Table of contents for No. 25 in Gentlemen Drive

I love numbers. Some people just seem to have a flair for them and others, for whatever reason, can’t even bear to look at them. Many numbers have cultural significance and may have more or less favourable connotations, depending on where you are. But everybody seems to like the number 25. And yes, after 25 issues of a magazine, we can truly say that it is well under way, so here at GD we are very proud. We are also very proud of the 25 covers that have graced our 25 magazines and which now decorate our offices.In our new issue, as is by now customary, we take a look at some great cars. We kick off with a nice article comparing the original Porsche 356 Speedster with a scale…

Any survey among Porsche drivers on which is the most charismatic and iconic model would surely have the 356 Speedster among the top results. So, lets park the surveys and concentrate on what we really like. The Porsche 356 Speedster was introduced in 1954 after Max Hoffman advised the company that a low-cost, no-frills convertible could do well on the US market. With its low windscreen (which could be removed for weekend racing) and tiny foldaway top, the Speedster became an instant success, particularly in California. Although the Porsche 356, with its small engine, was never a very fast car, the lighter Speedster improved its dynamic performance much more. Initially, in 1954 and 1955 they were fitted with smaller engines, but the 1957 model, like the one shown here, had…

MERCEDES-MAYBACH G650 LANDAUET The new Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: Strictly limited: open-air luxury both on - and off - road. Limited to 99 units and its superlative V12 engine is surely the most exclusive form of stylish open-top motoring. El nuevo Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet es la excéntrica interpretación del lujo tomando como base el Classe G. Con tan sólo 99 unidades producidas y un superlativo motor V12, sin duda es el SUV mas exclusivo del mercado. AUDI RS3 SPORTBACK The new Audi RS3 Sportback 2017 comes with a brand new 2.5 TFSI engine producing 400 HP being the most powerful 5 cylinder production engine. Its wider track and angular sills are hallmarks of the RS design. El nuevo Audi RS3 Sportback de 2017 lleva un nuevo propulsor 2.5 TFSI que…

Roger Dubuis Pirelli Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli with Double Flying Tourbillon This new super-limited version of Roger Dubuis’ bold double tourbillon watch also serves as the launch platform for a brand new alliance with Pirelli. With the rubber inlays are from a set of Pirelli tires that won an F1 race. Epitomising the perfect combo of ruggedness and reliability – this iconic timepiece comes with a two-day VIP program organised by Pirelli at a motorsport event. www.rogerdubuis.com Price: CHF 280,000 Montblanc Timewalker UTC Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC The new Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC pairs a chronograph with a dual time complication for added usability. A centrally mounted hand has been added to indicate a second time zone, and a black rotatable bezel with a 24 hour scale to indicate…

Everybody knows the power of a magazine cover. Being on the front of Time magazine means having succeeded at life. A few decades ago, it was Life magazine that gave that honour. In the fashion world, many girls would die to feature on the front of Vogue and, I suppose, the same goes for musicians and Rolling Stone. National Geographic has made many photographs world famous. In the world of motor journalism, it is nearly always the latest models which feature on the front page. Obviously, our humble little publication is light years behind these big names, but that also gives us the luxury of being able to be more flexible and creative. We always try to make our covers powerful and eye-catching, giving a special role to design. But…

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