Author: Chaydon Ford

When does a automobile’s original design and construction change into a hindrance? For lots of us (myself included), the urge to change a automobile will often occur before the keys are in hand. The Toyota AE86 is an ideal example of this; it’s many things to many individuals and, with the suitable changes, can change into an incredibly capable machine despite its inherent shortcomings. While some owners stay true to the purist approach, preserving the unique 4A-GE engine and associated running gear (guilty again), what if you happen to never had those parts to begin with? Case-in-point: the AE86 you…

Beauty was once defined as: “The adjustment of all parts proportionately in order that one cannot add or subtract or change without impairing the harmony of the entire.” These words, penned by Leon Battista Alberti, a Renaissance poet who lived 400 years before the invention of the motorcar, perfectly describe the essence of the Ferrari 206 S Dino Spyder. During Pistonheads’ annual event at Bicester Heritage, I finally had the prospect to see this automotive in person. Set against the backdrop of what was once the Royal Air Force Guard House, the 206 S was elegantly displayed amongst other iconic…