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We Brits have had a proud motor industry for many years and over the years we have created a number of british supercars that took the world by storm. Think of the E-type Jaguar and the high levels of interest that it created when it was unveiled at the Geneva motor show for the very first time. It had jaw-dropping looks that made ladies swoon and gents dribble at the mouth. This beautiful beast was stuNing to look at and was half the price of an Aston Martin DB4. It`s no wonder the waiting list was so long with celebrities queuing up to buy one. Mention british supercars and you can`t help but think of the mighty marque that we know and love as Aston Martin. In the 1960s they produced beautiful looking vehicles with models like the DB5 benefiting from the most captivating coachwork. Today Aston is busier than ever producing british supercars and the latest DBS is quite something to behold. So much so that none other than 007 has given one his seal of approval. The UK can still be proud of the motors that it makes and we are lucky enough to still produce some amazing supercars that prove to be highly desirable collector`s items.
I`ve had a love affair with cars since the day I was born and I think the first word that I said was Jaguar. My favourite film of all time is The Italian Job and I just adore the opening credits when Beckerman is driving his Lamborghini Miura over the winding roads of the alpine pass. This beautiful motor comes to a rather sticky end after losing a head-on battle with a JCB. I know it was only a shell they used for the crash scene but the thought of it still brings a tear to my eye. The Muira is such a pretty car and its representative of the italian supercars that will have a permanent place in motoring history. Ok, the nose end of a Miura used to get a little light at high speeds, but we can forgive it this minor indiscretion because it looks so amazing. If I had a choice of italian supercars and money was no option I think I`d have a garage full of modern and classic vehicles. As well as a Ferrari F40, 430 and 355, I`d have an Enzo, Daytona and 350 GTO. Parked next to these would be a handful of other italian supercars from manufacturers like Maserati, Lamborghini and Bugatti. Like fine wines, sporty Italian cars get better with age and it`s easy to see why so many car buffs fall in love with them so easily.
Ask motoring experts what their dream supercars would be and they might be divided in their opinions. Some would say the ultimate car they`d love to own would be the Bugatti Veyron, whereas others have a secret hankering for a Lamborghini Countach. The big question is; how do you class a supercar? What puts certain motors in this elite bracket and leaves others firmly in the shade? Can you class an Audi R8 as a supercar in the same league as say a Pagani Zonda? If you could afford a Mclaren F1 you`d certainly class this as supercar but is a Porsche Turbo special enough to be placed into a garage that is reserved solely for supercars? It`s down to the individual really, and if you have the money to buy any car that you like, it would be your personal preference as to which model you would choose. Car buffs looking to buy supercars can have help with the process as dream super car sites have been established who will scour the world looking for specific models. Give them a call if you are looking for Ferrari Daytona or want a racing Aston that comes with plenty of pedigree.
Give me a choice of v8 supercars to pick and choose from and I`d have to think for a minute. I love Aston Martin V8s and I do have to say that classic TVRs also get my seal of approval due to their unique burble. Marques like Marcos also catch my eye due to their exclusive styling. Moving abroad there`s plenty of v8 supercars that are highly appealing. Audi`s R8 is one contender that would certainly have a chance in my all-time dream car garage. Mention supercars and you can`t forget to include Ferrari who arguably have produced some of the most amazing types of supercars since the factory started producing motors to the general public. Models like the 355 and 308GTB are iconic models that will remain firm favourites amongst many fans of this mighty motoring marque. Buyers who are looking to invest in v8 supercars can use specialist search sites who can locate unique models on their client`s behalf. Give them a brief of the type of car that you want and they`ll use their countless contacts to source you the exact model that you desire. I`d have to think for a minute if I had to pick a favourite v8 supercar but I reckon a model from the Aston or the Ferrari stable would eventually get my vote.