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  • What it takes to have a life-long passion for vintage Bentleys. Petrolicious answers [w/video]

    William Medcalf Vintage Bentley videoWilliam Medcalf is a world-renowned vintage Bentley specialist, who has been a subject of this featured video. The film experts at Petrolicious created an evocative film, which perfectly captures the spirit of Medcalf and gives hint into what drives his passion for vintage Bentleys. At the same time, we are sure that it would be the most beautiful video you have watched lately. With its fantastic cinematography (nods to the photographer/s) it not only pleases the senses, but also entertains the viewer and shows exactly how these cars are best used.

    Filmed in the Sussex countryside, the 10-minute long piece actually shows the area surrounding Medcalf’s workshop and headquarters in Liss. Why this is so important? Because the location provides the perfect driving roads and also previews England at its very best.

    SEE ALSO: Bentley Team and Sir Peter Blake Raise Money For Charity With Colors and Love

    In short, in the video you will hear William’s story about his eternal passion for vintage Bentleys. He also gives some hints of how he thinks cars should be driven today. At one point he actually says that “Anything with wheels should be raced. Everything with wheels should be driven to the limit”. Fair enough!

    What is more, in the piece he will also take you on a tour of William Medcalf Vintage Bentley, thus giving you an insight into why his workshop is regarded as the only place to go for vintage Bentleys. He also reveals some surprising secrets of these famously durable and sporting cars. A trained machinist who knows vintage Bentleys better than anyone else, take a look at William Medcalf and his devotion to his life-long passion.

    httpv://youtu.be/-Fi_Oe-54Ac

    Source: William Medcalf & Petrolicious via YouTube 

  • Petrolicious: Ferrari 512 BBi Is A Piece of Art [VIDEO]

    petrolicious-ferrari-THUMBEveryone gets always excited when they hear the word Ferrari. It carries some special magic in itself and makes us dreaming about the exquisite models of the Italian brand. Maybe you have heard about Holger Schubert and his office/garage.

    In fact, he has made his living place an exhibition hall in which the pieces of art are vehicles. In this current Petrolicious video we are to see how one of his cars – namely the Ferrari 512 BBi is taking a central part in the interior of the house.

    For Schubert, regarding architecture and design, his tastes are absolutely focused towards everything being as minimal as possible. For this reason he has chosen to put the Ferrari model in front of a white wall in his home, thus reminding the spectators of a blank white canvas with a piece of art in front of it.

    As a matter of fact, he took his work-of-art BB 512i and built everything around it. As any showcased work of art deserves to be, Holger’s car is in the spotlight and on the pedestal that is the studio garage, which was designed and built for the specific purpose of working and living alongside the Ferrari.

    To go even further into details, the BB 512i was produced in 1981 and the horsepower it delivers are 340 hp (254 kW) at 6000 rpm. The torque is estimated around 333 lb•ft (451 N•m) at 4200 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.4 seconds on its way to a maximum speed of 160 mph (260 km/h).

    You can vide the video below and get your impressions from Holger’s story. He shares the details of his car and space, which is built with a special 16-foot driveway bridge, a ramp to roll the car outside to start, and some of the best views a vehicle can take in of the Pacific Ocean.

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    Video Source: YouTube

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  • Petrolicious: The Last Of The Breed [VIDEO]

    Owning one of the rarest cars on earth is more than a privilege. The 1974 Jaguar XK-E in this video is literally the last of its breed, being the 60th from last produced. The proud person who drives this Jaguar is David Paddison, who immediately fell in love when he saw it. And this is the basic line of the story of Petrolicious‘s latest video.

    Paddison didn’t grow up in a car-loving family, instead he developed his passion for cars with his friends with whom he grew up racing slot cars before graduating into full-sized versions. His passion today developed in that way that he now collects classic cars.

    The E-Type or simply the XK-E was produced between 1961 and 1974, and offered combination of exceptional appearance and high performance. The car was also ranked first in the list of the world’s “100 most beautiful cars” of all time.

    To go even further into details, the 1974 version was equipped with 5.3 L V12 engine and included uprated brakes and standard power steering. And as Paddison says himself – this XK-E can not be compared to the contemporary cars, it delivers extremely different driving experience!

    httpv://youtu.be/6Ocvbf2ffTk

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  • Petrolicious: Volkswagen Beetle – Kindred Spirits [VIDEO]

    When you think about which car is one of the most famous and emblematic one in history you will definitely ponder on at least five models. What is also certain is that among them will be the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. One of the best words to describe this vehicle is “ubiquitous”.

    The model entered production in 1935 and since then from it were produced over 21 million units. With almost 80 years old history the Beetle continues to be as successful as in its days of fame. Although it remained mostly unpopular with its original name – Volkswagen Type 1, the Beetle remains the longest-running and most manufactured car of a single design platform.

    Despite the fact that so many cars of this Volkswagen model were produced, it is still extremely hard to find two Beetles that are customized in the same way. The idea of endless customization is probably what endears so many to model, or perhaps it is that behind these cars there are no two owners alike. This basically means that behind every one of it there is a story.

    In the video below, the fellows from Petrolicious show exactly this: the story of Stephan Ruiz and his Beetle. After many mishaps involving stolen, burned, and wrecked Beetles, he has eventually found his personal Beetle. Clean is the best word to describe this one-year-only 1967 Beetle, and Stephan wants to keep it that way.

    httpv://youtu.be/HfAMeKieObQ

    Source: Petrolicious

  • Petrolicious: Never Enough Alfa [VIDEO]

    1972-alfa-romeo-berlina-petrolicious-THUMBThe team at Petrolicious has just released their latest project showing the 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina and the story of its owner – the Alfa Romeo collector Manuel Leon Minassian. He prefers cars that leave him with satisfaction and joy and this is why he often buys cars that have been neglected or are unwanted by the average buyer, and he is extremely picky as to how he will bring them back to life.

    In the video below you can hear and see his story and how he has bought and sold countless amounts of cars in his lifetime. However, Minassian is not disclosing the exact number of vintage cars he has in his garage. What is more this video is about an Alfa Romeo model which he holds very close – the 1972 Berlina that was specifically customized to his personal preference.

    httpv://youtu.be/nx2sPfgqlkg

    Video Source: YouTube

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  • Petrolicious: The Testarossa Presence [VIDEO]

    Ferrari Testarossa debuted back in 1984 at Paris Auto Show when it made a great furore. This sports car was the successor to the famous Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. The Testarossa was equipped with twelve-cylinder mid-engine and the model was produced from 1992 to 1996.

    Despite the high price and the exotic design, this Ferrari was produced in over 10 000 units, making it one of the most common Ferrari models. The two-door coupe with a fixed roof had the power fed through the wheels from a rear-mounted five-speed manual transmission.

    Its unit delivered a maximum torque of 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) at 4500 rpm and generated maximum power of 291 kilowatts (390 hp) at 6300 rpm. These numbers made it possible for the Ferrari Testarossa to accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 5.3 seconds on its way to a Vmax of 290 km/h (180 mph).

    The “redhead”, what “testarossa” means in Italian, is the main star of the new video that has been just published by the team at Petrolicious. With this footage they aim to show that this supercar, deserves much more respect than it garners.

    In the video below, you can watch the story of the vintage car collector Joe Ventura, who is lucky enough to live daily with this beautiful redhead.

    httpv://youtu.be/kMM8i5nIQ00

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Petrolicious

  • Petrolicious: Restless Maserati Merak SS [VIDEO]

    Petrolicious-Maserati-THUMBBack in 1976 Maserati introduced the model Merak SS. It was created to fight the Ferrari 308 and Lamborghini Urraco, hence the vehicle had to be super-stylish, include great aerodynamics and offer stunning amount of power.

    The aerodynamically enhanced vehicle generated a power of 217 hp (162 kW) and had a dry weight of 1,400 kg (3,086 lb). The production of the SS stopped in 1982. Driving such car must be very personal and intimate experience, allowing one to taste the swell of freedom and engaging their senses.

    In other words, the Merak SS gives you restlessness – and such is the case with Maxx. In fact, below is a very intimate video, created by Petrolicious team, revealing the relationship between a man and his Maserati, a relationship which is taken to a higher level and does not leave one unimpressed!

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  • Petrolicious: The Caretaker [VIDEO]

    Petrolicious-caretaker-THUMBAndy Greene’s Sports and Vintage Race Cars is a special kind of a place. Why? Because it is literally the haven for vintage vehicles, where they are maintained and brought back to life.

    The first video for the year by Petrolicious, presents the unique story of Andy Green, whose passion for all types of classic cars brought him to complete dedication to them. As a matter of fact, his greatest love is for the Ferrari marque and for this reason he has specialized in it for over three decades.

    This made him one of the leading Ferrari mechanics in the country. And this basically that this man has worked on some models, we can only dream about seeing. More importantly, his vision about his work and passion lies on the responsibility to keep these amazing vehicles alive for future generations. Why he calls himself a “Caretaker”, you can understand by whatching the video below.

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  • Petrolicious: Time Machine [VIDEO]

    Petrolicious-Time-Machine-THUMBHave you ever wondered what a car’s life would be like? Of course, I don’t expect from you a positive answer, but just a rising interest of what it is all about. If I have done this, then you should definitely watch this video, where the fellows from Petrolicious follow one Peugeot through its circle of life.

    The video below tells the story of Venisio Pagani from Cortona, who’s passion is to restore old cars that have history and stand out from the crowd immediately. He shows a Peugeot which he has found by accident at a swap meet.

    But what made the car so special to him was the fact that back in the days his father had driven the same model. You will also hear how Venisio restored this car and what challenges had he faced during this process. And more importantly what kind of “surprise” eventually had he found …

    httpv://vimeo.com/55908190

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  • Petrolicious: Napa Valley Roadsters [VIDEO]

    Napa Valley, Callifornia: fields full of grape vines, sun is constantly shining and birds are literally singing all the time. Sound like the place for the perfect vacation and it undoubtedly is. However, it is also the place where there is a community of people who are keen on vintage automobiles.

    More importantly, they help one another with everything that concerns the parts and maintenance of those vehicles. On the spot this time, through the lenses of the professionals from Petrolicious are the vintage Datsun Roadsters, which are definitely one-of-a-kind and have thrilling engine “voice”.

    Being a rear wheel drive the roadster is still capable of accelerating the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in only 8.4 seconds. It reaches its tops speed of 108 mph effortlessly, thanks to its naturally aspired I-4 engine. The latter generates 135 horsepower (100 kW) and has a 179 Nm (132 ft-lbs) of torque rated at 4400 rpm.

    Now take a look at the video below and experience through the words of those lucky men what it is like to have a car such as the Datsun Roadster.

    httpv://vimeo.com/55825845

    Video Source: Petrolicious via Vimeo

  • Petrolicious: San Francisco Skyline [VIDEO]

    DOF-SF-SKylines-THUMBIvan Jaramillo is the main character in the latest video of Petrolicious, besides his Nissan Skylines of course. For him driving is all about exhilaration and appreciating the moment. In fact, when he is in one of his Skylines he leaves all the problems aside and all that he does is to “feel” the driving excitement.

    An important part of the experience is also listening to the car and the sound of the engine. And as a matter of fact Ivan says that there isn’t anything else in the world that can be compared with their sound.

    Another benefit of owning such cars is that it draws people’s attention, and even if they don’t know anything about it still provokes excitement of seeing it. The aggressive exterior design undoubtedly contributes towards this.

    In other words, everything resolves around the passion, depth, and love that this man has for its Skylines. This video portrays the enthusiasm and adoration which these remarkable cars create. But enough talk, check it out for yourself!

    httpv://vimeo.com/54827764

    Video Source: Petrolicious via Vimeo

  • Petrolicious: Mercedes-Benz 220SE and Family History [VIDEO]

    PetroliciosMB-THUMBA strange family tradition was inherited in Mark Markoff’s family, since his father – Don, had a very unusual and yet one of the best hobbies – to collect valuable cars. One such example is the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE, which Don bought for the mother of Mark in 1963.

    Back then the Mercedes was pricing was $3100 – an amount of money, which today we can barely imagine giving for a new car. Nevertheless, back in the days this was a lot of money and only a few could drive beauties like this convertible.

    And this particular model is probably one of the most special ones in the collection of Don, because it is attached to so much family history and so many precious and unforgettable moments.

    But behind the passion around expensive cars was something more profound – Don’s interest in how the Mercedes was created – handmade and with great deal of craftsmanship. In fact, in his opinion, the quality made it a life-time car carrying a life-time style.

    But to go further into details the production f 220SE began in 1960, however first with the coupe model, which had its first appearance in February 1961. The convertible showed up few months later and was almost the same as the coupe version, however equipped with soft-top roof.

    Under the hood of this cabrio was 2496 cm3 M129 engine, which was able to generate 150 horsepower (110 kW) at 5500 rpm. This made it very easy for the car to have an acceleration time of 12 seconds from standstill to 100 km/h, on its way to a top speed of 193 km/h (120 mph).

    httpv://vimeo.com/52428288

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