Tag: speed
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.
Watches September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond's best watches
James Bond wears some serious watches. We don’t need to tell you that; you’ve probably seen a hundred advertisements of the British spy wearing an Omega or Seiko to recognise the importance of a handsome timepiece on Bond’s wrist.
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.
Watches August 2022
'My greatest wish is that a client orders a watch made for marie antoinette or napoleon'
From the workbench to the boardroom, Lionel a Marca has become a doyen of watchmaking. It is why Breguet called on him to lead their 250-year-old heritage brand.
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 November 2019
Fantastic Beasts and where to drive them: Jaguar Project 8
Resident petrolhead Hedi Sersoub takes the reins of another fantastic beast from the hedonistic engineers at Jaguar. Hold on tight…
Speed August 2019
Restored and Remastered: Bringing Classic Cars Back to Life
Classic cars are increasingly being upgraded and improved to fulfil the demands of the modern driving experience whilst maintaining a certain timeless aesthetic.
Speed November 2018
Hedon Towards Malibu's Sunset
With a Hedon helmet for protection and photographer Robert Spangle for company, Nathaniel Asseraf embarks on a Malibu road trip.
Style November 2017
The Driving Force Behind Chapal
With unparalleled heritage and a reputation for quality that is lost on most contemporary brands, Chapal has been producing the finest leather jackets for 185 years, and it’s just getting started.
