Opel GT, a bold step forward

With its false Chevrolet Corvette look, the Opel GT allowed the German carmaker to sell dreams for a few years while remaining very reasonable. Read More

 

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe record breaker

A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from 1955 has been sold at auction for a record price of €135,000,000 to a private collector. The car, which is one of two created in 1955, has always been regarded as one of the great jewels of motoring history, but few ever imagined that it would be offered for sale. Read More

Ferrari vs Ford: There’s always two sides to a story

Car fan or not, you’ve most probably heard about the epic battle between in the ‘60s between Ford and Ferrari to win the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. But what you probably haven’t heard or read about is the Ferrari vs Ford battle, the David vs Goliath angle of the story which for some unfathomable reason seems to have been conveniently glossed over in the intervening years. Read More

Tatra 603 : the Eastern Bloc anomaly

The Czechoslovakian company Tatra is known for its robust trucks and has produced a number of surprisingly designed cars. The 603 is certainly the best known of all. Read More