Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 Speedster was a true dual-purpose sports car – one that could serve as both daily transportation and, with minor modifications, a successful weekend race car.
Originally priced at $2,995 – well below Porsche’s Coupe and Cabriolet models – the Speedster was equipped with a stylish, cut-down windsc..
Gnome et Rhone was best known as an aero engine manufacturer and began building motorcycles in 1919 as a way to diversify after WWI. In 1938, the company took over the innovative automobile producer Voisin, and after WWII, they started producing Voisin Gnome et Rhone-branded motorcycles.
According to the Mullin Automotive Museum’s his..
Built from 1954 through early 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing and Roadster stand, after more than six decades, as the first production cars worthy of the now-ubiquitous term “supercar.” Clearly derived from the highly successful W194 series of race cars created by racing team manager Alfred Neubauer and chief engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, t..
When Citroën introduced the 2CV, short for Deux Chevaux (Two Horses) at the 1948 Paris Motor Show, few onlookers foresaw that this simple, inexpensive “people’s car” would see production of some 5,000,000 examples through 1990. Rooted in a 1936 brief issued by Citroën’s head of engineering and design, Pierre-Jules Boulanger, for the TPV..
Manufactured between 1955 and 1966, the Peugeot 403 was among the most popular mid-size cars produced in France. In fact, the 403 was the first Peugeot model to exceed one million in sales. Styled by Italian design house Pinin Farina and powered by a selection of four-cylinder gas and diesel engines, the 403 was offered in several variants throu..
The Renault 4CV was debuted at the 1946 Paris Salon and offered French consumers a new outlook on economical postwar motoring. The rear-engine and rear-wheel-drive model was a resounding sales success, and by 1954, 500,000 4CVs had been built, with production ultimately ceasing in 1961.
This lovely example from 1954 was purchased by the..
Not only was the XK120 of the most sublime creations to flow from the pen of William Lyons but the C-Type version was also highly successful on the track winning the Le Mans 24hrs both in 1951 and 1953. This example also comes equipped with the special equipment package which includes a lightened flywheel, modified valves and camshafts, a twin spor..
The Triumph Spitfire is a classic British sports car that has left an indelible mark on automotive history. Among its notable achievements is its participation in the Monte Carlo Rally, a prestigious motorsport event. One particular Spitfire stands out: the Triumph Spitfire Works Rally Car ADU 7B, which was one of the Rally Spitfires directly used ..
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Giovanni Michelotti was one of the foremost designers of the time and his artistry shows with the TR4A. The addition of chrome accents and the natural flow from the subtle bulge of the headlights all the way to the rear end is beautifully proportioned. The TR4A had power to match as well; the 2.2 litre engine was good for 110mph and when equipped f..