Dieser fantastische, einmalige Langstrecken-Sportwagen wurde von dem in Virginia ansässigen Volkswagen Händler Hugh Heishman konzipiert, um den neuen elektronischen Einspritzmotor Typ 3E von Volkswagen zu präsentieren. Laut Steve Pieper, dem ursprünglichen Fahrer des Wagens, schloss Heishman einen Vertrag mit Volkswagen, um den Antriebsstrang, d..
1963 was a pivotal year for the Chevrolet Corvette – a massive leap forward that would completely alter the trajectory of “America’s Sports Car.” Based on two magnificent concept cars, Zora Arkus Duntov’s 1957 Q-Corvette and Bill Mitchell’s 1959 Sting Ray, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray would shock the automotive world when it arrived in showrooms ..
In the late 1950s, Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers individually devised plans to compete with the smaller, more fuel-efficient imports arriving on American shores from around the world. Most of the new models were simply scaled-down versions of each firm’s full-sized offerings; however, Chevrolet took a far more radical approach. The Corvair, w..
The all-new Mercedes-Benz W113 series debuted in March 1963 as the 230 SL, replacing the 190 SL, and in many ways, the 300 SL as well. Both popular and widely coveted, the sporty, Paul Bracq-designed “Pagoda” was a more than worthy recipient of the SL moniker, and nearly 50,000 would be built before the end of W113 production in early 1971. Alth..
The history of the 5000 GT can be traced back to November 1958, when Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, met with Maserati executives Adolfo Orsi and Alfieri Maserati and outlined his concept for a new supercar. Envisioning an automobile befitting his Imperial Highness, the Shah expressed his desire to have a luxurious gran turismo, like the 3500 GT..
Jaguar dominated the international racing world for much of the 1950s, scoring five overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans alone, with the brilliant C-Type and D-Type sports racers, all powered by Jaguar’s revolutionary XK DOHC six-cylinder powerplant. However, a number of factors, including a devastating 1957 fire at Jaguar’s Browns Lane ..
This exceptional, preservation-class 911 S was completed in Zuffenhausen, Germany, on July 19, 1967, and optioned with a Webasto heater, tinted windshield, and Dunlop tires, and finished in the handsome and rare color combination of Aga Blue (6608) over a Black leatherette interior. The Porsche was shipped to the US where it was sold new by Auto..
Introduced to the world at the Paris Motor Show in spring 1957, the Bianchina was the first car to emerge from the newfound union between Italian industrial giants Bianchi, Fiat, and Pirelli. Featuring Fiat 500-based mechanicals, lovely rear-hinged doors, unique trim, and luxurious appointments, the Bianchina was essentially a coachbuilt custom ..
This gorgeous 1960 Lancia Flaminia Sport was built on September 21, 1960, finished in Grigio (Gray) with a red leather interior. By 1971, the Lancia had made its way to the UK, as evidenced by a period British registration document on file. By 1991, it was owned by noted Aston Martin collector and Virgin Records co-founder Simon Draper...
Although the design remained largely unchanged, the 356 advanced significantly over the course of its 15-year production run. The first sports car to wear the Porsche nameplate progressed from its original “Pre-A” era, through the 356 A, 356 B, and finally culminated with the 356 C.
Completed on November 9, 1964, this example features t..