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Not even a near-death experience in his first E30 M3 could stop Rob from returning to his God’s chariot roots. It wasn’t just the analog-driving connection he sought, but the deeper, unspoken family connection this DTM hero represents. That chance would thankfully arise once more, but not in the way he would expect.

For many, the Porsche 911 is the pinnacle. For Patrick, the 968 offers something better—a balance between performance and practicality. As a passionate transaxle collector and enthusiast, Patrick found purpose in this car and the community it represents.

Dave will be the first one to tell you his 1967 Shelby GT350 isn’t period correct. But when it comes to ticking the boxes of what truly matters, concours rules don’t even make the list. This Ford is more than a restoration; it’s the embodiment of perseverance, sacrifice, and a vision he held onto for decades.

In Stuttgart, you were supposed to pick a side: Porsche or Mercedes. Jürgen Claus never did. Instead, he became obsessed with a car he only glimpsed during bike rides, a fleeting shape that disappeared as quickly as it arrived. An Alpine 110. The A110 wasn’t built with the obsessive precision of a Stuttgart engineer. It was built by French hands, refined through trial and error. In 1973, when the World Rally Championship was officially founded, the A110 took its first title. This is the story of how finding a real Works Alpine become one man’s obsession.

The Renault R5 Maxi Turbo isn’t a car you ease into; it’s one that sizes you up, tests your patience, and punishes hesitation. It was built for a time when winning meant rewriting the rules, and even now, decades later, it still carries that same defiant energy. With a 1.5L turbo engine mounted where the groceries used to go, this Group B legend makes you earn every bit of speed. Juan Carlos Fernandez brought this Renault R5 back to life because some tributes are worth the work.

The Datsun 240Z was Japan’s bold declaration, proof that a sports car could be affordable, beautiful, and exhilarating to drive. But just as kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement, defined its creation, it also calls for its evolution. MZR Roadsports is not rewriting history. They are refining it, taking the Z beyond what Nissan had time, budget, or resources to achieve. With bespoke craftsmanship, modern engineering, and an obsessive attention to detail, MZR builds the Z that was always waiting to exist. This is not just restoration. It is a relentless evolution.

There’s something special about reviving a car that rewards you for the effort, and this 205 GTI is proof that the right car finds you when you need it most. For David Steca, his Peugeot 205 GTI was more than just a project; it was a perfect fit, both philosophically, and functionally. If he'd been around to buy one in the 80s, this car would have been his obvious choice, the working man's hero, a youthful, eager hot hatch built for back roads and tight Parisian streets. Today, it’s his daily driver, brought back to life with patience and grit, and given a fresh purpose.