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Cadillac Wasn't The Only Car Brand Founded By Henry Leland
In an automotive career of tremendous ups and downs, including an in-and-out relationship with Henry Ford, Henry Leland founded not one but two luxury brands.
The Flying Pigeon: The Real Most-Produced Vehicle in the World
Forget the Honda C90—China’s Flying Pigeon bicycle quietly holds the title of the world’s most-produced vehicle. A symbol of everyday life under Chairman Mao, this humble two-wheeler became a national icon, with hundreds of millions built and ridden acros...
The Era of Group B Rally Car Madness: A Glimpse into the Most Exciting and Dangerous Period in Motorsport History
In the world of motorsports, few eras have left as indelible a mark as the infamous Group B era of rally racing.
The Jo Schlesser and Allen Grant Cobra Daytona Coupe at Le Mans in 1965
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world, and in 1965, it witnessed an iconic moment in automotive history.
What makes the perfect poster car?
That one car that is special enough to adorn the bedroom wall…
The Volvo That Refused to Quit: Irv Gordon’s 5-Million-Kilometer 1800S
Some cars are built to last, but Irv Gordon’s 1966 Volvo 1800S took that idea to a whole new level. This unassuming red coupe didn’t just rack up a lot of miles—it became the most driven car in history, covering more than 5 million kilometers (that’s abou...
The Petermax Müller: A Car That Set the Records Straight
The Petermax Müller world record car is a true legend in the world of motorsport, especially among Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts. This unique machine isn’t just a pretty face—it’s a record-breaker, holding no fewer than eight world records and an imp...
The Genuine Unrestored Type 87 ‘Kommandeurwagen’: A Real Piece of History
Genuine unrestored Type 87 7 'Kommandeurwagen'—sometimes also called the Type 98 'Kriegskafer'—is a rare and fascinating piece of World War II automotive history. This vehicle stands out not just for its looks, but for its unique blend of engineering and...
The story of the Alfa Romeo T33/2 #015: From Autodelta to Angola… and soon Monterey!
The story of the Alfa Romeo T33/2 chassis number 015 is a remarkable tale of racing pedigree, international intrigue, and survival against the odds—a journey that has taken it from the heart of Italian motorsport to the wilds of Africa, and soon, to the a...
AC Cars - Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK 1960s A Storied British Automaker Reborn
AC Cars, originally known as Auto Carriers Ltd., holds a unique place in British automotive history as one of the country’s oldest independent car manufacturers. Founded in the early 20th century, AC Cars quickly established a reputation for producing dis...
How the Daytona Coupe Changed the Game for American Racing
The AC Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is one of those rare cars that feels like it was born to make history. In the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby and his team were already making waves with the open-top Cobra, but they knew they needed something more aerodynami...
The Shelby Cobra 427: America’s Big-Block Legend
The Shelby Cobra 427 stands as one of the most iconic American sports cars ever built—a raw, unfiltered blend of British chassis engineering and American V8 muscle. Born from Carroll Shelby’s relentless pursuit of speed, the 427 Cobra marked the ultimate...
The B.R.M. V16, built by British Racing Motors, is one of the most ambitious and technically fascinating racing engines ever developed.
Conceived in the late 1940s to put Britain at the forefront of Grand Prix racing, the BRM V16 was designed to meet the new Formula One regulations that allowed a maximum engine size of 1.5 liters with a supercharger. The result was a 1.5-liter, 135-degree...
1957 BMW 507 Loewy Concept Coupe by Pichon et Parat is a real and fascinating piece of automotive history.
In 1957, famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy—best known for his work with Studebaker and numerous iconic American products—was commissioned to create a one-off coupe based on the BMW 507 roadster. The car was built by the French coachbuilder Pichon et...
The Legendary 1964 Chevrolet Cheetah a.k.a “The Cobra Killer” Was One Bad Ass Race Car
In the golden age of American motorsport, few cars stirred up as much excitement—and fear among rivals—as the 1964 Chevrolet Cheetah. Nicknamed “The Cobra Killer,” the Cheetah was a wild, uncompromising machine built with a single goal: dethrone Carroll S...
What Do You Know About the Marmon Wasp? A Pioneer of the Indianapolis 500
The Marmon Wasp is one of the most iconic and pioneering race cars in American motorsport history, yet many people don’t realize just how significant this vehicle truly is.