More than half a century ago, Turkey’s first passenger vehicles went into mass production—Anadol. Manufactured by Istanbul-based Otosan Otomobil Sanayii (“Otosan...
Mecum’s 32nd Original Spring Classic auction was another pronounced success with overall sales totals reaching an all-time Indy-auction high at...
The XP-755 concept car, also known as the Mako Shark, was designed by Larry Shinoda under the direction of General Motors Styling and Design head Bill Mitchell in 1961, as a concept for future Chevrolet Corvette production cars. Many of the design elements developed on the XP-755 would make their...
In the early ’70s, Gary Emory was working at Chick Iverson’s VW/Porsche dealership. But as time went on he was...
Fair disclosure, I’m a multiple Lancia owner. I love everything about them. Their wonderful engine sounds, the brash audacity of their...
Pontiac had built a well-deserved reputation as General Motors performance division by 1967. Innovative performance enhancing engineering, matched with attractive but aggressive styling, set the division apart from the pack. The legendary Wide-Track chassis introduced in 1959 captured the public’s imagination and the automotive media’s praise. Motor Trend magazine named Pontiac...
Rally Round’s inaugural Trans-Himalayan Adventure kicked off on April 20, 2019, with a mixture of 20 crews driving classic, vintage...
The vintage automobile world has lost one of its cornerstones and most innovative characters. Mike Rabin, founder of LmaRR Disk,...
Four extremely rare and unique Shelby Cobras from the Steven Juliano Collection will be sold at Mecum’s May 14–19 Indy Spring Classic sale, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each of the four Cobras on offer, represent not only a rare or highly desirable variation, but also one restored to the most exacting...
Some of Buick’s most iconic design features, including waterfall grilles and portholes on the hood, originated with the 1949 Roadmaster...
For a moment, let us explore the children’s section of Vintage Road & Racecar. What children’s section you ask? In...
If you’re a fan of Alfa Romeo in general—and the Tipo 105s built between 1961 and 1977, in particular—this new, 6 volume photo series will be a must-have. Produced by Dingwort-Verlag in Germany, the publishers of the outstanding Alfa Romeo “Alleggerita” 3-volume set on the racing GTAs, this latest offering...
Mark Hyman is the proprietor of Hyman Ltd in St. Louis, Missouri (https://hymanltd.com/). Founded in a rented garage, in 1989,...
The first time I saw a photo of the Lamborghini Countach I knew it was something special. I was probably 11 or 12-years old, but even at that age, after seeing Jaguars, Porsches, and Ferraris, the Countach looked like it was from another planet. Lamborghini had only been in business...
The iconic Cadillac tail fin will soar once again in a special “Jet-Age” display at the 2019 Concours d’Elegance of...
2018 Indochina Road Classic Route What are the ingredients for a good rally? Breathtaking scenic roads, unique cars and great...
“We can learn a great deal from what’s happening in India right now, when it comes to attracting young people into the historic vehicle movement,” says FIVA President Patrick Rollet. In March, FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) held its General Council meeting in...
After leaving Ferrari in 1961, Giotto Bizzarrini joined Iso Rivolta’s company and began laying down the design for a GT...
The Sprint Speciale came to life under the hand of Bertone designer Franco Scaglione. You can trace its lineage back...
This is my 50th article for Vintage Road & Racecar. I didn’t realize it until my editor sent me a thank you card and the keys to a 2019 Ferrari 488 (fair disclosure, it was just the keys). So it got me thinking about the value of 50 when it comes...
A 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier and a 1957 Ferrari 335 S were crowned this year’s Best in Show on March...
On May 23, 1945, the British wartime government came to an end and on July 5 voting took place to...
Considered today, to be the first “Concept Car”, Harley Earl’s 1938 Buick Y-Job was built on a 1937 Buick chassis. Earl sought to combine his vision of the automobile with new technologies and features to create a benchmark for future designs. The Y-Job included such advanced thinking as hidden headlights, flush-mounted...
It may come as a surprise that Ettore Bugatti’s first straight-8 engine did not power one of his rolling sculptures,...
A special class of Mercedes-Benz 500K – 540K will take center stage at the 24th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance...
Car Design is a wicked beast. The purpose of design is to create both alluring and engaging combinations of mechanical and sculptural elements as a means to attracts buyers willing to pay money to possess such an object. But once the car is released, a whole new series of considerations...
One of the more interesting developments in the classic car hobby, over the past few years, has been the broader...
From February 6 to 10 , Lamborghini Polo Storico will be at Rétromobile, with a special red Miura SV. This...
China has contributed many great things to the world throughout the ages. Gunpowder, paper, printing, the umbrella and the compass are among their many contributions to society, however Chinese luxury automobile manufacturing is not on most historian’s lists. Most people, including many car enthusiasts, are unaware of the fact that...
