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Back to its roots: Minerva in Antwerp
Last Sunday about fifteen Minerva cars gathered in Antwerp. Every ten (!) years the Belgian Vehicle Heritage club organizes a rally for Minervas only. They started in 1997, one hundred years after the...
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Surviving Autojumbles for Women
While visiting the Autojumble at Beaulieu this weekend, you might well pass the stand of Antonia Davison, a lovely lady who is a regularly stand holder at autojumbles, fairs and shows all over England....
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About What is it quiz #452 a 1925 Ravel 12 HP
Maybe some of you were so impressed by the lady in the car that they forgot to answer. But some of you gave the correct answer! The car we used in the quiz was a 1925 Ravel 12HP. According to...
View ArticleLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Our summer starts to come to an end. So, the long, cold nights will not be far away. But that doesn't mean we cannot use our pre-war cars anymore this year! PreWarCar.com is proud to be a partner of...
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Will this be worth saving?
When one purchases a new old car, it is always necessary to do some work on it. Some cars just need a good polish, but some need just a little bit more TLC. Last week, two BMW barn-finds came up for...
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A common problem in those days; a flat tyre.
Hugh Ellis sent in this photo, which he recently purchased in France. On the back, the date is written: 1913 but there are no details about the car or the people.Editor: Great photo Hugh, thank you for...
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The fantastic vision of driving this car to Montlhéry
Some weeks ago, I went to the Nürburgring to see the "Nürburgring-Classics"; an event, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the opening race of the most spectacular race track I have ever seen. In...
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Mature beauty: A unique Packard Eight from 1929 in Germany
Why do even people who don’t have a driving license often admire prewar cars? Well, there are lots of reasons, but one is obvious: Prewar cars don’t have anything in common with today's mostly dull...
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'Speedway' star with her Isotta.
There is something alluring about this picture of a beautiful young lady sitting on the bumper of an enormous car with enormous headlamps, so we though we would dig deeper and find out what we...
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What is it quiz #453
The mystery today is a sleek and sporting looking car with a distinctive front, dating from shortly before the Great War. Built by an ambitious Parisian agent in automobiles of renowned makes, the car...
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Back to Beaulieu: What has changed if you have not been to Beaulieu for 15...
'What has changed if you have not been to Beaulieu for 15 years?' I ask myself when I get invited to join a friend to the International Autojumble. I don't have a clue, because I don't remember much...
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Junkyard, missing tyre: what is next in this Bugatti T41 story??
A few weeks ago, we published an article about the 'world's most valuable car' that was found in a junkyard. What makes our magazine great are the comments from the readers, their knowledge is just...
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Passion For Pre-War With Tom Hardman at Formula Vintage, Snetterton
“Custodianship of these cars create memories for you that are priceless.” says racing driver Tom Hardman as we discuss why he’s competing in a pre-war car at the fifth round of Formula Vintage;...
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A military trial
This Panhard-Levassor lorry dates from 1900 – and was taking part in military maneuvers held by the French army to assess the capabilities of petrol and steam commercial vehicles. There is, however,...
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Finding the owner in Denmark of a 1927 Franklin
Bill Roth of St. Paul, Minnesota is looking for the current owner of a Franklin he restored."I restored this 1927 Franklin Oxford Victoria Coupe in 1974 and sold it approximately in the late fall of...
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6 reasons I love my Model Ts
6 reasons I love my Model Ts, need I have to say anymore???? Oh, yes! once they get in they don't know how to open the door/by Warren Henderson
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About What is it? Quiz #453
Congratulations to all contributors, as everyone identified the car as a Bellanger, built by the former Paris agent of Westinghouse, Delaunay-Belleville and Pilain. Most of you also agreed upon the...
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The land speed record that never materialised
What do you think of when you hear "land speed record"? An early PreWarCar fanatic will immediately think of Jenatzy's "La Jamais Contente", while others might think of Campbell's Bluebird(s) or the...
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An (American) Fiat mystery
Tim Ruth sent an email about his car he is trying to identify. The brass place has f-7041 on it and he is pretty sure it is an American Fiat.Wheelbase is 140 inch, a 7 passenger car. The engine is a...
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Bentley's 100mph aero coupé
Bentley’s R-type Continental was seen as a major departure for the firm on its launch in 1949. Low, sporting, with streamlined coachwork and clearly designed for high-speed grand touring, it bucked...
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