Tag: vintage car
What is Automobilia?
Automobilia is a portmanteau word combining ‘automobile’ and ‘memorabilia’. As such it can be defined as objects of memorabilia related to the automobile. Such objects are generally collected and traded […]
Zenith Carburettors
A vintage Zenith carburettor switch unit. The development of a device for mixing air and fuel to power internal combustion engines significantly predates the first practical automobiles by almost 80 […]
Personal Steering Wheel
A 1970’s Alfa Romeo steering wheel by Personal. The early development of the motor car saw many innovations that would set the automotive standard for all subsequent designs, although some […]
A French Vintage Car Adventure
The early days of motoring inspired many adventurous characters to test the limits of their new machines, often traversing landscapes that had never before witnessed mechanical transportation. One such person […]
Rob Roy Hillclimb
One of the oldest forms of motorsport, hillclimbing pits a driver against the clock in a literal uphill battle to be the fastest to the top. In 1937 members of […]