Hemmings Daily: Pinin Farina's Parisian protest: an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 designed to anger the French and set the world on

They chased him off once, but Pinin Farina had spent the last several months working hard on an appropriately over-the-top response to the decision by the organizers of the Paris Auto Show to ban him and other Italian designers from their Salon, so he parked his one -off Alfa Romeo right by the salon's entrance to show up the French designers inside and to influence auto design for decades to come. While Farina may not have invented envelope styling - also called slab-sided styling, in which the fenders, running [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Friday, February 2, 2018 [Pinin Farina's Parisian protest: an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 designed to anger the French and set the world on its ear]( [Pinin Farina's Parisian protest: an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 designed to anger the French and set the world on its ear]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - They chased him off once, but Pinin Farina had spent the last several months working hard on an appropriately over-the-top response to the decision by the organizers of the Paris Auto Show to ban him and other Italian designers from their Salon, so he parked his one -off Alfa Romeo right by the salon's entrance to show up the French designers inside and to influence auto design for decades to come. While Farina may not have invented envelope styling - also called slab-sided styling, in which the fenders, running ... 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Fisher, Jeff Gordon, Howard Hughes, "Flyin' Fred" Merkel, U.E. "Pat" Patrick, and Bob Tullius have in common? Today, the answer is "not much," although all can claim ties to racing or motorsports. On March 13, these seven will form the class of 2018 at the 30th-annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) induction ceremony, taking place at The Shores Resort & Spa i...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [How Ford's budget supercar - the 1969 Cobra - compared to the competition]( [How Ford's budget supercar - the 1969 Cobra - compared to the competition]( Posted by Thomas A. DeMauro - Video and photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Advertisement images courtesy of theAutomotive History Preservation Society. Ford's new-for-1969 response to the budget-muscle Plymouth Road Runner was the Cobra, and it piqued the interest of road testers. The Blue Oval crew stuffed into the midsized and unitized structure a standard 335-hp FE-series 428 CJ engine; four-speed; competition suspension with coil springs, shocks, and an anti-roll bar up front and multi-leaf springs and staggered shocks in the r...[Read More]( [New York City, 1967]( [New York City, 1967]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1967 Location: West 11th Street, New York City, New York Source: NYU Libraries What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [HemmingsPRO]( Seller Listings [1975 MG B]( [1975 MG B $28,900]( [1989 Porsche 944]( [1989 Porsche 944 $15,850]( [1991 Mazda MX5 Miata]( [1991 Mazda MX5 Miata $7,995]( [1989 BMW]( [1989 BMW $17,000]( [1954 Packard Clipper]( [1954 Packard Clipper $17,950]( [1978 Mercedes-Benz]( [1978 Mercedes-Benz $18,990]( [Learn More]( [This Day in Automotive History] THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 2/2/1899: Renault Frères incorporates 2/2/1923: Leaded "Ethyl" gas first marketed in Dayton, Ohio. 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Photos by Frank Comstock. Despite its best efforts, the committee tasked with finding a way to fund ongoing operations of Hostetler's Hudson Museum in Shipshewana, Indiana, could not close the gap between expenses and revenue. On Tuesday, January 30, the Goshen News reported that the museum's Board of Directors had voted 3-1 in favor of closing the museum and liquidating its collection of 50-plus Hudson, Essex, Terrapl...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1975 Dodge Charger Special Edition]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1975 Dodge Charger Special Edition]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: 1975 Dodge Charger SPECIAL EDITION, Loaded with rare options, including a HO 360 V8 w/4barrel and heavy duty rods. Car looks and runs almost like new. Nearly every component on this car has been replaced or rebuilt. Engineperformance upgrades include, Comp cam 268H10, high performance cam,lifters, timing chain, & gears& valve springs. Weiand 8007 intake, Edelbrock Carb & high performance distributor. California car. Options:factory tach & gauge package.a/c, front disc ...[Read More]( [1977 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Jerry Sneva dead at age 68]( [1977 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Jerry Sneva dead at age 68]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Jerry Sneva at Indy, 1977. Photos courtesy IMS. Born into a racing family, Jerry Sneva climbed the ladder from Spokane, Washington's dirt tracks all the way to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In 1977, Jerry's debut year at the Brickyard, he qualified 16th but fought his way to 10th by the checkered flag, a performance that earned him Rookie of the Year honors. Jerry Sneva would make the show four more times, though without achieving the same success as in his first Indy 500. On January 29, Jerry Sneva died in In...[Read More]( [This or That - Season 2: 1905 Packard Model N Runabout or 1910 Elmore Model 36 Demi-tonneau?]( [This or That - Season 2: 1905 Packard Model N Runabout or 1910 Elmore Model 36 Demi-tonneau?]( Posted by Matt Litwin - 1905 Packard Model N Runabout(top; image by author); 1910 Elmore Model 36 Demi-tonneau(bottom; image by Terry Shea). Editor's note: This or Thatis not a comparison report between two vehicles, but rather a feature that enables us, in an idyllic world, to add a collectible vehicle into our dream garage on a regular basis, but with a catch: We can only pick one vehicle fromthis pairing, and it has to be for enjoyment purposes rather than as an investment. Featured in this edition ofThis or Thatare...[Read More]( [Woodside, California, 1965]( [Woodside, California, 1965]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1965 Location: Woodside, California Source: Gordon Smith's parents What do you see here?...[Read More]( Wednesday, January 31, 2018 [Ford renews search for the punch bowl won in the race that helped kickstart the company]( [Ford renews search for the punch bowl won in the race that helped kickstart the company]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo courtesy Ford Motor Company. We've all lost things of value to us. Class ring overboard on a fishing trip. Fifty bucks in a poker game. Air-cleaner wingnut down the carburetor. Those hardly compare to the punchbowl Henry Ford won in the race that essentially gave birth to the Ford Motor Company, which the Ford family lost more than 65 years ago. Now, once again, the company has put the call out for the prized prize. As Automotive News reported this week, the recent re-emergence of the Bullitt Mustang--on...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1923 Buick Model 23-Six-45 five-passenger touring car]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1923 Buick Model 23-Six-45 five-passenger touring car]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Editor's note: The purpose of the Find of the Day is to promote interesting cars from our classifieds. These are not the actual ads, so to view more images or contact the seller with questions, click on the hyperlink (underlined green text), which will take you to the classified ad itself. From the seller's description: 1923 Buick Touring Sedan - Model 45 -Original 6 Cylinder engine -3 speed Manual Transmission and Reverse -Burgundy exterior with black leather interior finished with a tan convertibl...[Read More]( [On the 50th anniversary of its construction, Challenger II returns to Bonneville for one last record attempt]( [On the 50th anniversary of its construction, Challenger II returns to Bonneville for one last record attempt]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Challenger II in 2016. Photo by Holly Martin, courtesy Thompson LSR. In 1968, Mickey Thompson debuted his Autolite Special streamliner, built to set a wheel-driven land speed record at Bonneville. It was not to be: Thwarted by poor salt conditions, loss of sponsorship, and family tragedy, the car would not return to Utah for another 46 years, when son Danny began running the car as the Challenger II. Since then, Danny has experienced both Bonneville's highs and lows, but in 2018, the 50th anniversary of the Chall...[Read More]( [I-95 is almost complete - 60 years late]( [I-95 is almost complete - 60 years late]( Posted by Frank Comstock - Photo by author. Within walking distance of my home is this sign, which, along with others at several exits along I-95 between the Delaware River and Route 1 approaching Princeton in New Jersey, confuses people on a daily basis. Just about every day when passing by, I see cars pulling to the side of the road as their drivers slow down, confused. This particular exit is in between Camden and New York, so the sign would naturally raise questions for someone who doesn't live here and doesn't understand the quirkines...[Read More]( [Portland, Oregon, 1958]( [Portland, Oregon, 1958]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1958 Location: SW 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon Source: via Vintage Portland What do you see here?...[Read More]( Tuesday, January 30, 2018 [The Martin Special '31 Ford is America's Most Beautiful Roadster for 2018]( [The Martin Special '31 Ford is America's Most Beautiful Roadster for 2018]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - David Martin's 1931 Ford Roadster, AMBR winner for 2018. Photos courtesy Grand National Roadster Show. Most show cars lead pampered lives, having been built for the singular purpose of amassing trophies and prize money. Dave Martin's 1931 Ford, winner of the 2018 America's Most Beautiful Roadster Award at last weekend's Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California, was built to drive. Last September, in bare metal and fitted with a roll cage, Martin ran his car in the 2017 Silver State Classic, averaging 10...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1970 Innocenti Mini Mk III]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1970 Innocenti Mini Mk III]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Editor's note: The purpose of the "Find of the Day" is to promote interesting cars from our classifieds. These are not the actual ads, so to view more images or contact the seller with questions, click on the hyperlink (underlined green text), which will take you to the classified ad itself. From the seller's description: 1970 Innocenti Mini Mark III Original paint Second owner Lived most of its life in California - 15,500 Certified miles. Might be the nicest survivor in North America! 1970 Innoce...[Read More]( [A land-speed record-setting 1951 Vincent ups the ante for motorcycle auction prices]( [A land-speed record-setting 1951 Vincent ups the ante for motorcycle auction prices]( Posted by Jim O'Clair - 1951 Vincent Black Lightning. Photoraphs courtesy Bonhams. Although the Jack Ehret-raced 1951 Vincent is not the most expensive motorcycle ever sold, it is the most expensive motorcycle ever bought at auction, commanding a stratospheric $929,000 at Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction on January 25. Probably the second-most-recognizable Vincent Black Lightning ever made--behind the 1947 Vincent HRD that was ridden by a barely dressed Rollie Free on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1948--this impressive example set th...[Read More]( [The Stoner T: How to build a hot rod in 10 years (and impress people), part 10]( [The Stoner T: How to build a hot rod in 10 years (and impress people), part 10]( Posted by Dan Stoner - My T coupe and all its influences. When I look at this collection of cars that I've loved for the entirety of my consciousness, I pause and just marvel at what this purely American phenomenon has produced over the last 70 years. Just amazing. All photos by the author, unless otherwise noted. Ever reach the point, when you're working on an old-car project, where you just get stuck? You've tapped-out all your credit cards, you can see the bottom of the drawer where you keep your slush fund, and you can actually ...[Read More]( [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1970s]( [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1970s]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1970s Location: McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Source: via Mall Hall of Fame What do you see here?...[Read More]( Monday, January 29, 2018 [Australian automotive auctioneer Mossgreen folds]( [Australian automotive auctioneer Mossgreen folds]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Mossgreen. The Australian auction house that last year aimed to set a record for the most expensive car sold in Australia - and prior to that, claimed the record for the most expensive Australian car sold at auction - has folded after a brief period in administration, according to Australian news outlets. Founded as an Australiana and art auction house in 2004 by Paul Sumner and his wife Amanda Swanson, Mossgreen began a rapid expansion process over the last few years, a process that Sumner tol...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1948 Chevrolet COE]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1948 Chevrolet COE]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Editor's note: The purpose of the "Find of the Day" is to promote interesting cars from our classifieds. These are not the actual ads, so to view more images or contact the seller with questions, click on the hyperlink (underlined green text), which will take you to the classified ad itself. Mobile pizza truck built atop a 1948 Chevrolet COE for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Renovated Classic Truck...outfitted to cater in the most unique style. This truck is meticulously restored and bu...[Read More]( [Century-old competition cars to get their own exhibition racing series]( [Century-old competition cars to get their own exhibition racing series]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Millers at Milwaukee. Photo by Jim Donnelly. The definition of a sports car typically centers on little European roadsters built in the middle few decades of the Twentieth Century. It typically leaves out those big, primitive racing machines built prior to World War I even though both fundamentally focus on driver-oriented, no-frills motoring. To bring the latter into the former's fold, in a way, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association has scheduled a series of exhibition races for pre-1920 race cars. Accordi...[Read More]( [Rosebud and The Wave: Like Citizen Kane, we all become what we despise]( [Rosebud and The Wave: Like Citizen Kane, we all become what we despise]( Posted by Jeff Koch - Photo by Tambako the Jaguar. For years, I had heard about Corvette owners' efforts to "Save the Wave." The particularly fervent, lifestyley Corvette owners who wrote the magazine to compliment or cajole on one matter or another would often sign off, "Save the Wave!" The Wave, for those who have somehow avoided it, consisted of a grassroots-level push for every Corvette owner who spies another Corvette driving down the street to say hello to each other, in acknowledgement of their tremendous financial accomplishme...[Read More]( [Beaumont, Texas, 1961]( [Beaumont, Texas, 1961]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: October 1961 Location: I-10, Beaumont, Texas Source: TexasFreeway.com What do you see here?...[Read More]( Sunday, January 28, 2018 [How women's experience with the automobile fundamentally differs from men's]( [How women's experience with the automobile fundamentally differs from men's]( Posted by Hemmings contributor - Living in the suburbs in the late 1950s, author Betty Friedan preserved her writing time by having a taxi transport her children to school. Friedan realized that driving did not free her from the yoke of domesticity she so famously exposed in her classic, The Feminine Mystique. Instead, she recognized that for most women the car was principally a tool in service of the type of never-ending domestic work expected of them. Not only did women not find liberation on the road, but they also found themselves targeted ...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1991 Ford Mustang GT convertible]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1991 Ford Mustang GT convertible]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Editor's note: The purpose of the "Find of the Day" is to promote interesting cars from our classifieds. These are not the actual ads, so to view more images or contact the seller with questions, click on the hyperlink (underlined green text), which will take you to the classified ad itself. Low-mileage, unmodified 1991 Ford Mustang GT convertible for sale. From the seller's description: Gorgeous triple white GT convertible, 5.0L with only 34,000 miles. This is a wonderful pampered Mustang that comes with an aut...[Read More]( [Four-Links - Ford's Techna, GM's mechanical heart, how the Rubicon was saved, NAIAS 1989]( [Four-Links - Ford's Techna, GM's mechanical heart, how the Rubicon was saved, NAIAS 1989]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - An interesting tidbit in this Mac's Motor City Garage story on the 1968 Ford Techna: It's apparently the first vehicle ever described as a "concept car," and not as as a dream car. Beyond that tidbit, it's also a pretty advanced vehicle, with cantilevered doors, a honeycomb steel unit-construction floorpan and other neat features. GM, of course, was responsible for many a technical innovation as well, including a mechanical heart in the early 1950s, as we learned in this New York Times article. In 2001...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Editor's note: The purpose of the "Find of the Day" is to promote interesting cars from our classifieds. These are not the actual ads, so to view more images or contact the seller with questions, click on the hyperlink (underlined green text), which will take you to the classified ad itself. From the seller's description: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2dr Hardtop, 57,000 mile mostly original paint, unrestored survivor. Dusk pearl/white top, 283 powerpak, 3 spd std trans with OD and 4.11 ratio rear. Elec wipers, reverse...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S MOST READ [Cutaway 1965 Corvette tops $1 million in Scottsdale sale]( [Cutaway 1965 Corvette tops $1 million in Scottsdale sale]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - As 1965 Corvettes go, the Le Mans Blue coupe that crossed Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale stage as lot 1413 isn't particularly quick, and it certainly won't post impressive handling numbers. In fact, it doesn't run at all, but as a one-of-one cutaway 1965 Corvette demonstrator, it represents an interesting and valuable piece of Corvette history. On Saturday, January 20, the cutaway Corvette sold for a fee-inclusive price of $1.1 million, which put it in second place in the annual Arizona sale's top-10. The blue ...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S BEST DISCUSSION [World's largest electric shovel, Big Brutus, added to National Register of Historic Places]( [World's largest electric shovel, Big Brutus, added to National Register of Historic Places]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo courtesy Big Brutus, Inc. Big doesn't begin to describe Brutus. Other mechanical shovels scattered around the towering piece of machinery look like toys. On the flats of southeastern Kansas it stands out for miles. So big it can't move, nor has it in decades, which has thus led to its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Technically a Bucyrus-Erie Model 1850B electric dragline shovel, Big Brutus was built in 1962 (at a cost of $6.5 million, or about $51.6 million in today's dollars) for...[Read More]( Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. 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