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Event Recap: Cavallino Classics 2012 Track Day
The third week in January means it’s Cavallino Classic time again and this years rendition was another fantastic spectacle of italian automotive excellence. This years event again showcased extremely rare multi-million dollar Ferrari’s such as the 250 GTO, F40, 250 TR, 750 Monza, Preston Henns’ famous “Swap Shop” Yellow FXX, making this event possibly the finest track outing for all types of Ferrari’s at once in North America. Our… Read More
First Drive: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition
Ah, the Aston Martin DBS: forever to be know as the James Bond Aston. It may frustrate the living daylights out of you, but the connection is so ingrained, it really will have to die another day.But it’s not all about Bond (you’ll be deeply relieved to hear): the appeal of an Aston Martin is actually in its friendly people-pleasing desirability. The cars are ultra-expensive and super-rare, yet they still somehow elicit cheery… Read More
McLaren MP4-12C: An Owner’s Perspective
There are many entertaining ways to ring in the new year in southern California, but when I received the call informing me that my new McLaren MP4-12C would be ready for delivery on the 31st I could think of nothing sweeter - it would be a great beginning to 2012.Since then it has been difficult to put the keys down, particularly with the end of the 650 mile break-in taunting me from the horizon. Two weeks and 800 miles later, I… Read More
First Drive: Range Rover Evoque Prestige
“It looks like it’s been squashed. But, you know, in a good way…”Well, of course. What other way would I take it? It’s the most common response from observers who try to encapsulate the Range Rover Evoque’s unique design, as they fumble through their vocabulary. It gets an overwhelmingly positive response, though putting it into words can be quite difficult.Is it good looking? Yes. Is it contemporary? Undoubtedly. Is it… Read More
First Drive: Lexus LFA
A confession; I was due to file this piece yesterday (sorry Teamspeed). But every time I sat down to write it, the LFA’s key was always sitting beside the keyboard distracting me. And I reasoned one more drive would make for a better review.To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect from the LFA. After all, it’s not every day you collect a Lexus with a 412kW V10 in the nose. In fact, it’s the odd mix of familiar and bizarre that… Read More
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