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Source: Chevrolet WORDS: THE BLOCK PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Each year, Corvette Corrals are held at a variety of events on the IMSA calendar. All eight generations of America’s Sports Car are welcome. But not only do the special parking areas turn into a Corvette show, General Motors engineers and other Corvette dignitaries often hold Q&A programs with guests in … Read more
Fascinating sports car icon and media favourite, laboratory on wheels for the development of the Wankel engine and testing new technologies and, last, but not least, legendary record-breaking car: the Mercedes-Benz C 111 is all this and much more. Its second development stage, C 111-II, featuring the quadruple-rotor variant (four times 602 ccm flow chamber … Read more
Throughout 2023, Hagerty has tracked a correcting market where sellers’ expectations were not, in many cases, being met by potential buyers’ willingness to part with cash that had become more expensive to borrow. The demographic needle has also shifted rapidly to point towards Millennials as being the new driving force behind the classic car market, fuelling the … Read more
The SS 100 is a British 2 seat sports car built between 1936 and 1940 by SS Cars Ltd of Coventry, England. The last one is thought to have been delivered in 1941. In 1936 the name Jaguar was given to a new saloon car and from then on to all the cars. Following World … Read more
From its earliest days, Cadillac established itself as a leader in innovation and design. In 1905 and 1912, Cadillac was honored over all other cars in the world for design breakthroughs such as the first electric self-starter and the application of precision interchangeable parts. Cadillac’s breakthrough news in 1915 was the introduction of the world’s … Read more
Buick Motor Co., incorporated in 1903. The first Buick made for sale, the 1904 Model B, was built in Flint, Michigan. There were 37 Buicks made that year, none of which survived in 1905, Buick assembly was moved to a vacant plant in Jackson, Michigan (engine production remained in Flint), while Buick’s promoter, William C. … Read more
This vehicle was ordered as a drivable chassis with a fender set. The body was designed by Harley Earl for a one of a kind custom-built body. Don Lee at Coach and Body Works, Los Angeles, formerly Eral Carriage Works, built the body. Harley was the Chief Designer for Don Lee and Director of the … Read more
The Chevrolet Superior, Series V was introduced in mid-1926 and was marketed into the first part of the 1927 sales year. These cars had an OHV four-cylinder with cam operated oil pump, belt-driven generator, three-speed floor-mounted manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle and external contracting rear brakes. This roadster was equipped with a custom speedster body … Read more
Mazda is well-known for making cars that are affordable, reliable and a pleasure to drive. But only a few people know about the partnership between the Japanese car manufacturer and the German sweets confectionary company Haribo – globally known for their gummy bears – resulting in the development of the Mazda 121 “Goldy”, in the … Read more
Bell Sport & Classic brings to market what is perhaps the world’s finest example of the iconic Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, presented in exceptional condition and ‘holy grail’ collector specification, previously owned by musician and Ferrari aficionado Chris Rea. The exceptional example is offered for sale by the world-leading Ferrari specialists, just as enthusiasts prepare to … Read more