My Garage: Ferrari F50

When a company with a history as glorious as Ferrari's celebrates 50 years of producing cars, the end result is bound to be really special. The mid engined 4.7 litre natually aspirated 60 valve V12 engine made the Ferrari F50 a really special car. It looked the part as well with its massive rear spoiler and the show matched the go - 520 PS gave it massive grunt and the car boasted F1 derived front and rear suspension as well.

Of the 349 that were made, 4 people ordered it in silver and another 4 in black. Why oh why?

Would I buy one: Of course not, given the ridiculously large spoiler, I'd probably reverse it into a stationary elephant or a tree.

Would I drive one: As long as it isnt in silver or black, I'll take it for a spin.

My Garage : New Volkswagen Beetle

The automotive sequel to the best selling Volkswagen Beetle, this new Volkswagen Beetle had some massive shoes to fill but rather than sticking to its age old formula VW decided to change with the times and shifted to a front engined front wheel drive format. The simplicity of the original though was lost and though the car had loads of people booking it in hordes, primarily because of the nostalgia factor, mechanically the car had its own niggling issues which has kept it from attaining cult status.

Numerous versions with different engine options have been released to ensure that theres a Bug for everyone.

Would I buy one: Despite the tugs on the nostalgia strings, personally Ill take the new Fiat Abarth 500.

Would I drive one: It doesnt look manly enough, personally Ill take the new Fiat Abarth 500.

My Garage : Volkswagen Beetle

21 million. Thats the number of Volkswagen Beetle cars that have been manufactured between 1938 and 2003 which makes it the longest running and most manufactured automobile on a single design platform. Ever. Commissioned by the one and only Adolf Hitler, who wanted a basic peoples car that could transport a family, the Beetle went on to become a stupendous sales success in several countries across the world. India too has its own Beetle clubs and its not difficult to see why. They were simple but more importantly lovable cars.

And that is something not many car manufacturers understand.

Would I buy one: Cars like this need you to invest time and money. And they make people think youre as old as their grand dad.

Would I drive one: On sunday mornings, definitely yes.

My Garage : Abarth 500

The original Fiat 500, known to the world as the Topolino (or little mouse) was a popular small car (if you thought modern small cars were small you need to check out this car) that was made for almost two decades till the mid 50s. The decidedly larger new Fiat 500 was launched in 2007 and Fiat's performance division Abarth was not far behind with its 1.4 litre Abarth 500 being released a year later. With 133 hp, low ride suspension, 16 inch wheels and sporty interiors, the Abarth 500 is the most affordable version to have among the different variants that Abarth has churned out.

Oh and those racing stripes with matching side mirrors are pretty sweet.

Would I buy one: I'll take three. One in black (with red stripes). One in red (with white stripes). And one in white (with red stripes) .

Would I drive one: Hot hatch. Hot performance. Fiat. Ticks all my boxes.