by Peter Robinson Even now, 27-years after the 928’s death, Zuffenhausen doesn’t like to be reminded that its front engine V8 started life as a replacement for the 911. The […]
Ferrari F50
by Peter Robinson In the beginning, appropriately, it was Piero Ferrari’s idea. Enzo’s second son believed any successor to the mighty F40 should be no less than an F1 car […]
‘Hacks and PR people’
By Peter Robinson “Journalists are the enemy….do not talk to motoring writers.” The instruction, from the communications department of a famous German car maker, was delivered verbally to its astonished […]
Butzi Porsche: father of the 911
by Peter Robinson Nine months before the launch of the 996 – the first water-cooled 911 – I attempted to arrange an interview with Butzi Porsche, designer of the original […]
Luca di Montezemolo
by Peter Robinson Luca di Montezemolo delivered his last address to invited journalists at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Elegant, as always, in a grey suit, his legs crossed, his […]
Nigel Tait
by Peter Robinson If Nigel Tait had followed the family tradition, he’d have worked in the music and entertainment industries. For over 70 years, the five brothers Tait – Charles […]
Vale Max Stahl
Max Stahl, most probably Australia’s first professional motor racing journalist, has died at the age of 87. Max is best remembered for his time as editor and later owner of Racing Car News, the bible of the sport during the magazine’s glory years of the 1960s to 1980s.
