Friday, 31 March 2023 18:07
Ford Escort tops list of most searched-for classics
Research suggests that the Escort is the most popular classic for online buyers, while pre-war cars are increasingly snubbed For the second consecutive year, the Ford Escort is the most searched-for classic online, heading a Top 10 list that features plenty of changes compared with 12 months ago. According to sales and auction website, Car & Classic (C&C), Ford remains…
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Friday, 10 March 2023 05:30
A brief history of the Porsche 911
It’s time to learn your 930s from your 997s as we debunk the Porsche 911 model timeline from the 1960s up to the 21st century At the 1963 Frankfurt motor show, Porsche revealed the successor to the 356, named the 901. Wait, 901? A small problem arose when Peugeot mentioned it had trademarked monikers with an “0” in the middle,…
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Monday, 06 March 2023 07:32
Ford Model T: The universal car
The Ford Motor Company, have to their credit arguably the most significant car in the whole history of motoring. Nigel Stennet-Cox looks back at Ford’s Model T. After two unsuccessful attempts to enter motor vehicle production, Henry Ford finally put his two-cylinder Model A into production in June 1903. The car was of very similar design and appearance to the…
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020 21:33
Bugatti Type 57 (1934–1940)
French maker Bugatti enjoyed considerable recognition for its gorgeous Type 57, shortly before World War II reached a fever pitch. Total of 710 were ultimately produced, for the end. They launched the first Type 57 in 1934. year and operated several modification on this model until its discontinuance in 1940. year. Borrowed its power plant from the old Type 59…
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Saturday, 18 January 2020 22:37
Ford Thunderbird (1955–1957)
A true classic by any standards. The original T-Bird was a response to Chevy's Corvette, and oozes '50s diners and drive-ins style from every angle. Ford Thunderbird dominated on the American market within a few decades. To the casual observer, the Thunderbird is an icon: a sports car with a 50-year history that’s the rolling embodiment of nostalgia. But like…
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Tuesday, 24 December 2019 06:22
Mercedes-Benz W123 (1975-1986)
Mercedes-Benz W123 (1975-1986) The Mercedes W123 cars, produced from 1975 to 1986, were hugely popular all over the world. This model was sold in 2,4 million cars. In 1980 the Mercedes W123 was the best-selling car model in Germany, The W123 became a hit with the public due to its modern look. Following the slow build-up during the first year…
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Monday, 16 December 2019 21:39
Chevrolet Corvette (1953-1962)
The first generation Corvette is the most significant American car ever created. It’s a Chevrolet first sport car. The man who is responsible for first sporty look of Corvette is designer Harley Earl. He was in love with a sports cars. General Motors hired him at 1927. Corvette have an original design and impressive performance, not to mention its potent…
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