The Ferrari 250 GT California Spider is, without question, among the most recognizable, admired, and collectible sports cars of all time. Developed at the behest of Ferrari’s West Coast representative John von Neumann and aimed at the all-important North American market, the California Spider was envisioned as an open-air counterpart to the dual..
Introduced at the 1981 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, the Ferrari 512 BBi was a minor refresh of its predecessor, the 512 BB, with one notable exception – the addition of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. Owners lauded the BBi’s refinement and driveability over the 512 BB, with easy starts, smooth acceleration, and 20 additional lbs./ft. of tor..
Founded in 1977 by Willy König in Munich, Koenig Specials pushed the envelope of supercar performance and styling, gaining recognition worldwide for their outlandish creations. Koenig would tune any manner of Mercedes Benz, Porsche, or Ferrari, offering both styling and performance upgrades.
As documented by an extensive history file, t..
When Ferrari launched its brand-new 365 GTB/4 at the Paris Motor Show in 1968, the memory of Ferrari’s epic 1-2-3 win at the 24 Hours of Daytona the year before was fresh in the mind of the automotive world. Hence, the new car in the stable was dubbed “Daytona” in honor of that historic event – a name commonly used by all but Ferrari, which stil..
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 1966, the 275 GTB/4 was a groundbreaking Ferrari. As Maranello’s first four-cam road car, the GTB/4 paid homage to the dominant sports racing prototypes of the era and pointed to the future of Ferrari design.
Subtly differentiated from the long-nose two-cam 275 GTB by a slight bulge on the bon..
After years of rejecting the mid-engine road car concept, Enzo Ferrari ultimately capitulated as engine sizes increased and the configuration became more desirable. The design also aligned his passenger cars more closely with the F1 program. In 1971, Ferrari unveiled the 365 GT4 BB at the Torino Motor Show as the successor to the front-engine 36..
Founded in 1977 by Willy König in Munich, Koenig Specials pushed the envelope of supercar performance and styling, gaining recognition worldwide for its outlandish creations. Koenig would tune any manner of Mercedes, Porsche, or Ferrari, and the Testarossa alone was available in varying forms with up to 1,000 hp in “Evolution” guise.
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The Dino, named for Enzo Ferrari’s son Alfredino, was Ferrari’s answer to market demand for a junior racer with a production-based engine, designed to meet Formula 2 regulations. The new Dino was an out-and-out hit on the track, as evidenced by Derek Bell and Ernesto Brambilla each winning stages of the European Championship in 1968, followed by..
Rinspeed AG was founded by Frank Rinderknecht in 1977, and from the onset the company garnered attention with concepts such as a turbocharged Volkswagen Golf with gullwing doors and a Porsche 928 interior. Since then, Rinspeed has grown into an international design and concept car firm responsible for countless innovative creations.
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To commemorate Lamborghini’s 25th anniversary in 1988, the company set out to build a very special Countach, which was unveiled at the 1988 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Countach 25th Anniversary Edition benefited from more than two decades of engine and chassis development, and added countless modifications and improvements to refine driver ..