Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
With just over 1,000 examples of the iconic Aston Martin DB5 built, to see one – let alone have the chance to buy one – is a moment to be cherished. But even among DB5s, connoisseurs look for those rarer still: the performance-enhanced Vantage versions, with less than 70 ever built. Now, Aston Martin specialist Nicholas … Read more
Extremely fast and yet very comfortable – with the Chiron Super Sport 300+, Bugatti is once again redefining luxurious hyper sports cars. Once again because the French luxury automobile manufacturer designed its first Super Sport some 90 years ago – the Type 55, which was created by a young Jean Bugatti. The three subsequent models … Read more
The London Concours has revealed its final class. This year, once again, the event welcomes the ‘Lost Marques’, sponsored by presenting partner Breguet. The class is a celebration of some of the finest marques that no longer survive. These rare classics will grace the lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company HQ from 8-10 June – … Read more
85 years ago, Zdeněk Pohl and Jaroslav Hausman set off from Mladá Boleslav for the famous Monte Carlo Rally in their ŠKODA POPULAR SPORT. In the principality of Monaco, they drove the roadster to one of the greatest successes in ŠKODA AUTO’s motorsport history. In addition to the full selection of images accompanying this press … Read more
A new museum in the heart of Milan houses the priceless permanent collection of the “Compasso d’Oro”, the oldest and most authoritative world design award, established in 1954. The most representative pieces include the iconic Fiat 500, the recipient of awards in 1959 and 2011. Today marks the opening to the public of the new … Read more
The distinctively contemporary lines of the Lamborghini Countach, a legendary model celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, shaped the design of all subsequent Lamborghinis even up to today’s models, including the Aventador, Huracán, Sián, as well as the Urus. “There are works of art that always remain relevant, and the form of the Countach is … Read more
They were unforgettable successes: at the fifth edition of the Mille Miglia in 1931, Rudolf Caracciola and his co-driver, Wilhelm Sebastian, were the non-Italians to win, and did so in a Mercedes-Benz SSKL, against the favoured local heroes. Another underdog story came in 1971 at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, in which the first Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 … Read more
As part of its mission to recover and enhance the historical heritage of the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia automotive brands, the Heritage department has always worked closely with international, national and local bodies and associations. These collaborations have included the decision to “repitch” one of the most precious gems in the Heritage collection, … Read more
The London Concours has revealed another of its eclectic classes. In 2021, the event welcomes the best UK-sourced Kustom cars. Curated by the Vintage Hot Rod Association (VHRA) and sponsored by Ace Cafe London, this collection of eight Kustoms contains some of the finest traditionally modified vehicles in the world. These spirits of the mid-century … Read more
Source: volkswagenag More than 35 million units of the Volkswagen Golf have been produced in the last 45 years. Purely from a mathematical point of view, a person somewhere in the world decides to buy a new Golf, approximately every 40 seconds. It is the vehicle that has enabled automotive progress for everyone for seven … Read more