On the second of September seventy years ago, General Motors announced the eagerly awaited new Australian car would be named the “Holden”, (the family name of GMH’s former chairman E W Holden) to honor the family who had built their Adelaide saddle and harness making business into the largest motor body manufacturing operation outside of […]
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Peugeot 203 Anniversary
The Peugeot 203 is generally regarded as having been released in 1948. Peugeot had revealed its existence to the press as early as May 1947, but it was not shown publicly until the Paris Motor Show of October 1948. And even then, it was not available until early the next year. Styling for the 203 […]
Peugeot 504 Anniversary
The Peugeot 504 is turning 50 this year, having been released at the Paris Motor Show in October 1968. The company’s new flagship sedan succeeded the 404 model, and exceeded it in every dimension. It was a class above, styled in collaboration with the Italian designer, Pininfarina. With a larger body and plush interior, it […]
Saab Anniversary
40 years in 2018 since the first 99 Turbo was released Saab cars were once the epitome of cool design. The launch of the Saab 99 Turbo marked the moment the Swedish carmaker became truly cool. During its lifetime, the Saab 99 had received regular upgrades, first a larger version of its slant-four engine, then […]