Oren, Author at Classic Cars

Mar162009 by OrenNo Comments

The BMW M1 Story

BMW M1

Some cars don't get the chance they deserve. The BMW M1, BMW's first -- and so far only -- mid-engine production car, was one of them. Though conceived as a "homologation special" for production-class sports-car competition, it was never actually campaigned by the factory, whose motorsport policy veered toward building Formula 1 engines soon after the Ml was finalized. In the end, only 450 examples were built, almost all of them fully equipped road cars. Needless to say, they've already become prized collector's items. (more…)

Mar152009 by OrenNo Comments

1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible

Austin A90

Would you believe that the 1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible was conceived as part of an economic program? (more…)

Mar142009 by OrenNo Comments

1934-1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300

Alfa Romeo 6C

The 1934-1939 Alfa Romeo 6C2300 was a replacement for the long-running and successful 1500/1750/1900 range. It was considered the "volume" Alfa of these years. Although not as fast, the 6C2300 was more civilized than the firm's contemporary eight-cylinder monster. (more…)

Mar122009 by OrenNo Comments

Chevrolet Caprice latest history

Chevrolet Caprice

Minivans had all but eliminated demand for traditional full-size station wagons, so it was rather surprising to see one among the redesigned Caprices of 1991. Even more surprising was the big rear-drive Chevy's new shape. Clean but blimpy, it reminded some of a Step-Down Hudson -- and that wasn't meant as a compliment. (more…)

Mar122009 by OrenNo Comments

1986 Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet Caprice

The 1986 Chevrolet Caprice was the model to finally unseat the Chevrolet Impala. First appearing in 1958, the Impala nameplate finally bit the dust in 1986. Once the top series in the full-size Chevy line, it had been overshadowed by the Caprice for the previous two decades and was finally retired. (more…)

Mar122009 by OrenNo Comments

1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

Chevrolet Caprice

Here's a funny thing: Many of Detroit's "last convertibles" were more numerous than earlier models. Take Chevrolet's last big ragtop, the 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which saw 8349 copies versus 4670 for the similar '74. Well, that's what happens when people hear that something is endangered and rush to buy before it's all gone. (more…)

Feb102009 by OrenNo Comments

Classic car insurance

In February 2009 a 1937 Bugatti Atalante 57S coupe that had been gathering dust in a garage in northern England for 50 years sold at auction in Paris for 3.5 million euros. However, since the global economic downturn began some auction houses have recorded falling sales – with some even reporting that around a third of vehicles are failing to meet their reserve price. If you are planning on investing your savings in a classic car then now is a good time to buy, however as a classic car owner your vehicle will undoubtedly be among your most prized possessions, and as such it`s vital that you protect it with a sufficient level of insurance cover. Let`s take a look at the options. (more…)

Feb22009 by OrenNo Comments

Aston Martin DB5

The 1963 Aston Martin DB5 was an improved DB4. The DB series was named after David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947–1972).The DB5 is famous for being the first and most recognised James Bond car. It has been featured in several films, most notably Goldfinger, Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Casino Royale. (more…)

Oct152008 by OrenNo Comments

Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen

Mercedes-Benz Concept Cars

The Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen was an experimental, high-speed automobile produced in the late 1930s. The streamlined car was derived from the open-wheel race car Mercedes-Benz W125 Formel-Rennwagen, of which also a streamlined version was raced in 1937 at the AVUS in Berlin. The main difference to the Grand Prix race car, which had to adhere to the 750 kg (1653 lb) limit, was a bigger, heavier and more powerful engine.The car is at display in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. (more…)

Sep22008 by OrenNo Comments

Fiat 850

850

The Fiat 850 is a small rear-engined rear wheel drive car in the tradition of the Renault Dauphine. It was produced between 1964 and 1973. (more…)