Oren, Author at Classic Cars

Feb82025 by OrenNo Comments

1966-1967 Porsche 911S

911

The 901 Series had ample scope for development, though perhaps only the Porsche organization could see it. The first major advance came in late 1966, and it was an exciting one: the hot 911S -- "S" for Super. With this, Porsche returned to its old three-tier lineup of Norma, Super, and Carrera, respectively represented by the 912, standard 911, and the new S. (more…)

Feb32025 by OrenNo Comments

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Mercedes Benz 300SL

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is one of the most famous cars produced by a Daimler-Benz company that marked its 100th anniversary in 1986. It built many memorable models in that century, but few are more widely known -- or coveted -- than the brilliant 300SL Gullwing coupe. (more…)

Jan162025 by OrenNo Comments

1953 Triumph TR2 Roadster

Triumph TR2

Humble beginnings have never been an absolute impediment to the creation of great cars. Automotive history is richly endowed with admired vehicles pulled together with ingenious use of existing parts and crafty stretching of scarce development funds. The 1953 Triumph TR2 Roadster can certainly be counted among that number. (more…)

Jan112025 by OrenNo Comments

Aston Martin DB5 and Volante

Aston Martin DB5

After five years, the DB4 had evolved so far from its origins that it deserved a new name. It got one in the autumn of 1963: the Aston Martin DB5. But though it retained the basic chassis, body style, and running gear of late-model DB4s, Aston’s newest was once again a different car in many respects. Interestingly, it would be built for only two years and 1021 examples yet became one of the most famous of all Astons. Such is the power of Hollywood. A specially equipped DB5 served as James Bond’s spy car in the film Goldfinger, thus instantly making this model an international star. (more…)

Jan52025 by OrenNo Comments

1935 Peugeot 402

402

Since 1930, Peugeot had begun labeling its models the 201, 301, 401, and 601. When the new 1935 Peugeot 402 was introduced at the Paris Auto Show in the Grand Palais, it was recognized that the choice of the final digit represented the beginning of a quite different generation of passenger cars.To the enthusiastic French motoring public, Peugeot's change to the streamline design seemed to be a new landmark. On the surface, nothing appeared to be in common with the older models, which were becoming quite dated by this time. (more…)

Dec52024 by OrenNo Comments

1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird

Plymouth Road Runner

NASCAR rules that required automakers to put on the street facsimiles of the racers they put on the track resulted in some extravagant muscle cars, and none was more outrageous than the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird. (more…)

Nov52024 by OrenNo Comments

MG Midget history

MG Midget

The MG Midget had a heritage within the British automaker. MG’s first Midget was the 1928 M-Type. The name disappeared after the last K3 model of 1934, but the T-Series were Midgets in spirit. By 1958, MG was under the British Motor Corporation roof with Austin-Healey and producing the original A-H Sprite at its Abingdon factory. The “bugeye” proved so successful, especially in the U.S., that BMC decided to restyle it for 1961 and sell it in a second version as a new Midget. (more…)

Oct102024 by OrenNo Comments

1967 1968 Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang

When it came time for its first significant revamp, the original pony car was no longer the only pony car. It was clear the 1967 Ford Mustang would have to fight for sales. (more…)

Sep142024 by OrenNo Comments

1955-1975 Citroen DS and ID

DS

The Paris and U.S. introduction to the 1955-1975 Citroen DS and ID caused quite a stir. The following pages profile these two Citroen models over a twenty-year period. (more…)

Dec72013 by OrenNo Comments

1951-1958 Lancia Aurelia Coupe and Spyder

Aurelia

The 1951-1958 Lancia Aurelia Coupe and Spyder was hailed by many as the first "true" GT. The Aurelia coupe was a two-door fastback based on the chassis and drivetrain of the Aurelia sedan. (more…)