In 1951 a longer, wider Vauxhall Velox was launched, designated as the EIP series, and featuring a modern 'three box' shape and integral construction. The body was again shared with the four-cylinder-engined Vauxhall Wyvern. The car was launched with the previous model's engine but with power output increased to 58bhp. A car with the original 2275c..
Launched in 1955, the Mk. I extended Jaguar's domination of the high-performance car market in Britain, slotting neatly into the Coventry firm's range alongside the big Mk. VII M saloon and the XK140 sports car. The medium size newcomer broke new ground for Jaguar, being its first model to employ unitary construction of the chassis/body. Jaguar's e..
The Mk. VI four-door standard steel sports saloon was the first post-war luxury car from Bentley. Announced in May 1946 and produced from 1946 to 1952, it was also the first car from Rolls-Royce with all-steel coachwork and the first complete car assembled and finished at their factory. These very expensive cars were a genuine success. These models..
Salmson 2300 SChassis n° 85133 Engine n°1107 French registration 10 000 - 15 000 € "High performance racy car" The Salmson we present to you belonged to a great enthusiast of the Boulonnaise brand, who counted up no less than five 2300 S in his garage. This Salmson is t..
1955 Ford Comète Monte CarloChassis n° 2699 (Last production number) Body n° FMC 2172 Engine n° 4F39FM3003924 French registration Four speed Pont-à-Mousson gearbox Full history of all owners 12 000 - 15 0000 € Our Ford Comet Monte-Carlo is in..
The Land Rover Defender is a vehicle that truly stands out from the crowd. It can trace its roots back as far as the Land Rover Series I, which was released 75 years ago, in 1948. It is known for its capability, ruggedness and its ability to take on any terrain. The Land Rover Defender has been used by farmers, militaries, explorers and adventurers..
Land Rovers were inspired by the US-built Willys Jeep immediately after the war and by 1992, Land Rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles they had ever built were still in use. Before the war, Rover had produced luxury cars which ceased to be in demand in the immediate post-war period and raw materials were strictly rationed to those companies’ ..
The Land Rover Series I is an iconic off-road vehicle that was first introduced in 1948. It was designed by Maurice Wilks, the chief designer of the Rover car company, who was inspired by the World War II Willys Jeep. The Series I was built with simplicity and functionality in mind, which made it a reliable and versatile workhorse in rural areas an..
Die Rallye Monte Carlo repräsentiert sicherlich das goldene Zeitalter des interkontinentalen Motorsports. Nicht nur, dass eine ganze Reihe von Teams teilnahmen, auch die Bedingungen waren sehr unterschiedlich, von heißem Küstenwetter bis zu Schneetreiben in den Bergen. Der Riley RMB war ein nützliches Werkzeug für diese Aufgabe, da er einen Moto..
The 1958 Chevrolet Impala was produced by General Motors during a time when American automobiles were becoming larger, more powerful and more flamboyant. The Impala was part of the Chevrolet Bel Air line and was introduced as a top-of-the-line model for the 1958 model year. The car was available in several body styles, including two-door pillarless..