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Guess where is the Ford V-8
Yes, in the main picture there is a 1937 Ford V-8 Cabriolet. And it´s not dismantled or incomplete; the car is in reasonably good conditions. Could you guess where it is? If you don´t believe us...
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Alfa service station on the Mille Miglia
Tuscany is full of surprises; you expect (and for sure get) great food, the exquisite wine and the awesome views. But being an automobile afficionado you want more. Just stopping at a garage during...
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Looking for Puls Preselector Gearbox History
Even if you never heard about the German company Pulse this may be of interest to you. Especially if you are a fan of the British Wilson or French Cotal preselector gearboxes. This is what Peter...
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Throwback Thursday: A splendid tow car... (by Kit Foster)
Earlier published nearly fourteen years ago (Christies was still into auctioning cars!) on the first of August, 2002. Some short notes by our good friend Kit Foster. Super loyal supporter from near...
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Alice and Kay brush up Kington memories
The lady you see looking so happy is Kay Lorenzato and you would feel joy too if you had just been for a drive in your old 1923 Vauxhall Type OD 23/60 Kington Tourer and had all your memories from the...
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What is it? Quiz #419
It's very old and it's French. The two cylinder has an extraordinary design. The manufacturer(s) are from an engineering family. They never made large numbers of cars, yet they were all impressive or...
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American Coal Scuttle Hoods after 1905
By Ariejan Bos:Recently I showed you some European coal scuttle bonnets from after 1905. Several reactions made me feel the need for a similar overview for the American industry. A difference with the...
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A Dutch household Mystery (update: 1900 Pipe?)
Moana Spierings asked us if we could identify N-440, a fine veteran car. The car doesn't look like a big mystery to us, yet as we made a zillion mistakes over the years we rather leave it up to you....
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Rarities from the Quattroruote collection.
It was back in 1956 that the late Gianni Mazzocchi founded Quattroruote - the most-read automotive magazine in Italy - and being a passionate petrol-head, his car collection bears the same name. It is...
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PWC Workshop: Cast Iron Welding
Part of our beloved hobby is the restoration/maintanance of the aged & tired vehicle. Just recently we have started a series of repair samples under the name "PreWarCar Workshop". In this week's...
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Throwback Thursday: The High Street Mystery Solved!
Another long-time mystery solved by Ariejan Bos. He writes: It's not a Napier, but a Humber! In September 1903 the annual 1,000 Miles Reliability Club Trials were held in England. The Autocar reported...
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A Smiling Radiator Mystery (update: De Diettrich?)
Generally speaking a true lady will not discuss or refer to the date & year associated with her birthday. The charming smile expressed by her ladyship above however cannot hide the fact that her...
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About Quiz #419 - 1899 Amédée Bollée Type D
Last week's quiz was about a car built by someone who came from a engineering family. There were several correct answers about the Marque. It was indeed an Amédée Bollée fils, the son. Unlike the...
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My uncle's cyclecar was a....?
A few months ago, a friend sent me the interesting picture of above. He was interested to know about this car photographed at an airport, being the only info given that was his uncle´s sports car....
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Another steaming hot day in The Netherlands
Last weekend the Dutch (or to some, Frysk) 'Elfstedentocht' was held for cars built before 1949. This year, it was the 31st and it was a warm edition after an extremely cold spring. The biggest...
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Mystery six in line and body remains (update: 1946/47 Rover P2 engine?)
Mr. Andersen is sending a curious request asking you to indentify an engine and part(?) of a body of which only the firewall is showing. We wonder is there nothing else to see or doesn't Mr. Andersen...
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A petrol sipping Austin in Brisbane (UPDATE: est. 35 mpg ! )
A few weeks ago we asked you to send in your memories about fuel consumption tests in the past. Reg Harris from Australia did send this report. It may be a good thing in this super green era to set...
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Throwback Thursday: Who's that guy next to Dirk Regter?
In 2012 The Model T Wolrd Tour started and moved from Europe down to Capetown. The tour continued in Houston and they did something close to 16000 miles in the US within a few months. Yes, all that on...
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These ladies are still smiling near Count Dracula's castle. (update: old quiz...
An old friend would like to know the make/model of this vintage touring car. Collective family memory says it's a Nash but no one is sure but it does bear a strong resemblance to a late 1920s...
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What is it? Quiz #420
Once upon a time in England in the late 1920s a driver spotted an Airship in the sky so he stopped, grabbed his Box Brownie, and walked over to the other side of the road into the hedge. Click! He...
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