The Porsche 912 began as the Porsche 901, introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1963. Porsche’s new Model 901 for 1964 was a sensation to some and viewed with skepticism by others. In addition to a slightly larger and distinctly attractive new body, the 901 featured Porsche’s new 6 cylinder, air cooled, race-derived, double [...]
I am the original owner of my 1969 4 speed Porsche 912 Coupe. The car’s 1969 factory paint was Light Ivory 6804 – 131, a standard ’68 -’69 color. The only factory options were tinted glass all around. It was very basic, even for 1969. Original post by Automotive:Classic-Cars Articles from EzineArticles.com
The Nissan Qashqai is one of the most popular SUV/Crossover vehicles available in South Africa and is perfect family vehicle thanks to its NCAP Rating and driving features. Both new and used vehicles are available nationwide. Original post by Automotive:Classic-Cars Articles from EzineArticles.com
The highly esteemed luxury sports car marque Aston Martin has always had a certain ‘je nais se quoi’ and uber cool status, thanks to being immortalised on television and big screen films like James Bond and the company’s racing heritage. The Aston Martin racing heritage stems right back to the beginning of the 20th century [...]
What constitutes a classic car, Who determines if a car is a classic, when does a car become a classic? How many times are those questions asked? This classic car debate is a very subjective one and in my opinion there is no right or wrong answer. Original post by Automotive:Classic-Cars Articles from EzineArticles.com
New or used, bright red or powder blue… your decision to buy a Nissan Micra might just be your best one yet. And there are endless reasons to support it. Here are just five… Original post by Automotive:Classic-Cars Articles from EzineArticles.com
Unlike serious motor vehicle exhibitions such as the Paris show, the 1903 Detroit Auto Show was actually an adjunct to a Sportsmen’s show that ran at the Detroit Armory. The Horseless Age covered the event in its February 18, 1903 issue, stating that the event only had about 3000 visitors per day, and that most [...]
The answer to solid rubber tires and cart springs? Perhaps. A manufacturing nightmare? Probably. As you can see, each spring attached to its own upper perch, which joins at a hinge to the previous unit. Also note the work that went into the lower spring perch. Original post by Automotive:Classic-Cars Articles from EzineArticles.com
When I was a child, this particular question used to always pop up in my little head as to who really are these people riding in these pretty, large and absolutely longer than the usual cars? Growing up in urban area, it always fascinated me as to who were these limousine riders? Limousine itself was [...]
In Frank McClure’s office, protected in a velvet-lined box, is Arizona auto license number 178. It was issued in 1914, the year that Monte Mansfield opened his Ford dealership in Tucson. McClure worked for Mansfield from 1954 to 1958, the year Mansfield sold his Ford dealership to Holmes Tuttle. Original post by Automotive:Classic-Cars Articles from [...]