This Honda S600 Roadster presents itself as a complete and rust-free restoration project—a nice opportunity for enthusiasts of early Japanese sports cars. The car is offered as a full project but comes complete, including its original hardtop. The seller says that the engine head shows no cracks—a rarity for this model. The crankshaft is said… Read More Red and grey: 1965 Honda S600 Spider
No, we couldn’t avoid publishing it. As absurd as this creation might be, it’s impossible not to feel something when seeing it. You might say this creation is so kitsch that it actually comes full circle and becomes a work of extreme interest. This car certainly won’t win any elegance contest, but whoever created it… Read More Shiny monster: 1959 GAZ 21 “Steel Dragon”
The 1957 Seat 1400 Spider prototype is a fiberglass-bodied two-seater sports car based on the Seat 1400 A. Designed by Ceplastica, later known as Formica, it was the first composite fiberglass car built in Spain. The chassis and mechanical components are derived from the Fiat 1400, as was the case with the Seat 1400 A.… Read More Plastic prototype: 1957 Seat 1430 Spider by Celplastica
The 1964 Honda S600 represents a pivotal moment in Honda’s history, being one of the company’s first production sports cars. Following the success of the limited-production S500, Honda introduced the S600 as its first truly mass-marketed automobile. Available as both a roadster and a coupe, it retained the high-revving, motorcycle-inspired 606cc DOHC inline-four engine, producing… Read More Chain driven: 1964 Honda S600 Roadster
Founded in 1936 by passionate racer Jaroslav Vlcek, the Magda marque was named after his wife, who often accompanied him on the track. The Magda III was conceived with an ambitious vision for international success: a lightweight racer—just 400 kg—capable of reaching speeds of 200 km/h. Built on a tubular chassis reminiscent of the BMW… Read More Czech ingenuity: 1947 Magda III Sport 1100 Compressore
Franco Sbarro, renowned for his unconventional automotive designs in the 1980s, unveiled the unique Super Eight in 1984, featuring a Ferrari V8 engine. This fully operational vehicle is now for sale in Paris for €250,000.… Read More The One and Only: 1984 Sbarro Super Eight
Rarely does “small” equate to “frightening,” but in this case, we feel an exception is warranted. This 1974 Innocenti Mini, one of those produced by Innocenti (the same company that made the Lambretta scooter, to be clear) under license from Morris, has undergone a heart transplant that transformed it in the best imaginable way: instead… Read More White lightning: 1974 Innocenti Mini “Honda”
The 1990 Porsche 911/964-based “Rauh Welt Begriff” (RWB) is a rare automotive experiment that combines striking aesthetics with raw performance. This particular model is the RWB Europe #7. At its core, this RWB Porsche is a 1990 Porsche 911/964 Carrera 2, extensively modified to produce over 300 BHP. The engine has been fully rebuilt, incorporating… Read More Nakai’s job: 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Coupé RWB
An Isuzu 117 Coupe, a testament to the ingenuity of Giorgetto Giugiaro during his time at Ghia, one example of how Giugiaro could design anything, and that’s why he is the “Designer of the century”. This model stands out as a trailblazer in the automotive industry, being the first Japanese car to feature dual overhead… Read More Japan feat. Giugiaro: 1981 Isuzu 117 Coupé
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