In December 1963, Esquire magazine published an influential article in which four remarkable automotive “Revival” renderings were presented by design genius Virgil Exner. One such design was a Stutz concept that would become the Blackhawk. The first hand-built cars, priced at an incredible $25,000, were manufactured on a Pontiac platfor..
The 246 GTS presented here is a unique example of the most evolved Dino series, the Tipo E. A Ferrari of particular distinction, chassis 08512 is one of the extremely rare, factory-built “Chairs and Flares” models, so called because of their attractive Daytona seats, dramatically flared wheel arches, and wide Campagnolo cast-alloy wheels. In tot..
Unveiled for the European market in 1975, the Porsche 930 was Porsche’s first take at a turbocharged street car. Producing a groundbreaking 265 bhp, it was equipped with a single KKK turbocharger, using technology that was previously used in their famed 917/30 Can-Am racing cars. Power from the single turbocharger kicked in rather abruptly at ap..
First sold to the public in August 1965, Ford’s Bronco was one of the earliest examples of a sport utility vehicle and became an American icon. Designed to better compete in a growing utility market, the second generation was unveiled in 1978 as a larger truck with improved on-road manners. Based on a shortened version of the F-100 4x4 pickup, t..
For the 1974 model year, Porsche’s flagship 911 received significant updates to comply with new safety and emissions rules in the US. The new G series featured a shorter hood, impact-absorbing bumpers, a rear reflective panel with Porsche lettering, and three-point safety belts. A new Carrera model was also introduced and offered to American buy..
The story of Lancia’s most memorable postwar sports car begins at the 1970 Torino Motor Show, where Carrozzeria Bertone unveiled the dramatic new Stratos Zero concept. With its bold wedge shape, futuristic front-hinged door, and mid-mounted Fulvia powerplant, Bertone’s prototype was the star of the show and attracted the interest of Lancia direc..
Launched in 1976, the 934 was built by Porsche to compete in the FIA’s Group 4 GT class, replacing the venerable Carrera RSR 3.0. While the new model was based on the production 930 Turbo, very little – aside from the road car’s body shell and engine case – remained unchanged in the transformation to race-ready 934.
FIA regulations requ..
First developed to homologate the 911 for Group 4 racing, the Carrera RS 2.7 marked many firsts for Porsche. Launched in 1972, customers could choose from Touring and Lightweight models, both of which offered significant performance and weight savings over the standard 911S. Weight savings came by way of lighter-gauge sheet metal, thinner window..
1979 saw a major transformation for Pontiac’s beloved Firebird, featuring a completely restyled body with improved aerodynamics, larger fender flares, and an enhanced rear spoiler. It also marked the end of the line for big-block V-8s from Pontiac with the optional 400 cid W72 V-8 engine. Claimed by Pontiac to produce 220 hp and 320 lbs./ft. of ..
Created in the Mercedes-Benz tradition of quality, engineering, and luxury, the W111 generation reached its pinnacle with the 280 SE 3.5. It introduced V-8 power to a Mercedes-Benz Coupe for the first time, adding heightened performance to the car’s virtues and furthering the heritage of the prestigious firm.
This 3.5 Coupe was original..