History Of The Mercury Brand
In the 1930s, Ford designers began work on a vehicle that would have more features and styling than was offered on any other current Ford product. As the vehicle neared Read More >>
Category Archives: Classics & Heritage
The Origins Of The Lincoln Continental
“Father made the most popular car in the world. I want to make the best car in the world.” With those words, Edsel Ford, President of the Lincoln Motor Company, Read More >>
Mercury Cougar Eliminator (1970)
Most enthusiasts consider 1969 and 1970 to be the absolute zenith of the original muscle car era. These two years served as the apex of the horsepower and cubic-inches curve. Read More >>
The PEUGEOT 205 Is Turning 40: An Alluring Sacred Number
On 24th February 1983, PEUGEOT made a splash by launching the 205. This model cemented the brand in the modern era, both in terms of product, marketing, and motorsport. A Read More >>
History Of Ford Bronco
The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey in the early 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered by Ford engineer Paul G. Read More >>
History Of Ford Mustang Boss Models
The Mustang Boss 302 is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced by Ford in 1969 and 1970, alongside its more powerful sibling the Boss 429 Mustang. Ford Read More >>
History Of Dodge Charger Daytona
Dodge produced three separate models with the name Dodge Charger Daytona, all of which were modified Dodge Chargers. The name was taken from Daytona Beach, Florida, which was an early Read More >>
A Brief History Of The Nissan Skyline – The Evolution Of A Supercar
The legendary Skyline, first introduced in 1957, was originally built by Japan’s Prince Motor Company. Production of the Prince Skyline lasted from 1957 until 1966, when Prince and Nissan Read More >>
What Classic Car Owners Need To Know About Seatbelt Laws
Classic car owners are being told to brush up on their understanding of seatbelt laws in old vehicles, else risk a hefty fine and penalty points. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk Read More >>
History Of Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was the brainchild of two men—George Walker and Louis D. Crusoe. The car was born from the idea that Ford Motor Company should have a sportier vehicle Read More >>
Lamborghinis To Light Up London Concours This Summer, With Jaw-Dropping Celebration Of Marque’s 60th Anniversary
London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced that its 2023 event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of arguably the most exotic and evocative brand of all: Lamborghini. This Summer’s Read More >>
History Of Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro arrived in dealerships on Sept. 29, 1966 and customers were eager for Chevrolet’s entry in the new personal sports car segment. Sales of nearly 221,000 in its first Read More >>
Without Blue Flashing Lights And Siren: Mercedes-Benz 320 Ambulance Of 1937
With its inconspicuous grey paintwork, the Mercedes-Benz ambulance built in 1937 differs significantly from today’s standard. This is demonstrated by its immediate neighbours in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: a few vehicles Read More >>
History of the Toyota Supra
To chart the history of the Toyota Supra, an iconic model that wears what is arguably Toyota’s most famous sports car nameplate, you have to look back 40 years to the Read More >>
History Of The Naturally Aspirated V12 Before Hybridization
The naturally aspirated V12 engine has been at the heart of Lamborghini’s most prestigious product lines since 1963; in fact, to date just two designs have been produced for the Read More >>
Mercedes-Benz 280 GE Paris–Dakar
40 years ago, Mercedes-Benz triumphed in the world’s toughest rally: racing driver Jacky Ickx and his co-driver, actor Claude Brasseur, won the 1983 Paris–Dakar Rally with the Mercedes-Benz 280 GE. The Read More >>
75 Years Of Gran Turismo Maserati Celebrates The A6 1500
Gran Turismo is a way of life: a type of high-performance car, suitable for long distances and comfortable journeys. It all began 75 years ago with the Maserati A6 1500, a Read More >>
Porsche 911 Turbo (Type 993)
One thing is certain, and not just for fans of sports cars from Zuffenhausen: the fourth generation of the 911 – the 993 – is one of the most desirable Read More >>
Star Of The Recent 1000 Miglia Experience UAE Is Now Available To Buy From Jaguar Classic
A rare XK120 from the Jaguar Classic Collection is now for sale from Jaguar Classic Works in Coventry, England, after successfully completing the inaugural 1000 Miglia Experience UAE. The 1950 Read More >>
Everrati To Electrify Range Rover Classic And Land Rover Defender
Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati™), the leading technology company specialising in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, has expanded its line-up Read More >>
Ford GT MK IV (1967)
Building on Ford GT Mk II’s triumphant 1966 1-2-3 Le Mans finish, Ford’s development team held nothing back and redesigned the car from scratch with state-of-the-art technology and engineering available Read More >>
Audi Tradition’s New Book Provides “Insights” Into AUDI AG’s Collection Of Historical Vehicles
Audi’s archive of automobiles as an illustrated book: under the title “insights”, Audi Tradition’s new book, published by Delius Klasing Verlag, invites you to take an impressive journey through more Read More >>
Lights Out For Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival This Weekend
Friday marks the start of a three-day, 70s-themed, motorsport extravaganza at the Dubai Autodrome, as the Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival begins. The three-day event will feature a plethora of Read More >>
Jaguar Classic Exhibit Iconic Jaguar C-Type & D-Type Models At The Dubai GP Revival
Jaguar Classic is gearing up to display its historic Jaguar C-Type and D-Type models at the second edition of the Gulf Historic Dubai Grand Prix Revival (GHDGPR) at Dubai Autodrome. Read More >>
The First Mercedes-Benz C-Class Becomes A Recognised Classic Car
Classic vehicles are becoming increasingly popular – and Mercedes-Benz classics lead the statistics by a clear margin. The group of vehicles with the star that can obtain a classic car certificate Read More >>
Hilton And Moss Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Restoration Reignites a Three-Pointed Star Of Classic German Motoring
Hilton & Moss, world-class specialists in the restoration and sales of classic and prestige vehicles, put the lustrous shine back into one of German motoring history’s most beautiful stars with Read More >>
Ferrari 330 GTC By Bell Sport & Classic
Leading Ferrari specialist Bell Sport & Classic is proud to reveal full details of the benchmark-setting restoration of a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC, which secured a convincing victory at the Read More >>
Irreplaceable Bugatti History Returns Home
For years a collection of the most extraordinary unrestored Bugatti cars has sat, meticulously cared for and researched, in a sprawling house in Switzerland. But now this collection, lovingly built Read More >>
Lamborghini Miura Roadster – The Unique 1968 Example
The one-of-a-kind 1968 Lamborghini Miura Roadster, which inspired the configuration of the just-released and last-ever Aventador Ultimae, is on display at the MUDETEC throughout the months of October and November. Read More >>
Concours Of Elegance Partners With L’automobile Club Ouest To Mark Le Mans’ Centenary With Special Display In 2023
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to announce that after a spectacular 2022 show earlier this month, planning is already underway for 2023. The Read More >>