WHO THE HECK IS JHONNY CECOTTO?

Hailing from South America this Venezuelan son of a motorcycle shop owner turned wheels from a pretty young age developing himself into one the most prolific motorcycle racers in the world almost like a precursor to modern greats like Valentino Rossi. Unsatisfied with just running the motorcycle circuit Cecotto got involved with four wheeled racers going all the way up the chain to the pinnacle of Motorsport which was Formula 1. Unfortunately, while building his F1 career a tragic accident left him with two broken legs and his F1 days were cut short.

But that was just F1. Cecotto continued in both the DTM and BTCC circuits spending a lot of time driving BMW’s. Which brings us to this excellent piece by OTTO mobile which is replication of the Cecotto version of the M5. Of course, what makes this so special is lost on the fact that you can’t drive it or get a look at the interior but what we do know is that it is modelled after the car that Cecotto chose with the different options that he wanted. They then produced a limited version of 22 cars according to the same specs and called it the Cecotto version. Which was sold in Lagoon Green or Mauritius Blue.

drops this beauty and a must have for any BMW fans whether they collect the scale version or the real version. We love the Lagoon Green as the chosen colour and of course this era of BMWs as most would agree is probably one of the most desirable. If you are new to OTTO Mobile than take a moment to scroll through our pages and take a nice long appreciative look at how well the design tea have folded all the period correct designs into place from the 80 styled headlamps to the rubberized bumper guards to that classic kidney grille that has long gone and meta morphed into industrial sized nostrils. Ah yes this was the time where even the most ungracious plebs looked executive in a BMW.

Yes, the car is sealed but you can still catch a glimpse of the inside the way you steal a look through the window of a FERRARI parked outside that fancy hotel you just attended a wedding at. You will peer mournfully into the car as you again, recognise good old 80s design that reminds you of the time your dad dropped this behemoth into second to thrash that Mitsubishi Lancer to the intersection while you screamed in glee at the sudden G Force that pushed back into the seat. Good times, that’s what this car does, reminds you of the good times.

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As CASTHEADS and motor heads we are really excited about the partnership between FORMULA 1 and PUMA Motorsport becoming the official brand for F1. To clear up confusion PUMA was previously the preferred brand for most teams like FERRARI, AMG PETRONAS and of course RED BULL but now as sponsor of the entire F1 group as well producing and selling fanwear from all teams at all F1 events. This also means that fans like you and me will be able to pick PUMA + F1 branded gear similar to what the officials and staff of F1 will be wearing which will also be made by PUMA.

“PUMA has become the most authentic and credible sports brand in motorsports and has the expertise to create the best products for the world’s leading drivers and teams as well as for its fans”, said Arne Freundt, CEO of PUMA.

“The influence of motorsport, and Formula 1 in particular, on sports- and streetwear culture has significantly increased in recent years.

Our new partnership with Formula 1 is an exciting opportunity to further explore this blend of motorsports and lifestyle. PUMA has always sat at the intersection of sports and fashion, and we feel we are in the perfect position to translate the culture of the sport into relevant streetwear collections and drive brand heat with a young, affluent, and diverse audience.”

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:

“As F1 continues to grow around the world, we have been reaching new fans through exciting collaborations and are seeing the sport enter areas of mainstream culture we have not seen before. PUMA has a rich history in motorsport, making them the perfect fit for F1 as we take the sport’s apparel to the next level for fans on the street, drivers in the paddock, and everything else in between.”

#CASTHEADSWEARPUMA because it fits, suits, and reflects our love and passion for motorsport, cars and street wear. This collab excites and we can’t wait to what F1 brings to the table in terms of fan wear.