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Somewhere in East London sits an Aladdin’s cave for car enthusiasts. On the outside, LandBeasts looks like a workshop where you might pop in to get your supercar serviced. Step inside, though, and you’re transported straight into the golden era of 80s and 90s dream cars.
Brands Hatch came alive with the sound of Italian horsepower last weekend as Festival Italia 2025 rolled into town – and if you thought this was going to be just another Sunday at the races, think again. The Drivers Union Supercar Club brought the heat with a parade of Italian icons that had the crowd’s necks snapping like they were watching Wimbledon in fast-forward.
I wasn’t just a spectator – I was on the mic, perched trackside, commentating as some of the rarest, most desirable, and downright outrageous machines took to the famous Brands Hatch tarmac. And while the whole line-up was spectacular, there was one pairing that stood out – the ultimate face-off: Ferrari 275 vs Lamborghini Countach.
Today, we pay homage to the legendary Marcello Gandini, the mastermind behind some of the most iconic supercars in automotive history. Gandini, the father of the supercar, left us at the age of 85 on March 13th, 2024. His visionary designs, including the Lamborghini Countach and Miura, have left an indelible mark on the car world and continue to inspire generations of designers and car enthusiasts alike.
Attended ‘Supercar Day’ at the amazing 2022 London Concours yesterday held as usual at the Honourable Artillery Company near Old Street in Central London. The Drivers Union, Supercar Owner’s Club, was there in full attendance. Plus some extraordinary new and classic cars.
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#ThrowBackThursday to me happily reading the legendary first roadtest of the iconic McLaren F1 in Autocar magazine about 27 years ago. BTW what does this room say about me? More like this on Instagram #SSMemoirs
