Innehållsförteckning för Issue 21 från Gentlemen Drive

As in all our editions of Gentlemen Drive Magazine, our aim here is to give you a special insight into the complex world of cars. From a personal, original, authentic viewpoint, steering clear of conventionality. We are not journalists and we don’t make a living from writing about cars; it’s just that we are passionate about them. That’s what makes us go the extra mile; it’s our motivation to do the crazy stuff we do, and it’s what ensures that Gentlemen Drive maintains its status as a cult magazine. However, communication is pointless if there is nobody at the other end of the line, and so we would like to thank all our readers, many of whom have been with us since the very first day. Our readers are our…

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, 13 March 2016. The 21st annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was held on Sunday 13 March, at its traditional location on the 10th and 18th fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island, adjacent to the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Every year the gathering attracts a wide variety of rare and desirable automobiles and motorcycles, and each year one is amazed at the spectacular array of machinery assembled for everybody’s delectation. Over the years the weather gods have been generally kind to the event, but this year there was a strong threat of a storm sweeping through during the afternoon. Thus the organisers speeded up the presentation ceremonies, and managed to get the field clear before it swept in, although the knock-down teams probably had an unwelcome…

Even Jimmy Hendrix couldn’t have said it better in his masterpiece Machine Gun. The RS3 is pure artillery. An explosive car. One of the few rides that automatically motivate the rider. Just start the engine to discover its real potential. A shot of adrenaline!The versatile 367 HP 5-cylinder TFSI motor has real poke. But it is the combination of the compact chassis and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system that makes this rocket unbeatable in its segment. A devourer of tarmac, a bullet to wow car lovers, who will adore the emotions transmitted by this Audi purebred. Aesthetically, the RS3 quickly stands out from the conventional Sportback, with its muscled wheel arches. Subtly, but at the same time evidently, the RS3 is an authentic sports car, in pure Audi RS style. Engine…

This two automobiles will be auctioned by RM Sothebys in May. Seems like nothing linked them beside they were build in Italy by two of the most prestigious manufacturers; Alfa Romeo and Ferrari. Both are expensive collectible cars and both are looking for a new owner. But what it linked them is rather different. Guess what... THE SPANISH CONNECTION 1968 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider by Scaglietti This particular NART Spider, chassis 11057, was not only the final NART Spider (of the 10 ever produced) and the only European-delivery example, but also the third-from-last 275-series Ferrari constructed. Originally finished in Grigio Scuro (20-E-166) over a Nero (VM-8500) interior, this would be the only NART Spider to wear that colour combination. It was sold new through Concesionario Tayre of Madrid, Spain,…

When I was a little boy, I used to spent hours playing with my toy cars. Matchbox, from England, Majorette, from France and Guisval, Guiloy and Mira, from Spain - the quality went pretty much in the same order. Some time, afterwards, Micro Machines hit the scene. Cute, tricked-out miniatures with oversized wheels. And that’s how we could define the Audi TTS, a fun toy that looks great, but is also an amazing ride. Audi’s S models are very sporty, though not as radical as the RS. The perfect combination makes the Audi TTS Roadster a true sports car, as well as ridding it of the rigidity that often blights roadsters. The outside is defined by having the same DNA as the original TT, though brought up to date. It…

GENTLEMEN DRIVE OPINION BAILLON’s “barn find” 250GT California Spider Was the first time this multi million dollar car was shown in public after the Artcurial Retromobile auction in Paris last year (February 2015). The car is still showed all its old patina, and was a nice contrast among the hyper-restoration that normally American collectors use to have in their cars. There were some rumors that the present owner wants to start a nuts and bolts complete restoration. In our opinion, part of the value of this car is its history so the best thing would be to preserve it in its original condition and only work on the mechanics underneath to keep the car in full running condition. Cavallino Classic XXV, 20 – 24 January 2016 The 25th annual Cavallino…

The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was born as a high-performance version of the Sierra, being a Ford Motorsport project to produce an outright rally car winner. Engine was developed by Cosworth and the result was a superb turbo charged engine with a road output of 204 hp and a race output with more than 300 hp. Around 5000 models were built as a requirement for participation to Group A, more than the sales forecast they had so to make its price very competitive they decided only to offer the car in 3 exterior colors (black, white and moonstone blue) and one interior colour (grey). The car was first presented to the public in Geneva Motorshow in March 1985 although production started a year later and production was ended in 1987.…

Powerful 373CV (275 kW) Clean 48g/Km Endless Up to 1320 Km of Autonomy Discover why the new Audi Q7 e-tron quattro is the king of fuel efficiency, an authentic beast on and off road. Outstanding capacity and features. You can’t ignore it, and you will be amazed at what it can do. And it can do lot! Sitting behind the wheel of the new Audi Q7 e-tron quattro is a treat for the senses. The interior, in true Audi style, is absolutely stunning. It is by far the best in its class, combining wrap-around comfort with innovative technology. The quality of the materials is a pleasure to the touch and superior comfort makes any journey a treat. But that’s not where the enjoyment ends - the Q7 e-tron quattro’s powerful…

Where next for top range sedans? BMW may just have figured out the answer to this question with the new generation of its 7 Series. A superior car as far as features and comfort go, incorporating carbon to keep its weight down and offering all the latest innovations in active and passive security. However, where it really stands out is in technology. We test drove the most sensible option out of the BMW range, the 256 HP 730d XDrive, incorporating the smart all-wheel drive system xDrive, and with an average fuel consumption of 56.5 mpg (5 l/100 km). In this segment, you already expect maximum quality in materials, finishes and comfort. The new BMW 7 Series exceeded expectations and far surpassed its predecessor, which already boasted very high standards. But…

En 1966 se disputó por primera vez la Subida al Farell. Después de varias ediciones con muchísimo éxito, Chronodriver había preparado a conciencia la edición de 2016, ya que la idea era celebrar estos 50 años de una manera especial. Desgraciadamente, debido a una serie de inconvenientes por parte del Servei Territorial de Trànsit de Barcelona, la prueba no fue tal y como la organización había preparado. Al final ganó nuestra pasión por goleada y en estas líneas queremos agradecer a todos los participantes por su gran implicación con las Chronodriver. La administración también subsanó los inconvenientes, poco tiempo después, con una restructuración en su cúplula directiva. El año que viene celebraremos más y mejor el 51 aniversario del Farell. 1. Detalle del Porsche 356 Carrera de Onandia 2. Josep…