Archive
31/07/2023
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Tucker, USA, 1947-1949
Preston Tucker's revolutionary Tucker 48, produced from 1947-1949, symbolized the American dream with its advanced design. Despite early success, financial and legal troubles ended Tucker's dream prematurely.
29/07/2023
Spoilers. Once an extravagant madness
In 1956, Michael May introduced the first spoiler on a racing car, surprising Porsche with better lap times. Spoilers faced bans but later reappeared in 1966 with Jim Hall's Chaparral. Colin Chapman recognized their potential, leading Lotus to triumph.
29/07/2023
Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all?
In a world of automotive fairy tales, the prestigious "Best of the Best" award seeks the most exquisite gem each year. 2015 saw the regal Talbot Lago T150-C SS, while 2016 crowned the elegant Maserati A6GCS Berlinetta Pininfarina.
29/07/2023
Architects and Cars: More Rationality and Imagination than Beauty
Architects' Influence on Automobiles: From Le Corbusier's visionary sketches to Ponti's sharp-edged designs, architects shaped cars' rear engine placement, aerodynamics, and interior space utilization.
22/07/2023
Fiat Turbina. Thanks to Roarington and Mauto, it can be driven.
Unleash the power of jet innovation with the revived Fiat Turbina. Drive this legendary car using cutting-edge simulators at Mauto and relive automotive history in exhilarating style.
22/07/2023
Disco Volante. The dream of every Alfista
Alfa Romeo's triumph in Formula 1 in 1950 and 1951 led to engineers creating the impressive Alfa 1900, a sporty sedan. After leaving F1, they focused on sports car racing, resulting in the breathtaking Disco Volante.
22/07/2023
Lone Stars: the Zero Years
Lorenzo Ramaciotti unveils automotive design milestones in a remarkable story. From expressive freedom to nostalgic flair, concepts like the Fiat 500 and Audi Rosemeyer merge past and future.
22/07/2023
Part 7 - A Bugatti in your garage? The restart with Volkswagen
The revival of Bugatti, led by Ferdinand Piëch, brought forth an extraordinary 18-cylinder engine. This powerful innovation, featuring three six-cylinder banks, aimed to grace classic sports models and elegant four-door saloons.
15/07/2023
Part 6 - A Bugatti in your garage? Some good reasons to having one The ambition and courage of Romano Artioli
Romano Artioli and Ferruccio Lamborghini embarked on a venture to revive Bugatti. While Artioli aimed for a true continuation of the original brand, Lamborghini sought redemption for his own past.
15/07/2023