Concept cars have long been a fascinating glimpse into the future of automotive design. They showcased the potential for innovation and creativity within the industry. However, many of these visionary vehicles, despite their groundbreaking features and futuristic designs, have faded into obscurity over time. In this article, we delve into the world of forgotten concept cars. We explore some of the most intriguing and revolutionary prototypes that never made it to production. Importance of concept cars From bold design experiments to advanced technological marvels, these concept cars represent ..read more

It’s July 22, everyone: happy birthday motor racing, happy birthday Mercedes-Benz in racing! That’s right: the first recorded motor race took place on July 22, 1894. It was organized by the Paris magazine Le Petit Journal. The race was known as the Paris-Rouen Competition for Horseless Carriages (yep…). It covered a distance of approximately 126 kilometers (about 78 miles) from Paris to Rouen. The event aimed to promote the capabilities of the emerging automobile technology. It attracted numerous participants driving a variety of vehicles, including steam-powered, petrol-powered, and electric ..read more

The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed is now in the books and was, more than ever, a success. Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport. Have a look back at the event with our photo gallery from the event. Pictures in full color, pictures in black and white. But all capturing the ambiance from Goodwood. Those pictures will be published in a coffee-table book later this year. You can still purchase the books from the 2022 and 2023 from our p ..read more

Michael Mann Archives: A state-of-the-art, interactive website offering unique access into the all-encompassing directing process of one of cinema's most influential filmmakers, film director Michael Mann. And it starts with the movie that we all love: Ferrari An unprecedented, intimate access Michael Mann Archives – Ferrari offers unprecedented, intimate access into the creative process of one of cinema’s most influential directors. Mann’s cinema is often celebrated for its innovation and the depth of its characters. For the user, the site immerses interactively into the breadth, scale, and d ..read more

Who doesn't love a great Alfa Romeo concept car? Back in the glory 60-80s era, the fables Italian marque would come up with concept cars developed in collaboration with the best automobile design house, usually Bertone. Find out our own top-10 hits from the Quadrifoglio Verde squad. 10. Italdesign Scighera This wild-looking supercar was rooted in a prior Italdesign project, the BMW Nazca C2. Company co-founder Giorgetto Giugiaro had hoped to entice BMW into putting it into production, but it declined. Unbowed, Giugiaro decided that if BMW wasn’t interested, another manufacturer might well be ..read more

Ferrari restorer and a scholarship program, anyone? In the “olden” days it might have surprised most people in the collector car world to have a woman enter their hallowed circles. Especially one who had the same passion as they had. And with the same interest in restoring cars and their engines in the identical meticulous way. But, these times are different. Barriers have been knocked down and minds opened to a new era and a new generation of skilled technicians... Even if parents objected to it. [avatar user="Piston Foundation" size="120"   link="https://pistonfoundation.org" ][/avatar ..read more

The classic automobile business is booming like never before. However, collectible cars owners are now facing a massive challenge: the shortage of qualified technicians and restoration specialists. The Piston Foundation is setting out to change this. The organization aims to help build a new and diverse generation of tradespeople in the collector car industry. The Foundation goal is to make skilled trade education and hands-on training more accessible for more people. We sat down with Piston Foundation President and COO Jeff Mason to learn more about the organization. [avatar user="Piston Foun ..read more

Who doesn't remember or hasn't heard about the terrifying Group B rally cars? Many considered the Group B years (1982-86) as the golden era of rallying. Introduced in 1982 by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile). That era ended following the death of legendary Henri Toivonen and co-driver Sergio Cresto at the Tour de Course in 1986. Many other major crashes also marred the Group B era, and FIA had no choice but to go back to basis with Group A regs. Nevertheless, we still remember Group B cars as the most powerful and technologically advanced rally cars. Many forgot that Group B ..read more

Searching for the mysterious Fiat 130 Villa d’Este of Gianni Agnelli, the famous Fiat 130 station wagon. It is an unseasonably warm day in Milan. I am standing on a dirty sidewalk in the middle of Milan with my two collaborators, Blazej and Michal. We are waiting for Italy’s most famous car collector to come and pick us up. Waiting for the Fiat 130 Villa d’Este When the angular contraption with its flat wickerwork basket emerges from the backlit haze, I gasp. It is the elusive Fiat 130 Villa d’Este, the Fiat 130-based station wagon built for Gianni Agnelli, the leader of the Fiat empire, in 19 ..read more

While some hi-tech brands may get all the headlines, it takes something far older and, dare we say, more basic than last year’s iPhone or the first-generation PlayStation to make you feel alive. If you are hunting for a prime example of confidence, craftsmanship and passion, then you need to venture into the gentlemanly world of the vintage Bentley. ‘It can become something of an obsession; the desire feeds the flames,’ explains William Medcalf. He should know. He’s been renovating pre-1932 Bentleys through his business for almost 30 years. Although his fascination began long before his first ..read more