Monthly Archives: September 2023

After World War II, Rolls-Royce initiated post-war production with the introduction of the Silver Wraith and Bentley MkVI models. While maintaining the traditional separate chassis for these two new additions, there was a significant departure as standard coachwork became available for the first time. This new “standard steel” body, manufactured by the Pressed Steel Company […]

The Impala name originally graced the two-door hardtop coupé and convertible versions of Chevrolet’s Bel Air in 1958. However, it later evolved to represent a prestigious luxury trim level rather than a separate body style. In the marketing campaign titled ‘All New, All Over Again,’ the 1959 Chevrolets displayed a thoroughly modern appearance with increased […]

In 1969, the first-generation Camaro, which had made its debut in 1967, saw its final year. Extensive changes were made to the 1969 model, as it prepared to make way for a redesigned Camaro in 1970. Perhaps the most striking of these changes was in its styling. Nearly all of the sheet metal underwent a […]

The Austin-Healey 100, designed by Donald Healey, caused a sensation at the 1952 London Motor Show. Initially intended for the US market, it used major components from the Austin Atlantic saloon. Originally badged as the ‘Healey Hundred,’ it was later renamed ‘Austin-Healey’ after Austin’s Leonard Lord bought the design rights due to high demand. The […]

In 1929, the Phantom II was unveiled as the successor to the New Phantom, which is now known as the Phantom I in retrospect. Deliveries of the Phantom II commenced in September of the same year. In contrast to its predecessor, which inherited its foundation from the earlier 40/50hp Silver Ghost model, the Phantom II […]

By the early 1930s, Ettore Bugatti had firmly established an unmatched reputation for crafting automobiles renowned for their exceptional performance, whether on the road or the race track. The world’s most esteemed racing drivers celebrated numerous triumphs with the Molsheim factory’s creations, often selecting them as their everyday means of transportation. Due to the sustained […]

The introduction of the 250 Europa marked a pivotal shift in Ferrari’s preferred coachbuilder. While Vignale had previously been the favored carrozzeria among Maranello’s clientele, Pinin Farina (later Pininfarina) took the lead from that point forward. Pinin Farina’s design experiments culminated in a new Ferrari 250 GT road car, which made its public debut at […]

Introduced in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 built upon the success of the XK120 with several refinements. The main engineering changes included moving the engine three inches forward and adopting rack-and-pinion steering from the racing C-Type. Suspension and brakes saw minor updates, with stiffer torsion bars in the front and telescopic shock absorbers in the rear. […]

In 1955, Chrysler established Imperial as its distinct brand, marking a significant shift in their approach. This pivotal year witnessed a complete overhaul of all five Chrysler lines, a transformation known as the ” $100 Million Dollar Look.” Thanks to the visionary design of Chrysler’s chief, Virgil Exner, the company rapidly shed its conservative image, […]

Hudson achieved significant success with its innovative “step-down” models, such as the Hornet, introduced in the post-World War II era. However, their journey to continued triumph was fraught with uncertainties, as demonstrated by the less fortunate fate of the compact Jet, which made its debut in 1953. Regrettably, the Jet struggled to find a substantial […]