A well-trained eye can generally tell where a car is from by simply looking under the hood. For example, a lot of French cars built in the 1960s and 1970s had the spare tire mounted under the hood, and Italian valve covers are often art-like components crafted with an impressive amount of attention to detail.
We’ve compiled a collection of pictures of vintage engine bays. What engine bay has stood out to you in the past?
Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
Alfa Romeo 164
Audi 200
Austin Mini
BMW M535i (e12)
BMW M5 (e28)
Citroën TPV (prototype)
Citroën DS19
Fiat 131 Volumetrico Abarth
Jaguar XJ12
Maserati Biturbo
Mercedes-Benz 280E (w123)
Mercedes-Benz 300E (w124)
Nissan Cedric
Opel Ascona SR
Renault Fuego GTX
Subaru 360
Volkswagen Golf GTI G60
Volvo 164
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164 looks easy to work on and xj12 no so much.
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