Jaguar managed to tame this ferocious feline enough for comfortable around-town cruising. It’s up to you to un-tame it. Prepare for a heavy dose of cat scratch fever; this is the Jaguar XK. This article is from the LACar vault written by long-time contributor John Grafman. Enjoy this flashback to the past. 2011 Jaguar XK...
A sterling streak screams along the streets. Sleek and speedy like a silver bullet. It’s not Superman, it’s the S8. This article is from the LACar vault written by long-time contributor John Grafman. Enjoy this flashback to the past. 2007 Audi S8 specs Price $92,000 Horsepower 450 hp @ 7000 RPM Torque 398 lbs.-ft. @...
Behold, the colossus that spurred on an international quest for speed not seen since the Space Race: the Bugatti Veyron. We’ve resurrected this article from the past written by long-time LACar journalist John Grafman. 2006 Bugatti Veyron specs Price $1,200,000 Horsepower 1,001 horsepower Torque 922 ft.-lbs. Engine 8.0L W16 quad turbo-superchargers Drive Configuration All-wheel drive...
We dug up this time-capsule piece from the archives written by our very own John Grafman. Chock full of exquisite Bond-isms and villainous luxury, the DB9’s prowess still holds up even today. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 specs Engine 5.9 liter V12 Compression Ratio 10.3:1 Horsepower 450 @ 6000 RPM Torque 420 ft.-lbs. @ 5000 RPM...
Ian Fleming in developing a dashing, suave leading character for his Casino Royale novel turned to the Bentley Continental for influence. Fleming himself owned a 1953 Continental, a motorcar awash in style. The clean, sensible design of the Mid-Century Modern movement is reflected in the Bentley. And, the solid principles of the car are also...
We explore the Bentley Continental GT First Edition, and the chances of Santa bringing us one anytime soon. Even if we’ve been nice – mostly – we are assuming this gift will arrive late… Santa will take a joyride. Ian Fleming in developing a dashing, suave leading character for his Casino Royale novel turned to...
Just north of Los Angeles County in the mild, coastal city of Oxnard is the Murphy Auto Museum. Not being in the center of LA, the museum hasn’t been in the limelight. That’s starting to change. Heating up the town is the brand-new Fireball Gallery at the Murphy Automotive Museum, showcasing the local automotive fine...
LACar’s John Grafman spent some quality time with the drivers of the 2019 Acura Long Beach Grand Prix discussing the Acura NSX. On a perfect Southern California Thursday afternoon, it’s less than 24 hours before the long race weekend begins. Helio Castroneves and James Hinchcliffe will be battling it out on the streets of Long...
April came and went. With May almost over, summer is upon us. We look back at one of the highlights of spring in Southern California: The Long Beach Grand Prix. Article by Mitch Perry, editing and images by John Grafman Without a doubt one of the highlights of the motor racing year happens every April....
We are more than a little familiar with the words – going once, going twice… and those words are heard loudly and clearly at Mecum Auctions. It’s a safe bet to say that Mecum, and John Kraman knows what’s hot and that style sells. We are more than a little familiar with the words –...