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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

September 3, 2018July 12, 2020 Aleksa Filipovic

Produced by the Rolls-Royce Limited from April 1955 to March 1966, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce range during this 11 years period. The Silver Cloud III was the last of the Silver Cloud series, arriving in 1963, with slightly altered external dimensions, reduced weight by 100 kilograms, improved engine and remodeled interior. The new engine included fitting of the 2-inch (51 mm) SU carburetors in place of the 1¾ inch units used on the Series II Silver Cloud. The compression ratio was increased to…

Morgan Plus 4

November 29, 2015June 8, 2016 Aleksa Filipovic

A more powerful and slightly longer version of Morgan Motor Company’s 1950 4/4 model, The Morgan Plus 4/ +4 is a model that was made from 1950 to 1969, 1985-200, and 2005 onwards. Announced at the 1950 Earl’s Court Motor Show, Morgan Plus Four was fitted with 2088 cc engine, strengthened chassis compared to the 4/4 model and for the first time on a Morgan, fitted hydraulic brakes, at first all drum. In 1952, higher performance version appeared, using 1991 cc l4 engine. Ten years later, in 1962, the engine…

1937 Horch 853 Stromlinien Coupe Manuela von Bernd Rosemeyer

November 23, 2015June 8, 2016 Aleksa Filipovic

Legendary car for legendary driver – that is how in short Bernd Rosemeyer’s Horch 853 Stromlinien Coupé can be described. Nicknamed “Manuela”, it was built according to Bernd Rosemeyer’s whishes as he was almost constantly present at Erdmann & Rossi. Since in 1937, one of the top models that was produced by Horch and Auto Union conglomerate was 853 A, the 852 was chassis of choice for this uniquely commissioned automobile since it featured a decorative front grill and a very capable 120 bhp engine. Also, the standard 135 wheelbase…