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I have always wanted to do a road trip in a vintage car. My Bavarian friend and I had been talking about doing one in...
The Cord 810 was a sensation when it was revealed to the public in November of 1935. With its strikingly attractive styling and advanced design,...
The 2025 Daytona 24 hours event took place from Jan 17- 27 at the famed Daytona International speedway. Once again as in recent years there...
Douggie could have talked W.O. into it. It was such a bizarre idea that the boss would not have dreamed it up on his own....
When someone excitedly says “SPIDER!,” what do you do? Look for something to swat it with? Or do you turn and hope to see a...
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Written by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale, Archivio Storico Museo Mille Miglia, and BMW AG, Munich (Germany) The Monastery of St Euphemia of the...
We push Pete Thelander’s 1934 MG NE Magnette out into the sunlight. Its red paintwork gleams and dazzles. The car is bright red because it...
Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Connecticut, came alive this past month with the vibrant energy of over 500 Mazda Miatas for the much-anticipated Miatacon. Enthusiasts...
“Cats” from Bristol-the cars of the Stars By Royce Rumsey Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Peter Sellers, Jerry Hall, Tom Petty, Frank Sinatra and most famously,...
Like many British automobile companies, Jensen Motors Limited began in the 1920s, advancing the dreams of brothers Alan and Richard Jensen first as autobody builders...
On a trip through Italy in the summer of 2024, we were fortunate enough to be granted a last look at the Umberto Panini Motor...
This is the tale of a wonderful old racing machine, now fast approaching its 100th birthday but still enjoying an active competition life in the...
For the burgeoning Formula Two category for 1½-liter cars, French star driver Jean Behra based a new racing car of his own on Porsche components....
Fed up with seeing their major races won by the Germans in the 1930s, the Italians allowed only 1½-liter entries in their 1939 races to...
While gathering for our family Thanksgiving this year, I showed a photo of an average American muscle car to my older daughter. “That’s nice Dad,...
An image of Reid Railton with his parents depicted the engineer at the time of his decision, supported by Henry Spurrier III, to design and...
Before the ad offering it for sale was published in February 1982, ALP 598 was mine. “One of the prettiest of all the famous Le...
In 1977, Porsche’s “improvised” Type 936/77 took on the full-court press of four Renaults at Le Mans. Retirements and technical troubles suggested that winning was...
As time progresses, the concept of historic racing naturally pushes forwards. Etched into our individual psyche, we all have a notion of what constitutes historic....
Unusual marques are often seen at the major Concours d’Elegance, but what is the chance of seeing a little-known marque at a car show established...
If you had to choose the worst decade of automobile design, it would be hard to surpass the period spanning 1972 – 1982. Rapidly changing...
My wife made an offer on a house in New Zealand while vacationing there with her family a few years ago. She is a realtor,...
“Who painted this D-Type red?” was my thought when I first laid eyes on this legendary machine. Most of the Jaguar competition cars are BRG—...
Editor’s Note: Check out Sean Smith’s review of the Nissan Z Performance in 2023 for an in-depth read. I went back to the Mt. Equinox...
Written by: Glen Smale. Images by: Glen Smale & National Motor Museum, Beaulieu No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our...
The 5th Annual Velocity Invitational, held at Sonoma Raceway from October 4-6, 2024, was a spectacular gathering of automotive excellence and star-powered performances. This three-day...
A tiny red car is mixing it up at the Monterey Historic Races with 356 Porsches, Morgans, Corvettes, Lotuses and Alfas on the track. “What...
Founded in 1906, Lancia is one of the foremost Italian automobile manufacturers and a world leader in engineering. Over the past 100+ years, they have...
Before After. Rear cover of Paul Skilleter’s book on Jaguar saloons. Jim and Lisa Hendrix are committed fans of all things Jaguar. Nearly everything automotive...
During the late ’50s and early ’60s American racers were doing battle in a wide variety of homebuilt racecars and Specials. Taking production car engines...
If I were to ask you to name an innovative, Italian sports car manufacturer, chances are good you would instinctively reply, Ferrari. If I were...
In a world where time-travel is still far from reality, the next best solution can be found on the South coast of England in early...
The 1950s was one of the most prolific periods of automobile design. Aircraft technology developed during the war, aerodynamics, and new engine technology were influencing...
The Studebaker Corporation built some significant and beautiful vehicles during its more than a century in business. Their horse drawn vehicles, from Conestogas to hearses,...
The now customary late summer date on the calendar for the Silverstone Festival marks the largest historic racing event in the UK. A colossal 20...
Large and imposing, this Pierce-Arrow Model 48 commanded attention when it arrived back in 1916, and still does today over a century later. A chance...
If you’ve not heard of the Concours d’Lemons, it’s a tongue-in-cheek car show that takes place during Monterey Car Week. They see me rollin’! This...
The Porsche Werks Reunion 2024 celebrated its 10th anniversary during Monterey Car Week along the coastal peninsula. The gathering brings together Porsche enthusiasts and showcases...
Words & Images by: Glen Smale The official Ferrari Museum website refers to the Maranello Museum, as the ‘Home of a dream’. And that’s basically...
It’s a classic car club meet-up, a new car showcase, with a wide variety of food trucks, all surrounded by a race car track in...
Donington Park has traditionally held the Masters Historic race weekend in the early Spring, but a move to a mid-summer slot on the calendar. Hot...
Meet Richard (Dicky) Reigel, a lifelong automotive and motorsport enthusiast. As many of us likely were, Mr. Reigel’s obsession with automobiles was inspired by his...
If you had to pick one of the most misunderstood European automotive brands imported to the United States, chances are Fiat would rise to the...
1958 DeSoto Adventurer The 1950s were a halcyon period for American car manufacturing. After the deprivation of the war years, the American public yearned for...
Road America again hosted the Weather Tech International Challenge, a midsummer staple of the vintage racing scene. With well over 400 entries, the twelve racing...
A weekend where it feels as if the motorsport world descends upon the airy grounds of Goodwood House. In motorsport circles, the English summer is...
Pat Dennis and Lotus Chassis #39, Bud Okon’s Chassis #30. Most people know that “snake eyes” means a high risk (1 in 36), high reward...
In a month which hosted three of the most prestigious endurance races, all eyes turned to the hallowed ground of the Spa Francorchamps circuit, nestled...
Photo: Pete Austin Where do we start with the story of the March 761? In true Sound of Music fashion—at the very beginning. In the...
