When the Suez Crisis broke out in 1956, causing fuel prices to rise, British Motor Corporation (BMC) decided they needed a new, small, and economical car. The design of a compact and affordable vehicle was entrusted to the designer Alec Issigonis. Thus, in 1959, production began on the classic Mini, which was initially launched as […]
In the 1970s, Volvo’s reputation for safety reached new heights with the introduction of the 240 model. The successor to the 140 series debuted in 1974 with its distinctive boxy design, which was not only cost-effective for production but also improved safety. It remained available until 1993, during which time customers could choose between versions […]
The Volkswagen Corrado is a sports car designed as a successor to the Scirocco, with the ambition to rival even the Porsche 944. It was one of the first production cars with a spoiler that activated automatically when driving, and one of the first to be powered by the innovative VR6 engine. Today it is […]
For many enthusiasts, the Saab 9-5 Aero SportCombi represents one of the last “true” Saabs. An incredibly versatile car, that combines the power and speed of a sports car with the practicality and safety of a family wagon. Despite its sad end, Saab has a rich history of great and legendary cars. One of them […]
