Lada Rally car with a reputation built on simple technology and boxy econobox shapes, few expected Russian automaker Lada to find motorsports success internationally. But in the hands of determined drivers, rally-prepped Lada models like the beloved 2101 and 2105 became giant slayers – winning rallies outright against faster Western European machinery. Let’s explore how…
Lotus Rally car name conjures images of racetrack glory in Formula 1 and sports car racing. But the British automaker also boasts a lesser-known history of giant-killing achievements in international rally competitions. Despite modest resources, Lotus models including the Cortina MK2 and Sunbeam Lotus stunned established makes in the 1960s and 1970s. Let’s explore how…
Aston Martin rally car conjures images of James Bond’s road cars or LeMans racers, not traversing muddy rally stages. But the prestigious British sports car maker boasts an unsung history of rally competition successes dating back to the 1950s. Elegant yet potent Aston rally cars proved giant killers against more established brands. Let’s unearth Aston…
Honda. The name conjures images of reliable, fuel-efficient sedans and sporty, agile coupes. But there’s one thing missing from that picture: rear-wheel drive (RWD). Unlike some manufacturers known for their powerful, tail-happy machines, Honda has historically focused on front-wheel drive (FWD) layouts. However, that doesn’t mean Honda hasn’t dabbled in the world of RWD, and…
The name Zastava might not hold the same global recognition as giants like Ford or Toyota. However, within the countries of former Yugoslavia and for car enthusiasts with an appreciation for history, Zastava represents a unique chapter in automotive manufacturing. Their story, intertwined with the region’s turbulent past, is one of resilience, adaptation, and a…
There you are, cruising down the highway, enjoying the scenery, when a speck in your rearview mirror catches your eye. As it draws closer, you realize it’s a car with a red light pulsating rhythmically. An unsettling feeling washes over you. What does that red light mean? Should you pull over? Relax, take a deep…
When rally fans glimpse the unmistakable blue, red and gold paint scheme of 1992 martini rally car Racing, it instantly evokes the glory days of the World Rally Championship. No car captured the spirit of the Martini livery more memorably than the 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale. This dominant rally rocket maintained Lancia’s stronghold on…
Mercedes-Benz 300SL – The Original Gullwing Coupe The Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” endures as one of history’s most significant automobiles. Introduced in 1954 as a street-legal version of Mercedes’ Le Mans winner, the 300SL brought racing technology to the public through innovative engineering and striking beauty. Its long list of firsts included fuel injection, a tubular…