http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/classics http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/classics http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080905.006/one-off-lamborghini-miura-spyder-re-emerges Created as a design exercise by Nuccio Bertone in 1967, the one of a kind Lamborghini Miura Spyder was intended as a design exercise, aimed at keeping demand for Lamborghini’s Miura riding high.]]> 05 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080818.005/1938-alfa-romeo-8c-named-best-in-show-at-pebble-beach-concours-delegance The 58th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is now over, there were more than 200 classic cars displayed coming from 12 countries from around the world, but there can only be one winner for the "Best in Show" award.]]> 18 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080806.008/porsche-no-1-to-show-up-at-pebble-beach Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Porsche is finally showing the historic ‘Porsche No. 1’ at this years Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 14.]]> 06 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080730.004/gm-motorama-comes-back-to-life-at-pebble-beach With an exclusive appearance at this year's Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance on Saturday, August 16. General Motors will be showcasing their historic Motorama collection vehicles together for the first time since 1960.]]> 30 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080723.005/jaguar-xk60-special-edition Jaguar has released a special edition XK60 to celebrate the 60 Anniversary of the XK name.]]> 23 Jul 2008 21:00:06 GMT Thami Masemola http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080717.005/slr-speedster-spy-shot-on-the-ring Only 75 units will be produced, and as a result of its lack of roof, loses about 440 pounds off the SLR's kerb weight making it the fastest top-speed of any SLR at 217mph. 0-186mph in 26 seconds.]]> 17 Jul 2008 18:00:06 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080709.013/designer-exercise-2008-auto-union-type-d-concept Designed by recent Europeo di Design graduate, Lukas Vanek, from the Czech Republic, the Auto Union Type-D concept reinterprets the old Auto Union race cars from the 1930s with contemporary design and high-tech materials.]]> 09 Jul 2008 21:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080701.004/bmw-m1-procar-revival-at-hockenheim During the Formula One event at Hockenheim on July 19 and 20, BMW will be bringing back to life 10 remaining M1 racecars from the BMW M1 Procar series.]]> 01 Jul 2008 14:00:04 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080625.004/audi-type-d-replica-world-debut-at-goodwood Construction of this racing car, the original version of which won two Grand Prix races at the hands of H.P. Müller and Tazio Nuvolari, took four years.]]> 25 Jun 2008 15:00:01 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080618.010/bmw-m-gmbh-celebrates-30-years-with-300000-vehicles However, it wasn't until 1984 that BMW M GmbH established a new corporate philosophy: the development of high-performance automobiles suitable for everyday road use.]]> 18 Jun 2008 21:00:04 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080609.001/de-tomaso-name-and-plant-will-be-sold-in-june-and-july Minimum price for both the brand and the plant has been established at € 9.41 million.]]> 09 Jun 2008 11:00:01 GMT Gustavo Henrique Ruffo http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080602.004/porsche-celebrates-60th-anniversary-of-first-road-approved-car Back on June 8th 1948 Porsche presented the model 356 “no 1”, the very first Porsche prototype to receive official approval for road service.]]> 02 Jun 2008 17:00:06 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080528.011/1934-packard-v12-convertible-victoria-to-return-to-pebble-beach First owned by actor Cesar Romero, then driven by current owner for over 5 decades, vintage Packard returns to world's most prestigious car event]]> 28 May 2008 13:00:02 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080508.005/80th-anniversary-of-fritz-von-opels-rak-2-ride Fritz von Opel sat behind the steering with “unsettling thoughts shooting throughâ€� him, as he later recalled, “sitting on 120 kilos of explosives – enough to blow up a whole neighborhood.â€�]]> 08 May 2008 08:46:51 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080506.005/nurburgring-nostalgia-video-the-original-bmw-m1-supercar Now we believe it is time for a trip down memory lane, with a video of the original M1 supercar (street version) in the orange livery racing round the world famous Nurburgring.]]> 06 May 2008 09:37:34 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080505.009/new-monument-to-commemorate-bertha-benz-in-pforzheim “Bertha Benz was a courageous woman, her achievement came as a result of her strength and courage.â€� said rene Dantes]]> 05 May 2008 10:14:38 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080427.001/bmw-proudly-presents-the-m1-homage-at-villa-d-este BMW sponsors the Concorso D'Eleganza Villa D'Este since 1999 and it always shows beautiful concept cars that never make it into production, but this time, with the M1 Concept, the German brand should give it a try!]]> 28 Apr 2008 16:41:42 GMT Gustavo Henrique Ruffo http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080423.009/two-gm-motorama-concepts-resurrected-at-2008-pebble-beach "These and other historical treasures from Motorama demonstrate the forward-thinking that led GM to the front of the pack."]]> 23 Apr 2008 12:39:22 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080407.006/ferrari-365-gtb4-daytona-celebrates-40th-anniversary Organized by Ferrari to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 365 GTB4, nicknamed "Daytona" due to the legendary triple win of the Prancing Horse at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967.]]> 07 Apr 2008 11:40:04 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080328.011/classic-video-bmw-507 Undoubtedly beautiful, the BMW 507 is seen here in all its refined glory, even Elvis Presley bought one back in the 50’s.]]> 28 Mar 2008 17:36:30 GMT Grant Edwardson http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080324.002/creative-workshop-sport-speciale-a-real-nostalgic-car Is it possible to have a classic looking car with modern mechanics? Check out the Creative Workshop Sport Speciale, with its fuel-injectec BMW V12 delivering 451 hp, and tell us if it is not.]]> 24 Mar 2008 10:00:21 GMT Gustavo Henrique Ruffo http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080321.001/lotus-celebrates-60-years-in-2008 Lotus is on its diamond year in 2008. The company plans major commemorations in and outside of the UK around this excellent achievement, plus the introduction of a brand new car!]]> 21 Mar 2008 13:12:30 GMT Thami Masemola http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080314.007/audi-sport-quattro-celebrates-25-year-anniversary This year marks the 25th anniversary of Audi’s Sport quattro giant-slayer. Celebrations are abound, the first being at Techno Classica where the car will be on display. Limited 1:43 scale models also go one sale there.]]> 14 Mar 2008 12:53:32 GMT Thami Masemola http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080307.004/2008-villa-deste-bmw-m1-30th-anniversary This years Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este will honour the BMW M1's 30th birthday.]]> 07 Mar 2008 16:23:25 GMT Grant Edwardson http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080306.013/ford-to-celebrate-model-ts-100th-birthday-in-2008 Ford has planned a series of events during 2008 to mark the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the iconic Model T.]]> 06 Mar 2008 12:15:30 GMT Christopher Jackson http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080306.010/oldest-surviving-baby-rolls-royce-to-be-auctioned A very rare experimental 1921 Rolls-Royce Goshawk cabriolet will go up for auction April 29th in the UK. Featuring a three speed gearbox and brakes for the rear wheels only, the classic car carries an estimate of £30,000-£50,000.]]> 06 Mar 2008 11:18:44 GMT Michael Gauthier http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080227.018/mussolinis-1935-alfa-romeo-6c-2300-pescara-spyder-set-to-fetch-up-to-800000 In 1935 Alfa Romeo built a custom 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder for the dictator and the car will be offered for auction.]]> 27 Feb 2008 20:39:10 GMT Michael Gauthier http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080227.008/very-first-volvo-reborn-as-a-street-rod The Hot Rod Jakob commemorates Volvo's 80th anniversary with modern technology and styling cues from the first Volvo]]> 27 Feb 2008 11:23:04 GMT Christopher Jackson http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080219.007/volvo-produces-its-15-millionth-car Volvo's 15 millionth vehicle, a C70 convertible, is scheduled to roll off the Uddevalla assembly line on February 20.]]> 19 Feb 2008 10:15:34 GMT Christopher Jackson http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080217.006/great-race-2008-prepares-its-engines-to-start Race route has been defined and will cross 13 countries in a 30,149 km challenge to test classic cars and new models]]> 17 Feb 2008 18:58:11 GMT Gustavo Henrique Ruffo