1917 Hall Scott Roadster

Early racing cars were quirky, prone to flat tires and other breakdowns, which is why it was helpful to have a mechanic riding along to get things going again. Just why anyone really wante...

1932 Aston Martin L2-223

This rare 1495cc four-cylinder Aston sports unique two-seat bodywork designed specifically for competition, and it was raced extensively at Silverstone, Goodwood, the Nürburgring, and at L...

2009 Jaguar XKR and XJ Portfolio Editions

Jaguar has chosen the exotic-focused 2008 Geneva and New York auto shows, to let two of its most exotic cats to date out of its bag. The 2009 XJ Portfolio Edition and the 2009 XKR Portf...

1934 Maybach Zeppelin DS8 Spohn Cabriolet

At the heart of any Maybach is its 60-degree V-12 engine. Technical advances include a cold-start fuel-injection system in which the driver pumps a dash knob to squirt a bit of fuel into t...

1937 Adler Rennlimousine Competition Coupe

Powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, this streamliner won the 2.0-liter class at LeMans in 1937, and took sixth overall, averaging 90 mph. Its cooling system works well at 90, but ...

1937 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster –

Although they looked fast as all get out, the 540Ks were heavy at nearly three tons and had a fairly low redline of 3500 rpm. The top end recorded by Motor magazine in England in a prewa...