( 1990 – 2010 ) / Culture / Automotive / Analog

About Nineties

I believe that the years between 1990 and 2010 represent the automotive golden age—the final chapter before screens replaced gauges and software replaced mechanical connections.


For me, this era stands apart not just for the driving experience, but for the design philosophy as well. 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. Plus, this wasn't about super cars or exclusivity, but 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 less defined by the status they gave you than how they made you feel. Nineties.cc exists as an invitation to share that passion and connect with fellow enthusiasts. The mission is to gather like-minded people and keep the passion for this specific era alive.

  • 01 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 1996
  • 02 Maserati Ghibli Cup 1996
  • 03 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution 1997
  • 04 Auto Fabrica Type 10 1992
1996 / Manual

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

Considered by many to be the last true "analog" Ferrari. The final naturally aspirated V8 before paddle shifts and electronics began their march forward.

This manual Berlinetta represents the purest expression: a screaming 8,500 rpm redline, direct steering, and that intoxicating five-valve-per-cylinder soundtrack. No F1 gearbox, no modern conveniences—just the driver, the gated shifter, and one of the most celebrated engines Ferrari ever built.

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta — full
1996 / Manual

Maserati Ghibli Cup

One of just 60 road cars built with the 2.0-litre twin-turbo V6, the Ghibli Cup remains one of the era's most underappreciated Italian GTs.

Developed to meet racing homologation requirements, these handful of examples captured the raw, unfiltered character that defined 90s performance—no stability control, no driver aids, just mechanical grip and commitment. This particular example represents Maserati at its most uncompromising, before the brand's luxury rebirth.

Maserati Ghibli Cup — full
1997 / Automatic

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

The "King of the Desert", was born from Mitsubishi's Dakar Rally dominance: 12 overall victories, including 7 consecutive wins from 2001 to 2007.

Only 2,500 of these homologation specials were produced, transforming the utilitarian off-roader 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.

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution — full
1992

BMW R80RT Autofabrica Type 10

Originally a dependable touring motorcycle, this R80RT was transformed by Southend-on-Sea's 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.

BMW R80RT Autofabrica Type 10 — full

About me

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In the past 10 years, I've curated a 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 them back later. I have recently relocated from London to Lisbon, Portugal. So if you're in Lisbon or actually anywhere in the world and appreciate these cars, I'm looking to connect with fellow enthusiasts that share my definition of this era. Let's talk.

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