On the 120th anniversary of the founder’s birth, the Ferrari Museum pays tribute to his passion for cars with the...
It was possibly the greatest automotive marketing slogan ever – “Ask the Man Who Owns One.” Packards were such high...
The 11th Traversée de Paris (Summer Crossing of Paris) will take place on Sunday July 22, bringing together 700 vehicles (cars, motorbikes, light utility vehicles, tractors, omnibuses, etc.) of all makes and from all periods to drive through the streets of the French capital. Organized by Vincennes en Anciennes, the largest multi-marque...
Ralph de Palma at the wheel of his 1928 Mercedes-Benz Type S 26/120/180 . This was the car that de...
Gabriel Voisin was born in 1880, in Belleville-sur-Saone. As a young man he studied industrial design in Lyons. In 1908,...
In January 1933, Pierce-Arrow revealed a new design at the New York Auto Auto Show. The official announcement, of January 6, 1933, stated, “In addition to introducing a complete line of Twelves and Eights at the National Auto Show in New York this week, Pierce-Arrow surprised the industry by exhibiting...
Shooting-brake: A conveyance used to carry shooting parties with their large supply of firearms, cartridges, provisions, dogs and game. It...
In 1956, three Aston Martin DB2/4 chassis were sent to Carrozzeria Touring, in Milan, for custom, lightweight bodywork. The first...
Four-seater, mid-engined, sequential gearbox, what’s not to like? Short descriptions can be deceiving, but if you’re interested in an unusual and very versatile car, then the 1958 Zündapp Janus 250 may be for you. Once again, a trip to the Lane Motor Museum (www.lanemotormuseum.org) in Nashville resulted in a car...
Just how good a racecar was Porsche’s 356? Since the model’s introduction, Porsche 356s of all types (77,895 cars built)...
At the end of September, I spent a week in a RSR Project 911 driving from Colorado to California and...
Just a few years into the life of the 911, Porsche was already looking ahead. In their minds, to have a sports car that would remain cutting edge into the foreseeable future, it should be mid-engined. VW had the same thing on their minds—Porsche wanted to replace the entry level...
“Izzat a 300ZX?” It’s a question Mike Glore often hears when he takes his Alfa Romeo Giulia Junior Z to...
In hindsight, I’m sure Alfa Romeo is very happy that Expo ’67 was based in Montreal. If the exposition was...
lfredo Ferrari (Dino) was Enzo Ferrari’s first son, born January 19, 1932. At the time, Enzo was still racing for Alfa Romeo, but he had pledged to give up his high-risk endeavors if he had a son. He made good on that promise, and refocused his efforts on his newly...
On 1989, at the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled a monster. Its initial impulse was at the hand of...
Long ago when racecars used tires with tread, I owned a couple Lotus cars. While stationed in Germany, I bought...
In the late ’70s, Lancia wanted something to grab some of the market share from the popular VW Golf. A Giugiaro-penned, four-door was the result. By the ’80s there was the Delta HF; a “Hot Hatch,” turbocharged, front-wheel drive version. At the time, the Delta 037 was competing on the...
Pasadena, CA October 22, 2017 Erik Goplen’s 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta. Photo: Craig R. Edwards Become a Member & Get Ad-Free...
Bronte, Canada September 3, 2017 1934 Austin Racecar 750-cc side-valve.Photo: Bob Harrington Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To...
As the sun rises on Sunday (November 4) more than 400 intrepid drivers and their hardy passengers will set out on the world famous Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox. The first of the remarkable, pioneering horseless carriages dating back to pre-1905 will leave Hyde Park...
The second annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance is gearing up for Father’s Day weekend, Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Dino marque, which first appeared on cars from Maranello, in 1968, with the...
Bouches-du-Rhôn, France November 4-5, 2017 Serge Gontard/Remy Bouchet, Porsche 911 SC. Photo: Thierry Lesparre 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 our...
After a successful and very well-received inaugural event in May this year, Land Rover Legends – the ultimate show for...
The Colorado Grand, a magnificent 1000-mile tour for cars built prior to 1960, is in its 30th year. Started by...
The original Datsun 240Z made its debut in the fall of 1969 and immediately set the sports car world on its head. One year short of its 50th anniversary, the iconic “Z car” is still being celebrated around the world, including this week at the 31st annual International Z Car...
The 35th edition of the Toronto Triumph Club’s again took place in the setting of the beautiful Bronte Provincial Park. Located...
As an unseasonably mild London was still covered by darkness, nearly 400 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers and plucky...
The Mustang Owner’s Museum will host an event “55 Years of Mustang”, in conjunction with the Grand Opening of the Mustang Owner’s Museum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orVLxjVsgM Events will begin on Tuesday, April 16th with registration packet pick up. Evening activities include a Welcome Party at Cabarrus Brewing Company at 6 pm. ...