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Category Archives: 1950s

Rewind to Cannes, France, in the 1950s
1950s / French / Rewind

Rewind to Cannes, France, in the 1950s

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

We’d take the Peugeot 403 — how about you? Continue reading →

Live from the Shanghai Auto Show: Renault Étoile Filante
1950s / 2017 Shanghai Auto Show / French / Renault

Live from the Shanghai Auto Show: Renault Étoile Filante

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

For us, the Renault Étoile Filante was the highlight of this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. Continue reading →

Live from the Shanghai Auto Show: Toyota classics
1950s / 1960s / 1980s / 1990s / 2017 Shanghai Auto Show / Japanese / Toyota

Live from the Shanghai Auto Show: Toyota classics

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Toyota shipped four historically significant models to the Shanghai show. Continue reading →

Porsche classics: 1950 356 SL Coupe
1950s / German / Porsche

Porsche classics: 1950 356 SL Coupe

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Porsche hit the track almost immediately after the 356 debuted. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: junked European classics on the outskirts of Salt Lake City
1950s / 1960s / 1970s / American / Austin / British / Chevrolet / Fiat / French / Italian / Lancia / Renault / Rust in peace / Saab / Swedish / Volvo

Rust in peace: junked European classics on the outskirts of Salt Lake City

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

When I heard about a junkyard with a few “old little French cars,” I quickly drove over to investigate. Continue reading →

ZeitHaus treasures: the millionth Volkswagen Beetle
1950s / German / Volkswagen

ZeitHaus treasures: the millionth Volkswagen Beetle

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

Volkswagen built a one-off Beetle in 1955 to celebrate an important milestone. Continue reading →

Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show
1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990s / Alfa Romeo / British / Caterham / Citroen / Dino / Fiat / Ford / French / German / Italian / Japanese / Lancia / Lotus / Matra / Neckar / Peugeot / Porsche / Renault / Swedish / Toyota / Volvo

Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This small, regional show tends to offer an eclectic selection of cars. Continue reading →

ZeitHaus treasures: 1945 Tatra 87
1930s / 1940s / 1950s / Czech / Tatra

ZeitHaus treasures: 1945 Tatra 87

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The Tatra 87 was the first series-produced car whose silhouette was fine-tuned in a wind tunnel. Continue reading →

How Volvo almost turned the Amazon into a factory-built hot rod
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. Continue reading →

News: Renault Dauphine sets Bonneville speed record
1950s / 1960s / French / News / Renault

News: Renault Dauphine sets Bonneville speed record

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 6 Comments

A Dauphine hit 77 mph on the Salt Flats. Continue reading →

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