The Group N Racing Revival South Africa Will Never See
South Africa’s Group N racing vanished because the unique conditions that made it possible, like turning production cars into affordable racers, disappeared.
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Tuthill Unveils Limited Edition GT One
Tuthill Porsche has an enviable reputation for building desirable machines. The UK-based company usually works its magic on older 911s that are prepared for race or rally duties, as well as restoration work on road cars. Now it has unveiled its most special creation to date, called the GT One. The car caused a stir […]
Mega Money Mercs Set New Sales Records
There used to be a time when the most expensive classic cars on sale hailed from Italy. They had a Prancing Horse on their badges and typically wore some evocative alphanumeric combination. However there has been a shift of late as there are mega money Mercs taking centre stage. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
Testing Times: Part Two (Animals and Speed Cops)
Seasoned road tester and friend of Double Apex, Adrian Burford recounts more memorable incidents experienced during road testing. In Testing Times Part Two, he shares stories from two seasoned campaigners of this art. Opening image by transportation designer Dan Wamono. You can see more of his handiwork on his Instagram account. Testing Times: Part Two […]
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The Original Hypercars [videos]
The McLaren F1, Mercedes CLK GTR and Porsche 911 GT1 are the subject of this incredible series of videos shot by UK video outlet: Carfection. They are all cars with a link to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Some may even consider them to be the original hypercars. Follow Double Apex […]
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The Unicorn BMW M3 GTR [w/video]
There are rare cars, then there are unicorns. The latter refers to cars that are almost unobtainable. Prime examples include the famous Ferrari 250 GTO and, the subject of this piece, the ultra-rare BMW M3 GTR, which is probably the rarest BMW to ever go on sale. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
VW Golf Spitze: the Forgotten GTI
Ever heard of the secret VW Golf Spitze? No? Well, Double Apex brings you an exclusive interview with someone who was intimately involved with the stillborn, SA-specific homologation-special Golf Mk2 that was bred for the track. Special thanks to Sagren Nair for his input, without whom this piece would not have been possible, and to Tony […]
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Our Favourite Martini Racecars [Gallery]
There are some racecars that are memorable for how they look, rather than for success achieved in competition. One of the most memorable liveries on any racecar has to be that of Italian alcohol brand, Martini. Here, in no particular order, are just some of our favourite Martini racecars. Click here to read an opinion […]
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BMW 530 MLE Restoration [w/video]
The BMW 530 MLE is one of the very early SA-only specials built by the company’s local subsidiary. BMW South Africa created the 530 MLE in the mid-1970s, under the guidance of the head of BMW Motorsport Jochen Neerpasch. Special versions of the E12 BMW 5 Series racecars were prepared to compete in the South […]