Archive for Classic Spotlight

Video: Mercedes-Benz – The Riding Car – A Daimler Patent

On 29/8/1885 Gottlieb Daimler applied for a patent for the first ever road vehicle with a combustion engine.

Chevrolet Suburban At 75: A Historical Look At An American Icon

In 1935, the United States’ population was a little more than 127 million. A first-class stamp cost three cents, Technicolor was introduced to motion pictures and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs in a tough World Series. It was also the year Chevrolet introduced the Suburban. In the seven and a half decades since [...]

Video: 1911 Oldsmobile Autocrat Racing Car

A fascinating automobile with an amazing history, this Oldsmobile was formerly owned by Greenway Albert, a colorful eccentric and amateur racing driver who modified the car before competing in various East Coast races.

Video: 1933 Cadillac V16 Convertible Victoria

This 16-cylinder Cadillac was formerly owned by Hollywood actor Robert Montgomery, father of Bewitched actress Elizabeth Montgomery. A well maintained and largely unrestored example, it retains its original engine, chassis and body and is one of just two Convertible Victorias built for 1933.

Video: Jaguar Cars Celebrates 75 Years of Automotive Excellence at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

GM Performance Parts at Barrett-Jackson Orange County

• GMPP 430-HORSPOWER E-ROD ’55 CHEVY ON DISPLAY • ‘PROJECT AMERICAN HEROES’ CHEVELLE ON THE BLOCK GRAND BLANC, Mich. – GM Performance Parts (GMPP) groundbreaking E-ROD, a ’55 Chevy powered by the innovative, new E-ROD crate engine package, will highlight GMPP participation in the Barrett-Jackson Orange County auction June 25-27. The E-ROD crate engine package [...]

Video: 1970 MGB GT Sebring

Classic Spotlight – 1954 Mercedes 300SL

1954 Mercedes 300SL The best known feature of the 300SL was its “Gullwing” doors. The reason for this design had nothing to do with styling, it was a matter of necessity. The 300SL was built on an extremely light and rigid frame that consisted of a complex latticework of metal tubes. It was also powerful, [...]

Classic Spotlight – 1952 Triumph TR2

1952 Triumph TR2 A classic, British sports car, the TR2 was the first model in the long and storied TR line. Powered by a solid Standard-Vanguard twin-carb, 2-liter engine, the TR was rakish, with a flowing wing line and cut-away doors. Performance was lively by the standards of the early fifties. About 8,500 TR2s were [...]

British Classics – Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar E-Type This beautiful Jaguar came off the production lines from 1961 to 1974 and captured the mood of those years perfectly in its design. A two seater coupé, this motor was described by the enigmatic Enzo Ferrari as, “The most beautiful car ever made”.

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