Rock and roll legend Eric Clapton’s name pops up on automotive websites from time to time as he is a Ferrari enthusiast and collector, with plenty of bespoke one-off examples commissioned exclusively for the musician. The SP12 is an example of this, with its 512 BB inspired styling sitting over […]
Cool Finds
For Sale: 2002 Bullet Roadster – Mazda MX-5 with Lexus 1UZ V8
Another unique Australian sports car in this week’s Cool Find section; the Bullet Roadster. For those of you who aren’t familiar, the Bullet was the brainchild of John Bettini, of AEC Sprintex in Queensland. Starting with an NA Mazda MX-5, the Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 was put in place of the […]
For Sale: 2010 DRB540 Cobra kit car with XR8 engine
A very unique piece of Aussie motoring history has popped up on Carsales; a 2010 DRB540 Cobra sports car. Australia actually has a long history of kit and bespoke sports cars, such as the Bolwell Nagari and Ikara, Elfin Clubman and DRB’s GT40 and Shelby Cobra replicas. One of the […]
For Sale: First-ever Porsche 911 Cabriolet going up for auction
The world’s first example of the Porsche 911 Cabriolet, known as a 1964 901, is headed to auction early next year and is expected to fetch as much as $1.4 million. RM Sotheby’s auctions is no strangers to uber-expensive limited editions, but this 1964 example may well take the cake […]
Chinese company makes fake Mercedes electric SUV
As you may have noticed, China’s car industry is booming. We reported just weeks ago that its latest EV had taken out the fastest lap on the Nurburgring Nordschleife for an EV, bettering established automotive royalty like the Nissan GT-R Nismo, and Lexus LFA. While China may be moving in […]
For Sale: Crazy single-seat 997 Porsche 911 cabriolet, because why not?
We at PD are huge on Porsches. And every now and then along comes a Porsche that has been given the oddball treatment, whether its an old 911 with a TAG F1 engine, cool RWB creations or the jaw-dropping Singer Design projects. For sheer uniqueness, this one has to be […]
For Sale: Meticulously restored 1960 Willys Jeep Gala
An unusual variant of the original Willy’s Jeep (grandfather of the modern Wrangler) is going up for auction at RM Sotheby’s Arizona event. This 1960 Willys Gala is a beach-themed version of the wartime favourite, with a blue and white colour scheme, fun striped trim and tassled fabric rooftop that […]
For Sale: Mint 1937 Bugatti Type 57S, expected to fetch over $8m
A stunning 1937 Bugatti Type 57S cabriolet is set to steal the show at the upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance event next year. The almost achingly-beautiful Bugatti is one of just three Type 57S cabriolets ever produced – a piece of art created by Parisian […]