Many different chassis were bodied by Henri Chapron, but this is the only Hispano-Suiza H6B landaulet he built, and he was so delighted with the design he named it ‘Splendid.’ This car is one of the earliest H6Bs; it was delivered in November 1922 to Hispano dealer and racing driver… Continue reading
Aerotech began in 1984 was a search by Ed Welburn, GM’s Vice President of Global Design, caught the eye of Oldsmobile engineers who were looking for a vehicle to test the new Quad-4 engine. This short tail version, driven by A.J. Foyt, set a closed-course speed record of 257.123 mph… Continue reading
In the early 1960s when many manufacturers were switching to a unitary chassis, the fiberglass-bodied Corvette was a popular subject for Europe’s coachbuilders. At the 1963 Paris Auto Show, Pininfarina launched this Corvette-based, steel-bodied Rondine Coupe commissioned by Chevrolet. The car featured a 327 cubic-inch, 360 hp V8 with a… Continue reading
Volkswagen is developing an entirely new range of avant-garde electric vehicles. Now, Volkswagen is providing an important preview of these new frontrunners of electric mobility at Auto Shanghai 2017 (19 to 29 April). Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen Brand: ‘By 2025, we want to boost annual… Continue reading
The Wanderer W25K sports car not only looks extremely attractive, but was also an unusually good performer. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the 2-litre six-cylinder engine developed 85 hp thanks to the use of a supercharger. The modern, American-influenced styling was derived from the Wanderer W51, the modern lines of which… Continue reading
INFINITI has today revealed the first look of its QX80 Monograph, a new design study exploring ‘upscale luxury’ and signalling the brand’s intention to further develop its standing in the large SUV segment.The new concept combines luxury with a commanding presence, and demonstrates the high levels of space and utility… Continue reading
?KODA is showcasing their purely electrically driven concept car at Auto Shanghai 2017 (19 – 28 April). The futuristic design shows the characteristics of ?KODA’s new design language for future electric vehicles. The most striking body features include counter-opening doors and the absence of a B-pillar. In the bright interior,… Continue reading
, Porsche has unveiled the new 919 Hybrid at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (IT). The Le Mans prototype, that delivers a system output of around 900 PS (662 kW), was comprehensively reworked. Porsche aims for a hat-trick with it: Target is to win the Le Mans 24-hours race (June… Continue reading
The Crane Motor Company of Bayonne, New Jersey produced automobiles from 1912 through 1915. The early experimental automobiles were powered by a large, T-head four-cylinder engine which was built in 1907. The following year, two more cars were built. 1912 Crane Model 3 originally appeared on Conceptcarz.com on Tue, 28… Continue reading
The long-awaited Civic Type R finally comes stateside with an appearance at a hub of automotive performance and tuning Civic Type R Makes U.S. Debut At 2017 Autocon In Los Angeles originally appeared on Conceptcarz.com on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:03:26 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Continue reading
This vehicle was bought new as a running chassis by George Easton for Ronald Stewart. It was bodied by coachbuilder A.E. Leadbetter in the U.K. after is had been designed by George Easton. It was raced extensively at Brooklands in 1930 and won its class with speed records of up… Continue reading
The No. 83 Nissan GTP-ZX Turbo 1988-89 IMSA Championship car that is now part of the Nissan North America Heritage Collection took home the trophy for the Japanese Racing class at the 2017 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance event last weekend. Nissan GTP-ZX Wins Class At Amelia Island originally appeared on… Continue reading
The 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Best of Show was awarded to a 1935 Duesenberg SJ while a 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider was awarded the Best of Show Concours d’Sport Amelia Island Concours Best of Show originally appeared on Conceptcarz.com on Sat, 11 Mar 2017 20:11:12 EST.… Continue reading