Classic cars are all about character and some have it more than others. The NSU Prinz is one car that has character by the bucket load. Launched in 1961 at the Frankfurt Motorshow, the compact…
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Works Rally Icon – 1969 Alpine A110 Works Rally Car
There are very few rally cars that you could say are beautiful. All were built with one purpose in mind. And that was to race and win. Aesthetics usually didn’t come into the design. However…
Earliest surviving Alfa Romeo G1 to go on sale at RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction
RM Sotheby’s has consigned a very rare 1921 Alfa Romeo G1 for their 19th annual Arizona sale. Taking place on 18-19 January 2017 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, this special sale will offer a…
Two Land Sharks – Porsche 928 40th Anniversary
The Porsche 928 is one of those cars that for many, has slipped under the radar. With so much fever around the 911, the 928 has kind of gone unnoticed, the V8 powered GT seemingly…
Volvo Amazon Warrior’s Welsh Forest Rallying Call
There are many cars that are revered on the historic rally scene. Their names stirring the emotions of motorsport fans around the world. Especially those of a certain Scandinavian origin. One such name is the…
Highlights of Best of Italy Race and Tour 2017
Working in the classic car industry brings with it many benefits. The most important of these is getting to spend quality time with great classic cars. And then there are the events and shows where…
The Classic Car Owners Guide
Buying a classic car is an exciting experience. But you definitely shouldn’t jump into such a big purchase with your eyes closed. It’s easy to let an aesthetically pleasing classic car sway you into handing…
Going for a ride in a Metro 6R4 Group B Rally Car in Italy
Last Sunday, while marshaling at the Best of Italy Race, I got the chance to go for a ride in a 1987 Metro 6R4 Group B Rally car. As I write this I am still…
Take to the Road Review: 1959 Aston Martin DB4
Of all the British automotive brands that have come and gone, there is one that is guaranteed to stir the emotions. And that is Aston Martin. It is a name that evokes style, luxury and…
Highlights from Shere Hill Climb 2017
On Sunday 3rd September Take to the Road attended the Shere Hill Climb for the very first time. This hugely popular event first started four years ago and has grown to be come one of…