Saab Sonett – The Fascinating History of Sweden’s Sportiest Car The Sonett was a series of two-seat sports coupes and convertibles produced by Saab from 1955 to 1974. With its aerospace-inspired design and cutting-edge technology, the nimble Sonett represented Saab’s attempt to produce a world-class performance car. Its quirky Swedish charm makes the Sonett a…
1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Style and Luxury Landmark of the 1950s The 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville marked the high point of 1950s American automotive styling and luxury. Its exaggerated tailfins, chrome details and plush interior defined Cadillac as the aspirational automobile of the era. The 1959 Coupe de Ville exemplified why Cadillac…
1970s Ford Mustang – The End of the Classic Muscle Car Era The 1970s were a pivotal decade for the Ford Mustang. As emissions regulations and fuel economy needs increased, the raw muscle car performance of the 1960s gave way to a new era focusing more on luxury and style. The Mustang evolved from brute-force…
De Tomaso P72 De Tomaso P72 – Reviving an Italian Legend De Tomaso made its return to automotive production announcing the P72 ultra-limited supercar in 2019. As a modern reinterpretation of 1960s and 1970s De Tomaso greats like the Mangusta and Pantera, the carbon-fiber P72 aims to recapture the brand’s racing glory in a new…
Audi Avant – The Pinnacle of Performance Wagons Audi revolutionized the performance wagon segment with its iconic Avant models beginning in the 1990s. Blending sports sedan handling and power with wagon practicality, the Audi Avants offered a unique formula of luxury, utility and driving enjoyment unmatched by rivals. Audi Avant Bringing the Wagon to Luxury…
Porsche 911 GT1 – Taking the 911 Race Car to the Extreme The Porsche 911 GT1 emerged in the 1990s as an ultimate evolution of Porsche’s rear-engine sports car for endurance racing. To meet homologation standards, Porsche produced the 911 GT1 Straßenversion street-legal supercar integrating advanced racing technology. GT1 Class Regulations Spark Development New GT1…
Mongol Rally – The Ultimate Adventure Endurance Challenge The Mongol Rally is an automotive adventure challenge like no other. Each year, daring teams race 10,000 miles from Europe to Mongolia across every type of road and wilderness imaginable. This amateur rally pushes teams and their tiny vehicles to the absolute limit on a trip of…
BMW E38 7 Series – Pinnacle of 1990s Luxury Performance Produced from 1994-2001, the BMW E38 generation 7 Series luxury sedans pushed new standards for comfort, dynamics, and technology. As BMW’s flagship, the E38 incorporated multiple innovations that spread across BMW’s lineup and influenced the automotive industry. New Design Language for the 1990s BMW E38…