Tag: cars
Icons January 2023
Rakish Icons: Paul Newman
Paul Newman was a dazzling actor, but became more of a legend for his off-screen exploits and the photographic stills that revealed his rakish charisma.
Speed January 2023
The Dakar Rally: Why The Classic edition should be on every motoring enthuasist's bucket list
The Dakar Classic is writing itself into our ever-growing bucket lists – and perhaps becoming a thrilling resolution for petrolheads to participate in the following year.
Speed September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond's Best Cars
Although James Bond was partial to an Aston Martin (as you’ll soon discover in our list), he has driven an eclectic mix of cars over the past sixty years.
Speed September 2022
The Rake Visits: The Furka Pass with Aston Martin
Since the birth of the James Bond franchise, that marvelous creation continues to soar to a level of untouchable existence.
Speed September 2022
What To Wear To Your First Goodwood Revival
The Goodwood Revival has become a famous celebration of classic cars and style since the first edition in 1998. Over three days, enthusiasts put their treasured motors on display, while visitors marvel at the beautifully-preserved showcase of cars and bikes that would have competed during the circuit’s original era of 1948 to 1966.
Speed September 2022
The Passion of Monza
Enzo Ferrari was a motorsport enthusiast with a commercial problem. Indeed, it’s no secret that the founder of Ferrari was obsessed with one thing—often at the expense of his core business: to build the fastest car on the planet at any cost, and to keep the prancing horse at the pinnacle of racing.
Speed August 2022
The Rake Visits: George Bamford and his Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
This is something born in the 1960’s as a kit car with a racing pedigree and amazing beach presence. This is the Meyers Manx.
The Bunker May 2021
The Bunker Presents… The Enthusiast Video Series
The Bunker is redefining Automotive Hospitality through their unrivalled collection of vehicles, to create a boutique hotel and experience unlike any other. The Enthusiast is an original video documentary series, geared towards automotive enthusiasts from around the world.
Icons October 2020
A history of women racers
Before there was Danica Patrick and Ashley Force Hood, there was Liane Engeman and Shirley ‘Cha Cha’ Muldowney. THE RAKE pays tribute to the women who blazed a trail in motorsport, burning off gallons of sexism and abuse as they did so…
Speed May 2020
DRIVING BASS: Guy Berryman
When Coldplay guitarist Guy Berryman isn’t on the road with the biggest band in the world, he can be found at his English country home indulging in one of his passions: car restoration and collecting. He invited The Rake to the Cotswolds for an exclusive tour…
News May 2019
Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este 2019
This weekend, The Rake will be in Como for the world’s most prestigious classic car meeting. Here’s what you need to know…
Speed May 2019
Taking Out The Jaguars With The Mechanists
The Rake’s friend and contributor Hedi Sersoub of The Mechanists takes two very special Jaguars for a spin with garments to match their respective periods…