1. If you could come up with your own “some say” intro for The Stig, what would it be? ‘Some say they should just give me the keys and let me drive without the damn intro!’ 2. How did you get the job? What kind of training did you go through to become such a badass driver? ‘Still learning – I had the best teachers which is to say i’ve raced some big talents and you have to learn quickly or finish 2nd all the time. I got the job by writing to the boss, meeting him and then driving a car – quickly. Quite traditional. I beat the Old Stig’s lap times and got hired – SWEET!’ 3. Do you really have 600 testicles? ‘Yes – i carry them like scalps in my leather satchel from every driver that ever hogged the middle lane on the M4.’ 5. Top Gear or Fifth Gear? ‘Top Gear. You can’t beat a big fat hairy budget.’ 6. For how long had you had access for each supercar? Was it only one or two fast laps or whole day? ‘The tyres can’t take more than 5/6 laps on the supercars and we rarely had spares so it w...
When we think of dream cars, our minds often race to sleek designs, innovative technology, and that unmistakable feeling of pure, unbridled passion. The GM-X Stiletto encapsulates all of these elements and more, making it a worthy contender in our top ten list. Ranked at number nine, this concept car from 1964 remains a beacon of automotive ingenuity and a symbol of a bygone era that continues to inspire. A Journey Back to the Jet Age To fully appreciate the GM-X Stiletto, we must travel back to the 1950s and '60s, a time when America was captivated by the future. The jet-age was in full swing, and cars were designed with a sense of bold optimism. Under the visionary leadership of Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell, General Motors created vehicles that mimicked the sleek lines and advanced technologies of jet aircraft. The GM-X Stiletto, born in 1964, was a product of this era's boundless imagination. The Visionary Design The GM-X Stiletto was first unveiled at the 1964-1965 World’s...