Apal, polyester cars made in Belgium

Known to the general public for its buggies, which enjoyed their golden age in the 1970s, Liège-based Apal has produced a number of models that share a certain originality and a body made from composite materials. Read More

Bizzarini 5300 GT : delicious blend

With its Italian styling and big American V8, the Bizzarrini5300 GT was one of the rarest and most exclusive cars of its time, winning over discerning customers like the Shah of Iran. Read More

Jaguar XKSS, the anecdotal

Built on the basis of unsold former Type D racing cars, the Jaguar XKSS is one of the brand's rarest models. The fire that ravaged the factory in 1957 didn't help matters... Read More

 

Chrysler Norseman : tragic destiny

The Chrysler Norseman is an iconic car, the result of an ambitious project launched by Chrysler in the 1950s. A symbol of the ingenuity and innovation of the time, it left its mark thanks to its particularly innovative design. Read More

Autobianchi, the specialist in small models

Founded in 1955, the Autobianchi brand was born of the merger of three major Italian manufacturers. Specialising in the production of small cars, its existence was relatively discreet, despite some original technical choices. Read More

NSU RO80, the swan song

Before disappearing forever after being absorbed by Audi, NSU produced the RO80, an attractive saloon with a very modern appearance. Unfortunately, the boldness shown by the German firm did not pay off. Read More

The "black cab": a long history!

On the streets of London, taxis are ubiquitous: they have been an inseparable part of the city for many, many years. We take you on a journey to explore the history of the 'Black Cab'. Read More

Bugatti Type 101 : last stand

After the Second World War, Bugatti was in dire straits, with major cash flow problems. After the death of Ettore Bugatti, his son Roland tried to revive the brand with the Type 101. Unfortunately, this opportunity was missed due to a lack of funds... Read More

Alvis: from luxury cars to military equipment

Despite its elegant, sporty and technologically advanced cars, Alvis is one of the least-known of the vanished British marques. Here's the story of a firm that disappeared too quickly from the automotive landscape. Read More