FCP Euro's DIY Blog | Antonio Alvendia

03/26/20
11 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Engineered For Every Day - Porsche 993 911 Carrera 2

When wheel design engineer, Peter Tran, bought his 1995 Porsche 993 911 Carrera 2, he had an obvious goal in mind—to build a 911 he could drive on the street every single day, rain or shine. ...

Audi

03/19/20
7 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Building The Car And The Driver - 6-Speed Manual B9 Audi A4

The turbocharged B9 Audi A4 is a joy to drive with a 6-speed manual transmission, but Moss Auto Sports made it even better by adding parts from 034 Motorsport....

BMW

03/17/20
9 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Six-Speed S65 With A Slicktop - BMW E90 M3

The only M3 to be produced with a V8 engine becomes even more fun with a 6-speed manual transmission, no sunroof, and BBS E88 Race Pocket wheels....

Mercedes

03/12/20
6 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

The Benz That Porsche Built - W124 Mercedes-Benz 500E

There was a time when the engineers at Porsche were commissioned to build a W124 Mercedes-Benz. This factory widebodied, V8 powered 500E was the result....

Volvo

03/05/20
3 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Breaking Through Stereotypes - Built And Boosted Volvo S70 T5M

When it comes to enthusiast-owned automobiles, Volvo is a brand that frequently goes overlooked. The P80 chassis in particular is most often associated with well-dressed university professors and ...

BMW

03/03/20
6 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

From Paris to Los Angeles - BMW Z1 Roadster

Though this 1990 BMW Z1's journey from Paris to LA can be measured in miles, it represents a passionate car owner's lifelong journey with the BMW brand....

BMW

02/25/20
6 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Dead Set On Air - BMW E39 525i Touring

The car community truly is a special one. After all, if it weren't for great friends who share the same passion as the owner of this 2002 BMW 525i, this E39 Touring might not look the way it does ...

Culture

02/20/20
3 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Topless And Swedish - Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

Khaled Mounir’s Laser Red 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible often cruises the beach-adjacent streets of Venice Beach and Santa Monica… in search of parking. It's just the price one pays to live in the ...