Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
Production of the ŠKODA 1200 ‘Sedan’ with an all-steel body began in Mladá Boleslav 70 years ago. This technological advancement paved the way for efficient large-scale production. In addition, the body allowed for a larger interior as well as enhancing passive safety while reducing the vehicle’s weight. The pontoon body of the ‘Sedan’ was one of … Read more
With five months left until the Dubai Autodrome is illuminated with the sound and colour of motorsport icons, more than 30 outstanding racing examples have now been confirmed to compete. Formula One legends, including last year’s winner, James Hunt’s first Grand Prix winning car and the 1981 Constructors’ Champion, the Williams FW07C. Hesketh 308b (1974) … Read more
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to announce the latest array of star cars that will dazzle at this year’s show – now under two months away. The event, which is famed internationally for assembling the world’s most spectacular, rarest automobiles, will once again bring together the most spectacular … Read more
Limited-edition Jaguar E-types built to commemorate 60 years since its launch have completed a memorable pilgrimage to Geneva – a journey inspired by the iconic drive made by Bob Berry and Norman Dewis in 1961. Ahead of the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, Berry – Jaguar’s PR Manager at the time – drove an E-type ‘flat out’ … Read more
Vehicles from Mladá Boleslav have been taking part in motorsport events since 1901. The ŠKODA Sport ‘Tudor’ derivative, nicknamed ‘placka’ (pancake) on account of its low-profile aluminium body, competed in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans. The vehicle is now making its return to the legendary race track on the Sarthe this year at … Read more
In 2022 Lamborghini is celebrating the V12: the legendary 12-cylinder engine that has powered its most iconic cars for almost 60 years. They include the Espada 400 GT, which was the first four-seat vehicle by Lamborghini and was its biggest selling model for years. Encapsulating an exceptional approach to technical innovation, thanks to the front-mounted … Read more
Mercedes-Benz is putting the SL at the centre of the 1000 Miglia of 2022. It is celebrating an anniversary there: 70 years ago, the Mille Miglia provided the arena for the premiere of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car (W 194), the first competition car newly developed by the Stuttgart brand after the Second World War. This year, Mercedes-Benz … Read more
Ferry Porsche predicted it back in 1989: “If we build an off-road model according to our standards of quality, and it has a Porsche crest on the front, people will buy it.” He would go on to be proved right. Since 2002, the Cayenne has been one of the mainstays of the car manufacturer’s global … Read more
It establishes the B series, is both a pioneer of innovative technology and a trendsetter, and becomes the first million-seller for the brand with the four rings: the Audi 80. The significance of the compact sedan for Audi and the Volkswagen Group is indisputable – not least because the Audi 80 pioneers the modular design. … Read more
2022 should be another brilliant automotive summer. Mercedes-Benz Classic brings the brand’s motorsport history to life with presentations and driving shows featuring historic cars at outstanding events this season. Legendary classic cars with the star will compete at events including the 1000 Miglia in Italy (15 to 18 June 2022), the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United … Read more