The World’s First Production V16: The Cadillac Sixteen
The Cadillac Sixteen has the unusual distinction of being the first production car in the world to be powered by a V16. It became one of the most expensive and prestigious cars in the…
Cars
1:1 Scale Porsche 917ATR Sculptures – From After The Race
This is a new series of life-sized sculptures by the talented team over at After The Race, often known simply as “ATR.” Just 12 of these 917ATR bodies will be made and clients will be able…
Retro Motorhome: A Converted 1961 Mercedes-Benz O321H
This Mercedes-Benz O321H Motorhome has a more interesting history than most, it was used as the official transport of the Swiss hockey team EHC Biel in the 1960s and 1970s. After this it was…
Gilles Villeneuve’s 1976 Ford Bronco Is For Sale
This 1976 Ford Bronco belonged to Formula 1 racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, it was reportedly prepared by him for serious off-road use and it’s been in storage for decades – remaining untouched as it…
For Sale: An Original Meyers Manx Beach Buggy – A 1960s Icon
This is an original Meyers Manx, the first and only authentic fiberglass-bodied Beetle-based beach buggy, and a vehicle that has spawned countless imitations over the years. Bruce Meyers was an engineer, sailor, yacht builder,…
The Fiat 126 Buying Guide
This Fiat 126 is a period competitor for the likes of the British Mini that’s been seeing its popularity climb in recent years. The beautifully proportioned design coupled with the rear engine, rear wheel…
“The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made” – A Jaguar E-Type Project Car
The Jaguar E-Type was released in 1961, its good looks and remarkable performance won it fans around the world, famously including Enzo Ferrari who is said to have called it “The most beautiful car ever made.” The 1967…
There’s A Rare Datsun 240Z “Super Samuri” For Sale
This is a Datsun 240Z “Super Samuri” and if you’ve never heard of the model before that may be because just 77 were ever made, all in Britain, and just 40 or so are thought…
Project Car: A Rare Ferrari Dino 206 GT
The Ferrari Dino 206 GT was developed with the express purpose of homologating its 2.0 liter V6 Ferrari engine for use in Formula 2 racing. In order to qualify a minimum of 500 needed to…
The “Bavarian Batmobile” – A 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL
This article was written by Silodrome contributor Harry Fisher. There can be little doubt that the BMW 3.0CSL “Batmobile” is the grandfather of all BMW sports sedans. Production car racing has always been hugely…
Barn Find: A Rare Wood & Pickett Range Rover From 1971
This unusual looking Range Rover is a period custom from the prestigious Wood & Pickett. At first glance it looks like a car from a 1970s sci-fi film, but it was actually targeted at…
The 631 BHP Meteor 27 Litre V12 Special – Powered By A WWII Tank Engine
This is the Meteor 27 Litre V12 Special, it’s powered by a WWII-era Meteor V12 tank engine – the unsupercharged version of the Merlin aero engine from the Spitfire. There are a number of…