Henry C Stutz created the Bearcat, which was one of the first super cars and an American icon at the beginning. It is based on the competitive position of the car of the 1911 Stutz Indy and has been trained and disguised as a car spartan. The Bearcats used a six Wisconson liter inline 4. The cast iron cylinders and an input pair of T-head design and exit on opposite sides of the cylinders. It is first offered 50 hp, but later offered later 80 hp. As Amercan underslung Stutz previously designed the Bearcat featured a lowered suspension, which unusually attached to the frame under the axles. This fall the whole car and offered a very low center of gravity which has earned a lot of race cars from the beginning. The Bearcat Stutz was a famous American sports car of the period of pre-War and post-World. In essence, the Bearcats had a shorter (120 "wheelbase vs. 130"), lighter version of the standard chassis Stutz cars. It was originally powered by a 390 in, 60-hp straight-4 engine produced by the League of Wisconsin engine. Often with a race and sports cars of the period, characterized minimal body forming a "niche" hood, open cockpit chairs, a small "monocle" windshield before the driver, and a cylindrical tank on a short rear deck .

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The Holy Rolls-Royce Silver refers to both a model car and a car in this series. Originally called "40/50 hp" the chassis is made in Manchester Royce works, with production moving to Derby in July 1908, and also, between 1921 and 1926, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Chassis no. 60551, registered AX 201, the car was originally named "Silver Ghost". Other 40/50 hp cars were also given names, but the Silver Ghost title was taken by the press, and soon all 40/50s were called by name, a fact not officially recognized by Rolls-Royce until 1925, when the Phantom series was launched. Henry Royce was probably not begin construction of the 'Best Car in the World "when he saw the design of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. What he wanted was his hard work in six cylinders to replace" Thirty "with something more reliable , something sweet and quieter. He succeeded so completely that the new car was unveiled at the Olympia Motor Silver Ghost and later, was the model of the longest running one next to the Ford Model T (and, much later, the VW Beetle and the Mini United Kingdom) - and certainly the most famous luxury cars in history. The Silver Ghost is so far the most desired model between the old car.

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Originally built as a racing sports car, the Mercedes-Benz SL is designed for optimal performance. However, customer demand has prompted developers of new models to more sophisticated ways to express the athletic ability to research. The combined power than SL and innovations that kept setting new standards for comfort and safety. But the secret of its popularity is no doubt that the Mercedes-Benz SL sports ambition with an air of distinction and refinement was grown. It's a combination that has become the hallmark of a living legend. For 60 years, the Mercedes-Benz SL is the epitome of a sports legend - a synonym for innovation and outstanding sportsmanship refined. A vehicle, engineers and designers responded challenges and expectations of spectacular innovations. Innovations still used and valued by Mercedes-Benz drivers to date. Even at its inception in 1952, the SL has the makings of a legend: charismatic good looks, an unforgettable presence and all the ingredients for success. The conditions were in place for the story to its extraordinary journey SL in action: a central character whose sport has been defined by its unique design, more than ever the case with all sports vehicle before.

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These cars were originally campaigned by the factory and conducted by the famous drivers like Rudolf Caracciola won the race with a 1927 Nurburgring. However, because the chassis was relatively simple and robust, Mercedes-Benz paved the way over the bodies and chassis shipped to sometimes re-bodied by the choice of a company of the customer. Race cars are easily recognizable because they are simple cycle defense agencies almost always painted white, so any road car, it was different. Shortly after the merger of Mercedes Benz and the two began developing the world's fastest sports cars. They were based on the heavy and powerful M06 engine, designed by Ferdinand Porsche and was known as white elephants for their brute strength. The Type-S 680 was the first of this series into a line of legendary racing cars that had little similar competition in subsequent years. The Mercedes-Benz Model S was introduced in 1927 and produced in 1928. The vehicles were assembled in the factory of Daimler-Benz in Stuttgart, Germany with the body and the body are covered in Work Sindelfingen, Germany. The S in the name of Sport vehicles displayed. During the production lifespan, 146 examples were produced, ensuring exclusivity and making it a very popular car among many collectors. The frame rested on a platform, recently redesigned. There was a frame-like setting section that low was between the shafts, rising near each end. The rear leaf spring design was under the bridge.

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The Lancia Lambda was an innovative car produced from 1922 to 1931. It was the first car in a carrier-type monocoque body, (but without a roof tense), and is also a pioneer in the use of independent suspension (front sliding pillar with coil springs). Vincenzo Lancia even invented a shock absorber of the car and had an excellent four-wheel brakes. Approximately 11 200 lambdas were produced.

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The Hispano-Suiza H6 is a luxury car from the 1920s. Presented at the Paris Salon of 1919 engine, the H6 was produced until 1933. About 2350 H6, H6B, and cars were produced in total H6c. [Citation needed] The H6 engine featured an inline six-cylinder engine inspired by the work of designer Marc Birkigt aircraft engines. It was an all-aluminum engine displacing 6,597 cubic centimeters (403 cu in). Apart from the new camshaft, it was actually half Birkigt Aviation V12 design. The crankshaft bearings in september was cleared from a 600 pound (272 kg) steel billets in a robust 35 pounds (16 kg) each, while the used block screwed steel cylinders, and water passages were interspersed to prevent corrosion. One of the most striking features of the H6 was his brakes. They were aluminum drums on all four wheels with power assistance to the industry first, [citation needed] led to a shaft of the transmission. If the car slows down, its own dynamics led to the brake booster for extra power. This technology was then licensed to other manufacturers, including his rival Rolls-Royce. H6 was the most famous model produced by Hispano-Suiza. Like most cars, it can hardly describe the design, because the body has been designed by different coachbuilders. It would be a sports car, a limousine thick or what they are. What Birkigt engineer excelled was the engine - a 6.5-liter six-cylinder with an aluminum block and head right and a camshaft. To mark the quest for excellence, the crankshaft is cut from a block of solid steel. The engine produces 135 hp and a peak was capable of pushing the car to 85 mph. Even the heaviest sedan could exceed 80 mph. Another advanced feature was assisted brakes, which then allowed Rolls-Royce.

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The young King Alfonso XIII of Spain was a gentleman driver at first, driving a lover and protector of Hispano-Suiza. It was a big fan, in fact, he was a good 30 of them have, and drove them in Europe. Society, honored by his protection, named in honor of its type 15T: Type Alfonso XIII. Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, took a great desire to mark the Hispano-Suiza. Sometimes it became known that over 30 beautiful examples of its fleet. Aware of his loyalty, the company was renamed 15T type the Alfonso XIII. It was a smashing little run on in motorsports and racing buggy many won by France. The lightweight nature of the car in combination with a simple mechanical Alfonso held the race in the 1920s.

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Model B is a Ford cars produced between 1932 and 1934. This was a much more updated Model A and was replaced by the model 48. Strictly speaking the Model B was a four-cylinder car with an improved model A engine with a displacement of 201 cubic inches (3.3 liters) and 50 horsepower, but Ford has also begun to produce a very similar car with Ford the new flat V-8 engine. The V-8 car was marketed as the Model 18, but it is also called the Ford V-8, and, except for the engine, is virtually indistinguishable from Model B. Until that time, Ford had produced a "model" each time with the range of possibilities of the body and the idea of ​​a platform sole basis, despite the choice of two engines and model designations attached. (This explains why the familiar name "Ford V-8" in itself was descriptive enough in the 1930s, it was the Ford with a V-8, unlike in the following decades, when the paradigm models a brand has become to universal) Ford Model B and Model 18 came in a wide variety of body styles. two-door coupe, convertible with two doors, four-door phaeton, two-door sedans and four-door, four-door 'Woodie station wagon "Victoria two door, two-door coupe, sedan deliveries and panel, five-window coupe, sport coupe (fixed soft top), the three-window coupe and Deluxe pickup.

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During the 1900s, a recent invention called the car - has changed the mode of transport. With a market that extends between a few hundreds of models, many have decided to invest in these horseless carriages that could carry people around. The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie, T-Model Ford, "Ford Model T, or T) is a car that was Henry Ford produces the Ford Motor Company from September 1908 to October 1927. [1] It is generally considered the first affordable car, the road trip to open the American middle class ordinary. part of this was due to Ford's innovations, including mass production instead of the hand operation individual [2] The Ford Model T was named the most influential car in the world of the 20th century in an international poll. [3] Early this century, there were nearly 200 automobile manufacturers. Each has about 200 vehicles a year. And then there was Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company. He created an unprecedented vehicle that was affordable and mass produced. By the Henry Ford secured the future of what is now probably one of the biggest giants of the automotive industry. With the help of a conveyor process was not new, it was previously in the packaging sector of the meat is. William C. Klan had visited a slaughterhouse in Chicago. After returning from his visit, he proposed the idea to Peter Martin. A team was assembled and perfected through trial and error. The conveyor belt has the effect of the Model T will not begin until 1914. The process of the assembly line greatly simplified the production, averaging just over 90 minutes to assemble a car. In 1914, there were more Ford's produced than all other manufacturers. At this "point you get any color you wanted, as long as it was black." Henry Ford in favor of the black color because it dries faster. In the years 1917 to 1923, Ford has not advertising, nine of the 10 cars are Ford, not necessary.

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The Ford Model A was introduced late 1927 and served as a replacement for the highly successful Model T. In the mid 1920's, the sales of the Model T quickly slowed as competition evolved. Model A is complex, but much easier and simpler to use than the car was replaced. It was powered by a new four-cylinder engine that twice the power developed. The exterior design elements of the model are made of Lincoln, which the model is a modern, fresh and refined. Other features include four-wheel mechanical brakes the wire, welded wire and wheel type Houdaille double action shock absorbers. The Model T was available in one color, while the Model A was offered in several choices, including green, gray and black. Prices start at $ 460 and available in nine body types. On February 4, 1929, had one million Model as sold, and 24 July two million. The range of body styles from Tudor to run to U.S. $ 500 (gray, green or black)for the Town Car with a cover double to U.S. $ 1200.In March 1930 the turnover of three million Model A, and there were nine body styles available. Model A was produced in 1931. When production ended in March 1932, there were 4,849,340 [citation needed] As Model made in all styles. His successor was Model B, which is an updated 4-cylinder, followed by the Ford Model 18 flat (SV) V8 introduced characterized.

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Duesenberg also called as "Duesy", was originally a luxury American car company. He was best known for its high quality cars and registration of motor racing. Based in Auburn, Indiana, has been active in various forms from 1913 to 1937. The model 1929 Duesenberg J Convertible Sedan chassis number J262 has a number of owners since its inception. The original color was gray, but by the 1980s it was turned red. A restoration was carried out, it was sold in 1989, mid-term recovery process. The next owner, Sonny Abagnale, and completed the restoration was finished in the dark. It was shown in a film with Mick Jagger.

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The Dodge WC-series was a series of light produced by Dodge military trucks during World War II. The series consisted of bearers of weapons, trucks, telephone equipment, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and commands. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-Series vehicles. WC is a Dodge model code: 1941 W and C for a half-ton rating. Dodge changed more in the 1930 than in 1940, starting with the market strategy. Four-cylinder cars were swept under Chrysler, which the introduction of the first six Dodge, chaired in 1929, followed by an eight a year later. Then W.P. Chrysler has decided to extend the success of General Motors makes strict territories price for each brand in the crease to emulate. Thus, from a position in the market above and below DeSoto, Dodge in 1934, cheaper product a position above Plymouth. The only engine was a 218-CID six as brewing up to 87 hp to 1941, when he was hit on 91. A longer stroke for 1942 produces 230 cid and 105 hp. Marketing Division imaginative names for most queues each year conceived with the hope of making the ordinary seem special "new standard" for 1934, "New Value" for 1935, "Air-called" for 1936, "Luxury Liner" for 1939.

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DKW cars with front wheel drive is also the basis for the reconstruction of Auto Union to West Germany after World War II. Between 1949 and 1966 were plants in Ingolstadt and Düsseldorf (Dusseldorf 1962) built no less than 887,000 DKW passenger cars before production switched to the new Audi range, first shown to the public in summer 1965 . The last DKW passenger cars, however, were born far from their home country. Auto Union models will be built under license in Argentina and Brazil until 1968. In 1916, Danish engineer Jørgen Rasmussen founded a factory in Skafte Zschopau in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. That same year, he tried to make a steam car to be produced, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, it was a toy two-stroke engines made ​​in 1919, Des Knaben Wunsch called, "the desire of the child." He also put a slightly modified version of this engine in a motorcycle and has Das Kleine Wunder-called "little miracle". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: in the 1930s, DKW was the world's manufacturer of the largest motorcycle. In 1932, DKW merged with Audi, Horch and Wanderer to form Auto Union too. Auto Union came under Daimler-Benz owned in 1957, and was then bought by the Volkswagen Group in 1964. The last car was the DKW F102, which ceased production in 1966, after the mark has been deleted.

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In 1900, the automotive industry of France counted 11 manufacturers, and many independent mechanics who motorcycles, tricycles and carts using components from different manufacturers to sell. A well known example is for a Dion, the motor at high speed in one of the frames Perfecta Darracq. This vehicle is a fine example of a De Dion engine Perfecta. The engine, built in June 1900, 402 cc, 2 ¾ hp version with a water-cooled cylinder head. Perfecta executives came up with the steering wheel, pedals and hubs, but no saddle, engine, transmission, or wheels. All were purchased and installed by an assembler, most names lost in time. The transmission included a typical planetary gear Bozier two speeds and a cone clutch. This vehicle has been converted to fly, has a later spray-type carburetor and tires slightly larger than the original, but remains true to the idiom. Enter once found, in 1992, it requires nothing more than the restoration, a task performed by Brian Joseph. It was once part of the John McMullen until 2007, when he was still estimated to be another collection - that of John O'Quinn. De Dion quadricycle popular vehicles as participants in the race to London-Brighton Veteran Car, and with very low mileage, this example will also be a wonderful contest entry next to his guardian.

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With all internal and professional work of the machine (riders drag legitimate recognize best-of-the best-products: Manley titanium valves, Jessel belt drive, Sonny Bryant crankshaft, Hogan tunnel sheet metal ram, Dominators Holley, MSD 7AL with three - chip programmable rev limiter, strange brakes, shocks lamb, Moser axles. At this price, we could repeat the construction of a car of this caliber for the placement of quality components and engineering . The red paint is excellent, with good gloss and deep shine. The interior received the same degree of attention, seats, dash and carpets are excellent. The engine is a 360 cubic inch Mopar crate engine (original engine comes with the truck). She says more than 380 hp and 410 ft / lbs of torque! The transmission is new TF727. She breathes through headers, a carburetor Holley 750cfm, and is equipped with discharge exhaust manual sound NASCAR!

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Citroën is a major French car manufacturer, part of PSA Peugeot Citroen. Founded in 1919 by French industrialist André-Gustave Citroën (1878-1935), Citroen was the first automaker to mass-production outside the United States [3] and the pioneer of the modern concept of creating a network of sales and service that car to complete. [4] in the eight-year manufacturer Citroën had become Europe's largest and fourth largest car in the world. [5] In 1924, Citroën produced in Europe is all steel body car, the B-10. [6] In 1934, Citroën consolidated its reputation with its innovative Traction Avant, not only the world's first mass-produced front-wheel drive car, but also one of the first cars to a monocoque type. [7] in 1954, Citroën produced the first self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension, [citation needed] and in 1955 the revolutionary Citroën DS, the first European production car with disc brakes. [citation needed] In 1967, Citroën introduced the first swiveling headlights in different models, providing greater visibility on winding roads.

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The Cadillac V-16 also known as the Cadillac Sixteen was Cadillac's top-of-the-line car from the January 1930 launch until production ceased in 1940 that the war in Europe the sale slain. All were completed by custom order, and the car was built in very small numbers, only 4076 cars were built in the eleven years of the model was offered. Most of them have built in the single year 1930, before the Great Depression really root. This was the first V16 engine to the car to reach production status in the United States. The Cadillac V-16 was built - and lasted 11 years, a production cycle more than any other vehicle more than eight cylinders - because of the passion of great engineers and training of their management to be the best produce. It was a masterpiece, which is why so many examples are still there. If Theodore MacManus put it in the most famous ads of Cadillac, "The penalty of leadership," a great success "makes itself known, no matter how loud the cry of denial. What deserves to live life." The economic rationale for building such a car was that the decision was taken and the development funds spent long before the stock market crashed in October 1929, and nobody knew, not even in 1930, how long the economic downturn will last . In fact, he was production delays that caused all the so-called "multi-cylinder" classic to appear when they did. Cadillac Sixteen made ​​its decision in 1927, as part of a planned attack on Packard to power luxury cars, but the development took three years.

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Cadillac is a harbinger of the future with its electric self-starter. But it was also the last model of the new Cadillac V-8 Type 541 was introduced in 1914. The Trent was a quality car, but still a solid car in the midrange. With the introduction of the V-8 Cadillac moved in the area of ​​the lower luxury car, for the first time. The Northway mounted, multi-cylinder was another revelation, being the first successful V-8 to do in any quantity. The new member of the Twin-Six Packard V-12 for 1915, marking a new era of multi-cylinder luxury. Cadillac still has a luxury car for nearly a century. Cadillac, acquired by General Motors in 1908, launched the Model 30 in 1908, the year that the standard of the company's world famous "slogan adopted. All previous models were dropped, and" Trent "was only Cadillac to offer from August 1908 to September 1914. the Thirties major contribution to the history of the automobile was born following a tragic incident that took place during the winter of 1910. a woman motorist crashed his Cadillac on a bridge to Belle Isle, MI. a good friend of Cadillac Henry Leland angled head of the car, but he rebounded and stole the handle seriously injured a friend of Leland, who later deceased complications of injury. Leland was devastated, and announced that an alternative to the crank had to be found. electrical electrical engineer Charles F. Kettering developed a self-starter, and the 1912 Cadillac model 30 was the first car to be equipped with electric lighting and light - the famous system of "Delco."

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Bugatti Type 35 was the most successful of the Bugatti models. His version of the Bugatti arch-shaped radiator that was derived from the most architectural of the Bugatti Type 13 Brescia, who was the brand is becoming known for that even in the ranks of the different types 35s, there were variations on the theme. Bugatti Type 35 (1926) was a phenomenal success, winning over 1,000 races in his time. It took the Grand Prix World Championship in 1926 after winning 351 races and set 47 records in the previous two years. At its height, Type 35s averaged 14 victories per week. Bugatti organized the Targa Florio in the spotlight for this special car, and claimed the victory for five consecutive years 1925/29.

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As the four-cylinder engine, Bentley included straight-6 overhead cam, four valves per cylinder and two spark plugs per cylinder, technology unusual at the time, and a block in one piece cylinder and iron yoke, and so no head gasket to blow. The standard Bentley 6 ½-liter Bentley Speed ​​Six high efficiency are sports and luxury cars on the basis of Bentley rolling chassis production in 1926/30. The Speed ​​Six, introduced in 1928, Bentley became the most successful racing. Two Bentley Speed ​​Six was known as the Blue Train Bentleys after the engagement of their shopping Woolf Barnato Blue Train owner in 1930. Although based on the Bentley 3-liter, included many improvements. The cone clutch type has been replaced by a drawing-plate dry, comprising a clutch brake for fast switching, and fins four wheels, drum brakes have been used. The front brake drums had 4 leading shoes in each drum [citation needed] and the brakes were also approved. Using a compensation device patented by the driver can adjust the four brakes to correct wear while driving. This was particularly beneficial during the race.

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