Used Car Recommendation of the Week: The 2002 Maserati Coupe

Here is another vehicle that goes incognito in the used car world, except for when it comes to real enthusiasts like us who sees great thrills for a bargain price. This is a pure Italian GT car, the body was penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, born from the design studios of ItalDesign, built in Modena Italy, and powered by a 385 hp 90 degree V8 of Ferrari design. But what is not Italian like is the price for this GT car, prices for a 2002 Maserati Coupe with low miles can range from $30k to 40k!  Oh and forget the Cambiocorsa model with the paddle shifting sequential gearbox and go for the straight 6-speed manual. This is Italian speed and V8 sounds without the Ferrari like prices, so go ahead and write the check.

 

 

The End of an Era.

This June 1995 Motor Trend issue showcased the new Porsche 911 Turbo (also known as the 993). It was the beginning of the end of an era; the last air cooled Porsche 911 Turbo, and these are some of the few forced induction vehicles that we like. The classic air cooled 911s definitely went out with a big bang!

Classic Beauty is the Ferrari 250.

As we become more mature most of us tend to appreciate and respect classic beauty. The Ferrari 250 is one of the best examples of classic beauty. In our humble opinion the classic Ferrari 250 in its many iterations looks better than any modern Ferrari of today. In order to make a statement like that, the caveat is that one must be mature in thought, most of the youth will not understand.

1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Spyder

1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Spyder

From Rags To Riches: The Evolution of the Porsche 911

Well actually the 911 never really came from rags; it was always a highly tuned precision crafted vehicle with a nod towards continuous development throughout the years. Introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1963 the original 911 had a price tag of $5,900 and about 130 horsepower produced by its now famous flat-6 engine. After several decades of constant improvements you can now pick up a top of the line 911 GT2 RS for about $249,000, producing 620 horsepower, still from a flat-6 cylinder engine… my how times have changed. See the evolution of the 911.

1964 Porsche 911

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS

1979 Porsche 911 SC

1988 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera

1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera

1991 Porsche 911 964

 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Porsche 911 993

Porsche 911 993 Turbo

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Used Car Recommendation of the Week: The 1991 Nissan 300ZX!

I recall spending many a moments in class daydreaming about how all the unattainable girls in my high school will finally flock my way if I had the funds to purchase a 1991 Nissan 300ZX (Z32). Well, unlike some of those girls today, the 300ZX is still a looker and a modern classic. The Z32 300ZX was introduced for the 1990 model year, it was the best of the Japanese sports cars of the 1990s and quickly garnered awards and many accolades. The 300ZX had the performance and handling to match its sleek well put together sheet metal. This 2nd generation 300ZX (technically the 4th generation of the Z-Car line) was available in base 2-seater form with a 222hp V6, a 2+2 version with the same engine, and the 300hp twin turbo flagship model. It is getting harder to find true untouched original models without all the unnecessary modifications that most idiot teenagers will tend to add. This is a vehicle that is very much worth adding to your physical or theoretical collection

At Auction...

At auction Steve McQueen’s 1970 Porsche 911 S which was featured in his classic movie Le Mans sold for a record $1.375 million. This record auction price was only possible because the 911 is a Real Car! Oh, and McQueen being a former owner also helped a bit.

Use Car Recommendation of the Week: The 1992 Porsche 928 GTS

This is what would affectionately be called a true hidden gem. The mostly forgotten (except by real car enthusiasts) Porsche 928 GTS. The 928 came into being as a more comfortable, easier to drive alternative to the tricky handling 911s of the time (the late 70s). In its truest form it was a GT car and not a sports car like the 911, but a great GT car it was. Helped along by a big rumbling 5.4 liter 345 horsepower V8 of Porsche design, and unique innovations like its Weissach Axle, the 928 GTS was a powerful great handling car that should be added to your Real Car collection, so go ahead and write the check. 

The Best Production Color on a Car!

You really have to see this color in person to appreciate it. This is no ordinary blue, but the Interlagos Blue that is only available on the BMW M3 from 2008 to present. In our opinion it is one of the best factory colors available on a production vehicle.

Tech Highlight: Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake

PCCB or Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake is an $8,600 option on the 911 Carrera S model. Anyone who buys a Porsche should be buying it because they enjoy exquisite high performance automobiles, and they love to drive hard. That being said, PCCB is an option that is a must. Made from carbon fiber composites PCCB provides a 50% reduction in un-sprung weight, does not fade under continuous heavy braking, and shortens stopping distances. If none of this appeal to you then I suggest you leave the Porsche showroom and head towards a Honda dealership.