Ford Escort Mk I – For Me It Was Beautiful
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Spotlight On the Source of Subaru’s Success
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GM’s 1st FWD Was an Outstanding Masterpiece
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The Figaro – Nissan’s Feel Good Car Everyone Wanted
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The Sensational, and Fabulous British Ford Cortina
The Sensational, Fabulous Ford Cortina British cars ruled the roads in Southern Africa just prior to the Japanese takeover. And the British Ford was right in the thick of things…
With the Mustang in Mind, The Celica Was Affordable Fun
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Quick History of the Chevy Bel Air
Quick History of the Chevy Bel Air This is a quick history of the Chevy Bel Air – named for the affluent area near Los Angeles. The Chevrolet Bel Air…
Delahaye – The Lost French Icon
Delahaye – The Lost French Icon For almost six decades, a French car company came out with some classically beautiful cars. Then, after seemingly going from strength to strength, it…
Rover 2000 – “The Rebel of the Family?”
Rover 2000 – “Rebel of the Family” Cars made by Rover are dour, business-like and very serious stuff. Almost Churchillian British with a no-nonsense build and sense of purpose. Just…
De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon?
De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon? De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon? We’ve all heard of this “De Soto” automobile. Few of us have…
