BMW E9 – The Iconic Sharknose 3.0 CSL and CSi The BMW E9 chassis code represents the German automaker’s legendary classically styled coupes spanning the late 1960s through the mid-1970s. In 3.0 CSL and CSi trim, the pillarless E9 models stand out as defining performance coupes merging power, handling, and distinctive style into an iconic…
Porsche 930 Turbo – Establishing the Turbo Legacy The revolutionary Porsche 930 Turbo cemented the sports car giant as a turbocharging pioneer and performance leader. Introduced for 1975 as a top-of-the-line 911 model, the 930 Turbo paired turbocharged power with rear-engine handling, elevating the 911 range. Its distinctive wide rear flares, whale-tail spoiler, and prodigious…
Lotus Europa – The Affordable Mid-Engine British Sports Car The pioneering Lotus Europa introduced mid-engine sports car handling to the masses when launched in 1966. By placing the engine behind the passenger compartment for optimal weight balance, the Europa continued Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s obsession with performance through lightweight engineering. However, the Europa differed from…
Toronado – Pioneering American Luxury Coupe The Toronado stands out as one of GM’s most advanced vehicles of the 1960s both mechanically and stylistically. Introduced in 1966, the swoopy Toronado wowed buyers with its audacious “rocket” styling and innovative front-wheel-drive technology unseen in an American production car. Under the skin, a mammoth 425-cubic-inch V8 motivated…
Lamborghini Espada – The World’s Fastest 4-Seater The Lamborghini Espada represents a milestone model for the legendary Italian supercar maker. Launched in 1968, it marked Lamborghini’s first move into the grand touring segment with a luxurious four-seat cabin. The Espada diverged from the company’s tradition of hard-edged two-seat supercars to pioneer a more refined yet…
Ford Pantera – The American-Powered Italian Muscle Car The Ford Pantera represented a unique collaborative project between Ford and Italian sports car builder De Tomaso in the early 1970s. Ford saw an opportunity to bring a European flair to the American muscle car market. By powering a De Tomaso-built Italian body with Ford’s Cleveland V8s,…
Opel Kadett – Europe’s Everyman Car for Generations The Opel Kadett was one of Germany’s most successful mass-market automobiles throughout the 20th century. Manufactured from 1937 to 1993, the Kadett earned a reputation as an affordable, durable family vehicle for the European middle class. Across ten model generations spanning five decades, nearly 10 million Kadetts…
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…