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Volvo marks 30th anniversary of the 760
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsFiled under: Classics, Sedan, Volvo When you think of old-school Volvos – you know, those boxy designs that pre-date the more curvaceous models of today – what do you picture? The 240? The 850? Or do you think of the ultimate in squared-off Swedish design, the 760? The model credited... -
Renault planning 50th anniversary Alpine tribute concept for Paris
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsFiled under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Renault, Rumormill Love it or hate it, the automotive industry of today is not lacking for its exercises in reviving old nameplates. The trend ranges from Mini to Maybach, from Dodge Dart to Dodge Challenger. And the French are certainly... -
Chevy sending off C6 Corvette with 427 Convertible and 60th Anniversary package
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsFiled under: Classics, Convertible, Performance, Chevrolet General Motors has something festive planned for the 60th anniversary of its Chevrolet Corvette. The automaker will mark the occasion with a special edition 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible, complete with hardware borrowed from the mighty Corvette Z06. Under the hood, a 427-cubic-inch LS7 V8... -
Opel reaches milestone 150th anniversary [w/video]
Posted on January 6, 2012 | No CommentsFiled under: Classics, Videos, Opel One hundred and fifty years. That’s a mighty long time for any company to have been around, much less an automaker. Particularly since the automobile has only been around for 125 years or so. But while Opel, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, is... -
Volvo designer pens P1800 for 50th anniversary, no chance at production
Posted on December 9, 2011 | No CommentsFiled under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Volvo, Design/Style, Luxury It’s been 50 years since Volvo introduced the P1800, and the Swedish automaker has chosen to mark the occasion by releasing a few sketches of what a modern interpretation of the sports coupe would look like. Christopher Benjamin, chief designer...