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The Fourth Dream Car from the Top 10: Buick Le Sabre (1951)

Welcome, fellow automotive aficionados, to another exhilarating journey into the captivating world of classic cars. Today, we set our sights on the remarkable Buick Le Sabre (1951), a true masterpiece of automotive ingenuity that defied convention and embraced the spirit of innovation. Craftsmanship Elevated The Buick Le Sabre, unveiled in 1951, stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and visionary design of the era. Built on a Buick chassis and draped in an aluminum body, this extraordinary vehicle soared to new heights of automotive excellence. With its audacious fusion of jet fighter and automotive themes, the Le Sabre captivated imaginations and set a new standard for automotive craftsmanship. Jet Engine-Inspired Design Drawing inspiration from the sleek lines of jet aircraft, the Buick Le Sabre exuded an unmistakable aura of aerodynamic prowess. At the front, a jet engine-inspired air intake took center stage, cleverly concealed behind a horizontal barred grille. The gri...

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Lotus Elise Heritage Editions

Lotus has launched four new limited-edition versions of the Elise, each with a vibrant and distinctive colour palette which pays tribute to the company’s pioneering and highly successful racing history. The exterior colour combinations are black and gold; red, white and gold; blue, red and silver; and blue and white. The famous black and gold references the livery of the Lotus Type 72D which Emerson Fittipaldi raced to five victories over the course of the 1972 Formula 1 season. Red, white and gold echoes the Type 49B that Graham Hill raced in 1968, while the blue, red and silver is inspired by the Lotus Type 81 of 1980 driven by Nigel Mansell, Elio de Angelis and Mario Andretti. The fourth new Elise, finished in blue and white, is in tribute to the Lotus Type 18 design from 1960. Exactly 60 years ago, it was the first Lotus car to achieve a Formula 1 pole position and victory, courtesy of the late Sir Stirling Moss, at the Monaco Grand Prix. Officially called the Eli...

Pininfarina, 90 Years of Designing the Future

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Porsche 911 Heritage Design

 Re-interpreting classic design elements Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is working on an extraordinary concept together with the “Style Porsche” design department. As part of the Heritage Design Strategy, the partners are re-interpreting exclusive 911 models with iconographic elements stemming from Porsche vehicles dating back to the 1950s through to the 1980s. Equipped with cutting-edge sports car technology, these special models introduce the “Lifestyle” dimension, representing particularly emotive concepts with references to history within Porsche’s product strategy. The 911 Speedster with Heritage Design Package that Porsche showcased in mid-April at the New York Auto Show gives an initial outlook on the design of these “Lifestyle” vehicles. Additional special models will follow as of next year – at certain intervals and in limited numbers. Selected elements from the corresponding decades will also be available for 911 models as part of “Heritage Design Packages”. ...

2019 Rolex Heritage Exhibition

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2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition

Ford is donating proceeds from the sale of the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition with limited-edition Gulf Oil racing livery to United Way for Southeastern Michigan; the car will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in January Car celebrates 50th anniversary of the 1968 and 1969 Le Mans-winning GT40 that became one of the most recognizable racecars of all time in the famous, often-duplicated Gulf Oil paint theme DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 14, 2018 – The Ford GT-40 with Gulf Oil livery took down Ferrari 50 years ago to make racing history, a moment United Way for Southeastern Michigan will tap by auctioning the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 painted in the same famous baby-blue-and-orange scheme. The vehicle is expected to attract a sizable sum at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on January 19, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. “The 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition instantly became one of the most anticipated cars in the world with its famous p...

Lotus 70th Anniversary Event Live Stream #Lotus70

70 Years of Porsche – Thank you.

70 Years of Porsche – Thank you.

Espada restored by Lamborghini Polo Storico – Part 3

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Lamborghini Espada And Islero Celebrate 50th Anniversary

#Espada , the first four-seater #Lamborghini , has been restored by #LamborghiniPoloStorico in occasion of its 50th anniversary. Final part of the restoration here https://t.co/jJGkZofIgx pic.twitter.com/B8qOszem3w — Lamborghini (@Lamborghini) September 27, 2018

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SSC Tuatara Hypercar Earns World’s “Fastest Production Vehicle” Title Tuatara Breaks World Records, as Racer, Oliver Webb Achieves 331MPH SSC North America, America’s first hypercar company, has reclaimed the coveted title of world’s “Fastest Production Vehicle,” this time with its 1,750hp Tuatara. With internationally acclaimed professional racing driver, Oliver Webb, at the Tuatara’s wheel, the record-breaking drive took place on the morning of Saturday, October 10, outside of Las Vegas near Pahrump, Nevada along a seven-mile stretch of State Route 160. Webb pushed the SSC Tuatara to an average speed of 316.11 mph (508.73 km/h) following two consecutive high-speed test runs of 301.07 mph (484.53 km/h) and 331.15 mph (532.93 km/h). In accordance with record criteria, the Tuatara traveled in opposite directions, clocking its speeds within one hour, to break the world record for “Fastest Production Vehicle.” Officials were on site to verify all world record criteria was met -- including...

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All-New Ford Escape Brings Style and Substance to Small SUVs with Class-Leading Hybrids, Flexibility and Exclusive Technology

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