This British-built automobile has that perfect sports car look, with a simple, unspoiled shape that is pure beauty. It was this very same model that spawned the incredibly successful Cobra. No wonder Carroll Shelby was smitten by the Ace when he first saw one. The Ace’s outstanding looks can be traced back to Carrozzeria Touring […]
It performs a function that is seldom necessary today. This week’s stumper is a pair of specialty pliers designed for a specific purpose. Initially looking like 6-1/2 inch snap ring pliers, this tool has slotted jaws instead of the normal clamps that would hold interchangeable points for snap rings. The slotted jaws are intentionally skewed […]
Even those with little interest in racing can recognize the white Volkswagen Beetle with red and blue stripes, wearing the number 53 in its meatball, as “Herbie, the Love Bug.” The star of six Disney motion pictures, countless Volkswagen Beetles have been modified over the years to portray the anthropomorphic automobile, and screen-used examples tend […]
Described by the World Registry of Cobras & GT40s as “the only Mk IV to be caught in a snowstorm,” the car driven by Bruce McLaren and Mark Donohue to a fourth-place finish at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans will be appearing at the 2016 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for June 3-5 at […]
It might not be Barris material, but there’s little doubt it’s authentic, with a design language that incorporates a good amount of the vernacular, and it seems to have been well preserved with no updating since. Even without any provenance attached to it, this 1954 Oldsmobile 98 custom for sale on Hemmings.com is a good […]
Unfortunately (for probably everybody except those who have to drive on it), the brick paver streets have since given way to pavement, but little else has changed here in the last 60 years. What do you see here?After yesterday’s Paris carspotting exercise, we decided to stay in Europe and head over to Madrid, where this […]
Instead of going the usual route to the Italian carrozzerias, he traveled to Cologne, Germany, and met with the Karosserie Deutsch to carry out his vision of what a ’35 Ford cabriolet should look like. And the result was a conservatively styled triumph. Edsel Ford always had an eye for fine design and distinctive upscale […]
What do my star ratings mean? Cooper Tires has had quite a year. Celebrating the 100th anniversary since its founding in 1914, one of the few completely American tire companies left alive is still going quite strong. Last year at this time we saw Cooper still reeling from the failure of a messy and complex […]
Putting together spectacular grip, a smooth ride and the best treadwear warranty of any tire in the world is not supposed to be easy, but Michelin certainly makes it look that way. Michelin’s Defender has caused quite a splash in the industry, both among professionals and customers, primarily because of it’s industry-first 90,000 mile treadwear […]
Whether you’re looking to upsize to larger wheels for the performance benefits, downsize for snow tires, or just going for a unique look for their car, there are a number of details that you must get right to ensure proper fitment and safety. One of the easiest and most effective ways for an owner to […]
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