Rolls-Royce Centenary Phantom

By Aditi | December 27, 2009 7:49 am |
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Rolls Royce

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The Rolls-Royce Phantom, which was launched in 2003, is a luxury saloon vehicle which is made by a BMW subsidiary called Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The car is the first Rolls-Royce branded automobile made under BMW’s ownership. The 453hp and 531 ft of torque is a result of the 6.8L, 48-valve strong V12 engine. The engine of the incredible car is acquired from the existing V12powerplant of BMW. The car weighs 2485 kg and has been built on aluminium space frame. The Phantom has a height of 63 inches and measures 228 inches in length.

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VW-Porsche 914 Car

By Aditi | December 22, 2009 11:02 am |
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Sports Cars

VW-Porsche 914 Car

Towards the end of 1960, both Volkswagen and Porsche were feeling the absence of some new models. In order to fulfil their contract with Porsche, Volkswagen had to give the 914 project to Porsche which was under the charge of Ferdinand Piech. The Porsche 914 was originally intended to be sold with a four cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and as a Porsche with six cylinder engine, but considering the risk of two models sharing the same body, both versions of the car were sold as Porsche in North America.

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Ferrari 575M Maranello

By Aditi | December 14, 2009 1:13 pm |
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Ferrari Cars

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The Ferrari 575M is a stunning car and the name of the car says it all. The numerical code 575 indicates the increased capacity of the car which has increased to 5750 from 5500cc. The letter M of the car stands for modified which means the car that has an increased power and torque also has got changes done in all areas to enhance its performance. The prominent change being the F1 type gearbox which is the first for a 12 cylinder Ferrari road car.

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Bentley Speed Six

By Aditi | December 6, 2009 11:39 am |
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Antique Cars

Bentley Speed Six

The Bentley Speed Six was manufactured between the years 1926 to 1930. Walter Owen Bentley’s desire for more engine power led to the creation of this machine and he added two cylinders to the regular 4 engine that was used in those times. Introduced in 1928, Bentley Speed Six is still renowned as the most successful racing car ever produced by Bentley. The twin carburetors fit was the main difference between the Speed Six and the other standard models of Bentley. The car was an absolute delight for those who had an eye for motor sports events.

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Oldsmobile 88

By Aditi | November 30, 2009 3:05 pm |
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Muscle Cars

Oldsmobile 88

The Oldsmobile 88 which was also known as Eighty-Eight was produced from 1949 till 1999 was a full size car. The Oldsmobile division of General Motors was responsible for the sale of this car. The 88 line was the division’s top selling car from 1950 to 1974 with cars like 88 and Dynamic 88. The small size and the light weight of this car made the series an image leader for the company. In its early years, it was considered the best performing car from 1949 to 1951.

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Tips for a quality paint job

By Aditi | November 30, 2009 2:54 pm |
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Tips

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A good paint job is an art, which requires a great deal of patience and perseverance. It is a multi step process, which involves welding and preparing the body for paint. To ensure a quality paintjob, it is utmost necessary that your car has absolutely no rust. This can be made possible if you remove the metal in the affected area or weld it in patches or more preferably replace the complete panel.

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Opel Kadett Roadster 1938

By Aditi | November 15, 2009 8:01 am |
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Small cars

Opel-Kadett_Roadster

The automotive history of Opel which spans over 110 years makes it a brand known for its rich traditions. The developments which have taken place over the years have always come back to make their presence felt. The excellence achieved over the years makes us look back into the history of Opel to have a peep over the initial models.

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Morris Mini Minor-Austin

By Aditi | November 8, 2009 11:33 am |
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Antique Cars

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World War II had broken the back of British car industry. The conflict had left the manufacturers strained to the breaking point. The silver lining came with Nuffield Motors and Austin joining hands to create British Motor Corporation in 1952. However, the sales of the British Motor Corporation were on a decline because of the German imports. This led Leonard Lord to turn to Alec Issigonis.

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Ferrari 360 Modena

By Aditi | October 31, 2009 7:55 am |
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Ferrari Cars

Ferrari 360 Modena2The International Geneva Motor Show held in the year 1999 saw the Ferrari 360 Modena make its debut on the world stage. The all-aluminum car, which was styled by Pininfarina was designed to showcase the amazing research and design that represented its performance, lightness and superior engineering. The car ensured great handling due to its wonderful suspension system and superior interior space. With a developed cabin layout, the car had a F1-type gearbox. The small Ferrari also had an 8-cylinder 40 valve engine, which had six-speed manual transmission.

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Volvo Amazon

By Aditi | October 27, 2009 1:39 pm |
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Antique Cars

Volvo Amazon

The Volvo Amazon was manufactured from 1956 to 1970 and was a mid-size car produced by Volvo cars. A total of 667,323 Amazons were built during that time. Unlike its predecessor, the PV, the Amazon was available in a variety of body styles and was a modern car. Amazon has the distinction of having three point seat belts and was the first car which had seat belt as standard equipment. The Volvo Amazon though had the wheelbase, the tall posture and the High H-Point seating of the PV.

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