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The Aston Martin DB6 Volante Series II (1969) of the British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Philip Mountbatten purchased this Seychelles Blue DB6 Volante in 1969 as a 21st birthday present for...

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Mar 261 min read


The Easter Egg: Speed record holder in 1902
A speed record holder: The "Easter Egg," designed by Frenchman Léon Serpollet, who reached 120.805 km/h with his steam-powered car! The...

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Mar 262 min read


Cadillac's first participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1950
On October 17, 1902, the first Cadillac left the Detroit factory, but it was not until 1950 that a Cadillac took the start of the 24...

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Mar 262 min read


CITROËN: The latest 2CVs
The Citroën 2CV is one of the quintessential icons of the French car. It has had a turbulent history, both in its early days and at the...

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Mar 264 min read


Car wash bowl
In 1924, the city of Chicago, United States, opened its first car wash. Its concept was highly original, based on a 1921 patent by...

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Mar 262 min read




SONACOME: The Algerian miracle
If there's one brand that Algerians are proud of, it's SONACOME. It combines a dual image: that of being the flagship of Algerian...

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Mar 206 min read


The Renault 2: the shadow of a French Mini
Renault is familiar with the R4, but the R3 is a little less familiar, and the R2 is even less familiar. In fact, it was never marketed,...

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Mar 203 min read


Very few of them returned to France after the war.
During the war, the French used Willys and Hotschkiss M201 Jeeps in the Saharan version, 400 of which were built. They were parachuted...

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Mar 201 min read


Brazilian VW Beetles (Fusca) in Álcool
In 1984, the São Paulo telephone company Telesp was using a Volkswagen Beetle with a 1.6-liter alcohol engine. This is not an unusual...

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Mar 209 min read
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