![Mechatronik Makes Merc Magic with M SEC [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Mechatronik-M-SEC-7-1024x683.webp)
Mechatronik is well known in classic Mercedes circles. The German firm is renowned for its meticulous restoration work applied to, usually, older cars from Stuttgart. More recently it has been producing restomods under its ‘new tech series’ umbrella. The latest may just be its coolest yet. Say hello to the Mechatronik M SEC. Follow Double […]
The 2026 Sema Show takes place in Las Vegas from 3 November. As has become tradition, automakers build special cars for the event. This year Nissan has built two specials and the Datsun S30 Concept could just be our favourite. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Getting slidey […]
Not many may know that Ferrari once went rallying. Its weapon of choice was the renowned 308. The V8-powered coupe was race prepped by Michelotto. The Italian firm built the cars to race in multiple series, including the world rally championship. The Michelotto GR4 Tributo is a reprise of that dirt-chasing racecar built for the […]
Martin Brundle is a icon in the world of Formula One. Over 165 Grands Prix he drove for no fewer than eight teams, claiming nine podium finishes. However, he didn’t manage to claim a victory in F1. He did taste more success in sportscar racing, claiming overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans […]
![Production Version of JAS Tensei Honda NSX Restomod Debuts [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/JAS-Tensei-Honda-NSX-9-1024x683.webp)
Pininfarina has been teasing us with previews of its reimagined Honda NSX for a while now. The time has finally come and the company has pulled the wraps off the final version. Say hello to the JAS Tensei* (転生), which is a Japanese term meaning ‘rebirth’. That’s appropriate considering the Tensei is a reincarnation of […]
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There are no shortage of restomods based on the evergreen Porsche 911. Everyone knows the about the classics from California. But there are also options from the likes of UK firm Theon Design. Then the really cool lightweight 912s from Kamm Manufaktur. And now there is a new option from, fittingly, German. Say hello to […]
Gunther Werks rebuilt a 993 Porsche 911 into a carbon fibre track weapon, designed for pure, unfiltered driving and owners who find road cars too civilised.
Eccentrica meticulously rebuilt the iconic Lamborghini Diablo Roadster, transforming it with over 3,500 new parts, a revised chassis, and a driver-focused.
Vespera’s Iride Evo 5 transforms the classic Mercedes 190E silhouette into a 765 hp carbon fiber supercar, blending nostalgia with modern performance.
Explore five unique restomods, from a Diablo to an NSX, that redefine classic car performance and offer compelling alternatives to the ubiquitous Porsche 911.
The HSR Type 859 reimagines the iconic Audi Sport Quattro, blending its classic Group B looks with modern carbon fiber and a powerful five-cylinder engine.
These five race-bred restomods blend iconic classic car designs with cutting-edge modern engineering, delivering incredible performance that rivals today’s.
SGT Automobili transforms a modern Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio into the 55-SGT, a carbon-bodied road-legal tribute to the iconic 155 DTM racer.
A skilled fabricator transformed a vintage 1978 Porsche 911 SC by swapping its engine for a Ferrari-built Maserati V8, resulting in a complex and brilliant.
Boreham Motorworks has reimagined the classic Mk1 Escort, stripping away nostalgia to rebuild it with advanced engineering and modern materials, resulting in a.
Theon Design’s latest 964 commission is a carbon-bodied Porsche 911 restomod, meticulously crafted with its owner to deliver 421 bhp and old-school tactility.
Ferrari has been making world headlines this week, and not for the right reasons. The company’s first-ever electric vehicle, the Luce, has been universally derided for its lack lustre appearance. So it would seem the timing of the Maturo Ferrari 308 restomod was right on the money. Dutch specialist Maturo Competition Cars landed its name […]
Kimera Automobili burst onto the world stage when the company debuted its first restomod a few years ago, the Evo37. The former is modern-day interpretation of the rear-wheel-drive Lancia 037 rally car. The boutique firm followed-up with the Evo38, and AWD version of its sibling, imagining what Lancia might have done if 037 development had […]
European companies such as Brabus and Mechatronik have been revitalising classic Mercedes models for many years. An American firm by the name Retro Designs has added its name to the list with the creation of this beautiful 1969 Mercedes 280SE restomod. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Contact […]
Kalmar Automotive isn’t quite as well known as the likes of Singer when it comes to restomod Porsches. But the Danish firm has built some really desirable machines over the last few years. However, its latest creation, the Kalmar Automotive 7-97 Turbo Edition could be its coolest yet. The backdated 911-based machine pays homage to […]
Sorta like watching the credits roll in a Marvel movie, you know there’s gotta be something more coming. We’ve seen Pagani do it, Lamborghini do it and now Bugatti is doing the same. Say hello to one last Chiron. This one is called the Bugatti FKP Hommage and it was made to honour the car […]
The Honda NSX is enjoying something of a renaissance, even though the nameplate went out of production over three years ago. Pininfarina has designed a restomod in conjunction with a leading motorsports firm called JAS (click here to read more) based on the first-gen NSX. Now another famous styling house has turned its attention to […]
We have published countless articles during the year. We brought you several car reviews of test units we’ve driven or new car launch events attended. The new-car review was once the staple of automotive titles. But that has since been overtaken by, whatever the latest social media trend is hot. We still review cars as […]
As the year draws to a close we bring you our traditional list of top 5 stories. Double Apex attracted an ace writer/commentator this year in the form of Graham Duxbury, whose F1 columns can be read at this link, and plenty classic car content. The top 5 stories of 2025 as enjoyed by our […]
![Encor Series 1 Lotus Esprit Restomod Unveiled [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Encor-Series-1-Lotus-Espirit-1024x614.webp)
A few weeks ago we wrote about a British firm that announced it is creating a restomod Lotus Esprit. Click here to read original article on our site. Today the company pulled the covers of its Encor Series 1 Lotus Esprit restomod. The newly found company will be building just 50 of these revised Espirits, […]
