by ClassicCars | Sep 17, 2023 | Older than 40 years
The Riley Nine was one of the most successful rear-wheel drive lightweight sports cars produced in the interwar period from 1926 to 1938. It was designed largely by the Riley brothers, Percy and Stanley. Stanley was responsible for the chassis, suspension and bodywork...
by ClassicCars | Sep 15, 2023 | Older than 40 years
The Alvis Speed 25 was a British luxury touring car manufactured in 1937-1940 by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company. It replaced the Alvis Speed 20 and was considered one of the best cars produced in the 1930s. The car was built on a heavy steel...
by ClassicCars | Aug 29, 2023 | Older than 40 years
The Alvis 12/70 was produced in the years 1937-1940. It was sold as a sports sedan or a 4-seater coupe with a folding head. A total of 741 examples were produced. The entire rear panel of the car was folded down and on the inside carried the spare wheel. The...
by ClassicCars | Jul 19, 2023 | Older than 40 years
Essex was a make of automobile produced by the Essex Motor Company in 1918-1922 and by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit in 1922-1933. During its production run, the Essex was considered a small car with an affordable price. Essex is...
by ClassicCars | Jun 13, 2023 | Older than 40 years
The SS Jaguar 100 was a British 2-seater sports car produced from 1936-1939. The number 100 in the name was for the theoretical top speed of the car. It was powered by a 2.5-litre, from 1938 a 3.5-litre I6 engine, which was mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Compared to...
by ClassicCars | Apr 28, 2023 | Older than 40 years, The '50s, The 40s
The Alfa Romeo 6C name was used on road, race and sports cars produced from 1927-1954. The name 6C indicates the number of cylinders in the engine. It was unveiled in April 1925 at the Milan Motor Show. It was rear-wheel drive and the engine was located in the front....
