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The Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato – Visionary When New, Still Modern Today

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 continually delivered innovation and superlative engineering. Always ahead of the...

Lancia: Cars That Defined An Era

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 to then ask you to name one of the oldest...

1954 Arnolt-Bristol – The Design Brilliance of Franco Scaglione

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 automobile designs all over the world. In addition to the...

Just Gorgeous!—1955 Studebaker President Speedster

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, were known for their quality and durability. The automobiles built...

The Artist and The Goddess—1964 Citroën DS19 Chapron

What is art? A shape, a form, an abstract collection of ideas, an image created by man to invoke thought, reflection, passion, pleasure or even shock? In automotive terms, art is defined by a car’s...

50 years since the first Lamborghini Countach

It was in March of 1974 when mass production of the Countach started at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese; a model that entered into legend and remained on the market for a full 16...

Lotus Lust—A Tale of Two Plus 2s

In May 1968, my former wife and I traveled by train, ferry and again by train from Pirmasens, Germany, to Norwich, England. Our purpose was to pick up our new 1968 Lotus Europa at the...

Bentleys old and new grace Monterey Car Week

Bentley’s annual showcase at Monterey Car Week continued this year with a trio of firsts that showcased the breadth of the marque’s automotive diversity. Events Immaculately restored 1961 S2 Drophead Coupe becomes first Bentley-entered car...

Strange Wonder—1969 Matra M530

Throughout history, French manufacturers have created some of the most unusual automotive designs ever made. Most will agree that many of them had brilliant engineering, however the French approach to styling, especially in the mid-century...

“What on Earth?”—1965 Lancia Flavia Sport Zagato

Joe Ballengee was driving his ’65 Lancia Flavia Sport Zagato through the Santa Fe Arts District, during the Santa Fe Concorso’s Mountain Tour, when a woman at the curb, shouted, “WHAT ON EARTH?” A more...

1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

Background By the late 1950s, sports racing cars were becoming increasingly sophisticated, transitioning from traditional front-engine production-based cars to a new generation of highly specialized purpose-built mid-engine machines. Faced with the challenging task of designing...

The Great Emancipator—1925 Lincoln Phaeton

We open the smallish front doors, typical of open cars of the 1920s, and climb in. Chris Kidd pulls down the spark lever on the big Lincoln open tourer’s steering wheel hub and then eases...

The Fiat X 1/9 – The Last Affordable Italian Exotic

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 top. Though much of their brand name and recognition has...

Final Adventure

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 a little excess—bigger, faster, flashier. Catering to this new appetite,...

Bella Figura—1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L

“Bella figura” is Italian for “beautiful figure.” Winston Goodfellow uses the phrase in the title of the section of his book, “Ferrari – Road and Racing,” on the 250 GT/L, aka Berlinetta Lusso. Preston Lerner,...

FOR SALE: 1957 BMW 507 SERIES II

BMW 507 Debut When the Frankfurt Motor Show opened in late 1955, the principal BMW attractions were two sporting variations of the V-8-powered 502: the 503 and the 507. Though both models were designed by...

1951 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport. Steve Natale Photography

1951 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport by Saoutchik

Sensational French shapes and racing pedigree are part of what make Talbot-Lago automobiles exotic, beautiful, rare and sought after. Few cars are more exotic or interesting than the Talbot-Lago Grand Sport.The roots of the Talbot-Lago...

McKinley Thompson Jr.—Ford’s First African American Designer

The Ford Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors who restore them today. But there’s one legend in the story of the Bronco who...

Car Profile: Porsche GT3 RS

When Porsche first unveiled the 911, we lived in steady but gently progressive times. The 1960s was a turning point in many ways. Nearly everything was changing, and cars were becoming an exciting way for...

FOR SALE: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

Background Lamborghini’s Miura S, an iconic masterpiece of automotive design, was conceived by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. Gandini’s genius is evident in the Miura S’s aesthetics and non-traditional drivetrain layout. Introduced in 1968, the Miura...

British Eccentric – 1960 Jensen 541R

Photo: Steve Oom With just over 600 produced between 1954 and 1962 it can t be said that the Jensen 541 was built in huge numbers. In my 45-plus years of older car enthusiasm, I...

Car Profile: Jaguar E Type

Photo credits courtesy of Fantasy Junction Automotive history offers a bounty of well-made sportscars. Tracing back to the earliest years of motoring, the sports car figured early in development as enthusiasts demanded more from their...

Car Profile: Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer

Ferrari has always been a leader in high-performance engineering and design. Although many of their most innovative ideas were often plagued by modest resources, internal struggles, and industrial politics, the combined passion and stubbornness frequently...

Can You Restore Classic Cars As A Beginner?

Restoring classic cars is a captivating journey that entails reviving a piece of history, and preserving the artistry and innovation of a bygone era. For many, this endeavor is a passionate hobby that brings immense...

First MiniVan? – 1936 Stout Scarab

Photo: J. Michael Hemsley After he had finished the restoration of his 1936 Stout Scarab, Ron Schneider took it to a prestigious car show in Michigan. Two suited Chrysler executives looked over the car. As...

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