Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
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
The fifth generation Celica was introduced in September 1989 for the 1990 model year. The Celica received new Super Round organic styling, upgraded wheels and tires, more powerful GT-Four (US: All-Trac) with better cooling system, and for the Japanese market only, the 4-Wheel Steering (4WS) models. Toyota engineers claimed that the round styling and lack … Read more
The automotive world marvelled, and fans of affordable roadsters were thrilled: On the 9th of February, 35 years ago, the Mazda MX-5 made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Built like a classic rear-wheel-drive sports car, but with a groundbreaking front-mid-engine layout for optimum longitudinal weight distribution, the Japanese roadster revived a then almost extinct … Read more
In the lead up to the introduction of the all-new Swift Hybrid this Spring, Suzuki would like to reflect over the last 40 years of evolution of its highly popular and important global model and provide an insight into its development since 1983. This evolution and development has provided the engineers at Suzuki Motor Corporation … Read more
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon (sedan), but the overall performance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis and an evolution of the … Read more
The XJ220 remains one of the fastest Jaguars ever produced and when launched in 1992 and, at 213mph, had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1,470 kg. Originally conceived as a concept car, the XJ220 debuted at … Read more
Though it was based on the rigid steel platform chassis of the DB6, the DBS was lower and wider than the car it replaced. However, it was actually shorter, despite a slightly longer wheelbase, due to the use of De Dion rear suspension. Styling was by the talented William Towns, whose work influenced Aston Martin … Read more
For nearly 100 years, Citroën has been supporting all professionals with a range of robust, innovative commercial vehicles tailored to the specific needs of each professional. This is particularly visible in the van segment with iconic models such as the TUB, a true pioneer of modern utility vehicles, the renowned Type H, the well-regarded C25, … Read more