My Garage : Jaguar XK 180

To say that concept cars play a crucial role in the global automobile industry would be a bit of an Understatement. Concept cars provide manufacturers a platform to showcase the future direction of their design language and highlight new technologies as well. The Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, new VW Beetle and even the Plymouth Prowler are cars that had their beginnings as concept cars and eventually got manufactured due to massive demand. 

Unfortunately this hand built concept by Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations group never made it to the showrooms. 

Would I buy one: Ridiculous question. Of course. 

Would I drive one: Its the perfect car for that perfect cloudy day.

My Garage : Ferrari 550 Maranello

Way back in 1996, Ferrari released a relatively mass market (3083 units), spacious (space for light bags or a golf club set) grand tourer with a glorious 5.5 litre engine displacing close to 500 bhp that ticked all the right boxes for sports car lovers. So maybe the Pininfarina styling wasnt to everyones taste but the 550 Barchetta did prove to be a much better looker with its soft top.

Just in case youre wondering why the Maranello term seems so familiar, it is the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located. Nice tribute.

Would I buy one: If I were offered the Barchetta, its a definite yes! With a name as awesome as that who could refuse? Barche-tta. Bar-chetta. Barc-hetta ....

Would I drive one: Again, with the Barchetta, a definite yes! As long as it doesnt rain ....