The Studebaker Avanti was one of Raymond Lowey’s more radical designs of the early sixties and quickly became one of the most sought after cars in the United States. These hard top vintage performance cars had a fairly modest price tag but a sizzling top speed of over 130mph. So […]
1960s American Classic : Ford Falcon
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. A Ford Falcon in a blog about vintage performance cars? You cannot be serious? Well I am. Kinda. Off course the good old Falcon wasn’t exactly a rocket blasting through space but it had plenty of attributes that make it a genuine member of […]
Austin Mini Cooper S
If ever a car is associated with British motoring it is the famous Mini. The car has of course reached cult hero status in both the UK and the United States since its introduction in 1959. Designed by Alec Issigonis, who was later knighted for his work, the Mini was […]
Ford Galaxie Sunliner
To European eyes the Ford Galaxie Sunliner was an amazing sight when enthusiasts began to import the car during the 1960s. The sheer length of the vehicle was staggering to the eyes of people used to the more compact cars produced by the UK and European manufacturers.
Maserati 3500 Sebring
When it comes to ‘sexiness’ in the world of vintage performance cars Maserati are up there with the best of them. The stylish Italian manufacturer has been producing eye catching cars since 1914. Although the original company formed by four brothers, Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, Ettore, and Ernesto Maserati, has now […]
Lotus Super Seven 1500 Cosworth
The early 1960s was a great era for the release of vintage performance cars and the Lotus Super Seven, which rolled off the production lines in 1963, has to be one of the most iconic, and now incredibly rare, examples of sixties style and power. Powered by the mighty Cosworth […]
Morgan 4/4
The Morgan 4/4 is one of my favorite vintage performance cars. Of course the Morgan Motor Company in the UK are still producing cars today though their luxury models, and the 4/4 is still coming off the production lines, are a little harder on the wallet than they were back […]