Daniel Lubbe

Car guy, anything cool goes.

[Daniel Lubbe @daniel_lubbe]

This is so refreshing to see… Car enthusiasm at it’s finest. Well played gentleman, well played.

[Autocar @autocar]

"We didn't want a car that anybody would either consider or could capably build..."

Boreham Motorworks is putting the finishing touches to its 10,000rpm, sub-tonne Ford Escort continuation ahead of deliveries starting next year 👉 https://t.co/Ctzaph2yM8

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This engine is legendary in its own right. The fact that a “scheme” like Euro 7 emissions is threatening it to extinction, grinds me. Ask yourself the question, is this really the most important thing the car industry should be worrying about…?

If longevity was prioritised instead of extremely tight restrictions, would there not be less waste and less manufacturing of engines that are disposable…?

[Carscoops @Carscoop]

Audi Could Save Its Five-Cylinder The Same Way Lamborghini Saved Its V12 https://t.co/kScAuvypMF

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A proper rotary sports car from Mazda is still one of the most interesting things that could happen in this market.
If they can deliver the sound, the character, and the involvement people actually want — not just another badge-engineered performance car — it will stand out immediately.
Hoping they keep it focused.

[Road & Track @RoadandTrack]

Mazda's rotary-engined sports car is almost ready. https://t.co/SpVmZHckcj

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Looking at the whole week @ Monterey, one theme stands out: cars that prioritise driver engagement and character are the ones generating the strongest response — both in sales and attention.
The market is rewarding substance over pure numbers right now.

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After previously committing to pure electric Boxster and Cayman replacements, Porsche is now showing signs it could keep combustion options open — similar to the recent Macan ICE reversal.
Interesting timing given the clear demand for engaging driver’s cars.

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The speed at which the Blackbird sold out is more interesting than the car itself.
Buyers are actively choosing less power and more connection — a gated manual and naturally aspirated V8 over the usual turbocharged arms race.
This feels like a meaningful signal.

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Porsche has revealed a special 911 GT3 to mark 100 years of the Nürburgring.
Limited to just 100 cars for the German market, with green accents, gold details, and an optional Manthey kit. A proper celebration of the track that has shaped so many driver’s cars.

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Monterey Car Week auctions just posted a new record — roughly $748–755 million in total sales.
A handful of ultra-rare cars drove most of the money, but the overall strength shows collectors are still willing to pay heavily for the right cars from the analogue era and limited specials.

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$2.5 million.
Naturally aspirated V8.
Six-speed manual.
Sold out in four hours.
Hennessey’s new Blackbird proves there’s still serious demand for analogue hypercars. No turbos, no hybrid complexity — just a high-revving V8 and three pedals.
The market is speaking clearly.

[Daniel Lubbe @daniel_lubbe]

Twice crashed🤯
Still worth $34.6 million.
That tells you everything about how rare and important the real F1 GTRs have become.
The market isn’t buying perfect history — it’s buying genuine icons.

[Carscoops @Carscoop]

A Twice-Crashed McLaren Is Now The Priciest British Car Ever Auctioned https://t.co/PA671SYL01

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This is how you do a one-off properly.
Not just a wing and some stickers — a full Flachbau treatment on a GT2 RS. Proper Moby Dick energy.
Porsche still understands when something should look aggressive.
More of this, please.

[Top Gear @BBC_TopGear]

The new Flachbau RS is a one-off Porsche 911 GT2 RS built to look (a bit) like Moby Dick ➡️ https://t.co/DBlKuZLBdw

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Aston Martin’s hardest Vantage yet is taking shape.
A heavily aero-equipped Vantage RS prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring with a tall rear wing, aggressive front end and clear track focus. This looks like Aston’s direct answer to the 911 GT3.
Driver’s car territory.

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670 hp.
Naturally aspirated V8.
In a field full of turbo sixes.
Ford’s new Le Mans hypercar has completed its first track runs. While most rivals are running turbocharged six-cylinders, Ford is sticking with a high-revving naturally aspirated V8 for sound and character.
The analogue approach still has a place at the top level.