About What is it quiz #457: Gladiator 12HP
No, not a Clément, but indeed a Gladiator, which most of the contestants had indicated. The complete and correct answer was given by Luc Ryckaert, who also knew that the photo was originally published...
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I think we all love many old cars and we´re all interested in lots and lots of brands, but I also think, that most of us have at least one make, that we love most, don´t we? Everybody who is...
View ArticleA double mystery start of the week
Let's start the week with a double mystery: Jon Dudley has been trying to identify these pictures elsewhere but the results were interesting but inconclusive with many good ideas but no positive...
View ArticleEdward P. Zerė and his C6 Amilcars
Anyone interested in the C6 Amilcars imported to UK by Vernon Balls in the late 1920s may be aware of Edward Zerė who ran a workshop called Z.N. Motors Ltd. at 904, Harrow Road, London, NW10. He was...
View ArticleLondon to Brighton run 2017: A great fun event! But never change a winning...
Singing birds in the rising sun. Reflection on the polished lamps. The sound and fumes of hot steaming engines. A lot of warm clothes (which were certainly necessary, but at least it was dry). In this...
View ArticleNot only the newest, but also the oldest Bugatti in Hong Kong
The new Bugatti Chiron has just made its public Hong Kong debut at the 2017 Hong Kong Gold Coast Motor Festival. The Festival, Hong Kong’s premier motor celebration held at the picturesque waterfront...
View ArticleRed and white in spring
This week Friday-Lady seems to enjoy the new Berliet 944 and her new dress in matching colors!But I think that she´s „just“ the model for the advertise-shooting. And during this, she seems to dream...
View ArticleWhat is it? Quiz #458
This week, we are looking for a car, I don´t have much information about. But I´d like to know more about this company, that existed in France between 1932 and 1934. At first, small racers with...
View ArticleA Total Panhard & Levassor Racer Makeover
Sometimes a photo comes by, which makes you scratch your head at first. Formidable in appearance, where both the length of the bonnet as well as the large chain wheel point at a very powerful car....
View ArticleA trooper on its way in 1929
Another of Peter Huson's archive photos - This was taken in March 1929 when Trooper "Ginger" Newton of the B.S.A.Police (British South Africa Police in Southern Rhodesia) and party was en route to...
View ArticleFancy a French or Italian motorcycle at Osenat ?
Exciting auction news from Osenat, with a splendid prewar selection of mainly French and Italian motorcycles. The collections of Gérard Dechambre, Vincent Crescia and Louis Meznarie are to be...
View Article1947 Prescott: those were the days...
Let me give you a clue. It is a bit like the game Hill Climb Racing you can play on your phone, only then for real. Do you have any idea? Ok. This one might have been a little bit too easy. Of course!...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving Day America!
Currently Thanksgiving in America is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. Exactly! That is today! Today is the day to be (extra) thankful for everything we have, especially the food....
View Article1903 Oldsmobile CDO 2 seat SOLD to UK (Nov 23, 2017)
A Great way to sell a Veteran car! 1903 Oldsmobile CDO 2 seatPhilip Chatfield
View ArticleAn Eclipse for the Black Friday
An Eclipse for the Black Friday Today, we “celebrate” this year's “Black Friday”. And what car would match better, than the fabulous Peugeot “Eclipse”? Our Friday-Lady just starts towards the malls...
View ArticleAbout What is it quiz #458: Automobiles Colin
Five answers to last week´s Quiz and four of them fond the correct car, that we searched for: The little roadster by Automobiles Colin. I had never heard of this brand until I saw a picture of the...
View ArticleFirst British Motor Races re-staged at Brooklands circuit
Well, now you know how to start one of those little De Dion Bouton Tricycles, or trikes as the English man likes to call them. Driving them is challenging but still very much doable. Lean a bit in the...
View Article3 x Morris Eight = A Bundle of Joy at Brightwells Leominster November Sale
If you happen to be looking for rugged but comfortable motoring in a pre-war purchase, you may well wish to consider three examples of the charming Morris Eight, all of which are due to go under the...
View ArticleAn original photograph that just raises questions
A very friendly man sent us this original photograph. He had this wonderful photograph for several years and decided instead of selling it, to share it with us. In fact, he shared it with all of you....
View ArticleA good side of Egypt
Egypt is most known for its pyramids. Unfortunately, the last few weeks the country was the subject of an act of terrorism. This tragedy is something we do not want to pay any more attention to....
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