Whenever there are reports of a new EU mandate that manufacturers have to abide by, it’s hardly ever anything that would be thought of by people who actually love cars and driving. From downsizing engine capacity and strapping turbos onto asthmatic engines, to forcing everyone to potter about in a dreary blender with a numberplate…
Author: UCO
Unhealthy classifieds addiction #33
Top 5 cars seen at various auction or classified websites. The cars that I pick for these weekly lists are those that I would own. Follow the links if you would like to find out more about the cars for sale. 1. Jaguar XK150 2. Jaguar XKR-S Convertible 3. Jaguar MK 8 4. Jaguar XFR-S…
Unhealthy Spec Addiction #3
1. Caterham Super Sprint 60th Anniversary USA is back! No not that USA. Rather this segment I created that details cars that have been spec’d in a tasteful fashion. We start with a beautiful Caterham Super Sprint 60th Anniversary. Before we gloss over the details, can we just appreciate how beautiful this car is? It…
Unhealthy Spec Addiction #2
1. Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica This beautiful Boattail was built in 2004 by Speedster Motorcars of Paneca. Its body is made from fibreglass over a steel tube chassis. The metallic dark blue paint contrasts really well with the white. Power comes from a 5.3 litre Vortec V8 engine. The engine is mated to a four-speed…
Unhealthy Spec Addiction #1
1. Porsche 993 GT2 This is a beautiful replica of the legendary 993 GT2. Kremer Racing have gone to town as it produces 401 kW(538 hp). They have also installed a KW V3 suspension setup, various carbon fibre body panels and has a retrimmed the interior in brown leather and alcantara. It’s all wrapped up…
