Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
The Sportage, Kia’s best-selling car in the UK, Europe and globally, is celebrating its 30th birthday having first been gone on-sale worldwide in 1993. The Sportage was introduced in the UK two years later, with sales commencing in 1995. Over 30 years, the Sportage SUV has seen four generations come and go, and is now represented … Read more
Introduced in 1936, the Chevrolet Suburban was based on a commercial panel truck. But instead of having a huge, windowless cargo area there was a large passenger compartment. Early Suburbans had two doors and three rows of seats that accommodated up to eight passengers. This Suburban was restored by Michigan resident Elmer Langdon and his … Read more
Project Wreckless’s restored 1967 Ford Mustang stands as a stunning embodiment of American muscle car heritage. Beneath its iconic exterior lies a roaring 4.7-litre V8 engine that delivers an exhilarating driving experience and a sense of pride in knowing the organisation behind it. This 1967 Mustang is not just another car – it’s a piece … Read more
Car & Classic, Europe’s largest online marketplace for classic and niche vehicles is set to auction a one-off, coach built 1995 Alfa Romeo Castagna Vittoria. The working prototype is based on an Alfa Romeo 75, already regarded as a desirable Italian classic, and was produced by the historic coach builders Carrozzeria Castagna. Originally founded in … Read more
The 1926 Chevrolet Series X one-ton trucks had carryover engines, a disc clutch with floor mounted gearshift, semi-floating rear axle, external contracting rear brakes, wooden spoke wheels and a 120 inch wheelbase. The engines were overhead-valve 4-cylinder with cast-iron block, mechanical valve lifters, force feed and splash oiling, water pump and fan cooling and a … Read more
Thirty years ago, a select group of Aston Martin customers began taking delivery of a majestic new model which was nothing less than the most potent production motor car yet created by the British marque, and a true supercar of its time. An engineering and styling tour de force, the V8 Vantage V550 had been … Read more
The 1975 Chevrolet truck line was the best selling truck in the industry, selling nearly 750,000 vehicles. The C10 was available with two different pickup box styles (Fleetside and Stepside), four trim levels and two wheelbase lengths. The Scottsdale trim was the first step-up from the base interior, bringing woodgrain door trim, courtesy lights, color-keyed … Read more
Chevrolet introduced a new ‘Advanced Design’ line of trucks in the summer of 1947. These 1948 Chevrolets represented an all new look for Chevy light duty trucks that continued, relatively unchanged, through the 1954 models. Standard equipment for 1948 included a heater and defroster, a luxury in those days. The cab was enlarged by eight … Read more
This concept vehicle bears the name ‘Cien,’ meaning ‘one hundred’ in Spanish. Inspired by the F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter, this vehicle sports a monocoque body/chassis made from carbon fiber. It also features a rather atypical mid-engine and rear-wheel drive configuration. The experimental V12 engine churns out a pelvis-shattering 750 horsepower and also features ‘displacement … Read more
hen Chevrolet introduced its 1932 models, they were called “The Great American Value”. Their road worthiness and durability are as impressive today as it was back when the cars were new. Early 1930s Chevrolets used both a descriptive name and alpha-numeric model identification. The 1932 cars were identified as Confederate or Series BA. However, Chevrolet’s … Read more