Porsche 959 (1986–1993): Group B, victory in the Paris–Dakar, sequential turbos, clever PSK all-wheel drive and Bill Gates’s 959 that spent 13 years in customs.
Honda CB750 Four: The First “Superbike” That Changed Everything
The 1969 Honda CB750 Four: a 736 cc four, front disc brake, electric start, the rare sandcast crankcases and how it ended the reign of the British motorcycle.
Lamborghini Countach: The Poster We All Had on the Wall
Lamborghini Countach (1974–1990): Gandini’s wedge, the scissor doors, the longitudinal V12 and the Piedmontese word of amazement that gave it its name.
Mercedes G W460: The Soldier That Became an Icon (and Was Even Built in Thessaloniki)
The first Mercedes G (W460, 1979): an idea of the Shah of Iran, a partnership with Steyr-Puch, three locking differentials and the Greek ELBO version.
Harley-Davidson Knucklehead: The Engine That Saved Harley
The 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead: the brand’s first OHV big twin, where the name comes from, Joe Petrali’s record and how it gave birth to bobbers and choppers.
Alfa Romeo Giulia GT (Bertone): The Coupé That Taught the World to Love Alfa
The Alfa Romeo 105 coupés (1963–1977): a Giugiaro design for Bertone, the all-alloy twin cam, the ‘scalino’ and the racing GTA.
Ford Mustang 1964½: The Car That Created a Whole New Class
The first Ford Mustang: 22,000 orders on day one, Falcon underpinnings, Lee Iacocca, and how the pony car class was born.
Norton Commando 750: How Norton Tamed Vibration with Rubber
The 1967 Norton Commando 750: the Isolastic system, the 745 cc twin, the Fastback, five Machine of the Year titles and practical maintenance advice.
Rust: Where to Look Before You Hand Over Money for a Classic Car
Where rust hides on a classic car, what tools to take with you and how to spot filler before you buy.
Winter and Your Classic: How to Put It to Sleep Properly Until Spring
A practical guide to laying up your classic car over winter without damage: humidity, battery, tyres, fuel, oil and mice.