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Porsche Brings a Forgotten Racing Icon Back to Life Long before heritage builds became a marketing play, the 1972 Porsche 911 S/T earned its reputation the hard way. It was not a factory-backed hero like the RSR. Instead, it was a privateer weapon shaped by necessity and ingenuity. Entered by Equipe de Course Marc Dancose and later refined by Brumos Racing, this Phoenix Red coupe competed in 27 races across North America between 1973 and 1978. Its resume includes some of the most demanding venue

Rewriting the 911 Playbook Before Singer Vehicle Design began reimagining the Porsche 911, RUF Automobile had already been re-engineering the German sports car since the 1970s to deliver greater performance. One of its most unique creations is this RoW 1985 911 Targa for sale, which produces about 430 horsepower – nearly double its factory output. Listed on PCar Market, the vehicle is believed to be the only Targa built to BTR III specification, effectively making it a one-off. The package conve

Well-Preserved Classic The Ford gained significant momentum in the muscle car war when it introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969, giving buyers a more performance-oriented entry into the pony-car segment. More than five decades later, finding a well-preserved example has become increasingly difficult, which makes this listing on Bring a Trailer particularly noteworthy. This 1971 Mustang Mach 1 shows just around 5,200 miles on the odometer, well under half of what the average American drives in a

Luxury Exclusivity When you reach a certain status in life, you want to distinguish yourself from the rest. Such is the success of luxury brands, appealing to those who want what others can't have, and the same holds true for cars. This is why some brands offer bespoke services for their customers; brands like Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maybach, and others give clients the freedom to customize and modify. Alfa Romeo is offering such an experience for select customers in a land of opulence.

An Even More Exclusive Porsche 911 Turbo S Even in its regular form, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is already near the top of the 911 lineup, with serious performance, daily usability, and enough engineering to keep car nuts debating. It feels special straight from the factory, even before Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program steps in. Now, Porsche has added another layer of exclusivity to that with the 911 Turbo S Sadu Edition. Only 20 will be built, and all of them are bound for Kuwait.

A Modern Homage The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is undeniably a stunning modern creation from the Italian marque. While it shares its underpinnings with the Maserati MC20, the car was styled and handcrafted by Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera as a tribute to the iconic 1960s 33 Stradale – a model long celebrated as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. Alfa Romeo limited production to just 33 units worldwide, and FRAME on YouTube shared behind-the-scenes footage of how these hand-built

You Can Never Be Too Sure The automotive industry is complex; it has many facets that need constant oversight and proper handling. One major aspect is, of course, the production of the cars themselves, which entails many moving parts and people. We're so used to hearing that building cars today is state-of-the-art technology. Big factories with robots and humans working in harmony to build cars at a rapid rate to meet growing global demands. However, no matter how hard we try to ensure that each

Truly scratch built cars are a rarity nowadays, regardless of what some high end builders want you to believe. Bespoke might be the trendy word, but there are differences in levels of design, fabrication, and build quality. And if you have a completely custom 1969 Camaro built, most shops, even the most high end, are going to start with a 1969 Camaro or with a reproduction body. That doesn’t mean they won’t massage each and every part, or that some parts might not be reproduced from scratch, but

New developments in the car world are always closely guarded secrets, but in a world where a social media presence is essential to the sustained growth of a brand, mistakes are made relatively frequently. Presumably meant to be published later in the year, a now-revised post on LinkedIn appears to have accidentally leaked the news that the all-new Audi RS 5 will debut this year with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, as first reported by Motor1. The same post also revealed that the Ingolstadt-based br

Oracle Reimagines the Headlight Automobile headlights have seen their fair share of innovations over the years. But perhaps the most revolutionary, dare we say, is the latest lensless technology developed by Oracle Lighting, a Louisiana-based outfit specializing in automotive illumination. Oracle Lighting It’s a ground-up rethinking of what a headlight is. Traditionally, you’d fin

Late last year, Honda said it would be introducing support for its older sports cars by expanding parts availability for selected models. The global program initially started in Japan, but Acura has now launched its own Honda Heritage Parts program in the United States. Owners of the first-generation Acura NSX will now be able to purchase either Genuine Honda Reproduction Parts or Honda Compatible Parts for the iconic sports car, making it easier to maintain these cars decades after they were fi

Citing a long list of concerns, many of them the common ones on most folks minds, Orland Speed World Dragway has officially closed their doors to Electric Vehicles. The ban does not apply to hybrids, just fully electric vehicles, and this ban is effective immediately. And while I understand the reasons that they have cited, I personally don’t agree with them, as they make assumptions that these reasons are exclusive to electric vehicles and this just isn’t true. I’ll go into that in more detail

Despite styling its New Defender in the image of the Classic Defender, JLR continues to offer limited-run special editions based on the original because it's, as the name suggests, such a classic. The most recent gives the old-school SUV paint from the Defender Octa, and as cool as it looks, it's priced like a 911 GT3 RS and has no additional performance over a regular Defender. But the alternative does. Meet the 2026 Osprey Custom 4x4 OC90. Resplendent in Fuji White, this one-off was built for

If you think that historic races like the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Revival, and Members Meet are just for show, think again. I once talked to Vic and Cammie Edelbrock about their vintage road racing efforts and Vic told me that while rubbing was discouraged, and it was all supposed to be in fun, they were still racing and sometimes trading paint just happened. And it’s understandable since there are race car drivers behind the wheel of some of these machines and we all know how that can be. S

Here’s our last blast of photos from David Whealon, but we’ve got more galleries coming still! Use the link below to check out any of the photos you might have missed so far! (Photos by David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances in testing, and ended with big wins and happy fans. This is the start of a whole new year of NHRA Drag Racing and we know this s

We’ve shared a few galleries of photos from David Whealon already but now we’re getting into some of the photos from Richard Pasley too. Check them all out below by using the link to all the galleries we’ve posted so far! (Photos by Richard Pasley and David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances in testing, and ended with big wins and happy fans. This is th

Here’s gallery #3, and if you missed the photos we already posted, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park were some badass drag races and for good reason. This is one of the coolest dragstrips in the country, and when the PDRA is in town the crowds are always great. With Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost, Pro Street, and more, there is no shortage of great racing action for the fans to see. Lucky for us, David Whealon was

(Photos by Kim Fuller) • Often described as the Idaho’s largest motorsports gathering, the 53rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show featured an impressive display of vehicles from across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Dating back to it’s inception in 1973, this long-standing event does not disappoint. Special guest Chip Foose (of Overhaulin’ fame and a past Master Builder at the show) appeared for a meet-and-greet, with one of his builds on display. Every vehicle entry received a

Here’s gallery #4, our final gallery of PDRA East Coast Nationals action, and if you missed the photos we already posted, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park were some badass drag races and for good reason. This is one of the coolest dragstrips in the country, and when the PDRA is in town the crowds are always great. With Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost, Pro Street, and more, there is no shortage of great racing acti

(Photos by Charles Wickam) Billed as the biggest Father’s Day event in Pueblo, the Father’s Day Car Show at the Pueblo Christian Center is in it’s 8th year and fills up fast on show day. Lucky for us, our Colorado BANGshifter Charles Wickam was on site to snap some photos of all the cool rides to share with all of you. And were there some cool rides! This show has an amazing variety, with everything from traditional hot rods, muscles cars, classic trucks, customs, and even lowriders on had, righ

Here’s our final gallery of IHRA Outlaw Nitro photos from Galot, but if you missed any of the previous photos we’ve got a link to them below. (Photos by David Whealon) If you live under a rock and haven’t realized how huge of a splash the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series made in 2025, then are you in for a treat! With amazing events, huge purses, icons of the sport and new stars alike, this is a racing series that is really doing some awesome things in 2026 and beyond. We’re excited for the 2026 season

Here’s our last gallery from LST 2026! Man  what a great show this is. I hope all of you at home put it on your list for 2027! If you missed our previous galleries, don’t worry because we’ve got a link below for you to check out. If you’ve been waiting for the next one, here it is. (Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend and as usual was blown away by the turnout of great trucks. When I arrived at the just after it opened, I have to admit I

Here’s our third gallery of lost photos from Day 1 of Buckeye Skip’s Drag and Drive, and we’ve got plenty more where that came from! Plus, if you missed the previous photos we’ve got a link to those below as well. (Photos by Neal Sabo) When BANGshifter Neal Sabo said he was going to head down to Buckeye Skips 2025 Drag and Drive, to snap pictures and check out the cool stuff going on, we were like “Hell yeah!” He hit all three days, at Darana Dragway at Dragway 42, Quaker Dragway, and Kuhnle Mo

Heres our final gallery of photos from Richard Pasley’s coverage of the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping New Hampshire. If you missed any of the previous photos, use the link below to check them out too! (Photos by Richard Pasley) – When the NHRA brought National Event Drag Racing back to the northeast a few years ago, the crowds at the New England Nationals in Epping were off the hook. More people were crammed into the track than ever and it is no different today. With just a few NHRA Nati

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) We’ve got photos from the 2025 PRI Show in Indy right here! Man this place is full of epic stuff that I’d really love to see under the tree, or under the hood in 2024. The PRI Show is where everyone that’s anyone seemed to be on hand checking out parts, making sponsors happy, signing autographs, partying at the local bars and just having too much fun all around. It’s our favorite trade show of the year and we are having a great time. There are tons of things t