Cars

None of them up your street? There are another 5,000 or so to choose from in the Classic Driver Market.

A monster hiding in plane sight

Little rock star

A new book from Veloce Publishing, entitled Racing Colours – Motor Racing Compositions 1908-2009, uses computer-generated graphic compositions compiled by late automotive artist Simon Owen to illustrate some of the most memorable liveries.

A mid-life refresh for the current 911 is expected in Autumn 2015. As with previous generations, the visual changes will be kept to a minimum; the major changes will be beneath the smoother skin. It’s worth remembering that the second-generation 997 introduced Porsche’s PDK twin-clutch gearbox, a massive improvement over the Tiptronic set-up it replaced.

Before then, Zagato had largely specialised in attaching light, aerodynamic bodies to brand-new chassis with competition exploits in mind. But when Modiano approached Elio Zagato – who had recently graduated with an Economics degree – the eldest Zagato son saw the chance for the Milanese company to conjour up new business by coachbuilding bespoke road cars.

Lagonda Rapide by Touring

From employee to owner

This Toyota Land Cruiser from Cool & Vintage can currently be found for sale in the Classic Driver Market. Beautiful brunette and man's best friend not included.

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