The first car to come out of British Leyland's Specialist Division (hence the name), the Rover SD1, was a line of sedans built from 1976 through 1986.
A few different versions of the SD1 were available, but the one to get was the V8-powered 3500. They were even imported stateside, but with less 1500 said to be sold, it might be tricky to track one down.
Jay Ward, Pixar Creative Director and driving force behind the Cars franchise, sat down with the folks at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival to discuss his extensive collection of diecast and model cars as part of a series of live shows.
For more live shows, as well as a full schedule of upcoming virtual and non-virtual events, visit the Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival website.
The Grant Williams 1959 Jaguar Mk1 might possess the perhaps the perfect mix of chrome, tire smoke and classic body lines. Who says that old cars should be coddled?
According to a quick internet search, this DG8 "Steam Waggon" was built by Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd. in England sometime in the late 1920s. Besides being powered by steam, this DG8 is also billed as "the world's first four-axle, twin steer truck."
One thing's for sure, driving a full-sized, steam-powered truck looks to be a little more difficult than taking a spin in a modern Ford F-150.
The modern Monza Circuit may no longer use the high-banked turns of the original layout, but that doesn't mean they can't be partially driven on.
As part of the 2018 running of the Modena Cento Ore rally, participants had the opportunity to take their cars on the lower section of the iconic banked turns.
What's one car you wish you could take on the original Monza Circuit?
In our modern age, aerodynamics is a well-researched field of study. But back in the 1930s, it was still a relatively new concept in the automotive world.
To get a better idea of how aerodynamics was understood back then, watch this 1936 promotional video from Chevrolet explaining how applied streamlining increased safety, comfort and style in their cars.
For the most part, it's safe to say that cars and large bodies of water don't mix—Amphicar excluded. Unfortunately, as is the case with this Jaguar Mark 2, sometimes cars end up underwater.
How are these cars retrieved? To start, you'll need some scuba gear.
Ever have one of those desktop V8 models that you built yourself? The ones with the transparent parts so you could see the inner workings?
Well, these are very similar to those miniature models, but the difference is that they actually run—and some even sound just like the real thing.
What kind of mini engine would you want to build?
Next to Mugen, Spoon Sports is one of the best places to go if you want more power out of your Honda product. Although it's known best for its aftermarket performance parts, Spoon has also made a name for itself through on-track success and iconic yellow-and-blue liveries.
To learn more about what made Spoon the tuning powerhouse it is today, get an inside look at this EG Honda Civic—one of the many cars that quickly put Spoon on the map as a serious competitor.
The Concours d'Lemons has repeatedly made a name for itself as the go-to event for the unusual, the ugly and the ultimately not-so-good of the automotive world.
In light of a global pandemic, Concours d'Lemons is going digital with its "Virtually Awful Concours d'Lemons."
Judges for the esteemed event include the likes of AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson, legendary car designer Peter Brock, professional racing driver David Hobbs and our very own Publisher Tim Suddard, among others.
Prizes are available for all class winners, with the top winner—Worst in Show—receiving a $1000 eBay Motors gift card and a full Griot's Garage detailing kit.
For more information and how to enter, visit the Concours d'Lemons page on the Hagerty Community website. Entries close on July 20.
