by ClassicCars | Nov 18, 2023 | The '50s, The 40s
The Citroën Traction Avant is the world’s first mass-produced car with a monocoque body and front-wheel drive. It was produced in between 1934 and 1957. It was sold as a 2/4-door sedan, 2-door convertible and 5-door hatchback. The car had rear-wheel drive...
by ClassicCars | Jun 4, 2023 | The 40s
This car was Ferrari’s first true grand tourer produced in the years 1948-1950. It was sold as a coupe and barchetta. In total, only 38 units were produced. Its predecessors were the 125 S and 166 S and it was replaced by the 195...
by ClassicCars | May 23, 2023 | The 40s
The Nash 600 was produced by the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation in 1940-1942 and 1945-1949, after which it was renamed the Nash Statesman. The car was positioned in the low-price segment of the market, and its name comes from the car’s ability to travel...
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....
by ClassicCars | Mar 17, 2023 | The '50s, The 40s
This sports car was produced in from 1948 to 1954. It was the first sports model produced after World War II and one of the fastest mass-produced cars of the time. The numbers 120 in the name indicate its top speed in miles per hour (193 km/h). Its predecessor was the...
by ClassicCars | Mar 14, 2023 | The 40s
This model was updated in 1941 in preparation for the Second World War. The 1941 design was also used in the discontinued 1942 model year and later in 1946-1948. Frequent changes in the placement of some parts, such as the three different positions of the cooling fan,...
