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One of a kind BMW 858 CSL

At the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show BMW revealed the first generation of the BMW 8 Series, the BMW E31, which is considered one of the most beautiful coupes in the history of the Bavarian company. It often inspires numerous tuners, such as Rein Speed ​​Shop, to create a restomod or a unique project like this BMW 858 CSL.

The project is based on the BMW 850i model, which now looks much sportier. The car received a new carbon body kit designed by independent artist Jonsibal. The front pop-up lights, which were a trademark of the E31, have been replaced by hood vents to allow more air to reach the V10 engine, wide fenders, redesigned fenders, transparent taillights, new tailpipes, and the car is adorned with new rims. The result of the project is a spectacular restomod, reminiscent of some BMW projects such as the Nazca C2 concept and the E46 M3 CSL.

The interior is equipped with new bucket seats, while the instrument panel, air conditioning controls, shift lever and start-stop button are taken from the newer BMW M models, and the steering wheel is taken from the E60 M5 model. There is also a new infotainment screen and BMW iDrive controller on the central tunnel.

When it comes to the powertrain, the original 5.0-liter S85 engine with 507 hp (373 kW) and 383 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque has been replaced by a 5.8-L V10 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Rein Speed ​​Shop

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One of a kind BMW 858 CSL
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Aston Martin Heritage Trust in search of the first Aston Martin car

In 1913, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford founded the company of luxury sports cars and grand tourers, Aston Martin. A year later, the British manufacturer produced its first car, the Coal Scuttle, and now the Aston Martin Heritage Trust is on the hunt for it.

The car was created just before the beginning of WWI, and development was interrupted because Bamford was fighting in France, and eventually left the business. However, despite his absence, work on the Coal Scuttle continued and the car took part in the London to Edinburgh Trial in 1919. Testing and development continued in the early 1920s, and the car was driven around Great Britain. He was often stopped to be photographed, and one of the locations was Loch Awe in Scotland on a salmon fishing trip.

During development, the Coal Scuttle changed, and in the photos it is shown with at least two different types of front fenders, as well as lights and siren. This makes the car difficult to identify and Steve Waddingham (Aston Martin history expert) stated that there were no markings on the bodywork. Despite its historical significance, Aston Martin sold the car for £50 in 1924, which was a significant sum of money for the period.

It is currently unknown where the car is located. It is possible that it is somewhere in storage, maybe with a different body, and there is also the possibility that it was actually destroyed.

Source: Aston Martin Heritage Trust

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2025 McLaren 750S with more MSO options

In 2023, McLaren unveiled the successor to the 720S, the McLaren 750S. It is the lightest production car of this British company, which recently launched a refreshed edition of this model with several new things from the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) department.

The car weighs only 1,276 kilograms, which makes it lighter than its predecessor by thirty kilograms. The McLaren 750S is powered by a mid-mounted 4.0-L biturbo V8 engine with 750 hp (552 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, which is 30 hp more than the McLaren 720S. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with shortened gear ratios compared to the 720S.

The refreshed version now comes with a larger color palette and customers can choose from Volcano Red, Volcano Orange, Anniversary Orange, Solar Yellow, Napier Green, XP Green, Tokyo Pearl, Viola Viola, Dove Grey, Soho Grey, Tarmac Black and Alaskan Diamond White.

Customers can also choose between MSO Contrast Pack 1 which includes unique Bespoke colors with brake calipers and side mirror details in the same shade, while MSO Contrast Pack 2 includes Alcantara upholstery in Carbon Black, vibrant interior details, as well as MSO details on headrests.

The car also gets Stealth badging front and rear, and black McLaren badging on the rim caps, and McLaren also offers exposed carbon front fender vents, as well as body-colored ones.

Source: McLaren

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2025 McLaren 750S with more MSO options