by ClassicCars | Aug 20, 2026 | The ’70s
The Fiat 131 Abarth is one of the most significant Italian rally cars of the 1970s. What began as an unassuming family sedan evolved into a machine that managed to establish itself among the absolute elite of world rally racing. Abarth was responsible for its...
by ClassicCars | Aug 13, 2026 | The ’70s
The BMW M1 is one of the most significant sports cars in BMW’s history. It is the first production car developed entirely by the BMW Motorsport division and also the first production BMW with a mid-engine layout. Its original purpose, however, was not to create a...
by ClassicCars | Aug 12, 2026 | The ’70s
The Ferrari 512 M is one of the most significant Ferrari race cars of the early 1970s. It was developed at a time when Ferrari needed a response to the exceptionally successful Porsche 917 and its dominance in endurance racing. The basis was the 512 S model, which...
by ClassicCars | Jul 23, 2026 | The ’70s
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the most influential cars in history. When it was introduced, it combined the practicality of a standard hatchback with the performance of a sports car and laid the foundation for the segment we now know as the “hot hatch.” Its...
by ClassicCars | Jul 23, 2026 | The ’70s
The first-generation Ford Escort became one of the most successful rally cars of its era. In the 1970s, it dominated both domestic and international competitions, and thanks to its simple design, light weight, and excellent handling, it became a favorite among both...
by ClassicCars | Jul 21, 2026 | The ’70s
The BMW 3.0 CSL is one of the most significant homologation models of its time. The model was developed with the goal of succeeding in European touring car championships, and it was its racing versions that laid the foundation for the success of the BMW Motorsport...