Is the world really hankering for a return of the Borgward? I see a lot of automotive press releases, every...
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Credit – BarnFinds.com I saw my first Bricklin in 1974. Lit up under the Southern California sun, a local specialty...
December 2017 Comb through the history of 20th century car designs, and one name continually appears over and over again. Tom Tjaarda. Though Tjaarda never penned his name as a brand or touted his individual accomplishments, he quietly assembled an astonishing career of automotive achievements. Indeed, Tjaarda (a U.S.-born, Detroit...
Few motoring experiences can compare to the exhilaration of driving a convertible sports car. The open road before you, the...
There’s an infectious disease running through the concours community, and it’s not what you think? Whenever we interview people within...
I stumbled across a story the other day that caught me off guard. It was a report that a three-man team, driving a 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG had shattered the record for the fastest non-stop drive across the United States, what has affectionately come to be known as “The Cannonball...
If you’ve never seen a Lancia Stratos in person, you owe it to yourself to seek one out. The Stratos...
It’s tough being British. The lackluster cuisine and stoic monarchy don’t help. Though they did give us the Beatles, Fish...
For some in the automotive world, apparently cheating is a core value From the first day we start kindergarten, we have drilled into our little brains the aphorism, “Cheaters never prosper.” Sadly, it would appear that in the automotive world, cheaters almost always prosper. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free...
In an age of cell phones, disposable appliances, laptops thinner and smaller than LIFE magazine, it’s hard to remember that...
Studebaker was an innovative company. In the pre-war years, it built some of the finest and most elegant art deco...
Automotive history is riddled with innovators and entrepreneurs seeking the very best, most powerful, and dynamic sports cars bearing their own name. And while we are familiar with many of those names operating on shoestring budgets, hopes, and dreams, there are a few lesser-known examples that achieved premium levels of...
I can think of few feelings worse than that moment of instant shock, when you turn the ignition key and...
During the early days of the automobile (1890–1940), coachbuilding—the construction of bodywork for a vehicle—was as vital a part of...
Driving in to the office the other morning, I was listening to a comedian on the radio. His name is Adam Corolla and much to my pleasant surprise he was riffing on having just come back from competing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion. When asked about the race he...
Today, I’m going to confess two of my most deeply held, darkest secrets: 1) For the past two decades, I’ve...
Automotive Karma can be a bitch… I can’t help but laugh…I’d cry if I didn’t. Become a Member & Get...
Fighting a virus can be a lifetime affair… Viruses can be insidious things. They initially infect you, you’re sick with its disease for who knows how long and then, finally, you clear it from your system. Yet, some viruses can lay dormant in your system for days, months or even...
You really have to be cautious when you read the April issue of an automotive enthusiast’s magazine Did you enjoy...
I pedaled my bike past the edge of our main street and down the Santa Monica canyon road toward the...
Apparently, you can only dodge so many bullets… I’m cruising down the road, nestled in a big, comfortable leather seat. The car is extremely well appointed—it has all the modern gadgets and tech one would want—the ride is smooth…and I absolutely hate it. See, I’ve spent the better part of...
While you might think this article is going to address the Chrysler Norsman, we are instead going deep sea diving,...
It’s hard to believe it is already January 2013! With the coming of the New Year comes renewed attention and...
This is technically the first issue of Vintage Roadcar as an online-only periodical. While many of us will miss the paper magazine, I felt it was important to take a moment to recognize the significance of this transition both in how cars are talked about, perceived by the public, and...
The BMW 507 is frequently cited as one of the most beautifully designed cars regardless of era, origin or classification. Designer...
Quintessential designs of the 20th century are all around us. These items are so familiar we often take their shape, color...
With so much new digital technology arriving daily in our lives, it’s hard to imagine that something as simple as a new material could spawn an entirely new industry and market, lasting for decades. But that’s exactly what fiberglass did. Easy to use and relatively low cost, fiberglass fit perfectly...
How do you restore a car without mechanical parts? Some in the historic car community gripe about FIVA (the Fédération...
I have issues…and almost all of them trace back to Ferrari Working on this All-Ferrari focused special issue has got...
After 117 years, I’m finally getting around to figuring out Opel… I enjoyed speaking with Rich Taylor last month about his long involvement in the hobby and automotive journalism. I found it fascinating that he originally started working for Car and Driver because he won a car from them! Even...