Living the high life with a soul-stirring Ferrari 250 GT SWB

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Living the high life with a soul-stirring Ferrari 250 GT SWB Classic Driver The air is still crisp, and the sun is about to appear behind the alpine peaks as the V12 catches with a gruff bellow. All that’s left for you to do is grab the thin wooden-rimmed steering wheel of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB and storm towards the never-ending string of hairpins that lie in front of you. (Image: Classic Driver) READ MORE

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Pebble Beach launches monthly online magazine ClassicCars.com Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance won’t take place until August 2021. So what does the crew that organizes such an event do with some time on its hands? In Pebble Beach’s case, it launches a new website featuring a link to a new digital monthly Insider magazine. READ MORE

5 hot convertibles up for grabs at Barrett-Jackson's July online sale Hagerty Summer is officially here, and there’s no better way to enjoy the weather while social distancing is to get out and drive. Of course, a convertible is the obvious choice for the perfect summer cruiser. If your garage is lacking that perfect driver for those warm summer days, Barrett-Jackson has you covered. From July 6-10, the auction house will be offering a number of awesome rides for online bidding. Of the cars being offered, here are five we badly want to climb into, drop the top, and go for a spirited drive. READ MORE

A classic Jaguar XK120 was given a 375 HP electric engine. Here's what it's like to drive now. Robb Report When David Lorenz watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drive away from their wedding reception in an electric Jaguar E-Type, it sparked an idea that would become an obsession. The 34-year-old nightclub owner from London saw the potential for a future-proof business. His idea? Become the founder of Lunaz and convert some of the world’s finest classic cars to run on battery power. (Image: Lunaz) READ MORE

It turns out Ford's Fox body was almost its first global platform Hemmings 1973 marked a major turning point in the auto industry. It was a year marred by an unprecedented oil crisis that forced Americans to rethink their definition of a car. Automakers were implementing drastic changes as executives worried about the cost of meeting rumored fuel economy standards that were to be enforced nationally. Fuel prices were going up, shortages were increasingly common, and motorists were flocking to smaller vehicles. It’s in this grim context that Ford started developing the Fox platform. READ MORE

Can any of last season’s midfield teams make F1's 'big three' the 'big four' in 2020? Formula 1 The absorbing battle in Formula 1’s midfield was one of the highlights of 2019, with McLaren defeating Renault to the coveted fourth place in the constructors’ championship. That fight took place some way adrift of the series’ top three teams so ahead of the 2020 F1 restart, we look at whether any of those behind Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull are placed to slash the deficit and make the “big three” the “big four” — or indeed even more. READ MORE

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These fantastic archival MG photos remind us why British cars are so charming Automobile magazine We've daydreamed lately about classic cars, even more so than usual. Whether it's just summertime wistfulness, we can't get enough of the vintage stuff. Specifically, MG and its many Lilliputian sports cars have us in a nostalgic tizzy, owing to their adorable and ever-eager demeanor and endless accessibility. Plus, is it just us, or have the MGA and MGB only gotten more beautiful with age? (Image: Getty Images) READ MORE

1971 Plymouth barn find may rake in up to $700,000 at auction Business Insider A beat-up, 49-year-old Plymouth is headed to auction next month, and pre-auction estimates say it may sell for more than a brand-new Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Rolls-Royce. That's because the 1971 Plymouth Cuda up for sale through Mecum Auctions isn't just any old muscle car. Not only is it from the convertible Cuda's last production year, it's also one of only 17 1971 drop tops to come equipped with the high-performance, 440-cubic-inch V8 engine option. Moreover, it's one of only two such examples to be built for export, rather than the U.S. market, making it extra rare and desirable. READ MORE

$400 1937 Ford Ranch Truck moves from shed to national shows Hot Rod Network "The first time we drove it through town, people stopped on the sidewalk to look at us and wave. When we hit the interstate, people were sticking their arms out of their windows, waving, and giving us the thumbs up." The reaction that Randy and Beverly Best's jet black 1937 Ford pickup got on that debut cruise through Clyde, North Carolina, has been repeated many times in many places since. READ MORE