166 MM Touring Barchetta may not be the first Ferrari, but, undoubtedly, it is the car that put Enzo Ferrari’s company on the map of motorsport. Launched in September of 1948 at the Turin Motor Show, 166 MM made the hearts of many enthusiasts roar with awe and admiration. In April 1949, two feather-light and …
Lamborghini Espada may not be the most attractive car on the planet, but when you see it, you cannot ignore it. It’s just one of these cars that you can’t stop staring at. Espada was Lamborghini’s intent at creating a family Grand Touring car, designed to unlock your family’s spirit of adventure. Just imagine piercing …
If you’ve been trying to decide whether to buy a car or a boat, then Amphicar may just be the solution to your dilemma. The brainchild of Hanns Trippel and descendant of the military Schwimmwagen, Amphicar was the world’s first mass-produced amphibious vehicle. In 1961, “The car that swims” made a splash at the 1961 …
How does the 1960 Chevy Impala differ from previous models? Under the motto “Space, Spirit, Splendor,” 1960 Chevy Impala received new features like an electric brake parking light, electric clock, and back-up lights. Cruise control and a six-way power seat were also among the newly added elements. Let’s not forget the “Speedminder” – a short-lived, …
The Corolla has been recognized as one of the most reliable, economical and durable cars in the world ever since Toyota touched US soil in April of 1968. But why? What is the reason millions of people worldwide consider it their most faithful car? Some think car reliability is a myth, and yet we have …
On October 24, 1975, John DeLorean – a handsome engineer and automobile industry executive founded The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC). The company’s less-than-a-decade-history was anything but a smooth ride. DMC went bankrupt in 1982, and the U.S. government charged its founder with cocaine trafficking (following trial, the court acquitted John DeLorean of all charges). The …
Before you even begin reading this article, I hope that the word ‘museum’ has not diminished your interest or lowered your expectations. Nowadays it may not seem as interesting to travel miles to see a line of artifacts or dusty cars when you can easily find it all online. However, there is much more to …
Do you remember the times when SUVs did not rule the American streets? When cars had more character and less sharp edges? When our idea of aesthetics did not trump over sheer practicality? There were the days, people viewed cars in a different light. It was not about who could drive the biggest, baddest beast …
It is fascinating how our perception of design evolves with time. Things that had been considered ugly at first, became eccentric two decades later. Then some more years pass, and the eccentric has simply become elegant. These were the thoughts that crossed my mind when I saw one vintage station wagon. People were talking about …
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