Grace Kelly. Frank Sinatra. Mercedes Benz 190 SL. Names that go together like tuxedos and martinis. Few cars this side of a hand built Italian thoroughbred capture that same star studded, top down, French Riviera in summer allure as the Mercedes Benz 190 SL....

Published on 02 Jul 2026

In 1969, under the ownership of British Leyland, the Mini was given a facelift by stylist Roy Haynes, who had previously worked for Ford. The restyled version was called the Mini Clubman; and has a squarer front, protruding some 10 cm / 4in further forward, using the same indicator/sidelight assembl...

Published on 29 Apr 2026

Highly Sought-after Japanese Classic

The Datsun 510 was a series of the Datsun Bluebird sold from 1968 to 1973. In Japan it was sold as either the Datsun Bluebird or as the Datsun 1300/1400/1500/1600/1800 (depending on engine variant)....

Published on 16 Feb 2026

The Riley One-Point-Five and similar Wolseley 1500 were produced by Riley and Wolseley respectively from 1957 until 1965. They utilised the Morris Minor floorpan, suspension and steering, but were fitted with the larger 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) B-Series engine and MG Magnette gearbox....

Published on 13 Jan 2026

One of a handful of survivors in the world

Mercedes Benz - It's a name that naturally evokes thoughts of supreme craftsmanship, superlative comfort, and unmatched prestige. Perhaps that's why the three pointed star is one of the most recognized logos to date. It’s not just a statement of a brand, it's become a statement of quality. A compa...

Published on 24 Sep 2025

Time Capsule

The first of the Mitsubishi Lancers (A70) was launched in February 1973. It served to fill the gap between the Minica “Kei” car, and the larger Galant. The sporting version of this Lancer – the 1600 GSR began the Lancer's long and successful rally history, winning the Safari Rally twice and th...

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Holden is definitely Australia’s most well-known automaker, even though it sadly isn’t around anymore. The company’s history dates back to 1856, when James Alexander Holden founded it, to make saddles for horses. By 1898, Holden was making automobiles, and the company became a General Motors s...

Published on 22 Jul 2025

The Fiat 124 was manufactured between 1966 and 1974. The saloon superseded the Fiat 1300 and spawned station wagon, four-seater coupé (124 Sport Coupé), and two-seater convertible (124 Sport Spider) variants....

Published on 20 May 2025

The Austin 7 which was produced from 1923 until 1939, was one of the most popular cars ever produced in the UK. It made a major impact on the small car manufacturers of the day, so much so that the very first BMW (Dixie), and the small American Austin’s were actually licensed Austin 7’s. Nissan ...

Published on 28 Mar 2025

We check out this rare LHD Miata in Sri Lanka

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a well-known two-seat rear-wheel drive roadster. Made by Hiroshima-based automaker Mazda, the MX-5 was introduced in 1989. Since then, over a million have been sold worldwide, the car is now in its fourth generation and revered by enthusiasts. Many say that the best way to le...

Published on 11 Dec 2024