Throughout the 1950s, American automobile manufacturers developed some of the most extravagant concept cars. While many of these efforts were...
Vintage Roadcar Columns
Can a fictional spy save the world…and a car company? I write this column on the eve of Halloween. While...
The 1953 Turin Auto Show must have been quite a sight. It presented cars of what would become a landmark year. But most enthusiasts in attendance would not know how fortunate they were. To them, this was just another car show. To Carlo Abarth, however, this show was something special....
While you might think this article is going to address the Chrysler Norsman, we are instead going deep sea diving,...
Could the passing of a new law breed an entirely new segment of “classics”? The terms “Kit Car” and “Replica”...
OK sports car fans. Put on your post-war, European history caps. What 1950s coachbuilt aluminum-bodied, twin-cam, two- and three-liter exotic sports car set speed records, raced and showed in the finest salons, winning the hearts of wealthy enthusiasts, press and aspiring kids worldwide? Here’s a hint. The company (launched in...
Just how far are you prepared to go for exclusivity? In January, Bentley announced that its famed Mulliner coachbuilding team...
Studebaker was an innovative company. In the pre-war years, it built some of the finest and most elegant art deco...
There may be a cold wind a-coming… There’s nothing worse than a pundit, bragging, “I told you so.” So, I will reluctantly say, “I did mention this might happen…eventually.” Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited...
We’ve seen visions of the future before. Cars that can fly, jet-powered cars, atomic-powered cars, robotics within cars, and a...
You really have to be cautious when you read the April issue of an automotive enthusiast’s magazine Did you enjoy...
Cleverly Proportioned & Intuitively Perfect Let’s be clear about one thing. The Shelby Cobra is one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. Since its release, the Cobra’s popularity has continued in version after version, as kit cars, “continuation cars” and tribute cars. Both Ford and Shelby have...
How do you restore a car without mechanical parts? Some in the historic car community gripe about FIVA (the Fédération...
Parachute pants, rollerblades and the archetype of the boutique Supercar Not sure what the water cooler talk around your office...
The BMW 507 is frequently cited as one of the most beautifully designed cars regardless of era, origin or classification. Designer Albrecht Goertz penned a lithe sports car with near perfect proportions, taut surfacing and brilliant branding signature, resulting in a timeless expression of BMW’s heritage. At age 24, Goertz arrived in...
As you’ll see throughout this month’s magazine, this issue prominently features and highlights the rich, 100-year history of BMW. For...
America’s Sport Custom Production Car I had no idea who Howard “Dutch” Darrin was, as I pedaled my Schwinn Sting Ray...
Fate has a funny way of bringing you full circle… Despite this being the September issue of the magazine, due to the vagaries of publishing, we create this issue in July. Totally by coincidence, while this issue includes Mike Hemsley’s insightful overview of the early years of Italian manufacturer FIAT,...
Since first offering its wares to the automotive public, Lancia has excelled at engineering some of the most technically advanced...
What does the recent sale of “unobtanium” tell us abou the market as a whole? I’ve literally just walked in...
Automotive Karma can be a bitch… I can’t help but laugh…I’d cry if I didn’t. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all...
Le Mans, 1960. You can imagine the scene. The coming decade was cresting the ’50s into oblivion. The vast high-speed...
After several false starts, the U.S. is finally getting a major classic car exhibition of its own… A little over...
Designed by the legendary Leonardo Fioravanti, the same man responsible for some of the greatest Pininfarina/Ferrari designs, the original 206 Dino GT was a delightful Italian shape elegantly translated from the 1967 206 racecar. The sultry curvature and sensuality of the body bridged the exact moment of change from heavy...
I have issues…and almost all of them trace back to Ferrari Working on this All-Ferrari focused special issue has got...
Who else in the publishing world is crazy enough to bring you the Scarab Scout, the Dymaxion, the Leyat Helico and the Mathis? I’m continually amazed when it happens. About once every year or two we produce a themed issue…without ever intending to! I really don’t know how it happens....
Aston Martin. The name alone conjures up images of spies, well-dressed Europeans at fine gatherings, record-setting race wins and a...
There’s a reason why Miami Vice is no longer a fashion trend… One of the many great things about living...
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...