Live from the 2016 Paris Auto Show: Suzuki Cervo

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Suzuki lowered the average age of the cars displayed at the Paris Auto Show — and we’re glad it did.

1980s / German / Rewind

Rewind to Berlin, Germany, in the late 1980s

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

We’d likely drive back to the present in the Volkswagen 181 parked on the right side of the street in the first shot.

1970s / 1980s / Fiat / Italian / Rust in peace / Saab / Swedish

Rust in peace: Swedish and Italian classics in the heart of Salt Lake City

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

A chance encounter while navigating side streets to avoid a traffic jam.

1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz

30 years ago: Mercedes-Benz begins developing self-driving technology

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Mercedes-Benz began developing driver-less technology well before it became an industry trend.

1960s / Brazilian / German / Volkswagen

This Brazilian-built, Volkswagen-based buggy has us stumped

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

Can anyone identify the make and model?

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1960s / EMPI / German / Volkswagen

ZeitHaus treasures: 1968 EMPI Imp

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The Imp was the first Beetle-based buggy built by a supplier that was officially affiliated with Volkswagen.

1960s / Dutch / Rewind

Rewind to Hardewijk, Holland, in the 1960s

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

We’d blend in and take one of the DAFs in the first row.

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1960s / 2000s / German / Volkswagen

His and hers: Twin Volkswagen Bugs displayed at the Beetle Sunshine Tour

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The creativity of Beetle owners knows no limits.

1950s / 1960s / Swedish / Volvo

How Volvo almost turned the Amazon into a factory-built hot rod

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

“There were plans to put a V8 in an Amazon,” says Volvo.

1940s / Ducati / Italian

Trapped in a box: 1946 Ducati Cucciolo

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

The Cucciolo stands out as Ducati’s first attempt at marketing a motorized two-wheeler.

1970s / 1980s / 1990s / Audi / German

40 years ago: Audi introduces its first straight-five engine

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Audi’s first-ever straight-five engine was an evolution of the Golf’s four-cylinder.

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1960s / British / Driven daily / Land Rover

Driven daily: Land Rover Series II 109″

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

Proof that not every battle-worn off-roader in the US is a Land Cruiser or a Blazer.

1970s / French / Peugeot / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Peugeot 104

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This Peugeot 104 is slowly becoming one with nature.

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Posted on September 14, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

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News: Fiat could bring back the 124 Sport Coupe

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Rewind to Saint Tropez, France, in the 1960s

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

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2010s / Japanese / News / Toyota

News: Toyota will update the 70-Series Land Cruiser instead of retiring it

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

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1960s / 1970s / Italian / Rewind

Rewind to Italy in the 1960s and 1970s

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

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1980s / 1990s / Rust in peace / Swedish / Volvo

Rust in peace: Volvo 740 GL

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Odds are this 740 GL was burning oil, coolant, or both before it was parked. Continue reading →

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