Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Another Ayrton Senna Honda NSX for sale
Ayrton Senna was arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time, and his death 20 years ago sent shock waves through the sport and deprived F1 fans of a spectacular sportsman.
But driving F1 cars wasn’t the only thing Senna did; just like today’s F1 drivers he was also involved in road car development, and during his time with McLaren he was a part of Honda’s (engine suppliers at the time for McLaren) development of the original NSX.
Ayrton Senna Honda NSX
Any Honda NSX with a clear link to Senna can reasonably expect to be a desirable car for collectors, and F1 fans to acquire, and the Honda NSX up for grabs at Silverstone Auctions’ sale next month has a very clear Senna link.
It was originally bought by Ayrton’s manager and friend Antonio Carlos de Almeida Braga, for use by the F1 champ when visiting his home in Portugal.
Expected to reach £75-85,000, this Senna NSX isn’t quite an ‘owned by Senna’ car, but it’s pretty close.
The Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro & Classic Car Sale is on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2014.
The auction: Silverstone Auctions
Another Ayrton Senna Honda NSX for sale
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
David Brown Automotive; New British Sports Car Brand
It’s not very often when you get an all-new, British luxury motoring brand launch. But in April 2014, promising to refresh the classic British sports car, we will see this happen.
David Brown Automotive
Successful British businessman and car enthusiast, David Brown, has created a brand in his own name – David Brown Automotive – to deliver his vision for a new take on the British sports car.
David has taken his pick of the best to build the new car. An experienced design team is led by Alan Mobberley, who was Chief Designer at Land Rover for 19 years, until 2005, while automotive engineering experts, Envisage Group, have developed the car for production.
David has not settled for an update of any existing model. He has commissioned a completely original exterior and interior design, sourced bespoke British suppliers for interior trim and materials, and the car has been thoroughly engineered for low-volume production, combining the latest manufacturing techniques with traditional craftsmanship.
I wanted all the impact and style of a classic sports car, but with modern capabilities and conveniences. This is what I want in a car, but it’s not something anyone really offers. So, I’ve created it myself.
The result – code named “Project Judi” – will be revealed in April 2014, and will be made available for sale in strictly limited numbers. It will combine a classically-inspired exterior design, with the latest in performance, dynamics, technology, comfort, and refinement.
I thought that if I’m looking for this, others might be too,
More details on the new car, including its name, will be announced as soon as we know more.
Source: David Brown Automotive
David Brown Automotive; New British Sports Car Brand
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Amazing Pictures; BMW F13 M6 Coupe and F10 550xi M Sport
Some times you see pictures that you just have to share. Today I saw some work by a well know Chicago based motoring photographer Jonah Lee, and I had to share the pictures. Jonah recently had the opportunity to shoot the following custom BMW 550xi M Sport as well as a stunning Singapore Grey BMW M6 Coupe both owned by one man.
The ultimate BMW 500xi M Sport features custom bumpers at the front and rear. Additionally, it features a black BMW kidney grille, a new set of wheels and arguably looks even more impressive and aggressive than the BMW M5 which sits above it in the BMW line-up.
The BMW M6 Coupe, also captured, features a full titanium Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system with carbon fibre tips, Gruppe M carbon fibre intake, HRE 21-inch P101 monoblock wheels, custom JL Audio subwoofers, custom engine cover, a Vorsteiner full carbon fibre aerodynamic kit, as well as M performance carbon fibre shifter and carbon fibre mirrors.
Two awesome cars with some top class photography to compliment them even further. Enjoy!
Johan Lee Photography Pictures
Source: Johan Lee Photography
Amazing Pictures; BMW F13 M6 Coupe and F10 550xi M Sport
Saturday, 1 February 2014
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