The market for pre-war competition cars is filled with replicas, re-creations and machines whose histories have become increasingly difficult to verify. This Riley 12/4 Kestrel Special stands apart because its story appears unusually well documented. Originally built as a 1936 Kestrel saloon, it was transformed into a lightweight sports racer before becoming the famous “White… Read More Famous white: 1936 Riley 12/4
From the stars to the barns, quite literally. This vehicle, after participating in one edition of the Mille Miglia and one edition of the Monte Carlo Rally driven by one of the most renowned racing drivers ever, was subsequently used as a taxi and eventually stored in a barn where it remained abandoned for several… Read More Former Mille Miglia taxi: 1936 Fiat 6C 1500
This 1935 Lancia Dilambda, chassis no. 1256, is a rare piece of Lancia history, preserved in its original condition. Though the chassis was produced in 1935, the car was homologated and registered in 1936 after being completed by Stabilimenti Farina, one of the most prestigious coachbuilders ever. This luxurious six-window sedan was designed for the… Read More Assertion of wealth: 1936 Lancia Dilambda Berlina “6 luci” by Farina
The Lancia Augusta represents an era where cars were not just modes of transportation but moving pieces of art. Designed in the 1930s, the Augusta would have boasted an advanced engineering layout for its time, possibly including a small yet efficient engine, and innovative features like independent suspension. The “Carrozzata Farina” signifies a body crafted… Read More Excellence: 1936 Lancia Augusta Cabriolet by Farina
In 1932, just three years after the 1929 crisis, many sectors of the economy were on shaky ground, including (and especially) the automotive industry. Many industries in the Old Continent were forced to close, while others had to drastically reduce production. Against the tide, Peugeot chose to fight the crisis by continuing to invest in… Read More Time traveler: 1936 Peugeot 301 D Coupe
It often happens to come across special cars built as unique specimens by a well-known coachbuilder, but how often does one of these cars belong to the coachbuilder himself? This is one such occasion. Indeed, this is the personal car of Giuseppe “Nuccio” Bertone, built in 1947 on the basis of a 1936 Fiat 500B.… Read More Four editions: 1936/1947 Fiat 500B Sport by Bertone
When it comes to Lancias built before the Second World War, all enthusiasts of classic cars know what they are talking about. In fact, these are cars built with attention to finishes and technologies worthy, if not better, of brands such as Isotta Fraschini, Rolls-Royce or Cadillac. They were cars built on request in a… Read More One-Off: 1936 Lancia Astura Coupé by Pininfarina
It’s a rare thing to see, but there are people who are still able to cut and weld metal to build a proper roadster in their garage, like the builder of this car. The seller says that this car was built from scratch in Alabama three years ago, starting from a 1936 Cord chassis as… Read More Southern style: 1936 Cord “American Dreamster”
Nowadays it’s extremely difficult to find a period “custom” or “hot rod”. Sure, there are some “famous” custom cars built by master customizers between ’50’s and ‘early ’70’s, but those cars fetch six figures prices so you’ll never have one. Then, there are cars made by obscure builders, sometimes in their garages, and this car… Read More Old skool: 1936 Ford Roadster custom
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