French custom shop built a sinister Lamborghini Espada hot-rod

1970 Lamborghini Espada hot rod by Danton Arts KustomsHot rod culture is typically an American phenomenon. But the French have tried their hand at it with occasional positive results. France-based shops Danton Arts Kustoms and Carrosserie HervĂ© created this Lamborghini Espada hot rod, and it has all the elements of hot rod style though in a more modern package. To start, the shops nailed the…

Auction will be last chance to purchase Bertone memorabilia

1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint BertoneIn 2014, the legendary Italian design house Stile Bertone filed for bankruptcy protection. An action to be held on Nov. 17 will mark fans’ last official chance to own a piece of the iconic Italian firm. Aste Bolaffi has put together one final collection of goodies from Stile Bertone for auction, and there’s a wide variety of things for every…

You can own, but not drive, the 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning concept

2001 Ford F-150 Lightning conceptIt’s not often that an automaker’s concept vehicle makes its way out of the auto show circuit’s bright lights and into private hands. The 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning concept is an outlier, and it will soon head to auction. Barrett-Jackson has taken the F-150 Lightning concept on consignment for its Scottsdale auction in January. According to the…