Classic Car News

From Woodstock to Waikiki, the nostalgic pull of the 23-window Bus What do touring musicians, alpine explorers and beach bums all have in common? You could catch them behind the wheel of the elusive and […]

The Volvo PV36 (1935 – 1938) Volvo adopted the streamlined trend of the 1930s and in 1935 introduced the PV36, popularly known as the “Carioca”. The car featured independent front-wheel suspension with wishbones and coil […]

The 1939 Aston Martin Lagonda The 1939 Aston Martin Lagonda v-12 rapide is considered one of the finest automobiles in motoring history. Its design and multi-cylinder production made it stand up to Cadillac, Hispano-Suiza, and Rolls-Royce. […]

Ferdinand Porsche with Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and Ferdinand Piëch In an age when most of its competitors have been absorbed into larger manufacturers, Porsche remains a staunchly — and profitably — independent maker of high-performance […]

Volkswagen Type 4 Herndon, VA — In 1968, the iconic Beetle had been selling by the millions every year, establishing Volkswagen as one of the world’s largest exporter of automobiles. Still, continued success demanded an […]

VOLVO Duett (1953 – 1969) In 1953, the famous Duett (variant DH) was introduced, based on the PV445, the bare chassis version of the PV444. This became legendary, and is the ancestor of today’s exclusive, […]

The Volvo OV4 (1927-1929) Volvo ÖV4 (1927 – 1929) The first series-produced Volvo car left the Lundby factory in Gothenburg, Sweden on April 14th 1927. The designation for this old-fashioned open car with 4 cylinders […]

Chrysler Ads of the past! Ads are usually a reflection of the time and the in tune with target audience focused on. Nothing has changed. Enjoy this walk through advertising history. Photo Credit: All photos […]

Porsche Celebrates 70 Years in America Atlanta, Georgia. It was autumn 1950 when a fateful meeting between Professor Ferdinand Porsche and Max Hoffman led to the decision that a fledgling German automotive manufacturer from humble beginnings […]

Volkswagens tie grandkids to their family legacies Eric Shoemaker had no real interest in cars. As a designer and entrepreneur, he primarily took an interest in hobbies like woodworking, furniture restoration, and photography. Today, however, […]