David Byron III
Swede dream – Ockelbo
From above: Lundgren in his V8-powered EL Special; perched on a 300SL during his outings with Mercedes; Ockelbo splits Lotus pair at Denmark’s...
Ultimate driving machines – BMW E26 M1, E12 M535i, E28 M5, E24 M635CSi and E30 M3 EVO II
From top: dash focused on driver; it feels every inch the racer, but you have to work the feisty twin-cam - M Power...
Rare BMW 745 E23
BMW’s M-cars have never left a huge impression on me. I hesitate to dismiss the revered M1 on the basis of a frustrating drive...
Frua’s family supercar – Maserati Quattroporte II by Frua
Far left: quad-cam V8 in 4.9-litre formgives plenty of performance. Below: sumptuous and spacious cabin,with Bora-style tiny three-spoke wheel. So the...
Maserati Merak – magic car
Valencia, Spain, on a Marina Altos Car Club event in 1995 ...and last year's, touring Spain's spectacular Picos region. At St Ives harbour,...
Maserati price £10k – it’s real!
Sub-£10k masers. The marque's up-and-down history is good news for bargain-hunters, says Martin Buckley, as expert Andy Heywood gives essential advice for buyers on...
Rise of the trident – Maserati Tipo 26
When Rene Dreyfus was signed to join lead driver Luigi Fagioli, his contract promised a new car, but - again short of funds...
Road test drive – Maserati Ghibli and Mistral
Clockwise, from main: Ghibli cabin is as modern and stylish as the exterior; sparing use of chrome lifts the black leather; Campagnolo alloys...
Road test drive – Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 W109 and its successor 450SEL 6.9 W116
Clockwise: W116 feels a generation newer; vast V8 is up to 6.9 litres; optional leather adds to opulence; few saloons keep up with...
Biggest retromobile is best yet
Lukas Huni's remarkable Lancia group, with D24 sports-racer and impressive Aurelia line Espace set with Project 900 and Matra P18 Voisin La Camionette...

