Bugeye or 1969 Land Rover SWB IIA

Known as the 'Bugeye' because of the unusual headlight mounting on the surface of the fender.

The Model Series IIA was a hybrid between Series II and Series III and was produced for only six months, less than a few thousand made worldwide and very few have survived.

1968 Opel Kadett a high volume low cost production

Opel Kadett was the basic workhorse model imported and sold by GM's Buick dealers. A compact-sized automobile from the German Opel Company which is part of GM's European division, the Kadett was a small family vehicle produced between 1937 until 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1992. In December of 1936 Opel introduced the first generation to carry the Kadett name by Opel's Commercial-Technical director, Heinrich Nordhoff. (Nordhoff would later become well known for his leadership role in building up the Volkswagen Company.)

1908 Lancia Alpha unveiled 100 years ago

The Lancia Alfa 12 HP was completed by near the close of September of 1907 with production beginning the following year. This was Lancia's first car and was originally known as the Tipo 51. It was powered by a four-cylinder, side-valve engine that produced nearly 30 horsepower with top speed achieved around 90 kilometers. There were several bodystyles available, including a double-phaeton, luxury coupe, landaulet, limousine, bare chassis, and even a racing version.

In our memory the forgotten Bergholts 1932 Streamline

Fred Bergholt had a life-long interest in mechanical devices. Along with his brother, he made his living in aeronautics during the 1920s, building gliders and airplanes. Not surprisingly, his automotive designs drew inspiration from his aeronautical passion. He was among the first to realize the future of streamlined and aerodynamic designs.

Very short car life: Benz

Carl Benz's three-wheeler Motorwagen was the first successful use of the internal combustion-engined motor car. It featured a rear mounted horizontal engine with vertical crankshaft, belt primary drive and final transmission to the rear wheels by side chains. The entire package was placed on a tubular chassis that was suspended in place by three large wheels. The engine displaced 984cc and provided .9 horsepower. Top speed was achieved at 8 mph. It was not a romantic ride; it was loud, smelly and the occupants felt every bump and vibration. It was primitive, but at the same time it was 'state of the art.'

1894 Benz Velo

Carl Benz built the first ever gas-engined three-wheel motorcar in Mannheim, Germany, in 1885, and from the earliest days Benz cars were exported throughout Europe and the United States as well as to distant countries such as Mexico and Java. The 1.5 horsepower Velo was the first four-wheel car built by Benz. This car was discovered on the east in Long Island, New York, and was restored in England in 1985. It was in extremely original condition, complete apart from missing its lamps and seat cushion. The current owner has toured the United States extensively in this car. it was entered in the 1994 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run but did not make it to the finish suffering wheel damage early in the day.

1900 Benz Duc Vis-a-Vis Victoria

Two individuals working independently are credited at creating the automobile roughly around the same time. These two individuals are Gottlieb Daimler and Carl (Karl) Benz of Mannheim, Germany. The two both used an internal combustion engine to provide the power but the resulting styles of the automobile were unique. Daimler used pre-existing vehicles while Benz created a unified engine and chassis. By 1885, Benz's three-wheeler vehicle had been created but he waited a few years before offering them for sale. From 1885 through 1890 he spent his time perfecting his product. By 1890 he was offering the three wheeled vehicles for sale on a 'to order' basis. Benz struggled with steering and thus kept the three wheeled design until 1893. By then a solution had been found and the first four-wheeled Benz, the Viktoria, was introduced. The following year he introduced the Velo which was a lighter vehicle which offered improved maneuverability. By 1898 the Velo Comfortable was introduced which offered a greater degree of luxury. During that same year it proved its abilities by accomplishing a reliability run between London and Oxford, England.

In 1898 King Leopold II of Belgium commissioned Benz to create an automobile. The result was the Duc which stayed in production until 1900. Rather than using the traditional tiller steering, Benz used a revolutionary but primitive form of rack-and-pinion. This particular Benz Duc was created in 1900 and has the initials of original owner inscribed on the dash. The owner was Fritz Held who was Germany's first automobile race driver and Benz sales representative in Mannheim. It carried a sticker price of roughly $1050 and sat atop a 62 inch wheelbase. It is powered by a single cylinder engine that produced 6 horsepower.

1899 was a strong year for Benz, with nearly 600 cars being produced. This made him one of the world's foremost automobile producers. The other prominent German manufacturer was Daimler who sold his cars under the name 'Mercedes' beginning in 1901. By 1926 the two companies merged to form Mercedes-Benz.

1910 Benz 200HP Blitzen-Benz

The Blitzen Benz was designed to surpass 200 km/h (125 mph), an astonishing speed at the time. The car was made as narrow as possible to minimize wind resistance. The tall, narrow radiator core stands behind a brass grille, whose upper end forms an expansive tank that gives the car its signature 'bird beak.'

Powered by a huge 21.5 liter (approximately 1300 cubic-inches) engine that produced 200 horsepower, the car immediately began setting speed records in Germany, Belgium, and at Brooklands in England. Fulfilling the design objectives, the flying-start one-kilometer record was set at 202.7 km/h.

The giant Benz was shipped to America for a promotional tour in 1910. Promoter Ernie Moross hired Barney Oldfield to drive the 'Lightning Benz,' later renamed 'Blitzen Benz,' and he set an unofficial record of 211.97 km/h. Former Buick works driver Bob Burman later set an official record of 228.1 km/h for the flying-start kilometer. A second Blitzen Benz raced against the first in 1912. In 1914, Teddy Tetzlaff set a record at Bonneville in the second car at 229.85 km/h.

After Burman's death in 1916, the original car was dismantled in Europe. The Blitzen Benz shown was assembled from original and recreated parts in 1935 to mark the 50th anniversary of Daimler-Benz

1913 Benz 82/200HP

1913 Benz 82/200 HP Touring car has a massive, 21.5-Liter engine. In the early days of motoring, before there was limit on displacement size in racing, the best way to increase horsepower was to increase the displacement size. Displacement size grew quickly in the early years of automobile production, until regulations in 1913 had engineers searching for new methods of increasing horsepower. Displacement size was limited to 7.4-liters.

Karl Friedrich Benz was born in Germany on December 6th of 1844. He is remembered as the inventor of the first automobile as he was the first to patent his work. He was granted a patent for his engine in 1886, a design he had created in 1878.

When Karl Benz made the decision to enter motor racing, he turned towards France. The French had proven their abilities in motorsport competition and were a suitable choice in aiding in the production of a Grand Prix car. In 1908, Benz introduced the Grand Prix racer, which was powered by a 12.8 liter four-cylinder engine capable of producing 120 horsepower. The vehicle had a top speed of 160 km/h and was one of the more capable vehicles on the track.

Benz turned his sights on capturing a land speed record. The four-cylinder engine was removed and replaced with an one used to power aircraft. The result was a 228 km/h top speed and the fastest car on the planet in 1909. It was even faster than the trains and aircraft of the time; the car was twice as fast as any airplane and the rail speed record was 210 km/h which was set in 1903. The vehicle used to accomplish this feat was the dubbed the 'Blitzen-Benz'. The record would remain for eight years.

The knowledge gained in motor racing was used in designing and building road-going vehicles. The engines used in the Grand Prix cars were de-tuned to better accommodate the road-going vehicles. Though the engines were capable, much of the mechanical components were not up to par. The braking was still rather inadequate to keep the heavy coachwork in the drivers control. Fuel consumption was also an issue, as the large engines required much fuel.

The base model for the road-going series was the 10/18 HP which was powered by a four-cylinder engine displacing 2.4 liters. A larger 7.4-liter version was offered, the 29/60 HP, at a considerably higher price tag. These vehicles were followed by the '39/100 HP' and the '82/200 HP' models in 1912. The 39/100HP was powered by a 10-liter engine, while the 82/200HP had a 21-liter engine that produced 200 horsepower.

The 82/200HP Benz was among the fastest road-going cars of the day. Top speed was just over 100 mph and only six were constructed. These vehicles were fast and dangerous. Of the six created, only two remain. One is owned by Mercedes-Benz and the other is in the possession of a US collector.

This Benz 82/200 HP was shown at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, after just been treated to a three year restoration. It has spent most of its life in Europe, having only recently come to the US. This is the sixth vehicle to be constructed, and was delivered to its first owner on December 24th of 1913. It sits on a long, 3200mm chassis, while the other five vehicles rest on a 2800mm wheelbase. Its is mostly original, except for the running boards and fenders. The coachwork was done by D&E Snutsel Pere & Fils and finished in four-seater convertible configuration. It was raced at Brooklands in this configuration, without the running boards, top, windshield, and fenders. It did well in competition, as there was little that could keep pace with this powerful engine. The elegant body and large engine may have made the horsepower-to-weight ratio a bit more competitive with the competition. The low-slung chassis would have given this vehicle and excellent advantage in handling and cornering.

The displacement size of the engine is very large, allowing a high degree a horsepower from while retaining low RPM and compression ratios. There were no brakes on the front wheels; in the rear, there were expanding brakes and an external band brake on the intermediate shaft.

Jaguar or Swallow Sidecar Company: the history began at 1934

The origination of the SS letters designated by Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons, has always been controversial. As his original firm was known as the 'Swallow Sidecar Company', that seems a logical explanation. The SS-100, was the first in a long line of high performance production cars that looked as fast as they went. They were one of the first cars to bear the Jaguar name, although at the time it was just a nameplate; it wouldn't become the corporation's umbrella brand name until after World War II.

Old days of Aston Martin

The first Aston Martin was built in 1913 by London Singer dealers Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin. It was comprised of a Coventry Simplex engine and an Isotta Fraschini chassis. They were later joined by Count Louis Zborowski, who provided finical backing and was an avid racer.

The story behind first Bentley car

Walter Owen Bentley, commonly known as 'WO', worked as an apprentice at the Great Northern Railway where he designed airplane engines. The first Bentley automobile was created in London just after the end of World War I, and given a three-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 65 horsepower. It was designed by the company's founder, Walter Owen, and benefited from his technical abilities and skill. This car was the first to carry the flying 'B' insignia and the hallmark radiator casing. An example was shown at the 1919 London Motor Show, though it was void of an engine which was not ready in time.

The first Ferrari ever built 1947 Ferrari 125 S

The first Ferrari ever built. Proving that they were 'in business,' Enzo Ferrari held a debut on March 12, 1947. Then, Ferrari demonstrated the car, much to the acclaim of the automotive press, as a rolling chassis. On May 25, 1947, this car had become a lovely roadster, looking as it does now. It was driven into the beginning of history by Franco Cortese, to win Ferrari's first race at the Grand Prix of Rome.

It went on to a continued successful 1947 racing season. The car was renumbered from 01C to 0101 for 1948, receiving an engine upgrade to 166 and a lighter Corsa body suitable for many types of racing. It could be run with or without fenders and its separate headlights. With that body, this car continued to win races in 1950.

The oldest Austin car: 1909 Austin Model 60

Austin Motor Company was formed in 1905 by Herbert Austin, later to be known as Sir Herbert, who had been a manager of the Wolseley Too and Motor Car Company. Their first vehicle was powered by a four-cylinder engine that displaced five-liters and was chain driven. Around 200 examples were produced during the five years of production.

The beginning of Alfa Romeo:1910 Alfa Romeo 24HP

1910 Alfa Romeo 24HP designed by Giuseppe Merosi was Alfa Romeo's first automobile. During the first ten years of the company's life, they were called A.L.F.A., standing for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. The vehicle was assembled in the Portello district of Milan and was powered by a 4.1-liter engine. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 60 mph although a lighter and faster racing version, the 'Corse,' debuted in the Targa Florio race in 1911.

Car to love 1947 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa

A Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa, chassis number 004C, only the second Corsa to be constructed. More importantly, it is believed to be the fourth Ferrari ever created. Out of the eight remaining Spyder Corsas that have survived to this date, chassis numbers 004C and 016I are still clothed in their original bodies. Meaning, they have been properly and painstakingly preserved rather then undergoing any restoration. The creation of the engine is believed to have begun in 1946. Since it has retained its original chassis and body, many Historians refer to 004C as the oldest complete Ferrari still in existence.

First Audi car: the 1935 Audi Type 225

The Audi Front Roadster was first seen on the Auto Union stand at the 1935 International Motor Show in Berlin. It was designed at the body engineering office of the Horch plant. Underneath the body the Wanderer six-cylinder power unit had been uprated to 2.3 liters.

The gearbox was positioned in front of the engine, which almost doubled the bonnet's length, giving the car a very elegant look. The price tag of 7,950 Reichsmarks deterred buyers, however, which was why the planned short production run never happened. This vehicle is an authentic replica, which was built on the basis of a contemporary Audi Front chassis by the car restorer Werner Zinke in Zwonitz, Saxony.

Beginning of Fiat Company at 1899

On July 11th of 1899, the Fiat Company was formed at Palazzo Bricherasio. The name 'FIAT' is an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, translated to Italian Automobile Factory of Turin. It was formed by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli who soon became the Managing Director of the company. He remained with the company until his death in 1945.

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