Bugatti 57 Atalante set for Artcurial's Retromobile sale

One of four Bugatti Type 57 Atalantes built with an original factory sunroof is to be put up for auction with Artcurial Motorcars at its annual Rétromobile sale, which takes place on February 3. The car dates from 1936, and is one of just 33 examples to be made. Its first owner was Charles Olivero, a jeweller from Marseille, who used the car to compete in events such the Rallye Monte-Carlo, Liège-Rome-Liège and Rallye des Alpes.

Mother of Muscle — 1929 Chrysler Model 75 Roadster

A frenzy of uncorked Mini Coopers, followed by a gaggle of vintage MGs, Triumphs and other assorted vintage sports racers came flying by, but incongruously, about mid-pack was a 1929 Model 75 Chrysler Roadster holding its own around this short airport road course.

1975 Chevrolet Vega junkyard find hides a cool and rare surprise under the hood

The Vega was quite popular in an era that saw the downfall of big, powerful cars, moving a whopping two million units over seven model years. However, its dull design, lackluster performance, and several issues prevented it from becoming a desirable classic. As a result, it's far from surprising that junkyards are packed with derelict Vegas.

This is why the 90s was the golden era for gearheads

Automotive history spans far and wide. More than a century of automotive manufacturing, research, and development brought us many, many cars that are as historically significant as they are admired by enthusiasts worldwide. Throughout this time also came several branches of car culture. From the hot rods of the 30s and 40s to the muscle cars of the 60s, land yachts of the 70s, and 80s Redwood gold, the 1990s were a particularly consequential period in this history of classic cars There are many reasons for this, including innovations in design, performance, technology, and safety.

Electric vehicles start to enter the car-buying mainstream

The first wave of people who bought electric cars tended to be affluent, environmentally aware technology enthusiasts who lived in California. The second wave may be people like Russell Grooms, a librarian in Virginia.