The NSU Lambretta was an iconic Italian scooter of the 1950 but built by the Germans. It started much like the original Italian, exuding the essence of la dolce vita, but underwent constant innovation during its production years between 1950 and 1956. Initially, the Lambretta was not an original creation of NSU; instead, it was […]
The Hagerty Drivers Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a passion for preserving automotive heritage, proudly presents its latest documentary unveiling the captivating story of the oldest known NASCAR championship car – “The Fabulous Hudson Hornet.” Dive into the riveting narrative as the film takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through the turn of events that […]
The NSU Ro 80 is unfortunately known as an automotive failure, even if it was advance and very aerodynamic. This was one special car, the advanced design and the rotary, Wankel engine. Even the name was taken from the novel powerplant, Ro standing for rotary, 80 was the type designation. First unveiled to the public […]
The fantastic little Citroën is celebrating its 55 th anniversary this year. The Méhari first appeared on the 16th of May 1968 at the Deauville golf course, the first reveal of the car. Citroën produced the Méhari from 1968 to 1987 and made 144,953 of them, most of them built at the factory in Forest, […]
Techno Classica 2023:Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Passat Volkswagen celebrated 50 years of the Passat at the 2023 Techno Classica. The accompanying slogan, the car always reinventing itself, is essentially true. From the humble beginnings of a lifeline from Audi in the form of their old 80, the Passat became one of the most […]
The sole surviving Alvis Grand Prix racing car has been rescued from a scrapyard in Coventry by The Alvis Car Company in Kenilworth after it was lying dormant for decades. The revived car is due to make its first public appearance in Chiba City, Japan at the Automobile Council 2023, some 96 years after its […]
Fancy being the owner of Cord, the legendary 1920s – 1930s and one of the most prestigious brands that has ever come from the USA? Well at the upcoming Kruse Auction on the 17 June 2023, you have the chance. Cord is one of those iconic companies that really pushed the boundaries of automotive development […]
LEGO ® Icons are producing the classic Land Rover Defender 90 as part of the iconic off road vehicles’ 75th anniversary. The new 2,336 piece set comes complete with all sorts of accessories suitable for adventure, in your living room. The two in one format of the set will allow builders to create a typical […]
40 years ago, the Fiat Uno really was the vehicle from the future changing the way cars were designed and produced. This compact European hatchback delivered many automotive firsts and what Fiat did ensure a step change in manufacturing quality which everyone else followed. Extensive research, a massive design and development budget and Robogate, this […]
Hyundai are collaborating with the original Pony Coupe designer Giorgetto Giugiaro to recreate the original lost concept as part of the brand heritage programme. Italian firm GFG Style, which was founded by father and son team of Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, are working to bring back the car that really started the whole Korean automotive […]