The Rebirth Of An Iconic Masterpiece – The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 | Flamboyance GT
Power, speed, and outrageousness. Words that have always defined the Lamborghini Countach. And of course, that’s not to forget the name itself. “Countach”, a Piedmontese expression of amazement and disbelief. A break in the tradition of bullfighting nomenclature. But has that made it any less of a bull? Oh no. Absolutely not. When it comes…
The Allure Of Time & Technology – The Daimler Double Six 40/50 | Flamboyance GT
Worldly glamour. We all have our share of fantasies, dreams & expectations. Here, is what I believe, a material manifestation of glamour, in a near perfectly executed package. Penned by H.R. Owen of Gurney Nutting & completed by coachbuilder Martin Walter of Folkestone, this bespoke Daimler Double Six 40/50 was commissioned for English film actress,…
The Heartbeat Of Lamborghini. The Bizzarini V12 – Flamboyance GT
Iconic engines. Mechanical Masterpieces. Works of art, born to please the senses. But what are those determining factors that make an automobile engine iconic? Let’s take the example of time as a determining factor. “How?”, you ask? Let’s talk about a powerplant that has been built for nearly 50 years, being upgraded bit by bit…
The Symbol Of Extravagance – The Bugatti Royale – Flamboyance GT
Flamboyance, Elegance, Classicism, Simplicity, Grandeur, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. There is an almost surreal beauty to what was once, the pinnacle of human creation when it came to luxury motoring. It was the grandest. It was the most splendid. It was the finest. It was, the Bugatti Royale. Built to be fit for Royalty, the Royale…
The Corvette With Character – A Reader’s Story | Flamboyance GT
Meet probably one of the most unique C8 Corvettes ever. This is an example belonging to Mr. Josh Sudder, an enthusiast based near Miami, for whom, Corvettes run in the blood. Growing up, his dad’s C4 Corvette, a beautiful purple example certainly did influence his tastes. After all, the car we all have had the…
The Unique Porsche Panamera – An Underappreciated Sweet Car.
Look at her eyes. One of the most expressive. Look at the smile on her face. One of the most welcoming. Panamera. A legendary name. It’s from the Carrera Panamericana, a challenging and extremely demanding Mexican border-to-border race that could push any automobile beyond its limits. It was once called, the most dangerous racing event…
The Aston Martin DB9 – Elegance & Sophistication | Flamboyance GT
Is it possible for one to believe that this smooth, curvy, flowing, modern shape dates all the way back to 2004? That’s 23 years ago. Let that sink in. I’m referring to the DB9 Series I. The original. The true revolution. Or was it an evolution? After all, Ian Callum’s masterpiece, the DB7 precedes it,…
Grand Italian Elegance – The Maserati Quattroporte | Flamboyance GT
Maserati, oh Maserati. They just do things so right in so many ways. While the name ‘Quattroporte’ simply means “Four Doors” in Italian, there’s a lot more to this beautiful piece of sculpture than just that. Have you seen a Quattroporte in real life? The occasions I recall most accurately included the time a Champagne…
The Overlooked Symbol Of Ferrari – The 430 | Flamboyance GT
When I say, “The overlooked symbol of Ferrari”, I mean it in the literal sense. As I was born and brought up in the early 2000s, the 430 is the car that came into my mind and still comes into my mind when I hear the word, ‘Ferrari.’ All carmakers have one of these. And…
The People’s Car Of India Turns 37! – The Legendary Maruti 800 | Flamboyance GT
On the 14th of December, 1983, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi personally handed over the keys of a ‘Francoise white’ Maruti 800, then known as the SS80, to Mr. Harpal Singh at the Maruti Gurgaon plant. Since then, a staggering 2.87 million were produced within those same walls over a period of 31 years, scaling three…
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