It's the thrill & the allure of the exotic sports car, overhauled & updated for the 21st century. Since their inception, sports cars have continually pushed the boundaries of both engineering & art. These are the cars that exemplify speed, power and beauty.
Alfa Romeo: The Grandfather of
Exotic Sports Cars
Alfa Romeo first began producing racecars in Milan,
Italy in 1910. Chief Designer Giuseppe Merosi worked on all Alfa Romeo models
from 1910 to 1923. When Merosi retired, racecar driver Enzo Ferrari persuaded
Vittorio Jano to leave Fiat and take over Merosi's work.
In 1925, Alfa Romeo unveiled the P2 Grand Prix Car,
Jano's first car with Romeo and widely considered the first
"supercar." The P2 was powered by a straight-8 cylinder supercharged
engine, and placed first in 14 Grand Pix races between 1924 and 1930.
Ferrari: High Performance, Luxury
Cars
Notably, Ferrari's exotic sports cars took first
place in the Formula 1 World Championships, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World
Sportscar Championships throughout the 1950's.
Ferrari's Gran Turismo series remains its most
successful lines, with the 2007 599 GTB Fiorano bringing even more luxury and
innovation to the table. Patrons of the Ferrari Club of America cite performance
as the primary reason for purchasing a Ferrari over other collectible cars.
Lamborghini : Exotic Sports Cars
for a New Generation
Ferruccio Lamborghini had a successful business
building tractors in Italy before his eyes turned to the exotic sports car.
According to Lamborghini's family, Ferruccio purchased a Ferrari 250 GT in the
early 1960's and was unhappy with the handling & response of the clutch. He
brought it into Ferrari's factory and met with Enzo Ferrari to voice his
concerns. Ferrari was immediately upset with Lamborghini's complaints so he
mocked Lamborghini and sent him away. Lamborghini went home, dismantled the car
and discovered that the clutches installed in Ferraris were from the same
manufacturers he used for his tractors. He installed a new clutch and vowed to
create a higher-quality, luxury sports car than Ferrari.
While Lamborghini has countless models that produce
awe and wonder in car enthusiasts, it's the 1974 Countach that remains their
most iconic.
Aston Martin: Unforgettable
Collectible Cars
Britain's Aston Martin was founded by Lionel Martin
& Robert Bamford in 1914. They designed exotic sports cars and drove in
competitions, but it wasn't until David Brown became managing director of the
company in 1947 that they were able to establish themselves as a maker of
high-quality, high-performance sports cars. They introduced the DB line (DB
standing for David Brown) in 1950, and many of their models have become
synonymous with antique and collectible cars.
Newer DB models include the luxurious DB-7, which
was designed by Ian Callum and produced from 1994 to 2001. This model won the
Jim Clark Award in 1995, and remains Aston Martin's most successful car
to-date.
Where to Find Collectible Cars
for Sale
Buying and selling exotic sports cars is a
specialized process that requires a credible and secure collector car trader.
Some of the best experts are other exotic sports car owners. To find out more
about buying and selling antique cars or classic collectible cars the first
place to look are exotic sports car clubs such as http://www.lamborghiniclub.com
or [http://www.exoticcarrental.com/FerrariClubs.com]
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