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The art of subtlety …
…. is not best demonstrated by this mirror finish Bentley Turbo R! It reminds me of the film ‘The Flight of the Navigator’.
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Lamborghini Espada
The Espada is a legendary car from Lamborghini, fantastic to look at and true grand touring capability thanks to its spacious cabin and V12 engine. Although the design is more coupe than shooting brake, its striking Bertone styling and practicality … Continue reading
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Lotus Elite (second generation)
The second generation Lotus elite was a four seater coupe produced by Lotus in the seventies. As you can see in the pictures, the styling was somewhat unconventional but follows the shooting brake concept due to its sporting pedigree and … Continue reading
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Volvo P1800ES
If you were a fan of ‘The Saint’ you’ll no doubt remember the gorgeous Volvo P1800 coupe driven by Roger Moore, however, there was (in my opinion) an equally good looking variant, the ES. The ES is as close as you’ll … Continue reading
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Shooting Stars
I’ve always been a fan of shooting-brake cars, from the Volvo P1800 ES to the BMW Z3 M Coupe; they are satisfyingly different which (for me) brings a certain level of appeal. The term ‘shooting-brake’ was first used to describe … Continue reading
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Cut, colour, clarity and carat… (Alfa Romeo 4C)
… the four C’s (used for measuring diamonds) share their name with the new prototype sports car from Alfa Romeo (the 4C) and what a gem it is! The cut or shape is quite typical of a mid-engined car, the low, short nose … Continue reading
Silver Arrows
The silver arrows were the nickname for the German Mercedes Benz and the Auto Union Grand Prix racing cars of the 1930s. The original German racing colour was white and myth surrounds the switch to silver. The story is that the … Continue reading
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Gulf Oil – Light Blue and Orange
Gulf Oil racing colours are most famously associated with the John Wyer Automotive Ford GT40 and Porsche 917 Le Mans racers of the sixties and seventies and the colours have been replicated by other teams subsequently sponsored by Gulf. The … Continue reading
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John Player Special – Black and Gold
The JPS racing livery is most famously known for the sponsorship of the Lotus formula one team in the late sixties through to the mid-eighties. Originally red, white and gold to represent the John Player and Sons Gold Leaf brand on the Lotus … Continue reading
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Racing Colours
From the earliest days of motor racing, racing livery has been a way of identifying teams or countries. From basic solid colour schemes to complex corporate patterns the variation is huge. The racing colours started out as standard colours to represent the … Continue reading
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