The TS50ER was extremely popular with 16-year-olds and young adults as its simplicity to ride and un-restricted potential power gave many the chance to explore the world of...

Vespa Sprint is a 150cc, 2 stroke scooter made by Piaggio from 1965 to 1976.

The scooter came in two different versions. Early models, called the Vespa Sprint,...

Mr Starck is a keen motorcyclist and has produced a distinctive non-aggressive roadster, aimed particularly at tempting urban travelers away from cars, buses and trains. The Moto 6.5...

Vespa is an Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in...

The Lancia Flavia was produced from 1961 through 1975 with a total of 105,848 examples produced. The design was courtesy of Professor Fessia and initially offered only as...

Quote from Sports Car World June 1971

“Four cylinders ... fair enough. Air-cooled? Well, it’s been done. Transversely-mounted engine? That’s been done, too. Forced-induction air-cooling? Not all that...

Styled by Pininfarina, the 404 was offered initially in saloon, estate and pickup guises. A convertible was added in 1962, and a coupé in 1963. The 404 had...

In May 1975 Abingdon produced 750 specially prepared MGB GTs to celebrate what British Leyland thought to be the MG Car Company’s fiftieth anniversary of the production of...

“Whopper of a chopper” is actually what Suzuki’s playful slogan was for the OR50 – also called the Mame-Tan in the home market of Japan. It’s a rare...

The Mazda RX-7 is a sports car that was produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda from 1978 to 2002. The first RX-7 featured a 1,146 cc (69.9 cu...

Mercedes-Benz set out to build the best luxury car in the world and – for the duration of the 1980s – the W126 C-Class succeeded admirably in achieving...

Porsche planned to enter the ‘Group 4’ Sports Car Class for Le Mans in 1980 and based their car on their successful 924 mainstream model.  All non-essential elements...

Since 1983 Alpina has been recognized by the German Federal Ministry of Transport as an automobile manufacturer, thus Alpina-built cars are branded and registered as Alpina instead of...

In 1970 the first significant change to the exterior styling was introduced on the 1750 Spider Veloce, with the original’s distinctive elongated round tail revised to a more...

The fact that the R100RS remains one of the most practical long-distance mounts to this day is testament to the brilliance of Muth’s wind-tunnel-designed, nine-piece, frame-mounted fairing that...

Lancia’s Beta Montecarlo started life as a striking design concept by the renowned Italian styling house Pininfarina (it was actually penned by designer Paolo Martini) and was originally...

Porsche’s long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter’s rear-engined layout was retained, but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the body shell and dropped...

For the 1985 model year, Porsche introduced the 944 Turbo, known internally as the 951. This had a turbocharged and intercooled version of the standard car’s engine that...

The BMW K1 is a motorcycle that was designed by BMW as a high-speed sports-tourer, designed to change the motorcycle media and buying public’s mind of BMW as...

The 2013 John Cooper Works GP, described by the company as the fastest Mini ever built.

On the exterior the new model will be distinguished by large front...

The Brabus Q3 is based on the 300Ce 124 series Mercedes Benz. In typical Brabus fashion, the engine was performance modified and enlarged to 3.6l with 24 valves....

The Z3 M Coupe, or BMW ‘Breadvan’ or “Clown Shoe” as many refer to it was very much an oddball and all the better for it, the Z3...

The Indian Chief is a road machine in every detail, featuring an all-new chassis design and swingarm configuration delivering 60 percent more rigidity while reducing overall weight by...

The first Shelby Mustang - the GT350 - arrived in 1965 powered by a modified version of Ford’s 289ci (4.7-litre) small-block V8 producing 306bhp, with options of a...

The notion that the Mini might have a future as anything other than basic transport was an anathema, the idea of a high-performance version was laughable. One man...

The M100-Series Lotus Elan represented the light at the end of a very long tunnel for its maker. Lotus had been developing a small car to slot in...

To many, its designer Alec Issigonis included, the notion that the Mini might have a future as anything other than basic transport was anathema, and the idea of...

Maintaining Lancia’s unparalleled reputation for innovation in automobile design, the Fulvia saloon arrived in 1963, and two years later was followed by a 2+2 coupé on a shorter...

In 1992, Porsche introduced the Carrera RS, a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive only version of the 964. The RS was fitted with individually selected engines of type M64/03 which had...

The Lotus Elise is a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the British manufacturer Lotus Cars. The series 1...

The Morgan 4/4 is a nimble and agile drivers’ car. The combination of lightweight and skinny tyres makes for a perfect entry level sports car. Having been in...

It may bear the humble badge of Fiat, but this Ghia designed grand tourer has absolutely nothing to be humble about. The coachbuilt luxury car was the coupe...

The Lancia Flavia was designed by Professor Antonio Fessia in the late 1950s, and included many technical novelties for the time, such as an ultra  smooth horizontally...

The Khamsin was introduced on the Bertone stand at the November 1972 Turin Auto Show. Designed by Marcello Gandini, it was Bertone’s first work for Maserati. In March 1973 the production model was...

Ford first used the name “Mach 1” in its 1959 display of a concept called the “Levacar Mach I” at the Ford Rotunda. This concept vehicle used a...

Jaguar XK120 caused an absolute sensation when it was launched at the 1948 Motor Show. In the post-war era of rationing, general austerity and hardship it came as...

Ford’s fortunes took an upward tangent with the launch of the Cortina in 1962. It was the mid-sized car that caught the mood of the moment, fitting families...

The Ducati GT750 was a motorcycle made by Ducati from 1971 to 1974. Total production of the GT750 over all years of manufacture was 4,133. Designed by Fabio...

The 1989 Spyder was powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine displacing 2790cc and offering 225 horsepower. It had an electronic fuel injection system and mated to a ZF...

The Yamaha Virago was Yamaha’s first V-twin cruiser motorcycle, and one of the earliest mass-produced motorcycles with a mono-shock rear suspension. Originally sold with a 750 cc (46...

The word Quattro is derived from the Italian word for “four”. The Audi quattro was the first rally car to take advantage of the then-recently changed rules which...

The 3500GT is highly praised for its attention to detail, impressive level of comfort and intoxicating high-speed cruising ability. It has all the right ingredients of a thoroughbred...

LM11 was built by the Famous Fox & Nicholl Race Car Company who were also responsible for the construction of the 1935 Le Mans winning Lagonda LG45R which...

In common with the big manufacturers the Walkletts felt the pinch of rising prices and a fall-off in trade during the early 1970’s. Sensibly they rationalised, rather than...

The Volvo P1800 is a two-door, two-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive sports car, manufactured as a Coupe (1961-73) and Shooting-Brake, (1972-73). While the P1800 was more of a stylish touring...

The Mk.I ‘Black Bomber’ was first shown in UK during the Diamond Jubilee Brighton Speed Trials of September 1965, traditionally held along the seafront. The bike was newly...

The founder and owner of the company is John Watson, a descendant of pioneering race car driver Tim Birkin. Birkin Cars was formed in 1982. Founder John Watson,...

By the mid-1960s, 50 percent of all Ferraris produced were being built with four seats. Third in this succession of ‘family Ferraris’ was the 365GT 2+2, which made...

The Delta dominated the World Rally Championship during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The homologation requirements of Group A regulations meant marketing road-going versions of these competition...

This one-off custom made Moto Guzzi Custom Cafe Racer was completed in 2014. The frame was de-lugged and dressed, then sent for sandblasting and powder coating. The motor...

The Spider was launched at the 36th Geneva Motor Show in March 1966,[7] and together with the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce tested by the press at an event...

The time warp car offered here is certainly one of the lowest mileage XJS in existence and with its ultimate V12 configuration is amongst the most desirable and...

When the BMW Z1 was first shown to the public, Z standing for Zunkuft, German for the future, the company had absolutely no intention of putting it into...

Very few car manufacturers had the exclusivity and aura that surrounded Alfa Romeo in the pre-war era. Their dominance in motorsport was matched by Bugatti and Mercedes only....

Ariel’s range for 1931 encompassed a dazzling variety of models: vertical engines, sloping engines, side valves, overhead valves - two or four per cylinder - all were represented...

The Fiat 500 “Cinquecento” is a rear-engined, four seat, small city car that was manufactured and marketed by Fiat Automobiles from 1957 to 1975 over a single generation...

Designed by Alex Issigonis in 1959, a new concept in car design was born. With a monocoque shell, transversely mounted engine and front wheel drive, the new ‘Mini’,...

By 1970, with seventy employees, the original facility changed locations from Kaufbeuren to Buchloe. In its first years, Alpina established its core competency tuning carburetors and crankshafts to...

A ‘modern classic’ if ever there was one, Porsche’s long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter’s rear-engine layout was retained, but the 911 switched to...

Launched as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957 it was marketed as a cheap and practical town car. Measuring only 3 metres long, and originally powered by...

The TVR S series, a line of sports cars, was announced at the 1986 British International Motor Show. Due to a massive positive response, the car went into...

The Mark I Ford Escort was introduced in Ireland and the United Kingdom at the end of 1967, making its show debut at Brussels Motor Show in January...

The ultimate expression of Jaguar’s fabulous ‘XK’ series of sports cars arrived in 1957. The XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, retaining the same...

The Tuscan, initially with a 360bhp 4-litre version of TVR’s own straight-six, went on sale in 1999. The early cars were a curious mixture of ultra-pointy steering and...

Designed by Alex Issigonis in 1959, a new concept in car design was born.  With a monocoque shell, transversely mounted engine and front wheel drive, the new...

After his team of modified Moto Guzzis won the 1984 and 1985 U.S. Endurance Championship and the 1987 Pro Twins series, U.S. Moto Guzzi guru Dr. John Wittner...

First introduced to the world at the Geneva Salon in 1977, and subsequently voted European Car of the Year in 1978, the 928 was intended as a more...

The Jaguar XJS design (codenamed XJ27) started around 1965 with the first production car being sold in 1975. It was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer with input and control...

Between 1993 and 1995 Porsche offered a lighter-weight ‘Clubsport’ version of the 968 for enthusiasts seeking increased track performance. The car was offered in basic stripped out form...

Like other road-going Alpines, the 1961 A110 used many Renault parts – including engines. But while the preceding A108 was designed around Dauphine components, the A110 was updated...

The Exige is essentially a more-track-ready version of the already extreme Elise. The Toyota-sourced 1.8-liter four-cylinder that powers Lotus’ entire lineup has a Roots-type supercharger making 7 psi...

The Harley-Davidson FL is a model designation used on Harley-Davidson motorcycles since 1941. The FL prefix is mostly applied to Harley-Davidson’s large-framed bikes, including the current Touring series,...

Designed as project ADO15 (Austin Drawing Office project number 15), the Mini came about because of the fuel shortage caused by the 1956 Suez Crisis. Petrol was once...

The Clio V6 was based on the Clio Mk II, though it shares very few parts with that car. The 3.0 60° V6 engine, sourced from the PSA...

The legendary Triumph Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. The vehicle was based on a design produced for Standard-Triumph in 1957 by Italian designer...

Mini offered the Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP kit, a stripped-down, pumped-up version for 415 of the hard-core faithful. The GP dumps its rear seats...

The first of countless upgrades to Porsche’s perennial 911 came in 1966 with the introduction of the ‘S’ version. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels,...

A Triumph Bonneville T120 with pre-unit engine on display at the Deutsches Zweirad- und NSU-Museum. The original Triumph Bonneville was a 650 cc parallel-twin motorcycle manufactured by Triumph...

When the “M.G. Division” of British Motor Holdings was tasked with creating a replacement for the long-lived Austin-Healey 3000, the corporate bosses latched onto Abingdon’s plan to build...

Fiat’s pioneering Multipla, forerunner to the many people-movers we see on the roads today, was based on its universally successful 600 model. Designed by the talented Dante Giacosa,...