Gilbern was one of the few car manufacturers to originate in Wales. Operating between 1959 until 1973, they specialised in producing glass fibre based cars and for a time produced some very interesting GTs. One…
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Classifieds Find: 1949 Renault 4CV
Designed in secret during the second world war, the Renault 4CV was launched to the French public in 1947. Much like the Citroen 2CV, it played an important role in mobilising France after the war….
eBay Find: 1989 TVR S1
Launched in 1986 at the British International Motor Show, the TVR S1 marked a change in direction for the British sports car maker, under the guidance of its new owner Martin Wheeler. Taking its styling…
Collector Series: 1978 Fiat x1/9 Lido
The Fiat x1/9 was a mid engined sports car designed by Bertone and was just one of their famous line of wedge shaped car designs. Fiat in the late 1960s were searching for a convertible…
eBay Find: 1985 Citroen 2CV Hoffmann Convertible
The Citroen 2CV was a revolution in cheap utilitarian motoring when it was unveiled to the French public in 1948. Where the Citroen DS stood for luxury and sophistication, the Citroen 2CV stood for completely…
eBay Find: 1973 Peugeot 304s Cabriolet
The Peugeot 304s Cabriolet was introduced to the Peugeot 304 range in 1970. It followed on from the earlier Peugeot 204 convertible and featured an improved 1288cc four cylinder engine. While it only produced 74BHP,…
eBay Find: 1953 Delahaye 235 Coupe
Delahaye was a French automobile manufacturer founded by Emile Delahaye in 1894. His first cars were belt-driven, with tiny rear mounted single/twin-cylinder engines. One of the companies most notable achievements was the invention of the…
eBay Find: 1950 Talbot Lago T26 Coupe
Talbot Lago was a French racing and luxury car manufacturer that operated from 1935 until it was sold to Simca in 1959. The company emerged from the collapsed Anglo-French STD (Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq) in 1935 and was…
Auction Watch: 1968 Iso Grifo
Update 17-08-2015: This car has now been entered into Silverstone Auctions Salon Privé Sale on the 5th September at Blenheim Palace. It now has an estimate of between £225,000 – £275,000. More details on Silverstones Auctions…
Auction Watch: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Lightweight
The Jaguar E-Type was launched in May 1961 as a replacement for the Jaguar XK150. Designed by Malcolm Sayer, it was an instant success with even the great Enzo Ferrari stating it was “the most…