1997 Super Cars
Aston Martin DB7
Styled by Ian Callum, the DB7 is widely considered one of the most beautiful and timeless of automotive designs. Debuting at the Geneva Auto Show in 1993, the DB7 was manufactured from September 1994 to December 2003. Coachwork was offered in both......
Bentley Continental T
The Bentley Continental T was a short-wheelbase version of the Continental R. It was introduced in June of 1996 and came equipped with a 400 horsepower engine and rode on 18-wheels. The low-slung Continental T was a thoroughbred Bentley sports car offering......
Bentley Turbo R
The Bentley Turbo R was introduced at Geneva in 1985 and continued the modern Blower Bentley theme. It came with additional refinement to the vehicles suspension making it more suitable to the vehicles increased performance. This vehicle was instrumental......
Campagna T-Rex
The driving position, the angle of the steering wheel and the suspension make this three-wheeler respond like a car. Its huge and sophisticated rear suspension allows the vehicle to hug the road, Tremendous structural solidity, a wide front track......
Dodge Sidewinder Concept
Dodge presented the Sidewinder Concept in 1997 at the SEMA convention in Las Vegas. Based on a design penned by Chryslers Mark Allen (who had graduated from design school only two years prior), it rested on a chassis built by Riley %26 Scott and powered......
Dodge Viper
The RT10 is the Viper that started all of the hysteria, shocking even the diehard testers at MotorTrend. The GTS arrived late in the 1996 model season, offering a closed-bodied version of the open-top RT10. The standard soft top of the RT10 can be......
Ferrari 456 GT
The 456 GTA is powered by a 5.5-liter V12 engine, producing 435 horsepower at 6800 RPM and is capable of speeds of 185 miles per hour (plus). Power steering a six-speed automatic transmission are found this 456 GTA.Only 403 were built by Pininfarina.......
Ferrari F333 SP
This 1997 Ferrari 333 SP is chassis number 016 and was the first Michelotto racing car. The car was used by Fredy Lienhards Lista team during the late 1990s. Lienhard often shared the cockpit with Gianpiero Moretti, the founder of Momo. The car......
Ferrari F355
The Ferrari F355 is a sports car built by Ferrari from May 1994 to 1999. It is an evolution of the Ferrari 348 and was replaced by the Ferrari 360. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive V8-powered 2-seat coupe. One major difference between the V8 in......
Laird Roadster
The 1997 Laird was designed and engineered by the current owners friend Ron Phillips.The magnificent and shapely aluminum body was created by master fabricator Ron Fournier, who has written two books about sheet metal shaping and fabrication. A......
Lamborghini Diablo
After seventeen years in production, the Lamborghini Countach was replaced by the Diablo. When introduced, the Diablo was the fastest, most advanced and most expensive product ever built by Lamborghini. It was first publically exhibited at Monaco in......
Lotus Esprite V8
Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman founded Lotus Engineering in 1952. He was quoted as saying adding power makes you faster on the straights while subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.The Lotus Espirt is a series of sports cars built between......
McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 epitomized the Formula 1 operation. The design was courtesy of Gordon Murray and the F1 was engineered with precision, utilizing the finest materials available, including aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, and even gold. The engine, spearheaded......
McLaren F1 GT
In 1995, seven McLaren F1 GTRs were entered into the grueling and prestigious LeMans 24 Hours race. When the checkered flag fell, the GTR had captured an astonishing 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 13th overall and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the GT class. McLaren......
McLaren F1 GTR Longtail
The McLaren F1 was to be a road-going experience unlike any other. Combining the latest technology and a mindset only to be found in Formula One, the McLaren F1 was to be the ultimate in performance. The intention of the design was to bring the track......
Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
The idea behind the F 300 Life Jet, presented at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, was to combine the benefits of a motorbike with those of a car. Being able to lean into corners, to feel the power of the engine, and be closer to the elements these are......
Mercury MC4
The Mercury MC4, an innovative concept car that combines precision technology and sleek looks with the practicality and versatility of a family car, will be featured at the 1997 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. The MC4 redefines our ideas about......
Panoz AIV Roadster
During the AIVs three-year lifespan, just 176 examples were produced. Only 49 were produced in 1997. These were vehicles that were ahead of their time, with an all-aluminum space frame chassis giving it an incredible power-to-weight ratio. Weighing......
Porsche 911 GT1
The 911 GT1 Evo rolled out in the year 1997 with a totally modified body as well as a new undercarriage under the front of the car. These measures resulted in improved downforce. The front axle was also new and featured a wider track. Many details were......
Porsche 993 Cup RSR
In 1973, a competition Porsche 911 using the RSR moniker, was fitted with a normally aspirated 2.8-liter engine, upgraded brakes, modified suspension, and lightweight bodywork and intended to compete in the FIAs Group 4 category. The following year,......
Porsche 993 Turbo S
This 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S is an ex-Otis Chandler car and has only 1700 miles from new. It is finished in Sunoco blue with racing stripes and a blue leather interior. The engine is a six-cylinder air-cooled, 3600 cc unit with twin turbochargers and......
Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster was first put into production as the first-generation 986. Its styling was influenced by the 1992 Boxster concept. It offered a smooth ride and superb handling from its horizontally opposed, overhead cam six-cylinder air-cooled engine......
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
In keeping with tradition of evolution rather than revolution, the Silver Spirit and its long-wheelbase Silver Spur sibling were based on the preceding Silver Shadow II and continued to wear a distinct family resemblance. Introduced in 1980 and not straying......
Romulus Predator
M%26L is a custom vehicle design and fabrication company located in Two Rivers, WI. For over 17 years, owner Mark Gerisch and his crew have designed, built, and restored dozens of exotic, high end vehicles. His international list of clients includes many......
Sbarro Ionos
The Sbarro Ionos Concept was a continuation of the Lancia Stratos. A mid-mounted V10 engine provided the power with the transmission sourced from a Porsche 911 Carrera 4. The engine was actually two Lancia Kappa 5-cylinder units mated to make one.......
Suzuki C2 Concept
The Suzuki C2 Concept was a similar idea to the Suzuki Cappuccino. It had a compact body design with a wheelbase of just 87.8 inches. Fitted with a turbo-charged eight-cylinder engine, that vehicle was a performance machine.......