Ferrari 328 – Evolution of the 308 Platform The Ferrari 328 built upon the successful 308/328 GTB and GTS models by bringing additional power, handling, and refinement to Ferrari’s V8-powered 2-seat sports car. Produced from 1985 to 1989, the 328 represented an evolution of the popular 308 rather than a full redesign. Upgrades focused on…
VW Squareback – The Stylish VW Station Wagon The VW Squareback holds a special place in automotive history as an exceptionally sleek and practical evolution of the venerable VW Beetle. Introduced for the 1962 model year, the Squareback paired the Beetle’s rear-engine layout with an expansive yet stylish station wagon body. Its airy greenhouse, fold-down…
Lancia Delta – The Championship Rally Hatchback The Lancia Delta garnered fame and success through the 1980s as both a dominant force in the World Rally Championship competition and a mass-produced performance hatchback for the street. Introduced in 1979, the Delta heroically upheld Lancia’s racing legacy by securing six constructors’ titles. Yet it also popularized…
Datsun 280ZX – The Sophisticated Second-Generation Z The Datsun 280ZX marked the second generation of Nissan’s famed Z sports car when it debuted in 1979. With an emphasis on style, luxury and grand touring abilities, the 280ZX represented a more refined take on the concept versus its predecessor, the Datsun 240Z. But a switch to…
1970 Ford Mustang – Restyling and Performance for a New Decade The 1970 model year brought significant changes to the Ford Mustang lineup, aimed at keeping it fresh against new competition entering the pony car ranks. An extensive restyle gave the Mustang a larger yet more contemporary appearance. Under the skin, chassis refinements improved handling…
Peel P50 – The World’s Smallest Production Car The tiny Peel P50 holds a place in history as the world’s smallest production automobile. Manufactured from 1962-1965 on the Isle of Man, the single-seat P50 measured just 55 inches long and 48 inches wide. Weighing a mere 130 pounds, the P50 exemplified extreme microcar minimalism in…
Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Pillarless Postwar American Luxury The Cadillac Coupe de Ville stood for decades as one of America’s premier luxury vehicles. Introduced in 1949, the Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville became Cadillac’s mainstream models through an astounding 33-year production run. With its pillarless hardtop design, powerful V8 engines, and extensive…
Mazda Cosmo – The Rotary-Powered Grand Tourer The futuristic Mazda Cosmo debuted in 1967, launching Mazda into the performance car realm and debuting the brand’s signature rotary engine technology. Its sleek, European-inspired styling cloaked two-seat grand touring capabilities powered by an innovative new motor. As Mazda’s image flagship, Cosmo pioneered major technologies that would shape…