Ferrari: redefining desire, the legacy continues
From the first 125 S, to the launch of the 488 Spider this week, there has been no other automotive marque in history with the ability to turn heads and make hearts leap with desire in the way a Ferrari can. Surprisingly, founder Enzo Ferrari did not initially intend his company to be a manufacturer […]
Bentley Surrey Convertible Weekend
From July 10th to the 12th, Bentley Surrey hosted its annual ‘Convertible Weekend’—a two-day affair dedicated to showing off the very best in luxury drop-top technology. The event featured dozens of vehicles across a range of brands including Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and – of course – Bentley, as well as a number of H.R. Owen […]
Jayne Mansfield’s Rare Classic 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS For Sale
The 275 GTS spider was presented alongside the 275 GTB at the 1964 Paris Salon, marking the return of an open top model to the Ferrari catalogue, nearly two years since the cessation of 250 GT California production in early 1963. Produced by Pininfarina in Turin, the 275 GTS was a limited production run of […]
H.R. Owen at the Boodles 2015
On Saturday evening, The Boodles 2015 tennis tournament held at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, closed to the raucous applause of all in attendance. The five day affair brought out the very best and brightest in the world of tennis including the always electric Novak Djokovic, king of clay Rafael Nadal, top-American talent John Isner and the […]
Bespoke Ferrari California T Wows at Festival of Speed
Bespoke Ferrari California T As if Ferrari wasn’t doing enough for the upcoming Festival of Speed, the legendary Italian car maker is going to demo a very special bespoke Ferrari California T. The “Tailor Made” California T redefines personalisation, with its Bianco Italia three-layer exterior, double-asymmetric stripe in Blu Hellen, sumptuous Blu Sterling and Bianco […]
Aston Martin Astonishes at Festival of Speed
Not to be outdone by Ferrari OR Lamborghini, Aston Martin plans on making its own major splash at the 22nd Goodwood Festival of Speed this week with an absolutely astounding line-up of vehicles. In fact, this year will be Aston Martin’s largest presence at the world-renowned motor and motorsport festival. Fabulous Firsts Fans of the […]
Just Call it the Ferrari Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed may need to change its name to the Ferrari Goodwood Festival of Speed after the famous Italian car-maker announced late last week it would make a major splash at this year’s event by rolling in with some of the finest Ferraris ever produced. Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see […]
Ferrari California T Flies to the Heron
It’s not very often Londoners have an opportunity to see a Ferrari California T cruising the streets of the city and it’s even less frequent – if ever – they get to see one soaring more than 200 feet above the pavement. But for the lucky few who were wandering around the Heron Tower […]
Ferrari Power – On course for F1 Stardom in 2015
The results from Jerez are in and Ferrari should be rightly proud, as their stunning new F1 engines have topped the leader-board every single day. Scuderia Ferrari is one of the longest standing teams to compete in the post-war World Championships, which became Formula One as we know it today. Their heritage and trophy cabinet […]
Drive Magazine Volume 8 – Winter 2014
Regulars: Under Lock & Key: Made In The Shed Road Trip: Two Kent & Sussex Driving Adventures Automobilia: Gifts For Everyone At Your Service: ‘Total Joy’ As Standard Meet The Expert: First Point Knowledge = Power: Mighty Machines – Ekranoplans Super Tech: Carbon Ceramic Brakes Forecourt: The Latest Models from H.R. Owen Chequered Flag: The World of […]
Ferrari Owners Club Track Day
H.R. Owen Ferrari Service Centre supported the Ferrari Owners Club Track Day at Brands Hatch. Two qualified Ferrari technicians offered assistance to club members while challenging their super cars in one of the UKs famous racing circuits. Throughout the day H.R. Owen had on display a wide range of Ferrari Genuine accessories to show how […]
The definition dilemma – Classic, Vintage, Veteran, or just old cars?
At what indeterminable point in time does an old car become a Classic? It may be easier to find the true location of Camelot than be able to find agreement between various groups of automotive enthusiasts as to what constitutes a Classic Car. It is very easy to define a Veteran Car, as they were, […]