Monthly Archives: September 2023

Designed in 1959 to epitomize the opulence of the late 1950s’ “never had it so good” era, the Sunbeam Alpine emerged as a chic sports car. It shared its underframe with the Hillman Husky estate and was part of the lineup that included the luxurious Sunbeam Rapier and Singer Gazelle models, all from the Rootes […]

The Facel II commanded a price tag in the same league as Rolls-Royce, making it a choice for the wealthy and prominent individuals seeking a truly exclusive and distinctive automobile. Its list of distinguished owners included royalty, politicians, diplomats, and entertainers, with notable names like Tony Curtis, Danny Kaye, Ringo Starr, Joan Fontaine, and Ava […]

The DB6 Vantage has garnered acclaim for its enhanced handling, exceptional grip, and impressive braking performance. It achieved an impressive top speed of 148mph, and its quarter-mile time of 14.5 seconds was the quickest ever recorded by the magazine for a four-seater vehicle. Even at speeds of 120mph, the Aston Martin maintained a relaxed composure […]

Ferruccio Lamborghini’s inaugural production car, the 350 GT with Touring styling, made its debut at the 1964 Geneva Motor Show. It boasted a magnificent four-cam 3.5-liter V12 engine, crafted by Giotto Bizzarrini, and found its home in a chassis engineered by Gianpaolo Dallara. The lineage of front-engined Grand Tourers continued with the 4-liter 400 GT […]

Since its debut on the R-Type chassis in 1952, Bentley’s iconic Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high-speed cruising. Even as the final generation of six-cylinder cars arrived in 1955 (the S-Type), the Continental maintained its exclusivity if not its distinctiveness. This trend continued with the introduction of the V8-powered S2 in 1959. […]

In the late 1950s, Rolls-Royce responded to growing competition and the aging of its six-cylinder engine by introducing the Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 models in 1959. These vehicles maintained their classic appearance but received a significant performance boost from a new 6,230cc aluminum-alloy V8 engine. The most notable change was the relocation of […]

The 365 GTB/4, better known as the Ferrari Daytona, is an iconic vehicle that has left an indelible mark on the hearts of Ferrari enthusiasts. Introduced at the 1968 Paris Salon, this car quickly earned its unofficial “Daytona” moniker in tribute to Ferrari’s remarkable 1-2-3 finish at the 1967 Daytona circuit. Designed by Pininfarina’s Leonardo […]

Bentley’s timeless Continental sports saloon has epitomized the art of luxurious high-speed touring since its debut on the R-Type chassis in 1952. With the emergence of Rolls-Royce Ltd’s final generation of six-cylinder vehicles, including the new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type, the Continental adapted without losing its exclusive allure. Later that same year, in October, […]

To broaden the appeal of the already successful DB2, Aston Martin introduced the 2+2 DB2/4 in October 1953. This version underwent extensive rear-end modifications, accommodating two occasional seats and offering more luggage space with a hatchback rear door—an early application of this now-common feature. It also featured a raised roofline, a one-piece windscreen, larger bumpers, […]

Similar to the majority of British automobile manufacturers after World War II, Jaguar Cars, which had been renamed from William Lyons’ SS concern in 1945, initiated post-war production with a lineup of pre-war designs. These vehicles were essentially interim models, intended to bridge the gap until an entirely new generation of Jaguars could be introduced. […]