EVENTS

The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

A quite superb Lotus–themed Gerry Judah sculpture was the centrepiece of this year's Goodwood Festival. As a backdrop to another three days of on–track demonstrations and seriously fast timed runs, the curving 'knot' adorned with classic Lotus single–seaters was one of the best yet. read more...

INTERVIEW

Five Questions to Emerson Fittipaldi

He is one of the most respected Formula 1 drivers of all time: Emerson Fittipaldi, two–times World Champion, in 1972 and 1974. Classic Driver's Mathias Paulokat spoke to him at Goodwood. read more...

EVENTS

2012 Le Mans Classic — this weekend

It's not too late to head to France for one of Classic Driver's favourite events: the Le Mans Classic. Since 1923, the 24 Hours has had such significance in worldwide motor racing (the biggest in spectator attendance, and arguably the toughest for competitors) that the words 'Le Mans' convey a spirit of speed and endurance like few others. read more...

NEWS

McLaren 12C Spider: Revealed in full

Following last week's teaser picture, McLaren has now released full details of its new 12C Spider, the open–top version of the groundbreaking MP4–12C. read more...

CLASSIC DRIVER EXCLUSIVE

Bentley Barnato Roadster Concept

A new design concept aims to create a modern interpretation of what the Bentley Boys would build if they were alive today. read more...

NEWS

Sergio Pininfarina has died

Legendary designer Sergio Pininfarina has died at his family home aged 85. During his tenure, the Carrozzeria bearing his name produced such design classics as the Alfa Romeo Spider and Ferraris Dino, 308 GTB, 288 GTO and F40, to name but a few. read more...

VIDEOS

Why we love Land Rover Defenders

You'll either lap these videos up, or they'll leave you cold. In each one, Defender owners (who are very firmly in the first category) explain why they feel the way they do. read more...

Riva: 170 years and still going strong

Simon de Burton describes how Riva has become a legend in the world of luxury boating — and an essential gentleman's accessory. read more...

Top 10 in June: The 'most–liked' cars in the Classic Driver database on Facebook

You voted on Facebook — and here's the result. In June 2012, the ten 'most–liked' cars included a Citroën SM, a Bizzarrini and an Alfa Romeo 6C. read more...