Mecum Auctions has announced that they will be offering not one, but two, ultra-rare Ferrari LaFerraris for sale at their...
In Switzerland Ernst and Fritz Beutler made a good living from special bodies on both Volkswagen and Porsche chassis. Ultimately...
When first introduced in 1959, the Mini Cooper was a revelation of automotive simplicity, economy, and delight. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, primarily called upon to respond to the 1958 fuel crisis plaguing the UK and much of Europe, the diminutive Mini instantly won hearts, charming a wide range of...
Just a few years into the life of the 911, Porsche was already looking ahead. In their minds, to have...
Ralph de Palma at the wheel of his 1928 Mercedes-Benz Type S 26/120/180 . This was the car that de...
As a car designer and vintage car enthusiast, I get a lot of questions about cars, the interest behind certain brands, why some cars look better than others, and what makes a car collectible. For the most part, cars are reflections of general tastes, cultural interests, and very often convey...
You may have read the news piece we posted a week ago about Jaguar’s announcement that their Classic division will...
After an intense competition that drew diverse cars from around the globe, the coveted gold Best of Show ribbon was...
Following positive reactions to the original concept for ‘the most beautiful electric car in the world’, Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will offer all-electric E-types for sale. Combining its restoration expertise with cutting-edge technology from the Jaguar I-PACE (the award-winning zero-emissions performance SUV), Jaguar Classic will offer tailor-made E-types restored...
Introduced in 1934, the pioneering Citroën Traction Avant was designed by André Lefèbvre and Flaminio Bertoni. With a welded unitary body...
Four-seater, mid-engined, sequential gearbox, what’s not to like? Short descriptions can be deceiving, but if you’re interested in an unusual...
The iconic Aston Martin DB5 is making a comeback, thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films. Following the successful DB4 G.T. continuation project, a series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions, will be created for customers by Aston Martin...
Richard A. Stephens, former Academy of Art University president, always had a penchant for cars, a sentiment that has been...
Franco Scaglione was a truly remarkable man, even by the standards of most Italian car designers. From drawings of the...
Quintessential designs of the 20th century are all around us. These items are so familiar we often take their shape, color and ease of use for granted. Some of the best examples of design quintessence include the Coke bottle, the Monte Blanc fat black pen, the VW Beetle and the GE...
Over the past several years, I’ve waxed whimsical in this space about various historical, psychological and emotional aspects of the...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini’s Espada and Islero models. To mark this occasion, Lamborghini Polo Storico,...
The Global Rally organization appointed Destination Rally for the organization of their Friendship Rally 2018 through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. A non-competitive adventure rally through all kinds of terrain from rolling dirt roads and broken bridges in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia to the 20 lane highway of...
Fair disclosure—I’ve wanted to write about this car for years. The Ford GT appeared, in 2005, as a production offering...
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...
Who invented the motor car, or automobile? There have been several claimants to this title over the years; some justifiable,...
May 2018 Enzo Ferrari By Luca Dal Monte When Enzo Ferrari was born in 1898, automobiles were still a novelty...
May 2018 • RM Sotheby’s, in collaboration with the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, has announced The Porsche 70th Anniversary Sale, an exclusive, single-marque auction to be held at the home of Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) in Atlanta. Set for the weekend of October 27, the sale will take place...
1930 Bentley Speed Six A bloke couldn’t think of anything more dissimilar if he tried. From a Boeing 737, to...
If you’ve been reading this space for any period of time (yes, I’m talking to both of you), then you’ll...
April 2018 The Bertone Collection By Gautam Sen & Michael Robinson Many of the iconic vehicles of the second half of the 20th century, from simple, but beautiful Fiats, Citroëns and BMWs, to many astounding Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Maseratis and Lamborghinis, rolled out of the coachbuilding facilities of Carrozzeria Bertone,...
Parramatta Park, NSW, Australia January 26, 2018 A Brush Runabout from 1910 parked next to an early Renault.Photo: Patrick Quinn...
April 2018 • The Masterpiece Ltd.’s board of directors have elected Bob Budlow, Colin Comer and Paul Westphal as directors...
March 2018 Stars & Cars Mythical Pairings By Jacques Braunstein Steve McQueen, a Ford Mustang and San Francisco. The ten-minute pursuit in Bullitt has remained one of the all-time great movie car chase sequences for nearly 50 years. Iconic automotive pairings from cinematic history do not get much better than...
