Italian cars are noted for stirring up emotions. An exotic like a Ferrari or Lamborghini howling down a boulevard can cause passers by to pull out their iPhones like old west gunslingers to snap a photo. A classic Alfa Romeo spider or new 4C parked on the street can easily gather a little crowd too. … Continue reading
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Road Test: 2012 Triumph Bonneville SE
Triumph stands as one of England’s most venerable marques. Triumph cars and motorcycles separated in 1936 but the brand has been producing motorcycles more or less continuously since 1902. Granted, there was that time period from 1983 to 1991 when not a whole lot happened aside from some bikes built under license by Les Harris. … Continue reading
Road Test: 1979 BMW 320i
The 320i is part of the E21 family of BMWs, most commonly recognized as the first of the “3-Series” cars. The E21 was the replacement for the Neue Klasse series of cars, including the timeless“02” models such as the 1802 and 2002. The E21 saw to BMWs entry into the important yuppie sector of the … Continue reading
Project update: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 230E
A few weeks ago, I got word that a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 230E was looking for a good home in Marseille. As a long-time w123 owner and enthusiast, I like to think that I’m as good of a home as any, so I contacted the owner and we made a deal over the phone at 10pm … Continue reading