Archive
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
The Forgotten Ferrari 1971-1972 365 GTC/4 “Gobbone”
This article discusses how a car's nickname can influence its popularity and reputation, using the example of the Ferrari 365 GTC/4, also known as "Gobbone" (Hunchback).
14/11/2020
Le Mans obsession
This article tells the story of how Aston Martin achieved its long-desired victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959, with the development of their new car, the DBR1.
12/11/2020
The Secret Archive of Pininfarina
The article highlights the fascinating history of Pininfarina, the renowned Turin coachbuilders, by showcasing some of the one-off cars that were made for important clients worldwide.
09/11/2020
Road plane
The article discusses Paul Lewis, an inventor with a strong belief in three-wheeled vehicles, and his attempts to create a successful model. Despite his passion and up to 28 patents to his name, Lewis faced multiple setbacks.
07/11/2020
The space of a morning
The Lancia D24 was a magnificent open top sports car designed by Pininfarina in the 1950s to compete with other top brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, and Aston Martin.
05/11/2020
Longboard cars
The article explores the connection between surfing and "woodies", wooden-panelled cars that became a cultural icon in the 1960s in Southern California.
02/11/2020
The missing wheel
This article explores the design of cars for mass production in Europe and America in the 1930s, focusing on the influence of John Tjaarda's Briggs Dream Car, which was the inspiration for both Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen Beetle.
31/10/2020
The Giant Killer
This article discusses the Porsche 550 RS, a sports and racing car designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1953. This car, driven by a mid-mounted, 1500cc, four-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine.
29/10/2020