Many supercars have been discovered in barn finds, having been abandoned for many years for a number of reasons. However, The Late Brake Show came across something rather unique, not just in terms of the find, but the entire story (or lack thereof) leading up to it. In a recent episode, Jonny Smith travels to […]
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Every now and then, a car comes along that leaves a lasting impression on the automotive industry and remains unmatched for decades. The GMC Syclone was one of those vehicles. Highlighted in this excellent video from Hagerty, the Syclone was actually the quickest acceleration pickup for 30 years straight, up until the launch of the […]
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Ask a bunch of Porsche fans to name their favourite generation of 911 and the 993 built between 1994 and 1998 is guaranteed to come near the top of the list. Faster and better handling than the 964 it replaced, still packing an air-cooled flat six and original-style dashboard, and much curvier than 996 that […]
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In 1911, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1701 set a dazzling record speed run between the capitals of England and Scotland. This year, the car was back at it. The record-setting Silver Ghost was designed as an “Experimental Speed Car,” and won the 1911 London-Edinburgh Trial, completing the 799-mile (1,286 km) return trip at an average […]
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One of the best things about being a Formula 1 driver is that you may some day be able to retire into a role as a TV presenter covering the sport. And if you do that, you may be able to drive any number of classic F1 cars, just like Martin Brundle and Damon Hill. […]
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When brands associated with the well-heeled make a more affordable car, the result is often extraordinary value. Can the same be said of Porsche and its cheapest car today and 50 years ago? Carfection has brought a Porsche 914 and a 718 Cayman together for a test to see if the cheapest car that Porsche […]
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Most of us have been getting excited about the 2023 Nissan Z, the twin-turbo V6 coupe that’s primed to give Toyota’s Supra a stern beating. But there are others out there who would much rather Nissan rebooted the Silvia instead. Light, agile and powered by a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder motor, the S12- through S15 coupes, […]
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If someone told you they’d uncovered a 41 year-old classic with just 73 miles on the odometer you’d probably imagine it was some pristine garage queen bought as an investment, the kind where the owner is so fanatical about preserving its condition he wraps the tires in cling film to stop them getting dirty. Don’t […]
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Legendary coachbuilder Zagato recently rebooted the once-famous Iso brand, and last year unveiled a carbon-bodied front-engined GT, the Iso Rivolta GT. Now, fresh from a class win at The Quail Motorsports Gathering during Monterey, one of only 19 cars to be built has hit the used market. The Rivolta takes its visual cues from the […]
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The 1979 Porsche 928 hero car from Risky Business has sold for a remarkable $1,980,000 at a Texas auction. It is understood that this 928 is one of three used during the filming of 1983’s Risky Business film and was the car that received the most screen time and seat time from the cast. It […]
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