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Waiting for the new Aston Martin Zagato

By on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

Waiting for the new Aston Martin ZagatoAston Martin is going to work again with the coach-builder Zagato.

The last time the two companies had a cooperation was 50 years ago, when they created the DB4GT Zagato.

Since that moment, however, they enjoy a very good relationship.

About the DB4GT Zagato, 19 units of the model are still in existence today and held in some renowned museums.

The first vehicle they built was then extensively raced, starting at the 1961′s Goodwood.

Chief Executive, Dr. Ulrich Bez, says the current time is appropriate to begin the project of new Aston Martin Zagato.

He believes the new collaboration can create something extraordinary, more fabulous than the DB4GT Zagato.

In fact, the DB4GT Zagato has been considered as one of the most famous Aston Martin vehicles of all time.

The initial concept of the new Aston Martin Zagato will be introduced on 21st of May 2011, at the Villa D’Este Concours.

The introduction will be used to estimate initial reaction of customer. While the production process may begin in 2012.

 

Rare Bertone prototypes are up for auction

By on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 | No Comments

Villa d'Este is ready to hold the auctionFor the first time six rare Bertone concept and prototype cars will be available in the common market.

The six automobiles are to be offered for sale at an auction.

They come up on offer because Bertone has been filed for bankruptcy – and Bertone Museum has also been liquidated.

The sale will be overseen specially by RM Auctions.

The six automobiles include the Lancia Stratos HF Zero of 1970. It is the mid-engined Stratos production rally car’s first prototype.

The car is predicted to be priced upwards of one million euros.

The Lamborghini Marzal prototype of 1967 is expected to reach the same price. It was driven at the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix by Princess Grace and Prince Ranier.

While the Chevrolet Testudo sports of 1963 is estimated to be sold for over five-hundred thousand euros. The car is characterized by its transparent roof cover and windscreen.

Another collectors’ favorite is the Lamborghini Bravo of 1974. The car features Lamborghini Countach’s styling language.

And the last two cars are the Lancia Sibilo of 1978 and the 1980 Lamborghini Athon.

The event of RM Auctions Concorso d’Eleganza will be held on 21st of May 2011, taking place in the Villa d’Este (Italy).

The anniversary of Rolls-Royce’s centenary

By on Monday, March 28th, 2011 | No Comments

The anniversary of Rolls-Royce's centenaryLast month on 6th of February, Rolls-Royce was actually celebrating its centenary.

The celebration took part in London, parading 100 Rolls-Royce cars on the city’s streets.

The convoy was begun in Belgravia and finished in West London at the Great Conservatory.

Phantom and Ghost models were heading the convoy. And behind the models is a selection of vintage and classic cars.

Among them were examples of Silver Clouds, Silver Spurs, Silver Ghosts, and Silver Shadows. Those cars were driven by media guests, VIPs, and Rolls-Royce fans.

Route of the convoy passed some well-known landmarks of London such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and Big Ben.

Significant locations for the Rolls-Royce brand had also been included in the route.

One of the significant locations is Hill Street, the place where Charles Rolls was born.

The route also passed a site where Charles Sykes is believed to have made his phenomenal design of Spirit of Ecstasy.

In 6th of February 1911, the Spirit of Ecstasy was fitted for the first time as mascot to Rolls-Royce models.

Rolls-Royce then always identified with the Spirit of Ecstasy, even until today.

It is therefore 6th of February chosen to celebrate the Rolls-Royce’s centenary.

The resurrection of Jensen Interceptor

By on Sunday, March 27th, 2011 | 1 Comment

The resurrection of Jensen InterceptorAfter reviving the original Interceptors, now JIA starts to build the Interceptor R model.

JIA (Jensen International Automotive) is a British company based in Oxford-shire. The company was formed in 2010.

The original Interceptors from the 1970s have been improved and modified by JIA, making the cars to revive again in this 21st century.

And now a classic convertible Interceptor has been put into production by Jensen International Automotive.

The classic convertible Interceptor is one of 267 units ever made.

The team will work hard to make convertible remains original, especially in the body and handling. Performance, however, is expected to improve.

The convertible will be powered by a 429bhp Corvette 6.2 V8 engine. With this engine, the car is predicted to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in only about 4.5 seconds. And the top speed may reach up to 160 mph.

There will be 12 cars to launch for each year. This limitation will allow the team focusing more on originality and quality of the cars.

The Interceptor, in fact, is the 11th car which enters production in this year.

The team itself consists of 22 contractors and suppliers. Most of them are British. And JIA truly relies on them.

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