Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
Most enthusiasts consider 1969 and 1970 to be the absolute zenith of the original muscle car era. These two years served as the apex of the horsepower and cubic-inches curve. As is so often said to someone celebrating one of those dreaded decade birthdays (30, 40 . . . 80), “It’s all downhill from here.” … Read more
On 24th February 1983, PEUGEOT made a splash by launching the 205. This model cemented the brand in the modern era, both in terms of product, marketing, and motorsport. A look back at an alluring epic story… the origin of a long line of successful PEUGEOT city cars. EXCELLENCE: The PEUGEOT 205 left its mark … Read more
The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey in the early 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered by Ford engineer Paul G. Axelrad, with Lee Iacocca approving the final model for production in February 1964, after the first clay models were built in mid-1963. Developed as an … Read more
The Mustang Boss 302 is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced by Ford in 1969 and 1970, alongside its more powerful sibling the Boss 429 Mustang. Ford revived the name for another two year production run in 2012 and 2013. It was produced for the Trans Am racing series. The Camaro/Mustang rivalry … Read more
Dodge produced three separate models with the name Dodge Charger Daytona, all of which were modified Dodge Chargers. The name was taken from Daytona Beach, Florida, which was an early center for auto racing and still hosts the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s premier event. The original Dodge Charger Daytona was designed to beat the competition in … Read more
The legendary Skyline, first introduced in 1957, was originally built by Japan’s Prince Motor Company. Production of the Prince Skyline lasted from 1957 until 1966, when Prince and Nissan merged. With humble origins as a rather modest 4-door luxury car, the Skyline began to evolve into a performance-bred sportscar following the merger. Today the … Read more
Classic car owners are being told to brush up on their understanding of seatbelt laws in old vehicles, else risk a hefty fine and penalty points. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk have clarified what the UK seatbelt laws means for classic car drivers, and researched the rules about wearing a seatbelt that most drivers are unaware … Read more
The Ford Thunderbird was the brainchild of two men—George Walker and Louis D. Crusoe. The car was born from the idea that Ford Motor Company should have a sportier vehicle as part of their automobile line. This idea was pursued by the company who decided to pursue a “true Ford sports car” for their 1955 … Read more
London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced that its 2023 event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of arguably the most exotic and evocative brand of all: Lamborghini. This Summer’s show will pick out the rarest and most significant V12-engined examples from the Sant’Agata-based marque’s illustrious back catalogue. It will be a jaw-dropping celebration of … Read more
The Camaro arrived in dealerships on Sept. 29, 1966 and customers were eager for Chevrolet’s entry in the new personal sports car segment. Sales of nearly 221,000 in its first year made the Camaro a success and firmly established its role in American popular culture. In the 50 years since its introduction there have been … Read more