreams have been fulfilled. Others…not so much. Let's just concentrate on the positive, shall we?
Tag: Lamborghini
My Favorite Superdupercars
Then, we grow up. We've either gawked at enough of these beauties, sat in one, driven one – or owned one. And, we’re in awe of them.
Histroriography: The Pin-Up Star
Yet, no one ever heard of the poster's subject until they began showing up on many bedroom walls. Who have ever heard of the manufacturer? They made farm tractors before they made this sexy beast? And, where is Sant'Agata? Italy?!? Really?!?
Historiography: All Bull
Supercars are an interesting thing to discuss here. I bore witness to the not-so-rare Lamborghini on the streets of the San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills and everywhere else in the Los Angeles basin. Hot Wheels and Matchbox sold plenty of Miuras to the fascination of many car-loving children. Heads snap upon sight of a Silhouette, Jarama, or an Urraco. The rarity of early Lamborghinis adds the mystique of the cars that wear the badge sporting the iconic bull.
V&R Stories: Fantasy Car Shopping on My Birthday
First off, "fantasy shopping" can be a terrible idea. You go to an automotive retailer – preferably one with high-end vehicles – take a look at their inventory and dream in broad daylight over it. You’re doing this knowing damn well that you may ever afford to buy that vehicle.
My Favorite Mid-Engine Cars
Mid-engine cars are not a new phenomenon. They’ve been around for decades. It is a simple set of physics and calculus that provides a car with near-perfect balance and center of gravity thanks to the engine mounted towards the middle of the vehicle.
For the Love of The Supercar: A Double Feature
TweetBefore we dive into this story, I must state that one of my own personal rules in this business was broken in the process of doing this story. The rule in question was that I do not review privately owned vehicles for editorial purposes. One of the reasons why I choose not to do so …
Commentary: What Remains on the Automotive Bucket List
Tweet This…for starters. Photo by Randy Stern Yeah, I made a big deal about my so-called "accomplishment." I drove two BMWs – big deal! Blah, blah, blah…. It may not seem like a big deal to you. You are used to other auto writers jumping into expensive machinery to drive them around for an evaluation …
Geneva 2012: "What, Us Worry?"
Tweet Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz USA Not all auto shows this year will be cause for celebration. As Palexpo opens up for the annual auto show in Geneva, a pall of uncertainly looms across Europe. Debt crises, currency concerns, political gamesmanship and higher than allowable unemployment are not making things easier across the Atlantic. Some …