As I removed my shoes and lowered myself into the unique Lamborghini Bravo, my heart rate went up even more. A few minutes earlier, I had the exquisite pleasure of seeing this unique prototype again, three years after our first encounter. Regardless of category or age, this very car, with its apparent oxymoronic complex simplicity, is one of the creations that never ceases to draw me in. Continue reading “Bravo, Bertone, Bravo! Or: The Lamborghini That Should Have Been”
Author: Kaare Byberg
Driving the Maserati Levante
On the eve of 4th July 2016, the Maserati Levante got its Norwegian launch, and at nine o’clock the next morning, I was handed the keys to the only Levante in Norway, ready for an hour’s test drive. Having seen and test sat the car the night before, I quickly settled in and set off to the unmistakable rumble of a serious engine. Continue reading “Driving the Maserati Levante”
Zonda R, 911 GT1, P1 GTR; Heard of the Blancpain Ultracar Sports Club?
If you like seeing the rarest and most extreme of modern hypercars, both stationary and in action, you should consider attending one of the events of the Blancpain Ultracar Sports Club. This club offers owners of automotive unicorns the opportunity to let their cars stretch their legs on track on some of the best racing venues available. Continue reading “Zonda R, 911 GT1, P1 GTR; Heard of the Blancpain Ultracar Sports Club?”
How Green Was My Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
2nd August 1914. The second bull of the afternoon enters the bullfighting arena of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Nineteen-year-old bullfighter José Sánchez Rodríguez keeps a keen eye on the bull, bearing in mind its ominous name: Veneno, meaning venom. Continue reading “How Green Was My Lamborghini Veneno Roadster”
Lamborghini Countach “Walter Wolf” at Villa d’Este
Very few individuals have been as instrumental as Walter Wolf in keeping Lamborghini moving forward, most obviously so through the special Countaches he ordered and co-developed. Wolf owned at least four Countaches from new, starting out with a rather standard white LP400, to which he added a roof wing. Continue reading “Lamborghini Countach “Walter Wolf” at Villa d’Este”
ATS Stile50: Open Two-Seater, Italian Countryside? Yes, Please
The name ATS will probably ring few bells nowadays, and that has mainly been the case for this tiny Italian car maker since its tumultuous beginnings in the wake of the “Palace Revolution” at Ferrari in 1961. ATS was founded in direct opposition to Ferrari, and the spoken goal was to beat Ferrari at Formula 1, no less. Continue reading “ATS Stile50: Open Two-Seater, Italian Countryside? Yes, Please”
Four Lamborghini Diablos in One Showroom
On the last day of April, I visited the showroom of TJ Auto, an independent car dealer located in Norway. There were several rare cars for sale, and every one of them could easily have been featured. However, I focused on the four Lamborghini Diablos and fired up my camera. Continue reading “Four Lamborghini Diablos in One Showroom”
Supercars and Whatnot Around Monza Circuit
The Blancpain race weekend at Monza in late April saw lots of powerful and desirable race cars, but there is always much more to be seen at such an event. My paddock walks and track exploration resulted in a long row of photos, so we’d better just get on with it. Continue reading “Supercars and Whatnot Around Monza Circuit”
A Day at the Races – Marco Mapelli in a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 at Monza
I had never been to a proper race, let alone a race circuit, as I arrived at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza last Saturday morning. Getting there earlier than necessary allowed me to spend some rather relaxing time walking around the paddock area to get a feeling of it all. Continue reading “A Day at the Races – Marco Mapelli in a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 at Monza”
Did Lamborghini Hide Their Best-Looking Car in Their Geneva VIP Lounge?
The doors of the 86th Geneva Motor Show are long since closed, and the time for reminiscence is already here. One thing keeps my mind occupied: Did Lamborghini really hide their best looking car in their VIP lounge, out of view from the vast majority of visitors? Continue reading “Did Lamborghini Hide Their Best-Looking Car in Their Geneva VIP Lounge?”