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Bucci’s “La Shabbla” & “La Trieste” Concept Cars to be Sold
On October 14, Savannahâs Everard Auctions will go back to the future with an online-only boutique auction of wildly imaginative cars and sculptural art from the Estate of John Bucci. A visionary artist whose work was decades ahead of its time, Bucci crafted fiberglass fantasies that drew widespread media recognition and praise from the highest echelons of the custom-car world. Two of his Space Age vehicles are featured in Everardâs auction: the 1962 car known as âLa Shabbla,â which was the rage of the 1964 New York Worldâs Fair; and âLa Trieste,â which created mob scenes and was pulled over…
1953 Dodge Firearrow I
In 1953, Chrysler’s famed design chief, Virgil Exner entered into a partnership with the Italian styling house Ghia to produce four Dodge concept cars on a 119-in wheelbase chassis with Dodge’s Red Ram Hemi V8 engine. The two-seat convertible pictured was the first of these Firearrows, but was a non-running show mule.
Intrepida FidesâA Short History of Isotta Fraschini
Members of Hagerty Classic Insuranceâs Driverâs Club were recently asked what car was the most luxurious ever. The answers ranged from Studebakers to Rolls-Royces. No one suggested either Hispano-Suiza or Isotta Fraschini, the worldâs truly most luxurious marques. Of those two, Isotta Fraschini is my pick. Gianni Rogliatti wrote an article titled âThe Fabulous Isotta...
1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record
In 1896, in Suresnes a western suburb of Paris, Alexandre Darracq started his business, A Darracg & Cie. His business was building road and racecars. Darracq would go on to become famous for the success of his racecars. But by 1912, Darracq had sold off what remained of his business. In 1913 Darracq retired after years of difficulty that almost bankrupted the company. In 1916, ownership of the company was transferred to Darracq S.A. Then, in 1922, the Darracq name was dropped and the business was renamed Talbot S.A. Under this new guise, road going cars bore the name Talbot,…
Ć KODA’s “Porsche of the East” Turns 50
50 years ago, the legendary Ć KODA 110 R CoupĂ© celebrated its trade fair premiere in Brno, Czech Republic. The elegant sports car with a rear engine was a huge sales success and served as the basis for the Czech car manufacturerâs legendary rally and racing cars. Alongside the Ć KODA 180 RS and 200 RS prototypes, the Ć KODA 130 RS, which later became known as the âPorsche of the Eastâ, was also derived from the 110 R. At the same time as celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding, Ć KODA AUTO is also looking back in 2020 on the market launch…
Return of the Mini Moke
MOKE International Limited has announced the return of one of Britain’s quirkiest automotive icons. UK customers can now order one of 56 limited edition MOKEs, an allocation selected to signify the number of years since the Mini MOKE first appeared in Britain in 1964. Order books also open for MOKEs in standard configuration, confirming the permanent return of the brand. MOKE International revives a quintessentially British design that has charmed for more than half a century. Brigitte Bardot epitomized Riviera chic in her MOKE. The brand has since been enjoyed and championed by fun-seekers including Kate Moss and DJ Khalid.…
Bicester Heritage to Host “The Classic Car Drive-In Weekend”
What better way for petrol-heads to reignite their passion than with a feast of more than 500 fabulous classic cars enhanced by some of the greatest classic car movies â and all set in a Covid-compliant, drive-in experience at one of the UKâs most iconic and accessible motoring destinations: Bicester Heritage. Redesigned for these challenging times, The Classic Car Drive-In Weekend is an all-new, car-themed event designed specifically to provide enthusiasts with an outstanding outdoor, socially distanced visitor experience. The ground-breaking show â the very first drive-in dedicated to cars â is the brainchild of Brand Events, the award-winning team…
The Alfa Romeo Montreal â The Unexpected Delight of Maple Leaf Pesto
I love good pesto. It has all the right ingredients for a wonderful meal. Cheese, basil, olive oil, all ground (Italian âpestareâ to crush) together with pine nuts and just a hint of at least one other secret ingredient which, depending on where youâre from, is a key ingredient that makes your particular family pesto something special. Pesto recipes have been modified for many years, but most generally agree that pesto is Italian and should, therefore, contain Italian ingredients. But every once in a while, something changes a recipe, resulting in a magnificent pesto with surprising results. Such is the…
Jaguar Classic to Offer 60th Anniversary Edition E-Types
Jaguar Classic will create six matched pairs of E-types to celebrate the iconic sports carâs 60th anniversary in 2021ânamed the E-type 60 Collection. Each pair of E-type 60 Edition cars pay tribute to two of the oldest and most famous Jaguar E-types of all: â9600 HPâ and â77 RWâ, which played pivotal roles in the unveiling of the car at its world debut in Geneva, Switzerland in March 1961. An Opalescent Gunmetal Grey 3.8-litre Fixed-Head Coupe registered â9600 HPâ was one of the first two E-types unveiled to specially-invited guests at the Parc des Eaux Vives. Driven âflat outâ to…
Barn Find Cunningham to Star at Catskill Conquest Rally
The 4th annual Catskill Conquest Rally commemorating the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2020, with social distancing and masks. Organizers currently have 25 entries ranging from 1934 to 2012. The VSCCA has a club entry this year and will honor Briggs S. Cunningham by featuring the public reveal of a restored “Barn Find” 1952 Cunningham Continental C-3 to be run by Chuck Schoendorf. The rally wiil run a beautiful, rural section of the historic 1903 route across Ulster and Delaware Counties in Upstate New York’s Catskill Mountains. This is a noncompetitive tour for the…
London Concours 2020 Photo Gallery & Report
Itâs been a long Covid gap but on the 19th of August 2020 the London Concours became the first major automotive event to be held in the UK since February. The five-acre lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company once again provided the venue, a secluded green oasis in the heart of the City surrounded by tower blocks and skyscrapers. The organizerâs creative list of nine classes provided a diverse display of over 100 vehicles many of a type not normally seen in such exalted circles. `The Speed of Sand` class brought a display of Hot-Rods to the lawn all sporting…