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...
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 with the Studebaker name on them ranged from buggy-like electrics to some of the prettiest...
What is art? A shape, a form, an abstract collection of ideas, an image created by man to invoke thought,...
In May 1968, my former wife and I traveled by train, ferry and again by train from Pirmasens, Germany, to...
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 era, is interesting to say the least. Weird, beautiful, ugly, strange, fantastic, modern, and eclectic...
Joe Ballengee was driving his ’65 Lancia Flavia Sport Zagato through the Santa Fe Arts District, during the Santa Fe...
We open the smallish front doors, typical of open cars of the 1920s, and climb in. Chris Kidd pulls down...
“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, in his book “Speed Read – Ferrari,” says about the 250 GT/L, “The reason it’s...
Sensational French shapes and racing pedigree are part of what make Talbot-Lago automobiles exotic, beautiful, rare and sought after. Few...
The Ford Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors...
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 can say that I have seen four Jensen 541s, and with pleasure have driven two...
Photo: Steve Oom The next time you see an Audi on the road look closely at its badge. Four intertwined...
The 2019 Porsche 935 pays homage to the iconic 935/78 LM race car from the 1970s, known as ‘Moby Dick’...
The Bugatti Veyron is a mid-engined sports car that was first introduced to the world in 2005 by French automobile manufacturer Bugatti. The Veyron, named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, was designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and later manufactured at Bugatti’s assembly plant in Molsheim, France....
Ollie Kew from Top Gear magazine is here to give us an in-depth look on what is arguably the best...
The Ferrari 599 GTO holds the prestigious title of being only the third model from the Maranello marque to bear...
The Shelby Daytona Coupe is the best American car ever built. Maybe even the best in the world. I can say this with a fair measure of confidence as this is my 100th car design article for this publication! That’s just over eight years of articles evaluating the automotive design...
The Lexus LFA is an enigma, a supercar with one of the best-sounding engines ever fitted in a production car. Packed within...
When Jim Gehkre returned from his tour in Vietnam, in January of 1970, the first thing he needed was a...
In the 1960s, the prospect of a high-performance Japanese automobile seemed distant, at least until Toyota made a pioneering move in the segment in 1967, creating the 2000GT. In its basic proportions, this alluring fastback echoed European styling, yet it was still unlike any other car on the planet. It was...
The Peninsula has announced eight finalists for its prestigious honor, The Peninsula Classics 2022 Best of the Best Award. The...
Trevor Wilkinson started his engineering business, in 1946, in Beverly Grove, Blackpool. It was named Trevcar Motors and the business...
Aston Martin has unveiled its new DB12 and dubbed it a Super Tourer. According to Aston Martin, the DB12 takes a new direction. One which makes it the most complete and accomplished DB model in Aston Martin’s history. Blessed with exceptional performance and handling to satisfy and reward the most...
History lauds volumes of praise to those who are first. Thinking back to 1964, many will recall a short wheelbase,...
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust has announced a major innovation in the world of industrial heritage. Working with Andrew Nahum,...
Designed for aircraft Rooted in aeronautics but more commonly known for its automotive applications, the NACA (not NASA) duct is a timeless piece of functional design that has gone through decades unchanged, never needing to adapt to prevalent trends. The NACA duct was conceived in 1945 by aeronautical engineers at...
Sixty years ago on May 7, 1963, “Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini S.a.s.” was founded. It was the initial name of an...
Aston Martin Works has announced the availability, for the first time in decades, of new major components, including gearboxes and...
Concours on Savile Row, London’s most stylish motoring event, is back on the famous tailoring street on May 24-25 and will be even bigger and better for its second edition. Last year the unique event drew thousands of Londoners to the street where 35 cars were on display from manufacturers...
