As thoughts turn to love this Valentine's Day, we take time to acknowledge the automotive objects of our affection. These are the cars we love.
Yes, it is possible to love a car, just as it is possible to hate a car. Cars are funny that way. They can inspire a whole range of emotions, even among those who see them simply as a means of getting from Point A to Point B. For the truly afflicted among us, cars leave an indelible mark upon our lives.
Even on Valentine's Day, though, it's hard to show our appreciation to the cars we love. After all, there aren't heart-shaped bottles of engine oil. But we can acknowledge them with some pretty awesome photos. So instead of wasting money on overpriced flowers or a lousy dinner in a crowded restaurant, sit back, crank up some Golden Earring and imagine yourself on a stretch of deserted road. It's time to fall in love all over again.
Ferrari 250 GTO
I know, I know. It’s an easy, almost obvious choice, but c’mon — it’s the Ferrari GTO. It isn’t about what it costs (Roughly $30 million, give or take, in the unlikely event you find one for sale). It isn’t about it being an icon. Hell — it isn’t even about it being heartbreakingly beautiful.
I love the Ferrari 250 GTO for what it was, and what it remains: a pitch-perfect symphony of speed and style. It was a car you could drive to a race, take first place and drive home again. The Ferrari 250 GTO was the last of the true sports racers built by the best automaker on the planet, and as such it will always be special. — Tony Borroz
Photo: Ferrari