The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR was built as a race car for the FIA GT Championship series in 1997. To meet homologation requirements, a total of 26 road-going vehicles were built in the following years. The rarest were the open-roof roadster models, of which only six were made.
Auctions: eBay Find of the Day: 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster… in Arkansas?
Princess Diana’s Audi Cabriolet to Go for Sale
A 1994 2.5L Audi Cabriolet once owned by Diana, Princess of Wales and to be auctioned by COYS at their traditional sale at Blenheim Palace on June 29th has gone on display in London at the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel. This Audi was the family car in which Diana, Princess of Wales was photographed in [...]
1+ Owner 1988 BMW E28 M5
This 1988 BMW E28 M5 is a 160k-mile car that belonged to the original owner until about a month ago when it was purchased by the current owner from a BMW dealer. It is a clean and stock example, with some needs. Find it here on MyE28.com in New Jersey for $12,900.
Video: How the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor became a reality
The camouflaged Ford F-150 SVT Raptor prototype captured above blazing its way across the desert during a test run left company engineers giggling in amazement, reveals Jamal Hameedi in a new Autoweek video. Ford’s global performance vehicle chief engineer, accompanied by senior exterior designer Bruce Williams, sat down with the publication to discuss the concept and development of the [...]
Cadillac Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system inches closer to production
Cadillac has announced their Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system has progressed to the next stage of development. Following the successful completion of early testing, the Super Cruise system is now ready for real-world driving. As a result, engineers will begin testing prototypes in more challenging situations and a wide variety of environments.
POLL: THE GREATEST SEVENTIES SUPERCAR
It was quite difficult to settle on a theme for this week’s exotic poll. These days, there are so many cars that blur the lines between performance car and supercar, so we decided to go back in time a little to an era where things were a little bit more clear cut. To kick off [...]
Your Ridiculously Awesome Porsche 911 SC Wallpaper Is Here
And now let’s look at a car that hails from a time when men had mustaches unironically, transmissions had clutches, and Porsche engines were cooled by the air. This is a 1983 Porsche 911 SC. Introduced in 1978 back when the 911 was fighting for its future against the 928, the SC ended up being one of [...]
Top-10 Automotive Upgrades On Which to Spend Your Tax Refund
With this year’s tax season officially in the books, many people may soon receive a check from Uncle Sam. Early reports estimate that the average tax return will be around $2800, which is a good chuck of change for an automotive enthusiast. Some of you will spend it on your current ride, adding something special [...]
BMW MZ8 rendered
Designer Christophe Jourd’hui created a BMW MZ8 render as a tribute to the 8-Series and Z8 models. The BMW 8-Series was manufactured between the years 1989 and 1999, while the Z8 was on sale from 1999 until 2003. Christophe Jourd’hui merged the designs of these two cars but in a more futuristic approach to create the MZ8.
Video: Ferrari F50s duel in world’s most improbable tug-of-war
If it wasn’t obscene enough to go off-roading in a Rolls-Royce Phantom or rally driving a Ferrari Enzo, the Tax The Rich crew has gotten its hands on a pair of ultra-rare Ferrari F50 models to perform a tug-of-war battle, which we usually see reserved for pickup trucks. Only 349 F50s were ever built, but this video pits two of them against each [...]
Ever Wonder How You Transport a Bugatti Like a Rich Person?
When you fly your two Bugatti Veyrons to London is when you know you are rich. It is very common for the rich of the Arab countries to visit London in the summer. Unlike most people going on vacations, they tend to bring their cars no matter what it takes.
The Most Laughably Terrible Car Name Revivals Of All Time
News that the legendary Chevrolet Chevelle nameplate may be making a comeback yesterday was mainly met with trepidation rather than optimism, even among the most hardcore GM faithful. As much as we all would like to see the Chevelle come back as a muscular coupe with a V8 — or maybe even that 420-horsepower V6 from the 2014 Cadillac [...]
Autofiends Listed Among “Top 10 Automotive Twitter Profiles to Follow” by duPont Registry
by Manuel Carrillo III duPont Registry’s Autofluence blog has named Autofiends a top-10 car-related Twitter profile to follow. We have a tremendous adoration for the folks at duPont Registry — not just because they love us, either. How many times have you picked up a duPont Registry publication to dream about the exotic cars they [...]
Why There’s No Manual in the U.S.-Market Audi A3/S3—And Why You Mustn’t Despair
“All engines are mated to the standard 6-speed S tronic transmission,” Audi buries in the press release for the new A3 and S3 sedans, before going on to plug that S tronic gearbox for its dynamism and smoothness. Reading this in the Car and Driver offices, hearts sunk. Torches were lit.
Seller Submission: 1980 Rover SD1 3500 V8 Race Car
Says the seller: “A unique and very impressive race car with great sound. See the video below. At 330 BHP and only 1080 kgs, it makes [for] a quick race car with very easy handling because of the long wheelbase.”
Seller Submission: 2012 Chevrolet COPO 427 Camaro #32 of 69
Says the seller: “This is #32 of 69 modern-day COPO Camaros, and General Motors Performance Center retained 2. Only 20 Black cars were produced for the world, and HOT ROD Magazine calls it the ‘baddest Camaro ever.’ ”
1940 Ford V8 Pickup
This 1940 Ford 1/2-ton pick-up truck has decent paint, a nice interior, and a proper flathead V8. Some body-color artillery-style wheels and black-wall Firestone bias-ply tires would be an easy win. Find it here on eBay in Lakewood, California with bidding short of reserve and a $20k Buy-it-Now.

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