Do you know people who fall in for cars? Well, we all have someone close lurking after some polished pieces of automotive history. Just like you and me, car enthusiasts treasure to get something exquisite, uncommon and exciting. Yes, a tie on tiny cars is not a good idea. But car art should be. In this blog post, I`ll share our top 5 reasons why car art is the perfect car enthusiast gift.
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[Gallery] 30 epic photos from 2017 Concorso D`Eleganza Villa D`Este
We couldn’t manage to hit the most beautiful classic car event in Europe. Again… Well, even in our absence, the show is nothing less than spectacular. Take a look at those 30 epic photos from 2017 Concorso d`Eleganza Villa d`Este shot by Kevin Stec for photo-automobiles.com.
The unique Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo was praised with the Best of Show award and by looking at the pictures – rightfully. As usual, the event was organised in Grand Hotel Villa d`Este and the nearby park of Villa Erba in Northern Italy, right on the shores of Lago di Como. This automotive show is dedicated to the art of cars which we are in love. By displaying eternal automotive classics next to future sneaking concept cars, it is a bridge between from the past to the future of the art of driving. Continue Reading
The Teardrop Art of Talbot-Lago
There is nothing more fascinating for the automotive soul than the fluent curves of the French automotive design in the 1930s. The relatively small series of Talbot-Lago Teardrop coupes was a pinnacle of the art deco era. Pure coach building art that reminds us of the endless optimism and the limitless possibilities that the future held. Continue Reading
Porsche 917 at Le Mans
Porsche 917 is destined to conquer Le Mans. It becomes clear that the Germans are here to stay quickly after Porsche enters Le Mans as the first carmaker from the Bundesrepublik. Their first endeavour on the 24-hour race is with 356, which is also Porsche’s first-ever road car. In the following years, they build more cars and sometimes they are intentionally designed to compete for the World Manufacturer’s Title.
15 Best Car Museums Worth Visiting
As passionate fans of car art, we enjoy visiting (or at least planning to visit) the world`s best car museums. These are places that feature iconic and timeless automotive designs. So here are the fifteen best independent car museums located on five different continents. Independent here stands for museums that are not dedicated or run by a particular automotive brand.
Best Ferrari Liveries And Their Modern Reincarnations
Ferrari is going to celebrate its 70 years jubilee with some iconic liveries, all of them inspired by the racing heritage of Scuderia Ferrari. Meet “The Schumacher”, “The McQueen”, “The Green Jewel” and “The Sterling” are just a few of them. The total amount of Ferrari liveries is 70 and they will be thrown to the 5 existing models that Ferrari will offer for 2017 model year – GTC4Lusso, F12, 488GTB, 488 Spider and California T.
The beauty of 2016 Goodwood Revival in just 13 photos
There is no automotive event in the world which is so successfully mixing cosplay drama and classic racers from the glory years of motorsports. Welcome at Goodwood Revival 2016. The fact that almost everything is period-correct turn this event into a lovely celebration of British post-war motoring culture with well-defined scent of Le Mans racing. Continue Reading
Pebble Beach 2016: 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina takes Best of Show at the Quail
Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Spyder won Best of Show honours at the 14th annual meeting of the Quail.
The 375 is one of the most beautiful sports cars of its time produced by Ferrari in 1953 and 1954. Indeed, a quick and scary ride with its 340 horsepower in the 50s when tires were skinny, brakes were drums and downforce was yet to be discovered. Continue Reading
8 engines turning automotive engineering into a car art
At Simply Petrol, we often objectify automotive engineering into car art. Engines are not just the heart and soul of any car, they might be a pretty beautiful piece of artwork. This blog is all about the best looking automotive engines. It is dedicated to mechanical creatures we are always happy to see. In person or as artwork. Because we feel that form following function often turns into pure art.
Le Mans Classic 2016 in 25 magnificent shots by Raphael Dauvergne
123 000 spectators witnessed the biannual Le Mans Classic 2016 – probably the most important classic motorsport event in Europe. We couldn’t manage to get there but a lot of photographers made it and their work is worthy to be shared.
Simply Petrol` artist famed with gold A` Design Award
This is what a good news looks like! Nikolay Ivanov, one of Simply Petrol`s artists was famed with gold A` Design award in Graphics and Visual Design Competition.
74 MM Goodwood told in 20 photographies. Epic
The 74th Goodwood Members Meeting, held on the 18th and 19th March, was a great way to start the photographic year, says Dave Adams, the photographer behind this epic gallery.
Why we love vintage cars art prints and posters
Classic cars are just like matured wine. Expensive, stylish and rare but even though you cannot drink them, you might drive classic vintage vehicles or use them as an invest, if you are happy enough to afford such spending. If not, you can stare over classic cars infatuated by their lines whispering for past times, motor sport races and cultures that no longer exist … Continue Reading
Happy anniversary BMW!
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- Debut of the BMW 501 “Barockengel” at the Frankfurt Motorshow 1951 (11/2010).
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- BMW 1500 11/2010).
The Bayerishe Motoren Werken are celebrating their first century today. Well, it seems that hundred years were enough for lot of obstacles, challenges and even more great cars.
Graham Hill, the pilot who started driving at 24
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- Monaco GP, 18 May 1969 Winner Graham Hill(GBR), Lotus 49B
