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The Long, Remarkable Life Of The Avanti

Some time in March 1963, my parents rented a spring break “vacation apartment” in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I was 9 years old, and my...
The Legendary Max Hoffman

The Legendary Max Hoffman

In 2013, the New York Times wrote about the demolition of a small 1950s automobile showroom on Park Avenue, which had happened, it reported,...

Cute Car, Cute Name: Goggomobil

At almost a century, the lifespan of Hans Glas’s manufacturing empire was quite long, but in that period it made cars for little more...
The Art Of Carrying A Spare Wheel

The Art Of Carrying A Spare Wheel

Nowadays there are many cars that no longer have a spare wheel or are equipped with a so-called emergency wheel, which of course helps...
Island Getaway

Island Getaway

An island isn’t just a geographical entity, it is a metaphor for an idyllic retreat. A place where we can leave the relentless pace...
Rofgo Collection: MCLAREN M16 1972

ROFGO Collection: 1972 McLaren M16

Already dominant in Can-Am with the all-conquering M8, McLaren decided to add Indy racing to its portfolio for the 1970 season.   The weapon of choice...
A Mysterious American And His Fabulous Cars

A Mysterious American And His Fabulous Cars

Wags billed it as “the opening of King Stutz’s tomb.” Held over a weekend in early September of 1996, the Christie’s auction comprised some 287 lots....
Matra MS 80 - The World Champion Of 1969

Matra MS 80 – The World Champion Of 1969

The Matra MS 80 was the fourth Formula One car produced by Matra. The previous cars were named MS 9, MS10 and MS11. The...

The Aston Martin Line-Up 007 Would Be Jealous Of

Looking outside through my bedroom window, all I see are gray skies, a wet terrace, leafless and bare trees with stormy clouds above.Yes, it’s...

Historic Race Cars And Helmets

Yes, this a difficult subject. From the aesthetic point of view the drivers should wear temporary helmets or even modern ones with a traditional...
The GTO Legacy

The GTO Legacy

The Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the most legendary Prancing Horses ever to emerge from Maranello. Its thoroughbred bloodline produced just two further...

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