Classic Car News and Drives

Ferrari's V12 roadsters: 550 Barchetta vs 812 GTS

Ferrari's V12 roadsters: 550 Barchetta vs 812 GTS
Representing the pinnacle of two decades of Ferrari’s front-engined V12 roadsters, we get behind the wheel of a modern 812 GTS and a modern-classi...

MODERN CLASSICS: Ferrari 458 Speciale & 488 Pista

MODERN CLASSICS: Ferrari 458 Speciale & 488 Pista
These are undoubtedly two of the most exciting mid-engined Ferraris to be built in recent times. They have much in common, but from behind the wh...

Remember "that" backyard-find Ferrari of Cape Town? See it now!

Remember "that" backyard-find Ferrari of Cape Town? See it now!
We previously reported on a Ferrari 308 GTB that was finally rescued from where it stood neglected for years in a backyard in Cape Town. After a ...

How to buy a Ferrari : The Full Story

How to buy a Ferrari : The Full Story
Ferrari doesn't sell its cars to anyone walking through their doors, irrespective of how wealthy or determined that individual may be. Behind the...

Ferrari revs up naturally-aspirated 12Cilindri

Ferrari revs up naturally-aspirated 12Cilindri
Ferrari has unveiled a stunning successor to its acclaimed 812 Superfast, dubbed the 12Cilindri. As the name indicates, it is powered by a V12...

A sneak peek at South Africa’s only GTO Engineering 250 SWB Revival

A sneak peek at South Africa’s only GTO Engineering 250 SWB Revival
In a very neat garage in Johannesburg we visit an owner who pulled out his GTO Engineering 250 SWB Revival, so we can take a closer look at one of...

CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari F430 (manual)

CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari F430 (manual)
To most, the F430 is simply a (relatively) mainstream, mid-engined Ferrari. But when fitted with a manual gearbox the F430 suddenly becomes an all...

CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari F355 Challenge

CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari F355 Challenge
We get behind the wheel of what is likely the only Ferrari F355 Challenge in South Africa.    Words: Wilhelm Lutjeharms Pictures: Stefan Kotze T...

What happened to that Cape Town "Backyard Find" Ferrari?

What happened to that Cape Town "Backyard Find" Ferrari?
The story about an abandoned Ferrari found in a Cape Town suburb backyard became of the most shared articles on SentiMETAL to date. Now we visit t...

Visiting Rosso Sport Auto - A Sea of Red

Visiting Rosso Sport Auto - A Sea of Red
I am confronted by an-almost complete sea of red as I walk into the reception area of Rosso Sport Auto and look down onto the showroom floor. It f...

MODERN CLASSIC DRIVE: Lamborghini Huracan STO vs Ferrari SF90 Spider

MODERN CLASSIC DRIVE: Lamborghini Huracan STO vs Ferrari SF90 Spider
They come from a similar past, but step into the ring from opposite sides. We take the stripped-out, focused Lamborghini Huracán STO for a drive t...

MODERN CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari F512M vs Lamborghini Diablo VT

MODERN CLASSIC DRIVE: Ferrari F512M vs Lamborghini Diablo VT
Both these '90s supercars may offer mid-engine 12-cylinder thrills, but as we discovered, they are two very different animals...  Story by Wilhelm...