Stunning looks, capable performance and, today, an undisputed fixture in the automotive lexicon of excellence, the Jaguar D-Type has become...
Vintage Roadcar Columns
Does the recent passing of a cornerstone in the Lotus community mark the end of an era? Just as we...
Where were you when the engine died? Sudden death of a close friend or a high profile celebrity is always a galvanizing event. Oftentimes the shock and disbelief burns the memory of the moment into one’s mind forever. For instance, people of a certain age can still remember every detail...
I had dinner with Carroll Shelby in 1997. Among the dozens of things I remember him telling me, the most poignant...
What if you could change cars as frequently as your wardrobe? Since I’m currently single-handedly underwriting the University of Southern...
In an age of cell phones, disposable appliances, laptops thinner and smaller than LIFE magazine, it’s hard to remember that we once drove large, slow, hand-crafted automobiles built with beauty in mind, excellence in every leather stitch and pride in final assembly. And while every one of the major manufacturers...
There’s an infectious disease running through the concours community, and it’s not what you think? Whenever we interview people within...
Both Ferrari and Pininfarina had quite a surprise in store when they debuted the 308 at the 1975 Paris Auto...
The automotive prophets predicted the coming end times…wish I bought the destroyer of the classic car world when I had the chance As always, our Raffi Minasian is a never-ending fount of automotive insights. As you’ll read in this issue, this month he takes a look at the Datsun 240Z,...
How one car changed the culture of Japan and the mindset of America, one sports car at a time With...
After 117 years, I’m finally getting around to figuring out Opel… I enjoyed speaking with Rich Taylor last month about...
There’s a reason why Miami Vice is no longer a fashion trend… One of the many great things about living in Southern California, if you’re a car enthusiast, is the oftentimes-remarkable mix of cars that you’ll see on the road, on any given day. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free...
Aston Martin. The name alone conjures up images of spies, well-dressed Europeans at fine gatherings, record-setting race wins and a...
“Simplify, then add Lightness.” Whether fully attributed to Colin Chapman, or simply the lore that surrounds his engineering genius and design prowess, this philosophy is certainly embodied in the cars that have made Lotus a legendary performance company for more than half a century. And nowhere else is this more...
I have issues…and almost all of them trace back to Ferrari Working on this All-Ferrari focused special issue has got...
Designed by the legendary Leonardo Fioravanti, the same man responsible for some of the greatest Pininfarina/Ferrari designs, the original 206...
After several false starts, the U.S. is finally getting a major classic car exhibition of its own… A little over a year ago, I lamented in this space [“5-year Paradigm, VR, June 2015] about the U.S.’s lack of a major classic car show, such as France’s Retromobile or the UK’s...
Le Mans, 1960. You can imagine the scene. The coming decade was cresting the ’50s into oblivion. The vast high-speed...
Automotive Karma can be a bitch… I can’t help but laugh…I’d cry if I didn’t. Become a Member & Get...
What does the recent sale of “unobtanium” tell us abou the market as a whole? I’ve literally just walked in the door from the weeklong automotive bacchanalia that has become “Monterey Classic Car Week.” While our full coverage of this year’s constellation of events (races, rallies, concours, auctions, gatherings, et....
Since first offering its wares to the automotive public, Lancia has excelled at engineering some of the most technically advanced...
Fate has a funny way of bringing you full circle… Despite this being the September issue of the magazine, due...
America’s Sport Custom Production Car I had no idea who Howard “Dutch” Darrin was, as I pedaled my Schwinn Sting Ray past his house and peered down the driveway into his garage. From the sidewalk, I could see clay scale models and drawings on the walls. I loved drawing and making...
As you’ll see throughout this month’s magazine, this issue prominently features and highlights the rich, 100-year history of BMW. For...
The BMW 507 is frequently cited as one of the most beautifully designed cars regardless of era, origin or classification. Designer...
Parachute pants, rollerblades and the archetype of the boutique Supercar Not sure what the water cooler talk around your office is like, but in ours it tends to revolve around the obscure minutiae of cars and racing. Things like what driver had, or has, the longest continuous professional career (arguably...
How do you restore a car without mechanical parts? Some in the historic car community gripe about FIVA (the Fédération...
Cleverly Proportioned & Intuitively Perfect Let’s be clear about one thing. The Shelby Cobra is one of the most iconic...
You really have to be cautious when you read the April issue of an automotive enthusiast’s magazine Did you enjoy Raffi Minasian’s “By Design” last month, on the ultra-rare Citroën-Avant? I know…I know. I blame Mark Brinker (our Hidden Treasures contributor) he finally convinced me to let him do an...
