The Land Rover Defender was developed in the 1980’s from the original Land Rover series which was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948. The car had an impressive build run that lasted until 2016 and saw a phenomenal 2,016,933 units roll off the production line of the world-famous Midlands manufacturer. Its rugged design has ensured that an ..
The 2005 BMW 760Li Armoured car is a remarkable example of automotive engineering and security. Built to provide unparalleled protection, this luxury saloon offers bulletproof capabilities without compromising on performance and comfort. Equipped with state-of-the-art armour plating, the 760Li Armoured car ensures the safety of its occupants in hig..
On 16th November 1990, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W140 S-Class via press release, later appearing in several February and March editions of magazines. The W140 made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991 with the first examples rolling off the production line in April 1991 and North American examples on 6th August 1991. Short (SE) ..
The Lancia Beta Montecarlo is a mid-engined sports car which was produced from 1975 through to 1982. Cars from 1975 to 1978 were known as a Lancia Beta Montecarlo and the latter cars produced from 1979 to 1982, were simply known as Lancia Montecarlo. Both series were offered in coupé and spider versions and were constructed by Pininfarina. The tota..
The Vito is a minivan produced by Mercedes-Benz and was available as a standard panel van for cargo called Vito, or with passenger accommodations substituted for part or all of the load area called V-Class or Viano. The first generation went on sale in 1996 and the second generation was introduced in 2004. Available in both rear and four-wheel driv..
The iconic R107 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster and SLC Coupé became so successful in the 1970's and 80's that it became their second longest production run surpassed only by the G class 4x4. Originally introduced in 1971 in 350 SL guise with a 3.5 litre V8 engine, it spawned some eight further engine derivatives and numerous options to extend the custom..
The Mk. V Escort RS2000 was launched in November 1990. Ford had big plans for this to be a worthy successor to the Mk. I and Mk. II Escorts, launching the RS2000 into its own one make motorsport series. The events covered rally stages and race circuits around the UK but lack of commitment from Ford brought the series to a close after two years of r..
The Mini had an impressive 41-year build run from 1959 until 2000. This car really deserves the title of motoring icon. Space saving front wheel drive design of the Mini influenced a generation of car makers. This was borne out in 1999 when the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century. The Mini Mk. I had three major UK upd..
The Spider designation for the open top sports cars originates from the word, speeder, and a two-person open horse carriage. The Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Spider was produced from 1966 to 1993, remaining in production for almost three decades with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes. Widely regarded as a design classic, this fourth series v..
In 2001, three years after the launch of the Rover 75, and less than a year after the demerger of MG Rover from BMW, the MG ZT and MG ZT-T were launched. During the cars' development, the models were codenamed X10 and X11, for the saloon and estate versions, respectively. The basic shape and styling of the MG ZT remained the same as for the Rover 7..