Archive
08/06/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Studebaker, USA, 1904-1966
Studebaker, founded in 1852, transitioned from producing wheelbarrows to automobiles, excelling with models like the Champion and Avanti. Despite innovative designs by Raymond Loewy, it couldn't survive against the "Big Three" and closed in 1966.
08/06/2024
Couture on Wheels: Legendary Fashion and Automotive Partnerships
Fashion and automotive brands have collaborated to create unique special editions. Notable examples include Pierre Cardin's Cadillac Evolution I, Lincoln's Cartier Edition, Gucci's Cadillac Seville, Peugeot's 205 Lacoste, and Hermès' Bugatti Veyron.
08/06/2024
Drivers Becoming Constructors: Jean Rédélé and Alpine
Jean Rédélé transformed his passion for cars into Alpine, a brand that achieved racing glory. Starting as a Renault dealer, he built race-winning cars, leading to a successful collaboration with Renault. Alpine's legacy continues in modern motorsports.
01/06/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Austin-Healey, UK, 1952-1972
The Austin-Healey brand, founded in 1952, created iconic sports cars until 1972, known for their performance and design. Despite early success, production ended due to the oil crisis and corporate changes.
01/06/2024
The Myth of Italian Coachbuilders: Fantuzzi
Medardo Fantuzzi, an artisan coachbuilder, crafted iconic racing car bodies for Maserati and Ferrari in the 1950s and 1960s, leaving a lasting legacy in motorsport history.
25/05/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Talbot, France, 1903-1987
The Talbot brand, from 1903 to 1987, experienced numerous transformations, from luxury cars to motorsport triumphs and various ownership changes, ultimately ceasing production in 1987. Its legacy is marked by innovation, elegance, and market challenges.
25/05/2024
The Myth of Italian Coachbuilders: Frua
Pietro Frua, a post-war Turin-based coachbuilder, founded one of Italy's top coachbuilding firms. Renowned for elegant designs like the Maserati Quattroporte and collaborations with Volvo and Rolls-Royce, Frua's legacy endures despite his death in 1983.
19/05/2024
Drivers becoming constructors: Bruce McLaren
The article highlights the life and accomplishments of Bruce McLaren, a successful racing driver and constructor from New Zealand. McLaren began racing at a young age and won his first Grand Prix at 22.
18/05/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Cord, USA, 1929-1937
Cord, founded by Errett Lobban Cord in 1929, introduced America’s first front-wheel-drive car, the L-29. Despite initial success, technical issues led to the brand's decline by 1937. Collectors now cherish Cord's futuristic designs.
18/05/2024