Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
Rocking its way to Car & Classic’s online auction is a rare, UK-delivered, right-hand drive 1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS ordered from new by Peter Grant, the manager of the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin. A scarcely seen example of a Ferrari 246 Dino GTS in its own right, due to it being one of … Read more
The Aston Martin Virage made its debut at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1988. The Aston Martin Virage, which was designed by John Heffernan and Ken Greeley, was applauded for its styling, and it proved to be more quieter and more comfortable than the older V8’s. The new engine was developed in co-operation with Callaway Engineering and … Read more
Quattro is an icon. The name represents safe driving and sportiness, technical expertise and competitive superiority. The success of quattro models on the road and in racing has laid the foundation for this, while a series of legendary TV commercials has served only to underline it. One unforgettable moment is the clip from 1986 filmed … Read more
Source: Chevrolet WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO and NATE LIGHT —— Among all the vehicles built over the last 50 years, few evoke emotions as strong as those attached to the DMC DeLorean. Steve Flanagan is a longtime fan of the unique car, which was built by the DeLorean Motor Company in the early … Read more
The Ford Thunderbird is a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. It entered production for the 1955 model year as a two-seater sporty car; unlike the superficially similar (and slightly earlier) Chevrolet Corvette, the Thunderbird was never sold as a full-blown sports car. Ford described it as a personal luxury … Read more
Launched in 1976, the Lotus Esprit is one of the brand’s most iconic models, thanks in part to its starring role in the James Bond film of the following year, The Spy Who Loved Me. Even now, more than four decades on, it remains one of the most memorable and loved ‘movie cars’ of all time. … Read more
The Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur was launched 60 years ago to great acclaim and is a timely reminder of the luxury British car maker’s ongoing quest to extend the limits of innovation. The elegant S2 featured an all-new aluminium V8 that afforded a significant boost in power. The increased output from the L Series … Read more
For the 1967 Universal Exposition in Montreal, Alfa Romeo was selected from among all international manufacturers to present a car that represented the “highest aspiration of modern man in terms of cars”. Mike Nichols’ film “The Graduate”, which was released in 1967, celebrated the Spider Duetto as one of the most desirable cars in the … Read more
The 1st of July 1969 is an important day in the history of Maserati, since the first Maserati Indy built for a customer left the Trident Brand’s historic headquarters at via Ciro Menotti 322 in Modena, heading for delivery in Switzerland. The car was shipped to Maserati’s Swiss importer of that time, “Martinelli e Sonvico” … Read more
Ferrari regularly produces a model that represents a synthesis of its technological knowledge and its sporting experience. The Ferrari 250 LM was the first of this type of models in 1963. It was conceived by the founder especially for the owner-driver and was deliberately designed for racing. The Ferrari GTO (1984), the Ferrari F40 (1987) … Read more