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Eye On Design: Cisitalia 202 GT Car

cisitalia 202 gt car photo by gail worley
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The first car to enter MoMA’s collection, in 1972, the Cisitalia 202, designed in 1946 by Battista “Pinin” Farina (known as Pininfarina) is also the rarest – only approximately 170 of them are known to have been made. Continue reading Eye On Design: Cisitalia 202 GT Car

Eye On Design: 1930 Ruxton Front Drive Sedan

1930 ruxton front drive sedan photo by gail worley
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The Ruxton is one of the rarest and most unique automobiles of the Classic Era, combining innovative front-wheel-drive engineering with bold, avant-garde styling. Today, nearly three-quarters of all cars sold are front-wheel-drive, but during the late 1920s and early 1930s this drive layout was a foreign concept to most, except for a limited number of engineers and racing drivers.
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Eye On Design: Vespa Model 400 Jolly Micro Car

1958 vespa jolly photo by gail worley
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The Vespa 400 is a rear-engined micro car, produced by ACMA (Ateliers de construction de motocycles et accessoires) from 1957 to 1961. The 400s were built in France under license from Piaggo Group, Italy, the famous maker of millions of Vespa motor scooters.

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What You Need to Know About Fuel Efficiency Before Buying a Hyundai i30

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It’s all too easy to be lured in by flashy advertisements and promises of fuel efficiency when shopping for a new vehicle. But how do you know if the car you’re interested in will live up to those claims? If you’re looking at Hyundais specifically, don’t worry — we’ve got your back! In this article, we’ll discuss the value of Hyundai cars regarding their fuel economy. We’ll also help you make an informed decision about whether or not it’s worth investing in. You won’t want to miss out on what we have to say.
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Eye On Design: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1955 ford thunderbird convertible photo by gail worley
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The 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible was designed and built to rival Chevrolet’s exciting new 1954 Corvette. The Thunderbird, with V-8 power, and roll up glass windows, outside the Corvette immediately. Continue reading Eye On Design: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible