The Nine Machines Every Gentleman Should Know by Heart
Nine machines from the golden age of the grand tourer — from the Aston Martin DB5 to the Ferrari Daytona Spyder. Every gentleman should know them by name, by sound, and by what they meant.
The Name That Came Back: 849 Testarossa
While the internet argued about the Luce, Ferrari quietly revived one of the most mythologised names in automotive history. The 849 Testarossa produces 1,036 combined horsepower, covers 0–60 in 2.2 seconds, and laps Fiorano faster than any road Ferrari before it. It deserved more than the attention it received.
The Last Ghost
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II arrived without announcement, as everything from Goodwood does. Behind the refined bumpers and bamboo veneers sits a twin-turbocharged V12 making its final chapter — Rolls-Royce commits to full electrification by 2030. A very good car, made better, and the last of its kind.
The Light Ferrari Left Behind
Ferrari unveiled its first electric car in Rome on May 25 to a divided world. The Luce carries 1,036 horsepower, seats five, and costs $640,000. The argument about what it looks like is missing the more interesting argument about what it means.
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