(1990 - early 2000s)
THE
SHARING
GOLDEN
YEARS
I believe that the years between 1990 and the early 2000s represent the automotive golden age—the final chapter before screens replaced gauges and software replaced mechanical connections.
About Nineties
For me, this era stands apart not just for the driving experience, but for design philosophy. It was a time when sportiness didn't rhyme with aggressiveness—when cars could be powerful without being mean, where stance and right proportions defined presence rather than harsh angles and vents.
This was about daily cars made exceptional, limited homologation specials and a few exceptional GTs. A time when a kid would ask "How fast does it go?", not "How much does it cost?". This was the era when the best cars were not only defined by their technology, but by how they made you feel.
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1997
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1996
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1997
04
1992
F355
FERRARI
BERLINETTA
Manual
1997
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03
04
Considered by many to be the last truly "analog" Ferrari, it also boasts perfect proportions before electronic driver aids forever changed automotive design.
This manual Berlinetta represents the purest expression: a screaming 8,500 rpm redline, direct steering, and that intoxicating five-valve-per-cylinder soundtrack. No modern electronics or assistance—just the driver, the gated shifter, and one of the most celebrated engines Ferrari ever built.
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04
03
MASERATI
GHIBLI
CUP
1996
Manual
02
One of just 60 homologation specials and the final iteration of Maserati's bi-turbo, the Ghibli Cup delivered the highest power per litre output of any bi-turbo engine at the time.
Derived from the Ghibli Open Cup racing car, its 6-speed Getrag gearbox and 330 hp, coupled with revised racing geometry, offered a superior handling to that of a BMW M3. The Cup represented the audacious swan song of the De Tomaso-Fiat era, before Maserati transitioned to mass production under Ferrari's ownership.
PAJERO
MITSUBISHI
EVOLUTION
Automatic
1997
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02
03
04
Nicknamed the "King of the Desert," the Pajero Evolution was born from Mitsubishi's Dakar Rally dominance—twelve overall victories, including seven consecutive wins from 2001 to 2007.
Only 2,500 of these homologation specials were produced, transforming the utilitarian off- with revised suspension, wider track, and 275-horsepower V6. It represents an era when manufacturers still built wildly impractical special editions simply to go racing—commercial logic be damned.
BMW R80RT
AUTOFABRICA
TYPE 10
1992
Manual
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03
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04
Originally a dependable touring motorcycle, this R80RT was transformed by Autofabrica into the Type 10—a masterclass in purposeful minimalism.
The conversion stripped away touring pretense to reveal the beautiful simplicity of the boxer twin engine, while custom metalwork and careful proportions created something that feels both timeless and distinctly modern. It's proof that the best motorcycles from this era provide the perfect foundation for reimagination.
ABOUT ME
In the past 10 years, I've curated this collection that reflects my sensibility of the era—a personal archive and tribute to what defines my taste in automotive. I've had to let go of some of these cars but hope to be able to buy some back later. I’m located in Lisbon, Portugal and I'm looking to connect with fellow enthusiasts who share my definition of this era. Let's talk.