It is difficult to properly qualify Lucra. One the one hand, they produce an insanely fast bare-bones supercar, the LC470. They call it “STREET LEGAL…but just barely.” On the other hand, they provide custom parts and carbon fiber shells on a bespoke, for-hire basis. They also have begun work providing stunt cars for a certain car-related movie franchise. In short, Lucra does a lot, and they are changing the way that we look at the custom car industry.
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A Short History of the Convertible
The open-top car is considered one of the greatest innovations in automotive history. This, however, isn’t quite true. In fact, the first automobiles were all open-topped. A prime example is Henry Ford’s 1896 Quadricyle, which, like virtually every motor vehicle of the time, followed the design of horse-drawn carriages. In those days, if you were driving and wanted to get out of the weather, you either fashioned some sort of makeshift cover or parked under a tree. This did nothing to make the automobile more practical for everyday Americans.
Porsche Drops More Details on 918 Spyder
Along with the likes of the LaFerrari and McLaren P1, the Porsche 918 Spyder has been one of the most anticipated hybrid supercars in recent history. Now, after testing and teasing the arachnid for well over a year, Porsche finally dropped some new details on our laps regarding the new supercar.
For Sale: 1969 Minty Green Lamborghini Miura SV
It’s not often that we come across something as pretty as this in the classifieds. A 1969 Lamborghini Miura S- restored to SV specifications and coated in a stunning wintergreen paint job.
What’s Next For Mazda?
Ask me or any other of my automotive colleagues and we’ll tell you- we all have a little bit of Mazda fanboy inside of us, some more than others. Aside from cars like the MX-5 Miata- which has and will continue to be one of the greatest roadsters ever built- most other cars in the Mazda lineup have a bit of a kick to them we just don’t get with the Toyotas or Hondas of the world.
BMW and Pininfarina Tease Gran Lusso Coupe Concept
Come May 24th, we should get a handsome look at the newly-born partnership between BMW and Pininfarina, via the Gran Lusso Coupe concept. Or as most would recognize, a reborn rendition of the long-lost 8-Series.
Wheels Wallpaper: Lamborghini Murcielago SV
Here’s your Wednesday wheels wallpaper- the utterly gorgeous Lamborghini Murcielago SV running the city streets in an electric blue getup. With drop-dead-gorgeous good looks, it’s not a difficult thing to consider the Murci an instant classic- but the 670-hp V12 will always helps its case. Click here to download
THE BASICS
Make: Lamborghini
Model: Murcielago SV
Engine: 6.5L V12
HP: 670
Video: Chris Harris Wrings the Porsche 918
Our first reaction to the latest edition of /Drive, was “SON-OF-A-$(%#*@@!!!” What can Chris Harris NOT get access to? We’d love to know. But as we learned more, we learned that even the illustrious Harris does not get unfettered access to the Porsche 918. He is limited to three laps, like all of the other elite journalists. Oh wait, that is still three more laps than we get in the 918…”SON-OF-A-$(%**@@!!”
Best Used Convertibles for Under $10,000
Most people already know that the prices of convertibles rise as soon as summer approaches. However, buyers can still find many options below $10,000 and a some of the best accessories to match. We did an extensive research to look for convertibles which you can buy on a modest budget. In this article, we will tell you about some of these options.
Classified of the Week: 2007 Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS
This custom 2007 Pratt & Miller Chevrolet Corvette C6RS is up for grabs on eBay right now until May 19th, with a current bid of $110,100.
About This Car
Back in 2007, the Lord of Denim himself, Jay Leno, was in the market for a custom, street-legal Corvette based off everyone’s favorite C6R race car. At the time though, such a thing did not exist. That is until GM stepped in- and with the help of tuning house Pratt & Miller, created this one-of-a-kind Corvette C6RS for Leno and a few others to enjoy.

