The idea came from Porsche. Ferry Porsche wanted an entry-level Porsche that would give younger drivers affordable access to the Porsche world. The car that was subsequently developed and that reache...
All images courtesy GM Media. For a division that built distinct production cars for nearly 70 years, Holden – which GM officially terminated over the weekend – built surprisingly few concept cars. T...
Italian, mid-engine, and stylish, it’s a 1980 Fiat X1/9 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: For sale is my very clean 1981 Fiat X1/9. Own and enjoy a mid-engined, rear wheel driv...
Photos by Michael Chetcuti. In June of 1969, under codename E18, BMW engineers took delivery of an aggressively styled mid-engine coupe for development and testing. Except the car wasn’t theirs, wasn...
Not counting horseless carriages and other early automobiles that placed their engines under and behind-ish the driver, the Pontiac Fiero is often hailed as the first mid-engine American production c...
Photos by Doug Miller. The Volkswagen Beetle, as we all know by now, sent shockwaves through the U.S. auto industry. Sure, imports had come and gone in the past, but they were usually considered outl...
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Photos courtesy Chevrolet. Last night, Chevrolet revealed the long-awaited 2020 Corvette Stingray to a crowd of gathered journalists, Corvette aficionados and social...
Unfinished 1999 Xanthos 23 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: faithful Lotus 23 replica rolling chassis with modern Honda B18C1 engine. Comes with engine computer and wiring har...
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport convertible. Photo by author. Change is coming to the world of the Corvette: On July 18, the world will watch slack-jawed as a new, mid-engined Corvette appears. I...
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Lotus Elise is the most important car in the company’s recent history; after all, Lotus officials themselves said as much in this documentary that details the...
The camouflaged next-generation Chevrolet Corvette in New York City on April 11. Photo by Jennifer Altman for Chevrolet. It’s been, quite possibly, the worst-kept secret in General Motors’ history. F...
The camouflaged next-generation Chevrolet Corvette in New York City on April 11. Photo by Jennifer Altman for Chevrolet. It’s been, quite possibly, the worst-kept secret in General Motors’ history. F...
Mercedes-Benz C 111-II experimental vehicle on the test track at the Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant. Photos courtesy Mercedes-Benz Classic. Officially, Mercedes-Benz remained retired from racing; ...
Restored 1979 Fiat X1/9 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Exceptionally well cared for car. Long term owner took a rust free example and did a complete restoration. The body wa...
Solid-roof 1986 Toyota MR2 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: This is an extremely clean version of this car. It is also extremely rare. I was told there are less than 200 of th...
All original 1986 Renault Alpine GTA for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: The Renault is a time capsule with only 28,590 KM , the gorgeous white paint is all original and in prist...
Photos courtesy Scott Grundfor. The press release that Ford issued in late 1982 touting the advanced features of the Ghia Brezza concept car included all sorts of dimensional data but failed to menti...
From the seller’s description: 1992 Acura NSX with 5 spd manual transmission. Mint condition Canadian car. Low mileage (37,200 miles or 59,900 km). No accidents or insurance claims. Never modified. T...
Chevrolet 327-powered 1979 Manta Mirage for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Approximately 5,000 Miles. 4 Speed Manual Transmission. Street Legal. Motor is a Chevy 327 CI Modified...
Bewinged 1977 Kelmark for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: One of a kind, handcrafted by a 7-time midget / sprint car champion / hall of famer. To others it is known as the ‘Wonde...
Images courtesy Mel Francis. “Something happened that wouldn’t normally have happened,” Mel Francis said of the wedge-shaped supercars of the late Sixties and early Seventies, those low-slung mid-eng...
Photos courtesy Osenat, except where noted. The prospect of an inexpensive mid-engine road-car chassis excited many a designer when Porsche announced the 914; the car’s flat and angular design, an in...
Photo by The359. The Jim Clark color scheme might not be accurate, but the Lotus 29 in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s collection does carry significant history, which is why museum official...
All materials courtesy General Motors. Editor’s Note Thanks to Harold Kie for sending along the raw materials for this week’s Hemmings In-Depth: An entire advance press kit for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero...