Switzerland is interesting for many different reasons. But for us petrolheads it’s especially inviting because of the country’s plethora of mountain roads. With the sound of the engine and exhaust reverberating off the cliffs, it’s a utopia for those who revel in that feeling of the rear wheels on the edge of traction as we power out of a tight, second-gear corner.
The Swiss are modest people and this is reflected in the cars they tend to like. Walk around in the cities or neighbourhoods and you’ll see that most cars are de-badged. There are exceptions, of course – Frank Rinderknecht, the founder of the Swiss concept car company Rinspeed, springs to mind. But generally this means that, when it comes to cars, you need to dig deep to uncover what they offer. This is also partly why the unveiling of the Sportec Project Ferdinand came as such a surprise. But first, some history about this company.
Founded in 1997, one of Sportec’s main focuses has been racing. However, apart from founding Sportec Motorsport in 2010,
