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By Royce Rumsey “Cats” from Bristol-the cars of the Stars Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Peter Sellers, Jerry Hall, Tom Petty, Frank Sinatra and most famously, Clark Gable and Steve McQueen, were all Jaguar owners and fans. Jaguar was one the most highly desired marques among Hollywood’s A-Listers. Their coveting of the “cat” was fueled by Jaguar’s beautiful styling and impressive racing performance—particularly at Le Mans, where it dominated the Le Sarth circuit’s winners podium during the 1950s. Become a Member The post CAT-A-LIST: One very special Jaguar D-Type appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The Peninsula, part of a hospitality company with a 158-year history, has announced the nine finalists that will vie for its prestigious annual classic car honor, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024. The event will take place at The Peninsula Paris on 3 February 2025, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The finalist vehicles, built by internationally renowned manufacturers and won awards at the past year’s major concours events, collectively represent the pinnacle of automotive design and The post 2024 “Best of the Best” Finalists revealed appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

RMD Classic Competition Cars is now offering this 1972 Lola T290 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website. Key Features Iconic early 70ies sports prototype, one of 35 T290 built, sold to Enzo Osella’s Torino Corse Raced and hillclimbed successfully in Europe and Italy in 1972 to ’74 Fitted with 2.0 Litre Cosworth BDG engine & Hewland FG400 gearbox Completely overhauled, fresh and race-ready with current FIA HTP Eligible for Peter Auto’s CER2 and Le Mans Classic, Masters The post FOR SALE: 1972 Lola T290 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Iconic If there were ever a classic grand tourer sports car to dream about owning, the Ferrari 275 GTB would be hard to beat.  Produced by Ferrari between 1964 and 1968, it is regarded as one of the most iconic shapes to ever be produced in Italy. It was introduced at the 1964 Paris Motor Show, succeeding the Ferrari 250 series, specifically the legendary Ferrari 250 GT Lusso and 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. Penned by Pininfarina The 275 GTB marked The post 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

RMD Classic Competition Cars is now offering this 1962 Jaguar E-type FHC Competition FIA for sale. Click here to inquire on their website. Key Features Well known pre-66 Series 1 competition Fixed Head Coupe State-of-the-art specification, long-term onwership and very well maintained Steel monococque chassis with fresh 3.8 liter wide-angle alu engine & 4-speed syncro gearbox 100% race-ready with FIA HTP valid till 31/12/2026 Eligible for all pre-66 GT races such as Peter Auto’s Sixties Endurance, Masters Gentlemen Drivers, etc.. The post FOR SALE: 1962 Jaguar E-type FHC Competition FIA appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Like many British automobile companies, Jensen Motors Limited began in the 1920s, advancing the dreams of brothers Alan and Richard Jensen first as autobody builders contracted to larger companies, and eventually as manufacturers of their own sports and GT cars. Though business was brisk, and progress included commercial vehicles which expanded their profits for other endeavors, it would not be until after the Second World War when Jensen began offering a series of ambitious cars designed to meet both sporting The post The Jensen Interceptor – Intercepting the Final Pass on a Worldwide Playing Field appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

On a trip through Italy in the summer of 2024, we were fortunate enough to be granted a last look at the Umberto Panini Motor Museum Collection. It was a last look because the magnificent collection was to be relocated to a new building, which at the time of our visit, was not yet complete. The museum has been in its current location since 1994, but the new purpose-built facility will open its doors to the public in April 2025.  The post The Maserati Museum in Modena, Italy appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The immediate priorities for Daimler-Benz AG in the initial post-war period were reconstruction and the resumption of production of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. A return to racing was not high on the agenda and had to be a gradual process. So in the first few years after the war, the former works drivers and design engineers from the racing department were spending their time repairing ordinary passenger cars – no easy task in the immediate post-war environment, and one The post Rebuilding Mercedes-Benz after WWII appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Throughout December, Maserati has engaged enthusiasts and its most passionate customers to commemorate its 110 years of history, with several events and activations around the globe. From exclusive unveilings and captivating exhibitions to thrilling on-track and on-road experiences, Maserati has brought its legendary history to life, showcasing its legacy of performance and innovation that continues to inspire the Brand’s future. The celebrations were the ideal opportunity to unveil the latest modes in the Maserati range: Maserati GT2 Stradale and the The post Maserati turns 110 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour, Pistons & Props, delivered an adrenaline-packed weekend of firsts, fierce competition, and photo-finish drama at Sebring International Raceway. With nine hours of racing on Saturday and three more on Sunday, this homage to the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring crowned four first-time champions across Run Groups A, B, C, and D—marking the first clean sweep of fresh winners in six years. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To The post 2024 HSR Classic 12 Hour Race at Sebring: A High-Octane Recap appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This is the tale of a wonderful old racing machine, now fast approaching its 100th birthday but still enjoying an active competition life in the hands of vintage racing enthusiast and collector Andrew Larson. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner products. Enjoy our The post The 1927 Bugatti Type 37A Was Everyman’s Racecar appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

In the vast universe of Southern California car culture, the quest for a unique “car gathering” has become near impossible. When Bugatti Veyron and McLaren Senna sightings are commonplace at Saturday morning Cars & Coffee, how do you invent something worthy of attention? After attending the second iteration of Macchinissima, I was duly impressed, which is why it gets my #1 vote for 2024. A celebration of Italian machinery, read on as I share what was truly a refreshing experience. The post Best car show of 2024: Macchinissima II appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Global collector car auction house Gooding Christie’s has announced the Ken Roath Collection for its upcoming Amelia Island Auctions on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Gooding’s 15th annual Amelia Island sale will present vintage and modern offerings from the Ken Roath Collection, including an exceptional Ferrari 250 Europa GT, a beautifully maintained Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ with extensive period Italian race history, and a matching-numbers Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 Coupe in The post The Ken Roath Collection appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Joining the normally aspirated and supercharged V8 models already developed, a new, high-performance 2.0-litre engine will be formally announced next year for both the open and fixed-top models for 2026 onwards. Retaining the same unique aluminum chassis, carbon fibre bodywork and distinctive interior as the existing the cars, the new models will bear all the hallmarks of Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacture. Ensuring that cars remain faithful to the brand’s heritage, the new engines will remain performance orientated. Working in The post AC Cars’ “Cobra GT” appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Bearer of a degree in Industrial Engineering at the Turin Polytechnic, Savonuzzi honed his skill on Fiat aero engines during World War 2 and later at Cisitalia. In Italy, a country that’s home to numerous small, specialized companies making exotic sports and racing cars, few can compete with SVA in their combination of obscurity with exotic engineering. Turin’s SVA flourished briefly at the end of the 1940s and produced at maximum two cars and a few more chassis. Yet the The post Savonuzzi and His Spectacular SVA appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering returns to The Quail Golf Club on August 15, 2025, to celebrate some of the most significant brands and vehicles in automotive history for the 22nd year. A standout of Monterey Car Week, the annual event will feature exclusive vehicle debuts from renowned automotive manufacturers, an expansive display of over 200 vehicles and a diverse selection of cuisine and entertainment. Four featured classes will highlight next year’s event: 30th Anniversary of the Ferrari F50, 60th The post The Quail’s 2025 featured classes appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The 19th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial, returns to the picturesque shores of La Jolla from April 25–27, 2025. Renowned as one of the most prestigious automotive showcases in the United States, this three-day celebration offers an unforgettable weekend of luxury, nostalgia, and world-class design for everyone – from seasoned collectors and automotive enthusiasts to those discovering the beauty of classic cars for the first time. This year’s theme, “Mascots in Motion,” spotlights the legacy of The post 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Returns announced appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

For the burgeoning Formula Two category for 1½-liter cars, French star driver Jean Behra based a new racing car of his own on Porsche components. In 1959, it showed its class by beating the factory Porsches in the year’s biggest F2 race. Built in Modena, Italy, in 1959, for French racing champion Jean Behra, the Behra-Porsche was a handsomer and, in its time, more successful car than Porsche’s own first open-wheeled effort. “I like Porsches very much, above all because The post Inside the 1959 Behra-Porsche F2 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Goodwood has announced that the theme for the 2025 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is “The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers.” Next year’s event will celebrate motorsport’s greatest champions and championships, Inspired by the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship, which will be at the core of the event’s celebrations. Providing a focus for the cars, bikes, drivers and riders that gather for the world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture in July, the Festival The post 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed Announced appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Genesis of an Icon The genesis of the remarkable 250 GT California Spider took place in the final days of 1957, when Ferrari’s prominent West Coast importer John von Neumann recognized an unfulfilled niche in the American market. He envisioned a dual-purpose, open Ferrari targeted at affluent enthusiasts who craved a thoroughbred sports car that could turn heads on Hollywood Boulevard and clinch victories at the new Laguna Seca circuit with equal aplomb. This concept found a powerful ally in The post 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider “Competizione” appeared first on Sports Car Digest.