Citroen DS – The Space Age Luxury Car The Citroen DS stunned the world when it debuted at the 1955 Paris Motor Show. Its futuristic aerodynamic body and advanced hydraulic suspension technology looked decades ahead of its time. The revolutionary DS, short for déesse (goddess), exemplified French automotive ingenuity and design leadership. Its blend of…
Mercury Cyclone – The Muscle Car From Mercury’s Heyday The Mercury Cyclone represents the brand’s glory years producing bold American muscle cars in the 1960s and 1970s. As Ford’s upmarket badge, Mercury gained more expressive styling and increased performance to differentiate its offerings. The Cyclone coupes and convertibles delivered standout styling, potent V8s, and competitive…
Stout Scarab – The World’s First Minivan The Stout Scarab holds a special place in automotive history as the first minivan and progenitor of the modern people’s mover concept. Introduced in 1936, this futuristic Art Deco automobile was the brainchild of aviation engineer William Bushnell Stout. The Scarab’s innovative use of materials, passenger-focused design, and…
Austin-Healey 3000 – Quintessential British Roadster The Austin-Healey 3000 is a cherished icon of British sports car design. First debuting in 1959, it epitomized open-top roadster styling and proved remarkably successful in motorsports. More than simply a pretty face however, the Big Healey delivered an amazing driving experience. This winning combination cemented its reputation as…
The Triumph TR6 is one of the most celebrated British sports cars ever made. This iconic roadster encapsulates the essence of classic open-top motoring. With its distinctive shape, throaty exhaust note and lively performance, the TR6 delivers an unforgettable driving experience. Introduced in 1968, the TR6 was an evolution of the popular TR4 and TR5…
Among BMW enthusiasts, few models enjoy exalted esteem like the landmark E39 generation 5 Series range produced from 1996-2004. As the successor continuing BMW’s popular boxy E34 midsize sedan, the fluid yet taut E39 design struck a nuanced balance between conservative evolution and technical revolution for the era. This calculated strategy paid off handsomely reflected…
Among BMW 507 landmarks cementing the brand’s sporting personality, few prove as consequential as the illustrious 507 roadster. Unveiled in 1955, the shapely two-seater channeled BMW’s interwar roadster heritage into a modern sculpted silhouette reflecting continental sophistication and performance advancing the brand image beyond economical sedans and practical cars. Through beauty and brawn, the 507…
Ask automotive enthusiasts to visualize a Mustang and odds are they picture a sporty fastback silhouette with long hood and short rear decklid. This iconic roofline helped make the original 1964 1⁄2 Mustang an overnight success while fueling the 1960s pony car performance wars against rivals playing catch-up. Even as SUVs dominate sales today, the…