Archive
12/06/2020
Renault Avantime. A name, a destiny
The Renault Avantime was a concept car presented in 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show and launched on the market in 2001. It combined the bodywork of a three-door coupé with the practicality of an MPV and boasted bold new style features.
11/06/2020
1992-1995 Porsche 968. A forgotten jewel
The Porsche 968, the final evolution of the transaxle concept introduced in 1974, is often overlooked by collectors despite being considered by many as one of the best cars ever produced in Stuttgart.
09/06/2020
993 GT2 The ‘Widowmaker’
The Porsche 993 GT2 is a rare and legendary car, known as the "widowmaker" due to its uncompromising nature. With a stripped-down design and no electronic assistance, it is considered one of the most challenging and thrilling cars to drive.
08/06/2020
Claveau 9CV The MPV that had everything. Except customers
Emile Claveau's 9CV was a revolutionary car designed in the 1920s, with a focus on increasing safety and reducing consumption through aerodynamics. Despite its advanced features, the market was not ready for it.
07/06/2020
Great artists on the track. The victory goes to BMW in any case
BMW broke into the art world in the late 1970s, linking its extreme competition models to the names of key artists of the time. This resulted in five art cars, each unique and a true representation of the artist's distinctive style.
01/06/2020
1923. The Bugatti Type 32. A racing tank
In 1923, Ettore Bugatti entered the Grand Prix of Tours with four Type 32s, a wing-shaped car with a short wheelbase, dubbed the "Tank". Its aerodynamics caused adherence issues, limiting its performance to a remarkable 180 km per hour.
30/05/2020
Ferrari 458 Speciale
The 458 Speciale is a special car in Ferrari's history as it was the last naturally-aspirated V8 engine produced by the company. It featured a 4,497cc direct-injection V8 that produced 605 hp and was Ferrari's most powerful naturally-aspirated engine ever.
27/05/2020
The Targa that binds Florio and Porsche
Porsche's Targa model was born out of the need to address safety concerns with convertibles in the American market during the 1960s. Porsche responded by introducing a revolutionary roll-bar that allowed for a removable roof panel.
25/05/2020
1923. A war child: the Voisin C6 Laboratoire
Gabriel Voisin, known for building innovative airplanes during WWI, entered the 1923 Gran Prix of Tours with an aluminum monocoque chassis and a tapered tail for greater aerodynamic efficiency.
20/05/2020