Porsche has indeed revolutionized the automobile and sports car industry with productions such as the 911 and the earlier 356. The Porsche Museum shows this to the world.
On September 30, 1955 James Dean lost his life in a tragic car accident driving his Porsche 550 Spyder. Here you can experience examples of the car model in which James Dean lost his life.
German vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has been producing automobiles for more than 120 years now. From the first petroleum-powered car that was an original creation of founder Karl Benz in 1886 to numerous car models rolled out in the market, the company has established its self as one of the leading and currently the oldest existing automotive brand today.
Needless to say, Mercedes-Benz is an interesting brand with an equally noteworthy history. To highlight the company's-and the automobile industry's achievements for the past years, the Mercedes-Benz Museum was put up and opened in 2006. Aside from the various models of cars exhibited, which-reach more than 160, the building that houses the museum is an attraction in its own right.
The Mercedes-Benz Museum building in Stuttgart, Germany is also home to international headquarters of Daimler AG-(parent company, formerly DaimlerChrysler AG). The structure features a double helix interior, which-was designed by Dutch architectural practice UNStudio (UN stands for United Network in reference to-collaboration of various architects worldwide). The cloverleaf concept uses three overlapping-circles. At the center is a triangular atrium. Everyone is welcome to behold and be mesmerized by the history and-evolution of the motor engine, as presented by Mercedes-Benz. The museum intends to make every tour educational aside from amusing. Free audio tours are-facilitated in various languages. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come annually to explore the-wonders of the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Of course, everyone knows Mercedes Benz. After all, it is a major car manufacturer today. One of the cars that made the MB what it is today is the powerful and iconic Mercedes Benz 300 SL, Gullwing, one of the most powerful cars of its time.
A Historic Motorsport Race in Picturesque Switzerland. The Gstaad Classic Rally combines the grueling requirements of the professional race track and the picturesque ambiance of the Switzerland.
The 2010 version of the legendary Mille Miglia featured 375 of this worlds most coveted and valuable classic cars. The race also featured more than 100 modern Ferraries as a tribute to Mille Miglia.
CarshowClassic.com followed the 2010 Mille Miglia and has publish raw and unedited video impressions from the world famous classic car race - the Mille Miglia.
There are many instances when a car manufacturing company fails to follow through with their models. This isn't the case with the Jaguar E-type, an amazing follow up to the C-type and D-type Jaguars that didn't disappoint the public.
The Silverstone Classic is easily the foremost historic motorsport racing competition for both classic car enthusiasts and people who simply what to savor the spectacle of the joyous atmosphere and classic cars every year at the equally historic Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England.
The Aston Martin DB6 succeeded the iconic Aston Martin DB5, also known as a James Bond car. While that kind of distinction is hard to match, the DB6 did a pretty good job of doing so.
The Ferrari Dino 246 GT was among the first commercial cars with a mid-engine design. What's amazing with this car is that it started Ferrari's Dino line, the company's cheaper sports car line, making the Ferrari somewhat more accessible.
One of the biggest and most significant street races in Europe, the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix and classic car show is a newly established historic motorsport competition that is fast becoming an important event for racers and classic car enthusiasts around the world.
It was the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper in collaboration with the Automobile Club of Milan that devised the first Coppa Milano-Sanremo in 1906 for the audacious motorists of the early 20th century. Enjoy the atmosphere from the 2011 edition of the race with http://www.CarshowClassic.com