Written by Brett Johnson in May 17, 2013 at 14:18 PM
Any true legend owned a stylish car, but only the coolest of stars own a Mercedes-Benz. The different cars have their own story from the day they landed in the hands of their buyers until the day of their … gasp … burial; if, of course, that day ever comes. Just as their legend owners, these cars are immortal.
Presley’s Mercedes 600
Current owner of Elvis’s Mercedes S-Class 600, Eric Smith, feels there’s a living, breathing character in classic cars, according to Guernseys.com. Back then, they were all hand-built and quite rare. In a Mercedes-Benz.TV video, Smith explains the history of the vehicle.
Elvis bought the car new from a Memphis dealer and used it in the early 1970s during his Las Vegas revival special. It was a car he used extensively; not like the other cars he would buy, then give away to his associates when he was tired of them.
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Written by Jyotsna Ramani in May 09, 2013 at 06:25 AM
While there is always some kind of passion for futuristic cars there are many car enthusiasts that have passion for older cars and Minis have remained one of the oldest and most popular brand across the globe.
While Minis are popular all over the Europe, VDL Nedcar has now decided that they will restore one of the oldest Mini cars in The Netherlands. In their latest announcement they stated that the Mini car that they have is one of the oldest Dutch Mini which is called a Classic Mini and was assembled in 1959 at Molenaar’s Car Factory in Amersfoort, Holland.
VDL Nedcar will bring together a team of five top employees that will look after the restoration of the oldest Dutch Mini.
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Written by admin in May 02, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Car aficionados have a deep appreciation for America’s classic car. From their loud roaring engines to their muscular steel physiques, these cars evoke memories of an ambitious era in the automotive industry that ranged from the late 1950s through the early 1970s.
These vehicles were built to endure. What they lacked in handling, they made up for in power and speed.
The following five classics were the automotive road warriors of the time and today rank as the most coveted cars among collectors.
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Written by Cecelia Perez in April 23, 2013 at 09:08 AM
Yesterday’s luxury car buyers faced tough choices when they wanted to improve fuel economy. They could either sacrifice power by selecting a smaller engine, choose a smaller car, or choose a car with hybrid technology. As whispers of overseas diesels told stories of luxury cars that delivered plenty of torque and also boasted great gas mileage, many of us wondered when we would see those cars on our streets. Wonder no more, because the diesel disparity is changing as we speak. We’re going to take a look at diesel sales trends in the U.S., mention some new models coming soon, and highlight a sexy new sports wagon from BMW.
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Written by Jyotsna Ramani in April 22, 2013 at 13:20 PM
Indian auto market definitely favors hatchbacks and sports utility vehicles that sell more than any other segment but sedans still haven’t lost their pride at all. There are many car buyers in Indian market that still believe that sedans are the best choice especially when they are looking for all round performance. Honda has tried to launch many sedans but Honda City has managed to gain lot of attention and many buyers still prefer it for the kind of performance that it can deliver. Here we take a quick look at some of the top features of the vehicle in the Honda City review below.
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Written by admin in April 19, 2013 at 05:47 AM
BMW Group Classic is steadily expanding its current range of replacement parts. With more than 40,000 components, the latest addition to the range is a realistic copy of gearbox for the classic BMW 328 sports car. This was a dream sports car during the time period 1936 and 1940, when it was manufactured. Only 464 units were created and it is still not knows as to how many of these models are surviving. The classic car enthusiasts often have the desire to be vintage sports car owners and possess an original car and in the best possible condition. With the replication of the original Hurth gearbox, this must be a dream come true for many. The parts and accessories that were missing for many decades can now be bought again. FIVA and FIA have already confirmed the authenticity of the gearbox.
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