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24/10/2020

Magnificent and challenging

This article examines the historical significance of the Maserati 450S, a powerful car that revolutionized the European racing landscape in the 1950s. The 450S was designed to compete with Ferrari, its great rival.
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19/10/2020

French sensuality

The Talbot-Lago T150-C Super Sport, also known as "Goutte d'eau" or tear drop, is a masterpiece of Italian coachbuilder Giuseppe Figoni and Ovidio Falaschi.
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17/10/2020

Beautiful and unbeatable

The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is a magnificent sports car that combines beauty and performance. Originally designed with a distinctive cut-away nose and deep recesses in the flanks to facilitate the flow of air from the brakes.
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13/10/2020

A game choice

This article explores the unique Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Shooting Brake, a singular car created by Luigi Chinetti Junior, also known as “Coco”.
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12/10/2020

So much more. Maybe too much

This article examines the 1939 Delahaye 165 M, a car designed by the famous Figoni & Falaschi coachbuilders. With its soft and rounded shapes, chrome accents, and luxurious interior, the Delahaye 165 M was a symbol of France’s “crazy years”.
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10/10/2020

The Tragic Queen

This article examines the remarkable story of the Mercedes-Benz 300SLR, a revolutionary car that rose to fame in the 1950s. Through its pioneering use of innovative technology, the 300SLR achieved great success on the racing circuit.
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09/10/2020

Auto tattoo

This article discusses the use of decorated cars as a form of artistic expression. It takes a look at the postmodern revolution of the 1980s and how Renault seized the moment to launch its “Supercinq” with a unique character.
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05/10/2020

The epitome

This article discusses the rise of the French automobile industry in the 1930s, with a focus on the Bugatti brand and their iconic Type 57SC Atlantic model.
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03/10/2020

The efficiency of beauty

The Jaguar D-Type is a historic racing car that was designed to be suitable for both the track and the road. The car was created by William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar, and his team of technicians and test drivers.
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02/10/2020

Ferrari Extravaganza

The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 was transformed into a unique "shooting brake" by Carrozzeria Vignale in 1967, based on an idea by Luigi "Coco" Chinetti Jr. and Robert "Bob" Peak.

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