Monthly Archives: October 2023

Featuring a refined exterior crafted by Pininfarina, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider achieved significant success, seamlessly transitioning into the 1.6-liter Giulia version in 1962 without substantial alterations. Unveiled at the Monza Autodrome in June that year, the Giulia range, masterminded by the esteemed Dr. Orazio Satta Puliga, a prominent figure in Italian automotive engineering responsible […]

Having spent years establishing itself as a mid-range brand, positioned above Plymouth’s entry-level models but below Chrysler’s top-tier offerings, Dodge entered a new market in 1960. The goal was to compete with the economy models of Ford, Chevrolet, and inadvertently, Plymouth. However, Dodge’s approach to economy wasn’t synonymous with sacrificing quality or power. The 1960 […]

Launched in 1966, the GTA (with ‘A’ denoting Alleggerita, meaning lightened) served as the official competition variant of the Giulia Sprint GT, available in both road and race configurations. The racing version fell under the purview of Alfa Romeo’s Autodelta competitions department, initially an independent company founded by Carlo Chiti and Ludovico Chizzola in 1961 […]

Studebaker made history as the first major American manufacturer to unveil a post-World War II redesign in 1947. Crafted by renowned automobile stylists Raymond Loewy and Virgil Exner, the new Studebakers showcased groundbreaking styling. As trends evolved and Loewy’s design aged, the company enlisted the expertise of esteemed automotive architect Brooks Stevens for a makeover. […]

In the late 1920s, Detroit found itself immersed in a phenomenon later termed the ‘Cylinder Wars,’ a concept that may seem peculiar to us looking back 90 years. During this period, prominent manufacturers vied for supremacy in the multi-cylinder luxury car market, striving to be crowned the ‘king of the hill.’ Despite the looming grip […]

Originally a successful sports car with prowess in rallying and racing, the Austin-Healey 3000 matured into the refined 3000 Mk III by the mid-1960s. Evolving to include roll-up side windows and an easily operable soft top, this 2+2 tourer became both enjoyable and safe for daily driving. Powered by a robust 2,912cc 150bhp twin-carb six-cylinder […]

Tuned by Siata for 125 horsepower or more, the Siata 208S, in Coupe and Spider variants, delivered exceptional performance and distinctive aesthetics in the early Fifties. The aggressive, sleek design echoed early racing cars, capturing both power and elegance. Praised for being “a dream to drive,” it seamlessly combined style, handling, and rapid acceleration. However, […]

Despite receiving critical acclaim at the 1955 Frankfurt Auto Show, the BMW 507 faced a disappointing reception during its New York debut two months earlier. BMW deviated significantly from Hoffman’s intended $5,000 price point, setting the initial US selling price at $9,000—more than double the cost of a Ford Thunderbird or Chevrolet Corvette. In the […]

Before the 250 series, open-top Ferrari road cars existed, but it was Pininfarina’s designs on later chassis, particularly the 275 introduced in 1964, that solidified convertibles in the Ferrari lineup. Pininfarina took charge of manufacturing the bodywork, bringing a notable improvement in build quality. The chassis, following Ferrari’s tradition, featured a multi-tubular frame with oval […]

Produced from October 1958 to June 1963, the DB4 underwent five evolutionary series, although the factory did not officially designate them as such. The nomenclature was later suggested by the Aston Martin Owners Club to facilitate identification as the model progressed. The initial series saw various improvements, including the addition of heavy-duty bumpers after the […]