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Category Archives: European Design
what kind of fool?
What kind of fool am I Who never fell in love It seems that I’m the only one That I have been thinking of What kind of man is this? An empty shell A lonely cell in which An empty heart must dwell What kind of lips are these That lied with every kiss That… Read More »
around $10,000.
Excerpt by Rory Jurnecka, Automobilemag.com, January, 2017. “Catching Up With Tom Tjaarda, Automobile Designer” Tom Tjaarda (1934-) is an American designer who based his career in Italy, working for many of the country’s top design houses [Ghia, Pininfarina, Fiat, De Tomaso, Rayton-Fissore] where he penned cars such as the original Fiat 124 Spider and the… Read More »
alfa romeo
italian style
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
aston martin superleggera
Patented by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera (super light) in 1936, the superleggera system consists of a structural framework of small-diameter steel tubes that conform to an automobile body’s shape and are covered by thin alloy body panels that strengthen the framework.
the vanishing breed
DeLorean Motor Company 0f Ireland and its founder, United States auto engineer and General Motors executive John DeLorean, influenced the auto industry like no other.
believing is seeing
Volkswagen has developed and refined its factory and motor vehicle products incrementally since its founding in 1938.
type 1 engine & chassis
Why the engine in the back? In conventional cars, a front engine turns the rear wheels through a long drive shaft. But Volkswagen’s rear engine gives direct power to the wheels, saving weight and power. It is the most efficient and economical design. It means greater visibility when driving–you see over VW’s snub nose. And… Read More »
poor man’s porsche
Type 14 Timeline 1950 Unknown to Karmann or VW, Carozzeria Ghia’s owner Mario Boano designs a VW coupe. The “paper car” refines previous Ghia styling ideas. Ghia tries building the car but VW won’t supply a chassis. Meanwhile, Karmann and VW discuss building a Beetle-based sports convertible. VW’s management… Read More »