" The passion for motor vehicles starts early. Little kids love to push toy vehicles around, projecting their dreams through their fingertips. Kids' TV hammers that passion home. Forty years ago this was done by shows like Captain Scarlet and The "
The Honda Super Cub
"Of all the vehicles in all the nations in all the continents of the entire world, there is none as ubiquitous as the Honda Super Cub. Better known in the UK as the C-series (C50, C70 and C90) and here "
English Blood, Finnish Soul
" It was a Saturday morning. Dickie Davies was leaning forward, staring intensely at the camera, bedecked in silver flash hair do and decked out in a sports coat of turquoise polyester. You could almost smell the Old Spice on him. "
Death Race 2000
" In America the automobile was always an icon of liberty. And from the very earliest days of motoring the American road trip itself is a sort of sacred pilgrimage where technological progress and the freedom of the open road were "
The Beauty of Black Alloys.
" It's undeniable. Ebony paint jobs with black alloys look cool. It might seem a bit of an affectation, and you might be accused of wanting to play the Dark Knight. To roll with black 20s may even summon visions of "
Future Classics
"Did you see our future classics feature in issue 6? We selected 10 current-ish cars, which our experts think have the best chance of becoming a genuine future classic in years to come. But, if you're like me, you probably disagree with "
Digital edition of Issue 6 of influx available
"Issue 6 of influx is now available for you to view and download online. The issue includes features on RCA Designers of the Future, Requiem for a Supercar, East Bay Rats, Volvo, Karting and much more."
Ceri Yorath’s Nereus – The Dreams of Children
"The Nereus, a three-seater with a hydrogen fuel-cell powerplant, changes its shape to reflect the different movements and speeds experienced in the course of driving it. Inspired by the form of mantas and stingrays, the car is named after the "
Influx Social
Paul Howse’s Enigma – The Dreams of Children
"Paul Howse was inspired by his love of classic cars when he came up with the bronze-coated Enigma, which lives in a solar-powered garage that transfers energy to the car. The suspension goes even beyond the Magneride of the R8 ("
Joonas Vartola’s Iomega – The Dreams of Children
"Finnish designer, Joonas Vartola says that the Iomega is a relaxation capsule with a chauffeur. The shape of the car was inspired by the lines of a swan. Driver and passengers have their own private compartments. This is "a passenger "
Pretty in Pink
"Britain's racing circuits are being graced with the striking and colourful sight of Sarah Bennett-Baggs behind the wheel of her bright pink 1978 Porsche 911 SC, sponsored by Adrian Flux. Sarah is competing in the Porsche Club Championship for the first time, "
Kart Masters
"influx sponsored Jacques Morley races in the Kart Masters Championship. We went down to check out the competition, and found some interesting personalities behind the scenes."
Maserati Ghibli SS
"The Maserati Ghibli is one of the finest car designs ever to flow from the pen of Giorgetto Giugiaro (see our feature on Giugiaro on page 20 of influx issue 6). Powered by a V8 mounted up front, the car came with "
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
"The immense 612bhp 6 litre v12 makes the 599 the most powerful production Ferrari ever, and if supercars have any kind of a future, this may be it. The Pininfarina design is fresh as ever, and the ride is superb, thanks to "
Ferrari F40
"The Ferrari F40 recently celebrated its 21st birthday. The swansong of Enzo Ferrari, it was introduced on 21st July 1987 to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary. Engineered with the sole purpose of becoming the fastest production car in the world, Ferrari viewed "
Porsche 911/993 Turbo Coupé
""A supercar you can use everyday." The 911, in its various guises has always aimed for that accolade, but, the 993 Turbo was the ultimate combination of luxury, performance and excitement. Benefitting from an all-new multi-arm rear suspension, which reduced the tendency "
