It may seem a rather odd pairing on the surface, but the combination German cars and Scottish tartan cloth upholstery has become as natural as peanut butter and jelly, and just as tasteful. We take leather interiors for granted on most modern vehicles, especially high-end European vehicles. But in the […]
Month: May 2020
Wear a Piece of Rauh-Welt History on Your Wrist
Purists may not agree with what Akira Nakai does to Porsches to appreciate his craftsmanship. Just to watch him work is a special treat, as we discovered when Nakai-San was in Philadelphia doing his magic on a Chevy-powered 996 a couple years back. Now the legendary Japanese builder and founder […]
This Norton Commando is the Definitive Brit Bike
The British have built a lot of motorcycles over the course of the last century or so, but there’s one that holds a special allure. The Norton Commando. Introduced in 1967 as the latest evolution of Norton’s classic twin standard bike, the Commando was aimed squarely at the American market, […]
This ’80s 911 is the Perfect Blend of Retro and Modern
The spectrum of resto-mod options for an aircooled Porsche runs wide. From Outlaw 356s to rough-and-tumble Safari 911s to immaculately detailed Singers, the possibilities are as deep as your wallet. Perhaps deeper. This 1983 911 coupe from Florida restoration specialist Straat splits the difference between the super high-end custom builds […]
Opinion: European Delivery May Soon Be History – And That’s a Shame
One of the unique experiences of buying a car from certain European manufacturers has been the option of taking delivery at the factory. For decades, companies like Volvo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche offered American buyers this option, but that could come to an end. BMW recently announced it would […]
Audrain Concours Cancelled for 2020, Will Return 2021
Newport, Rhode Island’s Audrain Concours and Motor Week is the latest major event to cancel or postpone its scheduled 2020 occurrence. Originally planned for October 1-4, organizers have made the difficult choice to postpone the second annual event a full year, returning September 30 through October 3, 2021. Concours CEO […]