The successor to the successful Series I was the Series II, which saw a production run from 1958 to 1961. It came in 88 (2,200mm) and 109 (2,800mm) wheelbases. This was the first Land Rover to receive the attention of Rover’s styling department, their chief stylist David Bache produced the familiar ‘barrel side’ waistline to cover the vehicle’s wid..
The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda is a timeless classic, celebrated for its elegant design and top-notch engineering. Its distinctive, concave hardtop roof resembling a pagoda, and sleek lines evoke a sense of nostalgia and sophistication. Under the hood, a 2.8-litre inline-six engine delivers a blend of power and refinement. The Pagoda's comfor..
Produced between 1961 and 1967, the TR4 combined a new, modern and aggressive body design by famed Italian stylist, Giovanni Michelotti with the basic chassis of the previous TR3A. The TR4 also improved passenger comfort with wind-up windows, face-level ventilation and an optional hardtop. The 2138cc engine of the late-production TR3A continued whi..
The Healey 3000 represents one of the most graceful and yet powerful classic English sportscars ever produced. It started with the 100/4, subsequently enlarged to 2.6 litres in the 100/6 and finally the powerful incarnation, the three litre, 3000. All three incarnations looked superb and drove equally well hence their regular use within motorsport...
The Bentley S2 Saloon and Continental models all received a shot in the arm in 1959 when introduced at London Motor Show, the Rolls-Royce/Bentley straight-six engine was replaced by an all-new aluminium V8 unit. The more muscular engine, producing approximately 200bhp, was designed primarily to deliver more torque, but it also allowed the company t..
Airstream is an American brand of caravans which are easily recognized by the distinctive shape of their rounded and polished aluminium coachwork. This body shape dates back to the 1930s and is based on designs created by Hawley Bowlus. Airstream trailers and recreational vehicles are manufactured in Jackson Center, Ohio. The company, now a divisio..
The 1960 Borgward Isabella Combi epitomizes the charm and innovation of mid-century automotive design. Manufactured by the German manufacturer Borgward, the Combi was a stylish and versatile family car that captured the essence of the era's automotive elegance. The exterior of the Isabella Combi featured a distinctive blend of curves and chrome acc..
Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2 litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine first introduced in the Silver Cloud II although with larger carburettors, new distributor and raised compression ratio. It also came with a four speed GM derived automatic gearbox as standard equipment. Most obvious, am..
Synonymous with the swinging 60s and the hit TV Series Inspector Morse, the Mk. II was undoubtedly the most admired saloon to emanate from Jaguar's hallowed Browns Lane factory. Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its Mk. I predecessor, the immortal Mk. II was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. The interior was quintess..
The Aston Martins that followed the DB6 were very obviously from the pen of a different designer. They took their aesthetic cues from the design zeitgeist of the 60s and 70s, not the 40s and 50s. They also tipped an unapologetic and undisguised nod to America’s muscle cars – the Ford Mustang in particular. After the DB6 came the DBS, still with a s..