The Ghost of Modena In the pantheon of Italian supercars, the name De Tomaso evokes images of brutal V8 power wrapped in flamboyant, Marcello Gandini-penned bodies. The Pantera, with its mid-engine layout and Ford Cleveland heart, remains an icon of 1970s excess. Yet, the story of Alejandro De Tomaso’s automotive empire did not end with…
In the pantheon of 1960s automotive legends, few cars possess the raw, unadulterated danger of the De Tomaso Mangusta. While its contemporaries—the Ford GT40, the Lamborghini Miura, and the Porsche 911—were defining the supercar landscape, Alejandro de Tomaso was forging a machine that bridged the gap between the brutal American muscle car and the delicate…
In the pantheon of performance automobiles, few nameplates command as much respect and raw excitement as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. It is more than just a trim level; it is a declaration of intent. For six decades, the Z06 designation has signified the most track-focused, technologically advanced, and uncompromisingly fast version of America’s sports car….
In the pantheon of Lamborghini, amidst the deafening shrieks of V12 titans like the Miura and Countach, there exists a more terrestrial, yet no less significant, growl. It belongs to the Jalpa, the last of Lamborghini’s V8-powered sports cars until the arrival of the Urus SUV decades later. Often overshadowed by its more flamboyant stablemate,…
Ferrari’s history is marked by innovation, speed, and a relentless pursuit of automotive excellence. Between the mid-1980s and the late 1990s, Ferrari evolved dramatically, introducing a series of iconic models that cemented its reputation as a premier manufacturer of high-performance sports cars. Central to this evolution are the Ferrari 328, 348, 360, and 365 series—each…