Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
It’s 50 years since the Safety Car made its first appearance in F1, at the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix. And in the years since it has been developed by the FIA to become a key component of the Federation’s drive for improved safety in Formula 1. Following a variety of incidents at a rain-hit 1973 … Read more
Citroën celebrates the 20th anniversary of the C3 Pluriel – the only one of its kind. Launched in May 2003, just one year after the C3, this small three-door hatchback was produced in 115,097 units at the Villaverde plant between 2003 and 2010. The C3 Pluriel is a unique car that came in a number … Read more
Two identical 1968 Mustang GT fastbacks were used in the filming of the classic Warner Bros. movie “Bullitt” that debuted in theaters on Oct. 17, 1968. After filming, the cars went their separate ways: the hero vehicle driven by McQueen in the movie was sold by Warner Bros. to a private buyer, and the other … Read more
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A Lange & Söhne, is delighted to reveal that the 2023 event – now under three months away – will feature the 1938 Delahaye Type 145 V12 Coupé. Visitors to this year’s exclusive event – held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace from September 1st to 3rd – … Read more
The most famous race car of the modern Bentley era, the 2003 Speed 8, made its return to Le Mans this weekend to take part in the centenary celebrations of the ultimate motorsport marathon – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The dynamic demonstration of the highly popular fan-favourite precedes the return of a new … Read more
An Oldsmobile car first paced the famed “Brickyard” with the 1949 ‘Rocket V8’ powered convertible and has been chosen as the pace vehicle for the Indianapolis 500, 11 times through the 2001 race. HURST modified Oldsmobile cars first came about in 1968 and went on to special limited production for the 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974 … Read more
A century ago, a Bentley 3 Litre would become the first British car and the first Bentley to compete at the gruelling Le Mans 24 Hours race in its debut year. Today, as this iconic race – a 24-hour full- throttle test of man and machine – celebrates its centenary, that very first Bentley has … Read more
Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the Le Mans winning Mazda 787B will be conducting a demonstration run1 at the Centenary Anniversary of 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The 91st race is due to be held at Le Mans Sarthe Circuit in France from the 7th to the 11th of June, 2023. The Mazda 787B, powered by a … Read more
An iconic location, forming part of the brand’s history The bond between Alfa Romeo and the “Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este” began with the profound connection between Milan – the birthplace of Alfa Romeo – and Lake Como, long the drawing room of the same city’s aristocracy, and a showcase for Italian excellence around the world. … Read more
The Concours of Elegance is thrilled to announce that in 2023, guests will have the opportunity to sample a truly unique motorcar that’s been shrouded in mystery and hidden from public view for decades: the experimental 1935 Hoffman X-8. Bestowed with honours from leading concours events throughout North America, this is the first time the … Read more