Archive for June, 2012
Classic Alfa Romeo Spider Car Review
Modern classic from Pininfarina, elegant and simple Alfa-Romeo Spider (which is also called Alfa Romeo Spyder) roadster body work started along with 1966 Duetto, which will prove really popular, lasting in to late 1990s. Mechanics of Spider’s were essentially the same as that of Giulia saloon, which is independent from the front suspension, live coil-suspended rear axle & 4-wheel disc servo-assisted brakes. It is regarded widely as design classic, this Alfa Romeo Spider had remained in the production for nearly 3 decades along with just minor aesthetic & mechanical changes. Chassis of Spider is based on previous series of Giulia 105, spider was 1 of 1st cars for featuring ‘crumple zones’ that was built in to monocoque Pininfarina-styled body of construction. This car...
Dubai’s classic cars will get special licenses
Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai at UAE recently launched special service of licensing for few of rarest classic cars for this country. However, before numbers of special licensing are taken out, these cars must prove that they are 30 years or older by going through series of tests that are organized by RTA. UAE has about 3,000 classic cars & taking a look at the different reports, all are more than thirty years old. The sources confirm that 1st auction of rarest and oldest cars will be starting on 14th June, where the cars will get licenses. This event is organized by the RTA along with joint cooperation with the UAE Automobile & Touring Club. This official announcement happened in press conference that was called upon by Mohammad bin Sulayem, who is chairman of UAE Automobile...
Rare Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato sold for a record price
With just 4 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction IIs ever made, when 1 hit an auction block over weekend it had represented once-in-life time opportunity for some one to take the ownership of 1 of rarest DB4s in the existence. It perhaps isn’t really surprising to hear that the bidding for car was really ferocious, ending along with world record bid for DB4 of about £1.23 million (about $2 million) @ Bonhams auction of Aston Martin Works, held at Newport Pagnell in England. When Zagato and Aston Martin had 1st collaborated, result was production run of about 19 cars that were built in between 1961 & 1963. About 23 were planned originally & so chassis for every one that was completed. After 30 years later, & project that is factory-approved was launched in the year 1987 for...

