Before the ad offering it for sale was published in February 1982, ALP 598 was mine. “One of the prettiest...
If I were to ask you to name an innovative, Italian sports car manufacturer, chances are good you would instinctively...
Patrick Long For the best part of 20 years, Patrick Long was a Porsche factory driver. Having hung up his helmet at the end of 2021, today he remains a competition advisor for Porsche Motorsport, heading up North America’s young driver development program. But away from the circuit, for countless...
Designed for aircraft Rooted in aeronautics but more commonly known for its automotive applications, the NACA (not NASA) duct is...
A proving ground like no other Automotive factory proving grounds and test tracks are like Disneyland – the fun is...
The thought of racing priceless vintage autos on the surface of a frozen lake is crazy, right? Would you take your prized possession out for a spin on sketchy ice and snow? But in a country known for alpine adventure, St. Moritz, Switzerland, is the site for one of the...
Creating his own car company was “an old idea of my father’s,” Ferry Porsche recalled. The idea dated back at...
East Himalaya Rally October-November 2022 This adventure-rated rally was the first international classic car rally in the North East Indian...
Since the beginning of its history in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini has always stood out as a highly innovative and pioneering company. This is all thanks primarily to a talented series of engineers, production technicians, and innovators who utilized their expertise and visionary spirit to shape the brand of the Bull...
In 2022, Lamborghini is celebrating the V-12: the legendary 12-cylinder engine that has powered its most iconic cars for almost...
The Grand Prix formula changed at the end of 1937 limiting engines to 3-liters (supercharged) or 4.5-liter (unblown) so the...
Rallying in a COVID year is a challenge, especially when you have people coming over from countries with different COVID rules. This fun rally started in the beautiful region of the Douro valley in Portugal and made its way through Northern Spain, along the Atlantic coast famous for its high...
At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971, Automobili Lamborghini presented its “idea car”, the LP 500 Countach. Designed by...
Rolls-Royce’s brilliant, first post-war design is as enjoyable to drive now as it was then. The Silver Wraith was the...
At the end of the 19th century the De Dion-Bouton Company of France was famous for its advanced internal combustion engine. Sold throughout the world as a stationary engine it also powered a single-cylinder, high revving, two-seater runabout complete with the exclusive De Dion back axle. 1200 of these Vis-a-Vis...
When the farm owned by Helena Neethling’s father in the Riviersonderend district, about 100 miles due east of Cape Town,...
Born in England, raised in Hollywood. We are not speaking of a famous movie actor, but of a very special...
The hunt for interesting automobiles to profile often leads to some very unusual vehicles. One-off vehicles do not lend themselves to the standard profile format, but they are much too interesting to ignore. The subjects of this article are three of those unusual automobiles. In each case, they are one-off...
After celebrating its centenary in 2020, 2021 sees the 50th Anniversary of one of Mazda’s most interesting, adaptable and successful...
I was 19-years old and working nights at a Shell service station in San Jose, California, with my friend Jim...
Although the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 of the late-1930s and immediate post-war years lingered on the market until 1953, its replacement was first introduced in 1950—the Alfa Romeo 1900. The Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina (sedan) was introduced in 1950. Photo: Alfa Romeo The design of the 1900, and every subsequent...
If you believe that when a man puts his name on the building the products emanating from the enterprise embody...
On July 18, 1955, in sunny Southern California an icon was born when Walt Disney opened the gates to his...
Though only a few Dutch vehicle makers are in operation today, in the early years of the motorcar around the turn of the 20th century, quite a number of automakers were at work designing and producing cars in the Netherlands. One such firm had its start when brothers Hendrik-Jan and...
Members of Hagerty Classic Insurance’s Driver’s Club were recently asked what car was the most luxurious ever. The answers ranged...
I bought both a Volkswagen Type 1 and a Morris Minor more than 20 years ago when we started...
William Morrison1855-1927 [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hough Detroit is world-famous as the capital of American auto production, when it comes to electric cars, Des Moines, Iowa beat the Motor City to the punch. A Scottish immigrant who settled in Des Moines, in 1880, William Morrison began as a chemist, but his main interest was...
The role the 700 placed in the history of BMW is complicated. Some say the 700 saved the company, but...
If you follow professional sports car and endurance racing, you know the name Brumos, and its now iconic red, white,...
If you are an old car buff, love beautiful scenery and friendly people, and want to visit a place where they speak English and you can drink the water, then New Zealand is the place for you. These are classics from various events in the land down under, the land...
