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Adlers little helpers.
Only a few days before Christmas, so you may be dreaming of a white Christmas like Bing Crosby did in 1942. And yes, in some parts of the world the world is white. We enjoyed driving our Riley earlier...
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About What is it? Quiz #460: 1901 FN type A
Not that often that we have a colour photo on the quiz, but this week we do have one as the answer to last year's quiz. A 1901 FN is what we see. A Belgium arm manufacturer that got into cars in the...
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How a chauffeur was to bring peace to the world
It was a review for a new novel that we read. A novel named ‘Archivist of the world’ about a superlative plan from the early 20th century. It’s a true story, too. In 1908 the opulent rich French banker...
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A Christmas Tale
It was the end of November, that I was traveling by train towards Sussex Downs. I was a nurse by profession and was engaged by a man to look after his wife who was mentally ill. A cab brought me...
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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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A family Talbot
We know roughly when this picture was taken because we know the two youngsters in it. They are brother and sister, at the ages of about 3 and 7, in 1956, in front of their home in Liverpool. What we...
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Ode to a special 14/60 Dolly
Among the offerings at Brightwell’s next up-coming classic auction is a pre-war car that, according to its review in the June 1937 edition of Motorsport Magazine, possesses ‘character that appeals...
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A Buick & Flapper Down Under
It is only on rare occasions that we see a RHD Buick. So when Reg Harris sent this snapshot of a smiling flapper with a - typical for the twenties - drop waist dress we were not only glad for that...
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