Few American luxury vehicles captured the essence of pre-war elegance quite like the 1940 Cadillac Series 60 Special. This remarkable car represented a significant shift in design philosophy for General Motors and Cadillac itself. The Series 60 Special was the…
One of the most intriguing American automobiles of the early 1930s was the Stutz DV-32 Monte Carlo. This luxurious sport sedan combined high performance with elegant styling, making it a standout among its peers. The engine was the heart of…
As the 1960s dawned, Mercedes-Benz’s burgeoning model lineup lacked only one essential component: a super prestige saloon to stand alongside the Grosser Mercedes of yesteryear. This void was triumphantly filled in September 1963 when the all-new Mercedes-Benz 600 made its…
A diminutive powerhouse, the 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S serves as a tribute to the ingenuity and vision of its creator, Alec Issigonis, and the motorsport expertise of John Cooper. Issigonis, the brain behind the Mini, initially scoffed at the…
With its long, sweeping profile and a hood that seemed to stretch endlessly forward, 1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Sedan was a statement piece on wheels. The design took cues from the Cord L-29, especially evident in the streamlined radiator…
In the early 1960s, AMC was known for producing compact, economical cars that stood out from the larger, more extravagant vehicles offered by the Big Three automakers (GM, Ford, and Chrysler). Its1962 Rambler Classic 400 Sedan was designed to provide…
The 1950 Bentley “Blue Train” Recreation is a tribute to a legendary automotive tale from Bentley’s past. The original story dates back to 1930, when Woolf Barnato, Bentley chairman and a three-time Le Mans winner, accepted a challenge while at…
It’s hard to believe the Tatra 603 was fashioned by human hands, let alone that it left the Socialist Czechoslovakian factory almost sixty years ago. The vast majority of these luxury sedans were driven by high-ranking government officials and they…
A couple years after Alfa Romeo unveiled the four-door Giulietta Berlina sedan at the 1955 Turin Motor Show, the company introduced an upgraded Turismo Internazionale (T.I.) variant. With better performance, the T.I. model catered to driving enthusiasts seeking a practical…
Preston Tucker sought to build the safest, most modern car of his era after World War II by directly challenging Detroit’s established giants. His Tucker 48 (originally called the Tucker Torpedo) shocked the 1947 auto show circuit with a radical…
This 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom carries quite a history, originally delivered to luxury-loving Indian royalty before eventually finding its way Stateside. As the successor to the legendary Silver Ghost, the Phantom built on Rolls-Royce’s reputation for peerless refinement and quality when…