Archive
28/11/2020
GT40, daughter of spite
This article discusses the history of the Ford GT40, a legendary race car that was developed by Ford in the 1960s.
27/11/2020
The mystery of the Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi”
The story of the extraordinary Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi” is as special as it is mysterious. Among the forty-two SSKs (short for Super Sport Kurz or Short) built, chassis 36038 is the surely the world's rarest and most distinctive example.
26/11/2020
My dream garage
This article explores the dream car collections of prominent figures in the car collecting world, including Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance chairman Sandra Button, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and designer Shiro Nakamura.
25/11/2020
The Dynamic Muses
This article explores the intersection of art and automobiles, highlighting several artists who have used cars as inspiration for their creative works. It discusses the connections between different artists from different backgrounds and countries.
24/11/2020
Art and Brands
This article explores the idea of pairing famous automotive brands with notable artists. Drawing from an interview with a renowned art collector, the article proposes unique matches such as Matisse's famous dance for Maserati.
23/11/2020
Absolute opposites
The article highlights the genius of Paul Arzens, a Parisian artist who built innovative prototypes in the 1930s and 1940s. One of his most striking designs was the Buick La Baleine, a spectacular roadster over seven meters long with a whale-like nose.
21/11/2020
A Stars and Stripes Cobra
The Shelby Cobra, also known as the Ford Cobra, was an American sports car created by Carroll Shelby in the 1960s to challenge and defeat the dominant European Gran Turismo and sports cars such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ferrari.
19/11/2020
Great architects and cars. When?
This article discusses the trend of famous architects attempting to design cars and why they have not been successful in doing so.
16/11/2020
Three steps into the future
This article explores the history of aerodynamics in automotive design and the challenges faced by innovators in introducing new and unusual shapes.
15/11/2020