These valuable qualities make Germany the leader of the auto production in Europe and place it among the top 5 countries in the whole … Despite the passage of more than 60 years these Alfas, which almost define style, remain among the world’s most desirable and coveted cars.Of the 2,500 RLs built, there are relatively few survivors today. Supplied only as a rolling chassis, some bodies were pretty horrible, but there were some good looking ones too in both twoand fourseater guises. From Chryslers to Cadillacs — and everything in between — these are the vintage cars that have stood the test of time. For £175 the Midget produced a screaming 60mph top speed and the opportunity for everyday middle-class folk to have serious fun at Brooklands, where competition prepared cars also enjoyed success. Originally intended for GP racing, but abandoned after the three-litre Formula was changed to two litres, the first road cars were announced in detuned 2994-cc form in 1921.

What follows, therefore, is MOTOR SPORT’s A-to-Z guide to interesting cars of the 1920s and 1930s, many of which will be familiar to even casual readers.The period between the two World Wars was indeed an exciting time for motorists, an era of engineering innovation, intense rivalry between manufacturers, glamour and congestion-free roads, which were also without wretched ‘speed cameras’. All rights reserved.To receive the latest in style, watches, cars and luxury news, plus receive great offers from the worlds greatest brands every Friday.Are these the most beautiful cars of the 1930s?The 1930s weren’t great. The 1927 Aero version could easily reach 80mph and the 1929 Super Sports was even faster. Cozette supercharger fitted to the S Type Hyper made for one very exciting car, and Kaye Don proved the model’s worth by winning the 1928 7 in one. One World War was fading into the past, but another was just around the corner, and diseases — from Polio to Pneumonia — were running rife untreated across the world.Suffice to say, not the best time to be alive. The 3-litre was available in three wheelbases, the Speed model from 1924. Production of the last truly great Lagondas ended in 1939; the machine tools necessary for production were broken up.

The 12/60 arrived in 1931 and, apart from a more powerful engine and a closeratio gearbox, it was also slightly better equipped. Minerva packed up in 1938 with the inevitable result that these cars are now relatively rare.One of the few three-wheelers to be taken seriously by sporting drivers. Not everyone’s cup of tea but just so different from everything else. The new models introduced in 1930 were: Bentley 8 Litre Cadillac V-16 Chevrolet Series AD Universal Mercedes-Benz 770 Volvo TR670 Series Wolseley Hornet (1930)

A number of bodies were available from various coachbuilders, as Rolls-Royce only supplied rolling chassis. The road cars were every bit as exciting, but are comparatively rare today, especially here.A no expense spared phenomenon, the J and SJ were the ultimate motoring expressions of luxury and power in vintage America. Production ceased in 1935 as the Tipo 8 was a typically vintage car and the competition had moved on considerably.An interesting vintage machine from Italy with an alloy straight-six two-litre engine and four-wheel brakes, by no means common during this period. Vauxhalls were expensive too, although the price came down substantially in 1921. Come hell or high water, there is a huge and growing army of classic car enthusiasts, who just cannot miss the opportunity to drive or watch a variety of the best machines in action. Cheap to run and a lot of fun.Although now largely forgotten Clyno was, up until the mid-1920s, Britain’s third largest motor manufacturer, but struggled throughout to compete on price with main rivals Austin and Morris. Capable of 100mph, its modest price tag of £450 set the scene for the Jaguar years ahead. A number of engines were used before the war including Ford’s side-valve, 1100cc Coventry-Climax and 1267cc Standard Ten engines converted to overhead valve. Should he stand alongside the greats in the Motor Sport Hall of Fame?As Ferrari marks its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix, we celebrate its illustrious history with new articles, features, interviews and analysis that tell the story of the brand. We use cookies to help you get the most out of our website and to improve our communication with you. An interesting exercise nevertheless.Developed from the Silver Eagle, the Speed Twenty’s six-cylinder 2511cc engine developed 87bhp at 4200rpm, and it had a much lower chassis frame than the model it replaced. Styling was streamlined and as advanced as the cabin was spacious and the handling dubious. Some 2500 Derby Bentleys were built before production ended, and are among the best quality pre-war machines. In 1926, Daimler-Benz was formed from the predecessor companies of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler and produced cars under the marque of Mercedes-Benz.

More famous Malvem product than Elgar and, some say, better to listen to. Those who have been experienced the sheer hell of standing at Woodcote in particular on one of these April days will know only too well what an inhospitable place it is. However, the small cars produced in Germany during this period never acquire the status of a people’s car due to unfavorable conditions such as high vehicle taxes and insufficient per capita income. Hutchinson even ordered one with a 4.4-litre V12 Lincoln Zephyr engine and promptly won the Wye Cup Trial.

In 1930, Alvis’s 3 1/2-litre engine was fitted to the Speed Twenty chassis and the resulting car was called the Speed Twenty Five. Best result was second and third at Le Mans in 1927 against formidable opposition. Avery different machine from contemporary RollsRoyces and Bentleys. It’s true. However, the German automobile industry tumbled as the worlds economy folded during the late 1920s and early 1930s when the Great Depression raged on. Like the Ford plants, many German car makers attempt to build a “people’s car” in the 1930s – an inexpensive vehicle with low running costs and low fuel consumption.