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Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle: How Hitler played a role in the development of the original Volkswagen Beetle
From the mind of a maniac to the brilliance of its chief designer, few automobiles have had such tumultuous beginnings as the Volkswagen Beetle.
Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle: How To Spot An ‘Early’ From a ‘Late’ or a ‘Super’.
The Volkswagen Beetle remained the same for decades… or did it? Here’s your crash course in the Beetle family tree, including how to spot an ‘Early’ from a ‘Late’ or a ‘Super’.
Hot Lap: Ride On Board In A Lotus 26R
With a name like Horatio Fitz-Simon you'd expect him to be quick! Ride on board with this young up and coming historic racer in a Lotus 26R at the recent Velocity Festival in Sonoma.
Junkyard Clearance of Rare Classic Cars Generates Massive Money
Junkyard Clearance of Rare Classic Cars Generates Massive Money
Here's How The Lamborghini Countach Was Built By Hand
The Countach turns 50 this year, and Lamborghini has shared some images and footage from the archives of the final example being made.
Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle: The Kit Cars
How the Volkswagen Beetle’s clever underpinnings created a strong foundation for kit car makers and tuners to work their magic. Over the decades the Volkswagen Beetle has provided the underpinnings for a huge variety of custom and kit cars, proving again and again the versatility of the original design.
A Visit To The World’s Greatest Car Museum, The Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Nestled in the heart of Stuttgart, Germany, the Mercedes-Benz Museum stands as a testament to over 135 years of automotive innovation and heritage. This remarkable museum is a pilgrimage site for car enthusiasts and historians alike, offering an immersive journey through the legacy of one of the most iconic brands in the motoring world: Mercedes-Benz.
Retro Rides Presents VW Beetle- How the Beetle Achieved Cult Status
How the Volkswagen Beetle won friends and influenced people all around the world. Few cars have achieved the cult status of the Volkswagen Beetle. Some pundits will nominate the original Mini, or the Series Land Rovers, or perhaps the long running Ford Mustang. But as undeniably significant as these cars are, none can claim the far-reaching appeal of the delightfully cute, immensely personable an…
Ferrari Australasia announces the inaugural Ferrari Concorso d’Eleganza Sydney
The inaugural Ferrari Concorso d’Eleganza Sydney will celebrate Australia’s passion for all things Prancing Horse, with the event scheduled to take place over three days in late November and early December in the suitably rarified setting of Palm Beach, NSW.
Retro Rides Presents: VW Beetle - Australian Assembly Commences at Clayton, Victoria
How the quirky little Volkswagen Beetle emerged from the ruins of post-WW2 Germany to conquer the world. Has any car ever been made, sold and driven in as many places and on as many continents as the Volkswagen Beetle? We’d wager that until relatively recently, the answer is a resounding ‘no’.