Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
The SEAT Ibiza is celebrating 40 years of continual innovation since its introduction in 1984. The brand’s iconic model was a turning point for the company’s success and has sold over six million units over five generations. The SEAT Ibiza has delivered great value for the youngest customers, providing the latest technologies and innovations in … Read more
The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in Japan on September 16 1983, as the Fairlady Z. Designed by Kazumasu Takagi and his team of developers, the Z31 improved aerodynamics and increased power when compared to its predecessor, the 280ZX. The newer Z-car had a drag coefficient of 0.30 and was powered by Japan’s first … Read more
The Renault Fuego was a four-seater, three-door hatchback heavily based on the Renault 18, sharing its floorpan, drivetrain, dashboard and other items. Renault started production of the Fuego in 1980. European production went on into 1987 and Renault Argentina produced the ‘Fuego GTA Max’ up into 1992. It was sold in the United States through … Read more
At the end of the 1970’s, the American company MIT commissioned Lamborghini to design an off-road – the project, failed, it was proposed again in 1981 and after several prototypes had been built, Lamborghini presented the LM 002 series model in 1986. This powerful off-road with the Countach engine was liked by kings, actors and … Read more
All Ferraris are limited edition pieces, some more so than others. With only 448 produced, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is a very special car indeed. It is a salute to the 70th anniversary of the house that has styled more Ferraris than any other, the 50th anniversary of the two company’s first joint endeavor, … Read more
The Jaguar XJ6, using 2.8 litre (2790 cc/170 in³) and 4.2 litre (4235 cc/258 in³) straight-six cylinder versions of Jaguar’s renowned XK engine, replaced most of Jaguar’s saloons – which, in the 1960s, had expanded to four separate ranges. Apart from the engines, the other main component carried over from previous models was the widest … Read more
The Aston Martin DB2 followed the 2-litre sports chassis design in many ways but was 9 inches shorter in the wheelbase. The body itself was the work of designer Frank Feeley and was built around a square section tube frame on which an aluminium body was attached. The new Aston Martin DB2 engine was designed … Read more
JD Classics proudly announce the Official Launch of the one and only “True Spirit of XJ13” a masterpiece that has captured the essence of the iconic Jaguar XJ13, making its first public appearance at the prestigious 2024 Retromobile event. After 45 years of development and meticulous craftsmanship, this project stands as a testament to real … Read more
The Chevrolet Corvette C3 is a sports car patterned after Chevrolet’s “Mako Shark” (designed by Larry Shinoda), produced between 1968 and 1982. It is the third generation of Chevrolet Corvettes built and marketed by Chevrolet. This generation has the distinction of being introduced to the motoring public in an unorthodox – and unintended – fashion. … Read more
Work on a successor to the Volkswagen Beetle had already begun in Wolfsburg in the late 1960s. Several concept vehicles were created, including the EA (development order) 276. The EA 276 from 1969 already exhibited many features of the later successful Golf model such as front engine, hatchback with large boot lid and torsion beam … Read more