The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, which was moved from its traditional May spot on the calendar to September in light of...
My friend had done well that year. He was quite a bit older, but we’d bonded over cars, especially as...
Lotus is launching a new Certificate of Provenance programme, revealing the first recipient as a stunning and celebrated Turbo Esprit that was the final ‘company car’ of Lotus founder Colin Chapman. The 1981 model, which was also driven by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during a visit to Norfolk, has...
Years ago, a friend and I were in an old Dodge plumber’s van on our way to the Pebble Beach...
Independent automotive designer Bill Flajole worked on a number of important designs, including the Nash Metropolitan, before turning his attention...
William Morrison1855-1927 [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hough Detroit is world-famous as the capital of American auto production, when it comes to electric cars, Des Moines, Iowa beat the Motor City to the punch. A Scottish immigrant who settled in Des Moines, in 1880, William Morrison began as a chemist, but his main interest was...
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud series was produced between 1955 and 1966 with a production run of 7,372 units. The first...
Beaulieu has released a revised calendar with a record number of 14 Simply rallies taking part in a star-studded line...
Mention Lamborghini to any vintage enthusiast and the conversation will likely focus on the Countach or Miura. Of course, these two juggernauts of design and performance excellence are among the most beautiful and unique sports cars ever conceived, yet during production of both these iconic Lamboghinis, the Espada lurks, almost...
The Morgan Motor Company has this week finished production of its last-ever steel chassis car to be built. The momentous...
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Throughout history, French manufacturers have created some of the most unusual automotive designs ever made. Most will agree that many...
AC Cars (England) Ltd is launching a limited edition run of zero emission cars, the first ever electric cars to...
The role the 700 placed in the history of BMW is complicated. Some say the 700 saved the company, but it isn’t that simple.Immediately after the end of the war, BMW produced bicycles, kitchen equipment and other mundane products; mostly made from melted down aluminum airplane parts. The first post-war...
This year’s 38th Historic Festival weekend, the Sunday in the Park Concours (Sept. 6, 2020) is being redesigned around a...
In celebration of Alfa Romeo’s 110th anniversary on June 24, 2020, fans of the brand, otherwise known as “Alfisti,” paraded...
Jim Petty and his wife Wendy had been watching the news for two weeks straight and seeing what the pandemic was doing to some of the more challenged communities as the lock-down and quarantine unfolded. He knew there was a stimulus package, but it would dry up pretty quickly. It...
If you follow professional sports car and endurance racing, you know the name Brumos, and its now iconic red, white,...
Announced on October 20 ,1953, the Alvis TC21/100—or “Grey Lady” as it was marketed— featured a 3-liter Straight-6 engine capable...
In 2015, the Citroën DS celebrated its 60th anniversary, in style, in Paris. Over 700 DS owners traveled from all over Europe, showing how the DS still enjoys a huge following. Unanimously acclaimed for its road handling qualities, the DS would also go on to become an agile competition car....
Car design has always been a passion of mine. The idea that you can begin with just a drawing, blend...
Thousands of classic and supercars, which this year would have been appearing at concours events around the globe but are...
Organizers of the St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance, held each year on Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, have announced that this year’s event has been canceled due to COVID-19. In a brief statement the organizers said: After careful consultation and with a heavy heart, we announce the 14th St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance...
Back in 1982, I bought a 1940 Packard coupe and spent the next couple of years restoring it. Once I...
As part of its mission to “Preserve, Celebrate and Share Automotive History”, the Audrain Automobile Museum has announced that the...
Noted car and airplane collector General William Lyon passed away on May 22, at the age of 97. General Lyon, without question, led an achievement-filled life. Even more impressive is the fact General Lyon’s many accomplishments were wide ranging, as he made his mark as a successful businessman, a decorated...
For the first tmie in its 65-year history, the AACA has announced that it has had to cancel its annual...
Built from 1963–1966, the Alvis TE 21 (or Three Liter Series III) featured a 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine wrapped in...
If you are an old car buff, love beautiful scenery and friendly people, and want to visit a place where they speak English and you can drink the water, then New Zealand is the place for you. These are classics from various events in the land down under, the land...
