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French History at Retro 2009

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This turn of the century tiller Peugeot was typical of their 19th century products. Five cars were sold in 1891 and by 1899 the firm was selling over 300 cars per year. The history of Peugeot tracks the entire history of the automobile from three wheel steam cars of the 1870s to the energy efficient cars of the 21st century.

Photographs by Alessandro Gerelli
Text and captions by Pete Vack

Although an international event, Retro is nevertheless a French event first and foremost. The automotive history of France may have more length, depth, variety, and engineering excellence than any other country in the world. [Read more…] about French History at Retro 2009

Book Review: Delage, France’s Finest Car

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Delage July, 1926. “Omnia” hails the magnificent 2 liter 12 cylinder 2 LCV.

By Daniel Cabart and Claude Rouxel

Volumes I and II Part I of a two part review

Review by Pete Vack
All images courtesy of Dalton Watson

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We continue our walk through “Delage, France’s Finest Car”, which, as we stated in Part I, is like a museum of winding passages, with lighted windows full of interesting artifacts and artful displays that superbly illustrate the subject.
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Cavallino 2009

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cavallino Cavallino 2009, focusing on the Mondial 500 S/N 0556(0446)/MD.

Story and Photos by Werner Pfister

(Palm Beach January 23-26 2009)
In spite of Bernie Madoff, the economy and a mid-week cold spell, Palm Beach rallied to once again host the Cavallino Classic; number 18, in fact! While many predicted a weak turn out, I observed many happy Ferraristi at every event of the Classic throughout the week. John and Alicia Barnes did a great job in getting a very enthusiastic group of participants and spectators to turn out despite the odds.
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French Dressing

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Photo by Brandy Elitch.

When Terry Cook was the Editor of HOT ROD in the early 1970s, he had always been more passionate about how cars look than how fast they can accelerate, brake or go around corners. To Cook, styling was everything. He became interested in the French and German coachbuilders who, during the 1930s and 1940s pushed the envelope with bold, fresh, risky styling. [Read more…] about French Dressing

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