‘Ok, so what if I do 90% of the prep work myself? Will that bring the cost down by much?’ It can’t help to ask, right? Because as I start calling around for quotes on body and paint work for my new project car (full details coming soon…) I’m fast realising the cost of building a […]
Vintage Vibes With A Sprinkle Of Modern Magic
The Rebel With A Classic Cause In Sydney’s bustling heart, my eyes landed on Tristram Deas’ fantastic creation – a Ford Cortina Mk1 that blends old school charm with modern performance. Back in 1992, Tristram lucked out when he bought this diamond in the rough from a neighbour who’d unearthed the abandoned Cortina in rural New South […]
A Japanese Twist On A German Classic
First appearing in 1966, the BMW 02 series was designed with more sporting intent than the Neue Klasse sedan that preceded it. Producing 118hp in the 2002 Tii (and a stonking 170hp in the Turbo) the 2002 packed performance far greater than its diminutive proportions suggested, so motorsport success came quickly. Automotive technology has evolved considerably in the 50-odd years since […]
Built For SEMA, Debuted At Elmia: Magass Design’s Infiniti G37 Coupe
Most US-based custom car builders have, at one point or another, imagined showcasing their hard work at the annual SEMA Show. For builders outside of the United States, it’s the sort of dream that only a few will realise. Christian Magass of Magass Design in Gothenburg, Sweden has a goal: SEMA 2023. And this is the 2010 Infiniti […]
An E46 M3 Touring & More: Turning BMW Dreams Into Reality
The Lore Is All-Consuming Last year, to celebrate 50 years of BMW’s M division, the BMW Museum displayed their back catalogue of one-off M car prototypes from decades past. Usually hidden deep inside the nuclear bunkers of Munich, these unicorn M cars would finally see the light of day and be put on display for anyone […]
Sometimes You Just Have to Build Your Own Lotus 2-Eleven
Modify Everything After seeing a Lotus 2-Eleven with its body removed, Areg Balayan was immediately hooked on the idea of getting his own. However, you can’t really get 2-Elevens in the United States, and you definitely couldn’t drive one on the street. The Lotus Elise, though… well, that’s a different story. Can you see where this is going? Areg decided to start there, […]