Bentley to unveil first new Speed Six since 1930
There are already many A long waiting period in automotive history: Jeep completed the last round of production of the SJ Grand Wagoneer in 1991 and did not bring new versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer to the market until 2022; people who wanted the new Nissan Frontier had to wait nearly two years It will be ten years before we see the third generation model. These are short times compared to the gap between Bentley producing its last Speed Six car and the latest car as part of its 12-car Speed Six continuation series: '94. The Speed Six's 6.5-liter I6 was launched in 1928 as a sports version of Bentley's 6½-liter, equipped with a pair of SU carburetors, a higher compression ratio and a high-performance camshaft. Production ended in 1930 after 182 Bentley cars left the Cricklewood factory, and the Speed Six won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice. According to Bentley, the template for the Speed…
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Convertible
one of the greatest things As a car enthusiast, you can participate in the hobby even if you don't drive. A simple walk through the shopping district is filled with interesting sights to spark your inner interest. The only problem is, you never know the story behind a particular vehicle that catches your eye. But if you happened to see our Daily Pick in person, a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Convertible listed on ClassicCars.com by a New York City dealer, you'd know the background and details information. Part of the W111 series of vehicles, the V8-powered 280SE 3.5 ran from the late 1950s to the early 1970s and was relatively rare in production over the past few years, especially in convertible form. Of the hundreds of thousands of W111s produced, only 1,232 were 280SE 3.5 convertibles. The car is a Texas car with only two owners and approximately 43,000 miles, according to the selling dealer. Of course, the passage of…
Rolls-Royce commemorates its 007 history with 1-of-1 Phantom
In September, I wrote Regarding the importance of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III, one of them appeared in the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger" as the villain's chauffeur and creative gold-smuggling vehicle. At the end of this article, I speculated that the automaker would launch a limited-edition Phantom VIII, styled after the black and yellow 1937 sedan from the film, to further "carry on the legacy of this extraordinary car, and that of Rolls-Royce." Ties to the James Bond film series.” Deville. I was right. kind of. Rolls-Royce has created a special extended version of the 2024 Phantom to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its ancestor's appearance in one of the most popular 007 films of all time, but that's it - just one Phantom Goldfinger. According to the company, it "incorporates some of the most extensively designed and handcrafted custom features ever produced," which required three years of ongoing development and the creation of several prototypes. Like the car in…
Pick of the Day: 1955 Panhard Dyna Z
car history Many ugly cars were produced. While styling and design are subjective, sometimes we have to look beyond the surface to discover engineering solutions that may be superior to the ones that failed us. Our Daily Pick is one of those vehicles: a 1955 Panhard Dyna Z. It is listed on ClassicCars.com for sale by a private seller in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. (Click the link to see the list.) There was a book I read as a kid called "Cars of the Fifties and Sixties" by Michael Sedgwick. What fascinates me the most is not the finned flyers I want to see, but the strange cars from Europe. Many of these cars have become mainstream in the American auction scene, such as the Amphicar and Messerschmitt, but the Panhard Dyna remains a curiosity. 1937 Panhard Dynamic Advertising The Panhard probably resonates most with American enthusiasts because of its Panhard rods, but the company built cars that spanned several different…
Aston Martin launches DB12 Goldfinger Edition to pay tribute to 007 History
This year is an important year James Bond fan and car enthusiast. It marks the 60th anniversary of the release of Goldfinger, which featured two important British cars: the Rolls-Royce Phantom III used by the villain in his gold-smuggling scheme and 007's Aston Martin DB5, the latter It later became one of the most famous cars in the world. No one understands this milestone better than Aston Martin, and to commemorate it, Aston Martin is launching 60 examples of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition. Photo credit: Aston Martin Like its DB5 ancestor, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition is crafted from silver birch. Of course, gold is also part of the color palette and is used on the side panels and various interior components (more on that below). Photo credit: Aston Martin Aston Martin didn't opt for gold wheels; instead, it gave the 21-inch rollers a silver-plated, multi-spoke design (but no tire shredders) to visually connect them to the DB5's wheels. More subtle…
Pick of the Day: 2006 BMW M5
i have a lot of experience Along with the E60 BMW M5. The press conference for the new 2005 M5 in the United States was the first BMW media conference I attended. It was held near Lime Rock Park Raceway in Connecticut, and we had the opportunity to drive it on the track as well as on some amazing nearby roads. Powered by the new 500-horsepower S85 5.0-liter V10 engine, the M5 is a BMW model that journalists attending the event have never seen before. The engine is an absolute gem and the SMG transmission shifts faster than any manual gearbox without any lag and delivers some incredible performance figures. The M5 features BMW's new adaptive suspension, which can be adjusted to various modes from Comfort mode to a track-ready Sport+ setting. It's a masterpiece of technology and performance. The figures BMW gave us at the time were a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds (very quick for that era) and…
1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe
early 1990sI work in the film industry as a production coordinator and my daily driver is a Porsche 911 coupe. For that job, I needed a car that could carry more than two people and be decent, but not great enough also OK You see, one of my additional duties as production coordinator was to pick up cast and crew at various airports and bring them to hotels near where we were filming. As a car enthusiast, I wanted something unique and reliable, something stylish but affordable and well-made. It was a hard combination to find, but after weeks of searching, I finally found a Volvo 262C Bertone coupe. This proved to be an excellent choice as the 262C was comfortable, could accommodate cast or crew luggage, had a luxurious interior, and the styling always seemed to turn heads, especially for those who love cars. explain. I remember picking up Bill Paxton from the airport while filming Tombstone and our…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2011 Ferrari California
Featured inautomatic hunter, The online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com is this 2011 Ferrari California Convertible. The car is being sold by a dealer in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the auction will end on Tuesday. If you're looking for an exciting car ride in 2011, one of the vehicles on your potential purchase list may be the Ferrari California. This is a car unlike anything that has come before it: a completely new design from Pininfarina, with a front-mounted V8, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a folding convertible hardtop and a multi-link rear suspension . However, the price is a hefty $192,000. Maybe a second hand version would be a better deal? Ferrari launched the California at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Built in Maranello, Italy, it's positioned as a grand touring sports car (rather than a full-on performance car) in the Ferrari lineup. The name "California" itself was used to convey the image of a fun, top-down coastal cruise.…
Back in Action: Kyusha Club 2024 Fall Auto Show
Summer 2024 is coming That's in our rearview mirror, which means Arizona's car culture is waking up for the outdoor season. Recently, new developments have begun at the Kyusha Club, a club beloved by The Wall Street Journal in recent years for its variety of vehicles and laid-back atmosphere. The event is a gathering of European and Japanese cars held near historic Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The centerpiece of the September 28 event was an old car shop, with several specially invited cars parked inside. A surface parking lot to the east accommodated a few dozen more vehicles, and everyone else found street parking within a block or two of the site. One of the joys of the Nine Clubs is standing on the street watching the constant parade of interesting cars. Here are some of my favorite vehicles on display, arranged by model year. 1970 BMW 2002 This car helped establish BMW's reputation as a sporty compact…
2015 Audi R8 V10+
this Daily Selection It's a 2015 Audi R8 V10 plus listed on ClassicCars.com by a New York dealer. Every now and then, a car comes along that's not only interesting but also a perfect fit for a "Pick of the Day," and I've driven one and can tell you firsthand. Today's 2015 Audi R8 V10 plus is one of those cars. In fact, it's the same R8 I tested a few years ago, with the same Ice Silver Metallic paint, Carbon Sigma "sideblades," and 19-inch wheels. In 2015, when I was working as a freelance automotive journalist near Austin, Texas, I was assigned to ride in a press car (so long ago that I forgot what it was) when my then-girlfriend was coming over from out of state. A day or so before she was expected to fly in, the press fleet manager emailed me to let me know that the car would no longer be used. I told him…
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