Coches con historia

Classic Cars with History: Ford Mustang Coupe 1964 shortened
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Classic Cars with History: Ford Mustang Coupe 1964 shortened

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
13 February 2013
2 min.

This shortened 1964 Mustang is the only surviving example of experimental two-seater models built by Ford in the 1960s. The story behind this model has to do with the affection its builder felt for it, out of fear that Ford would destroy the prototype. It was stolen, found and sold to its current owner, who will display it at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

Cars with History: Peugeot 205 on its 30th Anniversary
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Cars with History: Peugeot 205 on its 30th Anniversary

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
2 February 2013
4 min.

The Peugeot 205 was one of the great vehicles in automotive history. The impact this small French car had on the European market and in other countries is still remembered today, alongside great models such as the 205 GTI and Turbo 16. This year marks 30 years since the 205 went on sale, the car that literally saved Peugeot from bankruptcy in those years.

Cars with History: Mega Tjaffer
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Cars with History: Mega Tjaffer

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
7 January 2013
2 min.

In our Cars with History section we take a look at a rare car, made in France, and probably one of the most exclusive models ever built by Mega, the brand specialising in cars that don’t require a driving licence. We’re talking about the Mega Tjaffer.

Coches con historia: Elizalde
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Coches con historia: Elizalde

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
5 January 2013
5 min.

En Coches con Historia te contamos la trayectoria de Elizalde, la marca fundada en Barcelona por Arturo Elizalde Rouvier. Esta marca de los años de preguerra y postguerra, llegó a tener casi tanto prestigio como Hispano-Suiza, con unos coches que eran verdaderas obras de arte de lujo. Llamaban también la atención porque los Elizalde de ocho cilindros en línea, llegaron a ser verdaderos gigantes de la época.

Classic Cars: Citroën Xantia
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Classic Cars: Citroën Xantia

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
9 December 2012
2 min.

The Citroën Xantia, one of the most beautiful saloons Citroën has produced in recent years, is our guest today in our Classic Cars section.

Classic Cars with History: Lancia Fulvia Coupe
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Classic Cars with History: Lancia Fulvia Coupe

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
18 November 2012
4 min.

The Lancia Fulvia Coupé is another of the classics we bring you in our Classic Cars with History section. Presented in 1965, it enjoyed 11 years of a fairly respectable number of special models and competition successes. A true Lancia, created exclusively for the thrill of speed.

Classic Cars: Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 16
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Classic Cars: Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 16

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
21 October 2012
3 min.

the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 was one of the most representative models from the early days of AMG as an associated tuner and a worthy rival to the first BMW M3s.

Classic Cars: NSU Ro 80
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Classic Cars: NSU Ro 80

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
13 October 2012
3 min.

The NSU Ro 80 was the last car built by the legendary marque that also made motorcycles. Built by Audi from 1969, NSU was never able to overcome the reliability problems of the Ro 80, although it was a car ahead of its time in both design and certain mechanical safety elements that were rarely seen in those days.

Classic Cars with History: Citroën CX
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Classic Cars with History: Citroën CX

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
21 September 2012
3 min.

The Citroën CX was one of the most representative models of the brand in its entire history. We tell you everything you need to know about this classic, the last genuine Citroën before the arrival of Peugeot.

Cars with History: Jaguar Pirana Concept by Bertone
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Cars with History: Jaguar Pirana Concept by Bertone

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
10 August 2012
1 min.

The Concorso Italiano at Laguna Seca will present a full restoration of the Jaguar Pirana Concept from 1967, the original concept that gave birth to the Lamborghini Espada.