The Journal

Why the BMW E39 M5 Still Delivers

The E39 M5 is one of those cars that seems to get more right the longer you think about it. It has enough power to feel properly serious, enough composure to feel special every day, and enough rest...

Modern Icon: Why the Lancia Delta Integrale Still Delivers

The Lancia Delta Integrale is one of those cars that feels impossible to overstate properly. It came from rally success, but it became much more than a competition story. It turne...

Modern Icon: Why the Ford Sierra Cosworth Still Delivers

The Sierra Cosworth is one of those cars that immediately feels like it belongs in the enthusiast hall of fame. It has the kind of shape, character, and reputation that ma...

Modern Icon: Why the Audi Ur-Quattro Still Delivers

The Audi Ur-Quattro is one of those cars that feels bigger than its own shape. It was not just another fast coupe with a clever drivetrain. It was the car that helped chan...

Modern Icon: Why the Honda NSX Still Delivers

The Honda NSX is one of those cars that changed the conversation rather than simply joining it. When it arrived, it challenged the idea that a supercar had to be intimidating, fragile, or awkward t...

Modern Icon: Why the Ferrari F355 Still Delivers

There are Ferraris that impress you, and there are Ferraris that stay with you. The F355 belongs firmly in the second group. It arrived at exactly the right moment in Ferr...

Modern Icon: Why the Porsche 993 Still Delivers

There are plenty of reasons people point to when they explain the appeal of the Porsche 993. It was the last air-cooled 911, it has the right shape, and it sits in that sweet spot...

Modern Icon: Why the BMW E30 M3 Still Delivers

There are some cars that earn their reputation because they were fast, and others because they were important. The BMW E30 M3 is one of the rare cars that managed to be bo...