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The Self Proclaimed King of Kustomizers 1 Reply
The 60s lived two social phenomena that have changed our vision and our use of the world. The car is definitely out of its craft phase, being now only designed for series. Television is becoming ac...
Tagged: Barris
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Oct 4.
Hurricane in Action 1 Reply
A few months ago, I was discussing here a Vickers Spitfire sold £ 1.58 million before fees by Bonhams on April 20. It was in working condition. On September 27 in Melbourne, Bonhams and Goodman se...
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Sep 28.
Bugatti climbs the Hill 1 Reply
The 5-litre motored Bugatti could be used for luxury and sport. We class among the former the car of Roland Garros, sold 2.42 M€ fees included by Bonhams in Paris in February. Known as Black Bess, ...
Tagged: Bugatti
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Sep 26.
One-off Coachworks for Bentley 1 Reply
The late 1930s was a golden age for luxury cars. In this category, we are still in the pre-industrial time and each vehicle is somewhat unique. Precisely Bentley, which has become a trademark of R...
Tagged: Bentley
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Aug 19.
The Bugatti Coupe of the "Patron" 1 Reply
We know well about the Bugatti 57 coupes in this group. The luxury cars of the 1930s were produced by the unit or in small quantities, and good surprises are always possible with respect to their v...
Tagged: Bugatti
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Aug 18.
Shelby competing with Ferrari 1 Reply
After leaving the competition in 1960, the driver Carroll Shelby began building cars. His ambition was to compete with Ferrari, no less! He managed the development of its models by fitting British ...
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Aug 16.
The Complicated Fate of a Auto Union 1 Reply
The Grand Prix cars are symbols of the most prestigious technologies. This is not new: when they created a "race" to supremacy between Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union, the German Third Reich officials...
Tagged: AutoUnion
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Aug 15.
Victoria by Karl Benz: Bigger than Velo 1 Reply
Karl Benz was the pioneer who led the history of the automobile from its conception to its industrialization. Manufacturer of industrial motors in Mannheim, he patented in 1886 a tricycle activated...
Tagged: Benz
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Jul 19.
Speedy against Vanderbilt 1 Reply
Today we reach the very beginnings of motor racing, in those early years of the twentieth century that witnessed the rapid progress of mechanics. In 1899, Jenatzy was the first driver to exceed 10...
Tagged: Thomas
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Jun 6.
A Maserati like Fangio's 1 Reply
Juan Manuel Fangio was the most famous motor racing driver of all time. This reputation is well justified by the extraordinary skill of his driving. The Maserati 250F is a single-seater with a 250...
Tagged: Maserati
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki May 20.
Birth and Glory of the Testa Rossa 1 Reply
In 1957, a red headed car (Testa Rossa, TR) attacks the motor racing circuits in order to win. Since the previous year, the red valve cover is a sign of the new models of Ferrari. Unfortunately, t...
Tagged: Ferrari
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki May 18.
The Bike of the Daredevil 1 Reply
Evel Knievel was the most famous and most incredible daredevil of all time. He jumped with his bike over a stack of cars, or between the two sides of a canyon, or between two skyscrapers. From 197...
Tagged: Knievel, HarleyDavidson
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Apr 27.
The WWII Fighter Aircraft 1 Reply
The British are patriotic people, you know. The arrival of a Spitfire in the sale of Bonhams at Hendon on April 20 generates some excitement in the press releases of the auction house. Before Worl...
Tagged: Spitfire
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Apr 21.
André Moynet, in Glory during 24 Hours 2 Replies
The case is probably unique. An individual decides to build a car specifically to win (in its category) one of the most prestigious endurance races in Europe ... He wins and then decides to leave t...
Tagged: Moynet
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Feb 20.
Matra in the Wind 2 Replies
On February 8 in Paris, Artcurial sell the first copy of Matra MS650. Made in 1969, this car was designed for endurance competitions, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans where it participated. The o...
Tagged: Matra
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Feb 10.
12G in 3.58 seconds with a Rocket Car 1 Reply
It is called Rocket Car Hydrogen. Its very low body does not allow the air to come under the vehicle. Its very long and unaesthetic front is the result of the aerodynamic computation of engineers. ...
Tagged: RocketCar
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Feb 10.
A Hidden Bugatti 1 Reply
The car market is one where unexpected treasures are still emerging. The surprise of last year came at Gooding in Peeble Beach on 16 and 17 August. The 1938 Alfa Romeo was hidden in a castle for th...
Tagged: Bugatti
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Feb 8.
An Automobile made for an Aviator 1 Reply
On 23 September 1913, Roland Garros was the first aviator to cross the Mediterranea. This glorious success is the achievement of his three years of passion for aviation. At that time, between avia...
Tagged: Bugatti
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Feb 8.
The Corvette Grand Sport 1 Reply
In 1963, General Motors decided to start the car competition, with a goal to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For that purpose, its engineers designed a new model, the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport. F...
Tagged: GeneralMotors, Corvette
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Jan 20.
Rolls-Royce for Heads of State 1 Reply
Made in 1972 under the name Rolls Royce Phantom VI Landaulet four-door, this car was the most expensive that the British firm has ever produced. Catalog price at the time was 700 K £. The auction h...
Tagged: Rolls
Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Jan 8.
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Comment by Margareth Osju on August 15, 2008 at 9:36pm -
Thank you for the comments. Uh, I becomes a little bit worried..*smile*
Yes, I do like old cars. It's like they have a soul. They have elegance in the lines, ballerina class..:) In fact, I do like mostly of old things..'s*
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Comment by Pierre Tavlitzki on August 15, 2008 at 8:53pm -
You are welcomed Margareth.
I am not so able to add such life in a group ! I need your spontaneity.
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Comment by Margareth Osju on August 15, 2008 at 8:44pm
- Oh I hope you don't mind that I publish this slide show. If it's wrong is just to delete. Some time I'm a little bit to spontaneous..*s'
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Comment by Margareth Osju on August 15, 2008 at 8:39pm
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Cars and nostalgia
You might like those photos. I take those photos when it was the National Day in Sweden. I do like old cars. The Chevrolet from 1929 is my favorite..:)
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