My first exotic and the Cub scouts

Do you remember the day when you first saw it? I do. I was about 7 years old and went to the shop one chilly Saturday morning. My Dad was working on it, right there: a bright red Lamborghini Countach. Not a picture on my wall or in a movie. It was right in front of me, to touch and smell. God damn, …

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Buying Guide: Manual vs F1 Transmissions

Buying Guide: Manual vs F1 Transmissions Here’s a question (and argument) that I hear all the time: What’s better, what’s faster and what costs less or more to maintain? It seems like a simple question to answer, but it definitely is not. Ultimately, only you know what’s right for you – but if you’re in the market for a brand …

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The Ferrari 550 Maranello

One the most understated–and quite frankly kick ass–Ferrari’s around is the 550 Maranello. It’s cheaper than a 360 with generally the same, or better, performance of a F430 (in a straight line of course). This is a super comfortable tourer, and for the most part just a solid Italian instrument of speed and mayhem (in the best sense of the …

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