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Renndienst: Racing Toward the Future
With relationships between Porsche and Volkswagen fructifying in many ways over the years, even decades, this one was inevitable. Its basis was the third generation of the sainted van, sold worldwide under various nameplates including Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus, and Vanagon. Introduced in 1979 as the latest T3 VW, it was a completely redesigned and improved vehicle available in multiple configurations.
Need for Speed: The Fastest Mercedes-Benz
Auto Union started this new craze for record‑breaking. The pastime had always been left to the British, the French, the Italians, even the Americans. Surprisingly few German names were among the cars or drivers that set new speed records in the first four decades of organized car competition. Mercedes and Benz had enjoyed their moments in the sun but their records were dusty with age, all but forgotten.
Classic Wheels, Endless Roads: Driving a 1940 Cadillac Across Bavaria and Austria
I have always wanted to do a road trip in a vintage car. My Bavarian friend and I had been talking about doing one in a prewar car for several years. One of the cars under consideration was a 20/25 Rolls-Royce, but after more thought the idea of driving an American car was floated. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started
The Cord 810/812
The Cord 810 was a sensation when it was revealed to the public in November of 1935. With its strikingly attractive styling and advanced design, these cars captured the imagination of car enthusiasts and impacted the design of cars for generations to come. Cords have won design awards, set speed records and were owned by celebrities. The indelible mark in automotive history has resonated with collectors since the early days of the hobby.
The Bentley That Went to Indy
Douggie could have talked W.O. into it. It was such a bizarre idea that the boss would not have dreamed it up on his own. And Wallace Douglas ‘Douggie’ Hawkes was just the man to suggest it. Born in Gloucestershire in 1893, Hawkes had training in engineering that tempted him to race at Brooklands in 1914 before the guns of August sounded. He was back in 1920 at the wheel of a 1912-dated 15-litre Lorraine-Dietrich. Slender and well-presented, Douglas Hawkes made motor racing his business.
Spiders: The 1997 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider
When someone excitedly says “SPIDER!,” what do you do? Look for something to swat it with? Or do you turn and hope to see a nice Italian open sports car? I do the latter. So, how did sweet looking convertibles become known as Spiders? I looked it up in a dictionary of automotive terms and found that a Spider is “A type of sport vehicle. In the early 1900s, it meant a light two-seater car.
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