Ran When Parked has a strict policy of not using images that come from random sources around the web, so almost every single photo on our site was either taken by us or issued by an auto manufacturer. To close out the year, we’ve compiled a gallery of the ten photos that got the most … Continue reading »
November 2012 is a thing of the past which means that it’s that time of the year again: The holidays. Unless you believe in the Mayan prophecy of an impending apocalypse, you probably have a long list of gifts to buy in the next couple of weeks. Holiday shopping for a vintage car enthusiast can … Continue reading »
Project 12 had been an ongoing endeavor at the new Porsche company nearly from the start, although there was no commission for it. Ferdinand Porsche had already drafted his own criteria for how the vehicle should be designed, with an emphasis on affordability (including ease of manufacture), efficiency, and practicality. These considerations led Porsche to … Continue reading »
The Porsche story begins well before the company’s founding in 1930. Ferdinand Porsche was born on September 3rd, 1875 in what is now the Czech Republic. From a young age, he was very interested in technology and engineering. By the time the world’s first motorcar was invented by Karl Benz in 1886, Ferdinand Porsche was … Continue reading »
It was a little after seven in the morning and it was already hot – just as it had been hot all night and for several days beforehand. Curiously, there appeared to be some hints of rain clouds in the sky. This was significant, as it had begun to seem that Erie was, in fact, … Continue reading »
Automotive manufacturers have understood the advantages of placing a car’s engine in the middle (or, behind the driver and ahead of the rear wheels) for some time. By placing the engine there, the weight balance of the car can be made much more even over the front and rear axles. This allows (in most cases) … Continue reading »
I’ve been attending the vintage races at Watkins Glen every September for many years now, and it’s always an event to end the summer on a good note. There are always a nice assortment of both race and show cars on display, not only on track, but throughout the entire town of Watkins Glen, NY. Continue reading »
Driving past the Peugeot dealer here I noticed this beautiful 304 outside. All-original car, not a single speck of rust, dry engine, no broken glass, the interior is in good shape, no parts are missing (the hubcaps were in the trunk). It has a sunroof and leather seats, making it more desirable than a base … Continue reading »
>Ah, the good ‘ol days. This 1929 Oldsmobile (featuring the “New Viking 90º V-Eight” engine) delivered these turkeys to President Hoover for pardoning.Photo courtesy of http://www.shorpy.com Continue reading »
>Following Ian’s example, here’s my own list of cars I like but shouldn’t. 1. Honda CRX (1983-1991) Sporting a profile slightly reminiscent of an Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato, the CRX was launched as a smaller, sportier version of the Civic. It quickly gained a cult following for its road handling qualities. The addition of the … Continue reading »
