The result of a partnership signed in 1952 between the head of BMC, Leonard Lord, and successful automotive engineer and Donald Healey, the '100' – so named for its top speed capability – was unveiled at the 1952 Earl's Court Motor Show as a more sporting alternative to the rather stodgy Austin A90 Atlantic convertible. The 100 was simple and stron..
The Jaguar XK120 was manufactured between 1948 and 1954; Jaguar's first sports car since the SS100, which ceased production in 1940. The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation thus persuading Jaguar founder and design boss William Lyons to put the car into ..
The first slipper launch was designed and built by John Andrews at his father’s boatyard in Maidenhead in 1913. Incorporating a steering wheel and gearbox for easy manoeuvrability it was stylistically similar to the British sports cars of the day. With its distinctive shape, his first customer named the original boat ‘Merk’ after his Mercedes-Benz ..
For the 1955 model year, Ford introduced its answer to Chevrolet's Corvette, the Thunderbird, or the "T-Bird" as it has become known as today. Featuring an all metal body and V-8 engine, unlike Chevrolets 6 cylinder fiberglass Corvette, the T-Bird was built for sporty good looks, but also for comfort. For the 1957 model year, Thunderbird s..
1959 Jaguar XK150S 3.4 Litre DHC Vin Number: T824879DNRegistration Number: YJJ830 This car is the result of an exhaustive restoration completed about 20 years ago. The owner wished to create a Jaguar XK150 for commuting to his French home that was as modern-day drivable as possible & he succeeded with aplo..
The C5 Corvette - only the fifth incarnation of America's most popular sports car since its introduction in 1953 - was launched to rave reviews in 1997 and featured an all-new body that was both modern and much stronger than before. With a rear-mounted transaxle for the first time, the Corvette had near perfect 50:50 weight distribution and more in..
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. These cars punched well above their weight. Equipped with either a 3.4 litre or 3.8 engine, the Jaguar was capable of sprinting to 60mph in as little as 8.5 seconds and on..
The Consul was manufactured from 1951 until 1962. The name was later revived for a model produced by Ford in both the UK and in Germany from 1972 until 1975. The 1500 cc four-cylinder Consul was first shown at the 1950 London Motor Show. It was the start of Ford of Britain's successful attack on the family saloon car market. With stablemate Zephyr,..
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La Falcon Shells MKII è stata acquistata nel 2013 in Francia e successivamente importata ed immatricolata in Italia. La vettura proveniva dall'Inghilterra e le targhe precedenti erano OFF803 poi SWD466. Costruita nel 1955 monta motore Ford Popular a valvole laterali e scocca in alluminio costruita su commissione del 1957 dalla Fa..