Everyone focuses on the F1's superlative statistics; the top speed and the huge price tag at the time. However, I'm told from the friends who own these machines, the most impressive part is the lack of weight and the superlative suspension set up. I can't
If there was a "Philippe Dufour" equivalent in the car world, it'd probably be Gordon Murray. The car designer designed the original McLaren F1. And, more recently, as the head of his own eponymous car brand; Gordon Murray Automotive (sometimes known as G
At Goodwood, celebrating the 60 year career of Gordon Murray. This year the sculpture was designed by Gerry Judah. It features a Brabham BT52 and a GMA T.50. Gentleman, start you engines 🏁 Best Captain
That being said, it was before the days of 1000 hp hypercars... in 1992 I was living in Weybridge and I saw their test mule broken down on the A3... that got me interested in seeing the Woking factory, and by purchasing this fabulous book about the F1, I
I was thinking about it driving out of today's car park checking the latest toys from macca / fezza but the relentless pursuit of on track performance leaves me a bit cold, I wish more manufacturers would have had the courage of going in a different direc
Given that a grey specimen of the A110 regularly graces the Automotive forum here - courtesy of a member who probably posts even from behind the wheel (given the post count) - what I will write will most likely not be much news to the members here. After
Here in USA, only the Alfa has ever been sold. And I have yet to drive the Alpine and the Alfa. On paper, the Alfa sounds like the cooler car with the carbon fiber tub. But the way Gordon Murray talks about how much he enjoys driving the Alpine and that t
He designed at much famous brands. To not forget Nicolas, i would mention a great French car designer called Opron. Opron was the man behind the Citroën CX. He hates side strips and wanted clean side views. Just like i do, no vows and disturbans on the si